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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-24, 08:50 AM
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Posted By flyinghorse1
The registration ends in TS which is a Tayside (...

The registration ends in TS which is a Tayside ( Dundee) registered car.
This is the museum link
https://www.dmoft.co.uk/

Also Morris Leslie auctioneers( near Dundee) have sold a few Bristols over...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-01-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By flyinghorse1
I have run the Michelin Taxi tyres for a number...

I have run the Michelin Taxi tyres for a number on years on my 400. I keep as the spare the 3.5" x16 dunlop rim as it fits inside the rear cover with an old Michelin x on it.
If I am honest the Taxi...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By flyinghorse1
Have you tried Cable -Tec they recently made me...

Have you tried Cable -Tec they recently made me up a cable for my 400 though I reused the old parts.
See you are Aberdeenshire-I am Perth but often get to Fennel at Inveruire on a sunday for the V8...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-18, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,593
Posted By flyinghorse1
Photo of rod that goes thru fly off handbrake...

Photo of rod that goes thru fly off handbrake with small hex on shaft. (can also see hole where cable rope was!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-18, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,593
Posted By flyinghorse1
All, Thanks for responses. I have an enquiry in...

All,
Thanks for responses. I have an enquiry in with bcl and they are sending me photos for me to compare.( differencs as you say geoff). I have the workshop manual in pdf amd have a twin pawl...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-18, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,593
Posted By flyinghorse1
400 handbrake cable remake

Does anyone have or know where i can get a handbrake cable for my 400. Mine snapped today at the rod that comes into the car at the threaded rod that goes into the brake lever.

I an assuming it will...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-04-18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,248
Posted By flyinghorse1
Looks like throttle linkage to me to Carb balance...

Looks like throttle linkage to me to Carb balance bar
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 28-05-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,724
Posted By flyinghorse1
Bristol 400 bonnet for sale

I have a Bristol 400 bonnet that I plan to sell. It's from a later car based on the curvatures. It's in part stripped condition with work to do but no dents corrosion or alloy rot.
Will post some...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-05-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,241
Posted By flyinghorse1
On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments....

On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments. just unscrews ,no instrument dismantling.

I think you live near me so could come out & see it. Will pm you.

Graham
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-05-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,241
Posted By flyinghorse1
John, Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the...

John,
Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the 400 the instruments and wiring are fixed onto a steel back plane,so the dash easily removes- mine is in elm done from a template from the original...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-14, 07:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,725
Posted By flyinghorse1
Greg-I think you miss the point. Anthony has an...

Greg-I think you miss the point. Anthony has an original spanner & he was making them for people that could not find an original one reasonably priced on the market.

I would also dispute that there...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-14, 07:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,196
Posted By flyinghorse1
Yes of course 12v. been working on my vintage...

Yes of course 12v. been working on my vintage Swift & Citroen all week so have 6v systems on the brain!

The winder sounds like getting a flat bladed screw driver on either side (or get a small 2 leg...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-05-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,196
Posted By flyinghorse1
Peter, Thats good news that you finally got the...

Peter,
Thats good news that you finally got the car running to be able to get to the church.

Did you use the original mechanical fuel pump or the 6v electrical solution?

I dont know much about the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,196
Posted By flyinghorse1
Peter-Did you all get to the church on...

Peter-Did you all get to the church on time?

Graham
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,196
Posted By flyinghorse1
This is the fuel pump from the Bristol manual...

This is the fuel pump from the Bristol manual (400) its a UG as previously indicated. I assume you have both springs.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-04-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,196
Posted By flyinghorse1
Peter, I once had a brand new AC pump and found...

Peter,
I once had a brand new AC pump and found that the diaphragm was cut at one of the screw holes. (the small screws that go round the outside -about 6 of them.(Lotus elan)

I have also built the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,725
Posted By flyinghorse1
Greg, I have never seen your link to one for...

Greg,
I have never seen your link to one for sale. Whats the price? I have seen you have bumpers etc for sale but not the spanner.

Can you post up photos of your replica and the price.

Graham
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,725
Posted By flyinghorse1
Cylinder head spanner remanufacture

AC Owners Club - Replica Bristol Engine Cylinder Head Spanner (http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3073)

over on ACOC forum-looking for people to make the order up to 10...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 15-02-14, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,203
Posted By flyinghorse1
AC Owners Club - Replica Bristol Engine Cylinder...

AC Owners Club - Replica Bristol Engine Cylinder Head Spanner (http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3073)

looks like some replicas are to be made.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-10-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,775
Posted By flyinghorse1
My system is empty at present whilst I fit a new...

My system is empty at present whilst I fit a new water pump so cant tell you whats normal ,but it does seem low from memory.
Have you checked the radiator cap? The system ought to run at a low...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-09-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,428
Posted By flyinghorse1
There are some on ebay now--type lucas 462

There are some on ebay now--type lucas 462
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-09-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,165
Posted By flyinghorse1
Peter, You really have to drop the tank & sort...

Peter,
You really have to drop the tank & sort out why crap is getting through.

I have had this as a student in a Hillman hunter and used to carry a foot pump to pump the crap back to the tank from...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,165
Posted By flyinghorse1
The diaphragm can be attacked by ethanol &...

The diaphragm can be attacked by ethanol & perish--is it intact? You would soon know as petrol would enter the oil system & oil pressure would drop.
You can get ethanol proof ones now.

I had...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-02-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,946
Posted By flyinghorse1
Avon Tourist

I have some Avon Tourist tyres 550 16 in good condition from my Bristol 400 that I am seling. There are 5 tyres. I also have the 3.5" rims x4

PM if interested

Graham
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-13, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,277
Posted By flyinghorse1
Those look good. Is there any pricing? Does...

Those look good. Is there any pricing? Does anyone make the alloy or steel protectors for the leading edge of the rear wheel arch ?
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