Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Persistent quality issues with cast iron brake drums from supplier Messrs. Lake & Elliott, leading to a search for an alternative source. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c.Roy c.Wor CAST IRON BRAKE DRUMS FOR CHASSIS - ALL TYPES. Ever since we standardised cast iron brake drums of Messrs. Lake & Elliott's manufacture, we have been more or less constantly in trouble… | ||
| scan0002 | Allocation of an ex-Trials car, G.A.E.20, for testing smaller wheels in France. | ||
| View original record | S/W [Handwritten: Rm x5840] To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 20/25 Car for Test in France. Re the above with small wheels, we are allocating an ex-Trials car, G.A.E.20. It will be sent up to Derby on Monday. It… | ||
| scan0003 | Noise test for a ventilated dynamo, identifying an electrical noise during charging while the fan remains quiet. | ||
| View original record | To Ha/Wst. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Ha/Rm. + 5840 Hs/CEH.3/KW.15.3.35. 21-G-IV. We have fitted the ventilated dynamo to 21-G-IV and tried it for noise. There is a heavy note when the dynamo is… | ||
| scan0004 | Use of chassis 21-G-IV instead of GAE-20 for a 10,000-mile test on a 20/25 model with smaller wheels. | ||
| View original record | x5840 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.25/KW.15.3.35. 10,000 miles test on 20/25 with Smaller Wheels. We heard from Hn. on the 'phone to-day that you have allotted GAE-20 for this job. We have been going over… | ||
| scan0005 | 10,000-mile test on a 20/25 model with smaller wheels. | ||
| View original record | Rm To Rm. from Sg. re Miles 10,000/Test on 20/25 with smaller wheels. Thanks for Hs/Rm.25/KW.15.3.35. I am glad to note really that you can make good use of 21-G-IV for this test as GAE-20 is a very… | ||
| scan0006 | Confirming alterations to the front and rear springs on a 20/25 HP chassis with smaller wheels. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. and BY. from E. c. Sg. Wor. Db. re 20/25 HP. Chassis with Smaller Wheels. This memo confirms that at the meeting held at Derby with Sg. present on the 13th inst. it was decided to fit rear… | ||
| scan0007 | Fitting smaller wheels to a 20/25 model for a 10,000-mile test and a suggestion to increase the rear spring camber. | ||
| View original record | x5840 To By. Hs/Rm.1/KW.19.3.35. Smaller Wheels - 20/25. Confirming our conversation of yesterday, you will provide us with the necessary detail drawings to enable us to prepare a car for a 10,000… | ||
| scan0008 | Smaller wheels for the 20/25 model, a 10,000-mile test, and rear spring adjustments. | ||
| View original record | x5840 To By. Hs/Rm.1/KW.19.3.35. Smaller Wheels - 20/25. Confirming our conversation of yesterday, you will provide us with the necessary detail drawings to enable us to prepare a car for a 10,000… | ||
| scan0009 | Sourcing and suitability of cast iron brake drums for various chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. c' RHC. BY/EM.25/J.19.3.35. CAST IRON BRAKE DRUMS FOR CHASSIS. --------------------------------- With reference to the pencil note which you made on our memo BY/15/J.14.3.35, which is returned… | ||
| scan0010 | Steering lightness and a potential modification using a shorter pendulum lever on car GAE-20. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. x5840 Hs/Rn.5/KW.21.3.35. GAE-20. We have gone over the steering on this car and should like your opinion as to whether it is passably light for London conditions in its present state. It… | ||
| scan0011 | The readiness of a modified dynamo for a test on a 20/25 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] HS [Handwritten] L/10 500V To Hs/Wst. from Sg. Copy to Wor,E.Hs.HH HY/RD. re 20/25 HP Chassis Dynamos. Referring to E.6/HP.22.3.35 will you please go into the matter with Rm. and then… | ||
| scan0012 | List of parts to be fitted to a 20/25 HP car for a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to C. X500a Hs/Rm.23/KW.26.3.35. 10,000 miles test on 20/25 HP. Car. Replying to Sg.1/E.18.3.35, we are making an effort to get rid of 5-B-IV before we start on the 20/25. We are… | ||
| scan0013 | Standardisation of chassis dynamos and clutch pits between the 20/25 HP and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Rg/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to By/RD. x480 500a Hs/Rm.2/KW.27.3.35. 20/25 HP. Chassis Dynamos. Sg.30/E.25.3.35. Now that this dynamo will be fitted to 21-G-IV for 10,000 miles… | ||
| scan0014 | New design for a 25-HP crankcase breather pipe, incorporated into the oil filler, to be fitted to a car for France. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Rmi To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.28.3.35. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. re 25-HP. Crankcase Breather. We send you herewith:- LeC.4438 showing a crankcase breather pipe incorporated in the oil filler.… | ||
| scan0015 | Technical memo discussing the steering and suspension geometry implications of fitting 17-inch rims to a 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. Copy to HCF. HS. RMG. 17 Rims on 20/25 H.P. Chassis. On N.Sch.4429 we have shown the present side steering tube and axle control geometry. We also show how the geometry of both these is… | ||
| scan0016 | Modifications to the rear springs on a 20/25 HP model to restore ground clearance when fitted with 17' rims. | ||
| View original record | To EH, from Da. Pa.1/HP.3.4.35. c. Wer. E.Hs. Hdy. RHC. 20/25 HP. with 17" Rims. Herewith are N.Sch's 4432 and 4433 respectively the front and rear end of the rear springs to restore the ground… | ||
| scan0017 | Preparations for a 10,000-mile test on a 20/25 model with smaller wheels. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Sg. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 8/KW.5.4.35. 20/25 with Smaller Wheels - 10,000 miles Test. Replying to Sg.1/E.8.3.35. We received the last of the schemes for raising the road springs on the 3.4.35.… | ||
| scan0018 | Typed letter from France reporting on car performance, specifically clutch and crankshaft damping issues, and upcoming track testing. | ||
| View original record | x 500 a HOTEL DE FRANCE CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. 6th April 1935 To Hs/Rm From G.W.H. We arrived here this evening having called in Paris on our way. We have not had any serious trouble with the… | ||
| scan0019 | Modifications to the 20/25 connecting rod big end and the fitting of a Spectre steering column for a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500A Hs/Rm.1/KW. 8.4.35. 21-G-IV - 10,000 Miles Test. We have come to the conclusion that a groove in the back of the bearing on the big end of the 20/25 is prejudicial to the life of the top… | ||
| scan0020 | 15,000-mile test in France for the 21-G-IV vehicle to trial a new Spectre petrol pump, tap, and warning gauge. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Bwg. x500a Hs/Rm.10/KW.8.4.35. 21-G-IV is about to run 15,000 miles in France, and it should be an opportunity of making a further test on the latest Spectre petrol pump petrol tap, green light… | ||
