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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 21-11-17, 09:44 PM

Replies: 2 WTB Arnolt-Bristol Views: 2,181 Posted By herrbartlet Tell him to stay clear of #3038 as it's stolen... Tell him to stay clear of #3038 as it's stolen and the original owner is trying to get it back from the dealer currently in possession with apparently falsified Title docs...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-08-17, 02:58 PM

Replies: 4 Wheel spacers Views: 2,900 Posted By herrbartlet There are two ways to go, a simple spacer or the... There are two ways to go, a simple spacer or the adapter type. For the spacer, I would suggest anything more than 5 or 6mm would require longer studs, which are an unusual thread (but from memory...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-08-17, 08:56 AM

Replies: 2 Britannia Main Beam stuck on Views: 3,244 Posted By herrbartlet Belated thank you for the detailed response. Only... Belated thank you for the detailed response. Only now had a chance to investigate, due to work commitments. There were a couple of good tips in there which got me looking differently at the problem....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-17, 04:59 PM

Replies: 2 Britannia Main Beam stuck on Views: 3,244 Posted By herrbartlet Britannia Main Beam stuck on New (recent) electrical problem: Side lights & headlights (low beam) working correctly from dash switch. With headlamp switch on or off, using stalk to 'flash', the main beam will stay on after stalk...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-17, 12:08 PM

Replies: 3 412 Front Shocks Views: 2,706 Posted By herrbartlet My 411 S2 has got Konis 82-1328 which were... My 411 S2 has got Konis 82-1328 which were sourced from Demon Tweeks. Koni don't list Bristol in their Application Guide and when I Googled the part number, nothing came up, so I've attached a photo...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-10-16, 09:56 AM

Replies: 4 LHD headlamps for a 1983 Britannia - any information required Views: 2,198 Posted By herrbartlet Not from a 1883-86 Nissan Micra either. Part... Not from a 1883-86 Nissan Micra either. Part number Lucas LUB 514. (#54510299) 245mm wide at the bottom/ 230mm at top. 8 digit part number is close and hadn't previously thought of a...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-10-16, 05:56 PM

Replies: 4 LHD headlamps for a 1983 Britannia - any information required Views: 2,198 Posted By herrbartlet Just had a response on Capri Mk2 lights - 250mm... Just had a response on Capri Mk2 lights - 250mm wide.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-10-16, 05:51 PM

Replies: 5 What colour is the inside of your wing bays? Views: 2,192 Posted By herrbartlet Black gloss (but faded) inside the wheel arch... Black gloss (but faded) inside the wheel arch bays. There is evidence of underseal on the floor of the bay, under the battery, but this does not appear to be factory applied. Definitely no underseal...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-10-16, 08:59 AM

Replies: 5 What colour is the inside of your wing bays? Views: 2,192 Posted By herrbartlet My 411 S2 was also originally dark blue. The... My 411 S2 was also originally dark blue. The inside of the wheel bays are black - which matches other 'non colour coded' areas like the engine bay, dash support steelwork etc.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-10-16, 09:54 PM

Replies: 4 LHD headlamps for a 1983 Britannia - any information required Views: 2,198 Posted By herrbartlet My car has the same headlamps as yours, which are... My car has the same headlamps as yours, which are 290 x 160mm and stamped Lucas H4. There were some 'Talbot Chrysler Avenger' headlamps on EBay (which apparently are the same as Chrysler Alpine &...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-10-16, 11:53 AM

Replies: 4 Exhaust Views: 2,122 Posted By herrbartlet Couple of other points to consider: 1.Oval... Couple of other points to consider: 1.Oval silencers are available in different cross-sections e.g. 4" x 9" or 5"x 8", the former obv giving a better ground clearance. You have the silencer tight to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-16, 08:40 PM

Replies: 13 Bristol 410 RPM Views: 3,129 Posted By herrbartlet I think you're stuck in 2nd! I've just got mine... I think you're stuck in 2nd! I've just got mine on the road and at 60mph, it's just ticking over at 2000rpm. Haven't been any faster, yet, but at 70mph I'd expect the revs to be in the 2250 to 2500...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-16, 11:25 AM

