Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | The first engine drawing for the Bensport J.1 car, detailing drawing LeC.3256. | ||
| View original record | X216. BY c. WOR. c. HS. E/JNR.4/HP.29.10.32. Bensport J.1. ---------- We send you herewith the first engine drawing for the above car. LeC.3256 - Crankcase rear end and starter motor housing. This car… | ||
| scan0002 | Design specifications for the Bensport J.3 engine oil tank. | ||
| View original record | X216. To Dr. From E. c.c. Sgr. Wor. Hs. By. Da/NV. re Bensport J.3. Confirming conversation re the engine oil tank for the above, we think the amount of oil to be carried should be from 2 to 3… | ||
| scan0003 | Recommendations for oil tank design, including temperature management, cooling baffles, and drainage. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - in the fuel tank, and the oil in the oil tank, the latter reading on the oil scale being obtained on pressing a button. An oil temperature thermometer will not be required as this is something… | ||
| scan0004 | The venting of the Bensport J.1. oil tank to the crankcase. | ||
| View original record | X 216 To Da. from E. E.4/HP.16.11.32. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. By. De/HV. re Bensport J.1. Oil Tank. Further to our memo E.7/HP.11.11.32 we think the air vent from the tank ought to be vented to the crankcase,… | ||
| scan0005 | Dynamo and crankcase modifications for the Bensport and 20/25 HP engines. | ||
| View original record | X216. To BY. from E/JNR. c.c. for. Hs. E/JNR.7/HP.10.2.33. re Bensport and 20/25 HP. Crankcase. We send you herewith: LeC.3374 showing the dynamo and drive for the above engine. A Phantom 2 dynamo is… | ||
| scan0006 | Bensport Series 1 modification to raise the starter motor for improved ground clearance after an issue on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X216. To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. Bensport Series 1. We send you herewith: LeC.3406 - showing the bottom half of the crankcase with the starter motor raised .625". This has been done to enable the brake… | ||
| scan0007 | Engine fumes in a Bensport Car and a proposed solution involving a new breather system. | ||
| View original record | X216. To EP. from E. E.2/HP.8.5.33. c. Wor. Hs. re Bensport Car. Referring to the final paragraph of your letter EP.7/H.8.5.33, the car you tried is not fitted with a breather at the moment, which… | ||
| scan0008 | Modifying the Bensport Oil Pipe, changing its shape, material, and adding a securing clip. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. RHC. x216. E/JNR.2/HP.8.5.33. re Bensport Oil Pipe. We send you herewith: LeC.3481 showing the main oil delivery pipe modified in shape, and a clip provided fixed to one of… | ||
| scan0009 | Modification for the Bentley bottom half crankcase to correct an issue where the brake rope fouls the silencer tie. | ||
| View original record | X 216 To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. Sft. RHC. re Bentley Bottom Half Crankcase. The bosses of the bottom half of the crankcase for holding the silencer triangular tie we find are about 1" lower than… | ||
| scan0010 | Breakage of a Bentley crankcase central main bearing and proposing a design modification. | ||
| View original record | X216 To WOR. from E. E11/HP.25.10.33. c. Hs. By. Sft. RHC. Bentley Crankcase. The breakage of the central main bearing on a test bed Bentley crankcase shows that we have definitely a weak spot at this… | ||
| scan0011 | Modifications to the Bentley Crankcase following an engine failure. | ||
| View original record | V216 To BT. from E/JNR. c.c. Mr. Hs. Sft. PUG. E/JNR.4/HP.26.10.33. Bentley Crankcase. We send you herewith drawing: LeC.3677 shewing the middle bearing cap held by bolts instead of studs, and the… | ||
| scan0012 | Modifications to Bentley crankcases, including a pattern alteration and the introduction of bolts for the centre bearing. | ||
| View original record | B. from Sft. c. WOP. c. Hs. c. Ry. x216. Sft1/BH.27.10.33. BENTLEY CRANKCASES. Referring to memo' Ell/HP.25.10.33, I believe you are already aware that the pattern is being altered to incorporate… | ||
| scan0013 | Modified positions of the filling plug and dip stick for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from HDY. LID x216. HDY.1/HP.13.11.33. c. Nor. E. Hs. Dr. RHC. Modified positions of the filling Plug and Dip Stick. Bentley. The modified positions and other slight modifications to the… | ||
| scan0014 | Crankcase modification to prevent oil starvation under braking. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. Sft. RHC. X216. E/JNR.4/HP.17.11.33. We send you herewith drawing: LeC.3702 showing a modification to the bottom half of the crankcase which consists in making the hole… | ||
| scan0015 | Proposed modification to increase the Bentley's ground clearance after a customer's concern. | ||
| View original record | X216 To Sg. From Hs/Lid. c. Wor. E. c. Da. By. Hs/Lid.1/KT. 21.11.33. BENTLEY - GROUND CLEARANCE. We have received a letter from Mr. Geoffrey Summers in which he makes a few remarks relative to the… | ||
| scan0016 | Diagram showing a modified sump plate and oil drain plug for a Bentley & 25HP to increase ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY & 25HP MODIFIED SUMP PLATE AND OIL DRAIN PLUG TO INCREASE GROUND CLEARANCE VELUMOID WASHER PRESENT PLUG INTERNAL HEXAGON IN DRAIN PLUG (SAME SIZE AS PETROL TANK DRAIN PLUG) .175 MAX (BOSSES… | ||
| scan0017 | Drawing LeC.3727, detailing a modification to the Bentley drain plug for improved ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | X216 To DY. from E/JNR. c. Wor. Hs. RHC. E/JNR.2/HP.11.12.33. Bentley Ground Clearance. - Hs/LID.1/KT.21.11.33. We send you herewith drawing: LeC.3727 showing the drain plug arranged to give more… | ||
| scan0018 | The modification of the Bentley sump drain plug to improve ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | X216 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.6/HP.14.12.33. c. Wor. Hs. Bentley Sump Drain Plug. Please receive herewith: LeC.3735 showing a drain plug at the side of the crankcase arranged in an accessible… | ||
| scan0019 | Standardisation of a modified crankcase baffle to prevent loss of oil pressure during braking. | ||
| View original record | RR 785B (BH) (S2674. 16-10-33) BM. 3/262/6. X216. Completed 6.2.34. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 20.12.33 Description of Parts. Modified Crankcase baffle to prevent loss of oil pressure when… | ||
| scan0020 | Requesting the re-build of a C.13 Unit with magnesium castings for testing on the Test Bed. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. L216 Hs/Gry.12/KW.7.2.34. Magnesium Castings. ------------------ We think before fitting magnesium castings to a car it would be as well to test them on the Test Bed to make sure that the… | ||
| scan0021 | Test report on a Bentley magnesium top half crankcase failure and potential for redesign. | ||
| View original record | X216 To SG. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Bn. Magnesium Top Half Crankcase. We have tested the Bentley crankcase in magnesium. This case was run for 12 hours at 4000 R.P.M. full throttle and for… | ||
| scan0022 | Photograph of a multi-cylinder engine crankcase with the main bearing caps installed. | ||
| View original record | R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 | ||
| scan0023 | Top-down photograph of an engine block's lower half, detailing the main bearing caps. | ||
| View original record | 1 37 1 27 | ||
| scan0024 | Modifications required for a Bentley 4-Bearing Crankcase to be cast in magnesium. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X216 Hs/Smth.21/KW.11.6.34. Bentley 4-Bearing Crankcase. Will you please arrange to have one of these cast in magnesium to take the 4-bearing crankshaft, and stiffened up as indicated in… | ||
| scan0025 | Requesting an immediate order for a magnesium lower half part for future use. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x216 Hs/Bwg.1/KW.5.11.34. As you cannot obtain a magnesium lower half in time for b-B.IV, will you please order one immediately for use in the near future. Hs/Bwg. | ||
| scan0026 | Request to make up a Spectre bottom half to address the loss of oil pressure during cornering and braking. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x4694 316 Hs/Rm.6/KW.19.11.34. Will you please make up a Spectre bottom half to Lec.4202 attached. We are suffering from loss of oil pressure on cornering and braking. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0027 | Potential use of Magnesium instead of R.R. Metal for a Bentley Bottom Half Crankcase to save weight. | ||
| View original record | x216 Rm To HY. from ROY. c. to H. c. to Hs. c. to RHG. ROY7/MG5.12.34 Arising out of our attempt to develop the use of Magnesium in place of R.R.Metal, with a view to saving weight, etc., Mr. Devereux… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the manufacturing feasibility of a Bentley Bottom Half Crankcase in Magnesium. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Letter From: HIGH DUTY ALLOYS LTD. WCD/CS Dec.4th.1934 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Dear Sirs, Bentley Bottom Half Crankcase in Magnesium Reverting to your letter of the 27th November, and… | ||
| scan0029 | Reducing the thickness of the Bentley bottom half crankcase to save weight. | ||
| View original record | ROY. C. E. C. Hs. C. RHC. K216 Rm BY/Cgh.1/G.7.12.34. BOTTOM HALF CRANKCASE - BENTLEY Referring to ROY.7/MG.5.12.34. and High Duty Alloys Ltd. letter of Decr. 4th. (ref. WCD/CS.), we are still of the… | ||
| scan0030 | Request for a modified crankcase breather pipe for a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To E. XMb Hs/Smth. 22/KW. 8. 4. 35. Bentley Crankcase Breather Pipe. May we please have an arrangement for a modified crankcase breather pipe for Bentley, similar to the one you have prepared for the… | ||
| scan0031 | Internal memorandum concerning a Bentley Crankcase Breather Pipe. | ||
| View original record | X 216 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.25.4.35. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. re Bentley. We send you herewith:- LeC.4460 - Bentley Crankcase Breather Pipe. E/JNR. | ||
| scan0032 | Test report on oil delivery to bearings for a Bentley Crankcase Oil Tube and bearings arrangement. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. +216 15.7.35. Bentley Crankcase Oil Tube. EB.305 - Crankcase & Bearings arrangement. Using the gallery pipe complete with intermediate, and bearing cap pipes, including banjos and union… | ||
| scan0033 | Test results for increased capacity helical gear Bentley oil pumps showing delivery rates and initial relief pressures. | ||
| View original record | 18.1.35 LEE 4288 BENTLEY OIL PUMPS INCREASED CAPACITY HELICAL GEARS EB2133/4 TESTED WITH MOBILIOL "D" AT 75°C Delivery Pressure - 25 Lbs/sq in. (RELIEF VALVE BLOCKED UP) | PUMP R.P.M | DELIVERY PTS/HR… | ||
| scan0034 | Test log for a B-1 unit crankcase, detailing running hours, dates, test outcomes and failures. | ||
| View original record | x216 10.8.35. B-1 Unit - Crankcase fitted 27.10.33. Time Full Throttle | Total Hrs. mins. | Date | Test Bed or Chassis | 29,908 mls. | 2.11.33. | Chassis 3-B-IV. | | 20.4.35. | " " Rem. 17 hrs. 15… | ||
| scan0035 | Laboratory findings on the grain size of a bearing from a cracked Large Bore Bentley crankcase. | ||
| View original record | V216 To Hs/Gry. c. R.H.C. HL6/AG.13.8.35. Laboratory. Re: Large Bore Bentley Crankcase. We have etched a portion of a bearing of this cracked crankcase and find that the grain size is satisfactory.… | ||
| scan0036 | The cost and supply of magnesium metal bottom half crankcase castings for the Spectre Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. By X376 ROY/MS4/P.15.8.35. SPECTRE CHASSIS. With reference to the supply of Bottom Half Crankcase Castings made in Magnesium Metal. Kindly note, the cost of these castings will be £7.10. 0. each.… | ||
| scan0037 | Modification to the Spectre Crankcase rear flange to use set-screws instead of studs. | ||
| View original record | Rm x316 To BW from E/JNR. SECRET E/JNR.1/HP.6.9.35. c. Hs/Rm. Spectre Crankcase. The rear flange of the crankcase should have set-screws in place of studs to permit of easily detaching the clutch… | ||
| scan0038 | Listing new Lists of Parts (L.O.P.) and details for the Large Bore Bentley crankcase and bearings. | ||
| View original record | x-ub LP Smith. IP.D.REC. c. Hs/Gry. BY/CS13/EH.28.11.35. Re Large Bore Bentley - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec;5000. Please receive herewith the following new L.O.P. and details, to be instructed up as… | ||
