Daimler Hemi

Semi Hemi · Post by **Semi Hemi** » Tue May 03, 2011 9:56 pm

anyone else on here running a daimler v8??

task · Post by **task** » Mon May 16, 2011 8:48 am

My old man has two, one in a Daimler Dart and one in a V8 250

DaveEFI · Post by **DaveEFI** » Mon May 16, 2011 9:52 am

Oft wondered why the larger one as fitted to the Majestic Major never got used in other vehicles. The 2.5 had many alternatives within the BL stable - but the larger one not?

Was it simply too large, too heavy (can't imagine it being worse than the boat anchor C Series) or too expensive?

task · Post by **task** » Mon May 16, 2011 10:08 am

There's a Daimler Dart in the DLOC club that has a Majestic Major engine fitted, it's a very tight fit.

I'm not sure why they chose to use the Turner V8 rather than something else.

spnx · Post by **spnx** » Thu May 19, 2011 1:26 pm

I am!

(my first post, BTW)

Semi Hemi · Post by **Semi Hemi** » Fri May 20, 2011 2:34 pm

spnx wrote:I am!

(my first post, BTW)

Wow that looks great,did you build it yourself? i rebuilt mine,rings crank re grind etc,wish i'd done the valve guide seal alteration now cos it smokes!! still theres allways next winter..looks great though.

spnx · Post by **spnx** » Fri May 20, 2011 7:02 pm

I didn't. I wish that was my work! I did rebuild the engine for my track car at home with a friend, but this one was too precious to do myself.

Also, with a new baby, I don't have time, and I'd still have to send it out for bodywork, painting, etc., so this was a better solution.

P.S. I'll be at the Daimler rally at Sandringham next month. Lots of other models of Daimler there, but I'm sure there will be plenty of V8s. I hope to catch a ride in one for the rally along the Norfolk coast, otherwise I'll be stuck in my hire car - a Focus or Golf or something... (!)

Semi Hemi · Post by **Semi Hemi** » Fri May 20, 2011 8:13 pm

spnx wrote:I didn't. I wish that was my work! I did rebuild the engine for my track car at home with a friend, but this one was too precious to do myself.

Also, with a new baby, I don't have time, and I'd still have to send it out for bodywork, painting, etc., so this was a better solution.

P.S. I'll be at the Daimler rally at Sandringham next month. Lots of other models of Daimler there, but I'm sure there will be plenty of V8s. I hope to catch a ride in one for the rally along the Norfolk coast, otherwise I'll be stuck in my hire car - a Focus or Golf or something... (!)

that would be cool but mine's in a hotrod so dont know i'd be welcome

its a 28/29 model A pickup,i cant work out how to load piccs so cant show anyone...

spnx · Post by **spnx** » Fri May 20, 2011 8:18 pm

I'm not sure. This is my first Daimler meet, since I live in Canada.

I suspect, since it's on the Queen's estate, and we're allowed to browse her Daimler collection, that your car *might* not fit in...

Although it would be great fun to crash Sandringham with a Daimler hot rod, better yet, a rat rod with straight pipes!

Semi Hemi · Post by **Semi Hemi** » Fri May 20, 2011 8:56 pm

spnx wrote:I'm not sure. This is my first Daimler meet, since I live in Canada.

I suspect, since it's on the Queen's estate, and we're allowed to browse her Daimler collection, that your car *might* not fit in...

Although it would be great fun to crash Sandringham with a Daimler hot rod, better yet, a rat rod with straight pipes!

well yeah thats what it is,satin black,open pipes..quite loud,should be ok though me and the queen go back a long way

spnx · Post by **spnx** » Sat May 21, 2011 12:35 am

Do it! I'll buy you a pint if you show!

http://www.dloc2011rally.co.uk/home

Semi Hemi · Post by **Semi Hemi** » Sat May 21, 2011 4:12 pm

Hmmm maybe ill check what im up to that weekend if im free i may just pop in for the sunday.

Semi Hemi · Post by **Semi Hemi** » Sat May 21, 2011 4:25 pm

what a nightmare...but hopefully done it...the rod!!!

ged · Post by **ged** » Sat May 21, 2011 5:41 pm

Very nice job on the motor!! Love the Rod too!!

Regards Ged

rovertenrod · Post by **rovertenrod** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:53 pm

Heres mine (4.6l Majestic Major)

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz86 ... e3cbe7.jpg

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz86 ... 89f7bc.jpg

Here's where it's going

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz86 ... b49990.jpg

Cheers

Dave