stoogesman

Ok so I just removed the carb to get the model #. This is the model # stamped on my current Hitachi carb. DCZ328-504 507 I called Carquest and they only have a 504a rebuild kit? Does the 'a' make a difference??

If my timing belt was in fact broken what sort of symptoms would I be experiencing? As of now I have noticed a slight tick that comes and goes that is coming from the head area.

Thanks! I fell in love with her the moment I saw it on Craiglist. I picked her up for $1600. I'm debating going with the Weber but don't really want to drop $350 right now First I need to put all the vacuum lines back in there respective homes. That in itself won't be fun. There is a diagram on the hood I can refer to but pictures would be better. Anyone care to snap some nice shots of there stock vacuum setup? I would forever be in debt to you...Preferably with the air cleaner off so I can see where everything should go.

That I can't answer... I was told the car was driven from New Mexico to PA in 2011 then parked until yesterday. I found a log book in the car of when the car did the trip and the mpg's were impecable. 28 and 29 mpg's. The car when it got to PA was parked in a barn and not driven until I picked her up. Now it runs like dog crap.

Pretty much I need to set this cars vacuum lines back to stock. All of the emissions stuff is unplugged and from everyone is saying the vacuum lines and caps on the carb are all discombobulated.

I just went out and removed the golf t'd hose you referred too and the car idled a little bit higher and drove a tad better but not much. I also removed the loop you mentioned in the back of the carb, that didnt seem to help. I think all of the stuff on the front of the carb is capped. I will upload a pic and circle some things shortly.

THe question still remains. WHere in the heck is the fuel filter??

I will do exactly what you say. I believe the carb hoses were indeed messed with because the car was in New Mexico and other high altitude places. I am a total moron with this car, can you point out what exactly is wrong on the hose set up and what I should do? Sorry for asking so much.

I agree with you totally Scooner. I live in NJ mostly and sometimes in PA. I'm back and forth visiting my g/f and my sick mom in the Williamsport, PA area. Tomorrow I am going to go buy the basics (plugs, wires, dist cap and rotor) Then we'll see what happens. I just drove it a tad tonight cus I am itching to be in the car and she was like a wild bull lol. I am getting terrible MPG's. I even ran some 93 through her and put sea foam in, that didn't help at all. And what you said isn't over my head, I know where the flywheel port is and have seen the timing mark you speak of. I've just always been lucky in my car repairs to never have to rip the gun out and go that route. I knew buying the car it had a running issue on throttle but wasn't sure of the extent until I drove it away lol. Boy was I shocked. I then had to drive 175 miles from Williamsport to NJ last night and pulling out from a stop is interesting to say the least. Once I get moving I can maintain speed but have to keep my foot mashed on the gas. She's definitely under powered at the moment. I have a close friend who's been a mechanic for 40 years by my parents so after I do the basics and shes still running bad I may have him take a look at her. He's pretty cool. I would love to meet anyone local to the PA/NJ area though, would be cool to say hello!

Boy do I have a lot to learn lol. I've never used a timing gun before, never even seen a carb except on my dad's '69 Cub Cadet hahaha, which still runs like a top by the way Not being able to locate the fuel filter is wracking my brain also.

I'm going to be honest with you. I just just out to the car and looked far and wide for the filter in the area you suggested and there is nothing there. On my old Subaru and my friends, it is in the location that you mentioned but on my DL it is not there.... Little stumped.

Is the weber 32/36 a direct swap or will I have to mod anything?

I found kits on rock auto for much cheaper. What should come in a standard kit? Shoukd a new float come with a kit? I'm a total carb noob, laugh if you want

The odd part about my under power issue is I dont smell the car becoming flooded even tho I have to mash the gas must to move and stay on the throttle.

Ok man I'll def do that. If timing is off that would mean the belt broke? Timing just doesn't go out of whack. All my other cars are interference engines so if it was broke I'd be messing the head up bad!!

Will this kit suffice? Says for a gl tho... http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/WC/359-01007934.html?utm_content=YN&utm_term=1982-1987+Subaru+GL+Carburetor+Repair+Kit+Royze+82-87+Subaru+Carburetor+Repair+Kit+1983+1985&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&gclid=COeNtb3x7sECFQ4SMgodeDAAuA

Thanks man. I'm in love with her even though she runs like dog poop now lol. Idles awesome just dies when I'm in gear and push the gas. Bucks around like a wild horse lol. Where exactly is the fuel filter located. I don't see it under the hood like my old Subi...

Here is what I found on RockAuto. Bosch Rotor: http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=278081&imageurl=http%3A//www.rockauto.com/info/Bosch/BS_04182_Fro.jpg Dist. Cap: http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=479251&imageurl=http%3A//www.beckcatalog.com/bin/images/Beckarnley/174/BA1746846-1.jpg Fuel Filter: http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=359952&imageurl=http%3A//www.rockauto.com/info/WIX/33204.jpg http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Result.aspx/Subaru-1800-1985/_/Ntt-fuel%20filter/Ntk-Keyword/Nty-1/N-599001%20101985%2050068%202068009%204068013%205999999 Wire Set: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Spark-Plug-Wire-Set/_/R-NGW9350_0145373164 Also from the pictures above, is my carb a Hitachi? Is that the only model they used on the 1985 DL? Also does my engine have a timing belt or is it push rod?

Unfortunately I don't have the means to compression test but I will perform all of the other suggestions you made. With that brings other questions. I'm a total Subi noob with this car. Pardon my ignorance. Where exactly is the fuel filter? Also, where/what site has reputable parts? I see fuel filters on RockAuto and other various parts. Are they good to use on this DL?

Hi everyone!! I just signed up for this forum and I am beyond excited guy right now!! Yesterday afternoon I picked up a rust free, 1985 Subaru DL Wagon. The car was born and raised in New Mexico. I have never seen such a clean frame on a car, especially a Subaru! I picked her up for $1600. Motor runs great at idle but kicks and bucks like a horse after that. I think the carb is shot and needs rebuilt. Thus far I am getting 15 mpg!! Something is definitely off on this carb...or it's shot. I know jack about carbs so it's quite a learning curve for me! Due to the car being in New Mexico, all of the emissions devices were unplugged and all the hoses are gone. Would this cause the car to act nuts when trying to give her gas??? I'm also presuming I have an Hitachi carb from what I have researched but maybe someone can tell me for sure if this is true? If so, where can I get a good rebuild kit at? Well enough about the bragging, ill let the pictures and video below do the rest of the talking, then we can all chat from there PS: This is my first carb'd Subi. I owned an 87 Loyale Sedan when I was 16 (my first car) and then drove around an '89 Loyale for a bit in my early 20's. BUT back in those days I didn't give a hoot about the car except it ran. I never researched or learned about what's under the hood. Now at 33, I am pretty mechanically inclined and had to buy this car. She needs carb work and I have a small clicking in the rear under 15mph. I am assuming it's an axle? Oddly when I put the car in 4wd the clicking goes away. Also when in 2wd, the clicking goes away past 15mph. A Little Dark (Sorry) Carburetor: Video Walk-around (Long winded, sorry) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT28yeRvA-M Can't wait to chat with everyone. I am like a 5 year old kid on Christmas day!