Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-03-22, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 6
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outer rubber insertion
Sliding it in is not a workable option as you found and as I found recently. I have a plastic insertion tool which is really just a wide screwdriver like end which is curved.
I inserted a length of...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
02-07-21, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 1
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401 drums
Any idea where to buy or are there any known equivalents?
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-04-21, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Used on several bristols
Hi.
The previous owner of my 401 had the mechanism 'refurbished' at a cost of $700. I think they scammed him and just cleaned and 'oiled' it because there was still considerable wear apparent in the...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-08-20, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
401 resto blogs
I purchased a partly restored 401 in poor condition and had a similar problem.
I found help and limited spares through this site but found nothing of the sort you are hoping to find.
The Bristol...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-06-20, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
fairing 401
The 401 had a couple of different front bumper fixings. Both had fairings although they weren't that deep. My car was a resto project and came stripped down with a very mangled fairing. A friends '53...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-02-20, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
As I Thought/hoped
Thanks for replies. The picture Geoff posted is what I have, the picture in the parts manual must be for the 400
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-02-20, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 3
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401 bonnet stay
Just realised that there is a bonnet stay (according to spare parts manual) The 'guide' which comes off the bulkhead is in place and has been acting as a stay but apparently there is another stay...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
10-09-19, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 1
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Recirculating heater
Faced with the same issue in my 401 (no heat when stationery) I fitted a new internal heater blower unit which fits nicely and unobtrusively between the gearstick (long type) and the firewall. It...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
01-04-18, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,527
Redux bonding
An excellent way which does not involve welding or riveting is to bond/glue them.
One such is the Redux bond system which has been used in aircraft manufacture since 1940.
There are several other...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
25-07-17, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,886
New or repair?
If you have parts missing on a refurb then Bristol (perhaps the club) should be able to supply, but a decent brake specialist can resleeve cylinders, make up pipes, provide banjos, unions etc.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-07-17, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,662
Thanks Geoff.
Only exploring the possibilities at the moment, haven't driven at speed limits on open roads yet so perhaps sound insulation is another possibility
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-07-17, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,206
Galvanic action minimisation
If the aluminium has not yet been joined/wrapped yet then a coat of epoxy primer/paint is always a good start for the steel surfaces .
However, there will be movement between surfaces due to...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
22-06-17, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,662
401 overdrive
Exploring the possibility of installing overdrive for my 401.
As my gearbox is new and diff is in good nick I don't want to modify either of them so an inline unit would seem favourable.
Any...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
28-05-17, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,412
401 fuel gauge
Had the same/similar problem.
The sender consists of a wire wound potentiometer and a wiper arm as part of the float arm. The earth return relies on electrical contact that is made where the wiper...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-17, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 2
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401 heater modification
Investigation of a pax side leak from the heater found it to be a perished hose elbow - of which there were four.
The 401 spares book did not show my assembly and further investigation suggested...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
20-03-17, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,684
original?
My Bristol 401 is one of many marques of cars I have restored privately and professionally over the last 49 years.
Most genuine enthusiasts (as opposed to hot rodders), will encounter these...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-01-17, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 13
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401 flasher option - one last thing
Forgot to mention that if the hard flash of the LEDs do not suit your personal preference than an additional circuit to emulate a softer on/off can be made easily. As I do my own circuitry, I don't...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-01-17, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,742
401 flasher option
401 using standard rear indicator assy with clear lens. Mine has two lamp sockets with lamp areas largely separated by a metal shield - I assume that is standard.
I'm using high intensity amber...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
27-02-16, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,552
Thanks Dave.
I was thinking on the oil temp...
Thanks Dave.
I was thinking on the oil temp being for hot purposes and living in Western Australia when a coldest winters night is +4 celcius, I didn't think of the cold reasons.
My main problem is...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-02-16, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,552
401 - Oil & water temperature gauges
Not having had driving/operational experience, I'm not sure if the temp gauges are working correctly. The oil temp hardly moves and the water temp is so slow the thermo fan can cut in an out several...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
01-02-16, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,210
Whoops - didn't see that one Geoff
I didn't see you last reply from July - which is when my PC went bung losing email and all sorts.
Many thanks for the advice, experience is always appreciated. The car was fitted with a Mallory twin...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
03-04-15, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 2
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401 horn wiring from steering wheel
Any info on how best to wrap the horn wire around the steering column so that it doesn't grip and limit the steering range. Was there a special sprung loaded wire or some other arrangement?
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-02-15, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,210
Experimentation is always necessary
I really appreciate the info given talking more real world than the little info I found on line and in the workshop manual.
I acquired this car in 2004 and have only recently started the restore...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
25-02-15, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,210
DX6A Distributor advance curve - 401
Restoring 401 and have decided to add an ignition ecu. I've done this on several other cars and am well into the computer and electrical side of it.
I'll be locking down the mechanical advance...
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
05-01-15, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,866
401 Is Heather grey a Bristol colour?
Into the lets choose a colour stage of my 401 restoration.
The previous owner went part way to bodywork and got the front dash painted in what he called 'Heather Grey' which he said was the original...
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