48 2A running rough - Resolved

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   Thanks for that info drm.  I've read about condenser checking instruments, but I don't think I've ever seen one.  I may sacrifice a multimeter fuse to try that test.  For the sake of science.
Yes, the coil has an internal resistor.  I haven't specifically felt the coil when this happens, but I will certainly be checking that this weekend.  I've also not checked for spark when it is running rough.  I have hooked up the timing light and it is definitely sending enough current through the wires to signal the light. 

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Kenw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Feb. 2021 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kenw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2021 at 11:11am
	Thanks for that info drm. I've read about condenser checking instruments, but I don't think I've ever seen one. I may sacrifice a multimeter fuse to try that test. For the sake of science. Yes, the coil has an internal resistor. I haven't specifically felt the coil when this happens, but I will certainly be checking that this weekend. I've also not checked for spark when it is running rough. I have hooked up the timing light and it is definitely sending enough current through the wires to signal the light.

cpt logger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 23 Sep. 2012 Location: Western Colorad Status: Offline Points: 3043	Post Options Post Reply Quote cpt logger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2021 at 2:21pm
	Just for grins, the next time it starts to sputter, listen closely while you take off the gas cap. If you hear air being sucked in, your gas cap's vent is plugged. If this is the case, try running the Jeep with the gas cap off. If it runs fine for a long time, you need to unplug the vent. This would explain the low fuel level in the glass.

Kenw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Feb. 2021 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kenw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 2021 at 9:31pm
	New condenser--- Winner, winner! Replaced only the condenser. Fired up immediately and ran great all weekend. Speedometer is not working so unknown miles, but we burned about 3/4 of a tank of gas... Thanks for all the suggestions. On to the next fix. Speedo, apparently.