Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-07-23, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 6
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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,...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
10-07-23, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 7
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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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
10-07-23, 02:05 PM
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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.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-06-23, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-06-23, 04:22 PM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-06-23, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 4
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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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-06-23, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 4
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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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
15-06-23, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 6
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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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-05-23, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
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....
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-09-22, 09:59 PM
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Views: 1,166
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-09-22, 09:40 PM
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Views: 1,166
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-09-22, 07:29 PM
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Views: 1,166
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-08-22, 06:10 PM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-06-22, 05:08 PM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-05-22, 01:15 PM
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Views: 2,159
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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-05-22, 07:29 AM
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Views: 2,159
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
02-05-22, 09:16 AM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-03-22, 09:22 AM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
14-03-22, 11:38 PM
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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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-01-22, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2
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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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-12-21, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 899
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-12-21, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 899
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...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-21, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 955
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-11-21, 09:00 AM
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Views: 631
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
10-11-21, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 3
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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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