Ferdinandbites said

Easy Fix for Jeep 258 Carter BBD Idle Problem I'm pretty sure I stumbled across this at one time but for some reason I don't recall following through on this. It looks very promising. To be honest, I've started to take notes on what I've done because I feel as if I've done so much I'm starting to loose track. Old age is greeping up on me. Can't wait to give this a try.
I really appreciate your help. Whether u r using your own resources, collaborating with someone else or using your own time to research. Its very kindly of you. Last night I was out in the rain trying that total timing. I just want to get this thing on the road. this is the second summer not driving it. its a real shame, such a cool car. I took it out a few days ago, just had to. it was so very cool stalling and all. by the way my bold letters aren't meant to be yelling just want to differentiate between conversations!

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Phreakish said

No problem. We've all been there...

Taking notes is prudent, not a matter of old age ;) Once you get beyond 1-2 things being changed, it is impossible to keep track of it all. Write things down, take note of how things are working and put that in your log too.
Always verify the easy stuff. It takes so little time to throw a timing light on an engine, there's no reason not to make sure things 'stay put' if you play with anything related to the distributor.

The 2bbls do seem to have a reputation for poor idle due to these tubes getting clogged. Goes to show just how important it is to have a decent fuel filter!

You're so close. Keep wrenching away, and you should have this all licked within a day or so.

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