spicypeanut Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Do you have a Webber on it? If so, what jets are you running? It does have a Weber Carb on it. Although I'm not sure what jets it has. I had the entire thing rebuilt through my mechanic so I assume whatever came with the carb itself. Factory Weber jetting? Would a close up picture help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletproof Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 i like this build.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Okay, so I finally had a chance to tackle this today. In order to take the steering wheel off, you have to do the following: 1. Unscrew the set screw that holds the horn button onto the steering wheel. This is behind the wheel on the left hand side of it. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 2. Press the horn button down, and turn counter-clock wise. Horn wheel pops off EASILY. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 3. 17mm Socket to remove the nut holding the steering wheel. 4. Wheel slides off with ease. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr From the FSM: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/151031-steering-wheel-removal/ In addition to removing and repairing / cleaning the steering wheel, I also removed and replaced the broken turn signal assembly with another one (the other one I used was in a bit better shape and in Black plastic rather than Brown). The 3 screws that are normally supposed to hold the entire turn signal assembly securely on the steering, were gone. I've since found screws and installed it properly into the new/replacement assembly and now the entire thing is SOLID. Edited January 25, 2015 by spicypeanut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 I just helped my buddy take his LS3 motor with 1 ton hoist from 1 location to another. We took out the seats, loaded it all up and she did great! Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 There is a fix that can be done for the return strike : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22371&highlight=return+strike Cheers, Bantum ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 There is a fix that can be done for the return strike : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22371&highlight=return+strike Cheers, Bantum ... Thanks Bantum! I'll get my original assembly taken apart and see if I can fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcommie Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have a spare stalk if you want that part that is still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Stay tuned for my next update. Very special mod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verdurous Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Great build man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Had to redo the video. New link: Edited March 31, 2015 by spicypeanut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Okay, so here is my big surprise update. I recently picked up a factory ea71 air cleaner assembly (two actually) from 2 fellow members. The better one I left un-touched and pristine. The air cleaner that needed some TLC, I took that one over to my machine shop friend. The machine shop guy "Larry" has been working with metal basically his entire life. He is a plethora of information and wisdom. During this project I even got to use some tools that were owned by his father (which were used while building prototype B-29 Bombers back in the day. Anyways, we get to work and the end product is a factory EA71 air cleaner that bolts right up to the aftermarket Weber carburetor. I've never actually seen this done before. Who knows, maybe its the first time someone has wanted the engine bay to look stock while using a Weber? What do you guys think? Before: yXynQaU - Imgur by blue03wrx, on Flickr After: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr You can see sort of what we did here: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Here's what we basically did. 1. Cut large circular hole in original air cleaner bottom 2. Cut equally large sized circle out of Aluminum 3. Cut Aluminum to fit around funky Weber carb opening 4. Drill and bevel holes for all factory lines 5. Rivet new base plate to factory air cleaner bottom Edited April 4, 2015 by spicypeanut 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 That is so awesome, I'm really glad I was able to help with this project! I like it so much that I might want to do the same thing...if only I had a nice air cleaner assembly haha just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Nice! I've seen it done with the stock EA81 air cleaner but not the 71. Been thinking about it myself. Wish I hadn't tossed the cleaner when I went weber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 thats awesome but not the first, ive seen it a couple of times, but that doesnt diminish its awesomeness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 The sound is much better with a stock retro-fitted air cleaner assembly, the Weber is OK for a while but far too much induction noise (and fumes!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Did some more work on it this weekend. The car is pretty much rust free. And I would like to keep it that way. I actually had some time to myself on Saturday so I jacked the Brat up, removed the wheels, cleaned the inside wheel wells, and spayed them with an anti-rust coating. Nothing like a few hours sliding around on the garage floor, with little particles all over my hands and arms....I didn't take too many pictures because I had some place to be and was running late. It took me a solid 3 hours or so. But I think you get the idea. I sprayed a WHOLE bunch in the front fenders, as far up and forward as I could go. Just to make sure. Bagged: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Masked off: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Before: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr After: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Not much of an update but I'm expanding my parts collection. It was like Christmas Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr And unwrapped... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 I have more things on the way too.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 a little rust on some of the metal but 100% complete... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslito2 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I want to use the air cleaner with a weber carb. I wish I could send it to you to have your friend do that aluminum work for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Just confirmed another shipment of great parts, which includes more original AC stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslito2 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Just confirmed another shipment of great parts, which includes more original AC stuff. where are you getting parts? I need stuff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 where are you getting parts? I need stuff ! I search ebay pretty in depth, its led to quite a few batches of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslito2 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Okay, so here is my big surprise update. I recently picked up a factory ea71 air cleaner assembly (two actually) from 2 fellow members. The better one I left un-touched and pristine. The air cleaner that needed some TLC, I took that one over to my machine shop friend. The machine shop guy "Larry" has been working with metal basically his entire life. He is a plethora of information and wisdom. During this project I even got to use some tools that were owned by his father (which were used while building prototype B-29 Bombers back in the day. Anyways, we get to work and the end product is a factory EA71 air cleaner that bolts right up to the aftermarket Weber carburetor. I've never actually seen this done before. Who knows, maybe its the first time someone has wanted the engine bay to look stock while using a Weber? What do you guys think? Before: yXynQaU - Imgur by blue03wrx, on Flickr After: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr You can see sort of what we did here: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Here's what we basically did. 1. Cut large circular hole in original air cleaner bottom 2. Cut equally large sized circle out of Aluminum 3. Cut Aluminum to fit around funky Weber carb opening 4. Drill and bevel holes for all factory lines 5. Rivet new base plate to factory air cleaner bottom So you are using the old air cleaning instead of the Weber filter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yeah. I am using a clean air filter inside the ea71 air cleaner which is bolted onto the weber carb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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