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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-01-24, 04:16 PM
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Posted By peterg
They would only fit the doors. On my 403 there is...

They would only fit the doors. On my 403 there is only one (drivers side) locking door. The ignition is a proprietary Lucas unit. Can't comment on the boot lock as it doesn't have one but again more...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-01-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By peterg
, I am going to have to do something about the...

, I am going to have to do something about the tubes

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I run my Michelins tubeless and apart from one tyre that looses a little over the year they maintain their pressure from year...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-12-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By peterg
Marangoni is a reputeable brand. Because the...

Marangoni is a reputeable brand. Because the radials grip better they are heavier at parking speeds.

I fitted Michelin taxi tyres and they are OK (a revelation after the India cross plies!). They...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-09-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By peterg
If the wiring diagram is the same as for the...

If the wiring diagram is the same as for the aerodynes all the power goes through that switch. If any of the contacts are not tight the switch will get very hot, especially if you are using 65+ watt...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 13-08-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,292
Posted By peterg
A few shots from yesterday. The Ace Cafe have...

A few shots from yesterday. The Ace Cafe have...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-08-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By peterg
Bit dissapointed. The CD is really for the 400....

Bit dissapointed. The CD is really for the 400. No parts book for the 401 or 403
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 31-07-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,292
Posted By peterg
Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2023 Sat 12th August

This years meet at The Ace Cafe is on Saturday 12th August from 10.30 until about 15.00.

All Bristols are welcome (as are Jensens, who are meeting on the same day). Last year for the first time...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-07-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,213
Posted By peterg
According to Powertrack the rear brake cylinders...

According to Powertrack the rear brake cylinders for the 400/1/3 are 1 1/8" and pattern cylinders are available.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-07-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By peterg
I replaced the choke cable with one bought from...

I replaced the choke cable with one bought from Standard 8 & 10 Spares @ £50. Fits well and has the right end for the knob to locate on.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By peterg
As the disc brakes were aircraft derived they may...

As the disc brakes were aircraft derived they may be an American thread.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-07-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By peterg
Spoke to him today and he used Dynamat to...

Spoke to him today and he used Dynamat to insulate the firewall. He is also thinking about adding air conditioning too.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-06-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 831
Posted By peterg
You could try to contact Mark Alford through the...

You could try to contact Mark Alford through the BOC. His son/ in law/ nephew? fitted heat reflectors to his 403 and was very pleased with the results.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By peterg
Suggest you look at Rolls Royce Cardinal Red....

Suggest you look at Rolls Royce Cardinal Red. Metalic and slightly lighter than the Bristol colour, but it was used on later Bristol cars. I think the car is too upright to take cream very well.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-06-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By peterg
I fitted an Alco MD5140 for a Hatz plant. Readily...

I fitted an Alco MD5140 for a Hatz plant. Readily available on E-bay
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By peterg
In the end I bought a couple of service packs...

In the end I bought a couple of service packs from Southern Carburetters in Crawley but didn't use them

Took the tops off, cleaned as much of the crud as I could and sprayed the rest. made sure the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By peterg
Thanks Joe, I used the hand primer and could see...

Thanks Joe,
I used the hand primer and could see the petrol squirting into the chamber on the rear two carbs. I will take off the lid and see what is happening below.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-05-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By peterg
Finally got it running. It appears that the...

Finally got it running. It appears that the problem was hydraulic locking.
The rear two carbs are gushing petrol. Presumably the float needles are not closing off the supply and the lack of pressure...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-04-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By peterg
Does anyone in the Surrey/ West Sussex area have...

Does anyone in the Surrey/ West Sussex area have a 401/3 starting handle that I could borrow to try and ease my engine over with?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By peterg
Winter degredation

I went to start the 403 after the winter and found little 'mushrooms' on my carb cover where there are pin holes in the epoxy coating!

Worse was to come though. The engine appears to have nipped up...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By peterg
The cowl stops direct light from the bulb. I...

The cowl stops direct light from the bulb.

I have one on my motorbike and found that it cuts out a lot of light from many of the bulbs I bought off e-bay with front facing diodes (the others...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,090
Posted By peterg
Late 403 according to the wing mirrors and...

Late 403 according to the wing mirrors and desireable remote gear change (mid 1953 onwards according to the registration). Whoever made up the registration plate got the '8' upside down!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By peterg
LED Headlight bulbs British Pre-Focus + H4s...

LED Headlight bulbs British Pre-Focus + H4s (http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/goffyWhyNotLEDs.htm)
is the go to guy for positive earth BPF bulbs
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-11-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 865
Posted By peterg
That is the sort of thing Classic Bristol Car...

That is the sort of thing Classic Bristol Car Parts might have
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-10-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By peterg
Not sure if that is the case but when I spilt...

Not sure if that is the case but when I spilt some petrol I found that the drain pipe was blocked. Now cleaned out.

From a previous question I cured the gushing of petrol from the breather by adding...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,726
Posted By peterg
No, I took them out from inside the door frames....

No, I took them out from inside the door frames. I couldn't work out what they did at the time, which is why I forgot to put them back! Although I am missing a couple of the door pull screws...
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