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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-06-26, 07:41 PM

Replies: 4 Bristol 411 door seal Views: 6,335 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Kevin, I looked at your pictures one more time... Hi Kevin, I looked at your pictures one more time and noticed that your door catch is mounted upside down. That means you have to swap left and right if you want to correct this. The top of the door...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-05-26, 04:44 PM

Replies: 6 411 s3 parking brake callipers Views: 6,842 Posted By Thomas591 I had the same problem. Got mine from... I had the same problem. Got mine from CBCPC. Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-05-26, 03:22 PM

Replies: 5 Heater core Bristol 411 S5 (and others) Views: 6,614 Posted By Thomas591 For the archives: I can confirm that the heater... For the archives: I can confirm that the heater matrix for the 411S5 and 412 is shared with the Triumph 2000, 2500 and Rover P4 and P5. I bought a new one from https://thecarheatershop.co.uk/ for...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-05-26, 05:18 AM

Replies: 4 Bristol 411 door seal Views: 6,335 Posted By Thomas591 Thanks Kevin, Pictures would be... Thanks Kevin, Pictures would be great! Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-05-26, 03:12 PM

Replies: 4 Bristol 411 door seal Views: 6,335 Posted By Thomas591 Bristol 411 door seal While traveling on the motorway my wife complained about strong wind noises on the door opening. I checked it out and clearly there is a big gap in the door seals. Please check the attached picture...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-03-26, 05:18 PM

Replies: 5 Heater core Bristol 411 S5 (and others) Views: 6,614 Posted By Thomas591 Hi, I found out that... Hi, I found out that https://thecarheatershop.co.uk can supply a heater matrix for the 412. Do the 411 and 412 share the same heater unit? Please advise. Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-01-26, 07:36 AM

Replies: 5 Heater core Bristol 411 S5 (and others) Views: 6,614 Posted By Thomas591 Hi Kevin, I overhauled my heather box with new... Hi Kevin, I overhauled my heather box with new seals etc, but still the output is meager. Therefore I am only looking for the matrix core. My idea of a “BMC-Standard” core comes from the Daving...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-01-26, 07:30 PM

Replies: 5 Heater core Bristol 411 S5 (and others) Views: 6,614 Posted By Thomas591 Heater core Bristol 411 S5 (and others) Hello, I am looking for a new heater core/matrix for my 411 S5. Coleman classic cars have commissioned them, but the price is on the high side (just my personal impression). Does someone know if the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-10-25, 08:05 PM

Replies: 4 Ignition voltage drop on 411 S5 Views: 6,292 Posted By Thomas591 Ignition voltage drop on 411 S5 I have a problem with too low ideling in City traffic. I found out that when the electric fans in front of the radiator are switched on, the voltage on the ignition coil drops to 9,5 Volt when...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 20-05-25, 04:24 PM

Replies: 14 Problems starting 411 on slight slope Views: 6,905 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, 06:18 PM

Replies: 6 Bristol 411 - Fuel Reserve Views: 5,830 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, 10:14 PM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 2,375 Posted By Thomas591 Thanks Peter! Thanks Peter!

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-01-25, 03:51 PM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 2,375 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, 05:08 PM

Replies: 0 411 Exhaust support for free Views: 1,547 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, 10:59 AM

Replies: 3 Removing the motor from an early 412 (400) Views: 2,093 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, 02:59 PM

Replies: 9 Chrysler V8 recommended max rpm Views: 3,091 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, 07:20 PM

Replies: 9 Chrysler V8 recommended max rpm Views: 3,091 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, 02:59 PM

Replies: 9 Chrysler V8 recommended max rpm Views: 3,091 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, 02:54 PM

Replies: 27 1974 BRISTOL 411 SERIES 4 - just acquired Views: 9,811 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, 02:48 PM

Replies: 25 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 8,723 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, 01:50 PM

Replies: 3 Fuse Box Numbering Views: 2,378 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, 06:09 PM

Replies: 27 1974 BRISTOL 411 SERIES 4 - just acquired Views: 9,811 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, 04:44 PM

Replies: 4 411 Backrest fixing Views: 2,411 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, 04:39 PM

Replies: 13 Fuel pickup and reserve unit Views: 3,136 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, 07:30 PM

Replies: 13 Fuel pickup and reserve unit Views: 3,136 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 ?

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