This is what you get for £34K - What is the cheapest Ferrari 308 actually like?

The Ferrari 308 GTS I bought blind at auction doesn't run. Let's check it over, see what my money bought me and if we can get it to run!
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[@MrCarrera28]

Thank you for delivering a serious car video without the faux excitement or dread of many of your peers. Great to be able to share this adventure with you and look forward to more videos.

[@Number27]

As always too kind with your comments! Have a great holiday MrCarrera!

[@Number27]

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[@RussellMiddleton]

Love it! Looking forward to following along. As someone who would love to learn more car maintenance, especially enjoyed you talking through the diagnosis and potential fixes - more please.

[@Number27]

Thank you Russel and wish you a great holiday break my friend!

[@subacchi123]

Really enjoyed this, I look forward to seeing how you get on. Best wishes !

[@psevenson]

I really enjoyed watching your story about the 308 so far! Looking forward to see what happens next! Greetings from Sweden.

[@Number27]

Thank you sir, so happy to have a friend in Sweden. Take care of yourself and happy holiday!

[@ThegalacticusShow]

The pure joy on your face when you got it started was brilliant. Looking forward to more content

[@Number27]

Thanks!! Update coming this week’

[@nickpanayotou1]

Great video! Looking forward to the next instalment 👍

[@Number27]

Thanks!! Have great holiday!

[@global_nomad.]

good luck!! glad to have such a great project for your return to regular videos. Keep well...

[@Number27]

And thanks for your continued support my friend, much appreciated!

[@amphilbey]

Great stuff, and genuinely hope it works out for you, well done for taking it on

[@Number27]

Thank you! Hope you’re having a great holiday!

[@driftalliance1556]

great video! your smile as it starts up is priceless! enjoy it & keep us posted :)

[@Number27]

Thank you!! Hope you have a great holiday!!

[@TRINYBAM]

Great video-series. Down to earth and lots of fun.

[@henryhol8538]

Looks awesome! Fingers crossed, a quick trip to the supermarket will cure the smoke. Maybe best to store the cold items in the front passengers footwell - just in case. Look forward to seeing more of infuenzo!

[@Number27]

Thank you Henry, hope you’re keeping well and safe. Happy Easter !

[@drwallet1]

Well done, so looking forward to the supermarket / Italian service run!👍🏁

[@Number27]

Coming next Mike!!

[@marco2k6]

Thanks for doing this video. Looking forward to following your journey. I love the 308's.

[@Number27]

Thank you Marco, hope you have a great Easter!!

[@skithewhitestuff]

Good luck with it. Looking forward to the next episode 🤞

[@Number27]

Thank you for watching Robert! Happy holidays

[@m3petem3]

New to the channel and love the fact that you bought a Ferrari without seeing it and during lockdown-pandemic. Following with interest, wet my appetite.... CCA here I come.

[@chrislondon9416]

cracking purchase.. subscribed.. looking forward to the next episode.

[@Number27]

So good to hear you subscribed !! Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mikeymo28]

One of my favourite cars... Grew up loving these and Ferrari’s in general. My favourite number is 27 too, in honour of Gilles.. Can’t wait to see the update after your Sainsbury’s run...

[@ewanturner4381]

Great update Jack. Fingers indeed crossed for you fella!

[@Number27]

Thank you buddy and for being one of my most loyal!

[@jonatanhedberg7377]

Great great video! You should do more videos like this, working on your cars. Especially the rare ones. A bit like Harry does. Keep it up!

[@Number27]

Does Harry work on them? I’ve not seen that.. thanks for watching and happy holiday!

[@paulobrien4636]

Loving these project well done Jack, Also the smoke is Int that bad ! Just needs a good drive!

[@Number27]

Yes I think so too.. Sainsburys run coming very soon I think!!!

[@TrevorCross]

I really liked watching this! Good luck with the 308 run.

[@Number27]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!!

[@steviec1871]

Just subbed mate..that is going to be some project..I look forward to seeing how you progress with your classic Ferrari..did it come with any history be good to see what work has been done over the years..oh and to have a look underneath..good luck on the trip out and mind those supermarket car parks...

