Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Design change for the Bentley III independent front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 246 446 To BY. Copy to Ba. Rm. RHC. HPS. E/Ev.1/MN.31.12.36. Bentley III. Independent Front Suspension. We have abandoned the idea of using a Wraith II type of frame on Bentley III because the… | ||
| scan0002 | Scheme for the bump and rebound buffers and jack pad for the Bentley III independent front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To EY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HRS. Rm/Les. E/Ev.4/MN.11.1.37. Bentley III Independent Front Suspension, Buffers and Jack Pad. We send herewith N.Sch.4993 showing a scheme for the bump and rebound… | ||
| scan0003 | The spring suspension mechanism drawings for the Bentley III chassis front wheels. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from HPS. 20-B H 4 6 HPS.3/VS.18.1.37. BENTLEY III CHASSIS. SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM FOR FRONT WHEELS. We are now receiving a number of detail drawings in connection with the above, such as… | ||
| scan0004 | The design and fitting of the rear spring aft shackle for the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | 200l. To EY. E/EX/4.MN.6.2.37. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HPS. ---------------- 446 Bentley III - Rear Spring Aft Shackle. -------------------------------------- We send herewith LeC.5471 showing the rear… | ||
| scan0005 | Torsion bar design for the Bentley III suspension, comparing it to the Vauxhall 25-HP model. | ||
| View original record | Der. c. Rm. E.V. 200 B. 446 E.9/HP.11.2.37. Bentley III Suspension With regard to the torsion bars for the above suspension, I still think that we cannot allow these to hold up the front floor. The… | ||
| scan0006 | The preliminary layout for fitting a Wraith III open coil spring front suspension to a Bentley III, noting the project has been abandoned. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. E/Ev.7/MN.31.3.37. To EY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HES. Rm/Les. [struck through] [handwritten] 446 200a Bentley III Fitted with Wraith III Open Coil Spring Front Suspension. We send herewith… | ||
| scan0007 | The modifications required to apply the Wraith III front suspension to the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To BY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HFS. Rm/HLS. Rm/Les. Bentley III Front Suspension. We send herewith LeC.5630, sheets 1 and 2, showing the main outline of the application of the Wraith III front… | ||
| scan0008 | Filing schemes for applying Wraith III front suspension to the Bentley III, an idea which had been dropped. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. By. [crossed out] Copy to Der. [crossed out] Rm. RMO. [crossed out] HFS. [crossed out] Rem/WBS. [crossed out] Handwritten: 200B and 646 Handwritten (red): 446 E/Ev.2/M.22.5.37. BENTLEY III.… | ||
| scan0009 | Experiments on the rear suspension for the Phoenix and Bentley III models. | ||
| View original record | Rm. C. Hs/Les. Da. E/EV. LES SECRET. See me RM 200B. also 1044 446 E.7/HP.24.5.37. re Phoenix and Bentley III Rear Suspension. In view of the extremely limited rebound to which we are committed with… | ||
| scan0010 | Requesting detailed requirements for rubber bearings for the Packard suspension on a Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Da. c. to E/Ev. c. to Hs. 446 200B Rm/Les.6/JH.11.6.37. PACKARD SUSPENSION FOR BENTLEY III. In order to obtain suitable rubber bearings for the above, we should like to have full details… | ||
| scan0011 | Secret memo discussing Packard-type front suspension camber and caster adjustments for Bentley III and Phoenix models. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 446 200B also 10 44 Da. Rm/Les. E/EV. E/EV/DB. c. Rm. E.1/HP.23.6.37. Packard type Front Suspension on Bentley III and Phoenix. This is to confirm the discussion with respect to camber and… | ||
| scan0012 | Instructions to ascertain the type of packing piece used in a lower triangle yoke and review a proposed manufacturing scheme. | ||
| View original record | (2) Service Station in London, and to ascertain what type of packing piece is used in the lower triangle yoke, whether this is tapered or not. EV. will have Mr Turner and Mr Goodall go over the… | ||
| scan0013 | Lower triangle levers for the Bentley III front suspension, referencing Packard construction. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 200B Les we presume you will get a silent-block to replace this On 446 By. Copy to Mr. Rm. RHC. WFS. WH/LSS. E/EV.Y/M.24.6.37. BENTLEY III. LOWER TRIANGLE LEVERS - FRONT SUSPENSION. We send… | ||
| scan0014 | Design of the yoke piece and bearings for the Bentley III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. LEG ANXIOUSLY AWAITING NEWS OF PARTS Copy to:- By. Rm. RHO. HRE. Rm/Lee. 200B 446 Rem E/Ev.1/M.26.6.37. YOKE PIECE AND BEARINGS - FRONT SUSPENSION - BENTLEY III. -------------------------- We… | ||
| scan0015 | Laboratory analysis report on the chemical composition of Packard front suspension parts. | ||
| View original record | 200B BIII Suspension Laboratory Rm/Les. from H1/HEG. H1/HEG.1/JN.30.6.37. PACKARD FRONT SUSPENSION. 446 Rm/Les.2/AP.29.6.37. We have analysed the parts submitted and obtained the following results :-… | ||
| scan0016 | The design and fabrication of the Bentley III front suspension frame crossmember. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 446 200B By. Copy to Da. Rm. EHG. HPS. Rev/Ev. E/Ev.2/M.5.7.37. BENTLEY III. FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME CROSSMEMBER. We send herewith N.Sch.5186 showing the design of the front suspension frame… | ||
| scan0017 | Design of front suspension upper triangle levers and shock damper mounting for the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 44b. Les - Any Comments? Dus 200R By- Copy to Der. Rm. T.H.C. Rm/Les. E/EV.3/M.5.7.37. FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER TRIANGLE LEVERS AND SHOCK DAMPER MOUNTING - BENTLEY III.… | ||
| scan0018 | The design of the Bentley III front suspension lower triangle, rear bearing, and frame gusset. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 446 2008 By. Copy to Rm. Guc. HPOY Rm/Lcs E/Ev.2/M.9.7.37. BENTLEY III - FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER TRIANGLE REAR BEARING AND FRAME GUSSET. --------------------------------------------------- We… | ||
| scan0019 | Use of mild steel for front suspension lever forgings on the B.III model. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Da. Front Suspension Parts B.III. Leslie has been in communication with Hughes Johnson with regard to the cost of the main lever forgings for the B.III. As you know we have been… | ||
| scan0020 | Cost comparison of different steel types for forging Bentley III components. | ||
| View original record | 9.7.37. BENTLEY III FORGING COSTS. 208A Steel Mild Steel. Saving by Mild Steel. Dies. Yoke Piece 12/3d. 6/5d. 5/10d £35 FB.2942 Main Lever 47/3d 31/6d 15/9 £73. FB.2939 By using mild steel for both… | ||
| scan0021 | Quotation for 1,500 Torque Arms and the associated part cost of tools. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. Handwritten: 446 THE PROJECTILE & ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED. NEW ROAD, LONDON. S.W. 8. TELEGRAMS: "PROFECTUS, CLAPROAD, LONDON." TELEPHONE: MACULAY 1212. PRIVATE… | ||
| scan0022 | The design of rear springs and anchorages for the Bentley III model, referencing drawings LeC:-5782 and LeC:-5783. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 446 2008 TO - [crossed out] BY from E/EV. E/Ev.3./JH - 14-7-37. Copies to - [crossed out] Da. [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] RRG. [crossed out] HPS. [crossed out] Rm/Les. [Handwritten and… | ||
| scan0023 | Confirming a verbal order for 6 Bentley III front suspension torque arms and the despatch of steel inserts. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les4/R.15.7.37. 200B 446 BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION. We have ordered verbally 6 Bentley III torque arms FB.2924 from:- The Projectile & Engineering Co.,Ltd., New Road, LONDON.… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter to The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the production of sample torque arms and a cost estimate for frames. | ||
| View original record | 2292 BILL 446 Experimental Department Rm/Les.20/AP. July 16th, 1937 The Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd., New Road, LONDON S.W.8. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that we should like you to produce 6… | ||
| scan0025 | Production of a forged radius arm for the Bentley III front suspension, including a suggestion to reduce weight. | ||
| View original record | 200a 446 TO:- BY from E/Ev. E/Ev.1/JH - 16-7-37. Copies to Ds. Rm. RHC. HPS. Rm/Les. RADIUS ARM FRONT SUSPENSION BENTLEY III At the request of the Experimental Department, and in view of the… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter concerning the preparation of Torque Arms, Steel Inserts and an estimate for frames and tools. | ||
| View original record | 427 Please address all communications to the COMPANY. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. 1010 200B LHS [LOGO: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION 1896] [LOGO: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS]… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter from The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd regarding modifications to riveting at the crown of an arch. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. 19.7.37 for any riveting at the crown of the arch, as the blanking of the holes creates a weakness at this important point, and our views in regard to the width of flange… | ||
| scan0028 | Notice regarding a new scheme for the front anchorage of the rear spring on the Bentley lll. | ||
| View original record | P. Dept. c. Rm. DA.1/G.14.8.37. BENTLEY lll. Herewith LeC.5792 Front Anchorage of Rear Spring for Bentley lll. This scheme applies to Silentbloc Bushes, and replaces the anchorage shown on LeC.5782.… | ||
| scan0029 | Requesting the design of a telescopic damper for the B.III front suspension and a high power engine's combustion chamber head. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. Rm.11/AP.24.8.37 B.III. FRONT SUSPENSION I am very anxious that somebody should be designing a telescopic type of damper for the B.III. front suspension. Luvax are now making this damper… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter from The Projectile & Engineering Company regarding the dispatch of 4 experimental torque arms. | ||
| View original record | Please address all communications to the COMPANY. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. [Logo: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION 1896] [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to a supplier requesting an urgent order for two pairs of Bentley springs with specific requirements. | ||
| View original record | File 206B 446 Rm/Les. 15/MH. 31st. August 1937. Messrs. Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas and Norfolk Works, Sheffield, 1. For the attention of Mr. Parker. Dear Sirs, We are requiring urgently 2… | ||
| scan0032 | Request for testing on Bentley III front suspension parts, including rubber bushes and torque arms. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] J [Handwritten] 446 [Handwritten] 200B To HPS. From Rm/Les. Rm/Les.8/MH.1.9.37. BENTLEY III. Front Suspension Tests. We should like W.Bell to carry out the following tests on Bentley III… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the ordering of steel for Experimental 5-Plate Bentley Springs. | ||
