Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
09-03-24, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 313
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
25-02-24, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 461
Michael ,
The original 400 - 403 radiators...
Michael ,
The original 400 - 403 radiators were pressurized to about 2psi .
There is a ball and spring incorporated in the outlet of the overflow pipe .
I have recently fitted a new stronger...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-01-24, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 469
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
19-12-23, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 817
GeoffK,
I have never had any experience with...
GeoffK,
I have never had any experience with other Taxi tyres, like Michelin, but the Austone work well for general use up to about 80mph which is about the maximum speed I travel at, although...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
18-12-23, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 817
GeoffK,
I have Austone Taxi Tyres (175/80x16 )...
GeoffK,
I have Austone Taxi Tyres (175/80x16 ) fitted to both of my 400's that use 4.5 inch wide wheels ex 401 .(Note all 401 - 406 have 4.5 x 16 wheels as standard.)
They were fitted back in about...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-11-23, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,367
John,
In the past I posted the following...
John,
In the past I posted the following
"Dominion in Canada had a "L62N"
Davenport - Burgess in UK had a "H024"
These are the only blanks that I know of that will fit without any...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-10-23, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 574
Ralph,
I bought two sets of Wiper arms and...
Ralph,
I bought two sets of Wiper arms and blades from Paul Beck Vintage parts.
From memory I chose longer blades which are easily trimmed to suit the screen .
There are a few different arms...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-09-23, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 760
Mike ,
A test you can easily do to check the...
Mike ,
A test you can easily do to check the shockers (but not an accurate test , only an indication).
Bounce the car by pressing down in the bumper bars at each corner of the car .
If the body...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-09-23, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 760
Mike ,
What brand Taxi tyres are currently...
Mike ,
What brand Taxi tyres are currently fitted ?
What shock absorbers are currently fitted ?
What tyre pressure do you use?
Over many years I have used the following tyres on my 400 fitted...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
25-09-23, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 760
Dougal,
Looking through your website and...
Dougal,
Looking through your website and recommendations for various Bristol cars I offer the following comments.
Do you know that the Bristol 400 has 16 inch rims that are only 3.5 inch wide.
I'm...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-09-23, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 625
Michael ,
SU carburettors are a simple and...
Michael ,
SU carburettors are a simple and effective , if the butterfly shafts and bodies are not worn they probably only need a gasket set and setting/checking the float levels during the tuning...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-08-23, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Mike and David ,
I have front Disc brakes on...
Mike and David ,
I have front Disc brakes on one of my 400 and the other has discs front and rear. These are mostly 406 parts, but with some variations .
I disagree that drum brakes need more...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
04-08-23, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 734
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
19-07-23, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Hoverjohn ,
Are you John ??
The head...
Hoverjohn ,
Are you John ??
The head 1905 was originally fitted to 401 chassis 996
The block 1753C was originally fitted to 401 chassis 691
Did you buy these from the Brian May auction...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
11-07-23, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 837
David ,
I have a selection of New Old Stock 6...
David ,
I have a selection of New Old Stock 6 cylinder parts from the two Australian Bristol agents and the Arnolt Corporation , plus a variety of used parts .
Included in these are New Old...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-06-23, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 552
David ,
Tks for posting the photos.
As you...
David ,
Tks for posting the photos.
As you mention colour of any car is a personal choice but painting a current bright colour or one that is not a period colour on a 70 year old car is certainly...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
14-06-23, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 519
DavidC ,
The fuel sender unit is not a Lucas...
DavidC ,
The fuel sender unit is not a Lucas part but a Smiths part which were supplied to BAC with the dash instruments.
I understand the sender unit for a 401 - 403 is Smith # Y70236 which...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-04-23, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 761
Wayne,
I just looked at the Lucas master...
Wayne,
I just looked at the Lucas master catalogue and there are no Lucas headlights listed for the 406 .
I have never owned one but understood they could have been fitted originally with Marchal...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
11-04-23, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,108
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
22-03-23, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,108
Christian,
It is difficult to comment on...
Christian,
It is difficult to comment on gearbox problems , especially when one does not know which car it is fitted to and the gearbox Type number (stamped on the RH side of the gearbox case)
Is...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
18-12-22, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,406
Lewis,
attached are two pages of the Lucas...
Lewis,
attached are two pages of the Lucas wiring diagram for a 1947 Bristol 400.
As I mentioned in my Private Message pls advise the year and chassis number of the 400 you are working on.
If you...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
14-12-22, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-11-22, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 955
Dave,
I have never seen a BCL 406 Workshop...
Dave,
I have never seen a BCL 406 Workshop manual , if there was ever one produced, but see scanned copy from Newnes Motor Repair covering a multitude of Brands .
It clearly states "3HA"
GeoffD
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-10-22, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 967
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
15-09-22, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 992
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