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by tjt77
Fri May 19, 2017 2:57 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 2 1/2 main bearing caps....
Replies: 11
Views: 2313

Re: 2 1/2 main bearing caps....

Tim..please contact me asap if you do have the requested bearing cap on hand.. I did send an email via the forum.
by tjt77
Fri May 19, 2017 2:51 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: WANTED.. M. Major engine bearings ...
Replies: 12
Views: 2407

Re: WANTED.. M. Major engine bearings ...

Update :- Gosnays say that have bearings that are correct in both inner and outer diameter, but need to be narrowed to fit.. I believe that is the route I took on last MM engine I refreshed back in late 70s..
by tjt77
Fri May 19, 2017 2:49 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: WANTED.. 2 1/2 V8 main bearing caps......
Replies: 3
Views: 890

Re: WANTED.. 2 1/2 V8 main bearing caps......

Thanks..I emailed Russ today.. will see what transpires.. also contacted Robert Grinter.. who initially replied promptly and said he has them available, but Ive been unable to reach him since ( a week or so now)
by tjt77
Fri May 19, 2017 2:44 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Daimler 250 V8 manual
Replies: 6
Views: 1757

Re: Daimler 250 V8 manual

I have purchased the car, but it will be a while before its in my possession.. its a 12 hr drive away..
by tjt77
Fri May 19, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: Daimler Histories & Statistics - SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon
Topic: V8 Service Manual
Replies: 1
Views: 3182

Re: V8 Service Manual

Martin, I will be collecting a loose leaf (held in binder) factory manual soon along with some other parts ...
check back with me in a month or so and i should have it and will be bale to make copy of requested pages..
regards, Tim T.
by tjt77
Wed May 17, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Breakdpwn of Daimler V8 Colours
Replies: 23
Views: 4134

Re: Breakdpwn of Daimler V8 Colours

A definitive answer can be found in Nigel Thorley's "Original jaguar Mk1/Mk2" subtitled 'the restorers guide' ..which also covers the Daimler variants.. HOWEVER :- some colors on heritage certificates dont match those on charts.. for instance 'cream' ..which as far as i can tell is 'old en...
by tjt77
Wed May 17, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 2 1/2 main bearing caps....
Replies: 11
Views: 2313

2 1/2 main bearing caps....

Does anyone know of a source for billet steel main bearing caps ? I am unable to see how anyone would improve power output of these engines without addressing modifying the lower end to make it hold up. I'm stuck on an engine rebuild right now due to one broken main bearing cap..cyl block is at mach...
by tjt77
Wed May 17, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: WANTED.. 2 1/2 V8 main bearing caps......
Replies: 3
Views: 890

WANTED.. 2 1/2 V8 main bearing caps......

Does anyone have some 'beyond economical repair' cylinder blocks laying around ? I'm seeking some main bearings caps.. specifically those for No2 and no4 .. so far I have 3 broken ones from 2 cylinder blocks ... one cylinder block is at machinists and awaiting replacement No4 cap before it can be li...
by tjt77
Mon May 15, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: WANTED.. M. Major engine bearings ...
Replies: 12
Views: 2407

Re: WANTED.. M. Major engine bearings ...

My mistake.. David Beals.. indeed D Manners supplies 2 1/2 parts .
by tjt77
Sat May 13, 2017 5:32 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Daimler 250 V8 manual
Replies: 6
Views: 1757

Re: Daimler 250 V8 manual

the self same car appeared for sale on 'classic cars for sale' site recently..using the same images that were posted on the initial ebay listing with a phone number in wales..BUT..the car remains with the fellow who sold it in Washington state ....I have been on contact with the fellow who purchased...