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by silverdart
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: fuel level sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 894

Re: fuel level sensor

I once gave a very detailed reply to a question that was asked on the Facebook Daimler site and never got a thank you.

Will not do that again !

Dave.
by silverdart
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: adjustable steering column
Replies: 3
Views: 379

Re: adjustable steering column

Just to clarify, its a right hand thread and mine is a large black plastic nut.

Dave
by silverdart
Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Inlet manifold
Replies: 18
Views: 1312

Re: Inlet manifold

Hi, I would do a compression test on each cylinder. This should show if you have a head gasket problem.

Dave.
by silverdart
Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Dart Seat Rails
Replies: 2
Views: 501

Re: Dart Seat Rails

Hi, Someone told me that they are the same as Triumph. Looking on ebay someone is offering replacements at £22 a pair.
May be worth investigating?

Dave.
by silverdart
Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Wiper Motor
Replies: 7
Views: 636

Re: Wiper Motor

I modified the gearwheel by drilling another hole opposite at the correct position to achieve 110deg. sweep.
Unfortunately I cannot remember the offset distance as this was some years ago but from what you say you could measure the other one you have.

Dave.
by silverdart
Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Ring spanner to turn the engine over
Replies: 11
Views: 706

Re: Ring spanner to turn the engine over

Hi All, Whilst resetting static timing recently I found the damper Metalastic bonding had failed and the timing ring could be rotated on its flange thereby giving a false reading.
Damper now replaced.

Dave.
by silverdart
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP Wiper Motor Specs
Replies: 8
Views: 581

Re: SP Wiper Motor Specs

Both of mine are 110deg. and work very well.

Dave.
by silverdart
Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart handbrake
Replies: 2
Views: 351

Dart handbrake

I think it must be time to review the value of my Dart.
Just seen a second hand repaired handbrake for sale on ebay at £450.

Dave.
by silverdart
Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Needle and seat passing
Replies: 7
Views: 564

Re: Needle and seat passing

In other words, check the valve.

Dave.
by silverdart
Sun Sep 04, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Needle and seat passing
Replies: 7
Views: 564

Re: Needle and seat passing

Hi, It sounds like the cut off valve in your float chamber is not operating. I would remove the lid of the chamber and test it by blowing through the inlet and lifting the fork.

Dave.