I had the pleasure of visiting a friend nearby whose family has had a 1957 Ace Bristol from new. I took pictures of some of the original items from his tool kit as there is sometimes conflicting opinions as to what it consisted off. I would appreciate the answer to the following questions:
1. Any leads as to where to find the starting handle?
2. I show two possible wrenches for the rear brakes, which one, if any, is correct?
3. I have also uploaded a picture of what could the original plug leads, any ideas if there are still available?
4. Anybody ever seen a T key as the one shown below?
Any and all comments/answers very welcome...
Is the T key the budget lock jet for opening bonnet catches?
I would simply fabricate a starting handle from the real one as a pattern. Realistically it used just for adjusting the tappets.
Im no expert but two brake wrenches could be required- one for adjusting the Alvin drums at rear and other for bleeding front calipers is discs were fitted.
. Quickly scrolled through your pictures of Ace Tools.
. I believe the follow are correct. ( Came with my BEX333 from new )
Correct Rear Brake Spanner is fabricated with flat bar ( one on the left )
Your Plug Spanner is correct.
All AC Ace spanners were manufactured by Garringtons
The T handle is incorrect
Plug leads were black rubber with copper core.
( I made up a set three months ago, having located a Old local garage In North Devon that had a real of NOS cable, plus all fittings and correct period kit to correctly fit new ends .)
Hopefully the above is helpful
Cheers for Now.
Keith.
I have seen a set of 2021 post on "Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools" being made, I would be very happy to purchase a set should there be a way to have them made again.
Ok, so I found the AC ACECA TOOLKIT CYLINDER HEAD DUMBELL SPANNER SHAFT, the item on the left next to the plug spanner, but it seems that I would need a 1/4 Whitworth socket to go with it, maybe a 1/4 drive? Does anybody know?
And found the rear brake spanner...a good day! Any leads on starting handle welcome.