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That’s one pretty Brat ! If dad didn’t clue you in don’t forget the synchro wear and the dreaded third gear (firstly) and also pedal box flex from cracking off the clutch side near the pivot pin. Have either of those yet with your other rigs ?

I’ll check with Chris the new owner when I get a chance.

You likely got the TO bearing for the early “Loyale”. Thats for an EA82 engine which is the OHC 1800 as opposed to your EA81 which is OHV 1800. From the Beck Arnley catalog I can see you need their part number 062-1125 I would search ebay for that - Beck Arnley Subaru and the part number or just type in clutch release or throw out. The original part number from Subaru is 43151 7000 which your local parts guy likely won’t find. There is likely a supersede number. They like to add letters to the part number carrying them forward. I’d guess they threw an “AA” in there but that’s it’s own story. A little additional info: 228mm NOT 200mm clutch size Plenty of covers on ebay. And pressure plates too. Best of luck with it. I’m guessing the the correct bearing will result in many miles like your original have you. Enjoy !

He’s been here and may still be active. I haven’t checked. But over on the dreaded FB our man Chris reports the car is his and will be living life in the upper right corner of the USA. Another New England Classic Subaru. Thanks for posting. I altered Chris and he’s made the deal full circle so you accomplished your goal of finding the right home for it. This past year I was also the recipient of a vintage Subaru posted by a fellow Subathusiast Cheers !

An old friend has his eye on it now that I’ve alerted him. He had the exact same color , model , pretty damn close all around to this one up for sale. Chris is a member here as well. This board is how we all came to know each other here in CT and just this past year I was sifting through one guy’s family’s barn and came across parts from Chris’ 1975 4WD wagon. That was a lifetime ago. Chris moved out west , started a family and now he’s back East. And looking for a match for his beloved 84 4WD wagon. And the stuff in the barn has finally been disseminated and concluded. Barn living a new life. Your story of the day. Cheers! Connecticut people can chime in now. chirp. chirp

They are the same. If you wanted to have some parts counter guy or gal search the part number is 7210 61000 for the Right side and 721061010 for the Left side. The link bushing I’ve actually seen lately on ebay for around $12 and it’s p/n 6211 08170 Doug Hill - DRW Bushings makes polyurethane sets for these generations. Good luck with it. You probably know already that they (old Subarus) tend to flex out and reshape well enough for another 100,000 miles or so. Done a few myself. Chain to a tree, reverse hard, etc etc

I have one that I probably should pass on. It’s in Norwich CT if you’re interested in a long winter’s drive. Actually I think there two EA81s and also pretty sure the neither of us here cares too much to keep them. Not my property and it’s an hour and and change drive for me but if you want to meet there I’ll be happy to make the time. I can always use to check in up there and there’s a project car of mine there and scattered parts etc from the last time I was there. There’s an engine crane there to assist loading. The one engine I’m sure I can claim I’d be happy with $200 from one of us here. It’s complete. I’ll dig up some pics for you if you email me at moosens@yahoo.com I think it’s a price that’ll allow you to spend on the gas. Just a thought. And the second EA81 is still attached to a first generation dual range which stays here. The engine is probably available but I’d want to clear it with Scott the owner up there in case he wants it for his Hatchback. That engine has 49k on it and if it sells it’ll be through my hands at $500 because I’ll never see another one that low miles again. It’s a candidate for one of my late 70’s wagons. Couple of guys have driven up from NC and made out like bandits. I’ve been in purge mode. Only the season had interrupted but the weather is looking blessed today. And in general it looks like mild weather coming.

I believe you can interchange the bell housings. Been too long but I’d say yes and also maybe your exhaust may be a tad bit more narrow that the EA81 was. And don’t forget the engine mounts but those you can slip one side in while tilting and then get the second side in (although I may be thinking the reverse swap). That EA71 has no water duct on top of the engine, correct ? If no duct I think that’s a plus for you. The earlier “narrow case” has the external water duct. Should be same for your purposes. At that point it’s all about being in the electronic ignition league or not. Your 1800 never had that old points ignition.

