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"I can check the timing myself" I meant to say that I CANT check the timing myself. That's why I would rather somebody else check who knows more than I do.

Haha, I hope I don't have to tow it. The sparkplugs were replaced about 2 months ago. But it was having this issue off and on before I had them changed. Aamco basically just replaced the battery, ignition cables, plugs, and the starter cable. I can check the timing myself. The carb I can adjust...

Well heres an update. Was able to get it started this afternoon. Engine quickly died. Started it up again and revved the engine a few times and it eventually started to sputter. The RPMs were going haywire. Its started again and stayed running for about 15 minutes. I jiggled everything in there...

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will keep yall updated.

Appreciate the advice for sure. I have Wednesday afternoon off, so I will try to take a look at everything then. To me, with the backfiring and loss of power and engine sputtering, doesn't that point to a possible carburetor issue? But I will definitely do the wiggle test.

Hi guys, Im new to this forum, but figured I would go ahead and ask some good questions about my jeep because I don't really know where to begin. Brief history about the jeep: 1980 CJ-7 with lift and 33's. Engine is an AMC 360 V8 out of an old jeep wagoner. I bought this jeep 2 years ago...