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by fireboss
Wed May 25, 2022 11:53 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Capacity of SP250 cooling system
Replies: 6
Views: 576

Re: Capacity of SP250 cooling system

I've used the Evans Waterless coolant for the last 7 years with no issues. It's expensive but hopefully will keep rust out of my motor.
by fireboss
Mon May 03, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: sp250 tire size
Replies: 23
Views: 2419

Re: sp250 tire size

Good day Ottawa, I live in Whitby and used the company listed below in the USA for my Vredestein Sprint tyres which were his recommendation. My Dart has wire wheels. Best regards, Bruce Chris at Extension 776 Sales & Marketing Specialist Tires By Web 800-576-1009 x776 Tiresbyweb@tiresbyweb.com w...
by fireboss
Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: What oils/grease to use
Replies: 22
Views: 2862

Re: What oils/grease to use

When I had my motor rebuilt in 2013 the chap that did my rebuild swore by "Driven" products. They used to be called "Joe Gibbs Racing Oils". I live in Canada and have no problem ordering oil online, the business is in the USA. If you read the attached link, you'll discover these ...
by fireboss
Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: main cap and rod torque specs
Replies: 3
Views: 661

Re: main cap and rod torque specs

All the listed torque settings for the SP 250 are as follows:- Cylinder head where studs fitted with nuts - 40/45 lbs. ft. or where Bolts are fitted – 50/55 lbs. ft. Connecting rod nuts – 28/30 lbs. ft. Main bearing nuts – 25/30 lbs. ft. Oil Sump screws – 10/13 lbs. ft. Flywheel bolts – 43/48 lbs. f...
by fireboss
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: sp250 bonnet hinges
Replies: 5
Views: 972

Re: sp250 bonnet hinges

I got both boot/bonnet hinges through the Club, specifically Laurence Jones about 8 years ago, might be worth firing him a email. His details are in pasSPort

Bruce
by fireboss
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Rear Hub nut torque SP250
Replies: 6
Views: 938

Re: Rear Hub nut torque SP250

I received this from Barry T. years ago, hope it helps. All the listed torque settings for the SP 250 are as follows:- Cylinder head where studs fitted with nuts - 40/45 lbs. ft. or where Bolts are fitted – 50/55 lbs. ft. Connecting rod nuts – 28/30 lbs. ft. Main bearing nuts – 25/30 lbs. ft. Oil Su...
by fireboss
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Inlet manifold bolts torque value
Replies: 6
Views: 1374

Re: Inlet manifold bolts torque value

This from BT, hope it helps: All the listed torque settings for the SP 250 are as follows:- Cylinder head where studs fitted with nuts - 40/45 lbs. ft. or where Bolts are fitted – 50/55 lbs. ft. Connecting rod nuts – 28/30 lbs. ft. Main bearing nuts – 25/30 lbs. ft. Oil Sump screws – 10/13 lbs. ft. ...
by fireboss
Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:31 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: crankshaft oil seals
Replies: 3
Views: 883

Re: crankshaft oil seals

Jorg:

When my motor was rebuilt I bought all needed parts including the oil seals from Barry Thorne. If you are going to drive aggressively or race your car you should contact Russ Carpenter as he does a bespoke oil seal.

Bruce
by fireboss
Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: timing chain vibration damper
Replies: 11
Views: 2356

Re: timing chain vibration damper

Jorg:

When my vibration damper or harmonic balancer needed replacement I had to send mine in to Manners who has them redone. This was 7 years ago but I doubt much has changed. I'd also try Barry Thorne by email.

Good luck, Bruce
by fireboss
Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Torque values
Replies: 2
Views: 852

Re: Torque values

I received this from BT quite a few years ago and saved it for reference: All the listed torque settings for the SP 250 are as follows:- Cylinder head where studs fitted with nuts - 40/45 lbs. ft. or where Bolts are fitted – 50/55 lbs. ft. Connecting rod nuts – 28/30 lbs. ft. Main bearing nuts – 25/...