[@Number27]

Thank you Stevie!! Update coming very soon!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Love the name Influenzo. Don't stress too much yet. Give it a good run and see how it goes. Enjoy it mate.

[@Number27]

Thanks my friend! I have a feeling a good run and a bit of work will see it ok. Happy Easter and hope to one day meet you! Next time I’m in OZ I’ll swing by for sure!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

@@Number27 Sounds good.

[@mikerayner5938]

Look forward to the Ferrari journey. Great vid.

[@Number27]

Me too.. can’t wait to drive it!!

[@timdavies3162]

Just come across your channel and really enjoyed the content look forward to more on the Ferrari

[@Number27]

Fab!! That is great to hear Tim! Please subscribe so you can be kept up to date. Hope you have a great holiday buddy and thanks for watching Tim!

[@iamthefatstig]

RE: parts prices. I'm sure you're already aware, but check out Ratarossa, he quite often cross references parts or points out very good independent sources. He's also restored a couple of 308's. I've found him quite useful for future tips. Good luck with the car. This is the one that got me noticing Ferrari.

[@Number27]

Thanks, yes am aware of Ratarossa! Thanks for watching!

[@7quidstudio]

Really interested to see what happens with this. Keep up the vids please really enjoying your channel, lets hope the smoke clears!

[@Number27]

Really appreciate the support and kind words!!

[@mikees60]

Overalls over pyjamas, a good look. Fingers crossed on the sainsbury's trip.

[@Number27]

Well done for spotting that! Pjs will be back in next video!

[@indyjones1135]

Lol.

[@verdeboyo]

Hey Jack. Magnum 308GTS is absolutely gorgeous, and that sound. Setting up those carbs would be a nightmare in the wrong hands. I reckon with another £20k you will have a superb example. Looks a little like the 288 GTO from the front in your garage. Hope it all goes to plan for you. I have a great test review against a 3.2 Carrera of same year on the bookshelf, so will be getting that out for a read now.

[@Number27]

Hey Gio, thanks. Hopefully I’ll get away with less money than that! Have a great holiday and thank for your continued support watching the videos!

[@mattmpower5977]

Hi great vid , from the view on my screen that smoke looks grey , I think know matter how much you run and get it hot in the garage it won’t clear , if it’s not been running right and also been shunted about the storage facility it’s got well choked up , I think/ hope a good “power de-coke “ will do it the world of good , good luck 😉

[@Number27]

Hope you’re right, thanks for the good wishes, much appreciated!!

[@24hotfuzzJake]

Well done buddy, these 308s are just lush to look at these and the 355s ! hope the smoke passes for you, if not id swap my mint 2.8i Capri for it hehe..

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I don't think i've ever felt stressed watching a youtube video before this. It looks lovely and I really hope an "italian tune-up' drive works for you as you're a brave man.

[@Number27]

Ha that’s great, good the story is entertaining!! Happy holidays!

[@brucescammells2817]

Greetings and best wishes from Australia as well. Very watchable and understated. Lots of good advice in the replies, but I'm pretty sure (well pretty certain actually!!) you have it all under control and will really enjoy the Ferrari experience.

[@Number27]

Lovely to hear for a mate down under!! Love Australia. Been a few times. One of my fav places!!

[@nigelwaterfall7172]

I recently bought a Mondial T - think I went through the same range of emotions as you leading up to picking the car up, but like yours mine is rust free, it does have a lot of the usual Ferrari electrical issues, but I’m good with electrical stuff - good luck with your project!!

[@Number27]

Im terrible with electric stuff.. hope you’re local to me!! Thanks for watching!

[@steveshepherd7605]

Fabulous car...just love watching your journey...keep it going. I have been there myself with by 308 QV and have had so many worrying times but have come through and I am still really enjoying the car. I am well past the stage of thinking this this is Ferrari and therefore things are expensive to fix and you need to be a specialist. Ownership is very easy. KZbin is a mine of information also.

