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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars Yesterday, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By Geoff Kingston
David, Years ago I bought the belts and fitting...

David,
Years ago I bought the belts and fitting kit off them for my S2 Bentley and have still not got round to it. Compared to what some inexperienced garages may charge I don't think that is a bad...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-03-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 110
Posted By Geoff Kingston
No I don't know when they started fitting them as...

No I don't know when they started fitting them as standard but my 408 on a B Registration had them and obviously my 410 which was a 68 as if I remember correctly they had to be fitted 65 onwards They...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-03-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 110
Posted By Geoff Kingston
David, These photographs from the quickfit...

David,
These photographs from the quickfit website give you an idea how they approach the issue of putting seat belts into Bristol cars. As you can see they use the rail under the side windows for a...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-12-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By Geoff Kingston
GeoffD, It is probably brake related we were...

GeoffD,
It is probably brake related we were working with the cylinders that were on the car which apparently had been renewed years previously, It was a stalled project, but with the precaution of...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-12-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By Geoff Kingston
GeoffD That is really helpful you may have seen...

GeoffD
That is really helpful you may have seen the reply's I got on the BOC forum but so far no comment from anyone on these, several on line suppliers in the UK are offering them at very good...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-12-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Austone Taxi Tyres

I know several 2 Litre owners who have been long term users of Michelin Taxi tyres and that was what I am considering putting on one of my 401's.
At the moment its on the tyres fitted by the previous...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 31-10-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By Geoff Kingston
It is sad that this happens all too often and...

It is sad that this happens all too often and looking at the photographs on the auctioneers website I suspect the rear bumper has been damaged in the process of moving the car so its likely the...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 31-10-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Brian, If it was closer I would go and have a...

Brian,
If it was closer I would go and have a look , I wondered if the back bumpers had been unbolted or the chassis extensions under the boot had collapsed , if the latter was the case then the main...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 30-10-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By Geoff Kingston
What a shame, it looks like a stalled project as...

What a shame, it looks like a stalled project as its on the Club data base along with photographs when it was painted blue before the paint was stripped, it was also described as in running order...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,291
Posted By Geoff Kingston
My 411/3 sold some years ago did not have any...

My 411/3 sold some years ago did not have any half throttle kickdown response but when I decided to fit an Edelbrock Performer Carb and Manual choke set to the car and adjust all the linkages as the...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-10-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By Geoff Kingston
I would be inclined to change them both probably...

I would be inclined to change them both probably a lot easier than trying to find one to match, I think Halfords stock replacements, then there is good old ebay and several of the classic car parts...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-08-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By Geoff Kingston
A while back there were sill panels available...

A while back there were sill panels available from a club member but I don't think a new batch has been made so you will probably have to get some sheet metal and get folding. Some restorers have...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-08-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By Geoff Kingston
I am sorry but you need to look at the disc...

I am sorry but you need to look at the disc again, The workshop manual on it is the copy of the full and final version of the 400,401,402 & 403 publication which runs into hundreds of pages and...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-07-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By Geoff Kingston
There is a workshop manual available on CD for...

There is a workshop manual available on CD for the 400/401/402/403 from a supplier in the US on eBay, the listing number is copied below and the current price is £22.30 + £9.72 for p&p. I have have...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-07-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By Geoff Kingston
There is also an overhaul kit available for these...

There is also an overhaul kit available for these joints.

https://www.flyingspares.com/bottom-ball-joint-kit-ur73256k.html

The correct tool to remove it can be hired from flying spares or purchased...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-07-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Over the years I have acquired six sets of...

Over the years I have acquired six sets of Harrington's bumpers four directly from the company one from a specialist in the UK who was their agent at the time and one set for my S2 Bentley acquired...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-06-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Dave, Sorry about that I was obviously looking...

Dave,
Sorry about that I was obviously looking for a source of Marina or Ital filters and these were also coming up as an alternative on some listings, also I had been told an A60 filter would fit...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-06-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By Geoff Kingston
I don't know how this compares price wise as I...

I don't know how this compares price wise as I just came across it while looking for one of their other products, I need to replace the covering on one of the 603's and the two 401's so want to find...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By Geoff Kingston
David, I like the cream and I think it will...

David,
I like the cream and I think it will contrast far better with the woodwork on the car, the light green works well on the 401's and 403's but I think would look wrong on the 400 because of the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-06-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By Geoff Kingston
David, Contact Bill Lawson he should be able to...

David,
Contact Bill Lawson he should be able to point you in the right direction on these, I should know the answer but for some reason the blinkers are always up on this part, the gaskets to fit I...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-06-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Dave, This might...

Dave,
This might help.
Geoff.

https://www.bmcfarina.com/contents/en-uk/p909_Air-Filter-AC-Delco.html
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-06-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Thomas, The 603 manual says the same and when...

Thomas,
The 603 manual says the same and when Mike topped up the expansion tank as I said a fair bit of water ended up on the floor. As someone who has run Bristol V8's for over 40 years now and...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By Geoff Kingston
I must admit that I am a bit lazy about actually...

I must admit that I am a bit lazy about actually putting some water in the expansion tanks but on my 410 and 411 when I owned them the water always settled down a bit after I topped upto the rim....
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-05-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Peter, Blank cap on the rad pressure cap on the...

Peter,
Blank cap on the rad pressure cap on the catch tank, that was the set up on my on my 410 and 411 now sold and my two current 603's.
Geoff.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By Geoff Kingston
Almost true Roger, the seats were for Marc...

Almost true Roger, the seats were for Marc Atkinson if I remember correctly and were ex 603 needed for the high backs/headrests to go into a 411.
Geoff.
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