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by TWF
Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:13 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Needle and seat passing
Replies: 7
Views: 552

Needle and seat passing

Hi, on the N/Side carb on my Dart ,fuel is still passing through the plastic overflow pipe even though I have put new. needle and seat valves in both carbs,I have changed the float, I am going to see if I can get a couple of washers underneath the valve to lower it, any other tips would be most welc...
by TWF
Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:18 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: wheel nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 251

wheel nuts

Hi, are the wheel nuts on the V8 250 and SP 250 the same size ?Regards ,Terry .
by TWF
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP 250 REAR ROADSPRING REMOVAL
Replies: 4
Views: 424

Re: SP 250 REAR ROADSPRING REMOVAL

Thanks Dave, much appreciated ,Terry .
by TWF
Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP 250 REAR ROADSPRING REMOVAL
Replies: 4
Views: 424

Re: SP 250 REAR ROADSPRING REMOVAL

Thanks Dave, does anything need to be removed to gain access to the nut on the end of the bolt (the sill beams for instance) Regards ,Terry .
by TWF
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP 250 REAR ROADSPRING REMOVAL
Replies: 4
Views: 424

SP 250 REAR ROADSPRING REMOVAL

Hi , is the removal of the rear road springs on the Dart a straight forward job , if not what are the main difficulties ,Regards Terry .
by TWF
Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP BRAKE AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS
Replies: 1
Views: 213

SP BRAKE AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS

Hi, the clutch and brake master cylinders on my SP look identical, neither one has a screw on cannister fitted, i am wondering should i change the brake one to the cannister type as i assume it holds more fluid? any comments would be most welcome ,Regards ,Terry .
by TWF
Sat May 28, 2022 3:08 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, Ah thanks for your replies ,i have fitted new needle and seat valves but will definitely check the floats ,Regards ,Terry .
by TWF
Sat May 28, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SU solid state fuel pump on Dart
Replies: 7
Views: 580

SU solid state fuel pump on Dart

Hi ,i finally tried to start my engine yesterday after having it overhauled , the SU pump was not making a sound and no fuel was being delivered ,i tried cleaning the points but still no success ,i purchased a solid state pump some time ago (SU) brand new, so decided to fit that one , as soon as i s...
by TWF
Fri May 27, 2022 1:43 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: v8 250/SP ignition timing with strobe light
Replies: 13
Views: 1009

v8 250/SP ignition timing with strobe light

Hi ,i seem to recall reading somewhere that using a strobe light to check the timing on the 2.5 V8 engine is not really possible because the two sets of points create a problem? is this correct ?Regards ,Terry .
by TWF
Thu May 12, 2022 9:58 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Capacity of SP250 cooling system
Replies: 6
Views: 576

Capacity of SP250 cooling system

Hi ,what is the capacity of the SP250 cooling system with the standard radiator and what percentage is antifreeze ,also which brand/spec antifreeze is best for these engines ,Regards ,Terry .