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by RadfordJim
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Alternators
Replies: 7
Views: 302

Re: Alternators

My SP was fitted with a Dynamator when it was restored in 2015. The output of this was not pure dc and my auto-ranging multimeter showed the output as ac. My phone would overheat and dashcam shut down when used in the car. I replaced it with a WOSP Dynator which gives an almost pure dc output. My ph...
by RadfordJim
Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: First proper road test
Replies: 3
Views: 2798

Re: First proper road test

To balance SP250 wire wheels properly the balancing machine should to be fitted with a 42mm coned hub so the wheel fits securely. I've seen fitters mount the wheel backwards on a standard machine spindle which can never be accurate. Also any weights should be fixed as near to the centre line as poss...
by RadfordJim
Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart electrics
Replies: 8
Views: 789

Re: Dart electrics

A 1963 battery's not that old Dave. Give it a shake, it'll be fine 😉 Cheers 👍
by RadfordJim
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart electrics
Replies: 8
Views: 789

Re: Dart electrics

Is this when the engine is running Dave? How about when revving of switched off? They'll flicker a little bit anyway as they're not stabilised like modern ones.
by RadfordJim
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Brake Pedal Travel
Replies: 9
Views: 522

Re: SP250 Brake Pedal Travel

Just remember to give the pedal a couple of pumps at the start of your journey and it'll be fine ;)
by RadfordJim
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP252
Replies: 4
Views: 435

Re: SP252

The SP252 was only on short term loan to Gaydon from March 2020 to the end of 2021, as described in Tony Merrygold's JDHT article.
It was on the SP250 Club stand at the NEC in November 2021.
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by RadfordJim
Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Whiskers
Replies: 4
Views: 450

Re: Whiskers

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They are definitely symmetrical.

I had mine rechromed as they had worn through to the nickel.
by RadfordJim
Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: SP 250 Auction on Tyneside
Replies: 0
Views: 399

SP 250 Auction on Tyneside

https://auctions.wbandsons.com/auction/ ... aimler&c=1
Looks ok with lots of patina! ;)
It'll be interesting to see what it sells for.
by RadfordJim
Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Green Stuff pads - SP250
Replies: 9
Views: 834

Re: Green Stuff pads - SP250

I have Green Stuff pads all round on my SP, they're brilliant with wire wheels. The front pads did have to be ground slightly so they drop in. I suffered with squeal when the front brakes got hot. I tried copper grease and then 3M adhesive anti-squeal shims. Both worked for a short while but the squ...