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by Pendle
Sat May 27, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Conquest will not switch off.
Replies: 4
Views: 401

Re: Daimler Conquest will not switch off.

I am embarrassed to admit this, but…, on my DJ254, I once succeeded in inserting a fuse between the 2 pairs of fuse terminals - connecting both circuits together. This of course left the ignition system energized with the key off. It took a while to diagnose- including removal of ignition switch, et...
by Pendle
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB 18 master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 724

Re: DB 18 master cylinder

Hi Jim,

Sorry for the delay- I was away from home and not following this site. There is one thread showing beyond the nut.

Please let us know how you make out in setting up your brakes. I hope to be tackling the job soon, and I think that there are others in the same boat.
by Pendle
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB 18 master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 724

Re: DB 18 master cylinder

Hi Jim, Only one DB18 - the others are Conquests which have a similar brake setup. I have only ever had master cylinders professionally refurbished- which I will be doing with the Special Sports one. I have set up brakes on the Conquests and similar brakes on a Rover P3. I have had success by follow...
by Pendle
Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB 18 master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 724

Re: DB 18 master cylinder

Jim,

Does this picture help?
by Pendle
Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB 18 master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 724

Re: DB 18 master cylinder

Hi Jim,

Just saw your response. I will take a photo of the other end and post it tomorrow.
by Pendle
Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB 18 master cylinder
Replies: 12
Views: 724

Re: DB 18 master cylinder

Here is a photo of my Special Sports master cylinder as removed from car. I assume that you are looking for the position of the nuts on the fixed rod. Please let me know if this assumption is incorrect.
by Pendle
Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special Sports Wheel Cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 367

Re: Special Sports Wheel Cylinder

Thank you. Please private message me when you have had a chance to check what you have.
by Pendle
Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special Sports Wheel Cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 367

Re: Special Sports Wheel Cylinder

It is for the right hand side of the car. The casting is broken at one of the bolt holes - it must have been cracked, and it broke when I removed the cylinder from the car.
by Pendle
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special Sports Core Plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 420

Re: Special Sports Core Plugs

Fortunately I am at the reassembly stage of the project - fenders are off so I have good access now.