OK, good possibility, However if the ballast resistor is faulty holding the key in the start position will keep the engine running, (real rough on the starter though, kids do not try this at home!) The engine typically would die the moment you released the key from the start to the run position...
We had a snow storm this weekend and I plowed with it. It plowd fine for a while and did stall twice, both times it took 20 minutes to start and run, (more than about 5 seconds). One time I frigged with it for 20 minutes and then it started and ran, the next time I took a break and let it set...
I have an ‘85 Cherokee with the 4 cylinder engine. It is fuel injected. I am the second owner of it, it was three years old when I bought it. I ran it totally trouble free for 120 K when the body rusted out. Three years ago I took it off road and retired it. Since I have a very long driveway...