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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-04-24, 06:54 PM
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Posted By RALPH M
That’s really useful. Many thanks. What source...

That’s really useful. Many thanks. What source did the diagram come from?

Mike
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-04-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By RALPH M
SU cold start pipe identification

What is the function of the pipe in the attached image on the SU cold start solenoid? It must connect to something but what.

Thanks Mike Ralph
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Posted By RALPH M
Thank you both. I was not aware of the original...

Thank you both. I was not aware of the original system that my 401 had and as my 400 has the ali rad and more modern cap I was curious. Always better to understand these things. The cooling sustem...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-02-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Posted By RALPH M
400 radiator pressure cap

My 400/400 has an aluminium radiator with a 7psi cap Is this right and should the system be pressurised or simply have an overflow pipe attached. I understand the reason for pressurising but my car...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 01-01-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,473
Posted By RALPH M
Wanted for 85 series engine

I put this in the for sale section (oops) but this is the post.

I have an 85 engine I am setting up to run on a stand. I have the manifolds but need the front sections of exhaust pipes. I could get...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By RALPH M
The arms are what I take to be are 5mm wide...

The arms are what I take to be are 5mm wide bayonets that click into the blade. The Morgan ones look a bargain but have a more modern blade arrangement which I guess gives a better contact. Mine...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By RALPH M
400 wipers

I need to source some new wiper blades for my 400 and it occurred to me that there must be a 7 inch blade that is common to many vehicles of probably the 50’s. Any suggestions?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-09-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 965
Posted By RALPH M
SU Carb rebuilding

Probably (hopefully) been covered but I am stripping and cleaning up a set of SU carbs for my 85 engine. It has been a long time since I have worked on SU’s and am not familiar with this setup...
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 08-09-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,449
Posted By RALPH M
No problem; yes I have bought many auction items...

No problem; yes I have bought many auction items over the years and arranged collection etc but was particularly staggered by the quoted cost of their "pack and send" service.
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 06-09-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,449
Posted By RALPH M
Collection Of Bristol Auction Items

I bid and won a 401 manual at the Wyles Hardy auction and what a terrible website it seemed but there we are. Now it seems the blood suckers want more than the hammer price just to post it to me in...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-05-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,051
Posted By RALPH M
Engine paint finish

I would like to re finish the rocker covers and carb inlet manifold and would welcome any advice on correct original finishes and also best modern alternatives.

Mike
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-05-20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,576
Posted By RALPH M
Manifolds sorted

Just to say many thanks to Bill at Pegasus for sorting some decent manifolds for me. At the moment my use of Holts sealant is working well and have yesterday driven my 401 along the beautiful Devon...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-04-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,576
Posted By RALPH M
Exhaust manifold

Just to say I have managed to effect an airtight joint by using Holts sealant but suspect it will not survive any spirited driving so I am looking for a decent spare manifold (rear) with good...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-04-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,576
Posted By RALPH M
Thank you all

Many thanks for all the advice/ideas from top class re engineering to bush engineering fix. A spare new “peg nut” came with the car so will compare that to the one fitted and also remove the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-04-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By RALPH M
Gearbox tested

Now I am grounded like us all, I am attending to several tidying up jobs on the Bristol as sick of gardening! I did take the 401 for a brief test drive before lock down with Castrol XXL 40 in the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-04-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,576
Posted By RALPH M
401 exhaust manifold

I noticed the flanged connector to the rear manifold was blowing slightly and upon investigation I see that the threads on the cast manifold itself are worn down and as I tighten the ring clamp, it...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-03-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By RALPH M
Lubrication

Well a bit disappointed at not receiving any views on oil grades so have done my own research and will be using Castro’s XXL which is straight40 grade in the gearbox and overdrive which shares the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-03-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By RALPH M
Gearbox oil

Refitting my 401 gearbox this week at long last. It is the early type and what is the advice regarding oil grade and type of oil? I also have a Laycock overdrive so again any advice on best oil...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-02-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By RALPH M
Slow But Steady Progress

Just an update if anybody is interested. Once the gearbox was out, I took off the clutch and flywheel, the latter having now been skimmed and refitted. A complete new MGB clutch is in a box...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-11-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By RALPH M
I have now removed the overdrive and gearbox as a...

I have now removed the overdrive and gearbox as a single until with JUST enough clearance at the rear tunnel end once the prop drive flange is off. I am hoping to improve the synchro on second and...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-11-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By RALPH M
401 gearbox

I have to deal with the clutch so have all the floors out ready to remove the gearbox. It has an overdrive and wondered is it best to lift the gearbox/overdrive out as a unit or remove the overdrive...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-11-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By RALPH M
My 401 came with a well fitted clamp on mirror on...

My 401 came with a well fitted clamp on mirror on the drivers side, a bit small but quite stable. i bought and fitted a left side clamp on and despite much fiddling and adjusting it fell off! I...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-10-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,494
Posted By RALPH M
401 Tune Up

I have a 401 which I have only owned for a few months and it came fitted with a 123 distributor but also the original Lucas in a box of parts. She has been at Dave Baskervilles in Barnstaple for the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-09-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,430
Posted By RALPH M
Shellubrication Chart X560

I found this in my box of stuff which is of passing interest. Many of you have probably seen or have one but I just wanted to share. The valve clearance advice on page 2 is a bit worrying though!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-08-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
Posted By RALPH M
Hi Peter. Before you rebuild the master cylinder...

Hi Peter. Before you rebuild the master cylinder have you tried setting greater clearance on the brake pedal pushrod. It may be that simple. Good luck. Mike
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