79 cj5 i6 4.2 not getting fuel to the carb

Asked by Jimmy Nov 20, 2016 at 08:33 PM about the 1979 Jeep CJ-5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My cj5 is getting fuel through all the lines but stops
at the carb and won't start if I prime it it starts for a
second but dies it has the inline 6 4.2

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lrodri911 answered 7 years ago

Check the carburetor filter and float device, it might be stuck in the up position not allowing fuel to go inside carburetor

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

If there is an inlet filter if may b e clogged. It is also possible that the needle is stuck.

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