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by Ursa major
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Photo & Video Album
Topic: Stirling Moss
Replies: 0
Views: 2512

Stirling Moss

I was watching a YouTube film of Patrick Stewart meeting Sir Stirling Moss



and at 49 mins in there is a still of Moss in hospital after his crash, looking at the TV...
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I wonder what he was thinking!
by Ursa major
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart clutch and rear axle grease points
Replies: 4
Views: 1998

Re: dart clutch and rear axle grease points

HI, Paul. The clutch grease points are, according to my manual, accessible through removing rubber bungs either side of the transmission tunnel. However, in my car, these do not exist. The grease points themselves are either end of the clutch operating shaft. Hopefully the one on the driver's side i...
by Ursa major
Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive
Replies: 4
Views: 2192

Re: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive

Thanks, Jez. Interesting tip for the 3/8" bolts. I have noticed the the handbrake is too tight to the tunnel but didn't think of this as a way to move it. I have fitted the relay having read about the switch problems you mention but also operate it with the dip switch on the floor and a bit of ...
by Ursa major
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive
Replies: 4
Views: 2192

Re: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive

Thank you very much, Nick!

That was exactly what I was looking for. I am very impressed with the quality of your record-keeping and recall - also the standard of workmanship!

I will return to the garage at the weekend...

With thanks again,

Simon
by Ursa major
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive
Replies: 4
Views: 2192

SP250 Transmission Tunnel Modifications for Overdrive

Does anybody have any pictures or advice they can share about the modifications that need to be made to the transmission tunnel cover and surrounding bodywork when fitting a J type overdrive to an SP250? I have found 3 problems with the set up that exists in my car: 1) The speedo drive has worn a gr...
by Ursa major
Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP 250 wind deflector
Replies: 5
Views: 586

Re: SP 250 wind deflector

According to the SP250 Register Holland, the XJS wind deflector fits. I have no experience of trying it but you could contact the register for more details.
by Ursa major
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carburettor Linkages
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: Carburettor Linkages

An update on the above. New shorter linkages and the longer one adjusted to the correct length, left the accelerator pedal about 5cm above the stop on full throttle. The only way I could see to adjust this out was to modify the pedal itself, so I sourced a second-hand one from Manners and have cut a...
by Ursa major
Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: How much oil to top-up?
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: How much oil to top-up?

I was always taught "A litre of water's a pint and three quarters"!
by Ursa major
Wed Jun 28, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Coil
Replies: 2
Views: 263

Re: Coil

Hi, Paul.

Will this type of thing help?

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... category/2

Simon
by Ursa major
Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Engine ‘lumpy’ when cruising above 1500rpm
Replies: 25
Views: 1480

Re: Engine ‘lumpy’ when cruising above 1500rpm

Luvvverly restoration job and congratulations on (almost) solving the problem! And thanks for posting the detective work and the results.