workshop manual

[GREG]

Somewhere in this load of info ! Hope it helps

Transmission and Clutch Repair Information for Imperials and Chrysler Imperials

[GREG]

Transmission Interchange On Chrysler Imperials

found the place to start -- it can be done if wanted

[GREG]

Phew , found a conversion supply company to keep the buttons

Imperial Services - '60-'76 A-Body Parts

[David Olivant]

No offence taken, ordered the engine mounting brackets today from Brian M.
Thanks for the website.
On looking at the conversion kit, the key seems to be the length of the bracket attached to the gearbox, to match the travel with the dedent positions.
I'll look at the gearbox and see what I can work out.
I agree that the push buttons are nice and neat compared with that hulking great lever
David

[David Olivant]

Tank you for all your comments, however, I still can't find a manual!
Can no-one help?
David

[Ronald G. Stephenson]

David, a shop manual shows scarce little about the car and its workings, as it is intended for the informed and experienced mechanic to point out certain aspects that are different from other makes. The Bristol is a combination of a number of different cars, like the Chrysler sourced engine and transmission and other operating pieces from other British and even other country manufacturers.
There is nothing unique about the cars. The hand built body being the exception. Now, if you just want a manual to read at your leisure to better inform yourself of the car, then by all means buy one. My shelves are full of manuals for many makes. I seldom ever go to them as reference.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

David, a shop manual shows scarce little about the car and its workings,

I don't know what manuals you have Ronald, but maybe you are confusing "owners" manuals with "workshop" manuals.

I have original workshop manuals from Jaguar, Aston Martin, Triumph and MG, among others, and they contain considerable detail about the car, including detailed instructions on servicing, dis-assembly/assembly, adjustment and repair of all major components of the power train. This includes diagrams, measurements and tolerances pertaining to clearances, torque settings, pressures, back lash, run out, pre load, end float, temperature, timing, sizes, fixing types and specification and special tools required.

Some are more detailed than others, but they are all very useful to both novices and engineers like David.