[@davonpointer2310]

Cheers for the update. I’m sure it’ll be fine 👍🏼

[@Number27]

Thanks and Happy holidays Davon!

[@andrewausterfield6710]

Congrats on the purchase - always loved the look of these cars

[@Number27]

Thank you Andrew. Hope you have a great holiday and thanks watching!

[@hikerwoody182]

enjoyed the video, I know f-all about cars, I drive a 1.5d Citroen saxo, but look forward to seeing how your car progresses, good luck with it

[@Number27]

Fab, nice to hear that despite your lack of knowledge you still enjoyed this!!

[@calvincooley1074]

Getting a Cannonball vibe from those fog lights. I dig it!

[@rowanlewisuk]

Quality and original content. Subscribed

[@Number27]

That is great to hear, thank you so much!!!

[@cp4512]

Love your new car, she’s beautiful. I really hope it’s a cheap fix for the smoke.

[@Number27]

Me too! Happy holidays and pray for me!

[@josdenhartog7385]

Number 27 we are praying 🙏

[@manjit9445]

Great video on the new acquisition. Before driving also consider option of oil and fuel change. Hang in there Jack. Connect with Rattarossa.

[@Number27]

Cheers Manjit.. have tried Ratarossa!

[@THEKOBE7612]

Absolutely a beautiful classic 308!! It’s rather gratifying restoring an exotic classic yourself especially when the repair costs are within reasonable a amount...great acquisition on your part mate! Best of luck!

[@Number27]

Thank you and happy holiday!!

[@deejayjay4066]

Great update. Could be multitude of reasons for smoking. Might have had oil applied into bores during storage or rings gummed up. As you say a decent run would do her good. Compression test and borescope inspection would assist. Have you seen the "Ratarossa" KZbin channel? The guy Scott is a font of knowledge on these cars and currently recommissioning a very tired USA spec 308. Maybe worth reaching out for some pointers and discussion? All the best. You are doing what I aspire to with an entry level 308 so watching with immense interest and wishing you the very best for this venture ! Regards and stay safe 👍👍😎😎 Dave

[@Number27]

Thanks Dave, Great to hear poto e yet rational though process. Gives me hope. Thanks 🙏!

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks Jack i hope it doesn't smoke after a blast down some A roads... great car anyway i think like Ratarossa's on youtube

[@alanmckeown5377]

Well my friend such a massive set of balls you have!, I wish you all the best possible luck with the car and hope that smoke goes away when you get her out for a run, fair play too you. I hope you can enjoy your new toy

[@Number27]

Massive set of balls 🎱? Massively reckless maybe? Thanks for the support!!

[@itiejim]

That looks like a great car. I wouldn't worry about the smoke - at least not yet. It's been stood for ages, so I'd expect the rings to be a bit sticky which would cause that smoke. As you suggested, I'd go for a decent run in it and get some load into the engine. Of all the cars I've owned I have never had one which hated standing as much as my 308. Run it a bit and I bet it'll be fine. Oh - and that zip cover for the luggage area is standard 👍

[@Number27]

thank you for the great and reassuring advice James! And yes on the cover I meant it had been replaced with a new one. But realise in the vid it comes across as me saying it was aftermarket!

[@anthonycollingridge970]

Hi, The smoke does not look dramatically light blue, which would be a positive indication that the bores are scored or worn. It looked darker to me, which might point more towards either the carbs need setting up correctly & balancing, as it might be running way too rich on idle, or it might be worth checking all of the pipe work associated with the crank case ventilation system as well. Also check the oil level and ensure its not been overfilled. Check all of the plugs as a sure sign of one cylinder is burning oil as well....... As others have said it needs a good run as well.

[@Number27]

Hey, it did smell oily for a bit but I do have how that a it was running rich and a good run will clear it.. thanks for watching buddy!

[@bigfella6629]

Dam I would love to have that parked in my driveway..smoking or not.

[@Number27]

It does look fab!! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@Racelinekarting]

Oh that car is gorgeous and looks fantastic on camera. The interior was in much better nick than I was expecting. Can’t wait for the next update. My favourite Ferrari of all time.

