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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-12-23, 10:57 AM

Replies: 7 Austone Taxi Tyres Views: 5,266 Posted By Geoff Dowdle GeoffK, I have never had any experience with... GeoffK, I have never had any experience with other Taxi tyres, like Michelin, but the Austone work well for general use up to about 80mph which is about the maximum speed I travel at, although...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-12-23, 08:24 PM

Replies: 7 Austone Taxi Tyres Views: 5,266 Posted By Geoff Dowdle GeoffK, I have Austone Taxi Tyres (175/80x16 )... GeoffK, I have Austone Taxi Tyres (175/80x16 ) fitted to both of my 400's that use 4.5 inch wide wheels ex 401 .(Note all 401 - 406 have 4.5 x 16 wheels as standard.) They were fitted back in about...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-11-23, 03:13 AM

Replies: 21 401 to 403 Zeni door key blanks Views: 14,431 Posted By Geoff Dowdle John, In the past I posted the following... John, In the past I posted the following "Dominion in Canada had a "L62N" Davenport - Burgess in UK had a "H024" These are the only blanks that I know of that will fit without any...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-23, 08:59 PM

Replies: 3 400 wipers Views: 2,328 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Ralph, I bought two sets of Wiper arms and... Ralph, I bought two sets of Wiper arms and blades from Paul Beck Vintage parts. From memory I chose longer blades which are easily trimmed to suit the screen . There are a few different arms...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-09-23, 02:45 AM

Replies: 13 16" tyres Views: 4,223 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mike , A test you can easily do to check the... Mike , A test you can easily do to check the shockers (but not an accurate test , only an indication). Bounce the car by pressing down in the bumper bars at each corner of the car . If the body...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-23, 09:30 PM

Replies: 13 16" tyres Views: 4,223 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mike , What brand Taxi tyres are currently... Mike , What brand Taxi tyres are currently fitted ? What shock absorbers are currently fitted ? What tyre pressure do you use? Over many years I have used the following tyres on my 400 fitted...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-09-23, 11:35 AM

Replies: 13 16" tyres Views: 4,223 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Dougal, Looking through your website and... Dougal, Looking through your website and recommendations for various Bristol cars I offer the following comments. Do you know that the Bristol 400 has 16 inch rims that are only 3.5 inch wide. I'm...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-09-23, 09:08 PM

Replies: 1 SU Carb rebuilding Views: 2,373 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Michael , SU carburettors are a simple and... Michael , SU carburettors are a simple and effective , if the butterfly shafts and bodies are not worn they probably only need a gasket set and setting/checking the float levels during the tuning...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-08-23, 11:59 AM

Replies: 17 Early 2 litre disc brake conversion Views: 4,814 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mike and David , I have front Disc brakes on... Mike and David , I have front Disc brakes on one of my 400 and the other has discs front and rear. These are mostly 406 parts, but with some variations . I disagree that drum brakes need more...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-08-23, 09:33 AM

Replies: 1 Carb types Views: 2,082 Posted By Geoff Dowdle John, a Bristol 401 was originally fitted with... John, a Bristol 401 was originally fitted with three Solex 32BI with the following specification Venturi 24mm Main Jet 110 Air Correction 230 Pilot Jet ...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-07-23, 08:43 AM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 2,898 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Hoverjohn , Are you John ?? The head... Hoverjohn , Are you John ?? The head 1905 was originally fitted to 401 chassis 996 The block 1753C was originally fitted to 401 chassis 691 Did you buy these from the Brian May auction...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-23, 10:00 PM

Replies: 6 406 brake disc bolts Views: 2,627 Posted By Geoff Dowdle David , I have a selection of New Old Stock 6... David , I have a selection of New Old Stock 6 cylinder parts from the two Australian Bristol agents and the Arnolt Corporation , plus a variety of used parts . Included in these are New Old...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 11:07 AM

