Yeah, it's a huge thing isn't it- I recently comp tested my Lotus 2.0 liter and was so happy to read a decent 160 across the board. Bad reading means messed up valve seats or piston rings, really bad news. Not having to go into the engine is so nice. Leakdown will show more info on the valve sealing and piston sealing over time, it's something to consider.
10:30 Yessss !!!! You are fine, it's just a small gremlin somewhere. The car seems in very good nick, you will love it. I'm kicking myself, as I dipped out buying one 20 years ago, was worrying over the cost of spare parts. I should have taken the jump, as you have.
Excellent news and love the videos. Makes my own project B5 S4 woes seem so much more mundane! Keep them coming and all the best ion finding the issue.
Pleasing to see the compression was okay on all cylinders. No apparent misfire on tick over or under load, hmm number 3 plug looks like it’s over fuelling. Carburettor? Or the base gasket? Any signs of fuel leaking or staining around the base ? Just a thought, have you tried taking the plug cap off number 3 lead to see if there’s any corrosion ? Did you speak to Iian Tyrell ? I have to say I’m really enjoying this series and good luck with getting the car sorted. It’s going to be something fixable I’m sure.
Haha not too bad then, maybe some good cars do make it through auction. Have you had a look at some sort of chemical rust treatment for the spots of surface rust on the body and suspension?
I was there with you, it's the Schrödinger dead/alive moment when your fate is sealed in the blink of an eye. Totally stoked for you. Carb refurb pah!! Nice result.
Tip: I have a one quarter inch thick sheet of plywood that is 48 inches long by 18 inches wide that I lay on the seal over the zippered boot cover and it serves as a work table when I'm messing with the engine. It will save your back because you can actually lean on it with your elbows. I covered it with some indoor/outdoor carpet and you can screw some lengths of half inch dowel to the bottom that will protrude inside the lip of the seal and keep it from sliding around. It will make engine work much more pleasant.
Came across this sight a couple of weeks ago and I’m thoroughly enjoying - Your joy 👍🏻 Your relaxed presentation is most enjoyable - So I’m really looking forward to seeing the progress of this lovely Ferrari 😀 Good luck 😉
All 308 from cold have tight 2nd gear, my 20k mile one did the same, most others Ferrari’s from that time were the same. Always go 1st to 3rd till box warm then it should be perfect. I don’t think your out off the woods yet on no3 cylinder. Do a leak down test on 3. Pull dipstick and listen for air to see if it’s getting past rings, you could have cracked compression ring. If it’s carb the other cylinder running of that carb would be rich as well I would have thought. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you, hopefully all ok
i have a tr 512 , and i have to switch from 1st to 3rd , too, when the gearbox ist cold , after 10 minutes of driving no 2 is going in smoothly .... but when its not warmed up, no 2 is not going in , under nooooooo circumstances !!!!!!!
@@Number27 Its a bit hard to hear on the video, but the sound of the car and your power looks like its running on 7.5 cylinders. Means the cylinders on the back row should be fine, do you know when the valves was adjusted?
Oil pan fix: depending on how it’s attached...when you put a new gasket on the pan, you need a “run out kit” which is like a tap set, but less aggressive, to clean up threads inner and outer (the kits have male and female for nuts and bolts). You also need to use brake clean and air on each thread or hole....and clean the run outs after each use or you’ll transfer rust and gum up threads. If it takes nuts over studs...new nuts...cleaned up studs....this will allow you to torque them correctly and evenly...do not over tighten....and should stop the leaks. I restore Porsche 928’s which have an oil pan that requires removing the frame cross brace...so it’s imperative to be meticulous, but done right...and as ze Germans intended...it is leak free and should be for years to come.
NEXT EPISODES: 6. th-cam.com/video/fkdYdchj8eI/w-d-xo.html Ferrari running on 7 cylinders for years -solved! 7. th-cam.com/video/-H8f3tvKt2U/w-d-xo.html The reason my Ferrari 308 was the cheapest in the UK FULL EPISODE LIST: th-cam.com/play/PL-JmG4958QS8v5Bn2lol3bm8YQ4UNRstU.html
Strangely, I have been a mechanic for nearly 49 years working on diesels and petrols of every kind and yet, I have never bothered with compression testing and don't even own a tester, always relying on my judgment when diagnosing faults as there are always other symptoms when compression is lost. Still very happy that this one is good as there are a lot of scare stories out there, would have been interesting to watch a rebuild though.
