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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-01-25, 10:14 PM

Replies: 5 Steering Lock Removal 411 Views: 356 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: 356 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: 456 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: 490 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: 931 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: 931 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: 931 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: 3,275 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: 2,796 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: 837 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: 3,275 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: 832 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: 1,518 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: 1,518 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, 07:16 PM

Replies: 4 411 Backrest fixing Views: 832 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, 07:05 PM

Replies: 13 Fuel pickup and reserve unit Views: 1,518 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, 03:26 PM

Replies: 13 Fuel pickup and reserve unit Views: 1,518 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, 08:33 AM

Replies: 11 Starter 408 mk1 Views: 843 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, 05:02 AM

Replies: 27 1974 BRISTOL 411 SERIES 4 - just acquired Views: 3,275 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, 05:19 PM

Replies: 2 411 rear screens Views: 1,000 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, 05:11 PM

Replies: 27 1974 BRISTOL 411 SERIES 4 - just acquired Views: 3,275 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, 04:23 PM

Replies: 2 411 rear screens Views: 1,000 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, 07:31 PM

Replies: 1 Windscreen Wiper Arms and Blades Views: 970 Posted By Thomas591 Check... Check SVC https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/ Regards Thomas

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-24, 07:48 PM

Replies: 4 411 metal sliding sunroof Views: 1,382 Posted By Thomas591 In My 411 S5 the metal sliding roof is a... In My 411 S5 the metal sliding roof is a Webasto/Hollandia unit. Sealing strips for this roof are availabe in Australia...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-24, 07:29 PM

Replies: 2 Too much cold air Views: 973 Posted By Thomas591 Too much cold air While I was driving my 411 S5 today -outside temperature -4C i encountered the problem that my right hand became very cold because the adjustable nozzle on the right side of the facia could not be...

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