1979 Jeep J10

1979 JEEP J10
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DERON MITCHELL
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Engine Performance problem
1979 Jeep J10 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

It idles a little rough and when i put it in gear it stalls. Iwas wondering what could be the cause of this. ts actually a j20 with a 360 motor.I
Nov 10, 2009 at 5:41 PM
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if i idles rough it can be an ignition problem or a valve problem. make sure it is getting spark first to the plug and if it is then pull the valve cover off form the offending side and see ifyou have a bent pushrod or something like that. Take a compression test as well and all cylinders should be within 20% of each other. If not it's a valve /piston/ring problem.......
Mar 21, 2010 at 11:28 AM