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by wally999999
Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Retrofit lap seatbelt
Replies: 21
Views: 1874

Re: SP250 Retrofit lap seatbelt

I can’t help with any original drawings etc. but if it helps & seeing as no one else has posted yet:- I made some simple attachment brackets from 1/4” strip & attached them via the body-to-chassis bolts that are either side of the seats. The photograph shows the one to the right of the RH se...
by wally999999
Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: stat housing blocked almost solid with crystal like crud
Replies: 14
Views: 1476

Re: stat housing blocked almost solid with crystal like crud

There are plenty of cooling system flushing products on the market - I have no expertise but hopefully someone else will respond with something good for iron / aluminium engines. If it's already running hot a chemical flush may not be enough, of course. Once cleaned I'd switch to a diferent antifree...
by wally999999
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: stat housing blocked almost solid with crystal like crud
Replies: 14
Views: 1476

Re: stat housing blocked almost solid with crystal like crud

I've never seen anything this bad - or this type. What's the history of the engine - e.g. is it from a running car, or an engine stood somewhere for years?
by wally999999
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP Axle Retaining Straps & Rubbers
Replies: 0
Views: 1066

SP Axle Retaining Straps & Rubbers

In case it's of any interest; I recently made 3D printed rubber rebound buffers for the rear axle straps on my SP. They seem to work OK so far & may be something others might like to try. Apart from plain steel straps, the original axle restraining straps haven't been available for over 40yrs to...
by wally999999
Wed Jun 28, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carb Spindle Refurb'
Replies: 5
Views: 303

Re: Carb Spindle Refurb'

Brilliant! Thanks again. It was the second link - with the Trend Counterbore tool - that I remember reading previously.

All I need to do now is get the bits and pluck up courage to have a go :)
by wally999999
Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carb Spindle Refurb'
Replies: 5
Views: 303

Re: Carb Spindle Refurb'

Many thanks for these. (I've realised that I was, stupidly, using the wrong search box on the Forum!) There's some really useful stuff here but (so far) not the article/post I vaguely remember. The article talked about using a cunning method to maintain alignment across the carb, I think. I should b...
by wally999999
Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carb Spindle Refurb'
Replies: 5
Views: 303

Carb Spindle Refurb'

I remember reading a detailed article describing the fitment of bearings and seals to our carburetors. It involved drilling / reaming the worn carb body to accept the new spindle and seals. I'd like to have a go at tackling my own worn carbs. Trouble is that I can't find the article. Could anyone re...
by wally999999
Thu May 11, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Rocker Cover Nut Tool - 3D print version
Replies: 2
Views: 404

Rocker Cover Nut Tool - 3D print version

In case it's of use to anyone - I designed a 3D printable tool for safely handling the 12 point rocker cover nuts. It's freely available here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6016086/files

May be a handy option if you have access to a 3D printer and need to get your nuts off :)
by wally999999
Tue May 02, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 - Spark plugs in oil
Replies: 13
Views: 1264

Re: SP250 - Spark plugs in oil

Hi, It's a 'sediment filter' only - not a pressure regulator. The 'wings' are just an on/off tap. Burlen do have regulators available (https://sucarb.co.uk/fuelling-accessories.html) but the SP250 didn't have one originally. The SU Pump effectively sets the pressure by its inherrent design. I hope t...