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by silverdart
Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Seized clutch on SP
Replies: 9
Views: 757

Re: Seized clutch on SP

Hi, The other thing to check is that if the slave cylinder is working, is the cross shaft that operates the release bearing actually moving. If it is then the taper pin that holds the fork that operates the release bearing has probably sheared. This happened to me some time ago and unfortunately the...
by silverdart
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Bearing suppliers
Replies: 10
Views: 918

Re: Bearing suppliers

Have sent you a p.m.

Dave.
by silverdart
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Bearing suppliers
Replies: 10
Views: 918

Re: Bearing suppliers

Hi, A Company I use good for new old stock is Carfax Bearings tel. 01902 338111

Dave.
by silverdart
Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Dart Manifold
Replies: 1
Views: 337

Re: Dart Manifold

Hi, What part is missing. If it is the exhaust flange it may be repairable. If you need help with this i am happy to advise.

Dave.
by silverdart
Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 front ride height/ spring spacers
Replies: 8
Views: 861

Re: SP250 front ride height/ spring spacers

Hi John, Have a look at my post headed Dart ride height dated 16/8/21. This will give you some figures for comparison.

Dave.
by silverdart
Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 TRUNNION Assembly and adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 887

Re: SP250 TRUNNION Assembly and adjustment

On recent examination of the rubber seals on my car, I found they were cracked and in the process of disintegrating. I happened to have some rubber hose by me that is a really tight fit on the trunnions so I made replacements using this. The hose rubber is considerably thicker than the original seal...
by silverdart
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 250 Saloon Cylinder Heads
Replies: 8
Views: 1888

Re: Daimler V8 250 Saloon Cylinder Heads

Hi, I can recommend Engine Services Ltd. located in Brierley Hill. Tel. 01384 261492 they have done work for me on a Dart engine.

Dave.
by silverdart
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Can the distributor skew gear be removed from above?
Replies: 10
Views: 2064

Re: Can the distributor skew gear be removed from above?

Hi, Could you perhaps use a wooden dowel with a slot cut into its end face to rotate the oil pump gear.

Dave.
by silverdart
Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Can the distributor skew gear be removed from above?
Replies: 10
Views: 2064

Re: Can the distributor skew gear be removed from above?

Hi, Just in case you did not know. The skew gear is a press fit on the oil pump driveshaft so comes out in one piece. Watch out for the thrust washer under the gear. this usually comes out with the gear due to the oil film on the underside of the gear.

Dave.
by silverdart
Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Can the distributor skew gear be removed from above?
Replies: 10
Views: 2064

Re: Can the distributor skew gear be removed from above?

Hi, Yes it can. you do not need to remove those other items. If you remove the distributor you will then see the offset slot in the top of the skew gear. this can be wound out with a flat blade located in the slot. I cannot remember which way you wind it but it will only go one way. If you carefully...