[@Number27]

Thank you. I do rather like it!! Happy holidays!

[@scottielambert9312]

Enjoyed your video sir.

[@Number27]

Thank you for watching it!

[@2kidsnosleep]

Oh you lucky duck, I am super jealous. Excellent find, amazing price and you seem to be on the right road to sorting her out. A forty year old car and she is still gorgeous, just a lovely design. Best of luck with her, hope it all works out well for you👍🏻😎

[@Number27]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@shannons1886]

First video, thumbs up and subscribed!

[@Number27]

Fantastic! Thank you, glad to have you on board!

[@DrRock2009]

What a lovely video- don’t worry about the engine just yet- fresh fuel and oil, get the electrics all working properly- window lifter mod/instrument binnacle and fuseboard mods done, change the brake fluid and check out all the suspension and brakes, get the switches all working and cable releases greased etc. Plenty to do in lockdown before looking at the engine. If the car is not rusty and is straight and complete and everything on it works, then you have a good car. As others have said about the engine these are not stupidly complex cars and eminently diyable.

[@Number27]

Thank you for the advice and support. Much appreciated!!

[@ftlaud911]

Hell of a pickup man. I am a Porsche guy and have been itching to get an itlaian mistress. Can't wait to see follow up videos.

[@Number27]

Thank you for the kid words, hope you have had a good holiday!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Congrats on the new car purchase Jack... fingers crossed that the smoke issue is not a major problem !!

[@Number27]

Indeed, thank for watching and for your support!

[@Vintaronica]

First thing I would do is get on and do a wet and dry compression test. Don't run the engine anymore until you know exactly what is causing your oil burning situation. It wouldn't surprise me if if it's not the rings but your valve seats. It sounds like it's missing some cylinders, and a missing firing order, with burning oil under hot conditions will generally point to a cracked/pitted/split seat. If it was the rings only I'd expect the misfire to get less and less as the engine warmed up, but you may have a combo of the two (sometimes a small bit of piston ring can break off, and whack the edge of the valve seats as it exits the exhaust, quite common on over-revving situations) . So do that 1st. If your compression tests are not bringing any conclusive evidence, I would then focus on the carbs, make sure they are fuelling correctly, as sometimes over fuelling can look like oil burning under some circumstances. But my 1st point of call, compression test!

[@hcooC]

🤞🏽 it will clear after a good long run!

[@Number27]

Yep.. good change it will..

[@aratyal]

got yourself a new subscriber, quality content and stay safe

[@Number27]

FANTASTIC! thanks for subscribing and have a good holiday!

[@leytonthomas2043]

My experience with Ferrari ownership they don't like not being used. You mentioned that for the past few years it has had little use. My suggestion would be to look at those carburettors, check the mixture/balance etc. Change the oil and filter, use quality oil - I personally use Shell Helix Ultra, replace the oil and air filters with genuine Ferrari units, replace rotor arm and cap - Again genuine Ferrarri , then take it for a long run, ensure you bring the car up to temperature before being too aggressive, for a minimum of 80 to 100 miles, with short sections of hard acceleration. If the smoking still persists, it's engine out - check for broken rings? Or enter the car into the next classic car auction!

[@Number27]

Thank you, great advice there Leyton. Happy holiday!

[@CliffjumperCars]

Congrats on the 308! Check all the basics before you go internal. New cap, rotor, plugs & leads (no yours are NOT in good shape - a few are missing the seals!) plus carb service should clear up that smoke and make her run much better! Happy motoring!!

[@Number27]

Thank you Brendan, hope you have a great holiday!

