Rodeo carbie problem

if its running on 3 cyl when cold it's not a carb prob. also for the car to backfire it has excess fuel. Sounds like more of an ignition prob.

Leroy

Thanks for the quick replies.

I wouldn't believe it was carbie but the guy said he was positive.
It definately sounds like it's running on three - sometimes 2 cyl for up to 3 or 4 min at start up. (If it starts on 2 then you will hear the third cut in then the fourth - min apart).
Try as I might I can't work out which cyl isn't firing - almost like random missfire.
It smells very petroly too.
The RACQ said probably blocked jet - I did a lot of beach work with it before I bought my Jeep and Suzi - maybe sand?
Now it just sits in the driveway annoying the hell out of me.
I've had the head off twice so I doubt the inlet manifold is leaking - I looked at it pretty hard.
I've had the carbie off the inlet manifold once to check and there was no sign of leak - can't hear any unusual hissing (sucking).

I think the key is the backfire.
At hwy speed, if I take my foot off the pedal the guy behind thinks I'm shooting at him - I mean realy LOUD bags - scares the hell out of you.
On occasion it comes good for a few days.

Thanks again.

Dave >

Hi Dave

Might be the ignition leads. As they are most likely carbon leads, they do break down eventually.

Just buy on lead and substitute a lead as you go through 'em one by one.

Worth a try

MikeF

Dave

If you're after a replacement carby, I have an original off of a 2.3 lt Jackaroo, that only did about 10000 km before it was replaced by a Webber carby. I no longer have the Jackaroo, but still have the original carby from it.

Cracked distributor cap? Spark "tracking" to earth via distributor base? When it warms up it may insulate better therefore problem goes away.
Try a new cap - not very expensive - I replace all of my HT stuff every 2 years.
Regards
Bob

Hi Dave
Have you tried condensor I had similar probs with a subaru many years ago also with a new condensor as well .

Cheers dingdong

Dave,
Timing might need a small adjustment. If you have checked with a timing light and no joy just make sure the timing marks are lining up. Remove no.1 spark plug and place a suitable screwdriver in hole. By hand turn motor over until the crankshaft pulley shows TDC for no.1 cyl. By rocking pulley backwards and forwards make sure the piston is at the top of its travel by feeling movement of screwdriver. If it appears to be out check the keys in the crankshaft and cam pulley. One may be damaged.
Cheers Peter