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by hum966
Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carb Spindle Refurb'
Replies: 5
Views: 303

Re: Carb Spindle Refurb'

There is some info, search

carburettors+butterfly

#p44175

Topic is

V8-250 carburettor rebuild, butterfly problems

Rgds
Brian
by hum966
Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Re: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?

Re previous post, pics to show lock tabs and fit of available parts (lock tabs). First pic 1, shows cap bolt setup on Dart . Pic2 shows centre bearing caps for (early ?) Dart and V8 250 engines. The Dart cap has machined shoulder which can hold a lock tab. the V8 250 would not lock the same type of ...
by hum966
Thu Jul 28, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Re: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?

Hi Observer, thanks for the comment; I haven't used the locknuts you describe, will look into them. The Dart main bearing caps use bolts rather than studs to fasten them to the crankcase and need a washer/lockwasher to prevent loosening under working loads. I will post couple of pics later to show t...
by hum966
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Re: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?

Thanks for your thoughts, appreciate any and all input. Lock-tabs have been used for a very long while. Have ordered a fresh set from D Manners.
Rgds Bri.
by hum966
Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Lock-tab for main bearing bolts or hardened washer ?

Hi Got a question need help with an answer. I am about to bolt down the main bearing caps on a Dart engine. When I removed the crank shaft and bearing caps (before handing to a machine shop) the cap bolts were retained by locking tabs which was the then practice in the 60s/70s. As shown in the parts...
by hum966
Wed May 18, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart

Update Yesterday I got to test the clutch release again. I ordered a braided hose and a new slave cylinder (both from D Manners) and fitted together. Leaving the slave cylinder free temporarily of the bracket that fastens it to the G box housing. My idea was that the with the slave cylinder hanging ...
by hum966
Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart

Thanks for your comments I will check out the hose swelling this weekend and bleed the system again. Today I found a Girling parts list of master cylinders/slaves/hoses which recommended 3/4 inch bore for the master cylinder and 1 inch for the slave bore. David Manners offers a braided hose (in stoc...
by hum966
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart

Long clutch pedal Travel on Dart Recently replaced the clutch internal driven plate on my Dart. Started up the engine and found difficulty releasing the clutch to engage reverse and first gear. Found pumping the pedal released the clutch and engaged reverse/first; but pedal right down at the bottom ...
by hum966
Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart Relay for horn circuit ??
Replies: 0
Views: 2123

Dart Relay for horn circuit ??

I am looking to replace the original windtone horn wiring circuit with a relay to supply the heavy current. Say a 6RA type of relay. Can anyone suggest a relay and circuit for the +ve earth setup in the Dart ? The horn control in the steering wheel is missing some internal items (self cancelling, br...
by hum966
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Wire wheel conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 785

Re: Wire wheel conversion

Morning OttawaSP250 Noticed your post about fasteners for the wire wheel adapter. I have attached piccs of the front and rear wheel adapter/hubs from my SP. Also pic of the parts catalogue for optional extras, which shows the parts for rear as 431511 bolt secures brake disc to hub. David Manners web...