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by Reedweaver
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 392

Re: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed

Ian Hastings wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:09 pm
How does the coil wired the wrong way round affect the vaporisation?
It doesn't.
It makes the coil overheat affecting performance and eventual failure.
Ah, I better check the wiring!
by Reedweaver
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 392

Re: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed

Also, just check that the motor is rotating the correct way to suit the fan blade profile - they are "suck" or "blow" , depending on where you want to fit it, and you may need to switch the connections over for +ve earth to get the direction correct. John Its a Comex 11amp sucki...
by Reedweaver
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 392

Re: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed

Vaporisation might explain why why my dart wont start when really hot.. I always have to wait after filling up with fuel on a good run. I will try the fan on method as my battery has been uprated and I plan on getting a 40amp replacement dynamo upgrade soon. Check to make sure your coil isn't wired...
by Reedweaver
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Thermostat gasket type for SP250
Replies: 3
Views: 181

Thermostat gasket type for SP250

Does anyone know if the Dart thermostat gasket is the same as Daimler Conquest, Century, Saloon, Roadster etc?
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by Reedweaver
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 392

Re: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed

Thank you very helpful. Ignore the soak plug comment, I mis read your post.. Soak plus....not soak plugs... Vaporisation might explain why why my dart wont start when really hot.. I always have to wait after filling up with fuel on a good run. I will try the fan on method as my battery has been upra...
by Reedweaver
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 392

Re: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed

Thats great, thank you.

If the engine is not running, then the water pump isnt I presume. How would having the fan running help to cool the engine?

What are soak plugs?
by Reedweaver
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 392

Aftermarket Fan Wiring Help Needed

Hi fellow members, I have an aftermarket fan with a thermostatic switch fitted in the radiator. The switch is a single stage 88-79c with the wiring as below for negative earth. Would any kind member be able to tell me what goes where for positive earth? I have a 74c thermostat fitted so hopefully th...
by Reedweaver
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart clutch and rear axle grease points
Replies: 4
Views: 1998

Re: dart clutch and rear axle grease points

Check the breather is clear on top of the rear axle as well while you are under there.
by Reedweaver
Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Record breaking price of rear brake calipers for SP on ebay....
Replies: 2
Views: 313

Record breaking price of rear brake calipers for SP on ebay....

£1600.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155425663642?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221102144100%26meid%3D0c3e35b5a5f74872b3ceb7f93a03366e%26pid%3D101259%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D155425663642%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DPersonalizedT...