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Well, I feel a bit silly now. I took the top off the carby again to re-check what I'd done the other day and it turns out I damaged the leather skirt on the plunger when I put it back in. I was being careful too (honest!) but I guess not careful enough. Luckily, I had the spare 'incorrect' kit handy...

I checked this again yesterday and it actually kicks in not far above the half way mark. not sure what made me think it was close to red but, then again, I was pre-occupied with my carby leaking coolant at the time. Sorry for the innaccurate post.

David

More updates... the coolant leak appears to be fixed, thanks to a mate for a bit of help. We cleaned up the manifold and throttle plate faces a bit more and replaced the gaskets with some sturdier stuff (using the spacer as a template). So far, so good. I was still having trouble starting the car co...

Sorry to drag up this old thread but I just wanted to add something incase anyone else finds it through a search. I bought that ebay thermo switch from takiciauto and fitted it while I did my carb rebuild. I took the car for a run then let it stand and the fan kicked in just before it went red. Can'...

Forgot to say thanks for the FuelMiser info, tambox. I got your email

Okay, update time. My carb arrived on Tuesday, thanks again Rhys. I bathed the power valve in CRC, waited as patiently as I could, 'modified' an old screwdriver, and started trying to undo it..... couple of blows with a hammer, bit of pressure and...... it came out! Way easier than my original one. ...

Thanks guys Lots of good advice, especially the slot in the screwdriver. I did actually have to 'modify' one of mine with a grinder to access the jets in the bowl. As for the offers of carbs / parts, that will be sooo helpful. I think I'll take 555Ron's offer up as my Brumby is also an '87 model. I'...

Yeah I left another one of the smaller jets in place as I could tell I was damaging it. The pin is spring loaded but it's hard to say what it does. I was wondering if I could find something of similar dimensions that would sit in place but that might be pushing it a bit. I was thinking a second hand...

Okay, I found the weighted pin and the ball - they wouldn't fall out when I turned it upside down. Bet they would have if I wasn't expecting it! I managed to order HT425 but won't get it until Friday so I kept cleaning in the meantime, then things got a bit worse. I was trying to remove the power va...

I'm trying to post some pics but my laptop won't recognise my phone:mad:

Things are not going well.... I have the carb off the car and so far out of the three top gaskets, none of them match exactly what I took off. I reckon I could slightly modify on but not sure if that's OK. Also the manifold gaskets are different too - the new ones have a shorter distance between the...

Thanks for that, I thought there'd be extra bits and I guess I only have to use what I feel is necessary. I'll try and leave a day free for it as soon as I can. I have a thermo switch for the fan to replace so I may drop the coolant and do that while I'm in the engine bay. I'll keep you guys updated...

Just been to my local parts place and the only kit they had listed was the HT421A which covers '82 - '94 according to their listings. Hopefully it will be OK. Now I just have to get myself mentally prepared before I pull the thing apart. There sure are a lot of little bits in that bag....:shock:. I ...

Thanks for the help guys. I did have a look for numbers on the carb a while back but I'll check again now I know the location(s). I tried to give it a rough clean back then so hopefully I didn't scrub them off! I have read through your thread a few times, Silverbullet, and it is very helpful. I also...

Hi Everyone I'm hoping to rebuild my carburettor at some point (when I get time....) but I'm having trouble finding and identification number on it. I want to be sure I get the right rebuild kit. Can anyone help to identify it from these pics? It's a 1987 Brumby, Manual choke with auto cut off, blue...

Stretch, Just for info, I got one of those Kempton's ones and I like it. Fits good and seems good quality. If you do get one, make sure you tell them if you've already got fixings attached - the brackets for the bar in the middle were a bit different on mine and the bar took a little persuasion to g...

Thanks for the help

That one on ebay certainly is a fair bit cheaper!

David D

Hey guys Has anyone recently bought a thermo switch for an EA81? The one that screws into the radiator and controls the electric fan? I have tried a couple of places locally (here in Mackay) and they had nothing listed. I went to Subaru and they wanted just over $100 to ship one from Japan. I though...

Unfortunately, Matt, the latest Pocket Trader doesn't have the ad in it anymore so I can't get the number. Sorry about that. I'll keep checking and I'll PM you if it comes up for sale again.

David

Hey guys Saw this ad in a Mackay 'Pocket Trader' in November: Subaru EA81 twin carbies & manifold only, very rare, complete incl hoses & cables, linkages $500 ono. There was a phone number but it didn't feel right putting it on here. If anyone's interested let me know and I'll see if I can find out ...