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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-03-21, 12:53 PM

Replies: 12 403 Master Cylinder Remote Tank ? Views: 3,659 Posted By mikebro That is "RHS sitting in the driver's seat", not... That is "RHS sitting in the driver's seat", not "RHS looking at the front of the car". Maybe we're at cross purposes? Mike

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-03-21, 08:31 AM

Replies: 12 403 Master Cylinder Remote Tank ? Views: 3,659 Posted By mikebro Not quite. Blow up the picture that shows both... Not quite. Blow up the picture that shows both the reservoir and the master cylinder. The servo (booster) is there in the bottom LH corner, with the neck end with its outlet banjo pointing right....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-03-21, 03:18 PM

Replies: 1 403 removeable floor sections Views: 1,848 Posted By mikebro 403 removeable floor sections Are people still using felt strip for sealing these panels? Or is there a better modern alternative? Whatever the answer, it would also be useful to get recommendations for where to purchase...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-03-21, 03:07 PM

Replies: 12 403 Master Cylinder Remote Tank ? Views: 3,659 Posted By mikebro Please find attached two photographs of my... Please find attached two photographs of my installation. As you can see, the engine etc. is out of the car, and the floors are out. But as I've only recently rebuilt the entire brake system, it's a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-11-20, 04:30 PM

Replies: 7 401/403 door lock mechanism Views: 3,332 Posted By mikebro It doesn't matter if the key goes through 360... It doesn't matter if the key goes through 360 degrees. The important thing is that the key can be removed at each 180 degree position (one is unlocked and one is locked). The big striker on the back...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-20, 12:56 PM

Replies: 7 401/403 door lock mechanism Views: 3,332 Posted By mikebro George, this may be obvious, in which case I... George, this may be obvious, in which case I apologise in advance. Turning the key in the drivers side door lock to the "locked" position provides the situation you have ie. pressing the button, it...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-09-20, 06:02 PM

Replies: 2 403 front suspension bottom bracket shims Views: 2,055 Posted By mikebro Thanks Geoff Great advice - much appreciated.... Thanks Geoff Great advice - much appreciated. As you say, more work but worth it. Mike

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-20, 12:27 PM

Replies: 2 403 front suspension bottom bracket shims Views: 2,055 Posted By mikebro 403 front suspension bottom bracket shims Long story - got all the front suspension components back from machining - remetalled and machined kingpins and top and bottom swivels, with new bushes pressed in and reamed. All good. Oh, and the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-20, 09:25 PM

Replies: 6 Bonding in a 401/403 Rear Screen. Views: 2,448 Posted By mikebro Geoff, you mention using a flexible sealer -... Geoff, you mention using a flexible sealer - which one? Thanks Mike

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-08-20, 06:42 AM

Replies: 2 Wanted - 403 - Dual oil/water temperaure gauge Views: 3,684 Posted By mikebro Did just that and got it back in great working... Did just that and got it back in great working condition. 6 week wait and well worth it. Speedy are definitely the place for Smith gauge work, judging by this experience.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-08-20, 06:09 AM

Replies: 12 Water leak from block on 403 engine Views: 3,830 Posted By mikebro I'll PM you with the answer. I would rather not... I'll PM you with the answer. I would rather not post this publically. Mike

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-08-20, 03:30 PM

Replies: 12 Water leak from block on 403 engine Views: 3,830 Posted By mikebro Some photographs Thought some of you would be interested to see some photos of the repair. As you can see, a large hole was cut out which removed all the corroded metal, some of which was part of a previous repair...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-07-20, 08:06 PM

Replies: 12 Water leak from block on 403 engine Views: 3,830 Posted By mikebro Stitching at Surelock completed and successfully... Stitching at Surelock completed and successfully pressure tested.. The water ways have also been flowed to remove loose corrosion products and ceramic sealed. It will be some time before I can run...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-06-20, 09:14 PM

Replies: 5 Solex 32 B1 Refurb Views: 2,653 Posted By mikebro I held back from replying as I don't have first... I held back from replying as I don't have first hand experience of the exact work you are asking about. However:- - Burlen did a great job of re-bushing the spindles on the SU h4s on my Austin...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 10-06-20, 09:33 AM

Replies: 2 Wanted - 403 - Dual oil/water temperaure gauge Views: 3,684 Posted By mikebro Wanted - 403 - Dual oil/water temperaure gauge My dual oil/water temperature gage has a blown bourdon tube on the water temperature part of the gauge. The gauge has been with Richfields for months and they have finally admitted they can't fix...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-06-20, 08:27 PM

Replies: 2 403 steering questions Views: 2,828 Posted By mikebro Thanks Geoff for your comprehensive post. I... Thanks Geoff for your comprehensive post. I understand the lubrication system much better now. My next question is on the king pin bushes. Should they be plain or should they have a spiral oil groove...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-05-20, 08:10 PM

Replies: 2 403 steering questions Views: 2,828 Posted By mikebro 403 steering questions I've now got the steering rack and stub axles off the car and have a few questions. Note I do have the service manual and the parts book. 1. The steering rack rubber gaiters had quite a lot of Enots...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-05-20, 01:07 PM

Replies: 12 Water leak from block on 403 engine Views: 3,830 Posted By mikebro My 100A engine is now with Nick Hood of Surelock.... My 100A engine is now with Nick Hood of Surelock. He is cutting out corroded metal all the way down the side of the block. He will be making a new piece and stitching it in.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-20, 08:38 PM

Replies: 2 Circuit Diagram for LIR Tpye L1 Relay in 401/403 Views: 2,205 Posted By mikebro Fog Lamp Circuit Greg, My 403 is stripped down and nearly ready for its new wiring loom. So seeing your question I spent this afternoon looking at the Fog Light circuit for you. I attach some jottings and a marked...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-04-20, 06:23 AM

Replies: 8 403 rear suspension units Views: 4,801 Posted By mikebro That's good to know Julian. I'll try the semi... That's good to know Julian. I'll try the semi fluid lube first though. Mike

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-20, 09:56 PM

Replies: 8 403 rear suspension units Views: 4,801 Posted By mikebro Thanks Geoff. I'll do as you suggest and flush... Thanks Geoff. I'll do as you suggest and flush out first. My 403 will be some time before it's back on the road bu t I should be able to report on leakage or not when stationary, fairly soon. Mike

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-20, 08:43 PM

Replies: 8 403 rear suspension units Views: 4,801 Posted By mikebro That's really encouraging - thanks. Mike That's really encouraging - thanks. Mike

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-20, 03:16 PM

Replies: 8 403 rear suspension units Views: 4,801 Posted By mikebro 403 rear suspension units Hi, My 403 has telescopic shock absorbers and therefore has empty suspension units rather than lever arm shock absorbers. The suspension units AFAIK have only a bearing and two oil seals inside....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-20, 03:08 PM

Replies: 2 401 door chrome trim plates Views: 1,807 Posted By mikebro Hi Please find attached photos and hope this... Hi Please find attached photos and hope this helps. The other one is a mirror image. Note that the top and one adjacent edge has a flange. The other two edges do not. Rgds Mike Brooks

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-03-20, 09:23 PM

Replies: 1 403 Carburetter flange gaskets Views: 2,058 Posted By mikebro 403 Carburetter flange gaskets I've just rebuilt the carburetter using genuine parts. The Service manual tells me that the flamge gaskets are special harder material than standard and should not be replaced with ordinary ones. The...

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