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- Fri May 25, 2018 7:44 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 rear suspension
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1637
Re: V8 250 rear suspension
Thanks for the advice I shall oil the springs and maybe talk to owners at the rally.
- Fri May 18, 2018 6:58 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 rear suspension
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1637
V8 250 rear suspension
On driving my V8 250 after 2 years of renovation I think the rear suspension is a bit hard. Should I remove the leaf springs and have them refurbished? Has any one had this problem? Is it worth checking the hight of the car from the ground to check the spring tension? The shock absorbers work ok, on...
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:25 am
- Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
- Topic: Conquest front brake adjustment
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1359
Re: Conquest front brake adjustment
Make sure the steady post are correctly adjusted, see manual re-assembling front brakes.
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Saloon front road spring removal
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3061
Re: Saloon front road spring removal
I have made my own tool to compress the front springs using large high tensile steel rod and long nuts, together with guide bolts and have found it easy to use and easily strong enough.
If you would like details let me know.
Chris
If you would like details let me know.
Chris
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:58 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Alternators in a Dynamo body
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3258
Re: Alternators in a Dynamo body
I fitted a cheap alternator in a dynamo body purchased at the NEC classic car show for just over £100. Its now been in my DJ254 2.5 straight 6 for over a year and have been on some long drives, about 2,000 miles in all. No problems yet, touch wood only time and more miles will tell. Driving with hea...
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:06 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Sump removal, V8 250
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1198
Re: Sump removal, V8 250
Hi Richard
I have removed the sump.
Remove track rods and anti roll bar and bits as above, you will also need to lower the front suspension unit about 40mm.
Chris
I have removed the sump.
Remove track rods and anti roll bar and bits as above, you will also need to lower the front suspension unit about 40mm.
Chris
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:50 am
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 saloon battery isolation switch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1125
Re: V8 250 saloon battery isolation switch
Thanks Syd
I'll have a look at that option.
I'll have a look at that option.
- Sun May 28, 2017 5:07 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: V8 250 saloon battery isolation switch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1125
V8 250 saloon battery isolation switch
Has any one fitted a plastic key operated battery isolation switch and worked out the best place to fit?
Maybe send a picture.
Thanks Chris
Maybe send a picture.
Thanks Chris
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:40 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: 2.5 V8 Engine and Box removal?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1434
Re: 2.5 V8 Engine and Box removal?
Hi Phil I have only taken engine and auto box out, but it may be of some help. I leave the front wheels on the ground but have the back wheels on ramps, this gives height to get under the car but leaves the front lower for removal. It also gives angle so that the engine can be got out without removi...
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:36 pm
- Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
- Topic: Daimler 250 Saloon Sump Gaskets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1198
Re: Daimler 250 Saloon Sump Gaskets
Hi Bill
The sump is a face fit no gasket, only each end.
I use Wellseal jointing compound, its a well known quality non Hardening compound.
Use a brush its just like treacle.
Chris
The sump is a face fit no gasket, only each end.
I use Wellseal jointing compound, its a well known quality non Hardening compound.
Use a brush its just like treacle.
Chris