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by bop
Tue Nov 06, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler 15 rear differential/worm
Replies: 6
Views: 1993

Re: Daimler 15 rear differential/worm

Thanks for the info Stan. I have already washed the differential with paraffin and filled it with Mystik JT-7 Gear Lubricant, 85W140. (quote: Mystik JT-7 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants, in addition to meeting API GL-6, meets the requirements of the API MT-1 Classification for non-synchronized manual ...
by bop
Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:37 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler 15 rear differential/worm
Replies: 6
Views: 1993

Re: Daimler 15 rear differential/worm

Thanks for the reply Steve! If there is no backlash adjustment then that might explain why the only info I could find was basically for changing parts and the bottom line was "assemble it the same way as you took it apart". I don't know how one could find the central position accurate enou...
by bop
Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler 15 rear differential/worm
Replies: 6
Views: 1993

Daimler 15 rear differential/worm

As part of the restoration of my car, I decided to change the oil in rear axle for the first time in at least 42 years (has been in storage awaiting restoration). First question: is this a Type 3 differential? 1.JPG 4.JPG The oil was more like tar 2.JPG so I thought maybe this thick tar like stuff w...
by bop
Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:00 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1959 Daimler Majestic
Replies: 0
Views: 847

1959 Daimler Majestic

by bop
Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1931 Daimler
Replies: 5
Views: 1857

1931 Daimler

Here is one expensive restoration project :lol:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1931-Daimler ... :rk:1:pf:0
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by bop
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler 15 hand brake
Replies: 8
Views: 1884

Re: Daimler 15 hand brake

It was chromed without taking it apart. Results were satisfactory, not perfect. Parts are put away but will try to post a better photo later.
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Bob
by bop
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler 15 DHC pram-irons
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Re: Daimler 15 DHC pram-irons

Turns out they can be chromed without taking apart. :)
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I am quite pleased with the results
Bob
by bop
Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:32 am
Forum: Technical Articles including Wilf Stephens' SP250 Articles
Topic: Daimler 15 hinged windscreen disassembled
Replies: 3
Views: 4631

Re: Daimler 15 hinged windscreen disassembled

Hi Alan,
No question, just sharing some info. When I had asked on a different post about taking apart the windscreen, I received no reply. So I thought this might help the next person who might want to attempt to take apart the frame for re-chroming. ;)
Bop