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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-24, 06:06 PM

Replies: 9 Chrysler V8 recommended max rpm Views: 931 Posted By Barrie To my way of thinking the idea of piston melt is... To my way of thinking the idea of piston melt is theoretical. I have never heard of a case on road engines. What would concern me more is that, over a period of time, oil may not return fully to the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-24, 04:07 PM

Replies: 3 Brightwell Classic Auction Views: 638 Posted By Barrie For ease... For ease https://www.brightwells.com/timed-sale/5531

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-23, 09:48 AM

Replies: 6 Window winder switches for411 wanted Views: 1,106 Posted By Barrie https://www.martinrobey.com Try Martin Robey or... https://www.martinrobey.com Try Martin Robey or other Jensen suppliers. The switches used on SIII Interceptors are similar.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 02:54 PM

Replies: 4 Seat Padding Views: 918 Posted By Barrie I've looked into this some while ago although the... I've looked into this some while ago although the situation may have changed. The seat foam used to be made by Dunlopillo to a specific shape of the manufacturer and the moulds are no longer in...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-05-23, 07:06 PM

Replies: 11 411 Radiator Caps Views: 1,287 Posted By Barrie Deleted double post. Deleted double post.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-05-23, 07:04 PM

Replies: 11 411 Radiator Caps Views: 1,287 Posted By Barrie Hello Geoff. I have always worked on the... Hello Geoff. I have always worked on the principal that the radiator should be filled to the brim and the expansion tank should be empty so that water is expelled from the rad to the tank. The tank...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-23, 03:06 AM

Replies: 11 411 Radiator Caps Views: 1,287 Posted By Barrie 13lb pressure cap on expansion tank and plain cap... 13lb pressure cap on expansion tank and plain cap on radiator. The plain cap is to refill the radiator only. The pressure cap is to allow excess pressure in the system to vent. Expansion of the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-10-22, 11:55 PM

Replies: 5 Bristol 411 , fractured wheel rim Views: 1,261 Posted By Barrie I suppose that bearing in mind we have little... I suppose that bearing in mind we have little idea of what abuse our wheels have suffered over the last forty or fifty years we ought to have them xrayed at least once during our ownership. Here is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-05-22, 02:48 PM

Replies: 21 408: A lot of heat coming through the firewall. Views: 2,644 Posted By Barrie I had the same problem with a Jensen CV8 with a... I had the same problem with a Jensen CV8 with a 6.3 engine. Apart from fitting heat insulators under the carpet I also had the exhaust wrapped in heatproof tape. (You can do the manifolds as well)...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-12-21, 06:20 PM

Replies: 10 Next 408 exhaust question - tips Views: 1,399 Posted By Barrie To stop the exhaust gases from discolouring and... To stop the exhaust gases from discolouring and eventually destroying the chrome on the bumper.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-09-21, 10:07 PM

Replies: 6 411 Grille question Views: 1,156 Posted By Barrie Hi Geoff. Now that I look at the picture more... Hi Geoff. Now that I look at the picture more closely I see that the bumper bar underneath each of the headlights is buckled upwards which may be a consequence of the centre of the bumper being...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-09-21, 08:50 PM

Replies: 6 411 Grille question Views: 1,156 Posted By Barrie It looks as though there’s been a minor shunt.... It looks as though there’s been a minor shunt. Notice the top ring seems to indicate some bending and misalignment of the bonnet. The mid and lower rings indicate that the frame top and bottom have...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-10-20, 06:11 PM

Replies: 7 403 Auction October 2020 Views: 1,391 Posted By Barrie https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/bristol/403+s... https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/bristol/403+saloon/aetv29175673

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-10-20, 05:38 PM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,245 Posted By Barrie Thank you Geoff, another piece of the jigsaw. I... Thank you Geoff, another piece of the jigsaw. I may have been a bit hasty in hinting it was lost - I hope so. I think I saw it briefly at 1min 15sec on your YouTube contribution. I’m fascinated by...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-10-20, 05:55 PM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,245 Posted By Barrie It appears that the car was lately seen in Brian... It appears that the car was lately seen in Brian May’s store. It’s the second car from the right and looks as it’s being broken for spares. Always sad to see a Bristol in this condition especially...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-10-20, 11:07 AM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,245 Posted By Barrie I’ve been sent these pictures but I’m still... I’ve been sent these pictures but I’m still interested in more and for information on David Creed to see if he was the coach builder and what else he produced.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-10-20, 09:26 PM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,245 Posted By Barrie Thanks for that. I'm trying but currently... Thanks for that. I'm trying but currently unsuccessfully to find out more info/pictures of the rest of the car/interior etc if anyone can help. Was David Creed as coachbuilder or the owner who...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-10-20, 10:31 AM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,245 Posted By Barrie Identifying a special I came across this on the internet. Can anyone help me identify it?

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-04-20, 01:04 PM

Replies: 3 411 or 412 switches. Views: 2,551 Posted By Barrie Whilst I don't know the numbers of the switches... Whilst I don't know the numbers of the switches they are the same as the Jensen interceptor Mk III although the labelling may be different. I have tried Bristol Cars in the past but even without...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 05-03-20, 02:11 PM

Replies: 6 Demise of Bristol ? Views: 3,384 Posted By Barrie The above link may not work so try this... The above link may not work so try this one. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/...-time-bristol-boss-tony-crook/ar-BB10MDsf?ocid=spartanntp

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-09-19, 07:58 PM

Replies: 9 Hexagon Classics 411 Views: 1,882 Posted By Barrie I think original 1,2,D arrangement in the cockpit... I think original 1,2,D arrangement in the cockpit is retained for ease, simplicity, and cost saving. The engineering involved in changing is too experimental/costly. Personally I have never seen it...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 26-07-19, 10:17 PM

Replies: 7 Design and the Bristol Car. Views: 3,219 Posted By Barrie Belated thanks for your response and info Geoff Belated thanks for your response and info Geoff

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 21-07-19, 02:43 PM

Replies: 7 Design and the Bristol Car. Views: 3,219 Posted By Barrie Thank you for bringing the John Hobbs book to my... Thank you for bringing the John Hobbs book to my attention. As a matter of interest how did you get to hear of it? Since the motoring bookshop off St Martin's Lane in London closed down I've not...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-07-19, 09:56 PM

Replies: 6 Overdrive Unit Views: 2,145 Posted By Barrie The Jensen Forum route suggested below is a good... The Jensen Forum route suggested below is a good idea. I investigated Gear Vendors and discarded the idea because the shortened prop shaft would have restricted movement of the rear axle causing...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-19, 12:26 PM

Replies: 3 411 driveline 'clonk' Views: 1,720 Posted By Barrie First step is to consider the more likely wear of... First step is to consider the more likely wear of universal joints on the propshaft. Get the car up as high as poss (jack with axle stands or on a hoist) and grasp the propshaft firmly and twist...

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