Congratulations mate. That is great news. Carbies are a pain in the ass, but at least even worst case and you have to replace a carb (which I would think is unlikely), it is nothing like the cost of an engine rebuild. Well done.
Speedo is the sensor going into the G box , some times just dirty but most often needs replacing ... eurospares have it . Have restored two 328 gts . Engines are bullet proof ...electrics always need sorting , but doable .
I was so pleased to see that the engine is ok! I love these cars and I have been looking forward to seeing you get this one all sorted out. Great news!
Ah mate, that really made me smile, thank you Jack! Impressed with all the little fixes that you have done so far and well done for just rolling up your sleeves and getting on with it! Looking forward to seeing the next video.
So love your ferrari journey, this 308 is my childhood poster car, was so happy for you in cylinder 3, can't wait for the next episode, your such a down to earth TH-cam, great content 👍👌
Overhaul the carbs. You can get a rebuild kit from superformance for pennies really. The old fuel goes syruppy and clogs the jets. When you have got the carb off remove the jets soak them in solvent then blow air through them to check they are clear. I've had to resolve to pushing wire from a wire brush up the jet to get the gunk out. Then clean all the reservoirs out and make sure you have good new fuel in the tank.
Bit harsh John!! I agree though that the original NSX was an amazing Car. I love those too. But cars like the InfluEnzo,which by the way was designed 20 years before the NSX, have an appeal of their own.!
Rebuilding the Weber IDF's isn't too hard. It seems like you need to make sure your idle jets are set right and clean, insuring the main choke and aux is in good shape. They don't usually need too much of any bench work and can be gone through in a day of work. I cleaned my DCOE's out recently and it really helped, plus it's easy for you with a stock setup. Make sure the floats are set right and the valve that sets the float height is in good shape. Have you balanced the carbs yet?
@@Number27 I mean internally balance. There are two types of balancing- between carbs and inside the carb. The air bypass screw controls this. One of my DCOE's had an awful imbalance causing very rich running on one cylinder. It's checked the same way, using a balance gauge. If it's not that it can be verified quickly.
It’s so refreshing and heartwarming to see something good happen to someone whose livelihood and choices really might depend on one possible bad day. Please understand I mean this in the best possible way. I can’t articulate it properly. It just makes me root for you even more compared to someone who can just throw £££ at a problem. Congrats!
Sounds like most of car didn’t work. I had a 355 and it was nothing but trouble. I had two 993’s and only ever serviced then, brake pads and tyres. I now have a 996 Turbo 😋. That said you have a great hobby and interest and the 308 is a truly iconic beautiful design and I think will be a real classic and prices will start to rise .... but there is something very satisfying owing a Ferrari. I think your car looks great 👍
Fantastic news !!!! So pleased for you, it’s such a good feeling when you buy a car with a fault and constantly think the worst then it comes good !!!, looking forward to the next episode .
You are either lean or too rich. The difficult thing is that either situation will cause a coked up plug. Get a Colortune, it will tell you interresting stuff. Happy for you!
@@Number27 likely you have a closed channel or jet in your carb. Could be a bad adjustment also. Check your idle mixture setting on that cylinder. If it is vastly different from the other cylinders that is something you should check. Colortune will tell you what your mixture is like. Have you checked the vacume on the carbs?
Excellent news. I've been waiting to see that, I totally get the manic laugh. With you all the way. Guess what I'm going to say now? Carb stripping time.
This reminds me of my old Matra Murena I used to sit in the boot to get the plugs out! Glad it's not looking serious,will look out for this you have been on my local roads.
While knowing the compression is good, the carbon-coated plug indicates straight away that that cylinder is getting way too much fuel. And my experience with older cars, especially those that haven't been used much for a while, is that carb-rebuilding is often one of the first things that needs doing, and Webers are finicky and maintenance-intensive anyway so I would have ordered the rebuild-kits probably right after buying the car. But hey, all that other drama makes for good TV, right?
Absolute joy to see you so happy with the result of the compression test... Love love love these cars....best of luck with it keep making the videos they’re brilliant!
Hmm......their aren't too many things that can cause a rich mixture in only one choke of a twin choke carb with a shared float chamber..........Did you renew plugs, caps and leads? Tried swapping that plug to another cylinder?
The early IDF's had a cold start mechanism that was individual to each choke, it was sprung loaded, could this be stuck in the cold position on this choke?
