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by tjt77
Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 250 V8 steering box
Replies: 3
Views: 989

Re: 250 V8 steering box

You can always consider an upgrade to rack and pinion conversion .. several established jaguar/daimler specialists can supply this.
If you stay with the power box, the post '67 'adwest' variable ratio is the more durable of the 2 types originally supplied.
by tjt77
Sun Dec 22, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Engine colour
Replies: 5
Views: 1190

Re: Engine colour

inside of block :- bare castings were painted with a common industrial paint used to prevent corrosion.. commonly known as 'red lead' .. machining removed it from the pertinent surfaces leaving the larger unmachined areas still covered.. any decent modern 'etch primer' will replace it after the old ...
by tjt77
Sun Dec 22, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Re building an engine
Replies: 31
Views: 8034

Re: Re building an engine

On bearings (caveat..I have not read the full extent of comments on this thread) the original Vandervell VP2 had load bearing capacity of 12,000 psi.. furthermore the lead indium outer layer is soft and as a consequence, easy on journals ( if replaced when less than .0015" wear present in beari...
by tjt77
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Crankcase breathers?
Replies: 5
Views: 1680

Re: Crankcase breathers?

Oil loss is rarely due to ONE issue such as leaking rear main seal..think 'cause and effect' and ask WHY it is leaking from rear main seal.. commonly the actual problem is wear in the engine.. the symptom of that wear is oil loss.. rear main seal usually leaks for 2 reasons:- main bearing wear and w...
by tjt77
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:01 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Re building an engine
Replies: 31
Views: 8034

Re: Re building an engine

Incidentally.. I purchased a late V8250 engine from fellow in the west country a couple of years back ..described as having 'been fully rebuilt by a technical college' it came from a manual overdrive car ( hence no set up for the auto box kick down) and I also purchased all the manual conversion bit...
by tjt77
Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Re building an engine
Replies: 31
Views: 8034

Re: Re building an engine

whilst you can drop the sump (after removing radiator and engine mounts to get the lower part of engine high enough to be accessible to move the sump) and do a thorough inspection, the likelihood of a scored/oval crankshaft is strong.. your low oil pressure is likely the result of worn main bearings...
by tjt77
Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8 250 Tie rod removal
Replies: 3
Views: 1243

Re: V8 250 Tie rod removal

Adding to Ian's post :- my preferred method is to use a suitable long pipe or bar as lever to put pressure on the rod .. remove the tie rod nut...use the lever to apply pressure.. and whack the HOUSING the tapered part of joint goes through HARD with a big hammer.. the combination of leverage and sh...
by tjt77
Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: painting wire wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 1586

Re: painting wire wheels

Powder coating is a practical solution for re-finishing scruffy wire wheels.. just be sure they are in excellent condition before starting the process.. check for loose spokes, trueness and wear on splines. if in any doubt.. replace with new wheels.. commonly the usual situation I come across is 2 c...
by tjt77
Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:42 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Empress 2 for Sale
Replies: 19
Views: 6710

Re: Empress 2 for Sale

'Engine swaps' can and usually do detract from a vehicles value.. but not always.. some countries want allow you to register 'modified' cars . BTW..the 'easier to drive' hydramatic as fitted to the vauxhall 'cresta' is a 2 speed unit.. NOT 3 speed as the ad states.. Id suggest the car would not loos...
by tjt77
Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:15 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Hi TORQUE STARTER MOTOR
Replies: 7
Views: 1708

Re: Hi TORQUE STARTER MOTOR

the 'high torque' starts that is supplied for the Austin healey 100/6 and 3000 fits the Daimler V8 saloon... Im unsure about number and pitch of ring get teeth on the SP 250 so cant say if same starter will fit .. there are several suppliers of these...the company I recommend is 'Gustavson Machine'..