Thank you for your replies. I am in Washington state.
I'm not starting anything serious until after July. For alternative transportation, I may be able to borrow a work truck, so yes, it is on my mind. Thank you
@75SV1. I will concur your mileage on an 88 xj. I had a 4wd 88 with the rennix...
Here is a thought, because I had the same problem. Check the plug to the coil. On mine it kept doing the same thing and poking around it I found that the connections in the plug were loose. It would get worse as the engine heated up. I would let the engine warm up and try wiggling the plug...
I don't know if this is the right place for this or not, so move it if need be.
Jeep:
1995 Jeep cherokee XJ
4.0 inline six
Manual AX15 transmission with the NP 231 transfer case both from Novak conversions in 2015 or 2016
Has approximately a 4 to 4-1/2" lift with a rear swing gate bumper/spare...