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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-11-18, 10:06 PM

Replies: 0 409 For Sale South Australia Views: 1,901 Posted By MYTA21 409 For Sale South Australia Just to let anyone looking for a good 409 that my car is going on consignment with Richmond Cars in Adelaide. Currently undergoing the pre sales check before appearing on their web site Classic Cars,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-08-18, 03:51 AM

Replies: 3 408 Ignition switch removal Views: 2,364 Posted By MYTA21 Lucas switch Hello, Pretty sure that the switch is the same as MGB and TR4= Cntre off, A/c goes to Radio etc, C/w to Ign on and spring further to starter. Switch usually supplied without actual lock barrel. so...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-06-18, 03:50 AM

Replies: 4 409 Engine colour Views: 2,431 Posted By MYTA21 Many thanks- confirming it was red on the 409. I... Many thanks- confirming it was red on the 409. I found red traces under the orange which the previous had taken the trouble to cover over. I've located some pressure cans here in Australia from...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-06-18, 08:07 AM

Replies: 4 409 Engine colour Views: 2,431 Posted By MYTA21 409 Engine colour Hello, Whilst Chrysler used orange and blue as engine colours, I think the Bristol units were red. Is anyone able to confirm that please and if so, any particular shade? I can buy both Ford and Chev...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-04-18, 05:51 AM

Replies: 7 Wanted: 407 Parts Views: 2,583 Posted By MYTA21 I got a new pump from one of the MOPAR people-... I got a new pump from one of the MOPAR people- possibly Pentastar Products, but you may find differences in the pulley dimension, or a union as I recall. Local garage fitted it OK anyway. On the coil...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-18, 09:41 PM

Replies: 2 Mechanical Window Regulator Views: 2,008 Posted By MYTA21 Window mech Having earlier looked at changing from electric to the mechanical, I wondered what the chances of getting the lifters. Bristol had none, but I did not try Brian May. The inner panel of the would be...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-02-18, 01:52 AM

Replies: 24 Window lift motor replacement? Views: 12,359 Posted By MYTA21 Electric window issue Hello, Having struggled on with the old Piper motors on the 409, I finally decided enough was enough! Limit switches unobtainable and a couple of s/h units from Bristol Services saw me override the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-01-18, 09:11 PM

Replies: 42 411 brake problems Views: 14,572 Posted By MYTA21 Brakes coming on Check any breather on the master cylinder. On the 409, the brake fluid level cap was replaced by plain pug- no breather. When brakes got warm, fluid expanded and calipers came on. just a thought

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-04-17, 10:59 PM

Replies: 24 Window lift motor replacement? Views: 12,359 Posted By MYTA21 Windon mech Thanks, Yes, I was thinking of " listen carefully" option! I've had no luck with alternative limit switches, but made two up out of the four spares from s'h lifters. Getting the tension in the chain...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-17, 09:09 PM

Replies: 24 Window lift motor replacement? Views: 12,359 Posted By MYTA21 Windon mech Looks a useful answer. Trying to fix old type limit switches on not easy, Bristol Car Services have been looking for an answer, but no success to date Thanks

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-03-17, 08:13 AM

Replies: 24 Window lift motor replacement? Views: 12,359 Posted By MYTA21 Hello Kevin, Has anyone come up with a solution... Hello Kevin, Has anyone come up with a solution for the replacement of the Piper mechanisms. My micro switches have broken up and I bought two second hand complete units from Bristol Services, but...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-10-16, 09:59 PM

Replies: 22 Poly 318 Views: 9,561 Posted By MYTA21 Hello Anne, From what I've heard the manifold... Hello Anne, From what I've heard the manifold differs from the MOPAR cars the engines were fitted to. I had a spare LH manifold until February this year until I loaned it to a guy to help him out....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-16, 12:01 AM

Replies: 11 Electric Power Steering 409 Views: 4,058 Posted By MYTA21 Ezy Power Steering Some years after looking at getting power steering fitted to my 409, I decided that with aching shoulders, it was fix it or sell it time. Various jobs carried out on the steering in order to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-10-15, 09:11 PM

