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So it comes down to good spark from coil into distrib. No spark at the plugs. I was thinking it was the condenser also, but wouldn't the fact that there is spark from the coil take anything that's in the primary circuit of the offender list. Wouldn't it have to be a secondary ignition prob...

352FE is in a '76 CJ5. Overkill a bit, but it was POs shop fun truck...they restore Jaquars...go figure My '69 Bronco runs like a friggin top. No issues, no hassels...the alter ego of the CJ

So yes, I went back out to confirm my no spark test validity at the plug. It had no spark when hot. Let it cool for an hour, started right up So my question is how can I diagnose the components of the distributor. Can I just pull the cap, crank the engine (helper) and see if the rotor turns...

Hi guys. 352FE carbureted with points ignition. When cold, starts right up on first turn of key. No pumping throttle, just starts right up. Run it for a short time and it will not start if shut off. Cranks, shoots a miss or hesitation every couple cranks, no start. Will even die while...

Hi guys, sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but a quick question as I'm learning about ignition systems,...why would Delberts ignition switch to ballast resistor problem not exist on the first try of starting (cold), but then not start again after running (warm). Thx

Hi. I saw a bunch of postings about Broncos getting together at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in MI. It was a few months ago in August. Does anyone know if that's an annual event?...Silver Lake at the end of August?? We will be around there at that time next year and could bring the trusty steed...

Thx. I need something to look forward to!

Hi. I may be relocating to the western shore of Michigan somewhere between New Buffalo and Holland areas. My wife and I are laying down our "must have" lists as we start shopping for areas. Hers is all about bathrooms, barns (aka places to store my bronco/jeeps), and others seemingly...

Disappointing. Looks pretty good from the pix. The interior looks rather clean. Glad you checked it out in person.

Loved that movie. Awesome find. One of our west coast guys needs to grab that thing and rescue it. Too cool.

So I'm the OP that was getting 5.6 MPG in my CJ5. You guys had some great suggestions on how to remedy the all time leader in bad gas mileage. Soooooo here's what I did: Got a mileage counter that was correct to a gnat's ass. Compared that to my odometer. The odometer was off because of the...

Looking to possibly pop on a purchase

[/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] What's the verdict? Workable rust via sandblast of wire brush...or death rust? Thx

You guys are cracking me up. I am also the anti Prius household, but I live on a farm so I'm in with cool crowd....the under 15 mpg crowd. If I told them I was getting 5.6, they'd probably elect me mayor. Agreed, the CJ has substance abuse issues. Here's the plan. Starting on Monday with...

Haha! 😄. That's awesome, Ganzman. Sadly, that's not the case. The gas cap is a locker. Why, I'm not sure, it came with the jeep. Someone's gonna have a rude awakening if they try and suction gas out of that echo chamber. Kinda like Geraldo and Al Capone's vault. 😄

Haha! 😄. Yeah I'm on it. Here's to double digits! Incidentally,my Bronco cruises happily all day long, topless, carefree, and in-tune. The CJ is like its younger brother that just can't get his act together. 😀

Yeah, I'm realizing my carb is hopped up on caffeine like Kramer. I am really thankful to you guys for helping me out with the diagnostics. I'll have to look into which is the best option: Retune or rebuild the current Holley 2 barrel Ditch the Holley and install a carb that's more...

Yeah, I realize that was an odd engine choice. I bought the jeep about 8 months ago from a shop that restores old jags and specialty cars They must have had this engine sitting around and done it as a lark. It's a great looking CJ with an original hard top and heat. Big pluses for living in...

This is such great info, thanks. Lots of mechanic friends around here, is it simply a case of retuning the carb, or is it major PIA diagnosis job? Your description is spot on. It is definitely Fat and Happy

Sorry AZ. I must be screwing this up somehow. My speedo is pretty close to the iPhone app speedo. If my speedo is reading 50, the iPhone app is at about 55. I'm away from the beast right now so I can't give exact speed numbers at the moment. Here's yesterday's tally off the odometer. (I...