Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-05-24, 12:30 PM
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Starter 408 mk1
I have found a starter motor with the same specification as the Australian one. Torqq 6203. It replaces 3-bolt with 2-bolt. The spigot is the correct diameter and the bolt spacing is correct.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-05-24, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 846
Starter Bristol 408 mk1
Thank you for the advice.
When my father visited his first car show in London, in 1948, he saw a very beautiful car. A Bristol Farina. He managed 40 more fairs before he retired. When he got home, he...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-05-24, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-05-24, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 846
Starter 408 mk1
I can not find a modern starter in Sweden. Called Summit racing with same result. Do anyone know were to find one. Or brand and model.
Regards
Per
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
07-01-23, 04:07 PM
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
15-03-21, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 8
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Hi David.
The vent is controlled by pushing the...
Hi David.
The vent is controlled by pushing the inner cable. Picture 1
The control unit is the same type as AH 3000, and surely other Britsh cars. Picture 2, 3. As you can see in the pictures is it...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-07-20, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 8
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Hello
I used a torch and some homemade special...
Hello
I used a torch and some homemade special tools (one made from an old c-spanner). It is very hard.
Later I read an article in a swedish classic car magasine about how to soften hard aluminum....
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-03-20, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,609
Pictures
Hi. Easy jobb. Follow instructionss given given by others.
Regards
Per
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-05-19, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 6
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There are six steel rails. 12,5 x30 mm. On rail...
There are six steel rails. 12,5 x30 mm. On rail 1; 3, 5 and 6 are wood rails attached. 8 x 30 mm. The lining is attached to wood rail 3, 5 and 6 with small nails (many)
The steel rails are made of...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-05-19, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
19-02-17, 11:44 AM
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Same as for Hillman Minx, series 3 and Sunbeam...
Same as for Hillman Minx, series 3 and Sunbeam Alpine.
Found one pair at Ebay
peblomquis-0 Collection on eBay! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/cln/peblomquis-0#)
I also got a spare pair, but transport cost...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-05-13, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 7
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Removal on 408
You have to "dig out" some of the screws. They are countersunk and hidden under putty. At least in the door openings. Though some are visible at the rear (see picture). Remove the paint down to the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-03-13, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 5
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Rear Suspension Removal
You need to remove the suspension house and slide the torsion bar forward.
Carefully inspect the bearings in the suspension house. I had in mind to turn them 180 degrees but the needle bearing had...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
13-11-12, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
18-11-09, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 3
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Leakage at plenum chamber on 408
I have the same grill mech on my 408. Has to be the original.
Most damage (rust) on my car is on LHS of firewall. See pictures.
The sealant was in good shape (soft) and the where no signs of...
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