Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Replacement bearing with increased capacity for the Bentley Pinion Thrust. | ||
| View original record | GRY see me x3807 HS To DY. (struck out) from Da. c. For E.H. (struck out) Hs. Da.2/HP.22.12.33. Bentley Pinion Thrust. Herewith is N.Sch.3918, showing a bearing of increased capacity to take the place… | ||
| scan0002 | Request to send two new departure ball bearings for destructive testing. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/EM. X3807 Hs/Gry.6/KW10.1.34. Will you please send two new departure Ball Bearings, G.54629, to Messrs. Ransome [Rapson struck out] & Marles of Newark, marked for the attention of Mr. Hickling.… | ||
| scan0003 | Design improvements and proposals for a Bentley Pinion Thrust Bearing. | ||
| View original record | GRY To E. from Da. c.c. by. Hs. Sce Da.1/HP.11.1.34. Bentley Pinion Thrust Bearing. The position of this now is, that Hoffmann's have commented on our proposal to use cageless roller and ball bearings… | ||
| scan0004 | Numbered list of five points outlining potential causes of failure related to bearings and gear changing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Da.1/HP.11.1.34. -------------------- (1) Speed had nothing to do with it. (2) Neither had lack of lubrication which in his experience would shew itself first on the cages. (3) Increasing ball… | ||
| scan0005 | New combined ball and roller bearing design for the Bentley near axle pinion. | ||
| View original record | X3807 To BT. from Da. c. WOP. E. Hs. RHO. ROY. Da.1/HP.12.1.34. Bentley Near Axle Pinion Bearing. -------------------------------- Herewith is N. Sch.3943, showing the special combined ball and roller… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter to Messrs. Ransome & Marles regarding the testing of a double row bearing and arranging a future road test. | ||
| View original record | 3837 Hs/Gry.4/KW. Exptl. Dept. Messrs. Ransome & Marles, NEWARK. 16th January, 1934. For attention Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, We thank you for ringing us up to tell us the result of your test on the… | ||
| scan0007 | Inquiry to Messrs. Ransome & Marles regarding the delivery time for double row ball bearings for Demonstration Cars. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Exptl. Dept. Ha/Gry.20/KW. 23rd January, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles, NEWARK. Dear Sirs, We should be glad if you would let us know in the event of our ordering a further dozen double row… | ||
| scan0008 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer confirming a lead time of 18-21 days for an order of Double Row Ball Bearings. | ||
| View original record | Why send money abroad? R&M BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS BRITISH BEARINGS HOLD THE WORLD'S RECORD FOR SPEED & RELIABILITY Buy British IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE BW/FB. THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter to a supplier discussing bearing test results, dimensions, and further road testing. | ||
| View original record | X3837 Exptl. Dept. 31st January, 1934. Hs/Cry.18/KW. Messrs. Ransome & Marles, NEWARK. For attention Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, We thank you very much for ringing up to let us know the results of the… | ||
| scan0010 | Bentley Rear Axle Pinion Thrust Race failures and subsequent bearing tests. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Ha/Gry. c. to Wor. c. to Rg. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. X3807 Ha/Gry.9/KW.1.2.34. see also File 4553a (10000 mile test) Bentley Rear Axle Pinion Thrust Race. We have now had a total of… | ||
| scan0011 | Alternative Hoffman bearing scheme, noting its unsuitability as a replacement and recommending further testing. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry.9/KW.1.2.34. The alternative scheme of a special Hoffman bearing shown on M.Sch.3923/4 requires several other new parts. The complete pinion assembly could not be changed without altering the… | ||
| scan0012 | Blueprint showing the arrangement of bearings in a test rig. | ||
| View original record | THRUST LOAD APPLIED HERE JOURNAL LOAD APPLIED HERE BEARING UNDER TEST (3 MD JT 30) ARRGT OF BEARINGS IN TEST RIG FOR 3 MD JT 30. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM 1 FEB 1934 DERBY. | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding pinion bearings and housing diameters. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING CO. LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT. LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISLUNDA,… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. arranging a visit to present bearing test results. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. 6-2-34. Technical Manager (Works) will call on you in the late afternoon of the 7th instant, and will bring the… | ||
| scan0015 | Request to the Order Office to purchase four replacement bearings for the Vulture back axle from Ransome & Marles. | ||
| View original record | X3807 To Order Office. Hs/Gry.8/KW.14.2.34. We have asked Ransome & Marles to supply us with a Bearing to replace G.54444 in the Vulture back axle. Will you please send them an Official Order for 4… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. requesting a specific bearing for an overloaded experimental axle. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 14th February, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For attention Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, We are sending you herewith drawings of the… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. about the manufacture of a modified Rear Axle Pinion Bearing (G.54444). | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS R&M… | ||
| scan0018 | The concluding page of a letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 17-2-34. Assuring you always of our best attention, We are, Yours faithfully, RANSOME & MARLES BEARING CO. LTD.… | ||
| scan0019 | Directive on the required hardness and treatment for components related to ball and roller bearings in gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | X4633 To BY. from HDY. HDY.1/MP.19.2.34. C. for. E. Hc. [text struck through] Ball and Roller Bearings in Gearboxes. -------------------------- This is to confirm that it is decided that the faces of… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter to a bearing supplier regarding oil for a 100-hour test on a failed bearing cage. | ||
| View original record | (380) Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.1/KW. 22nd February, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For attention of Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation of… | ||
| scan0021 | The failure analysis of a cracked bearing cage in a Bentley rear axle pinion thrust race and subsequent testing plans. | ||
| View original record | X3807 To Sg. From Hs/Gry. c. to HSR. c. to E. c. to By. c. to DA. c. to Hdy. c. to EV. c. to IM. Hs/Gry.11/KH. 23.2.34. REAR AXLE PINION THRUST RACE - BENTLEY. On dismantling the Ransome & Marles… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. requesting a comparative test between Whitmore's Oil and Wakefield's E.P. (Sulphur) Oil for steel cage bearings. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.3/KW. 24th February, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Attention Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter asking you to use Whitmore's… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. about testing pinion bearings using a sample of Whitmore's Oil. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE: 17 VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON RANSOME & MARLES BEARING CO. LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. to Mr. Grylls regarding successful tests of Keenol gear lubricant. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON [LOGO: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS] [LOGO: BALL & ROLLER R&M… | ||
| scan0025 | Request to send Whitmore and Wakefield EP Oils to Ransome & Marles for bearing tests. | ||
| View original record | RHC/EM. X3807 Hs/Gry.8/KW.26.2.34. Will you please send to Ransome & Marles 5 gallons each of Whitmore and Wakefield EP. Oils. These are to be used in connection with bearing tests they are carrying… | ||
| scan0026 | On the examination and replacement policy for Bentley B.7-AE big end bearings. | ||
| View original record | 3807 To Mr. From Hs. C. to E. C. to By. C. to Sft. C. to Wor. Hs.S/MJ.1.3.34. BENTLEY B.7-AE. BIG END BEARINGS. We have examined these bearings and from our experience the condition of them is what we… | ||
| scan0027 | Return of unsatisfactory rear axle pinion bearings for the 3½ Litre Bentley following testing. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Hs. Da. BY/Mtn20/N.26.3.34. Re: 3½ Litre Bentley - Rear Axle Pinion Bearing. We attach hereto copy of letter received from Messrs.Hoffmann Ltd., relating to the six rear axle pinion bearings as… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding an unusual temperature rise in a 3½ Litre Bentley rear axle pinion bearing. | ||
| View original record | X3807 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM: THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO.LTD., CHELMSFORD. 19th.March 1934. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, re 3½ Litre Bentley - Rear Axle Pinion Bearing.… | ||
| scan0029 | Returning five Hoffmann bearings, type No. 1421, for modification before testing on a Bentley Pinion Thrust Race. | ||
| View original record | RHC/EM. X3807 Hs/Gry.8/KW.27.3.34. Bentley Pinion Thrust Race. There are 5 Hoffmann Bearings in our Stores, type No. 1421. Will you please send these back to Hoffmanns as they wish to modify them… | ||
| scan0030 | Despatch of 5 Hoffmann Bearings type 1421 for modification. | ||
| View original record | To. [Text struck through] from RHO/EM. c.c. Rg/Gry. X3807 RHC/MS/HS28.3.34. O/S.107 We are sending into the Despatch Stores:- 5-Hoffmann Bearings - type 1421. Will you please arrange to have these… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding tests on rear axle bevel pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISBLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS… | ||
| scan0032 | Report from a bearing company detailing five comparative tests on bearings under different lubrication and material conditions. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 6-4-34. row of balls taking thrust loads, and one row taking journal loads, the thrust being 2840 lbs. and the… | ||
| scan0033 | Report from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. on bearing test results, specifically detailing the 'Sixth Test'. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 3 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 6-4-34. behaviour of our standard brass cage under running conditions similar to the fourth test, using Whitmore oil,… | ||
