Lucas, Prince of Darkness.

[Ashley James]

Many of these parts are still available new and not terribly expensive, if you ever need a replacement regulator it's always worth contacting Tim Hodgekiss of www.vintagemotorspares.com He is a really nice bloke too.

I've just discovered this Forum and am delighted to do so, it's more straightforward than the alternatives and I shan't be sad to see the back of a Yahoo account and the baggage that goes with it.

I've a '49 400 Bristol that I've completely rebuilt, every tiny bit of it and I run www.jel450.com as well as www.kda132.com if anyone is interested.

Ashley

[Nick Challacombe]

Lewis,
An alternative to Ashley's solution is Holden Vintage and Classic.
They have a huge on line catalogue of electrical parts including Bristol
early regulators RF95
Not cheap at £95.00 but at least on the shelf.
They are to be found at www.holden.co.uk , no relation or interest etc.

Ashley's web sites are a delight and a mine of information even for an
8 cylinder guy like me.

[Ashley James]

Holden are about three times the price of Tim, hence my
recommendation!

[Nick Challacombe]

Sorry Ashley,
I did not know you had priced the item, I had no way of knowing.
Anyway, as I said, it was an alternative to your suggestion, not a
replacement. All knowledge is helpful especially if complete.

[Ashley James]

Absolutely and Holdens have an amazing catalogue, far more than Tim
but they are pricey. I don't know how he manages such low prices.
Ash