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by Warsash 2
Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: FBHVC ADVICE FOR DRIVE IT DAT ET AL
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

Re: FBHVC ADVICE FOR DRIVE IT DAT ET AL

Hi
I have heard that the International Rally has been postponed for 12 months.
Regards

Colin
by Warsash 2
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: FBHVC ADVICE FOR DRIVE IT DAT ET AL
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

FBHVC ADVICE FOR DRIVE IT DAT ET AL

I belong to a small car club which appears to be on the ball with advice on the current situation. As our club appears silent on the matter the web sites are I forward information from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club Please follow the link for the Press Release for immediate distribu...
by Warsash 2
Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: From Classic to Heritage
Replies: 1
Views: 651

Re: From Classic to Heritage

Hi As I understand it you have to drive a car about 120K miles to produce the same amount of CO2 as is used in the manufacture of the car in the first place. So repacing cars whose production CO2 is spent actually increases the pollution in the manufacturing process for marginal reduction in running...
by Warsash 2
Sat Feb 01, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: Newby Hall Car Show
Replies: 0
Views: 2434

Newby Hall Car Show

Hi I have received an entry form for the Newby Show which takes place on the third weekend in July. If anyone wants a copy then let me know and I can forward you one. They have now extended the dates for eligibility to cars upto 1979 so there will propably be even more interest than usual. Graham is...
by Warsash 2
Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Radiator refurbishment
Replies: 8
Views: 2134

Re: Radiator refurbishment

I had the sp one done at Readyrads 106-112 Emily Street Highgate Birmingham B12 OSL.
They were very good and used a modern matrix.
Colin
by Warsash 2
Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Electronic ignition - 6cy 2.4 75hp
Replies: 10
Views: 2003

Re: Electronic ignition - 6cy 2.4 75hp

Hi
Assuming that your car is positive earth then I would suggest you do not bother I had nothing but trouble with the Dart. If you distributor is worn then I would suggest you get the Distributor Doctor to rebuild it. He is not cheap but does an excellent job.
Regards

Colin
by Warsash 2
Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special Sports fuel issue
Replies: 20
Views: 4188

Re: Special Sports fuel issue

Hi
I had fuel vapourisation on my V8 after fitting a stainless steel exhaust. I lacked the fuel pipe were it ran near the exhaust with material I got from a hydraulic hose specialist not pretty dut it works and just slips over the pipe.
Regards

Colin
by Warsash 2
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Manners website
Replies: 14
Views: 2780

Re: Manners website

Hi I have to feel sorry for the staff at Manners as I have always found them courteous and helpful as far as their systems allow in terms of stock levels. As usual it is the management that is totally out of touch with reality probably trying to do do to much with so many brands. There quality seems...
by Warsash 2
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: 1910 Russell-Knight (Daimler engine)
Replies: 9
Views: 3324

Re: 1910 Russell-Knight (Daimler engine)

Hi Peter
If you look at the Data sheets section you will find one on the sleeve valve engine. it may be of some interest if nothing else. I can not remember where I got the information from but I think it is reliable.
Regards
Colin
by Warsash 2
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Re building an engine
Replies: 31
Views: 8031

Re: Re building an engine

Hi
I do not think so mine came with an auto gearbox but no torque converter Back plate or flywheel. I bought it from Wales
Regards

Colin