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by tambox
Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: novel sales method on ebay sine wave $1
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

They just left out her name, address and phone No.
Or does she come with it????
by tambox
Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Considering a Brumby and after some advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4496

Well with all the "ute" designs on this site, forward them to Fuji and request a "ute" with the safety features of a current model car. If enough of these are received, something may happen. I am sure they would sell well in .AU ( I have a Brumby and love the concept , an Outback spec Brumby would b...
by tambox
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Suspension - Shocks, Springs and Upgrades
Topic: Brumby Radius Rods..
Replies: 6
Views: 3388

I've used spacers, small is ok, once they get big the bolt hole alignment is way out.
That was enough to stop my wheels hitting.
by tambox
Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Can anyone use some Thermo Fans?
Replies: 3
Views: 1443

Tambox ing repository is pretty crowded, always room for more, BUT, non matching, existing repository parts get priority.
by tambox
Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: Brumby 4WD problems
Replies: 13
Views: 4882

Rear LSD is the most viable for normal driving. Welded diffs are good for 4wdriving in stuff where you are going to need it, but thats all, its a pain the rest of the time. Lockers are rare, I have seen Detroit ones, they are great for hard 4wdriving. Some LSD make 4wdriving much more enjoyable :coo...
by tambox
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: Brumby 4WD problems
Replies: 13
Views: 4882

Well done.:D
by tambox
Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: Brumby 4WD problems
Replies: 13
Views: 4882

Doug is correct, you have an open rear diff. The handbrake works on the front wheels. You have 2 diffs in your standard Brumby, front and rear. As these are not limited slip, if one wheel looses traction on a differential, it will be spun freely by the motor, as it is the easiest to spin. 4wd means ...
by tambox
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Tweety's ea81 build
Replies: 301
Views: 115926

Turbulence in the right amount in the right place is fine, the length and rough finish inside Subaru manifold will allow plenty of time and tubulance for the air and fuel to mix. A problem you may get with the steps, is relative to which way the butterflies open over them and how close they get. The...
by tambox
Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Ruby Scoo’s epic build, ten years and counting...
Replies: 644
Views: 308275

He used something that may be out of your vocabulary NachaLuva, a 22 bullet shell :twisted:

:)
by tambox
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: Camping and Travel
Topic: Canvas vs Ripstop Polyester
Replies: 12
Views: 11027

I've got a Southern Cross tent, been made in Bayswater for many years. Simple, well made and very durable. 4 pegs, one pole, done.(few more pegs for windy/wet weather) "Market leading 5 year manufactures warranty." Warm in winter and the temperature from people inside stop it freezing. Cool in summe...
by tambox
Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: screwed up wiring, Doug to explain ?
Replies: 15
Views: 6418

Be carefull playing with Subaru light wiring, on L's the way the headlight earthing switches after the IGN is off, varies between years, would not be surprised if Brumby's are similar. Subaru in their infinite wisdom, earths some headlight wiring when the IGN is off. When you say lights, do you mean...
by tambox
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Tweety's ea81 build
Replies: 301
Views: 115926

Great bit of work for Tweety.
Comparing it to other adapters, would it be better to polish the steps out, to allow smooth flow?
by tambox
Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: Rx LSD l series
Replies: 13
Views: 4523

That writeup does mention a little grinding, you generally need to grind the casting humps where two bolts go.
Easy with a die grinder.
by tambox
Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: how to convert to 5 stud
Replies: 51
Views: 19198

I agree with the idea of pre-heating the whole thing before you weld it, as welding it cold would put stresses on points. You would also need the correct rods/wire to suit this sort of work. There is info on the net about how to pre-heat, pre-welding and how to weld it and what with. Just remember, ...
by tambox
Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: Rx LSD l series
Replies: 13
Views: 4523

I've done a few 3.7 to 3.9 or 4.1. The theory is the housings and centres are machined to a set size, its the gears that vary, so keep the shims with the gears. Although the crown wheel bolts vary in size/style, use the same bolts on the crown wheel, as the thread sizes are the same but the shaft th...
by tambox
Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: EA82 died 1 month after overheat.
Replies: 7
Views: 4766

Very common EA82 problem, the bearings in the LHS notched idler wheel seize up. You can just change the bearing in the idler wheel, its cheap and common. If you can, you can fit two bearings inside the idler wheel, just need to turn down the mount to make it fit. Two bearings last a lot longer than ...
by tambox
Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: EA82t warm/hot start idle problem
Replies: 19
Views: 7950

What did they do to fix the air flow meter? Hotwire or flapper? The AAC sometimes needs to be adjusted (getting old now), from cold what RPM does it go to? Are all plug contacts clean and shiny, if not clean them. Fuel pressure dropping down can be the pump, its not a new car. If its an injector, it...
by tambox
Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: Rx LSD l series
Replies: 13
Views: 4523

The internals of small (L series style) 3.7, 3.9 and 4.1 are interchangeable.
by tambox
Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: Tech Manual
Topic: Loosing power on cold mornings.
Replies: 5
Views: 6448

Thats a hard one to diagnose on the spot. Could be anything. YOU need to check for signs of anything wrong. Check, has it been serviced?? if so then leads, Vac plumbing, add some metho to the fuel, plugs, sounds different????????????????? Running rough??, what on one cylinder?? At idle or when drivi...
by tambox
Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: cast your own EA81 inlet manifold ?
Replies: 19
Views: 6243

A friend of mine used to cast alloy manifolds in his barn to adapt 3 webbers to a holden 6, that he then sold on.
It can be done, just need to be set up.

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