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by DaveM
Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 1957 Daimler Conquest Century New drophead coupe. Retrofit Power Steering
Replies: 8
Views: 2113

Re: 1957 Daimler Conquest Century New drophead coupe. Retrofit Power Steering

Strange that you should mention power steering, my winter project is converting my Dart to electric power assist. The donor electric power assist steering (EPAS) system comes from a Vauxhall Corsa "C" and can be found on the internet for around £100. The modification has been used widely o...
by DaveM
Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Old Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Re: Old Forum

Can't believe it's gone forever, what a waste of some truly useful information.....
by DaveM
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Old Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Old Forum

Anybody got an info on what's happened to the old forum archives?, the site seems to have been down for months now or is it just me?
by DaveM
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: HD6 spindle bush replacement tool
Replies: 3
Views: 437

Re: HD6 spindle bush replacement tool

Paul,

Once the new bushes are installed they don't need any additional reaming
by DaveM
Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: HD6 spindle bush replacement tool
Replies: 3
Views: 437

HD6 spindle bush replacement tool

For those interested in replacing the throttle spindle bushes within the HD6 carb here are some engineering drawings on how to make a reaming tool to make it a simple task. First you need to buy a "Trend Counterbore bit" part number: SNAP/CB/1TC which works out at about £22.00. Trend Count...
by DaveM
Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1381

Re: V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems

Yes I believe Burlen seals are E10 proof but they would see very little exposure to fuel and it would probably be age rather than the "E" villain that would that them out in the long run. For those reading the thread in the future, I'll post some engineering drawings on a separate thread (...
by DaveM
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1381

Re: V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems

Glen,

If you fancy going all the way I've got the special bush reaming tool that you're more than welcome to borrow FOC. Seems like a daunting job but its a very slow controlled process which I'm more than willing to talk you through
HD6 Bush reamer.jpg
Cheers Dave
by DaveM
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems
Replies: 19
Views: 1381

Re: V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems

Glen Looks like you're nearly there with the spindle replacement. After having rebuild several of the hd6 carbs I believe you won't find a dedicated specific shaft as a replacement, the kits always come with a generic longer version. I've attached a picture that might help. Install new shaft, then i...
by DaveM
Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:11 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart welch plug replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 591

Re: Dart welch plug replacement

Hi John, poor luck that I've just replaced the same plug on mine last weekend, as others have said its not that bad a job once the exhaust manifold is out of the way. Also remove the inner wing triangular cover plate and access through there. Drill the centre of the plug, screw in large self tapper ...
by DaveM
Wed May 04, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: battery earth lead on SP250
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Re: battery earth lead on SP250

Here's my locations, added some extra dedicated points for the coil and the rear lights

Cheers Dave
EARTH POINTS.jpg