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Old 06-21-2013, 04:29 PM
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So like the title says there is spark jumping on the crank pully, I just changed all the plug wires thinking that was it. I have never seen anything like this unless it was a bad wire. I have checked all my grounds. It runs fine just don't like that it sparks on the pulley makes me think that the plugs are getting a weak spark. I need some help.
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Motor runs fine ?Balancer coming apart hitting bolt heads causing spark.
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Motor runs fine I'm thinking its the harmonic balancer.
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Motor runs fine I'm thinking its the harmonic balancer.
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Look like this?
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No mines down a lot lower that had to be making some racket up there
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No mines down a lot lower that had to be making some racket up there
Yeah. They make a hell of a racket when they come off the crank and push the hood open, smartass.
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Yeah. They make a hell of a racket when they come off the crank and push the hood open, smartass.
Mr John and his horse ....
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Mr John and his horse ....
You referring to Uncle Jack?
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You referring to Uncle Jack?
Yep that's it Uncle Jack off his horse. "Smart ***"
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Yep that's it Uncle Jack off his horse. "Smart ***"
LOL. Had a lasting impression, huh?
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LOL. Had a lasting impression, huh?
I like horses...lol...
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I like horses...lol...
Hopefully not as much as Uncle Jack.............
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Ok back on track your jerking this in the wrong direction ....lol...
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Ok back on track your jerking this in the wrong direction ....lol...
Punster. Any sparks on your crank?


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