| scan0034 | Report from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. on the seventh test of a Hoffmann special bearing. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 4 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 6-4-34. SEVENTH TEST : A Hoffmann special bearing No. N.1421 was tested, this consisting of a full type roller for… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter to a bearing company discussing test results for rear axle pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Exptl. Dept. HS/Gry.2/KW. 11th April, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Attention Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, Rear Axle Pinion Bearings. ------------------------- We… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding road and overload testing on rear axle pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISBLUNDA, BOWEST, LONDON X3807 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "BEARINGS, NEWARK" TELEGRAPHIC CODE: BENTLEY'S… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. discussing bearing load tests, capacities and safety factors. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rols-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 17-4-34. bearing to carry the loads, we propose to use our Rust-Veto oil, and here again, after the job has been… | ||
| scan0038 | Alternative schemes for the Bentley rear axle pinion thrust, comparing a Ransome and Marles design with a Hoffmann scheme. | ||
| View original record | X3807 W/S. To Gp. and Wor. from E. E.8/HP.26.4.34. c. Ms. By. Ex. RHC. Bentley Rear Axle Pinion Thrust. It is agreed that the Ransome and Marles rear axle pinion thrust race overcomes the failure of… | ||
| scan0039 | Inquiry to Ransome & Marles Ltd. about the availability and specifications of a double purpose bearing for a gearbox layshaft. | ||
| View original record | X3507 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.20/KW. 27th April, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark. Dear Sirs, Double Purpose Bearings. We want to try one of this type of Bearing for the layshaft in the… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to a bearing manufacturer clarifying the required dimensions for a Bentley back axle bearing. | ||
| View original record | X 3807 Exptl. Dept. Ha/Cry.S/KW. 1st May, 1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd., Newark on Trent. Your Reference: FOH/EMB. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 26th April, reference as… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding a double row bearing for a gearbox layshaft. | ||
| View original record | X3807 LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISEUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. discussing bearing capacity for bottom gear loading. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 1-5-34. load, it being appreciated that this figure can be very materially increased when considering the bottom gear… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to a bearing company discussing the performance of various lubricating oils in tests on bearings and hypoid axles. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Hs/Gry.3/MA. 14th May, 1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Newark-on-Trent. For the attention of Mr.Hickling. Dear Sir, We thank you for ringing up about the 500 hours test on the 4 MD30… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing gear lubrication, oil tests, and specific bearings. | ||
| View original record | LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279 TELEGRAMS: OFFISELUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON x3807 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "BEARINGS, NEWARK" TELEGRAPHIC CODE BENTLEY'S… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the test results of a competitive bearing sent for examination. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT. LONDON OFFICE: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4278-4279. TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the comparative testing of Hoffman and cageless roller bearings at high speeds. | ||
| View original record | X3507 Exptl. Dept. HS/Gry.5/KW. 27th June, 1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., NEWARK-ON-TRENT. Attention of Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, Ref: FOH/AD. Thank you very much for sending the Hoffman… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter discussing the analysis of a failed Hoffmann bearing and proposing a future meeting about needle bearings and propellers. | ||
| View original record | 13807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.17/KW. 20th July, 1934. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Mr. Hickling, Many thanks for the trouble you took on my behalf the other day. I gave the… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing bearing test results and enclosing Test Report 610.B. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISEUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS X3807 Telegraphic Address: "BEARINGS, NEWARK"… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. regarding a comparison test on bearings. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. 20-7-34. when this is completed. You will appreciate that this particular test is under very much lighter conditions… | ||
| scan0050 | Interim report on a 100-hour bearing test to ascertain scoring under specific load and speed conditions. | ||
| View original record | INTERIM REPORT ON TEST NO. 61G.B. OBJECT OF TEST:- To ascertain whether any scoring of the rollers and tracks will occur under top gear loading conditions imposed by Messrs. Rolls Royce. BEARINGS:-… | ||
| scan0051 | Experimental department report on rear axle pinion thrust race bearings with recommendations for the Spectre rear axle. | ||
| View original record | x3807 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT REFERENCE :- Hs/Gry.1/KW. 21.7.34. Subject of Report :- Rear Axle Pinion Thrust Race Bearings. General Conclusions :- Recommendations for Spectre Rear Axle. Copies… | ||
| scan0052 | Comparative testing of different bearings and lubricants for rear axle pinion thrust races. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry.1/KM. 21.7.34. Rear Axle Pinion Thrust Races. Double Purpose Bearings. As a result of the original failures on Bentley thrust races we standardised a Ransome & Marles bearing after 20,000 miles… | ||
| scan0053 | Bearing failures and recommendations for improved designs based on test results. | ||
| View original record | -2- After 50 hours signs of overload failure of the roller track were visible and the journal load was therefore halved. After 100 hours the scruffing of the rollers and tracks was very marked and… | ||
| scan0054 | Micro-examination report on a combined roller and ball race for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Please forward to GA v3807 M966. Micro-Examination Report. To Hs/Gry. HL5/AG.26.7.34. Laboratory. Re: Combined Roller and Ball Race - Bentley. This race was made by Hoffmann's. The balls ran in the… | ||
| scan0055 | Analysis of marks, inclusions, and failure in a bearing race using photomicrographs. | ||
| View original record | -2- of one of these marks is shown on the left side of photomicrograph No. Al.009, X150. The shape of the pits is clearly indicative of the removal of slag, note also the thinner string of inclusions… | ||
| scan0056 | Laboratory photomicrograph from Hoffmann showing material analysis at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (5H) (62316 13-4-34) J.H.,Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH NO. A1,009 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. Hoffmann | ||
| scan0057 | Laboratory photomicrograph of a Hoffmann component at 150x magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (5H) (62316 13-4-34) J.H.,Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH NO A1,010 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. Hoffmann. | ||
| scan0058 | Photomicrograph of a material sample, possibly related to 'Hoffmann's', at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (5H) (62316 13-4-34) J.H.,Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH NO A1,011 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. Hoffmann's | ||
| scan0059 | Laboratory photomicrograph of a sample from Ransoms & Marles at 150 diameters magnification. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403 (5H) (62316 13-4-34) J.H.,Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH NO A1,012 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. Ransoms & Marles. | ||
| scan0060 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer detailing the results of a 100-hour oil test and proposing further comparative tests. | ||
| View original record | X3807 London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Telegraphic Address: "BEARINGS, NEWARK"… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the testing of three bearings. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET. Machine Tool and Engineering Exhibition Nov. 8-24 OLYMPIA Grand and Empire Halls WE ARE EXHIBITING BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Telegraphic Address: "BEARINGS,… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. discussing the supply and testing of a modified design of a bearing cage. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. -2- Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y: 1-9-34 approval, we would like to hold this over until the Wakefield test is completed, and this should be towards the end… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter to The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of bearings and oil. | ||
| View original record | X3807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.15/KW. 4th September,1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For the attention of Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 1st… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding test results for a bevel pinion bearing using Wakefield Hi-Press Oil. | ||
| View original record | BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER,… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. about forwarding a strengthened bearing cage for road testing. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFLISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS x3807 Telegraphic Address: 'BEARINGS, NEWARK'… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. detailing the results of a 500-hour test run on pinion bearings, noting a cage fracture. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS 43807 Telegraphic Address: "BEARINGS, NEWARK"… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding a potentially faulty duralumin part and proposals for further testing. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, DERBY. 21-9-34. that in this particular instance, the duralumin may have been slightly faulty. However, we shall be glad to… | ||
| scan0068 | Request to send a covering order to Messrs. Ransome & Marles for 6 roller bearings. | ||
| View original record | x3807 To Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.32/KW.21.9.34. Will you please send a covering order to Messrs. Ransome & Marles for 6 Roller Bearings, 1.LT. 3/16. Order No. 54317. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0069 | Letter to a bearing supplier discussing test results for a 35mm bearing and proposing solutions for cage failures on a 30mm Bentley bearing. | ||
