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).
>