Wow, just discovered your channel. Thanks very much for sharing all these details and all the work taking this on video, invaluable information!!! Very nice to watch, I just can say thanks a lot.
I am absolutely loving this series! The 308 is my all time favorite Ferrari and yes partially because of Magnum PI also ( I actually liked that show and watch the new remake of it). My dream was always to do what you are doing. 👍 It may still happen one day but after a devastating accident and now partially disabled I am on a extremely limited budget but have boat loads of time. Nice work! Matt.
Beginners and experts both make mistakes. The difference is that the experts know several ways to recover from those errors. Showing both the mistake and the solution makes the video much more useful than a carefully edited, apparently flawless, process.
Sorry, know I'm making lots of captain obvious comments but: I find when dismantling something, I use paper lunch bags. I write on the outside what is in them, then use a skinny long box to put them in in reverse order. That means the transfer case nuts would go in first, then they are the last things you get to when you're putting it back together. Then you'd put in the snap rings and the funky retainer nuts and you could even go full Felix Unger and put each gear in a bag in the order you took them off....... One bonus of video taping things these days? you have a record of how things came apart and in what order. Back in the day, it was all memory.
You been taking drawing classes lou? hehehe BTW: that odd nut? I had a similar thing on the clutch on my honda 400/4. I didn't have the skills back then to make one but the "cheap and cheerful" way is to get a crappy socket that matches the outside diameter of those nuts and notch it to fit those indents.
@@LouTrottier If you need any help with drawings or set up etc, let me know. I've been working with cnc for 20 years. Not so much with plasma but the operation is the same. Just an FYI: a plasma table will allow you to cut flat sheets, not tubing unless you put in a 4th axis. You could theoretically cut out a wrench like one you use to remove grinder discs and insert 2 hardened rods into it. (that fit into the notches on the special nuts). If you're looking for software to draw with, I can point you in the right direction as well. Do you have any CAD experience?
That new tool box: does that mean it will get cleaned out for the first time since you bought it? lol I bet when you're done it will weigh about 1/3 less once you get rid of all the crap that's been tossed in it over the last cough 20 cough years hehehe. Bet yer like me: hey, THERE it is, I was looking for that....last year! lol
Hey, So the parts catalogue: www.cannell.co.uk/Ferrari_Workshop_Manuals/308_parts%20catalog.pdf The workshop manual only exist as 308 GT4 but is the same for 308 GTB / GTS carb: www.cannell.co.uk/Ferrari_Workshop_Manuals/308GT4_workshop%20service%20manual.pdf The nuts for the transfer case have regular hexagonal variants as replacements here: www.superformance.co.uk/308/eg.html If you need to overhaul the distributors there is no manual but there is a guy that explains it step by step, i can get that for you if I really search. Pertronix has a points replacement system I recommend, the mechanical advance weights will have to be retained. For carb tuning Birdman's guide is a good one. I have done a complete rebuild on this car, nut by nut so I'll keep watching and help if I can. I also have some original 308 US version parts that are left over as I have converted mine to an exact EURO spec, good luck! PS: I also have a cylinder head custom press if you need to take them of and a template for them also.
thank you so much for the links. I will use them. Thanks for watching, commenting and offering your assistance. I may just take you up on your offer. cheers Lou
If you're working-on a Ferrari - WITHOUT a Service-Manual....you're not working on a Ferrari. You're dismantling it in a manner that makes it TWICE as hard to re-assemble. You need to do some homework, my friend.....
thanks for the comment and I appreciate your thoughts. However I am not a DIY'er. Any proper licensed technician with 30+ years of experience will tell you that taking something apart by the seat-of-your-pants actually helps with re-assembly as you much more aware of how it came apart. I will grab a digitized manual for torque specs though.
