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by AlanD
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors
Replies: 27
Views: 1200

Re: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors

SNG Barratt supply a ready made 3 way braided stainless pipe replacement. Properly made from ethanol proof, it looks the bees knees. Not vastly expensive as I recall. Fit and forget, no further potential for leaks. Hi Peter, Thanks very much for your help with my petrol leak problem and the source ...
by AlanD
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors
Replies: 27
Views: 1200

Re: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors

If the fuel hoses have not been changed for some time it would certainly be wise to replace them - their ethanol resistance is probably unknown. If you prefer the look, stainless steel braided ethanol proof hose is available nowadays, from this site for example. They also sell the vinyl end caps fo...
by AlanD
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors
Replies: 27
Views: 1200

Re: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors

Hi Richard, Thanks very much for your comments on my fuel lines and "rubber grommets"; caps as I have since discovered they are called. It is good to have your expert diagnosis regarding "anti-ethanol" properties etc.. I wasn't sure about the caps being the problem but I am now. ...
by AlanD
Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Petrol leak by connection to carburettors
Replies: 27
Views: 1200

Petrol leak by connection to carburettors

I have attached two photos of my Daimler 2.5 v8. The first shows the location of the fuel leak where the two braded fuel lines go into the right angle pipes unit (sorry about the terminology) leading to the left hand side carb. The two fuel lines are attached to the pipes via rubber "grommets&q...
by AlanD
Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2570

Re: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues

I've just seen yesterday's postings. Thanks very much Sydsmith for your brilliant and detailed explanation of how a dynamo works; and Chris_R and Kbeal for great battery tips. I must say this forum is great - really impressed!
by AlanD
Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2570

Re: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues

After I posted the query I realised I had my battery charger on the "engine start" setting, rather than "high charge" setting so it didn't seem to be charging up. However I switched settings and it did become fully charged a bit later, so there is some life in it yet. Many thanks...
by AlanD
Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2570

Re: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues

It seems like my battery has finally given up the ghost (stuck on a charging rate of 10 amps for the past 5 hours). Can anyone suggest a good new battery bearing in mind that I don't use the car much for 7-8 months of the year, just 2hr spins every month.
by AlanD
Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2570

Re: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues

Three brilliant responses on the same day I posted the query! - thanks guys :D
by AlanD
Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2570

Daimler 2.5 V8 Battery/Dynamo issues

I am new to this forum and am hoping that someone can assist with a problem I am having with a flat battery on my Daimler. The battery itself is probably about 4 years old but I have re-charged it successfully with a battery charger after it went flat twice in the past month or so. The problem seems...