1985 2.5 Jeep. Cherokee

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03-27-2021 | 12:33 AM

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Jakevw

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The needle valve is the price right where the gas goes in right? The new carburetor doesn’t seem to have one.

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03-27-2021 | 01:11 AM

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4.3L XJ

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Year: 1986

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Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system

the needle valve is inside the float chamber. You won't be able to see it unless you take the top off the carb. It will be inside another brass fitting with the float underneath it

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03-28-2021 | 10:44 AM

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Ok I took the carburetor apart and found that I had the fuel going in the wrong inlet. Jeep runs ok now. I think a little bit of adjustment to the carburetor and it will be driving. Thanks for the help.

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03-28-2021 | 12:02 PM

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4.3L XJ

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Glad you got it sorted out

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03-29-2021 | 08:36 PM

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After a test drive there is definitely something wrong. I’m thinking possibly timing is off from the vacuum advance. What port on the carburetor does the vacuum advance go to?

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