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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-02-24, 10:36 AM
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Posted By AndrewA
Southport Sprint + Show -14th/15th September

In the recent BODA e-newsletter I noticed this event is running again. I'm more interested in the sprint rather than the static show to be honest. Last year four cars entered the sprint under the...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-02-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 718
Posted By AndrewA
Wow - car has come up brilliantly - you must be...

Wow - car has come up brilliantly - you must be pleased.
Mine has had a number of niggles attended to and is being used regularly despite the weather. Am now at that obsessive stage where I'm trying...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-02-24, 12:22 PM
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Posted By AndrewA
H - you've done it again! Are you receiving any...

H - you've done it again!
Are you receiving any treatment for this addiction?
This one looks great and reasonably straightforward - but then they all start off that way :D.
Cheers
Andrew
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-02-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By AndrewA
Excellent news - well done - the time seems to...

Excellent news - well done - the time seems to have passed remarkably quickly!
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-02-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,273
Posted By AndrewA
Took the opportunity to have remaining niggles...

Took the opportunity to have remaining niggles dealt with!
When anti tramp bar removed to do bushes, we noticed the mountings on the diff cover weren't great so they've been remade and all is much...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-01-24, 06:56 AM
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Posted By AndrewA
Morning, it's not as cold as that where I am, but...

Morning, it's not as cold as that where I am, but have had minus one and 410 seems to love it once you've got some warmth in the engine and gearbox oil.
I don't know if it's the same but in Austin's...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-12-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,273
Posted By AndrewA
Happy Christmas to all readers! The preparation...

Happy Christmas to all readers! The preparation of car for daughters wedding took on a rather manic aspect and I got quite obsessive including getting hubcaps rechromed but it did look stunning and...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-12-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By AndrewA
Apologies for not responding sooner - I'd imagine...

Apologies for not responding sooner - I'd imagine you've made the decision by now!
I can't remember precisely from when we did the front suspension on mine but I do recall there was a lot of trimming...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-10-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,273
Posted By AndrewA
The article highlights the problem I had on mine...

The article highlights the problem I had on mine when it came back from having the selector fitted.
My gearbox is wider than original and Martin Barnes got round this (when he did the conversion...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,273
Posted By AndrewA
Bit of an update - correct gear selector...

Bit of an update - correct gear selector mechanism and gear knob etc fitted - took months as parts supplier in USA kept sending wrong bits. Finally got car back in July and much better. After a week...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-23, 08:50 AM
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Views: 4,757
Posted By AndrewA
As everything beds down I'm finding 25 mpg...

As everything beds down I'm finding 25 mpg relatively easily achievable and a nearer 30 on long runs driven sensibly.
I do however enjoy making full use of kickdown when running around locally - it's...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
Sorry to fail you but it's been wired that you...

Sorry to fail you but it's been wired that you can't engage lockup unless overdrive also engaged - I did try.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
Of course re lockup and hunting for numbers if...

Of course re lockup and hunting for numbers if necessary!
May not be today as it entails trip to motorway - half hour each way - as no way can I (or even wish to try to) maintain steady 70 mph on New...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-10-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
Updated figures (!) with GPS and a co...

Updated figures (!) with GPS and a co pilot/scribe/second pair of eyes.
No o/d or lockup 72.1 mph 2400 rpm
O/d only 71.4 mph 1850 rpm
o/d and lockup 72.1mph 1650 rpm
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
I've a decent GPS speedo around somewhere so will...

I've a decent GPS speedo around somewhere so will have another go tomorrow and report back.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
This might help you. Went for a drive - just...

This might help you.
Went for a drive - just relying on car's speedo and rev counter and with the 2.8 axle at a steady 70 mph.
Just axle 2200 rpm
With overdrive engaged 1800 rpm
With overdrive and...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
Well if you think of anything you need - let me...

Well if you think of anything you need - let me know. Re the attachment, Kevin who kindly looks after this forum will probably sort it out for you if you ask nicely!
I think - but could be wrong -...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By AndrewA
Morning John Thanks for pictures - looks great....

Morning John
Thanks for pictures - looks great. To answer your question I've got 2.8 in mine - done by previous owner. I drove it back to back with another 410 which is ( I believe) on same ratios as...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,757
Posted By AndrewA
David - if the Weiand inlet manifold causes too...

David - if the Weiand inlet manifold causes too many issues am happy to look after it for a while......
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Posted By AndrewA
Roger/Brian, I'd forgotten about the carbon under...

Roger/Brian, I'd forgotten about the carbon under the metal plate and the bimetallic coil/ flap - when I took the top end of engine apart my inlet manifold was cracked and even the second hand one I...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By AndrewA
Brian If you succeed, car you make me a set for...

Brian
If you succeed, car you make me a set for the front as well please?
Thanks
Andrew
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-08-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Posted By AndrewA
If it helps the bonnet on my 410 is 165 cms down...

If it helps the bonnet on my 410 is 165 cms down the long edge 107.5 cms across the top edge (nearest the windscreen) and 85 cms at the front.
Got me thinking as well and found these...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,005
Posted By AndrewA
Looks like a great setup....do they work for...

Looks like a great setup....do they work for anyone else besides you?!!!
With your stable they must be kept pretty busy.
My car has been in dock for ages - am looking forward to getting it back...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-05-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,005
Posted By AndrewA
Looking much happier! Are these the same gents...

Looking much happier!
Are these the same gents that do the bodywork for all your cars?
Best
Andrew
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,005
Posted By AndrewA
Looking good and can see you're not hanging...

Looking good and can see you're not hanging about.
Bring on the bodywork piccies please !
All the best
Andrew
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