@@LouTrottier My Ferrari mechanic enjoys a healthy income fixing the mistakes of other "trained expert mechanics" who have never worked-on a Ferrari before, didn't read the service-manual, or didn't have the proper Ferrari-specific tools for the job. My own 308 was worked-on by someone who thought a screwdriver was the proper tool to adjust the valves - all of the valves were scored with that screwdriver, and the compression/leakdown numbers indicated the head needed a complete set of new valves. After a fresh set of shims and guides, the total cost for just the head-work was over $7,000, not-including new gaskets and seals. Mistakes can be VERY expensive....FYI.
@@Kidsinamerica I do get and appreciate your statements and If I were dissembling a newer model Ferrari, I wouldn't dare do it without a proper arsenal of factory tools and manuals. But really; an old 308 is pretty hard to screw up. A contemporary Honda Civic requires a more sophisticated skill set than anything from the 70's. Any one who uses a screwdriver to adjust shim style valve adjusters is not a professional and shouldn't be graded as one IMHO.
I'm really enjoying your videos, thank you for the great job!!! I'm so grateful to Franny for recomending your channel.
Franny is amazing.. thanks!!
I’m only 3 parts in but really enjoying this. Your no nonsense approach and sense of humour are great.
Cheers. Thanks for watching. Lou.
The 70's back ground music and running commentary are entertaining. Looking forward to seeing the progress in part 4.
I have a 308QV that needs a refresh. This will help immensely. Thanks
more to come!! working on part 6 now.
That engine block stop motion was [*chef's kiss*]
Wow,
just discovered your channel. Thanks very much for sharing all these details and all the work taking this on video, invaluable information!!! Very nice to watch, I just can say thanks a lot.
you are most welcome. cheers
Great videos Lou! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us!
thank you.
I am absolutely loving this series! The 308 is my all time favorite Ferrari and yes partially because of Magnum PI also ( I actually liked that show and watch the new remake of it). My dream was always to do what you are doing. 👍 It may still happen one day but after a devastating accident and now partially disabled I am on a extremely limited budget but have boat loads of time. Nice work! Matt.
Thank you Matt. It was on my bucket list too. Cheers Lou.
OH MY new engine stand ... the Luxury
Beginners and experts both make mistakes. The difference is that the experts know several ways to recover from those errors. Showing both the mistake and the solution makes the video much more useful than a carefully edited, apparently flawless, process.
Well said! cheers Lou
Sorry, know I'm making lots of captain obvious comments but:
I find when dismantling something, I use paper lunch bags. I write on the outside what is in them, then use a skinny long box to put them in in reverse order. That means the transfer case nuts would go in first, then they are the last things you get to when you're putting it back together. Then you'd put in the snap rings and the funky retainer nuts and you could even go full Felix Unger and put each gear in a bag in the order you took them off.......
One bonus of video taping things these days? you have a record of how things came apart and in what order. Back in the day, it was all memory.
You been taking drawing classes lou? hehehe
BTW: that odd nut? I had a similar thing on the clutch on my honda 400/4. I didn't have the skills back then to make one but the "cheap and cheerful" way is to get a crappy socket that matches the outside diameter of those nuts and notch it to fit those indents.
I've got a CNC plasma table coming in the next couple of months. and looking for projects such as this.
@@LouTrottier If you need any help with drawings or set up etc, let me know. I've been working with cnc for 20 years.
Not so much with plasma but the operation is the same.
Just an FYI: a plasma table will allow you to cut flat sheets, not tubing unless you put in a 4th axis.
You could theoretically cut out a wrench like one you use to remove grinder discs and insert 2 hardened rods into it. (that fit into the notches on the special nuts).
If you're looking for software to draw with, I can point you in the right direction as well.
Do you have any CAD experience?
I'm betting the springs on that transmission popped out when you dropped it... there are three springs with little detent bearings in there
thanks, I am assuming something minor like that.
I saw you on Number 27. I thought, where is this guy from as he has no accent.......of course, Canadians do not have an accent. Lol.
Welcome, greetings from the Frigid north.
That new tool box: does that mean it will get cleaned out for the first time since you bought it? lol I bet when you're done it will weigh about 1/3 less once you get rid of all the crap that's been tossed in it over the last cough 20 cough years hehehe.