Replies: 7 400 Woody progress and colour opinions Views: 2,528 Posted By Geoff Dowdle David , Tks for posting the photos. As you... David , Tks for posting the photos. As you mention colour of any car is a personal choice but painting a current bright colour or one that is not a period colour on a 70 year old car is certainly...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-06-23, 12:07 AM

Replies: 6 Fuel tank sender for 403 Views: 2,186 Posted By Geoff Dowdle DavidC , The fuel sender unit is not a Lucas... DavidC , The fuel sender unit is not a Lucas part but a Smiths part which were supplied to BAC with the dash instruments. I understand the sender unit for a 401 - 403 is Smith # Y70236 which...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-04-23, 10:03 AM

Replies: 7 406 headlights Views: 7,158 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Wayne, I just looked at the Lucas master... Wayne, I just looked at the Lucas master catalogue and there are no Lucas headlights listed for the 406 . I have never owned one but understood they could have been fitted originally with Marchal...

Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 11-04-23, 09:02 AM

Replies: 6 Gearbox issue Views: 38,824 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Christian, From the gearbox number BW CR9/314 ... Christian, From the gearbox number BW CR9/314 I assume it is fitted to an Arnolt Bristol. If new Syncro rings have been fitted without checking the distance between the 3rd and 4th ring it is...

Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 22-03-23, 03:54 AM

Replies: 6 Gearbox issue Views: 38,824 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Christian, It is difficult to comment on... Christian, It is difficult to comment on gearbox problems , especially when one does not know which car it is fitted to and the gearbox Type number (stamped on the RH side of the gearbox case) Is...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-12-22, 11:20 AM

Replies: 7 Wring diagram Views: 5,579 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Lewis, attached are two pages of the Lucas... Lewis, attached are two pages of the Lucas wiring diagram for a 1947 Bristol 400. As I mentioned in my Private Message pls advise the year and chassis number of the 400 you are working on. If you...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-12-22, 11:12 AM

Replies: 2 406 jack Views: 2,373 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mike , I have never owned a 406 but understand... Mike , I have never owned a 406 but understand the Jack is the same from 401 through to the 406 and later models . See attached 401 Jack which shows the correct hook . Geoff

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-11-22, 08:15 PM

Replies: 4 406 axle question Views: 2,399 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Dave, I have never seen a BCL 406 Workshop... Dave, I have never seen a BCL 406 Workshop manual , if there was ever one produced, but see scanned copy from Newnes Motor Repair covering a multitude of Brands . It clearly states "3HA" GeoffD

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-22, 10:25 PM

Replies: 4 Bristol 401 Restoration Views: 2,426 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Many or possibly most Aerodynes in Australia have... Many or possibly most Aerodynes in Australia have some rust in the lower door frames and rear supports for the spare wheel carrier, similar to these photos but not to the same extent. It is a usual...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-09-22, 11:28 AM

Replies: 6 408 power window wiring problems Views: 2,513 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Mark, My understanding is that electric windows... Mark, My understanding is that electric windows were only introduced into production with the 411 S2. But probably quite a few of the earlier cars like yours could have been retro fitted with...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-09-22, 09:53 PM

Replies: 8 Which car is this light glass from ? Views: 2,675 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Stefan, Just looking through my 400 photos . I... Stefan, Just looking through my 400 photos . I found this one of 400/108 the 6th car made . Geoff

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-09-22, 09:36 PM

Replies: 8 Which car is this light glass from ? Views: 2,675 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Stefan, I have never seen a light lens or photo... Stefan, I have never seen a light lens or photo of one, like the one JoeF is asking about on a 400. Pls post a photo of one fitted to a 400 Maybe the prototypes or very early production 400(which...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-22, 09:34 PM

Replies: 8 Which car is this light glass from ? Views: 2,675 Posted By Geoff Dowdle Joe, I have never seen a light lens like this... Joe, I have never seen a light lens like this on a 400 . Attached is a photo of a standard 400 roof light which are fitted to the later Bristols Geoff

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