Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

I'd bet Ign. wires.
Wait til its dark and damp, start it up with the hood open and watch
the lightshow.
If no lightshow, pop the distributor cap and look for a hairline crack
in it. WD40 can displace moisture in a pinch. So can Either with
EXPLOSIVE results if not let to dry and dissapate.


On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:55:24 -0000, epetrill@gmail.com wrote:

>On Jul 10, 9:49 am, "Kate" <svtk...@spam.filter> wrote:
>> "FrankW" <f...@norpak.ca> wrote in message
>>
>> news:4287e$46938843$401a8812$28560@PRIMUS.CA...
>> First thing I'd do is to replace
>> the ignition wires,cap,rotor etc.....
>> Or at least find out if they are causing the problem
>>
>> You might consider running some fuel treatment through it too in case you
>> have condensation in the fuel tank. Never hurts to do that a couple of times
>> a year anyway.
>>
>> Kate
>
>That is what it sounds like.. It is getting condensation in the fuel
>in the mornings when it is damp.
>Once the engine warms up and gets going down the road I am fine.. So
>it seems I must find out how condensation is getting into my fuel.
>
>Thanks!

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:00:11 -0000, epetrill@gmail.com wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
>Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
>my engine has a hard time moving.
>IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
>going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
>before I take off it is better.
>
>At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
>worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
>Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
>everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!

Sparkplug wires. I had that same problem, only worse, on my trusty
Cherokee Chief about 15 years ago. A new plug wire set was a complete
cure, and no problems since. I change them more often now :).

>
>Thanks!
>Shawn

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:00:11 -0000, epetrill@gmail.com wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
>Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
>my engine has a hard time moving.
>IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
>going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
>before I take off it is better.
>
>At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
>worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
>Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
>everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!

Sparkplug wires. I had that same problem, only worse, on my trusty
Cherokee Chief about 15 years ago. A new plug wire set was a complete
cure, and no problems since. I change them more often now :).

>
>Thanks!
>Shawn

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:00:11 -0000, epetrill@gmail.com wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
>Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
>my engine has a hard time moving.
>IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
>going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
>before I take off it is better.
>
>At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
>worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
>Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
>everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!

Sparkplug wires. I had that same problem, only worse, on my trusty
Cherokee Chief about 15 years ago. A new plug wire set was a complete
cure, and no problems since. I change them more often now :).

>
>Thanks!
>Shawn

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:00:11 -0000, epetrill@gmail.com wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
>Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
>my engine has a hard time moving.
>IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
>going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
>before I take off it is better.
>
>At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
>worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
>Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
>everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!

Sparkplug wires. I had that same problem, only worse, on my trusty
Cherokee Chief about 15 years ago. A new plug wire set was a complete
cure, and no problems since. I change them more often now :).

>
>Thanks!
>Shawn

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote
To check the spark plug wires for leaks, I open the hood in the dark and
spray mist the wires with water when the engine is running. If your
wires are bad, you will see sparks.

Hey! That's a neat idea!
I've never heard it before, but if I ever need to, I'll give it a try!

Kate

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote
To check the spark plug wires for leaks, I open the hood in the dark and
spray mist the wires with water when the engine is running. If your
wires are bad, you will see sparks.

Hey! That's a neat idea!
I've never heard it before, but if I ever need to, I'll give it a try!

Kate

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote
To check the spark plug wires for leaks, I open the hood in the dark and
spray mist the wires with water when the engine is running. If your
wires are bad, you will see sparks.

Hey! That's a neat idea!
I've never heard it before, but if I ever need to, I'll give it a try!

Kate

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote
To check the spark plug wires for leaks, I open the hood in the dark and
spray mist the wires with water when the engine is running. If your
wires are bad, you will see sparks.

Hey! That's a neat idea!
I've never heard it before, but if I ever need to, I'll give it a try!

Kate

Re: 97 TJ Engine Skipping Chugging When Damp
 

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote
Condensation in the gas doesn't go away when the engine warms up. It
happens from running on empty all the time.


I've gotten water in my tank from cheap gas too.
I always run on the top 3/4 of a tank... usually the top half.

It was just a thought though.

Kate