| scan0021 | Specification of modifications for the 15,000-mile test car 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X509A Hs/Rm/9/KW. 8.4.35. 21-G-IV - Specification of 15,000 miles Car. Will you please note that this car is to go to France to run 15,000 miles on small wheels as soon as possible. The… | ||
| scan0022 | The fitting of a new petrol system for a 15,000 miles test on car 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, c. to Hs/Wst. x507a Hs/Bwg.14/KW.9.4.35. 21-G-IV - 15,000 Miles Test. When the above car comes into the Fitting Shop for preparations for 15,000 miles, we should like the latest type petrol… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding a delay in handing over a car due to issues with body noises and temporary paint. | ||
| View original record | x500 a HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) Ltd BY APPOINTMENT Motor Body Builders and Coachbuilders to: HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ROYAL.… | ||
| scan0024 | List of instructions for modifications and examinations for chassis 21-G-IV before its dispatch to France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X5009 Hs/Gry.12/KW.16.4.35. 21-G-IV. Before this car goes to France will you please - (1) Strip the rear axle for examination as this has run over 15,000 miles on Wakefield's new Hi-Press oil.… | ||
| scan0025 | Requesting a modification to the petrol system's tank unit float for the 15,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to E. x 500a Hs/Bwg.6/KW.16.4.35. 21-G-IV. Petrol System. 9.4.35. Referring to the above and memo. Hs/Bwg.14/KW. We have asked E. for a scheme whereby the 20/25 HP. tank unit float is… | ||
| scan0026 | Testing a new big end bearing and modifications to connecting rods for improved lubrication. | ||
| View original record | <500a To RHC. Hs/Rm.13/KW.18.4.35. 21-G-IV. We note that you wish to test a new type of big end bearing without the shin on 21-G-IV. This is perfectly O.K. but we should still like to have a groove… | ||
| scan0027 | List of modifications and specifications for car 21-G-IV before its dispatch to France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +500a Hs/Gry.18/KW.24.4.35. 21-G-IV. Before this car goes to France will you please - (1) Strip the rear axle for examination as this has run over 15,000 miles on Wakefield's new Hi-Press oil.… | ||
| scan0028 | Requesting an alteration to the dashboard bracket to accommodate a fuel pump rubber mounting. | ||
| View original record | X500a To RHC. Hs/Bwg.6/KW.25.4.35. 21-G-IV. Further to Hs/Bwg.14/KW.9.4.35. In order that the fuel pump rubber mounting to EX.18062 may be used, it will be necessary to alter the dashboard bracket… | ||
| scan0029 | Specification of the Petrol System for model 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x500a Hs/Bwg.5/KW.25.4.35. Specification of Petrol System for 21-G-IV. ------------------------------------ Below is given specification for the above car ready for 15,000 miles. RHC. was… | ||
| scan0030 | Note on the delay of the 15,000-mile smaller wheels test for car 21-G-IV due to the fitting of a new hypoid rear axle. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. X500a Hs/Rm.12/KW.26.4.35. 15,000 Miles test with the Smaller Wheels; 21-G-IV. ------------------ During Sg's last visit to Derby it was decided to fit a hypoid rear axle to this car. As this… | ||
| scan0031 | Delaying the 15,000-mile smaller wheel test on car 21-G-IV to fit a new hypoid rear axle. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. +500a Hs/Rm.12/KW.26.4.35. 15,000 Miles test with the Smaller Wheels. 21-G-IV. ************************************** During Sg's last visit to Derby it was decided to fit a hypoid rear axle… | ||
| scan0032 | Summary of specifications for the 21-G-IV model being prepared for a 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | X500a To RHC. HS/Rm.1/KW.29.4.35. 21-G-IV. Herewith is a summary of the present specification of 21-G-IV which is being prepared for a 10,000 miles test :- ENGINE UNIT. (1) Cylinder head with 2 KE.965… | ||
| scan0033 | Vehicle modifications including noise insulation, brake re-lining, and issues with fitting a new rear axle. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Rm.1/KW.29.4.35. (5) Noise insulation scheme as drawn out by E., LeC.4464. (6) Re-line foot brake with standard material. There is a programme that a hypoid gear rear axle should be fitted to… | ||
| scan0034 | Requesting information on car 21-G-IV's foreign test with smaller wheels and expressing concerns about engine fuss on the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: Rm] [Handwritten: XGood.] To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 21-G-IV. Sg1/E29.4.35 Copy to Wor.E. Would you please let me know when this car will be going abroad for its test with the smaller wheels… | ||
| scan0035 | List of new electrical equipment features to be fitted to car 21.G.IV for France. | ||
| View original record | X5001 Hs/Rm. From Hs/Wst. c.c. to RHC. Hs/Wst.2/MA.30.4.35. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON 21.G.IV. The new features instructed to be fitted to this car for France are as follows: (1) Concave dial… | ||
| scan0036 | Specifications and prioritization for the '15,000 Miles Cars' program, including details for a specific car (21-G-IV) and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to RMC. X100a HS/Rm.2/KW. 3.5.35. 15,000 Miles Cars. We are endeavouring to give a date for sending 21-G-IV to France. Unfortunately a specification has been agreed on… | ||
| scan0037 | Issues with brake shoes and an axle, and proposed modifications for a Spectre car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.2/KW.3.5.35. (2) Brake shoes having reduced arc of embrace with the 14" drums. Hancock is returning his 14" drum axle from France, as he has been unable to use it because of brake jaggers,… | ||
| scan0038 | Status update on various engineering schemes and detail drawings for the 20/25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. C. Wor. C. L. C. RHC. X500a BY/Cgh.27/G.8.5.35. 15,000 MILES 20/25 HP. CAR. --------------------- With reference to Hs/Rm.2/KW.3.5.35. the position in regard to the schemes for the above is as… | ||
| scan0039 | Note concerning the geared starter motor and the fitting of a Bentley lower half crankcase and clutch casing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Cgh.27/G.8.5.35. (7) Geared starter motor. (Cont'd). the question of fitting the Bentley lower half crankcase and clutch casing, and if there is no difficulty in using these, instructions… | ||
| scan0040 | The delay of car 21-G-IV's departure to France and plans for fitting a noise insulation scheme. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x500a Hs/Rm.11/KW.9.5.35. 21-G-IV. Attached is copy of a note we have sent to Sg., who has been pressing us to know when 21-G-IV will go to France. The position is of course that they agreed… | ||
| scan0041 | Omission of the RR-Marles steering column and controls from the 21-G-IV specification. | ||
| View original record | X 500a To RHC. Hs/Rn.12/KW.9.5.35. 21-G-IV Specification. We omitted the RR-Marles steering column and controls from the specification for this car given in memo: Hs/Rn.1/KW.29.4.35. Hs/Rn. | ||