Replies: 5 603/Britannia ZF Steering Box Strange Noises Views: 2,170 Posted By herrbartlet Result! Checked the power steering fluid and was... Result! Checked the power steering fluid and was quite dirty so the system was drained, flushed through and topped up with new. I can only assume there was an air lock or blockage/restriction due to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-16, 07:49 AM

Replies: 5 603/Britannia ZF Steering Box Strange Noises Views: 2,170 Posted By herrbartlet Hi, Thank you for the suggestion. I don't think... Hi, Thank you for the suggestion. I don't think it's the bearings as the noise seems related to engine speed, rather than road speed. I've had the front in the air to double check for any binding,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-06-16, 08:01 PM

Replies: 5 603/Britannia ZF Steering Box Strange Noises Views: 2,170 Posted By herrbartlet Hi, Thank you for the input. With the wheels in... Hi, Thank you for the input. With the wheels in the air, there is no resistance from tyre/road contact so I would suggest the steering box doesn't have to work that hard. I have subsequently...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-06-16, 01:57 PM

Replies: 5 603/Britannia ZF Steering Box Strange Noises Views: 2,170 Posted By herrbartlet 603/Britannia ZF Steering Box Strange Noises Recently bought, but off the road for 4 years, I took the car for its 1st MOT under my ownership yesterday (only 8m each way) and noticed a loud ticking noise coming from the driver’s side of the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-06-16, 06:31 AM

Replies: 5 603/Britannia Exhaust system Views: 2,487 Posted By herrbartlet Geoff, Thanks for clearing up that niggling... Geoff, Thanks for clearing up that niggling doubt, Regards

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-05-16, 07:11 AM

Replies: 5 603/Britannia Exhaust system Views: 2,487 Posted By herrbartlet 603/Britannia Exhaust system I have owned several V8's in the past and there has either been a balancing pipe between each bank or the two systems briefly merge to balance back pressure. Not so on this Britannia, both systems...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-05-16, 04:56 PM

Replies: 18 Bristol 407 Manifold Views: 3,268 Posted By herrbartlet The casting number which is clearly visible in... The casting number which is clearly visible in your photo should (sorry don't know the size of engine in a 407) aid you in your search. Other source - you might try Dave Billadeau 07791 141 170 (m) ,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-05-16, 04:33 PM

Replies: 18 Bristol 407 Manifold Views: 3,268 Posted By herrbartlet Forgive me if I am telling you how to suck... Forgive me if I am telling you how to suck eggs: Whatever course you take, the old manifold has to come off. Is it beyond repair? Cast iron is weldable, but it's an art not everyone can undertake. I...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-05-16, 04:15 PM

Replies: 2 spark plug gap? Views: 2,216 Posted By herrbartlet spark plugs Can't believe no one has the correct info for you. I only have spark plug data on the 360 (Champion RN12Y) and 383 (Champion J11Y) engines, both of which recommend a gap of 0.035"/0.9mm, so until...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-05-16, 03:47 PM

Replies: 18 Bristol 407 Manifold Views: 3,268 Posted By herrbartlet exhaust Is this the culprit? Item 371604637763. £77 inc postage

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-05-16, 03:18 PM

Replies: 18 Bristol 407 Manifold Views: 3,268 Posted By herrbartlet Huggers Item 172024568702 of interest on EBay? Reasonable price. Regards, Ian

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-16, 08:01 PM

Replies: 8 Overheating Views: 3,278 Posted By herrbartlet Another cause might be incorrect spark plugs Another cause might be incorrect spark plugs

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-16, 07:56 PM

Replies: 8 Overheating Views: 3,278 Posted By herrbartlet 1. Thermostat I think should be a 195F 2. May be... 1. Thermostat I think should be a 195F 2. May be the timing causing the overheating. It has happened to me . Years ago, so can't remember whether too far advanced/ retarded.

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