Table of V8 Bristol car part sources and commonality with other non-Bristol cars.

A member in Germany has compiled a list of equivalent parts for his 411S5 and other V8 cars. He has kindly allowed us to put it on the website. The current version is from 22.4.25

Bristol V8 Interchange Parts list4/13/2025
Model used Used on DescriptionUsed onSupplier APart no. A Supplier BPart no. B Notes
411/S5BodyFastener for front grilleRange Rover ClassicBritpartRTC3746
411/S5BrakesHandbrake padsBentley, Mulsanne, Eight, etc 84-98TRWGDB563
411/S5BrakesBrake pads frontJaguar E-Type V12TRWGDB531EBCDP108
411/S5BrakesBrake pads rearJaguar MKII, 340TRWGDB557EBCDP101
411/S5Controlsaccelerator link rod bellowsHella9GD 735 641-101
411/S5DoorDoor trim panels clipVolkswagen893867290ebay
411/S5DoorDoor trim panels grommetFiat1903238ebay
411/S5DoorDoor lock block (rubber)Jaguar XJ6 S2+3SNG BarrattBD39809
411/S5DoorDoor striker clip (Clip for BD39809)Jaguar XJ6 S2+3SNG BarrattBD39810
411/S5DoorDoor striker cover rhJaguar XJ6 S2+3BCC3754Chrome, original is Zink plated
411/S5DoorDoor striker cover lhJaguar XJ6 S2+3BCC3755Chrome, original is Zink plated
411/S5DoorClip door linkageJaguar XJ6 S2+3 / Range Rover ClassicBD44650BFP1265L
411/S5DoorDoor handle Gasket -bigJaguar XJ6 S2+3Moss MotorsBD31997ebay
411/S5DoorDoor handle Gasket -smallJaguar XJ6 S2+3Moss MotorsBD31998ebay
411/S5DoorDoor handle rhJaguar XJ6 S1ebayBD40708Wilmot Breeden 1242330Will need small modification on mechanism
411/S5DoorDoor handle lhJaguar XJ6 S1ebayBD40709Wilmot Breeden Will need small modification on mechanism
411/S5DoorRubber seal on rear of door opening 18mm Neoprene Sponge piping ebay
411/S5ElectricsFan otter switchJaguar E-Type S3SNG BarrattC45086
411/S5ElectricsGasket Fan otter switchJaguar E-Type S3SNG BarrattC2475
411/S5ElectricsIndicator side repeaterJaguar XJ/XJS, MiniLucasL734Holden.co.ukL734/56859
411/S5ElectricsVoltage regulatorStandard Motor ProductsVR125T
408-411ElectricsReverse lampJaguar E-type S1Lucas L595Holden.co.ukL595/52549
411/S5ElectricsColumn stalkMini mk3Lucas 13H7779Connectors have to be adapted, wiring colour as thr original
411/S5ElectricsCourtesy light Switch MG BLucas BHA4593Brown & Gammons
411/S5ElectricsIndicator tell tale lampsLucasWL3Holden.co.uk38018
411/S5ElectricsCooling fan motorsVW Golf, Audi, SeatVolkswagen191959455AA
411/S5ElectricsNumberplate lampLucasL550E
411/S5ElectricsWindscreeen washer bottleLand Rover SeriesTrico
411/S5ElectricsStarter inhibitor relayStandard Motor ProductsSR102
411/S5ElectricsWindow lift limiter switchHandbrake Switch for Jaguar,LotusLucas31893Holden.co.uk31893
411/S5ElectricsStarter motorstarter with reversed connectionsPowermaster9533Summit RacingPWM-9533Powermaster XS Torque Starters 9533
411/S5EngineFront engine mount Mopar Cars 1966-74 B/C/E-BodyAnchor IndustriesANI-2250Borg Warner312,250
411/S5ExhaustExhaust mounting rubberJaguar E-Type S1-S2, XK140-150SNG BarrattC8397
411/S5PetrolPetrol float unitwww.smiths-instruments.co.ukFT 5301/17to be verified
411/S5PetrolPetrol float gasketAhead4HealeysFL4170
411/S5PetrolPetrol float, Copper washerAhead4HealeysFL41606 pcs needed
411/S5PetrolPetrol float, screwAhead4HealeysFL41506 pcs needed
408-411PetrolReserve ValveLucas78037bwww.fourashesgarage.co.uk
411/S5HeaterSmiths heater control valveAustin-Healey 3000Ahead4HealeysCH4280
411/S5HeaterSmiths heater control valve o-ringAustin-Healey 3000Ahead4HealeysCH4290
411/S5HeaterHeater Motor ResistorJaguar E 61-74, Mk1, Mk2, 340SNG BarrattC17428