| scan0042 | Instructions on refitting reconditioned road springs with alterations to retain ground clearance with smaller wheels. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 500a Hs/Les.2/KW.9.5.35. 21-G-IV. The existing road springs when reconditioned can be refitted to the above car in conjunction with anchorage alteration necessary in order to retain the… | ||
| scan0043 | Status update on five urgently required items for the 21-G-IV 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to E. X500A Hs/Rm.10/KW.9.5.35. 21-G-IV. 10,000 Miles Test. The following 5 items have from time to time in Conference been mentioned as being urgently required on… | ||
| scan0044 | Items causing delays and other proposed modifications for a car build. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.10/KW.9.5.35. (4) Noise Insulation Scheme. The drawings will be completed on the 8th inst. (5) Excluders on the Front Brakes. Details will be completed on the 15th inst. It will therefore be… | ||
| scan0045 | Highlighting the hypoid gear axle and Marles steering as critical, delayed items for a 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | x5002. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. [text struck through] re 21-G-IV. 10,000 Miles Test. [text underlined] Sg16/E10.5.35 Referring to Hs/Rm.10/KW.9.5.35 I regard the hypoid gear axle and the Marles… | ||
| scan0046 | Request for particulars of road springs for Chassis 21-G-IV during its 15,000 miles trials. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from RHC/WSC RHC/WSC.5/EP.14.5.35.. Chassis 21-G-IV - 15,000 Miles Trials. Ad In connection with the above will you please let us have particulars of Road Springs required for this chassis.… | ||
| scan0047 | Instruction to re-fit reconditioned road springs for a 15,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | x500 RHC/WSC. Hs/Rm.6/KW.15.5.35. 21-G-IV - 15,000 Miles Test. Replying to RHC/WSC.5/EP.14.5.35. Will you please re-fit the existing road springs, having reconditioned them. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0048 | Requesting an approximate date for a car to be ready for France and clarifying the purpose of a test. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] S/W [Handwritten] X500a To Rm. from Sg. [Strikethrough] Copy to Wor. [/Strikethrough] re 21-G-IV. Sg11/E29.5.35 Referring to EY4/G.27.5.35 can you now please give me an approximate date… | ||
| scan0049 | Requesting specifications for the flywheel and clutch on chassis 21-G-IV, highlighting a delay in completion. | ||
| View original record | To Gry. from RHC/WSC X500a RHC/WSC.14/EP.30.5.35. C.14 Unit - Chassis 21-G-IV. Flywheel & Clutch. We are still waiting for a complete specification regarding to what the above flywheel should be… | ||
| scan0050 | Delay in car completion due to issues with the rear axle forgings. | ||
| View original record | x500a To Sg. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.1/KW.3.6.35. 21-G-IV. Replying to Sg.11/E.29.5.35. The rear axle is proving to be the long distance job on this car. The forgings for the axle tubes are holding it up.… | ||
| scan0051 | Proposed specification alterations for the C-14 Unit clutch following a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to By. <500cc Hs/Gry.7/KW.4.6.35. Clutch for C-14 Unit - 21-G-IV 10,000 miles Test. We understand there is still some doubt about the specification of this clutch, and in view of the… | ||
| scan0052 | Request for a specification of special features for vehicle 21-G-IV for use on the Continent. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from E/Lid. x500a E/Lid.3/HP.2.7.35. 21-G-IV. "E" would be glad if you could let him have a specification of the special features which will be fitted to 21-G-IV when he takes it on the… | ||
| scan0053 | Requesting a definitive date for a car to be sent to France. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm x501 a To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re 21-G-IV. Sg13/E3.7.35 Referring to Hs/Rm.1/KW.3.6.35 and what you said at the meeting last week, I should be glad if you could now give a definite date… | ||
| scan0054 | Arranging the test of car 21-G-IV at the Barnett by-pass, noting the change speed lever is yet to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. to Wor! x 500a Hs/Rn.17/KW.8.7.35. 21-G-IV. As mentioned to you on the telephone, 21-G-IV will be at the corner of the Barnett by-pass to-morrow at 12.30 p.m. for you to try. The change… | ||
| scan0055 | Car's disappointing performance, the potential fitting of 17' wheels, and plans for comparative testing. | ||
| View original record | x500a S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 21-G-IV. Sg10/E10.7.35 Copy to Wcr. Thanks for Hs/Rm.17/KW.8.7.35. Cx. and I tried the car. I assume that, as it was sent down for us to try, it was in what you… | ||
| scan0056 | Inquiry regarding the despatch of a car to France after having Lucas hydraulic jacks fitted. | ||
| View original record | Rm To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re 21-G-IV. Sg17/E17.7.35 Referring to Sg10/E10.7.35 as a week has elapsed since the car went to have the Lucas hydraulic jacks fitted, I should be glad to have… | ||
| scan0057 | Short memo about 'E' taking 21-G-IV to France for a holiday. | ||
| View original record | L500a To Sg: c. to Wor: Hs/Rm.12/KW.18.7.35. 21-G-IV. Replying to Sg.17/E.17.7.35. E. goes to France for his holiday to-morrow, and takes 21-G-IV with him. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0058 | Spectre Radiator matrix and the development of the Large Bore Bentley and 20/25 models. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. L500d Sg. Hs/Rm.1/P.24.7.35. Spectre Radiator. Replying to Sg.4/E.22.7.35. This type of matrix is standardised on the Bentley and on many American cars. We are asking G.W.H. if he can measure… | ||
| scan0059 | Request for a complete list of new features for car 21-G-IV which was sent to France. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Re: 21-G-IV. Referring to Hs/Rm.12/KW.18.7.35, I think it would be as well if you would let me have a complete list of exactly what new features were on this car when it went… | ||
| scan0060 | Final specification for a car following a 10,000 miles test, detailing engine and chassis components. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.4/ETM30.7.35. 21-G-IV. 10,000 miles test Replying to Sg.4/D.29.7.35. the following is the final specification for this car - ENGINE UNIT (1) Cylinder head with 2 KE.965… | ||
| scan0061 | Bonnet tests recording average temperatures of carburettor air intake, oil, water, and dash at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | Steadman X500a 31st July 1934. 21 G IV. BONNET TESTS. Average temperatures of carburettor air intake and top of dash taken every mile during 10 mile run at constant speeds of 60, 40 and 20 M.P.H. with… | ||
| scan0062 | Staff schedules and work instructions for cars 'Spectre' and '21-G-IV' in France. | ||
| View original record | X500a HS/GWH.3/KW.7.8.35. To A.B. Roberts, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. The following is the programme. Pattinson and Walsh are going on their holidays. Pepper and Darby are taking… | ||
| scan0063 | Confirmation of a telegram requesting Dunlop tyres and tubes for car 21 G IV. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Royce. ✓ to Hs. to BP. x 500a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM SENT ON 14. 8. 35. AT 6.45 P.M. ROYCAR. DERBY. ROYCE REQUIRE AT ONCE FOR 21 G IV TWELVE… | ||
