Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
03-03-2004, 11:40 PM
#21
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Turn off your radio, it's very plain for me in the first five
seconds of prime pressurizing, if you just turn on your ignition on and
listen before you start.
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Bill Vajk wrote:
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
seconds of prime pressurizing, if you just turn on your ignition on and
listen before you start.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bill Vajk wrote:
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
03-03-2004, 11:40 PM
#22
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Turn off your radio, it's very plain for me in the first five
seconds of prime pressurizing, if you just turn on your ignition on and
listen before you start.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bill Vajk wrote:
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
seconds of prime pressurizing, if you just turn on your ignition on and
listen before you start.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bill Vajk wrote:
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
03-04-2004, 12:24 AM
#23
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
They all make a whirring noise. If you listen closely, you'll hear it.
Chris
"Bill Vajk" <bill9north@hotmailDITCHTHIS.com> wrote in message
news:SNWdnXEt_p84Ldvd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Ufatbasted wrote:
>
> > My problem and
> > maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
> > When your rig starts
> > put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
> > do this causing your rig to stall.
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
>
>
>
Chris
"Bill Vajk" <bill9north@hotmailDITCHTHIS.com> wrote in message
news:SNWdnXEt_p84Ldvd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Ufatbasted wrote:
>
> > My problem and
> > maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
> > When your rig starts
> > put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
> > do this causing your rig to stall.
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
>
>
>
03-04-2004, 12:24 AM
#24
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
They all make a whirring noise. If you listen closely, you'll hear it.
Chris
"Bill Vajk" <bill9north@hotmailDITCHTHIS.com> wrote in message
news:SNWdnXEt_p84Ldvd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Ufatbasted wrote:
>
> > My problem and
> > maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
> > When your rig starts
> > put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
> > do this causing your rig to stall.
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
>
>
>
Chris
"Bill Vajk" <bill9north@hotmailDITCHTHIS.com> wrote in message
news:SNWdnXEt_p84Ldvd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Ufatbasted wrote:
>
> > My problem and
> > maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
> > When your rig starts
> > put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
> > do this causing your rig to stall.
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
>
>
>
03-04-2004, 12:24 AM
#25
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
They all make a whirring noise. If you listen closely, you'll hear it.
Chris
"Bill Vajk" <bill9north@hotmailDITCHTHIS.com> wrote in message
news:SNWdnXEt_p84Ldvd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Ufatbasted wrote:
>
> > My problem and
> > maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
> > When your rig starts
> > put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
> > do this causing your rig to stall.
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
>
>
>
Chris
"Bill Vajk" <bill9north@hotmailDITCHTHIS.com> wrote in message
news:SNWdnXEt_p84Ldvd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Ufatbasted wrote:
>
> > My problem and
> > maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
> > When your rig starts
> > put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
> > do this causing your rig to stall.
>
> I have never heard the fuel pump running in my Cherokee. Am I
> supposed to or is that rare. I have heard one in the gas
> tank of a Ford E-350 a while back.
>
>
>
03-04-2004, 12:34 AM
#26
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Most likely the pump is ready to die. Check the connector, and if you don't see
anything obvious, it's probably the pump. Very common for them to die like
this.
In message <P3e1c.31171$hm4.14459@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net>, "Doug
Gavilanes" wrote:
>Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>
>Regards,
>
>Doug Gavilanes
>Garden Grove, CA.
anything obvious, it's probably the pump. Very common for them to die like
this.
In message <P3e1c.31171$hm4.14459@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net>, "Doug
Gavilanes" wrote:
>Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>
>Regards,
>
>Doug Gavilanes
>Garden Grove, CA.
03-04-2004, 12:34 AM
#27
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Most likely the pump is ready to die. Check the connector, and if you don't see
anything obvious, it's probably the pump. Very common for them to die like
this.
In message <P3e1c.31171$hm4.14459@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net>, "Doug
Gavilanes" wrote:
>Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>
>Regards,
>
>Doug Gavilanes
>Garden Grove, CA.
anything obvious, it's probably the pump. Very common for them to die like
this.
In message <P3e1c.31171$hm4.14459@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net>, "Doug
Gavilanes" wrote:
>Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>
>Regards,
>
>Doug Gavilanes
>Garden Grove, CA.
03-04-2004, 12:34 AM
#28
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Most likely the pump is ready to die. Check the connector, and if you don't see
anything obvious, it's probably the pump. Very common for them to die like
this.
In message <P3e1c.31171$hm4.14459@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net>, "Doug
Gavilanes" wrote:
>Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>
>Regards,
>
>Doug Gavilanes
>Garden Grove, CA.
anything obvious, it's probably the pump. Very common for them to die like
this.
In message <P3e1c.31171$hm4.14459@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net>, "Doug
Gavilanes" wrote:
>Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>
>Regards,
>
>Doug Gavilanes
>Garden Grove, CA.
