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1978 Jeep Cj5 That Starts Idles Fine Floods Try Pull Out Could
1978 JEEP CJ5
60,000 MILES
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I have a 1978 jeep cj5 that starts and idles fine but floods when I try to pull out what could my problem be
Jan 8, 2013 at 6:52 AM
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if carbureted sounds like carb overhaul time or accelerator pmp is bad.either way rebuild carb and make sure timing is correct
Jan 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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YOU MIGHT ALSO LOOK FOR A VACUUM LEAK(S)
WHAT ENGINE AND CARB DO YOU HAVE?
WHAT KINDA MODS HAVE BEEN DONE TO IT?
IS THIS A PROBLEM THAT JUST STARTED....IS THE JEEP DRIVEN REGULARLY?
THE MEDIC
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Jan 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM
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