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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-05-26, 09:01 PM

Replies: 3 Bristol Dx6a and DXH6a differences Views: 5,736 Posted By flyinghorse1 Thanks for the clarification of the model... Thanks for the clarification of the model differences. Oddly my Dx6A has a horizontal exit cap which seems to work fine. I guess the cap fit both types. The conclusion for me Is that the Lucas...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-05-26, 05:40 AM

Replies: 3 Bristol Dx6a and DXH6a differences Views: 5,736 Posted By flyinghorse1 Bristol Dx6a and DXH6a differences Does anyone know the key differences between these two distributors. I know the DX6a is for a 400, but Bristol used the DXH6a on the later 100 series engines. It’s the advance curve similarities I’m...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-03-26, 12:45 AM

Replies: 2 100A Flywheel Starter Ring Views: 5,553 Posted By flyinghorse1 I recently got a starter ring from spencer lane... I recently got a starter ring from spencer lane jones. IN racing have them but were out of stock when i asked. Not particularly cheap from either source.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-02-26, 07:39 AM

Replies: 1 Convoluted hoses for 404 and 405s Views: 5,068 Posted By flyinghorse1 Yes Bristol used... Yes Bristol used Tubano https://www.granit-parts.co.uk/e/productlist/Engine/Engine-cooling/TUBANO-coolant-hoses/TUBANO-corrugated-hose?locale=en

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-25, 09:54 AM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,076 Posted By flyinghorse1 Thanks for that information. I’ve been reading... Thanks for that information. I’ve been reading further about breathing via an excellent article I found, and will start by actually measuring the actual crank case pressure using a pressure sensor...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-25, 09:33 PM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,076 Posted By flyinghorse1 If so send a link to a suitable one please If so send a link to a suitable one please

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-25, 07:00 PM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,076 Posted By flyinghorse1 New built performance engine so want to see if it... New built performance engine so want to see if it has any positive impact.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-25, 07:24 AM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,076 Posted By flyinghorse1 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? I’m looking for something like in attached phot as an additional exhaust rocker cover breather? Does any one have one for sale/ know who might sell them?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-06-25, 10:40 PM

Replies: 4 Help required - Best value place to get a D2 head gasket from? Views: 2,676 Posted By flyinghorse1 If you use a INracing composite gasket the... If you use a INracing composite gasket the wellseal is for that ( as I was advised by Oliver at IN racing).

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-05-25, 07:43 AM

Replies: 4 Help required - Best value place to get a D2 head gasket from? Views: 2,676 Posted By flyinghorse1 James, I only know of two places to get a gasket... James, I only know of two places to get a gasket in the UK and it’s INracing and Spencer lane jones. The latter is more expensive. There composite gaskets and not solid copper or pressed coated metal...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-01-25, 09:39 AM

Replies: 7 Brsitol 406: Advance spring LUCAS DX6A distributor Views: 5,849 Posted By flyinghorse1 There should be a plate with more distributor... There should be a plate with more distributor details on the side as you will have to supply that information

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-01-25, 09:37 AM

Replies: 7 Brsitol 406: Advance spring LUCAS DX6A distributor Views: 5,849 Posted By flyinghorse1 I have recently got springs from... I have recently got springs from here: https://www.distributordoctor.com/

Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific 18-09-24, 07:30 AM

Replies: 2 Thread of big end bolts and nuts? Views: 36,955 Posted By flyinghorse1 Did you solve the problem as it would be... Did you solve the problem as it would be interesting to know the issue. Whit and Bsf have 55deg thread angle. Unf is 60deg, plus the tpi is different between 3/8 Bsf and 3/8 unf ( 20 vs 24)

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-08-24, 07:02 PM

Replies: 4 405 Heater box area - paint finish or felt lined ? Views: 2,875 Posted By flyinghorse1 Joe, My 400 (not 405)has a heater and felt in... Joe, My 400 (not 405)has a heater and felt in that area with a circular cut out in felt. Think my heaters a spiral wound Clayton tho.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-06-24, 06:47 AM

Replies: 3 Type 85A engine breather Views: 2,287 Posted By flyinghorse1 I don’t see why not. On the Volkes air filter... I don’t see why not. On the Volkes air filter cars there’s an alloy breather on the side of block going to a catch tank. I stand to be corrected but having thought about it: As that’s all at...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-06-24, 06:42 AM

Replies: 3 Type 85A engine breather Views: 2,287 Posted By flyinghorse1 Via the vertical pushrod “wells “ on distributor... Via the vertical pushrod “wells “ on distributor side that go from camshaft tappets /followers to the rocker arms in cylinder head.( you can see this if you take tappet/ pushrod long cover off on...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 04-06-24, 10:21 PM

Replies: 1 100D main bearing centre caps Views: 5,228 Posted By flyinghorse1 100D main bearing centre caps I am looking for a useable / nos centre main crankshaft bearing caps for a 100D engine I am rebuilding. Unfortunately I have a cracked one that’s had a bad repair in the past. Also looking for an...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-05-24, 09:57 PM

Replies: 7 Bristol 400 Starter Motor Views: 3,695 Posted By flyinghorse1 could check if anything here... could check if anything here...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-04-24, 06:47 PM

Replies: 3 Rocker box refurbishment Views: 2,653 Posted By flyinghorse1 Thanks- I will try that. I did discover that (... Thanks- I will try that. I did discover that ( at least local to me) the powder coating ovens are too hot for magnesium. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-04-24, 06:25 AM

Replies: 3 Rocker box refurbishment Views: 2,653 Posted By flyinghorse1 Rocker box refurbishment I have a pair of rocker boxes that need refurbished. They are made of magnesium I believe so need careful prep prior to finishing. Has anyone here got a good prep method and how did you finish them...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-24, 08:50 AM

Replies: 3 Where is it now? 406 Views: 2,664 Posted By flyinghorse1 The registration ends in TS which is a Tayside (... The registration ends in TS which is a Tayside ( Dundee) registered car. This is the museum link https://www.dmoft.co.uk/ Also Morris Leslie auctioneers( near Dundee) have sold a few Bristols over...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-01-24, 07:14 PM

Replies: 7 Austone Taxi Tyres Views: 5,286 Posted By flyinghorse1 I have run the Michelin Taxi tyres for a number... I have run the Michelin Taxi tyres for a number on years on my 400. I keep as the spare the 3.5" x16 dunlop rim as it fits inside the rear cover with an old Michelin x on it. If I am honest the Taxi...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-19, 09:01 PM

Replies: 3 403 handbrake rear fork rubber boot Views: 2,411 Posted By flyinghorse1 Have you tried Cable -Tec they recently made me... Have you tried Cable -Tec they recently made me up a cable for my 400 though I reused the old parts. See you are Aberdeenshire-I am Perth but often get to Fennel at Inveruire on a sunday for the V8...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-18, 11:26 AM

Replies: 6 400 handbrake cable remake Views: 4,580 Posted By flyinghorse1 Photo of rod that goes thru fly off handbrake... Photo of rod that goes thru fly off handbrake with small hex on shaft. (can also see hole where cable rope was!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-18, 08:41 AM

Replies: 6 400 handbrake cable remake Views: 4,580 Posted By flyinghorse1 All, Thanks for responses. I have an enquiry in... All, Thanks for responses. I have an enquiry in with bcl and they are sending me photos for me to compare.( differencs as you say geoff). I have the workshop manual in pdf amd have a twin pawl...

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