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The Fomoco V4 is an odd engine in that the drive pulley is not on the crankshaft. It is driven by the balance shaft. What you heard was most likely the sound of the fiber balance shaft drive gear failing - thus the balance shaft stopped turning - and so did the pulley that drives the water pump and alternator. This is a common failure in these engines and takes a significant repair to remedy.
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