Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Secret internal communication requesting the early release of a Wraith car for reconditioning and demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | 660 SECRET. S/W. Rm. Cx6/KW26.7.38. You will remember saying to me some little while ago that you had a Wraith which was really surplus to your requirements, and you asked whether we could take it… | ||
| scan0002 | Secret memo discussing the release of a Wraith for demonstration and keeping a 26.G. for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | 660 SECRET. W/S. To Cx. from Rm. Rm.7/MH.28.7.38. WRAITH FOR DEMONSTRATION. With reference to Cx6/KW.26.7.38, I believe that we can release a Wraith at the beginning of September. We have one… | ||
| scan0003 | Acquisition and preparation of a Wraith Limousine for demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. S/W. Rm. Wraith for Demonstration. /lbro Many thanks for Rm7/MH28.7.38, I am very glad indeed to learn that we can have the Limousine Car, and should like to take it over on, say, the 1st… | ||
| scan0004 | Secret memo discussing pre-announcement press trials for new car models, including the Show type Bentley. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. URGENT. SECRET. Cx8/JL.29.8.38. 600a As you doubtless know, we are giving one or two special opportunities to well-known Press Representatives to try the Show type 25/30 h.p. in advance of… | ||
| scan0005 | Replying to a query about the availability of an experimental car with an overdrive box for demonstration. | ||
| View original record | 600a. W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rml/R.30.8.38. Replying to Cx8/JL.29.8.38., we certainly have no experimental car fitted with overdrive box which is at all suitable for demonstration. 6.B. which is the only… | ||
| scan0006 | Expressing concern over delays in receiving chassis 26.G and urging to speed up the necessary work. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm/Gry. 660- Cx4/JL.31.8.38. SECRET. Reference Rm.1/R.30.8.38. I am a little concerned to know that 26.G. will not reach us for about a week, as we only had enough time in our view to get the car… | ||
| scan0007 | Secret memo confirming the engine is ready and scheduling a car delivery for the following Wednesday. | ||
| View original record | bbb ' 660 W/S. To Cx. from Rm/Gry. SECRET. Rm/Gry.8/MH.19.9.38. 26.G.VI. With regard to your memo Cx4/JL.31.8.38, the engine for this car is now ready and we confidently hope to deliver the car to you… | ||
| scan0008 | List of modifications to be carried out on a Wraith car, chassis 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 660 also 600a HPS. from Rm/Cr. c. Rm/Gry. c. EY/NS. Rm/Cr1/R.1.9.38. WRAITH CAR - 26.G.VI. As the above car is now being sent to London for the use of Sales, instead of being used for transport to… | ||
| scan0009 | Listing part number references for the reverse light switch and side steering tube springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Crl/R.1.9.38. Reverse Light. Reverse light switch to DCD.725. Side Steering Tube. Side steering tube springs to SCD.578. Rm/Cr. | ||
| scan0010 | The incorrect instrument board fitted to Experimental Car No. 26-G.VI and a request to trace the original. | ||
| View original record | 660 S/W. (Rm/FD) ASyl/JA/13.9.38. Experimental Car No. 26-G.VI. This car has now arrived at Messrs. Park, Ward & Co's Works and is being prepared in readiness for demonstration work. The Coachbuilders… | ||
| scan0011 | Replacement of a cracked instrument board and a missing armrest for experimental car 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Asy. fr m Rm/FD. 666. Rm/FD.9/JH.13.9.38. re Experimental car 26.G.VI. With reference to your Asy.1/JA.13.9.38. The original instrument board on this car was cracked badly in France and the… | ||
| scan0012 | Replacement instrument board and missing arm-rest for Experimental Car 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Rm/FD). Asy4/JA/14.9.38. Re: Experimental Car 26.G.VI. 66 Thank you for your note Rm/FD.9/JH/13.9.38. We note that the original Instrument Board is not available, and have instructed Messrs.… | ||
| scan0013 | Request to dispatch a Berkshire windscreen wiper arm and blade complete to a Mr. Evans. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.11/JH.15.9.38. Will you please despatch one Berkshire windscreen wiper arm and blade complete to Mr. Evans, Lillie Hall, for fitting to 26.G.VI at Park Wards. O/N.52439.… | ||
| scan0014 | Dispatch and fitting of a Berkshire windscreen wiper arm and blade for car 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 660. W/L.H. Rm/FD.10/JH.15.9.38. re 26.G.VI. at Park Wards. We are sending you one Berkshire windscreen wiper arm and blade complete, would you mind having this fitted to the wiper on the passenger… | ||
| scan0015 | Modification to a 26.G.VI exhaust system to cure a whistling noise. | ||
| View original record | W/K - Mr. Hancock. 660 also 1113 (handwritten) Rm/Wym.11/JH.16.9.38. 26.G.VI. Exhaust System. Reply from GWH. ms. file. (handwritten) 1113 (handwritten) The above car is at present at Park Ward's for… | ||
| scan0016 | Confirming the transfer of a car for demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | 660 S/W. Rm. ~~Copy to Rm.~~ 26-G-VI. Cx2/KW13.10.38. Can I take it that you do not require this car back, and that we can regard it as definitely transferred to S. for demonstration work or any… | ||
| scan0017 | Confirming the permanent handover of item 26.G.VI to the Sales department. | ||
| View original record | 660 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm2/R.18.10.38. Replying to Cx2/KW13.10.38., we agree that we have now handed over to Sales permanently 26.G.VI. Rm. | ||
| scan0018 | Comparing the specifications and ride quality of two Wraith vehicles, 26.G.VI and 27.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 660 also 646 W/S - Cx. c. to By. Rm/AFM.3/JH.5.11.38. WRAITH 26.G.VI. and 27.G.VI. In reply to your Cx.15/KW.1.11.38. 27.G.VI. has a light body of 10 cwts. 1 qr. 7 lbs. and has been fitted with 1,000… | ||
| scan0019 | Arranging a car trial to test recommended improvements to the springing and bijur feed. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. C. " DH. Handwritten: ARM. Seeme Puy Wraith 26-G-VI. Handwritten: 660. Cx2/KW9.11.38. Dict.8.11.38. Thank you for your Rm/AFM3/JH5.11.38. We should like you at an early date to try this car,… | ||
| scan0020 | Confirming collection and testing arrangements for a 'Wraith' car. | ||
| View original record | S/W (BY). c. to Cx. RC. 660 Cx/DH8/ES.15.11.38. re: "Wraith" car, 26-G-VI (WXA-5). This is to confirm the conversation which the writer had with Mr. Martindale the other day to the effect this car… | ||
| scan0021 | Investigation and resolution of a harsh ride complaint on a Wraith WXA-5 car. | ||
| View original record | 660. W/S. Cx. from Rm/AFM. c. Cx/DH. Rm/AFM7/R.28.11.38. WRAITH RIDE - WXA-5. With reference to memos Cx2/KW.9.11.38. and Cx/DH.8/ES.15.11.38., we tried this car over the week-end and made certain… | ||
| scan0022 | Request to send a covering order to Bentley Motors for modification to a Wraith car's rear silencer. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c.toG/WFH. Rm/Wym.8/JH.9.12.38. 600a ? With reference to G/WFH/LH.14/MG.7.12.38. will you please send a covering order to Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. for the work they carried out for… | ||
| scan0023 | Mileage history for specific car components to determine its selling price. | ||
| View original record | I. M. W. Please let me have 660 necessary information. S/W. Rm. WXA-5. Rm Cx15/KW12.12.38. This, as you know, was 26-G-VI. We are proposing to sell this car because it has already done according to… | ||
| scan0024 | Confirming that a car was rebuilt 12 months prior. | ||
| View original record | 660 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm2/R.15.12.38. WXA-3. Herewith the information you require. The car was to all intents and purposes re-built 12 months ago. Rm. | ||
| scan0025 | Record of vehicle maintenance and repairs performed at specific mileage points. | ||
| View original record | WXA-3. (26.G.VI). 15.12.38. Speedo reading 32,597. Car completely stripped and overhauled. Complete engine overhaul carried out. New 8.34 axle gears fitted. New Clutch fitted. Speedo reading 34,630.… | ||
| scan0026 | Loan of a WXA-37 Demonstration Saloon Car to a motoring critic from 'The Autocar'. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm). c. to RC. F. DODD. 660 Cx/DH2/ES.12.7.39. re: WXA-37 - Demonstration Saloon Car. For the week-end starting Friday, 21st July, we are possibly loaning this car to a Mr. H. S. Linfield, the… | ||
| scan0027 | Suggesting Kingsbury should deal with the WXA-37 Demonstration Saloon Car due to other production priorities. | ||
| View original record | 660. W/S. Cx. from Rm. c. DH. c. RC. Rm5/R.12.7.39. WXA-37 - Demonstration Saloon Car. We have had a note from DH. concerning this car. We are very busy at the moment cleaning up the B.V. for… | ||
| scan0028 | Finishing instructions for an Enclosed Limousine, chassis 29.G.6, sent to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Ba. Hn. Rm. Rm/FD. 604 E/Ev.2/M. 28th May, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Enclosed Limousine - 29.G.6. It is proposed to finish the… | ||
| scan0029 | Production timeline, overtime, and material sourcing for a Wraith Touring Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Secret Rm/Gry at W. Hn1/AH.9.11.37. 604. W R A I T H With reference to our telephone talk yesterday afternoon, when you told us you will require a body for the experimental chassis 29.G-VI, Park Ward… | ||
| scan0030 | Secret memo regarding the delivery timeline for the body of model 29.G.V1. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Hn. from Rm/Gry. c. Ev. Rm/Gry.8/AP.10.11.37. 604 BODY FOR 29.G.V1. With regard to your Hn.1/AH.9.11.37, if we receive the body by the middle of January it will be in time, as the chassis… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. inquiring about the preferred type of division for a Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Rm 604 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C.THORNE J.A.FALCONER, C.A. C.FALCONER W.S.PAGE (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0032 | Allocation of a Park Ward enclosed limousine body to an available chassis due to production delays. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. By. c. W/S - Hn. Rm2/R.8.12.37. PARK WARD ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE. We have a note from Hn. stating that the enclosed Limousine, which was originally laid down for 29.G.VI, is now… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to Messrs Park, Ward Ltd. arranging for a lorry to collect a 29.G.6. body. | ||
