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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-09-23, 08:07 PM

Replies: 5 405 ignition problem Views: 766 Posted By sv8predator You'll have to get this sorted. Heat means... You'll have to get this sorted. Heat means resistance, so (best case scenario), you've got some loose connections behind the ignition switch. But get it inspected, diagnosed and sorted as soon as...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-22, 09:16 PM

Replies: 6 408 Fuel gauge not working diagnosis - opinions, pls? Views: 795 Posted By sv8predator Well. as you've removed the sender from the... Well. as you've removed the sender from the circuit and varied the resistance externally, it would appear that you are correct, the sender is faulty. Should be easy enough to remove it and discover...

Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 13-07-21, 06:42 AM

Replies: 4 Original Tires Views: 1,965 Posted By sv8predator They were cross-ply, which is not quite the same... They were cross-ply, which is not quite the same as "bias-ply" which tends to be an American method of construction.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-06-20, 09:46 AM

Replies: 6 407 power steering Views: 979 Posted By sv8predator Well there you go mustdav, that's why your... Well there you go mustdav, that's why your power-steering is not working any more. You never had it in the first place!

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-06-20, 08:11 PM

Replies: 6 407 power steering Views: 979 Posted By sv8predator Do you mean you let the power steering fluid run... Do you mean you let the power steering fluid run low, then you topped it up? If so, with the engine running, turn the steering wheel through left and right lock a few times to get the fluid back...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-07-19, 09:48 AM

Replies: 6 Overdrive Unit Views: 1,695 Posted By sv8predator You could do worse than join the Jensen Owners'... You could do worse than join the Jensen Owners' Club forum, which has a wealth of technical info on the Chryslers V8s, and there have been quite a few discussions on the Gear Vendors unit. You have...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 10-10-17, 08:14 PM

Replies: 7 Fuses & Fusing Views: 3,798 Posted By sv8predator Sorry, I don't like any of that. Running too... Sorry, I don't like any of that. Running too much current through the fuse (although not enough to blow the fuse), will overheat the fuse. This in itself leads to higher resistance through the fuse...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 07-10-17, 01:28 PM

Replies: 7 Fuses & Fusing Views: 3,798 Posted By sv8predator The standard glass fuse that was fitted in the... The standard glass fuse that was fitted in the day (if we are talking about the 35 amp version) was rated 35 amp (blow) and running current 17 amps. Thus if you are saying that "current" glass fuses...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-11-14, 10:04 PM

Replies: 9 412 Electrical Problem Views: 2,731 Posted By sv8predator I would check all the main electrical connection... I would check all the main electrical connection forst in case there is a high resistance somewhere. So main battery cables (especially the earth) and the main cable to the starter motor. Is there a...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-11-14, 07:42 PM

Replies: 11 603 Dash veneer Views: 2,618 Posted By sv8predator Classical Dash - exquisite veneered automotive &... Classical Dash - exquisite veneered automotive & aviation wood trim (http://www.classical-dash.co.uk/index.html)

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-09-11, 06:36 PM

Replies: 15 411 383 Carter Carbs Views: 4,901 Posted By sv8predator Richard, I would stick with the AVS, it is a... Richard, I would stick with the AVS, it is a lovely carb. Easy to tune and set up, and (when it comes to it) easy to rebuild. The modern Edelbrocks are just the AVS built under license by someone...

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