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by buckfield
Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: Lanchester 11 on ebay
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

Lanchester 11 on ebay

Lanchester 11 for sale on ebay, looks familiar to me but can't place it. anyone know it's history? described as in perfect condition but we need some more pics to determine that? Think this could be a scam? tony https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1938-Damiler-Lanchester-11-Vintage-Classic-Petrol-Car-only-11...
by buckfield
Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Worm wheel.
Replies: 14
Views: 2674

Re: Worm wheel.

What 14 as there were 2? this will fit an 14 and 11 so must be the early type pre 1939? as the later post 1939 was a different car I think?
by buckfield
Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:03 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carpet fitting advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2118

Re: Carpet fitting advice

Hi, ok looks like you have different underlay to mine? I fitted the G/B with carpet running under the top footwell carpet as in underneath, same with the cills area, but use very strong glue for the cill area. as for the gluing the underlay I left mine loose and clamped in using the top carpet butto...
by buckfield
Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Carpet fitting advice
Replies: 14
Views: 2118

Re: Carpet fitting advice

Hi, I fitted the footwell felt or do you mean underlay? mine was a green colour and I placed it in position using the holes that should be cut out to match the carpet securing clips, the edges should go over the top of the underlay/felt and then be covered by the top cover carpets, the front footwel...
by buckfield
Thu Apr 02, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 4273

Re: Insurance

Hi, been with Lancaster Insurance for 10 years and more for both my Daimler V8 and Jag mk2 and are very happy with them, policies do go up but this years is only £8 up from last year, and they are happy to accept only 6 pictures for my agreed valuation. no hassle and easy to talk to on the phone. ju...
by buckfield
Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: spitting back through Carbs
Replies: 39
Views: 6187

Re: spitting back through Carbs

Hi, just a thought about the coils, I have changed a coil on this system, and I specified a epoxy filled type not an oil filled type, you might also have an issue with HT leads going out of resistance and the pertronix system can knock them out, and I remember from years back that pertronix had issu...
by buckfield
Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: spitting back through Carbs
Replies: 39
Views: 6187

Re: spitting back through Carbs

Hi, it does sound like an ignition issue, I have the pertronix system fitted, I had a similar issue with lack of performance and spitting back and no power etc, check the rotor arm for movement on the shaft, it must be a nice tight fit, this could be an issue if the arm is moving on a worn shaft or ...
by buckfield
Thu Mar 05, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon: Under Bonnet Insulation - Adhesive
Replies: 2
Views: 734

Re: V8-250 Saloon: Under Bonnet Insulation - Adhesive

Hi, the only glue/adhesive I know that could withstand the engine bay heat is the high heat glue from woollies, it is normally used on vinyl roof applications, but as a safety measure you can put thin wire across the material and tie it off. but there might a better solution with a polymer adhesive?...
by buckfield
Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:09 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon - Battery Positioning & Securing
Replies: 6
Views: 1295

Re: V8-250 Saloon - Battery Positioning & Securing

Hi, never had this issue in my v8 or mk2 jag, only thing I changed was a swap to a plastic battery tray which for me at least helped the battery location and the tray seems more fixed in place when you use the original clamp setup, but some rubber helps around the battery. no movement at all when do...
by buckfield
Wed Feb 12, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: V8-250 Saloon: Thermostat
Replies: 8
Views: 1284

Re: V8-250 Saloon: Thermostat

Hi, yes there are a few versions of the thermostat, I fitted my with a 70-75c sleeve type as fitted to the xk engines, but the sleeve type are a bit more expensive than the standard type, never had a sleeve type fail on me, well put it this way mine is 17 years old and has never failed to open and c...