Update - following up a recommendation from a BOC member, I contacted Nick Hood of Surelock in Oakham Rutland. He tells me he has repaired several Bristol 2 litre blocks over the years. He has seen my photos and is confident he can repair my block for me. It's now up to me to decide whether to send the block down to Nick (it won't be cheap!) or try the diy solution of a plate bolted on. I'm leaning towards getting it done properly, having spent so much time on the chassis and body already. I'm not quite ready to get the engine out yet. So bear with me and I'll post any further developments.
Mike
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