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Old 12-14-2013, 11:39 PM
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I have a 1993 cherokee that hasent had a problem untill yesterday, when i hit the gas too hard it gets jerky and sputtery. As long as i accelerate slow and shift late theres no problems. And ideas? I gotta get this fixed as soon as possible as im getting hired as a delivery driver within the week
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And tune up, gap the plugs. (.035). Sounds like you are up to .050! (the gap get's bigger every mile)
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sounds simple enough, il try all these tomorrow morning and see if it helps
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Plugs, wires, cap and rotor every 30,000 miles.
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