| scan0064 | Failure of wheel spokes on Spectre road wheels and a gear lever issue. | ||
| View original record | X500 a G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Gry.9/KW.14.8.35. The Dunlop people were over here yesterday to discuss the failures of spokes on Spectre road wheels. As a… | ||
| scan0065 | Multiple mechanical faults on vehicle 21.G.IV after arrival at Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | x 500 a HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 15th August 1935. To. [illegible crossed out] c to. Mr. c to. Hs/Rm. ✓ REPORT ON 21. G. IV. AFTER ARRIVAL AT CHATEAUROUX ON 12th AUGUST… | ||
| scan0066 | Mechanical and bodywork faults found on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) 15/8/35. I) The trouble was due to the ball race in the bracket on the frame being too tight on the shaft. PEDAL SHAFT. The Pedal shaft was found loose. I) The cause was the spring loaded stay… | ||
| scan0067 | Test results for carburetter intake air and under-bonnet temperatures for the S.S. I. SPECTRE model. | ||
| View original record | 15th August 1935. S. S. I. SPECTRE. TEST FOR CARBURETTER INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE { Air Intakes connected to slots } { in top of Bonnet } & UNDER BONNET TEMPERATURE SPEEDS VARYING FROM 50 TO 80 MPH. No… | ||
| scan0068 | The cause of a sticking change speed lever, due to a design and fitting issue. | ||
| View original record | x500a GWH/1/JAB.16.8.35 WITH REGARD TO 21. G. IV. CHANGE SPEED LEVER STICKING. The fault is due to design and being fitted up too tight. The ball race had seized on the shaft. The balls had cut… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter regarding the dispatch of shorter replacement hydraulic jacks for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | X500a To G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Bwg.1/KW.19.8.35. Hydraulic Jacks - 21-G-IV. We are forwarding to you to-day 2 rear Jackall Jacks which are 1" shorter than… | ||
| scan0070 | Request to supply leather washers for the propeller shaft mechanics joints on vehicle 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500a Hs/Gry.3/KW.19.8.35. Will you please send out to G.W.H. a supply of leather washers for the inside of the propellor shaft mechanics joints on 21-G-IV. Hs/Gry. | ||
| scan0071 | Request for replacement parts for a faulty isolated change gear lever on model 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X5000 To RHC, Hs/FJH.3/KW. 20.8.35. Isolated Change Gear Lever on 21-G-IV. G.W.H. reports that the isolated change gear lever on 21-G-IV is not working satisfactorily owing to grooving of the shafts… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding a problem with an isolated change gear lever on model 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Xroda Hs/FJH.6/KW. 20.8.35. We are very concerned about the trouble with the isolated change gear lever on 21-G-IV as we hope to… | ||
| scan0073 | Short memo regarding '2I.G.IV' not running and a lack of manpower for issues with the 'Spectre'. | ||
| View original record | X500a HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/4/JAB. 20th August 1935. To. Hs. From. G.W.H. 2I. G. IV. 2I.G.IV. is not running. We have not sufficent men with troubles we are experiencing… | ||
| scan0074 | Requesting a drawing for a change speed lever and connection, noting the shaft is soft. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/4/JAB. 22nd August 1935. To. Hs/FJH. From. G.W.H. 2I. G. IV. Will you please let us have a drawing of the Change Speed Lever and Connection. Without… | ||
| scan0075 | Requesting a drawing for a change speed lever and connection, noting the job takes 4 hours. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/4/JAB. 22nd August 1935. x1204 CLL 5CC To. Hs/FJH. From. G.W.H. 21. G. IV. Will you please let us have a drawing of the Change Speed Lever and… | ||
| scan0076 | Faults with the change speed lever and silencer for vehicle 2I. G. IV. | ||
| View original record | GWH.7/JAB.24.8.35: 2I. G. IV. 2I.G.IV. is a mess. The change speed lever is jamming worse in the gate. The Silencer is terrible, a loose tube or baffle creating a din. This will be attended to on… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to a customer regarding a drawing and replacement parts for an isolated change speed lever. | ||
| View original record | X502a G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Hs/FJH.16/KW. 26.8.35. Thank you for your note of the 22nd: We enclose N.Sch:4484, which is the only drawing showing the "works"… | ||
| scan0078 | Mechanical adjustments to the propeller shaft, gearbox, and jacks, with notes on engine performance. | ||
| View original record | X500K 2I. G. IV. GWH/4/JAB.26.8.36. We have made the front mechanics joint of the propeller shaft a good job. The sliding joint was found to have been roughing up on several splines. These have been… | ||
| scan0079 | Jamming change speed lever on 2I.G.IV, caused by a scored and unhardened shaft. | ||
| View original record | X500W HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 26th August 1935. To. Hs. c to. Hs/EIH. [Struck through] From. G.W.H. 2I. G. IV. We have had to dismantle the Change Speed Lever on… | ||
| scan0080 | Sticking change speed lever, attributing the issue to incorrect shaft hardening and insufficient ball cage clearance. | ||
| View original record | x500a To Er. c. Hs/GWH. GRY E.4/HP.27.8.35. Change Speed Lever Sticking - 21-G-IV. Referring to GWH/I/JAB.16.8.35, and GWH's remarks with respect to the above, we understand that owing to the case… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter from Chateauroux, France, requesting parts for a car, detailing specific component failures. | ||
| View original record | F.J.Bowering <500 a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/RP/2/JAB. 30th August 1935. Please supply necessary parts Rm To. Hs. The Car was held up yesterday morning for attention to the Air… | ||
| scan0082 | Drawing of a Jackall junction box showing a point of failure. | ||
| View original record | 21 G. IV. 30/8/35. Jackall junction box showing failure. BROKEN OFF HERE. RHattinson | ||
| scan0083 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. requesting a replacement for a broken 'Jackall' junction box union. | ||
| View original record | K150a Exptl. Dept. Ha/Bwg.6/KW. 2nd September, 1935. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Nicholls. Dear Sirs, "Jackalls" - 21-G-IV. We… | ||
| scan0084 | Reviewing the results of a 10,000-mile vehicle test, focusing on performance, steering, and axle quietness. | ||
| View original record | Hs To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. C.Cx X500a re 21-G-IV, 10,000 Miles Test. I have just been reading the reports covering the period from the 10th to the 27th August, Total distance 4030 miles. It… | ||
| scan0085 | From Sg. to Hs. requesting a report on a car used during a holiday. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. should continue, I should like to know the reasons for this, i.e. what we are going to get out of it. This is the car which was handed over to E. for use on his holiday. I have not… | ||
