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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-09-19, 06:51 AM
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Views: 2,229
Posted By Bela
Hello Geoff yes - the same spark plugs are used....

Hello Geoff

yes - the same spark plugs are used. What is the correct gap for that tiny spark plugs?

I'd purchased plugs , cable and again new spark plugs. I'm looking for a distributor cap for...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,229
Posted By Bela
B400 - HT leads plugs

I need new plugs because 2 are worn.

Does anyone have a recommendation for vintage plugs? What's about plugs with suppressions? I can hear every spark in the radio.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,076
Posted By Bela
Adjusting correct valve clearance and changing 2...

Adjusting correct valve clearance and changing 2 high resistance HT lead plugs made a big difference. No backfire into the carburettors and better performance at all. Tomorrow a longer drive will...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
I did the leak test and the results are between...

I did the leak test and the results are between low and moderate. I guess no reason for heartbreake.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-09-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
I did the job again - but this time I calculated...

I did the job again - but this time I calculated the radians and used two pieces of tape to the see the distance from TDC and BDC. This time it was fine. So I adjusted the valve clearance for late...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-19, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
Thank you Geoff I don't have a dial indicator....

Thank you Geoff

I don't have a dial indicator.


I'd checked with 0,002 and with 0,005.

0,002" -> 60° BTDC and 70° ABDC
0,005" -> 50° BTDC and 65° ABDC
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-09-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
The week was long - illness and other failed cars...

The week was long - illness and other failed cars needed time too.

Result: 50 BTDC and 65 ABDC (measured under not optimized conditions with 0,005 clearance) are probably an evidence of the late 403...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-06-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
Next week I will have a look. In the meantime I...

Next week I will have a look.

In the meantime I found something in the WSM that sounds strange to me - see picture.

It is the first time I saw a cold clearance is minor than the clearance of a hot...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-06-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By Bela
That's the challenge. Often there is a hint that...

That's the challenge. Often there is a hint that regulator and dynamo must be compatible.



I'd found one for my MG but he was out of talent and a little bit fraudy.



I have manuals for MM and MG...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-06-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By Bela
When I observed the voltage, I got a little...

When I observed the voltage, I got a little scared. I could see more than 16V and a small adapter in the cigarette lighter with a voltage indicator (China crap) was killed. Is LUCAS RF91 L33 the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-06-19, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
My grandchild will spent the holidays with us so...

My grandchild will spent the holidays with us so it will take time.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-06-19, 04:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
Hello Geoff, thanks for your comment and...

Hello Geoff,

thanks for your comment and advice.

In the meantime I found a notice of a PO in the files that it is a late 403 camshaft. I hope I'll find more e.g. a bill.

Therefore I've to aks if I...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
Here comes the drawing- for better reading twice....

Here comes the drawing- for better reading twice. But I don't know the context of this drawing. I hope it was generated after purchasing a new camshaft.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-19, 05:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,076
Posted By Bela
Hello Geoff, I'd hoped the difference between...

Hello Geoff,

I'd hoped the difference between running idle and under load would give an idea.

I guess the smoothness during idle is not that what could be expected from 6 cylinders. But the heart...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,076
Posted By Bela
B 400 - backfire

During measuring the voltage at 3000 rpm all the carburettors produced backfire. I'd heard that backfiring while driving before but not as many as during that test. Any hints?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-19, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By Bela
B400 voltage

I'd measured the voltage with a modern meter at 3000 rpm. It is above 15V. Modern cars do not exceed 14,4 V. Something to change?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
Thanks Geoff I only found a notice of a PO that...

Thanks Geoff

I only found a notice of a PO that a 403 camshaft had been fitted. As you mentioned there are two options - early and late. I guess less clearance will
end in troubles.

I don't...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-19, 04:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,435
Posted By Bela
B400 - rocker adjustment

The time will come when the rockers have to be adjusted.
The engine is equipped to my knowledge with a B 403 camshaft.
Would that make a difference?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,628
Posted By Bela
No Yes - a remote is fitted. I don't know if...

No



Yes - a remote is fitted. I don't know if the top of the case must have been altered therefore. I don't know the source.



At the moment the car is not in an place where it can be lifted.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-19, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,628
Posted By Bela
B400 - gear box oil - modern equivalent

Yesterday the first ride over a distance with 100 miles happend. The weather was not hot but at the end there was a stop an go situation during several minutes. After that is was nearly impossible...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,438
Posted By Bela
Thank you Geoff!

Thank you Geoff!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,906
Posted By Bela
Hello Geoff I'll take a picture as soon as...

Hello Geoff

I'll take a picture as soon as possible. There are two separate cases and the overdrive has a screw with a stamp "level" near by.
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 23-05-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,316
Posted By Bela
B400 on German roads

Every car build before EU COC papers had been emitted must be inspected by a German spezialised engineer. Bristol 400-1-374 - car No. A-236 had been examined and got the permission to drive on public...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,906
Posted By Bela
B400 - overdrive oil

I wanted to check the level of the overdrive oil because it leaks.

The access to the level screw seems to be difficult - any hints?

But what kind of oil needs an overdrive?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,438
Posted By Bela
B400 waterpump lubrication

I expected a grease nipple at the waterpump.

I found a thread with an Allen screw.

Is the thread only a dummy because the waterpump has a permanent lubrication?
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