Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
07-10-17, 02:35 PM
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
27-09-17, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,611
If you cannot get any, build the one you have,...
If you cannot get any, build the one you have, fill in all the joints, wax it and make a glass fibre mould. You can the make as many as you want! You can mix resin with sawdust to make it more...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
11-07-17, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,301
40i for sale
Hello,
I have come to a stage that due to health I need to sell my 408. It's been extensively restored with all new galvanised steel to the rear and side plates of the chassis. Uprated brakes,...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-01-17, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,771
Led lights
At the rear I bought led boards for side and stop at the NEC from a company who manufactures electronic dynamo control boxes . For resr indicators I used motorcycle indicators from ebay. Both for my...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-09-16, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,839
Leaking radiator
My 408 radiator leaked at the nearside top header where the mounting is. When out for repair I had the radiator recorded and an extra plate soldered on at the point on both sides.
14 months later, it...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-08-16, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,877
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-06-16, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,152
Rubber Bung
Try COH Baines or Seals Direct.
David Olivant
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
24-06-16, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 2
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rear lights
I'm looking for rear lights for my 408, one was smashed this week and my MOT is due!!
Will try the Sunbeam forum also.
Can anyone help.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
19-08-15, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
fuel tank cleaning.
The residue is like a lacquer. I put in kerosene, I then used a Karcher steam cleaner to boil the kerosene. It worked for me! It can depend how long the tank has been laying.
David
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
12-08-15, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,343
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
05-05-15, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
409 stainless side trim
Start at one end, slip a piece of HDPE under the end. Use a
David broad blade screwdriver and gentle lever off at first clip. Continue along clip by clip.
You can buy clip removal tools which are...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-03-15, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,950
Chassis paint
I used epoxy mastic two part chassis paint by rustmaster [or rust].
Superb. I used Fertan rust convertor first, then the chassis paint. As an overkill I then sprayed stonechip on top followed by wax,...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
04-07-14, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,611
603E carburettor
Does anyone have the instructions for stripping and setting up the two barrel carb on a 603E ?
My engine is nor running right, I don't want to strip it until I've read what it says on the tin.
Even...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
05-05-14, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,079
I have tubes fitted to my 408 tyres...
I have tubes fitted to my 408 tyres [16"]
However, the tyre company who fitted the tyres to my refurbished and powder coated wheels said that the internal surfaces of different tyres vary...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-05-14, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
02-05-14, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,981
I would agree regarding silicone, it can cause...
I would agree regarding silicone, it can cause more problems than cures.
I use Hylomar blue, an aviation grade, non setting sealant. let it set slightly before nipping up. The origonal sealant was...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-03-14, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,314
steering rack boot
If Bristol cars do not stock them, try;-
Bailcast.com,
I purchased gaiters for one of my cars from them.
Regards,
David
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-02-14, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,110
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-01-14, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,502
cleaning
Jason,
I am interested in your electolitic / caustic bath, could you please post details of this please?
On a secondary note, I replaced my bushes with polyeuret.hane.
They were not available to buy,...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
27-10-13, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,210
Alterparts.
Claude ,
I was a member of the Reliant Scimitar club who produced members for a booklet named as above.
It was produced by the members for the members.
A trawl through all the members for items...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
09-08-12, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,497
rev counter polarity change
I had the same problem,compounded by installing electronic ignition.
I found some interesting info on the mg forums re adapting the rev counter.
However, if you are contemplating electronic...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-07-12, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,958
location
I never thought about under the rear seat.
Do they not get kicked there?
Does it not weaken the rear seat support cross member?
David
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-07-12, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,958
stereo loadspeakers
Without cutting into the doors, has anyone fitted stereo speakers to a 408 [or similar] ?
If so do you have any details, sizes and locations?
I have looked at fitting under the dash or under the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-07-12, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,826
track rod ends
I was told that Austin healey use the same ones. Left and right hand thread.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
08-02-12, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,403
Bit of help please
If both rocker cover gaskets have just suddnly 'gone', I would suspect overpressorerisation somewhere! Clean out all the breathers on the engine.
Check if you are getting back pressure through the...
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