January 23, 201511 yr Author Do you have a Webber on it? If so, what jets are you running? It does have a Weber Carb on it. Although I'm not sure what jets it has. I had the entire thing rebuilt through my mechanic so I assume whatever came with the carb itself. Factory Weber jetting? Would a close up picture help?
January 24, 201511 yr Author Okay, so I finally had a chance to tackle this today. In order to take the steering wheel off, you have to do the following: 1. Unscrew the set screw that holds the horn button onto the steering wheel. This is behind the wheel on the left hand side of it. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 2. Press the horn button down, and turn counter-clock wise. Horn wheel pops off EASILY. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 3. 17mm Socket to remove the nut holding the steering wheel. 4. Wheel slides off with ease. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr From the FSM: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/151031-steering-wheel-removal/ In addition to removing and repairing / cleaning the steering wheel, I also removed and replaced the broken turn signal assembly with another one (the other one I used was in a bit better shape and in Black plastic rather than Brown). The 3 screws that are normally supposed to hold the entire turn signal assembly securely on the steering, were gone. I've since found screws and installed it properly into the new/replacement assembly and now the entire thing is SOLID. Edited January 25, 201511 yr by spicypeanut
February 17, 201511 yr Author I just helped my buddy take his LS3 motor with 1 ton hoist from 1 location to another. We took out the seats, loaded it all up and she did great! Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr
February 17, 201511 yr There is a fix that can be done for the return strike : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22371&highlight=return+strike Cheers, Bantum ...
March 6, 201511 yr Author There is a fix that can be done for the return strike : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22371&highlight=return+strike Cheers, Bantum ... Thanks Bantum! I'll get my original assembly taken apart and see if I can fix it.
March 31, 201511 yr Author Had to redo the video. New link: Edited March 31, 201511 yr by spicypeanut
April 3, 201510 yr Author Okay, so here is my big surprise update. I recently picked up a factory ea71 air cleaner assembly (two actually) from 2 fellow members. The better one I left un-touched and pristine. The air cleaner that needed some TLC, I took that one over to my machine shop friend. The machine shop guy "Larry" has been working with metal basically his entire life. He is a plethora of information and wisdom. During this project I even got to use some tools that were owned by his father (which were used while building prototype B-29 Bombers back in the day. Anyways, we get to work and the end product is a factory EA71 air cleaner that bolts right up to the aftermarket Weber carburetor. I've never actually seen this done before. Who knows, maybe its the first time someone has wanted the engine bay to look stock while using a Weber? What do you guys think? Before: yXynQaU - Imgur by blue03wrx, on Flickr After: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr You can see sort of what we did here: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Here's what we basically did. 1. Cut large circular hole in original air cleaner bottom 2. Cut equally large sized circle out of Aluminum 3. Cut Aluminum to fit around funky Weber carb opening 4. Drill and bevel holes for all factory lines 5. Rivet new base plate to factory air cleaner bottom Edited April 4, 201510 yr by spicypeanut
April 4, 201510 yr That is so awesome, I'm really glad I was able to help with this project! I like it so much that I might want to do the same thing...if only I had a nice air cleaner assembly haha just kidding.
April 4, 201510 yr Nice! I've seen it done with the stock EA81 air cleaner but not the 71. Been thinking about it myself. Wish I hadn't tossed the cleaner when I went weber.
April 4, 201510 yr thats awesome but not the first, ive seen it a couple of times, but that doesnt diminish its awesomeness!
April 4, 201510 yr The sound is much better with a stock retro-fitted air cleaner assembly, the Weber is OK for a while but far too much induction noise (and fumes!).
April 8, 201510 yr Author Did some more work on it this weekend. The car is pretty much rust free. And I would like to keep it that way. I actually had some time to myself on Saturday so I jacked the Brat up, removed the wheels, cleaned the inside wheel wells, and spayed them with an anti-rust coating. Nothing like a few hours sliding around on the garage floor, with little particles all over my hands and arms....I didn't take too many pictures because I had some place to be and was running late. It took me a solid 3 hours or so. But I think you get the idea. I sprayed a WHOLE bunch in the front fenders, as far up and forward as I could go. Just to make sure. Bagged: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Masked off: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Before: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr After: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr
October 8, 201510 yr Author Not much of an update but I'm expanding my parts collection. It was like Christmas Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr And unwrapped... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr
October 14, 201510 yr Author a little rust on some of the metal but 100% complete... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr
October 18, 201510 yr I want to use the air cleaner with a weber carb. I wish I could send it to you to have your friend do that aluminum work for me!
October 27, 201510 yr Author Just confirmed another shipment of great parts, which includes more original AC stuff.
October 27, 201510 yr Just confirmed another shipment of great parts, which includes more original AC stuff. where are you getting parts? I need stuff !
October 27, 201510 yr Author where are you getting parts? I need stuff ! I search ebay pretty in depth, its led to quite a few batches of parts.
November 3, 201510 yr Okay, so here is my big surprise update. I recently picked up a factory ea71 air cleaner assembly (two actually) from 2 fellow members. The better one I left un-touched and pristine. The air cleaner that needed some TLC, I took that one over to my machine shop friend. The machine shop guy "Larry" has been working with metal basically his entire life. He is a plethora of information and wisdom. During this project I even got to use some tools that were owned by his father (which were used while building prototype B-29 Bombers back in the day. Anyways, we get to work and the end product is a factory EA71 air cleaner that bolts right up to the aftermarket Weber carburetor. I've never actually seen this done before. Who knows, maybe its the first time someone has wanted the engine bay to look stock while using a Weber? What do you guys think? Before: yXynQaU - Imgur by blue03wrx, on Flickr After: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr You can see sort of what we did here: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Here's what we basically did. 1. Cut large circular hole in original air cleaner bottom 2. Cut equally large sized circle out of Aluminum 3. Cut Aluminum to fit around funky Weber carb opening 4. Drill and bevel holes for all factory lines 5. Rivet new base plate to factory air cleaner bottom So you are using the old air cleaning instead of the Weber filter?
November 4, 201510 yr Author Yeah. I am using a clean air filter inside the ea71 air cleaner which is bolted onto the weber carb.
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