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by JohnM
Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart Overdrive Inhibitor Switch
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: Dart Overdrive Inhibitor Switch

Hi Roger, do you know whether you have a "J" or "A" type overdrive? The J type solenoid acts directly, so the electrical connection to the solenoid is often the culprit for an intermittent overdrive, but the A type operation is more complicated, and as well as the electrical conn...
by JohnM
Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SPTrunnion grease seals
Replies: 8
Views: 1286

Re: SPTrunnion grease seals

Glad I could help, Kev,
John
by JohnM
Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SPTrunnion grease seals
Replies: 8
Views: 1286

Re: SPTrunnion grease seals

Hi Kev,
these seals shoud be the same as TR3 ones - do you mean No 105 in this listing? if so, Moss, Rimmers etc should have them.

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-m ... 53-65.html#

HTH,
John
by JohnM
Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 1340

Re: Exhaust Manifold

Roger,
if you're in the DLOC, have a look at the classifieds in the new DM - Mike Gallagher is having a clear out, so it might be worth asking him.
regards,
John
by JohnM
Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 FRONT COIL SPRINGS
Replies: 13
Views: 1888

Re: SP250 FRONT COIL SPRINGS

I'm interested in any views on this too, Terry, as since I've put new rear springs on my SP looks distinctly down at the nose. I also seem to remember an earlier post about suppliers V8-250 front springs that seemed to be too short, so before I change mine I'd also like to hear others' experiences o...
by JohnM
Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: My new Dart
Replies: 4
Views: 1009

Re: My new Dart

Hi Bill you have another SP250 owner in Basel - Hans Hebel (heh101353 on here) he's a very friendly guy and I'm sure he'd be delighted to help you familiarise yourself with your new SP. Enjoy the car, hope it's not too long before you get the paperwork arranged. Welcome to the Forum! regards, John
by JohnM
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2111

Re: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs

Ian,
I think you're probably correct - the torsional stiffening is a major part of the improvement the conversion gives.
Mind you, in my case replacing the tired springs and the poor lever arm shocks has also contributed more than somewhat :lol: :lol:

John
by JohnM
Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2111

Re: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs

Hi Paul, Yes, it seems nicely clear of the underside - the closest the assembly comes to the body is just at the bottom of the inner wheelarch where the crossbar is bolted to the main bracket fitted to the original shock mounting brackets. At that point there's probably 3/8"-1/2" clearance...
by JohnM
Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:04 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2111

Re: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs

Hi Paul,

do these help?
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I may have a few others - I'll have a look later.
regards,
John
by JohnM
Tue Jul 14, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: DLOC website & other websites for Daimler, Lanchester or BSA cars
Topic: Old Forum down
Replies: 14
Views: 7213

Re: Old Forum down

Sounds like a worthwhile investment to me, Chris - the Club has considerable funds to cover it, one would think.

Would it be a good idea for Forum members of like mind to email Graham and Peter directly, to encourage them to look into the transfer of data as a matter of urgency?

John