1989 Jeep YJ idle problems

Tiny
CHRISMOSHER53
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  • 1989 JEEP WANGLER YJ
  • 4.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 127,000 MILES
My jeep will start if u feather the gas. I have put a new fuel pump and fuel filter on it, but still have same problem
Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 1:23 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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If doing this cold and its carb seeif the choke isn't working. If it's doing it hot as well then it's probably time for a carb overhaul
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Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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Ive put a manual choke. So ill try having the carb rebuilt.
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Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 3:24 PM
Tiny
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SURE YOU AIN'T GOT A VACUUM LEAK SOMEWHERE?

SEE IF MR. CARB IS BOLTED DOWN FULLY

THIS MIGHT AID YOU A LITTLE BIT TOO-SEE MY ANSWER IN THIS ONE,, ESPECIALLY ON APRIL 25

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1986-jeep-cj7-cannot-start

GOT LOTS MORE INFO IF NEED-BE

THE MEDIC

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Friday, July 11th, 2014 AT 6:33 PM

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