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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-03-25, 04:12 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 460 Posted By Thor Yes, 80 would be a minimum, really. Maybe 75, but... Yes, 80 would be a minimum, really. Maybe 75, but why ? 80 to 90 is fine and hotter is also OK if the system is pressurised.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-25, 02:45 PM

Replies: 10 410 running too cool Views: 460 Posted By Thor I would agree. Running at 55 is too low. The... I would agree. Running at 55 is too low. The general rule is that you can't overcome the operation of a thermostat. The most common mistake is to fit a normal thermostat and then worry that the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-10-24, 02:13 PM

Replies: 4 Repairs and parts for Front Grilles 408 - 411 Views: 585 Posted By Thor Yes, can do. The man is Stuart Jay, and his... Yes, can do. The man is Stuart Jay, and his company is Machinor Ltd. He has a simple website : www.machinorltd.com there are contact details there.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-10-24, 04:10 PM

Replies: 4 Repairs and parts for Front Grilles 408 - 411 Views: 585 Posted By Thor Repairs and parts for Front Grilles 408 - 411 Maybe everyone knows about this already, but there's a small company based in Bedworth, near Coventry, who have developed the parts to make either complete grilles or just odd 'slats'. These would be...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-23, 08:47 AM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,886 Posted By Thor That does seem like a good MPG figure. Thank you... That does seem like a good MPG figure. Thank you for this information. I'm hoping to get a Sniper onto my 409, and also a gearbox with lock-up torque converter. With the smaller engine I would hope...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-23, 03:17 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,886 Posted By Thor Life is too busy, but I have acquired a Sniper... Life is too busy, but I have acquired a Sniper kit to put on the 318 Poly in my 409. I feel very sure that at the very least a transmission with a lock-up torque converter is required. A GM 6L80...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-06-23, 12:25 PM

Replies: 7 Gearbox tunnel heat insulation Views: 1,208 Posted By Thor I can vouch for the great effectiveness of the... I can vouch for the great effectiveness of the Nimbus aluminium heat shield materials. They are formable, and with some bolts and washers, easy to mount wherever needed. The two layer G II material...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 05-05-23, 08:35 AM

Replies: 2 230 classic barn-find auction including two 401's Views: 1,766 Posted By Thor Fellow enthusiasts will no doubt have seen the... Fellow enthusiasts will no doubt have seen the long list of cars for sale in the Palmen Barnfind Collection auction. Bristol owners have been alerted because the sale includes two 401 cars from 1950...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-23, 03:32 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,886 Posted By Thor That's brilliant Mr. Green411, I am so looking... That's brilliant Mr. Green411, I am so looking forward to hearing how it goes.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 08-01-23, 05:37 PM

Replies: 9 Aero Dynamic wins Octane Publication of the year. Views: 2,915 Posted By Thor Yes, please forgive me, when I suggested £47.50... Yes, please forgive me, when I suggested £47.50 it wasn't so serious, just a convenient number to write. I have also bought a couple of the Palawan books, but I think that on the Palawan Bristol...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 19-11-22, 04:33 PM

Replies: 9 Aero Dynamic wins Octane Publication of the year. Views: 2,915 Posted By Thor Yes, the Callum Douglas book seemed like much... Yes, the Callum Douglas book seemed like much better value, and I wonder how many more copies of Aero Dynamic would be sold at £47.50, instead of £475.00 ? I read 'The Secret Horsepower Race' and I...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-11-22, 02:37 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,886 Posted By Thor That is a good result. By today's standards a 410... That is a good result. By today's standards a 410 is not a heavy car and the relatively small frontal area of a Bristol makes it (quite) aerodynamic, but a 5.2 litre petrol engine has certain...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 17-11-22, 02:28 PM

Replies: 9 Aero Dynamic wins Octane Publication of the year. Views: 2,915 Posted By Thor A wonderful achievement, and I'm sure it is a... A wonderful achievement, and I'm sure it is a beautiful and fascinating book, but is it likely to be made available in a less expensive format ? £475 is a lot for a book.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 11-11-22, 02:25 PM

Replies: 2 Long-standing Bristol Cars Ltd financial backing revealed Views: 2,469 Posted By Thor Meanwhile can we make stupid speculations about... Meanwhile can we make stupid speculations about it ? Was Tony Crook selling sub-prime mortgages in Louisiana ? Did Syd Lovesy run a drugs gang in the council estates of Filton ? Woooooh hooooo !

