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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-09-26, 11:39 PM

Replies: 5 Chassis 341 Views: 23,689 Posted By Geoff Dowdle This 400 chassis 341 was originally "Blue" which... This 400 chassis 341 was originally "Blue" which was a medium to dark metallic blue. It was a flat boot floor early (June 1948) 400 with top hinged boot lid and spare wheel fitted within the boot...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-09-26, 05:26 AM

Replies: 5 Chassis 341 Views: 23,689 Posted By Geoff Dowdle I don't have any early photos of 400 chassis 341 ... I don't have any early photos of 400 chassis 341 but this car is not what I would classify as a late 400 . It is car # 400/1/193 the 93rd of 421 standard bodied 400 produced from 1947 to end 1950...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-26, 01:01 AM

Replies: 2 5 Speed gearbox Views: 23,540 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mike, I have fitted front disc brakes to both... Mike, I have fitted front disc brakes to both of my type 400 but have used 405 hubs & 406 discs, one with Girling #17 calipers ( ex from memory a Humber of the late 50's- early 60's) . The other...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-05-26, 06:41 AM

Replies: 3 Bristol Dx6a and DXH6a differences Views: 5,685 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Graham, The only difference is that the DXH6a... Graham, The only difference is that the DXH6a has horizontal outlets in the cap for the spark plug leads , compared to vertical in the DX6a . Both are very basic distributors . My experience over 50...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-03-26, 12:10 PM

Replies: 2 Is it possible on 100a engine? Views: 6,120 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Colin, for over 40 years I have used what we... Colin, for over 40 years I have used what we refer to as "Umbrella Seals" on the inlet valves only . These sit on the valve stem close to the upper Valve Spring seating. So they go up and down with...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 08-12-25, 09:21 PM

Replies: 3 Water Pump Views: 18,613 Posted By Geoff Dowdle I have two rebuilt water pumps suitable for all 6... I have two rebuilt water pumps suitable for all 6 cylinder Bristol engines, send me a message if you want more details . Postage from Australia can be expensive but will get you a quote.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-10-25, 01:56 AM

Replies: 1 1949 400 for sale In Japan Views: 5,757 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Maeter, Thanks for posting this 400 chassis 474... Maeter, Thanks for posting this 400 chassis 474 in Japan. Reading through the Auctioneer's text there are a few statements that are incorrect. This 400 left the BAC factory on the 20/6/1950 with...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-08-25, 02:08 AM

Replies: 14 405/406 Drake discs Views: 18,073 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Peter, You might have to shim it or modify the... Peter, You might have to shim it or modify the caliper carrier to make this caliper fit perfectly . As I mentioned I did not have caliper carriers and made them so the pad located correctly on the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-25, 10:37 AM

Replies: 14 405/406 Drake discs Views: 18,073 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Peter, I searched Amazon US , they have... Peter, I searched Amazon US , they have replacement 4 piston calipers for XJ6 S1 left hand and right hand at reasonable prices . They look to be cast iron not Alloy. Geoff

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-25, 02:39 AM

Replies: 14 405/406 Drake discs Views: 18,073 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Peter, I heard that Coopercraft have closed... Peter, I heard that Coopercraft have closed permanently , which is a shame . I suggest you contact a Jaguar Specialist and get the measurements of a early XJ6 caliper which have three pistons and a...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-08-25, 09:16 AM

Replies: 2 Bristol 400 spare wheel cowl Views: 16,643 Posted By Geoff Dowdle UmiBacon, Where are you located , there is a... UmiBacon, Where are you located , there is a possibility I could find one in Australia but the cost to freight it overseas could be quite high. Can you please post a few photos of the 400 on this...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-08-25, 10:03 AM

Replies: 4 401 402 403 instruments spare parts Views: 1,769 Posted By Geoff Dowdle khs , Looking at the photos of the Bristol... khs , Looking at the photos of the Bristol instruments on Ebay I noticed the following Petrol gauge UP107 , Amps 20-0-20 & Clock UC204 are all ex a Bristol 400 Oil pressure UP217 is ex a 401...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-09-24, 08:12 PM

