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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific 25-04-25, 06:53 AM

Replies: 2 spencer lane jones vs coleman classic Views: 79 Posted By Kevin H Interesting question - not about SLJ vs Coleman... Interesting question - not about SLJ vs Coleman per se, but about servicing V8 Bristols in general. While both the engine and the transmission were made by Chrysler, there is nothing special about...

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 23-04-25, 10:23 PM

Replies: 4 bristol car dollies Views: 288 Posted By Kevin H Many thanks for the photos Harry, it's amazing to... Many thanks for the photos Harry, it's amazing to see these after all these years. There's no mistaking the 411 dolly/buck! The rear half car dolly ("good bye dolly") is interesting, I wonder if...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-04-25, 11:54 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 411 Running Rich Views: 269 Posted By Kevin H I thought they used the Thermoquad originally,... I thought they used the Thermoquad originally, but regardless, if it's an ancient Carter you would be better off replacing it with a modern EB. Assuming that you still have the original iron...

Forum: Other Cars 20-11-24, 03:43 AM

Replies: 1 Need help buying new car in the UK Views: 823 Posted By Kevin H Need help buying new car in the UK Hi all, As some of you know, I live in Australia, but I need to help my elderly mother in the UK to buy a new car. I'm not familiar with the UK market so I am looking for suggestions based on...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-06-24, 03:12 PM

Replies: 2 411 series 2/ exhaust manifold gasket Views: 665 Posted By Kevin H Mike, just google "mopar 383 exhaust manifold... Mike, just google "mopar 383 exhaust manifold gasket" and you will find plenty of options. Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-23, 02:56 PM

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,618 Posted By Kevin H John, It looks like it's a bit late now, but did... John, It looks like it's a bit late now, but did you consider fitting an A/C unit that provided both cooling and heating and routing it through the existing air vents? Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-23, 02:50 PM

Replies: 20 Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio Views: 3,005 Posted By Kevin H Given that comments relating to air conditioning... Given that comments relating to air conditioning have nothing to do with the 410 final drive ratio, I have transferred those comments to this new thread...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-23, 12:55 AM

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,618 Posted By Kevin H I have added the missing photo of John's air... I have added the missing photo of John's air conditioner to his post http://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2222-upgrading-410-final-drive-ratio.html#post12982

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-23, 02:25 PM

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,618 Posted By Kevin H I will indeed! John, please email the image to... I will indeed! John, please email the image to webmaster @bristolcars.info and I will get it uploaded for you. Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-09-23, 03:00 PM

Replies: 8 412 rear axle Views: 1,221 Posted By Kevin H Andy, Bristol Cars (Brian Marelli) gave me the... Andy, Bristol Cars (Brian Marelli) gave me the spring specs because it was going to be very expensive to send springs to Australia from the UK. I'm sure if they were from another car Brian would have...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 03-09-23, 02:23 PM

Replies: 8 412 rear axle Views: 1,221 Posted By Kevin H Hi Andy, I assume you mean the front suspension... Hi Andy, I assume you mean the front suspension coil spring is broken? As far as I am aware the front coil springs are not from any other car - they were made specifically for Bristol. Fortunately...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 11:55 PM

Replies: 4 Seat Padding Views: 953 Posted By Kevin H When I have cut this type of foam in the past I... When I have cut this type of foam in the past I found an electric carving knife did a very good job.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-08-23, 07:13 AM

Replies: 8 412 rear axle Views: 1,221 Posted By Kevin H Given Bristol's aversion to change, I'd be... Given Bristol's aversion to change, I'd be surprised if it wasn't the same Salisbury axle with 4HA Powr-Lok (limited slip) diff that they used on the earlier 412s and 411s. Same as the Dana Spicer 44...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-23, 01:54 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,550 Posted By Kevin H Stefano, Are you sure your problem is not a fuel... Stefano, Are you sure your problem is not a fuel supply volume and/or pressure issue, and/or perhaps the wrong carburettor? I have a 450 cu inch engine in my 411 which I am sure puts out just as...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-23, 01:40 PM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,550 Posted By Kevin H Brian, The reason I suggested putting a fan on... Brian, The reason I suggested putting a fan on the rear of the radiator to pull air through, is because I have done that on my 411. I'd had air conditioning installed in the 411 and once the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-23, 12:39 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,550 Posted By Kevin H Before cutting a bonnet to create louvres I would... Before cutting a bonnet to create louvres I would suggest improving the engine cooling system. The original configuration of electric fans (or a single fan on the 409) mounted six inches in front...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-08-23, 12:16 AM

Replies: 8 412 front suspension Views: 1,221 Posted By Kevin H Andy, what's the "shelf leaving thing" ? Andy, what's the "shelf leaving thing" ?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-07-23, 12:57 AM

Replies: 8 412 front suspension Views: 1,221 Posted By Kevin H This is the first time I have ever seen a... This is the first time I have ever seen a replacement for that ball joint. Is this the same? https://www.introcar.com/assy-ball-joint-lwr-susp-ur73256 .

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-23, 12:42 PM

Replies: 6 Rubber Bellows for 411 Accelerator Pedal Views: 977 Posted By Kevin H Peter, That was the result of a very quick google... Peter, That was the result of a very quick google search. There are others out there made for other cars. With a bit of searching online you might find a better fit. Regards Kevin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-23, 07:08 AM

Replies: 6 Rubber Bellows for 411 Accelerator Pedal Views: 977 Posted By Kevin H What about... What about this? https://bobsautomobilia.com/shop/pedals/accelerator-pedal-rod-bellows-1948-58-ab-483/

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-23, 12:20 AM

Replies: 11 411 Radiator Caps Views: 1,317 Posted By Kevin H 411 owners manual says 13 psi cap on the... 411 owners manual says 13 psi cap on the expansion tank. It doesn't say what the cap is on the radiator.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-05-23, 07:08 AM

Replies: 0 Test post - PLEASE IGNORE Views: 732 Posted By Kevin H Test post - PLEASE IGNORE This post was required to test a back end setting change. Please ignore. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-04-23, 12:49 PM

Replies: 22 Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Views: 4,635 Posted By Kevin H Dear Hesketh, I can't comment on that kit on... Dear Hesketh, I can't comment on that kit on Ebay. It looks like it originated from Martin Robey who is a well known Jensen specialist, and Jensen's also use the Chrysler 383. If I were you the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-04-23, 06:29 AM

Replies: 22 Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Views: 4,635 Posted By Kevin H You're probably better off buying everything from... You're probably better off buying everything from the US. The biggest challenge will be deciding between all the upgrades that are available! Here's a couple of starting...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-02-23, 03:11 PM

Replies: 12 Bristol RKK 891 on ebay Views: 1,433 Posted By Kevin H Colin, The 'oily rag classic' approach appeals to... Colin, The 'oily rag classic' approach appeals to me, so long as it is functional, reliable and safe. To my mind it's much better to leave a car cosmetically in a tatty original state rather than do...

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