| View original record | 604 December 4th 1937. Rm/FD.3/AP. Messrs Park, Ward Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON Dear Sirs, We have made arrangements for our lorry to collect 29.G.6. body on Monday Dec. the 6th, our… | ||
| scan0034 | Requesting the arrangement for a transport lorry to collect a 29.G.G. body from Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/FD. c. to Mr.Barkworth 604 Rm/FD.4/AP.4.12.37. Will you please arrange for the Transport Lorry to collect 29.G.G. body from Park Wards on Monday morning, Dec.6th. O/52349. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0035 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the body, upholstery, and loose covers for a Wide Frame Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. Da. Hn. c. to Rm/FD. Da/JD. 604 8th.December 1937. Da/Ev.14/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wide Frame Touring Limousine - 29-G-VI. We… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a high estimate for loose covers on a Wide Frame Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | c, Rm. Rm/FD. 6OH. XXXXXX 2424 20th.December 1937. Da/Ev.3/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wide Frame Touring Limousine. 29-G-VI.… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the urgent modification of two front wings for car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | Rm/PD.10/JH. 604 30th December, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We are sending the two front wings off… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the production of loose covers and improvements to reduce wind noise for a touring limousine. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/FD. 604 XXX 2424 30th. December 1937. De/Ev.21/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wide Frame Touring Limousine 29-G-6. We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to loose covers to reduce wind noise on specific car bodies. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Rm/PD. 604 xxx 2424 De/Ev.21/G. 30th. December 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wide Frame Touring Limousine 29-G-6. We thank you… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding an oversight in the despatch of mudguards. | ||
| View original record | 604. Rm/FD.10/JH. 3rd. January, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, re 29.G.VI Mudguards. We are sorry that the… | ||
| scan0041 | Specification memo for building brakes for a specific car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Wynn 606. Rm/AFM.7/MH.11.1.38. 29.G.VI BRAKES. Will you please build the brakes for the above car to the following specification :- Cast Iron drums front and rear, to… | ||
| scan0042 | List of jobs and faults found on a Wraith Car 29.G.VI during testing. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. S 600 Rm/Wym.2/MH.7.2.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. Herewith as requested a list of jobs that had to receive attention from the fitters after the car had been handed over to us for test… | ||
| scan0043 | Delays and issues with car fitting jobs in the workshop. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Wym.2/MH.7.2.38. In addition of course there were the usual fitting jobs connected with a new body and wings, such as fitting of the bonnet, petrol filler and lamps etc. Whilst we agree that… | ||
| scan0044 | List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. 600 Rm/Wym.3/MH.17.2.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the following jobs. (1) Fit latest type fully isolated change speed lever. (2)… | ||
| scan0045 | List of jobs to be carried out on a Wraith Car 29.G.VI in the fitting shop. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.8/MH.21.2.38. Y 600 WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for attention to the following jobs. (1) Dismantle engine front and examine gears… | ||
| scan0046 | Weekend report on vehicle 29.G.6, detailing performance statistics and issues with the engine, gearbox and electrical systems. | ||
| View original record | Rm. FILES. 600 21.2.38 WEEK-END REPORT ON 29.G.6. Mileage 328 Speedometer recording reads 10% fast with 6.50 X 19 wheels. Petrol Consumption with average speed carefully checked. 164 miles at 49.5… | ||
| scan0047 | List of jobs to be carried out on a Wraith Car, 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. 600 Rm/Wym.3/MH.28.2.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for attention to the following jobs :- (1) Steering much too stiff - dismantle and… | ||
| scan0048 | List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 29.G.VI in the fitting shop. | ||
| View original record | 600. To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.1/MH.10.3.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the following jobs:- (1) Fit experimental type of slipper flywheels to… | ||
| scan0049 | Urgent request to make parts for a modified rear engine suspension and torque rubber scheme for a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | 622 To HPS. Rm/Wym.3/JH.12.3.38. Wraith car 29.G.VI. Will you please make up the necessary parts for the modified rear engine suspension and torque rubber scheme to GCD.477 and when ready fit to the… | ||
| scan0050 | Instructions for modifying and testing a car radiator with a steam valve. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. 640 Rm/Std.3/AP.22.3.38 29.G.V1. RADIATOR. We wish to test the above car's radiator with a steam valve to.Rm.417 fitted and baffle to EW.1170 removed from top tank. The… | ||
| scan0051 | List of modification jobs to be carried out on Wraith Car 29.G.V1 in the Fitting Shop. | ||
| View original record | 800 6 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.1/AP.24.3.38 WRAITH CAR 29.G.V1. We are sending the above car into the Fitting Shop for the following jobs:- 1. Remove present slipper flywheels and refit standard… | ||
| scan0052 | Request to manufacture and fit a stiffened gearbox extension shaft to a Wraith car for experimentation. | ||
| View original record | 628 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.7/MH.25.3.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. Will you please make one stiffened gear box extension shaft to P.D.133 and fit same to above car when ready. This is for experiment on… | ||
| scan0053 | Instruction to fit flexible flywheel Rm.498 to chassis 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | Y 612. To HPS. from Rm/NRC. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.12/MH.30.3.38. UNIT W.III-9 CHASSIS 29.G.VI. Please fit the Flexible Flywheel Rm.498, (now on W.III-1) to the above car. The present clutch may be used,… | ||
| scan0054 | List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 29.G.V1. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. 600. Rm/Wym.2/AP.2.4.38 WRAITH CAR 29.G.V1. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the following jobs:- (1) Fit flexible flywheel Rm.498. (2) Dismantle all shock… | ||
| scan0055 | Instruction memo for modifying the drive system on Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 617. To HPS. Rm/Wym.4/JH.11.4.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the following. Remove present crankshaft slipper drive and fit solid drive. Fit R.R. prop.… | ||
| scan0056 | Request to manufacture and fit a drive shaft for the water pump on Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600. To HPS. Rm/Wym.14/JH.22.4.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We wish to run the above car at maximum engine revs without a dynamo. This means that a drive shaft will have to be made from the dynamo coupling… | ||
| scan0057 | The removal of crankshaft balance weights from a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | 617 To HPS. Rm/Wym.2/JH.22.4.38. Wraith car 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the removal of the crankshaft balance weights. Rm/Wym. | ||
| scan0058 | Instructions for flywheel, clutch, and crankshaft modifications on Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. Rm/Wym.21/JH.6.5.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for attention to the following jobs - (1) Remove light Rm.502 ring from flexible flywheel to… | ||
| scan0059 | Instructing an engine replacement and the fitting of new mounting parts for Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Rm/Wym.6/JH.16.5.38. Wraith car 29.G.VI. 600. The above car is going into the fitting shop for the jobs instructed in Rm/Wym.21/JH.C.5.38. and we would like you to remove the present engine… | ||
| scan0060 | Faults noticed during a test run on vehicle 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. from Rm/Gry. FOR LOG BOOK. c. Rm/Wym. 600 Rm/Gry.2/MH.30.5.38. RUN ON 29.G.VI. Apart from obvious faults due to the test bed engine the following points were noticed:- (1) The sunshine roof… | ||
| scan0061 | Wraith car (29.G.VI) needing new clutch linings after an experiment. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. 612 Rm/Wym.1/MH.8.6.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for attention to the clutch. We have been experimenting with the effect of oil on… | ||
| scan0062 | Replacement of clutch springs and plate for unit W.III-I IN 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 612 To HPS. from Rm/NRC. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.3/MH.9.6.38. UNIT W.III-I IN 29.G.VI. This unit is fitted with specially light flywheel Rm.519 and 10" clutch. Please dismantle clutch and test for spring… | ||
| scan0063 | Request for the manufacture of a centre expansion box for a Wraith car exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 623 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.18/MH.29.6.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI EXHAUST SYSTEM. We would like you to make up for us one more centre expansion box similar to the one just fitted with a shell diameter… | ||
| scan0064 | Work order detailing the removal, modification, and assembly of an engine unit from car 29.G.VI to be fitted into car 20.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.29.6.38. 29.G.VI. Will you please remove No.1 Unit out of the above car and carry out the following after which it is to be fitted to 20.G.VI. which… | ||
| scan0065 | Instruction memo regarding the removal, modification, and refitting of units between assemblies. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Swdl.3/MH.29.6.38. 26.G.VI. Following the removal of No.1 unit out of 29.G.VI remove No.7 unit from 26.G.VI and with minor mods. which we will instruct later, to be fitted into 29.U.VI.… | ||
| scan0066 | Requesting an engine swap for Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600. To HPS. Rm/Wym.10/JH.11.7.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We wish to send the above car into the fitting shop tomorrow Tuesday, for the present engine unit to be removed and Wraith III No.9 unit fitted.… | ||