| scan0086 | From France detailing the failure of an exhaust valve and the subsequent damage and repair. | ||
| View original record | X500a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 4th September 1935. To. Hs. From. G.W.H. 21. G. IV. The Car, upon resuming its mileage this morning, broke an Exhaust Valve. The head… | ||
| scan0087 | Modifications to Spectre Marles steering on a 25 HP car to reduce joggles. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to RHC. c. to Da. X 50 Dec Hs/FJH.5/KW.4.9.35. Spectre Type Steering on 25 HP. We have decided that the quickest way of evaluating the various modifications to the Spectre Marles steering… | ||
| scan0088 | Dispatch note confirming parts sent to G.W. Hancock in France for chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X500a G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Bwg.1/KW.5.9.35. 21-G-IV. We have to-day despatched to you for the above chassis - 1. Petrol Tank Gauge, and 1. Jackall… | ||
| scan0089 | The engine rebuild and other improvements for car 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | xsoon HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 5th September 1935. To. Hs. From. G.W.H. 21. G. IV. We have rebuilt the Engine of 2I.G.IV. and the Car has resumed running. The Change… | ||
| scan0090 | Telegram regarding the anticipated failure of Silechrome exhaust valves and a request for a report. | ||
| View original record | X500a 6.9.35. HANCOCK, HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, INDRE, FRANCE. ONE AND FOUR EXHAUST VALVES SILECHROME ANTICIPATE THESE WILL FAIL WITH LEAD. SHOULD LIKE REPORT ON CONDITION OF OTHER VALVES.… | ||
| scan0091 | Exhaust valve material issues, specifically lead attack and stretching, on the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. X500a Hs/Rn.9/KW.6.9.35. Exhaust Valves on the 20/25. We wired you to-day as follows :- "ONE AND FOUR EXHAUST VALVES SILICHROME… | ||
| scan0092 | Performance and testing of KE-965 and silichrome valves. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.9/KW.6.9.35. (3) Are the KE-965 valves with stellited seats showing up well in bores 2 & 5 ? We see from the specification that the stellited valves are KE-965 and not silichrome. We will… | ||
| scan0093 | The condition of exhaust valves following a telegram request. | ||
| View original record | X500a HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 6th August 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 2I. G. IV. Your telegram received :- " One and four exhaust valves Silchrome, anticipate " "… | ||
| scan0094 | Engine performance, steering, axle noise, and gearbox issues on vehicle 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Sg. from E. c. Wor. Hs. O. Ox. E.2/HP.7.9.35. 21-G-IV. Referring to your memo Sg.6/E.3.9.35, I noticed decided engine periods at 31 and 63 m.p.h. and in respect to smoothness I believe this… | ||
| scan0095 | The failure of Lucas wind horn brackets and the subsequent redesign for the 20/25 chassis. | ||
| View original record | (2) When passing over some of the rough roads in Austria one of the Lucas wind horn brackets failed in the spring blade portion, which is supplied by the makers. This matter has been taken up with… | ||
| scan0096 | The inspection of a cylinder head and valves, detailing issues found and requesting spare parts. | ||
| View original record | x500a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/7/JAB. 7th September 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 2I. G. IV. We have dismantled the Cylinder head & Valves. In the Specification, it gives the… | ||
| scan0097 | Broken exhaust valve, its discovery, and the status of other components. | ||
| View original record | X500a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX? Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 8th September 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 6.9.35. 2I. G. IV. We have received your memo HS/Rm.9/KW We sent you a report on the Valves… | ||
| scan0098 | Fitting a head, replacing valves, and a request for steering box compound for car 21. G. IV. | ||
| View original record | x550a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 12th September 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 21. G. IV. We had to fit the head on the above Car as we did not know how long the valves… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter concerning fuel instructions for car 21-G-IV, issues with a Spectre, and mileage concerns. | ||
| View original record | Mr. A.B. Roberts, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. K500u I shall be here for approximately 10 days. With regard to 21-G-IV, I gave instructions that standard fuel should be used until the… | ||
| scan0100 | Damage to a fan bracket, water thermometer, and a punctured tank on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | x500a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/ABR/JAB. 17th September 1935. To. G.W.H. From A.B.R. 21. G. IV. As you will probably see from our Daily Reports, the two top studs of the Fan… | ||
| scan0101 | Typed telegram with instructions for personnel and logistics in France. | ||
| View original record | x500a PATTINSON, HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, INDRE, FRANCE. 21.9.35. BRING 21-G-IV BACK TO DERBY. ALL MEN TO RETURN. BORROW MONEY FROM BIJOTAT IF NOT SUFFICIENT. BEHNAN TO REMAIN AT CHATEAUROUX AM… | ||
| scan0102 | Plans to recall car 21-G-1V from France to Derby for steering tests and fitting a new big bore 25 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. 8500A Hs.1/MJ.21.9.35. 21-G-1V CAR IN FRANCE. You will remember at the last conference at Derby we mentioned that we wished to keep 21-G-1V car in France in order… | ||
| scan0103 | Request to prepare sets of stellited exhaust and inlet valves for the Spectre and 20/25 HP engines. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x500u Hs/Rm.17/KW.23.9.35. 20/25 HP. & Spectre Exhaust Valves. Will you please prepare a set of 12. KE-965 stellited exhaust valves for the Spectre, six of which should be fitted to Spectre II… | ||
| scan0104 | The availability and allocation of three Big Bore 20/25's standard centres blocks. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500a Hs/Rm.21/KW. 23.9.35. Big Bore 20/25's. Now that 21-G-IV is going to France with a non-spread centres big bore unit, we are going to be short of 20/25 standard centres big bore blocks.… | ||
| scan0105 | From Sg. to Hs. concerning the use of an engine intended for one car to be put into car 21-G-IV instead. | ||
| View original record | X500H To Hs. from Sg. re 21-G-IV in France. Sg2/E23.9.35 Copy to Wor. F. (text has been struck through) Thanks for Hs.1/MJ.21.9.35. I quite agree the importance of getting some information as quickly… | ||
| scan0106 | Listing the serial numbers of six Dunlop tyres fitted to vehicle 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | send to Hallam c 2 6 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. FRANCE. 24th September 1935. To. Mr. G.W.Hancock. Derby. Further to my memo. of yesterday's date, I am glad being able to give you the numbers… | ||
