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- From: DEVILBISS@OCTAVE.LARC.NASA.GOV (Spooner)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Repeat: Jeep Idle Problem & Lift Questions
- Date: 12 Nov 1992 15:31:00 GMT
- Organization: Badges . . . We don't need no stinking badges.
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- Reply-To: DEVILBISS@OCTAVE.LARC.NASA.GOV (Spooner)
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- Here╒s the problem . . .
-
- 1988 JEEP Wrangler, 258 I6 Engine, Carburetor
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- The engine is having trouble idling without stalling. When at idle,
- the engine tends to surge, i.e.. runs smooth for a second, then
- starts to die for a second, then repeats. High speed engine
- performance is fine. I╒ve pulled the spark plugs & cleaned and
- re-gapped them. I╒ve done a visual inspection of the PCV system.
- I may have a problem here, there is a solenoid in the PCV line
- between the valve cover and the carburetor. Every time the engine
- starts to die, the solenoid clicks, either opening or closing the line.
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- Does anyone have any wisdom on this problem. I╒d appreciate any and all
- help.
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- On an unrelated note, I╒m thinking of lifting my JEEP using extended
- spring shackles on the front and rear. I╒ve been told that doing
- this will adversely change the drive shaft angles, at the transfer
- case and at the differential, resulting in excessive vibrations. I╒ve
- checked my shop manual, and it describes how to measure these angles,
- but it doesn╒t give any specifications. What are the limits on these
- angles and what do I need to be concerned with if I do change these
- angles. I╒m considering this method of lift for one reason . . . $$$.
-
- Thanks for the help . . . Dave
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