89 XJ 4.0 Long Crank issue

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11-09-2018, 08:38 PM

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Good idea. Thanks for the tip!

In the meantime, you could unplug that connection, spray both sides with a good contact cleaner, and "tweak" the connectors so they fit more tightly to one another.

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11-09-2018, 10:06 PM

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replace cable from B+ to starter. I did that on my Bronco and could not believe how fast it started.

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11-10-2018, 06:18 AM

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replace cable from B+ to starter. I did that on my Bronco and could not believe how fast it started.

Hey tuna, thanks for bringing that up.

I did the complete cable upgrade on a bunch of mine and the difference in cranking time was indeed reduced.

Here's where to get some pre-made. www.meanlemons.com

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