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by johnwager
Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Brakes binding.
Replies: 7
Views: 684

Re: V8 250 Brakes binding.

Hi David You will most likely find that this is caused by the aftermarket servo. I fitted an “upgrade” aftermarket servo years ago and had this problem after a while. I eventually replaced it with another one, which eventually had the same symptoms. I then had the original servo reconditioned by Pas...
by johnwager
Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Electronic Ignition
Replies: 17
Views: 2682

Re: Electronic Ignition

I have a Pertronix ignition on my car, and if my memory serves me correctly there are two wires from the ignition module; one goes to the live ignition feed and the other to the - side of the coil. The + side of the coil should then go to earth. (This is for a positive earth car) Hope that helps.
John
by johnwager
Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 2.5 V8 Dynamo, Regulator
Replies: 13
Views: 963

Re: 2.5 V8 Dynamo, Regulator

I agree with Ian, I had the same problem with a flickering ignition light.
A new set of brushes and clean up the armature, a cheap easy fix so check that first.
by johnwager
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Cooling hoses
Replies: 10
Views: 1103

Re: Cooling hoses

I changed all the cooling and heater hoses on my car with silicone ones back in 2012. Not cheap but well worth it, and 9 years later they are still as good as new, no deterioration at all. I got mine from Classic Silicone Hoses Ltd who supply a kit with all the hoses needed for V8 saloon and SP250. ...
by johnwager
Thu May 13, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: wire wheel balancing
Replies: 6
Views: 791

Re: wire wheel balancing

You do need specific cones for mounting these wire wheels to be balanced, I ended up buying a set when I had new tyres fitted a couple of years ago.
Probably best to phone around to see if any tyre fitters have these.
John
by johnwager
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: No interior lights
Replies: 10
Views: 974

Re: No interior lights

Hi Bob
When any door is opened all the lamps should light, also when switched from the dash. All the switches go to earth to complete the circuit.
John
by johnwager
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Braking Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1990

Re: V8 250 Braking Problem

John It does sound like the servo is the problem, as you’ve eliminated the other possibilities. It is not such a big job to remove the servo, all you need to do is undo the two hydraulic pipes and the vacuum pipe and the whole assembly comes out under the wheel arch (once you’ve removed the wheel yo...
by johnwager
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Braking Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1990

Re: V8 250 Braking Problem

The V8 250 doesn’t have an adjustable actuating rod, it is fixed so that won’t be an issue. I believe Colin means the hydraulic hoses to the front callipers, as they can collapse internally allowing pressurised fluid through but not releasing it. After removing and refitting the vacuum tank did the ...
by johnwager
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 water pump pulley
Replies: 3
Views: 633

Re: V8 water pump pulley

Thanks for the tips.
In the end I went to a local engineering firm and they kindly let me use their hydraulic press. It was so easy with the right equipment, only took five minutes.
Just got to put it back on the car now.
Cheers
John
by johnwager
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 water pump pulley
Replies: 3
Views: 633

V8 water pump pulley

Hi all I am in the process of changing the water pump on my car after a recent failure. Any tips or advice on removing and replacing the pulley on the pump would be much appreciated as I've not had to do that before as the last time I changed the pump it came complete with the pulley. The pump is of...