| View original record | <3807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.1/KW. 28th September, 1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For attention of Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 21st, and for… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter from Ransome & Marles discussing the testing of a 30mm pinion bearing and the performance of its steel cage. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT London Office: VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISIRUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing a satisfactory 100-hour lubricant test. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. 15.10.34. test we have run for 100 hours with a tilt of .005" and the job is quite satisfactory, the lubricant, of… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to a bearing supplier regarding the testing and supply of steel, Dural, and brass bearing cages. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 18th October, 1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For the attention of Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 15th october, and… | ||
| scan0073 | Analysis of stresses and bearing loads for the Wraith engine's connecting rod and big-end bolts. | ||
| View original record | To E. Copy to McStay. E/TSN.1/MN.1/10/34. 1020 WRAITH STRESSES & BEARING LOADS. Connecting Rod. The direct tensile stress in the neck of this rod at 5000 R.P.M. due to inertia is 14,400 lbs./sq.in.… | ||
| scan0074 | Comparative analysis of big-end bolt area and big-end bearing specifications across different engine models. | ||
| View original record | -2- of section in bolts; alternatively we ought to make the bolts in a better material than the rods. It is quite possible that one of the two Phantom engines which burst on Sinfin Moor broke a… | ||
| scan0075 | Comparison of engine component loads and pressures for the Wraith, Bentley, and Kestrel VI engines. | ||
| View original record | -3- The maximum inertia load at T.D.C. on the Wraith is 5615 lbs. and the unit pressure 1815 lbs./sq.in. Figures on the Bentley which has a heavier piston are 5645 lbs. and 1882 lbs/sq.inch. On the… | ||
| scan0076 | Analysis of engine unit pressures, bearings, and weight-saving measures for the Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | -4- The unit pressures are much below the big-end figures. Comparing the Wraith with the Bentley we are providing more balance, but at the same time we are providing larger main bearings. It appears… | ||
| scan0077 | Technical memo discussing improvements for aero engines, including bearings, oil circulation, and weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | -5- On the aero. engines we have not found any improvement in adopting wider bearings in conjunction with lead-bronze, and in the Curtiss D-12, when they wanted more bearing area and a stronger shaft… | ||
| scan0078 | The selection of rear axle pinion bearings for the Spectre and an action for a specific bearing with the wrong cage. | ||
| View original record | x3807 To RHC. Hs/Gry.S/KW.18.10.34. Da. has agreed that rear axle pinion bearings in the Spectre in future shall be the Ransome and Marles type which we have tried in the Vulture, and which have… | ||
| scan0079 | Requesting a heavier bolt for the lead bronze bearings on the standard 20/25 big ends. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +3807 Hs/Rm.20/KW.22.11.34. Lead Bronze Bearings and Standard 20/25 Big Ends. You will recollect that we put a stronger connecting rod bolt through for the narrow pin connecting rods. We… | ||
| scan0080 | The material change for bearing cages on the Bentley chassis bevel pinion. | ||
| View original record | BY/TWD. c. C.C. c. Sft. [struck through] c. Hs/Grys. BY.14/G. M.12.34. GRY BENTLEY CHASSIS - BEARING FOR BEVEL PINION. RE: MATERIAL OF CAGES. Whilst the change from brass to Duralumin has increased… | ||
| scan0081 | Replacement of bearings with old cages for a Bentley Chassis bevel pinion. | ||
| View original record | GRY X3807 C. Ms/Gryc. Sft/JMW.1/MW.8.12.34. Bentley Chassis - Bearing for Bevel Pinion. Re. Material of Cages. With reference to memo.BY.14/G.4.12.34. we understand the makers have a quantity of the… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter concerning the supply of six Bevel Pinion Ball Bearings (ZB.1442) with a modified cage made of chrome steel instead of duralumin. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT. Our Ref. Tech.Dept. FOH/MB. Your Ref. GRY Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 14th December, 1934.… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding a delayed and modified 35 m/m bearing. | ||
| View original record | QRY x3807 London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Telegraphic Address: "BEARINGS,… | ||
| scan0084 | Material for cages for the Bentley Chassis bevel pinion bearing. | ||
| View original record | BY. C.Roy c.Hs/Grys. x3807 Sft/JMW.13/MW.17.12.34. Bentley Chassis - Bearing for Bevel Pinion. Re. Material for Cages. With reference to memo. BY.14/G.4.12.34. and Roy/Dn3/ME.12.12.34. we have now… | ||
| scan0085 | Performance of lead bronze bearings and a proposal for their standardization on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 46633 To BG. from Hs/Rm. c.c. to WGR. c.c. to R. c.c. to Ev. c.c. to NRC. Hs/Rm.11/KW.17.12.34. Lead Bronze Bearings. Hancock has examined the big ends on 21-G-IV after 10,000 miles running, and… | ||
| scan0086 | New bearing alloy and suggesting its trial on a Bentley engine dynamometer. | ||
| View original record | Hs. C. Rg. C. E. C. Wor. BEARING ALLOYS. The bearing metal described in "Automotive Industries" for Novr. page 640 which is marketed by The Federal Mogul Corporation seems to have possibilities for… | ||
| scan0087 | Usage and stock levels of Hoffmann Bearings for the 20/25 Bevel Pinion. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Hs/Gry. X3807 Hs/Gry.26/KW.19.12.34. N.245 Hoffmann Bearings for 20/25 Bevel Pinion. Further to our telephone conversation, we have discovered from the Order Office that since January 1933… | ||
| scan0088 | Potential of new bearing alloys for car engines, specifically a Federal Mogul alloy and lead bronze for the Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Rg. c. to E. c. to Wor. 4633 Hs/Rm.16/KW.21.12.34. Bearing Alloys. Replying to BY/B/G.18.12.34, we agree that the new Federal Mogul Alloy seems to have definite possibilities for car… | ||
| scan0089 | Failure of dural cage bearings in Bentley pinions and the decision to fit steel cages. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +3807 Hs/Gry.2/KW.22.12.34. Bevel Pinion Bearings. Since we have had another failure of a dural cage in the Bentley pinion bearing we have decided to fit steel cages, one of these having… | ||
| scan0090 | Collection of a bearing from Newark and booking it to an order number. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. <3807 Hs/Gry.9/KW.27.12.34. With regard to the attached memo. from G/Cam., we fetched this bearing ourselves when over at Newark. It should be booked to Order No. 54307. Hs/Gry. | ||
| scan0091 | Despatch of a Spectre Pinion Bearing to be returned to the makers for rebuilding. | ||
| View original record | TO D/BP. from RHC. C. C/Lab. C. Dev. c. Hs/Gry. X3807 RHC.2/MS27.12.34. O/54117 We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Ransome & Marles, Newark-on-Trent, one Spectre Pinion Bearing… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to a bearing supplier regarding the use of steel cages for 35mm bearings. | ||
| View original record | 43807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.1/KW. 28th December, 1934. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For the attention of Mr. Hickling. Dear Sirs, Re 35 m/m. Bearings. In view of our decision… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. confirming a change from duralumin to steel cages for 35 m/m bearings. | ||
| View original record | L3807 London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISELLA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, Colonial… | ||
| scan0094 | Supply of lead bronze bearings and a proposal to replace a noisy oil pump. | ||
| View original record | x 4633 To E. c. to RHC. Hs/Rn.18/KW.31.12.34. Lead Bronze Bearings. It was agreed at the last Conference with Sg. that we should supply 6 sets of lead bronze bearings. The only other modification… | ||
| scan0095 | Lead bronze bearings, requiring a larger oil pump and a change of material for timing gear studs from German Silver to steel. | ||
| View original record | x4633 To Wor. c. to RHC. Hs/Rm.11/KW.1.1.35. Lead bronze Bearings. With reference to the lead bronze bearings which are being prepared for cars in use on the Continent, it is necessary to have a… | ||
| scan0096 | Confirming a drawing for a large helical oil pump will be issued in relation to lead bronze bearings on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x4633 To Hs/Rm. from E. E.3/HP.1.1.35. c. RHC. E/JNR. Rm Lead Bronze Bearings on Bentley. Replying to your Hs/Rm.18/KW.31.12.34, this is to confirm that we will issue as soon as possible a drawing for… | ||
| scan0097 | Manufacturing and fitting of lead bronze bearings, including the use of an expanding reamer and required modifications to the oil pump and timing gear stud. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. from Hs/Rm. x4633 Hs/Rm.9/KW.1.1.35. Lead Bronze Bearings. It has now been agreed that we shall manufacture 4 sets of lead bronze bearings for you and send them out so that you can fit them… | ||
| scan0098 | Requirements and considerations for testing and fitting lead bronze bearings onto Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. re Lead Bronze Bearings for Bentley Cars. When we were talking about this previously and discussing the question of letting Paris have some for their Trials cars and for… | ||
| scan0099 | Testing and implementation of lead bronze Kelmit bearings for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 74633 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. Hs/Rm.14/KW.4.1.35. Lead Bronze Bearings for Bentley Cars. Replying to Sg9/E.2.1.35. On 21-G-IV Kelmit bearings have just completed 13,000 miles out of the… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a patent for worm gearing. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, Colonial Offices… | ||
| scan0101 | Postscript from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding clutch throwout bearings. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - -. Grylls Esq., D E R B Y . 5-1-35. P.S. I think I shall be in a position to say something about your clutch throwout bearings in the course of the next few… | ||
| scan0102 | Complete specification document illustrating eight figures for improvements in ball bearings. | ||
| View original record | 209,787 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION 1 SHEET This Drawing is a reproduction of the Original on a reduced scale. Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Malby & Sons, Photo-Litho. | ||
| scan0103 | Requesting clarification on the plan to send lead bronze bearings and larger oil pumps for Bentley cars to Paris. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from Wor. Wor9/R.7.1.35. Lead Bronze Bearings for Bentley Cars. Hs/Rm.14/KW4.1.35. This memo is not clear to me in so far as what we are going to do for Paris is concerned. It was arranged in… | ||