| scan0039 | New and cancelled blueprints for the Bentley Chassis crankcase and bearings (Large Bore). | ||
| View original record | c. Ha/Gry. BY/GS2/EH.10.1.36. Re Bentley Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec:5000. (Large Bore) Please receive herewith blue prints of the following new drawings;- E.B.2811 Bearing Bush (Front &… | ||
| scan0040 | Instructions for a new experimental Sump Drain Plug for a Large Bore Bentley, including a request for destructive testing. | ||
| View original record | To: R.H.C. c. Hs/Gry. X216 BY/CS9/EH.16.1.36. Re Large Bore Bentley - Crankcase & Bearings - Section 5000. LeC.4925 - Sump Drain Plug. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following drawing,… | ||
| scan0041 | Directive to delete a machining operation on the crankcase bosses for cost reduction on Bentley and 25-30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | x216 Sft. c. Wor. Hs. Ds. Ey. Sft/LWR. E/Lid.2/HP.25.2.36. Bentley and 25-30 HP. Chassis Cost Reductions. Crankcase (Top Half) E.B.2626. With reference to Sft/WNW.1/DR.21.2.36, we are in agreement… | ||
| scan0042 | Unsatisfactory rear oil seal on the 25 HP & Bentley, proposing an experimental replacement. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. xu6 Hs/Smth.5/JH. 27.2.36. 25 H.P. & Bentley - rear oil seal. The present crankcase rear oil seal appears to be far from satisfactory on the 25 H.P. and Bentley, and we should like to try a… | ||
| scan0043 | Blueprints for a new crankcase drawing for an O.H.C. Car Engine S.C. Unit. | ||
| View original record | To. RHCs CROSBY (Struck through) c. Hs/Wd. c. DGM. (Struck through) X216 BY/CS2/EH.4.3.36. Re O.H.C. Car Engine S.C. Unit. Crankcase & Bearings - Section 5000. LeC.4854 - Crankcase and General Scheme,… | ||
| scan0044 | Request to alter the crankcase drawing for a Bentley engine to suit a large bore engine. | ||
| View original record | x 216 To By. Hs/Gry.8/KW.17.3.36. Bentley Engine with Double Rear Main Bearing. Will you please alter the detail drawing of the crankcase of this engine, EB.2409, so that the internal structure is… | ||
| scan0045 | Modifications to a cast-iron crankcase and the scrapping of existing aluminium versions. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x216 Hs/Gry.9/KW.17.3.36. Re Cast-Iron Crankcase. Will you please make this crankcase suitable for the engine having a double rear main bearing; that is to say, the box members should be added… | ||
| scan0046 | Request to the Pattern Shop to stop work on the pattern for the EX.20400 cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | x216 RHC. c. to Mr. Walker (Pattern Shop). E/JNR.1/HP.19.3.36. Bentley Conversion Unit. Will you please stop working for the time being on the pattern of EX.20400 cylinder head. We are contemplating… | ||
| scan0047 | Component changes for the Bentley II Chassis crankcase and bearings. | ||
| View original record | 4216 BY/CS4/EH.26.3.36. To R.H.C. c.c. H.H. c. Hs/Gry. Re Bentley II Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec:5000. Crankshaft - Sec:5010. Connecting Rod - Sec:5030. LeC.4350 - Crankshaft with Stiffened… | ||
| scan0048 | Instruction sheet detailing part replacements and modifications for crankshaft and connecting rod sections for an experiment. | ||
| View original record | BY/CS4/EH.26.3.36. cont'd. (2) Section 5010. Please instruct the following standard and existing parts;- E.B.2434 Crankshaft 1 off. replaces E.B.2687. E.B.2435 Oil Cap Stud - Front 1 " " E.B.697.… | ||
| scan0049 | Instruction regarding an omitted rear bearing cap for the Bentley II chassis crankcase. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Gry. X 216 BY/CS4/EH.2.4.36. Re Bentley II Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec;5000. Further to our memo' BY/CS4/EH.26.3.36., will you please instruct existing part E.B.2410 Bearing Cap - Rear… | ||
| scan0050 | List of parts required for an experiment on the Bentley II Chassis Crankcase, Bearings, and Clutch Operating Mechanism. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Gry. X216 BY/CS6/EH.8.4.36. Re Bentley II Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec:5000. N.Sch.4776 - Clutch Operating Mechanism Bentley Cantilever Pedals. The following existing parts will require… | ||