| View original record | 200d 446 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd concerning a blueprint for experimental Bentley rear springs. | ||
| View original record | 200B 446 THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & Co LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter regarding a mislaid original drawing for Experimental 5 Plate Springs, Bentley Type. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD. 1… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding drawing No.217 for springs. | ||
| View original record | 200B 446 Rm/Les.14/JH. 8th September, 1937. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield.1. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you your prints… | ||
| scan0037 | Request to issue a covering order to Firths for two pairs of Bentley III rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | X 200B 446 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.2/MH.9.9.37. Will you please issue a covering order to Firths for 2 pairs of Bentley III rear road springs as requested in our Rm/Les.15/MH.31.8.37. Order No.… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter returning a blueprint of Drawing No. 217 after a copy was taken. | ||
| View original record | 200B 4646 THOS. FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD. INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS. FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS… | ||
| scan0039 | Request to produce and despatch 6 more Torque arm inserts for a Bentley III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 2008 LMb To HPS. Rm/Les.14/JH.15.9.37. BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION. Will you please produce 6 more Torque arms inserts FB.2925 and despatch them to The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd., as we are… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of torque arms and inserts. | ||
| View original record | 2006? 446 Rm/Les.6/MH. 15th.September 1937. Messrs. The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd., Acre St., Battersea, London. S.W.8. Dear Sirs, Thank you for the six torque arms FB.2924, which have all now… | ||
| scan0041 | Request to send a covering order for six torque arms to The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. X 200b? 446 Rm/Les.7/MH.15.9.37. Will you please send a covering order to:- The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd., Acre Street, Battersea, London, S.W.8. for 6 torque… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter confirming the manufacture of six Torque Arms FB.2924 and noting that six inserts FB.2925 will be sent. | ||
| View original record | Please address all communications to the COMPANY. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. [Logo: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION 1896] [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding production timelines for leaf and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | Les Please let them have interleaving Rhm 200b. 446 CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a road spring part and future testing. | ||
| View original record | 200b. Rm/Les.2/MH. A.C.Stenhouse Esq., Toldeo Woodhead Springs Ltd., Toledo Steel Works, Sheffield, 1. 5th. October 1937. Dear Sir, We are despatching the piece of road spring inter-leaving removed… | ||
| scan0045 | Mistake in the detailing of the Bentley III Front Suspension Yoke piece FB.2943. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Les. BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION YOKE. We understand that there has been a mistake made in detailing the yoke piece FB.2943, which involves the transverse pivot lean. The design asks… | ||
| scan0046 | Modification scheme for the Bentley 111 rear springs threaded shackle. | ||
| View original record | F. Dept. C. Dept. E. Dept. D. Dept. C. Rm. G. DDO/CAW. DA.8/G.9.10.37. 200B 446 BENTLEY 111 - REAR SPRINGS. Herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.128 Modified Rear Shackle (Threaded Shackle). Owing to… | ||
| scan0047 | Comparison of actual versus drawing specifications for Bentley III front suspension springs. | ||
| View original record | FB 3080 Bentley III Springs 200B 446 (Front Suspension) ACTUAL | DWG. | ERROR ① Length 11.500 | 11.450 | +0.050 OS Outside dia. 5.510 | 5.500 | +0.010 Inside 4.195 | 4.182 | +0.013 Dia of wire .660 |… | ||
| scan0048 | Measurements of spring load and deflection for a Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | Bentley III Load on Springs in normal position N.S.F. 768 lbs. O.S.F. 784 lbs. Initial Deflections N.S.F. 5.34" O.S.F. 5.03" Top lever 6 1/2° down | ||
| scan0049 | Letter from English Steel Corporation regarding the dispatch of two sample springs and awaiting feedback on their suitability. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: STEELCORPO. SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE:- 41071. EXTENSION LONDON OFFICE, VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD INCORPORATING THE STEEL… | ||
| scan0050 | Particulars of springs for the Bentley 111 front suspension. | ||
| View original record | G. Dept. Ex. Dept. P. Dept. R. Dept. C. Rm. Ch. REC/DRG. 200B LES 446 DA.12/G.27.10.37. BENTLEY 111 - FRONT SUSPENSION. Herewith are particulars of springs for Static Deflection of 6.5", weights of… | ||
| scan0051 | Specification sheet comparing two spring types for a Bentley 111 based on static deflection and normal loads. | ||
| View original record | 27.10.37. SPRINGS OF 6.500" STATIC DEFLECTION. 750 LBS. AND 800 LBS. NORMAL LOADS. BENTLEY 111. Requested by Rm/Les. | | 750 lbs. Springs. | 800 lbs. Springs. | |---|---|---| | Wire Diameter. | 0.630"… | ||
| scan0052 | Requesting a covering order for parts received from Oscroft & Co and Pickford & Co. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms.from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 200B 446 Rm/Les4/R.3.11.37. Will you please send a covering order for the attached invoices. These parts have been received, but have not been booked into the Works:-… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. complaining about an invoice for torque arms and requesting new quotations for larger quantities. | ||
| View original record | 200B 446 11th November 1937 Rm/Les.8/AP. The Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd., New Road, Wandsworth Road, LONDON S.W.8 Dear Sirs, Re. Torque Arms F.2924 We are rather upset about your invoice for… | ||
| scan0054 | Requesting a covering order for 6 rebound buffers received from E.H. Pickford & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/WFH. H46 . 200B Rm/Les.1/AP.12.11.37. Will you please send a covering order to E.H.Pickford & Co.Ltd., for 6 rebound buffers which we have received. These buffers have not… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter from The Projectile & Engineering Company regarding the cost of six Torque Arms and a query about tool costs. | ||
| View original record | Please address all communications to the COMPANY CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT [Logo: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION 1896] TELEGRAMS: "PROFECTUS, CLAPROAD LONDON." [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR… | ||
| scan0056 | Blueprints for a simplified Yoke Piece and Bearing for the Bentley 111 front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 200B Rm/Les. c. Rm. 446. BY/Ald.12/G.16.11.37. BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. SECTION 7040. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- S.CD.178 Simplified Yoke Piece and Bearing.… | ||
| scan0057 | Use of mild steel versus other materials for the Bentley 111 front suspension. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Rm/Les. Da/Ev. Da. 2004 BY11/G.18.11.37. 446 BENTLEY 111 - FRONT SUSPENSION. I very much doubt the idea of mild steel in the same dimensions. If we go to Mild Steel we should put up our dimensions… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. clarifying a quotation for torque arms and associated tool costs. | ||
| View original record | Derby 2424 xxxxxx Rm/Les.2/AP. November 19th.1937. The Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd., Acre Street, Battersea, LONDON S.W.8. Dear Sirs, Torque Arms F.2424. Thank you for your letter of the 13th… | ||
| scan0059 | Modifications to the top water pipe for the Bentley 111 model. | ||
| View original record | c. RM. DA.3/G.20.11.37. 200B 440. Hives RM/STO BENTLEY 111 - TOP WATER PIPE. Please receive herewith E.CD.244 Top Water Pipe - Bentley 111. In order to make the hose as long as possible to allow for… | ||
| scan0060 | Test report on Bentley III torque arms. | ||
| View original record | ZOOB LES What thickness material are you proposing to go to Rm from Rm/W. Bell. c. to Rm/Les. Rm/WB.2/CB.26.11.37. BENTLEY III TORQUE ARM TEST. - FB.2924. WHb Three torque arms A, C & D made by the… | ||
| scan0061 | Blueprint of a test rig and failure analysis for a Bentley III torque arm. | ||
| View original record | 19-11-37 BENTLEY III TORQUE ARM TEST PIECE N° FB 2924 SKETCH OF RIG FOR BENTLEY III TORQUE ARM TEST 15.000" .7250" LOAD TABLE I DIAGRAM SHOWING FAILURES ON TORQUE ARMS TYPE A ARC WELDED .104 MATERIAL… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter from a supplier regarding a quotation for Torque Arms and the cost of temporary tooling for experimental samples. | ||
| View original record | Please address all communications to the COMPANY. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. TELEGRAMS: "PROFECTUS, CLAPROAD LONDON." TELEPHONE: MACAULAY 1912. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. THE PROJECTILE &… | ||
| scan0063 | Request to produce 4 cast aluminium torque arms for a Bentley III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 2006 446 Rm/Les.9/JH.29.11.37. BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION. Will you please produce 4 cast aluminium torque arms FB.2980 to replace the pressed steel torque arms FB.2924 which has failed on… | ||
| scan0064 | Quotation for the supply of Torque Arms from The Projectile & Engineering Company. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H.M GOVERNMENT [Logo: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION 1896] [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD] TELEGRAMS: "PROFECTUS,… | ||
| scan0065 | Scheme for the Bentley 111 front suspension, concerning upper triangle levers and shock damper mounting. | ||
| View original record | BX/MS. (crossed out) c. RM. 200B DA.8/G.30.11.37. 4cpb. BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- F.CD.249 Upper Triangle Levers and Shock Damper Mounting. The… | ||
| scan0066 | Scheme for a modified rear bearing for the lower triangle of the Bentley 111 front suspension. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. -------- 200B DA.13/G.1.12.37. BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. 446. scheme :- Please receive herewith the following F.CD.265 Modified Rear Bearing for Lower Triangle. The above rear… | ||
| scan0067 | Confirming the use of nickel chrome steel for the Bentley III Front Suspension Main Levers and Yokes. | ||
| View original record | RHC. Rm. Da. c. HPS. 2006. 446. BY.25/N.2.12.37. Bentley III - Front Suspension. Referring to RHC.1/MC.25.11.37, the drawings for the Front Suspension Main Levers and Yokes, call for the parts to be… | ||
