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by Stan Thomas
Tue May 03, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: 1925 Daimler chassis what is it?
Replies: 8
Views: 588

Re: 1925 Daimler chassis what is it?

G'day "Tappers" (as you say inAustralia) As the sleeve valve engine was an American invention, there is a very active club for all cars so fitted in America - The Willys Knight Registry - who are the world leading authority whom you could approach for any technical issues you may require. ...
by Stan Thomas
Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: GEAR CHANGE
Replies: 4
Views: 317

Re: GEAR CHANGE

Ring me on 01785 713862 and I'll explain your problem and how to rectify it.
by Stan Thomas
Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18 - Piston, rings and shells
Replies: 1
Views: 230

Re: DB18 - Piston, rings and shells

Ring me direct on 01785 713862.

Stan Thomas.
by Stan Thomas
Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Joke !
Replies: 128
Views: 460618

Re: Joke !

Went on the O.A.P's outing to see the Victory on Saturday - and on the poop deck there was a stone slab which said "Nelson fell her" - and I thought "No wonder", I nearly tripped over the bloody thing myself.
by Stan Thomas
Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Regulate connecting rods and bearings
Replies: 11
Views: 2349

Re: Regulate connecting rods and bearings

Good morning Julian, Sorry not to have replied sooner, but I've had some health issues and been in hospital. However, as I can see from your photographs, it appears the main bearing depicted is not in line, which I don't believe is correct. Perhaps someone with specific knowledge of rebuilding your ...
by Stan Thomas
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1976 DAIMLER DOUBLE-SIX COUPÉ with 6 Webers!
Replies: 6
Views: 432

Re: 1976 DAIMLER DOUBLE-SIX COUPÉ with 6 Webers!

Regarding prospective fuel consumption, I'm told on good authority that the owner once went into a filling station and the petrol attendant said "Could you switch off your engine sir, as I can't keep up".
by Stan Thomas
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Flooding Issue - Conquest
Replies: 3
Views: 299

Re: Flooding Issue - Conquest

The accelerator pedal has no connection with the fuel supply, being just a butterfly to control the air flow through the carb. Now, which carbs have you got? Early SU's had a large lever underneath which when pulled lowered the whole main jet to give a rich mixture for starting, which has seals no a...
by Stan Thomas
Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Joke !
Replies: 128
Views: 460618

Re: Joke !

There was a massive spate of heart attacks all over Liverpool this morning due to an NHS covid letter going out with a spelling mistake - which should have read - You have got to get a jab
by Stan Thomas
Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: 1950's paint colour
Replies: 16
Views: 1048

Re: 1950's paint colour

The simple answer is to first locate a part of body with existing paint on which has not been subject to sunlight etc. or remove a part that you can use for a pattern. Then trot along to your nearest automotive paint stockists and ask to borrow their colour chip samples. You then have two choices - ...
by Stan Thomas
Mon Nov 15, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Oily Conundrum
Replies: 34
Views: 4606

Re: Oily Conundrum

If I'm going to be monitored everytime I try to help someone on the forum I won't bother any more.

Apparenttly, if you do something for nothing - that's the value of the respect you earn.

Stan Thomas.
(before retirement) A.M.I.M.I, M.I.R.T.E. Tech Eng. C.E.I.