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by B RAMANNA
Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:47 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

After great struggle First and reverse gears are operational. However I am unable to set second and third gears. Upon setting second gear the gear holds for a few minutes and slips off with a snap and bang. Tried many times to settle it and tried both with with the wheel on jack and on the ground. I...
by B RAMANNA
Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Fluid Fly wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

Re: Fluid Fly wheel

Thanks, very sensible answer.
Will try adjusting first if this does not work will change the oil as multigrade oils have been used by others.
Ramanna 8-)
by B RAMANNA
Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

I cannot find SAE30 mono grade oil in Bangalore. So I used semi Synthetic 5W 30 oil in fly wheel assuming it should work. The car starts. Engine does not go off. When Ist gear is engaged and the car moves. However car does not move when changed to 2nd and and other gears. The engine does not go off ...
by B RAMANNA
Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Fluid Fly wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

Fluid Fly wheel

I cannot find SAE30 mono grade oil in Bangalore. So I used semi Synthetic 5W 30 oil in fly wheel assuming it should work. The car starts. Engine does not go off. When Ist gear is engaged and the car moves. However car does not move when changed to 2nd and and other gears. The engine does not go off ...
by B RAMANNA
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

I drained the old oil in the fluid flywheel, washed down with petrol and blow dried the chamber using a blower. When dry filled it with 5W 30 semi synthetic oil, this was the nearest to SAE 30. The rear wheel was jacked up and tested on all gears. It seemed ok on all gears except that when shifting ...
by B RAMANNA
Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

SAE30 is not available. Nearest is 5W30/ 10 W 30 grade of various makes, which are available.
'Will work on the car in next couple week test and report back. Hoping to resolve the issue before 2018 .
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Ramanna
by B RAMANNA
Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

As suggested by Neil will try jacking and testing the run. I doubted the Fluid flywheel because it took 600ml oil and the gear box was working OK when i went to the petrol pump to fill up negotiating several gradients. The performance was not great but negotiated the traffic and gradients of course ...
by B RAMANNA
Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

I wish it was a hand brake issue.
The fluid fly wheel needed top up and I did it using thick multi grade mobil 20/60 oil (almost 600 ml went in before overflow) and created a problem for my self.
perhaps the viscous oil does not create enough torc
Ramanna
by B RAMANNA
Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Re: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

This sluggish movement and engine stalling happens in all gears. I plan to drain the fly wheel rinse it out with diesel oil let it drain out overnight and fill up with 5W 30( Valvoline or Suzuki) . Trust this is right grade oil as it is available in locally. SAE 30 is not marketed here. Is this OK? ...
by B RAMANNA
Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble
Replies: 26
Views: 4701

Suspected Fluid flywheel trouble

Last 8 eight years My consort ran well and participated in many rallies. Since past few weeks the engine raises while in Neutral but when engaged to Ist GEAR THE ENGINE Does not raise and stalls or moves very slowly with jerks. I have followed all instruction indicated in the manual - Daimler Epicyc...