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  1. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    The CE Light has not come back on yet, a good thing! Yesterday I: - Added a can of Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner and there was no white smoke as a result - Dropped the fuel tank and installed a new fuel pump (After the engine would sit off for over 30 minutes or so, it would require 3 key...
  2. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Update, I just compression tested all six cylinders and got readings of 150 (+/- 3) on all six cylinders including #1. I repeated the test (3) three times with consistent results. All cylinders are at 150. So to Recap: 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ, 4.0L 6cyl, 69,000 miles. - Sat for two years...
  3. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Not sure, I got the basic OEM matched plugs. Nothing fancy. For plugs I tend to go with the basics as the rest seem to be Hype!
  4. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Thanks everyone, I tried to do a compression test last night but the tool that I borrowed from Auto Zone was broken, the gauge dial would only go up to 40! I got a 40 reading on #1 so I tired #5 and also got 40. The dial was rattling and about to fall apart so I need to try again with a...
  5. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    - The Dist Cap has no cracks and all of the contact points look the same in ok condition - Not sure on the vacuum lines - Planning to do the compression test tomorrow after doing Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner tonight - It has been running fine, drove it 1500 miles from the midwest to AZ and...
  6. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    I will check that but when I swapped the injectors around the other day I did not notice anything. Also if it was a leaky injector it the code would have followed it to the new location when I moved them around.
  7. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Hi everyone, 1997 Jeep TJ Wrangler with about 65,000 miles on the 4.0L 6Cyl engine. Engine light on Code P0301 Code Meaning = Cylinder #1 Misfire detected What has been done to remedy: - New Plugs - New Plug Wires - New Ignition Coil What has been done to check other possible remedies: -...
  8. Brian McVickers

    93 Toyota FZJ 80 "Expedition Build"

    Where in CA are you? Coming to AZ any time soon?
  9. Brian McVickers

    Rover Sacrilege

    I think it's cool because it's unique and innovative. It is something different that combines the designers interests in to one finished vision. There is plenty of room for traditional and imaginary vehicles!
  10. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    There were a lot of companies with ideas products for rider to rider in-helmet communications but only two that I found offered a solution to an overlander adventure rider specific issue (how can a moto rider communicate in-helmet with other moto riders and trucks using 2-meter HAM radio? All of...
  11. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    Walking through the helmet section I was pulled aside by a member of KALI. I had never heard of the company before but they make helmets for motocross and downhill mountain biking. They do have a dual-sport adventure helmet in the works and based on their approach to helmet making I am curious...
  12. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    The show ended on Sunday afternoon and after a few cab rides and the red-eye flight, I am back at home base. This was the first Dealer Expo that I have attended and it was certainly a special opportunity to take the pulse of the motorcycle aftermarket industry. On a very positive note, everyone...
  13. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    At least I was using a Leica!
  14. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    There are a lot of people who would love to see the 660 brought into the US!
  15. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    Marc, The Christini is unique, they have designed and built the frame from scratch as well as then engine. The fram incorporates the mechanics of the all wheel drive system. They did say that all fo the engine parts are able to be sourced easily as they are bits and pieces commonly used in...
  16. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    Alpinstar has a new pair of protective shorts with padding and impact protection. Just about every tire company has a DOT certified knobby dirt biassed tire as well as an all-terrain offering. We saw Dunlop, Michelin, Kenda, Avon and Pirelli today with plans to visit Continental and Maxxis...
  17. Brian McVickers

    ExPo Visits the Motorcycle Industry Dealer Expo 2012!

    Acerbis has introduced an evolution of their well-known Koerta armored shirt with the new Cosmo. It has two pieces, the shoulder and elbow guards and the chest and back protector. Each can be worn separately or together. The Cosmo is reportedly cooler to wear in hot temperatures than the Koerta...
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