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by Sydsmith
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Voltage regulator help
Replies: 30
Views: 4488

Re: Voltage regulator help

I look at the electronic "upgrades" for regulators ignition and fuel pumps and wonder why? Old electro mechanicals need to be pampered in their old age but they still perform and often if they cause trouble, they are a roadside fix, but when an electronic upgrade drops out that's it, apart...
by Sydsmith
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Majestic Special YYL 30
Replies: 133
Views: 9882

Re: Daimler Majestic Special YYL 30

Just checked back and it was February this year when yu started this thread and the project, what a remarkable, beautiful, well balanced and well thought out project. Very many congratulations.
by Sydsmith
Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1961 SP250 Reg 752 CXF
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Re: 1961 SP250 Reg 752 CXF

That's not a bargain Ivor that's a gift, surely not sold at that price??? Syd
by Sydsmith
Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Replies: 13
Views: 3542

Re: NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW

There is a point when the worm turns, the cost attending anything at the NEC has reached that point, the organisers and management of NEC have lost the plot, such huge entrance and parking costs put folks off, ticket sales drop off and so do the profits, so they put up the price to restore profits a...
by Sydsmith
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Voltage regulator help
Replies: 30
Views: 4488

Re: Voltage regulator help

Steve you clearly have a good basic knowledge and will find helpful Youtube videos on Google that explain the working, repair and adjustment of these beasts, there are several types as you know, so google your particular type. As Brian says watch out for over charging and check the voltage as he sug...
by Sydsmith
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Voltage regulator help
Replies: 30
Views: 4488

Re: Voltage regulator help

I would not be too quick to blame an error on you part Steve. It could well be the regulator failed and caused all your problems. I would be sending the regulator back to the manufacturer and hope they will treat you kindly. Frankly the old coils and relays regulators worked well for 50-60 years oft...
by Sydsmith
Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Voltage regulator help
Replies: 30
Views: 4488

Re: Voltage regulator help

Steve, the A terminal on your regulator is connected directly to the battery, it is the supply feed to the regulator so will always have 12 volts on it regardless of the ignition key position. A1 is also connected via a coil or in your case an electronic circuit directly to the battery will always r...
by Sydsmith
Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: 1933 Lanchester for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1322

Re: 1933 Lanchester for sale

So refreshing to see such an honest listing, hope he gets true value.
by Sydsmith
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 2.5 V8 Rear Hub Removal
Replies: 20
Views: 1580

Re: 2.5 V8 Rear Hub Removal

I don't think there is any subject more debated on the forum over the years that the hub removal topic. There have been so many suggestions, but it all boils down to the sensible use of brute force in the end. Like so many I struggled, in the end I used the biggest truck puller I could borrow a shor...
by Sydsmith
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Dart electrics
Replies: 8
Views: 789

Re: Dart electrics

It does sound like poor earthing and that is usually the main earth from the battery to the engine and the link from the engine to the chassis, loosen the bolts and retighten will often cure it, but it can be corrosion in the connectors. There is also the possibility your battery is duff or not char...