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by peterbee
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 cooling
Replies: 16
Views: 4066

Re: SP250 cooling

The question is who is there making/supplying a header tank that is the correct size and therefore fits?
by peterbee
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 cooling
Replies: 16
Views: 4066

Re: SP250 cooling

This is not the first time that I have found parts I have ordered to not fit without being modified. For the price I pay I do not think it is unreasonable to expect a copy to be a copy.
by peterbee
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 cooling
Replies: 16
Views: 4066

Re: SP250 cooling

Yes. It is very pretty. It is a pity I am going to have to spoil mine by cutting half an inch off both the inlet and the outlet to make it fit. Overall the new one is an inch longer than the original. And the new ones are not cheap.
by peterbee
Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart brake master reservoir
Replies: 9
Views: 3019

Re: dart brake master reservoir

Yes. The reservoir is just a tin can. However the mounting hole has to be offcentre otherwise it will foul the clutch master cylinder.
by peterbee
Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Parts/Car required
Replies: 15
Views: 3847

Re: Parts/Car required

I have a 4 speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Box No KVN 297. Send me a PM
by peterbee
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Brakes binding.
Replies: 7
Views: 686

Re: V8 250 Brakes binding.

I seem to remember reading, I don't know where or when, that there could be problems when changing from DOT4 to DOT5 as the seals in a DOT4 system can swell when DOT5 is used. You need new uncontaminated seals throughout your braking system.
by peterbee
Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart disc guard
Replies: 15
Views: 1412

Re: dart disc guard

The workshop manual and the spare parts catalogue both show disc guards for the front discs only. However my 1963 C spec SP250 has them front and rear. So it seems you either have them or you don't.
by peterbee
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Splined Hubs 52 mm
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Re: Splined Hubs 52 mm

I had never heard of scrub radius until today so i have had a look online. You can tell me if I am out of order but can you achieve what you want which I presume is a negative radius by messing about with rim offsets and tyre widths and profiles. I have been looking at a rim and tyre calculator at s...
by peterbee
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Drainage of cooling system
Replies: 2
Views: 474

Re: Drainage of cooling system

I have just finished draining the old antifreeze in my SP250. There is no problem draining the radiator with the tap nor with the right hand side block drain plug. However the left hand block drain plug was a totally different kettle of fish. I managed to remove the plug with small ring spanner. How...
by peterbee
Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 heater/demister
Replies: 40
Views: 9869

Re: SP250 heater/demister

The question is what is the length of the cable outer casing so that it will reach from the clamp on the heater control to the clamp on the heater valve. it must be between 650mm and 750mm