1989 Jeep Wrangler no power

Tiny
JNAT1964
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  • 1989 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 4.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Its a89 wrangler with a 94 Cherokee motor. Accelerates fine until it gets between 20 and 40. Then I have to push pedal to floor to get a note power. Tops out about 55. Any help would be appreciated
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Listen to the sound of the exhaust at the tail pipe. If it sounds like a steady hiss when the engine is idling, suspect a plugged catalytic converter. Your mechanic can verify that by drilling a small hole in the exhaust pipe, then inserting a back pressure gauge.
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 AT 9:34 PM

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