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1987 Jeep YJ not enough power

Tiny
JASONMC
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  • 1987 JEEP WANGLER YJ
Engine Performance problem
1987 Jeep YJ 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 135k miles

i have an 86 cj7 but I put an 87 yj motor in it. The problem is I dont have the power that I should, and if I just press the gas to to the floor it will just die. But if I tap the gas first it wont die, but the jeep runs great other then that any suggestions thanks, jason o yea I have the 258 six in it thanks
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Monday, April 6th, 2009 AT 8:25 AM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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I would start with a fuel pressure test. If pressure checks out good, run an ohmmeter test on the throttle position sensor to make sure it's smooth moving through it's range.
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