| scan0104 | The production and dispatch of lead bronze bearings and larger oil pumps for Bentley cars to Paris. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.18/KW.7.1.35. Lead Bronze Bearings for Bentley Cars. Wor.9/R.7.1.35. The object of the memo. Hs/Rm.14/KW.4.1.35. was to explain to Sg. that lead bronze bearings had been… | ||
| scan0105 | Failed Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race from chassis B.171-AE. | ||
| View original record | BT. [struck through] c to Hs. Hd/SB5/HR.22.1.35. Dictated 21.1.35. re CHASSIS NO. B.171-AE. Captain E. Burt. ---------- We send you herewith a Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race removed from the… | ||
| scan0106 | Issuing a Depot Sheet to instruct the changing of all thrust races for Chassis B-171-AE. | ||
| View original record | +3807 To Hd. from Hs/Rm. C. to By. Hs/Rm.19/KW.22.1.35. Re Chassis B-171-AE. Capt. E. Burt. Replying to Hd/SB.5/HR.22.1.35. We have issued a Depot Sheet instructing the changing of all thrust races,… | ||
| scan0107 | Failure of a Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race on Chassis B-171-AE, proposing a change to bearings with steel cages. | ||
| View original record | Rm y3807 Hd. Hs. BY.27/N.22.1.35. Re: Chassis B-171-AE - Capt.E.Burt. Referring to Hd/SB.5/HR.22.1.35, pointing out the Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust race has been removed from the above car due… | ||
| scan0108 | Failures of a Bentley Pinion Thrust Race, cylinder head updates, and notes on the Vulture car's performance. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Hs/Gry. x3807 Hs/Gry.10/KW.24.1.34. Bentley Pinion Thrust Race. We have had five failures of these now. I paid a visit to Ransome & Marles, who suggested as an immediate cure relieving the… | ||
| scan0109 | Findings on clutch slip and the behaviour of linings at high temperatures. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.10/KW.24.1.34. Clutch Slip. We have discovered on the bed and Ferodo's agree, that the first time one heats a lining to 400° F. µ drops to about .1 and doesn't rise again till cooked to… | ||
| scan0110 | Blueprint cross-section drawing of Peregrine engine components. | ||
| View original record | PEREGRINE & BENSRET, balance on the side branch only, 00826, 00264, 4209, 4602, 4008, A, X, 34°, 28 1/2° | ||
| scan0111 | Blueprint of a 'Perfect' oil seal for a Bentley rear axle pinion bearing. | ||
| View original record | NSch 3944 'PERFECT' OIL SEAL N° 253116 FITTED WITH CHROME LEATHER ON ACCOUNT OF THE HIGH SPEED. 1.500 INSIDE DIA - 2.500 OUTSIDE DIA .500 THICK THE SEAL IS PRESSED IN TIGHT AS A UNIT, AND THE MAKERS… | ||
| scan0112 | Lead bronze bearings for a Bentley, including lead content and centrifugally cast alternatives. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 4633 Hs/Rm.3/KW. 7.2.35. Lead Bronze Bearings for the Bentley. Confirming our discussion on this subject, we think that to increase the lead content of the bearings at this juncture would… | ||
| scan0113 | Draft document discussing the design, production, and cost comparison of Bentley Lead Bronze Bearings. | ||
| View original record | DRAFT 4633 23.2.35. BENTLEY LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. We note that Lead Bronze Bearings of the flanged type with metalled liners have been instructed for "E" series chassis engines. Lead Bronze lined… | ||
| scan0114 | The manufacturing process for strip-type bearings with illustrations. | ||
| View original record | (2) Where strip type bearings are specified it is, of course, necessary to design the Connecting Rod accordingly, since the Big end housing must be sufficiently rigid to resist distortion whilst… | ||
| scan0115 | Analysis of manufacturing processes for flanged bearings, comparing casting methods with folded strip production. | ||
| View original record | (3) Op. 5. Bearings are then flanged and folded in one operation. Considerable outlay in equipment would be required to produce bearings of this type, but since it is possible to produce bearings by… | ||
| scan0116 | American method of producing Strip type whitemetal bearings. | ||
| View original record | (4) The reason the Americans are able to produce Strip type whitemetal bearings is that before folding the whitemetal is pre-heated so that adhesion is not affected, but this method cannot be employed… | ||
| scan0117 | Extract of a communication regarding the production of lead bronze bearings in the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | Extract of communication from A.C. Spark Plug Co., Flint, Mich., U.S.A. who produce Lead Bronze Bearings for the Motor Car Manfs. in U.S.A. I am more than glad to know that you have gotten along well… | ||
| scan0118 | The development and production of oxygen-free copper bearings using a lithium-calcium deoxidizing agent. | ||
| View original record | (2) and running with 20 pounds oil pressure would positively not score the shaft nor score the bearings. It might seize, and in fact several of these bearings did seize, and when allowed to cool off… | ||
| scan0119 | The performance and manufacturing of different bearing alloys, including cadmium and copper-lead. | ||
| View original record | (3) By using this deoxidizing material you will be able to rework all your scrap. We have made excellent bearings with 50% remelt and 100% remelt. When the bearings were placed on test in our regular… | ||
| scan0120 | Communication discussing various bearing metal alloys and an extract from Allison Engineering regarding compounded oils. | ||
| View original record | (4) It has also been our conclusion that radically new types of bearing metals should not be adopted by anybody for 100% production until at least after one year of experience in the field. In the… | ||
| scan0121 | Bearing lubrication tests, information gathering from the S.A.E. and other companies on high lead bronze bearings. | ||
| View original record | (5) is a function of the lead distribution at the surface of the bearing, although I have no definite information which shows that this is true. In the December, 1934 issue of the S.A.E., Mr.… | ||
| scan0122 | Modification to the Bentley Rear Journal Bearing for a supercharged engine. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.27.2.35. c. Hs/Rm. -RHC. Bentley Rear Journal Bearing. We send you herewith:- LeC.4350 shewing the rear bearing increased in diameter and held by a four bolted cap. This… | ||
| scan0123 | Modifications to the Bentley Stiffer Rear Main Bearing scheme. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. + 3807 Hs/Smth.10/KW.2.3.35. Bentley Stiffer Rear Main Bearing. --------------------------- The Scheme for this, LeC.4350, is undergoing modifications round the flywheel flanges. When these… | ||
| scan0124 | Manufacturing process, cost, and design of Bentley Lead Bronze Bearings for 'E' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | To: [REDACTED] Hs. from RHC. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 14633 Rm BENTLEY LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. We note that Lead Bronze Bearings of the flanged type with metalled liners have been instructed for "E" series… | ||
| scan0125 | Comparison of 'puddle-cast' and 'centrifugal cast' bearing production methods and an outline of the 'Strip type' bearing manufacturing process. | ||
| View original record | (2) RMC.1/MS13.3.35. outside suppliers. It is possible for either 'puddle-cast' or centrifugal cast bearings to be produced with 1 m/m - .039" steel backing and lead bronze lining of .015 - .020".… | ||
| scan0126 | The manufacturing operations for flanged bearings, comparing American production methods and recommending centrifugal cast bearings. | ||
| View original record | (3) Op. 4. In the case of Flanged bearings the Lead Bronze is sheared down to the Steel and removed to facilitate flanging. Op. 5. Bearings are then flanged and folded in one operation. The reason the… | ||
| scan0127 | Extract of a communication discussing the manufacturing process of lead bronze bearings in the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | Extract of communication from A.C. Spark Plug Co., Flint, Mich. U.S.A., who produce Lead Bronze Bearings for the Motor Car Mfgrs. in U.S.A. I am more than glad to know that you have gotten along well… | ||
| scan0128 | The development of a casting method for oxygen-free copper bearings using a lithium-calcium mixture. | ||
| View original record | (2) and running with 20 pounds oil pressure would positively not score the shaft nor score the bearing. It might seize, and in fact several of these bearings did seize, and when allowed to cool off… | ||
| scan0129 | Extract of communication regarding the performance and production of various bearing alloys for automotive use. | ||
| View original record | (3) By using this deoxidizing material you will be able to rework all your scrap. we have made excellent bearings with 50% remelt and 100% remelt. When the bearings were placed on test in our regular… | ||
| scan0130 | The development and performance of various bearing metals and an extract on compounded oils. | ||
| View original record | (4) It has also been our conclusion that radically new types of bearing metals should not be adopted by anybody for 100% production until at least after one year of experience in the field. In the… | ||
| scan0131 | Report discussing tests on the effect of various lubricating oils on copper-lead and high-lead bronze bearings. | ||
| View original record | (5) is a function of the lead distribution at the surface of the bearing, although I have no definite information which shows that this is true. In the December, 1934 issue of the S.A.E., Mr.… | ||
| scan0132 | Production of Bentley Lead Bronze Bearings and the use of liners in engines. | ||
| View original record | x46 33 To RHC. from E. E.1/HP.18.3.35. c. Wcr. Hs. Dy. Bentley Lead Bronze Bearings. Many thanks for your interesting report RHC.1/MS.13.3.35 on big-end lead bronze bearings giving the method of… | ||
| scan0133 | Requesting the construction of a crankshaft and crankcase for a modified Bentley stiff rear main bearing. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +3807 Hs/Smth.26/KW.20.3.35. Bentley Stiff Rear Main Bearing. N.Sch.4419 has now been issued which covers modifications to the flywheel end of the stiffened rear main bearing, scheme LeC.4350.… | ||
| scan0134 | Inquiry regarding increased engine roughness due to the use of lead bronze bearings in car engines. | ||
| View original record | Rm To Hs. from E. c. Wor. By. RHC. E.5/HP.21.3.35. re Use of Lead Bronze Bearings on Car Engines. With reference to the above, we should be glad if you can tell us if any tendency to increased… | ||
| scan0135 | Use and testing of lead bronze bearings in car engines. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to RHC. 4633 HS/Rm.7/KW.22.3.35. Use of Lead Bronze Bearings in Cars. As you know, we are using white metal main bearings in our cars as heretofore, the big ends only are… | ||
| scan0136 | Internal request to the Order Office to procure two New Departure Steel Bearings from Delco, Remy & Hyatt. | ||
| View original record | To Order Office. X3807 Hs/Gry.6/KW.26.3.35. Will you please obtain for us from Delco, Remy & Hyatt. of 111, Grosvenor Road, S.W.1., 2. New Departure Steel Bearings, type 88507. Order No. 54317.… | ||
