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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-02-25, 07:15 PM

Replies: 3 Bristol 411 Mark 1 Front Brake Discs Views: 233 Posted By DODD Assuming Graham hasn’t got them you could try... Assuming Graham hasn’t got them you could try Brakes International at 12 Moore Street, Rochdale, Lancashire. OL16 1QN

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-12-24, 11:43 AM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 356 Posted By DODD Peter, I had a similar problem on one of my... Peter, I had a similar problem on one of my other cars. The key had worn slightly along the biting cuts on the blade of the key, resulting in them not connecting with the tumblers inside the...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 05-10-24, 08:26 AM

Replies: 4 Front Windscreen - 407 to 410 Views: 1,189 Posted By DODD John, I know it’s a few months since your... John, I know it’s a few months since your posting relating to the windscreen of your 409 but having recently had my windscreen replaced on my 410, I thought I would give you and any member of the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-24, 07:53 AM

Replies: 15 410 Brake Upgrade Views: 921 Posted By DODD Andrew Have you considered having you brake... Andrew Have you considered having you brake calipers and Servos refurbished? I would also replace the discs and fit new brake pads all round. The company I have used several times in the past (with...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-08-24, 08:18 AM

Replies: 5 Stainless manifold nuts Views: 673 Posted By DODD Sorry David You did say nuts to the down pipe. I... Sorry David You did say nuts to the down pipe. I have been fighting with steel nuts on steel dowels between the exhaust manifold and cylinder head over the weekend on one of my other cars (not a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-08-24, 05:39 AM

Replies: 5 Stainless manifold nuts Views: 673 Posted By DODD Hi David, I only use Brass nuts on the studs... Hi David, I only use Brass nuts on the studs when connecting the manifold to the cylinder heads but that is only my opinion and I never had an issue with them coming loose or difficulty in removing...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-07-24, 04:43 PM

Replies: 5 Fuel Tank Float Unit Views: 623 Posted By DODD Martin, Contact Graeme Payne at Classic Bristol... Martin, Contact Graeme Payne at Classic Bristol Car Parts, I am sure he will be able to help. I bought one from him a few months ago. Brian

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 11-04-24, 10:57 AM

Replies: 2 Fire damaged Bristol 411 for sale Views: 1,234 Posted By DODD Fire damaged Bristol 411 for sale Hello All, Currently up for auction is a 1972 Bristol 411. This car has suffered what looks like quite considerably fire damage to the engine bay, with a degree of front end body damage. According...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-03-24, 09:58 AM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,348 Posted By DODD Absolutely correct David, the one on my 410 only... Absolutely correct David, the one on my 410 only controls the reversing lights and is the same as per your photo. My initial thoughts when I saw this switch, that was the most likely cause, until I...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-03-24, 09:08 AM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,348 Posted By DODD Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Just to... Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Just to reiterate, currently my 410 will start in Park, Neutral and unfortunately Drive but not in 1st, 2nd or Reverse. I don’t believe I have any worn parts as...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 06:09 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,348 Posted By DODD Thanks for your reply David, yes it sounds like I... Thanks for your reply David, yes it sounds like I may need to make a slight adjustments on the linkages. My concern now is, if I try and tweak any of the linkages, I may make matters worse. As my...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 03:58 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,348 Posted By DODD Looking a little further into the wiring. There... Looking a little further into the wiring. There is a single wire from the bottom half of the transmission box, which I suspect connects to a solenoid. This wire goes directly to the starter relay....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-24, 01:25 PM

Replies: 17 Neutral gear safety switch Views: 1,348 Posted By DODD Neutral gear safety switch Can anyone point me in the right direction please. I have been checking over my 410 in readiness for a trip to Europe. Quite by chance I have found an issue when starting the car. The engine will...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 31-10-23, 10:06 AM

Replies: 7 Bristol 401 coming up for auction Views: 2,011 Posted By DODD Geoff, The car is still listed on the DVLA... Geoff, The car is still listed on the DVLA website, under its registration number KYU791 The last V5C was issued by the DVLA on June 1st 2010. As you know, that in itself doesn’t mean a lot as in...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 30-10-23, 04:23 PM

Replies: 7 Bristol 401 coming up for auction Views: 2,011 Posted By DODD Bristol 401 coming up for auction If anyone is looking for a project to see them through the winter months and probably a bit longer! There is a 1950 Bristol 401 going under the hammer on November 18th, without reserve. Major...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-23, 08:36 PM

Replies: 3 400 wipers Views: 895 Posted By DODD I don’t know the fitting requirements for the... I don’t know the fitting requirements for the wipers on a 400 but have you looked on eBay? Search:- Morgan /Caterham Wiper Blade 6” Or 7”. For Plus 4 4/4 . Roadster and Plus 8. They are quoted at...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-09-23, 05:22 AM

Replies: 5 Continental driving lighting requirements Views: 1,040 Posted By DODD Hi Andrew, Hope you have a good and a very... Hi Andrew, Hope you have a good and a very enjoyable journey. I took my 410 over there in March (via France) this year but unfortunately the old girl didn’t make it back under her own steam but...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-23, 03:05 PM

Replies: 4 Seat Padding Views: 915 Posted By DODD Thanks for the replies, very much... Thanks for the replies, very much appreciated. After checking eFoam’s website and speaking with them over the telephone, rather than requesting samples, l decided to drive across to their premises,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 02:06 PM

Replies: 4 Seat Padding Views: 915 Posted By DODD Seat Padding I am looking to replace the foam seat padding to both front seat bases of my Bristol 410. Does anyone know of a supplier for these items or if they are the same size and shape as fitted to other...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 08:08 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,510 Posted By DODD Roger’s posting above reminds me of issues I had... Roger’s posting above reminds me of issues I had with my 410, as per one of my previous posts of June 25th 2021. I had what I thought was a blown cylinder head gasket; unfortunately, on further...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-23, 08:23 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,510 Posted By DODD I read these postings with interest. I have... I read these postings with interest. I have considered, all be it briefly on occasions, about installing louvred vents in the bonnet of my 410 but for obvious aesthetic reasons I couldn’t and...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-05-23, 09:39 AM

Replies: 5 Looking for 408 lower ball joints. Part No. 407-1-23169 or an equivalent Views: 1,265 Posted By DODD David, You could try Amsteer, they are based here... David, You could try Amsteer, they are based here in the UK. Contact details:- Amsteer Sales Limited Unit 17 Ariane Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7XF Telephone No. ...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-04-23, 07:04 AM

Replies: 22 Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Views: 4,487 Posted By DODD I can recommend a company not too far from you... I can recommend a company not too far from you near Stoke-on-Trent. The company is:- Chase Engines Ltd Telephone No. 01782 834322 Contact. Sean Hooker I first used Chase Engines a few years ago to...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 18-01-23, 06:08 PM

Replies: 3 Touring Holiday Views: 2,065 Posted By DODD Roger, Thanks for your reply, I tried contacting... Roger, Thanks for your reply, I tried contacting AON Insurance Brokers both via the telephone number quoted and a search on the internet without success. Yes, I realise that I had typed the...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 12-01-23, 05:50 PM

Replies: 3 Touring Holiday Views: 2,065 Posted By DODD Touring Holiday Hello, It’s my intention to take my Bristol 410 to Morocco this year, I will be touring through France and Spain before catching the ferry from Algeciras (Spain) to Ceuta (Morocco). Unfortunately,...

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