Brand new '89 YJ
#111
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
I don't remember if you already did this, but add a cap, rotor, and plug
wires to the list - if it sat that long you'll need them shortly anyway.
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:54:36 -0500, The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on upside
>> down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and the
>> top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top, gas
>> syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and tb
>>> cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as soon
>>> as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>
wires to the list - if it sat that long you'll need them shortly anyway.
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:54:36 -0500, The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on upside
>> down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and the
>> top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top, gas
>> syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and tb
>>> cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as soon
>>> as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>
#112
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
I don't remember if you already did this, but add a cap, rotor, and plug
wires to the list - if it sat that long you'll need them shortly anyway.
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:54:36 -0500, The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on upside
>> down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and the
>> top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top, gas
>> syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and tb
>>> cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as soon
>>> as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>
wires to the list - if it sat that long you'll need them shortly anyway.
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:54:36 -0500, The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on upside
>> down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and the
>> top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top, gas
>> syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and tb
>>> cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as soon
>>> as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>
#113
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
I don't remember if you already did this, but add a cap, rotor, and plug
wires to the list - if it sat that long you'll need them shortly anyway.
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:54:36 -0500, The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on upside
>> down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and the
>> top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top, gas
>> syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and tb
>>> cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as soon
>>> as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>
wires to the list - if it sat that long you'll need them shortly anyway.
On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:54:36 -0500, The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on upside
>> down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and the
>> top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top, gas
>> syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and tb
>>> cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as soon
>>> as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>
#114
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
#115
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
#116
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Posts: n/a
Re: Brand new '89 YJ
If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
#117
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
time.
I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
They are very poorly made.
Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
installed.
Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
the Haynes CJ manual.
Mike
The Merg wrote:
> My pops put a few gallons in before we tried starting it, but it
> wouldn't hurt to get some more in there, I think.
>
> I won't be able to do anything tomorrow - probably not until the
> weekend, actually, but I'll let you know how things go.
> Hopefully I'll have gotten new plugs and wires by then, too.
> btw, while I'm replacing the plugs and wires, would it be a good idea to
> go ahead and replace the coil too?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> There might be no fuel in the tank or the gas filter might be on
>> upside down or the gas has just evaporated.... They do not prime up
>> easily!
>>
>> The gas filter has two outlets, the center one goes to the carb and
>> the top one goes to the return line. If the return line isn't up top,
>> gas syphons back to the tank when it sits making cold stars a bugger.
>>
>> Meanwhile I would try a few small shots of gas down the carb to see if
>> it will fire and prime up.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>> Don't know if this went through the first time...
>>>
>>> Hey Mike,
>>> I just checked and...you were right. No fuel flow in the carb.
>>>
>>> I wasn't sure if there was a legitimate difference between carb and
>>> tb cleaner or just a nominal one - I'll pick up some carb cleaner as
>>> soon as I can.
>>>
>>> The sparks aren't in the best shape, and will be replaced, but we did
>>> pull, clean and regap them.
#118
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
Thanks Mike,
Really? the Haynes CJ manual? I know they're cheap, but I was thinking
of just buying the FSM. I already have the Haynes YJ manual.
I'll stop by the stealership on my lunch break tomorrow and get the wires.
I don't remember what brand the cap and rotor were, they were brand new
sitting in the Jeep when we rolled it home, so we threw them in just to
make sure that wasn't the problem. They'll do for now.
And they have Accel at the auto parts store two doors down from where I
work (where I 'never' usually shop, cause they're overpriced a-holes),
so I'll go grab on of those. Depending on the prices, I might pick them
up for a few more of my heeps, too.
Might as well ask - recommendations for spark plugs?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
> time.
>
> I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
> increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
>
> The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
> recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
>
> Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
> They are very poorly made.
>
> Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
> again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
> are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
> installed.
>
> Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
> the Haynes CJ manual
Really? the Haynes CJ manual? I know they're cheap, but I was thinking
of just buying the FSM. I already have the Haynes YJ manual.
I'll stop by the stealership on my lunch break tomorrow and get the wires.
I don't remember what brand the cap and rotor were, they were brand new
sitting in the Jeep when we rolled it home, so we threw them in just to
make sure that wasn't the problem. They'll do for now.
And they have Accel at the auto parts store two doors down from where I
work (where I 'never' usually shop, cause they're overpriced a-holes),
so I'll go grab on of those. Depending on the prices, I might pick them
up for a few more of my heeps, too.