| scan0067 | List of requested modifications and checks for Wraith Car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600. HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym5/R.26.8.38. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. When 25.G.VI comes out of the Fitting Shop, we would like to send in the above car for the following jobs:- (1) Modify chassis suspension… | ||
| scan0068 | Request to test a flywheel's flexible steel disc for truth and for cracks. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 612 . Rm/NRC.1/JH.1.9.38. re 29.G.VI. The flywheel is about to be removed from the above car. Will you please have the flexible steel disc of the flywheel tested for truth and also… | ||
| scan0069 | Instruction memo to modify the radiator system for car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. 600. Rm/Std.6/MH.2.9.38. 29.G.VI CAR. While this car is in shop with the radiator removed will you please carry out the following:- (1) Bring top tank up to date as… | ||
| scan0070 | Modifications to the bonnet side strips and petrol tank straps for a Wraith car, specifically replacing rivets with spot welds. | ||
| View original record | 605 To HPS. Rm. Rm/Gry. Rm/wym. 4.10.38. Rm/SM WRAITH CAR NO. 29.G.VI. Bonnet and Side Strips. Will you please note that on the bonnet side strips EW.1760/1 Face Plate. EW.1504/8 Rest Angle. the… | ||
| scan0071 | Instructions for modifications and repairs to Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. Rm/Wym.11/JH.17.10.38. Wraith car 29.G.VI. We are returning you the above car for the fitting of the roll rod FOD.306 as per Rm/AFM.3/MH.12.8.38. and whilst you have the car we would also… | ||
| scan0072 | Requesting the fitting of a strengthened and tested combustion chamber head to unit No.9. | ||
| View original record | γ 600 To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.20.10.38. 29.G.VI (NO.9 UNIT.) Will you please fit the strengthened combustion chamber head (latest production) on to the above unit whilst the car is in the… | ||
| scan0073 | Instructing the fitting shop to remove a Bentley engine from a Wraith car and fit a flexible flywheel to it before refitting. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. Rm/Wym.16/JH.11.1.39. We are sending Wraith car 29.G.VI. into the fitting shop to have the Bentley engine B.III No.3 unit removed and again refitted to 1.B.50 car. We would like the… | ||
| scan0074 | Instructing a change to a cast iron engine unit for the Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. Rm/Wym.10/JH.17.1.39. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. Will you please note that we now require the cast iron engine unit fitting to the above car and not 25.G.VI. as previously instructed. Rm/Wym. | ||
| scan0075 | Request to fit modified felt oil seals on the front and rear brakes for chassis 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. Rm/JBD.8/JH.17.1.39. 29.G.VI. Will you please fit the modified felt oil seals on the front and rear brakes of the above chassis. When these are ready we would like to see them fitted.… | ||
| scan0076 | Requesting the fitting of a rubber buffer to a brake pedal according to scheme SCD.453. | ||
| View original record | 620 To HPS. Rm/JBD.7/JH.4.2.39. 29.G.VI. Dash Board. When this car is in the shop, will you please fit the rubber buffer herewith to the brake pedal to scheme SCD.453. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0077 | Urgent request to replace a deflecting cast aluminium clutch casing with a cast iron one for a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.24.2.39. Wraith car 29.G.VI. We have the cast iron B.60 engine unit fitted in the above car, and are suspecting the cast aluminium clutch casing of deflecting. Will you please… | ||
| scan0078 | Road test report detailing the performance and faults of chassis 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600F. COPY FOR FILES. Rm/JBD. - 27.2.39. 29.G.VI. This car has a good ride at speed and is free from pitching there appears to be more damping than usual and it is inclined to be harsh at low speeds.… | ||
| scan0079 | Fuel consumption calculations, engine oil leaks, and a minor issue with the wireless dial light. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/JBD - 27.2.39. 291 miles shown on speedo or 312 miles (corrected) 24 gallons petrol. Consumption 12.12 m.p.g. which allowing for 7% speedo error,owing to change of rear axle ratio = 13 m.p.g.… | ||
| scan0080 | Request for a duplicate sketch of a modified flywheel disc, making it thinner and with a different radius. | ||
| View original record | file 612 To HPS. c. to HPS/Fs. c. to Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.5/JH.28.2.39. Unit B.60.2. Ch. 29.G.VI. Please prepare on e flywheel disc to sketch Rm.584 herewith (in duplicate) This disc is identical with… | ||
| scan0081 | Partial engineering drawing showing a cross-section of a component with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | RM-584 12.124 DIA. -1 PARALLEL 10.550 DIA. ±50 .080 ±2 FOR ALL OTHER DIMENSIONS SEE GB-4417 .110 ±3 .425 RAD 5.025 DIA. ±10 4.550 DIA. -10 RM-584 27-2-39 wDe | ||
| scan0082 | Modifications and examinations for Wraith car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.14/JH.6.3.39. Wraith car 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for thefollowing work to be done :- (1) Engine modifications as per… | ||
| scan0083 | Requesting the removal of front and rear shock dampers for checking and resetting. | ||
| View original record | 642. To HPS. c. to HPS/WB. Rm/Clm.10/JH.9.3.39. 29.G.VI. While this car is in the fitting shop, will you please have the front and rear shock dampers removed and handed to W.Bell for checking and… | ||
| scan0084 | Test results for a cast iron engine unit in a 29.G.VI car, comparing carburetter performance and settings. | ||
| View original record | 600/TOWLT To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Jnr. Rm/Rym.7/JM.15.3.39. Cast Iron unit in 29.G.VI. car. We have now completed our tests on the cast iron engine unit No.B.60 No.2 fitted in 29.G.VI. car for best… | ||
| scan0085 | Tappet clearance on an engine with an aluminium head during idling tests. | ||
| View original record | 600. Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm1/R.18.3.39. 29 G.VI. ~~9-B.V.~~ With reference to the idling tests on this engine, we presume that care was taken that the tappet clearance measured was that on which the… | ||
| scan0086 | Confirming tappet clearances are taken when the engine is hot for the cast iron unit. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR FILES. To Rm. from Rm/Wym. 600e: 21.3.39. 29.G.VI. CAST IRON UNIT. Replying to Rm.1/R.18.3.39, we appreciate the varying tappet clearances during the warming up period, and all our figures… | ||
| scan0087 | Cover note for the dynamometer power curve of cast iron engine unit No. 2. | ||
| View original record | Rm 600c. 22-3-39 29-G-6 Dynamometer Power Curve of Cast Iron Engine Unit No 2. Herewith the dyno power curve of the cast iron engine unit showing the standard wraith for comparison, also a power curve… | ||
| scan0088 | Test and development plan for a Cast Iron Engine, including comparisons to a Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | 600c. Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm1/R.28.3.39. Cast Iron Engine. It is not worth tackling the front end oil leaks until Swdl. has investigated the damper on the test bed, because it will take too long pulling… | ||
| scan0089 | Requesting an examination of the clutch and flexible flywheel on a Wraith car due to an out-of-balance issue. | ||
| View original record | 600c. To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.29.3.39. Wraith car 29.G.VI. C.I. Engine. Will you please examine clutch and flexible flywheel on the above car. A bad out of balance period has developed in this engine, and… | ||
| scan0090 | Instruction memo to replace the cast iron clutch casing on a Wraith car with an aluminium one. | ||
| View original record | 600e To HPS. Rm/Wym.5/JH.31.3.39. WRAITH CAR 29.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop, and we should like you to remove the cast iron clutch casing and refit the aluminium one.… | ||
| scan0091 | Request to examine the front brakes of car 29.G.VI, as the near side front brake seized on one occasion. | ||
| View original record | 600c. To HPC. Rm/JBD.10/JH.1.4.39. 29.G.VI. Will you please examine the front brakes while this car is in the shop. The near side front has on one occasion siezed on. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0092 | With a sketch proposing alterations to a flexible flywheel disc for a Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | 600c also 412 To By. Rm/NRC.8/JH.20.4.39. Bentley V. etc. re Flexible flywheel Disc GB.4417. We have recently made a disc exactly similar to the above, but thinner, as sketch below, we estimate this… | ||
| scan0093 | Outlining a work plan with three categories of tests for a cast iron engine unit. | ||
| View original record | 600c Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm1/R.21.4.39. CAST IRON UNIT IN 29.G. The work that we can do on this unit seems to me to fall into three categories:- (1) Try and see whether we can retain a smooth engine with… | ||
| scan0094 | Performance and consumption comparison of two Wraith cars, 28.G.VI and 29.G.VI, at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 600c, 600 v 1320 1st. page only, sent out To By. o. to Sg. o. to Hs. o. to Da. o. to Mx. Rm/Wym.10/JH.25.4.39. 28.G.VI. & 29.G.VI. at Brooklands. The above 2 cars were taken down to Brooklands track… | ||
| scan0095 | Oil temperature test results over 7 laps comparing different bottom half materials. | ||
| View original record | -2- Oil temperature tests were obtained by running each car for 7 consecutive laps at full throttle in top gear and recording the figures each lap as follows :- 28.G.VI. 29.G.VI. Tin Bottom Half. Air… | ||
| scan0096 | Requesting preparation of a new low front engine mounting for car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600 c. To HP. CAST IRON ENGINE UNIT IN 29.G.VI. As soon as the above car returns from its Brooklands tests, we would like to try the effect of a similar low front engine mounting to that designed for… | ||
| scan0097 | Performance tests on a cast iron high power engine unit compared to the standard Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 600c, 10HH + 1320 SECRET. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. Ey. c. Da. c. RHC. c. EX. c. HPS. c. Bm/Ev. c. De/Jnr. Bm14/H.28.4.39. Cast Iron High Power Engine Unit. A further series of tests on the high power cast… | ||
| scan0098 | Performance test report from Brooklands comparing Stromberg and S.U. carburetors with standard and free exhaust systems. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wym.3/MR.29.4.39. 28.G.VI & 29.G.VI. AT BROOKLANDS. Further to our report Rm/Wym.10/JR.25.4.39 re tests on Brooklands, we again ran 29.G.VI on the Track on Wednesday last. The cast iron high power… | ||