308GTS without cracked chassis, unknown... Cracks are hidden under oily dirt... Handbrake issue is just adjustment on the rear calipers. Btw, I was feeling guilty going shopping for my at risk mother, chose not to take my Ferrari for a TH-cam video run on the way. Go figure...
@Number 27 If you still have the car, Nick's Forza Ferrari in Washington state, makes an improved water pump for the 2.9L. When you do a belt service, it might be worth the money to buy one of these. It comes with a 10 year/90K mile warranty.
I got so excited when I saw that needle on the comp gauge go over the 150 mark on cyl 3 I nearly jumped out my chair...lol....glad it went all well for you, going to be a easy fix
Taking on an old Ferrari is a bit like adopting an ageing Dog..! Its going to have problems and not last very long, be smelly and have bad habit's and there must be a reason why the last owner could not keep it anymore!! My sensible side always talks me out of these old exotics..as I want to be driving and not mechanic-ing, If you want to go crazy fast you can get a great superbike for few K . But I do respect you for doing what a lot of guys dream of doing and talk them self out of, That is why topics like this are so popular.....we all fantasize about giving this a shot?? Best of luck, Thumbs up
Fantastic Jack, I was so happy for you when I saw the needle go to 150PSI on cylinder 3, totally understand the joy when you checked the gauge! Loving the series on the InfluEnzo :D
£30k is the right price at present for one of these. They all have small things wrong but for that money you should get a low mileage car with no rust and recent engine major service. All these Ads for £50-100k cars are just rubbish.
Nice vid. The front floor shape is quite worrying but we all know Ferrari was using crap steel back in the days (bought from Mafia companies), same at Alfa or Lancia.
Just found your channel and I'm working through the back catalogue. You have a great car there - the sweet spot between being affordable but very, very, tidy. On a slight;y less positive note, I only briefly saw the underside of the car and what I thought I saw was a great swathe of old-style underseal. That can hide all sorts of horrors so I would give it a very critical review to check for anything loose and possible rust underneath.
Awesome reaction Jack! Only a true gear head would have that reaction. If I lived in the UK I'd def come and help you :) keep the videos coming. Great job.
Nice looking machine looks bloody good you can sort it out mate no worries the front end reminds me of the Fiat Dino And interestingly I had a Fiat X1/9 And the steering wheel could be pulled down the same way and in the doorjamb the front and rear boot release had a plastic shroud and that cracked the in same way....... lots of Fiat X19 parts are on high-end cars like the head like pods, radiator, various handles and releases, Radiator and oil cap some mounts and dash switches etc...... Looks good you can fix it mate When you get into it try not to put your hand on the corner of the windscreen as you sit down because over time if you happen to lean on it to assist lowering your weight into the seat it can crack along the base of the windscreen there.... Same thing leaning on the open door to help getting your weight into the car that causes problems as well mate
So pleased for you that it doesn't look like a serious problem. You do know you've used up one of your lives? Hope it all comes together for not a lot of £. Such joy from a compression test, I'm laughing with you!
i had an 1981 308 i had an issue after a good long run if i turned the car off it would turn over but not start until it cooled down but when it was a cold start it would start no problem i sold the car with the issue i never knew what it was has anybody had the same issue
I don’t even understand mechanics and compression testing but such is the presenter’s expressions I end up enjoying these videos immensely. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Made me smile, I’m happy for you! I’m also jealous, you’re driving a real machine not sat in a device insulated from the experience. It sounds lovely. I ride older motorcycles for the same reason.
I’m pleased it’s not an engine out job and with all the repairs done should enjoy the car and not loose a penny when it’s time to part ways just one thing please don’t ever wear those Pjs on screen again!!! 😱 take care stay safe
Why would it only be in one cylinder if it'sa carb issue? Also the spark plug for #3 is way too dark, so either that plug is still not firing correctly under load or ??. I'm almost wondering if he has a bad oil ring on that cylinder, or a crack in the head gasket. Best bet is to do a proper leakdown test next. Don't be driving it until you figure it out, you could be washing out that cylinder!
Since I was 7 I thought this car was the most beautiful car ever made. I still think it today. Evergreen lines that will look as good in 100 years as they do today. Just stunning. Great news on the comp test! My hunch was carb too!
Just to clarify... you are happy now? Seriously, I know the relief when you find out that your fears were far worse than the fault. Low speed jets blocked in carby?
