Terrible Engne vibration

PickupMan said:

Got a question regarding engine vibration. Looking at purchasing a 94 GT and the engien damn near wants to jump out of the car. I checked for bad cylinder, spark fuel all is good. I went to check the timing and the marks wern't even close to where true TDC was. If cyl 1 is at TDC rotor is pointing at 1 plug wire but the balancer markings are almost on the other side of the balancer. Could the Harmonic blancer have spun, wore out, broken key?? It seems like that's the problem but never heard of a balancer going bad.

Any info as to where to look if it is or isn't the problem.

Thanks

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PickupMan said:

Wow that was quick! Honestly I can say I never heard of a balancer going bad...atleast in a newer car. I'll have to get down and take a better look at the balancer. It was late when I looked at the car but it's clear that YES they can and do go bad!!!!!

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PickupMan said:

One last question. I have an 89 5.0 block here int he garage. Will that balancer work to just try it and see if that's the problem? I think the older mustang 5.0 were 50oz???

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