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by thomas@prags.co.uk
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: David Beales
Replies: 5
Views: 2922

Re: David Beales

I have a mobile number. but not keen on sharing it without his agreement.
thomas
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Trico Vacuum Washer Fault Finding Instructions
Replies: 4
Views: 287

Re: Trico Vacuum Washer Fault Finding Instructions

perhaps I needed that 40 years ago when I replaced the old bottle set up on my DB18 Barker convertible with a more modern plastic Trico reservoir. I still have that (with screen wash in it I notice) but long since given up on worrying about it working! thomas p
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Sportscar garage ad?
Replies: 3
Views: 334

Sportscar garage ad?

Dont suppose someone on here keeps old Motorsport mags? I bought my 1950 DB18 exactly 50 years ago after seeing an ad from a small business in Twford Street London - Sportscar Garage - specialised in old Daimlers and Jensens I think. I would love to have the advert from Jan or Feb 1973 to add to its...
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Stuck in gear
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Re: Stuck in gear

Finally got time to remove floor and thankfully it is only the linkage at the gearbox end - the brass insert in the coupling failed and dropped off somewhere. David B has one and its on the way! I think even I may be able to fix it.
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Stuck in gear
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Re: Stuck in gear

Steve many thanks - yes, hoping its just an accessible linkage under the floor! I will have time tomorrow to roll my sleeves up>
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by thomas@prags.co.uk
Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Stuck in gear
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Stuck in gear

My 1950 DB18 Barker drophead was much admired yesterday - bedecked with union flags - at a jubillee picnic outside the Highlanders Museum in Fort George. Sadly when we fired up to depart the scene gracefully the gear change pedal went flat to the floor and stayed there! I was stuck in 2nd gear but n...
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Driving members FREE
Replies: 0
Views: 616

Driving members FREE

I have around 60 copies of the Driving Member bequeathed to me by a past member many years ago. they date from 1982 -1988 - as I recall its a complete run, but its been a while since I checked. FREE to anyone in the UK or beyond (p&P costs perhaps?). thomas@prags.co..uk
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: workshop manual db18
Replies: 3
Views: 389

workshop manual db18

I have to take the plunge and trust my 1950 DB18 Barker 4str to a new mechanic for servicing etc. I am sure I have seen that a workshop manual exists in downloadable form? where from please? His dad used to do old cars, but was sadly killed last year soon after agreeing to take on the work. Son seem...
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DM 1980s back copies
Replies: 0
Views: 241

DM 1980s back copies

I have a run of DM magazines from mid 82 - 88. belonged to a conquest owner I used to know who got rid of the car and left me with the mags (which I already have)
Anyone want them? Please - or they will go for reclaiming!
by thomas@prags.co.uk
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18 gearbox adjustment
Replies: 2
Views: 359

DB18 gearbox adjustment

David Beales rebuilt my DB18 gearbox in 2019 - we agreed that 2nd gear needed a bit of adjustment and he sent me instructions. Not being brave with mechanical things I didnt open it up to do the job and 2nd gear is now becoming annoying. (takes a while to engage) I am reluctant to take it to the onl...