what is the silent shaft purpose on a 1987 dodge ram 50 2.0 4 cyl engine

Asked by Guru9FT2Z Aug 02, 2017 at 12:29 PM about the Dodge RAM 50 Pickup

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

silent shaft or balancing shaft which ever its called froze up & wont turn  timing gear broke on shaft  when cranking truck

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reduces vibration in larger displacement 4cyl engines

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