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by migray
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Conquest light switch wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 60

Re: Conquest light switch wiring

The switch is a 4 position version of the Lucas PRS7. Lucas number 31428
I attach a photo of what it should look like but haven't got a photo of it fitted to my car . It is the same switch on the Century and 104 cars.
by migray
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1962 Daimler SP250 - Colorado, USA
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Re: 1962 Daimler SP250 - Colorado, USA

I thought the description of the work done on this car was interesting and worth copying from the invoice for work done. "The car came in from the dealership to get resurrected for sale. The first thing we did was replace the right front tire tube so that we could push the car to a place where ...
by migray
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DJ254 Body Construction Details
Replies: 9
Views: 441

Re: DJ254 Body Construction Details

I have some photos of my car from when it was being restored by the previous owner. They may be of some assistance though only in a general way I suspect; there are no dimensioned drawings that I know of. There are several different variations on these cars, some have steel wings, others aluminium: ...
by migray
Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18 Special Sports track rod ends
Replies: 10
Views: 1328

Re: DB18 Special Sports track rod ends

I thought the specification for the UNF thread was only agreed in 1949 so it is unlikely to be on a DB18 - or am I mistaken?
by migray
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Majestic Major Carburettor
Replies: 2
Views: 596

Re: Majestic Major Carburettor

https://sucarb.co.uk/carbspec/carburettor/spares/id/855 shows diagram. If you click on the drop down menu you can select parts.
by migray
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Histories and Statistics
Topic: Harrington Daimlers
Replies: 1
Views: 3072

Harrington Daimlers

For Christmas I was given a Daimler Conquest Harrington GT. It is a white metal kit by TW Models and appears to be a fastback version of the DJ254 New Drop Head Coupe. The accompanying leaflet describes several other models made by TW including a SP250, a Conquest roadster (2 seater), a Conquest New...
by migray
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Conquest Century - preselector jamming
Replies: 3
Views: 2366

Re: Conquest Century - preselector jamming

There are several elements between the movement of the selector inside the car and the movement within the gearbox. I would check that the rods move freely in the engine bay, they can catch on bits of wiring loom or accelerator control cables. There is a sprung ball bearing which ensures the lever i...
by migray
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart tire size
Replies: 12
Views: 2132

Re: dart tire size

Does this tyre size calculator not suggest that 175 15 tyres would be too wide for the standard 4" wide steel wheel?
by migray
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart tire size
Replies: 12
Views: 2132

Re: dart tire size

Longstone tyres provide specific recommendations for the SP250 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classi ... /dart.html