Great News, compression ok. Did you check for spark on plug 3? If it's good, then I do a carb rebuild which is what I think you were getting to. Can't be anything else now. Easy compared to engine rebuilds, rebuilding carbs, it's an art though. For absolute piece of mind I'd outsource the first one and get a spare to practice on if financially viable for future reference. 1, Send carb to Eurocarb for repair @ www.dellorto.co.uk/ Good prices &/or recommendations 2, Have a go yourself www.superformance.co.uk/308/fuel.html Carb kit £44.95, can't argue with that price ! :)
Only a gear-head would fully understand your joy after the compression reading.
Great news indeed!
Exactly!! Thanks buddy!
Yeah, it's a huge thing isn't it- I recently comp tested my Lotus 2.0 liter and was so happy to read a decent 160 across the board. Bad reading means messed up valve seats or piston rings, really bad news. Not having to go into the engine is so nice. Leakdown will show more info on the valve sealing and piston sealing over time, it's something to consider.
@gillan64Hmnn.. . Interesting. You seem to have had such experience.
Yeah, felt it too.
gillan64 so there’s still bad news like it was a 2nd guy in the threesome (i.e. that cylinder is still not firing)?
Congrats on cylinder 3...fingers crossed for the backside cylinders!!
Thank you!!
Really enjoyable series of videos. Your cylinder 3 joy put a big smile on my face.
10:30 Yessss !!!! You are fine, it's just a small gremlin somewhere.
The car seems in very good nick, you will love it.
I'm kicking myself, as I dipped out buying one 20 years ago, was worrying over the cost of spare parts.
I should have taken the jump, as you have.
Thanks Morten!! Hoping the gamble has come out ok!!
Excellent news and love the videos. Makes my own project B5 S4 woes seem so much more mundane! Keep them coming and all the best ion finding the issue.
Glad you’re enjoying it!! Thanks for watching!
Pleasing to see the compression was okay on all cylinders. No apparent misfire on tick over or under load, hmm number 3 plug looks like it’s over fuelling. Carburettor? Or the base gasket? Any signs of fuel leaking or staining around the base ? Just a thought, have you tried taking the plug cap off number 3 lead to see if there’s any corrosion ? Did you speak to Iian Tyrell ?
I have to say I’m really enjoying this series and good luck with getting the car sorted. It’s going to be something fixable I’m sure.
Thank you Geof.. swapped leads and plugs already.. next on list is checking carb!!
Omg your face when you saw the result of cylinder 3 🤣 I've had similar experiences with my old 911 so know the feeling. Glad it's ok for you 👍
Cheers Gavin. I literally could not believe it!
I feel your euphoria on compression test cyl #3!
Nothing happier than seeing a good cylinder.
Haha not too bad then, maybe some good cars do make it through auction. Have you had a look at some sort of chemical rust treatment for the spots of surface rust on the body and suspension?
Yes not a worry on the rust.. all superficial
Great news ! And a great car !
Loved the reaction and relief to that pesky cylinder 3 compression test.
Heart warming to see someone so happy. Good luck with the project.
Thanks Mark!!
Yeah must agree heart stopping moment but fantastic news glad it wasnt a bad cylinder now it's just a case of sorting out the carbs 👍
I was there with you, it's the Schrödinger dead/alive moment when your fate is sealed in the blink of an eye. Totally stoked for you. Carb refurb pah!! Nice result.
Indeed, thanks Stuart!!
A true moment of joy for you seeing the compression is good, Congrats
rooduck his other 1/2 will be happy, £15k trip to Maldives could be back on 😂😂😂
these are good news that cyl. 3 is fine....
@King Brilliant Me too
Best episode yet! Seeing you get so giddy about the compression made me genuinely happy for you haha! Hope the next video comes out soon
Tip: I have a one quarter inch thick sheet of plywood that is 48 inches long by 18 inches wide that I lay on the seal over the zippered boot cover and it serves as a work table when I'm messing with the engine. It will save your back because you can actually lean on it with your elbows. I covered it with some indoor/outdoor carpet and you can screw some lengths of half inch dowel to the bottom that will protrude inside the lip of the seal and keep it from sliding around. It will make engine work much more pleasant.
That’s a great suggestion and I was actually thinking that earlier today!!
Came across this sight a couple of weeks ago and I’m thoroughly enjoying - Your joy 👍🏻
Your relaxed presentation is most enjoyable - So I’m really looking forward to seeing the progress of this lovely Ferrari 😀
Good luck 😉
Cheers Graham!! Enjoy your weekend!
