Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-04-23, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 16
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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, 03:34 PM
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-03-23, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,307
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
15-02-23, 11:01 PM
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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, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,307
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, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-11-22, 08:15 PM
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Views: 2,307
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-11-22, 10:45 AM
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Views: 2,307
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-22, 09:30 PM
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Views: 2,307
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-22, 09:18 PM
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Views: 2,307
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-09-22, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,307
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, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 16
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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, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
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, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
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, 01:53 PM
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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
16-01-22, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-10-21, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
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, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
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, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-09-21, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
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, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
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, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
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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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-01-21, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 905
Thanks for the reply,
I managed to jack car up...
Thanks for the reply,
I managed to jack car up sufficient to get my head underneath. I used area where wishbone joins the crossmember, seemed strong enough.
I'm new to Bristol cars, so I'm working...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
14-01-21, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 905
412 beaufighter oil change
Hello,
I've recently bought an '87 Beaufighter.
The car hasn't run for awhile and I was wanting to give it an oil change, including cleaning out the oil pan.
Unfortunately the car's stuck in a...
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