"Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message news:<tmh9b.866$Ie5.147655@news20.bellglobal.com>. ..
> The driveway fix is a real PITA., the sensor lives on the tranny bell
> housing and requires the use of multiple extensions and universals, a small
> local garage might be a cheap alternative, but many times these small shops
> will also want to change lots of other parts as well.
>
> Snow...
>
>
> "Paul Brogren" <pibrogren@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bk3cpp$oko8v$1@ID-190695.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > My friend has a diesel 2500 Ram. I know this is a jeep home, but his
> truck
> > was doing the same thing and it ended up being the crank position sensor.
> > Check pricing. maybe it's a cheap garage or driveway fix.
> >
> > All the best!!
> > Paul
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
> > "Wildman" <mjswildman@excite.com> wrote in message
> > news:do79b.342070$cF.103807@rwcrnsc53...
> > > Make sure your Dist cap and rotor are good, but also make sure your
> Crank
> > > Sensor is good. I had the same problem on my 93
> > > "Goomba" <Goomba99@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3f64b17d$1@news-1.oit.umass.edu...
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > The past few weeks, I have noticed a sporadic bucking problem with my
> 1999
> 6
> > > > cyl 4.0 Cherokee Sport. When I accelerate very slowly or very hard,
> the
> > > > vehicle performs normally. But sometimes when I need a little kick
> (an
> > > > example would be getting on the highway) the vehicle bucks a few
> times.
> I
> > > > would have already brought it into the mechanic, but this doesn't
> happen
> all
> > > > the time (it is actually more noticable with a heavy load in the
> vehicle
> or
> > > > in warmer weather).
> > > >
> > > > I am using 87 octane (which the manual recommends) and have followed
> all
> of
> > > > the necessary maintenance recommendations. I'm guessing spark
> plugs/wires
> > > > but I could be wrong.
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone had a similar problem?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Bill



this magnetic sensor (CPS) has two bolts the bolt holes are sloppy so
you can adjust it
sometimes one side is fixed for tight fit and the upper is loose fit.
1- loosen the upper bolt and push the sensor , closer to the flywheel.
2- retighten and test drive. ( think like tuning a radio , cuz that
is what it is)
I used qty 2 , 12" 3/8's drive extensions to do it.

Jelly the gear head. (electronics tech and mech)
(posdmr--xxx@yahoo.com) remove the -xxx to send email if you like

The right side of the block has this ground stud and the ignition and
many things ground to this Meca ground. Some times it is loose , some
times (many) the Ignition ring lug was poorly crimped in the factory.
Flux, and Solder it and put it back for Great Spark.

good luck to one and all.