I’ve basically dropped the ball on this for a while. PRP did finally get back after the initial quote with a reminder about time extension of the offer. So I’m guessing I’m past that limit. My thought was that as long as I showed interest that PRP would then use AI or a program to investigate the potential of the market. I’d then assume that they’ve discovered the FB groups and likely ripped through motor vehicle records available. Well at least that’s what I hope for. So they will then stock the item themselves. The tree I shook didn’t show a lot of (fellow) nuts on the ground. So I’d rather not make the effort at this time. Best of luck with all of your beloved gen one windshields. I’ll be using my last one or maybe next to last one this spring. On a related note, as mentioned recently by another guy we should also all look out for weaknesses and cracked inside the rain gutters. I’m fairly sure that’s where my current problem is. Will try to post that separately when I have a minute.

Is that a wagon, sedan, or ?

My current daily. Pardon the lack of being Historic but it’s certainly classic enough in my state. Just more pics testing and a little fun. Cheers !

Story for your curiosity. That’s my old wagon. Still alive with a younger owner in the next state north.

Pics and little write up in the FB group. Link works if you’re signed in. Not sure otherwise. https://m.facebook.com/groups/1851700811541985/permalink/5938071366238222/?m_entstream_source=group&ref=group_browse&paipv=0&eav=AfYWO2w1qaHM3MUtEnnzYtixNedlSi4qNErsXzpDYUHD3Yyuk3VB0KmU2p6qGYsretQ

Oh yeah ........!!! Bringing back memories.

Welcome back.

Got the tank back last week and it’s a bit more weighted now with this coating. Looks sturdy and bulletproof. They leave a black coating externally which I’m just going to leave alone. One of these days I’ll get around to posting pics.

Good eyes and brain to match the axles up. But wait, did you just have work done ..... Thanks for posting back and the pics too. Good luck.

Looks like 77 stage one is the last to get the wire type clips. Only the GF has a different molding and clip.

Pics are tricky these days here and I’m admittedly lazy about using one of those post it pic sites. But meanwhile the clip you have is p/n 6920 05430 and a quantity of 10 are required per vehicle. Try the west coast dealers. I can’t recall when they ended the wire clips but early through mid 70’s will have them.

Getting impossible to find in good shape. The earlier metal spring clips were better and didn’t break as easily. Those ran from I think 1972-77 or so. 3D print the later style ?

Hey Jim welcome back. We kind of took your thread for a walk around the rust zone. We’ll come back when the dinner bell rings. Seriously , I hope it really works - the Amsoil , and I’ll surely try it. After I find it. But yeah, Midwest, northeast same deal. Took a trip to Wrigley and Chitown and I think we drove up along the lake far enough that we were in WI for a short run. Had ideas of meeting the great Miles Fox in Milwaukee but that couldn’t be. Battery ? Huh ?

Ok here’s a fight I’ll pay to watch. Rust vs Amsoil HD metal protectant. To me Vermont is the place to hold this event. Will accept NH or Maine as well.

Pretty sure I have one but I’ll need a little time to be able to dig it out. A couple guys have the old stock like I used to and may have one new. Check FB ? I think Carl comes by here. He might see this.

Sounds good to me. And you folks know what I push around. Nothing newer than my wife’s 2006 which is the last era of Subarus I’m going to bother turning a wrench on. The more new , the more they suck. But Rick , it’s CT and a different world here. Maybe a few 80’s GM products on the road here but super rare at this point. I really can’t think of one around here. Up in the valley I’m sure there’s a few. He’d need to transport one from a dry zone. You have lots of cars coming and going out there. Hook him up! Not much of a military vehicle presence here anymore. Especially that rig you have. Our city used to keep some large ex military amphibious vehicles but haven’t seen them for a while. But they did score a new something or other that looks like a complete beast and militarized. Jim , you think something like that works for you ? Love my 94 !! Good luck with this one.

Learn to be patient and let the other folks leave before starting the car. But if you moved to my town you’d fit right in. Maybe need noisy exhaust. Belt squeal. Clicking axles. But we’ll welcome you as you are. Now see if your town will welcome me. (Roaring laughter) Fresh oil pump reseal , rev the engine to get all the lifters pumped up and you’re good. See ya at the ShopRite where we’ll both try to sneak away from the parking lot.