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Search found 143 matches
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
- Replies: 8
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Re: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
Richard, Thats really helpful, the image optimizer seems easy to operate for up loading images to DLOC which need reducing, and the "Block" diagram will come in handy when I summon up the bravado to disturb the soft melting "blob" that was once my N/S multi connector. I'm sure al...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:50 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
- Replies: 8
- Views: 208
Re: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
Hello Richard, Found the colour wiring diagram in The Shop, could'nt find it last night. found the Blade fuse holder, never seen them before, they are an inovation. The relay is way above my comprehension, although I will persue and try to understand it, where would it mount, The in-line fuse is my ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:15 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
- Replies: 8
- Views: 208
Re: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
Hello Richard, Thanks to you and" Bobtills" for the replies. Firstly Richard is the coloured wiring diagram for the 2,5 and 250 still available, searched on the dloc but cant find it?. mounting a fuse on the inner wing just before the cable goes through the actual inner wing would be a goo...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
- Replies: 8
- Views: 208
fog ranger spots on 2,5 v8 1965
Can anyone tell me what bulb fits into the fog ranger spot lamps on 1965 2,5 v8, and are they single or double contact on the bottom. The earth wire coming out of the lamp, on thr drivers side is burned right back to its earth point on the inner wing, luckily its in a conduit with the live feed, jus...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:50 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: daimler 2.5 v8 brake servo lubricating oil
- Replies: 2
- Views: 110
daimler 2.5 v8 brake servo lubricating oil
Im reconditioning the servo while the engine is out of the car, my service manual says use Shell Tellus 33 to lubricate the inside of the servo. Ive never heard of it, anyone suggest an alternative. the manual also says pour 22cc of the stuff into the big bowl. what do you think
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:29 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Siezed engine STILL.!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3908
Re: Siezed engine STILL.!
Thanks again Richard ,
the webb plug tool from J&E sounds the answer to removing the plug. What grade of stone for honing the bores do you suggest, Medium grade, ??
the webb plug tool from J&E sounds the answer to removing the plug. What grade of stone for honing the bores do you suggest, Medium grade, ??
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:50 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Siezed engine STILL.!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3908
Re: Siezed engine STILL.!
Well the engine is "unsiezed " , and turns over nice and easy, the heads are back from the machine shop, skimmed, valve seats recut, and all new valves. and the new cup type oil seals fitted. The plan was to refit them and try the engine. But I am going to take the engine out, and hone it ...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Siezed engine STILL.!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3908
Re: Siezed engine STILL.!
THANKS RICHARD,
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Siezed engine STILL.!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3908
Re: Siezed engine STILL.!
Thanks Dave,
Just sourcing parts in case the engine has to come out. Couldnt find, B. Thorne, any more info on this firm please.
Could you explain what" brg" stands for in your reply above,if you dont mind, thanks again
Just sourcing parts in case the engine has to come out. Couldnt find, B. Thorne, any more info on this firm please.
Could you explain what" brg" stands for in your reply above,if you dont mind, thanks again
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:29 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Siezed engine STILL.!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3908
Re: Siezed engine STILL.!
Optimized-diameter of pistons.jpg Thanks Dave for confirming the" Hylamar ", Im awaiting the return of the heads from the engineering shop, and as daimlerman says it would be sensible to fit new rings and shells. Ive not done a bottom end on the 250 v8, and rope seals and thrust washers p...