| scan0051 | Design and testing of an oil baffle box for the Phantom III crankcase breather. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. Da. Rm x316 E/JNR/4/HP.9.4.36. re Phantom III Crankcase Breather. We send you herewith LeC.5067 showing an oil baffle box made as a part of the breather pipe from the crankcase. The… | ||
| scan0052 | New crankcase breather scheme (LeC.5067) for the Phantom III, designed to reduce oil loss at high speeds. | ||
| View original record | X 316 To E. c. to By. c. to Mx. Hs/Swdl.22/KW.22.4.36. Phantom III Crankcase Breather. Trouble has been experienced in that when running at high speeds, 4250 r.p.m. - 4500 r.p.m., a considerable… | ||
| scan0053 | Modified crankcase breather for the Phantom III to address over-oiling issues at high RPM. | ||
| View original record | X316 Hs. and DY. from E. c. Da. E/JNR. E.4/HP.23.4.36. Phantom III Crankcase Breather. - LeC.5067. To cope with the over-oiling experienced at 4500 r.p.m. on the Phantom III, we have made a modified… | ||
| scan0054 | The testing of a newly designed Phantom III crankcase breather to solve an oil escape issue. | ||
| View original record | FILES. x316 16th June, 1936. Phantom III Crankcase Breather. From our verbal report that the crankcase breather pipe with gauze covering on the inlet side was inefficient, so much so, that oil escaped… | ||
| scan0055 | Cost-saving proposal for the Phantom III crankcase by changing the oil tray from aluminium to mild steel. | ||
| View original record | Liles Swott 316 DY. c.Wor. Hs. E/Lid.1/HP.9.10.36. Phantom III Costs - Crankcase. We can achieve a small saving in cost by using a mild steel oil tray in place of the aluminium tray E.86772 at present… | ||
| scan0056 | Investigation into cost reduction for the Phantom III lower half crankcase by modifying the oil flap valves. | ||
| View original record | SWDC R Lees FOLLOW THIS UP 316 Rm Sft. c.c. Wor. Hs. By. S DR. E/Lid.2/HP.15.10.36. Phantom III Lower Half Crankcase - Reduction Costs. Referring to Sft.5/BH.5.10.36 we have now completed our… | ||
| scan0057 | Cost-saving modification to the Phantom III lower half crankcase and a request for testing. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Viles c. H. Sft. 8316 SWDL Co-operate with DODO in getting this tested E/Hld.1/HP 27.10.36. Phantom III Chassis Costs Rm This confirms having handed to Rm/Swdl. a standard lower half crankcase… | ||
| scan0058 | Simplified oil flaps designed to cheapen production. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Rm. c. to Hs. J 316 Rm.16/MJ.2.11.36. Herewith report on simplified oil flaps to cheapen production. Rm. Attached: Rm/WB.1/JH.2.11.36. | ||
| scan0059 | The results of tests on a modified Phantom III lower half crankcase with altered oil flap valves. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Rm/WB.1/JH.2.11.36. Modified Crankcase to LeC.5313. We have carried out tests on a Phantom III lower half crankcase modified to LeC.5313 incorporating the alteration to the oil flap valves. As… | ||
| scan0060 | Urging the detailing of the lower half LeC.5345 to proceed with a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 8216 To By. Rm/Swd1.23/JH.3.11.36. Bentley. We should be pleased if you would urge the detailing of the lower half LeC.5345 which incorporates a ribbed base, sludge trap and improved filtration and… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to Cadillac requesting information on crankshaft dampers for 12-cylinder engines. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) 316 Gy P3 Crankshaft Rm/Gry8/R. 10th November, 1936. E.W. Seaholm, Esq., Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Seaholm, We are wondering whether you could… | ||
| scan0062 | Request for a weight comparison of machined crankcase top halves from an external supplier against in-house castings. | ||
| View original record | 2/6. To RHC. from Rm/Smth. Rm/Smth.3/AP.26.11.36. PH.III. CRANKCASE TOP HALVES. We have recently had 15 or 20 of these cast by the Birmal people. We should like to know the weights of say, four of… | ||
| scan0063 | Crankcase after a crack test, detailing nine cracks found and recommending repair. | ||
