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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-25, 03:01 PM

Replies: 1 411 S3 ignition switch and upper column Views: 6,171 Posted By Green411 411 S3 ignition switch and upper column I have a 1973 411 S3 and the ignition switch lock barrel is getting sticky - hard to get the key in and/or it won't turn. 3in1 oil helps, but after 50 -odd year's it's clearly worn. Does anyone know...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-25, 02:57 PM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 Update: I mentioned that I occasionally got a... Update: I mentioned that I occasionally got a pulling-away stall when the engine was cold. This developed into frequent cold stalling, including on the over-run when slowing for a stop, plus...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-25, 10:10 AM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 David, thanks the update. I hope it works out... David, thanks the update. I hope it works out for you as well as it has done for me. Mine isn't perfect, I occasionally get a stall when pulling away from stop during warm-up if I open the throttle...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-12-24, 05:40 PM

Replies: 5 Mini starter motor Views: 2,456 Posted By Green411 Philip, where the terminals on the block side of... Philip, where the terminals on the block side of the starter motor? If so, was there sufficient clearance for the cables and terminals or did you have to get one of those kits that move the terminal...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-12-24, 05:00 PM

Replies: 5 Mini starter motor Views: 2,456 Posted By Green411 I've done a bit of digging around on starters on... I've done a bit of digging around on starters on Mopar forums, several of which suggest using a Dodge factory mini-starter from a mid-'90s Dakota. OEM quality and lower cost than aftermarket. Rock...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-09-24, 10:06 AM

Replies: 19 Overdrive for V8s Views: 8,351 Posted By Green411 Thanks David and Andrew - v interesting - and... Thanks David and Andrew - v interesting - and depressing in Andrew's case! :)

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-24, 03:58 PM

Replies: 19 Overdrive for V8s Views: 8,351 Posted By Green411 Thanks David - v useful detail. Sounds as if you... Thanks David - v useful detail. Sounds as if you did it yourself? I'm still havering about my own 411, needless to say. But my latest thoughts are that the GM200-4R that I was focussing earlier on...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-09-24, 04:28 PM

Replies: 9 fuel vaporization Views: 2,561 Posted By Green411 The valley pan with blocked heat riser I used was... The valley pan with blocked heat riser I used was Felpro 1214: intake/lifter valley pan with blocked exhaust heat riser; includes paper gaskets. If you don't know it, the Mopar 383 intakes are 'dry'...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-09-24, 10:49 AM

Replies: 7 Parts - light switch, door lock barrel Views: 3,476 Posted By Green411 Dezelsky, do you have part numbers and/or the... Dezelsky, do you have part numbers and/or the vehicles the VW fans were fitted to please? If it helps anyone, on my 411 S3 I'm currently running 2 x 12" Citroen BX single pusher fans, as pushers in...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-09-24, 10:00 AM

Replies: 9 fuel vaporization Views: 2,561 Posted By Green411 It's a common problem with V8s, with the carb on... It's a common problem with V8s, with the carb on a cast-iron manifold directly above the cast-iron engine = massive heat soak. On my 411 the problem was exacerbated by the exhaust diverter flap...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-24, 07:35 PM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 Sorry David C, for some reason (ineptitude?) have... Sorry David C, for some reason (ineptitude?) have only just seen this. Sounds like sound advice.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-08-24, 04:42 PM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 Hmmm......I must say I hadn't considered anything... Hmmm......I must say I hadn't considered anything between straps and tank, or below tank, but I have put as much sound deadening as will fit between the tank front and seat back, and above tank.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-24, 04:18 PM

Replies: 5 Turn Indicator Stalk Replacement most V8cars ? Views: 2,318 Posted By Green411 Both of these are very interesting for me - such... Both of these are very interesting for me - such a job is on my list. I would be grateful for part numbers from both Peter and David if possible please.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-24, 04:07 PM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 I forgot to say in the last post that the fuel... I forgot to say in the last post that the fuel pump is a bit noisy, too. I used a Holley 12-131 returnless drop-in fuel module, which has a 255 lph in-tank pump. I added a Hydra-Mat, too, in lieu of...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-24, 03:57 PM

Replies: 3 Fuse Box Numbering Views: 2,468 Posted By Green411 Thomas, thanks very much for this, extremely... Thomas, thanks very much for this, extremely useful, can now take this of the 'to do' list!

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-24, 03:49 PM

Replies: 2 Ignition Key Views: 2,080 Posted By Green411 If you're in the UK then Timpsons can cut a new... If you're in the UK then Timpsons can cut a new one. When I bought my 411 S3 I got them to copy the full set.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-24, 03:47 PM

Replies: 1 Rev counter misbehaving with uprated electronic ignition Views: 2,025 Posted By Green411 This is interesting. I'm in the process of... This is interesting. I'm in the process of uprating my 411 S3's Pertronix Ignitor 1 to an Ignitor 2 which senses dwell and more importantly doesn't get upset or fry if I leave the ignition on. In...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-07-24, 04:34 PM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 Update after c.18 months with Sniper Thought you might be interested in an update after 18 months or so. The car still has the original Torqueflite 3 speed auto transmission and original back axle. With the original carb I got 13-14...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-01-24, 04:29 PM

Replies: 2 Too much cold air Views: 2,105 Posted By Green411 Have you tried spraying with WD40 to see if it... Have you tried spraying with WD40 to see if it frees up the parts? It seems to work well on plastics.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-01-24, 04:15 PM

Replies: 4 411 metal sliding sunroof Views: 2,452 Posted By Green411 Thomas - many thanks! Cheers Mark Thomas - many thanks! Cheers Mark

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-11-23, 02:54 PM

Replies: 81 Holley Sniper Views: 264,471 Posted By Green411 Interesting point DavidC makes, so I checked my... Interesting point DavidC makes, so I checked my own car. My '73 411/3 has a voltmeter, albeit a slow-reacting one. As a precaution I'd renewed the separate solid-state regulator at the time I fitted...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-10-23, 04:38 PM

Replies: 4 411 metal sliding sunroof Views: 2,452 Posted By Green411 For the avoidance of doubt, I need info about the... For the avoidance of doubt, I need info about the makers of the sliding roof, not the makers of the roof covering!

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-10-23, 04:35 PM

Replies: 4 411 metal sliding sunroof Views: 2,452 Posted By Green411 411 metal sliding sunroof My 1973 411 S3 has a metal sliding sunroof. The car roof has the 'Concord's nose cone' material finish, including on the sliding roof, so I think it was probably a factory fit. Does anyone know what...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-23, 04:11 PM

Replies: 111 Advice opinions please Views: 41,497 Posted By Green411 Agree completely with David C about shift... Agree completely with David C about shift quality. I had a shift kit in the TH350 in my old V8 Ford Popular hot rod years ago. It was a solid shift at any rpm - great when drag racing but it deffo...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-23, 03:10 PM

Replies: 111 Advice opinions please Views: 41,497 Posted By Green411 Aaah...... light dawns, Andrew has a... Aaah...... light dawns, Andrew has a 4-speed....hadn't realised. I bought a part throttle kickdown module for my TF727 a while ago. It goes under the front of the valvebody and replaces another...

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