Bet yer like me: hey, THERE it is, I was looking for that....last year! lol
Buying that toolbox means there's $15k you won't have to pay the Ferrari tax on your replacement parts.
So. Comparing this to an LS. How much harder is it to rebuild ? BTW love the videos
LS?
😁👍🏽
👍🏻🇨🇦
What is the waiting project that sits next to this 308 early videos ?
Puma, EV conversion.
@@LouTrottier A Bresilian Puma...lost week there was one in my street in perfect condition. Buzios/RJ Brasil
Hey, So the parts catalogue: www.cannell.co.uk/Ferrari_Workshop_Manuals/308_parts%20catalog.pdf
The workshop manual only exist as 308 GT4 but is the same for 308 GTB / GTS carb: www.cannell.co.uk/Ferrari_Workshop_Manuals/308GT4_workshop%20service%20manual.pdf
The nuts for the transfer case have regular hexagonal variants as replacements here: www.superformance.co.uk/308/eg.html
If you need to overhaul the distributors there is no manual but there is a guy that explains it step by step, i can get that for you if I really search. Pertronix has a points replacement system I recommend, the mechanical advance weights will have to be retained. For carb tuning Birdman's guide is a good one. I have done a complete rebuild on this car, nut by nut so I'll keep watching and help if I can. I also have some original 308 US version parts that are left over as I have converted mine to an exact EURO spec, good luck! PS: I also have a cylinder head custom press if you need to take them of and a template for them also.
thank you so much for the links. I will use them. Thanks for watching, commenting and offering your assistance. I may just take you up on your offer. cheers Lou
@@LouTrottier There are Digitized Service-Manuals available on ebay as PDFs. Might cost you 20 bucks, but its money well-spent.....
What about that brazilian Puma there!!??
destined to be a EV conversion.
Better off putting a Honda engine in there for better performance and reliability
The factory trained Honda/Acura tech in me completely agrees. The Ferrari owner in me says no way. LOL
what fun would that be? Reliable? That's all part of the "ferrari" ownership experience!
Least this one was built before they became fire hazards!
A WELL-SERVICED Ferrari engine is reliable, and there is no-better performance for this car that could possibly come out of a Civic or Accord.
If you're working-on a Ferrari - WITHOUT a Service-Manual....you're not working on a Ferrari. You're dismantling it in a manner that makes it TWICE as hard to re-assemble. You need to do some homework, my friend.....
thanks for the comment and I appreciate your thoughts. However I am not a DIY'er. Any proper licensed technician with 30+ years of experience will tell you that taking something apart by the seat-of-your-pants actually helps with re-assembly as you much more aware of how it came apart. I will grab a digitized manual for torque specs though.
@@LouTrottier My Ferrari mechanic enjoys a healthy income fixing the mistakes of other "trained expert mechanics" who have never worked-on a Ferrari before, didn't read the service-manual, or didn't have the proper Ferrari-specific tools for the job. My own 308 was worked-on by someone who thought a screwdriver was the proper tool to adjust the valves - all of the valves were scored with that screwdriver, and the compression/leakdown numbers indicated the head needed a complete set of new valves. After a fresh set of shims and guides, the total cost for just the head-work was over $7,000, not-including new gaskets and seals. Mistakes can be VERY expensive....FYI.
@@Kidsinamerica I do get and appreciate your statements and If I were dissembling a newer model Ferrari, I wouldn't dare do it without a proper arsenal of factory tools and manuals. But really; an old 308 is pretty hard to screw up. A contemporary Honda Civic requires a more sophisticated skill set than anything from the 70's. Any one who uses a screwdriver to adjust shim style valve adjusters is not a professional and shouldn't be graded as one IMHO.
@@LouTrottier The 1978 Workshop Manual for the 308 is the same as the manual for the 1975 308 GT/4, and is available FOR FREE here: ferrari.cdyn.com/
@@Kidsinamerica thank you!!