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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-06-25, 08:33 PM

Replies: 22 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,942 Posted By David C 410 air conditioning finally up and running. I... 410 air conditioning finally up and running. I gave up on the Vintage Air under dash evaporator that I bought as it took up too much knee room and found a much smaller Eberspacher unit. It's only...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-25, 09:55 PM

Replies: 19 Overdrive for V8s Views: 2,311 Posted By David C A brief update having done a few more miles with... A brief update having done a few more miles with the overdrive 'box in the 410. I replaced the redundant ammeter with an oil temperature gauge for the transmission. The finned deeper transmission...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-25, 04:31 PM

Replies: 77 Holley Sniper Views: 9,512 Posted By David C I think your pulling away issue has been fixed on... I think your pulling away issue has been fixed on the Mk 2. As both butterflies open together rather than one after the other with the carburettor I have to be quite gentle on take off or I get...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-25, 08:19 PM

Replies: 77 Holley Sniper Views: 9,512 Posted By David C I'm pleased to report that my 410 is now sporting... I'm pleased to report that my 410 is now sporting a Sniper 2 fuel injection unit with hyperspark distributor. First impressions very good other than fairly loud injector tick. A returnless pump...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-06-25, 05:02 PM

Replies: 5 B400 - engine stalled after sudden braking Views: 222 Posted By David C My 400 is non standard so I can't help with... My 400 is non standard so I can't help with specifics but I think the fuel take-off from the petrol tank will be removable with some sort of a tube with a mesh strainer at the bottom. that's what I...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-06-25, 08:52 AM

Replies: 5 B400 - engine stalled after sudden braking Views: 222 Posted By David C You might consider checking the condition of the... You might consider checking the condition of the pickup screen on the tank unit in case that is slowing fuel delivery to the pump. Modern 10 % ethanol fuel supposedly does long term harm to some of...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-05-25, 10:17 AM

Replies: 7 406 indicator relay Views: 309 Posted By David C Just the one, sadly, and that failed on me... Just the one, sadly, and that failed on me recently. I had someone tailgating me, seemingly desperate to get by. I suddenly had to brake and he very nearly had a look inside the boot. I wondered...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-25, 08:07 PM

Replies: 7 406 indicator relay Views: 309 Posted By David C No pump - they are vacuum operated! No pump - they are vacuum operated!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-05-25, 04:44 PM

Replies: 7 406 indicator relay Views: 309 Posted By David C If I remember rightly the 406 has two indicator... If I remember rightly the 406 has two indicator relays mounted above the battery under the driver's wing. One for left, the other for right.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-05-25, 11:53 PM

Replies: 20 406 with engine change Views: 33,263 Posted By David C A quick google suggests BW65 has a 1:1 top gear... A quick google suggests BW65 has a 1:1 top gear in common with the original 406 gearbox but the latter had a Laycock overdrive. It looks as though the LT77 has a .75 or .8:1 ratio in 5th so should...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 26-04-25, 03:27 PM

Replies: 3 slj Hackett Views: 648 Posted By David C I'm afraid I don't have personal experience of... I'm afraid I don't have personal experience of the 603. With any luck Geoff Kingston will chip in. They offer very good value and a decent range of creature comforts. Because the styling is not...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 26-04-25, 08:46 AM

Replies: 3 slj Hackett Views: 648 Posted By David C I bought a 406 through SLJH last year and was... I bought a 406 through SLJH last year and was very happy with the experience. They have very detailed knowledge of the cars and the tie in to the SLJ workshop makes it easy to get issues sorted prior...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-04-25, 08:57 AM

Replies: 11 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 2,995 Posted By David C Bristol Cars have often performed very badly at... Bristol Cars have often performed very badly at auction. I think it may well be due to the cost of fixing a wrong 'un. If you buy at auction you are taking a chance and could end up with very...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-03-25, 08:06 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 662 Posted By David C Nick - I do hope the hospital visit isn't serious... Nick - I do hope the hospital visit isn't serious and that you will be out soon. I ordered both EMP Stewart and Stant thermostats just to be on the safe side. The car is at Transmission technology...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-03-25, 12:44 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 662 Posted By David C I ordered a Stant thermostat but a MotoRad unit... I ordered a Stant thermostat but a MotoRad unit turned up. It seems MotoRad bought the Stant name in 2022. Forum opinion in the US seems to be that quality has suffered.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-25, 03:32 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 662 Posted By David C I have been doing a little more reading and came... I have been doing a little more reading and came across this, specifically for Chrysler engines: http://www.allpar.com/fix/engines/cooling-system-about.html The internet being what it now is, it is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-03-25, 03:28 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 662 Posted By David C It may seem odd to be complaining about running... It may seem odd to be complaining about running too cool but I have noticed with previous cars with more highly tuned engines that they run noticeably better around 80 to 90 degrees. 55 is just too...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-03-25, 09:47 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 662 Posted By David C 410 running too cool My 410 is up and running quite nicely now but the temperature drops to about 55C on the motorway at 70MPH. I thought the thermostat was to blame so swapped out for a new Gates 82C unit without any...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-03-25, 10:37 PM

Replies: 11 stereo loadspeakers Views: 3,089 Posted By David C Looking at the state of the paintwork I think I... Looking at the state of the paintwork I think I will go with Seasick Steve's I started off with nothing and I've still got most of it left... Otherwise Tom Petty's Running Down a Dream, but I need to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-03-25, 05:30 PM

Replies: 11 stereo loadspeakers Views: 3,089 Posted By David C Having fitted the hidden speaker system in the... Having fitted the hidden speaker system in the 410 I was a little disappointed with the resulting audio. Having midrange in the rear and tweeters up front I expected the sound to move around a bit...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-03-25, 01:39 AM

Replies: 6 Bristol 411 - Fuel Reserve Views: 572 Posted By David C I sent a unit to Four Ashes many months ago but... I sent a unit to Four Ashes many months ago but the chap who wound their springs for them either passed away or ceased trading so they are currently unable to repair. Rather a shame as they had got...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-25, 05:41 PM

Replies: 5 Dunlop brake calliper replacement. Views: 669 Posted By David C Thank you, Nick. I have rebuilt Dunlop callipers... Thank you, Nick. I have rebuilt Dunlop callipers in the past and never been entirely happy with them. The pin in the middle never seems to let the pad clear as much as newer designs. Changing to...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-25, 03:09 PM

Replies: 5 Dunlop brake calliper replacement. Views: 669 Posted By David C Thank you, Geoff. I contacted BCC and it turns... Thank you, Geoff. I contacted BCC and it turns out that they used to manufacture Coopercraft callipers back in the day. BCC confirm their brakes are suitable and in fact supply SLJ so that will be...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-25, 01:32 PM

Replies: 5 Dunlop brake calliper replacement. Views: 669 Posted By David C Dunlop brake calliper replacement. I just tried to order a pair of callipers from Coopercraft but it seems they are no longer trading. Has anyone tried any of the alternatives? I would rather a 4 pot solution so will probably not go...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-02-25, 12:51 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 603 Electrical circuits Views: 571 Posted By David C Something to bear in mind is that the UK at least... Something to bear in mind is that the UK at least since 1970 the Lucas rating for glass fuses is the Blow current. The continuous rating is half that printed on the fuse. Some other parts of the...

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