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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-05-25, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By Thomas591
You are talking about the „starter inhibitor...

You are talking about the „starter inhibitor relay“ can be obtained from Standard Motor Producs. Part no SR105

Regards

Thomas
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-03-25, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By Thomas591
Talking about the brass tubes..They can be...

Talking about the brass tubes..They can be replaced very easily as they are metric 7mm brass tubes with a M7 thread on one end ( of course you have to invest in a M7, but you can get one on eBay for...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-01-25, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Thomas591
Thanks Peter!

Thanks Peter!
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-01-25, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Thomas591
Hi Peter, Good Job! Would you mind to share the...

Hi Peter,

Good Job! Would you mind to share the Landrover part no. of the steering lock with me?

Regards

Thomas
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-11-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 590
Posted By Thomas591
411 Exhaust support for free

Anyone interested in this exhaust support for a 411? For free, you only have to pay postage from Germany. Pm me if interested.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 31-10-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By Thomas591
Yes, you can remove the engine while leaving the...

Yes, you can remove the engine while leaving the transmission in the car. When you remove the radiator and the upper radiator support, you will have enough space to pull the engine forward, away from...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-09-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By Thomas591
I think the top speed is higher than 140 mph in...

I think the top speed is higher than 140 mph in my car. While checking the Air/Fuel ratio at wide open throttle my engine guy and me reached 136 mph “by mistake”. I can tell you there was quite a bit...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-09-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By Thomas591
I am afraid that the heat generated on the piston...

I am afraid that the heat generated on the piston top can not be dissipated. Due to the absence of a piston cooling system ( spraying engine oil to the piston underside) I fear that after a certain...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-09-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By Thomas591
Chrysler V8 recommended max rpm

First I have to mention that I am living in Germany were there is no speed limit on some stretches of the autobahn. I would like to use my 411 S5 for some long distance traveling and I wonder what is...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,632
Posted By Thomas591
Very interesting! I have a few more...

Very interesting!

I have a few more questions:
-Which duration does the camshaft that you have used have?
-Roller camshaft or standard hydraulic lifters?
-Does these headers really clear the chassis...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 06-08-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,107
Posted By Thomas591
Update on 411 tires The standard size for the...

Update on 411 tires

The standard size for the 411 is 205 R 15 so we can talk about:

AVON: Currently unavailable

Pirelli: Cinturato CN72 is available at over £500 each. Good tire but a bit stiff...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-07-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By Thomas591
Hi Peter, I did it! I spend some time today...

Hi Peter,

I did it! I spend some time today jumping in and out of my 411 S5.

The fuses one my car are wired as following:

Rear Fuse Box (Top to bottom) - Power from ignition switch

1. Fuse =...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-05-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,632
Posted By Thomas591
Hi Hass, many thanks for your reply, I have...

Hi Hass,

many thanks for your reply, I have added this information to the partslist, which is updated by Kevin, in the resource section.

I would love to hear from you if you could add anything to...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-05-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By Thomas591
Thanks for enlightening me! Yes, the backrest is...

Thanks for enlightening me! Yes, the backrest is hold in place by the seat base, but in my car, with newly upholstered interior, the seat base pushes up the backrest a bit. That way I can see parts...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-05-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,636
Posted By Thomas591
I talked today to Four Ashes Garage they sell new...

I talked today to Four Ashes Garage they sell new brass pickup tubes for £25 each. And yes the thread is M7x1! The prize goes to David C for naming the correct thread !🤣
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,636
Posted By Thomas591
Too bad I did not try M7x1 to proof this. Now the...

Too bad I did not try M7x1 to proof this. Now the unit is installed again and I can not verify this. But did Lucas really used metric threads in the 1960-1970‘s ?
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By Thomas591
411 Backrest fixing

On the backrest two tongues are attached on the upper part that drop into slots in the steel bulkhead next to the fuel tank.
How is the backrest fixed at the bottom?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,636
Posted By Thomas591
Thought so too, but the brass tube has outside...

Thought so too, but the brass tube has outside diameter of 7,0mm…
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-05-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,636
Posted By Thomas591
My 411 S5 was suffering from the strange problem...

My 411 S5 was suffering from the strange problem that shortly after the fuel gauge showed half tank, the motor stalled. When the reserve switch was on, the motor continued for another 10 km and then...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 936
Posted By Thomas591
Strange that nothing is available in the US for...

Strange that nothing is available in the US for the 313 engine....maybe because it was build for the Export and Canadian market? Worst case you have to order it from...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,632
Posted By Thomas591
Hello Hess, thank you for going throu the...

Hello Hess,

thank you for going throu the trouble of writing down the part numbers. I have a question about the front hub bearing: The bearing LM48548/LM48510 is the outer or inner bearing? Do you...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-05-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By Thomas591
Small update: Pilkington has the moulds for the...

Small update:
Pilkington has the moulds for the rear screens but is not able to supply me, as the property rights on this mould are linked to a private company. Due to data protection they are not...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-05-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,632
Posted By Thomas591
Hello, Could you please be so kind and share...

Hello,

Could you please be so kind and share with me the dimensions of the front wheel bearings and oil seals? This information is still missing in my parts list.

Regards

Thomas
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-04-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By Thomas591
411 rear screens

Hi,

can someone please tell me if heated rear screens for the 411 are still available somewhere?

Regards

Thomas
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-01-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,082
Posted By Thomas591
Check...

Check SVC

https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/

Regards

Thomas
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