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    2.8l engine swap

    Has anyone done the complete swap from a camaro? I would like to use the fuel injection, computer and wiring in my 86 MJ. I just wonder how to get it to work.
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    2.8 won't start

    I figured it out. The back end of the intake manifold gasket was blown out. That accounts for the no vacuum and no start. Now its just a matter of tuning the carb and timing. Thanks for your help!:)
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    2.8 won't start

    I worked it some more today. I've got good compression and the I set the timing. There is plenty of fuel being supplied by the pump and you can see it squirt into the carb when you work the linkage. I think I may have a really bad vacuum leak around the carb or intake. I put a vacuum gauge on...
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    2.8 won't start

    My 86 mj with a 2.8 died while idling and now wont start. I changed the plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, coil and fuel pump. all with no help. I rebuilt the carb and even put a new carb on it still with no help. The motor turns over nicely and has good spark. once in a while it will try...
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