TheYeti

Glad you like the pads, Jerry. I loved them on my old WRX. This thread reminded me that I have a new master cylinder to install...

Very nice

I will try to get some pictures up.

"Figures; the ONE time I leave my hip waders at home..."

Something else I started to think about: When I originally installed the carb, I noticed that the mounting adaptor plate from Redline is not exactly "flush" with the inside edges of the EA81 manifold (off by quite a bit in some places). This might cause some issues with flow from the carb to the manifold. Could this be the problem? Would it hurt to go back in and grind the inside of the adaptor plate to be more flush with the inside of the manifold? I hope this makes sense.

I haven't had a chance to get back to the shop in the last week or so. The wife and I have been working to get a house and it has been a little more than crazy! I will remember to re-check the float level, etc... If none of that works, I will try to get the altitude jet kit from Redline and go from there.

Colonel still backfires under load... I don't think it is the spring.

It makes sense, but finding a spring?

Ok, I played with the mixture screw a little more today. The backfire now occurs after I rev it and let off the pedal. I give it some gas after that and "pop", around 1-2k. It will also give a backfire when under load. Sound like a lean condition?

Wow! Nice way to wake up Thanks for the responses everyone. Mc, I know we did not go much past 3 turns out... I may have time to go try and fiddle with things again later this week, so I will keep you all posted.

The vacuum is working (can feel it on my finger) and it is hooked up.

The fuel line nipple is from the old Hitachi w/ the return line. The fuel pump is stock w/ the aftermarket regulator set to 3.5 psi. I can't remember how far out we turned the mixture screw, but in or out, the back-fire was consistent when ever the throttle was opened up. ( I will follow up on this part though. )

I have searched for similar issues, but have had no luck. Most of what I found had to do with after-fire (exhaust) rather than back-fire (intake) issues. I have the Weber 32/36 DGEV from Redline installed on my '84 GL w/ EA81. I prep'd the gaskets with seal. The EGR is hooked up. All of the other emission stuff (vac mess, etc...) has been removed. The fuel pressure regulator is installed and set to 3.5 psi. The timing has also been set. The engine will now start and it will idle smoothly, but back-fires through the intake when the throttle is applied. If throttle is given under load the engine continues to backfire with more frequency and eventually sputters out and dies. A few of the local guys ( Thanks Tom, Shawn, Jerry, et. al.) have tried to adjust the mixture, but we just can't seem to get things to run correctly, let alone eliminate the back-fire issue. I do not know what jets come from Redline Weber in the kit. Given the altitude of Denver CO, could this be the problem, or is there something simple I have missed? Thanks all, j.

Ok, I like it.... kinda. They are starting to grow on me :cool: I am digging the sedan a little more than the 5 door.

Hahaha... That is awesome I love duct tape.

Well good! I was trying to be lazy the first go round :cool:

The answer is.... 5/8. Thanks.

Heh. Good luck with that, chief

It is pretty much a Direct swap. The only thing you may need to do is add some spacer washers to the side that bolts up nearest the to the exhaust/driveshaft channel. Impreza seats/brackets are just a touch narrow compared to the Legacy.

EA81 engine. Any body happen to know if the hoses are 5/8" or 1/2"? I am refering to the breathers that come from the PCV and valve covers. Thank you

Mmmmm... Pretty little RS there

I kinda doubt the Colonel will be ready by then.

You should be just fine

Yep, I'm a wonk... Sorry I missed out on the fun. My arms hurt.

When was the fuel filter last replaced?