| scan0107 | Listing the serial numbers for 10 Dunlop tyres received at Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | Accounts Dept.(Mr.Hallam). Hs/GWH/3/KW.25.9.35. Re the 12 Dunlop 6 x 17 Tyres received at Chateauroux. I have obtained 10 of the numbers: the other 2 can be sent on to you when we return to France.… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter regarding the numbers of received tyres, coke for the garage, and altered travel arrangements. | ||
| View original record | X500a Mr. J. Behnan, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/GWH.4/KW. 25.9.35. Re the numbers of the 12 Tyres received at Chateauroux. Thornhill states the numbers were given to you on the… | ||
| scan0109 | Relocating steering experiments for car 21-G-IV from France to the Works. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500 a Hs/FJH.17/KW.26.9.35. Steering Experiments on 21-G-IV. As the steering experiments on the above car can now be carried out at the Works instead of in France, the job is simplified as it… | ||
| scan0110 | To the Accounts Department providing the numbers for two further tyres. | ||
| View original record | Accounts Dept. (Mr. Hallam) Hs/GWH .23/KW.26.9.35. Further to our memo. Hs/GWH.3/KW.25.9.35, the numbers of the two further tyres are :- DT 348.230 OC 258.282 Hs/GWH. | ||
| scan0111 | Instructions for modifying a Large Bore 20/25 Unit for test 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | x500a To RHC. c. to Hs/Gry. c. to Hs/Mths. c. to Hs/CTS. Hs/Rm.1/KW.30.9.35. Large Bore 20/25 Unit for 21-G-IV. Please note that Hs/Rm.16/KW.23.9.35 must be cancelled because B-14 unit which was… | ||
| scan0112 | Urgent query regarding a 20/25 Limousine, chassis GAE-20, available without an engine for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm c. to Rm. URGENT Cx21/KW30.9.35. With reference to the 20/25 with Enclosed Limousine which you require for experimental purposes in connection with an engine which you wish to fit and be able… | ||
| scan0113 | Confirming a car has been examined and is suitable for a 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X107a Hs/Rm.18/KW.2.10.35. Replying to Cx.21/KW.30.9.35, we have examined this car and it will be suitable for the 10,000 miles test. Hs/Rm: | ||
| scan0114 | Suggestion to replace a gearbox on a chassis after 40,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500a Hs/Ery.3/KW. 7.10.35. 21-G-IV. As the gearbox from this car has done about 40,000 miles' running and will require a considerable number of new parts to bring it up to scratch, we suggest… | ||
| scan0115 | Results and issues found during the testing of the 'Jackall' Hydraulic Jacking System. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. C.c. to Sg. C.c. to WCR. Hs/Rm.8/KW.7.10.35. "Jackall" Jacking System. As you know, we have been testing the Jackall Hydraulic Jacking System for about 18 months. The first set… | ||
| scan0116 | Failures and issues with the 'Jackall' jacking system's pressure pump and jacks. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X150a Hs/Bwg.11/KW.3.10.35. "Jackall" Jacking System - 21-G-IV. Pressure Pump. The release failure on the above system was due to the fitting of incorrect valves. Brass valves were fitted,… | ||
| scan0117 | Report summary on an unsatisfactory system, mentioning a specific junction box failure and replacement. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Bwg.11/KW.3.10.35. through the junction box which failed in France and has since proved O.K. Summary. The system generally has proved most unsatisfactory, especially realizing the fact that… | ||
| scan0118 | Diagram showing the layout and operation of a Jackall pressure pump valve. | ||
| View original record | JACKALL PRESSURE PUMP VALVE LAY-OUT RETAINING SPRING RELEASE CONTROL KNOB & SCREW VALVE OPERATING RODS FLEXIBLE RUBBER VALVE RETAINER METAL VALVES VULCANIZED IN RUBBER VALVE OPERATING REAR JACKS… | ||
| scan0119 | Requesting the alteration of No.1 gear for steering experiments on vehicle 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | x TOD a To RHC. Hs/FJH.28/KW.21.10.35. Steering Experiments on 21-G-IV. The next experiment which we wish to try on 21-G-IV is the arrangement (c) of No.1 gear, as specified in our memo.… | ||
| scan0120 | Summary of steering experiment results for chassis 21-G-IV, detailing three modifications and their performance. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x500 a Hs/FJH.6/KW.26.10.35. Steering Experiments on 21-G-IV. Tests carried out up to date and results :- 1st change on 21-G-IV. Correction of cone angle of roller bearings at ends of cam.… | ||
| scan0121 | Proposing further steering geometry modifications and tests to correct oversteering and wandering. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FJH.6/KW.26.10.35. We have yet to try the following :- (a) Standard length pendulum lever on the gear with reduced helix, which will make the ratio the same as that of the Marles L.7 gear as… | ||
| scan0122 | Requesting an up-to-date list of items being tested on a car with a big bore engine for standardization. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Rm. from Sg. re 21-G-IV. Sg20/E31.10.35 Referring to Hs/Rm.4/ETM30.7.35 you will remember you said yesterday that this car would be going back to France with the big bore engine in about 2… | ||
| scan0123 | Brief specification of parts for a 15,000-mile test on vehicle 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. Hs/Rm.29/KW.5.11.35. 21-G-IV. The following is a brief specification of the parts we are running on 21-G-IV on the next 15,000 miles test :- (1) Large bore 20/25 unit… | ||
| scan0124 | Specification of modifications for car 21-G-IV in preparation for a 15,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | x500a To RHC. c. to HS/FD. Hs/Rm.27/KW.5.11.35. Specification for 21-G-IV. Will you please carry out the following modifications to this car, in preparation for a 15,000 miles test :- (1) B-15 large… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter discussing Bentley vehicle testing, tyres, and engine valve conditions in France. | ||
| View original record | To G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. X520a Hs/Rm.16/KW.5.11.35. Thank you for your note re the Bentley. The tyres fitted to the wheels were 6-ply. We should also like to… | ||
| scan0126 | Request to detail and make two modified sets of flexible bladed Cadillac-type fans and adaptors. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X522 Hs/Std.10/KW.6.11.35. We wish to run flexible bladed fans of the Cadillac type on 6-B-IV and 21-G-IV in France. Will you please detail and make two sets of blades similar to that made for… | ||
| scan0127 | Request to make a custom air silencer and intake bend for a 21-G-IV car for France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x500a Hs/Std.12/KW.6.11.35. 21-G-IV - B-15 Unit. Will you please make an air silencer and intake bend, exactly as prepared for Sg's car (i.e., bend to EX.19465 and air silencer 2" larger than… | ||
| scan0128 | Schedule for a 15,000-mile car test. | ||
| View original record | X500a S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 21-G-IV. Sg1/E7.11.35 Thanks for Hs/Rm.29/KW.5.11.35 giving brief specification of the parts to be run on the testxgear above car on a 15,000 Miles test. Would you… | ||
