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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-12-23, 04:07 PM

Replies: 5 DVLA revords versus reality Views: 1,288 Posted By livermoreb DVLA revords versus reality I recently received the latest edition of the BOC members register and, being a 410 owner, turned to the records of 410 owners in the lists. I was surprised to see 35 410 cars listed, especially as...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-01-23, 10:18 AM

Replies: 33 411 air conditioning Views: 6,015 Posted By livermoreb Thanks David. Did your car have a/c originally or... Thanks David. Did your car have a/c originally or is this a new installation? I would be interested to hear how you get on. I guess you will retain the factory heater as well. I had thought it might...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-01-23, 06:53 PM

Replies: 33 411 air conditioning Views: 6,015 Posted By livermoreb Has anyone installed air conditioning in a 410,... Has anyone installed air conditioning in a 410, apart from the factory of course. I contacted Fen Air but they said it was too big a job as my car had never had A/C and they weren't prepared to do it.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-11-20, 03:10 PM

Replies: 12 Fuel tank sending unit - Bristol 408 MKII Views: 1,610 Posted By livermoreb The fuel gauge in my 410 has been inaccurate ever... The fuel gauge in my 410 has been inaccurate ever since I bought the car. It only shows 3/4 full when the car has been filled to the brim and shows 1/4 full when it is empty. I suspected the fuel...

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 07-08-20, 09:15 AM

Replies: 3 Urgent - rescue mission for Bristol Cars Archives Views: 6,355 Posted By livermoreb Archives A couple of thoughts - Obviously I have not seen the archives but £50,000 seems a lot of money for this paperwork. It must have a limited market so there should not be any competition bidding for...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-06-19, 07:11 PM

Replies: 3 Oil Leak - 410 R L/H Axle Views: 2,733 Posted By livermoreb Hi John, Did you manage to get this done? I seem... Hi John, Did you manage to get this done? I seem to have developed the same problem and am interested to know how big a job it is and whether I might be able to do it myself. Thanks. Bob Livermore

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-05-19, 04:38 PM

Replies: 1 Pedal rubbers Views: 1,343 Posted By livermoreb Pedal rubbers Does anyone know if it is possible to get new pedal rubbers for a 410. Mine are almost worn through and I can't find any on line the right size. Are they used on another vehicle? Thanks in...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-18, 11:07 PM

Replies: 15 411 383 Carter Carbs Views: 5,462 Posted By livermoreb Thanks for the heads up. After reading about your... Thanks for the heads up. After reading about your experiences I think I'll stick to the carburettor! I was considering an EFI system from a local company -...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-02-18, 02:02 PM

Replies: 15 411 383 Carter Carbs Views: 5,462 Posted By livermoreb Conaversion to EFI [When I began restoration of my 411-S1, I bought a "replacement" ABS which ran awful despite paying a great deal of money to tuners to try to get it right. Then I tried bold-on fuel injection; a...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 22-06-17, 04:06 PM

Replies: 8 Bristol 603 wanted please Views: 3,623 Posted By livermoreb Have a look at -... Have a look at - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-BRISTOL-BLMC-603E-AUTO-/222553957284?hash=item33d13fe3a4:g:G18AAOSw8d5ZSpkQ

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-02-17, 08:07 PM

Replies: 8 410 windscreen washers Views: 2,378 Posted By livermoreb That's exactly it. Thanks Giles That's exactly it. Thanks Giles

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-02-17, 04:27 PM

Replies: 8 410 windscreen washers Views: 2,378 Posted By livermoreb Wow, what a Heath Robinson-esque contraption! I... Wow, what a Heath Robinson-esque contraption! I will obviously have to remove the switch as you suggested and try to work out if it is that which is malfunctioning or if there is a problem with the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-02-17, 10:24 AM

Replies: 8 410 windscreen washers Views: 2,378 Posted By livermoreb Many thanks for your comprehensive response... Many thanks for your comprehensive response Roger. This explains why the pump was on continuously when I turned on the ignition having connected the earth side directly. I will have to investigate...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-02-17, 12:29 AM

Replies: 8 410 windscreen washers Views: 2,378 Posted By livermoreb Thanks Alexander. I agree it is a bit... Thanks Alexander. I agree it is a bit complicated. I have tried to amend my description to give a more comprehensive explanation below:- The 411 diagram shows a green wire going from the switch to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-02-17, 12:37 PM

Replies: 8 410 windscreen washers Views: 2,378 Posted By livermoreb 410 windscreen washers Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the windscreen washer on a 410, or indeed does such a thing exist? I have a diagram for the 407/8 in the manual but that doesn't seem to have a screen washer,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-12-16, 10:38 AM

Replies: 12 V8 Service Manual Views: 3,294 Posted By livermoreb [QUOTE=John Keighley;8646]Thank you all, I will... [QUOTE=John Keighley;8646]Thank you all, I will contact the BOC and see if a reprint is available - that will be a start! Perhaps the club could copy the 407/408 manual and make it available on the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-08-16, 04:31 PM

Replies: 36 Blenheim Production Numbers Views: 18,181 Posted By livermoreb If you have a Bristol registered as "Bristol... If you have a Bristol registered as "Bristol (BLMC)" it is possible to have it corrected - there are instructions on the BOC website at https://boc.net/service.php#dvla. They look outdated, but they...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-16, 09:12 PM

Replies: 13 Bristol 410 RPM Views: 2,951 Posted By livermoreb I am pretty sure the gearbox is changing up as I... I am pretty sure the gearbox is changing up as I tried changing down to 2 and 1 and there was a noticeable difference. As for the rev counter, I am fairly confident that the revs were too high...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-16, 05:43 PM

Replies: 13 Bristol 410 RPM Views: 2,951 Posted By livermoreb Bristol 410 RPM Is there a chart anywhere showing how many RPM the engine should be doing for any given speed? My 1969 410 seems to rev very highly - to get to 70 mph I am pushing the 5000 revs red line,. I am sure...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-06-15, 07:29 PM

Replies: 6 New here, new owner of 412 Views: 2,596 Posted By livermoreb The naming of cars My 410 is definitely female and goes by the name of Brigitte - another film reference. One could say "And God Created Bristols". Showing my age a bit there!

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-15, 05:42 PM

Replies: 25 410 exhaust manifold Views: 26,009 Posted By livermoreb That is certainly the case on my 410 Giles. That is certainly the case on my 410 Giles.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-05-15, 09:34 AM

Replies: 25 410 exhaust manifold Views: 26,009 Posted By livermoreb Bryn There is no number on either of the places... Bryn There is no number on either of the places shown in your diagram but there is a number stamped on the left hand side leg as you look at it from the front of the car - that is the other side...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-15, 06:46 AM

Replies: 25 410 exhaust manifold Views: 26,009 Posted By livermoreb Thanks Bryn. All very interesting stuff. I am in... Thanks Bryn. All very interesting stuff. I am in London today, watching England being outplayed by New Zealand in the cricket match at Lord's. I will check the carburettor number when I get...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-15, 10:04 PM

Replies: 25 410 exhaust manifold Views: 26,009 Posted By livermoreb Bryn, I have attached some photos of the engine... Bryn, I have attached some photos of the engine and tried to show the manifold as best I can. Bob

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-05-15, 10:44 PM

Replies: 25 410 exhaust manifold Views: 26,009 Posted By livermoreb Thanks Bryn and guymd. I will check these... Thanks Bryn and guymd. I will check these out. My manifold doesn't look like these though. The exhaust pipe union is at the rear end of mine rather than in the middle. I wonder if they differed from...

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