1984 Jeep Cherokee will not start.
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1984 Jeep Cherokee will not start.
Just bought this a few months back and the vehicle drove great engine running wise. My master clutch cylinder was leaking so I replaced it. While replacing that I decided to replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. We tried starting the vehicle and now it will only turn over but will not start. It is getting fuel, spark, and air. After checking, we noticed that the timing had jump, so now it has been set back to the correct spot. Jeep will still not start. What could I be missing?
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Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
So it ran before you tuned it up, and then it wouldn't run afterwards? You should probably double check your work.
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Size of engine would help.......Timing does not jump. Put it back way it was. Firing order off most likely . Note dist cap screw location. Assuming its 4.0
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Just bought this a few months back and the vehicle drove great engine running wise. My master clutch cylinder was leaking so I replaced it. While replacing that I decided to replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. We tried starting the vehicle and now it will only turn over but will not start. It is getting fuel, spark, and air. After checking, we noticed that the timing had jump, so now it has been set back to the correct spot. Jeep will still not start. What could I be missing?
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Year: 90,84
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Engine: 4.0,2.5
If an engine has fuel, spark and compression and still doesn't fire, it might be flooded.
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The '84 came with the 2.5 or the Buick 2.8, both were carbureted with standard coil ignition.
Timing does not jump during a tune-up.
A simple test lead to the coil will get it started.
Master leaking is not the culprit.
Alright..........looks like the V6 did have some sort of electronic ignition, check the connections, the coil and the module.
Timing does not jump during a tune-up.
A simple test lead to the coil will get it started.
Master leaking is not the culprit.
Alright..........looks like the V6 did have some sort of electronic ignition, check the connections, the coil and the module.
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Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
There's an ignition module in the distributor of the 2.8 v6 that are prone to failure. But I don't think that's the problem with this one.
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I apologize for the delay in response. It is a 2.8 V6. I was able to get it started once the air filter and hoses to the air cleaner was put back on the carburetor. Never had that type of issue before on other vehicles that I have owned.
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carbs can be very picky especially trying to start cold with no air cleaner. It might not have been choking properly. I usually will put my hand over the carb while someone cranks to see if there's an increase in life which indicates not enough choke.
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