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

[Rick Lindsay (rolindsay]

Actually, I found ONE problem.  The idle air bleed locking nuts were loose on 
the left rear carb, and the screws were both loose.  I just hadn't snugged the 
lock-nuts down after the earlier work.  That problem alone could have caused 
the problem.  Personally, I believe there were multiple issues, now addressed.

-rick

--- On Thu, 3/14/13, Doug and Terri Anderson <dnt [at] dock.net> wrote:

> From: Doug and Terri Anderson <dnt [at] dock.net>
> Subject: RE: [Ferrari] '79 308GTB idle problem resolved!
> To: "'Rick Lindsay'" <rolindsay [at] yahoo.com>
> Cc: "'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 5:28 PM
> Whellll now - first congratulations
> (in a John Wayne voice over).  Done deal
> and all seems well.  Great.
> 
> That said tho - I HATE THOSE KINDA FIXES.  
> 
> Man - I wanted to hear you found a snapped rudeapost gear
> connector, a bent
> kanibbling pin interfering with the phramas or something -
> but shoot, just
> going thru the same ol same ol you did before and THAT fixed
> it?  Rats.
> 
> I still have a stinko problem with our '78 GTS, tho haven't
> putzed around
> with it for month.  The problem is a car that stalls at
> idle on a hill (like
> a steep driveway) and happily re-starts when rolled back to
> the level.  I
> HATE that stuff too.  
> 
> All started AFTER replacing all the fuel hoses 'cause I
> smelled gas and even
> tho we blame cLYdE for an abundance of gas smells and hot
> air - he do make
> sense that an engine fire is bad for morale.
> 
> Onward - and again - thanks for letting us know outcome.
> 
> DOUG
> PS - Rick do you remove the rear deck lid or do you just
> fight within the
> limited space?
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Lindsay [mailto:rolindsay [at] yahoo.com]
> 
> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:27 PM
> To: DOUG
> 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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