| scan0099 | Oil temperature test results comparing cars with sheet metal and aluminium bottom halves over 7 consecutive laps. | ||
| View original record | -2- 29.O.VI. car with cast iron unit fitted with Twin S.U. carbs. has a 6.6 secs. gain from 10-70 m.p.h. over the standard car 28.O.VI. - both cars same weight. Oil temperature tests were obtained by… | ||
| scan0100 | The performance of a Cast Iron engine unit after extensive road and track testing at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/sym. 3/MH.29.4.39. standard engine and the Cast Iron engine. This particular Cast Iron engine unit in 29.G.VI. car, B.60 No.2, has now run 4,300 miles on the road, including 60 Laps of full… | ||
| scan0101 | Covering note confirming the relining of front brakes with BZ and RL linings. | ||
| View original record | 600c. To HPS. Rm/JBD.7/JH.1.5.39. 29.G.VI. Will you please reline the front brakes with BZ and RL linings. The BZ to be fitted to the leading shoes. This is a covering note for work already done.… | ||
| scan0102 | Comparative water temperature tests on a Wraith car 29.G.VI and car 28.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600c + 1044 + 600. To By. c. to Hs. c. to Ds. c. to Da/JNR. Rm/Wym.9/JH.3.5.59. Wraith car 29.G.VI. Cast Iron Engine Unit B.60 No.2. We have just run comparative water temperature tests on Six Hills… | ||
| scan0103 | The process of swapping engines and parts between cars 2.B.50 and 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600c 800 To HPS. Rm/Wym.5/JH.17.5.39. 2.B.50 and 29.G.VI. We wish to change over the 2 engines in the above cars so that we have the cast iron engine unit B.60 No.2 fitted in 2.B.50. and the Wraith… | ||
| scan0104 | Loan of a car to Hucknall, with a warning about its condition upon return. | ||
| View original record | 600c. W/H. - Dor. from Rm. c. Rm/FD. Rm2/R.1.6.39. Car for Hucknall. We have arranged to lend you 29.G.VI - one of our Limousine Wraith cars - next week, while your own is being repaired. We cannot… | ||
| scan0105 | Requesting arrangements for transporting car 29.G. to Scotland, including fuel and coupons. | ||
| View original record | 600c To Mr. Barkworth from Rm. c. AA. Rm.18/MH.24.10.39. Hs. has agreed to take 29.G. to Scotland where it will remain as his car. Will Mr. Barkworth arrange for a transport driver to take it up there… | ||
| scan0106 | Accelerated front brake wear on a 25/30 HP model, including a sketch detailing a worn groove on the spindle. | ||
| View original record | 600a To. Rm. c. Rm/AFM. CHATEAUROUX 3/ I.3.38. 26.G.VI. - 25/30 HP. BRAKES. You will note from the Daily Reports that the front brakes are wearing considerably more rapidly than the rears. We note in… | ||
| scan0107 | The positioning of the thermometer and water drain pipe on the Wraith 26.G.VI chassis. | ||
| View original record | 60a To By. c. to Da. c. to By/CS. Rm/Std.15/JH.1.3.38. Wraith Thermometer Position & Water Drain Pipe 26.G.VI. According to daily report of 23.2.38. received from Rm/IMW. who is running 26.G.VI.in… | ||
| scan0108 | Short internal memo from Robotham requesting a phone call the next morning. | ||
| View original record | 600w? Rm/R. 1.3.38. WALLER VINGT-ET-UN CHATEAUROUX. PLEASE RING ME 9.30. TO-MORROW MORNING. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0109 | Experiments to resolve steering rattles by reversing a tube or increasing ball pad travel. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/FJH. (Chateauroux) 600a Rm/FJH.2/AP.1.3.38 26.G.V1. STEERING RATTLES. Will you please try reversing your side steering tube as mentioned in our previous memo. The only car we have… | ||
| scan0110 | Request to manufacture two Wraith Servo Star Spring guides, one for urgent despatch to France and the other for internal experimentation. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Wym. f 600 Rm/AFM.1/MH 1.3.38. WRAITH SERVO STAR SPRING GUIDE. Will you please make two guides to the model here-with, one is wanted urgently to go to France. Will you… | ||
| scan0111 | Rapid front brake wear on a 25/30 HP model, with a diagram illustrating a worn spindle groove. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c.c. Rm/AFM. (crossed out) 600c CHATEAUROUX S/ . 1.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. BRAKES. You will note from the Daily Reports that the front brakes are wearing considerably more rapidly than the… | ||
| scan0112 | Rear engine mounting issue, enclosing a 3/8' castellated nut and requesting a satisfactory replacement. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm./Wym. 600a CHATEAUROUX 4/. I.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Rear Engine Mounting We enclose herewith the 3/8" castellated nut off the centre bolt of the torque reaction rubbers. Is there any… | ||
| scan0113 | Confirmation of a telegram regarding worn starsprings and spindle condition. | ||
| View original record | 600a CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM 1st March 1938 ROYCAR DERBY MARTINDALE 26G STARSPRINGS HAVE WORN GROOVE ROUND SPINDLE NO JUDDERS AT PRESENT 3L Discs and 40 degree Cams still fitted. WALLER I.M. Waller… | ||
| scan0114 | Confirming points from a telephone conversation regarding testing and issues with Bentley and Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/IMW. 60za also 200a Chateauroux I/2.3.38 26.G.Vl. and 6.B.lV. I beg to confirm the following points noted during our telephone conversation this morning. 1) Bentley to complete 10,000… | ||
| scan0115 | Brake issues, specifically judders and sticking, on Wraith and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/AFM. Chateauroux. Rm/AFM.9/WH.2.3.38. BRAKES 26.G.VI & 6.B.IV. We have sent to you two sets of star springs for the Wraith, which have had the centre keys removed and are located by… | ||
| scan0116 | Internal request to send springs and fixings for a Wraith car to a customer in France. | ||
| View original record | TO HPS. 600a Rm/AFM.7/JH.2.3.38. WRAITH 26.O.VI. - in France. Will you please send out to I.M.Waller, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France, one set of springs and fixings to GCD.246, as soon as… | ||
| scan0117 | To I.M. Waller in France regarding a print for fitting springs. | ||
| View original record | Rm/I.M.Waller, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Rm/AFM.10/JH.3.3.38. We are sending you a print GCD.246, as possibly you will not know how to fit the springs we have sent out. Rm/AFM.… | ||
| scan0118 | Investigation into the causes and prevention of Wraith servo judders. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/AFM. c. HS. c. Da. c. Mx. c. RM/IMW. 600a WRAITH SERVO JUDDERS. Following reports from France that the servo on 26.G.VI had been juddering, we have carried out a number of tests on… | ||
| scan0119 | Analysis of brake judder, comparing linings and detailing the mechanics of servo-induced judder with proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | -2- in use on this car are superior to the V.M.30 linings in use previously. 3L is running in France and costs less than half as much as Ferodo. The only way permanently to prevent this type of judder… | ||
| scan0120 | Tests conducted on servo star springs to resolve judder issues, with a recommendation for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/AFM.8/WH.3.3.38. The four points of the star springs on our servos are now made to register on all 4 springs by means of a keyway in the servo shaft into which project keys on the star springs.… | ||
| scan0121 | The failure of a mild steel downtake pipe on a Wraith car's exhaust system, with suggestions for alternative materials. | ||
| View original record | & 600a To By. c. to By/NS. Rm/Wym.6/JH.3.3.38. WRAITH CAR 26.G.VI. RUNNING IN FRANCE. Herewith copy of a report received from I.M. Waller, in France re the breaking up of the mild steel downtake pipe… | ||
| scan0122 | Letter addressing issues with an exhaust system downtake pipe and a clicking accelerator pedal, proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | 600a also 654 I.M. Waller, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Rm/Wym.1/JH.3.3.38. 26.6.VI. - 25/30 H.P. I have received your reports re breaking of exhaust system downtake pipe, and clicking… | ||
| scan0123 | Use of ZS-3 restriction plugs for lower yoke bearings on a Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 600a To Rm/IMW. from Rm/Les. Chateauroux. Rm/Les.8/MH.4.3.38. 26.G.VI. We are arranging for a ZS-3 restriction plug to be used for lower yoke bearings on Wraith. Will you please use ZS-3 plugs to see… | ||
| scan0124 | Short typed message regarding a telephone call. | ||
| View original record | 600a. 5.3.38. WALLER VINGT-et-UN CHATEAUROUX. PLEASE RING DUFFIELD 94 SUNDAY NIGHT TEN OCLOCK. A.G.W. Robotham | ||
| scan0125 | Brake modifications and wear on a 25/30 HP model, including a sketch of a revised equaliser lever. | ||
| View original record | 600a To. Rm. c.c. Rm/AFM. GRY CHATEAUROUX. I/. 6.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. BRAKES. Thank you for your memo Rm/AFM.9/MH.2.3.38, which will receive attention when the star springs and pull-off spring… | ||
| scan0126 | Difficulties experienced with the side steering tube and ball pins on a 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | 600a. To. Rm. C. Rm/FJH. C. Rm/Wym. CHATEAUROUX. 2./5.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Side Steering Tube And Ball Pins. ? In response to Rm/FJH.2/AP.1.3.38, we tried to reverse the side steering tube but… | ||
| scan0127 | Confirming instructions for car testing on a Wraith and Bentley at Chateauroux, including engine inspection and oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | 600a also 20Da Rm/IMW. (Chateauroux) Rm.7/R.7.3.38 This is to confirm our telephone conversation that you will retain 6.B.1V, at Chateauroux and run casual mileage on it until we let you know… | ||
| scan0128 | Progress report on the 15,000-mile endurance test in France for the Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | Sg. Hs. c. By. c. Mx. 600a also 200a Rm.S/R.1.3.38 15,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. Both the Bentley and the Wraith have now completed 10,000 miles running at Chateauroux. A brief examination of the… | ||
| scan0129 | Requesting an inspection for tyre rubbing from the cross-steering tube on a specific vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/Les. (Chateauroux) 600a Rm/Les.9/AP.7.3.38 26.G.V1. We should like to know if there is any sign on the above car of the cross-steering tube ball end joints rubbing the front tyres.… | ||
| scan0130 | Telegram from Waller to Robotham at the 'Roycar Derby' telegraphic address, concerning 'both cars tenthousand'. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED Handwritten: 600a No. Handwritten: 8..12 m From: Handwritten: BMS, uf Prefix: 31 Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words.… | ||
