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89 yj 4.2 misfire coldstart idle

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Old 06-04-2012, 11:19 AM
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Default Re: 89 yj 4.2 misfire coldstart idle

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Sounds like you might have a lot of crud in the carb already. A new fuel filter won't stop stuff already in your carb from blocking the idle tubes. Try taking the top off the carb and cleaning out any rubbish you find in there and then clean the idle tubes again.
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Default Re: 89 yj 4.2 misfire coldstart idle

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Sounds like you might have a lot of crud in the carb already. A new fuel filter won't stop stuff already in your carb from blocking the idle tubes. Try taking the top off the carb and cleaning out any rubbish you find in there and then clean the idle tubes again.
Thanks ill give that a go. rob
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