Ferrari Mailing List: Re: '79 308GTB idle problem resolved!

[Mark (misc]

Great news Rick - congratulations on exorcising the demon!

Mark Lueker
85 308

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Lindsay [mailto:rolindsay [at] yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 3:27 PM
To: Mark
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: [Ferrari] '79 308GTB idle problem resolved!

Hello Friends,

I write today to thank everyone here, and over on FerrariChat, for their
suggestions regarding my '79 Standard Specification (Euro) 308GTB's idle
problems. I have to admit, I did not search for the problem scientifically.
Rather, I followed everyone's advice, at the same time.

1. Rebuilt carbs WITHOUT removing the throttle shafts or plates. (Previous
work.) 2. Installed new heat insulators with integral gaskets, below the
carbs.
3. Replaced the fuel hoses. (Previous work.) 4. Cleaned and lightly oiled
the linkage.
5. Assembled the ball joints on the linkage with 'considerable play'.
6. Ran the engine until at operating temperature, before tuning.
7. Followed The Birdman's carb synch guide to the letter.
8. Verified that nothing was binding as the air cleaner went back on.
9. Tested, and retested the idle as each part went together.
10. Went for a long test drive.
11. Perfect performance!!!

Thank you, everyone.

-rick

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