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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-04-21, 07:39 AM

Replies: 11 How does the 411 Heater operates? Views: 212 Posted By Kevin H Thomas, are you talking about this Bristol... Thomas, are you talking about this Bristol forum? There is a search function. Let me know if you have some ideas how it could be better organised. Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-04-21, 07:35 AM

Replies: 11 How does the 411 Heater operates? Views: 212 Posted By Kevin H That's exactly what I did, although I didn't... That's exactly what I did, although I didn't cover it with duct tape. I guess it could be painted black. Although when the cover is in place you can't see it anyway.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 29-03-21, 01:19 PM

Replies: 4 Parts suppliers Views: 233 Posted By Kevin H Thomas, Do you already have a 411? If yes, are... Thomas, Do you already have a 411? If yes, are there any parts that you need? Regards, Kevin

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 24-03-21, 11:04 AM

Replies: 1 Videos of Bristol personnel on Bristol Owners Heritage Trust website. Views: 162 Posted By Kevin H This is wonderful. Syd had some interesting views... This is wonderful. Syd had some interesting views on the later cars! (e.g the 603 - "a botch job"). I was pleased to hear his comment about the Chrysler engines being standard engines that were...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-03-21, 12:30 PM

Replies: 8 603 Heater Water Valve Views: 294 Posted By Kevin H What a nightmare. Why on earth would they do... What a nightmare. Why on earth would they do that? Peter, please photograph what you eventually find and share it here on the forum. Kind regards, Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-03-21, 12:27 PM

Replies: 34 408 original air cleaner dimensions, please? Views: 478 Posted By Kevin H Hi David, Sorry about the late reply. My air... Hi David, Sorry about the late reply. My air cleaner is 17" diameter (underside it's a little wider at the top). The hole for the carby is 5". My carb is an Edelbrock (1812) 800 CFM AVS Thunder...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-03-21, 02:32 PM

Replies: 34 408 original air cleaner dimensions, please? Views: 478 Posted By Kevin H David, This one looks like it sits quite snug... David, This one looks like it sits quite snug https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/attachments/75_360_bbody_01-jpg.532225/ . For what it's worth, the height of your carby is the same as mine -...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-03-21, 01:26 PM

Replies: 34 408 original air cleaner dimensions, please? Views: 478 Posted By Kevin H David, I've just looked at some of the photos you... David, I've just looked at some of the photos you posted and your air cleaner sits up quite high above the flange on top of the carby, whereas some original style air cleaners start below the flange...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-03-21, 01:03 PM

Replies: 34 408 original air cleaner dimensions, please? Views: 478 Posted By Kevin H My guess is that the carbys that fit any mopar LA... My guess is that the carbys that fit any mopar LA series or B/RB V8 will have the same top diameter (where the air cleaners sits). The Edelbrock on my 411 (B block 400) has a top outer diameter in...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-03-21, 06:02 AM

Replies: 7 408: rear suspension adjustment. What is the procedure? Views: 189 Posted By Kevin H On the 408Mk1(up to chassis 408/7200) the unladen... On the 408Mk1(up to chassis 408/7200) the unladen ground clearance was specified as 6.5 inches. When I previously discussed ground clearance of a 411 with Brian Marelli at Bristol Car Services, he...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-03-21, 01:34 AM

Replies: 7 408: rear suspension adjustment. What is the procedure? Views: 189 Posted By Kevin H David, I should explain why I am asking. There is... David, I should explain why I am asking. There is a part which Bristol called a "distance piece" which sits above the front coil spring. I don't know what the original ones were made of, but they...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-03-21, 07:52 AM

Replies: 7 408: rear suspension adjustment. What is the procedure? Views: 189 Posted By Kevin H David, Is the tilt even at the front and rear of... David, Is the tilt even at the front and rear of the driver's side of the car? (in other words has the front and rear dropped to the same extent). Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-02-21, 02:06 PM

