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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-11-21, 02:18 AM

Replies: 9 404-5 carb jetting differences Views: 1,253 Posted By Julian Caples Yes emulsion tubes are available - 10s are no... Yes emulsion tubes are available - 10s are no problem the others are a bit harder - Classic carbs (classiccarbs.co.uk) have had them, classic carbs here in oz have 10s (classiccarbs.com.au) as do...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-11-21, 11:09 AM

Replies: 4 Solex emulsion tube availibility Views: 1,231 Posted By Julian Caples Glenn See my reply to your other thread re the... Glenn See my reply to your other thread re the differences between early and late 405 Your current set up seems very idiosyncratic Without putting the car on a rolling road dyno (or the engine on...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-11-21, 11:07 AM

Replies: 9 404-5 carb jetting differences Views: 1,253 Posted By Julian Caples Glenn The different jetting for the centre carb... Glenn The different jetting for the centre carb is theoretically correct but there are also differences in the pilot air jets which change how the pilot circuit interacts with the main jet circuit....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-11-21, 08:18 AM

Replies: 11 405 G/box 1st gear freewheel??? Views: 1,442 Posted By Julian Caples Hi Glenn If your car has a normal 405 first gear... Hi Glenn If your car has a normal 405 first gear it will give you about 5.3 mph per 1000 revs (may be some variance due to tyre profile) (this is the 15.24 ratio you refer to). If it has an ex AC...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-10-21, 10:16 PM

Replies: 11 405 G/box 1st gear freewheel??? Views: 1,442 Posted By Julian Caples Glenn It does seem likely that you have a first... Glenn It does seem likely that you have a first gear from an AC Ace or one of the replacements that was made in the 80s or more recently These are higher in ratio (2.92 vs 3.61 - lower number=higher...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-10-21, 10:17 PM

Replies: 11 405 G/box 1st gear freewheel??? Views: 1,442 Posted By Julian Caples The simplest way to see if your freewheel is... The simplest way to see if your freewheel is working is to (carefully) see if the car rolls forward with the engine off when in first gear (brakes off, foot off the clutch pedal) The freewheel works...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-20, 09:38 PM

Replies: 8 403 rear suspension units Views: 1,882 Posted By Julian Caples The correct seals for the suspension units (Both... The correct seals for the suspension units (Both front and rear) are available through the Bristol Owners Club of Australia (BOCA) and the Bristol Owners and Drivers Assocaition (BODA) to financial...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-11-19, 09:31 PM

Replies: 8 406 diff question Views: 1,687 Posted By Julian Caples The hardened thin wall sleeve is called a... The hardened thin wall sleeve is called a "speedie sleeve" and is a standard off the shelf part (no special commissioning required). They are available to suit every standard oil seal (usually in a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-11-19, 09:12 AM

Replies: 2 403 - "A" frame attachment to differential on back axle Views: 1,282 Posted By Julian Caples Mike Yes it is possible to fit the "A" frame... Mike Yes it is possible to fit the "A" frame ball joint seal without removing the diff. With care, lots of patience and lots of rubber grease, it is possible to stretch the seal over the top. Go...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-19, 09:30 PM

Replies: 3 403 handbrake rear fork rubber boot Views: 1,223 Posted By Julian Caples Mike Talk to Bill Lawson (BODA Spares... Mike Talk to Bill Lawson (BODA Spares co-ordinator) he can get the correct items Regards Julian Caples

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-10-18, 05:53 AM

Replies: 6 411 turn indicator switch Views: 2,557 Posted By Julian Caples Try Lucas 13H7779 That's the one with the plug... Try Lucas 13H7779 That's the one with the plug rather than bullet connectors - but I'd have a look at one before committing if I were you Regards Julian

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-18, 09:27 PM

Replies: 8 What is this? Views: 2,710 Posted By Julian Caples Why don't you get the reserve unit... Why don't you get the reserve unit repaired/reconditioned? That would restore the function properly and give you reserve function as originally designed. Four Ashes Garage do a terrific job with...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-04-15, 09:16 AM

Replies: 2 Bristol 401 Track rod rubbers Views: 2,253 Posted By Julian Caples The Australian Club (Bristol Owners Club of... The Australian Club (Bristol Owners Club of Australia) have all the rubbers for 400s 401s 402s and 403s, including tie rod end rubbers. E-mail the BOCA spares co-ordinator, I'm sure he wil be able to...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-03-15, 12:42 PM

