Cry for help

[Muffin]

Does anyone have or know of someone who has a spare serviceable or refurbishable Bristol cylinder block. I am not a Fred Goodwin type on a six figure pension neither am I inclined to pay IOM opportunistic rates for a Ôcooking ACÕ. If not, then  the engine will go to the metal merchants and the car be consigned to the rear of the garage for the mice to colonise and the gran children to play in.

[AC Ace Bristol]

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   Muffin
   
   
   Before you give your grand kids your AC Bristol playground,  What is wrong with the Bristol Block ?? Is it  D / D2 Spec [?]
   It can be relined, stitched  etc etc ,
   Can we  ACOC Club members Help with advice / recommendations [?]
   
   Last but not least subject to condition of block I could be interested in purchase then you can  give the grand kids a new toy minus engine.
   
   
   Keith

[Robin A Woolmer]

It might be helpful if you contact In-Racing , they are in Nottingham area & make new Bristol heads & blocks, if your block is beyond repair they may be able to help with a used block from one of their customers , or even have second hand blocks available! As has been suggested your block may be recoverable with the technology we have available now, In Racing should be able to assist as well!
   
   Robin

[dkp_cobra]

Robin, is this the right place?
   
   Look here: http://www.inracing.co.uk/parts/block/

[Robin A Woolmer]

Yes They are the people, I am sure they can assist in some way.
   
   Regards
   
   Robin

[nikbj68]

I have a friend who doesn't have access to the forum who has just had some work done on his Bristol block, if you would like to send me your email(off forum via my details) I can forward it & hopefully we can get you up& running again?
   Cheers, Nik.

[Ian BB]

Bristol engine for sale http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C875080
   expensive but looks complete.