03-04-2004, 12:34 AM
#29
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Right above the "E" brake release handle is the bolt that holds the brake assy
to the dash panel. In '91 they attached the ground wire to that bolt on the
back side with a nut. Most likely that nut is loose and so is the ground wire.
That ground was relocated in '92 I believe. For sure it was by '93.
In message <bdab55d6.0403031239.4d31ab5d@posting.google.com >, "Ufatbasted"
wrote:
>I third that. I bought a 91 YJ a year ago and have had many starting
>problems.
>Some were no spark, but for the past 8 months its been a fuel problem.
>I had my pump replaced and the problem still exists. My problem and
>maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
>When your rig starts
>put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
>do this causing your rig to stall.
>If so you will need to find the wire buy you e-brake thats causing
>this. I haven't found the specfic wire yet but I do know I can always
>get her started now.
>
>I need a day to play around and find the culprit!
>
>Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<4045ED14.E76772B1@sympatico.ca>...
>> Will Honea wrote:
>> >
>> > On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 05:30:23 UTC Doug Gavilanes
>> > <gavilan1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>> > > gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>> > > then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>> > > felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>> > > called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>> > > and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>> > > and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>> > > due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>> > > ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>> > > filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>> > > tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>> > > cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>> > > most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>> > > area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>> > > my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>> > > up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>> > > glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>> > > only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>> > > it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>> > > pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>> > > case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>> > > likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>> >
>> > Having had a fuel pump sieze on me, I would not be betting on the pump
>> > freeing itself and them continuing to work right. The vanes in those
>> > are made of a fairly brittle and unforgiving material - when the go,
>> > they really go. Likewise, when they sieze up, they stay stuck. And
>> > just banging on the skid plate ain't gonna even tickle the pump unless
>> > it's hit with enough oomph to dent the skid plate. What WILL respond
>> > to your puny little rap is a bad electrical connection - that would be
>> > my first point of attack. BTW, if it was siezed and your bump
>> > performed a miracle and freed it, look to be walking shortly - those
>> > pumps won't take much abuse by particles big enough to jam them and
>> > live long at all.
>> >
>> > --
>>
>> I will second that!
>>
>> I would be cleaning up the power and especially the ground wires.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
to the dash panel. In '91 they attached the ground wire to that bolt on the
back side with a nut. Most likely that nut is loose and so is the ground wire.
That ground was relocated in '92 I believe. For sure it was by '93.
In message <bdab55d6.0403031239.4d31ab5d@posting.google.com >, "Ufatbasted"
wrote:
>I third that. I bought a 91 YJ a year ago and have had many starting
>problems.
>Some were no spark, but for the past 8 months its been a fuel problem.
>I had my pump replaced and the problem still exists. My problem and
>maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
>When your rig starts
>put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
>do this causing your rig to stall.
>If so you will need to find the wire buy you e-brake thats causing
>this. I haven't found the specfic wire yet but I do know I can always
>get her started now.
>
>I need a day to play around and find the culprit!
>
>Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<4045ED14.E76772B1@sympatico.ca>...
>> Will Honea wrote:
>> >
>> > On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 05:30:23 UTC Doug Gavilanes
>> > <gavilan1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>> > > gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>> > > then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>> > > felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>> > > called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>> > > and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>> > > and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>> > > due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>> > > ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>> > > filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>> > > tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>> > > cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>> > > most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>> > > area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>> > > my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>> > > up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>> > > glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>> > > only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>> > > it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>> > > pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>> > > case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>> > > likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>> >
>> > Having had a fuel pump sieze on me, I would not be betting on the pump
>> > freeing itself and them continuing to work right. The vanes in those
>> > are made of a fairly brittle and unforgiving material - when the go,
>> > they really go. Likewise, when they sieze up, they stay stuck. And
>> > just banging on the skid plate ain't gonna even tickle the pump unless
>> > it's hit with enough oomph to dent the skid plate. What WILL respond
>> > to your puny little rap is a bad electrical connection - that would be
>> > my first point of attack. BTW, if it was siezed and your bump
>> > performed a miracle and freed it, look to be walking shortly - those
>> > pumps won't take much abuse by particles big enough to jam them and
>> > live long at all.
>> >
>> > --
>>
>> I will second that!
>>
>> I would be cleaning up the power and especially the ground wires.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
03-04-2004, 12:34 AM
#30
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Re: Fuel Pump Seized on '93 YJ
Right above the "E" brake release handle is the bolt that holds the brake assy
to the dash panel. In '91 they attached the ground wire to that bolt on the
back side with a nut. Most likely that nut is loose and so is the ground wire.
That ground was relocated in '92 I believe. For sure it was by '93.
In message <bdab55d6.0403031239.4d31ab5d@posting.google.com >, "Ufatbasted"
wrote:
>I third that. I bought a 91 YJ a year ago and have had many starting
>problems.
>Some were no spark, but for the past 8 months its been a fuel problem.
>I had my pump replaced and the problem still exists. My problem and
>maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
>When your rig starts
>put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
>do this causing your rig to stall.