| scan0068 | Modifications to the Bentley 111 front suspension to reduce costs. | ||
| View original record | BY/HS. c. Rm. c. DA/BV. c. Da/JD. DA.13/G.3.12.37. 200B 446 BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. Herewith is PD.72 shewing the modification to the bump rubbers and pots, and revised lower triangle lever, to… | ||
| scan0069 | Scheme detailing a modification to the Bentley 111 front suspension upper triangle levers. | ||
| View original record | BY/EC. C. RM. 200B DA.25/G.7.12.37. 446 BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. LES Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.281 Modified Upper Triangle Levers. The above scheme shows the Outer bolt… | ||
| scan0070 | Material change for Bentley 111 front suspension levers to 3 1/2% nickel steel. | ||
| View original record | RHC. Rm. c. De. c. HPS. c. BY/CS. c. BY/ORL. 200B BY.4/G.8.12.37. 446. BENTLEY 111 - FRONT SUSPENSION LEVERS. Referring to BY.25/N.2.12.37. I was rather under the impression when writing this memo… | ||
| scan0071 | Proposed serrations for shock damper levers on the Bentley 111 front suspension. | ||
| View original record | BI/NS 200B c. Rm. DA.3/G.11.12.37. 446 BENTLEY 111 - FRONT SUSPENSION. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.283 Proposed Serrations for shock damper levers. The above drawing gives… | ||
| scan0072 | Order for 4 pairs of B.III rear springs from two different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | 2006 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. c. By. & Rm/Les.7/AP.4.1.38 ++6 B.III. REAR SPRINGS. Will you please order 4 pairs of B.III. rear springs FB.3317. 2 pairs of 900 lbs. springs from Woodheads. 2… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. discussing rig test results and design issues with experimental bushes. | ||
| View original record | B.M. General file 200B Rm/Les.9/MH. 6th. January 1938. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, W.11. For the attention of Mr.Jelly. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding the arrangement of a meeting. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss rubber bushes. | ||
| View original record | 2006. H46 Rm/Les.2/MH. 8th.January 1938. Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, W.11. For the attention of Mr.Jelley. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of 7th.… | ||
| scan0076 | Confirming a 'Safety First' measure for a Top Yoke Piece Bearing on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. B.III TOP YOKE PIECE BEARING. Confirming our conversation, we think that as a 'Safety First' measure we should have a spherical metallic joint available in case we fail to get a… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. regarding Bentley and Humber springs, requesting technical specifications. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Les.8/MH. Messrs. Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd., Kirkstall Road, LEEDS,4. 11th. January 1938. For the attention of Mr.Sanders. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 10th. We are very pleased… | ||
| scan0078 | The failure analysis of rubber bearings in a bumper chassis front suspension. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR FILES. 446 also 102H RUBBER BEARINGS. B.III BUMPER CHASSIS FRONT SUSPENSION. Jan. 14th. To date 13 bearings have been replaced, 8 in the top of the yoke, 5 in the central pivot of the lower… | ||
| scan0079 | List showing the running time of various upper and lower bearings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Below is a list showing the running time of the various bearings. Upper Bearings. Silentbloc 2 ran 17½ hrs. 2 ran 11 hrs. 1 ran 13-1/3 hrs. 1 ran 5 hrs. Inlox 1 ran 8 hrs. 20 mins. Lower Bearings.… | ||
| scan0080 | Request to plot deflection curves for four Bentley III front suspension bearings against end thrust. | ||
| View original record | 2006. To HPS/W.Bell. from Rm/FWK. c. HPS. 446 Rm/FWK.9/AP.2.2.38 BENTLEY III. FRONT SUSPENSION Will you please plot deflection curves against end thrust for the four accompanying bearings. For… | ||
| scan0081 | Accounts reminder letter for overdue payments for October and December. | ||
| View original record | Please address all communications to the COMPANY. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION 1896 TELEGRAMS: "PROFECTUS, CLAPROAD LONDON." TELEPHONE: MACAULAY… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. discussing quotations, pricing, and comparative tests of body mountings and bushes. | ||
| View original record | 446 - 20-ob. February 14th.1938 Rm/Les.4/AP. Messrs Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, LONDON W.11. For the attention of Mr.Jelley. Dear Sirs, I have been examining… | ||
| scan0083 | Page 2 of a letter requesting six items be sent. | ||
| View original record | -2- you please send 6 of these along.? Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||
| scan0084 | Letter to The Projectile Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation and costs for torque arm samples. | ||
| View original record | 200(B?) 446 Rm/Les.2/MH. 15th. February 1938. The Projectile Engineering Co. Ltd., Acre Street, Battersea, LONDON, S.W.8. For the attention of Mr.Bell. Dear Sirs, Before ordering 6 torque arms FB.2924… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter regarding welding failures, the cost of a sample frame, and producing experimental torque arm samples. | ||
| View original record | -2- 15th. February 1938. In this case as we have experienced one or two welding failures it is doubtful if we shall use sheet metal for this part. You once estimated to me that the cost for making a… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding the dispatch of Silentbloc Bearings for testing. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: T. B. ANDRE H. VEZEY STRONG V. A. TRIER W. L. HARRIS SILENTBLOC LIMITED TELEPHONE PARK 9821 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS SILENTBLOC, NOTTARCH, LONDON VICTORIA GARDENS LADBROKE ROAD NOTTING HILL GATE… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter discussing the cost of producing handmade and lighter gauge samples of Torque Arms. | ||
| View original record | Please address all communications to the COMPANY. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. 200 B TELEGRAMS: "PROFECTUS, CLAPROAD LONDON." TELEPHONE: MACAULAY 1212. PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE. THE PROJECTILE &… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter from The Projectile & Engineering Co Ltd regarding the costs of experimental work and non-adoption of a design. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. 18.2.38 You will appreciate that the whole of the work done was of an experimental nature, and we prefer that the cost of such work shall be kept entirely separate from… | ||
| scan0089 | Request to send a covering order to Silentbloc Ltd. for 24 received bushes. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/MS. 446 2008? also 1305 Rm/Les.4/JH.18.2.38. Will you please send a covering order to Silentbloc Ltd. for the 24 bushes which have been received. 12 E.21831. 12 E.21320. O/N. 52444. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0090 | Order for rubber seatings from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms.from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 200B 4H6 Rm/Les.10/AP.23.2.38 Will you please order from The British Tyre & Rubber Co., Burton:- 4 off Rubber seatings FB.3065. 12 off Rubber seatings FB.3066. Rm/Les.… | ||
| scan0091 | Findings of an investigation into the steering and independent front wheel suspension of the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | To Da... from Ev. c. to By. c. to Rm c. to Rm/Les. c. to Rm/FJH. 2006. SECRET. 446- Da/Ev.1/N.28.2.38 Bentley III - Steering & Front Suspension. ------------------------------------- We send herewith… | ||
| scan0092 | Technical memorandum detailing spring stresses, ratings, and deflection specifications for various frames. | ||
| View original record | The following items of information answer questions put verbally to Ev. or the writer. (1) (a) Maximum stresses in Packard spring in full bump position are: 103,000 lbs sq.in. uncorrected. 122,000 lbs… | ||
| scan0093 | Meeting notes on rear spring deflection, Packard-type suspension investigation, and turning circle calculations. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/DB.3/N.25.2.38 Cont'd. (4) Rear springs of the required static deflection have in the past been obtained merely by ordering from the spring maker. (5) Conference decision was to investigate… | ||
| scan0094 | Technical memorandum discussing potential modifications to steering, brakes, ground clearance, and wheel movement. | ||
| View original record | -3- Da/Db.4/N.25.2.38 Cont'd. -------------------------- (6) Cont'd. If the rim width were limited to 4.50", the correct width for the 6.50" section tyre of B.III, the lock angle of the outside wheel… | ||
| scan0095 | Modifications to a car's suspension system to increase movement. | ||
| View original record | -4- (8 Cont'd). Da/DB.3/N.25.2.38 Cont'd. The car in question has a restricted lock so that direct measurement cannot be made. To take full advantage of this increase of movement a new normal position… | ||
| scan0096 | Investigation results for the front suspension of the Bentley 111 model. | ||
| View original record | 200 b. BY.3/C.8.3.38. Da/EV. Rm. Bry Les 446 BENTLEY 111 - RE: FRONT SUSPENSION. In view of the investigation results outlined in Da/EV.1/N.28.2.38. and Da/DB.3/N.25.2.38. it is clear that the… | ||
| scan0097 | Confirming the testing of a metallic spherical top wishbone bearing for the B.III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 200B. Cancelled by Les. 446. Rm/Les. from Rm. e. HPS. Rm8/R.9.3.38. B.III FRONT SUSPENSION. This is to confirm that you will run the metallic spherical top wishbone bearing on the B.III bumper to… | ||
| scan0098 | Parts tag for an Upper Bushing Assembly with submission details. | ||
| View original record | 200E [crossed out] 446.5 Date: FEB. 18 1938 Part Name: UPPER BUSHING ASSM Your Part No.: Inland Part No.: 8458 Compound No.: 6185 No. of Pieces: 1 Special Data: SUBMITTED FOR YOUR INFORMATION. TEST… | ||
| scan0099 | Shipping tag from Inland Manufacturing Company addressed to Mr. W. A. Robotham in Derby, England. | ||
| View original record | INLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY DAYTON, OHIO EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT To Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby, England ATT'N Mr. W. A. Robotham. Your Order No. Inland Order No. Form 325 DEP'T ENGINEERING | ||
| scan0100 | Parts tag for an Inner Pin Assembly with part numbers and submission details. | ||
| View original record | 200B 446 Date: FEB 18 1938 Part Name: INNER PIN ASSEMBLY Your Part No.: Inland Part No.: 8454 Compound No.: 6185 No. of Pieces: 1 Special Data: SUBMITTED FOR YOUR INFORMATION. TEST DATA REPORT WILL BE… | ||
| scan0101 | Shipping tag from Inland Manufacturing Company in Dayton, Ohio, to Rolls-Royce in Derby. | ||
| View original record | INLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY DAYTON, OHIO EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING To Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby, England DEP'T ATT'N Mr. W. A. Robotham. Your Order No. Inland Order No. Form 325 | ||
| scan0102 | Request for a detailed drawing to modify dies for front suspension yoke pieces. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/Les. c. Da. 446. Rm/Les.4/AP.15.3.38 B.III. FRONT SUSPENSION We want to modify the dies for the yoke pieces in order to obtain the correct amount of lock angle. As there are some other… | ||