| scan0131 | Progress and issues of vehicle road tests in France for a Bentley and a Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 600a also 200d. See 200a for Sg's reply to this memo. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. Ry. c. Da. c. Mx. FRENCH TESTS. Rm6/H.8.3.38. We have completed 11,000 miles' running on the Bentley, and it has been brought… | ||
| scan0132 | Requesting feedback on the difficulty of inserting and operating the starting handle for a 26.G.Vl. engine. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/Std. (Chateauroux) File 600a Rm/Std.9/AP.8.3.38 26.G.Vl. STARTING HANDLE. Will you please determine for us whether any difficulty is experienced in inserting the starting handle and… | ||
| scan0133 | Brief typed message arranging a meeting at the St. Lazar Hotel with a car. | ||
| View original record | 600a AFW 8.3.38. WALLER VINGT-ET-UN CHATEAUROUX. MEET ME ST.LAZAR HOTEL WITH CAR 8.a.m. WEDNESDAY. MARTINDALE. | ||
| scan0134 | Internal request for a steam valve, studs, and a water pump thrust plug for a Wraith. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.5/MH.8.3.38. We send you herewith a steam valve to Rm.417. Will you please supply suitable studs for fixing this to a Wraith radiator top tank, and fit a steam escape pipe… | ||
| scan0135 | Responding to a query about trouble with a ball pin taper on the rear damper and roll rod links. | ||
| View original record | Rm/IMW. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. 600a. Rm/Wym.8/JH.9.3.38. In reply to your memo. Chateauroux.2/5.3.38. last paragraph, we have not had any trouble whatever with a correctly fitted… | ||
| scan0136 | Instructions for fitting a new steam valve to a car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/Std. Chateauroux. 600a Rm/Std.8/MH.10.3.38. We are despatching to you a steam valve to Rm.417 (attached is print of same) fitted with steam escape pipe, together with studs for… | ||
| scan0137 | Confirming the measurement and crank testing of six exhaust valves that have lost clearance. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. Rm/Wym. 600a Rm/Swdl.7/MH.11.3.38. 26.G.VI EXHAUST VALVES. This memo to confirm that you will measure for stretch, and crank test the 6 exhaust valves which we have handed to… | ||
| scan0138 | Diagnosing ignition drive failures, suspecting high slipper wheel poundage and a pin issue. | ||
| View original record | WALLER VINGT ET UN CHATEAUROUX. 600w? SUSPECT IGNITION DRIVE FAILURES DUE TO HIGH SLIPPER WHEEL POUNDAGE STOP OFFICIAL SETTING [REDACTED] 10 LBS at 17 INCH RADIUS. STOP SUSPECT PIN DRIVING ROLLS-ROYCE… | ||
| scan0139 | Tyre clearance with the cross steering tubes on Wraith, Phantom III, and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c.c. Rm/Les. (struck through) (Handwritten): QRT 600a CHATEAUROUX. 2/.II.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Tyres Touching Cross Steering Tubes. Replying to your memo Rm/Les.9/AP.7.3.38, the tyres do… | ||
| scan0140 | Telegram received by telephone reporting that pistons and bearings are in excellent condition. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 141A—21240 30/7/36 WHK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 600a TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12.23 Date 11.3.38 To Roycar By DB from Chateauroux 11th 11.05 9wds Message Body: Robotham 26 F pistons… | ||
| scan0141 | Telegram reporting on the excellent condition of pistons and bearings. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. 126 OFFICE STAMP: DERBY 11 MCH 38 CONFIRMATION RECEIVED: PM 12 23 Charges to pay: 600a Prefix: TS 98 Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instns: 198 C 11.05 11… | ||
| scan0142 | Exhaust system breakage and engine mounting faults for a 25/30 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | RR 600a - To. Rm. C. Rm/Wym. (crossed out) CHATEAUROUX. I./.II.3.38. Handwritten: Da Will you please deal with these faults Rm 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Exhaust System, Engine Mounting, Etc. Breakage of the… | ||
| scan0143 | Solutions for ball pin taper fitting issues and accelerator pedal thumping, with handwritten annotations. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) We will investigate these points in due course, but as you say you have a similar scheme working very well on 29.G.VI. we are not alarmed, as the general features of the arrangement seem to be… | ||
| scan0144 | The cooling system water level check for a 25/30 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm/Std. (crossed out) OK? (handwritten in red) 600a (handwritten in pencil) CHATEAUROUX. 3/II.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Cooling System. Replying to your memo Rm/Std.5/MH.25.2.38, we have… | ||
| scan0145 | The condition of engine and chassis components following an inspection. | ||
| View original record | 600a. abo 1020. To. Rm. CHATEAUROUX. 4/11.3.38. SWDL 26.G.VI. - 25/30 HP. Thank you for your memo Rm/7.R/7.3.38. We have telegraphed this morning :- " 26.G. PISTONS AND BEARINGS EXCELLENT ". The… | ||
| scan0146 | Telegram from Waller reporting that the pistons and bearings on a Wraith are in excellent condition after 15,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | 600a Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. to Hy. c. RHC. c. Da. c. MX. Rm1/R.12.3.38. We have received the following telegram from Waller after he had examined pistons and bearings on the Wraith at the conclusion of… | ||
| scan0147 | Request to examine the driving lugs on the clutch pressure plate of a Wraith engine for wear and balance issues. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/IMW. from Rm/NRC. Chateauroux. 600a Rm/NRC.5/MH.14.3.38. CLUTCH 26. G.VI. Will you please examine the driving lugs of the pressure plate to see if they have dug into the slots in the pressed… | ||
| scan0148 | Measurement and testing of six exhaust valves found to be within drawing limits. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Swdl. from HPS. [Handwritten annotation top left]: Rm [Handwritten annotation top right]: v Files [Handwritten annotation in red]: 600a 26.G.VI. EXHAUST VALVES. Referring to your recent memo in… | ||
| scan0149 | Test report form for recording inlet and exhaust valve dimensions and pocketing measurements. | ||
| View original record | UNIT Nº PASSED TO TEST COMPLETED TEST VALVE DIMENSIONS INLET VALVES :- CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST VALVES :- RUNNING TIME :- MILEAGE :- [Diagram of a valve] LENGTH 2.000 DIA. A 1.350 DIA. B [Diagram of… | ||
| scan0150 | 10,000-mile vehicle test, covering a distributor drive failure, speedometer reporting, and other investigations. | ||
| View original record | 600d. Rm/LM.Waller. Rm1/R.15.3.38. Many thanks for reports on the 10,000 miles' test. We note that you have failed the distributor drive, and should be interested to know whether it functions… | ||
| scan0151 | Cooling system of a 25/30 HP vehicle, detailing the fitting of an overflow pipe and issues with incorrect studs. | ||
| View original record | 6,000a. To. Rm. c. Rm/Std. c. HRS. CHATEAUROUX. 2/ /15.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP Cooling System We have received and fitted the overflow pipe with steam valve incorporated. The 2 B.A. studs removed had… | ||
| scan0152 | Brake wear, drum cracking, and adjustment issues on a 25/30 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm/AFM. 600a. CHATEAUROUX I/.15.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. BRAKES. As you will note in the Daily Report, the front brakes came to the end of their adjustment (39 notches) during yesterday's… | ||
| scan0153 | Failed experiment to reverse the side steering tube due to an incompatible ball pin. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c Rm/FSH. (crossed out) 600a. CHATEAUROUX. 4/.18.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP Steering. We made an extractor for the ball pin in the pendulumm lever and removed the side steering tube only to find… | ||
| scan0154 | The examination of wear on clutch lugs for a 25/30 HP model, with diagrams showing measurements. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. [strikethrough]o.c.[/strikethrough] Rm/NRC. 600a CHATEAUROUX. 5/.18.3.38 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. CLUTCH. Replying to your memo Rm/NRC.5/MH.14.3.38, we have examined the lugs on the clutch and… | ||
| scan0155 | Postponed experiment on the steering components of a 25/30 HP car due to an incompatible ball pin. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm [struck through] c. Rm/FJH. FSH 600a. CHATEAUROUX. 4/.18.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Steering. We made an extractor for the ball pin in the pendulumn lever and removed the side steering tube only… | ||
| scan0156 | Starting handle, a failed water temperature thermometer, and a satisfactory radiator steam valve for the 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | 600a To. Rm. c. Rm/Std. CHATEAUROUX. I/.18.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Starting Handle. Water Temperature Thermometer Replying to your memo Rm/Std.9/AP.8.3.38, the starting handle can be entered and… | ||
| scan0157 | Recurring leak from the seam of an A.C. Oil Filter on a 25/30 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm/ c/o Rem Swale [crossed out] 600a. [handwritten] Poles [handwritten] SWDL [handwritten] See me. [handwritten] Rm [handwritten] CHATEAUROUX. 3/.19.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. A.C. Oil Filter. We… | ||
| scan0158 | The examination of a 25/30 HP ignition distributor after 15,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c.c. RC. 600a CHATEAUROUX. 2/.20.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. R.R. Ignition Distributor. We dismantled the distributor for examination on completion of the 15,000 miles. The driving pin was not… | ||
| scan0159 | Short internal memo with handwritten annotations regarding a note from Waller. | ||
| View original record | Typed: 600a. By. from Rm. Rm7/R24.3.38. Attached is a note from Waller. We think this point is worthy of serious consideration. Handwritten: Rm Rm I saw this on the daily run sheet & at once set… | ||
| scan0160 | Issue with ball pins without tab washers on a 25/30 HP model, recommending a return to the previous design. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm/Wym. LEVALLOIS. I/.23.3.38. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Ball Pins Without Tab Washers. When the rear spring job was being carried out, we found that the ball pin was loose on its taper in the… | ||
| scan0161 | Engine vibrations and distributor failures, particularly following high-speed tests in France. | ||
| View original record | 600a. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. Hy. c. Da. c. H.C. c. MX. c. Hy/RD. c. Rm/BC. ENGINE VIBRATIONS & DISTRIBUTOR FAILURES. If we consider the car which has run 15,000 miles in France, the only damage caused by… | ||
