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Randy831 Feb 18, 2011 11:53 AM

injector problem!!!! need help
 
Ok so this is what happen guyS.. i changed my distributor new spark plugs then i tried to start it n nothing so i thought i had the timing wrong
tried it againg and nothing just craking and cranking.... im getting spark /??? it smell like fuel so i think im getting fuel:dunno:

Gee oh Dee Feb 18, 2011 12:02 PM

Did the rotor move at all from its original position?

if it worked before and it doesn't now it invloves what you changed.

Make sure you are getting GOOD spark. Make sure the bolts holding down the cap are tight.

Make sure the rotor is at the right spot.

billfrank85 Feb 18, 2011 12:16 PM

If you changed the actual DISTRIBUTOR, you'll have to make sure everything is 100% aligned the way it was when it was taken off. If you just replaced the cap/rotor, you really should be fine in that respect...the rotor only slides on one way. I would make sure your firing order is correct and no wires are on the wrong terminal, etc.

Randy831 Feb 18, 2011 07:43 PM

the other thing i forgot to mention is that i left the hood open and it was raining ... and yes im sure i have good spark .. i was thinking since some wire from the coil controls the fuel power so im gonna check that .. any other ideas ???

furiouzgeorge Feb 18, 2011 07:59 PM


Originally Posted by Randy831 (Post 869985)
the other thing i forgot to mention is that i left the hood open and it was raining ... and yes im sure i have good spark .. i was thinking since some wire from the coil controls the fuel power so im gonna check that .. any other ideas ???

Check to see if you put the distributor in at 180 off. We did this and are still reaping the 'benefits.' If it sounds like it's backfiring through the intake this is probably your problem. Seriously, if you're one or two teeth off it's end game until you fix it. Even if you're 180 off you'll have spark, but it'll be on the exhaust stroke rather than the compression stroke. Check it out, can't really lose when you've already got 4,000 lbs of dead weight in your driveway.

Gee oh Dee Feb 19, 2011 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by billfrank85 (Post 869461)
If you changed the actual DISTRIBUTOR, you'll have to make sure everything is 100% aligned the way it was when it was taken off. If you just replaced the cap/rotor, you really should be fine in that respect...the rotor only slides on one way. I would make sure your firing order is correct and no wires are on the wrong terminal, etc.

Someone on here had their rotor just a hair off, it was causing the manifold to glow red. Somehow that user managed to get it to slide on incorrectly.


Originally Posted by Randy831 (Post 869985)
the other thing i forgot to mention is that i left the hood open and it was raining ... and yes im sure i have good spark .. i was thinking since some wire from the coil controls the fuel power so im gonna check that .. any other ideas ???

Well, now that we have the full story its nice.

You'll wanna check any electrical connection that got wet. Maybe water got somewhere it wasn't suppose to be, although unlikely.

freegdr Feb 19, 2011 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by Randy831 (Post 869440)
Ok so this is what happen guyS.. i changed my distributor new spark plugs then i tried to start it n nothing so i thought i had the timing wrong
tried it againg and nothing just craking and cranking.... im getting spark /??? it smell like fuel so i think im getting fuel:dunno:

didn you replace the wires one at a time or took them all off and put back on according to manual,did you mark the direction the rotor was pointing and install new one in same place

Randy831 Feb 19, 2011 10:26 PM

thank you guys...
i know the wires are on the right place i got a diagram.. does any body know if im suppost to have 12 v at the A terminal on the injector connector .. cause i know i got a good ground from the computer ..
thank u guys i'll keep messing with the timing tomorrow ..

Hakeeb Feb 20, 2011 03:34 PM

If you smell gas I would guess you have a spark problem. If you changed the dist I would make sure you did not put in in 180 off. also check to make sure the wires going to the coil control mod did not come loose

freegdr Feb 20, 2011 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by Randy831 (Post 871636)
thank you guys...
i know the wires are on the right place i got a diagram.. does any body know if im suppost to have 12 v at the A terminal on the injector connector .. cause i know i got a good ground from the computer ..
thank u guys i'll keep messing with the timing tomorrow ..

if you used a haynes manual its wrong the dist hold down screws are in the wrong spot

freegdr Feb 20, 2011 03:39 PM

read this
 
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/dis...p-rotor-78168/

Randy831 Feb 20, 2011 11:24 PM

.......
 
Ok so i finaly got the jeep runing :thumbup:.... I was 180 off ...
Thank you guys for all the help!

Gee oh Dee Feb 21, 2011 11:38 AM

Good to hear.


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