Finally gave in and took my EA81 intake manifold to a subaru mechanic here. Was to take the entire engine but couldnt get anyone to help me lift it into the car. Will take the engine this saturday.

Just simply couldnt make the time to do its preparation myself. It has been sitting in a warehouse fro about a year then on my living room floor since Feb.

Mechanic will take intake manifold and carb apart, clean it, take off unnecessary smog hoses, clean the exterior of the block, drain oil and do anything else needed to get it to a usable state.

Then he will attempt to start it

did i mention wifey was getting upset by the length of time engine has spent on living room floor?

was told, finish your project, or else ....................

most of us blokes usually buy a shed ,,,that might help with the missus:duh