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by CHRIS J
Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 saloon headlining replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 4089

Re: V8 saloon headlining replacement

Hi the round sections are D shaped rubber under the lining.
here are some pictures of the main section with the new wool lining, not yet started on the edge.
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by CHRIS J
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: v8 250 rear windscreen
Replies: 1
Views: 541

v8 250 rear windscreen

can I get a new rear windscreen without paying £500 for a heated one? if anyone knows of a supplier I would be grateful for details.
Or has anyone got a good second hand one for sale?

Has anyone tried to polish out scratches, was it successful?

Chris
by CHRIS J
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 saloon headlining replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 4089

Re: V8 saloon headlining replacement

I have just replaced mine two days ago,. The old lining was grubby but well bonded with only one small area needing bonding back to the roof. I cut a cross in this section and using a High temp. contact adhesive repaired the problem area. ( use only high temp. adhesive as the roof can get very hot o...
by CHRIS J
Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Glove box finish - DJ 254
Replies: 8
Views: 1657

Re: Glove box finish - DJ 254

More pic's
Chris
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by CHRIS J
Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Glove box finish - DJ 254
Replies: 8
Views: 1657

Re: Glove box finish - DJ 254

Hi Michael
On my DJ254 the glove box has a soft Baize finish.
I will attach pictures.

Chris
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by CHRIS J
Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Fuel tank sender unit resitance
Replies: 5
Views: 1541

Re: Fuel tank sender unit resitance

On the v8 250
E TO T 250 ohms empty
E TO T About 0 to 15 ohms full
E TO W is used for fuel warning lamp empty 0 to 5 ohms
this may not be the same as the SP

E = EARTH

May be of some help
by CHRIS J
Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:12 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DJ 254
Replies: 4
Views: 1079

Re: DJ 254

Hi
I have owned my DJ254 for about 10 years and have travelled thousands of miles on rallies and holidays,
Its a very smooth drive and gets a lot of attention.

If I can be of any help.
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by CHRIS J
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 engine mounting
Replies: 7
Views: 1859

Re: V8 250 engine mounting

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7k series bracket
by CHRIS J
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 engine mounting
Replies: 7
Views: 1859

Re: V8 250 engine mounting

The engine No. is 7A series which is an earlier engine as it should be a 7K engine,

I found a 7K series engine for sale and the mounting bracket has been changed to accommodate the power steering, Have changed over Brackets and problem solved.
The attachment V8 mount7A.JPG is no longer available
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by CHRIS J
Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:47 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 engine mounting
Replies: 7
Views: 1859

Re: V8 250 engine mounting

Thanks for your help, I did not know there are a selection of mount types available.

I shall be doing some investigation into the best solution.