| scan0162 | Investigation into the cause and solution for breaking ignition distributor driving pins. | ||
| View original record | To RM. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.6/RH.23.3.38. BREAKING OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR DRIVING PINS. This investigation was started as a result of 26.G.VI car in France breaking 3 driving pins in approx. 8,000… | ||
| scan0163 | Cooling system specification for the 28.G.V1. car, detailing modifications and special items required. | ||
| View original record | To. HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. 600a also 6fo. Rm/Std.15/AP.29.3.38 28.G.V1. COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION. The cooling system etc. of 28.G.V1. car should be brought up to the latest specification… | ||
| scan0164 | The necessity of side mud shields and aluminium frame hole covers for the 2G.G.VI car after a 15,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 600a To By. from Rm/Std. c. Hs. c. Da. c. RHC. c. By/NS. Referring to FCD.526 we have examined 2G.G.VI car after 15,000 miles in France and are of the opinion that the side mud shield on the bonnet… | ||
| scan0165 | Requesting the removal of a damaged fan from car 26.G.V1 for examination and fitting it with a fan prepared for car 28.G.V1. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/wym. Rm/Std.1/AP.1.4.38 26.G.V1. FAN. Will you please remove the fan from 26.G.V1. car (this has had its blades damaged) and hand same to R.Hollingworth for stripping… | ||
| scan0166 | Request for a brake rod to replace a temporary part on a 15,000 miles test car. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. Rm/IMW.16/JH.1.4.38. 26.G.VI. 15,000 miles test car. Will you please supply one brake rod complete with forked ends to go between brake pedal and servo counter shaft This is to replace a… | ||
| scan0167 | Request for temporary replacement front brake drums and shoes for a 15,000 miles test car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 600ce . Rm/IMW.2/JH.4.3.38. 26.G.VI. 15,000 miles test car. Please receive for inspection the front brake drums and front brake shoes which have been removed. Will you please supply two… | ||
| scan0168 | Requesting an investigation into a grease leak from a N.S.R. hub on a 15,000-mile test car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 600a. Rm/IMW.1/JH.4.3.38. 26.G.VI. 15,000 miles test car. Will you please investigate causes of escape of grease from N.S.R. hub and rebuild so that it can be put back on car as soon as… | ||
| scan0169 | Test report on a vehicle's performance during a European tour concluding a 15,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To Sg.... from Mx. c. Hs. c. By. c. Hm. c. RHO. c. Da. c. Ev. c. HFS. c. LA. c. Rm/IMW. All Testers Please note Rm 600a Mx.1/N.4.4.38. 26.G.VI. Report on run before returning to England on conclusion… | ||
| scan0170 | Continued road test report on the performance of the suspension and steering systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- Mx.1/N.4.4.38. Cont'd. Suspension - Cont'd. At no time during the run on the Continent did there appear to be any need to increase the amount of damping in the hard position. On the contrary… | ||
| scan0171 | Engine performance, detailing issues with timing gears, clutch, fan, and choke valve during testing. | ||
| View original record | -3- Mx.1/N.4.4.38 Cont'd. Engine. General performance good. Worst feature is the rattle from timing gears when idling and picking up under load. It can be eliminated by light pressure on dynamo drive.… | ||
| scan0172 | The performance and faults of the engine, exhaust, accelerator, clutch, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | -4- Engine - Cont'd. Slight misfiring and spitting back in carburetter was entirely overcome by fitting K.L.G. F.L.B.30X. sparking plugs, replacing Lodge Sintox plugs on which the point gaps had burnt… | ||
| scan0173 | Road test report detailing issues with the gearbox, rear axle, and coachwork. | ||
| View original record | -5- Mx.1/N.4.4.38 Cont'd. ------------------- Gearbox. With the exception of 3rd. gear coming out on over run, which occurred once during the trip, the gearbox is generally satisfactory. The 3rd. gear… | ||
| scan0174 | 15,000-mile test car, detailing the total mileage covered after being re-built. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm/IMW. a. RS. G. Ey. b. OS. O. Ls. c. RR. G. GRH. d. WFS. Rm/IMW-7/WR.6.4.38. spare '600a 26.G.VI. - 25/30 15,000 MILES TEST CAR. This car came out of the fitting shop after being… | ||
| scan0175 | List of parts fitted and tested on a test car, detailing the mileage each component achieved. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/IMW. c. HPS. c. HPS/RH. c. Rm/wym. d. All testers. Rm/IMW.8/MH.6.4.38. 26.O.VI - 25/30. 15,000 MILES TEST CAR. List of Parts fitted during Test and miles run. MILEAGE. 5 EB.3256 Valve… | ||
| scan0176 | List of vehicle modifications and parts replaced, detailing the mileage at each event. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/IMW.S/MH.6.4.38. MILEAGE. 1 Modified radiator with Bakelite filler cap and hose connections and bottom pipe to suit. 14,000 1 Overflow pipe incorporating steam valve to raise running level of… | ||
| scan0177 | List of vehicle modifications, repairs, and observed faults with corresponding mileage. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/IMW.S/MH.6.4.38. MILEAGE. 1 Z.S.3 Bijur feed in OSF. lower yoke bearing in place of Z.S.2. 6693 1 Countersunk headed screw supplied and fitted to OSF. bellows box to clear side steering tube.… | ||
| scan0178 | List of observed vehicle faults and a summary of parts fitted and work completed. | ||
| View original record | -4- Horn wire in steering column repaired temporarily where insulation disintegrated. Body cracking away from O.S.R. wheel arch support bracket. All wheel arch support brackets are either collapsing… | ||
| scan0179 | List of repairs and modifications to address issues with the air silencer, thermometer, brakes, horn, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | -5- New air silencer to replace air silencer with interior loose. New water temperature thermometer to replace thermometer with broken capillary. Cross stays between chassis and rear of body to… | ||
| scan0180 | Outline of modifications for a 15,000-mile test car following examination. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. from Rm/IMW. c. Rm/wym. Rm/IMW.1/AP.7.4.38 20.G.V1. 25/30 15,000 Miles Test Car. We shall be sending this car into the Shop for your examination and report after 15,000 miles test, as… | ||
| scan0181 | Secret report on a cracked coiled copper pipe causing a loss of damping in a 15,000-mile test car. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Sg. from Rm/IMW. c. Hs. c. By. c. Da. c. RHC. 600a Rm/IMW.2/AP.7.4.38 26.O.VI. 25/30 - 15,000 miles test car. It was found on returning to Derby after your test of this car that the lack of… | ||
| scan0182 | Requesting the engine removal from a 15,000-mile experimental Wraith to investigate timing gear rattles. | ||
| View original record | 600a HPS. from Rm. Rm1/R.8.4.38. 15,000 Mile Wraith. 26.G.VI. Our anxiety with regard to this car is that it should not remain in pieces for a long period. We have about three months before production… | ||
| scan0183 | Examination report on a high-pressure petrol pump from vehicle 26.G.VI after 21,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | 600a also 1263 To Hy. From Rm/JBD. a. Hn. c. RHO. c. Da. d. Mx. d. HFS: Rm/JBD.2/MR.21.4.38. EXAMINATION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE PETROL PUMP OFF 26.G.VI. MILEAGE 21,000. Fitted with Neoprene water… | ||
| scan0184 | The condition of a high-pressure pump and its components after a 15,000-mile run. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/JBD.2/WH.21.4.38. The fibre impact washers were still both attached to the armatures, although this pump had not the latest modification to the spindle to prevent them becoming trapped. This is… | ||
| scan0185 | Requesting that differential pinion bushes and washers be made from A.C.1 material upon re-assembly. | ||
| View original record | 600a. HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry3/R.27.4.38. 26.G. We asked FS. to arrange that the differential pinion bushes, in addition to the washers should be made in A.C.1 material when this car is re-assembled.… | ||
| scan0186 | Summary of faults and points for consideration regarding a Wraith III chassis, 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. from HPS/LK. c. DY/MS. c. Rm. 600a HPS/LK.1/VS.30.4.38. WRAITH III CHASSIS 26.G.VI. With reference to the above chassis, we give below a summary of points raised for your consideration. 1. Rear… | ||
| scan0187 | List of vehicle faults and required repairs, being page 2 of a report. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HPS/LK.1/VS.30.4.38. 10. Rear Wheelarch Support Brackets FW.1433/4 require strengthening. 11. Water pump - excessive end float in rotor shaft caused by rotor wearing on face of rear bush in the… | ||
| scan0188 | Rebuild specification for model 26.G.VI, detailing modifications to the axle, gearbox, and other systems. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. Rm/Cr.9/JH.3.5.38. REBUILD SPECIFICATION 26.G.VI. Will you please rebuild 26.G.VI. to the previous specification, except for the following modifications. AXLE. 8/34 gears G.84710 (pin… | ||
| scan0189 | Specification sheet detailing modifications to radiator, fan, water pump, engine, and electrical systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Cr.9/JH.3.5.38 RADIATOR. Latest production spinning adaptor EW.1664 in filler nozzle. Filler cap and washer to be supplied by Rm/Std. Top tank to have baffle EW.1170 removed. FAN. SCD.571 with… | ||
| scan0190 | Cracked wheel arches on a 15,000 mile body, identifying insufficient stiffness as the cause and proposing reinforcement plates as a solution. | ||
| View original record | 600a also 60H To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. Rm/FD.11/JH.6.5.38. 26.C.VI. Coachwork. We have examined the wheel arches on the 15,000 mile body, where the body brackets have cracked away. It was found… | ||
| scan0191 | Requesting the assembly of 26.G.VI brakes with specific material requirements. | ||
| View original record | 600a. To HPS. Rm/AFM.7/JH.6.5.38. 26.G.VI. Brakes. Will you please build up these brakes with iron drums, steel rear shoes with tipping shoes set solid, front shoes aluminium panelled, linings TSM/B.… | ||
| scan0192 | The despatch of a radiator matrix from a 26.G.VI to Messrs. John Marstons. | ||
| View original record | 600a To D/BP. from Rm/Std. c. to Hd/FC. Rm/Std.10/JH.6.5.38. We are sending into stores one radiator matrix off 26.G.VI. Please despatch this to Messrs. John Marstons, Wolverhampton and label for the… | ||
