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Thanks for the pics, and taking the time to reply. I've thought of this before, but never acted on it. Easy enough. I'll try it tomorrow. Just to add to the above post: My new in the box carb was $20 from a garage sale It was jetted for a Toy 22r when i got it. I used a combination of your recommendations (search function FTW) Jerry Demoss' suggestions, and Redline's altitude graph for the final setup. I feel it is right on. Plugs look right. Low end is A+. The used weber i had before ran extremely rich for testing purposes, 1/4 tank of fuel in 5 miles. Could have really plugged up the exhaust. We'll see tomorrow afternoon...

Thanks for clearing that up GD. You know these EA81's very well. Do you have any opinions on this issue of mine? Like i mentioned, it runs and idles very well. Pulling hard until 3k RPM in 3rd. I cannot accelerate any more, i have to feather the throttle to keep that pitiful 40 mph top speed. Brand new Weber 32/36. 135/135 mains 180/170 air correctors 50/55 idle jets mixture screw 2 1/4 out. (i'm @ 5,000 feet+) Thanks.

Need a title to register here in the Silver State. On topic: Count me in for whatever camping trip you have in mind, JB. I'll find a way to make it. Or i can host a fix-my-wagon-fest, but i'd rather get out in the trees.

I really hope it doesn't take that long, but who knows. I'm dealing with small town district court here

It really does sound like a carbie issue. But after 2 carbs, including one absolutely new, properly jetted and set up, that tells me my problem is elsewhere. Thanks for poppin' in, Jermemy:) I've confirmed that my vacuum unit has a slowly leaking diaphragm. When i tested it, the plate reacts sharply to applied vacuum, but slowly retreats back to its "relaxed" position. Is this my demon? Do my symptoms match a bad vac unit? Mr. obvious would say "Try it and find out", but before i shell out the duckets, i'd like to confirm that this is most likely the cause of my issue.

Don't tempt me Did you check my thread about the wagon, Brian? Any suggestions?

Deng it, i was already gone. Hamdogs would have been nice . Anywho, i swapped FPCU's to no avail. Top speed 40 mph until the savage bucking continued. I need more ideas.

Just swapped in the FPCU from the brat, so we'll see if that makes a difference. Although the existing units' internals looked fine. Off for a test and some brew

Runs better than any EA81 i've ever seen TBH, but i'm in the process of obtaining the title, so not a good idea to drive it. Nothin' but loved and enjoyed.. but yea. Hard to diagnose issue. Check out the thread and gimme your deux cents. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=96070 =/

It ran OK with the old weber for about a week or so, was intermittent, and has gotten progressively worse. Although with the new carb the low end is much improved, most likely due to the proper jets. Nowadays, the "surging" is a regular occurrence at a specific speed/RPM. like clockwork. The vac. advance line is routed to an open port on the carb base itself. I'm sure it's connected properly. Could be a faulty advance mechanism though. I need to look more into testing the advance. I will also note that my PCV is only half-connected. The passenger side is left open to breathe to atmosphere, whilst the D/S is hooked the PCV valve itself. I don't have the T's or hose available at this time. Could this be detrimental? I believe THIS is the link you were speaking of. Funny, i had replaced the hood release cable around the same time this problem started. I'll investigate the FPCU further. Thanks for your insight.

I'd love to go, but the wagon continues to keep me off the highway. !

Update: I didn't mess with above mentioned part, but thanks for the input Tom I put on a brand spankin' new Weber, jetted correctly for my altitude. Awesome low end, but i still cant get above 40 on a consistent basis. Jerks back and forth when under load in 3rd @ around 2500 rpm. I am really doubting it's carb related now. The valve lash could probably use adjusting, but i can rev to 7k just fine. What would make it run great, then fall flat on it's face? Vac Advance? PCV not being hooked up ? HELP!

It was a real nice, rust-free hatch. But it had it's share of issues... Disty shaft had some major play, front main seal was wasted, exhaust was harley-esque, no keys, and all the other little quirks. IMO, i got a fair price for it (the pugs and yakima bars didn't go with it). 2nd soob ever kinda thing. Loss of a buddy.

In one day on Craigslist... $450 :-\

I'm pretty much in the same boat as Brian. The wagon is running like crap, the brat is not even street legal, and the hatch is sold as of tomorrow. :-\

^ That looks great with the trimmed '83 grille. If i didn't know any better, i'd say it was stock. Here are the three different switches i've come across:

That sucks. How much Gen 2 stuff was there?

I've heard the door will open and close in an infinite loop unless the factory relay is used. Anybody ever experienced this?

It could have something to do with Brian . After we did the rear discs on my hatch, it was dragging pretty gnar. Was the pads. A hundred miles or so it went away.

Woke up at noon What was in the yard, and how many LSD's did JB find this time?

Anyone gonna be at the CC yard tomorrow?

Well i think i'll make it Sunday, in a twin of Dave's wagon If it's still on, that is.

Out. but i'll pop in here the day before to confirm.

This guy put some effort into his post: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=592502&postcount=3 For the more visually inclined, How To Keep Your Subaru Alive has an awesome walk through. I suggest downloading the .PDF or buying a copy on your favorite auction site.

Hey Dave, The problem is still there, but I've pinpointed it to the Weber. We'll see if the brand new one i've yet to install will do the trick.