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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by montanaman

Ok cool ... I was really talking the fact that we both drive "old-timer" jeeps. You obviously know your stuff. Best of luck in your classes.
Ahh okay, now i see what ya meant...in that case,
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FiftySix56

Ahh okay, now i see what ya meant...in that case,
Old? I still drive an AMC Cherokee. I even took the liberty to put a 4.2 outta a CJ into it. Just for the record we prefer vintage over old. Lmao
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DFlintstone
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.: You are running 50/50 coolant mix? Water transfers heat better, if you go over 50% coolant it may have a tougher time cooling.

Yes I'm running Prestone 50/50
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cpnwrench

Well, after readin your post, I almost was gonna tell you to check your rotor, cap and wires for wear and tear etc etc, cuz mine did that a while back, an oh yeah...this is a big one I overlooked.......my plugs had over 75 k on em' an I forgot so the gap was out by about .005 on every plug....i put new ones in at the .35 gap and with new wires and cap an rotor...wheeeeeeeeeee.......lots o smooth ness!

am also out in the desert SouthWest..hottern hades in White Sands...

so yeah 50/50 mix is crucial!!

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I checked the plugs and they looked a little worn so I replaced them and set the gap at .35
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by meandyb
I checked the plugs and they looked a little worn so I replaced them and set the gap at .35
I hope that's actually .035.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

Old? I still drive an AMC Cherokee. I even took the liberty to put a 4.2 outta a CJ into it. Just for the record we prefer vintage over old. Lmao
Actually, vintage does sound more appropriate, old would be like '42 ****** haha
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