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by CHRIS J
Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Conquest Drophead steering pin bushes
Replies: 2
Views: 698

Re: Conquest Drophead steering pin bushes

Hi David
I also have a small amount of play in the king pins on my DJ 254, I plan to do some work on the car in the next few weeks and have a look at them.
I'll let you know if I decide to do any work on them, In the meantime can anyone give advice?
I'm in West Sussex, Where are you based.
by CHRIS J
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Transmission noise in Conquest Century / Oil query
Replies: 31
Views: 6231

Re: Transmission noise in Conquest Century / Oil query

Hi
the recommended lubricants page in the 1956 first edition manual has Shell 10w/30 is this not a multigrade oil?
Chris
by CHRIS J
Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Splined hubs wanted for Daimler V8 250 (Also loan of Puller)
Replies: 2
Views: 586

Re: Splined hubs wanted for Daimler V8 250 (Also loan of Puller)

Hi Steve
I have some old hubs but you need to fit new hubs and MWS can supply tubeless wire wheels, The problem with second hand hubs and wheels is the splines will be worn this will show up as play like a bad wheel bearing.
New hubs are about £90 each.
Chris
by CHRIS J
Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Transmission noise in Conquest Century / Oil query
Replies: 31
Views: 6231

Re: Transmission noise in Conquest Century / Oil query

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Hi the workshop manual recommends the same 10/30 oil for Engine, Fluid flywheel and Gearbox.
I have used Morris 10/40 for the last 11years and travelled thousands of miles on rally's and holidays no problems.

Chris DJ254
by CHRIS J
Thu May 07, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Calling all Conquest and Century owners, Carpet retaining rubber strips
Replies: 36
Views: 5631

Re: Calling all Conquest and Century owners

Yes I would be interested.
Has anyone got any more pictures or details of how it's fitted?

Chris (DJ254)
by CHRIS J
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon: Running-In Oil
Replies: 4
Views: 1062

Re: V8-250 Saloon: Running-In Oil

Hi Richard I do not think you need to try and flush out all the old oil from the tappet chest, it should not be that contaminated after only 500 miles or less. the important thing is to change the oil each year or sooner maybe 6 months after all a new filter is only about £7. I am not an expert on t...
by CHRIS J
Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon: Running-In Oil
Replies: 4
Views: 1062

Re: V8-250 Saloon: Running-In Oil

Hi Richard I used to use Penrite oils many years ago but they are expensive, A few years ago we had a visit to MORRIS LUBRICANTS factory arranged by the DLOC and was impressed with the high quality of the production. They test all grades produced in their labs to a high standard. I now buy my oils l...
by CHRIS J
Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DJ 254 seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1598

Re: DJ 254 seats

Hi Michael
I have taken some pic's for you a bit difficult without removing the seats, They may be of some use
One showing the passenger seat hinge and spring.
Chris Joyce
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by CHRIS J
Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon: Rear Window Replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Re: V8-250 Saloon: Rear Window Replacement

Hi Richard I replaced the rear screen a couple of months ago, the new seal was from D Manners and the instructions were to put the rubber in the car surround then fit the screen, Some parts of the rubber pulled away from the surround on fitting but was able to force back in using a plastic trim tool...