Turbogus
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So, when I first got 'BB' she had an unmolested ignition system, this seems to be for the 1978 V8 motor, by the service manual.
![Original engine compartment 2.JPG Original engine compartment 2.JPG](https://www.jeepz.com/forum/data/attachments/20/20824-c3c77c046c7cb96f820528050ddef6e8.jpg)
In the process of detirmining a no start issue last year I got a Standard/Blue Streak cap and rotor and redid the abraded spark plug wires with a set of Accell wires that I had at the bottom of my tool box new in the box.
After a full diagnosis of the ignition system I found that the issues I was having was due to a stuck intake valve on the motor.
Since pulling the head and taking care of that issue I've been driving 'BB' without further issues (knock on wood) and I'm preparing to do the Team Rush upgrade to enhance the startup/drivability of 'BB' as I accumulate and modify I'll be posting pics and asking questions along the line. I began doing this (hijacking) on another members' thread and thought I'd get this thread going from start to finish.
Lacking funds and time both, this will be a slow methodical upgrade and I should be getting the MSD 8414 cap, rotor and adapter by the middle of this week. I'm intending of posting pics of each step that even an idiot like me can follow for the sake of others that may be doing this project themselves.
I'm already aware of the fine threads and posts by JeepHammer
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/ig...jeeps-1302352/
and am using them as my guide, so this thread will be of my own experience as an other than expert mechanic is. Therefore I welcome comments, advice and experiences that anyone may put forward.
Thanks and a lift of the lynch lid.
Gus
![Original engine compartment 2.JPG Original engine compartment 2.JPG](https://www.jeepz.com/forum/data/attachments/20/20824-c3c77c046c7cb96f820528050ddef6e8.jpg)
In the process of detirmining a no start issue last year I got a Standard/Blue Streak cap and rotor and redid the abraded spark plug wires with a set of Accell wires that I had at the bottom of my tool box new in the box.
![21268d1449068023carterafbthrottlebodyrep-1.jpg](https://www.jeepz.com/forum/images/imported/2018/04/21268d1449068023carterafbthrottlebodyrep-1.jpg)
After a full diagnosis of the ignition system I found that the issues I was having was due to a stuck intake valve on the motor.
Since pulling the head and taking care of that issue I've been driving 'BB' without further issues (knock on wood) and I'm preparing to do the Team Rush upgrade to enhance the startup/drivability of 'BB' as I accumulate and modify I'll be posting pics and asking questions along the line. I began doing this (hijacking) on another members' thread and thought I'd get this thread going from start to finish.
Lacking funds and time both, this will be a slow methodical upgrade and I should be getting the MSD 8414 cap, rotor and adapter by the middle of this week. I'm intending of posting pics of each step that even an idiot like me can follow for the sake of others that may be doing this project themselves.
I'm already aware of the fine threads and posts by JeepHammer
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/ig...jeeps-1302352/
and am using them as my guide, so this thread will be of my own experience as an other than expert mechanic is. Therefore I welcome comments, advice and experiences that anyone may put forward.
Thanks and a lift of the lynch lid.
Gus
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