jd04@centurytel.net

I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
it ran.

Mike Romain

That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.

A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.

Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
twist and lift out.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064

One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
engine stumbles you have a leak.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
>
> I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> it ran.

Mike Romain

That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.

A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.

Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
twist and lift out.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064

One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
engine stumbles you have a leak.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
>
> I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> it ran.

Mike Romain

That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.

A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.

Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
twist and lift out.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064

One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
engine stumbles you have a leak.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
>
> I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> it ran.

jd

Thanks for taking the time to reply. It now has a weber carb on it
could this still apply?


Mike Romain wrote:
> That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.
>
> A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.
>
> Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
> be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
> the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
> twist and lift out.
>
> http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064
>
> One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
> To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
> engine stumbles you have a leak.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
> >
> > I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> > the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> > diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> > filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> > 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> > time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> > it ran.

jd

Thanks for taking the time to reply. It now has a weber carb on it
could this still apply?


Mike Romain wrote:
> That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.
>
> A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.
>
> Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
> be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
> the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
> twist and lift out.
>
> http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064
>
> One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
> To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
> engine stumbles you have a leak.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
> >
> > I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> > the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> > diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> > filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> > 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> > time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> > it ran.

jd

Thanks for taking the time to reply. It now has a weber carb on it
could this still apply?


Mike Romain wrote:
> That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.
>
> A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.
>
> Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
> be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
> the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
> twist and lift out.
>
> http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064
>
> One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
> To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
> engine stumbles you have a leak.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
> >
> > I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> > the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> > diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> > filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> > 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> > time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> > it ran.

Mike Romain

That would still apply for the possible loose manifold and even more
possible loose carb base. They are sneaky and come loose easily.

Now that you have a Weber carb, what has been done with the gas tank
vent or charcoal canister? Is it still tied into the PCV system?

The gas tank vent or canister also has an air filter on the bottom of
it. When this $2.00 filter is blocked, it does the damnedest imitation
of running out of gas and really lean.

When mine blocked last time, I got a 50 rpm increase in the idle when I
opened the gas cap.

Has the mix been set right on the Weber?

Mike

jd wrote:
>
> Thanks for taking the time to reply. It now has a weber carb on it
> could this still apply?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.
> >
> > A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.
> >
> > Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
> > be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
> > the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
> > twist and lift out.
> >
> > http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064
> >
> > One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
> > To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
> > engine stumbles you have a leak.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
> > >
> > > I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> > > the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> > > diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> > > filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> > > 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> > > time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> > > it ran.

Mike Romain

That would still apply for the possible loose manifold and even more
possible loose carb base. They are sneaky and come loose easily.

Now that you have a Weber carb, what has been done with the gas tank
vent or charcoal canister? Is it still tied into the PCV system?

The gas tank vent or canister also has an air filter on the bottom of
it. When this $2.00 filter is blocked, it does the damnedest imitation
of running out of gas and really lean.

When mine blocked last time, I got a 50 rpm increase in the idle when I
opened the gas cap.

Has the mix been set right on the Weber?

Mike

jd wrote:
>
> Thanks for taking the time to reply. It now has a weber carb on it
> could this still apply?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.
> >
> > A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.
> >
> > Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
> > be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
> > the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
> > twist and lift out.
> >
> > http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064
> >
> > One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
> > To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
> > engine stumbles you have a leak.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
> > >
> > > I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> > > the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> > > diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> > > filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> > > 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> > > time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> > > it ran.

Mike Romain

That would still apply for the possible loose manifold and even more
possible loose carb base. They are sneaky and come loose easily.

Now that you have a Weber carb, what has been done with the gas tank
vent or charcoal canister? Is it still tied into the PCV system?

The gas tank vent or canister also has an air filter on the bottom of
it. When this $2.00 filter is blocked, it does the damnedest imitation
of running out of gas and really lean.

When mine blocked last time, I got a 50 rpm increase in the idle when I
opened the gas cap.

Has the mix been set right on the Weber?

Mike

jd wrote:
>
> Thanks for taking the time to reply. It now has a weber carb on it
> could this still apply?
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > That sounds like plugged up idle tubes. Very common.
> >
> > A kit for the carb is in the twenty buck range and does them wonders.
> >
> > Meanwhile here is a link on doing the idle tubes. They actually need to
> > be reamed out usually. This can be done from the top without removing
> > the carb. You just have to remove the choke plate and the venturi will
> > twist and lift out.
> >
> > http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/articl....jsp?id=277064
> >
> > One other thing is the intake manifold itself. It can need a retorque.
> > To test spray WD40 or carb cleaner along the manifold head seam. If the
> > engine stumbles you have a leak.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > jd04@centurytel.net wrote:
> > >
> > > I have an 84 Jeep CJ7 just recently purchased was told it had water in
> > > the gas got it home drained the tank, still running very rough started
> > > diagnosing problems started normal course of action, plugs, wires,
> > > filters etc. Still running rough pulled plugs again 1 & 2 are lean and
> > > 3 & 4 rich and 5 & 6 are lean. Started again pulled one plug wire at a
> > > time starting at 1 when 5 & 6 were pulled neither had any effect on how
> > > it ran.