| scan0103 | Request to change the rear road springs on a chassis, preferably overnight. | ||
| View original record | 446. To HPS. Rm/FD.11/JH.15.3.38. 7.B.5. Will you please have the rear road springs changed on the above chassis. If possible we should like this done during the night. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0104 | Despatch instruction for sending a pair of road springs to the makers for alteration. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. from Rm/Les. c. G/Mt. 446. Rm/Lesl/R.15.3.38. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Firths one pair of road springs FB.3317. Will you please arrange for these to be despatched to-night… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter regarding the return of Bentley springs and a request for a drawing of softer replacements. | ||
| View original record | 446. Rm/Les.9/MH. 15th. March 1938. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr.Porter. Dear Sirs, We are returning a pair of Bentley springs… | ||
| scan0106 | List of experimental items required for the front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 446. To By/Ald. from Rm/Les. c. By. Rm/Les.2/AP.16.3.38 B.III. FRONT SUSPENSION The following experimental items are required:- 1. Metal spherical bearing to replace present rubber bush at top of yoke… | ||
| scan0107 | Alterations to the front suspension of a Bentley 111 to achieve zero caster angle. | ||
| View original record | [REDACTED] c. Rm. c. De/[REDACTED] c. De/[REDACTED] 446. DA.16/G.16.3.38. F.J. HARDY BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. Rm/FJH. has told us that Rm. would like zero caster angle on this car. This can be… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter from a supplier regarding the modification of springs and a new blueprint for softer springs. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & CO LTD ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD. 1… | ||
| scan0109 | Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. confirming receipt of 1000 lbs. springs and ordering another pair to print No.250. | ||
| View original record | 446 Rm/Les.6/MH. 21st. March 1938. Messrs. Thos.Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD, 1. For the attention of Mr.Porter. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of 17th. instant. The… | ||
| scan0110 | Request to send a covering order to Firths for the modification and supply of Bentley rear springs. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. H46{. c. c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.7/MH.21.3.38. Will you please send a covering order to Firths for - (a) fitting an extra plate to a pair of Bentley rear springs FB.3317 in order to… | ||
| scan0111 | Confirming the submission of two failed Bentley III front coil springs for examination. | ||
| View original record | Laboratory. c. to By. c. to Da. 446 also 1023f Rm/Les.9/JH.22.3.38. BENTLEY III FRONT COIL SPRINGS. This is to confirm that we have handed to you 2 coil springs for a complete examination. These… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to a supplier requesting an estimate for frame production and providing an update on prototype testing. | ||
| View original record | 446 March 23rd.1938 Rm/Les.9/AP. Messrs John Thompsons Pressings Ltd., Beacon Works, WOLVERHAMPTON. For the attention of Mr.Hunt. Dear Sirs, I am enclosing a set of the latest frame drawings and would… | ||
| scan0113 | Outlining three questions requiring answers regarding the B.III suspension system. | ||
| View original record | 4446. Rm/Les. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. Rm1/R.26.3.38. With reference to the discussion on B.III suspension which took place the other day, it was generally agreed that the following three questions… | ||
| scan0114 | Blueprints for Bentley 111 front shock damper pistons and associated gudgeon pins. | ||
| View original record | HPS. C. Rm. C. Rm/Les. 446 . BY/Ald.1/G.28.3.38. BENTLEY 111. FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS - SECTION 7150. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.507 Piston for Front Shock… | ||
| scan0115 | Unpaid invoice from The Projectile and Engineering Co. Ltd. for Torque Arms and Tubes. | ||
| View original record | Rm G/WFH/JWH20/NR.29.3.38 The Projectile and Engineering Co.Ltd. of New Road, Wandsworth Road, London, S.W.8. invoiced to us on the 20th October, 1937 6 Torque Arms FB.2924 amounting to £114. 19. 6d.… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to a supplier regarding a payment dispute over the cost of torque arms. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Les.15/MH. 30th. March 1938. The Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd., Acre Street, Battersea, LONDON, S.W.8. Dear Sirs, Torque Arms FB.2924. We are informed by our Accounts Dept. that they are as… | ||
| scan0117 | Instruction to modify road springs by fitting 5/16' packings and a pair of lower rating rear springs for vehicle 7.B.V. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to Rm/FD. 446 Rm/Les.4/JH.30.3.38. 7.B.V. Road Springs. Will you please fit - (a) 5/16" packings under the front springs. (b) A pair of lower rating rear springs to be supplied from the… | ||
| scan0118 | Instructions for fitting packings under the front springs and supplying lower rating rear springs. | ||
| View original record | 446. To HPS. c. to Rm/FD. Rm/Les.4/JH.30.3.38. 7.B.V. Road Springs. Will you please fit - (a) 5/16" packings under the front springs. (b) A pair of lower rating rear springs to be supplied from the… | ||
| scan0119 | Packard type front suspension on B.III & B.50 models, including torque calculations. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from Da/Ev. 446. c. to Da. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/Les. c. to Da/JD. Da/Ev.1/N.1.4.38. B.III & B.50 - Packard type Front Suspension. As we have no complete arrangement of the Packard type Front… | ||
| scan0120 | Request for two blueprints each for various Bentley lll front suspension components. | ||
| View original record | AFM HPS c. Rm/Les. 44b. BY/Ald.11/G.8.4.38. BENTLEY lll. FRONT SUSPENSION - SECTIONS 7160, 7042. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.572 Thrust Washers on Lower… | ||
| scan0121 | Instructions to fit a pair of standard dampers and change the rear springs for car 7.B.V. | ||
| View original record | 446 - To HPS. from Rm/Les. c. Rm/FD. Rm/Les.6/AP.8.4.38 7.B.V. Will you please fit a pair of standard R.R. dampers to the rear of the above car. Rm/Clapham has a template of the type of bracket… | ||
| scan0122 | Testing a Cadillac-style threaded pin to replace the silent-bloc bush for the rear spring front anchorage. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Les. c. Da. B.III AND B.50 FRONT ANCHORAGE OF REAR SPRING. We want to test a threaded pin to replace the silent-bloc bush at the front end of the rear spring. We attach a drawing of a… | ||
| scan0123 | Parts list for the Bentley 111 Front Suspension, Sections 7160 and 7042, accompanying two blueprints. | ||
| View original record | WRS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Les. BY/Ald.11/G.8.4.38. 446 BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION - SECTIONS 7160, 7042. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.572 Thrust Washers on Lower… | ||
| scan0124 | Payment of two invoices from Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Susp? 446 Rm G/WFH/JWH98/NR.12.4.38 Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd. ----------------------------- The question of the undermentioned invoices submitted to Wn has been reported upon as follows:- "G.… | ||
| scan0125 | Preliminary tests on serrations for lever to shaft attachments on front suspension dampers. | ||
| View original record | By/Ald. from Rm/Les. c. By. c. Rm/AFM. 446. Rm/Les.10/AP.13.4.38 SERRATIONS FOR LEVER TO SHAFT ATTACHMENT. Preliminary tests have shown that it is quite possible to cut serrations in a lever with a… | ||
| scan0126 | Instructing payment of two invoices to Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. following a ruling on costs. | ||
| View original record | 446 O.O. G/WFH. from Rm. Rm3/R.14.4.38. Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd. With reference to G/WFH/JWH98/NR.12.4.38., we accept G's ruling on the matter of costs on the parts supplied by the Projectile… | ||
| scan0127 | Geometry error and proposed fix for the Bentley III Bijur feed front suspension pipe coil. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. Rm/LMW. γ 446. Rm/AFM.5/MH.23.4.38. BENTLEY III BIJUR FEED FRONT SUSPENSION. At present a bijur feed is taken along the torque arm and to allow for movement of same a… | ||
| scan0128 | The failure of front suspension torque arm bolts on the Bentley III & 50 and a request to increase their diameter. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. HFS. 446 also 840 Rm/AFM.10/MM.26.4.38. BENTLEY III & 50 FRONT SUSPENSION. The bolts holding the torque arm ball joint casting to the frame fail on the bump rig… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. requesting separate prices for the main and second plates of springs Fw.1520. | ||
| View original record | 4463 Rm/Les.15/JH. 27th April, 1938. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD.1. For the attention of Mr. Briars. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that you will let us have… | ||
| scan0130 | Request to temporarily fit low rating front road springs to a Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPS. from Rm/IMW. Rm/IMW.8/MH.28.4.38. 7.B.V. - BENTLEY III. Will you please fit the low rating front road springs temporarily to this car. Rm/IMW. | ||
| scan0131 | Modification and stiffening of the Bentley III front suspension yoke. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/IMW. Rm/AFM.6/MH.3.5.38. BENTLEY III YOKE - FRONT SUSPENSION. The upper rubber bearing in the yoke fails on the bump rather easily and to relieve it of load it will be… | ||
| scan0132 | Providing particulars of 8' static deflection springs for the B.111 front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 446 Da. c. BY. c. Rm. c. AFM. c. Da/Ev. Da/DB.1/G.3.5.38. 8" STATIC DEFLECTION SPRINGS. B.111 FRONT SUSPENSION The accompanying table gives particulars of springs of 8" static deflection for B.111,… | ||
| scan0133 | Technical data sheet for an 8.00' static deflection spring, B.111, for the latest frame. | ||
| View original record | Da/DB.1/G.3.5.38. 8.00"STATIC DEFLECTION SPRING - B.111. LATEST FRAME, 800 LBS. SPRUNG WEIGHT PER WHEEL. Wire Diameter: 0.624" Mean Diameter of Coils: 4.876 No. of Effective Coils: 6¼ Normal Load:… | ||
| scan0134 | Particulars for 8' static deflection springs for a front suspension. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. 446 Da.14/G.3.5.38. B.111. FRONT SUSPENSION. 8" STATIC DEFLECTION SPRINGS. Herewith are particulars of 800 lbs. springs of 8" static deflection, Will you please instruct for the Bump… | ||
| scan0135 | Failure analysis of Bentley III front coil springs. | ||
| View original record | 4H6. Hl. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM5/R.11.5.38. BENTLEY III FRONT COIL SPRINGS. With reference to your H1/EJW.2/GS.9.5.38, we note you say that the surface cracks at 45° to the axis of the spring were not… | ||
| scan0136 | Parts required and not required for the Bentley 111 Chassis front wheel spring suspension mechanism. | ||
