Stock Samurai

notaleg13b

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raeford, NC
I've posted here before and got great info and feedback. My stock '87 Samurai seems to be missing on one cylinder and gasoline is spattering from my exhaust pipe. What gives? Tune up time? Or more serious? Also is there anyone around the Raeford, Fayetteville area with Samurai lift kit experience who might share some knowledge with me. I am planning on doing the RRO Bolton SPOA myself. Never done one before. Is it over my head? Thanks
 
If you have raw gas coming from your exhaust, you have issues. If you have a plug fouled or for what ever reason not firing would allow this. Check your spark on all cylinders. IF you lack spark at one or the other, then you problem lies most likely in your cap, button or wires. If you have good fire on all of them, then it's a plug issue, or a really bad valve and or seat issue. Another cause could be your carb. If the float is hung up or way out of adjustment, it could be sending a lot of fuel. You should see a lot of black smoke if it is. Do a tune up, cap, rotor button, wires and plugs. At the same time, change the oil. If that much gas is getting by, then you may have washed down some cylinder walls. I would add a can of restore to it too.
While we are on your subject, are you sure it's gas? could be condensation too. Feel and smell of it and see.
As far as the lift, we don't know you or your skill level. If you doubt yourself, have a friend who has done this to help, or take it to a reputable shop.
 
I have checked/smelled and it is definately gas. Not smoking much at all. It does sound like it is missing on one cylinder. I will try the tune up. What is Restore? And where can I get it? As for the lift. I have general mechanical skills. Just wondered if the over the top steering would need to be done by a pro or just have a front end job done after the install?
 
Check your spark / plugs like upnover suggested. As far as your lift, it may seem like a lot of work, but is pretty straight forward.

I live in Laurinburg, about 30-40 minutes from Raeford and would be willing to help out depending on my schedule. I have an 87 samurai too. I also have a friend here in town that could do the work for you pretty reasonably. Check Jed out @ www.rockjunkie4x4.com. You can check on Zuwharrie also for help and opinions, I have heard more good things about Trail Tough than RRO. Sky manufacturing makes a kit too. Just weigh all you options on the kit before making your decision.
 
Restore is an engine oil additive. Snake oil? maybe, but I have run it in some older high mileage engines and did have a increase in compression, over the next couple hundred miles. You can get it at any auto parts, even Wal-Mart.
It comes in 4, 6 and 8 cylinder sizes.
 
notaleg13b, I'm assuming your an airborne qualified Artillery soldier? Damn Gun bunnies :flipoff2:

I'm a mechanic for 3/319, and would help you look at it one day after work if you would like. Send me a PM and I'll get back with you.
 
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