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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion Yesterday, 03:27 PM

Replies: 3 slj Hackett Views: 137 Posted By David C I'm afraid I don't have personal experience of... I'm afraid I don't have personal experience of the 603. With any luck Geoff Kingston will chip in. They offer very good value and a decent range of creature comforts. Because the styling is not...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion Yesterday, 08:46 AM

Replies: 3 slj Hackett Views: 137 Posted By David C I bought a 406 through SLJH last year and was... I bought a 406 through SLJH last year and was very happy with the experience. They have very detailed knowledge of the cars and the tie in to the SLJ workshop makes it easy to get issues sorted prior...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-04-25, 08:57 AM

Replies: 11 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 2,020 Posted By David C Bristol Cars have often performed very badly at... Bristol Cars have often performed very badly at auction. I think it may well be due to the cost of fixing a wrong 'un. If you buy at auction you are taking a chance and could end up with very...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-03-25, 08:06 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 458 Posted By David C Nick - I do hope the hospital visit isn't serious... Nick - I do hope the hospital visit isn't serious and that you will be out soon. I ordered both EMP Stewart and Stant thermostats just to be on the safe side. The car is at Transmission technology...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-03-25, 12:44 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 458 Posted By David C I ordered a Stant thermostat but a MotoRad unit... I ordered a Stant thermostat but a MotoRad unit turned up. It seems MotoRad bought the Stant name in 2022. Forum opinion in the US seems to be that quality has suffered.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-25, 03:32 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 458 Posted By David C I have been doing a little more reading and came... I have been doing a little more reading and came across this, specifically for Chrysler engines: http://www.allpar.com/fix/engines/cooling-system-about.html The internet being what it now is, it is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-03-25, 03:28 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 458 Posted By David C It may seem odd to be complaining about running... It may seem odd to be complaining about running too cool but I have noticed with previous cars with more highly tuned engines that they run noticeably better around 80 to 90 degrees. 55 is just too...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-03-25, 09:47 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 458 Posted By David C 410 running too cool My 410 is up and running quite nicely now but the temperature drops to about 55C on the motorway at 70MPH. I thought the thermostat was to blame so swapped out for a new Gates 82C unit without any...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-03-25, 10:37 PM

Replies: 11 stereo loadspeakers Views: 2,958 Posted By David C Looking at the state of the paintwork I think I... Looking at the state of the paintwork I think I will go with Seasick Steve's I started off with nothing and I've still got most of it left... Otherwise Tom Petty's Running Down a Dream, but I need to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-03-25, 05:30 PM

Replies: 11 stereo loadspeakers Views: 2,958 Posted By David C Having fitted the hidden speaker system in the... Having fitted the hidden speaker system in the 410 I was a little disappointed with the resulting audio. Having midrange in the rear and tweeters up front I expected the sound to move around a bit...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-03-25, 01:39 AM

Replies: 6 Bristol 411 - Fuel Reserve Views: 425 Posted By David C I sent a unit to Four Ashes many months ago but... I sent a unit to Four Ashes many months ago but the chap who wound their springs for them either passed away or ceased trading so they are currently unable to repair. Rather a shame as they had got...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-25, 05:41 PM

Replies: 5 Dunlop brake calliper replacement. Views: 447 Posted By David C Thank you, Nick. I have rebuilt Dunlop callipers... Thank you, Nick. I have rebuilt Dunlop callipers in the past and never been entirely happy with them. The pin in the middle never seems to let the pad clear as much as newer designs. Changing to...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-25, 03:09 PM

Replies: 5 Dunlop brake calliper replacement. Views: 447 Posted By David C Thank you, Geoff. I contacted BCC and it turns... Thank you, Geoff. I contacted BCC and it turns out that they used to manufacture Coopercraft callipers back in the day. BCC confirm their brakes are suitable and in fact supply SLJ so that will be...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-25, 01:32 PM

Replies: 5 Dunlop brake calliper replacement. Views: 447 Posted By David C Dunlop brake calliper replacement. I just tried to order a pair of callipers from Coopercraft but it seems they are no longer trading. Has anyone tried any of the alternatives? I would rather a 4 pot solution so will probably not go...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-02-25, 12:51 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 603 Electrical circuits Views: 440 Posted By David C Something to bear in mind is that the UK at least... Something to bear in mind is that the UK at least since 1970 the Lucas rating for glass fuses is the Blow current. The continuous rating is half that printed on the fuse. Some other parts of the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-02-25, 09:46 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 603 Electrical circuits Views: 440 Posted By David C I don't know the 603 but I imagine it will be... I don't know the 603 but I imagine it will be similar to this: https://www.holden.co.uk/p/voltage_stabiliser_negative_earth?s They are used particularly for the fuel gauge to prevent voltage...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-02-25, 09:40 AM

Replies: 3 Bristol 411 Mark 1 Front Brake Discs Views: 401 Posted By David C Some time ago BG Developments in Bromsgrove made... Some time ago BG Developments in Bromsgrove made some Bristol discs for the American Car Care Centre amongst others. Please report back with an update if you do get in touch with them.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-02-25, 12:20 PM

Replies: 1 Stainless Steel Exhaust for a 411 Mk1 Views: 322 Posted By David C A good place to start for any Bristol parts is... A good place to start for any Bristol parts is Graeme Payne at Bristol Classic Car Parts. He has the majority of the spare parts from the factory and can source many...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-02-25, 05:05 PM

Replies: 4 help again please Views: 375 Posted By David C If you can find oversized bushes it is possible... If you can find oversized bushes it is possible to machine them to size on a lathe. There are some useful videos on youtube.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-02-25, 08:52 PM

Replies: 4 help again please Views: 375 Posted By David C I can't help you with the arms but the air... I can't help you with the arms but the air cleaner on the 410 was originally gloss black so there's a fair chance the 407 was the same.

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 02-02-25, 12:32 AM

Replies: 3 Rev counter repair and Clock ideas Views: 527 Posted By David C I updated my tacho by replacing the 1960s... I updated my tacho by replacing the 1960s electronics with a new circuit board made by a company called Spiyda trading on Ebay amongst other outlets. Cost of board about £45. Time to fit about an...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-25, 08:28 PM

Replies: 11 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 2,020 Posted By David C It is a lovely looking car. I do like the white... It is a lovely looking car. I do like the white faced instruments. A lot depends on how you plan to use the car. The 2 litre Bristol responds very well to being driven quite hard and can be great...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-25, 10:11 AM

Replies: 11 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 2,020 Posted By David C First signs are good - it looks as though it has... First signs are good - it looks as though it has a disc brake conversion. Check whether it has an anti roll bar and what engine and gearbox are fitted. Original engine would probably have been 85A at...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-01-25, 11:01 AM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 18,676 Posted By David C Until I started work on my Woody I would also... Until I started work on my Woody I would also have thought a boat builder would have been a good pace to start but having dug into the subject a bit deeper I think there are more subtleties than it...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-01-25, 03:00 PM

Replies: 10 Inspection lamp socket Views: 627 Posted By David C Picture attached with any luck. The end opposite... Picture attached with any luck. The end opposite the bulb is an electro magnet which is of limited use with aluminium...

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