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Geez, I’m a backyard hack myself so I would go to my trusty but sometimes dangerous propane torch. I’m without a proper garage so my equipment range isn’t quite where I’d like it to be. But guys like us we always get by. Just be careful. Stay out of the newspapers my dad always told me. Those are super notorious. You’ll be working then for a long time and I’d still bet money you’re going to snap at least one bolt. Given the events up to now I’d say you’ve got a slim chance of being 100% successful. There are various manufacturers but TimeSerts are one brand where you drill, tap, and send in a threaded cylinder then stake it so it won’t back out. Then you can easily remove your bolts going forward for repairs in the future. Heli-coil is fine but won’t generally survive a removal. Yeah man, good luck on those bolts.

Speaking for myself it’s about not giving up on the Hitachi which to this point gave the vehicle how many miles ? Probably over a hundred thousand. So the Hitachi is proven. It’s when age creeps in and folks bail out. And I have experience with Webers but not on Subarus. Weber is a solution but you’re spending a bit more money and you’ll want a choke cable as they don’t have the convenient automatic choke. But if you’re still curious and have the extra money talk with those guys. I can’t really speak for putting a Weber on a Subaru.

Got your rethread kit ready ? My preference is/was TimeSert. A little pricey but top quality. I sure do wish you luck.

It could be the little tab on the end of the spiral spring is broken. A few things to consider. You could just deal with it and work the pedal. Could take that choke housing apart and likely see the small bent tab at the end of the spiral spring will have broken. Then either find another from a junkyard or an enthusiast. Could get the Weber kit.

Reverse lamp switch. There’s a gasket behind it that measures 14.2x21x2

I’d start with the rear wheel cylinders. Maybe take a peek looking for fluid running down or the stain from it. That might determine which side easier. And if you’re in the rust belt like me you want to check those rear brake lines, the passenger side usually the culprit. And the M/C stays filled ? Both reservoirs?

There’s a small dot on that glass site hole. It’s about half way up. Pump or float valve/needle. My opinion.

Fuel pump starting to fail would be my first guess.

Anti-Dieseling device. Yes I’ve seen that wire break off at the end of the metal. Let me check as I can. I’m currently cleaning house of over 40 years of Subarus and the 70s are my main focus. If you go on eBay you’ll see I have a lot of 70s and I have or had a carburetor listed. I know you don’t need the whole carb but just for reference. And that’s a rebuilt carb. “cashingmystuffin” is my eBay name. More than likely if you just lightly touch a soldering iron to it you can set that wire back on well enough. Good luck. I’ll try to post more later about the anti dieseling switch.

Yeah as mentioned if you’re willing and able. Dual Range Five Speed all time hero of Subaru transmissions to me.

Hey there. You mentioned 80 and then 86 so I checked your profile and I’m able to see you’ve got an 86. Doubtful that you’ll find new parts but without question I would either try west coast dealers or have your local check with the west coast Subaru parts distributors. They can check and a good guy will help you out. As for manuals you may find some online. A parts catalog is helpful too but I’m not sure those are online. I do have a parts catalog from the 82-87 Brat era, might be an 85 but the transmission is the same. I’ll see what I can dig up for you. Send me a message if you’re able. Sometimes new members have a waiting period, but I’m not sure these days.

And thanks very much for those pictures. They are already very helpful to me.

Overall I’d say not so bad compared to what I’ll be dealing with. I’m some regard mine aren’t too far off from yours with the major exception of my stage one 1977 wagon is very much rotted at that rear skirt - which looks so sweet on your car. Enjoy that. The 79 I drive now it’s mostly the corners. But the 77 got bitten by the rust bug in a couple spots that are going the be a considerable effort to make good.

That color to me says 1967 Chevy Impala wagon. Nice to see that color. We didn’t get that green.

Looks quite solid compared to the ones I have. Enjoy ! Please post pics and I’m especially interested in the rear from the deck down behind where the bumper would hang. I guess we call that the transom. Or rear skirt. Also the usual rear corners. And the front wheel apron where the mud gets slung. Those areas I mentioned I’ve either got to throw money at or become skillful in a trade I’d always avoided. Cheers !