Part 14. Ferrari 308 won't start and has been cutting out at speed. Can I find the issue? Part 14

The Ferrari 308 won't start and has also been suffering from an intermittent fault where she cuts out at speed.
In this video I test the plugs for power and spark, plus rebuild and refit the original fuel pump as well as check the fuel pipes with a couple of odd discoveries!
Please remember, I am not a trained mechanic, just a numpty with a tool set who likes to know how things work. What I do may not be the best / correct way, but I'm learning as I go.
Thanks for watching.

[@LeapfrogAnimation]

Great to see the 308, keep up thr good work

[@workinprogress1098]

Thanks 👍

[@calebmcdonald8458]

Great video. You may want to pull the strainer in the tank to see if you have any blockages there. I was having the exact same issue as you, and was having a heck of a time tracking it down. Went through all the lines, the filter, the carbs, the pump, and the venting. It turned out that I had a clogged in tank strainer, that was intermittently blocking flow out of the tank. Took me forever to figure it out, as I had already replaced the strainer, but the new part had come apart, and there was a piece that would move and block the exit of the tank. Definitely worth a look while you have everything apart.

[@workinprogress1098]

Thanks. That is really interesting and really worth a look. How do you get access to it?

[@calebmcdonald8458]

@ the outlet of the tank where the fuel hose fits onto is the strainer. You just need to put a large socket on it and unscrew it. You will need to drain the tank first as it’s at the very bottom. New original strainers aren’t available so I ended up going without one after more poor experience with an aftermarket retrofit. It’s only about three inches of hose between the tank outlet and the filter anyway

[@workinprogress1098]

Thank you. I'll check that out. 👍🏼

[@calebmcdonald8458]

@ keep us posted. I know I was going crazy with my issue. Good luck!

[@workinprogress1098]

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