>If so you will need to find the wire buy you e-brake thats causing
>this. I haven't found the specfic wire yet but I do know I can always
>get her started now.
>
>I need a day to play around and find the culprit!
>
>Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<4045ED14.E76772B1@sympatico.ca>...
>> Will Honea wrote:
>> >
>> > On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 05:30:23 UTC Doug Gavilanes
>> > <gavilan1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>> > > gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>> > > then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>> > > felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>> > > called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>> > > and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>> > > and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>> > > due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>> > > ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>> > > filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>> > > tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>> > > cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>> > > most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>> > > area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>> > > my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>> > > up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>> > > glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>> > > only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>> > > it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>> > > pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>> > > case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>> > > likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>> >
>> > Having had a fuel pump sieze on me, I would not be betting on the pump
>> > freeing itself and them continuing to work right. The vanes in those
>> > are made of a fairly brittle and unforgiving material - when the go,
>> > they really go. Likewise, when they sieze up, they stay stuck. And
>> > just banging on the skid plate ain't gonna even tickle the pump unless
>> > it's hit with enough oomph to dent the skid plate. What WILL respond
>> > to your puny little rap is a bad electrical connection - that would be
>> > my first point of attack. BTW, if it was siezed and your bump
>> > performed a miracle and freed it, look to be walking shortly - those
>> > pumps won't take much abuse by particles big enough to jam them and
>> > live long at all.
>> >
>> > --
>>
>> I will second that!
>>
>> I would be cleaning up the power and especially the ground wires.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
to the dash panel. In '91 they attached the ground wire to that bolt on the
back side with a nut. Most likely that nut is loose and so is the ground wire.
That ground was relocated in '92 I believe. For sure it was by '93.
In message <bdab55d6.0403031239.4d31ab5d@posting.google.com >, "Ufatbasted"
wrote:
>I third that. I bought a 91 YJ a year ago and have had many starting
>problems.
>Some were no spark, but for the past 8 months its been a fuel problem.
>I had my pump replaced and the problem still exists. My problem and
>maybe yours is a loose wire (ground)? by the emergecny break handle.
>When your rig starts
>put your e brake on and off. You may hear your fuel pump stop when you
>do this causing your rig to stall.
>If so you will need to find the wire buy you e-brake thats causing
>this. I haven't found the specfic wire yet but I do know I can always
>get her started now.
>
>I need a day to play around and find the culprit!
>
>Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<4045ED14.E76772B1@sympatico.ca>...
>> Will Honea wrote:
>> >
>> > On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 05:30:23 UTC Doug Gavilanes
>> > <gavilan1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Here's a new one (on me). Tonight, after filling up my tank with liquid
>> > > gold at the ARCO, I turned the key, and the old 4.0L started to light,
>> > > then gagged and died. When I tried to start it again, the fuel line
>> > > felt like it was dry - no flow. I pushed it out from the gas pumps, and
>> > > called the shop that normally services my YJ (yeah, the NHRA, NASCAR,
>> > > and Baja 500 shop next door to my workplace in Torrance) on the cell,
>> > > and Gil suggested that the electric fuel pump probably seized up, either
>> > > due to some particulate getting into it, or because the pump gave up its
>> > > ghost. The tank had two or three gallons of 89 octane gold before I
>> > > filled it, so it didn't go dry. He suggested that I bang on the gas
>> > > tank a few times, and then try and start it again. Since I have a 4 D
>> > > cell Mag-Lite mounted on the side of my driver's seat, it seemed the
>> > > most appropriate tool at hand (no BF hammer handy...). I gave the tank
>> > > area four or five well placed raps on the skid plate (probably scuffed
>> > > my flashlight), then tried to turn the engine over. It started right
>> > > up. And drove all the way home back to the Disneyland area without a
>> > > glitch. I stopped before getting home to vote (in my party, there was
>> > > only one candidate, so I wrote in myself), and then jumped back in and
>> > > it started up again just fine. Should I come to the conclusion that the
>> > > pump had seized on some dirt, or should I replace the pump "just in
>> > > case"? I don't like being stranded 30 miles from home, but what's the
>> > > likelihood that I've got a BO pump? Any comments?
>> >
>> > Having had a fuel pump sieze on me, I would not be betting on the pump
>> > freeing itself and them continuing to work right. The vanes in those
>> > are made of a fairly brittle and unforgiving material - when the go,
>> > they really go. Likewise, when they sieze up, they stay stuck. And
>> > just banging on the skid plate ain't gonna even tickle the pump unless
>> > it's hit with enough oomph to dent the skid plate. What WILL respond
>> > to your puny little rap is a bad electrical connection - that would be
>> > my first point of attack. BTW, if it was siezed and your bump
>> > performed a miracle and freed it, look to be walking shortly - those
>> > pumps won't take much abuse by particles big enough to jam them and
>> > live long at all.
>> >
>> > --
>>
>> I will second that!
>>
>> I would be cleaning up the power and especially the ground wires.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's