Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
14-04-14, 10:43 PM
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handbook specification
The handbook for my 1963 407 (same brakes I believe) specified the old ratings SAE 70R1 or SAE 70R3, & as Ronald says this equates to contemporary DOT3 or DOT4 I believe.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-08-12, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6
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Rev Counter Polarity
Thanks David for the JDO link.
Greg, I know a tacho isn't important but it's nice to have working if installed and it would help setting tickover/timing on tickover etc.
The conversion article you...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
09-08-12, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
08-08-12, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,497
Rev Counter Polarity
Hi ALL
I converted my 407 to negative earth last year to accommodate a new starter motor (thanks to Greg and Dave for helping me source that) and i simply disconnected the positive earth rev counter...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-08-11, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 3
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407 when built
Hi
My 407 is No 66 and was registered 1st June 1963. Don't know whether that could help DVLA trace when yours was first reg as it would probably have been very soon thereafter (or did yours go...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
08-06-11, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 5
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original carb
If you are going to try to get a Carter 3131s (original equipment) as Stefano suggests you can get a refurb kit from ACCS (Matin Baynes) for about £28 including replacement pump piston etc. I'm...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-05-11, 12:24 PM
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Positive Earth Rev Counter
I have just converted my 407 to negative earth and lost the use of the rev counter in consequence it seems. Anyone know any way around this ? Anyone know of a straight replacement unit that will work...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-03-11, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 5
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407 tappet adjustment
Thanks Nick and Greg. Sounds like i need to get a new supply of Swarfega if I'm to do it with the engine running ! Beats making mud pies though by the sound of it !
A loan to copy (or copy), of the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-03-11, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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407 tappets
Hi all
Anyone know the correct tappet clearances for the 407 please ?
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-11-10, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
18-11-10, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 4
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new 407 owner
Hi everyone, I've just bought a 407 and would be grateful for any info re getting her running a bit better. Specifically, she starts o.k from cold but wont re-start once started to warm up. I'm...
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