| scan0137 | Inquiry to Ransome & Marles Ltd. about supplying bearings similar to American types and information on the Balor infinitely variable gear. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hdy. X3807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.6/KW. 27th March, 1935. F. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Mr. Hickling, We are rather interested in the latest New… | ||
| scan0138 | Potential testing of a new cadmium white metal for car engine main bearings. | ||
| View original record | +4633 To By. c. to Hl. c. to RHC. Hs/Rm.14/KW.15.4.35. Car Engine Bearings. Referring to the letter dated 6.4.35. from Fry's Metal Foundries, in which they offer us a cadmium white metal for main… | ||
| scan0139 | Visit to Ransome & Marles regarding the use and testing of self-lubricating ball bearings. | ||
| View original record | +3807 To E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. Hs/Gry.6/KW.27.4.35. Self-Lubricating Ball Bearings. ------------------------- We paid a visit to Ransome & Marles to discuss with them the present position… | ||
| scan0140 | Cross-section diagram showing an arrangement fitted to a modified Borg & Beck clutch. | ||
| View original record | ARRANGEMENT SHOWING I/XLJT 1 1/2, FITTED TO MODIFIED BORG & BECK CLUTCH. | ||
| scan0141 | Letter to Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd. concerning requirements for high capacity thin race and shield bearings. | ||
| View original record | +3807 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 8th April, 1935. F. Hickling Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Mr. Hickling, Many thanks for your telephone call. The high capacity thin race… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. comparing their products with 'New Departure' bearings. | ||
| View original record | x3807 London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFIISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, Colonial… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. discussing bearing capacities, dimensions, and options for various bearings. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - S. Grylls, Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 2/5/35. would have a capacity of less than 700 lbs. at 3,000 r.p.m., while ours would have 1,000 lbs. I am afraid… | ||
| scan0144 | Page 3 of a letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding Oilite temperature effects and the Balor variable gear. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 3 - S. Grylls, Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. 2/5/35. and from the Oilite people I understand that the question of temperature will not materially effect… | ||
| scan0145 | Clearance for experimental A.55 Bearing Alloy bearings being fitted to a chassis engine. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from E. c. Hs. Hl.(Lab) re A.55 Bearing Alloy. In connection with the experimental bearings of the above alloy which we are fitting to a chassis engine, I have discussed the question of the… | ||
| scan0146 | Provision of A55 Bearing Alloy with liners for a 20-25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | 4633 To. R.H.C. c. Hs. c. E. c. Dy. HL10/AG.9.5.35. Laboratory. Re: A55 Bearing Alloy (See E2/HP.7.5.35.) Herewith one set of the above complete with liners for 20-25 H.P. car. Hl. He | ||
| scan0147 | Bearing alloys, a Ford V.8 rear axle, Bentley tappet noise, and steering for the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | 74633 To RHC. Hs/Rm.9/KW.10.5.35. BEARING ALLOYS. We propose to use the old piston unit for preliminary tests on the new bearing alloys. Will you therefore please fit the bearings as they become… | ||
| scan0148 | Customer and experimental experience with lead bronze big end bearings versus white metal bearings. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. & Wor. c. to E. c. to Ev. c. to RHC. X1020 Hs/Rm.3/KW.16.5.35. Lead Bronze Big End Bearings. It will be remembered that at one of the recent Conferences the question of getting more experience… | ||
| scan0149 | Slow progress of fitting Lead Bronze Big End Bearings and requesting information on other test vehicles. | ||
| View original record | (Handwritten) Rm X1020 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor. E.BY. (Text struck through) RHC Lead Bronze Big End Bearings. Sg13/E16.5.35 Thanks for Hs/Rm.3/KW.15.5.35. I am sorry to note that Sr. has not… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Ltd. concerning the supply and testing of bearings for a clutch. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.9/KW. 22nd May, 1935. F. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, I have not yet had time to fit the thrust race to my car and Bertelli… | ||
| scan0151 | Plan to fit lead bronze bearings to a dozen customer cars to gain experience before standardisation. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1070 Hs/Rm.18/KW.23.5.35. Lead Bronze Bearings on Customers' Cars. We have got Sg. to agree to fitting one dozen sets of lead bronze bearings to customers' cars. The reason for this is to… | ||
| scan0152 | The trial fitting of lead bronze bearings on customer cars for experience gathering before standardisation. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1020 Hs/Rm.18/KW.23.5.35. Lead Bronze Bearings on Customers' Cars. We have got Sg. to agree to fitting one dozen sets of lead bronze bearings to customers' cars. The reason for this is to… | ||
| scan0153 | Standardisation of Lead Bronze Bearings for the Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Rm SRt. RHO. c. to Hs. Wor8/R.24.5.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Lead Bronze Bearings. I am asked to sign Standardisation Sheet X.No. 4633, dated the 20th instant in order that the above-mentioned… | ||
| scan0154 | Instructions to despatch new type con rods and lead bronze bearings for four Bentley chassis in France. | ||
| View original record | HMC. Rm. G/Mr. X1070 D/BP11/OG28-5-35 Re: Lead Bronze Bearings for Bentley chassis in France. --------------------------- We are issuing instructions for 4 sets of new type Con Rods with lead bronze… | ||
| scan0155 | Test results for white metal bearings and proposing further tests on alternative high-temperature bearing alloys. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1020 Hs/Rm.10/KW. 29.5.35. High Melting Point Close Clearance Bearings. It is evident from the results of Hancock's recent tests, that the white metal main bearings are getting into the same… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter requesting the expedited delivery of a 35mm pinion thrust bearing and small pilot bearings. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 30th May, 1935. F.O. Hickling, Esq., The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Mr. Hickling, I rang you up this morning, as we have a car going to… | ||
| scan0157 | Follow-up memo requesting a reply regarding lead bronze bearings for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Sft. from Wor. RHC. c. to Hs. X1020 Wor19/R.30.5.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Lead Bronze Bearings. Are you now in a position to let me have a reply to Wor8/R.24.5.35.? Wor. | ||
| scan0158 | Deferral of standardising lead bronze bearings for Bentley chassis due to increased aero engine production demands. | ||
| View original record | Rm X1020 Wem. - from Sft. C. RHC C. Hs. Sft.2/MW.31.5.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS - LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. With reference to your memo. Wor8/R.24.5.35. we see no objection to the signing of the standardisation… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding test results of 'Oilite' cage bearings versus New Departure bearings and the dispatch of samples. | ||
| View original record | X1020 London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM… | ||
| scan0160 | Testing and procurement of oil-retaining bearings for a clutch application. | ||
| View original record | GRY X1020 Seeme To Hs. from HDY. HDY.2/HP.3.6.35. c. E. By. Da. RHC. Hs/Gry. Oil Retaining Bearings. With reference to the tests conducted by Ransome and Marles on two bearings, one of the New… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the despatch and design of modified clutch pilot bearings with 'Oilite' cages. | ||
| View original record | X1020 BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFIISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War… | ||
| scan0162 | Page 2 of a letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding special LJ.25 bearings and an enclosed print. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 4-6-35. and await with interest your comments. Assuring you always of our best attention, We are, Yours faithfully,… | ||
| scan0163 | Specification drawing for an Oillite case ball bearing. | ||
| View original record | SPEC. LJ25 WITH OILLITE CASE LOCATING ON BALLS & PARALLEL BORE OUTER 9 BALLS 5/16 DIA ASSEMBLED WIDTH 15 +.125 M/M -.050 OUTSIDE DIAM. 51.995 +.005 M/M -.002 BORE 25 +.005 M/M -.010 1/8 m/m RAD.… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter from the Experimental Department discussing issues with an oilite cage bearing and seeking advice on a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. 6th June, 1935. Hs/Gry.12/KW. F.O.Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, Many thanks for getting through the bearings for our 10,000 miles… | ||
| scan0165 | Request for a drawing of a 35 mm bearing to assign a part number for future orders. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.12/KW.6.6.36. One more point, would you send us a drawing of the 35 mm. bearing so that we can give same a part number from which we can order in future. We shall retain the feature of the… | ||
| scan0166 | To Roy regarding bearing modifications and orders from Ransome & Marles. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X1020 Hs/Gry.5/KW.7.6.35. During the last few days we have had the following jobs done at Ransome & Marles :- (1) One 2MDJT35 bearing fitted with a steel cage. (2) Order three KJ.125 bearings… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. about bearing design, oil retention in an Oilite cage, and leakage tests. | ||
| View original record | BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS X1020 London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFIISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office,… | ||
| scan0168 | Second page of a letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd., awaiting results from a 10,000-mile run. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - dimensions etc. which I trust will fully cover your requirements, and I await with great interest the results obtained from the 10,000 miles run. With kindest… | ||
| scan0169 | Plans for endurance testing of high lead content lead bronze bearings against white metal and cadmium bearings. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. L.1020 Hs/Rm. S/KW.12.6.35. High Lead Content Lead Bronze Bearings running with White Metal Clearances. In view of the fact that these indicate that they may be superior to white metal for… | ||