| View original record | - C. to Rm. Lodge jw T 216. 24.12.36. B.17 UNIT. Report on Crankcase after Crack Test. Crankcase No. EB.1697 modified to Ex.18253 (top half). Fitted 13.9.36. Has done 119 hours of test-bed running, 20… | ||
| scan0064 | Blueprint showing the results of a crack test on a B17 unit crankcase (top half). | ||
| View original record | B17 UNIT CRANKCASE (TOP HALF) RESULT OF CRACK TEST DATE TESTED 22/12/36 Ex1103 SLIGHT CRACK (.100" LONG) BEGINNING HERE CRACKS (.250" LONG) EXTEND DOWN INSIDE OF BORE THUS SMALL CRACK (.200" LONG)… | ||
| scan0065 | Heat treatment and stress-releasing instructions for Hykro crankshafts for the Phantom III Chassis and Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Rodes Swall' RHC/Mr.Pendlebury. 316 c. Rm. c. HPS BY/EM.8/J.11.12.36. HYKRO CRANKSHAFTS. ------------------ The Hykro Crankshafts for the P.III Chassis and Bentley for experimental testing, are being… | ||
| scan0066 | Confirming the modification of the crankcase lower half for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | LOGG 616 To By. from Rm/Swdl. c. to E. Rm/Swdl.15/AP.11.12.36. WRAITH This memo to confirm that we have instructed that the crankcase lower half EW.499 is being modified to include the corrugated… | ||
| scan0067 | Bad crack found in the magnesium lower half crankcase of a Phantom III No. 11 Unit, causing oil leaks. | ||
| View original record | 316. To Rm. from HPS/RH. c. to HPS. c. to Rm./Rowell. HPS/RH.1/BA.26.2.37. Phantom III No. 11 Unit. E.86979 Crankcase L.H. in Magnesium. When the above Unit was dismantled, a bad crack was found in… | ||
| scan0068 | Blueprint detailing a cracked magnesium lower crankcase half, showing inverted and plan views with analysis. | ||
| View original record | PH.III. UNIT No II. CRACKED CRANKCASE LOWER HALF. PRODUCED IN MAGNESIUM. .310" 1.00" .550" .200" .900" .250" LARGE CRACK RIGHT THROUGH BOTTOM OF CASING. INVERTED PLAN CRANKCASE LOWER HALF No E 86979… | ||
| scan0069 | Production efficiency report detailing casting times and weights for various components. | ||
| View original record | COPY X.42612 Crankcase (Sand Cast). Weight 204 lbs. Total man hours per casting 21 hours. Weight produced per Man Hour 9.7 lbs. 157376 Sump (Sand Cast.) Weight 33 lbs. Total Man Hours per casting 5… | ||
| scan0070 | Cost analysis and manufacturing review of the Phantom III crankcase. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. c. to By. c. to RHC. [Handwritten]: 316 also 1260 Rm.1/AP.9.8.37 P.III. CRANKCASE. The other day you mentioned to me that we could not afford to go on making the P.III. crankcase and… | ||
| scan0071 | New procedure for boring the Wraith crankcase to incline the bottom tappets. | ||
| View original record | Ey. from Rm/Swdl. c. Ey/CS. 616 SECRET. Rm/Swdl1/R.10.8.37. WRAITH CRANKCASE. In order to obtain correct rotational movement of the Wraith bottom tappets to avoid tearing up of the surface, it has… | ||
| scan0072 | Decisions and further alterations required for the Wraith III crankcase pattern to reach its final production form. | ||
| View original record | E.P. from RHC. c. to Rm. c.c. HPS. 616 RHC.1/LS.12.8.37. WRAITH III. CRANKCASE. In order that the pattern for the above may be altered to its final production form, decisions are required on the… | ||
| scan0073 | Drawing of the Wraith III crankcase, detailing the wheelcase and clutch case contours. | ||
| View original record | WHEELCASE AND CLUTCH CASE CONTOURS BLENDED THUS BETWEEN BOSSES TO REDUCE TRIMMING THIS DIMS' CONSTANT ON THREE FACES THIS SIDE OF C'CASE BOSS RAISED TO AVOID DRILLING ON ANGLE BLIND BOSSED FOR STUDS… | ||
| scan0074 | Instructions and drawing list for a crankcase conversion experiment on the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | T. HPS. c. BY c. Hs/CAN. d. WD/IB. c. Rm/Swdl. 616 BY/CS2/EH.17.8.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec;5000. Crankcase conversion for the fitting of cast-in barrel cylinder block on… | ||
| scan0075 | Listing new blue prints for the Phantom III Chassis relating to the standardization of solid rockers. | ||
| View original record | To: [struck through] c. Rm/Swdl. 316. BY/CS1/EH.26.8.37. Re Phantom III Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec:5000. Valves & Fittings - Sec:5060. Oil Fittings - Sec:5200. Oil Relief Valve - Sec:5205.… | ||
