Hi,

I bought an 83 4WD GL Wagon a couple of a weeks ago.  Its in pretty remarkable shape for a northeast car, with the interior near mint. Odomter reads to have about 40k miles.  Interior is clean enough to be believable.

PO says they rebuilt the carb but coudnt get the choke right.  I believe it haas a Hitachi but I havent opened it up yet.

Basically the symptoms are that it feels like it is missing until it gets sufficiently warm.  It runs kind of lumpy.    It doesnt really make alot of power either.  Runs great once warmed up however.  Any ideas?

 

 

Edited October 22, 20196 yr by Scoby4wd

If the choke isn't adjusted correctly, and working correctly,  this is what you get.  Be careful if you decide to do much inside the carb, they are complicated and picky.

I’m with DaveT on this - it’s an issue with the auto choke. 

Cheers 

Bennie

Does anyone have any tips on adjusting the choke?  Or reference from a manual?  Thanks

I'll trade you an '84 factory service manual for the 14" RX wheels...

https://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Subaru-Coupes-Sedans-Wagons-1985-1996-Repair-Guide/CARBURETED-FUEL-SYSTEM/Carburetor/_/P-0900c15280067039

Pay attention to the vacuum break adjustment and the fast idle cam.

Here is the complete 1983 FSM for free.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1269657/Subaru-1600.html

17 hours ago, carfreak85 said:

I'll trade you an '84 factory service manual for the 14" RX wheels...

You crack me up man.  If I do decide to sell you will be the firsst person I contact.

6 hours ago, naru2 said:

Here is the complete 1983 FSM for free.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1269657/Subaru-1600.html

Thanks for the advice and link