All 308 from cold have tight 2nd gear, my 20k mile one did the same, most others Ferrari’s from that time were the same. Always go 1st to 3rd till box warm then it should be perfect. I don’t think your out off the woods yet on no3 cylinder. Do a leak down test on 3. Pull dipstick and listen for air to see if it’s getting past rings, you could have cracked compression ring. If it’s carb the other cylinder running of that carb would be rich as well I would have thought. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you, hopefully all ok
i have a tr 512 , and i have to switch from 1st to 3rd , too, when the gearbox ist cold , after 10 minutes of driving no 2 is going in smoothly .... but when its not warmed up, no 2 is not going in , under nooooooo circumstances !!!!!!!
Leak down would be best thing. However these carbs have separate circuits for each cylinder.. so could still be something on that side.
Number 27 yes fingers crossed it carb. Check Alfa 105 spider and coupe for boot release bracket looks similar to Ferrari engine deck lid release
@@Number27 Its a bit hard to hear on the video, but the sound of the car and your power looks like its running on 7.5 cylinders. Means the cylinders on the back row should be fine, do you know when the valves was adjusted?
Loving this series, even I was getting nervous during the compression test ha.
Glad you’re enjoying it!!
Me too! Loved the loss of the red "horns" as we could see the needle sweep round the dial.
Oil pan fix: depending on how it’s attached...when you put a new gasket on the pan, you need a “run out kit” which is like a tap set, but less aggressive, to clean up threads inner and outer (the kits have male and female for nuts and bolts). You also need to use brake clean and air on each thread or hole....and clean the run outs after each use or you’ll transfer rust and gum up threads. If it takes nuts over studs...new nuts...cleaned up studs....this will allow you to torque them correctly and evenly...do not over tighten....and should stop the leaks. I restore Porsche 928’s which have an oil pan that requires removing the frame cross brace...so it’s imperative to be meticulous, but done right...and as ze Germans intended...it is leak free and should be for years to come.
@Lookup2Wakeup it leaks because it was designed that way then? LOL....idk?!?!
Dan Garner, it’s a very clever rust prevention system.
...so the right torque on the Porsche would be:
"Gut und Tite"
Jah?
Sorry...... I'll let myself out
I'm really enjoying watching these and being able to live the ups and downs of this with you in what feels like real time.
Thanks buddy!!
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I lose count of the number of compression tests I've done over the years - never have I been as joyous as you over one! :)
Not many have I think!!
Strangely, I have been a mechanic for nearly 49 years working on diesels and petrols of every kind and yet, I have never bothered with compression testing and don't even own a tester, always relying on my judgment when diagnosing faults as there are always other symptoms when compression is lost. Still very happy that this one is good as there are a lot of scare stories out there, would have been interesting to watch a rebuild though.
Congratulations mate. That is great news. Carbies are a pain in the ass, but at least even worst case and you have to replace a carb (which I would think is unlikely), it is nothing like the cost of an engine rebuild. Well done.
$15K back in your pocket!! Congrats, that was fun to watch.
Thanks buddy!!!
Great Stuff,you are WELL off the hook...I laughed with you,from my hammock...RESULT !...cheers.
Speedo is the sensor going into the G box , some times just dirty but most often needs replacing ... eurospares have it . Have restored two 328 gts . Engines are bullet proof ...electrics always need sorting , but doable .
Thank you, will check that out!
Wow 🤩 I was just as excited as you were LOL 😂
At last the correct intro music!
Ha!! I got a synthesised version for copyright.. thanks for following this Nick!
Lifted my spirits in such dark times I was laughing my head of at your reactions to cyclinder 3 was so funny thank you will be watching you again 👍😂
Thanks Simon, really glad you enjoyed it!!
You have a wonderful attitude toward an old car that need TLC. I am happy that the #3 seems to be ok! Cheers!
I was so pleased to see that the engine is ok! I love these cars and I have been looking forward to seeing you get this one all sorted out. Great news!
I actually held my breath just before you did number 3, we’ll happy for you mate
Cheers bignose!!
I am loving this series and that compression test was epic ! Brilliant and thank you for sharing
You were so excited, you never said what the pressure was on cylinder three. What was it? It was obviously good but how did it compare to the others?
It was 155.. al within 10 of each other and very healthy!!
Ah mate, that really made me smile, thank you Jack! Impressed with all the little fixes that you have done so far and well done for just rolling up your sleeves and getting on with it! Looking forward to seeing the next video.
