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Wangler YJ
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Idle Erratic
1989 Jeep YJ idle problems
1989 JEEP WANGLER YJ
127,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
CHRISMOSHER53
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2 POSTS
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
Jul 11, 2014 at 6:23 AM
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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
Jul 11, 2014 at 8:21 AM
CHRISMOSHER53
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2 POSTS
Ive put a manual choke. So ill try having the carb rebuilt.
Jul 11, 2014 at 8:24 AM
CJ MEDEVAC II
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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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Jul 11, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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