| View original record | HPS C. Bm. C. Rm/Les. 446 BY/Ald.5/c.17.3.38. BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS. FRONT WHEEL SPRING SUSPENSION. MECHANISM. SEC. 7042. Please receive herewith two blueprint of the following :- Ex.S.620 Threaded… | ||
| scan0137 | Alterations to the front wheel spring suspension mechanism for the Bentley III chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/HEB.1/WB.9.5.38. To MRS. c. Rm/Mr Martindale. 446. BENTLEY III CHASSIS. SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM(FRONT WHEELS)SEC:7042. SPRING TO Da14/G.3.5.38 AND Da/DB1/G.3.5.38. Please receive herewith three… | ||
| scan0138 | Failing rubber bearings in the Bentley III, comparing them to the Packard design and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | To By Dn EV. 446 also 1086/RM/AFR.2/LR.9.5.38. BENTLEY III & PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT. On the Bumper tests the rubber bearings of the Bentley III have been failing too regularly and too quickly, and they… | ||
| scan0139 | Comparison of sideways yoke movement between a Bentley III and a Packard. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY III & PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT. The sideways movement of the yokes on the above two cars has been investigated and the following data have been obtained:- The movement of the top bearing of the… | ||
| scan0140 | Comparative analysis of suspension component deflection and movement between a B.III model and a Packard. | ||
| View original record | -2- which is not machined like the cast steel torque arm on B.III. This allows a small amount of relative movement between the torque arm and lower lever, or possibly between the studs and the torque… | ||
| scan0141 | Test report detailing deflection and rigidity figures for pressed and cast steel torque arms. | ||
| View original record | -3- No deflection of the yoke took place when the angle was increased to approximately 112° for Bentley III and 103° for the Packard - see Fig.II. Some further figures have been obtained for the… | ||
| scan0142 | Data table showing measurements of Packard yoke movement under various loads, noting hysteresis effects. | ||
| View original record | PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT. LOAD. TOP OF YOKE REL.TO FRAME. A. BENDING OF YOKE A. NEEDLE BEARING CLEARANCES & BENDING OF PIVOT PIN AND HOUSING B1 B2. SIDEWAY MOTION OF YOKE C. ROTATION OF LOWER LEVER E, X.… | ||
| scan0143 | Table detailing deflection measurements for a Bentley III yoke movement under increasing loads. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY III YOKE MOVEMENT. LOAD. | TOP OF YOKE REL. TO FRAME. | BENDING OF YOKE(A.) | NEEDLE BEARING CLEARANCE & BENDING OF PIVOT PIN & HOUSING. (B) | SIDEWAY MOTION OF YOKE (C). | ROTATION OF LOWER… | ||
| scan0144 | Diagrammatic plan view of a B.III off-side suspension system. | ||
| View original record | Normal position (67½°) giving .117" deflection. Frame QL. Position giving no deflection L = 112°. Lower lever. A Yoke. Torque arm. Diagramatic plan view of B.III suspension off side. Fig. II. NB. The… | ||
| scan0145 | Graph plotting the sideways movement of a Packard yoke against wheel load. | ||
| View original record | PACKARD MOVEMENT OF YOKE SIDEWAYS PLOTTED AGAINST WHEEL LOAD Y-AXIS: INCHES DEF. .040 .030 .020 .010 0 X-AXIS: WHEEL LOAD LB. 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 DATA LINES: SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT OF YOKE C FIDGETING… | ||
| scan0146 | Graph plotting sideways yoke movement against wheel load, analyzing deflection from various components. | ||
| View original record | B.III. MOVEMENT OF YOKE SIDEWAYS PLOTTED AGAINST WHEEL LOAD WHEEL LOAD LB. INCHES DE X-AXIS VALUES: 0, 300, 600, 900, 1200, 1500 Y-AXIS VALUES: 0, .010, .020, .030, .040 PLOT LINES: A BENDING OF YOKE… | ||
| scan0147 | Blueprint diagram illustrating a rigidity test for the lower triangle of a B III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | RIGIDITY TEST FOR LOWER TRIANGLE OF B III FRONT SUSPENSION A E STRUT D C B 30 LB. FIG. IV | ||
| scan0148 | Comparative drawings of a B III and Packard pivot pin at the bottom of the yoke. | ||
| View original record | COMPARATIVE DRAWINGS OF B III AND PACKARD PIVOT PIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE YOKE. B III PACKARD FIG. III | ||
| scan0149 | Sketch showing the movement of various links in a B.E. suspension system. | ||
| View original record | SKETCH SHOWING MOVEMENT OF VARIOUS LINKS B.E. SUSPENSION SCD 575 P.053 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. PRINT ROOM MAY 18 1938 DERBY. GA/38 BennQ Drawing Annotations: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H | ||
| scan0150 | Requesting an order for 3 pairs of Bentley III springs from Thomas Firth & John Brown for bump tests. | ||
| View original record | 446 Roy. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM10/R.16.6.38. BENTLEY III SPRINGS. Will you please order from Thomas Firth & John Brown 3 pairs of springs to their drawing No.250, for 1,000 lbs' load, and 5 1/2"… | ||
| scan0151 | Different methods for protecting B III coil springs from rust. | ||
| View original record | HHb. To Rm Rm/AFM. B III Coil Springs Reference the Laboratory report herewith, we are trying on the Grump springs protected against rust 1) By cadmium plating without pickling in acid 2) Parkerized… | ||
| scan0152 | Laboratory report on the failure of a Bentley 111 front coil spring due to a fatigue crack. | ||
| View original record | ✓Rm. from H1/EJW. H1/EJW.1/GS.27.5.38. M.1610. c. Rm/AFM. LABORATORY. RE BENTLEY 111 FRONT COIL SPRINGS. Your Ref: Rm/AFM.5/R.11.5.38. The Bentley front coil spring sent to us, had failed at a fatigue… | ||
| scan0153 | Laboratory report showing magnified images of a fracture and cracks in a corroded area of a component. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: H1/EJW.1/GS.27.5.38. M.1610/1 Fracture. X4 M.1610/2 Cracks in corroded area. X4 | ||
| scan0154 | Technical memo comparing the effect of brake torque on the front suspension of the Bentley III and Packard models. | ||
| View original record | 446 also 1086 To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. Da/Iv. BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION. EFFECT OF BRAKE TORQUE ON B.III & PACKARD. As stated in our Rm/AFM.2/MH.9.5.38, we have measured the effect of brake… | ||
| scan0155 | Recommendations and calculations for a stiffened yoke, including a diagram of forces and moments. | ||
| View original record | -2- Our recommendation is that we only try the stiffened yoke for the time being, and that we continue to use our present proportion of front braking. We can introduce a thrust washer into the upper… | ||
| scan0156 | Calculation of the deflection of a Bentley III yoke due to bending. | ||
| View original record | -3- STIFFNESS OF BENTLEY III YOKE. (1) Deflexion of A below O due to bending. Diagram showing a simply supported beam with forces and moments: - Point O: Moment M, Downward force 1400 lbs - Point A:… | ||
| scan0157 | Engineering calculations for deflection due to slope and bending. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/AFM.6/WH.27.5.38. (2) Deflexion of B below A due to slope. Let Ø = slope at A Ø = 1/EI (14,500a - 500a² - 4,000a + 200a²) = 1/EI (10,500a - 300a²) Deflexion = Ø (10 - a) = 1/EI (105,000a -… | ||
| scan0158 | Page of calculations for material deflexion, comparing Packard and Bentley III models. | ||
| View original record | -5- Rm/AFM.6/MH.27.5.38. EIy_B = -133 (10 - a)^3 = -133 (1000 - 300a + 30a^2 - a^3) = -133,000 + 40,000a - 4,000a^2 + 133a^3 y_B = 1/E.I. (-133,000 + 40,000a - 4,000a^2 + 133a^3) Total Deflexion =… | ||
| scan0159 | Comparison of yoke movements and deflection under braking loads for Packard and Bentley III vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FWK.16/JH.27.5.38. Packard and Bentley III Yoke Movements Due to Braking Loads. The above phenomenon was investigated and the following data obtained. The endwise movement of the top bearing of the… | ||
| scan0160 | Movement data and observations for various chassis components on the Bentley III and Packard. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FWK.16/JH.27.5.38. In addition to this data the following information has also been obtained. 1. The inner bearing of the lower triangle lever moves forward. .005" for Bentley III. .007" for… | ||
| scan0161 | Analysis of Bentley III yoke movement and deflection caused by braking torque. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY III YOKE MOVEMENT DUE TO BRAKING TORQUE. LOAD. | Yoke Movement rel. to frame. | A. Yoke Bending. | B. Distortion of pivot pin etc. | C. Needle bearing clearance etc. | D. Twist in neck. | E.… | ||
| scan0162 | Data table showing Packard yoke movement and deflection measurements under varying loads due to braking torque. | ||
| View original record | Packard Yoke Movement due to Braking Torque. Load. | Yoke movement rel. to frame. | Yoke bending A | Distortion of pivot pin etc. B | Needle bearing clearance C | Twist in Neck. D | Backward movement… | ||
| scan0163 | Diagrammatic view of an apparatus used for pulling the front end of a car. | ||
| View original record | SCREW JACK. COIL SPRING OF KNOWN RATING. 1000 LB. BRAKE LOCKED TO PREVENT ROTATION OF WHEEL. TYRE CHASSIS FRAME. STEEL STRIP. ANCHORAGE DIAGRAMATIC VIEW OF APPARATUS USED FOR PULLING FRONT END OF CAR.… | ||
| scan0164 | Graph plotting yoke movement deflection against the pull on the front end of the car, detailing various component distortions. | ||
| View original record | B III YOKE MOVEMENT DUE TO BRAKE TORQUE DEFLECTION INS. ·070 ·060 ·050 ·040 ·030 ·020 ·010 PULL ON FRONT END OF CAR lb. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 A YOKE BENDING B DISTORTION OF PIVOT PIN ETC E BACKWARD… | ||
| scan0165 | Graph charting Packard yoke movement and deflection due to brake torque. | ||
| View original record | PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT DUE TO BRAKE TORQUE DEFLECTION - INS. .040 .030 .020 .010 PULL ON FRONT END OF CAR - LB. 200 400 600 800 1000 YOKE BENDING 'A' BACKWARD MOVEMENT OF TORQUE ARM 'E' DISTORTION OF… | ||
| scan0166 | Sketch showing the movement of various links in a BII suspension system. | ||
| View original record | SKETCH SHOWING MOVEMENT OF VARIOUS LINKS BII SUSPENSION SCD 575 .053 A B C D E G RECEIVED IN C.E.R. PRINT ROOM 10 JUN 1918 DERBY. 6438 Brun | ||
| scan0167 | Request to order one pair of B.III springs from supplier Thos. Firth with revised specifications. | ||
| View original record | 446 Roy. from Rm/AFM. c.c. G/MFH. Rm/AFM4/R.9.6.38. B.III SPRINGS. Will you please order from Thos. Firth, one pair of springs similar to F.B.3639, for 1,000 lbs load only with 7.000" free camber… | ||
| scan0168 | Requesting the preparation of a scheme for a suspension stay. | ||
| View original record | 446 also 846 By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. c. to By. c. to Da. Rm/AFMG/R.9.6.38. B.III SUSPENSION. Will you please prepare a scheme for a stay across the lower triangle levers of the above suspension, and… | ||
| scan0169 | Stress calculations for front springs on models B.III and B.50 with an increased deflection. | ||
| View original record | 44 b also 846 To Rm/FWK. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.2/MH.13.6.38. FRONT SPRINGS - B.III AND B.50. It is at present intended that these shall be 8" static deflection (with 4 people each weighing 10stone in… | ||
