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Kenw
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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.
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cpt logger
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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.
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Kenw
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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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drm101
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You said you removed the ballast resistor. Does the coil require it? If it does, the coil may be getting too hot. Sometimes when a coil gets too hot, it will create small gap in a winding. When it cools that gap closes and it works again. Also make sure the condenser body is properly grounded. The proper way to check a condenser is with a condenser checker tool, but you can get a rough idea using a multimeter using the ammeter setting. Attach the negative lead to the condenser body, and then touch the positive lead to the terminal. The current will quickly rise then fall off, finally acting like an open ckt. You are effectively "charging" the condenser. If current continues to flow (or blows the fuse in the meter) you know the condenser is shorted. If no current flows, it is open.
Edited by drm101 - 05 May 2021 at 6:39pm |
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Dean
'47 CJ2A "Mud Hen" The less the Power the More the Force |
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cpt logger
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Bolding mine. This is the only thing IMHO, & IME that WD-40 is good for. It usually only takes one treatment. Now if a deep creek was forded, it may take a few more treatments than that. Trust me here, I know.
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TERRY
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Is the coil getting hot and failing intermittently? Check for spark when it is acting up,
In my experience over75 years, intermittent problems are usually electrical, except when they're not.
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BOULDER 48 2A
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fullgarage
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Definitely sounds like an ignition issue. Condenser, cap and rotor are cheap and easy to change.
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David - Celina,TX
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Stev
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Kenw wrote - "Down the road at a breakneck speed of 40mph-ish. No problems for 30-40 minutes of driving, until there were suddenly problems." Edited by Stev - 05 May 2021 at 1:08pm |
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Stev
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Kenw
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I'm wondering about the carb. I bought a new/rebuilt carb from Walcks. I'm hoping the float etc were adjusted when it was built.
That said, this is my second carb from them as the first had a pretty severe leak from the float bowl area. Never say never. At this point I'm working under the assumption that my carb problem is electrical... I bought an Echlin condenser. I'll install it this weekend and report back. Thanks again.
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Silent Turtle
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I just had the same issue, it was the condenser. Do you need to adjust the float in the bowl?
After my issue, i was planning on buying a few condensers and throwing them in the tool box on jeep. Are there any reputable brands?
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Kenw
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I realized I forgot to add that to my original post.
The fuel bowl was essentially empty while it was running. Even when it was running well. The plastic tank outlet is on top, and I wondered whether the mechanical pump had enough suction. I added an electric fuel pump near the tank to experiment. It filled the bowl, but didn't affect how the Jeep ran. FWIW right now, the fuel pump is pushing fuel into a new fuel filter which goes into the new metal fuel lines up to the mechanical pump. I did not try bypassing the mechanical pump. The rubber fuel line connections seem tight, and the metal connections all have sealing tape on the threads. No obvious leaks. The filter and lines were all in place before the new carb was installed. Thanks Dutch, any and all suggestions are appreciated.
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Dutch 1960
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When it next stalls, check the fuel bowl level...
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Kenw
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Points and condensers are easy and inexpensive, so I hope it's that simple.
I'm open to any and all ideas at this point, so if there's anything else I'm all ears. |
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Bruce W
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There are signs that show a bad condenser. Most old manuals show what they are and what they mean. If none of these signs are apparent, do not replace the condenser. I’ve never actually seen any of these signs. I do not replace a condenser unless I do see them. This goes back to well before we started seeing Chi-com condensers bad right out of the box. Since you’ve tossed your old “good” condenser “in the bin”, I guess you’ll have to roll the dice and buy another new one. I hear that NAPA has good ones.
BW
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Kenw
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I really like the condenser answer.
But...how many do you buy to be reasonably sure of finding a good one? |
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athawk11
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Kenw
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Thanks for the replies. Capt: Not exactly; The Jeep was running great Saturday. Idling and under load. Down the road at a breakneck speed of 40mph-ish. No problems for 30-40 minutes of driving, until there were suddenly problems. Driving down the road at 20-30mph, I could feel a little miss in the beginning, then full on running rough. Not backfiring. Limped home again. Would idle but not well. Adjusting timing did nothing to change this. It starts quickly and easily. I haven't touched the coil or condenser after it has been running. It has great spark cold, but I haven't checked it hot. At one point, I was turning the distributer, and got quite a shock. Not sure where or what I touched, but it certainly got my attention. |
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