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by mickeytwonames
Sat Jun 17, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Is it just me? - Oil Filter Change
Replies: 5
Views: 379

Re: Is it just me? - Oil Filter Change

Thanks for your advice
I removed the bolts to the crankcase and pulled it out to get it past the distie.
Then opened up the new oil filter delivery to find _ THEY'D SENT THE WRONG ONE
There's a lesson here somewhere!
by mickeytwonames
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Is it just me? - Oil Filter Change
Replies: 5
Views: 379

Is it just me? - Oil Filter Change

Just done 500 miles around the Derbyshire Peaks - went without a hitch. Brought back to two 1cwt lumps of limestone from quarry to carve. Car got back in the heat and stopped outside my gate huffing- 'you can walk from here' and wouldn't start till she'd cooled down. Anyway, decided to change the oi...
by mickeytwonames
Wed May 31, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: S.U. Carb service Kit
Replies: 5
Views: 402

Re: S.U. Carb service Kit

I take it that this is the key point from that interesting thread when setting a serviced carb On the S.U. carb there is a small pin under the dashpot which when pushed upward slightly lifts the dashpot piston. The mixture (at tick-over) is deemed to be correct if the engine revs rise slightly, then...
by mickeytwonames
Tue May 30, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: S.U. Carb service Kit
Replies: 5
Views: 402

Re: S.U. Carb service Kit

My dry carb service kit has arrived and now that Pershore Carnival is over (I'm going to do the upgrade) Is there any advice to be had about adjusting the mixture - I've got it so (most) of the plugs are burning to a chocolate colour (took me ages). Any tips most gratefully received.
MCP
by mickeytwonames
Mon May 22, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Contrived Marketing Wheeze
Replies: 6
Views: 1972

Re: Contrived Marketing Wheeze

Shows how long I've been off the forum _ Could well be me but I don't recall the QE2 anecdote - so may be not.
Soz for the late reply O'wise one
by mickeytwonames
Mon May 22, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: S.U. Carb service Kit
Replies: 5
Views: 402

S.U. Carb service Kit

Hi guys
I've searched the forum but does anyone know spec of the single S.U. Carb on a Daimler Consort 1952? - I need to get a service kit but am bewildered by the choice and the chance of getting it wrong.
many thanks : if as usual : you can help
Michael CP
by mickeytwonames
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: The Ghost in the machine
Replies: 9
Views: 552

Re: The Ghost in the machine

Thank you all - and I will report back once checks done. Have abandoned job till it's warmer Cheers - guys (and any other identifiers)
by mickeytwonames
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: The Ghost in the machine
Replies: 9
Views: 552

The Ghost in the machine

I have just replaced regulator unit and was checking the functions - which are all OK , battery charging, wipers/indicators/ fuel gauge/ heater/ lights all working. Engine was running. I gave myself a pat on the back (was die to drive to Canterbury to see daughter) Then the car stopped abruptly - Ig...
by mickeytwonames
Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Leaky Mc Leak
Replies: 3
Views: 247

Re: Leaky Mc Leak

Thanks for that - about a 1.5 Imp Pints
by mickeytwonames
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Leaky Mc Leak
Replies: 3
Views: 247

Leaky Mc Leak

Any advice? Recently I replaced three core plugs and while they are NOT weeping and the engine is running at the right temperature I seem to be losing water after a trip (80 miles) When idling I can't see any drips. Any ideas (is there a fourth core plug?) or is it time for Radweld or a raw egg? Tha...