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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-05-25, 08:32 AM

Replies: 14 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Views: 422 Posted By Martin9645 Thanks Giles, I have cleaned up all terminals... Thanks Giles, I have cleaned up all terminals and that seems to have sorted the problem. Fingers crossed

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-05-25, 02:35 PM

Replies: 14 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Views: 422 Posted By Martin9645 Thnak you Roger for your advice Starting an auto... Thnak you Roger for your advice Starting an auto without this sounds fairly scarey and not for the faint hearted. In your experience should you replace both? Wiggling the wires has got it going ok,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-05-25, 09:44 AM

Replies: 14 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Views: 422 Posted By Martin9645 Thank you everyone for your advice. I think I... Thank you everyone for your advice. I think I may have found the problem. The starter motor leads go to a box on the rear engine bay fire wall. I played with these wires and she started up...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-25, 02:16 PM

Replies: 14 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Views: 422 Posted By Martin9645 That is exactly the problem That is exactly the problem

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-25, 09:24 AM

Replies: 14 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Views: 422 Posted By Martin9645 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Would any one have any ideas why my Bristol 411 has problems starting on my drive which has a slight slope so the car points upwards. The ignition will click as if in gear (auto) but will not turn...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-04-25, 10:19 AM

Replies: 0 Is this the correct Carb? Views: 380 Posted By Martin9645 Is this the correct Carb? Morning All, I have had a lot of advice on my rich carb problems and have decided to replace the existing Carter with an Edelbrock AVS2. I am looking at a Edelbrock 1906 AVS2 650 CFM with electric...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-04-25, 02:37 PM

Replies: 5 Bristol 411 Running Rich Views: 526 Posted By Martin9645 Bristol 411 Running Rich Good afternoon all, I have my Bristol 411 6.3l Mark 1 back on the road after a re-commission by Smallman Hall, Bridgnorth (cant recomend enough). Replacing all brakes, Electric Fuel Pump, all Seals...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-03-25, 04:37 PM

Replies: 6 Bristol 411 - Fuel Reserve Views: 572 Posted By Martin9645 Bristol 411 - Fuel Reserve Good afternoon All, I have another question for the experts please. My 411 Mark 1 has a Fuel Reserve button on the dash. How does it work? I can see a solenoid on top of the tank but no obvious...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-02-25, 11:18 AM

Replies: 3 Bristol 411 Mark 1 Front Brake Discs Views: 530 Posted By Martin9645 Bristol 411 Mark 1 Front Brake Discs I am trying to track down a pair of Front Brake Discs for a Bristol 411 (Mark 1) I believe they are the same as a 410?????? Have been quoted £250 + VAT a corner.... Ouch!! Wondered if any one had...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-02-25, 05:51 PM

Replies: 1 Stainless Steel Exhaust for a 411 Mk1 Views: 445 Posted By Martin9645 Stainless Steel Exhaust for a 411 Mk1 Does anyone know where I can get a price for a stainless steel exhaust (complete) for a 411 Mk1.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-11-24, 12:42 PM

Replies: 2 Bristol Mechanic Shropshire Views: 691 Posted By Martin9645 Bristol Mechanic Shropshire I have a 1970 Bristol 411 and am looking for a mechanic in the Midlands prefereably Shropshire who knows Bristols. My car is immaculate but due to being in a collection for 12 years now has a leaky...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-24, 03:18 PM

Replies: 7 What Fuel Views: 900 Posted By Martin9645 Thanks Nick, My car is standard with nothing... Thanks Nick, My car is standard with nothing done to heads etc.. I feel I should probably add an aditive and keep going on 99 Ron (Gold Plated Petrol)

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-24, 09:42 AM

Replies: 7 What Fuel Views: 900 Posted By Martin9645 What Fuel I have a Mark 1 411 (1969/70). I am currently using 99 RON fuel in it. What fuels do others use?? Does anyone use 97 RON with or with out a fuel additive. Would be good to get some advice as...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-24, 08:41 AM

Replies: 4 Diff Oil Views: 798 Posted By Martin9645 Thanks David, really appreciate all your... Thanks David, really appreciate all your help. Kind Regards Martin

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-08-24, 09:12 AM

Replies: 4 Diff Oil Views: 798 Posted By Martin9645 [QUOTE=David C;13470]ATF+4 and Dexron III seem to... [QUOTE=David C;13470]ATF+4 and Dexron III seem to be widely recommended for use in the Torqueflite 727. I have chosen Comma MVATF+ as it is readily available from Halfords amongst others. Do you...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-08-24, 01:10 PM

Replies: 4 Diff Oil Views: 798 Posted By Martin9645 Diff Oil Can some one please tell me what Diff Oil & Gear Box Oil I should use on a 1970 BRistol 411 Mark 1 with a 3 Speed Auto Box?? many thanks

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-24, 11:42 AM

Replies: 2 Ignition Key Views: 650 Posted By Martin9645 Ignition Key I am trying to track down an ignition key for a 411 Mark 1 (1969/70) The current key is a Neiman dont know if this is original or not??? Am after either a key or a blank which I can get cut

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-24, 11:27 AM

Replies: 0 411 Ignition Key Views: 515 Posted By Martin9645 411 Ignition Key I have a 1969/70 Bristol 411 mrk 1 and am trying to obtain a new ignition key. Current key is a Neiman Dont know if this is original or a copy?? Does anyone know where I can get a key or blank?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-24, 09:26 AM

Replies: 5 Fuel Tank Float Unit Views: 713 Posted By Martin9645 Thank you for all your advice. To Roger, the... Thank you for all your advice. To Roger, the fuel gauge does not move. car has been in a collection for 12 years so don't know how much it has been driven in that time. I am going to check the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-07-24, 03:07 PM

Replies: 5 Fuel Tank Float Unit Views: 713 Posted By Martin9645 Fuel Tank Float Unit As a NEW Bristol owner I am trying to locate some parts for my fantastic 1970 - 411 Mark 1. I have a fuel gauge not working which I think will be a faulty Float Unit. 1. Would you agree with the...

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