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1986 cherokee v6 2.8l back fire

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Old May 13, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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Default 1986 cherokee v6 2.8l back fire
i have a and it has some trouble starting but when it starts it idles fine than if it is put in gear in back fires than dies??? simple fix?
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Old May 13, 2012 | 02:38 AM
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Sounds like your timing is too far advanced.

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Old May 13, 2012 | 02:54 AM
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when was last complete tune up ?
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Old May 13, 2012 | 03:09 AM
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I have a beater 84 xj with the 2.8. Id agree with checking the timeing. Alot of people think that motor is junk mines been very reliable. Seen 7800 RPM a few times.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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there not a bad motor at all just gotta take care of them .
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