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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-09-26, 06:07 AM
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Views: 23,957
Posted By innellan House
body colour

Is that nice apple green likely to be factory original?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-09-26, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,786
Posted By innellan House
Bristol Lockheed 12" twin leading shoe self adjusting drum brake

Glenn,
We did not answer your question in 2021 (i.e. how running clearance between the shoes and drum occurs when the brake pedal is released). The answer is in the attached pdf, from Newnes Motor...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-12-25, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,706
Posted By innellan House
mike, the bolts are 10x32 UNF, and there are 2...

mike,
the bolts are 10x32 UNF, and there are 2 simple solutions that do not need machining. The first is to get six longer (say 25mm) 10x32 UNF bolts and secure the flanges using nut and washers. ...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,171
Posted By innellan House
or simply use 2 banana jacks. The 404/405 plugs...

or simply use 2 banana jacks.
The 404/405 plugs look like a miniature of a domestic plug.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-12-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,171
Posted By innellan House
Smile 12V plug

Philip,
It is a straightforward job (for a jobbing machinist) to make you a plug from a modern free turning (non-conducting) plastic like black acetal or even perspex if you wish a transparent plug. ...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-06-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,293
Posted By innellan House
thank you Graham. Any idea if the movement of the...

thank you Graham.
Any idea if the movement of the gases is bidirectional - could the crankcase ingest atmospheric contaminants during piston upstroke? i.e. if the crankcase gases are routed...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-06-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,293
Posted By innellan House
Type 85A engine breather

The type 85A engine breather is situated on the front unit of the inlet rocker box cover & connected by short hose to the air filter.
Can anyone please tell me how the bypass combustion gases get...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-05-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,069
Posted By innellan House
AC fuel pump connectors/fixing leakage.

(Image 1) shows another solution. The fibre (or copper) washer seals the joint. A parallel thread into the pump casting will not expand the female part, hence reuse is a better tolerated. The .405"...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-05-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,069
Posted By innellan House
fixing fuel line leak

It is not uncommon for petrol to weep from the threaded inlet of the AC fuel pump. Why is this? The inlet adaptor is 1/4 BSPP coned x 1/8 NPT i.e. the female thread in the pump casting is American....
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-05-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,655
Posted By innellan House
rocker cover pictures attached.

rocker cover pictures attached.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-04-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,655
Posted By innellan House
rocker covers

I used a good quality spray engine enamel/ceramic by Dupli-Color.
Stripped to bare metal with ordinary "hardware store" paint stripper.
Chemical stripper may oxidise the surface, but doesn't matter...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-02-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,240
Posted By innellan House
stefan, will the lecture-talks be audio-visually...

stefan,
will the lecture-talks be audio-visually recorded for those living in the colonies?
sincerely,
vincent chai
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,699
Posted By innellan House
https://liquidintelligence.com.au/products/super-s...

https://liquidintelligence.com.au/products/super-soluble-oil-radiator-coolant

Michael,
the Marston Excelsior unit has a spring loaded ball which passes steam and more importantly, prevents the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,640
Posted By innellan House
The bolt in your parts bin is American 7/16 UNF -...

The bolt in your parts bin is American 7/16 UNF - a common size.

0.75mm pitch (approx 33.8tpi) is a fine thread more suited to small holes in soft alloy. A manufactured bolt in 33.8 tpi simply does...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-06-22, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,615
Posted By innellan House
rear drum brakes

I am providing a follow up to the question I posed in 2014. The problem was sorted some years ago when the penny dropped that a previous owner had inadvertently swapped the rear backplates (the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,257
Posted By innellan House
Lockheed 11 inch brake drum

I am surmising that the diametral limit for reboring (to correct an out-of-round drum) is 11.080 inch, which allows for a further .040 inch of wear, before a service limit of 11.120 inch is reached. ...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-21, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,786
Posted By innellan House
Peter, Once, I had a rear brake drum drag (on my...

Peter,
Once, I had a rear brake drum drag (on my 1968 Morgan).
Only one drum was affected - and the problem was its blocked flexible pipe.
Glenn did not say, but if the car was laid up, corrosion...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-09-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,786
Posted By innellan House
Glenn, I have a 404 with the same front Lockheed...

Glenn,
I have a 404 with the same front Lockheed 12 x 2-1/4 inch alloy drums.
If the brakes were OK before, but now BOTH front drums are dragging simultaneously, it could be a hydraulic problem -...
Forum: Wanted - Cars, Parts & Automobilia 22-06-20, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,373
Posted By innellan House
I happen to have a 411 owner's instruction manual...

I happen to have a 411 owner's instruction manual in pdf format

email me at < [email protected] >
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-01-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
Posted By innellan House
Geoff, The carbon disc - cast iron (impeller)...

Geoff,
The carbon disc - cast iron (impeller) seal has stood the test of time. I must have been thinking of the BOCA bronze impeller which is used with the ceramic disc.
sincerely,
vincent
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-01-19, 04:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
Posted By innellan House
peter, your pump may be rebuilt using a new...

peter,
your pump may be rebuilt using a new carbon-ceramic seal. This involves machining a new seat for the carrier of the carbon disc. The ceramic part is mounted on the impeller (see photos). ...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-05-17, 01:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,449
Posted By innellan House
1. I assume fuse between A3 and A4 terminals in...

1. I assume fuse between A3 and A4 terminals in voltage regulator is OK (i.e. turn signals, brake lamps, and other instruments all working)
2. If isolated gauge or sender failure....next check fuel...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-03-15, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,789
Posted By innellan House
HMV Radiomobile 4200

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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-03-15, 01:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,789
Posted By innellan House
HMV Radiomobile 4200

the service manual
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-03-15, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,789
Posted By innellan House
HMV Radiomobile 4200B

Thank you for your replies. Julian, I've had the control unit/amplifier removed from the car and tuned to ABC radio Brisbane, powered by a spare car battery (everything works). It is possible to run...
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