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

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,459 Posted By John Keighley 410 Air Conditioning Kevin, we retained the heater as it works well but also, Vintage Air offer the slimline unit to fit under the dash and for the 410. This is the more desirable choice - particularly the 410 does not...

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

Replies: 20 Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio Views: 2,896 Posted By John Keighley Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio David, it's a standard tank - 18 gal but given the distances we sometimes travel, the contents disappear rapidly.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-23, 10:34 AM

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,459 Posted By John Keighley Hi David, I know the alternator has to move to... Hi David, I know the alternator has to move to allow installation of the compressor but we haven’t reached that point yet. Hopefully soon I’ll have something to show.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-23, 10:30 AM

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,459 Posted By John Keighley Hi David, I’ll eventually be able to post some... Hi David, I’ll eventually be able to post some photos but the problem is that the car is over 1000 km away so when able, I’ll get some pictures onto the forum. Sebastian Gross (Bristol specialist) is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-23, 11:11 AM

Replies: 21 410 Air Conditioning Views: 2,459 Posted By John Keighley 410 Air Conditioning Hi David, Thank you - we did consider a different transmission but refurbished the existing one for the moment. I will try to get the photos of the A/C installation, There have been some...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-23, 10:42 AM

Replies: 20 Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio Views: 2,896 Posted By John Keighley Thank you Andrew for your reply. This is the... Thank you Andrew for your reply. This is the information I am looking for. sounds as if the 2.8 ratio may be what we need as the car generally will do longer runs. Fuel economy in the car's original...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-23, 01:21 AM

Replies: 20 Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio Views: 2,896 Posted By John Keighley Upgrading the 410 Final Drive Ratio We are in the final phase of major work to our 410. Among work being completed is: Engine rebuild including upgrade of the camshaft, electronic ignition, replacement of the Carter AFB with an...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-03-22, 08:24 PM

Replies: 27 Special 313 engines? - 407 and 408 MK1 Views: 3,282 Posted By John Keighley I recall reading an interview with Tony Crook... I recall reading an interview with Tony Crook published somewhere and in this, he mentioned that although the Chrysler people had expectations of an engine life of around 100,000 miles, Bristol were...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-09-21, 09:16 AM

Replies: 20 Fuel consumption Views: 3,517 Posted By John Keighley David, I just checked with Sebastian Gross who is... David, I just checked with Sebastian Gross who is going to do the rebuild. It's either going to be the Holley or Edelbrock. Not sure about the linkages or if the inlet manifold will be retained yet....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-09-21, 08:38 AM

Replies: 20 Fuel consumption Views: 3,517 Posted By John Keighley My 410 currently uses around 20-22 mpg but... all... My 410 currently uses around 20-22 mpg but... all that may shortly change - the engine is about to undergo a rebuild and the Carter carb will be ditched, replaced by a Holley - ultimately with a few...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-09-21, 08:25 AM

Replies: 4 Under Bonnet / Hood Insulation Views: 1,119 Posted By John Keighley Andrew, Mine doesn't but the engine is very... Andrew, Mine doesn't but the engine is very quiet anyway so I would most probably not bother. John K.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-02-21, 10:25 AM

Replies: 20 411 audio systems Views: 3,494 Posted By John Keighley 411 Audio Systems Richard, I concur with Peter Dowdle. I still have the original unit out of my 410 stored in a caboard box. To replace it, I looked for something that fitted nicely in with the area where it mounts...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-21, 05:17 AM

Replies: 8 How do I remove gauges/instruments in 408 and ammeter v voltmeter ? Views: 1,006 Posted By John Keighley How do I remove gauges/instruments in 408 and ammeter v voltmeter? David, It's best to remove the steering wheel first. The binnacle has two screws on top and lower down. Once the binnacle is off, the instrument panel can be moved forward. Each instrument must have...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-20, 08:15 PM

Replies: 2 411 clock Views: 936 Posted By John Keighley Push the knob in and turn it anti-clockwise to... Push the knob in and turn it anti-clockwise to advance, clockwise to retard. It's not altogether easy and the knob is almost too small to get a secure grip on.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-05-20, 02:31 AM

Replies: 11 Bristol 411 1969 Headlight Switch Views: 1,523 Posted By John Keighley I found this for what it's... I found this for what it's worth. https://www.classicbritishspares.com/products/lucas-type-headlight-toggle-switch-3-position-31788t

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-02-20, 10:15 AM

Replies: 13 Removing heater knobs on a 409 Views: 1,293 Posted By John Keighley Yes you assume correctly Larry, there is a pin in... Yes you assume correctly Larry, there is a pin in each of the holes that has to be removed first.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-11-19, 10:12 AM

Replies: 7 Poll: Chrome or Stainless Steel Bumpers 411 Views: 1,731 Posted By John Keighley Chrome or Stainless Steel Bumpers 411 I prefer chrome - if it's done properly, it should last. Stainless requires lots of cleaning.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-05-19, 07:27 AM

Replies: 2 Looking for information about this 603 Views: 1,469 Posted By John Keighley One very handsome 603. Understand why you like it. One very handsome 603. Understand why you like it.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-04-19, 09:56 AM

Replies: 0 Oil temperature and pressure gauge Views: 1,320 Posted By John Keighley Oil temperature and pressure gauge I am exploring the idea of upgrading the oil pressure gauge in the 410 with an oil temp/pressure twin-pointer unit. Only problem is that I haven't any idea of what the normal operating temperature...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-11-18, 02:43 AM

Replies: 3 411 Bottom Radiator Hose Views: 2,271 Posted By John Keighley Peter, l will have a look at the 410 and see if... Peter, l will have a look at the 410 and see if the setup is similar.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-11-17, 07:50 PM

Replies: 4 411 S4 Carburettor Views: 2,911 Posted By John Keighley My service guy is a RR/Bentley specialist and... My service guy is a RR/Bentley specialist and also is familiar with Bristols. He recently installed a Fitech single-point fuel injection system - mounts as per the carb. I looked at a circa 80s Rolls...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-11-17, 12:41 AM

Replies: 4 Restoration of a 411 Views: 2,827 Posted By John Keighley I have a 410 - not sure about the 411 but 410... I have a 410 - not sure about the 411 but 410 engine bay and wheel arch inner areas all painted black.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-10-17, 03:24 AM

Replies: 4 My new custom wheels for 410 Views: 2,331 Posted By John Keighley My new custom wheels for 410 Wheels look terrific. Your 410 looks very similar as mine - is it Solent Blue from Jaguar?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-17, 07:23 AM

Replies: 3 Oil Leak - 410 R L/H Axle Views: 2,733 Posted By John Keighley Many thanks Geoff. I was suspecting it may be a... Many thanks Geoff. I was suspecting it may be a reasonably major issue so I will get this attended to. Information is gratefully appreciated! John K.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-17, 01:18 AM

Replies: 3 Oil Leak - 410 R L/H Axle Views: 2,733 Posted By John Keighley Oil Leak - 410 R L/H Axle Hello all, My 410 has begun to leak what I suspect to be diff oil out from the rear, left-hand wheel of the axle housing (photo attached). I am wondering if this is possibly a wheel bearing/oil seal...

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