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  1. John Scoggins

    Strange oil pressure gauge issue

    Been chasing the oil pressure gauge dropping to 0 every so often issue. I know it is an on off gauge, 6 psi and above gauge in center. I have replaced the sending unit (mopar), cleaned all connections, etc. Each time the problem goes away for a while. Since I have to change the RMS I decided...
  2. John Scoggins

    Eagle-eyes of experience needed on pic from seller

    A BFH will straighten that right back where it goes
  3. John Scoggins

    Help diagnosing engine knock / tick

    What Skylinessuck said, classic rod bearing noise, time for a new motor....
  4. John Scoggins

    Steering wheel and alignment off after steering box replacement

    Did you happen to switch from a Drop Pitman arm to the Stock one?
  5. John Scoggins

    Crankshaft moves in and out

    If the thrust bearing has worn out that fast, twice, might want to have the block line bored before you rebuild it again.
  6. John Scoggins

    P0456 Code

    Like everybody suggested start with the cap, if that does not clear it check all the connectors and flexible lines, pay attention to the one under the drivers footwell, they usually rot out along with the vacuum connection from the purge valve to the intake manifold. Another place to check is...
  7. John Scoggins

    Got a smoker

    Did you check to see if there was drag after you had the smoke, Shoes might be sticking to the back plate, parking brake spreader issues or something like that if there was/is drag after a drive when there was none to start with
  8. John Scoggins

    Do TJs have a clear flood mode?

    The older "batch fired fuel injected" cars/trucks used to flood real easy (at least the Fords and GMs) when they had fuel related electrical problems back in the early 80's but I do not remember any of them having any type of "Clear Flood Mode" like the modern ones do now.
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    Do TJs have a clear flood mode?

    Below is from the 2004 TJ operator manual, this might be what is being eluded to as far as a "Clear Flood Mode" it does not seem to turn off the injectors like many newer vehicles do. It is really the same procedure to clear an engine with a carburetor (for those of us who remember), which...
  10. John Scoggins

    P0456 Evap Small Leak Code (Solved)

    The LVDP can be tested with a balloon, vacuum source and 12V source if you want, google it and you can see it is not to hard, might save you some money, or confirm the problem is with the LVDP.
  11. John Scoggins

    Need some A/C advice

    Yup got myself turned around, edited post to correct
  12. John Scoggins

    Need some A/C advice

    With the engine running and the AC turned off, look under the hood and you will see the AC pulley spinning but the "center" of the AC pulley will be stationary, the stationary part is called the AC clutch. Turn on the AC and you should hear a slight "click" and the AC clutch should now be...
  13. John Scoggins

    P0456 evap code

    Definitely start with the gas cap, another quick place to check is the short piece of rubber hose under the drivers side footwell that connects the two hard lines from the engine side of the purge valve to the hard line running to the tank. That hose rots out. After that really just have to...
  14. John Scoggins

    Need some A/C advice

    Is the compressor engaging when the air is blowing hot?
  15. John Scoggins

    My Jeep has an unfixable issue

    So that indicates that the transmission is most likely just fine, as is the torque converter. I would check the Throttle Valve cable to make sure it has smooth operation (paying attention that is does not bind on return) and just because a "mechanic' set it does not mean it is correct. If the...
  16. John Scoggins

    Engine won't turn crank

    Have you check the clutch switch?
  17. John Scoggins

    Alternator over charging

    I assume you are reading the 14.8V across the battery? If you are then sounds like you charging system is working fine, mine puts out 14.2 while running and no accessories on.
  18. John Scoggins

    Is this normal operating temperature?

    Check (or just replace) the radiator cap for starters
  19. John Scoggins

    Top mount snorkel

    OP: Discussions about snorkels are about as much fun here as discussions about steering dampners......