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- Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Crankshaft damper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 384
Re: Crankshaft damper
If the engine is out then this is where an electric impact driver comes into it's own, but unfortunately there's insufficient access to use one with the engine in the car I think.
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:33 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Ammeter to Voltmeter swap
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3723
Re: Ammeter to Voltmeter swap
I'm not sure about your current wiring - a 10A fuse in the main ammeter line sounds low to me - but your your logic sounds correct. The ammeter is connected between the battery terminal on the starter solenoid and a convenient point where the alternator / dynamo regulator and feeds to other electric...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:59 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2326
Re: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive
I did a similar mod to Nick, but without the excellent photographic history! A couple of points I would add that might be helpful though: The additional tunnel width can make it difficult to fit and use the handbrake, which is bolted to the chassis using a pair of large bolts - from memory perhaps 5...
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: dart tire size
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2189
Re: dart tire size
I'm running the Vredestein Classic SPring 165R15s on the standard steel wheels and I'm happy with the grip and performance.
Cheers - Jez
Cheers - Jez
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:31 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Manifold to Downpipe bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 761
Re: Manifold to Downpipe bolts
Thanks all. On the basis everything was gas tight before, then I will source new gasket, stainless bolts and brass nuts (may as well do all three whilst I'm there) and adopt the fiddling around approach to get everything in place. Hopefully I can avoid having to cut or file the bolt head but we'll s...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:59 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Manifold to Downpipe bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 761
Manifold to Downpipe bolts
Can anyone tell me if there is anything unusual or specific about the bolts to fit the exhaust downpipe on the SP250? Dottie the Dart developed an exhaust blow on the way home from Dubrovnik which I'm guessing is related to the stripped thread on one of the bolts! Looking at the bolt head, it looks ...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:19 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: no spark Dart
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1194
Re: no spark Dart
Hi, if there's no spark from the coil king lead then that rules out the HT circuit, rotor arm and distributor cap. The battery voltage is a bit low but should be enough to produce a spark. Could you confirm if the car is negative or positive earth, and at which terminal you were measuring the 12V at...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:03 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: SP250 heater matrix
- Replies: 1
- Views: 220
SP250 heater matrix
Finally got around to looking into the cause of my heater going all feeble on me. Air flow is good, and the coolant control valve seems to be allowing plenty of flow so, in combination with the knowledge that I've shifted quite a bit of detritus (casting sand?) from the cooling system in recent year...
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:38 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Radiator
- Replies: 13
- Views: 823
Re: Radiator
It looks like your controller may be one of these - Craig Davies Fan Controller - which use a sensor which can be placed into the fins or screwed into various fittings. A fin type sensor could be used with a new radiator if you can extract it from the old, but a screw in type would obviously require...
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 12:34 pm
- Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
- Topic: Silverstone Classic 2022
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1424
Silverstone Classic 2022
Is anyone going to the Silverstone Classic this year - would be good to meet up?
Also, is there a club code I could use for the tickets?
Thanks - Jez
Also, is there a club code I could use for the tickets?
Thanks - Jez