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by JohnM
Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart Temperature Gauge
Replies: 29
Views: 4184

Re: Dart Temperature Gauge

Loved the pictures, Hans - we were due to do the "Grand Tour" in September, but all cancelled now :( :( :(
Next year at Spa looks like our next meet-up now.......

best regards
John (& Pat)
by JohnM
Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Rear Spring Removal Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 512

Re: SP250 Rear Spring Removal Problem

Hi Cameron, my car has conventional bolts in that position - the heads stay just clear of the body - so if you get the nut off you shouldn't have a problem if you do have to change the bolt. Have you tried a nut splitter? I've got them in a couple of sizes and you should be able to get one onto that...
by JohnM
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2112

Re: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs

Yes, Cameron, the rear shock conversion is very straightforward to fit and makes a real difference to the roadholding - the rear end feels very much more "taut" and cornering roll is much reduced. Feels good so far!

John
by JohnM
Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs
Replies: 13
Views: 2112

Re: SP250 Replacement Leaf Springs

Also just fitted a set of Owen springs, as supplied by Robert Grinter with his rear shock absorber conversion kit, and am very pleased with the change in ride quality. As an aside, my springs were new 10,000 miles ago and yet were so worn the complete spring eye bush fell out of one when I took the ...
by JohnM
Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Engine core plug popped out today
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Re: Engine core plug popped out today

John, other than access, there's nothing difficult about replacing these coreplugs so no need for a specialist. The solid bit you feel is the other side of the water jacket (cylinder liner) as you thought . It's probably best to remove the rad so the hole can be cleaned to take the new coreplug ( I ...
by JohnM
Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: securing an age related plate for my A prefix DB 18
Replies: 22
Views: 3117

Re: securing an age related plate for my A prefix DB 18

IIRC, There was a period in the late 70's early 80's prior to computerisation of the DVLA records when a batch of "A" suffixes were issued as replacement numbers for ones taken off by "registration robbers" who bought cars for their registration numbers then sold them on. I think...
by JohnM
Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Worm wheel.
Replies: 14
Views: 2671

Re: Worm wheel.

Hello Marcel, not a thread I would normally contribute to as I'm not familiar with these early models, but I have a fusty copy of "Daimler and Lanchester Speciifications" dated 1938, so I had a quick look to see if there was any reference to a 7:38 ratio (5.43:1). I found that ratio listed...
by JohnM
Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: securing an age related plate for my A prefix DB 18
Replies: 22
Views: 3117

Re: securing an age related plate for my A prefix DB 18

Hi Marcus, a simple and straightforward way to do this if youre not trying to get the vehicle's original number back is to simply pretend your current "A"plate is a cherished (private) plate. You can apply online to take this number off the vehicle using this page: https://www.gov.uk/perso...
by JohnM
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Hood folding - pictures missing
Replies: 2
Views: 506

Re: Hood folding - pictures missing

Hi Tim,
I have the full colour copy as a Word file - if you PM me with your email address I'll happily forward it to you. (It's about 2Mb with pictures, so way too big to attach here!)

Cheers,
John
by JohnM
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon: Carb Fuel Pipes
Replies: 7
Views: 1007

Re: V8-250 Saloon: Carb Fuel Pipes

Richard, AFAIK your setup looks correct - the cross-pipe should be 1/4" inside dia to suit the carb inlets, and the main feed should be 5/16" inside diameter. (The SP is different in that the N/S carb has a "through-T" connection, so the feed from the filter bowl is 1/4" ID,...