| scan0076 | Modifications to the Wraith III front crankcase facing and related components. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. Sales DA.3/G.28.8.37. 616. WRAITH 111 - MODIFIED FRONT CRANKCASE FACING. Please receive herewith E.CD.35 Modification to Crankcase and Distributor Drive. The front facing of crankcase is… | ||
| scan0077 | Modifications to the Wraith III's rear crankcase flange, clutch casing, and pedals. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. C. Dept. c. to Rm. c. to HPS. DA.1/G.28.8.37. 616 Files WRAITH 111 - MODIFIED REAR CRANKCASE FLANGE. Please receive herewith :- E.CD.24 Rear View of Crankcase showing rear flange modified for… | ||
| scan0078 | Instructions for the production of 6 sets of Wheelcase & Fittings for the Wraith III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Crankcase 616 [Redacted Text] BY/CS1/EH.16.10.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Wheelcase & Fittings - See:B180. 6 sets. Please receive herewith the following tracings for the revision or addition of… | ||
| scan0079 | List of tracings for the Wraith III Chassis crankcase and bearings, for revision or addition of operations. | ||
| View original record | [REDACTED] c. Ry/Gry. 616 RY/G34/MR.26.10.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec;BODO. 6 sets. Please receive herewith the following tracings for the revision or addition of… | ||
| scan0080 | Continued list of engine components with part numbers and a production instruction. | ||
| View original record | BY/CS4/ER.26.10.37 cont'd. (2) E. .1478 Crankshaft Bearing Liner - Centre E. .1479 " " " - Rear E. .1480 Joint washer - Distributor Housing E. .1481 Plug - Rev: Counter Drive Housing E. .1486 Bearing… | ||
| scan0081 | Request to modify the Wraith III crankcase pattern, reverting from stud bosses to bolts. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. G. Dept. P. Dept. D. Dept. Rm. RHO RHO/SB. 616 Filer Swdt DA.11/G.29.10.37. WRAITH III. CRANKCASE. Referring to RHC/SB.2/LS.27.10.37. the Works request for blind tapped stud bosses being not… | ||
| scan0082 | The replacement of tracings for the Wraith III Chassis crankcase and bearings. | ||
| View original record | To [REDACTED] c. Rm/Gry. 616 BY/CS/MH.12.11.37. Re Wraith III Chassis - Crankcase & Bearings - Sec:5080. 6 sets. Please receive herewith the following tracings for the revision or addition of… | ||
| scan0083 | Simplification and foundry economies of removing water connection passages from the Phantom 111 upper crankcase. | ||
| View original record | DT/AD. c. Rm. c. RHC. 316- lilo DA.18/G.21.12.37. PHANTOM 111. CRANKCASE UPPER HALF. Rm.15/R.2.12.37. On F.CD.296 herewith is shewn the effect of removing the passages for the water connections to the… | ||
| scan0084 | Revised torque reaction damper for a Wraith III to suit a modified crankcase. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. c. HPS. 616 File DA.12./G.18.1.38. WRAITH 111 - REVISED TORQUE REACTION DAMPER TO SUIT MODIFIED CRANKCASE E.CD.395. Please receive herewith E.CD.396 Torque Reaction Damper - Wraith 111.… | ||
| scan0085 | Confirming a hold on scheme ECD.396 for the Wraith III revised torque reaction damper, pending experimentation with a rubber replacement. | ||
| View original record | To By. 616? Rm/Wym.10/JH.20.1.38. WRAITH III - REVISED TORQUE REACTION DAMPER. This is to confirm our conversation of even date that that above scheme to ECD.396 should be held up for the time being,… | ||
| scan0086 | Deletion of the front engine support feet for the Wraith III crankcase. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from HPS. HPS.1/BA.11.2.38. 616 Wraith III Crankcase and Bearings. E.C.D.395 Deletion of Front Engine Supt.Feet. We have now received details drawings of the crankcase deleting the front engine… | ||
| scan0087 | Fitment of bearing caps on a Wraith crankcase. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. BY/CS. c. RHC/SB. c. Rm/Swdl. Files 616. BY.4/G.15.2.38. Swdl WRAITH - CRANKCASE. RE: BEARING CAPS. The Works would prefer not to have accurate fits on both the overall width of the caps… | ||
| scan0088 | Request to modify the Wraith III crankcase to improve clearance for a box spanner. | ||