| scan0170 | Endurance test report for a 'New Departure' Ball Race, part number 88507. | ||
| View original record | FOR FILES. X1020 Hs/Gry. 26.6.35. "New Departure" Ball Race - 88507. Endurance Test. To date this race has been tested for 6 hrs. with the outer race free to rotate, and 20 hrs with the outer race… | ||
| scan0171 | Main bearing failures and requesting new sets for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +1020 HS/RM. 7/KW.10. 7.35. Main Bearings. In view of the failure of the bearings on the endurance running on B-15 unit, will you please make us 2 sets of close clearance lead bronze main… | ||
| scan0172 | Correspondence regarding a failed Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust bearing from Bentley Chassis B.127-CW. | ||
| View original record | Br. c to Hs. X1020 Hd/SB16/HR.10.7.35. re BENTLEY CHASSIS NO. B.127-CW. --------------------------------- We send you herewith a Ransome & Marles rear axle thrust bearing, which has failed on the… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter to a bearing company about the failure of a chromium iron cage in a Bentley rear axle thrust bearing. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: X1020] c. Hs/Grys. 29th. July 1935. BY.18/G. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Sirs, I am returning herewith a thrust bearing from a Bentley rear axle, the… | ||
| scan0174 | Procurement and specifications of special steering gear bearings from British Timken Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To. Roy. From Hs/FJH. c. to By/HEB. J1020 (handwritten) Hs/FJH.6/MJ.15.8.35. As a result of our conversation yesterday with Mr. J.H.Boden of Messrs. British Timken Ltd. it was decided that the latter… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to British Timken Ltd. regarding blueprints for steering gear and a request for special bearings. | ||
| View original record | γ Expl. Dept. Hs/FJH.5/MJ. 15th. August, 1935. Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham, 7. For the attention of J.H. Boden Esq. Dear Sirs, We enclose the blue prints of the… | ||
| scan0176 | Issues with lead bronze bearings and requesting tests on Hall's metal as an alternative. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 41020 Hs/Gry.4/KW.26.8.35. Bearing Metals. Since the bearing clearances on B-15 unit have been increased to prevent the lead bronze tightening up we are troubled with low oil pressure and… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd. regarding a recurring pinion bearing failure and requesting solutions. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 3rd September,1935. F.C. Hickling Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, Our production people sent you the other day a pinion bearing in… | ||
| scan0178 | Urgent order for bearings from British Timken Ltd. for experimental work on Spectre and 20/25 HP projects. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To Roy: Hs/FJH.19/KW.5.9.35. Will you please order from Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham 7, the following bearings :- 18. Cone, Roller and Cage assemblies, No. A.4059… | ||
| scan0179 | Specifications for the AC 17 alloy used in bearings for Bentley or 20/25 cars, including composition and heat treatment. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1020 Laboratory. HL.1/MN.9.9.35. The bearings for Bentley or 20/25 cars. Mains and big-ends are made from AC 17 alloy. Composition Tin 17.0 (± .5) Nickel 1.65 (± .1) . Antimony 1.0 Iron and… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter to a bearing company requesting the addition of oil grooves to special bearings to investigate steel cage failures. | ||
| View original record | X.1070 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.3/KW. 12th September, 1935. F.O. Hickling Esq., The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, We have now had a total of 5 failures of steel cages,… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding the dispatch of sample parts for service evaluation. | ||
| View original record | X1070 London Office 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISILUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office,… | ||
| scan0182 | Request for S-L-C steel bar to be forged down to a suitable size for Bentley Bearing Shells. | ||
| View original record | R.H.C. c.to Rm. X1020 Laboratory 17.9.35. Re Bentley Bearing Shells. As arranged in our conversation to-day, would you please get some large size bar as used for Kestrel Main Bearing, in S-L-C steel… | ||
| scan0183 | Laboratory report on cracked Bentley bearings, linking failure to high carbon steel backs and recommending lower carbon steel. | ||
| View original record | Rm. c.R.H.C. Rm X1020 Laboratory. 20.9.35. Two Bentley bearings in the Aluminium Tin Alloy which have showed transverse cracks were found to have steel backs high in Carbon i.e. (0.33 to 0.36%). This… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the modification and production of bearings. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W. Telephone: VICTORIA 4276-4277. Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND-… | ||
| scan0185 | Endurance testing of Hall's Metal Bearings compared to lead bronze and white metal alloys. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To Wor. c. to E. c. to Ey. c. to Hl. Hs/Rm.20/KW.21.9.35. Hall's Metal Bearings. We have carried out various endurance running on Hall's metal bearings. On the last run a big end failed after… | ||
| scan0186 | Photographic record of engine bearing halves after endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | LOWER HALVES UPPER HALVES <- 1 to 6 -> <- 1 to 7 -> B-16 Unit. 6.8: 1 comp. ratio. Big Ends:- 70/30 alloy RR. lead bronze, centri-cast, after 50 hrs. at 4,000 r.p.m. Main Bearings, white metal, after… | ||
| scan0187 | Photograph of twelve upper half big end bearings after a 42-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | UPPER HALVES <-- 1 TO 6 --> B-16 Unit. 6.8:1 Comp.Ratio. Hall's metal big end bearings after 42 hrs. 30 mins. endurance as follows:- 1st 30 hrs. at 4,000 r.p.m. full throttle. Following 12 1/2 hrs. as… | ||
| scan0188 | Photograph showing the condition of metal main bearings after an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | UPPER HALVES <-- 1 TO 7 --> B-16 Unit. 6.8:1 Comp. Ratio. Hall's metal main bearings after 42 hrs. 30 mins. endurance as follows :- 1st 30 hrs. at 4,000 r.p.m. full throttle. Following 12 1/2 hrs. as… | ||
| scan0189 | Photographic record and analysis of B-15 unit big end and main bearings after testing. | ||
| View original record | UPPER HALVES 1 to 6 B-15 Unit. 6.8:1 Comp. Ratio. Big Ends:- 70/30 alloy RR. lead bronze, centri-cast, after 82 hrs. at 4,000 r.p.m. No. 4 damaged - bolt failure. Main bearings:- 50/50 alloy RR. lead… | ||
| scan0190 | Photograph of an original crankcase after a 34-hour test run at 4,000 rpm. | ||
| View original record | Original Crankcase after 34 hours at 4,000 r.p.m. | ||
| scan0191 | Photograph showing an original crankcase after a 34-hour test at 4,000 r.p.m. | ||
| View original record | Original Crankcase after 34 hours at 4,000 r.p.m. | ||
| scan0192 | Letter requesting self-lubricating clutch thrust bearings with oilite cages for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 3rd October, 1935. F.O. Hickling, Esq., The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, We want to try some self-lubricating clutch thrust… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the supply and design of various bearings, including a drawing enclosure. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFLISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. seeking comments before arranging for three bearings. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. G.H. Grylls, Esq., DERBY. - 2 - 7/10/35. Before carrying on with this particular job therefore, I should be glad to have your comments as to whether this would be in… | ||
| scan0195 | Drawing of an XLJ 1 3/4 bearing fitted with a special 'Oilite' ball cage, showing dimensional tolerances. | ||
| View original record | X.2531 XLJ 1 3/4 FITTED WITH SPECIAL 'OILITE' BALL CAGE. +.005 .5625 -.002 ASSEMBLED WIDTH +.000 .5625 -.002 WIDTH OF INNER & OUTER 1/16 RAD. .625" WIDTH OVER RIVET HEADS 14 BALLS 5/16 DIA. 2.953… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter to a bearing company regarding the design and testing of pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. HS/Gry.12/KW. 8th October, 1935. F.O. Hickling, Esq., The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, Thank you very much for your letter of the 7th. The… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. discussing Bentley pinion bearing lubrication and an Oilite cage for a clutch throwout. | ||
| View original record | London Office 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFLISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air… | ||
| scan0198 | Fitting of lead bronze bearings to a Bentley chassis after engine damage. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] X1020 To Hs/RM. Copy to [Strikethrough]RHC[/Strikethrough] Experimental Dept. Copy to Hd. SR/VA5/JB.15.10.35. Levallois. [Handwritten Signature] Rm re: Lead Bronze Bearings for Bentley… | ||
| scan0199 | Requesting the manufacture of a complete set of big end and main bearings for a Bentley unit. | ||
| View original record | X1070 To RHC. c. to HL. Hs/Smth.9/KW.17.10.35. Hall's Metal Bearings. Will you please make us a complete set of big end and main bearings for a Bentley unit, in solid Hall's metal (i.e. to existing… | ||
| scan0200 | Request to fit a dural rod from a car to a crankshaft for tightening-up tests at the Cold Storage Works. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1020 Hs/Smth.3/KW.24.10.35. You have in the shop some dural rods which came out of Lp's car. Will you please fit one of these to the bit of crankshaft we have for tightening-up tests in the… | ||
| scan0201 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a 35mm bearing that failed during back axle testing. | ||
| View original record | X1070 Exptl. Dept. HS/Gry.12/KW. 28th October,1935. F.O. Hickling Esq., The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Hickling, We are sending you a 35 m.m. bearing which has run a small… | ||
| scan0202 | Dispatch of a Pinion Bearing to Messrs Ransome & Marles for investigation. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from Hs/CEP. c. G/Mt. Hs/CEP.1/AP.28.10.35. We are sending into the Despatch Stores:- 1 Pinion Bearing. Will you kindly have this despatched to Messrs Ransome & Marles, Bearing Co. Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0203 | Invoice from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. for Double Purpose Bearings, requesting payment authorisation. | ||
| View original record | R Grylls GRYLLS G/Cam/CA.37/DW.28.10.35. Hs. We have an invoice from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., dated 24th instant, on which we are charged £1/19/3d each nett for 2 4/MDJT.30 Double Purpose… | ||
| scan0204 | Requesting an official order for Double Purpose Bearings from Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X1070 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/Gry.34/KW.30.10.35. G/Cam/CA.37/DW.28.10.35. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd. for 2. 4/MDJT.30 Double Purpose Bearings with… | ||
