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Search found 135 matches
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
It was on the SP250 Club stand at the NEC in November 2021.
- 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
I had mine rechromed as they had worn through to the nickel.
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:43 am
- Forum: Daimler for sale
- Topic: Ex Police SP250
- Replies: 1
- Views: 435
- 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.
Looks ok with lots of patina!
It'll be interesting to see what it sells for.
- 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...