Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
21-05-20, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
16-05-20, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,044
412 discs
I can,t recall the supplier some years ago but you will find that jag parts do the job. XJ6 sort of vintage.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-05-20, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 2
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Heat
It’s one thing at modest speed. The draft takes the heat away. Stationary, the Chrysler V8 has 2 caspt iron exhaust manifolds weighing c 50meach. The cast iron takes ages to cool. Then the cast inlet...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-05-20, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,373
Brigand
The Rotomaster turbo was a strange thing. See p268 in the Brooklands Bristol book.I have never driven one but as a V8 owner (412) I have heard stories. Ona hot day the undebonnet heat means it won’t...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
06-06-16, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,950
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-05-16, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,888
412 rear hood
Has anybody had a good experience getting the rear hood recovered. £? P
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-05-16, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,033
ss manifold
Martin Barnes at ACCS is the man to ask. But it can be a bit of a trial getting action!
If you get the right SS item you first see an enormous weight saving. Under bonnet cooking is reduced when you...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-04-16, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 8
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I remember watching a mechanic commissioning a...
I remember watching a mechanic commissioning a new rebuild. He left it on idle with rad cap off and in due course there were various undersea eruptions and he stood by with a big can of water topping...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
21-03-16, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,159
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
28-02-16, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,223
The gearbox was fitted with a new rad with the...
The gearbox was fitted with a new rad with the oil pipe inlets etc in place. Guess it's a Mopar item? So, it's not furred up. I suppose the root of the problem may be that this gearbox is actually...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-02-16, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 2
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Modern Chrysler gearbox
My 412 has been fitted with the modern torqueflite as found (e.g.) in the Blenheim. So, three speeds as before, plus lock up, plus overdrive. 2000rpm = 80mph.
But sustained vigourous running results...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-11-15, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 3
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Towing hooks 412
There are 2" substantial steel brackets below the bumper. I assumed they were towing eyes. After a little incident I needed a pull up the driveway. The bracket and several sq inches of body tore out....
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-05-15, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 25,999
410 manifolds
The factory items are really heavy and inefficient. ACCS used to stock ss tubular items that address both. Peter
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-08-14, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,553
funny switches
Send us a piccy. Bet it`s much the same as my 412s2 and might be able to help. Peter
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-03-14, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,029
V8 knocking
1. Kevin is correct that the rocker covers are a cheap mild steel pressing as original with no engraving. But maybe there is an aftermarket upgrade available. Most quality cars have something alloy...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-09-13, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,796
412
I've had my s2 since 1990 and have done a huge selection of jobs on it. Please post some photos so we can see how big a mountain you have to climb! Happy to help. Peter
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-03-13, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,278
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-03-13, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,278
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
13-12-10, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,809
Door adjustment
Claude, I tried to start a thread about door adjustment last month but didn't receive any response at all! My query was slightly different. However, the problem you describe is one I can help you...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
03-12-10, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,149
Replacing the cable gives temporary relief and...
Replacing the cable gives temporary relief and lasts until the lubrication fails. Grease is too thick and WD40 obviously too light. Mystery Marvel looks worth a try. Is it the recommended by factory...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-11-10, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 0
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Door adjustment
Have had driver`s door off (to enable welding to inner frame). It`s now back on and looks fine BUT it now whistles around the A post. How do I adjust the fit? Peter
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
29-10-10, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 79
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Unhappy postings
Paul, the next thing is you being pursued for incorrect legal advice!
Nobody has been found liable for the sweeping snow nonsense. Second, your
analysis of the libel laws looks a bit dodgy....
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-07-10, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4
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406 sp1
I think I`ve missed the start of this thread. Clyde`s 406 is reg no 4545 WJ chassis 406/5259. P
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
28-05-10, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
cooling
No: those two fans blast air through the whole of the underbonnet area. As I say, just stand outside the car when they are running. One car I had, you popped the bonnet to let the heat out. Fans on a...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
28-05-10, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
V8 cooling fans
Can't think why your electrics have changed the way they operate. But, it surely makes perfect sense to circulate under bonnet air and keep that big mass of iron a little cooler. The heat generated...
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