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    FS: 1977 1600 Sedan 4 Speed. Australia

    in Historic Subaru Marketplace-for 50s-70's parts only all others use other marketplaces

    Posted · Edited by GTlegs

    Hi All,

     

    My white 1600 4 Speed sedan is now for sale (in Australia, Melbourne).

     

    Basically after spending a fair bit of time getting it back on the road, it looks like its actually the carb that needs to be rebuilt. I have now just lost motivation.

     

    My loss your gain. On ebay:

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110981246085

    Bolt-in EA series Alternator upgrade. Nissan Maxima alt installation guide.

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    ..a higher amp alt gives you the ability for example to add on more accessories or to have your stock set-up being provided with 12+volts from the alternator rather then have the system under heavy load being helped out by the battery...however,you will burn wires, switches if you "increase" the amp draw on any stock device that may be on the vehicle without making changes first....for example putting in 100 watt head lights when stock is 45 watt..new wireing and relays will have to added..one of many reasons to have a 90+ amp alt..

     

    So are you saying that as long as I dont change anything (lights etc) but the amp, it wont ruin anything?

    Stage 2 Wagon Door Seals for sale & other Subaru stuff

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

    Stage 2 Wagon Door Seals for sale & other Subaru stuff

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

    Posted · Edited by GTlegs

    Hi All,

     

    I got some stage 2 (1976 - 1979) wagon rear door seals for sale. Used but in excellent condition. I got them for my sedan, but turns out they are from a wagon.

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350471250527&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

     

     

    Also other Subaru stuff FS:

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350471250536&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350471250596&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350471250560&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350471250650&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350471250670&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

    EA71 Out of Round main bearing supports

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

    Posted

    Hi GTlegs. Yes I am in Cheltenham and thanks for the offer. I'm 68 and have a best mate who I have known for 60 years. We are both retired so we alternate every Monday. One Monday we work on his cars and next Monday on mine, so I'm OK for help, but if we need someone fit, young & flexible I'll let you know. I'll have a word to Duggans and see what they can suggest.

    Grossgary, I'd like to stick with the EA71 because it's a bit special. It has ported and modified EA63 GSR heads and camshaft, hand fabricated SS extractor system and twin choke downdraft Weber.

    I think the heads are part of the problem as even thought the combustion chambers were opened up a bit my compression guage was showing about 195 psi per cylinder which I think put a bit too much strain on the main bearings. I've had VW Beetles in the past and they were known for ending up with oval main bearing supports if the engines were lugged at low revs, this sounds just the same, very heavy knocking until the oil circulates. With the VW's and Porsches you can get thicker main bearing shells and have the crankcase halves machined to suit. This would be my best option I just have to find out if they are available or not. Failing that I might have to go the skim the crankcase face route with all it's complexities.

     

    Sounds like you have a decent idea re the noise, but are you certain its not just a spun bearing? These make a weird knocking noise too.

    EA71 Out of Round main bearing supports

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies guys. EA71's are pretty rare these days in Australia. I will see if I can track down the thicker shells if available, that sounds like a good option.

    Thanks again.

     

    Mate, give Duggan balancing in Reservoir a call. They did all the machining and blue printing work on my Chrysler 360 and know what they are doing. They have a good reputation in chrysler and ford circles.

     

    Really nice blokes there too - dont just dismiss you and explain everything. Dont know how much they will knwo about subaru engines, but worth a shot.

     

    Otherwise how do you know its actually out of round and not something else?

     

    Also, have you thought of dropping an EA81 in it? As you know I have a 77 GL, and I have an EA81 sitting at the back. I will see if its a straight drop in this xmas break and can let you know.

     

    Youre in Cheltenham arent you? Let me know if you need a hand.

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