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by Rolo5
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: lA 14/2 thermostat
Replies: 3
Views: 253

Re: lA 14/2 thermostat

thank you, new replacement used instead, working very well, especially with the rebuild radiator! Will clean up the old one and display it on the shelf :D
by Rolo5
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: lA 14/2 thermostat
Replies: 3
Views: 253

lA 14/2 thermostat

I have just removed what looks like it might be an original thermostat from my 1939 roadrider de luxe. On testing in hot water it opens perfectly smoothly but doesn't seem to close off completely when cold. It looks like the sealing disk is on a threaded shaft for adjustment, but has been soldered i...
by Rolo5
Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 6
Views: 1251

Re: fuel pump

thanks will do!
by Rolo5
Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 6
Views: 1251

Re: fuel pump

thanks for those comments. I posted around december that I couldnt work out how my pump was supposed to work, there was no "feeling" of connection between the priming lever and the valve, the side spring was broken and the only way i could get the priming lever to actuate the piston was to...
by Rolo5
Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 6
Views: 1251

fuel pump

hi,
I'm still having issues with the mechanical pump on the 1939 DB18-1 and am considering going to an electric pump, any advice, suggestions of what type and where from etc would be appreciated. Thanks. Robert
by Rolo5
Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 2075

Re: DB18-1 fuel pump

thanks for this.
Interestingly my priming lever is at the side, not the bottom of the fuel pump as shown in the DB18 handbook and also on the diagram you mention. Something more to work on though!
by Rolo5
Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 2075

Re: DB18-1 fuel pump

doesnt eem stuck, just not engaging unless the screw is out
by Rolo5
Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 2075

Re: DB18-1 fuel pump

seems to be stamped "T" type
by Rolo5
Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 2075

Re: DB18-1 fuel pump

Hi, thanks for the replies. As best as I can.... Only picked up the whole pile of parts last month. The engine is fully assembled and back in the car as it came and I was told it had run ok, albeit in 2007. Just going through usual checks before actually trying to fire it up. The pump was already fi...
by Rolo5
Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 2075

DB18-1 fuel pump

HI, I am starting to reassemble my "Christmas Jigsaw puzzle" 1938 DB18-1 tickford DHC. I am told the engine ran last in 2007 after a full rebuild and seems good. Couldnt get the priming lever on the fuel pump to work, seemed disengaged, so stripped down to see what was happening. Cam lever...