Might as well ask - recommendations for spark plugs?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
> time.
>
> I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
> increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
>
> The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
> recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
>
> Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
> They are very poorly made.
>
> Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
> again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
> are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
> installed.
>
> Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
> the Haynes CJ manual
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Re: Brand new '89 YJ
Thanks Mike,
Really? the Haynes CJ manual? I know they're cheap, but I was thinking
of just buying the FSM. I already have the Haynes YJ manual.
I'll stop by the stealership on my lunch break tomorrow and get the wires.
I don't remember what brand the cap and rotor were, they were brand new
sitting in the Jeep when we rolled it home, so we threw them in just to
make sure that wasn't the problem. They'll do for now.
And they have Accel at the auto parts store two doors down from where I
work (where I 'never' usually shop, cause they're overpriced a-holes),
so I'll go grab on of those. Depending on the prices, I might pick them
up for a few more of my heeps, too.
Might as well ask - recommendations for spark plugs?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
> time.
>
> I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
> increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
>
> The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
> recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
>
> Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
> They are very poorly made.
>
> Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
> again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
> are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
> installed.
>
> Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
> the Haynes CJ manual
Really? the Haynes CJ manual? I know they're cheap, but I was thinking
of just buying the FSM. I already have the Haynes YJ manual.
I'll stop by the stealership on my lunch break tomorrow and get the wires.
I don't remember what brand the cap and rotor were, they were brand new
sitting in the Jeep when we rolled it home, so we threw them in just to
make sure that wasn't the problem. They'll do for now.
And they have Accel at the auto parts store two doors down from where I
work (where I 'never' usually shop, cause they're overpriced a-holes),
so I'll go grab on of those. Depending on the prices, I might pick them
up for a few more of my heeps, too.
Might as well ask - recommendations for spark plugs?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
> time.
>
> I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
> increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
>
> The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
> recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
>
> Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
> They are very poorly made.
>
> Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
> again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
> are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
> installed.
>
> Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
> the Haynes CJ manual
#120
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Brand new '89 YJ
Thanks Mike,
Really? the Haynes CJ manual? I know they're cheap, but I was thinking
of just buying the FSM. I already have the Haynes YJ manual.
I'll stop by the stealership on my lunch break tomorrow and get the wires.
I don't remember what brand the cap and rotor were, they were brand new
sitting in the Jeep when we rolled it home, so we threw them in just to
make sure that wasn't the problem. They'll do for now.
And they have Accel at the auto parts store two doors down from where I
work (where I 'never' usually shop, cause they're overpriced a-holes),
so I'll go grab on of those. Depending on the prices, I might pick them
up for a few more of my heeps, too.
Might as well ask - recommendations for spark plugs?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
> time.
>
> I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
> increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
>
> The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
> recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
>
> Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
> They are very poorly made.
>
> Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
> again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
> are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
> installed.
>
> Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
> the Haynes CJ manual
Really? the Haynes CJ manual? I know they're cheap, but I was thinking
of just buying the FSM. I already have the Haynes YJ manual.
I'll stop by the stealership on my lunch break tomorrow and get the wires.
I don't remember what brand the cap and rotor were, they were brand new
sitting in the Jeep when we rolled it home, so we threw them in just to
make sure that wasn't the problem. They'll do for now.
And they have Accel at the auto parts store two doors down from where I
work (where I 'never' usually shop, cause they're overpriced a-holes),
so I'll go grab on of those. Depending on the prices, I might pick them
up for a few more of my heeps, too.
Might as well ask - recommendations for spark plugs?
Mike Romain wrote:
> If you replace the coil, I would highly recommend you upgrade it at this
> time.
>
> I went with an Accel 'SuperCoil' and really liked the performance
> increase I noticed at the time and the gas mileage I get.
>
> The best wires to get are actually from the $tealership! I seldom
> recommend them for parts, but the OEM wires are by 'far' the best ones.
>
> Stay far far away from the Accel distributor cap and rotor and wires.
> They are very poorly made.
>
> Pay close attention to the new distributor cap and rotor, OEM is best
> again for that. Aftermarket has some bad ones out there. The rotors
> are too short so they arc out all over the place very soon after being
> installed.
>
> Oh and just FYI, the best repair manual for your engine and wiring is
> the Haynes CJ manual