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I am ready to switch out the stock Hitachi for the Weber, which I already have (a Redline kit).

 

Recently I had a rebuilt (supposedly) Hitachi put on the car to replace the original one that's been on the car since '86. The old one was running fine but I ran across this rebuilt one on Ebay that was an exact fit for my car. Should have left well enough alone.

 

I don't know if it's the replacement carb or the way the yayhoos at the mechanic's shop it up but it runs terrible, and it's all carb-related. I've tried having them adjust it, to no avail. Maybe the carb is bad. I also have a feeling they don't know what they're doing.

 

Anyway, I am ready to take the plunge and switch to the Weber.

 

I can't do this job myself. And the thing is, I don't live anywhere near a good carb shop. I could drop the car off somewhere and leave it for a few days but I can't be without a car for very long (it's my only vehicle). And I can't afford to stay at a hotel or motel while I'm waiting for it.

 

Is there someone who's good with carbs who is not real far from me? I live in SW Washington, in Cowlitz county.

 

I am on Social Security and can afford to pay some, or do some bartering as well.

 

Can anyone help me? (sob, sob, my poor faithful Subie-girl, sniff)

 

Thanks in advance.

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Sooo, you have the weber, AND the adapter to fit the ea82, and just need help installing? I maybe could help you IF you have everything necessary to do the swap. I live east of Battle Ground in Venersberg. Let me know I am willing to help. Maybe not 100% free but I'm down for some trading too....

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Sooo, you have the weber, AND the adapter to fit the ea82, and just need help installing? I maybe could help you IF you have everything necessary to do the swap. I live east of Battle Ground in Venersberg. Let me know I am willing to help. Maybe not 100% free but I'm down for some trading too....

 

Thank you for your reply. Battleground is not that far away from me.

 

As far as I know, I have the adaptor - I bought the Redline Weber conversion kit and it's never been out of the box.

 

Here is a link to the Weber kit I have - the K731. It lists the parts that come in the kit:

 

http://www.redlineweber.com/carb-kits/auto/subaru/

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My schedule is somewhat open these days. I have a few irons in the fire but am available most days right now.

 

My place or yours? What day/time works good for you?

 

I don't have any tools for working on cars. I have regular tools for household jobs but they probably aren't versatile enough for under the hood use.

 

I was thinking after the end of next week. I have appointments I need to be to next week. Does that work for you?

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You'll Need Certain Tools, Such as Hexagonal Wrenchs and also to Assure the Best Performance and avoid future Troubles, you'll Need to Re-Thread the intake Manyfold's Threads to make 'em Receive the Bigger Screws...

 

For more information & Pics of the Procedure, I Kindly suggest you to see my Weber Swap Writeup, just Click on my Avatar and You'll Reach it. :)

 

Good Luck!

Kind Regards.

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You'll Need Certain Tools, Such as Hexagonal Wrenchs and also to Assure the Best Performance and avoid future Troubles, you'll Need to Re-Thread the intake Manyfold's Threads to make 'em Receive the Bigger Screws...

 

For more information & Pics of the Procedure, I Kindly suggest you to see my Weber Swap Writeup, just Click on my Avatar and You'll Reach it. :)

 

Good Luck!

Kind Regards.

 

 

OK, good information. I'll read your write-up.

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