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by DAMEEDNA
Sun May 29, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: v8 250/SP ignition timing with strobe light
Replies: 13
Views: 1007

Re: v8 250/SP ignition timing with strobe light

I have installed a electronic ignition module for maintenance and reliability, and have found using a vacuum gauge to set the timing works the best for me. Bring the motor up to around 2000rpm, advance the ignition until the gauge just fluctuates, back it off until steady and lock it up
by DAMEEDNA
Sun May 29, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SU solid state fuel pump on Dart
Replies: 7
Views: 580

Re: SU solid state fuel pump on Dart

I would suggest checking the fuel line pressure as the SU carburettor require very little pressure.
The “flooding” will happen if the pressure is too high.
by DAMEEDNA
Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Electric water pumps
Replies: 9
Views: 1744

Re: Electric water pumps

I fitted the Craig Davis electric fan with two fans around 4 years ago, I manually switch the “ second” fan which I activate prior to stop start in heavy traffic or mountain climbing. I live in central Queensland where the temperature is regularly 35+ degrees. I simply manufactured a blanking plate ...
by DAMEEDNA
Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:45 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP vibration
Replies: 44
Views: 8454

Re: SP vibration

Is a fan blade cracked or bent, or a partly shredded vee belt?
by DAMEEDNA
Mon May 30, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 5 speed transmission
Replies: 18
Views: 3949

Re: 5 speed transmission

Hi , l used the same conversion kit, bell housing etc.
I fitted a pressure plate from a series 2 Jag, the bolt holes line up, however the original 3 alignment pins in the flywheel need realigning as the plate has only two.
by DAMEEDNA
Thu May 26, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler SP 250 ignition
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Daimler SP 250 ignition

I can't find the dwell angle setting the ignition points for the 2.5 ltr v8 , can anyone assist?