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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 28-04-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,384
Posted By Anne
Talking to Graeme Payne, he seems to think that...

Talking to Graeme Payne, he seems to think that things will work themselves out somehow. There is a large spares inventory that would be lost otherwise.
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 28-04-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,794
Posted By Anne
I agree and he was a wonderful person. Was lucky...

I agree and he was a wonderful person. Was lucky to meet him at his home and see all his collection.

Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Anne
I will ....after fitting it in with other...

I will ....after fitting it in with other projects.
At present it seems to be 3/4" down on the right and I am finding some response to the left adjustment. There is a little more to go so it will...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Anne
Thank you Roger. Your methodology for resetting...

Thank you Roger.
Your methodology for resetting torsion bars is fine and something I had considered, but will need some help LOL
I see that you agree with me that by backing off the left side I...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-05-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Anne
Thanks, I renewed the frt including the angled...

Thanks,
I renewed the frt including the angled spacer about 3 years ago so it should be fine.
I can bounce the car on all corners and it moves accordingly. The rear is particularly responsive in that...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-05-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Anne
409 Torsion bars

Recently I noticed the 409 is lower on the right side than the left.
The right side adjuster was all the way in, so I backed off the left one so as to level the car. Made no difference.
What have I...
Forum: Other topics of interest 03-06-17, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,906
Posted By Anne
It would depend were you are shipping from and...

It would depend were you are shipping from and will you have road Insurance for the USA? It is also tricky to ship the car out again if that was not cleared well with paperwork before entering.
The...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-17, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Managed to buy a nice Dodge Polara left side...

Managed to buy a nice Dodge Polara left side exhaust manifold, same as used on our cars. This was from the USA so there is no appreciable difference between Canadian and US. They call it a B body...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-01-17, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Some progress.... The left side manifold as used...

Some progress....
The left side manifold as used on "our" 318 is most definitely from a 1962 Plymouth Fury Canadian model. Just had a look at one and measured it and took pictures.
Don't know if the...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-01-17, 01:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,779
Posted By Anne
318 pushrods

In removing the pushrods in order to install new valve seals, I found 2 broken ones. In one case the end fell off outside the engine...very nice and in the other
the end remained inside the engine....
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-01-17, 01:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,294
Posted By Anne
The Australian club provides the RR/Bentley info...

The Australian club provides the RR/Bentley info for free and it's most helpful.
Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-10-16, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Thanks...yes I know Brian. I will get mine...

Thanks...yes I know Brian. I will get mine repaired and keep on the search for a good one and will then advise the group as to what model Chrysler it came from.
Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-10-16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Got a reply from Chrysler and unfortunately none...

Got a reply from Chrysler and unfortunately none of the period paper files were transcribed, so Bristol data of the period seems to have been lost.
Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-10-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Thanks...I can confirm 100% that these manifolds...

Thanks...I can confirm 100% that these manifolds were not built for Bristol as I have another engine ( wish I knew what car it came from) that has exactly the same manifold. It's the one I am using...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-16, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Ok thanks for the tip. I am also having low...

Ok thanks for the tip. I am also having low profile mufflers made up under 3" to avoid /minimize the problem you encountered.
Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Ok..the clear impression was there was only...

Ok..the clear impression was there was only one.
Given that now you tell me that the ULTIMATE book has more than one LH casting number how many are listed?
Are there any that match the ones I have...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-16, 04:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Well none of those numbers tie in with mine. In...

Well none of those numbers tie in with mine. In addition on this Forum there is a picture of a broken manifold with the numbers 2206275 clearly marked and again different from your numbers.
My...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Don't see how that casting numbers help or maybe...

Don't see how that casting numbers help or maybe by chance?
I have 2 left manifolds:one is useless as badly broken at the end. The other one I am using but it's cracked...will get it welded this...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-16, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Well thanks for the links. Basically no further...

Well thanks for the links.
Basically no further ahead. The left side Exhaust manifold exits at the rear, however there are 3 or more style of exit flanges, and exit curvature so it is important to...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Thanks...knowing that it's a Plymouth is a...

Thanks...knowing that it's a Plymouth is a start....an area to check.

Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-16, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,561
Posted By Anne
Poly 318

I may need a left side exhaust manifold. From my research there appear to be 3 or more versions used by Chrysler all with different outlets. Can anybody tell me what model Chrysler/Dodge car was this...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-10-16, 02:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
Posted By Anne
OK thanks for the update, Anne

OK thanks for the update,

Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-09-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
Posted By Anne
Exhaust

I find the mufflers are on the low side as far as ground clearance goes. They are up close the heat shields so no extra room there.
Is this normal?

Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-16, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,576
Posted By Anne
Ok thanks...that makes it much easier to...

Ok thanks...that makes it much easier to follow.
Best,
Anne
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-09-16, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,576
Posted By Anne
Kevin, Ok thanks...I realize that I will have to...

Kevin,
Ok thanks...I realize that I will have to do something with the cooling system. Currently I have one large electric fan replacing the 2 "sad" little fans but with AC this would change...
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