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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-06-26, 09:43 AM

Replies: 9 Bristol 403 Wiring Diagram Views: 19,879 Posted By peterg My dashboard top (below the windscreen) was... My dashboard top (below the windscreen) was painted Bristol red (same as the car) but had been over painted instrument (matt) black. That may have been done by Bristol. The shiny paint causes...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-05-25, 12:50 PM

Replies: 4 Help required - Best value place to get a D2 head gasket from? Views: 2,617 Posted By peterg Does... Does https://www.classicbristolcarpartscompany.co.uk/ stock the head gasket?

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 08-01-25, 01:13 PM

Replies: 0 Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2025 Views: 7,729 Posted By peterg Duplicate posting. Please remove Duplicate posting. Please remove

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 08-01-25, 11:18 AM

Replies: 0 Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2025 Views: 7,994 Posted By peterg Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2025 This year's event will be held on Saturday 9th August from 10.00 onwards. All Bristol owners are welcome to visit and display their Bristol cars. No need to book.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-01-24, 04:16 PM

Replies: 21 401 to 403 Zeni door key blanks Views: 14,204 Posted By peterg They would only fit the doors. On my 403 there is... They would only fit the doors. On my 403 there is only one (drivers side) locking door. The ignition is a proprietary Lucas unit. Can't comment on the boot lock as it doesn't have one but again more...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-01-24, 03:21 PM

Replies: 7 Austone Taxi Tyres Views: 5,185 Posted By peterg , I am going to have to do something about the... , I am going to have to do something about the tubes GeoffK[/QUOTE] I run my Michelins tubeless and apart from one tyre that looses a little over the year they maintain their pressure from year...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-12-23, 10:09 PM

Replies: 7 Austone Taxi Tyres Views: 5,185 Posted By peterg Marangoni is a reputeable brand. Because the... Marangoni is a reputeable brand. Because the radials grip better they are heavier at parking speeds. I fitted Michelin taxi tyres and they are OK (a revelation after the India cross plies!). They...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-09-23, 09:18 PM

Replies: 5 405 ignition problem Views: 2,431 Posted By peterg If the wiring diagram is the same as for the... If the wiring diagram is the same as for the aerodynes all the power goes through that switch. If any of the contacts are not tight the switch will get very hot, especially if you are using 65+ watt...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 13-08-23, 12:27 PM

Replies: 1 Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2023 Sat 12th August Views: 8,539 Posted By peterg A few shots from yesterday. The Ace Cafe have... A few shots from yesterday. The Ace Cafe have...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-08-23, 10:34 AM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 2,838 Posted By peterg Bit dissapointed. The CD is really for the 400.... Bit dissapointed. The CD is really for the 400. No parts book for the 401 or 403

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 31-07-23, 05:22 PM

Replies: 1 Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2023 Sat 12th August Views: 8,539 Posted By peterg Bristols at The Ace Cafe 2023 Sat 12th August This years meet at The Ace Cafe is on Saturday 12th August from 10.30 until about 15.00. All Bristols are welcome (as are Jensens, who are meeting on the same day). Last year for the first time...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-07-23, 03:14 PM

Replies: 17 Early 2 litre disc brake conversion Views: 4,693 Posted By peterg According to Powertrack the rear brake cylinders... According to Powertrack the rear brake cylinders for the 400/1/3 are 1 1/8" and pattern cylinders are available.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-07-23, 10:51 AM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 3,374 Posted By peterg I replaced the choke cable with one bought from... I replaced the choke cable with one bought from Standard 8 & 10 Spares @ £50. Fits well and has the right end for the knob to locate on.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-23, 09:38 PM

Replies: 6 406 brake disc bolts Views: 2,578 Posted By peterg As the disc brakes were aircraft derived they may... As the disc brakes were aircraft derived they may be an American thread.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-07-23, 02:37 PM

Replies: 7 Gearbox tunnel heat insulation Views: 2,656 Posted By peterg Spoke to him today and he used Dynamat to... Spoke to him today and he used Dynamat to insulate the firewall. He is also thinking about adding air conditioning too.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-06-23, 10:21 AM

Replies: 7 Gearbox tunnel heat insulation Views: 2,656 Posted By peterg You could try to contact Mark Alford through the... You could try to contact Mark Alford through the BOC. His son/ in law/ nephew? fitted heat reflectors to his 403 and was very pleased with the results.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 01:40 PM

Replies: 7 400 Woody progress and colour opinions Views: 2,469 Posted By peterg Suggest you look at Rolls Royce Cardinal Red.... Suggest you look at Rolls Royce Cardinal Red. Metalic and slightly lighter than the Bristol colour, but it was used on later Bristol cars. I think the car is too upright to take cream very well.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-06-23, 11:13 AM

Replies: 7 403 air filter Views: 4,353 Posted By peterg I fitted an Alco MD5140 for a Hatz plant. Readily... I fitted an Alco MD5140 for a Hatz plant. Readily available on E-bay

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-23, 10:37 AM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 3,374 Posted By peterg In the end I bought a couple of service packs... In the end I bought a couple of service packs from Southern Carburetters in Crawley but didn't use them Took the tops off, cleaned as much of the crud as I could and sprayed the rest. made sure the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-23, 02:48 PM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 3,374 Posted By peterg Thanks Joe, I used the hand primer and could see... Thanks Joe, I used the hand primer and could see the petrol squirting into the chamber on the rear two carbs. I will take off the lid and see what is happening below.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-05-23, 08:59 PM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 3,374 Posted By peterg Finally got it running. It appears that the... Finally got it running. It appears that the problem was hydraulic locking. The rear two carbs are gushing petrol. Presumably the float needles are not closing off the supply and the lack of pressure...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-04-23, 07:28 AM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 3,374 Posted By peterg Does anyone in the Surrey/ West Sussex area have... Does anyone in the Surrey/ West Sussex area have a 401/3 starting handle that I could borrow to try and ease my engine over with?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 11:26 AM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 3,374 Posted By peterg Winter degredation I went to start the 403 after the winter and found little 'mushrooms' on my carb cover where there are pin holes in the epoxy coating! Worse was to come though. The engine appears to have nipped up...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 11:18 AM

Replies: 3 LED bulbs for Tripod Headlights? Views: 2,769 Posted By peterg The cowl stops direct light from the bulb. I... The cowl stops direct light from the bulb. I have one on my motorbike and found that it cuts out a lot of light from many of the bulbs I bought off e-bay with front facing diodes (the others...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 11:13 AM

Replies: 12 Bristol RKK 891 on ebay Views: 2,819 Posted By peterg Late 403 according to the wing mirrors and... Late 403 according to the wing mirrors and desireable remote gear change (mid 1953 onwards according to the registration). Whoever made up the registration plate got the '8' upside down!

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