Gas problem?
09-26-2004, 01:54 PM
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Gas problem?
I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
should I look for to try and fix this problem?
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controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
should I look for to try and fix this problem?
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09-26-2004, 02:10 PM
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Re: Gas problem?
Likely you just have to put the gas filter in right side up.
When it is upside down all the gas syphons back to the gas tank when it
sits for a while.
The filter has two outlets. The center one goes to the carb and the top
one goes to the return line. Just make sure the return is up top.
If it is already up top, then look for a pinhole leak in the gas line
between the pump and tank. Usually at the rear where the rubber tube
starts... It is a suction line so won't leak much, but it will let air
in when it sits.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
When it is upside down all the gas syphons back to the gas tank when it
sits for a while.
The filter has two outlets. The center one goes to the carb and the top
one goes to the return line. Just make sure the return is up top.
If it is already up top, then look for a pinhole leak in the gas line
between the pump and tank. Usually at the rear where the rubber tube
starts... It is a suction line so won't leak much, but it will let air
in when it sits.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 02:10 PM
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Re: Gas problem?
Likely you just have to put the gas filter in right side up.
When it is upside down all the gas syphons back to the gas tank when it
sits for a while.
The filter has two outlets. The center one goes to the carb and the top
one goes to the return line. Just make sure the return is up top.
If it is already up top, then look for a pinhole leak in the gas line
between the pump and tank. Usually at the rear where the rubber tube
starts... It is a suction line so won't leak much, but it will let air
in when it sits.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
When it is upside down all the gas syphons back to the gas tank when it
sits for a while.
The filter has two outlets. The center one goes to the carb and the top
one goes to the return line. Just make sure the return is up top.
If it is already up top, then look for a pinhole leak in the gas line
between the pump and tank. Usually at the rear where the rubber tube
starts... It is a suction line so won't leak much, but it will let air
in when it sits.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 02:10 PM
#4
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Re: Gas problem?
Likely you just have to put the gas filter in right side up.
When it is upside down all the gas syphons back to the gas tank when it
sits for a while.
The filter has two outlets. The center one goes to the carb and the top
one goes to the return line. Just make sure the return is up top.
If it is already up top, then look for a pinhole leak in the gas line
between the pump and tank. Usually at the rear where the rubber tube
starts... It is a suction line so won't leak much, but it will let air
in when it sits.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
When it is upside down all the gas syphons back to the gas tank when it
sits for a while.
The filter has two outlets. The center one goes to the carb and the top
one goes to the return line. Just make sure the return is up top.
If it is already up top, then look for a pinhole leak in the gas line
between the pump and tank. Usually at the rear where the rubber tube
starts... It is a suction line so won't leak much, but it will let air
in when it sits.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 03:07 PM
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Re: Gas problem?
Replace the fuel pump.
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HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 03:07 PM
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Re: Gas problem?
Replace the fuel pump.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 03:07 PM
#7
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Re: Gas problem?
Replace the fuel pump.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> should I look for to try and fix this problem?
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 03:39 PM
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Re: Gas problem?
Naw, that is classic upside down gas filter....
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Replace the fuel pump.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HomeBrewer wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> > controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> > than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> > should I look for to try and fix this problem?
> >
> > --
> > _____________________
> > HomeBrewer
> > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > 99XJ Sport
> > Remove the xxx to reply!
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Replace the fuel pump.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HomeBrewer wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> > controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> > than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> > should I look for to try and fix this problem?
> >
> > --
> > _____________________
> > HomeBrewer
> > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > 99XJ Sport
> > Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 03:39 PM
#9
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Re: Gas problem?
Naw, that is classic upside down gas filter....
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Replace the fuel pump.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HomeBrewer wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> > controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> > than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> > should I look for to try and fix this problem?
> >
> > --
> > _____________________
> > HomeBrewer
> > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > 99XJ Sport
> > Remove the xxx to reply!
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Replace the fuel pump.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HomeBrewer wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> > controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> > than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> > should I look for to try and fix this problem?
> >
> > --
> > _____________________
> > HomeBrewer
> > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > 99XJ Sport
> > Remove the xxx to reply!
09-26-2004, 03:39 PM
#10
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Re: Gas problem?
Naw, that is classic upside down gas filter....
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Replace the fuel pump.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HomeBrewer wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> > controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> > than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> > should I look for to try and fix this problem?
> >
> > --
> > _____________________
> > HomeBrewer
> > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > 99XJ Sport
> > Remove the xxx to reply!
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Replace the fuel pump.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HomeBrewer wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a 81 cj7. It's all original and the engine, carb and smog
> > controls are stock. The owner says it won't start after sitting for more
> > than 2 days. It will start and run good if you prime the carb with gas. What
> > should I look for to try and fix this problem?
> >
> > --
> > _____________________
> > HomeBrewer
> > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > 99XJ Sport
> > Remove the xxx to reply!