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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-23, 12:25 PM

Replies: 3 LED bulbs for Tripod Headlights? Views: 2,771 Posted By peterg LED Headlight bulbs British Pre-Focus + H4s... LED Headlight bulbs British Pre-Focus + H4s (http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/goffyWhyNotLEDs.htm) is the go to guy for positive earth BPF bulbs

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-11-22, 12:56 PM

Replies: 1 408 front window moulding Views: 2,111 Posted By peterg That is the sort of thing Classic Bristol Car... That is the sort of thing Classic Bristol Car Parts might have

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-10-22, 03:01 PM

Replies: 10 403 not starting Views: 3,623 Posted By peterg Not sure if that is the case but when I spilt... Not sure if that is the case but when I spilt some petrol I found that the drain pipe was blocked. Now cleaned out. From a previous question I cured the gushing of petrol from the breather by adding...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-22, 04:36 PM

Replies: 12 Window regulators Views: 3,384 Posted By peterg No, I took them out from inside the door frames.... No, I took them out from inside the door frames. I couldn't work out what they did at the time, which is why I forgot to put them back! Although I am missing a couple of the door pull screws...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-09-22, 12:26 PM

Replies: 12 Window regulators Views: 3,384 Posted By peterg Thank you Mike. I have the original wide felt... Thank you Mike. I have the original wide felt strips, so assume the gaps were intended. A couple of final queries. I took out four philips headed screws, about 1 1/2" long from the door and forgot...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-09-22, 02:22 PM

Replies: 12 Window regulators Views: 3,384 Posted By peterg Finally successfully installed the new window... Finally successfully installed the new window regulator and replaced the felt with rubber backed felt, except the window wouldn't wind up into the rubber at the top, so that bit is now a composit of...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-09-22, 08:10 AM

Replies: 12 Window regulators Views: 3,384 Posted By peterg Thank you Mike, Enjoy your trip Thank you Mike, Enjoy your trip

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-22, 09:28 PM

Replies: 12 Window regulators Views: 3,384 Posted By peterg Are they painted black or galvanised? While the... Are they painted black or galvanised? While the windows are out I am thinking of replacing the felt frame linings as the glass rattles when slightly open. Are there any rubber based alternatives...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-09-22, 11:20 AM

Replies: 12 Window regulators Views: 3,384 Posted By peterg Window regulators I managed to obtain a pair of regulators for my 403. What surprised me is that, while the sliders and springs are well greased the winding mechanisms do not look as if they were ever greased or even...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-09-22, 10:41 AM

Replies: 0 Fuel gauge and window Views: 1,786 Posted By peterg Fuel gauge and window A couple of other issues with the 403 are the fuel gauge and windows. The fuel gauge operated spasmodically and now not at all. I has assumed it was the sender as occasionally it would spring into...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-09-22, 10:13 AM

Replies: 10 403 not starting Views: 3,623 Posted By peterg The situation wasn't as dire as I thought. I... The situation wasn't as dire as I thought. I believed that water sits on instead of under, as with oil. You are right, it is amazing how little water is needed. The nice thing about an electric...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-08-22, 04:20 PM

Replies: 10 403 not starting Views: 3,623 Posted By peterg Potential explination. The carbs are full of... Potential explination. The carbs are full of water and presumably an estimated 1/3 of the tank, hence the lack of petrol smell from the carbs!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-08-22, 12:48 PM

Replies: 6 Solex carb rebuild Views: 2,634 Posted By peterg I haven't used them. They are more Webber experts... I haven't used them. They are more Webber experts but they tuned up my carbs OK. Might have to use them with my current problems!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-08-22, 11:20 AM

Replies: 10 403 not starting Views: 3,623 Posted By peterg Thanks for the replies. The fuel tank is a... Thanks for the replies. The fuel tank is a recent stainless steel tank - no reserve. I have both fuel pumps because I was tired of lifting the bonnet and priming the carbs every time I wanted to...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-22, 12:51 PM

Replies: 10 403 not starting Views: 3,623 Posted By peterg 403 not starting The car failed in an embarrssing way a couple of nights ago (second time). Previously the electric fuel pump failed (two years old). Bypassed it and it ran on the mechanical pump. Fitted a new...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-22, 12:38 PM

Replies: 6 Solex carb rebuild Views: 2,634 Posted By peterg Southern Carburetters, suppliers of spares for... Southern Carburetters, suppliers of spares for Solex, Stromberg or Zenith branded carburetters (http://www.southerncarbs.co.uk/page_2654188.html) They are located in Crawley

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 21-07-22, 09:02 AM

Replies: 0 Bristols at The Ace Cafe Sat 13th August Views: 2,848 Posted By peterg Bristols at The Ace Cafe Sat 13th August Bristols are returning to The Ace Cafe on Saturday 13th August 10.00 until 15.00 aprox for their joint display with the Jensen Owners Club. All Bristol owners and enthusiasts are welcome, especially...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-22, 04:03 PM

Replies: 14 Bristol Red Views: 6,028 Posted By peterg As Geoff said it is not a solid colour. I... As Geoff said it is not a solid colour. I matched it as closely as I could for my 403 to Cardinal Red ICI Autocolor 9510192 5776M 1975~ Rolls Royce/ Bentley. It is slightly lighter but a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-02-22, 03:57 PM

Replies: 3 401/403 Windscreen? Views: 2,033 Posted By peterg Have you tried Classic Bristol Car Parts? ... Have you tried Classic Bristol Car Parts? [email protected] is probably the best way to contact them. Also, there is a Bristol car meet at The Bletchingley Arms 2 High St, Bletchingley,...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-21, 11:33 PM

Replies: 4 405 with flasher repeaters Views: 2,221 Posted By peterg I've got Dunlops on my 403 and find they are well... I've got Dunlops on my 403 and find they are well up to the job of hauling up the car. Not had any issues with the callipers, despite the car not being used regularly. Basically Bristol's would do...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-10-21, 08:55 PM

Replies: 3 Gearbox and Overdrive reconditioner? Views: 1,817 Posted By peterg https://www.hardyengineering.co.uk/ https://www.hardyengineering.co.uk/

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-10-21, 09:32 AM

Replies: 7 403- area around spare wheel holder Views: 2,974 Posted By peterg Is this a Bristol epidemic? My spare wheel holder... Is this a Bristol epidemic? My spare wheel holder has just gone too. One of the hinge pins has gone through the body work and the other isn't looking good. Is it difficult removing the tray? How...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-10-21, 05:02 PM

Replies: 0 403 bonnet release Views: 1,643 Posted By peterg 403 bonnet release My right hand release knob has become incredibly stiff. The wires inside the engine bay can be pulled easily enough so I assume it is the rod. Does this rod need lubricating and if so how should it...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-09-21, 02:15 PM

Replies: 2 Isle of Wight Rally Views: 2,082 Posted By peterg The best I can make out is LYT but the numbers... The best I can make out is LYT but the numbers are completely undecipherable. LYT would make it a London registered 1951 car. If KYT, a 1950 car.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-08-21, 11:26 AM

Replies: 2 Isle of Wight Rally Views: 2,082 Posted By peterg Isle of Wight Rally https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarCuration/videos/300176940644385 If you concentrate you will see a 400 participating

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