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by David S
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Car SOS Daimler SP250 Dart
Replies: 18
Views: 4209

Re: Car SOS Daimler SP250 Dart

I always thought the easiest way to change the park position was to turn remove the wipers and cable, then turn the wiper boxes the other way up, re-thread the cable through and put the wiper arms back on after the motor has parked the empty spindles.
by David S
Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:09 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Max overbore Daimler V8
Replies: 102
Views: 25201

Re: Max overbore Daimler V8

We need to see this SP towing an Airbus on a video, there is no evidence it isn't just parking in the wrong place and destined to be run over as it's out of sight for the plane's driver!!!
by David S
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 V8 Spark plug leads
Replies: 15
Views: 3134

Re: SP250 V8 Spark plug leads

any chance of better pictures of this 'adapter plate' for Rover distributor cap please?
by David S
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Hood suppliers
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

Re: Hood suppliers

I got a Dart Hood some time ago from Don Hoods in Birmingham. They were the cheapest by far at the time but it fitted and has lasted well and looks pretty original. http://www.donhoods.com/sales/daimler.htm It is Premium Quality Vinyl [Ever-flex] and available in a range of colours, they also did Do...
by David S
Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: January 2019 Classic Cars magazine
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

Re: January 2019 Classic Cars magazine

Thanks to all, especially OzzSP as reading it on line is an excellent option.

Cheers!

David
by David S
Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: January 2019 Classic Cars magazine
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

January 2019 Classic Cars magazine

I understand John Box did an article in the above magazine about the SP250 test run route to Wells and back to Coventry. It has a Ford Capri on the front cover. Now I remember reading his three part article 'The Apprentice's Tale' in the DLOC Mag and I really enjoyed it, so I would like to see this....
by David S
Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:54 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Draining Engine Oil
Replies: 48
Views: 12694

Re: Draining Engine Oil

The owner of chassis No: 102515 has "camshaft valley drilled to drain into timing cover", maybe this is why....
[see pasSPort].
by David S
Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:32 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: New acquisition
Replies: 12
Views: 2140

Re: New acquisition

Splendid!

Me-thinks Vortex O'Plinth will soon become the Pink Panther?

Will it be going to Wheel Nuts in Stroud?

David
by David S
Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Engine Oil Level and Dipstick Position
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Re: Engine Oil Level and Dipstick Position

Just thinking about your situation............ I wonder if you should drain all the oil out and empty the filter. Then fill it according to the handbook recommendation for oil capacity Run it for a bit and look at the stick. That should do the trick? And yes, Well spotted! Mine is an SP250 and they ...
by David S
Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:24 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Engine Oil Level and Dipstick Position
Replies: 5
Views: 1318

Re: Engine Oil Level and Dipstick Position

Well, on mine the tube extends 6 inches up from the block and the [max] mark on the dip-stick is 7 1/2 inches down from the stop - There is no min mark on the dip-stick.
Hope that helps.
David