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  1. black87yj

    carb change related questions

    idles at 900 to 1000 rpm (grand) i got typing to fast and forgot to use rpm after it dropped from a grand at idle ..oops it drops from 1000 rpm to 500 rpm when on the brake and to 200 rpm when i stand on it. i'll try the booster vac plug today. thanks for the tip.
  2. black87yj

    Electrical problem with 2002 TJ

    If you indeed find a pinch, the place that pinched it definately should foot the entire cost of labor and any misc parts !
  3. black87yj

    carb change related questions

    I hooked up a motorcraft 2150 and my jeep idles and runs 95% better. so whats the problem ? when i step on the brake the idle drops 3 grand, if i mash the brake 5 grand. what might cause this ? I have read page after page of vacuume diagrams and the one that worked best left the egr off and...
  4. black87yj

    EGR questions

    yeah , I got the 2150 on today ! The one I paid $50.00 from mufflerman was missing all the guts so i got one from the boneyard for $15.00 and slapped it on and ka-boom ! it runs fabulous ! I even hooked up the egr ! but trashed all the old vac lines and bull ship switches. I guess i should have...
  5. black87yj

    help on body mount bolts!!!

    hole saw works real good too !
  6. black87yj

    Looking at buying a Wrangler YJ, a few questions

    I've had the v8 in my 77 cj great motor but a tippy ride compared to the yj and tjs i've owned. the 4.2 and 4.0 are by far better than the 4 -in MY OPINION only as i've never owned a 4 just ridden in a mb with one. Joopin is right though hold out for what you really want..I love my yj BUT its an...
  7. black87yj

    lift questions

    I got 4 poly spacers for under $100.00 and cleared 32s with my tj. I didn't ever get a chance to stuff the tires but never rubbed em at all. I extended the stock shocks and made the didcos ..you could save a ton of money to use on other mods ! just google the parts you want and surf surf surf...
  8. black87yj

    EGR questions

    Ok people...I am about to replace the carter with a motorcraft carb. as long as i'm futzing around in there i'm going to clean up a few things. Do I need to keep the EGR valve ? what problem would be caused by removing it and blocking off the passages or what ever...? I have no fear of emmissons...
  9. black87yj

    Jeepz.com Spring Giveaway - sponsored by Muddy Rocks Offroad

    post post post..am I in ???????? cool beans !
  10. black87yj

    looking for a HEI dist.

    ok I found a carb now i need a HEI dist from a gm 250 6 cyl. ( from 78 to 82 )and i'm looking for the gear off a amc 304 dist. anybody got one or the other laying around ???:?| [______] -{ }IIIIII{ }- ( )_)--O--)_)
  11. black87yj

    motorcraft 2150 carb wanted

    mufflerman found me one and were getting ready to make it happen ! I've about had it with the ol carter ! Seems like ebay has a bunch of them for $20 to 50 bucks but who knows what shape they are really in . I figure if i cant trust one of our own who can you right ! I'll let you all know how...
  12. black87yj

    FNG here

    nothing and everything is "normal" when things go bad on a jeep its an "oportunity" to upgrade change or just plain fiddle with the thing ! welcome !
  13. black87yj

    I have just three words for you

    this wont hurt.......
  14. black87yj

    motorcraft 2150 carb wanted

    anyone have a 2150 that they want to part with ? I did a nutter and my yj runs MUCH better but I hear great things about the 2150 conversion. I can get a pro rebuilt for $179.00 US + $20.00 shipping. thought somebody might have one or a old ford laying around .
  15. black87yj

    lift questions

    spacers work fine. i used 2 inch ones and cleared 32's with no rub ( after tossing the cheap plastic fender caps)
  16. black87yj

    E-Mail Picture

    yeah , those were the days ! We used to take the ladder down on the boss man so he would'nt yell break every 20 minutes. most of us wanted to get er done ! And when we went to the bar after work it took the ol' ladies a while to call all around and find us !! Now I have a cell and can't hide...
  17. black87yj

    I have just three words for you

    gimme a break !
  18. black87yj

    E-Mail Picture

    seen a guy who painted himself in a corner doing a basement floor when i was in construction...laughed our A_ _es off !!!! ( he missed beer thirty too !!)
  19. black87yj

    Cloverfield

    thanks for the review ! i was on the fence about going but now i'll go see it !
  20. black87yj

    parts store rip offs....

    hey what gives with the parts houses charging 198.00 bucks for a 87 jeep starter...and 40.00bucks for a 77 jeep starter...THEY ARE THE SAME ! I had a starter go out so i lokked on the net and found a bunch from 198.00 to 300.00 bucks! then i remembered that i had a old 77 starter from my 304...
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