Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-02-18, 09:39 AM
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Noted Geoff with appreciation; the reason for...
Noted Geoff with appreciation; the reason for the query is due a recent fitting of two new tyres on my modern 'Benz' C class and the rather old fashioned tyre fitting establishment still hand...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
10-02-18, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 2
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Wheel Nut Torque Setting
Does any one know the correct torque setting for wheel nuts when using a standard factory steel wheel - 16" and standard hub - Bristol '400' Year 1949
Thanks
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
01-07-16, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,126
Thank you Chris for your fulsome and helpful...
Thank you Chris for your fulsome and helpful reply, the contents of which I have noted.
Your suggestion is welcome as I have had no luck in sourcing a replacement pair and although one of mine has...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-06-16, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,126
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-06-16, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,126
'400' Rubber jacking point covers
Gentlemen - can anyone suggest a supplier for a pair of the moulded rubber 'bungs' that cover the side jacking points in the running boards on the '400'.
Both of mine are very tired and one will...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-12-14, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,466
6 cylinder oil filter
Dear Kenneth
I was the originator of the thread seeking oil filter solutions to the need for a correct oil path filter arrangement and I did finally secure exactly the same adapter as you have so...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
11-12-14, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 1
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Michelin X Tyres on the '400'
There has been some discussion on this subject via 'Yahoo Groups Forum' but as I can't quite follow who is soliciting an answer, I will offer my views for what they are worth as I made the change...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
18-11-14, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,664
Copied your last Geoff and Geoff ! - thank you...
Copied your last Geoff and Geoff ! - thank you both and I have discussed the matter at some length with a very large - largest (?) filter supply specialist here in the UK and to his certain knowledge...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-11-14, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,664
Thank you Peter for you reply and I suspect the...
Thank you Peter for you reply and I suspect the adaptor plate to 'correct' the oil flow is the way to go which I will follow up and post the results of my search.
Failing that then a spin off type...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-11-14, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,664
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-11-14, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,664
Leather preservation and 2 litre oil filters
Gentlemen,
I am sure we have all learned much from the recent very healthy debate on the subject of leather revitalisation and how best to preserve our seats. A surprising number of members...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-11-14, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,614
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
08-11-14, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,614
2 Litre Oil Filter Element & Tyre Pressures
Gentlemen - I suspect these questions have been asked before but I cannot find the answers within the 'Forum'; so here goes.
1/ With Michelin 'X' tyres -tubed- fitted on a standard '400' what tyre...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
17-05-14, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,239
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-05-14, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,239
Bristol 400 - access to rear of ignition swx
A loose contact / bad connection has arisen in the ignition switch and from time to time I lose all electrical contact, normally regained after 'fiddling' with the ignition key in the switch. I...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-03-14, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
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RE: Bristol 400 brake drum detail request
Dear Greg and Geoff
Thank you very much Gentlemen, for your informative replies giving me exactly the detail that I needed.
The subject has arisen due a 'dispute' over the positioning of this drum...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-03-14, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 3
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Brake drum details '400' requested
My'400' is a 1949 model year, second series. On all four brake drums there are two small drilled holes to accept the drum fixing screw to the hub. This screw is a 1/4" BSF CSK Machine Screw 1/2"...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-01-14, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Thank you Julian and your suggestion and advice...
Thank you Julian and your suggestion and advice my be the best option as I currently have the original 'tired' mechanism in bits on the bench and at least I now have the option of a positive 'on/off'...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-01-14, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
03-01-14, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
400 direction indicator switch mechanism
Has anyone replaced or modified the turn indicator mechanism? My switch and wooden 'top hat' visible on the facia ledge are in perfect shape but the timer and 'click' switch hidden behind the facia...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-07-13, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 6
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Bristol 400 weeping rear axle diff. casing
As I expected these replies all answer my query fulsomely and I will initiate a start within the next couple of weeks - short two week break away from home restricts an earlier start.
Thank you for...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
05-07-13, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,597
Bristol 400 - weeping rear diff. casing
I am losing rear axle oil from the rear side of the diff. casing. There are some old welds in this area and it looks as though a minute fissure has 'opened up' in one of the welds but this is by no...
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
08-12-11, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,923
Bristol 400 Wanted -- The end result
Gentlemen, having posted this 'Wanted' request some 5-6 weeks ago, I was contacted by 'one of our number' who subsequently acted as intermediary to a certain party, who was coming to the realisation...
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
14-11-11, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,923
Cash buyer for Bristol 400
As I was the originator of the OP in that I was / am looking of a 400 I honestly feel that the replies being posted now have diverged so far from the OP and in my view are becoming somewhat...
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
04-11-11, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,923
Bristol 400 Wanted
Cash buyer seeking Bristol 400. I am only interested in cars that have undergone a complete restoration or at least a very significant rebuild, preferably professional, within the last 5/6 years...
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