Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-04-14, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,639
405 Heaterectomy
Just put mine back in....
There is a story that Bristol made the 405 by first hanging the heater box from the work's ceiling and then building the rest of the car around it.... Anyway...
One hint...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
01-03-14, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,365
Cage nuts
I am the New Zealand source of cage nuts. I had lots of them laser cut and also have the screws, nuts (1/4"W) and rivets, although Peter may be closer.
Regards, Stuart
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
20-09-13, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,843
405 wiring...
I'm in the middle of re-wiring my 405 so just happen to have hte schematic to hand...
The wipers come off the switched supply and are connected to fuse A4 via wire 17.
Can't help much with the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-09-13, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,828
412 pics, assorted....
Here are a few from my collection, the scruffiest ones are of my early S2 412.... There are also a couple of 412 pics, similar... Let me know if you need better quality of any or any other details,...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-08-13, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,845
Recommissioning a V8
Having just fired up my 412 after 5 years idle here's a few thoughts:
- Agree with draining the fuel tank but it will also need flushing several times with a few litres of fuel
- The fuel line from...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
22-02-13, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,818
Enots seals
I just went to my local (here in NZ) seals supplier with the old one, he said it was a standard hydraulic seal and had one on the shelf, all for $6 or so.... The inboard ones are leather, I got mine...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-08-11, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,645
Hi, I'm currently working on my 405 wipers, the...
Hi, I'm currently working on my 405 wipers, the car is undergoing total restoration so a good time to do wipers... I am guessing a bit but the wheelboxes will be similar I think. The wheelbox is held...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-04-11, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,864
Trickle charger plug
These are indeed obscure, a 3 pin UK old type mains plug, once used for low power appliances such as lamps... I have a few in stock and can send you one Stefano if you let me know your address...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
08-04-10, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,534
412 S2 X-Ray Images, wow!
Impressive! Would love to see an overhead view, would help me to
know more about the problem bits on mine....
Stuart
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-06-09, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,552
407 heater valve, eBay
Hi Richard, Not completely certain but UK eBay item 290326979175 for
a Sunbeam Alpine looks pretty close. I'm looking at the fitting to
the heater matrix, which is the O-ring type with flange,...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
28-06-09, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,552
407 heater valve
eBay UK has lots of heater valves on offer, under Classic spares or
similar....
Stuart (just found a close to 405 heater valve there)
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Forum: Other Cars
31-10-08, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,954
Bristol alternatives - Alfa?
Interesting that Alfa doesn't seem to have featured in this thread? I
have only recently investigated with a cheapie 155 V6, seems to have
some grunt, handling, comfort and quiet, but maybe be a...
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Forum: Other Cars
31-10-08, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 31,135
Bristol alternatives - Alfa?
Interesting that Alfa doesn't seem to have featured in this thread? I
have only recently investigated with a cheapie 155 V6, seems to have
some grunt, handling, comfort and quiet, but maybe be a...
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