Bristol 405 (1955-58)
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 70°C
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor | 3 Solex D/D |
Choke |
26
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Main jet | 115 |
Compensating | 240 |
Economy | 200 |
Slow running | 1mm |
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 | Mark on sprockets |
Intake valve opens |
TDC with 0.044″ valve clearance
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.018″ |
Ignition timing indication |
None
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Ignition timing |
5° BTDC (full retard)
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Clutch
Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Woven
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Brakes
Brake type |
Hydraulic
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Brake linings |
Mintex 232K2
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 1⁄8” to 3⁄16“ |
Camber | 0° to ±½° |
Caster angle | 3½° to 4½° |
King pin angle |
5½° to 6½°
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