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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-18, 10:25 PM

Replies: 6 400 handbrake cable remake Views: 4,585 Posted By flyinghorse1 400 handbrake cable remake Does anyone have or know where i can get a handbrake cable for my 400. Mine snapped today at the rod that comes into the car at the threaded rod that goes into the brake lever. I an assuming it will...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-04-18, 02:46 PM

Replies: 5 401 Part - does anyone recognise this? Views: 3,568 Posted By flyinghorse1 Looks like throttle linkage to me to Carb balance... Looks like throttle linkage to me to Carb balance bar

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 28-05-14, 06:54 PM

Replies: 0 Bristol 400 bonnet for sale Views: 2,586 Posted By flyinghorse1 Bristol 400 bonnet for sale I have a Bristol 400 bonnet that I plan to sell. It's from a later car based on the curvatures. It's in part stripped condition with work to do but no dents corrosion or alloy rot. Will post some...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-05-14, 12:29 PM

Replies: 5 405 Dashboard Views: 4,443 Posted By flyinghorse1 On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments.... On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments. just unscrews ,no instrument dismantling. I think you live near me so could come out & see it. Will pm you. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-05-14, 09:56 PM

Replies: 5 405 Dashboard Views: 4,443 Posted By flyinghorse1 John, Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the... John, Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the 400 the instruments and wiring are fixed onto a steel back plane,so the dash easily removes- mine is in elm done from a template from the original...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-14, 07:42 AM

Replies: 29 Cylinder head spanner remanufacture Views: 21,536 Posted By flyinghorse1 Greg-I think you miss the point. Anthony has an... Greg-I think you miss the point. Anthony has an original spanner & he was making them for people that could not find an original one reasonably priced on the market. I would also dispute that there...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-14, 07:31 AM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 15,493 Posted By flyinghorse1 Yes of course 12v. been working on my vintage... Yes of course 12v. been working on my vintage Swift & Citroen all week so have 6v systems on the brain! The winder sounds like getting a flat bladed screw driver on either side (or get a small 2 leg...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-05-14, 11:47 AM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 15,493 Posted By flyinghorse1 Peter, Thats good news that you finally got the... Peter, Thats good news that you finally got the car running to be able to get to the church. Did you use the original mechanical fuel pump or the 6v electrical solution? I dont know much about the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-14, 07:06 PM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 15,493 Posted By flyinghorse1 Peter-Did you all get to the church on... Peter-Did you all get to the church on time? Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-14, 09:19 PM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 15,493 Posted By flyinghorse1 This is the fuel pump from the Bristol manual... This is the fuel pump from the Bristol manual (400) its a UG as previously indicated. I assume you have both springs.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-04-14, 03:09 PM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 15,493 Posted By flyinghorse1 Peter, I once had a brand new AC pump and found... Peter, I once had a brand new AC pump and found that the diaphragm was cut at one of the screw holes. (the small screws that go round the outside -about 6 of them.(Lotus elan) I have also built the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-14, 10:16 PM

Replies: 29 Cylinder head spanner remanufacture Views: 21,536 Posted By flyinghorse1 Greg, I have never seen your link to one for... Greg, I have never seen your link to one for sale. Whats the price? I have seen you have bumpers etc for sale but not the spanner. Can you post up photos of your replica and the price. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-14, 11:22 AM

Replies: 29 Cylinder head spanner remanufacture Views: 21,536 Posted By flyinghorse1 Cylinder head spanner remanufacture AC Owners Club - Replica Bristol Engine Cylinder Head Spanner (http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3073) over on ACOC forum-looking for people to make the order up to 10...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 15-02-14, 06:55 PM

Replies: 2 Looking for 2 litre tools Views: 5,604 Posted By flyinghorse1 AC Owners Club - Replica Bristol Engine Cylinder... AC Owners Club - Replica Bristol Engine Cylinder Head Spanner (http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3073) looks like some replicas are to be made.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-10-13, 10:07 AM

Replies: 2 Radiator water levels Views: 2,989 Posted By flyinghorse1 My system is empty at present whilst I fit a new... My system is empty at present whilst I fit a new water pump so cant tell you whats normal ,but it does seem low from memory. Have you checked the radiator cap? The system ought to run at a low...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-09-13, 09:55 PM

Replies: 5 401/402/403 Spare Parts Views: 5,090 Posted By flyinghorse1 There are some on ebay now--type lucas 462 There are some on ebay now--type lucas 462

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-09-13, 07:59 PM

Replies: 17 Carburation Views: 6,354 Posted By flyinghorse1 Peter, You really have to drop the tank & sort... Peter, You really have to drop the tank & sort out why crap is getting through. I have had this as a student in a Hillman hunter and used to carry a foot pump to pump the crap back to the tank from...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-13, 08:32 PM

Replies: 17 Carburation Views: 6,354 Posted By flyinghorse1 The diaphragm can be attacked by ethanol &... The diaphragm can be attacked by ethanol & perish--is it intact? You would soon know as petrol would enter the oil system & oil pressure would drop. You can get ethanol proof ones now. I had...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-02-13, 11:19 AM

Replies: 2 Avon Tourist Views: 2,984 Posted By flyinghorse1 Avon Tourist I have some Avon Tourist tyres 550 16 in good condition from my Bristol 400 that I am seling. There are 5 tyres. I also have the 3.5" rims x4 PM if interested Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-13, 10:01 AM

Replies: 6 400 Stainless steel available Views: 3,613 Posted By flyinghorse1 Those look good. Is there any pricing? Does... Those look good. Is there any pricing? Does anyone make the alloy or steel protectors for the leading edge of the rear wheel arch ?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-10-12, 09:39 AM

Replies: 7 Bristol 401 - engine 85C Views: 4,770 Posted By flyinghorse1 I bought one of the ratchet spanners (earlier in... I bought one of the ratchet spanners (earlier in thread) and it fits nicely on all the nuts on the inlet manifold side except the front and rear one. It needs ground down further to fit the front...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-10-12, 09:34 AM

Replies: 4 400-406 polyurethane bushes Views: 3,664 Posted By flyinghorse1 No--406 antiroll bar still sitting on workshop... No--406 antiroll bar still sitting on workshop shelf. May get to it this winter. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-08-12, 09:31 PM

Replies: 7 Bristol 401 - engine 85C Views: 4,770 Posted By flyinghorse1 You could try a 1/4" whitworth ratchet spanner... You could try a 1/4" whitworth ratchet spanner -king dick available on ebay. KING DICK RATCHET COMBI SPANNER 1/4" WHITWORTH | eBay...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-09-11, 04:08 PM

Replies: 4 400-406 polyurethane bushes Views: 3,664 Posted By flyinghorse1 I think I can get what I need from... I think I can get what I need from superflex SuperFlex Ltd - Suppliers of Polyurethane Car Suspension Bushes (http://www.superflex.co.uk/categories.php?cat=73) Thanks. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-09-11, 08:35 AM

Replies: 4 400-406 polyurethane bushes Views: 3,664 Posted By flyinghorse1 400-406 polyurethane bushes Where can I get polyurethane bushes for a 406 antiroll bar and the drop links? (or standard rubber ones). I am fitting a 406 antiroll bar to my 400. Graham

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