1980 Jeep CJ5 will not crank

1980 JEEP CJ5
89,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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FINELINE1975
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I just got back from Iraq and my Jeep has been set up for about 6 months. When I left it worked just fine. I came home and found wires undone(which some were anyway). I was not getting any juice at all. I replaced my cylinode. I also replaced or repaired the pos/neg wiring and battery. I can now get some juice but she will not turn over. Spark plugs look good as does the manual fuel pump. Can you offer a few other suggestions?
just back from Iraq and Lost
Nov 1, 2008 at 4:51 AM
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REDJEEEP
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what is the voltage at the batt?
does the eng turn over when you turn the key
or you get nothing at all
get back to me will go from here
Nov 1, 2008 at 10:40 AM
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FINELINE1975
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it is trying to crank, but just isn't catching the spark. I am looking at getting a little cold crank spray to help it get that extra boost.
Nov 1, 2008 at 11:13 AM
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REDJEEEP
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that jeep should have a carb on it spray some starter fluid in in about 4 seconds worth than give it a try
Nov 2, 2008 at 8:37 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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STILL GOT THIS PUPPY?

NEED ANY MORE HELP?

CJs ARE MY THING

THE MEDIC
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Nov 20, 2011 at 1:03 AM