Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
13-04-25, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 375
Hello,
My car is an '87 Beaufighter.
Yes, the...
Hello,
My car is an '87 Beaufighter.
Yes, the roof beam was covered in surface rust, but seems quite solid. the bit in photo with daylight coming through rim section is one of worse bits. I found...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-04-25, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 375
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Thanks for reply. Whilst on subject of...
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Thanks for reply. Whilst on subject of interior for roll bar. Question is the interior lights for my car, currently missing, are located in top part of roof, rather than others I've seen in...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-04-25, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 375
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-04-23, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Hello,
I found the fuse, which had blown, now...
Hello,
I found the fuse, which had blown, now window back to working as usual. Someone in the past had the bright idea to spray battery compartment black, covering most of the wiring. this makes it...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-03-23, 04:34 PM
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Views: 1,207
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-03-23, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Hello,
I've finally got around to refitting...
Hello,
I've finally got around to refitting window motor. It worked fine until I put door card back on. Now I've got no power coming to switches.
I think I've blown a fuse. The ends of the wires when...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-02-23, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
412 rear brake
Hello,
I've recently had major problem with rear wheel falling off when driving.
This damaged handbrake parts on rear calliper, apart from the wheel etc.. .
I've got the calliper off, + arm bits to...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
09-12-22, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
I managed to get hold of correct window motor....
I managed to get hold of correct window motor. Turns out there same as Series 2 & 3 jag + XJS 'till 1987, also Triumph Stag '70- '73.
I haven't got around to fitting yet - the door frame at bottom...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-11-22, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-11-22, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-11-22, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-22, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-22, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-09-22, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Thanks for reply,
On mine, the armrest seems...
Thanks for reply,
On mine, the armrest seems attached to door card but has an Allen key bolt fixing door card to frame and door handle I think remains in situ.
Anyway I'll give another attempt, maybe...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-08-22, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
electric window stuck 412
On my '87 Beaufighter the driver side electric window has recently stopped working. It's fortunately in the up position. but I do like driving with my arm out the window.
I tested the switch which...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
07-08-22, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Hello,
When I posted first, I was trying to...
Hello,
When I posted first, I was trying to figure out any link between vacumn leaks and choke not working, I realised since they're separate issues
I've installed a new choke in the inlet manifold...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-07-22, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
vacumn on 360
Hello,
I've got a '87 Beaufighter with 360 block & Carter carb. Problem is it's very hard to start from cold and when running engine can stall and there's no power to brakes or powered steering,...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
31-05-22, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 901
412 roof lining interior
Hello,
On my '87 beaufighter 412, I'm trying to improve the interior. The roof lining was taken out from the central bar and hardtop by previous owner.
I've seen other 412's with round interior...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-01-22, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-10-21, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
Thanks for replies,
Turning distributer by hand...
Thanks for replies,
Turning distributer by hand and listening to tick-over is how I adjust timing and using timing light.
However, I reckon now that camshaft + chain are worn out. When cold ignition...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-09-21, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
Starting a 412
Hello,
I've finally got my Beaufighter running and MOT'd. My main problem now is knowing if it will reliably fire up. It needs about 10 squirts of petrol on the throttle before it will fire up.
The...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-09-21, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-09-21, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
Headlights, and other
Yes, managed to replace bulb in "Cibie" headlight. However it falls back into wing. The bracket holding lights needs taking out to replace & screws holding it in place are locked solid. I'm trying to...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-08-21, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
Hello,
Thanks for reply.
Just been to my local...
Hello,
Thanks for reply.
Just been to my local Halfords and bought the right bulb - H4.
So easy.
I'd read somewhere the headlights were hard to find, so was thinking everything would be difficult to...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-08-21, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
headlight 412
Hello,
I've finally got my Beaufighter running, and am about to take it for an MOT.
One fault I found was a main beam headlight bulb has blown.
Anyone know a common replacement? I couldn't find it...
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