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Boxbum over on Cherokee Forum posted this and it worked like a charm! The circuit is powered by a feed in the light cluster. As it comes on while cranking, it means there is power to the bulb. That just took me a while to trace back and properly work out so I'm 99% sure on this, the ABS module...

Ah, I see what your saying. I’ll check that tomorrow. Thanks

The parking brake switch is a grounding switch. So no 12v there. I’ll check out Cruisers site again for the diagrams. Musta missed those last time. Thanks.

1990 Limited, factory abs which I converted to non abs. (Dual diaphragm booster/master cyl) So, when I pull the park brake, no light on the dash. Turn the key to run position, no dash brake light. Crank the engine and the light comes on while cranking, turns off as soon as it starts. So the bulb...

Use a 1” spacer

Metalcloak springs work awesome! I have them on mine for 3.5” lift and my buddy has them with the Acos for 6.5” lift and we both don’t unseat the spring with lots of down travel. They ride nice, handle well, and flex like crazy! Couldn’t be happier with them 👍

I guess part of my problem was I was searching for the resulting symptoms believing I had put the distributor in correctly. Oh well, live and learn!

Baddad's AvatarBaddad , 11-29-2017 11:51 AM Bottom line; TDC engine on #1 cylinder. Install distributor so rotor just PAST #1 terminal on the distributor cap! My sob story; My sons ‘96 distributor bushing was so bad it broke his rotor! The shaft wiggled 3/8” side to side! Can’t believe it ran...

So, I've got my 1990 xj with 315k miles on it. Runs smooth, all plugs nice and tan in color, 125-140psi compression, fuel pressure 31psi with regulator/39psi without, refreshed all grounds and connectors, recent cps, o2 sensor, fuel filter, no cat (not required in WA state after 25 yr old)...