1978 fj43
Had a new clutch installed probably less than 300 miles ago. The vehicle doesn’t get driven much, and is garage kept. Maybe 50 or so miles into it, I’d notice a high pitched squealing noise which I thought may be a throw out bearing. Guy who did the work checked it and said everything seemed good. No real issues, the truck still rolls 80 on the highway and the noise became less noticeable as it was driven more.
Today I’m driving, maybe 50 or so in 4th and the radio (aftermarket) starts to go quiet and glitch. Out of the corner of my eye I see sparks flying through the hole where my 4wd shift boot should be. This happened 3 different times. It appears to be coming from the bell housing or starter, but not sure what would cause it and also affect the electronics like a radio.
Nothing appears to be burnt or shorted out. Any idea where to start?
Had a new clutch installed probably less than 300 miles ago. The vehicle doesn’t get driven much, and is garage kept. Maybe 50 or so miles into it, I’d notice a high pitched squealing noise which I thought may be a throw out bearing. Guy who did the work checked it and said everything seemed good. No real issues, the truck still rolls 80 on the highway and the noise became less noticeable as it was driven more.
Today I’m driving, maybe 50 or so in 4th and the radio (aftermarket) starts to go quiet and glitch. Out of the corner of my eye I see sparks flying through the hole where my 4wd shift boot should be. This happened 3 different times. It appears to be coming from the bell housing or starter, but not sure what would cause it and also affect the electronics like a radio.
Nothing appears to be burnt or shorted out. Any idea where to start?