Forum: Other Cars 04-11-22, 03:07 PM

Replies: 11 Landrover Discovery 3 (4L V6) - Timing chain tensioner Views: 4,935 Posted By Thor Yes, all very frustrating ! On that bolt, maybe... Yes, all very frustrating ! On that bolt, maybe add some medium-strength loctite and torque it up and then turn a further 20 degrees or something. Should be fine. Under European (EU) and under USA...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-10-22, 05:35 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,886 Posted By Thor Please excuse the silly name, but many years ago,... Please excuse the silly name, but many years ago, when we had the more clunky precursor to this forum, a member used the pseudonym 'Bellerophon' who was the Greek god who rode 'Pegasus' the winged...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-10-22, 04:44 PM

Replies: 5 Camshaft effect on fuel consumption and idle? Views: 1,431 Posted By Thor Hello. I can't really get into recommending cams... Hello. I can't really get into recommending cams as it tends to be highly speculative, but a 408 with a well-built 360 should be fast enough for anybody. It may well be that the carburettor and...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-10-22, 03:47 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,886 Posted By Thor Hello, I am an engineer (trust me !). I have... Hello, I am an engineer (trust me !). I have spent most of my career running two companies, one of which is a well-known builder of Rover V8 engines (which were originally Buick 215 c.i.). Our most...

Forum: Other Cars 13-10-22, 05:28 PM

Replies: 11 Landrover Discovery 3 (4L V6) - Timing chain tensioner Views: 4,935 Posted By Thor Strictly speaking my knowledge on this particular... Strictly speaking my knowledge on this particular point is confidential, but loosely, there was a reliability problem with the way the bearing shells were located for the 2.7 and early 3.0 main...

Forum: Other Cars 09-10-22, 02:51 PM

Replies: 11 Landrover Discovery 3 (4L V6) - Timing chain tensioner Views: 4,935 Posted By Thor Good luck with that Kevin ! We've never actually... Good luck with that Kevin ! We've never actually seen a Land Rover with that engine here in UK as they weren't sold in Europe (only 2.7 Diesel and 4.4 here at that time).

Forum: Other Cars 07-10-22, 08:12 AM

Replies: 11 Landrover Discovery 3 (4L V6) - Timing chain tensioner Views: 4,935 Posted By Thor Are you looking for a tensioner for the chain... Are you looking for a tensioner for the chain which drives the jack shaft ? If not, the tensioner for the LH bank is definitely as shown in the drawing, high up on the inside of the 'V', front of...

Forum: Other Cars 06-10-22, 05:14 PM

Replies: 11 Landrover Discovery 3 (4L V6) - Timing chain tensioner Views: 4,935 Posted By Thor If it is the RH one, the cam drive is at the back... If it is the RH one, the cam drive is at the back of the engine. so the tensioner is on the outside of the 'V', again high up at the back of the cylinder head, just under the face of the cam cover.

Forum: Other Cars 06-10-22, 05:12 PM

Replies: 11 Landrover Discovery 3 (4L V6) - Timing chain tensioner Views: 4,935 Posted By Thor Kevin that LOOKS like the one for the LH bank. I... Kevin that LOOKS like the one for the LH bank. I think it goes at the front of the cylinder head, from the inside of the the 'V', high up just under the gasket face for the cam cover. I hope the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-01-22, 02:34 PM

Replies: 13 Naked Bristol Views: 1,355 Posted By Thor In truth I think I prefer it with the strips, but... In truth I think I prefer it with the strips, but I just had to say : 'Don't do another one or you'll have a pair of naked Bristols on your hands !' It's an old joke, but should never be missed !

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-12-21, 02:15 PM

Replies: 10 Next 408 exhaust question - tips Views: 1,456 Posted By Thor I am not sure of the exact reason for the 411... I am not sure of the exact reason for the 411 pipes having down-pointing exhaust exit ports but from my experience : 1) To stop soot spots on the garage wall, possible but petrol engines don't...

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