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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 30-01-25, 03:37 PM

Replies: 3 Rev counter repair and Clock ideas Views: 300 Posted By Philip I had my rev counter repaired, and at the same... I had my rev counter repaired, and at the same time bought a NOS clock. Neither of them worked when I finally got around to refitting them…

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-12-24, 02:05 PM

Replies: 5 Mini starter motor Views: 500 Posted By Philip Terminals/wiring were fine - I’ll have a look... Terminals/wiring were fine - I’ll have a look next week when I’m with the car.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-12-24, 01:49 PM

Replies: 5 Mini starter motor Views: 500 Posted By Philip Exactly what I did, and I’ve always had very good... Exactly what I did, and I’ve always had very good service from Rock Auto too. From memory, it needed a tiny bit of grinder persuasion to fit on a big block.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 03-11-24, 02:12 PM

Replies: 5 Mini electric car (Zeta) distributed by TADC Views: 611 Posted By Philip One of the two which were in the underground car... One of the two which were in the underground car park at Windlesham went through Historics at Mercedes Benz World a few years...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-08-24, 09:45 PM

Replies: 7 What Fuel Views: 776 Posted By Philip You’re not really going to see more power or... You’re not really going to see more power or economy on something with a carb unless you’re advancing the timing to take advantage of the octane.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-08-24, 08:07 PM

Replies: 7 What Fuel Views: 776 Posted By Philip In standard form these are comparatively low... In standard form these are comparatively low compression engines in a low state of tune - they would have been designed to run on regular US fuel which translates to about 92 RON, I’d be more worried...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 26-06-24, 12:53 PM

Replies: 4 For sale- 1966 Bristol 409 Views: 1,042 Posted By Philip A shame it has to go given all the work - is... A shame it has to go given all the work - is there not an historic vehicle exemption to the ZTL/LEZ?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-05-24, 08:32 AM

Replies: 11 Starter 408 mk1 Views: 843 Posted By Philip Rock Auto are good for this kind of thing - just... Rock Auto are good for this kind of thing - just identify something with the same engine.

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 19-04-24, 12:12 PM

Replies: 2 Fire damaged Bristol 411 for sale Views: 1,234 Posted By Philip I viewed the other fire damaged 411 - seems it... I viewed the other fire damaged 411 - seems it might have since been recorded as Cat B, because it’s being broken for parts.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-12-23, 12:54 PM

Replies: 5 DVLA revords versus reality Views: 1,287 Posted By Philip I assume it was a mistake that happened when the... I assume it was a mistake that happened when the DVLA first started to computerise their records.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-23, 09:42 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,510 Posted By Philip Biggest source of radiant heat by far will be the... Biggest source of radiant heat by far will be the exhaust, so I’d look at ceramic coating or wrapping the manifolds (at least). Make the cooling system as efficient as you can (modern radiator,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-23, 11:04 AM

Replies: 22 Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Views: 4,487 Posted By Philip There’s nothing complicated about the engine, any... There’s nothing complicated about the engine, any competent rebuilder could do it. Is the bottom of the A-pillar where it should be? When I went to look at it, the driver’s door seemed to have moved...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-23, 09:03 PM

Replies: 74 Holley Sniper Views: 8,501 Posted By Philip What’s the resistance of the standard one? What’s the resistance of the standard one?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-11-22, 12:49 AM

Replies: 16 electric window stuck 412 Views: 2,300 Posted By Philip They’re the same as early Series 3 XJ6/12s, from... They’re the same as early Series 3 XJ6/12s, from memory.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-11-22, 08:22 PM

Replies: 16 electric window stuck 412 Views: 2,300 Posted By Philip Yes, mine’s handed the other way, just dug it out. Yes, mine’s handed the other way, just dug it out.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-11-22, 11:46 AM

Replies: 16 electric window stuck 412 Views: 2,300 Posted By Philip I have a used AC Delco 997027, bought as a... I have a used AC Delco 997027, bought as a working spare and never needed - what does a 997026 look like?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-05-22, 05:37 PM

Replies: 7 Bristol 410 Clock Views: 1,008 Posted By Philip I bought a new one from a gauge specialist. It... I bought a new one from a gauge specialist. It doesn’t work.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-02-22, 11:36 AM

Replies: 25 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 2,796 Posted By Philip This may be... This may be useful: https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/apollononproducts/CMSOriginal/3985/abkl19_08128_reifentest_en_web_ds.pdf

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-21, 08:56 AM

Replies: 9 Gearbox upgrade Views: 1,351 Posted By Philip The four-speed A518/46RH is essentially a... The four-speed A518/46RH is essentially a three-speed 727 Torqueflite with an overdrive fourth gear in a slightly longer housing, the bellhousing pattern etc is the same so will bolt to what a small...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-21, 07:48 AM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 3,644 Posted By Philip They could have done, of course - but as this was... They could have done, of course - but as this was an upgrade to a modern drivetrain, who’d really choose a Magnum/A518 ahead of an LS3/6L80?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-21, 04:54 PM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 3,644 Posted By Philip By that point the Magnum small block was... By that point the Magnum small block was obsolete, and the replacement Gen III Hemi has never had the aftermarket support in terms of management and tuning and accessories that the LS has, so the LS...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-21, 01:14 PM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 3,644 Posted By Philip The Series 6 cars had a 5.9 Chrysler Magnum small... The Series 6 cars had a 5.9 Chrysler Magnum small block, as per the Blenheims.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-21, 10:10 AM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 3,644 Posted By Philip The factory were doing LS conversions, yes. The factory were doing LS conversions, yes.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-07-21, 12:26 PM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 3,644 Posted By Philip Simply because there’s a lot more aftermarket... Simply because there’s a lot more aftermarket support for the LS engines and associated gearboxes, and not very much for the third gen Chrysler Hemis.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-05-21, 05:05 PM

Replies: 25 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 2,796 Posted By Philip Dunlop Sport Classic in 215/70VR15 (there’s a... Dunlop Sport Classic in 215/70VR15 (there’s a 205/70, too).

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