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by #100910
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart brake master reservoir
Replies: 9
Views: 3017

Re: dart brake master reservoir

The copper washer was located between the adapter and the reservoir. Contradicting the parts catalog listing nothing was found between the adapter and the cylinder body. The conical tip of the adapter seems to have worn against the conical flare inside the cylinder body. As designed? or due to a mis...
by #100910
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart brake master reservoir
Replies: 9
Views: 3017

Re: dart brake master reservoir

Hi Paul,
I think that the two Girling 'gaskets' are copper and the washer in the reservoir is steel.
I can access the cylinder for verification tomorrow if needed.

BMC Resv.JPG
Push Rod.jpg
by #100910
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: coil cable
Replies: 2
Views: 266

Re: coil cable

The acorn set should consist of 9 short nuts on the distributor cap and 1 longer one on the coil.
Ignition Cable Listing.JPG
by #100910
Sun May 21, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart seats
Replies: 3
Views: 486

Re: Dart seats

Another owner posted this USA option a while back: Muncie Imports and Classics (previously known as G.W. Bartlett) https://www.muncieimports.com/uploads/1/2/2/9/122929548/daimler_sp250_interior_kit.pdf https://www.muncieimports.com/our-story.html I have not used them, but have bookmarked for futures...
by #100910
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: SP250 in British Columbia
Replies: 4
Views: 324

Re: SP250 in British Columbia

Looks to be well restored and includes an itemized repair invoice as evidence.
If the reserve is met it will be interesting to see how many of those Canadian dollars they recover through auction.
Invoice.JPG
by #100910
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Replacing SP250 window winder quadrant
Replies: 11
Views: 1038

Re: Replacing SP250 window winder quadrant

This SP250 regulator may have been offered earlier this year in a British Leyland bag with a 'CZA' part number prefix, which would point to it being an Austin/MG part. Not 100% sure, but very similar.
by #100910
Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: chassis specs
Replies: 12
Views: 893

Re: chassis specs

Reverse lighting is not shown as an option or an accessory on the yearly price lists printed in the Brian Long book. Also, reverse lights are not listed in the Daimler or Lucas parts cataloging while other options are. However, there may have been thought to such an offering as the Lucas wiring char...
by #100910
Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: spare parts catalog
Replies: 4
Views: 584

Re: spare parts catalog

I have only viewed two versions of Daimler's SP250 parts manual. - "1st Edition, 1960" has a red soft cover. - "June 1964" has a blue hard cover. No extensive comparison has been undertaken, but presumably the second version has the most updated information. The first version is ...
by #100910
Mon Oct 31, 2022 12:54 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: sp250 brake master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Re: sp250 brake master cylinder

Hi Paul,
The push rod is about 3¼" long.
Also, have you checked that the connector between the reservoir and cylinder is clear?

This image will hopefully help.
The fork is marked where the threads end.
Push Rod.jpg
by #100910
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: sp250 brake master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Re: sp250 brake master cylinder

Parts catalog shows same push rod for both cylinders.
Shows LHD using a different fork for the brake master, RHD using same fork for both.
Narrow end of the piston seals should point forward.
LHD
Brake Master.JPG
Master Cylinders.JPG