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Jeep Won't Run

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepstar, Jun 4, 2023.

  1. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Post #6. (Not mine.) "I would bet money that the float valve in the carburetor is clogged with debris of some kind."

    But here we are at 180-plus posts, finding some kind of debris in the float valve.
     
    Last edited: Nov 19, 2023
  2. HellaSlow

    HellaSlow Member 2024 Sponsor

    hahaha yep! But WHAT A RIDE it's been! :rofl:
     
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  3. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    Some good always comes from this sort of thing.

    The OP has learned some things about diagnosis, and has become a qualified fuel system mechanic, after having gone through the entire system until he finally got to the cause. Should also have some spare fuel pumps on hand.
     
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  4. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    It's always the last thing you check :whistle:
     
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  5. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    The word "inevitable" might apply here. :)
     
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