| scan0129 | Instruction to fit an experimental 25 HP unit No. B-15 with 45° helix angle timing gears for testing in France. | ||
| View original record | X 520ea To Sft. Hs/FJH.22/KW.11.11.35. We have sent over to you an experimental 25 HP. unit No..B-15 which is shortly going to France. We think this offers an excellent opportunity to find out whether… | ||
| scan0130 | Brief memo regarding a delay on project 21-G-IV due to obtaining better metal bearings and issues with adhesion. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Sg. Hs/Rm.23/KW.13.11.35. 21-G-IV. 21-G-IV is being held up while we get some better Hall's metal bearings. We have so far had a little trouble with adhesion, but are overcoming this… | ||
| scan0131 | To RHC listing a backlog of cars and jobs waiting for the shop. | ||
| View original record | 5009 To RHC. Hs/Rm.3/KW.14.11.35. We know you have been tied up with changeovers in the shop lately, but when you get straight again we have the following cars waiting for the shop :- 21-G-IV.… | ||
| scan0132 | The 25-29 HP Engine, detailing drawings for an air cleaner, silencer, rocker cover modifications and ignition parts. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: x5000 Rm (Signature) Wyman 21GII Instructed (Signature) Typed: BT. C. RHC. Hs/Rm. E/JNR.2/HP.16.11.35. re 25-29 HP. Engine. Please receive herewith:- LeC.4781 showing the air cleaner and… | ||
| scan0133 | Follow-up memo requesting a reply about the expected date a car will be sent to France. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 21-G-IV. Sg2/E19.11.35 Referring to Sg1/E7.11.35 would you please let me have a reply regarding the date you expect to send this car to France. Sg. | ||
| scan0134 | Delay of car 21-G-IV due to the failure of Hall's metal bearings on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X500 a To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.24/KW.21.11.35. 21-G-IV. Replying to Sg.2/E.19.11.35. We have been holding up 21-G-IV because of the failure of Hall's metal bearings on the Bentley. If the test on… | ||
| scan0135 | Instruction memo to fit an air cleaner, silencer, and ignition parts to a 25/29 HP engine on car 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x500a Hs/Wym.33/KW.25.11.35. Re 25/29 HP. Engine. Will you please arrange to fit to 21-G-IV car the air cleaner and silencer for the Stromberg carburetter as per LeC.4781, and ignition wires… | ||
| scan0136 | Modifications to the steering for chassis 21-G-IV before a 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | x500a To RHC. Hs/FJH.32/KW.25.11.35. Steering for 21-G-IV. Will you please carry out the following slight modifications to the steering of the above chassis before the 10,000 miles test :- (1) Replace… | ||
| scan0137 | Trial of cast-iron main lever bearing bushes in shock dampers instead of bronze due to wear issues. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500 a Hs/Les.3/KW.29.11.35. Bearing Wear in Shock Dampers. We want to try the main lever bearing bushes F.100879 and F.85059 in cast-iron instead of bronze. We have been experiencing examples… | ||
| scan0138 | Requesting to test a front roll rod Ex.20877 on car 18-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X500a To RHC. Hs/Les.29/KW.2.12.35. 21-C-IV. If possible we should like to test the front roll rod Ex.20877, which is being prepared for 18-G-IV, on the above car. The size of rod required is .540"… | ||
| scan0139 | The delay in receiving a modified exhaust system for a 20/25HP Chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from RHC/WSC x500a Rm [crossed out] RHC/WSC.8/EP.2.12.35. Wyman 20/25HP Chassis 21-G-IV The above car has been in the shop for some considerable time and we are still waiting in accordance with… | ||
| scan0140 | Instruction memo to fit carburettor air cleaners, silencers, and ignition controls to Large Bore Bentley & 25 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | To RRC. X 500a Hs/Wym.23/KN.3.12.35. Large Bore Bentley & 25 HP. Will you please arrange to fit carburetter air cleaner and silencer LeC.4818 to 4-B-IV and 6-B-IV cars. With regard to the ignition… | ||
| scan0141 | Requesting the fitting of a front expansion box to an exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | To R.H.C. X500a Hs/Wym.27/KW.4.12.35. Re 21-G-IV Exhaust System. Will you please fit to the above car a front expansion box of the same dimensions as fitted recently to Wor's car GUB-5, and Sg's car… | ||
| scan0142 | Tests on a Stromberg carburettor, requesting the creation of drain parts for an induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | X500W To RHC. Hs/CTS.25/WW.4.12.35. 21-G-IV. Recent tests with the Stromberg carburetter have proved that with a downdraught system of this design, some form of drain is absolutely essential in the… | ||
| scan0143 | Requesting modifications to the fuel system of chassis 21-G-IV (Large Bore Engine). | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X500a Hs/Bwg.22/KW.4.12.35. 21-G-IV (Large Bore Engine). We wish to remove the Autovac from the above chassis and have fitted an S.U. Fuel Pump to Lec.4809, the details of which are being… | ||
| scan0144 | Use of the 25/30 nomenclature for the 20/25 and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | Hs To E. from Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs.EW [strikethrough]Mx.RHC.Sft.C.[/strikethrough] XSDDA? re Large Bore 20/25 and Bentley, Sg10/E13.12.35 Thanks for E.5/HP.11 12.35. The suggestions made are quite in… | ||
| scan0145 | Progress report on car 21-G-IV, detailing recent modifications and outlining future testing plans. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. to Wor. c. to K. c. to Dy. c. to MX. x500a Hs/Rm.3/KW.14.12.35. 21-G-IV. This car is now completed according to the specification given in Hs/Rm.29/KW.5.11.35. The following items have been… | ||
| scan0146 | From Sg to Hs/Rm requesting a programme of tests for car 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 21-G-IV. Sg9/E16.12.35 Referring to Hs/Rm.29/KW.5.12.35 you will remember that at the last Derby conference it was left for you to send me a programme of tests for 21-G-IV… | ||
| scan0147 | Modifications to a car (21-G-IV) and outlining a proposal for its subsequent road testing. | ||
| View original record | X 507a To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Mx. Hs/Rm.4/KW.17.12.35. 21-G-IV. This car is now completed according to the specification given in Hs/Rm.29/KW.5.11.35. The following… | ||
| scan0148 | Programme for the GAL-20 engine, specifically the upcoming final engine build. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.4/KW.17.12.35. With regard to the programme for GAL-20 asked for at the last Conference. In about three weeks' time we shall have the final engine fitted with the turbulent four port head… | ||
| scan0149 | Inefficiency of rear brake drum water excluders due to open holes and a request to block them for testing. | ||
| View original record | To GWH. X500a Hs/AFM.12/KW.17.12.35. 21-G-IV Rear Brake Drums. When water excluders are fitted to a brake drum it is important that there should be no open holes in the end plate: if there are the… | ||
| scan0150 | Weak Marles steering box and recommendations for strengthening it. | ||