Replies: 2 406 - need to study one in the US Views: 3,199 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Kurt, Check your Private Messages on this Forum... Kurt, Check your Private Messages on this Forum , I sent you a message about 10 days ago . Geoff

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-08-24, 08:16 AM

Replies: 8 Space saver spare wheel Views: 3,567 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Dezelsky, I have run 185 x 16 Pirelli on 4.5... Dezelsky, I have run 185 x 16 Pirelli on 4.5 inch wide 401 rims on my 400 but find fitting a 175 taxi tyres, the steering is lighter especially at parking speed . Some years ago I looked at the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-08-24, 10:48 PM

Replies: 8 Space saver spare wheel Views: 3,567 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Dezelsky, The photos of your 400/112 that I... Dezelsky, The photos of your 400/112 that I have, show it has larger than standard 400 wheels and oversize tyres at 185/80 x 16 . Possibly the rims are 4.5 inch or wider. If they are 401 - 406...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 15-08-24, 10:19 AM

Replies: 2 1 pair - New Armstrong shocks/dampers Views: 5,921 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Kurt , Are the Armstrong shocker for the front... Kurt , Are the Armstrong shocker for the front or rear axle ?? Do they have an eye or pin fixing at top and bottom ? Your photos could be too large to post on the Forum Thanks Geoff

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-06-24, 10:54 AM

Replies: 7 Bristol 400 Starter Motor Views: 3,673 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mark mhl420 , All 6 cylinder ring gears have... Mark mhl420 , All 6 cylinder ring gears have 108 teeth The starter pinion has 9 teeth and it's diameter is approx 29mm Your starter motor is possibly jamming because the ring gear is worn. I...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-06-24, 12:37 AM

Replies: 19 406 shock absorbers Views: 4,631 Posted By Geoff Dowdle David C, Thanks for the lengths of your old and... David C, Thanks for the lengths of your old and new 406 rear shockers. The Koni yellow shockers are their Sport specification which the Australian agent advised will give a firmer ride than a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-06-24, 02:56 AM

Replies: 19 406 shock absorbers Views: 4,631 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mike , what are the Koni Model numbers for the... Mike , what are the Koni Model numbers for the front and rear of your 406 . Do you know the lengths fully extended and fully closed. Do you still have the old set of shock absorbers that you...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-06-24, 11:58 PM

Replies: 4 Parts Info Views: 2,451 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Gents, I have recently replaced the 40 year old... Gents, I have recently replaced the 40 year old front Spax shockers of my 400/452 (with 403 front suspension) with Koni . The Australian Koni agent told me that all current Koni are adjustable only...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-04-24, 08:49 PM

Replies: 2 406 wiring Views: 2,086 Posted By Geoff Dowdle David, Here is a Lucas Wiring diagram for the... David, Here is a Lucas Wiring diagram for the Bristol 406 Geoff

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-24, 03:50 AM

Replies: 3 my old 408 FPF 678 B Views: 1,922 Posted By Geoff Dowdle George, 408/7043 was sold to Perth/Australia... George, 408/7043 was sold to Perth/Australia c2007 . A repair/restoration was started but never completed. In 2015 it was sold at auction to a new owner in South Australia but I have not heard it...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-03-24, 03:44 AM

Replies: 3 Factory records Views: 2,590 Posted By Geoff Dowdle David C , I might be able to help you , but I... David C , I might be able to help you , but I need the chassis number of your 410 Geoff

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-02-24, 09:09 PM

Replies: 3 400 radiator pressure cap Views: 2,673 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Michael , The original 400 - 403 radiators... Michael , The original 400 - 403 radiators were pressurized to about 2psi . There is a ball and spring incorporated in the outlet of the overflow pipe . I have recently fitted a new stronger...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-24, 09:51 AM

Replies: 3 Where is it now? 406 Views: 2,641 Posted By Geoff Dowdle David C , Your fathers 406 "JTS138" is chassis#... David C , Your fathers 406 "JTS138" is chassis# 406/5226 . c1970 was serviced by BCL and the owner was D.C.Stone of Tetbury, Glos. c1990 it was believed to still be in the Dundee Museum . I don't...

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