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by John Chatfield
Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Interchangeability chart.
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Re: Interchangeability chart.

Thank you Nick, yes that was the list, I had hoped to find door latch mechanisms for someone else but will have to look further. Thanks. John
by John Chatfield
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Interchangeability chart.
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Interchangeability chart.

Hi all, I have seen on the forum an interchange list where there were parts listed that fitted both a Daimler and a Triumph or an Austin etc. it may be me not looking hard enough or in the wrong place, but is it still available please?
by John Chatfield
Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Lenses and bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Re: Lenses and bulbs

It has to do with the way LED lights work and the light frequency they work at, a white LED behind a red lens can produce a pink light hence using a red LED bulb behind to enhance the red. It works on the same principal as you can purchase a white LED tube light to replace your fluorescent tube in t...
by John Chatfield
Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:10 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: V8 250 engine sump
Replies: 2
Views: 611

Re: V8 250 engine sump

Owdo! If you can't find one in the US I may be able to help but the cost of shipping may be a stumbling block, if nothing comes up let me know and I'll find the cost for you.
by John Chatfield
Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:01 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Dart Seat Rails
Replies: 2
Views: 498

Dart Seat Rails

I'm on the look out for two sets of seat runners for a Dart please, or any that you may know to replace the original fittings. Many thanks for taking the time to read. John C.
by John Chatfield
Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Needle and seat passing
Replies: 7
Views: 552

Re: Needle and seat passing

Some time ago I had a problem with my V twin bike leaking from the left hand carb, I stripped cleaned the float, jet etc. but it still leaked so had a word with a Del O'rto specialist who asked a simple question "have you checked for a blocked vent? because the float chambers work at atmospheri...
by John Chatfield
Wed Aug 17, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Gudgeon pin removal SP 250
Replies: 2
Views: 200

Re: Gudgeon pin removal SP 250

Hi Paul, I have used a hot air gun in the past or a hair drier may work just warm the piston uniformly, the crown and pin bosses will take longer to warm due to the mass they should slide out smoothly with little resistance, support the piston and rod well as you don't want to distort either and not...
by John Chatfield
Sun May 29, 2022 1:06 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

Hi Terry, Just a quick two pennys worth. I had a problem with a pair of Del O'rto carbs where on of the breather/vent hole was blocked and that caused the one carb to flood and leak, so just an idea to check the breather is clear as carbs need to operate at atmospheric pressure. regards john
by John Chatfield
Sun May 29, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Ignition Switch Problem?
Replies: 5
Views: 368

Re: Ignition Switch Problem?

Hi Tim,
I'm with Cameron on this, it's a fault with the solenoid, may be the primary winding isn't allowing the h/d switch side to engage but when manually activated.. hey presto. so I would try another solenoid after checking and trying the connections.
by John Chatfield
Tue May 10, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Engine work needed
Replies: 10
Views: 1755

Re: Engine work needed

Hi, there are modified valve guides which take valve stem seals (from a BMC 1800 -KG846 Payen ref. from memory but I'd have to check and confirm) which work well, available from J&E eng. F W Thornton, Gosnays Eng. and D.Manners to name a few. The seal is it a hard black rubber like liquorice? if...