Bristol 404/100b & 405 (1953-55)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 66mm x 96mm |
Displacement |
1971cc
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Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
60 lb./sq. in. at 3000 rpm
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | 3 Solex 32BI |
Choke |
26 (#1); 26 (#2); 26 (#3)
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Main jet | 115 (#1); 120 (#2); 115 (#3) |
Compensating | 190 (#1); 190 (#2); 190 (#3) |
GA jet | 2 |
GS jet | 95 |
Slow running | 45 (#1); 45 (#2); 45 (#3) |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
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Valve-timing indication | Sprockets |
Intake valve opens |
TDC at 0.044″ clearance
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.018″ |
Ignition timing indication |
–
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Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Single Plate |
Clutch linings |
Ferodo RYZ or Raybestos WR9
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Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed 2LS (Model 404: self-adjusting)
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Brake linings |
Mintex 232K2
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8” to 3⁄16“ |
Camber | ±½° |
Caster angle | 3½° to 4½° |
King pin angle |
5½° to 6½°
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