Thanks Jason, enjoy the weekend!
So love your ferrari journey, this 308 is my childhood poster car, was so happy for you in cylinder 3, can't wait for the next episode, your such a down to earth TH-cam, great content 👍👌
Thank you Jason!!
Overhaul the carbs. You can get a rebuild kit from superformance for pennies really.
The old fuel goes syruppy and clogs the jets. When you have got the carb off remove the jets soak them in solvent then blow air through them to check they are clear.
I've had to resolve to pushing wire from a wire brush up the jet to get the gunk out. Then clean all the reservoirs out and make sure you have good new fuel in the tank.
Will do Nathan, thanks!
Most Ferraris are just overpriced overhyped they should let honda build them and let Italy go back to building ice cream Van's and washing machines.
Bit harsh John!! I agree though that the original NSX was an amazing Car. I love those too. But cars like the InfluEnzo,which by the way was designed 20 years before the NSX, have an appeal of their own.!
Rebuilding the Weber IDF's isn't too hard. It seems like you need to make sure your idle jets are set right and clean, insuring the main choke and aux is in good shape. They don't usually need too much of any bench work and can be gone through in a day of work. I cleaned my DCOE's out recently and it really helped, plus it's easy for you with a stock setup. Make sure the floats are set right and the valve that sets the float height is in good shape. Have you balanced the carbs yet?
Will balance them once I get that cylinder working properly!
@@Number27 I mean internally balance. There are two types of balancing- between carbs and inside the carb. The air bypass screw controls this. One of my DCOE's had an awful imbalance causing very rich running on one cylinder. It's checked the same way, using a balance gauge. If it's not that it can be verified quickly.
I wish my GF was as happy to see me at the end of the workday as this guy is for his compression test. :D :D :D :D Cool vids. Cheers!
Thanks buddy.. maybe buy her something red?
So glad I didn't see the comments before watching! Only just started watching this but so relieved for you!
Thanks buddy 🙂!!
Great result ! Another very entertaining vid.👍
It’s so refreshing and heartwarming to see something good happen to someone whose livelihood and choices really might depend on one possible bad day. Please understand I mean this in the best possible way. I can’t articulate it properly. It just makes me root for you even more compared to someone who can just throw £££ at a problem. Congrats!
Thanks Stephen, sentiment much appreciated!!
Sounds like most of car didn’t work. I had a 355 and it was nothing but trouble. I had two 993’s and only ever serviced then, brake pads and tyres. I now have a 996 Turbo 😋. That said you have a great hobby and interest and the 308 is a truly iconic beautiful design and I think will be a real classic and prices will start to rise .... but there is something very satisfying owing a Ferrari. I think your car looks great 👍
Thank you Matthew!! 308s are quite simple cars so fingers crossed!!
Number 27 I enjoy watching your videos and think you are doing a great job both with working on the car and the videos you produce - well done 👍
Hello from California! I'm loving this series!
Fantastic!! Love California. Visited a few times..
Fantastic news !!!! So pleased for you, it’s such a good feeling when you buy a car with a fault and constantly think the worst then it comes good !!!, looking forward to the next episode .
Thank you Matt!!
Ha ha! That was awesome - your face... Every petrol head knows those emotions! :) I reckoned it was the carb at the outset!
Good spot!! Will be taking that out next!
What about bad valves/seats in that cylinder? Would it be a possibility?
It would be... new video coming on Friday!
Happy for you, dude!
You are either lean or too rich. The difficult thing is that either situation will cause a coked up plug. Get a Colortune, it will tell you interresting stuff. Happy for you!
Thank you.. also wondered about that. Looks too rich but surely it can’t be.. if there is a fault with carb should be too lean.
@@Number27 likely you have a closed channel or jet in your carb. Could be a bad adjustment also. Check your idle mixture setting on that cylinder. If it is vastly different from the other cylinders that is something you should check. Colortune will tell you what your mixture is like. Have you checked the vacume on the carbs?
Every video in this series just makes me smile. Pleased cylinder 3 is ok looking forward to the next instalment.
Thank phil!!
Oh that’s good news! I’ve been there with no compression on one cylinder before and man it succkkkks
Totally.. that was a MASSIVE relief!
Excellent news. I've been waiting to see that, I totally get the manic laugh. With you all the way.
Guess what I'm going to say now?
Carb stripping time.
Been saying from your second video that this car had carburettor problems and I still stand by it.
