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by theoldman
Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Fluid Flywheel Identification
Replies: 4
Views: 1470

Re: Fluid Flywheel Identification

Not DJ or DF series.
Neil
by theoldman
Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Battery charger voltage
Replies: 12
Views: 2862

Re: Battery charger voltage

Some bright spark "borrowed" the batteries from our class 31 loco to get their Class 25 moving. They failed to return them and the loco sat for 18 months with them still in it. On eventually recovering them, it was found that 12 were absolutely shot and a further 9 were "borderline&qu...
by theoldman
Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Conquest Speedometer Drive
Replies: 3
Views: 1132

Re: Conquest Speedometer Drive

Glad to be of help!! :D
by theoldman
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: Something for a Sunday
Replies: 10
Views: 2657

Re: Something for a Sunday

This is our loco - the M&GN Society. (Y14 No. 564) The lights (wig - wags) etc were working correctly on the crossing, as were the warblers. The crossing has an ANPR camera and it was clear from the pictures the "Berk in the Merc" as he became known went through while the reds were fla...
by theoldman
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Battery charger voltage
Replies: 12
Views: 2862

Re: Battery charger voltage

To charge a 6v battery, you must have a voltage of at least 7.....................................
by theoldman
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:47 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Daimler Conquest Century DHC alarming noise!
Replies: 18
Views: 3432

Re: Daimler Conquest Century DHC alarming noise!

This will help

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hzwdsfwiht7o ... earbox.pdf

It sounds like something has come adrift inside the box

Neil
by theoldman
Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:06 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: fuel sender unit
Replies: 2
Views: 1229

Re: fuel sender unit

"Universal" units are available on Flea Bay - make sure they are OK for Pos Earth if your car is such.

Neil
by theoldman
Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:04 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Small problem with LD10 gearbox
Replies: 11
Views: 3369

Re: Small problem with LD10 gearbox

If you are going to take off the side cover, Terry Howlett (occasionally on this forum) an ex Daimler apprentice suggests you remove the lever and insert a suitable sized bush in the hole.

The lever goes straight, unbushed, into the box and over the years wears the hole away.
Hope this helps

Neil
by theoldman
Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:01 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lj200 steering box leak
Replies: 4
Views: 1837

Re: Lj200 steering box leak

Millers do one as do Morris.
Cheers
neil
by theoldman
Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Spark Plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 1282

Re: Spark Plugs

Phil,

NGK BP6ES.

Did the collets arrive OK?

Cheers
Neil