sparks from front balancer

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Mar 4, 2011 | 04:57 PM

jughead

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sparks from front balancer

i have a friend with 97 dually that has static electric sparks coming from the engine balancer. i know i read it somewhere. i did do a search came up with zero. anyone know of it or what causes it.

Mar 5, 2011 | 06:14 PM

G1625S

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Crank sensor set too close causing sparks? Beyond that, unless the crank runout is absurd and the damper is hitting the timing cover, I'm at a loss...

Mar 5, 2011 | 06:29 PM

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sparks

think i found the answer on another board. the thing is mounted in rubber and the rubber is rubbing the gear cover causing static electricity to build in the outside ring. will check it out later and report.