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by silverdart
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart Oily Plugs
Replies: 15
Views: 3045

Re: Dart Oily Plugs

As Nick says, The oil probably reached the plug thread as you unscrewed it.

If the engine ran smoothly before you removed the plugs, it suggests there is nothing to worry about.

Dave.
by silverdart
Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: sparkplugs
Replies: 22
Views: 5606

Re: sparkplugs

I recently had a misfire and needed to replace sparkplugs.
I found " Carparts 4 Less" on the web. 8 x NGKBP6ES for £13.20 inc. free delivery.
Great value and cured the misfire.

Dave.
by silverdart
Thu Jan 11, 2018 11:30 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: tooth count on starter
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: tooth count on starter

Just a thought, the SP ring gear was designed by Daimler and the v8250 by Jaguar.
The gear rings may not even be the same pitch.
Car manufacturers often used completely non-standard gear pitches to prevent copying by industrial gear suppliers.

Dave.
by silverdart
Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: tooth count on starter
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: tooth count on starter

If the starter pinion for the sp. has been designed correctly, it could have either 10 or 11 teeth and this would not affect the engagement to the starter ring gear.

Dave.
by silverdart
Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP Master cylinder
Replies: 25
Views: 5100

Re: SP Master cylinder

Wilf, I think the originals were never painted but possibly zinc or cadmium plated. The reason the reservoir is separate to the cylinder body is that it needs to be offset due to the close proximity of the clutch reservoir. Unfortunately brake fluid is an excellent paint stripper. If a plastic reser...
by silverdart
Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP Master cylinder
Replies: 25
Views: 5100

Re: SP Master cylinder

Unfortunately, in my experience, the replacements are not much better. Not too long ago I bought a new tin can from B.T.,nicely painted black. Within a few months the paint had all peeled off due to the outside of the can being permanently wet. I have come to the conclusion that the top rim of the c...
by silverdart
Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 rear ends
Replies: 3
Views: 799

Re: SP250 rear ends

Hi Peter, Good to hear you are up and running.
I rebuilt a condition 1 axle earlier this year and have done about 1000 miles since.
If you do need a crown wheel and pinion set, Barry Thorne has them and is probably the cheapest in the U.K.

Dave.
by silverdart
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 rear ends
Replies: 3
Views: 799

Re: SP250 rear ends

There are two internal differences between series 1 and series 2 axles. On series 2 the imput pinion shaft journal behind the gearteeth, is larger in its diameter, thus giving greater torsional strength. The differential bearing carrier journals are larger in diameter and therefore this casting is s...
by silverdart
Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart door striker removal and replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1054

Re: Dart door striker removal and replacement

In answer to your question, yes, that is exactly how you do it.

Dave.
by silverdart
Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart door striker removal and replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1054

Re: Dart door striker removal and replacement

Yes the plate inside the B post is loosely fixed.
The holes in the fibreglass are oversize to allow some adjustment.

Dave.