Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-02-11, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 7
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Too Late!
I've done the dirty deed. One set of Michelin's. It was a close call with King Pin remoulds at half the price. 'W' pattern tread and all the tram lining and gitteryness has gone. Took it up to 70 on...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-01-11, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,568
Tubeless tyres
I'm finally taking the plunge and replacing the 30 year old cross plies. I thoroughly enjoyed the progressive slip they gave but not the tramlining and deminishing tread.
I'm getting Michelin taxi...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
29-12-10, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,466
Car hire Geneva?
They both have large boots but I suspect the Mondeo is larger. The Superb
is probably the same size.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-12-10, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,032
412 Spares sources
For my 403 which were described as 406/407 upgrade. The piston cylinder
was described as 2 1/8" by Power Track Ltd.
I got the pads from SNG Barratt which were part no. 10821 - E S1/MK2 which I...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-10, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,649
403 dashboard lights
Thankyou Dave,
I'll check it next time I go to the car. Is it a push/ pull switch as well?
(or just the button pulls on the stalk).
Regards, Peter
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
21-11-10, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,886
Brigand head lights
I have in the back of my mind that they were also fitted to ERF trucks of
the same vintage
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
21-11-10, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,221
Wiper mounting bracket
Thank you Michael,
I hope it does the job.
After the wheels the next job will be to eliminate the miss fire which I
think is carb related.
Regards, Peter
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-11-10, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 39,241
6 cyl Gaskets (head)
Greg,
How suitable do you think your taxi tyres would be on a 403? Cross plies are
getting low and I need to make a desision.
I want to get the wheels powder coated silver at the same time (along...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
20-11-10, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,649
403 dashboard lights
I started my 403 up and the fan was blowing so I turned it off and appear to have fused something as dash board the lights do not work and the fan has stopped.
Everything else still works & I...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
15-11-10, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,221
Bristol in Baja
With my SAAB I could jack up the front wheel, put it in gear and turn the
engine by hand. Presumable the same would apply to a rear wheel on the
Bristol?
Yes, modern cars will not start with a...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-10-10, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,700
Tyred of Bristols
Stefano
The Audi A3 uses 5 x 100 mm spacings (same as my Skoda and some Golfs)
You need to find out what offset your wheels have. There are plenty of
tables on the net that will allow you to work...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
10-10-10, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,700
Tyred of Bristols
Thanks for the reply Des
Austone are linked to Cooper tires who also own Avon Tyres. No idea what
they are like on the road.
Cabbies I have asked recommend Michelin tyres - Dunlops ONLY last 20,000...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
25-09-10, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,700
Tyred of Bristols
I'm looking at replacing my worn cross plies with radials. Not having deep pockets, the two I have identified are a Michelin taxi tyre or Dunlop Ground Trek AT2 which is a small SUV tyre. The pros...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-09-10, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,292
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