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by Ivar Hellberg
Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Roadster Overdrive
Replies: 28
Views: 5502

Re: Daimler Roadster Overdrive

Thanks for your suggestions. Your are right about not having motorways in the 1950's so overdrive was not needed. My Roadster has the Westlake engine, so I think it needs an overdrive, not least it would save on the petrol. The car was built in my father's factory at Carbodies and it was designed to...
by Ivar Hellberg
Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Roadster Overdrive
Replies: 28
Views: 5502

Daimler Roadster Overdrive

I am the proud owner of a 1954 Daimler Roadster with a Wilson preselector gearbox. I am wondering if it is possible to fit an overdrive to the car. At present when I am doing 70mph I am doing over 3,000rpm - much to high!
Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks Ivar Hellberg
by Ivar Hellberg
Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: bolt torque rocker assembly
Replies: 1
Views: 497

bolt torque rocker assembly

I have a Daimler Roadster 1954 which I have had the cylinder head refurbished. I am now reassembling the engine. Can anyone advise me as to what torque the rocker assembly bolts should be tightened to?
With thanks, Ivar H
by Ivar Hellberg
Thu Dec 29, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Rocker bolts/nuts tightening
Replies: 1
Views: 543

Rocker bolts/nuts tightening

I have just taken out the engine cylinder head of my Daimler Roadster and had it reconditioned: valves, sleeves etc. I have just replaced it with a new gasket and tightened down the head 30/35 psi. I have now replaced the rocker assembly and am wondering how tightly I should lock down the nuts/bolts...