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Finally.. new 1978 308 GTS owner... :-)

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  1. Ricambi America

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    #51 Ricambi America, Apr 30, 2020

    yeah, maybe just a call would be appropriate? you need the drop in filter 95180050

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  2. Doogie

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    #52 Doogie, Apr 30, 2020
    How's THAT for customer service!! Simple phone call !! I know who I'll be getting all my stuff from! Thanks Ricambi America!
     
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  3. Doogie

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    #53 Doogie, Apr 30, 2020
    Wow.. just received an email with the confirmation of the Fuel filter being shipped! I haven't even called Ricambi yet! WOW!
     
  4. jimangle

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    #54 jimangle, Apr 30, 2020
    Congrats on the purchase and beginnjng of your 308 gts experience! They are great cars!
    Jim
     
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  5. Doogie

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    #55 Doogie, Jun 13, 2020
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  6. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    #56 Ferrari 308 GTB, Jun 13, 2020
    This is cool,congrats!
     
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  7. QV308

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    #57 QV308, Jun 14, 2020
    Re. the winking headlamp, there are many past FChat posts to reference. Common things to look at: relays, headlamp assy actuator linkage issues (worn, loose, out of adjustment etc), headlamp motor diodes, column switch, and condition of your relay board (and grounds).

    e.g. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/diode-location-headlamp-motor-please.183786/
     
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  8. Doogie

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    #58 Doogie, Jun 14, 2020
    Thanks! That's a great link, I appreciate it! Doogie
     
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  9. Doogie

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    #59 Doogie, Jul 4, 2020
    First Start! Only ran for a total of about 4 minutes, but very happy! I get some "spittle backfire" through the carbs every now and again, so I'm sure the carbs need to be tuned... but for now I'm very happy!
     
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  10. miketuason

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    #60 miketuason, Jul 4, 2020
    That sounds sweet Douglas!
     
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  11. 308 milano

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    #61 308 milano, Jul 4, 2020
    I think I just fell in love with carb cars! That sounds terrific and put a big smile on my face. Thanks for posting!
     
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    #62 Diehl Jones, Jul 4, 2020
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  13. Doogie

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    #63 Doogie, Jul 26, 2020
    So, making pretty good progress (I think). I have the car home in my garage now, running better each start. I get a LOT of 'spittle' backfire out of it, trying to sort that out.. I did find the Left Rear carb vacuum hose not tight (huge air leak) and that made it run better. I put the air box on and took it for a ride today and well. here are the results... still much to be sorted (listen carefully as I back the car over the curb, you can hear the suspension is really loose)... But all in all, a very fun day!


    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=3769865956364090
     
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