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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-04-24, 09:20 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 374 Posted By dwomby It turns out my problem was not what I described... It turns out my problem was not what I described to Brian above. In my case, it was that a previous owner had replaced the starter relay with a non-standard one and mis-wired it so that the relay...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-04-24, 12:06 PM

Replies: 1 I added power steering to my RHD 408 Views: 135 Posted By dwomby I added power steering to my RHD 408 When I did the recent rebuild of the front suspension on my 408, I opted to add power steering. The low speed manoeuvering effort required without it was doable but not fun. Looking back through...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-24, 06:51 PM

Replies: 3 406 washer and wiper questions Views: 158 Posted By dwomby Mine stopped working a while ago and I replaced... Mine stopped working a while ago and I replaced it with an electric pump but a good 3-5 seconds IIRC David

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-24, 06:26 PM

Replies: 3 406 washer and wiper questions Views: 158 Posted By dwomby The vacuum washers in my 408 work like... The vacuum washers in my 408 work like this pressing the switch connects vacuum to the washer bottle vacuum pulls up a plunger in the washer bottle releasing the switch relieves the vacuum and...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 08:28 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 374 Posted By dwomby David, If the safety switch was permanently... David, If the safety switch was permanently shorted or the solenoid had another path to earth, wouldn't Brian's car start in 1st 2nd and Reverse too? David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 07:11 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 374 Posted By dwomby I had exactly the same concerns and reached the... I had exactly the same concerns and reached the same conclusion and have left it alone for now too! David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 05:19 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 374 Posted By dwomby Brian, The Neutral Start Switch sits in the... Brian, The Neutral Start Switch sits in the transmission and it sounds like you found it. It is supposed to provide a route to earth/ground for the starter solenoid (when in neutral only, of...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-03-24, 03:15 PM

Replies: 7 Seat belts for 406 Views: 296 Posted By dwomby My 408 has static belts but they are mounted that... My 408 has static belts but they are mounted that way. It took a while to get used to the buckle being on the outer side of the car! David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-24, 11:24 PM

Replies: 7 408 Re-assembling the front subframe and suspension Views: 1,301 Posted By dwomby Job finally done. The repaired front subframe... Job finally done. The repaired front subframe and rebuilt suspension and steering are in. I won't detail the trials and tribulations but it was a long hard slog. I haven't wired up the electric...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-02-24, 12:04 PM

Replies: 2 408 (and similar) instrument lights question Views: 580 Posted By dwomby Thank you, Roger. David Thank you, Roger. David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-02-24, 02:10 PM

Replies: 2 408 (and similar) instrument lights question Views: 580 Posted By dwomby 408 (and similar) instrument lights question I am trying to brighten up the instrument lighting with LED bulbs. The back of the instrument panel is a mass of wiring!!!! I found the bulbs for the speedometer and tachometer but the small...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-12-23, 01:01 AM

Replies: 1 407 front subframe Views: 578 Posted By dwomby No offence but are you certain it's not... No offence but are you certain it's not repairable. I only ask because I am just in the process of reinstalling mine in my 408. It was badly corroded (to holes) in the area where the upper...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-12-23, 08:40 PM

Replies: 7 408 Re-assembling the front subframe and suspension Views: 1,301 Posted By dwomby 408 Upper control arm fit problems I am trying to instal the upper control arms (aka wishbones). I am working on the left side of the car first. First I installed the Fulcrum Brackets but they are only loosely fastened and free...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-11-23, 10:09 PM

Replies: 7 408 Re-assembling the front subframe and suspension Views: 1,301 Posted By dwomby The replacement bushings arrived this morning. I... The replacement bushings arrived this morning. I sanded them down a bit and they are now installed. The front subframe is now out of the car again ready to be painted black. Then I start...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-11-23, 06:58 PM

Replies: 7 408 Re-assembling the front subframe and suspension Views: 1,301 Posted By dwomby This has been stalled for a while as the upper... This has been stalled for a while as the upper control arm bushings would just not go into the control arms. Graeme Payne eventually worked out what was going on for me. He discovered that he had...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-10-23, 07:58 PM

Replies: 7 408 Re-assembling the front subframe and suspension Views: 1,301 Posted By dwomby 408 Re-assembling the front subframe and suspension This is to carry on the story from here that got as far as removing everything and the front subframe returning from the welder.:...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-23, 09:00 PM

Replies: 66 Holley Sniper Views: 4,942 Posted By dwomby You do recall correctly although most of my... You do recall correctly although most of my driving is suburban. So higher numbers may be possible on longer runs. Unfortunately, my car has been off the road since late last year while the front...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 24-09-23, 01:48 PM

Replies: 0 1953 403 LHD for sale in Virginia Views: 625 Posted By dwomby 1953 403 LHD for sale in Virginia Not mine. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/bristol/403/1953 David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-23, 01:19 PM

Replies: 6 Window winder switches for411 wanted Views: 626 Posted By dwomby Peter The XJ6 S2 switch is the same width as... Peter The XJ6 S2 switch is the same width as the Lucas 35258 152SA, that you suggested, which is the switch for XJ6 S3. I think the S2 and S3 both have same size aperture for the switch. What...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-23, 10:50 AM

Replies: 6 Window winder switches for411 wanted Views: 626 Posted By dwomby If it needs blade connectors the earlier XJ6... If it needs blade connectors the earlier XJ6 one might be...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 10:12 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,044 Posted By dwomby Thanks, Brian. I have been wondering about the... Thanks, Brian. I have been wondering about the possible benefit of venting into the wheel arches to let hot air out of the engine compartment. I hope to investigate the possibility when I get my...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-23, 08:16 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,044 Posted By dwomby Just to clarify, Stefano, I did not mean the neat... Just to clarify, Stefano, I did not mean the neat openings that Astons have between the front wheel and the A pillar. That would be very tough for us given the compartments Bristol is famous for! ...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-08-23, 08:56 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,044 Posted By dwomby I have always thought Bristol should have... I have always thought Bristol should have changed the engine bay side sheet metal instead of sitting those V8s in the narrow space designed for the Bristol engine. Did they eventually do that on...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-08-23, 08:52 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,044 Posted By dwomby So sorry to hear of your flood damage. I too... So sorry to hear of your flood damage. I too have very high engine compartment temperatures and have wondered about putting louvres in the bonnet but do not want to spoil the appearance. Looking...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 25-07-23, 05:35 PM

Replies: 0 400 for sale in Ontario Views: 697 Posted By dwomby 400 for sale in Ontario Not mine https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1948-bristol-400-mono-on-2710631

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