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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-01-25, 03:47 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 18,715 Posted By JoeF It would be good to see some drawings. On my 405... It would be good to see some drawings. On my 405 I need to do some work to the top of the a-pillar where it meets the bottom of the screen pillar. There is a lap joint there to allow the top of the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-01-25, 12:35 PM

Replies: 6 Brsitol 406: Advance spring LUCAS DX6A distributor Views: 319 Posted By JoeF I can also recommend... I can also recommend https://www.distributordoctor.com/ A pair of springs is £ 21.60 including UK postage. They use the distributor part number, so 40489A should be enough info. (The actual Lucas...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-09-24, 02:22 PM

Replies: 4 405 Heater box area - paint finish or felt lined ? Views: 1,122 Posted By JoeF Thanks for the replies. I'll go with the felt,... Thanks for the replies. I'll go with the felt, then.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-08-24, 12:23 PM

Replies: 4 405 Heater box area - paint finish or felt lined ? Views: 1,122 Posted By JoeF 405 Heater box area - paint finish or felt lined ? I’m busy removing pieces of old felt and glue from the scuttle area where the Smiths heater box goes. I’m not sure that the felt is original - some areas are paint finish only and one painted section...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-04-24, 09:15 AM

Replies: 3 SU cold start pipe identification Views: 887 Posted By JoeF The diagram is from the Spares Handbook for the... The diagram is from the Spares Handbook for the 400. A pdf of the whole spares book is available in the archive section of the BODA website.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-04-24, 06:30 PM

Replies: 3 SU cold start pipe identification Views: 887 Posted By JoeF It delivers the rich fuel mixture, for starting,... It delivers the rich fuel mixture, for starting, into the inlets via the balance tubes - there is a hose, two jubilee clips and an adapter on the head. Your pipe looks modified though - I don't know...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-07-23, 08:55 AM

Replies: 6 406 brake disc bolts Views: 1,375 Posted By JoeF You'll find UNF fittings on the Bristol disc... You'll find UNF fittings on the Bristol disc brakes. I would expect those bolts to be 7/16 20 tpi UNF. The smaller size, such as on the flexible hoses are 3/8 UNF 24 tpi. They were Dunlop brakes,...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-23, 07:16 PM

Replies: 7 Gearbox tunnel heat insulation Views: 1,209 Posted By JoeF I think you're right. It is for remote shift... I think you're right. It is for remote shift gearboxes. The workshop instructions for fitting the remote shift mention "item 14, the "Sorbo" rubber jacket" over the gearbox cover. The Sorbo Rubber...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-23, 03:05 PM

Replies: 7 Gearbox tunnel heat insulation Views: 1,209 Posted By JoeF Is the "Dunlopillow and cardboard sheet" an... Is the "Dunlopillow and cardboard sheet" an original feature ? I had one of those in the 405, but it is out at the moment due to the foam rubber crumbling away to dust, which gets everywhere.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 09:16 PM

Replies: 17 Early 2 litre disc brake conversion Views: 1,836 Posted By JoeF I know that the repair kit (seals and cover) is... I know that the repair kit (seals and cover) is Lockheed KL 71543 as that is what is on an old Spencer Lane invoice that came with the car's papers. Those kits fit Hillman Minx, Husky and Rapier rear...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 05:22 PM

Replies: 17 Early 2 litre disc brake conversion Views: 1,836 Posted By JoeF My 405 has 3/4 inch rear cylinders which are much... My 405 has 3/4 inch rear cylinders which are much easier to find. It was originally upgraded to discs by Bristol who presumably fitted smaller cylinders then, although the service notes just say disc...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 08:48 AM

Replies: 4 Fuel tank Views: 1,211 Posted By JoeF There are openings at the bottom of the tube, I... There are openings at the bottom of the tube, I think, so that petrol can get into it from the sump. I haven't actually seen what's there properly as I didn't have a boroscope camera when I did the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-23, 07:37 AM

