SnowRat

So I don't have a light probe, maybe i'll get one today. I took all the Fusable Links out and replaced them with 10gauge wire, all 3, and it didn't fix the problem, so that is not it. It could be the ignition switch. Someone cut out the Pink 5 pin connector, and spliced in the wires with a different ignition switch. I have a spare, but would have to splice it in as well, as there is no connector for them now. I suppose it could be this. Heres another thing. I took the cigarette wires off the cig plug and put a volt meter to it. When the car was running, I got nothing. I also did this to the heater plug and still got nothing. So heres the items that do NOT work. :: Electric Radiator Fan, Heater Blower, Cig Plug, Radio, Wiper Motor. The lights and turn signals, Defroster, and dash lights all work fine. Is there a central relay that operates this stuff, or is it possible that the ECM box is bad, causing parts of the electrical system to not work??? Please call if you think you have the answer... I'm friendly on the phone lol 907-978-3157 Thanks Ben

Hey all, i've done searches, and haven't found a thing relating to my problem. I'm buying 2 more parts cars tonight. One runs well, but has electrical issues. The guy says it's an 82, but it has the single head lights and an ECM under the stearing column. When car is turned on, the heater/radio/cig plug/wipers do NOT work. All the fuses are good, and it seams like the common ground is good. I can't figure it out. Is there a Relay for all of these? The other parts car is a 1982 with the 4 headlights, it's missing a couple engine parts, but will do well for exterior and trim pieces for my Snowrat. The one with the electrical problems will be for my Wife, but our Temperature is now 3degrees F. so I need to figure out this issue. If anyone has any ideas, can you please call me directly, as I live Off-Grid and don't get into town to much to check emails. Nine Zero Seven - Nine Seven Eight - Three One Five Seven Thanks Guys Ben

Tubing size is 3/4" 3/16"wall. I'm going to Be adding rock sliders as well. As far as the exhaust goes I'm not sure how I would protect it better. Thanks for the suggestions keep um coming

I have a 1984 Subaru GL Wagon I like to call the "Snowrat". I live in Fairbanks AK. I got this car for free, bone stock, with 109,000k miles on it. No aparant problems with it, other than the carbuerator had some issues with lurching. The car was originally redish maroon, with brown interior. Being up here in Alaska has many demands on a vehicle. The summer is spent exploring ATV Trails in which I can not do in a fullsize truck, and the winter gets plenty of snow and well you can guess why I wanted a subaru. I am the type of person who can not leave anything stock, so heres what I've down to the "SnowRat": Gutted all Emissions, and added a 38mm Weber carb from http://www.webercarbuerator.com The 38mm gets a bit worse gas mileage than the 36mm, but a fair amount of added power. The car has a true dual exhaust with no Catalitic converts. 2 Glass packs and straight pipe. I added the 90amp alternator out of the Maxima and did that conversion. I added a dual battery system to help power my lights as well as my 8000lb MileMarker winch (synthetic winch rope). A bit overkill, but I had it sitting around. Gutted the sway bar and will be adding a tower strut bar. I bought the 4" Lift kit from Mike Appel from Oregon. Installation was very simple after about 6 calls to mike for suggestions. He was a great help and I'd highly recommend his lift kits. Of course it might have been easier for me to do as I have a car lift at work. I put on 235/75/R15 Trailhandler tires. They equal out to be about a 29" tire. Had to cut out some fender, and hit with BFH to clear, but overall they not only look great, but have an aggressive tread, and still ride smooth on the highway. The car no sits at about 8 1/4" higher than a stock subaru. I sent my original front and rear hubs down to Mike to have the redrilled for 6-Lug, and that was also a pretty easy install. Replaced all 4 Shocks and both front DriveAxles. Inside I have a nice stereo, CB, Police Scanner, Toggle Switch Box. All windows are tinted 5% Limo. I built a very sturdy rack system for the top which ties into an exo-cage into the front bumper which is very stout. I will be adding the remaining rear half of the exo-cage in due time. Made rear bumper as well with Hitch for front and rear. For those wondering what I can tow with this combo... I have easily towed a 500cc snowmachine/gear/and a dead 1100lbs moose. Also can easily tow my 22ft flatbottom riverboat. Future Mods: Rear Winch Front V-Style Snowplow Rear Exo-Cage Thanks again for all the support of this website, I found alot of my mechanical questions answered just by looking at threads.. Here are some photo's enjoy.... [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img]

If you have questions give me a call I just did this swap with full emissions removal. 9079783157 ben