| scan0170 | List of alterations for the suspension specification of a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 466 also 846 To HPS. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.2/JH.14.6.38. B.III and B.50. SUSPENSION. Will you please make the following alterations in the specification of the above chassis. (1) New type Yoke FB.3675… | ||
| scan0171 | Test run on the Bentley III Bump Chassis front end suspension and specifications for future tests. | ||
| View original record | 446 also 1024 To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. Iv. Rm/AFM.3/MH.14.6.38. BENTLEY III BUMP CHASSIS - FRONT END. As the result of this run we can say that the rubber bearings and the rubber buffers on the… | ||
| scan0172 | Test report on a Bentley III Bumper Chassis, detailing failures and subsequent modifications. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY III BUMPER CHASSIS. 50 hrs. test on front end with 3" cams completed 8.6.38. This chassis had a compression stay connecting the lower lever with the torque arm on both sides. During the test… | ||
| scan0173 | Failures of various damper components during testing and the corresponding corrective actions. | ||
| View original record | -2- (4) The N.S. damper broke its rebound piston after 17 1/2 hrs. due to the collapse of the rebound buffer, thereby allowing the damper piston to bottom on its casing. On future chassis metal pads… | ||
| scan0174 | Test report detailing issues with a spare wheel carrier bracket, yokes, bumper modifications, and a loose silentbloc bolt. | ||
| View original record | -3- (8) Spare wheel carrier bracket cracked twice after 4 hrs. and 28 hrs. This is receiving design attention with a view to simplification as well as increasing the strength. The new yokes are not… | ||
| scan0175 | Urgent internal request to draw a sleeve for a Bentley III yoke to accommodate a silentbloc bearing. | ||
| View original record | 446. To By/Ald. c. to By/HLB. c. to HPS. Rm/AFM.9/JH.20.6.38. BENTLEY III YOKES. Will you please draw a sleeve to suit the yoke FB.3676 to enable a silentbloc bearing to be used at the upper end, as… | ||
| scan0176 | Requesting a design for new rear springs for a Bentley III (8.B.V.) chassis. | ||
| View original record | 446. To Roy/MS. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.10/JH.23.6.38. BENTLEY III REAR SPRINGS (8.B.V.). Will you please ask Messrs. Thos. Firth to submit a design for two new rear springs for the above chassis.… | ||
| scan0177 | Design specifications for rear springs for a Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 446 DESIGN FOR SPRINGS Reference Rolls-Royce letter Roy/HW.1., dated 27.6.38., for 2. Rear Springs for Bentley Chassis similar to F.B.3851., but having the following characteristics:-… | ||
| scan0178 | Scheme for an attachment lever for hydraulic portable jacks on a Bentley 3, relating to rear springs and bumper. | ||
| View original record | 446 BY/NS. c. Rm. ------ DA.2/G.2.7.38. BENTLEY 3. REAR SPRINGS AND REAR BUMPER Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.768 Attachment Lever for D.W.S. Hydraulic Portable Jacks. The above… | ||
| scan0179 | Request for analysis of an Oldsmobile roll rod to determine the material for a B.III roll rod. | ||
| View original record | 446 Hl. from Rm/IMW. c. Da/JD. Rm/IMW1/R.4.7.38. FRONT ROLL ROD FOR B.III. Please receive herewith sample for analysis cut from an Oldsmobile roll rod. We wish to know the specification as soon as… | ||
| scan0180 | Tests on Bentley III rear spring bushes and concerns about their suitability. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: A.F.M. ① What do the Americans do ② What stress is set up by increasing spring eye dia .025 Routing Information: To BX. from HPS a. Da. c. Rm. cr. De/Hay. 446 Typewritten text:… | ||
| scan0181 | Trial of aluminium spherical bearing brackets and caps for the Bentley III front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPS. Rm/AFM.37/JH.18.8.38. BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION. The spherical bearing brackets and caps FB.364/8/9 are made in cast steel. We would like to try a set in aluminium (RR.50 or other… | ||
| scan0182 | Modifications to suspension and steering geometry for the B.III model and the first Silver Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 446 also 450. To Da. from Ev. c. to By. Hm. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Da/Ev/DB. Da/Ev.8/N.29.8.38. Re: Modified Suspension & Steering Geometry, B.III. -------------------------------------------- We… | ||
| scan0183 | Experiments on the torque arm sphere due to increased car weight from a 5.6 litre engine. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev8/N.29.8.38 Cont'd. Experiments will have to tell us whether dropping the torque arm sphere by .375" will be adequate for this car, in view of the increase in the complete car weight,… | ||
| scan0184 | Adjustments to rear leaf springs and shackles to accommodate new front coil springs. | ||
| View original record | 44b also 84b and 66b. Ds. from Rm/AFM. c. Ry. c. Da/EV. c. Ry/RHB. c. Ry/HS. Rm/AFM3/2.6.9.38. Rear Leaf Springs - B.III. B.50. W.60. W.80. We are using 5" deflection coil front springs on all the… | ||
| scan0185 | Proposed modifications to the rear leaf springs for the Wraith 80 model. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 406 To Da.. from Ev. c. Rm. By. Rm/AFM. c. BY/HEB. By/NS. Da/Ev.6/N.7.9.38. Re: Rear Leaf Springs B.III, B.50, Wraith 80 - Rm/AFM.3/R.6.9.38 - ? The B.III. was designed for 2.750 front bump… | ||
| scan0186 | Provision of two blueprints for a Bush - Rear Spring Front Eye, for a Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | HDS c. Rm. c. Rm/AEM. 446 BY/Ald.5/G.7.9.38. BENTLEY 111. REAR ROAD SPRING - SECTION 7030. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following drawing :- Ex.S.1016 Bush - Rear Spring Front Eye. 2… | ||
| scan0187 | Requesting the removal and refitting of front road springs on chassis 8.B.V. | ||
| View original record | 446. To HPS. from Rm/FWK. c.c. to HPS/PS. c.c. to Rm/IMW. Rm/FWK.1/JH.8.9.38. Front road springs - 8.B.V. Will you please take out the front road springs of the above chassis and refit them both with… | ||
| scan0188 | Requesting the forging of Bentley III Yokes from a different steel for a bump chassis. | ||
| View original record | AFM 446 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM6/R.8.9.37. BENTLEY III YOKE. Will you please have two pairs of the above forged in 1% Chrome Steel (instead of S/NCR) and one pair of these fitted to the bump chassis.… | ||
| scan0189 | Adjustments to the Bentley III suspension and its visual appearance. | ||
| View original record | 446 By. from Bm/AFM. c. Dr. c. Da/EV. c. Da/JD. c. By/HS. c. By/HAB. Bm/AFM4/H.9.9.38. BENTLEY III SUSPENSION. With reference to Da/EV6/H.7.9.38., although we agree that if the rear of the car is… | ||
| scan0190 | Stud failure in the front suspension and proposing modifications to the torque arms. | ||
| View original record | 446. HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Da/JD. Rm/AFM3/R.9.9.38. B.III Lower Triangle Levers. Front Suspension. With reference to the scheme FCD.881, we have had a stud fail at the junction between torque arm and… | ||
| scan0191 | Scheme for Duprene washers and seals for the rear springs of a Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | BY/RS. C. Rm. 446 DA.11/G.15.9.38. BENTLEY 111. REAR SPRINGS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.901 Duprene Washers for Anchorage Pin. The above scheme shews Duprene seals to… | ||
| scan0192 | Request to fit metal packings under the front coil springs of chassis 9.B.V. to raise the front end by 3/4 inch. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPT. from Rm/FWK. c. to HPS/PS. Rm/FWK.9/JH.17.9.38. 9.B.V. The above chassis will need its front end raising about 3/4". Will you therefore please fit metal packings under the front coil… | ||
| scan0193 | Technical memo detailing the effects and specifications of fitting roll rods to a Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. Da/JB. c. HPS. 446 Rm/AFM.10/MH.19.9.38. BENTLEY III ROLL RODS. With the 7" deflection rear springs and 8" deflection front springs it is necessary to have roll rods at… | ||
| scan0194 | Understeer issues with the S.S.V. and requesting a new rear roll rod design for the S.III. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/AFH.10/MH.19.9.38. With both roll rods, S.S.V. still understeers 1½ degrees, on the Skid pan. Will you please design a roll rod on the rear of S.III. It is important that the fixings on the… | ||
| scan0195 | Sending a pair of rear leaf springs back to the supplier, Firths, for recambering. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. c.c. to G/Mt. 44b also 40a Rm/FWK.8/JH.20.9.38. B.III Rear Road Springs. We have made up a pair of leaf springs for ultimate use in 7.B.V. these springs give the correct static deflection but… | ||
| scan0196 | Scheme for lengthened rear springs on the Bentley 111, combining the jack lever arm with the shackle. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. De/JB. 446 DA.2/G.23.9.38. A.F.M. BENTLEY 111. REAR SPRINGS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.912 Lengthened Rear Spring. The above scheme shews the rear shackle… | ||
| scan0197 | Scheme for a modified rear spring front anchorage and rear step iron for a Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | RY/NS c. Rm c. Ds/JD 446 DA.1/G.30.9.38. BENTLEY 111. F.CD.922 REAR SPRING FRONT ANCHORAGE AND MODIFIED REAR STEP IRON. Please receive herewith the above scheme showing the front anchorage for the… | ||
| scan0198 | Requesting the detailing of new rear springs for the Bentley III to lower the vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 446 To By. from Rm/AFM. c. By/HS. c. By/RER. c. Da. c. Da/JB. Rm/AFM.8/MR.18.10.38. BENTLEY III REAR SPRINGS. In order to lower the rear of Bentley III by 1", will you please detail a Toledo Woodhead… | ||
| scan0199 | Trialling new ring-type rear bump buffers for the Bentley III to improve springing and reduce impact. | ||
| View original record | 446 By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. c. to Da. Rm/AFM1/R.18.10.38. BENTLEY III REAR BUMP BUFFERS. In order to obtain a slight rate variation in the springing of B.III, and also to reduce the violence of the… | ||
| scan0200 | Provision of two blueprints for a Bentley 111 Chassis rear axle buffer. | ||
| View original record | Rm/AFM c. Rm. 446 BY/Ald.17/G.26.10.38. BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- S.CD.952 Rear Axle Buffer. This is as requested by memo Rm/AFM.1/R. 18.10.38.… | ||
| scan0201 | Specifications for road springs on the B.III model. | ||
| View original record | 446 By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. Rm/AFM. Rm12/R.26.10.38. re: ROAD SPRINGS ON B.III. We have not finally decided upon the rating of the rear road springs which will ultimately be fitted to B.III.… | ||
| scan0202 | Forwarding two blueprints for the S.CD.952 Rear Axle Buffer for the Bentley 111 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm/AFM. 446. BY/Ald.17/G.26.10.38. BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- S.CD.952 Rear Axle Buffer. This is a/s requested by memo Rm/AFM.1/R. 18.10.38. the… | ||
| scan0203 | Design specifications for the rear springs on the Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | BY c. Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/JD. c. BY/NS. c. Rm/AFM. c. Da/TWD. BENTLEY 111. REAR SPRINGS. In accordance with memo BY.2/G.27.10.38. that we shall not fit built-in jacks on Bentley 111, we are… | ||