| scan0205 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding Clutch Throwout Bearings and the use of 'Oillite' material. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND-… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. about the possibility of using a double purpose bearing. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 30-10-35. to consider the possibility of using a double purpose bearing instead of a deep groove bearing, as this… | ||
| scan0207 | Dispatch and fitting of clutch thrust bearings with oillite cages for large bore Bentley units. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To RHC. Hs/Gry.19/KW.31.10.35. We hand you herewith 3, clutch thrust bearings with oillite cages for use with the Borg & Beck clutches fitted on the large bore Bentley units. Will you please fit… | ||
| scan0208 | The receipt of bearings for testing and a request for official orders. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X1020 Hs/Gry.18/KW.31.10.35. We have received from Ransome & Marles 3 of their XLJ. 1 1/4 bearings with oillite cages, to test on clutch thrust bearings. Will you please send them an official… | ||
| scan0209 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer inquiring about a bearing that has been returned. | ||
| View original record | BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER,… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter sent from the Experimental Department to The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. 11th November 1935. HS/CEP.1/AP. The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 7th inst., reference CDH/SK., we beg to inform you… | ||
| scan0211 | Endurance test on a Phantom III unit, focusing on marine type big end bearings. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To E. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to By. Hs/Rm.33/KW.11.11.35. Endurance Test on Ph.III No.1 Unit. Attached is copy of a report on an endurance test which we ran on the Marine type big ends some little… | ||
| scan0212 | Endurance test of a Ph.III No.1 unit, detailing a big end bearing failure and performance data. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to Hy. HS/Swdl.34/KW.11.11.35. Endurance Test on Ph.III - No.1 Unit. After carrying out development work on this unit for 80 hours, including 1 hour's continuous run at 4500 r.p.m.… | ||
| scan0213 | Engine operating temperatures, rebuild specifications, and endurance testing progress. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Swdl.34/RW.11.11.35. Water temperature - inlet to pump 46-50°C. Temperature at rear end of cylinder head 95-100°C. Petrol - D.T.D. 224. Upon the recommendation of the Design office, the engine… | ||
| scan0214 | Laboratory memorandum detailing a modified process to improve adhesion of a new bearing alloy for steel shells, to be used for Bentley bearings. | ||
| View original record | Laboratory. 14.11.35. R M. Re Adhesion of new Bearing Alloy Further to our conversation of this morning I wish to confirm that adhesion appears to be made more consistent by sandblasting the inner… | ||
| scan0215 | Requesting a set of Bentley bearings to be manufactured per an attached specification. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To RHC. Hs/Smth.20/KW.18.11.35. Hall's Metal Bearings. Will you please make us up a set of Bentley bearings to the specification given in the attached memo: from Hl. Hs/Smth. | ||
| scan0216 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the examination of a tested rear axle pinion bearing. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFIISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS HARDY Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office,… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a request to increase bearing capacity. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls Royce, Limited, D E R B Y . 19-11-35. With regard to the question of increasing the capacity of the bearing, without altering the external… | ||
| scan0218 | The performance and failure of Hall's Metal Bearings during testing and comparison with white metal bearings. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Hl. Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.11.35. Hall's Metal Bearings. Further to Hs/Rm.20/KW.21.9.35. We now have further information as a result of tests on these bearings. After… | ||
| scan0219 | The high percentage of scrap and large number of bearings produced to get a set with good adhesion. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Rm.18/KW.25.11.35. The most disconcerting fact at present is the high percentage of scrap and the large number of bearings that have had to be produced to get a set with good adhesion. HS/Rm.… | ||
| scan0220 | Endurance test report on Hall's metal bearings and modified valve gear for a 3.500' Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 3.500" Bore Bentley. Endurance Test on Hall's Metal Bearings and Modified Valve Gear. An endurance test has been run on B-14 unit built up to specification RHC/CP.4/KP.29.10.35, except that the engine… | ||
| scan0221 | Inspection report detailing the condition and failure of big end bearings and other engine components. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Smth.S/KW.22.11.35. BIG END BEARINGS. TABLE DATA: Row: Top Half No.1: Intact but showing incipient peeling No.2: As No.1 T.H. No.3: As No.1 T.H. No.4: This brg. failed. Very little brg. metal… | ||
| scan0222 | Photograph showing the condition of lower bearing halves after a 46-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | Condition after 46 hours comprising 30 mins. at 4,000 r.p.m. 25 " " 4,250 " 5 " " 4,500 " in each hour. Oil Inlet temp. 100°C. B14 LOWER HALVES <- 1 to 6 -> | ||
| scan0223 | Photograph of lower half bearing shells showing their condition after a 46-hour engine test. | ||
| View original record | <- 1 to 7 -> LOWER HALVES B14 Condition after 46 hours comprising 30 mins. at 4,000 r.p.m. 25 " " 4,250 " 5 " " 4,500 " in each hour. Oil Inlet Temp. 100°C. | ||
| scan0224 | Photographs of a connecting rod big end bearing and other components after a 46-hour test. | ||
| View original record | Conditions after 46 hours comprising 30 mins. at 4,000 r.p.m. 25 " " 4,250 " " 5 " " 4,500 " in each hour. Oil Inlet temp. 100°C. B14 | ||
| scan0225 | Photograph showing the condition of a ball bearing after a 46-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | Condition after 46 hours comprising 30 mins. at 4,000 r.p.m. 25 " " 4,250 " 5 " " 4,500 " in each hour. Oil inlet temp. 100°C. | ||
| scan0226 | Photograph showing the condition of Hall's Metal big end bearings after a 13,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | Unit, -B.18 (3.5" Bore) 6.8:1 COMPRESSION RATIO. CHASSIS B.56 B.N. HALL'S METAL BIG END BEARINGS AFTER 13,000 MILES IN FRANCE. <- 1 to 6 -> | ||
| scan0227 | Photograph showing the condition of Hall's Metal main bearings after 13,000 miles of use in France. | ||
| View original record | Unit,-B.18 (3.5" Bore) 6.8:1 COMPRESSION RATIO. CHASSIS B.56 B.N. HALL'S METAL MAIN BEARINGS AFTER 13,000 MILES IN FRANCE. <- 1 to 7 -> | ||
| scan0228 | Request to test a Solid Hall's Metal Bearing at the Cold Storage Works by fitting it to a crank pin assembly. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 1020 Hs/Smth.25/KW.26.11.35. Solid Hall's Metal Bearings. We want to test one of these at the Cold Storage Works to see whether it tightens on the shaft, and understand you have a spare… | ||
| scan0229 | Comparative tests between strap type and marine type connecting rods with whitemetal bearings for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. X1020 Hs/Swd1.14/KW.27.11.35. Phantom III. Comparative tests have been carried out on No. 1 unit between strap type and Marine type of connecting rods with whitemetal… | ||
| scan0230 | Endurance tests of whitemetal main journal bearings following modifications to the lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Swd1.14/KW.27.11.35. The whitemetal main journal bearings which ran throughout these endurance tests, making a total of 33 hours, were in excellent condition. These comparisons were taken with… | ||
| scan0231 | Photograph of Phantom III No.1 Unit whitemetal main bearings after a 33-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | <- 1 to 7 -> PHANTOM 111 No.1 UNIT whitemetal main bearings. 33 Hours endurance at 4,000 R.P.M. All in good condition. Inlet temperature 100°C Outlet temperature 124°C. | ||
| scan0232 | Photograph showing Phantom III No.1 Unit whitemetal bearings for strap type rods after an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | ← 1 to 6 → PHANTOM III No.1. UNIT Whitemetal bearings, strap type rods. No.6. completely run out after 13 hours endurance at 4,000 R.P.M. Inlet Temp. 100°C Outlet temp. 124°C | ||
| scan0233 | Photograph of worn whitemetal bearings from a Phantom III engine unit after an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | <- 1 TO 6 -> PHANTOM III No.1. UNIT Whitemetal bearings, strap type rods. No.6. completely run out after 13 hours endurance at 4,000 R.P.M. Inlet Temp. 100°C Outlet temp. 124°C | ||
| scan0234 | Photograph of whitemetal main journal lower halves after a 20-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | - 1 TO 7 -> LOWER HALVES WHITENMETAL MAIN JOURNALS.E.JNR1/HP.21.8.35. 20 HOURS ENDURANCE AT 3,000 R.P.M. OIL PRESSURE 25 LBS.SQ. INCH. TEMPERATURE. INLET 100°C OUTLET 122°C | ||
| scan0235 | Photograph showing Phantom III strap type rod big ends after completing 6,799 miles of testing. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM lll. No.10. Unit. 2 S1 Chassis (Spec. RHC). Strap Type Rod Big Ends (White Metal). After 6,799 Miles in France. Maximum Oil Temperature :- 125°C. <-- 1 to 6 --> | ||
| scan0236 | Photograph of Phantom III strap type rod big ends (white metal) after a mileage test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM 111. No.10. Unit. 2 S1 Chassis (Spec. RHC) Strap Type Rod Big Ends (White Metal) After 6,799 Miles in France. Maximum Oil Temperature :- 125°C. <- 1 to 6 -> | ||
| scan0237 | Photograph of Phantom III marine type connecting rods with whitemetal bearings after a 20-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | ← 1 TO 6 → LOWER HALVES PHANTOM III UNIT No.1. MARINE TYPE RODS. WHITEMETAL BEARINGS. 20 HOURS ENDURANCE AT 4000 R.P.M. OIL PRESSURE 25 LBS. SQUARE INCH. TEMPERATURE. INLET 100°C OUTLET 122°C | ||
| scan0238 | Photograph of Phantom III marine type rod whitemetal bearings after a 20-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | <- 1 TO 6 -> LOWER HALVES PHANTOM III UNIT No.1. MARINE TYPE RODS. WHITEMETAL BEARINGS. 20 HOURS ENDURANCE AT 4000 R.P.M. OIL PRESSURE 25 LBS. SQUARE INCH. TEMPERATURE. INLET 100ºC OUTLET 122ºC | ||
| scan0239 | Hall's Metal Bearings, discussing adhesion, expansion rates, and yield points of bearing materials. | ||
| View original record | L.A. Smith X1020 Hs. from E. c. Sg. Wor.By.H1.E/Bn. E/JNR. E.5/HP.28.11.35. Hall's Metal Bearings. Referring to report Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.11.35, an examination of these results conveys to me the… | ||
