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by sp250boy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8
Replies: 8
Views: 269

Re: Daimler V8

Didn’t feel that the car was for me…
I think with the declared mechanical faults and condition of the paint work it’s not for me..

Hopefully it will make a good project for someone
by sp250boy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8
Replies: 8
Views: 269

Daimler V8

Hi I am looking at a Daimler V8 250 tomorrow with the following condition: 1) She hesitate when moving off and seems to be slipping gears but fine when moving 2) Engine oil pressure is running around 40psi 3) She smokes on start up and when idling for long periods… Apart from the above she appears t...
by sp250boy
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Daimler V8 250 for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 210

Re: Daimler V8 250 for sale

Could you send me his details; I'm looking for a V8 250
by sp250boy
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Broken stud removal
Replies: 2
Views: 323

Re: Broken stud removal

Just to add the broken stud appear to be in a thread insert, which may explain what this has not been repaired previously. So I guess my only option is to use spark eroding to remove the insert together with the broken off stud... Nothing is simple with these old cars :(
by sp250boy
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Broken stud removal
Replies: 2
Views: 323

Broken stud removal

My LA10 engine has a broken stud on the cam follower housing..

Any suggestions what are the best extraction tools or other techniques to get the bolt out?
by sp250boy
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Replacement head bolts for LA10
Replies: 3
Views: 231

Replacement head bolts for LA10

Anybody know where I can get a set of replacement head bolts for my 1933 LA10

Thank you
by sp250boy
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: LA10 Parts required
Replies: 2
Views: 2043

LA10 Parts required

Hi Guys,
Can anyone help me me with any of the following:

AC Fuel pump
Hydraulic brake master cylinder or wheel cylinder
Engine/gearbox rubber mounts.

Thanks in advance...
by sp250boy
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA10 Manual
Replies: 4
Views: 5198

Re: LA10 Manual

Hi Guys, where can I find a parts list and manual for a 1933 LA10 There should be 'Instruction Manuals' and spare parts lists for the LA10 in the archives, I have a early 1933' and early 1934 instruction manuals. I do have a 1935 'Maintenance Manual' for the LA10 that could be the nearest thing to ...
by sp250boy
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA10 Manual
Replies: 4
Views: 5198

LA10 Manual

Hi Guys,
where can I find a parts list and manual for a 1933 LA10
by sp250boy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: LA Ten parts
Replies: 2
Views: 3885

Re: LA Ten parts

I have the same parts if anyone wants them..