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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-02-25, 05:56 PM

Replies: 21 408: rear suspension adjustment. What is the procedure? Views: 3,331 Posted By dwomby Just an update a few years and much effort... Just an update a few years and much effort later.............. I rebuilt the front end last year but the rear driver side was still low. Today I did adjust the torsion bar to the right hand rear...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-25, 08:27 PM

Replies: 1 Routing of Park cable on 408 MkII and 409? Views: 192 Posted By dwomby Never mind. It's been answered elsewhere and... Never mind. It's been answered elsewhere and yes, the park cable follows same path as the shift cable. David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-25, 03:27 PM

Replies: 1 Routing of Park cable on 408 MkII and 409? Views: 192 Posted By dwomby Routing of Park cable on 408 MkII and 409? The shift cable on my 408 MkI goes out of the firewall, down and then across the car attached to the top front edge of the firewall ledge that the heater sits on.. Then it curves out and down before...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-12-24, 08:25 PM

Replies: 0 Worn brake pipe - 408 Mk1 Views: 385 Posted By dwomby Worn brake pipe - 408 Mk1 I was fitting new rear shocks when I noticed the wear on this pipe.. It is called a crossover or bridge pipe and is part of the caliper.. This is the one from the left side rear caliper.. .This wear...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-11-24, 05:25 PM

Replies: 15 410 Brake Upgrade Views: 923 Posted By dwomby Interesting. What tyres, Andrew? David Interesting. What tyres, Andrew? David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-24, 06:14 PM

Replies: 2 What wood veneer in 408? Views: 647 Posted By dwomby Yes, it does. Thank you, Douglas. David Yes, it does. Thank you, Douglas. David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-10-24, 06:13 PM

Replies: 2 What wood veneer in 408? Views: 647 Posted By dwomby What wood veneer in 408? The two pieces of veneered wood between the dash and the front edges of the doors need refinishing. The veneers are cracked and chipped. Can anyone tell me what wood Bristol used, please? David

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-08-24, 07:51 PM

Replies: 8 Space saver spare wheel Views: 841 Posted By dwomby Can't answer your questions but you should also... Can't answer your questions but you should also check that hub bore is correct diameter for your car and that the lug nut shape where they snug up tight to the wheel is a match. David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-08-24, 08:48 PM

Replies: 7 What Fuel Views: 776 Posted By dwomby Fortunately for me, I have two local gas stations... Fortunately for me, I have two local gas stations that sell ethanol-free 89 Octane gasoline. My 408 has a 1978 360 installed and runs well on this stuff. David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-08-24, 11:39 AM

Replies: 7 Parts - light switch, door lock barrel Views: 1,188 Posted By dwomby Toal guess but maybe the switch used in the... Toal guess but maybe the switch used in the contemporaryJaguars and Rolls.? David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-08-24, 09:37 AM

Replies: 25 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 2,796 Posted By dwomby Andrew, thanks. I did look at that but not in... Andrew, thanks. I did look at that but not in depth. I will look again but the challenge is finding one that will not just change the bolt pattern but also allow fitting a smaller centre bore wheel...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-08-24, 08:28 AM

Replies: 25 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 2,796 Posted By dwomby Thanks, Andrew. Those wheels would look great... Thanks, Andrew. Those wheels would look great but I am afraid they wouldn't fit my car. Looking at the parts book there are hub changes between models. The front hub parts are different and I...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-08-24, 11:34 PM

Replies: 25 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 2,796 Posted By dwomby Now that I have fitted power steering to my 408... Now that I have fitted power steering to my 408 (huge improvement), I am once again turning my thoughts to wider wheel rims and tyres. Yes, MB and Audi and VW use 5x112 pcd wheels that would fit...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-07-24, 09:09 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,501 Posted By dwomby Thanks for the update. Tempting. David Thanks for the update. Tempting. David

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 09-07-24, 09:43 PM

Replies: 4 For sale- 1966 Bristol 409 Views: 1,042 Posted By dwomby So sorry to see that traffic and/or regulation... So sorry to see that traffic and/or regulation are making you let her go, Stefano, after all the work you put in to bring her to peak condition. I learned a lot that helped me on my 408 from reading...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 11-06-24, 11:04 PM

Replies: 7 Hubcap centre emblem needed Views: 720 Posted By dwomby I can't help with a source other than, as said,... I can't help with a source other than, as said, try Graeme but, FYI, my 408 has those on it. David

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-06-24, 11:02 PM

Replies: 4 Parts Info Views: 797 Posted By dwomby I took ancient Konis off my 408. Koni here (USA)... I took ancient Konis off my 408. Koni here (USA) said they could no longer supply them. I went with Gaz ordered from the maker in the UK. David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-04-24, 08:20 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,349 Posted By dwomby It turns out my problem was not what I described... It turns out my problem was not what I described to Brian above. In my case, it was that a previous owner had replaced the starter relay with a non-standard one and mis-wired it so that the relay...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-04-24, 11:06 AM

Replies: 1 I added power steering to my RHD 408 Views: 828 Posted By dwomby I added power steering to my RHD 408 When I did the recent rebuild of the front suspension on my 408, I opted to add power steering. The low speed manoeuvering effort required without it was doable but not fun. Looking back through...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-24, 05:51 PM

Replies: 3 406 washer and wiper questions Views: 834 Posted By dwomby Mine stopped working a while ago and I replaced... Mine stopped working a while ago and I replaced it with an electric pump but a good 3-5 seconds IIRC David

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-24, 05:26 PM

Replies: 3 406 washer and wiper questions Views: 834 Posted By dwomby The vacuum washers in my 408 work like... The vacuum washers in my 408 work like this pressing the switch connects vacuum to the washer bottle vacuum pulls up a plunger in the washer bottle releasing the switch relieves the vacuum and...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 07:28 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,349 Posted By dwomby David, If the safety switch was permanently... David, If the safety switch was permanently shorted or the solenoid had another path to earth, wouldn't Brian's car start in 1st 2nd and Reverse too? David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 06:11 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,349 Posted By dwomby I had exactly the same concerns and reached the... I had exactly the same concerns and reached the same conclusion and have left it alone for now too! David

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 04:19 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,349 Posted By dwomby Brian, The Neutral Start Switch sits in the... Brian, The Neutral Start Switch sits in the transmission and it sounds like you found it. It is supposed to provide a route to earth/ground for the starter solenoid (when in neutral only, of...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-03-24, 02:15 PM

Replies: 7 Seat belts for 406 Views: 871 Posted By dwomby My 408 has static belts but they are mounted that... My 408 has static belts but they are mounted that way. It took a while to get used to the buckle being on the outer side of the car! David

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