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by Ozzsp250
Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Engine value
Replies: 4
Views: 1846

Engine value

I've been asked to put a value on an V8 engine probably from the sedan being sold after the re-builder of the engine has passed. Unfortunately little is known of the components used and whether the missing items or at least those missing from the two attached photos show are available; i.e. the wate...
by Ozzsp250
Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:41 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Wiring diagram
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Re: Wiring diagram

George, I have a right hand drive car with the original loom - not much help to you I'm afraid. I'm in the process of updating the car these include, electric power steering assist [EZ Steering]- done, alternator -[Dynalite style] - test stand only but car ha been converted to negative earth, electr...
by Ozzsp250
Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Wiring diagram
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Re: Wiring diagram

I was unable to attach as a PDF but here's it as a jpg.

Cheers,

Dennis
by Ozzsp250
Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:48 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Wiring diagram
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Re: Wiring diagram

Give me a day or two to get back to the house and I can send a colored PDF of the SP250 wiring diagram.

Dennis
by Ozzsp250
Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:55 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Majestic Major KCH 144D on ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 4820

Re: Majestic Major KCH 144D on ebay

For sale in California?

What the asking price?
by Ozzsp250
Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:46 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Oil on cam cover?
Replies: 15
Views: 3441

Re: Oil on cam cover?

Ian I like your idea, we have always used the developer from crack detection kit, clean area suspected then spray the developer over area which leaves a thin white powder not unlike talcum originating leak quickly spotted. I see product on UK Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Weld-Crack-Detector-Aeroso...
by Ozzsp250
Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 to Borg Warner T5 gearbox bellhousing
Replies: 26
Views: 4879

Re: Daimler V8 to Borg Warner T5 gearbox bellhousing

Dellow conversions have a Daimler either auto or manual at a lower price than those from New Zealand too. The SP250 is not listed but they can made them in a week or so.

https://dellowconversions.com.au/produc ... gs-manual/
by Ozzsp250
Mon Nov 05, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 to Borg Warner T5 gearbox bellhousing
Replies: 26
Views: 4879

Re: Daimler V8 to Borg Warner T5 gearbox bellhousing

Answers below: That looks like a substantial bit of Aluminium, but I guess it is cast with a bit excess to be machined off? It is substantial for sure. I'd be interested in knowing the dimensions of the mating face for the gearbox. I wonder if it would be large enough to fit a BorgWarner T5? I meas...
by Ozzsp250
Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Daimler V8 to Borg Warner T5 gearbox bellhousing
Replies: 26
Views: 4879

Re: Daimler V8 to Borg Warner T5 gearbox bellhousing

Pictures of the Barry Thorne aluminium bellhousing is also very interesting if anyone has some?
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