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by Frankie&Ollie
Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 Drivers door lock
Replies: 0
Views: 238

DB18-1 Drivers door lock

Hi, we have a 1938 Daimler DB18-1. The drivers door striker plate appears to have a piece cut/filed away so when the door is first closed it sits "tightly" using the the 1st "upper" section, but as soon as we hit a bump the door pops open a fraction onto the 2nd "lower"...
by Frankie&Ollie
Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 big backfire, now sounds like a tractor!
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

DB18-1 big backfire, now sounds like a tractor!

Hi all, we had issues with the fuel reserve cut-over which has now been resolved. Drove car about 10 miles yesterday, ran perfectly OK. Today, started car and immediately didn't feel right, engine hesitating etc. After about 1/4 mile really loud backfire. Turned off ignition and hopped out (just in ...
by Frankie&Ollie
Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:12 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 Petrol Reserve Tap
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

Re: DB18-1 Petrol Reserve Tap

Thanks Peter,
now we know which line to connect and which to block off!
Will give it a go and see what happens, fingers crossed.
Regards
F&O
by Frankie&Ollie
Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 Petrol Reserve Tap
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

DB18-1 Petrol Reserve Tap

Our DB18 has fuel in tank but none is reaching carb. We think it's the Petrol Reserve Tap seals (have seen similar posts here which indicate this).
Does anyone have a diagram that shows how it fits and comes apart please so we can try and replace seals or by-pass all together?
Thanks
F&O
by Frankie&Ollie
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: HT Leads for a DB18-1
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Re: HT Leads for a DB18-1

Thanks for info,
I found green spark plug whilst searching.
Will give them a go
by Frankie&Ollie
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:28 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 Headlights
Replies: 11
Views: 1989

Re: DB18-1 Headlights

Thanks all for the replies, looks like I've got some wiring to do!
It was a barn find so hidden away for about 30 years so probably why it's got away with it thus far.

Will register with DB18.org
by Frankie&Ollie
Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: HT Leads for a DB18-1
Replies: 3
Views: 856

HT Leads for a DB18-1

Hello, looking for advice re purchasing a new set of HT leads for our DB18-1.
Can you still buy sets or do I have to make my own?
Any suggestions appreciated
by Frankie&Ollie
Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18-1 Headlights
Replies: 11
Views: 1989

DB18-1 Headlights

We've recently purchased a DB18-1 and noticed that the offside headlamp was out when on dipped beam, OK on main beam. Checking the bulb and then the wiring diagram, I see it only has one filament/feed so will only work on one setting!
Which should it be please, dipped or main?