Replies: 7 Radiomobile 4200 Views: 4,139 Posted By Julian Caples Vincent the easy solution, is as Geoff suggests,... Vincent the easy solution, is as Geoff suggests, revert to positive earth - there are few real issues with this. remember that the generator is polarised, and you will need to repolarise the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-02-15, 05:18 AM

Replies: 7 DX6A Distributor advance curve - 401 Views: 5,193 Posted By Julian Caples I agree that the best way to find the best curve... I agree that the best way to find the best curve for any given engine is a dyno My suggested curve was a starting point and "safe" - you won't burn piston crowns at partial load a curve that...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-02-15, 09:15 AM

Replies: 7 DX6A Distributor advance curve - 401 Views: 5,193 Posted By Julian Caples Hi John Here's a starting point Static timing... Hi John Here's a starting point Static timing set to 8 degrees BTDC (Crank) Initial advance starts at 1000 RPM 16 degrees at 2000 RPM (Crank) 26 degrees at 3000 RPM (Crank) aim for a total advance...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-01-15, 09:08 PM

Replies: 7 407 Coil Failure Views: 2,926 Posted By Julian Caples The 407 does have a relay you must have either a... The 407 does have a relay you must have either a relay or a diode in the feed from the starter solenoid or you will have power fed (at about 8-9v) from the coil feed back to the starter after the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-01-15, 01:20 PM

Replies: 7 407 Coil Failure Views: 2,926 Posted By Julian Caples Barrie The two issues with the coil may not be... Barrie The two issues with the coil may not be directly related (except in that they both involve the coil) for all of the below, I assume that you are still running the original points system...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-12-14, 12:06 AM

Replies: 3 401 shock absorbers Views: 2,740 Posted By Julian Caples Front: Koni 80.1149 Rear: Koni 80.1080 (Koni... Front: Koni 80.1149 Rear: Koni 80.1080 (Koni 80.1087 are stiffer and used on 403) Cheers Julian

Forum: Commercial Service Offerings 26-10-14, 09:12 PM

Replies: 2 Bristol Service centre new address from 23 Feb 2010 Views: 10,763 Posted By Julian Caples Bristol Cars Parts email Peter parts@bristolcars.co.uk works for me regards Julian Caples

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-07-14, 09:41 AM

Replies: 4 Fitting Halogen/Quartz to PF770's Views: 2,628 Posted By Julian Caples Bob Anthony Pearson at Classic and Vintage Bulbs... Bob Anthony Pearson at Classic and Vintage Bulbs (in Adelaide, Australia) Home Page (http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html) has a Q/H bulb for the prefocus base (the one in the PF770)....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-04-14, 07:48 AM

Replies: 6 Steering Rack Boot Views: 2,286 Posted By Julian Caples As Geoff said in an earlier post, we have the... As Geoff said in an earlier post, we have the correct item here in Australia. No need to "make and do" or otherwise adapt something from somewhere else. PM me for details regards Julian

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-01-14, 08:44 AM

Replies: 4 400 direction indicator switch mechanism Views: 2,402 Posted By Julian Caples Hi Marcus If you are not concerned about the... Hi Marcus If you are not concerned about the self cancelling (timer) the switch can be replaced with a simple manual indicator Holden Vintage have such a switch (part number 020.071 - manual...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-12, 12:37 AM

Replies: 20 More sporting gear ratios Views: 12,034 Posted By Julian Caples a correction for the BWCR5 box the service... a correction for the BWCR5 box the service manual (and handbook) gives the ratio as 3.16:1 (which i put in the table below), if you actually calculate the ratio using gear teeth ratios it is...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-12, 11:41 PM

Replies: 20 More sporting gear ratios Views: 12,034 Posted By Julian Caples Found the actual ratios for you 400 gearbox (for... Found the actual ratios for you 400 gearbox (for 85A engine) 1st 4.3:1 2nd 2.172:1 3rd 1.295:1 (box for 85C has lower third gear 1.41:1) 4th 1.0:1 CR3 (also BWCR 6, 9 & 12) 1st 2.92:1

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