| scan0193 | Requesting the fitment of a replacement petrol tank to a specific specification. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. Rm/Cr.6/JH.6.5.38. PETROL TANK SPECIFICATION 26.O.VI. Further to our memo. ref. Rm/Cr.9/JH.3.5.38. will you please fit a replacement petrol tank to the same specification as the previous… | ||
| scan0194 | 21,000 miles of road testing, including details on engine unit performance and modifications. | ||
| View original record | To:-sg. From Rm/IMW. C. Hs. C. By. C. Mc. C. Sa. C. Rm. C. Ld. C. Wh. C. Gr. C. Mn. 8 600a RM/IMW.3/WH.9.5.38. TESTS IN FRANCE. 20.C.VI. - 25/30. Report on 21,000 miles running including 15,280 miles… | ||
| scan0195 | Various engine issues including camwheel wear, distributor failures, tappet clearance loss, oil consumption, and leaks. | ||
| View original record | -2- pushing lightly on the clutch pedal. The fabroil camwheel wore badly causing engine gear rattle. Attwater's material with improved wearing qualities has been instructed for production. Several… | ||
| scan0196 | Inspection report on various engine components after a 14,000-mile test run. | ||
| View original record | -3- Crankcase And Bearings L.M..1487. Main Bearings in C/HE. The caps of Nos.2 and 4 main bearings were removed for inspection after 14,000 miles running and found to be in good condition. All main… | ||
| scan0197 | The testing and modification of engine components, including cylinders, valves, and thermometers. | ||
| View original record | -4- RM/IMM.3/AR.9.5.38. Cylinders LOP.Ex.1379. SCD.177. Position for thermometer. The thermometer capillary fouled the B.H. distributor although previously satisfactory with the Delco. The position is… | ||
| scan0198 | Test report on carburettor, air silencer, camshaft, and water pump performance and modifications. | ||
| View original record | -5- RM/TMR.3/MM.9.5.38. Carburetter LOP.EW.1099. Carburation was good, free from flat spots throughout the range. starting, slow running and idling remained good and the engine was exceptionally good… | ||
| scan0199 | The performance and issues with an oil filter, oil filler, fan, and exhaust manifold during mileage testing. | ||
| View original record | -6- Ex.1506. A.C.Bypass Oil filter. The oil was getting dirty after 3,700 miles. At 5,800 miles the filter was found to be cracked and leaking, and a new unit was fitted. This cleaned the oil and… | ||
| scan0200 | Failures and proposed improvements for ignition distributors and clutch/flywheel assemblies. | ||
| View original record | -7- Ignition Distributor. LOR.DM.291. Delco Remy distributor. One governor weight was broken and one cracked. Several driving pins broke allowing the driving dog to turn on the spindle. The unit… | ||
| scan0201 | Technical report on gearbox performance and frame and fitting modifications. | ||
| View original record | -8- Gearbox E.7. The gears were somewhat noisy at first but quietened with running and remained good. The synchromesh was light and effective on 2nd. and 3rd. and top. Third gear gradually worked out… | ||
| scan0202 | Technical report on the performance and design of various chassis components including buffers, springs, brackets and jacks. | ||
| View original record | -9- RM/EAW.3/AH.9.5.38. FCD.100 Rear Bump Buffers. These were satisfactory in action. One buffer split, but the general durability was superior to previous buffers run in France. FCD.91. Rear spring… | ||
| scan0203 | The performance and recommended improvements for various chassis and suspension components. | ||
| View original record | -10- Floating bushes for body mounting. They were satisfactory but allowed the body to shake sideways on the chassis at the rear end. A transverse stay as found necessary on Ph.III has been… | ||
| scan0204 | Issues and updates on suspension, axle, and brake components. | ||
| View original record | -11- CONT'D. Spring Suspension LOP.GM.1613. Front Axle. LOP.GW.1567. Gw.1488/9 Axle Yokes to Exs.82 and 82.A for ½º castor. The coiled bijur pipe feeding the offside yoke fractured. This was due to… | ||
| scan0205 | Brake performance issues, including judder, lining wear, overheating, and recommended modifications. | ||
| View original record | -12- The brakes were generally satisfactory. Servo judders occurred due to the star springs binding on the servo spindle. A modified type of star spring with a clip location and increased diameter… | ||
| scan0206 | Performance and issues with the propeller shaft and exhaust fittings during testing. | ||
| View original record | -13- firstly due to insufficient clearance in the levers of the pawl linkage and later due to the lower front lever being bent by stones. A guard has been instructed. Propellor Shaft. LOP.Gw.1609.… | ||
| scan0207 | The testing and modification of a radiator, bonnet, and starting handle. | ||
| View original record | -14- RM/IMW.3/MR.9.5.38. Radiator LOP.LW.1446. Radiator matrix ex 27.G.VI. This matrix was removed early in the running and a modified matrix incorporating a different bottom fixing and a special… | ||
| scan0208 | The performance of a chassis and undersheet mock-up scheme. | ||
| View original record | -15- Undersheets (mock-up scheme). Two one-piece trays under engine and gearbox. These proved most satisfactory, and a scheme incorporating various increased clearances found necessary, has been… | ||
| scan0209 | Electrical equipment, detailing issues and observations on the instrument board, battery box, and wiring systems. | ||
| View original record | -10- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Instrument Board LCF.DW.191. R.A.Sch.1110. Combined dimmer switch and fixed resistance for 3. volt Bulbs in series. The illumination and range of the dimmer switch were… | ||
| scan0210 | The performance of dynamo bearings, ignition coils, distributor fuses, lamps, and horns. | ||
| View original record | -17- Dynamo bearing brackets LOP.DE.250. Both the ball and roller bearings dried up and the outer races turned in the housings causing wear and end play resulting in the fan fouling the casing. The… | ||
| scan0211 | The performance of various car components including horns, a regulator unit, petrol pump, sparking plugs, and screen wipers. | ||
| View original record | -18- CONT'D. Lamps, Horns and Fittings LOP.UW.184. Latest type wind tone horns. These horns were in general better than the previous wind tone horns run in France. Cut out Regulator unit. R.E.Sch.890.… | ||
| scan0212 | List of bodywork troubles experienced during a test in France. | ||
| View original record | -19- BODYWORK. This was the same body which ran on the last test in France. The troubles experienced were as follows :- Doors flying open. General water leaks round windscreen and scuttle. Sideshake… | ||
| scan0213 | Complete specification document detailing modifications for a car build, referencing previous specifications. | ||
| View original record | X 600a To HPS. from Rm/Cr. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Cr.1/MH.10.5.38. COMPLETE SPECIFICATION 26.G.VI. This car should be built to Rebuild Specification Rm/Cr.9/JH.3.5.38 and Rm/Cr.6/JH.6.5.38, with the following… | ||
| scan0214 | Providing final instructions for the re-build of 26.G.VI after reviewing the Strip Report. | ||
| View original record | 600a HPS. from Rm. Rm7/R.10.5.38. RE-BUILD 26.G.VI. As requested, we have re-considered the specification of 26.G.VI after reviewing the Strip Report, and hand you herewith the final instructions for… | ||
| scan0215 | Change to the gear mechanism and gate on a Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/IMW. c. Rm/wym. 8 600a Rm/IMW.7/MH.11.5.38. 20.G.VI - WRAITH. Will you please fit change gear mechn. and gate as rigged up to HPS/WSC.9/BA.5.5.38 instead of the fully isolated lever… | ||
| scan0216 | Strip report on electrical units taken off E.G.VI after a 21,000-mile endurance run. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/RC. c. Ms. c. WHC. c. Ds. c. Ey/RD. c. WTB. c. Hm/IWV. STRIP REPORT OF ELECTRICAL UNITS TAKEN OFF E.G.VI AFTER ENDURANCE RUN OF 21,000 MILES. Dynamo (To LOP's DR.201; 250; 252 and… | ||
| scan0217 | Evaluation report on various vehicle electrical components including lamps, switches, and horns. | ||
| View original record | -2- Run/ROLL/R.11.5.38. Head Lamps. LOP. DW.184. These lamps were fitted with a 7 lb reflector spring and improved rubber sealing rings. Apart from a criticism that 60 watt bulbs, used in them, were… | ||
| scan0218 | Faults and observations on a battery box, wiring, and two types of distributors. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/HOLL/R.11.5.38. Battery Box. LOP. DR.212. This box was coated with a special paint called "Rubtex", in place of the usual sprayed lead. This paint was found to have chipped off both inside and… | ||
| scan0219 | The condition and mileage of various electrical components including coils, resistors, and starter parts. | ||
| View original record | -4- H.R. Coil (LOP. D.75673). This coil is good electrically. A quantity of oil was found in the B.T. chimney for the H.T. lead. This has softened the rubber of the cable and thus prevented the… | ||
| scan0220 | 21,000 miles inspection report on the exhaust system of a Wraith III chassis 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from HPS/LK. c.c. B.Y. c.c. Da. c.c. Rm/IMW c.c. Rm/Wym. b o c c HPS/LK.2/VS.11.5.38. WRAITH III CHASSIS 26.G.VI. Further to the 21,000 miles inspection report on the above chassis, will you… | ||
| scan0221 | Photograph showing the condition of internal silencer parts after a test. | ||
| View original record | EXHAUST SYSTEM. Condition of Internal Silencer Parts after Test. | ||
| scan0222 | Investigation into cracks found on a Wraith yoke from chassis 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Hs. c. to HPS. 600a. Rm/AFM.16/JH.12.5.38. CRACKS IN WRAITH YOKE.26.G.VI. With reference to the report on the chassis 26.G.VI. which ran a 21,000 miles road test, it is stated that there… | ||
| scan0223 | Instructing not to fit a new up-to-date fan, but to refit the old fan with new production blades. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 6000a . Rm/Std.8/JH.13.5.38. 26.G.VI. Car Fan. Will you please note that we have decided not to fit a new up-to-date fan to this car. Will you therefore please refit its old fan, fitted with… | ||
| scan0224 | Request to fit a new 11' Borg & Beck clutch to a Wraith engine as the current clutch is too worn for safe use. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. c. to HPS/PS. c. to Rm/Wym. Rm/NRC.8/JH.17.5.38. Re Wraith Unit No.W.III.7. Chassis No.26.G.VI. Will you please fit the above engine with a new 11" Borg & Beck clutch and a Thermoid plate… | ||
