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How to check for a bad balancer?

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sunil6784

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A few months ago I set my timing at 12 degrees. Recently when I did a tune up, I checked the timing and it was at 8 degrees. So I set it back to 10 degrees, but haven't checked it again. But, I have been starting to get a vibration from the motor. Its there a little at idle, but noticible at cruising RPMs. I also have slight popping in my exhaust, and am wondering if my balancer is going bad, which is why I havent set the timing at a true 10 degrees?

How do you check for a bad balancer?
 
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it might woble [sp]
 

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Looked for a cracked elastomer, wobbling, the appearance of timing changes when none have been made, etc.

Good luck.
 
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