| scan0204 | Requesting the production of torque arm sockets and caps from malleable iron for cost-saving purposes. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPS. From Rm/AFM. c. Roy/Les. Rm/AFM.2/MH.29.10.38. B.III FRONT SUSPENSION. Will you please make 3 pairs of Torque arm sockets and caps in malleable iron (FB, 3047/8). The present pattern for… | ||
| scan0205 | Requesting design modifications to the suspension system, including shock dampers, front suspension triangles, and torque arm for weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | 446. By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM2/R.2.11.38. B.III SUSPENSION. The rear shock damper link rubber connections (Delco type) fail easily. Will you please produce drawings of a replacement rubber… | ||
| scan0206 | Requesting two pairs of rear springs for a Bentley III, specifying drawing and load details. | ||
| View original record | 446-8 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/AFM. c. Roy/Les. c. Roy/HW. Rm/AFM.2/MR.3.11.38. Bentley III Rear Springs - 10.B.V. & Bump Chassis. We want two pairs of springs for B.III. These springs will be to the new… | ||
| scan0207 | Blueprints and parts required for the Bentley 111 Chassis rear springs, fittings, and shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | HPS. (crossed out) c. Rm. c. Rm/AFM. (crossed out) 446. BY/Ald.13/G.4.11.38. BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS - 7.B.V. and 8.B.V. REAR SPRINGS AND FITTINGS - SECTION 7030. REAR SHOCK DAMPER. - SECTION 7150.… | ||
| scan0208 | Modifications to the Bentley 111 Chassis, including the rear track and suspension. | ||
| View original record | BY/MS. c. Rm. ------- HH6 DA.10/G.5.11.38. BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS. ------- Please receive herewith blueprints of G.CD.987 showing the increased rear track and modified suspension bracket. The rear axle… | ||
| scan0209 | Instruction detailing modifications to the rear springs for the Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. c. Da/JD 446 DA.3/G.5.11.38. BENTLEY 111. REAR SPRINGS. As we are deleting the jack arm on the rear shackle, would you please detail and instruct a 3.500 centres shackle, similar to the… | ||
| scan0210 | Scheme for lightened upper triangle levers for the Bentley 111 front suspension, detailing a weight saving of 1 lb. 10 ozs. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS (struck through) c. Rm. c. Da/m. (struck through) c. Rm/AFM 446 DA.9/G.9.11.38. A.F.M BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. scheme :- Please receive herewith the following F.CD.1005 Lightened Upper… | ||
| scan0211 | The provision of two blueprints for a Torque Arm to be used on the Bentley 111 bump chassis. | ||
| View original record | HFS c. Rm. c. Rm./AFM. 446 BY/Ald.23/G.11.11.38. BENTLEY 111. SPRING SUSPENSION FRONT. SECTION 7042. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- Ex.S.1208 Torque Arm. 2 off. The above… | ||
| scan0212 | Order for front road springs for Bentley III and 50 cars. | ||
| View original record | 446. To HPS/WSC. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.16/JH.12.11.38. Bentley III and 50. Will you please order 6 front road springs for B.III cars. FB.3826. and one each of FB.3947. FB.3948. for 2.B.50. Rm/FWK. | ||
| scan0213 | Modification to the front yokes for the B.III, B.50 and B.80 series cars. | ||
| View original record | 446, 846, 666 To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. Da/JB. c. Da/DB. c. Roy/Les. Rm/AFM.B/MH.15.11.38. B.III, B.50 AND B.80 FRONT YOKES. Whenever the yoke of the front suspension of the B.III series of cars has to… | ||
| scan0214 | Order for three more pairs of Bentley V rear springs. | ||
| View original record | 446 To Roy/Ms. c. to Roy/Les. Rm/FWK.12/JH.17.11.38. Bentley V Rear Springs. Will you please order three more pairs of rear springs FB.4271 for the above chassis. The springs are 7" deflection with ½"… | ||
| scan0215 | Production and testing of lightened upper triangle levers for the Bentley 5 chassis. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPC/WCC. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.12/JH.22.11.38. BENTLEY 5. The dies are being sunk for lightened upper triangle levers FB.4333/4 for the above chassis. We would like the first two levers that come… | ||
| scan0216 | Request to make 6 sleeves for fitting cheaper silentblocs to a Bentley V chassis for testing. | ||
| View original record | 446 & 1305- To HPS. from Rm/FWK. c. to HPS/WSC. Rm/FWK.7/JH.26.11.38. Bentley V. We want to test some cheaper silentblocs in the top of the yoke of the above chassis. The inner tube internal diameter… | ||
| scan0217 | Order for one pair of rear road springs for a B.V. Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 4468 1024. To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.5/dH.29.11.38. B.V. BUMPER CHASSIS. T Will you please order from Firth's, one pair of rear road springs for the above chassis. Piece No.FB.4368. O/N.52444.… | ||
| scan0218 | Specifications for the B.V. front anti-roll rod, including dimensions and material composition. | ||
| View original record | 446 also H.oob To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. By/RS. c. Da/JD. Rm/AFM.13/EH.5.12.38. B.V. FRONT ROLL ROD. The front anti-roll rod of this car (the only roll rod required) should be 11/16" dia. (.687"… | ||
| scan0219 | Requesting an order for rear rubber buffers for the Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | HHL6 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.6/JH.5.12.38. Bentley V Rear Suspension. Will you please order 12 more rear rubber buffers for the above chassis. EXS.1174. Durometer hardness 45. Rm/FWK. | ||
| scan0220 | Requesting dimensional changes to the front roll rod for Bentley models 111 and 50. | ||
| View original record | DY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/AFM c. Da/ID. 446. DA.5/G.9.12.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. FRONT ROLL ROD. Rm In accordance with memo Rm/AFM.13/MH.5.12.38. we have investigated the geometry of the front roll rod… | ||
| scan0221 | Modifications to the torque arm, lower triangle lever, and thrust stay for the front suspension. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. 446 DA.16/G.9.12.38. MODIFIED TORQUE ARM, LOWER TRIANGLE LEVER AND THRUST STAY, FRONT SUSPENSION, B.V, and E.50. FD.325. To overcome the foul between the cross steering tube and the… | ||
| scan0222 | Directive regarding the specifications for the front anti-roll rod for the first 50 experimental B.V. chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/HEB. Rm. Rm/AFR HPS De BY/NS.8/G.9.12.38. B46. 4. B.V. 1ST. 50 EXPERIMENTAL CHASSIS. FRONT ANTI-ROLL ROD. It has been decided that the roll rod for the 1st. 50 chassis shall be produced in S/SLM.… | ||
| scan0223 | Outlining urgent attention points and testing requirements for various B.V. suspension components. | ||
| View original record | 446. HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM7/R.12.12.38. B.V. SUSPENSION. POINTS REQUIRING URGENT ATTENTION. FRONT ROLL ROD. The material of this roll rod is in doubt. A rod has been instructed by the D.O. in… | ||
| scan0224 | Request to order a pair of 1000 lb. rear road springs for a Continental Bentley V chassis from Toledo Woodheads. | ||
| View original record | 446. To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.11/JH.3.1.39. BENTLEY V REAR SPRINGS. Will you please order from Toledo Woodheads - 1 pair of 1000 lb. rear road springs for the Continental Bentley chassis. We… | ||
| scan0225 | Suitability of a specific material for the front roll rod based on test results. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] 446 [Typed, struck-through] Rm/AFM. [Typed, struck-through] C. Rm. [Typed, struck-through] C. Da. [Handwritten] GRY. Can I have story of hub material on Wraith Rm [Handwritten] AFM… | ||
| scan0226 | Modification of drawing PD.339 for the 2' tension shackle on rear springs. | ||
| View original record | DA/NS. 416 c Rm DA.7/G.2.2.39. B.V. 2" TENSION SHACKLE, REAR SPRINGS. A. F. MARTINDALE Herewith is PD.339 which has been modified as regards the position of the ferrule holding the two halves of the… | ||
| scan0227 | Modification scheme for the Bentley 5 front roll rod. | ||
| View original record | DY/NS. c. Rm. 600 664 446 DA.15/G.7.2.39. BENTLEY 5. FRONT ROLL ROD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1190 Modified Front Roll Rod. In order to improve the front roll rod link… | ||
| scan0228 | Modifications to the front anti-roll rod for Bentley 5 cars. | ||
| View original record | HHB also 666. BX/HS (crossed out) c. Ps (crossed out) c. Dm/JB (crossed out) c. Rm/Mr.Waller. DA.12/G.9.2.39. File BENTLEY 5. FRONT ANTI-ROLL ROD. Further to memo DA.15/G.7.2.39, issuing F.CD.1190… | ||
| scan0229 | Standardization of Firth Springs for the Bentley V rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | H46 also 1305 To RHC. from Rm/FWK. c. to By/NS. Rm/FWK.15/JH.2.3.39. BENTLEY V REAR ROAD SPRINGS. We have decided to standardise Firth Springs on the first 50 production chassis. Details are as under.… | ||
| scan0230 | Packing modification for the Bentley V chassis front spring suspension. | ||
| View original record | HH 6- MFS. c. Rm/FJH. By/Ald.2/AW.24.3.39. BENTLEY V CHASSIS. FRONT SPRING SUSPENSION - SECTION 7042. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of the following:- EXS.1551. - Packing-Lower Triangle Lever… | ||
| scan0231 | The investigation and modification of seizing shackle pins on a Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | 446 Da. By/Ev. BY/MSH. c. Rm. c. Ms. c. BY/NS. BY.4/G.29.3.39. BENTLEY V. RE: SHACKLE PINS. As the result of the seizing up of the screwed shackle pins in France I held up this particular feature… | ||
| scan0232 | Front Suspension Spring Rate for B.V. & B.50 models. | ||
| View original record | HH6 Rm. Da/DB.10/G. 30.3.39 Front Suspension Spring Rate B.V. & B.50. file 1306 | ||
| scan0233 | Order for B.V & B.50 road springs and bumper chassis for H.B.50 and existing B.50 cars. | ||
| View original record | HH6. Roy/Ms Rm/FWK. 10/JH. 31.3.39 Order for B.V & B.50 road springs for H.B.50; Bumper Chassis & existing B.50 cars. files 800a & 102H | ||
| scan0234 | Breakdown of weights for the Bentley V front suspension components. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.9/JR.-9.3.39. 446 + 6H6 Bentley V Suspension (Front). Herewith the weight of the B.V. and W.III. front suspensions, including pans, as requested. Bentley V. 162 lb. 11 ozs.… | ||
| scan0235 | Investigation into using a flexible pipe for front suspension lubrication and awaiting cost comparison results. | ||
| View original record | HH6 + 118H c. Rm. c. BY. c. Rm/AFM. c. Da/JD. DA.1/G.18.4.39. FRONT SUSPENSION LUBRICATION. B.V. In connection with the provision of a pipe coil to carry the centralised chassis lubrication on to the… | ||
| scan0236 | Testing and modification of Bentley V rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | HH6 To By/NS. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK.21/JH.8.5.39. BENTLEY V REAR ROAD SPRINGS. We have recently tested a modified version of the B.V. rear road spring which was ordered for production. The modification… | ||
| scan0237 | Use of specific rubber pads and metal shields for the rear springs on a Bentley 5. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. ROY/Les. c. Da/JD. HHG. DA.10/G.11.5.39. GRY AFM BENTLEY 5. REAR SPRINGS. Will you please arrange to use the rubber pads between the spring and the spring suspension bracket and… | ||
