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by theoldman
Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Daimler 6 reg LJ 2243 Rover engine
Replies: 12
Views: 3481

Re: Daimler 6 reg LJ 2243 Rover engine

Does the engine rev freely when in "N" or "P" ??
by theoldman
Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lj200 steering box leak
Replies: 4
Views: 1845

Re: Lj200 steering box leak

Easy cheat is to drain the box and fill it with semi - liquid grease.
by theoldman
Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Distributor bottom end.
Replies: 2
Views: 1346

Re: Distributor bottom end.

This method will work on your own PROVIDING YOU HAVE A 100% HANDBRAKE. Don't try it if the handbrake is iffy. Apply the handbrake as firmly as you can. Start engine and select top gear. Increase engine revs until the flywheel bites (About 1000 - 1100rpm) Advance the dizzy until the engine starts to ...
by theoldman
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Joke !
Replies: 128
Views: 493358

Re: Joke !

Sign outside a Chemist's shop during structural alterations

BISMUTH AS USUAL
by theoldman
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Conquest century
Replies: 6
Views: 1697

Re: Conquest century

Jacking points moved from the sides of the chassis to the ends and the rear seat was moved back 4" (Centurys had these from inception) You cannot fit a MkI rear seat in a MkII........................... It's difficult, therefore, to identify a MkII Century, if it's an "almost", but ea...
by theoldman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Weather
Replies: 0
Views: 891

Weather

Malaga today - 26 degrees.

Bacton today - 32 degrees

Left car in car park for an hour - on returning inside temperature 52 degrees.

No, I hadn't left a dog in the car............................

Just the wife.
by theoldman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Conquest century
Replies: 6
Views: 1697

Re: Conquest century

Daimler were fierce users up of the parts bins when changing models. Many Conquest "Mk2 - almosts" had the old dash until stocks were used up - the old white faced dials also changed to the black still while the "flat dash" stock was being used up. You can't even guarantee a car ...
by theoldman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lanchester 15/18 spark plugs
Replies: 2
Views: 1297

Re: Lanchester 15/18 spark plugs

Go for the NGKs
by theoldman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Conquest passenger door lock
Replies: 15
Views: 3839

Re: Conquest passenger door lock

Remove the set screws on the door edge, lift off handles and swap over. Simple as that.
by theoldman
Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Daimler & Benz - the complete history book
Replies: 0
Views: 666

Daimler & Benz - the complete history book

I have been given the book pictured below by the local bus restoration group. They sell mainly "bus" books to assist in their vehicle restorations. As this is a "car" book, they asked me if I could find a home for it. If anyone is interested, please PM me. It will cost £12.98 to ...