Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
10-11-22, 02:31 PM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-10-22, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
08-10-22, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
08-10-22, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,546
Bristol related photo
Can you post a higher resolution photo? Might be some sort of works dinner at the aero works. And what was your grandpas name? all the best, Stefan
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-09-22, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 8
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400 glass
It's definitely a 400 interior light. Possibly later models too?
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
01-09-22, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 6
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Much easier to find a Bristol. gearbox than an...
Much easier to find a Bristol. gearbox than an engine!
I dare say it'd be possible to build onto the Bristol bell housing but I suspect wouldn't be cheaper than finding a spare Brisyol unit.
Try...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-08-22, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 10
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No fly 403
Sudden loss of power plus decent spark does imply fuel blockage. Old ally tanks do give off cheesy crud which can block jets and fuel lines. Petrol pumps will struggle to suck enough fuel past the...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
28-07-22, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 1
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Bristol Cavalcade Tuesday August 16th
Dear fellow Bristoleer
A cavalcade of Bristol cars and vintage Bristol Buses will travel from the Aerospace Bristol museum to Cotswold Airport at Kemble, Gloucestershire, on Tuesday, August 16, to...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
10-07-22, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 1
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Deleted lubrication syatem
It's a shame it's been removed because they seem to work for 70 years without causing any trouble. I have seen grease nipples used to replace all the lubrication connections when this has...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-07-22, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 4
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Bristol gearbox identification
Sadly I'm afraid you are right. This isn't a Bristol gearbox. the 406 has a short gear lever on an extension, and an overdrive fitted making it longer.
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-05-22, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 1
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Bristol cars event at Aerospace Bristol 19th June
Dear enthusiasts,
Bristol Aerospace are hosting an open day on Sunday, the 19th of June, Father's Day. They would love to have a display of Bristol cars and buses, and those of us attending get free...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
07-05-22, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 4
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Accelerator pumps on 2 litre engines
These are often disconnected, mine have been by the tuner guy, and I'm told that they don't improve performance and also that they will leak if you're not able to use alcohol free fuel.
And the...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-03-22, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 7
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Dennis Sevier paper
Do you have the name of Dennis Sevier's paper? The Heritage Trust has some of his paperwork but I don't recall seeing this among them. More likely is that it remains among the 12 filing cabinets and...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-03-22, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,336
Torqueflyte
These gearboxes seem inaccessible but I'd suggest getting the relevant Chrysler Master Technicians Conference handbook on eBay (yes, other sites are available).
These are super readable and tell you...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
14-03-22, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,718
Chrysler V8 - were they modified for Bristol?
Several different stories about this. Bristol only ever used tiny numbers of these engines so it's hard to expect Chrysler to " send engineers over".
Syd Lovesy told me " we just put the ancillaries...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-03-22, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 6
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Windscreen rubber
Washing up liquid is also a good lubricant and any small blunt tool will help - eg handle of old spoon etc. The seal I got years ago from Bristol Cars was alas too big and it took me a long time to...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-01-22, 09:57 AM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
15-11-21, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 3
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406 deterioration
My main troubles were boot floor, rear chassis extensions( which are very light) and the outriggers supporting the coach work and front bulkhead which was about to drop.
In my case far beyond any...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-09-21, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,958
PS Syd Lovesy told me that he liked to tune...
PS Syd Lovesy told me that he liked to tune engines by warming up then running them at indicated 3000 rpm. Then he slackened off the distributor clamp, and simply turned the distributor slightly by...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-09-21, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 8
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Beaufighter slow to fire up
I suggest you get hold of the relevant Chrysler educational college handbook for your engine. All the troubleshooting tips a v8 owner will ever need explained in plain (US) English - even has...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
14-09-21, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 13
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406 hubcaps
406 hubcaps have a central Medallion which rotates, Undoing a screw which locates into an aluminium detail in the wheel centre.
So the hubcap is screwed down onto the rubber buffers. The earlier 2...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
18-08-21, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,536
411 Rby 423k History
Sounds jolly nice! The Heritage Trust will have the advice notes for all the 411s and can provide an impressive Heritage copy of the original. This will confIrm original numbers, spec and where it...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-07-21, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 1
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405 DHC dimensions??
Ive had this query from Len Huff, registrar of the Abbott coachbuilders group, who is writing a history. Can anyone assist him?
I wonder if you would be very, very kind and help me, please.
You...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
04-07-21, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,742
Keys
What number is it? I have a few odd ones.
all the best, Stefan Cembrowicz
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
17-06-21, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 2
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Breather on 403
Have I seen one such on a racing engine / FN spec perhaps? somewhere? Or even a BMW 328?
Stefan
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