Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum > Search Forums Search Results

User Name Remember Me **Un-check if using a public computer!! Reset Password Password

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

Showing results 1 to 25 of 40 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: flyinghorse1

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-01-25, 09:39 AM

Replies: 6 Brsitol 406: Advance spring LUCAS DX6A distributor Views: 248 Posted By flyinghorse1 There should be a plate with more distributor... There should be a plate with more distributor details on the side as you will have to supply that information

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-01-25, 09:37 AM

Replies: 6 Brsitol 406: Advance spring LUCAS DX6A distributor Views: 248 Posted By flyinghorse1 I have recently got springs from... I have recently got springs from here: https://www.distributordoctor.com/

Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific 18-09-24, 07:30 AM

Replies: 2 Thread of big end bolts and nuts? Views: 1,689 Posted By flyinghorse1 Did you solve the problem as it would be... Did you solve the problem as it would be interesting to know the issue. Whit and Bsf have 55deg thread angle. Unf is 60deg, plus the tpi is different between 3/8 Bsf and 3/8 unf ( 20 vs 24)

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-08-24, 07:02 PM

Replies: 4 405 Heater box area - paint finish or felt lined ? Views: 1,042 Posted By flyinghorse1 Joe, My 400 (not 405)has a heater and felt in... Joe, My 400 (not 405)has a heater and felt in that area with a circular cut out in felt. Think my heaters a spiral wound Clayton tho.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-06-24, 06:47 AM

Replies: 3 Type 85A engine breather Views: 718 Posted By flyinghorse1 I don’t see why not. On the Volkes air filter... I don’t see why not. On the Volkes air filter cars there’s an alloy breather on the side of block going to a catch tank. I stand to be corrected but having thought about it: As that’s all at...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-06-24, 06:42 AM

Replies: 3 Type 85A engine breather Views: 718 Posted By flyinghorse1 Via the vertical pushrod “wells “ on distributor... Via the vertical pushrod “wells “ on distributor side that go from camshaft tappets /followers to the rocker arms in cylinder head.( you can see this if you take tappet/ pushrod long cover off on...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 04-06-24, 10:21 PM

Replies: 1 100D main bearing centre caps Views: 509 Posted By flyinghorse1 100D main bearing centre caps I am looking for a useable / nos centre main crankshaft bearing caps for a 100D engine I am rebuilding. Unfortunately I have a cracked one that’s had a bad repair in the past. Also looking for an...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-05-24, 09:57 PM

Replies: 7 Bristol 400 Starter Motor Views: 1,085 Posted By flyinghorse1 could check if anything here... could check if anything here...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-04-24, 06:47 PM

Replies: 3 Rocker box refurbishment Views: 1,102 Posted By flyinghorse1 Thanks- I will try that. I did discover that (... Thanks- I will try that. I did discover that ( at least local to me) the powder coating ovens are too hot for magnesium. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-04-24, 06:25 AM

Replies: 3 Rocker box refurbishment Views: 1,102 Posted By flyinghorse1 Rocker box refurbishment I have a pair of rocker boxes that need refurbished. They are made of magnesium I believe so need careful prep prior to finishing. Has anyone here got a good prep method and how did you finish them...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-24, 08:50 AM

Replies: 3 Where is it now? 406 Views: 968 Posted By flyinghorse1 The registration ends in TS which is a Tayside (... The registration ends in TS which is a Tayside ( Dundee) registered car. This is the museum link https://www.dmoft.co.uk/ Also Morris Leslie auctioneers( near Dundee) have sold a few Bristols over...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-01-24, 07:14 PM

Replies: 7 Austone Taxi Tyres Views: 1,458 Posted By flyinghorse1 I have run the Michelin Taxi tyres for a number... I have run the Michelin Taxi tyres for a number on years on my 400. I keep as the spare the 3.5" x16 dunlop rim as it fits inside the rear cover with an old Michelin x on it. If I am honest the Taxi...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-19, 09:01 PM

