Where does the I6 engine in a jeep come from?
The 258 inline 6 (I6) engine always came from the factory carbureted any many people complain about the Carter BBD carburetor and the maze of emmissions vacuum hoses. There are a couple articles below that can help you sort through those hoses and tune the Carter BBD.
How to fix idle and stalling on a Jeep Wrangler?
1. Remove wire clip from throttle linkage side of carburetor (see picture) 2. Remove 1/4″ bolt from opposite side of choke rod (see second picture) and remove little flange thing the bolt held on (you may need to tap it with a screw driver, or something similar) 3.
Is there aftermarket idle air control valve for Jeep Wrangler?
Avoid a backfire at the peak of your ride by installing AutoZone’s aftermarket idle air control valve for Jeep Wrangler. A clog in your idle air control valve leads to poor response time both on and off the road.
When did the Jeep 258 engine come out?
The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.
The 258 inline 6 (I6) engine always came from the factory carbureted any many people complain about the Carter BBD carburetor and the maze of emmissions vacuum hoses. There are a couple articles below that can help you sort through those hoses and tune the Carter BBD.
What kind of wire does a jeep 258 I6 use?
Larry Maggio reports he used wires from a ’77-’83 Ford Fairmont with 200 I6 engine and they worked well. The firing order on the 258 is 1-5-3-6-2-4. I used a test light to figure out which wire was the hot on run wire to my Prestolite ignition module. I cut off the old plug and soldered on a wire with a spade connector.
The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.
What kind of ignition does a jeep 258 use?
The Prestolite ignition was the first electronic ignition used on Jeep 258s and it does not have a great reputation. The Motorcraft ignition used on later 258s has a better reputation, but the computer controlled version seems to limit the top end you can get out of a 258.