| scan0238 | Leaf spring failures, comparing stress tests on B.V. and 25/30 chassis springs. | ||
| View original record | HH6, + 1305 To By. from Rm/FWK. c. to Da. c. to Da/DB. Rm/FWK.3/JH.13.5.39. LEAF SPRING FAILURES. We have recently carried out some tests in an attempt to determine the cause of the short life of the… | ||
| scan0239 | Page 2 of a report detailing stress testing and modifications to leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/PWK.3/JH.13.5.39. This calculation is based on the assumption that the spring is of ideal design and the stress therefore is uniform throughout. Further tests were carried out to determine the… | ||
| scan0240 | Graph showing stress on the main leaf of a BV road spring. | ||
| View original record | MAIN LEAF OF BV ROAD SPRING FB 4364 MAX. STRESS. lb/sq" STRESS RANGE lb/sq" APPROX. POINT OF BREAKAGE STRESS RANGE THEORETICAL STRESS STRESS STRESSES IN MAIN LEAF DUE TO AN OSCILLATION OF 7.25" FROM… | ||
| scan0241 | Request to manufacture six sets of parts for B.V. Front Buffers. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPS/WSC. Rm/HFP.1/JH.19.5.39. B.V. Front Buffers. Will you please make up 6 sets of following - FB.3827 FB.3904. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0242 | Confirmation request for a list of drawing numbers for B-V front suspension parts to facilitate their collection for examination and photography. | ||
| View original record | HH6 + 1260 RHC/Reid. c. Hs. c. Ey. c. HPS/RH. Rm13/R.12.6.39. COSTS - B-V FRONT SUSPENSION. This is to confirm that you will let us have a complete list of drawing numbers of the parts which are… | ||
| scan0243 | Testing and standardisation of Bentley V rear road springs. | ||
| View original record | HH6 To By. from Rm/AFM. c. By/NS. c. By/HEB. c. ROY/Les. Rm/AFM.3/MH.126.39. BENTLEY V ROAD SPRINGS - REAR. We originally hoped to standardise Toledo Woodhead springs on B.V. A pair of these ran… | ||
| scan0244 | Weight analysis of the B.V. front suspension, suggesting it be used for cost analysis. | ||
| View original record | 446. RHC/CAN. from Rm. Rm5/R.13.6.39. Herewith copy of our latest weight analysis of the B.V. front suspension. I suggest that this might, with advantage, be made a basis for cost analysis. Rm. | ||
| scan0245 | Request for a scheme to replace the silentbloc bush with a Harris bush on the Bentley V front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 446. To By/Ald. Rm/HPP.11/JH.20.6.39. BENTLEY V FRONT SUSPENSION. We should like to replace the silentbloc bush at present used as the top bearing for the yoke, by a Harris bush, and would like a… | ||
| scan0246 | Requesting a design scheme for a roll rod with Harris bushes and an order for three carbon steel rods. | ||
| View original record | 446. To By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. Rm/AFM.3/MH.21.6.39. ROLL ROD - B.V. Will you please prepare a scheme for a roll rod with Harris bushes at the top end of the link. The upper rubbers are liable to… | ||
| scan0247 | Request to alter the rebound buffer depth for the Bentley 5 rebound straps. | ||
| View original record | 446. BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/AFM. c. ROY/Les. c. Da/JD. DA.24/C.22.6.39. BENTLEY 5. REBOUND STRAPS. At the Experimental Department's request we wish to reduce the amount of rubber in the rebound buffer.… | ||
| scan0248 | Requesting a pattern to be made for a modified Bentley V torque arm. | ||
| View original record | 446 To HPS. Rm/HPP.3/JH.23.6.39. BENTLEY V PARTS. Will you please make a pattern for a Bentley V torque arm in malleable iron. The torque arm is to be similar to FB.4452 except for the flanged section… | ||
| scan0249 | Request for a drawing of a simplified torque arm spherical bearing. | ||
| View original record | 446 To By/Ald. Rm/HFP.8/JH.23.6.39. B.V. Torque Arm Bearing. Will you please make a drawing for a simplified torque arm spherical bearing as discussed between us, and instruct two sets. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0250 | Specification changes for the Bentley 5 front suspension coil spring, including plating, hardening, and finishing processes. | ||
| View original record | 446 To: By/HEB Roy/AW RHC/Wld/JF RHC/M'C RHC/WB Rm/AFM H1/EA BY/NS5/MG.23.6.39 BENTLEY 5 FB.3826. FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING Please note the thickness of cadmium plating called for on the above… | ||
| scan0251 | Outlining experiments and investigations into front end movement and shake on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 446 Rm/APM. Rm/Wym. Rm4/R.29.6.39. FRONT END MOVEMENT - B.V. It was agreed that the experiments on the front end shake should be used on the dynamometer drums with ¾" cams, and the measurements should… | ||
| scan0252 | Request to Mr. Cooper at the Alum Foundry to cast two B.V. torque arms in R.R. 50 material. | ||
| View original record | HH6? To Mr. Cooper. (Alum Foundry) Rm/HFP.8/JH.30.6.39. B.V. Torque arms. Will you please cast two torque arms in R.R. 50 from the model which has been left with you. We should like these castings in… | ||
| scan0253 | Request to create a drawing for a Bentley V lower yoke bearing. | ||
| View original record | HH6. To By/Ald. G Rm/HFP.17/JH.4.7.39. Bentley V Lower Yoke Bearing. Would you please make a drawing for a lower yoke bearing as indicated in the attached sketch. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0254 | The order of rear springs for production Bentley V models. | ||
| View original record | 446 1305 To By/WS. from Rm/HPP. c. to By/HSB. c. to D/BP. Rm/HPP.2/JH.8.7.39. Bentley V Springs. We have ordered 12 pairs of 1050 lb. 7" deflection rear springs for production Bentley V's. These… | ||
| scan0255 | Order for Bentley V production springs. | ||
| View original record | H46 + 1305 To Les/HW. Rm/HFP.1/JH.8.7.39. Bentley V. Springs for Production. Will you please order from Firth's 1 doz. pairs of 1050 lb. 7" deflection springs for production. O/N.52444. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0256 | Instructing the fitting of front buffers to a Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | 446 & 450d. To HPS/RH. Rm/HFP.12/JH.10.7.39. Bentley V. Buffers. Will you please fit 9.B.V. with front buffers to drawing EXS.1366. These buffers have already been given to you. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0257 | Scheme for Bentley 5 rear springs to reduce vibration. | ||
| View original record | Br/RS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Gry. c. Da/JB. HH6. DA.4/c.12.7.39. BENTLEY 5. REAR SPRINGS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1443 6" De Saxe Rear Road Spring. The above scheme shews the rear… | ||
| scan0258 | Request to manufacture two sets of Bentley V Pivots using 1% chromium steel instead of 3½% nickel steel. | ||
| View original record | HH6 To HPS/RH. Rm/HFP.3/JH.18.7.39. Bentley V Pivots. Will you please make two sets of B.V. Pivots FB.4313 and FB.4314 in 1% chromium steel instead of 3½% nickel steel which is the material in use at… | ||
| scan0259 | Calculation of the moment of inertia and centre of gravity for vehicle 9.B.V. | ||
| View original record | 446 450d. Rm/HFP.3/MH.20.7.39. 6'1/2 2.S.W 4.9 11. C.V. MOMENT OF INERTIA OF 9.B.V. Experiments were carried out to determine the Moment of Inertia of 9.B.V. and the height of the centre of gravity… | ||
| scan0260 | Calculation sheet for vehicle moment of inertia, unsprung mass, and spring rates. | ||
| View original record | Rm/HFP.3/MH.20.7.39. Axis about Moment of Inertia was measured Diagram annotations: CG 8.35" 64 1/2" 59 1/2" A 7" 33" 14" 1893 lbs 3922 lbs 2029 lbs Moment of Inertia about A 97,100 lbs.ft2 Moment of… | ||
| scan0261 | Calculations for the centre of gravity of car model 10.B.V. | ||
| View original record | H.H.6 + 400. Rm/HFP.4/MH.20.7.39. CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF 10.B.V. Measurement were taken to determine the position of the centre of gravity of 10.B.V. The following figures were obtained Car level,… | ||
| scan0262 | Requesting a new drawing and an order for 6 sets of Bentley V front buffers. | ||
| View original record | HH6 To By/Ald. from Rm/HFP. Rm/HFP.3/JH.21.7.39. Bentley V. Front Buffers. Will you please make a drawing for a front buffer to replace EXS.1366 and incorporating the modifications discussed between… | ||
| scan0263 | Requesting the production of blueprints and sets for a new, lighter rubber buffer for the Bentley V Chassis front wheel suspension. | ||
| View original record | MES. c. Rm. c. to Rm./EBA. c. to Rm./HFP. By/Ald.1/AW.24.7.39. BENTLEY V CHASSIS. FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION - SECTION 7042. 4+6 Please receive herewith 3 blueprints of the following:- EXS.1828. Rubber… | ||
| scan0264 | Listing parts for the Bentley V front suspension mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 446 To MRG. c.c. RM. c.c. EXP.DEPT. c.c. BY/A/S. BY/Ald.2/AW.8.8.39. BENTLEY V. FRONT SUSPENSION MECHANISM. - SECTION 7042. Please receive herewith two prints of the following:- SCD.1472. Modified… | ||
| scan0265 | Requesting blueprints and listing parts required for the B.V. Rear Bearing (Lower Triangle). | ||
| View original record | H.H.6. To. HPS. c. Rm. c. Rm/HPP. BY/Ald.1/E.24.8.39. B.V. REAR BEARING. (LOWER TRIANGLE). Please receive herewith two blue prints of each of the following, together with two extra copies of pieces… | ||
| scan0266 | Requesting a report on a broken cast steel lower suspension lever, its brittleness, and potential improvements via heat treatment. | ||
| View original record | 446 To H1/EW. Rm/FJH.9/JH.10.4.40. Cast Steel Lower Suspension Lever - B.V. We have handed to you a cast steel lower suspension lever F.2060 which was accidently broken while the car was dismantled by… | ||
| scan0267 | Providing instructions for welding stiffening plates for a B.V. front suspension. | ||
| View original record | File, Hub To HPS. from Rm/Clm. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/Clm.4/JMc.15.5.40. B.V. Front Suspension. Will you please instruct 6 off F.B.3612. These are stiffening plates for the Buffer stop and should be welded… | ||
| scan0268 | List of suppliers for lower front suspension levers with part numbers and reliability notes. | ||
| View original record | 446 COPY for B.V., B.50 and Suspension General Files. SUPPLIERS OF LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION LEVERS. F.W.1880/1. Cast Steel. Gabriel & Co. F.B.2939/40. Cast Steel. Gabriel & Jessop. F.B.3367/8 Cancelled.… | ||
| scan0269 | Modifying existing Barnato's B.V. springs with a packing and altering the drawing for future purchases. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. Rm.2/ET.23.11.40. BARNATO'S B.V. ---------- In reply to Sg.1/KW/22.11.40, we can fortunately utilise the B.V. springs that are in existence , by inserting a 3/16" packing to make up… | ||
| scan0270 | Modifications to customers' B.V cars to prevent front-end crashing by altering the buffer stop and front spring packings. | ||
| View original record | 446 To Rm. from Rm/Clm. R m/Clm.13/ET.5.12.40. MODIFICATIONS TO CUSTOMERS' B.V CARS ---------------------------------- To overcome crashing at the front, the following modification is required: The… | ||
| scan0271 | Alterations to the front suspension mechanism, including a longer spring and modified stop, to prevent the torque arm from fouling the frame. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. Suspension 446 Rm/HH.4/SW.16.12.40. B.V. Sec.7042 - Front Suspⁿ Mechanism. In accordance with a request from Rm/Clm., alteration Nos. 233/RF and 234/RF have been made. These… | ||