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by migray
Sun Dec 25, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Old Forum
Replies: 5
Views: 660

Re: Old Forum

I have a pdf of Kev Monk's and Mark Mears' posts covering their restorations which are excellent references. I have tried many times in the last month or so to access the old forum as I find useful information there which is not otherwise available. I tried the waybackmachine archive of old sites bu...
by migray
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DE 27 Bleeding Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 364

Re: DE 27 Bleeding Brakes

I have a copy of the Girling Brakes leaflet for the DE 27 /36 range. This shows the flexible hydraulic hoses which attach to the front wheel cylinders as having a bleed nipple on the connector. I attach a copy of the not very clear picture and hope it helps.

Mike
by migray
Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: 1956 Hooper Empress III
Replies: 60
Views: 3741

Re: 1956 Hooper Empress III

http://www.bobine.nl/jaguar/12-body/wil ... -and-keys/
This gives a useful summary of the Wilmot Breedon Union keys and locks.
by migray
Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: 1956 Hooper Empress III
Replies: 60
Views: 3741

Re: 1956 Hooper Empress III

My 1956 Conquest NDHC uses a Union FP series key. The same key fits all locks. My 1961 SP250 also use a FP series key, though the boot and glove box have a number that differs from the ignition key. The key number is stamped on the ignition keyhole. On the boot lock there is a stamp beside the lock ...
by migray
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP Wiper Motor Specs
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: SP Wiper Motor Specs

I actually have a DR3 Lucas Wiper motor fitted 75311J. This is a 2 speed motor with reversing to the park position, the park is shown as to the right (a little arrow on the cover of the motor). I'm not sure what the angle of wipe is on mine but they work pretty well. The rack for this wiper includes...
by migray
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP Wiper Motor Specs
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: SP Wiper Motor Specs

My Lucas parts catalogue states that the wiper motor is a DR2 part 75371A which has a 90 degree angle of wipe. Same motor was used in the Triumph TR3 and Triumph Herald for 1959 - 60.
by migray
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Daimler Histories & Statistics (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Social Climber 1954 Conquest
Replies: 0
Views: 587

Social Climber 1954 Conquest

Article in the December edition of "Octane" Magazine about Peter Baker and his exploits in Doris his 1954 Daimler Conquest.
He came 8th in the Bugatti Owners Club Inter Club Championship for hill climbing this year. And has more exploits planned.
by migray
Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Straight 6, 3.8 majestic engine wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 337

Re: Straight 6, 3.8 majestic engine wanted

There is a majestic for sale for parts including engine on eBay at the moment "Daimler Majestic Breaking Pad for Spares". The seller also lists a majestic major for parts
by migray
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: What are these plates on LD10 Briggs Body & where do they fit?
Replies: 3
Views: 272

Re: What are these plates on LD10 Briggs Body & where do they fit?

I think they are the support brackets for the handbrake?
Ref Number 15 on this page http://ld10.awardspace.co.uk/manuals/sheet025.htm
by migray
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Two SP250 Starter questions
Replies: 11
Views: 874

Re: Two SP250 Starter questions

M418G is 4.18" diameter
M45G is 4.5" diameter
Apparently Lucas did have adapter plates to allow the fitting of the later starter motors.