1978 Jeep Cj5 That Starts Idles Fine Floods Try Pull Out Could

1978 JEEP CJ5
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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 2:52 PM
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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 4:05 PM
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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?

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Jan 9, 2013 at 4:19 AM
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