| View original record | x500u To E. c. to By. c. to Rm. Hs/GWH.6/KW.20.12.35. 21-G-IV - Marles Steering. The steering box of this car is being sprung open at the centre joint when under load. The fitting of the extra bolt on… | ||
| scan0151 | Cold start performance of the Stromberg Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | X500A To Hs/Rm. Hs/GWH.12/KW 21.12.35. 21-G-IV. Stromberg Carburetter. We have made three cold starts with the Stromberg Carburetter. (1) Three seconds were taken to start the engine. Air temperature… | ||
| scan0152 | The results of a radiator test, detailing temperatures with shutters open versus in operation. | ||
| View original record | X500a To Hs/Rm. c. to Hs/Std. Hs/GWH.3/KW.21.12.35. 21-G-IV. Result of Radiator test - With shutters full upon 36°C. for a distance of 6 miles, with shutters in operation - 75°C. Air temperature 0° to… | ||
| scan0153 | Requesting the removal of 20/25 frame tie rods from a car to reduce costs before an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | X5084 To RHC. c. to Sft. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. Ha/Les.12/EW.23.12.35. 20/25 Frame Tie Rods. In Sft/RHH.5/EJ.19.12.35, it is suggested that Tie Rods should be deleted in order to reduce… | ||
| scan0154 | Confirming no reports of propellor shaft vibration for the 25/30 HP car during a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | X500a To E. c. to By. c. to Hs/Rm. Hs/GWH.6/KN.24.12.35. Propellor Shaft for 25/30 HP. Car. Reference E/Lid.2/HP.20.12.35. We had no reports during the running of 21-G-IV of propellor shaft vibration… | ||
| scan0155 | Vehicle test report detailing performance and issues with various components. | ||
| View original record | X5004 To Hs. 2nd. Jan. 1936. 21-G-IV. Carburetter. No difficulty has been experienced starting up. On one of the hills very strong mixture was noticeable from the exhaust although no actual wet petrol… | ||
| scan0156 | Issues with a wireless system during refueling and providing petrol consumption data. | ||
| View original record | -2- was made, consequently there was no sound earth connection. Wireless. Upon filling the petrol tank while the wireless was in operation it was noticable that as soon as the tube of the pump touched… | ||
| scan0157 | Preliminary report on testing a new 20/25 turbulent head, Borg & Beck clutch, and Spectre steering. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Hs/Rm. C. to E. [Strikethrough] C. to By [Strikethrough] X500 CL [Handwritten] Hs/Rm.16/KW.7.1.36. 21-G-IV. Attached is a preliminary report from Hancock on 21-G-IV. The main object of… | ||
| scan0158 | Test run report for a Stromberg Carburetter, noting issues with rich mixture, performance, and fuel consumption. | ||
| View original record | Wor. From Ha/GWH. c. to E. c. to By. Ha/GWH.7/MA.7.1.36. 21.G.IV. UNIT NO.C.15. Specification to RHC. 31.10.35., 19.10.35., 14.12.35 & 2.1.36. Test run for 842 miles with Stromberg Carburetter.… | ||
| scan0159 | Performance report on the engine, radiator, and steering systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/GWH.7/MA.7.1.36. Cont'd. Engine. The engine thuds at medium speeds and there was a rough period forward and on the over-run between 40-50 M.P.H. At full throttle 5 M.P.H. on gradients severe… | ||
| scan0160 | Vehicle performance issues including steering, riding, brakes, clutch, and electrical system failures. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/GWH.7/MA.7.1.36. Cont'd. The steering box is still leaking oil slightly from the centre joint faces at either side. Riding. The front of the car has rode heavy throughout the mileage. It was at… | ||
| scan0161 | Report page detailing issues with the dynamo, fog lamp, and dipper switch. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/GWH.7/MA.7.1.36. Cont'd. Dynamo. The brush gear became very noisy during the third days running. Output of the dynamo has been satisfactory. Fog lamp. It is of no value in a fog, and is useless… | ||
| scan0162 | The hard riding of a car's front due to distorted dampers being incorrectly bolted to the chassis frame. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Hs. X500a Hs/GWH.14/KW.8.1.36. 21-G-IV. Hard Riding of Front of Car. We have found that the dampers are being distorted by the bolting up to the chassis frame. The… | ||
| scan0163 | Confirming arrangements for component 21.G.IV to undergo cold starting tests at Messrs. Lucas's cold chamber. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. From Hs/Wst. c. to Hs/GWH. c. to Hs/FD. x500u Hs/Wst.8/MA.10.1.36. This is to confirm that arrangements have been made for 21.G.IV to go into Messrs.Lucas cold chamber on Tuesday afternoon 14th… | ||
| scan0164 | Petrol consumption, oil consumption, and mileage. | ||
| View original record | x500a 10th/11th Jan. 1936. 21-G-IV. Petrol consumption 15.2 m.p.g. Mileage 457. Oil consumption 914 m.p.g. Hs/GWH. | ||
| scan0165 | Confirming a conversation and instructing a modification to the calorstat spring on various models. | ||
| View original record | X 500a To RHC. Hs/Std.17/KW.14.1.36. Confirming our conversation with HPS., will you please fit to the calorstat of 22-C-V a spring as used on Spectre (E.83210). This should also be done on the… | ||
| scan0166 | Proposal to incorporate American noise insulation practices and modify the dashboard insulation on a car with a Thrupp & Maberly body. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to FD. X500 ce Hs/Rm.15/KN.17.1.36. 22-G-V. On this car we are proposing to incorporate all the information on noise insulation obtained from America. The body being… | ||
| scan0167 | Summary memo regarding the development and testing status of the 'Big Bore 20/25' car. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. & Wor. Hs/Rn.7/KW.22.1.36. Big Bore 20/25. A summary of the position of this car has reached us as follows. Subject to what may happen on a 10,000 miles test, we have cleared by bench tests and… | ||
| scan0168 | The effects of preloading the cam on a Marles steering system, resulting in heavy steering and poor self-centering. | ||
| View original record | x500a To Hs. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. Hs/CWL.4/JH.6.2.36. 2A-C-IV. Marles Steering with preloading on the Cam; 1½lbs. on the Steering wheel. The effect of this has been heavy steering with very… | ||
| scan0169 | Recommending modified inlet valve springs for production after successful testing. | ||
| View original record | X500 a [Redacted Text] He/GWH.1/JM. 7.2.36 21-C-IV. C.15 Unit. Inlet valve springs E.60420 with valve wedges E.60824 altered to bring loading of springs equal to Bentley Inlet springs. We have tested… | ||
| scan0170 | Test report on vehicle 21-G-IV detailing performance metrics and faults. | ||
| View original record | FILES. XJ509A HS/Wym.1/JH.23.3.36. Report on 21-G-IV. Mileage run under fast touring conditions. 351. Petrol used 21 galls. 3½ pts. Petrol consumption 16.37 m.p.g. Oil " 3 pts. Oil " 936 m.p.g. Water… | ||
| scan0171 | Disposal of a close-coupled, Hooper, four-door Saloon test car, recommending it be scrapped due to extensive testing and experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. & Wor. x500a no 5 Hs/Rm.22/KW.9.10.36. 21-G-IV. We are handing this car over to the Repair Dept. for disposal. It is a close-coupled, Hooper, four-seater, four-door Saloon, Black. The car has… | ||