jk4138 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Here is the issue, when I go out in the morning to start my 87 GL wagon it fires but only goes to about 1500 rpms and then dies. This is after pushing the gas peddle to the floor to apply the choke. I go through this about three times and then it will finally fire and stay running but only at about idle speed. I am thinking that the choke is having issues and might need to have that fixed. What do you guys think? I also am going to replace the fuel filter for good measure since I have not yet done it since I bought it. Also does anyone know of any good carb shops in the Spokane area that I could take it to? I have no experience with carbs and want to get it dialed in correctly. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk4138 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Also do you guys think I should just go with a Napa Gold Fuel Filter or is there a better brand you would recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk4138 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Anyone have any advice? Any help would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Read post #2 by me: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60928&highlight=EA82+choke GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk4138 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 GD- If the spring is missing from the choke could I buy just the spring or do they sell just the choke assembly? Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have never bought either one from the dealer. Doesn't look to me like you could take the spring out, but then I tossed all my Hitachi carbs and parts in a dumpster about 6 months ago. I washed my hands of those damn things. I converted all three of my rigs to Weber's and SPFI (soon to ALL be SPFI). If you can get the choke housing, it will likely be only slightly cheaper than a whole rebuilt carb . I think I saw a receipt for one once that was over $100 for the choke assembly. Heck - a new one for my Weber is around $35, and it's not a fancy unit at all - just a bit of plastic with a spring in it. So being it's a dealer only part, and it's a fancy aluminium thing, with a choke pull off doo-hickey on the side..... I'm sure "rape me" is in full effect. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk4138 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 What is the model number on the Webers that you installed. I would like to eventually do the swap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 All mine have been 32/36 DGV's, but the DFV or the Holley/Weber 5200 (motorcraft rip-off DFV from the pinto's and capri's and such) will all work. There is a brand new kit sold for the EA82 that comes with the adaptor plate and all that junk - it's around $400 though. My last one I did for ~$200 - used carb ($80), complete rebuild kit, changed some jets, adaptor plate ($40 by itself), and changed to the electric choke as it was a water style. SPFI is better tho, and I just got a whole parts car for $100 GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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