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TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 17:01
i have a 2.8lt V6 it hasnt run for 2 months and i got it running and replaced plugs, wires, dist., fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter,fuel line, battery

previous owner "said he replaced"plugs(wrong ones) ,carb

i need help my xj wants to see mud

it will sorta creep up to 15 mph when pedals to the floor
rockwerks
October 26th, 2005, 17:12
i have a 2.8lt V6 it hasnt run for 2 months and i got it running and replaced plugs, wires, dist., fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter,fuel line, battery

previous owner "said he replaced"plugs(wrong ones) ,carb

i need help my xj wants to see mud

it will sorta creep up to 15 mph when pedals to the floor

sounds like you might have distrubutor problems...its not advancing correctly, I had one go out on the highway between Kingman and Lake Havasu City AZ....long trip at 20 mph floored! it was actually a 2.8 ford motor
TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 17:14
do u know how i can fix it im new to this.....
Eagle
October 26th, 2005, 17:18
When it creeps up to 15 MPH, is the engine running smoothly, running rough, coughing and spitting? What?

What transmission and what gear are you in?

Is it possible you have it in 4WD low range?
TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 17:23
its not smooth i have an auto trans. its in 2wd
RichP
October 26th, 2005, 17:26
What is the rpm at 15mph ?
rockwerks
October 26th, 2005, 17:27
do u know how i can fix it im new to this.....

Replace the distributor...try a junk yard one first....they dont go out often but when they do It sounds just like what you are going through...check to see if the distrubutor is advancing


actually I think I have one sitting here in a box...Let me check in the morning....If so pay shipping and its yours. PM me if ya dont find one local.
TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 17:28
i dont have an rpm gauge
TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 17:31
ok what is advancing?
rockwerks
October 26th, 2005, 17:52
ok what is advancing?

basics of distributor advance (http://www.gofastforless.com/ignition/advance.htm)

the 2.8 uses both vaccum and weights to advance the timing. you can remove the distrobutor cap, rotor, dust cover (if its still there) dont turn the distributor! remove the vaccum line and apply a strong vaccum to the line and see it the wedged shape parts move.

a better link : http://www.mgcars.org.uk/electrical/distributor.html
TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 18:04
what kinda vacum like a shop vac?
langer1
October 26th, 2005, 18:10
what kinda vacum like a shop vac?
No like a vacuum pump.
TheBlueSub
October 26th, 2005, 18:11
were i get one of them