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Search found 25 matches
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:10 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: spitting back through Carbs
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6182
Re: spitting back through Carbs
Having had this same trouble about 18 months ago I was told it was because I had new copper HT leads which were not compatible with Electronic ignition, I reverted to points and have not had any problem since. The electronic ignition was great for a while but I was told that within months, unless I ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: SP 250 Hood Frame
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4872
Re: SP 250 Hood Frame
I have pm'd you
Tony
Tony
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: 1964 saloon radio removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 856
Re: 1964 saloon radio removal
I assume it is the same as the Jaguar Mk2 in which case there were 2 U shaped pins that went in the holes either side of the Radio, these released the clips and pulled the radio out forwards. It is then easy to change the wires over in the back of the Radio to alter polarity. Hope this may help Rega...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:07 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: SP250 Halfshaft tube oil leak
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1515
Re: SP250 Halfshaft tube oil leak
Looking from the rear of the car it is about half way along the right hand tube and on the back edge of the tube. It is very small and not always easy to spot but tends to get blocked with crud or paint.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:07 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Fancy a 6 Speed Gearbox? here's how
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5659
Re: Fancy a 6 Speed Gearbox? here's how
Many thanks and clearly described. Cheers Tony
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:11 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Fancy a 6 Speed Gearbox? here's how
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5659
Re: Fancy a 6 Speed Gearbox? here's how
Dave
Also slightly off topic but very interested in your front ARB as Roberts is too low and keeps catching on the road. Any chance of pictures or more info
Many thanks
Tony
Also slightly off topic but very interested in your front ARB as Roberts is too low and keeps catching on the road. Any chance of pictures or more info
Many thanks
Tony
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:07 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Backfiring and loss of power at hgher revs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2566
Re: Backfiring and loss of power at hgher revs
Additional to the above the vacuum advance may well be inoperative
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:51 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: SP250 Modified seat hinge - help
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1856
Re: SP250 Modified seat hinge - help
I have used the one as suggested by DaveM, it is easy to make and fit and works well. I can now drive looking through the windscreen!
Tony
Tony
- Tue May 07, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: annoying misfire - advice sought
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3710
Re: annoying misfire - advice sought
Having had the same problem and after checking everything as you have done my problem was found by chance When the engine was hot and switched off there was a hissing sound which turned out to be a carburettor float bowl vent pipe blocked with many years of crud and completely upsetting the mixture....
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:10 pm
- Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
- Topic: SP Front Bumper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1042
Re: SP Front Bumper
Cameron, I can bring to NEC as I will be there each day. Suggest you pm me with confirmation and we can arrange. Thanks Tony