Replies: 16 411 fuse boxes Views: 460 Posted By Kevin H Peter, I have attached a wider photo, but I... Peter, I have attached a wider photo, but I don't think it will help - it's very hard to see where the white wires go. Also, to complicate things, my car has had some re-wiring done to incorporate...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-21, 05:43 AM

Replies: 16 411 fuse boxes Views: 460 Posted By Kevin H Peter, Do these photos help (see attached)? It... Peter, Do these photos help (see attached)? It would be good to see a photo of your problem also. Regards, Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-02-21, 02:54 PM

Replies: 7 Anthony Crook Brass Plate Views: 305 Posted By Kevin H At what point in time did Anthony Crook motors... At what point in time did Anthony Crook motors cease to exist as a Bristol dealership?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-02-21, 02:23 PM

Replies: 29 411 - Rear End view! Views: 861 Posted By Kevin H It looks okay without the bumper; it also looks... It looks okay without the bumper; it also looks very different, like a smaller car. Just as well if anyone doesn't have a bumper, because they are probably impossible to buy now. Last time I asked...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-01-21, 04:49 AM

Replies: 29 411 - Rear End view! Views: 861 Posted By Kevin H Came across this old post (re the Dennis Sevier... Came across this old post (re the Dennis Sevier lecture) while looking for something else exhuast related......

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-01-21, 04:28 AM

Replies: 3 412 beaufighter Views: 278 Posted By Kevin H Hi Oliver, Yes they are the jacking points. I... Hi Oliver, Yes they are the jacking points. I was puzzled by your mention of the torsion bar in your earlier post. I just had a look under my 411 and I realised the bar you refer to is the sway bar...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-01-21, 03:22 PM

Replies: 6 412 Series 1 Vapour Lock Views: 290 Posted By Kevin H Peter, I still use the standard air cleaner. I... Peter, I still use the standard air cleaner. I suspect there isn't much room between the air cleaner and the bonnet, but it does fit. Although the phenolic resin heat block below the carby is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-01-21, 02:57 PM

Replies: 3 412 beaufighter Views: 278 Posted By Kevin H Hi Oliver, I own a 411 S5 but I believe the... Hi Oliver, I own a 411 S5 but I believe the chassis is the same as the 412s. If you jack it up under the front crossmember (presumably using a trolley jack) I would put a steel plate between the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-01-21, 06:43 AM

Replies: 6 412 Series 1 Vapour Lock Views: 290 Posted By Kevin H Peter, My alloy intake manifold is a Weiand 8008... Peter, My alloy intake manifold is a Weiand 8008 Action +Plus. Carby is an Edelbrock 800CFM AVS Thunder Series 1812 I measured between the valley cover just in front of where it is bolted to the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-01-21, 03:09 AM

Replies: 15 “Continuation” Cars Views: 1,029 Posted By Kevin H There are however challenges sourcing many other... There are however challenges sourcing many other parts. For example, last time I spoke to BCL about bumpers they could only offer secondhand ones. Similarly there will be many other parts which are...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-01-21, 11:47 PM

Replies: 15 “Continuation” Cars Views: 1,029 Posted By Kevin H That isn't necessarily a huge impediment... That isn't necessarily a huge impediment nowadays. I believe the latest 3D scanning and CAD technology can be used to make a new body buck quite quickly (in a few weeks).

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-01-21, 07:03 AM

Replies: 6 412 Series 1 Vapour Lock Views: 290 Posted By Kevin H Hi Peter, I have an alloy mainfold on my (your... Hi Peter, I have an alloy mainfold on my (your old) 411 S5, which has the same engine as your 412. However, what we don't know is if the space between the bonnet and the inlet manifold is the same...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-01-21, 02:50 PM

Replies: 29 411 - Rear End view! Views: 861 Posted By Kevin H While not strictly on-topic, I happen to have the... While not strictly on-topic, I happen to have the rear parcel shelf and seat out on my car at the moment, so I thought I would take some photos of the vents on the inside of the rear wings on my...

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