411/S5IgnitionWiring Harness for Mopar Ignition BoxJegs555-40801
411/S5IgnitionIgnition Control boxJegs555-40805
411/S5IgnitionDistributor, electronic as originalFirecoreFC-1001
411/S5IgnitionIgnition coil, with external resistorStandard Motor ProductsUC12
411/S5IgnitionBallast ResistorsStandard Motor Products RU12
411/S5InteriorInner Door handleMG B 4 Syncro modelsRimmer BrosCZK3792
411/S5InteriorInner Door handle surroundMG B 4 Syncro modelsRimmer BrosCZA2259
411/S5InteriorDoor rod connectorMG B 4 Syncro modelsRimmer Bros37H3539
411Rear axlerear wheel bearingsTimken4T-2788/2735XNTN
411Rear axlehub oil sealNAK1,25x1,75x0,312 NBR
411SteeringTrack rod ends, Track rodsAmsteer Sales Ltd. Tamworth
411/S5SteeringPower steering pumpCardone 96-6184www.summitracing.comRemanufactured Federal steering pump
411/S5Suspension, frontAnti Roll bar drop linkJensen CV8 Mk1/2/3Martin RobeyCT708
411/S5Suspension, frontShock absorbers frontSpaxG712
411/S5Suspension, frontUpper Bump stopJaguar XJSSNG BarrattC29979Holes have to be re-tapped 5/16
411/S5Suspension, frontUpper Ball JointJaguar XJSNG BarrattCAC9938X
411/S5Suspension, frontFront Hub, Inner Wheel BearingTimken LM48548/LM48510
411/S5Suspension, frontFront Hub, Outer Wheel BearingTimken LM11949/LM11910
411/S5Suspension, frontFront Springs Any spring manufacturerSteel 51CrV4/SAE6150d=16mm, De=128mm, L0= 385mm, nt=10
411/S5Suspension, rearShock absorbers rearSpaxG713
411/S5Suspension, rearTorque arm rubber gaiterAustin-Healey 3000Ahead4HealeysSG4840
411/S5Suspension, rearTorque arm rubber gaiter retaining clipAustin-Healey 3000Ahead4HealeysSG4850
411/S5Suspension, rearSelf levelling cylinder rubber gaiter Spidan25984
411/S5Suspension, rearRear Suspension unit, Needle Roller Bearing NA2045(very expensive)
411/S5Suspension, rearRear Suspension unit, Ball Bearing6208
411/S6Suspension, rearRear Suspension unit, Oil SealBristol 407-1-3003350 x 65 x 8Standard metric seal
411/S5TransmissionRear gear box mounting Mopar Cars Anchor IndustriesANI-2525Energy SuspensionENS-5.1101G
411/S5TransmissionReverse light switch/Starting InhibitorMopar Cars 1968-90 A/B/C/E-BodyStandard Motor ProductsNS11
411/S5TransmissionReverse light switch/Starting Inhibitor connector Mopar Cars 1968-90 A/B/C/E-BodyStandard Motor ProductsHP4755
411/S5TransmissionAuto Floorshift 727 lower shift rodDodge 1966-1970, Plymouth B-Body www.classicindustries.comMP71015
411/S5TransmissionGearshift control bracketDodge 1966-1970, Plymouth B-Body www.classicindustries.comMD2540
411/S5TransmissionKickdown leverDodge 1966-1970, Plymouth B-Body www.classicindustries.comHWC9370
411/S5TransmissionGearshift control leverDodge 1966-1970, Plymouth B-Body www.classicindustries.comML18359
411/S5TransmissionShift linkage rodDodge 1966-1970, Plymouth B-Body www.classicindustries.comMP71015
411/S5WheelsHub cap badges for Avon Safety wheelIan Warreneriwarrener@btinternet.com
411/S5WiperStainless steel Wiper BladesTexB05012
411/S5WiperWiper wheel box chrome outer bezel+ gasketSVCLU72879BEZwww.s-v-c.co.uk
411/S5WiperWiper wheel box nut - 6-sidedSVC6SNwww.s-v-c.co.uk
411/S5WiperWasher JetLucasWSB131www.s-v-c.co.ukUses only one nozzle, the second nozzle is closed by a brass grub screw
411/S5WiperWiper ArmsMG BTexU76200

Jensen C-V8 Alternative Parts list

I just came across it and although it is for the Jensen CV8 some parts common to Bristol are mentioned and the other alternatives are interesting as they are listed in the groups that mention Bristol.