Replies: 2 Track rod ends 409 Views: 1,735 Posted By MYTA21 Thanks, Book looks to indicate 5 left hand and... Thanks, Book looks to indicate 5 left hand and ONE right hand, so I might be lucky with the odd one I have. Will try the part numbers mentioned and post details.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-15, 08:54 PM

Replies: 2 Track rod ends 409 Views: 1,735 Posted By MYTA21 Track rod ends 409 Hello, Has anyone details on the TRE for 409s please? Bristol Services had only one left hand threaded unit and car takes one LHF and FIVE right handed. LH unit was 103 GBP. I seem to recall someone...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-09-15, 09:20 AM

Replies: 2 408 chassis No 7001 Views: 1,896 Posted By MYTA21 Hello, As the V8 cars are relatively rare in... Hello, As the V8 cars are relatively rare in Australia, there's little to go by as regards prices here. There was one a while back which had been partially stripped for A$15K. From my recollection,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-07-15, 09:17 PM

Replies: 3 410 Heater Knob Views: 2,313 Posted By MYTA21 I read somewhere that the controls were similar... I read somewhere that the controls were similar to those in a number of bmc cars- the top end ones I'd reckon. I have not taken mine off, but if the knok is released off a hexagon shaft by an...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-07-15, 09:46 PM

Replies: 5 Window circuit breakers Views: 2,579 Posted By MYTA21 No circuit breakers on the 409 I have, but two... No circuit breakers on the 409 I have, but two fuses on the forward vertical face of the A pillar RHS. Yes, the wiring is none too good with its bullet connectors. Mike O

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-05-15, 08:25 PM

Replies: 30 408 Engine Question Views: 14,065 Posted By MYTA21 Engine enamels made by a firm called PPR include... Engine enamels made by a firm called PPR include a Chrysler blue I believe and are a first class product. Great glossy finish, spray or brush. I think they are a USA product, but appear to be...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-05-15, 08:04 PM

Replies: 9 409 SS trim Views: 2,306 Posted By MYTA21 I think you'll small nuts on the inside, possibly... I think you'll small nuts on the inside, possibly covered in a rubber seal coating. I found that was how the rear wing strips were fastened. Mike O

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-14, 09:50 PM

Replies: 11 Tappet Covers 411 Views: 2,299 Posted By MYTA21 For Pentastar... For Pentastar try- http://www.pentastarparts.com.au/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=285 However, there are lots of US based MOPAR suppliers Mike

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-14, 09:46 PM

Replies: 11 Tappet Covers 411 Views: 2,299 Posted By MYTA21 Hello, I thought I'd seen alloy or chrome tappet... Hello, I thought I'd seen alloy or chrome tappet covers on the options offered by Bristol Cars. However,a wide range of alloy and chrome covers are available from the MOPAR/Chrysler suppliers. I've...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-07-14, 10:48 PM

Replies: 23 410 wheels Views: 11,394 Posted By MYTA21 Reasons for possible changing wheel sizes are... Reasons for possible changing wheel sizes are that whilst 16inch tyres are easy to get in UK, ( Vintage Tyres Supplies highly recommended), in South Australia, the nearest source is 500 miles away....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-14, 08:58 AM

Replies: 23 410 wheels Views: 11,394 Posted By MYTA21 410 wheels Hello, Does anyone know if the wheels fitted to the 410 were common to any other car please. There is a photo of a 410 with whaty looks like the Jaguar XJ pepper pot wheels, so are they the same PCD...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-07-14, 10:00 PM

Replies: 11 Electric Power Steering 409 Views: 4,058 Posted By MYTA21 I will see if an equivalent Holden model is... I will see if an equivalent Holden model is around in Australia, as at tha price it is worth a look. EJ say it is 8 hours for them to fit a system, but would allow 12 for first timers. That adds...

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