[@R12APR]

Don't panic about the smoking --- yet. The F106 does have a tendency to be a little on the smokey side esp if running rich (and looking at the plugs as much as you can on a video they do look black). But don't over lean it! These cars do benefit from a decent Italian tune up so hopefully Sainsbury's will help, and you may discover how hot the boot can get behind the engine and over the exhaust... on the subject of which = nice to see one with the original single pipe exhaust. Keep it that way and appreciate the sound of the air being sucked into those carbs. Sometimes a good suck's better than a blow. Can't tell from the video but is the fuel pump kicking in when you switch the ignition on? Paint bubbling is interesting IF it's original paint. There was an issue with the paints in late 70 early 80s where there was a certain patina in the paint... that would reduce in the warm !

[@Number27]

Yes pump is kicking in, quite noisy too! Thanks for the advice, I’ll let you know how I get on!

[@e36s50b30]

I would have started out with the following: -oil change with the addition of LM leak stop -500mls and another oil change Worn valve seals would usually start to improve by that time. Smoke is not necessarily coming from worn rings.

[@Number27]

Thanks.. oils change coming up!

[@d-one-and-only]

Congratulations for your purchase! Assuming it's a steel body .... It should run a compression ratio of 9.2:1 (135psi) (unless its not imported from the US) ... if it is then it would be 8.6:1 (126psi). Seems like oil smoke .... These engines are pretty good but they do tend to suffer from valve burn ... or piston ring fail.... hence a drop in compression. Was it very hard to fire up ? ... Before thinking of that ... there is way too much valve noise coming from the top covers. Check the valve clearances and then do a compression test and see how it goes. Before that check for head gasket symptoms (however these are more unlikely on such engines) check for bubbling in the radiator... water / oil mix) ... and check if the car has been topped up with water rather than coolant .... if the coolant has not been changed after a number of years it does turn corrosive ... so if you have some service history check it out. .... Lastly bore/rings.... pull out the plugs and put in a camera into the piston , see if any of the pistons have oil on top ... turn the free engine (without plugs) by hand and check the cylinder walls .... ... these led cameras are pretty cheap on ebay ... buy one that has good lighting and resolution... .. Lastly have you tried turning it by hand without any plugs in it before firing it up for the first time? These cars make for good do it yourself projects..... if the engine needs to be pulled out it would be the perfect opportunity to pump up the horsepower! Good luck!

[@Number27]

Thanks for the info, I think it’s slowest coming back together.. update soon!

[@MarkB4444]

Great vid - enjoyed that.... tools on the boot cover though - noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[@Number27]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Beautiful car Jack it looks like a bad tune the smoke didn’t look blue from the video fingers X for you mate a good run and hopefully it will clear stay safe my friend 🙏🏻

[@Number27]

Thank you Paul, best to you and the family over Easter 🐣.. and hope the BMW keep behaving itself for your son!

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Number 27 it’s been Sold making way for a better one

[@weightlessliving9856]

Hi! Looking at the smoke, and the incredible amount of carbon on your spark plugs...I rather think it’s running way too rich. Those carbs need a serious clean and adjust. I’m not there to see and smell and feel it up close...but I think that is more likely your problem than rings.

[@Number27]

Think you’re probably right.. let’s see how she goes!

[@FergusPol]

Original stem seals work harden and get baggy and will need replacing . But so will the guides, and the fix will be short lived if you do one without the other. Getting the heads off will be easier engine out and I'd suggest you look into viton seals and also a change to stainless exhaust valves to replace the sodium filled ones, which are known to fail.

[@Number27]

Aware of the valves.. and thanks for the advice. I’ll see how it goes and if necessary will freshen up the head!

[@PRG888]

Looking forward to the next instalment , I'm sure the bad running is poor carb setup.... Give em a good clean it will be fine

[@Number27]

Cheers peter, let’s see!!

[@tejinderrai9118]

The car looks fantastic, one of my favourite models. If the car has been sitting for a while, then it definitely needs a good run and may also need a carb tune to get rid of the smoke if it is running too rich. Enjoy!

[@Number27]

Thanks buddy, it is nice even to look at in the garage!!

[@malcholden5357]

Will follow with interest. Hopefully the smoke will clear, I guess it could be valves but I'm not sure it was ever generally an issue with the 308. I did have a 1983 Mondial QV. Back in 2004 it was just £15k and in very good condition. I could not quite stretch to a bottom of the market 308 at just £20k at the time.

