TheSubaruJunkie

Yah, i got the 2nd edition HTKYSA, but i also have the FSM for '83. Not sure the model of the carb tho. Pimped GL, this is a '84 EA81 wagon, pretty much a 4cyl lawn mower engine. There are no crank sensors or anything, thanks for the tip tho If i replace it, it wont be with another hitachi. I'll tear down my crappy hitachi tonight just to see what parts look like what, and where i can fix what. -Brian

Not anymore, they used to in the '80's but stopped cause of the rust it caused. Now they use sand. EA81's were destroyed by the salt tho, you'll never find a rust-less EA81. -Brian

Cool! Get some pix... no jeep pix alowed Jaime -Brian

Wasilla High School GO WARRIORS!! (I hope i didnt get that wrong) Had a few friends that went there. I moved to Anchorage before made it to H.S. Grew up in Wasilla tho, love the place. -Brian

I didnt read all of that reply, so it might have been said... but the only thing i can suggest is to re-wire your speakers, and do not use the shared ground that Subaru Has. Expecially with aftermarket decks, it's just asking for horrible sound. Its a PITA to re-wire your speakers, but its well worth it in the end. -Brian

376?? Isnt that a Mat-Su valley number? Glad you made it... never a doubt. I miss drives like that. Here in cali, a 700 mile drive takes you through city's and you have to hop on and off of 10 different freeways to make it where you want to go. At least in Alaska you point your car either north, or south, and keep the foot on the peddle and watch the scenery pass you by. -Brian

Its about time if you ask me! What happend? Did you jeep finally fail? Gimme a shout on MSN next time im on ) -Brian

is he still having trouble getting on the net? Havent seen him online since he got back. -Brian

I'm almost positive its fuel cause the car feels like its starving right before it dies, also a quick squirt of carb cleaner will get it to fire right up. The filters were replaced. Im still intimidated by the carb, i have a couple spare carbs (one of which i got from WRX1AB as a matter of fact) that I will tear down 1st... just to get the idea of its workings. Then tear into the 2BBL on the wagon. Also, the fuel pump only pumps when the engine is rotating and the alt is rotating. My ignition doesnt activate the pump... but ive been thinking of re-wiring the pump to a switch anyhow just to eliminate that possibility. -Brian p.s. WELCOME BACK RICHARD!!! When are you gonna be back in the states? PM me

They dont let me run a weber, but what they dont know cant hurt me. I have a FSM with a exploded view of the hitachi, so i will take a look at that. Thanks for the explination, the carburator is one of the only parts of the car i haven't tore apart and I didnt quite understand how the fuel is managed by the carb. Makes sence that the needle or float would cause the problem. If i can find someone to smog my car, i'll put a weber on. -Brian

did you replace the VR before or after you sparked the alternator? I did the same thing on my '84 Wagon with an internally regulated Alternator... and it blew the VR almost instantly. -Brian

Thats not a FHI motor, isnt it a Suzuki motor? -Brian

Look behind the seats for a cup full of gas hahaha Just kidding, not sure... you said you checked all the lines? Including the lines that run under the rear seat? -Brian

Yeah i know, but i have to drive home in an hour, and was hoping to have some sort of a responce before i left. *slaps his wrists* wont happen again. -Brian

dabumpity bump. -Brian

Well... i THOUGHT i had fixed the problem, but it showed up again today. On the way to work, the car just stalls in the middle of nowhere. I can feel the car loose power, then it will abruptly stall out, and sometimes wont start again without alot of patience. It died 3 times on the freeway. The 3rd time it almost refused to start up. So i took some carb cleaner, sprayed it in the carb and 1st turn it fired right up, but stalled again until i could get it to start on gas. I checked to make sure the fuel filter is full, and it was.... also while the car was idling, i made sure fuel was being pumped into the filter... and it was. I believe this might be a carburator related problem. Would a sticking float cause something like this? I think its time to give up on this Hitachi and just get a weber. Thoughts? Ideas? -Brian P.S. This is on the '84 Wagon, EA81, 2bbl hitachi.

Just got a call from Jared, and he has passed the grape vine and is entering L.A. as we speak. ETA to AZ is 1:30am. Everyone keep their fingers crossed. -Brian

The instructions that PK Provides are the original BYB instructions and aren't as clear as some would like. In reality, the lift installation is pretty cut and dry, and most of it can be overcome with common sence. Definatly ask questions, i will also be willing to discuss some of the problems I had, and how to overcome them durring the lift installation. There are also pictures of my lift installation on my webpage as well. -Brian

3" lifts do not require you to alter the shift linkages, and the exhaust stays tucked up real nice like stock. Thats for EA81, and 3" only. 4" and EA82 I am not sure about. The lift kits are WELL worth every penny spent, and PK deserves more than what he charges for them. Jon, i would apreciate it if you would show alittle more gratitude when it comes to posting on this message board. Ditto on the linkages PK, there are also 4 new Legacy's in the yard if you want Legacy linkages, let me know and i'll have them sent to you. -Brian

Thats alittle much just for the rims. I would try to find a Peugeot board and see if maybe you can part the car out to recoup some of that money... -Brian

Maybe a few coats of clearcoat?? -Brian

Great! Glad to hear that, i really didnt wanna drive 6 hours to Bakersfield tonight (but i would have if it wasnt fixed). -Brian

I recieved a voicemail from him earlier today, but all it said was he was located out of Bakersfield. Couldnt take the call cause im at work. Just tried to contact him on my break, and he didnt answer his cell. -Brian

CRAP! This is very important. Jared has to be back in AZ no later than 7am tomorrow morning. I wish i didnt have to work, i could drive down and help him. -Brian

I found your post very disrespectful, so i removed it. If you have a problem with it, PM me. -Brian