Let’s see if you’re right!
This reminds me of my old Matra Murena I used to sit in the boot to get the plugs out! Glad it's not looking serious,will look out for this you have been on my local roads.
While knowing the compression is good, the carbon-coated plug indicates straight away that that cylinder is getting way too much fuel. And my experience with older cars, especially those that haven't been used much for a while, is that carb-rebuilding is often one of the first things that needs doing, and Webers are finicky and maintenance-intensive anyway so I would have ordered the rebuild-kits probably right after buying the car. But hey, all that other drama makes for good TV, right?
Absolute joy to see you so happy with the result of the compression test... Love love love these cars....best of luck with it keep making the videos they’re brilliant!
Hmm......their aren't too many things that can cause a rich mixture in only one choke of a twin choke carb with a shared float chamber..........Did you renew plugs, caps and leads? Tried swapping that plug to another cylinder?
Yes tried all that and agree it is an odd think on a carb using same float and so on. Would normally be lean if there was a leak or something..
@@Number27 I assume you've checked that the jets and emulsion tubes are the same in all the carbs?
The early IDF's had a cold start mechanism that was individual to each choke, it was sprung loaded, could this be stuck in the cold position on this choke?
308GTS without cracked chassis, unknown... Cracks are hidden under oily dirt... Handbrake issue is just adjustment on the rear calipers.
Btw, I was feeling guilty going shopping for my at risk mother, chose not to take my Ferrari for a TH-cam video run on the way. Go figure...
@Number 27 If you still have the car, Nick's Forza Ferrari in Washington state, makes an improved water pump for the 2.9L. When you do a belt service, it might be worth the money to buy one of these. It comes with a 10 year/90K mile warranty.
I got so excited when I saw that needle on the comp gauge go over the 150 mark on cyl 3 I nearly jumped out my chair...lol....glad it went all well for you, going to be a easy fix
Thanks buddy!!!😃
Taking on an old Ferrari is a bit like adopting an ageing Dog..! Its going to have problems and not last very long, be smelly and have bad habit's and there must be a reason why the last owner could not keep it anymore!!
My sensible side always talks me out of these old exotics..as I want to be driving and not mechanic-ing, If you want to go crazy fast you can get a great superbike for few K .
But I do respect you for doing what a lot of guys dream of doing and talk them self out of, That is why topics like this are so popular.....we all fantasize about giving this a shot??
Best of luck, Thumbs up
Fantastic Jack, I was so happy for you when I saw the needle go to 150PSI on cylinder 3, totally understand the joy when you checked the gauge! Loving the series on the InfluEnzo :D
Grazie Enrico, saluti dall’Inghilterra!
Try dropping a little oil in the top off each bore then retesting to see if difference in readings to denote wear but all does seem okay.
£30k is the right price at present for one of these. They all have small things wrong but for that money you should get a low mileage car with no rust and recent engine major service. All these Ads for £50-100k cars are just rubbish.
Nice vid. The front floor shape is quite worrying but we all know Ferrari was using crap steel back in the days (bought from Mafia companies), same at Alfa or Lancia.
Just found your channel and I'm working through the back catalogue. You have a great car there - the sweet spot between being affordable but very, very, tidy. On a slight;y less positive note, I only briefly saw the underside of the car and what I thought I saw was a great swathe of old-style underseal. That can hide all sorts of horrors so I would give it a very critical review to check for anything loose and possible rust underneath.
I told you, remove those carbs and go over them! Good luck!
Will do!! Thanks
Awesome reaction Jack! Only a true gear head would have that reaction. If I lived in the UK I'd def come and help you :) keep the videos coming. Great job.
Great news Jack ! Really pleased for you on the result - look forward to the next video.
Nice looking machine looks bloody good you can sort it out mate no worries
the front end reminds me of the Fiat Dino
And interestingly I had a Fiat X1/9 And the steering wheel could be pulled down the same way and in the doorjamb the front and rear boot release had a plastic shroud and that cracked the in same way.......
lots of Fiat X19 parts are on high-end cars like the head like pods, radiator, various handles and releases, Radiator and oil cap some mounts and dash switches etc......
Looks good you can fix it mate
When you get into it try not to put your hand on the corner of the windscreen as you sit down because over time if you happen to lean on it to assist lowering your weight into the seat it can crack along the base of the windscreen there....