| scan0225 | Request to include radiator mounting scheme SCD.659 in the rebuild of car 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 600a Rm/Std.10/JH.25.5.38. Will you please include radiator mounting scheme SCD.659 in the rebuild of 26.G.VI if this can be done without appreciably delaying the car. Rm/Std. | ||
| scan0226 | Test report on Engine Unit M.III No.7 following 21,000 miles of running, detailing performance and suitability for production. | ||
| View original record | ALL TESTERS To Sg. FROM RM/IEH. O. HS. O. HY. O. RHC. O. HS. O. RH. O. MX. C. Cull. O. ERS. S. WH. RM/IER.3/EH.9.5.38. 600A I. I-S. TESTS IN FRANCE. 20.C.VI. - 27/30. Report on 21,000 miles running… | ||
| scan0227 | Engine component failures, oil and petrol consumption analysis. | ||
| View original record | -2- pushing lightly on the clutch pedal. The Fabroil camwheel wore badly causing engine gear rattle. Lister's material with improved wearing qualities has been instructed for production. Several taper… | ||
| scan0228 | Inspection report on various engine components after mileage testing. | ||
| View original record | -3- Crankcase and Bearings LOP.No.1437. Main bearings in R/M. The caps of Nos.2 and 4 main bearings were removed for inspection after 14,000 miles running and found to be in good condition. All main… | ||
| scan0229 | Tests and modifications for thermometers, tappet plates, and valve assemblies. | ||
| View original record | -4- Cylinders L.M.Ch.1375. SCD.177. Position for thermometer. The thermometer capillary fouled the H.T. distributor although previously satisfactory with the Delco. The position is to be moved for… | ||
| scan0230 | The performance and recommended modifications for the carburettor, air silencer, camshaft, and water pump. | ||
| View original record | -7- Carburetter Nov.GM.1099. Carburation was good, free from flat spots throughout the range. Starting, slow running and idling remained good and the engine was exceptionally good for not stalling,… | ||
| scan0231 | Performance issues and failures of an oil filter, oil filler, fan, and exhaust manifold. | ||
| View original record | -6- SR/HBR.J/RF.5.7.38. No.1700. A.C.Bypass oil filter. The oil was getting dirty after 3,700 miles. At 5,800 miles the filter was found to be cracked and leaking, and a new unit was fitted. This… | ||
| scan0232 | Failures and experiments with ignition distributors and the flywheel and clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | -/1- Ignition Distributor. LOR.DM.291. Delco Remy distributor. The governor weight was broken and one cracked. Several driving pins broke allowing the driving dog to turn on the spindle. The unit… | ||
| scan0233 | Gearbox performance and modifications to the frame, fittings, and engine suspension. | ||
| View original record | -8- Gearbox R.7. The gears were somewhat noisy at first but quietened with running and remained good. The synchromesh was light and effective on 2nd and 3rd. and top. Third gear gradually worked out… | ||
| scan0234 | Performance report on various chassis and suspension components including buffers, springs, shackles, brackets and jacks. | ||
| View original record | -9- RSD.126 Rear Bump buffers. These were satisfactory in action. One buffer split, but the general durability was superior to previous buffers run in France. RSL.91. Rear spring silentbloc bushes… | ||
| scan0235 | Testing and improvements for body mountings, steering, pedals, and suspension components. | ||
| View original record | -10- HS/IHM.Y/WH.9.5.38. Floatox bushes for body mounting. They were satisfactory but allowed the body to shake sideways on the chassis at the rear end. A transverse stay as found necessary on Ph.III… | ||
| scan0236 | Issues and modifications for suspension, axles, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | -11- CONT'D. Spring Suspension LOP.OM.1613. Front axle. LOP.OM.1307. Ex.1488/9 Axle Yokes to Ex.82 and 82.A for ½" castor. The coiled bijur pipe feeding the offside yoke fractured. This was due to the… | ||
| scan0237 | Technical report on brake system performance, issues, and recommended modifications. | ||
| View original record | -12- The brakes were generally satisfactory. Servo judders occurred due to the star springs binding on the servo spindle. A modified type of star spring with a clip location and increased diameter… | ||
| scan0238 | Issues and recommendations concerning a propeller shaft and exhaust fittings after extensive mileage testing. | ||
| View original record | -13- firstly due to insufficient clearance in the levers & the pawl linkage and later due to the lower front lever being bent by stones. A guard has been instructed. Propeller Shaft. L.O.P.GW.160s.… | ||
| scan0239 | The performance and modification of a radiator, bonnet, and starting handle. | ||
| View original record | -14- Radiator LOP.RR.1440. Radiator matrix ex 27.M.VI. This matrix was removed early in the running and a modified matrix incorporating a different bottom fixing and a special Bakelite filler cap with… | ||
| scan0240 | Notes on undersheet mock-ups and general chassis performance observations including ride, steering and suspension. | ||
| View original record | -15- Undersheets (mock-up scheme). Two one-piece trays under engine and gearbox. These proved most satisfactory, and a scheme incorporating various increased clearances found necessary, has been… | ||
| scan0241 | Faults and observations related to the vehicle's electrical equipment. | ||
| View original record | -16- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Instrument Board LOP.DR.191. H.R.Sch.1110. Combined dimmer switch and fixed resistance for 3 volt bulbs in series. The illumination and range of the dimmer switch were… | ||
| scan0242 | The performance of various vehicle components, including dynamo brackets, ignition coils, and horns. | ||
| View original record | -17- Dynamo bearing brackets LOP.DR.250. Both the ball and roller bearings dried up and the outer races turned in the housings causing wear and end play resulting in the fan fouling the casing. The… | ||
| scan0243 | Technical report on the performance of various car components including horns, regulators, pumps, plugs, and wipers. | ||
| View original record | -18- CONT'D. Lamps, Horns and Fittings LOR.DM.184. Latest type wind tone horns. These horns were in general better than the previous wind tone horns run in France. Cut out Regulator unit. R.R.Sch.890.… | ||
| scan0244 | Bodywork issues and failures experienced during a test in France. | ||
| View original record | -19- BODYWORK. This was the same body which ran on the last test in France. The troubles experienced were as follows :- Doors flying open. General water leaks round windscreen and scuttle. Sideshake… | ||
| scan0245 | Request for a sketch and detailed drawing of the experimental Wraith change gear mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 600a also. 628 To By/Ald. Rm/IMW.18/JH.24.6.38. WRAITH CHANGE GEAR MECHANISM. Will you please make a sketch of the experimental change gear mechanism fitted to 26.G.VI. for the purpose of illustrating… | ||
| scan0246 | List of six modifications to be carried out on the No.7 unit before it is handed over for transport. | ||
| View original record | Y 600a To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Swdl.8/MH.15.7.38. 26.G.VI. We have decided to retain No.7 unit in this car which should be modified as follows before handing over for transport - (1) Up to… | ||
| scan0247 | Sending Wraith Car 26.G.6. into the fitting shop for exhaust system work. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] F 600a Done [Typed] To HPS. Rm/RB.1/LF.20.7.38. Wraith Car. 26.G.6. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop today for work on the exhaust system as per… | ||
| scan0248 | Specific piston and camwheel fitments for a transport car. | ||
| View original record | 600a done To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.6/JH.6.8.38. 26.G.VI. Further to our memo. Rm/Swdl.8/MH.15.7.38, regarding the preparation of the above for a transport car to and from Crewe, will you please… | ||
| scan0249 | Request to remove a petrol pump and mounting from a chassis for replacement with a modified version. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Handwritten: 600a. Handwritten: done Rm/JBD.7/JH.17.8.38. 26.G.VI. Will you please remove the petrol pump and mounting from the above chassis and hand to me. We will supply the pump and… | ||
| scan0250 | Requesting modifications to a chassis, specifically to the petrol filler and the petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | 600a To HPS. Rm/JBD.2/JH.30.8.38. 26.G.VI. Will you please fit the above chassis with the isolated vent scheme and solid washer to the petrol filler. Also a new Wraith High pressure petrol pump from… | ||
| scan0251 | Fitting of a standard exhaust system to Wraith car 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | γ 600u. To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.11/MH.31.8.38. WRAITH CAR 26.G.VI. As we are now sending the above car to London for use of Sales it will be necessary to fit a complete standard exhaust system.… | ||
| scan0252 | Instruction to fit a complete standard exhaust system to a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. 660. 200a Rm/Wym.11/MH.31.8.38. WRAITH CAR 26.G.VI. As we are now sending the above car to London for use of Sales it will be necessary to fit a complete standard exhaust system.… | ||
| scan0253 | List of modifications to bring a Wraith Car, chassis 26.G.VI, up to standard production specification. | ||
| View original record | b o o a also b b o HPS. from Rm/Cr. c. Rm/Gry. c. By/NS. Rm/Cr1/R.1.9.38. WRAITH CAR - 26.G.VI As the above car is now being sent to London for the use of Sales, instead of being used for transport to… | ||
| scan0254 | Specification sheet for the reverse light switch and side steering tube springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Cr1/R.1.9.38. Reverse Light. Reverse light switch to DCD.725. Side Steering Tube. Side steering tube springs to SCD.578. Rm/Cr. | ||
| scan0255 | Confirming an official request for a Delco distributor and spring drive for car 26.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 600a To RHC/JMR. from Rm/Gry. c. HPS. Rm/Gry.5/MH.5.9.38. DISTRIBUTOR FOR 26.G.VI. Confirming our telephone conversation with you, herewith an official request for a Delco distributor and spring drive… | ||
| scan0256 | Overoiling issue on car unit 26.G.VI, detailing the fix and requesting more parts. | ||
| View original record | γ 600a - To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Swdl.4/MH.8.9.38. - for Sales. 26.G.VI (No.7 UNIT). Prior to the above car going to Sales we had trouble with overoiling after periods of idling. In order… | ||
| scan0257 | Issue with whistling rear exhaust silencers on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/EM. 600a also 623. Rm/Wym.8/JH.9.9.38. WRAITH EXHAUST SYSTEM. We are still having occasional rear exhaust silencers with a tendency to whistle and are endeavouring at the moment to find the… | ||