Strange stalling issue - looking for ideas

[jertapper]

So my J has started to die randomly when I come to a stop. I have have done the following and it still happens:

-swapped out the IACV
-swapped out the TPS
-new air filter
-cleaned MAF sensor
-disconnected vacuum line from EGR valve (and plugged it - so that it couldn't be stuck open)

As I come to a stop and the RPMS get just below 2k then the needle plummets to zero and if I don't give it some gas or put it neutral and rev it, it will die. It is a bit rough and sluggish as it revs up but then it's fine if I keep the RPMs up. After the light goes green and I can move and I get moving then there is no sign of the issue and often at the next stop it won't happen. It may not even happen again for a day or two.

When I can tell that the RPMs are dropping and this is happening if I put it in neutral or park it will still happen and stall.

This may not be related but sometimes while driving when I take my foot off the gas the RPM needle will drop as expected but will bounce a few hundred RPMs. This doesn't always happen. It seems strange and random just like the engine stalling.

I am out of ideas other than replacing the MAF and hoping it is failing. I need to look if there is any way to test to see if it's in spec.

[fourdrinie]

bite the bullet and replace the MAF, they're not that expensive....get one from Ebay
I paid less than $30 for one...been running great for the past year

[jertapper]

I am going to go get one from the one J they have at the local parts yard. I really should have got it last time I was there. I'll see if it behaves any different with that one in there.

I can't stop driving her now...she's almost over 200,000 miles

[fourdrinie]

this one has worked for me....$20...can't beat it

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mass-Air-F ... Swvg9XT5Im

[jertapper]

Thanks. I got one for 20 bucks at the local you-pull-it and it hasn't stalled since. Clearly that was the issue.

[fourdrinie]

I’m glad that was the fix!
Easy to fix...
I would invest in a back-up, never know how long used ones will last