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by Vortex O'Plinth
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Re: ebay

Buy one then sue the supplier when it doesn't work.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Mon Sep 26, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: Photo & Video Album
Topic: Daimlers at Goodwood Revival Part 1
Replies: 3
Views: 1335

Re: Daimlers at Goodwood Revival Part 1

This new forum does overcome what was seen as a limitation of the old one in that images can now be uploaded directly from your PC. The disadvantage of this is that the images are now stored on the forum server and over time will eventually consume a large amount of storage. When images are inserted...
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: That's one small step for DLOC, one giant leap for me ;-)
Replies: 26
Views: 4866

Re: That's one small step for DLOC, one giant leap for me ;-)

dansdaimler wrote:Or you can mix your MG with a SP250 and get this
Don't think I haven't been tempted....!!
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by Vortex O'Plinth
Sun Sep 25, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart versus V8250 engine
Replies: 14
Views: 2712

Re: Dart versus V8250 engine

The V8 250 uses a two part asbestos fibre seal. The SP250 uses a pair of split metal scarf rings. I don't know which is more effective.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: That's one small step for DLOC, one giant leap for me ;-)
Replies: 26
Views: 4866

Re: That's one small step for DLOC, one giant leap for me ;-)

The only MG forum I subscribe to is TA,B and C only, but an internet search shows a several that include the TD. One site worth watching is MG T-Types . John James edits a bimonthly web mag, 'Totally T-Type 2', which you can download and is an excellent source of restoration help - click on TTT2 at ...
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sun Sep 25, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: That's one small step for DLOC, one giant leap for me ;-)
Replies: 26
Views: 4866

Re: That's one small step for DLOC, one giant leap for me ;-)

Congratulations Sherlock - welcome to the joys of MG ownership!

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by Vortex O'Plinth
Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: SP250 Wanted by New Member
Replies: 8
Views: 1654

Re: SP250 Wanted by New Member

Stevegtx wrote:Rude
Very! (those 'old banger' owners are an uncouth lot ). Try Laurence Jones - he usually knows of what's currently up for sale. He doesn't use this forum but since you are a club member his contact details are in the Driving Member.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: BSF Nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 918

Re: BSF Nuts

by Vortex O'Plinth
Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lanchester Bolt & Nut Thread Type
Replies: 6
Views: 1812

Re: Lanchester Bolt & Nut Thread Type

Try Spalding Fasteners. They carry a reasonable range of Whitworth stuff and delivery is usually next day.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lanchester Bolt & Nut Thread Type
Replies: 6
Views: 1812

Re: Lanchester Bolt & Nut Thread Type

Immediately post-war and probably into the fifties I'd suggest the threads were almost certainly BSW (coarse) or BSF (fine). I'm sure someone will be able to confirm (or otherwise).