Replies: 3 403 handbrake rear fork rubber boot Views: 1,222 Posted By flyinghorse1 Have you tried Cable -Tec they recently made me... Have you tried Cable -Tec they recently made me up a cable for my 400 though I reused the old parts. See you are Aberdeenshire-I am Perth but often get to Fennel at Inveruire on a sunday for the V8...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-18, 11:26 AM

Replies: 6 400 handbrake cable remake Views: 2,790 Posted By flyinghorse1 Photo of rod that goes thru fly off handbrake... Photo of rod that goes thru fly off handbrake with small hex on shaft. (can also see hole where cable rope was!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-06-18, 08:41 AM

Replies: 6 400 handbrake cable remake Views: 2,790 Posted By flyinghorse1 All, Thanks for responses. I have an enquiry in... All, Thanks for responses. I have an enquiry in with bcl and they are sending me photos for me to compare.( differencs as you say geoff). I have the workshop manual in pdf amd have a twin pawl...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-06-18, 10:25 PM

Replies: 6 400 handbrake cable remake Views: 2,790 Posted By flyinghorse1 400 handbrake cable remake Does anyone have or know where i can get a handbrake cable for my 400. Mine snapped today at the rod that comes into the car at the threaded rod that goes into the brake lever. I an assuming it will...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-04-18, 02:46 PM

Replies: 5 401 Part - does anyone recognise this? Views: 2,493 Posted By flyinghorse1 Looks like throttle linkage to me to Carb balance... Looks like throttle linkage to me to Carb balance bar

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 28-05-14, 06:54 PM

Replies: 0 Bristol 400 bonnet for sale Views: 1,871 Posted By flyinghorse1 Bristol 400 bonnet for sale I have a Bristol 400 bonnet that I plan to sell. It's from a later car based on the curvatures. It's in part stripped condition with work to do but no dents corrosion or alloy rot. Will post some...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-05-14, 12:29 PM

Replies: 5 405 Dashboard Views: 3,537 Posted By flyinghorse1 On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments.... On the 400 it just fits on over the instruments. just unscrews ,no instrument dismantling. I think you live near me so could come out & see it. Will pm you. Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-05-14, 09:56 PM

Replies: 5 405 Dashboard Views: 3,537 Posted By flyinghorse1 John, Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the... John, Does the wood dash not just unscrew. On the 400 the instruments and wiring are fixed onto a steel back plane,so the dash easily removes- mine is in elm done from a template from the original...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-14, 07:42 AM

Replies: 29 Cylinder head spanner remanufacture Views: 15,069 Posted By flyinghorse1 Greg-I think you miss the point. Anthony has an... Greg-I think you miss the point. Anthony has an original spanner & he was making them for people that could not find an original one reasonably priced on the market. I would also dispute that there...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-05-14, 07:31 AM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 10,295 Posted By flyinghorse1 Yes of course 12v. been working on my vintage... Yes of course 12v. been working on my vintage Swift & Citroen all week so have 6v systems on the brain! The winder sounds like getting a flat bladed screw driver on either side (or get a small 2 leg...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-05-14, 11:47 AM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 10,295 Posted By flyinghorse1 Peter, Thats good news that you finally got the... Peter, Thats good news that you finally got the car running to be able to get to the church. Did you use the original mechanical fuel pump or the 6v electrical solution? I dont know much about the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-14, 07:06 PM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 10,295 Posted By flyinghorse1 Peter-Did you all get to the church on... Peter-Did you all get to the church on time? Graham

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-04-14, 09:19 PM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 10,295 Posted By flyinghorse1 This is the fuel pump from the Bristol manual... This is the fuel pump from the Bristol manual (400) its a UG as previously indicated. I assume you have both springs.

Showing results 1 to 25 of 40

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Bristol Forums     6 cyl Bristol cars         Resources - 6cyl Bristol cars     8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars         Resources - 8cyl Bristol Cars     Other Bristol engined cars             Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion     Bristol Ephemera     For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)     Wanted - anything Bristol car related     About this site - BristolCars.Info Non Bristol Forums     Wanted - Cars, Parts & Automobilia     Restoration and Repair - non specific     Other Cars         Resources - non Bristol cars     Automobilia - other     Other topics of interest     Commercial Service Offerings