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1975 Ferrari 308 Repair Question


Topics covered: Smoke, Engine, Blue smoke.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 9, 2009

Engine blowby

Shakes or Wobbles problem
1975 Ferrari 308 V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 9841 miles

i have compression and i have fire
the car still bachkire through the carbs and blowby


what is my problem
Avatar Asked by dom35

Answer

Replied on April 15, 2009

Back firing is most likely caused by the ignition timing being retarded. What do you mean by "Blowby?

I think you mean lots of blue smoke from the tail pipes?

If that is the case then with so few miles on the engine I would suspect some worn valve guides caused by burning unleaded fuel in an older leaded fuel engine.

Provide some more details if you have not solved your problem.

Tiny Answered by jackdo
2 questions asked
Replied on April 18, 2009

check the pcv and ign timing .

Tiny Answered by jerrygoodwrench
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Replied on July 21, 2010

most likely what you are experiencing is the carburetors are flooding, that would cause excessive smoke from the tailpipe due to the fact that you are burning all the oil that is lubricating the cylinders, that is why the smoke is blue. I can come repair the vehicle but you will have to buy me around the ticket and expenses it will be cheaper than taking it to a shop

Tiny Answered by Dr Loot (expert)
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Replied on July 21, 2010

you asked me if car for sale yes 30000 for the car
and no i did not hot rod it

Tiny Response from dom35
2 questions asked
Replied on July 21, 2010

were you able to repair the vehicle? where are you located? send me some photos to davidgedo@gmail.com

Tiny Answered by Dr Loot (expert)
2,176 answers provided