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Carb needs rebuilding, bad plugs, bad plug wires, distributor cap/rotor might need to be replaced, O/2 sensor maybe. Hell there are so many reasons I could get carpel tunnel trying to type them all. Try some basic troubleshooting.

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Q: Why would a 1988 Wrangler with a 4.2 liter and a 2bbl carburetor idle rough and stall?
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