cj5 carburator carter bbd engine won't idle

Asked by GaryLizzie546 May 15, 2018 at 10:10 PM about the 1983 Jeep CJ-5 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Tune it up and make sure the timing is correct but you may need to adjust or rebuild the carb.

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GuruCBG8R answered 5 years ago

Could be air leak at butterfly rod. Spray carb cleaner on the rod it to see if Jeep idles ok. If that is it you need to install a rebuilt carb or have the old carb drilled and install bushings. The rod wears out the pot metal over the years.

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