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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-07-23, 07:55 AM
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Posted By JoeF
You'll find UNF fittings on the Bristol disc...

You'll find UNF fittings on the Bristol disc brakes. I would expect those bolts to be 7/16 20 tpi UNF. The smaller size, such as on the flexible hoses are 3/8 UNF 24 tpi.
They were Dunlop brakes,...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By JoeF
I think you're right. It is for remote shift...

I think you're right. It is for remote shift gearboxes. The workshop instructions for fitting the remote shift mention "item 14, the "Sorbo" rubber jacket" over the gearbox cover. The Sorbo Rubber...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By JoeF
Is the "Dunlopillow and cardboard sheet" an...

Is the "Dunlopillow and cardboard sheet" an original feature ? I had one of those in the 405, but it is out at the moment due to the foam rubber crumbling away to dust, which gets everywhere.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
Posted By JoeF
I know that the repair kit (seals and cover) is...

I know that the repair kit (seals and cover) is Lockheed KL 71543 as that is what is on an old Spencer Lane invoice that came with the car's papers.
Those kits fit Hillman Minx, Husky and Rapier rear...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
Posted By JoeF
My 405 has 3/4 inch rear cylinders which are much...

My 405 has 3/4 inch rear cylinders which are much easier to find. It was originally upgraded to discs by Bristol who presumably fitted smaller cylinders then, although the service notes just say disc...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By JoeF
There are openings at the bottom of the tube, I...

There are openings at the bottom of the tube, I think, so that petrol can get into it from the sump. I haven't actually seen what's there properly as I didn't have a boroscope camera when I did the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By JoeF
That's a baffle tube, which sits above the sump...

That's a baffle tube, which sits above the sump and drain plug. Petrol can flow into the base of it from the rest of the tank - and the two petrol pick up pipes sit inside the tube
If you have the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-06-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By JoeF
The sender on my 405 had holes in it from...

The sender on my 405 had holes in it from corrosion and the float had disappeared from the corroded, broken arm. I got a replacement pattern part from Graeme at Bristol Car Parts.
The fuel gauge...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By JoeF
First thing to do is try a strike with a rubber...

First thing to do is try a strike with a rubber hammer, to unstick the valves/float.
It could be the needle valves sticking, or the float itself could be stuck in the chamber and not able to rise....
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-09-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By JoeF
Here's a photo of two for comparison. The stepped...

Here's a photo of two for comparison. The stepped one on the right is from 405 chassis 4049. The one on the left is the mystery. There is also a third type, in a separate picture, which is from a...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By JoeF
Thanks for the replies. Geoff that 400 light is...

Thanks for the replies. Geoff that 400 light is indeed similar to the early 405 type, picture attached.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By JoeF
Which car is this light glass from ?

Is this light glass from a 400 ?
It doesn't match the 401/403/early 405 type, or the later 405 type.
Thanks
Joe
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,334
Posted By JoeF
If there is no hint of any firing at all, then it...

If there is no hint of any firing at all, then it sounds like no fuel in the float chambers, given that you have a good spark. When you primed the carbs with the lever on the mechanical pump, did the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By JoeF
Lucas have pinion part number 291069 as being for...

Lucas have pinion part number 291069 as being for the starter motors M35G1 with starter part numbers 25026A to E.

401 spares book also has Lucas 291069 for the starter pinion.
405 spares book also...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By JoeF
I contacted the seller and this engine is in a...

I contacted the seller and this engine is in a 405 which he would consider selling complete if somebody was interested ( it is in the USA ). He says the car is very restorable. I've attached the 5...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By JoeF
It looks like this is in a 405. Another one to...

It looks like this is in a 405. Another one to be stripped of its engine ?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By JoeF
Thanks Calibrator, that's good to know. I...

Thanks Calibrator, that's good to know. I suspect that the rubber mat sections were sewn in later over high wear areas.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-03-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By JoeF
Did 405 carpets originally have rubber mats in some sections ?

405 chassis 4049 has carpets with sections of rubber mat sewn on in some places. The rear outer pieces where they fold over the chassis, and at the front the driver's side of the gear shift cover...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-03-22, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By JoeF
Thanks pnaleahy - after removing the speaker (...

Thanks pnaleahy - after removing the speaker ( and disconnecting the speaker leads ) and disconnecting the boot lamp wires - and removing the filler hose and breather hose, it was possible to ease...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By JoeF
405 How do I remove the rear shelf ?

I'd like to remove the rear parcel shelf on the 405 to get better access to the fuel tank. I've removed the rear seats and unscrewed the parcel shelf across the front, but are there more fixings in...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By JoeF
Yes, factory fitted in June 1958. The notes just...

Yes, factory fitted in June 1958. The notes just say "Disc brake conversion" and "fitting flasher repeater" amongst other general service tasks.
The previous owner, who bought it in 1995, said it...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By JoeF
405 with flasher repeaters

405 chassis number 4049 has flasher repeaters between the doors. It seems these were fitted by Bristol when it had its brakes upgraded in 1958. Is this unusual ? I don't recall seeing them in...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-11-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By JoeF
Are they similar to these as advertised on eBay ?...

Are they similar to these as advertised on eBay ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262467467279?epid=2128507245&hash=item3d1c47b80f:g:bvIAAMXQTghRI8eH

I found a jetting chart ( from an old Bulletin or...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-11-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By JoeF
Thank you, Geoff and Peter, for the advice. I...

Thank you, Geoff and Peter, for the advice. I will see if I can find the parts here in the UK first.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By JoeF
Oil separator extractor pipe

The previous owners of PGD 477 ( a 405 saloon ) complained of fumes in the cabin. After having a good look below the intake air filter location it was clear that the top of the oil separator is...
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