andrsn Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Got all my wiring temporarily run. I can get it to crank and catch but it won't run. I've got a few things to try before I start asking for specific help but I'm close, I can smell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrsn Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 When it does catch it just kinda sputters and dies out. It'll only catch on the first try after i've had the fuel pump going for a bit. I also have my fuel pump jumped straight to 12v power because I can't seem to get it to operate through the relay correctly (my fault, not the relay). I have a pump from a turbo gl. Just to confirm, in the image below the top of the pump (smaller spigot coming out at 90deg) goes to the engine and the bottom would come from the tank right? Also i have the pressurized fuel from the pump going into the top fuel inlet barb on the engine (above photo shows it going through the stock ej filter and into the engine). Is that all correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Yes. Inlet is straight in, outlet is the 90 degrees at the pressure regulator. Not sure which pipe it goes to on the engine. I'm a little rusty on my EJ stuff and I can't get to mine to look. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrsn Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 I had missed one switched wire yesterday, got it fire up running real nice today. Super pumped!!! I've got a bunch of odds and ends to tie up before I can take it for a spin but I'm really excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrsn Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I do need to get my universal radiator fans hooked up. The fans I got just have 2 wires but my original wire harness has 3 wires where it used to plug into the radiator fans. Anyone have newer 2 wire universal fans wired to their stock ea81 harness and care to share how they wires it up? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead Saloon Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Yeah I just did this on my ea81. The post is in "what have you done to your soobie lately". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I do need to get my universal radiator fans hooked up. The fans I got just have 2 wires but my original wire harness has 3 wires where it used to plug into the radiator fans. Anyone have newer 2 wire universal fans wired to their stock ea81 harness and care to share how they wires it up? thanks You need to wire up a fan harness from scratch with a relay if you didn't keep the ej setup. The ecu controlled fan control is far more reliable than the thermo switch. I wired the fan control wire off the ecu to a toggle switch (just in case of high water or snow) then to the relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrsn Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 You need to wire up a fan harness from scratch with a relay if you didn't keep the ej setup. The ecu controlled fan control is far more reliable than the thermo switch. I wired the fan control wire off the ecu to a toggle switch (just in case of high water or snow) then to the relay. Yeah, that's what I've slowly come to realize. I still have all the wiring bits I didn't use in a bag. I know the relay and wires for the fan relay are in there somewhere. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrsn Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Got my brakes bled and took the BRAT for a drive around the neighborhood this Sunday. The new engine/transmission/lift combo is awesome! I've still gotta get all my gauges and a bunch of small things buttoned up but this car is super fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 This Brat was for Sale... https://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/169413-1983-brat-fs-feeler/ ...Any news about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrsn Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 I was considering selling my project, I still am for the right price. I was driving around the other day and its inspired me to keep my dream alive and continue working on it. I just ordered what I hope are all the things I might need to get it on the road: -disc caliper rebuild kits -power steering pump rebuild kit and tie rods/ball joints -new O2 sensor Hopefully that'll address the brake pulling and steering shimmy issues. I'll also take it around the corner to have an alignment/balance done once I get steering stuff installed. I'm pretty busy trying to finish up a remodel in the basement of my house right now... hopefully I can get my permits completed soon and then dig into the BRAT. I also bought a 1958 Triumph motorcycle... so too many projects but driving this car around is toooo fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Step-a-toe Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Why have I never seen this thread? What a tidy tailshaft centre bearing support ! I like the spacer idea You need to finish this in your way, your style Inspiring me to try similar. I have been too slow fitting up an AUDM EJ20 and it's AWD 5MT and keep bumping into issues I cut 60 mm from shift rods Recently made a dummy one piece tailshaft from 99 Imp donor using 50 mm plastic drainage pipe heated up and expanded to fit ends - to determine correct length should engineers not approve planned centre bearing support for the 07 Imp auto tailshaft which is bit shy of the snug fit I found the 99 Imp had. A friend is looking at EJ22 Liberty to dismantle to learn. I have my eye on his rubbish pile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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