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by Jez
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Crankshaft damper
Replies: 6
Views: 360

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.
by Jez
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: 3468

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...
by Jez
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: 2192

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...
by Jez
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: 2132

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
by 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: 750

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...
by Jez
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: 750

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 ...
by Jez
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: 1169

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...
by Jez
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: 214

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...
by Jez
Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:38 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Radiator
Replies: 13
Views: 801

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...
by Jez
Wed Jul 27, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: Silverstone Classic 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 1288

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