Qman

No electricity,(no hairdryers, or curling irons)(no expresso either, damn). No running water. These would be considerred primative spots. Tell her that no one even pays attention to hair/make up after the first day. Qman

Yes, most use the 4x140mm pattern. Problem being the biggest wheels they use are 10 or 12". You thought you had clearance issues now.

You can also swap the odo between the two.

Actually, you need to use a vacuum pump(mightyvac) to see if it will hold vacuum. Obviously if you can suck start it it would probably be bad. Sorry, I couldn't stop my fingers.

It sounds like one of a couple of problems could be the culprit. Check the hill holder as per Andy's suggestion. If that checks out then it sounds like the throw out bearing is sticking/stuck to the sleeve or the pressure plate is bad. My guess would be "HH" or throw out bearing. Also, disconnect the clutch cable from the tranny and see if it still does as you describe. That will tell you if it is in the tranny or in the pedal.

That's a hard one to answer correctly. The distributors are curved for the cams. But I know people who have put the SPFI cams into carbed motors and used the carbed disty. I would probably use the carbed disty and play with the timing until you find the right combination. Make sure that the vac advance wil hold vacuum. It may advance the timing but not hold vacuum.

Highway driving will depend on what type of tire you'll be running. Accelleration will be less than stock. But every lifted Sube I have been in has done fine on the highway. Will not be a speed demon by any means. Your center of gravity doesn't change very much and that helps retain most handling characteristics. Depending on which wheels you use(read- offset) it may be just as stable as before the lift.

You should be OK. The flywheel is the same. The gas tank is the same. The starter should be fine as well. Make sure to keep the driveline, diff & hanger, front struts and the rear shocks(for height). Yours doesn't have them. I don't know for sure but I think the center bearing mount will be missing from the 2WD also. Just check to be sure.

No worries. That Hatch has a place all it's own. Making your own history is much more fun.

The nut size varies depending on wether or not it is a OEM new or rebuilt axle or an aftermarket axle. 36mm for standard and 32mm for the other. The punch needs to be a 3/16ths. The difference between 2wd and 4WD axles is the size of the shaft. 2wd axels are thinner than 4WD axles.

LOL @ Adam!! Didn't get the memo did ya'? My Hatch is long gone. Does resemble how it started. But it does have a long way to go before it can take that place in history.

I hate to let the "air" out of this theory but... When we got to the Rubicon I started to air down for that exact reason but it was suggested(by my co-pilot) that I wait until I absolutely needed the extra traction. Well, long story short, I ran the trail at street pressure and maintained my overall clearance and had no traction issues. The only time I have had problems with my tires in the past is when I aired down. I should add that most of the people who air down have much larger and stronger engines then our Subes have. They air down to help eliminate tire spin as much as traction.

If you come into the camp ground from the main road(not the trail) and come to the first intersection. Turn to the right, where we camped last time. Go to the end of the road and you'll see the turn around and shelter. Ken

Looks to be about 7 or 8 trail ready rigs. That would be a good turn out.

Jared, the turn around is at the far end of the campground. The shelter is right there as well. Not at the trailhead that is just for parking and would be a high traffic area. SubSandrail, you are welcome to show up if you like. I've heard rails being on the trail before.

Well, I just talked to a Ranger and Evans is definitely open. Fires are permitted in provided fire rings in the campground ONLY . No BBQ's or fires in rock pits either. Propane camp stoves are allowed. If you guys are going to be there Friday during the day then you can probably grab up a few camp spots. I bet the turn around would work best and it has a fire ring inside the shelter if memory serves.

Keep in mind this is just my opinion but... Too much and incomplete. It's missing the timer and the switch. If it had these other items it might be worth it.

Any hints to give??

I don't think they'll fit. It may go but would probably need to be deflated. Sort of defeats the purpose of a spare. 185/70R13's barely fit. On another subject, I like your brushguard. I have the same and have only seen a couple complete ones.

I'll be there. I don't know if it'll be for the whole weekend or not. Be there Saturday and maybe Sunday. Don't get off work until 6:30 on Saturday morning.

Good job Skip. You beat me to it. I am curius what oil filter you are running. The spring is used the entire time your engine runs and there is alot of heat associated with oiling. $2.70 x 2 seems alot cheaper than a new set of lifters as well. But it is your call. There is a seal between the head and cam case that will look just like that oil pump gasket. It seals the oil journal that goes to the tube and check valve. Qman

Mick, after viewing the pics you'll have a real good time and should have any difficulties with the trail. Your rig will be set up just fine. Ken

OK, I did some peeking and I think I was part right. Which one is the latest Rich? The XT or the Legacy? Ken

Can't say for sure on the '79 but my '81 Brat had the adjustable fronts on it. Qman

Very interesting. Is it set up for ralleyX or AutoX? Did you remove the rear seats? Qman