Replies: 4 Fuel tank Views: 1,211 Posted By JoeF That's a baffle tube, which sits above the sump... That's a baffle tube, which sits above the sump and drain plug. Petrol can flow into the base of it from the rest of the tank - and the two petrol pick up pipes sit inside the tube If you have the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-06-23, 10:27 AM

Replies: 6 Fuel tank sender for 403 Views: 1,137 Posted By JoeF The sender on my 405 had holes in it from... The sender on my 405 had holes in it from corrosion and the float had disappeared from the corroded, broken arm. I got a replacement pattern part from Graeme at Bristol Car Parts. The fuel gauge...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-23, 08:10 AM

Replies: 9 Winter degredation Views: 1,871 Posted By JoeF First thing to do is try a strike with a rubber... First thing to do is try a strike with a rubber hammer, to unstick the valves/float. It could be the needle valves sticking, or the float itself could be stuck in the chamber and not able to rise....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-09-22, 10:59 PM

Replies: 8 Which car is this light glass from ? Views: 1,474 Posted By JoeF Here's a photo of two for comparison. The stepped... Here's a photo of two for comparison. The stepped one on the right is from 405 chassis 4049. The one on the left is the mystery. There is also a third type, in a separate picture, which is from a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-22, 10:40 PM

Replies: 8 Which car is this light glass from ? Views: 1,474 Posted By JoeF Thanks for the replies. Geoff that 400 light is... Thanks for the replies. Geoff that 400 light is indeed similar to the early 405 type, picture attached.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-22, 08:29 PM

Replies: 8 Which car is this light glass from ? Views: 1,474 Posted By JoeF Which car is this light glass from ? Is this light glass from a 400 ? It doesn't match the 401/403/early 405 type, or the later 405 type. Thanks Joe

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-22, 07:10 PM

Replies: 10 403 not starting Views: 1,625 Posted By JoeF If there is no hint of any firing at all, then it... If there is no hint of any firing at all, then it sounds like no fuel in the float chambers, given that you have a good spark. When you primed the carbs with the lever on the mechanical pump, did the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-06-22, 06:08 PM

Replies: 3 Starter Motor Views: 1,433 Posted By JoeF Lucas have pinion part number 291069 as being for... Lucas have pinion part number 291069 as being for the starter motors M35G1 with starter part numbers 25026A to E. 401 spares book also has Lucas 291069 for the starter pinion. 405 spares book also...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-22, 02:15 PM

Replies: 5 403 Engine Views: 2,376 Posted By JoeF I contacted the seller and this engine is in a... I contacted the seller and this engine is in a 405 which he would consider selling complete if somebody was interested ( it is in the USA ). He says the car is very restorable. I've attached the 5...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-22, 08:29 AM

Replies: 5 403 Engine Views: 2,376 Posted By JoeF It looks like this is in a 405. Another one to... It looks like this is in a 405. Another one to be stripped of its engine ?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-22, 10:16 AM

Replies: 2 Did 405 carpets originally have rubber mats in some sections ? Views: 1,203 Posted By JoeF Thanks Calibrator, that's good to know. I... Thanks Calibrator, that's good to know. I suspect that the rubber mat sections were sewn in later over high wear areas.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-03-22, 10:22 AM

Replies: 2 Did 405 carpets originally have rubber mats in some sections ? Views: 1,203 Posted By JoeF Did 405 carpets originally have rubber mats in some sections ? 405 chassis 4049 has carpets with sections of rubber mat sewn on in some places. The rear outer pieces where they fold over the chassis, and at the front the driver's side of the gear shift cover...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-03-22, 12:38 AM

Replies: 2 405 How do I remove the rear shelf ? Views: 1,376 Posted By JoeF Thanks pnaleahy - after removing the speaker (... Thanks pnaleahy - after removing the speaker ( and disconnecting the speaker leads ) and disconnecting the boot lamp wires - and removing the filler hose and breather hose, it was possible to ease...

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