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83pickle

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About 83pickle

  • Birthday 08/11/1985

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  • Location
    Vancouver, WA
  • Interests
    4Wheeling, Programming, Now Subaru's
  • Occupation
    Web Programmer
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    1983 Wagon GL

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  1. Had it mentioned to me that I might not have enough compression and while trying to start it, the fuel washed away the oil lining the cylinder. I replaced the plugs out of principle and dropped a few ounces of oil down the cylinder. Still didn't get it to start though. I checked the gap specs and saw that it is 1mm to 1.1mm. The plugs I pulled out where at 1.28mm - 1.3mm. That is what I put the new ones unfortunately. I need to charge the battery back up so when that is done, I will set the right gap and try again.
  2. I had somewhat of the same issue. Something caused the plastic housing to melt and the contacts sunk down too far. No one had replacement sockets so I just added some solder to the contact to raise them up out of the plastic and haven't had a problem since. I only bring that up due to everyone mentioning wattage. That could have been my issue.
  3. Fuses and links are good and look surprisingly new. Solenoid didn't test that well plus the secondary coil connection was corroded bad. Replaced it and still not starting. Checked the cap and rotor, those are still good. Took all freaking day to do the solenoid; 1 each way for a bus (no one is around for rides anymore), the positive post on the coil shears off while attempting to tighten, another 2 hours to replace it, rained, and still nothing. Tomorrow I will work my way to the spark plugs and check spark there. Really hard to do with one person. Will have to see if I can kidnap a buddy and tie him to the bumper and troubleshoot with me. Spark plugs are the last thing I can check, if they check good then I am out of ideas.
  4. Filter up font was good when I checked it as well as the fuel pump was delivering fuel properly. I will rule out the electrical before I get under the car again, smelled like gas for hours when I changed the filter.
  5. I am leaning towards that as well. It's too late tonight to mess with it as I have no garage. I want to get a checklist going to start with in the morning. Solenoid Distributer (cap and rotor was replaced same time as fuel filter) Spark at plugs Is there any sort of carb screw settings I should attempt?
  6. This is the second time I have encountered this. I run out of gas, pour a gallon or two in the tank, and kill the battery trying to get it to start. This isn't frequent mind you, last time this happened was middle of last year. I have recharged the battery for an round of trying to get it to start. I used some starter fluid in the carb but don't even get a chug attempting to start. Last time I was in this pickle, GD was out helping getting it started and discovered bad spark cables after I had replaced the fuel filter at the tank. Replaced then, bit of starter fluid and fired up with little coaxing. The cables could not be bad again, I checked. Since this is the second time, was sort of side affects of running out of gas causes? I really didn't even run out of gas this time, I stalled taking off in an incline but must have low enough to cause this. I am leaning toward electrical problems but why it rears it's head whenever I happen to run out of gas is baffling. What sort of troubleshooting should I attempt? Can I get a voltage reading from the solenoid with the key in the "on" position and work my way from there?
  7. I tend to not to fully explain things out of trying not to go on and on. Ferox hit it on the head really. I want a street car. I'm interested in acceleration and handling over top speed. And at the same time looking stock but upgraded if that makes sense. I do plan to get a replacement car while the pickle is up on blocks. It will get stripped down, body work and fresh paint and trim. I plan this project taking 5 or so years. So with that I know I will have to outsource to professionals for things, but want to learn the things that are practical to do yourself. Hopefully that conveys the basis of the project I want to take on.
  8. Well then the motor can go on the back burner. This will definitely be a learner as I go project. Gives me the motivation to learn how to weld, fabricate, and lastly excuse to buy lots of tools. So should I refrase my question as to what year has the best performance / ease of aquirement ratio? Really what I am after is a parts list of sorts. I know what I want in the end, willing to pay for it, and wanting to learn.
  9. I posted this in the retrofits section as that seemed the proper place. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1084297
  10. The supercharger was in reference to the no debate remark. I have seen too many punks go on about their turbos. I am open to suggestions on the best motor to supercharge. I'm sure upgrading the internals would be a good idea as well.
  11. My frankenmotor will be a 2.5 block with 2.2 heads. I have researched a few subaru superchargers already. There are enough resources here for the motor, it's the suspension and tranny that seems to be sparse.
  12. So I am at the stage of planning my build. I know what I want out of, basically have as new as possible drivertain while keeping the body close to stock look. I know I want a frankenmotor built with the most power I can get out of it. I am going to forgo a turbo and supercharge it. My mind is set on that so no debates. What I need to know is how new can I go for transmission, suspension, etc? I am planning on having to fabricate somethings to make it happen, so not intimidated by it. So anyone that has done a similar build, thoughts would be appreciated. I plan to document this build in high detail. I love reading build posts with photos and test drive videos and plan to do the same. The build starts in July, want to get my ducks in a row now so I can hit the ground running.
  13. So I am at the stage of planning my build. I know what I want out of, basically have as new as possible drivertain while keeping the body close to stock look. I know I want a frankenmotor built with the most power I can get out of it. I am going to forgo a turbo and supercharge it. My mind is set on that so no debates. What I need to know is how new can I go for transmission, suspension, etc? I am planning on having to fabricate somethings to make it happen, so not intimidated by it. So anyone that has done a similar build, thoughts would be appreciated. I plan to document this build in high detail. I love reading build posts with photos and test drive videos and plan to do the same. The build starts in July, want to get my ducks in a row now so I can hit the ground running.
  14. Yeah, when I am ready to start looking, I might offer a finder's fee to some people on the board. I need to finish my 83 project first though...
  15. I have a second gen wagon that I am starting work on this summer. Plan to stuff wrx power and divetrain and restore the body and interior. What I really want is a mid to late 70s wagon and do a stock restoration. I never see the first gens on this side of the US. Any one have ears to the ground on this?
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