[@Howardtripper]

i am a mechanic and what i would do is replace the distributor cap and leads then i would do a compression test, dont trust a compression test completely then i would do a leakage test you can do this if you have a compressor simply take a old spark plug and break the porcelain out the plug and braze a piece of pipe on to it and fit a hose and attach to the compressor and get the individual cylinders to top dead center and fill with air and check how much is coming out the carbs and exhaust and dipstick tube then you know where the problem is weather its valves or rings.

[@Number27]

Thanks Kevin, good advice. I’ll see how it behaves on it’s first run out and take it from there. Happy holiday buddy!

[@paulm114]

Lovely looking car and hopefully you can get it sorted without too much expense.

[@Number27]

Thank you!! And happy and safe holiday!

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Love the car Jack she looks lovely 😍, maybe do a compression test? Probably the easiest way to hopefully put your mind at rest on the engines health!! Good luck bud 👍

[@Number27]

Yep, I’ll see how she goes after a run and then take it from there! Have a Beata holiday my friend!

[@ryanmccormick2150]

@@Number27 sounds like a plan bud hopefully a good run will sort her out🙏🤞 have a great Easter weekend Jack 👍

[@marceld6061]

Love the name of the car! Perfect. You are living my dream.

[@Number27]

Hopefully not the nightmare.. thanks for watching!

[@jasonwright9555]

Good job on at least getting it running Jack. Definitely worth a run out in it if possible and after that I would do a Cylinder Leak Down test before spending any more money on it. If that produces some good numbers then a full service would be next on the list. From where I'm sitting she looks bang tidy though!

[@Number27]

Thank you Jason.. update coming very soon!!

[@strongbowism]

Looks proper that, do love the 308 and 328 shapes. Hope you have some luck with the engine...

[@Number27]

Thank you. Have a great holiday buddy!

[@jondobbs]

Make sure you buy issue 12 of Enzo magazines, summer 2020. There is a big feature on the 308 👍

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

What a beautiful car I’ve been in love with it since Magnum PI when I was 10 years old.

[@leearblaster8127]

Fantastic mate the clip where you have the camera in the garage facing the car looks wicked 👌 , fingers crossed that does do the trick with the rings , It did look like white smoke in the video ?? , Maybe if it was worse you could get a local garage to drop the engine for you store the car and get the block back to your garage strip it yourself probably cost couple of thousand might be a good idea with the mileage ? It will turn a few heads at Sainsbury's Jack 🤣👍

[@Number27]

Cheers Lee. Got to be positive.. or maybe consider an electric conversion? 😂

[@leearblaster8127]

@@Number27 it's never been done on a 308 jack that would be a world first 🙈 hopefully it's not too serious but let's be honest the engine is for the noise as it's not going to break any speed record's , I'm sure there's a company in Wales that do the electric conversion . Mike brewer did a bi turbo so if he can 🤔... 🤣 Although another route would be high rev k20 honda VTEC ???

[@elcasho]

Beautiful car, and great video!

[@Number27]

Thank you 🙏!

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

Great vid. You could call T.C. He normally lands in your back garden in his Hughes 500 Helicopter. Top bloke

[@Number27]

Good idea for the next project.. a Hughes helicopter, bought unseen at auction? 🤣 thank for watching!

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Yes Great Deal, profit guaranteed if maintain it good. 👍😉👌🇬🇧But for highest resells you need the servicebookmap, tools., ownerships, receips of maintenance . 🤔

[@Farlig69]

12:00 Italian tune up :)

[@geoffcapeschamp]

Perhaps a compression test might be a good next step, should show you if its the rings.

[@Number27]

Totally but I’ll take it on a run first, give them a chance to seal again!!

