86'Cj-7 I'm stumped
jeepjunkie
Jeeper
I'm suffering from a total loss of power under load or up a hill at about 35mph. Here is a list of things I have replaced or removed. I have well over 2k invested in trying to chase this gremlin down and no luck. My mechanic threw his hands in the air and gave up. Now I'm stuck.
Ignition coil (new)
carbeurator (new)
fuel tank and sending unit(new)
fuel lines (new)
fuel filter (new)_
wire, plugs, distributor, rotor(new)
catalytic converter(removed)
ignition module(new)
brakes and lines(new)
water pump and thermostat(new)
fuel pump(new)
If I've forgotten it, it's probably new. Now here is the million dollar question. I did a compression test and cylinders 1-5 read 110. Cyliner 6 read 100. Based on my readings, the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l liter should be reading between 140 and 160.
Is my engine shot?
My friend offered me his whole truck which is a 98 cherokee with 180k on it and it purrs like a kitten for 500.00
1) is this a compatible swap?
2) does is sound like my engine is toast?
2) I have a straight 6 out of another 85 cj that I have, should I just swap these out?
Thanks in advance!!
Ignition coil (new)
carbeurator (new)
fuel tank and sending unit(new)
fuel lines (new)
fuel filter (new)_
wire, plugs, distributor, rotor(new)
catalytic converter(removed)
ignition module(new)
brakes and lines(new)
water pump and thermostat(new)
fuel pump(new)
If I've forgotten it, it's probably new. Now here is the million dollar question. I did a compression test and cylinders 1-5 read 110. Cyliner 6 read 100. Based on my readings, the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l liter should be reading between 140 and 160.
Is my engine shot?
My friend offered me his whole truck which is a 98 cherokee with 180k on it and it purrs like a kitten for 500.00
1) is this a compatible swap?
2) does is sound like my engine is toast?
2) I have a straight 6 out of another 85 cj that I have, should I just swap these out?
Thanks in advance!!
Last edited: