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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-06-25, 04:36 PM

Replies: 5 B400 - engine stalled after sudden braking Views: 227 Posted By Bela I can't find a pickup screen near the tank in... I can't find a pickup screen near the tank in the parts list. But I did find one in the fuel pump. I'll take a look.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-06-25, 09:40 PM

Replies: 5 B400 - engine stalled after sudden braking Views: 227 Posted By Bela If I could start normaly and rapidly - no... If I could start normaly and rapidly - no problem. But in this case I must leave the cockpit. What makes the difference?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-06-25, 05:44 PM

Replies: 5 B400 - engine stalled after sudden braking Views: 227 Posted By Bela B400 - engine stalled after sudden braking Yesterday, at 34°C (93°F) air temperature, I had a problem with my B400: the engine stalled after sudden braking. Afterward, I was able to start the vehicle by pulling the lever on the fuel pump. I...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-08-23, 07:44 AM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 1,559 Posted By Bela I only know Geoff Dowdle:) I only know Geoff Dowdle:)

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-04-22, 07:15 AM

Replies: 12 B400 - overdrive oil Views: 2,741 Posted By Bela Thank you for this useful information. My box... Thank you for this useful information. My box seems different. But now the oil variety is no longer a miracle. In D Ravenol ATF Fluid Type F will be a match.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-04-22, 12:26 PM

Replies: 12 B400 - overdrive oil Views: 2,741 Posted By Bela It wasn't me who decided. I bought the car with... It wasn't me who decided. I bought the car with this overdrive. If it would be needless I would not use it. But exceeding 55 mph while driving on the autobahn or flat roads temps me to switch into...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-04-22, 06:23 AM

Replies: 12 B400 - overdrive oil Views: 2,741 Posted By Bela Hello Goeff Kroon Oil EP90 is suited for vintage... Hello Goeff Kroon Oil EP90 is suited for vintage vehicles and without modern additives. The Laycock J-Type had been introduced in 1972. I guess that was the reason for ATF3 recommendation - but the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-04-22, 11:13 PM

Replies: 12 B400 - overdrive oil Views: 2,741 Posted By Bela Now I know what kind of overdrive it is. Laycock... Now I know what kind of overdrive it is. Laycock J-Type - #25 B400 reconditioned by ORS Repair service Sheffield. A German Workshop for repairing overdrives told me that it is special because of...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-21, 05:58 PM

Replies: 3 B400 - gear box oil - modern equivalent Views: 1,844 Posted By Bela I'd compared the gearbox with the drawing in the... I'd compared the gearbox with the drawing in the WSM and it seems original. I found 4 stamps: unit N? 45?2631 S?TD 26 kp

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-05-21, 02:25 PM

Replies: 3 Worringly high oil pressure Views: 1,310 Posted By Bela Did you replace the filter after flushing? Did you replace the filter after flushing?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-05-21, 09:20 PM

Replies: 6 400 - What kind of spin off oil filter do you use for 2-litre? Views: 1,255 Posted By Bela I have now decided on the MANN W930 / 13 because... I have now decided on the MANN W930 / 13 because of the properties (filter efficiency, absorption capacity, opening pressure bypass 1 bar, backstop). It is used in British vehicles from Aston Martin,...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-05-21, 08:13 AM

Replies: 6 400 - What kind of spin off oil filter do you use for 2-litre? Views: 1,255 Posted By Bela At the moment I'm still doing research. The... At the moment I'm still doing research. The original filter adapter has a built-in bypass valve. Is the opening pressure of this bypass valve known?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-21, 03:03 PM

Replies: 6 400 - What kind of spin off oil filter do you use for 2-litre? Views: 1,255 Posted By Bela Thank you Andrew, I will mention it when... Thank you Andrew, I will mention it when starting the request to MANN.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-21, 01:56 PM

Replies: 6 400 - What kind of spin off oil filter do you use for 2-litre? Views: 1,255 Posted By Bela Thanks Peter this helps. The Pinto filter... Thanks Peter this helps. The Pinto filter corresponds to the MANN filter 719/27, a very common type with a anti-drain back valve and an opening pressure of the bypass valve of 1 bar. The thread is...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 01-05-21, 10:12 AM

Replies: 6 400 - What kind of spin off oil filter do you use for 2-litre? Views: 1,255 Posted By Bela 400 - What kind of spin off oil filter do you use for 2-litre? After the next 200 miles, I will have to change my oil for the first time since I owned it. The previous owner installed the Mahle OC32. The Mann filter equivalent is 962. The description for this...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-04-21, 09:42 PM

Replies: 5 Colour of 2 litre block Views: 1,493 Posted By Bela Antony, may be this Bristol 403 cleaning before... Antony, may be this Bristol 403 cleaning before dismantling (http://www.stefanopasini.it/Bristol_403_2013_06_Cleaning.htm) will give you an idea.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-02-20, 07:41 PM

Replies: 4 B400 -windscreen sealing - which one? Views: 1,283 Posted By Bela Thank you Stefan that prevents me getting the... Thank you Stefan that prevents me getting the sealing from Bristol. I can not see clearly from your answer if the windscreen aperture/frame differs.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-02-20, 02:17 PM

Replies: 4 B400 -windscreen sealing - which one? Views: 1,283 Posted By Bela B400 -windscreen sealing - which one? The sealing of the windscreen is hard and has cracks. In the spare list I found some parts. 1. Windscreen Sealing Rubber E 5620/R117 Item1 10ft 2. Windscreen Tabular Sealing Rubber Item2 10ft 3....

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 11-11-19, 02:08 PM

Replies: 8 Bristol LHD wanted Views: 2,252 Posted By Bela do you have a link? I only found RHD. do you have a link? I only found RHD.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 08-11-19, 08:56 PM

Replies: 1 LUCAS Horn 69011F WT614 12V Views: 2,729 Posted By Bela With the term "snail" ebay found a horn. I'v... With the term "snail" ebay found a horn. I'v bought and hope it works.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 02-11-19, 06:07 PM

Replies: 1 LUCAS Horn 69011F WT614 12V Views: 2,729 Posted By Bela LUCAS Horn 69011F WT614 12V The low horn did not work since I got the car. Today I tried to find out the reason for the disturbance - without success. It seems that a wire has carried to too much current because it looks...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-10-19, 06:35 PM

Replies: 7 B 400 - backfire Views: 2,045 Posted By Bela After changing the distributor cap, all leads... After changing the distributor cap, all leads with plugs and adjusting timing to 12° BTDC I'm satisfied with the power (but not with the REMAX cap). Only hill climbing in 2nd gear with low speed at...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-19, 10:38 AM

Replies: 1 Shellubrication Chart X560 Views: 1,457 Posted By Bela Thanks the valve clearance for exhaust matches... Thanks the valve clearance for exhaust matches the WSM for HOT and 400, 401 and early 403. But inlet seems definitely wrong. @all What do you use for the propeller shaft? Hypoid oil 140 like...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-09-19, 08:59 AM

Replies: 7 B 400 - backfire Views: 2,045 Posted By Bela Thank you Geoff for the suggestion - I will try... Thank you Geoff for the suggestion - I will try that. The TDC mark is fine and I use copper wire leads. Thank you for the offer. I'd purchased a distributor cap by REMAX. If it will fail I'll come...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-09-19, 08:05 AM

Replies: 7 B 400 - backfire Views: 2,045 Posted By Bela The ride shows better performance at higher revs... The ride shows better performance at higher revs and only one backfire for 1.5 hours. Near 3000 revolutions the engine is more powerful than before. But stop and go in town is not as good as driving...

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