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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread ROUGH IDLE? #942225 04/25/09 04:27 PM Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 NORTH CAROLINA R RALFIRECAPT OP Need a Spot I have a 84 CJ7. It has been converted to a 304v8. It normally runs smooth. However on random occassion it will start running rough, idle will drop and will cut off if I don't keep my foot on the accellerator. I will continue to run like this until I park it. The next time I run it, it will run perfect. It may go 50 miles or a couple of hundred befroe it does it again. Any ideas? Re: ROUGH IDLE? [Re: RALFIRECAPT] #942226 04/25/09 04:50 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler Golly Tarheel! It could be any number of things... You need to narrow it down to either lectric or fuel. Does it smoke when it deceides to go bad on you? If black smoke when it is stumbeling then the carb may be going south.. If it refuses to gain rpm it could be lectric. First thing is to check the plugs and wires to make sure it isn't just in need of a tune. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Re: ROUGH IDLE? [Re: BigJim] #942227 04/25/09 09:56 PM Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 6,247 Bel Buckle, TN 4x4Wire Trail Leader I have had a similar issue with 304 in a 74 CJ5. Turned out to be a cracked distributor cap. John Stewart Editor - 4x4Wire.com Editor - 4x4Voice Editor - MUIRNet-News President - BlueRibbon Coalition Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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