| scan0240 | Technical memo discussing the properties and performance of white metal for engine bearings, focusing on tin content, adhesion, and yield point. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - Bearing Metal. Brinell Cold. Brinell at 150°C. Yield Point at 150°C. White metal. 26 6.7 .55 tons. The liner material contains 17% of tin to make it suitable for adhesion in a shell, and… | ||
| scan0241 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a broken ball in a bearing after a dynamometer test and a request for a replacement with greater load capacity. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. Hs/RJH.17/KW. 28th November,1935. Your Ref: Tech. Dept. FOH/MB. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. For the attention of F.O. Hickling Esq. Dear Sirs, We are… | ||
| scan0242 | Clearance of lead bronze big end bearings fitted to a Bentley and the resulting high oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1020 Hs/Rm.13/KW.29.11.35. Lead Bronze Big Ends. We are very interested in the actual clearance which was used on the big end bearings fitted to Bentley Idmit. As you know, the main objection… | ||
| scan0243 | Casting of an aluminium tin alloy for Bentley bearings to improve adhesion. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To Hs/Rm. c. R.H.C. HL6/AG.2.12.35. Laboratory. Re: Aluminium Tin Alloy Bentley Bearings. As suggested in our conversation of this morning we are now "casting on" an alloy with 23% Tin instead… | ||
| scan0244 | The performance of a Solid Hall's Metal Bearing at low temperatures. | ||
| View original record | X1070 To Rm. Hs/Smth.7/KW.4.12.35. Solid Hall's Metal Bearing. A solid Hall's metal bearing (.0018" clearance) fitted to our test conn. rod and crankpin assembly tightened up when reduced to 13°F. (-… | ||
| scan0245 | Testing solid Hall's metal bearings and requesting new bushes to be cast. | ||
| View original record | X1070 To RHC. c. to Hl. HS/Smth.5/KW.4.12.35. Solid Hall's Metal Bearings. We have tested a solid Hall's metal big end bush at the Cold Storage works and find that it does not tighten on to the pin… | ||
| scan0246 | Testing slightly bell-mouthed lead bronze bearings to determine minimum running clearance. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1020 Hs/Rn.15/KW.9.12.35. LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. We are allotting B-4 unit for the test on lead bronze bearings slightly bell-mouthed. The main object of the test of course is to see how small… | ||
| scan0247 | Low-temperature experiment on solid Hall's metal bearings fitted to a Bentley crankshaft and crankcase. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To WOP. c. to L. c. to Hl. c. to By. c. to M.D. Hs/Smth.4/KW.12.12.35. Solid Hall's Metal Bearings. We have fitted a section of a Bentley crankshaft and crankcase with solid Hall's metal… | ||
| scan0248 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding a 35mm double row rear axle bearing. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: VICTORIA 4278-4279 Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON GRY X1020 BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War… | ||
| scan0249 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. discussing alternative bearing schemes and a reported component failure after a dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. 13/12/35. rather on the thin side, we should certainly have preferred a little more metal. Scheme .2. shows another… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. requesting comments on their remarks to decide on future action. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, D E R B Y. - 3 - 13/12/35. by us, we should not have construed this as an indication of overload. We shall be glad if you will consider… | ||
| scan0251 | Confirming the attachment of other memos complete with photographs. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To Sft. Hs/Rm.10/KW.16.12.35. We attach herewith, as requested, a copy of memos. Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.11.35 and Hs/Smth.8/KW.22.11.35, complete with photographs: Hs/Rm: | ||
| scan0252 | Request to manufacture one set of solid Bentley main bearings with a 10% tin composition. | ||
| View original record | X,020 To RHC. c. to HL. Hs/Smth.19/KW.17.12.35. Solid Hall's Metal Bearings. Will you please make us 1set of solid Bentley main bearings, of 10% tin composition. Hs/Smth. | ||
| scan0253 | Letter concerning a US patent application for the lubrication of bearings and the feasibility of filing a corresponding British patent. | ||
| View original record | L. A. WRIGHT 720 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS December 19 1935 Mr. H. S. Grylls c/o Rolls-Royce Limited Derby, England Dear Sir: At the request of Mr. Frank Schubert I am sending you… | ||
| scan0254 | Patent application petition and specification for an improvement in bearings. | ||
| View original record | P E T I T I O N TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS: Your Petitioner, FRANK SCHUBERT, residing at Detroit, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, and whose P. O. address is 15041 Warwick Road, Detroit,… | ||
| scan0255 | Invention for improving the lubrication of anti-friction bearings. | ||
| View original record | My invention relates to bearings and particularly to bearings of the anti-friction type, such as ball bearings and roller bearings, and it has for its principal object to provide improvements in the… | ||
| scan0256 | Patent specification page detailing issues with bearing lubrication and outlining the objectives of a new invention. | ||
| View original record | It has also been proposed in order to prevent waste of oil by over-feeding such as described, to substitute for the soft felts a harder, porous material, from which the oil is not so rapidly removed.… | ||
| scan0257 | Detailed description of the form and function of an annular thrust bearing. | ||
| View original record | form of the invention. Referring to the drawings, at 10 is shown generally an annular thrust bearing of conventional construction, compris- ing axially spaced race members or rings 11 and 12, between… | ||
| scan0258 | Description of a lubricating system for a bearing using porous, oil-permeable collars. | ||
| View original record | axially and is provided with a radially disposed flange 30 to embrace the ring 11 with slight clearance. Thus there is formed an annular chamber 31 between the rings 11 and 12 and the housing 28,… | ||
| scan0259 | Description of various bearing types and lubrication methods using felt inserts. | ||
| View original record | Felt inserts 33 are suitable for this purpose and since these are not in direct contact with the balls, the oil is not withdrawn from them any more rapidly than is permitted by the porosity of the… | ||
| scan0260 | Description of a lubrication system for bearings, detailing the operation of oil distribution via capillary action. | ||
| View original record | The operation of the invention will be evident from the foregoing description. The oil stored in the felt reservoir members is taken up by the capillary attraction of the porous, oil-permeable… | ||
| scan0261 | List of five claims for a Letters Patent concerning lubricated bearing combinations. | ||
| View original record | Having thus described the invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: 1. The combination with a bearing having members arranged to roll between races and a retaining member for… | ||
| scan0262 | Specifications for lubricant distributing systems in ball and rolling bearings. | ||
| View original record | 6. The combination with a ball bearing of a lubricant distributing member of rigid oil-permeable material operatively associated with each ball, and soft, absorbtive members of large oil-carrying… | ||
| scan0263 | Oath sworn by Frank Schubert for a patent application concerning an improvement in Bearings. | ||
| View original record | In testimony whereof I affix my signature. (signed) Frank Schubert O A T H COUNTY OF WAYNE, ) ss: STATE OF MICHIGAN ) FRANK SCHUBERT, the above named petitioner, being first duly sworn, deposes and… | ||
| scan0264 | Patent illustration for a ball bearing assembly. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Inventor, Frank Schubert, Venn's A. Wright Atty. 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 | ||
| scan0265 | Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. discussing the development and potential issues of new aluminium bearing materials. | ||
| View original record | X1070 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 21st December, 1935. Messrs. Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr. Spurrier. Dear Sirs, You will recollect that some time ago we discussed with… | ||
| scan0266 | Main bearing clearance issues due to crankcase distortion and the potential solution of using bell-mouthed bearings. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X1020 Hs/Rm.2/KW.31.12.35. Clearance of Main Bearings. We have now established that both on Hall's metal bearings and on lead bronze we require a larger clearance on the mains than on the big… | ||
| scan0267 | Improved lubrication scheme, bearing cap interchangeability, and the use of forged shims. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from E. c. Sg. Wor. By. Sft. [Handwritten] Rm [Handwritten] By - Presume you will instruct forthwith Rm With reference to the second issue raised in your memo Hs/Rm.3/KW.26.9.36, it is agreed… | ||
| scan0268 | From Sg. to Rm. regarding Bentley engine bearings, a trials car, and shims. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Bentley Engine Bearings. Sg34/E29.9.36 Referring to Hs/Rm.1/KW.19.9.36, I have sent a copy of your memo. to Sr. and told him what you want done to the next trials car. I note you… | ||
| scan0269 | Recommendations for fitting different metal bearings to the Bentley Green Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Sg. X10-20 Hs/Rm.17/KW.30.9.36. Bentley Engine Bearings. Sg.34/E.29.9.36. Apart from the recommendations with regard to fitting white metal mains and Hall's Metal big ends to the Green Trials… | ||
| scan0270 | Rescheduling an appointment with the Hoyt Bearing Co. | ||
| View original record | Rm. K.W. 30.9.36. The Hoyt Bearing Co. have telephoned to Gry. saying they will not be coming to-morrow. They will telephone on Monday next, //making a further appointment. Write & give them a… | ||
| scan0271 | Letter to The Hoyt Metal Co. of Gt. Britain Ltd. regarding the rescheduling of a works visit. | ||
| View original record | X1020 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.36/KW. 30th September, 1936. The Hoyt Metal Co. of Gt. Britain Ltd., Deodar Road, Putney, London, S.W.15. Dear Sirs, With reference to our telephone conversation of this… | ||
| scan0272 | Instructions for improved rear main bearing lubrication. | ||
| View original record | X1070 To By. Hs/Rm.18/KW.30.9.36. With reference to E.5/HP.29.9.36, regarding improved rear main bearing lubrication, we presume you will instruct forthwith. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0273 | Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter and enclosed blueprints. | ||
| View original record | X1070 VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C.A.VANDERVELL. M.P.FOSTER. TELEPHONE ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD… | ||