Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:17:16 -0700, milk <phantom_milkie@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>hi,
>
>Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
>this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
>IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
>style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
>to get a spark and start, correct?

Nope.

>
>any help is appreciated,
>thanks
>
>Sandy

Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:17:16 -0700, milk <phantom_milkie@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>hi,
>
>Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
>this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
>IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
>style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
>to get a spark and start, correct?

Nope.

>
>any help is appreciated,
>thanks
>
>Sandy

Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:17:16 -0700, milk <phantom_milkie@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>hi,
>
>Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
>this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
>IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
>style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
>to get a spark and start, correct?

Nope.

>
>any help is appreciated,
>thanks
>
>Sandy

Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

milk wrote:
> hi,
>
> Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
> this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
> IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
> style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
> to get a spark and start, correct?
>
> any help is appreciated,
> thanks
>
> Sandy
>

How is the battery on that? If one cell is going bad, the battery can
still turn the vehicle over but not turn on the computer. The newer
Chrysler computers are bad for that. It needs over 10.2 volts under
starter load I believe but could be off on the number.

Just a thought.

You would just about need to go with a carb to use an old style
distributor on it. The 258's intake manifold and carb 'can' fit on,
but.... Folks usually go the other way....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

milk wrote:
> hi,
>
> Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
> this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
> IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
> style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
> to get a spark and start, correct?
>
> any help is appreciated,
> thanks
>
> Sandy
>

How is the battery on that? If one cell is going bad, the battery can
still turn the vehicle over but not turn on the computer. The newer
Chrysler computers are bad for that. It needs over 10.2 volts under
starter load I believe but could be off on the number.

Just a thought.

You would just about need to go with a carb to use an old style
distributor on it. The 258's intake manifold and carb 'can' fit on,
but.... Folks usually go the other way....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

milk wrote:
> hi,
>
> Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
> this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
> IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
> style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
> to get a spark and start, correct?
>
> any help is appreciated,
> thanks
>
> Sandy
>

How is the battery on that? If one cell is going bad, the battery can
still turn the vehicle over but not turn on the computer. The newer
Chrysler computers are bad for that. It needs over 10.2 volts under
starter load I believe but could be off on the number.

Just a thought.

You would just about need to go with a carb to use an old style
distributor on it. The 258's intake manifold and carb 'can' fit on,
but.... Folks usually go the other way....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: 97 xj-- can it be converted to the old style distributor..
 

milk wrote:
> hi,
>
> Since we still can't figure out why there is no spark on my 97 xj,
> this question was tossed out into the fray:
>
> IS it possible to convert the current distributor over to an older
> style with points and condenser?
>
> If so, has anyone done it? Theoretically, this should enable the xj
> to get a spark and start, correct?
>
> any help is appreciated,
> thanks
>
> Sandy
>

How is the battery on that? If one cell is going bad, the battery can
still turn the vehicle over but not turn on the computer. The newer
Chrysler computers are bad for that. It needs over 10.2 volts under
starter load I believe but could be off on the number.

Just a thought.

You would just about need to go with a carb to use an old style
distributor on it. The 258's intake manifold and carb 'can' fit on,
but.... Folks usually go the other way....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)