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by rkhmarin
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Retrofit lap seatbelt
Replies: 21
Views: 1918

SP250 Retrofit lap seatbelt

I am looking for any old documents that details installation of seat belts. Pictures would also be helpful. Thanks.
by rkhmarin
Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Battery type
Replies: 3
Views: 444

Battery type

What group battery/brand do you guys use in SP250? Thanks. I am in USA.
by rkhmarin
Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Windscreen dimensions
Replies: 0
Views: 183

Windscreen dimensions

windscreendrt2.png My understanding is that sometime in the middle of the production Daimler/Jaguar change supplier of the windscreen frame. It is becoming harder and harder to get one complete frame. I am looking for help identifying different versions of the frame. One thought that I had is tryin...
by rkhmarin
Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Piston ring gap on new engine build *How important is it?*
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Piston ring gap on new engine build *How important is it?*

thank you for the explanation. I was wondering why they said no lubricant.
by rkhmarin
Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Piston ring gap on new engine build *How important is it?*
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Piston ring gap on new engine build *How important is it?*

How do you explain this.

“Pistons must be fitted with great care and accuracy and both piston and cylinder bore should be clean and without any lubricant”

SP250 engine manual. Next to fig. D. 39
by rkhmarin
Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:08 am
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Double-jointed steering column shaft section from Triumph 2000 Mk2
Replies: 1
Views: 1088

Double-jointed steering column shaft section from Triumph 2000 Mk2

I am doing rack swap on my sp250 and currently looking for double-jointed steering column shaft section from Triumph 2000 Mk2. This is approx 16” long with universal joints both ends, one splined on.
by rkhmarin
Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: dart brake calipers
Replies: 5
Views: 643

Re: dart brake calipers

if you still looking for square caliper join seals, I got them from moss motors part #583-820. They are perfect kit. I just finished rebuilding my.