[@Stealthplateblocker]

That is a nice car. And all the nicer for it being such a good price. Well done! Just spent the morning on my own, finishing off the fitting of a new stainless front exhaust manifold. I’ve been through all the pain you’re going to have in days to come but let me just say that every time I have imagined my credit card sailing down the pan, it hasn’t turned out half as bad as I thought it would. They are actually very well built machines. As one or two other people have mentioned, do a compression test first and take it from there, but those Webers really take some setting up. I’d take a punt that your smoke is not so much oil as fuel. Carb rebuild kits are reasonably priced and you can do them yourself with a little patience. The timing might need a little attention too. I paid to have my carbs set up by a specialist but only after I’d done all the donkey rebuild work. Owned mine for 20+ years, so I might be able to help if you’re banging your head on the floor. Drop me a line if you get to that point

[@Number27]

Thank you buddy!! Much appreciated

[@DB-hv3fn]

I found you here a few day ago and I’m hooked now,I love the 308s and I always wanted one but now I’m more into my bike,1985 GPZ900R but as I said I’m hooked now👍

[@Number27]

Great to hear, thanks buddy!

[@stephenboyle3195]

Is that the form cruise bike

[@DB-hv3fn]

Stephen Boyle its the first of the Ninja 900cc bikes built by Kawasaki,originally came out in 84 but mine is a A2 second year model same as the bike used in the Top Gun move in 1986.

[@MorningNapalm]

Yes, do give it that old Italian tune up :) Congratulations on the purchase, I would personally have loved to buy something like that, although I am not currently in a position to do so. One day...

[@Number27]

Indeed one day.. I’m not wealthy. I will explain how I got Monday for this in another video

[@CarrotTownGarage]

That was an absolute bargain, I saw that on CCS as Silverstone auctions sold mine. Mine made £82,500 and still holds the record I think. Best thing about the 308 is the parts are so cheap and readily available. You landed a bargain there. Good luck on your purchase 🤗

[@Number27]

Thank you very much, appreciate your support!!

[@Hymerati]

Looks decent but it does need the quad exhaust despite it being a single pipe example

[@crustysherrifsbadge]

Enjoyed this, oldschoolboy methods like cleaning the cap and plugs. You must be old. Maybe the smoking is valve stem seals? They go hard and brittle with age, might clear it on a run as the oil tends to not get past the seal at higher revs. If it's ok on a run but smokes on pull away afterwards Its a good indication of worn valve stem seals. Just a thought it is oily smoke and not vapour?

[@jamesearley5062]

Little use over many years, lack of servicing, probably lots of short starts/stops and no proper runs. I bet a good service, new oil, plugs etc., and a good run will sort it.

[@daveharridge1791]

Change the oil (and filter) to Motul 300V 4T 15W-60. Check the ignition timing (spitting back through the carbs is only ever ignition or cam timing and it wont be cam!), check what the jets are currently in the carbs and buy a selection of (smaller) main and idle jets for the Weber's, and try road testing them. I am green with envy, enjoy, and I hope it comes good for you!

[@Number27]

Thank you Dave!!

[@roesroyce]

Put in fresh oil and a filter change then a good run , hopefully sort it. Good luck lovely looking car.

[@Auto_Funk]

Looks a brill project! Might be worth giving ratarossa a shout if you can’t cure the smoking easily... :) keep the vids coming 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Number27]

Thank you sir! Tried contacting him so we will see!

[@fasthracing]

Put some carb cleaner through it, change oil & filter and a new fuel filter and see what it does. May be valve guide seals?

[@Number27]

Let’s see.. next video will be a run to the supermarket! I am eating at twice the rate I normally do so I need to make a trip out ASAP!

[@peteohead]

The way it reluctantly fired up and was putting out black smoke implies carb adjustment or wear to me. I think your next move should be a compression check to rule out bore wear and give you some piece of mind. Bore wear or stuck rings would give blue smoke, and mostly under load. Valve guides also blue smoke, but on the overrun with a closed throttle. I think your engine’s ok, but ignition and carburisation need work. Good luck!

[@Number27]

Thanks.. think you’re right. We will see soon when I take it out on a run

[@azkahllon]

The smoke looks dark to me which would indicate an over fuelling/combustion issue rather than piston rings, possibly, hopefully!!!