80BratGage

I may seem in a rush but I’m really not. Have been a caregiver for my grandparents for the last 6 years and they have recently passed from lung cancer 10 months apart so I’ve keeping myself busy with the brat. ps. I’m in like Subaru number 6 and I’ve never had one that didn’t have some kind of an oil leak. Im sure that’s relatable to everybody

Had the brat running for an extended time today and noticed I had some oil bubbling just pass the exhaust manifold , noticed the axle underneath the driver side valve cover was moist and decided to check the gasket. Non existent, just some red permatex looking stuff, is that what’s causing this most likely? My entire exhaust system looks pretty rough. Rusted out pretty bad will probably take it to my muffler guy . I am going to order a gasket kit and see if that does the trick , let me know if I’m overlooking anything.

I guess I should work on my math . Have 3 sets of rims. Looks like these are the ones that are original to the car.

Well I did just purchase a 78 parts car I’ll have him send me a photo of the rims. Looks like I’ve got about 6 of the plastic rings between the two rims.

When I bought the 1980 Brat DL it came with a set of extra tires in the back. Now that I’ve got the car starting I need to decide what ones I’m going to use as my main . Will either get them powder coated or just paint them not sure yet. Are either of them more desirable than the others? Any info as always is appreciated. I’m going to drive you guys crazy with all the questions! Thanks again. It will be fun to share photos of her when I’m done . Need to try and find a current color code that matches the Subaru cashmere beige. The car was originally the mild yellow but I’m not the biggest fan. I believe the original owner took the filter cover to Home Depot and color matched painted the car with house paint . Haha it’s peeling off pretty easily.

I actually took carb off re cleaned jets and after I put her back she fired and sounds pretty good ,

She fired and is idling ! Ran a tank through the lines but just ran it to a bucket and finally got lightly tinted gas.

Another thing , the car will turn over without the clutch being applied, does this have a clutch switch?

I’m sure there could be multiple reasons it won’t idle without me accelerating including the bad gas right?

Was also thinking about adding a fuel system cleaner to the next round of gas I run through it. I’ve just been filling a gas tank then periodically filling a glass jar to Inpsect.

I’ve been running the fuel through the lines just with the pump jumped and it’s getting clearer each time, I also noticed the Anti Diesel Switch wire is pretty frayed should I just take the pin out ?

And before rinsing with water I used a rust away type stuff. Also took it to the local car wash and sprayed it good. It had more varnish gas than rust really.

Yeah I rinsed the tank until was getting clear water. I’ve located a drain bolt but for now I have a universal oil plug that is working. I can get her to fire I just have to keep applying gas or it dies.

Thanks guys got the fuel pump going . On to the next thing. I got the tank on, carb rebuilt, the fuel pump going, new spark plugs and new battery cables. I can get it to fire but she doesn’t want to idle without me accelerating. I am getting fuel to carb but I am dealing with a little orange tinted gas I think from some of the hard lines I didn’t replace. Any ideas ?

I’m going to use one of the rubber plugs for the time being so I can get going on other things. Do need some help with the aftermarket fuel pump and getting it somewhat safe. Any help with relay info would be appreciated as I’ve never done one. I’ve done a little while doing body work but that’s mostly just take out and replace type of stuff.

Willing to part with it ? I have the tank off and have been to every hardware/specialty store in my area. Boise . They all told me because the thread is recessed they couldn’t do anything .when I asked about the plug you guys mentioned they all told me the rubber wasn’t rated for fuel. I’m going to wait on welding it .

I’ve given up all hope of finding a bolt that will work as the drain plug. Going to be carefully welding it shut.

Thanks guys

Hey guys a little help. Looking at Fuel Pumps online and I notice most of the low psi recommend placing them close to tank . I know the stock was located under the hood . Not sure if there is an aftermarket pump y’all have had luck with? Or can I get a higher psi with a pressure regulator ? Is it easier to bypass than to try and connect to the voltage regulator?

I’m making time at lunch tomorrow to go to bolt shop. If it’s the last thing I do.

Can you find a part number for a fuel tank Drain plug bolt for a 1980 Gen one brat?

I’ve got the line cleared but have ran into another issue . I’m not sure if one of the braces for the line rusted out and broke or what but I can hear the line move around inside the tank. Can’t see what it looks like because it’s on the other side of the tank opppsite the fill hole and sending unit . Think I’ll be ok ? Or do I need to use a can opener and open her up? I’ve ran a weed eater line through and can see it come out next to drain plug .

Is there a filter at the end of the main fuel line inside tank? Trying to push a piece of weed eater wire down it and eventually hit a wall ...

Thanks for looking . Still haven’t made it to Tacoma screw but will tomorrow most likely. Yeah the dash is in great shape. Was pleasantly surprised how well the interior is

Thought I’d add some photos I was able to resize .