Advice needed
 

I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jo wrote:
>
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jo wrote:
>
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jo wrote:
>
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jo wrote:
>
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Carb drain back (filter or leaking carb) or choke not setting
correctly. check your oil to see if it is RISING. Take the air
filter off when it's cold, depress the accelerator ONCE, see if
the choke closed off. Move the filter so the smaller return line
is UP.

cheers.



Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Carb drain back (filter or leaking carb) or choke not setting
correctly. check your oil to see if it is RISING. Take the air
filter off when it's cold, depress the accelerator ONCE, see if
the choke closed off. Move the filter so the smaller return line
is UP.

cheers.



Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Carb drain back (filter or leaking carb) or choke not setting
correctly. check your oil to see if it is RISING. Take the air
filter off when it's cold, depress the accelerator ONCE, see if
the choke closed off. Move the filter so the smaller return line
is UP.

cheers.



Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Carb drain back (filter or leaking carb) or choke not setting
correctly. check your oil to see if it is RISING. Take the air
filter off when it's cold, depress the accelerator ONCE, see if
the choke closed off. Move the filter so the smaller return line
is UP.

cheers.



Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
vibrations have twisted it...

Mike Romain wrote:

> My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
vibrations have twisted it...

Mike Romain wrote:

> My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
vibrations have twisted it...

Mike Romain wrote:

> My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
vibrations have twisted it...

Mike Romain wrote:

> My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
can get in air locking the gas line.

You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
clip on the frame.

Mike

Jo wrote:
>
> Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
> vibrations have twisted it...
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jo wrote:
> >
> >>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> >>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> >>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> >>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> >>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
can get in air locking the gas line.

You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
clip on the frame.

Mike

Jo wrote:
>
> Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
> vibrations have twisted it...
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jo wrote:
> >
> >>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> >>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> >>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> >>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> >>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
can get in air locking the gas line.

You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
clip on the frame.

Mike

Jo wrote:
>
> Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
> vibrations have twisted it...
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jo wrote:
> >
> >>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> >>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> >>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> >>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> >>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
can get in air locking the gas line.

You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
clip on the frame.

Mike

Jo wrote:
>
> Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
> vibrations have twisted it...
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jo wrote:
> >
> >>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> >>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> >>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> >>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> >>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Will check. Thanks!

Mike Romain wrote:

> If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
> side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
> enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
> can get in air locking the gas line.
>
> You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
> clip on the frame.
>
> Mike
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
>>vibrations have twisted it...
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jo wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Will check. Thanks!

Mike Romain wrote:

> If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
> side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
> enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
> can get in air locking the gas line.
>
> You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
> clip on the frame.
>
> Mike
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
>>vibrations have twisted it...
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jo wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Will check. Thanks!

Mike Romain wrote:

> If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
> side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
> enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
> can get in air locking the gas line.
>
> You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
> clip on the frame.
>
> Mike
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
>>vibrations have twisted it...
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jo wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Will check. Thanks!

Mike Romain wrote:

> If it is ok, then I would next suspect a pinhole leak on the suction
> side of the fuel pump. The line to the tank can get a pin hole small
> enough not to drip out on the ground at first, but let it sit and air
> can get in air locking the gas line.
>
> You need to look for small stains on the gas line, usually near the end
> clip on the frame.
>
> Mike
>
> Jo wrote:
>
>>Unless it turned itself upside down then "no". I will check and see if
>>vibrations have twisted it...
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My first guess is you have your gas filter in upside down.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jo wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
>>>>a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
>>>>does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
>>>>this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
>>>>first time which, with my luck, would never happen).

Re: Advice needed
 

Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.

"Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.

"Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.

"Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.

"Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

Just a 1/8 cup down the carb throat will tell the same. Easier too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
> start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.
>
> "Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> > a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> > does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> > this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> > first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
> >

Re: Advice needed
 

Just a 1/8 cup down the carb throat will tell the same. Easier too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
> start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.
>
> "Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> > a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> > does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> > this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> > first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
> >

Re: Advice needed
 

Just a 1/8 cup down the carb throat will tell the same. Easier too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
> start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.
>
> "Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> > a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> > does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> > this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> > first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
> >

Re: Advice needed
 

Just a 1/8 cup down the carb throat will tell the same. Easier too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Squirt some fresh fuel into the carb float bowl until it's full, then try &
> start it. If it runs, then quits, the fuel supply system is faulty.
>
> "Jo" <jo_ratner@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9g6tF58n9U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> > a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> > does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> > this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> > first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
> >

Re: Advice needed
 

It was the choke. Looks like a twice a year "fix" for me. The "thingy"
that closes the choke (then opens it when the engine warms) keeps
slipping. It's only held on with a tension ring. I tightened the ring
by bending it. Hopefully it will hold a long time.

Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

It was the choke. Looks like a twice a year "fix" for me. The "thingy"
that closes the choke (then opens it when the engine warms) keeps
slipping. It's only held on with a tension ring. I tightened the ring
by bending it. Hopefully it will hold a long time.

Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

It was the choke. Looks like a twice a year "fix" for me. The "thingy"
that closes the choke (then opens it when the engine warms) keeps
slipping. It's only held on with a tension ring. I tightened the ring
by bending it. Hopefully it will hold a long time.

Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>

Re: Advice needed
 

It was the choke. Looks like a twice a year "fix" for me. The "thingy"
that closes the choke (then opens it when the engine warms) keeps
slipping. It's only held on with a tension ring. I tightened the ring
by bending it. Hopefully it will hold a long time.

Jo wrote:

> I have an 85 CJ7 that has decided not to start for me after sitting for
> a while. Unfortunately, it is hard to debug this issue since once it
> does start, I can't test it aain for hours. Any ideas how to attack
> this? It could take days to find the issue (or I could find it the
> first time which, with my luck, would never happen).
>