However do not assume that all parts in the list fit our Bristol cars!

Geoff Kingston

http://jensencv8.weebly.com/c-v8-alternative-parts-list.html

Bristol Handbooks & Manuals

In order to improve accessibility we have now put all the manuals (Instruction Manuals, Spares Handbooks and Workshop Manuals) into a password-protected dedicated area in the Archive under Bristol Manuals.

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408-411 reverse lamps

This is Lucas part L595.

The reverse lamp is shared with the Jaguar e type series 1.

Can be purchased from Jaguar specialists and eBay.  Gaskets, lenses and surrounds can be purchased on their own.

One source to consider is SNG Barratt where new units cost about £45 each.  

408-411 front side light/ indicators

The front indicator/ side light units are Lucas model L584.  There are separate left and right handed units.

These can presently be purchased from Holden’s for about £50 a unit or Ebay used for a little less.

Engine Mounts for 407,408, 409, 410

Suppliers

The engine mounts for the 318 poly fitted to the 407-410 appear to be a rare and expensive parts kit.  This seems odd given the likely demand in the US.  The Brackets fitted were the Mopar “Floating Power” engine mounts for B body cars.  We were only able to find one US vendor selling new parts along with a number posts from US Plymouth owners grumbling about the price.  $484 plus carriage, taxes and duty!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For later 408’s, 409, 410 & 411

Girling Brake Parts List

According to Girling, this is the master cylinder they supplied for the 411. The Girling master cylinder part number 64068550 cross references to Chrysler UK part number 3058872.

V8 Cooling Problems and a Solution

Note: Even if you don’t live in New Zealand here is some useful advice!

Having checked everything people have suggested to improve my cooling with no change, I pulled the rebuilt radiator and the water pump and took them to Trevor French Radiators in Auckland (www.trevorfrenchradiators.co.nz ).

He saw nothing wrong with the water pump, so he suggested that he unsolder the radiator and check it out. First they put a hose into the top, and water flowed out the bottom, but he said that did not mean that it was travelling through the cooling fins. Not sure I understood that one, but as it turns out, he was correct.

For a fixed fee of NZ$90, he completely disassembled it and found the engine rebuild resulted in debris that had blocked the reportedly rebuilt radiator. He rodded it out and soldered it back together. He began at 2 pm and handed it back to me at 5 pm with a fresh coat of black paint. He also recommended that I take a woman’s nylon stocking and put it over the entry of the upper hose to catch any more debris.

He also said that the radiator design was quite good… more sophisticated in construction and should last another 30 years before needing attention.

On reinstalling it, I hooked up a second capillary temperature gauge and discovered that the Smith’s gauge was reading 140 C while the aftermarket gauge was about 93. Without that second opinion, I probably would have presumed I had not cured the problem. Unlike previous runs, the engine was not making those noises related to high temperature, so I am more comfortable that it is running in the 90’s. The fans going off and on seem to agree,

After a few runs up and down the hill, I pulled the upper hose off to inspect the nylon stocking. I found significant debris, blue engine paint and other junk that would have contributed to the need for a 3rd disassembly of the radiator.

Advice to others in the future…

1.      When you install a newly rebuilt or cleaned radiator, or if your car has been sitting and may have built up scale in the engine block, use the nylon stocking trick to protect the radiator.

2.      If the car overheats, it is easy enough to remove the Bristol radiator and have a shop take off the top to check for any obstructions to water flow. Even if it was just rebuilt, it could be blocked again.

3.      Do not rely on the Smiths temperature gauge. The engine block has nearby places to add a second temperature gauge, which costs less and is more reliable than an infrared gun.

4.      Other advice they gave was to never use a water blaster that comes near the radiator fins. It flattens and does damage. I’d never given it much thought, but it makes sense. He showed me an example.

Finally, anyone in NZ needing radiator work, these guys are highly recommend. Three older fellows, all white hair, the oldest radiator in the shop was from a 1927 Alvis. Good prices, great service, super knowledgeable.