Same thing leaning on the open door to help getting your weight into the car that causes problems as well mate
So pleased for you that it doesn't look like a serious problem. You do know you've used up one of your lives? Hope it all comes together for not a lot of £. Such joy from a compression test, I'm laughing with you!
Not bad at all! I thought if you fixing something you do it proper first time instead using silicone & cut washer!!! Give up boy it's embarrassing!!!
Love the way you try to reach 1st.gear up left, and reminds yourself it's à dogleg gbx.
How Lucky you are
i had an 1981 308 i had an issue after a good long run if i turned the car off it would turn over but not start until it cooled down but when it was a cold start it would start no problem i sold the car with the issue i never knew what it was has anybody had the same issue
Second gear on these transmissions are typically a weak link. Need warming up, and ideally go from 1st to 3rd until warm.
I don’t even understand mechanics and compression testing but such is the presenter’s expressions I end up enjoying these videos immensely. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Thats great to hear, thank you!!
I'm afraid the corona-lockdown has a more serious impact on some of us than others... :-)
Great video, really looking forward to the next one!
Yes indeed. I did look a bit mental when I found out that cylinder was ok!!
@@Number27 And for that we thank you! We need such expressions of joy in these rough times! Gets even better with a Ferrari or two in the background.
Made me smile, I’m happy for you! I’m also jealous, you’re driving a real machine not sat in a device insulated from the experience. It sounds lovely. I ride older motorcycles for the same reason.
Old stuff rules!!!
I’m pleased it’s not an engine out job and with all the repairs done should enjoy the car and not loose a penny when it’s time to part ways just one thing please don’t ever wear those Pjs on screen again!!! 😱 take care stay safe
The shear joy on your face has made my day Jack!
Thank you buddy!!
I'm so happy for ya" mate # 3 not getting enough gas. You lucky bum 👍👍😅😂🇮🇹
Why would it only be in one cylinder if it'sa carb issue? Also the spark plug for #3 is way too dark, so either that plug is still not firing correctly under load or ??. I'm almost wondering if he has a bad oil ring on that cylinder, or a crack in the head gasket. Best bet is to do a proper leakdown test next. Don't be driving it until you figure it out, you could be washing out that cylinder!
The carbs on this car have separate circuits for each cylinder.. though it is hard to see how only one circuit could be running rich..
Nice Pyjama trousers in the beginning.
They’re my best pair 🥳
Good compression and spark... so must be fuel supply imo... 👍
Should be...
Have you pulled the ht lead for the bad cylinder whilst it's running? You will notice a difference instantly
Since I was 7 I thought this car was the most beautiful car ever made. I still think it today. Evergreen lines that will look as good in 100 years as they do today. Just stunning. Great news on the comp test! My hunch was carb too!
Great stuff!! 😃😃
Excellent!!! you will find what's wrong i'm sure, but this is a big relief for sure, cheers!
The delight on your face...priceless. Enjoying watching this series of videos.
Just to clarify... you are happy now? Seriously, I know the relief when you find out that your fears were far worse than the fault. Low speed jets blocked in carby?
Yeah sorry for holding back. I know it’s hard to tell but I was relatively pleased with the result!!
That car jack shouldn't be lifting where it is. Always put it where the tubes of the frame meet
Man l do know how you feel, as previously said only a petrol head would get that joyful feeling 😊
Great News, compression ok. Did you check for spark on plug 3? If it's good, then I do a carb rebuild which is what I think you were getting to. Can't be anything else now. Easy compared to engine rebuilds, rebuilding carbs, it's an art though. For absolute piece of mind I'd outsource the first one and get a spare to practice on if financially viable for future reference.
1, Send carb to Eurocarb for repair @ www.dellorto.co.uk/ Good prices &/or recommendations
2, Have a go yourself www.superformance.co.uk/308/fuel.html Carb kit £44.95, can't argue with that price ! :)
I’ll do it myself!! Have experience with Weber’s already!
I'm so happy the compression test worked out well for you!
You might want to do a wet compression test just to be 100% certain all is ok
Yes, I’ll see what to do next!
So happy for you Jack, good stuff man, you deserve it
LMAO at that insane laugh at 10:55...I completely understand and enjoy it.
Love that last 30 seconds of the video, your excitement was felt alway over here in Australia. Haha 🙂 congrats mate.
Hey buddy!! Thanks 🙏 and my best to Australia 🇦🇺. Been to Perth and Melbourne and love both! As well as Mighty Cat Mods of course!
Happy cackle after Cyl#3 reading! Congrats. Dodged a bullet