| View original record | HPS. C. RHO. C. Rm. C. BY/NS. 616 DA.4/G.2.3.38. WRAITH III. CRANKCASE. Referring to the request to modify either the centres of the bolts holding the two halves of the crankcase together or the… | ||
| scan0089 | Instructions for modifying a Bentley III engine to accommodate thin strip bearings. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. 2006 Rm/Swdl.2/AP.5.3.38 416 BENTLEY III. Will you please instruct that provision be made and surplus material left in the crankcase and cap bearing bores in one of the above… | ||
| scan0090 | Box spanner clearances for the Wraith III crankcase and requesting modifications. | ||
| View original record | 616 SWDE Rules To ~~Da.~~ from HPS. c. to ~~HMC.~~ c. to Rm. c. to ~~P/H.~~ HPS.2/VS.7.3.38. WRAITH III CRANKCASE. Further to your memos ref. Da.4/G.2.3.38. and Da.8/G.4.3.38. in connection with box… | ||
| scan0091 | Blueprint comparing box spanner clearances for the 25/30 & Bentley II against the Wraith & Bentley III models. | ||
| View original record | Ex.I.258. 4.650" +2 -2 4.250 +25 -25 MACHINED FACE MARKED III 5.275 +2 -2 4.875 +25 -25 MACHINED FACE MARKED III .795" DIA. OF SPANNER USED IN WORKS 25/30 & BENTLEY II WRAITH & BENTLEY III DISTANCE… | ||
| scan0092 | The design and specifications for the Bentley 50 crankcase and crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | BT/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/IND. c. Da/Jnr. 816. DA.10/G.10.3.38. BENTLEY 50 - CRANKCASE & CRANKSHAFT. Please receive herewith :- E.CD.436 Top Half Crankcase, Crankshaft etc. Bentley 50. This design is for… | ||
| scan0093 | Drawing for the Bentley 50 Crankcase & Bearings. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/TWD. c. Da/Inr. 816 DA.14/G.10.3.38. BENTLEY 50. CRANKCASE & BEARINGS. Please receive herewith E.CD.437 Lower and Rear Joint Faces for Top Half Crankcase. This drawing is… | ||
| scan0094 | Modification to the Wraith III crankcase for a new box spanner. | ||
| View original record | Eccles BT/HS. c. RMC. c. HMG. c. Rm. DA.9/G.15.3.38. 616 WRAITH III. CRANKCASE. SWDL Referring to EPS.2/VS.7.3.38. the fundamental change that has taken place seems to be the use of a new box spanner,… | ||
| scan0095 | Spanner clearances for the Wraith III crankcase, criticizing the supplied box spanner and advising against minimal clearances. | ||
| View original record | 616 To De. from HPS. c. to RME. [text is crossed out] c. to Rm. c. to DY/MS. [text is crossed out] HPS/a/VS.21.3.38. WRAITH III CRANKCASE. Referring to your De.9/G.15.3.38. on the question of spanner… | ||
| scan0096 | Alterations to the Phantom III crankcase and crankshaft for a 15,000 miles test car. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Da/TMD c. BY/RD 316 SWDC DA.3/G.2.5.38. PHANTOM 111 - CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT FOR NEXT 15,000 MILES TEST CAR. Since issuing the detail of the modified Phantom 111 crankcase E.89320… | ||
| scan0097 | Instruction to make the crankcase and bearings for the Wraith 'B' Series (101-300) without liners or shims. | ||
| View original record | 616. BY/CS. [crossed out] c. Rm. [crossed out] c. RHC [crossed out] c. RHC/SS. [crossed out] BY/Mtn.28/G.3.5.38. WRAITH 'B' SERIES (101-300). [Large blue handwritten signature] Will you please… | ||
| scan0098 | Instruction for a revised mounting for the A.C. Filter on the Wraith III and Bentley III chassis, detailing new and obsolete parts. | ||
| View original record | 676 [Crossed out text] TO H.J.S. C. PLT. C. RLO/SRN. C. HJS/EXT. [End crossed out text] c. Rm/Swdl. Sales BY/CS2/EH.16.5.38. Re Wraith III and Bentley III Chassis. Crankcase & Bearings - Section 5000.… | ||
| scan0099 | Confirming the manufacturing feasibility of connection E.76930 as a hot brass pressing and outlining cost savings. | ||
| View original record | 316. To. By & Rm......From RHC/SB/GTH. RHC/SB/GTH.1/MC.27.6.38. [Handwritten note top left] Ph III C/case [Handwritten note center] Hives Power [Struck through] [Handwritten note top right] What part… | ||
| scan0100 | New design for a crankcase rear end cover and oil retainer for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS W. Alex c. Rm. WYATTAN DA.6/G.28.6.38. noted 616 WRAITH 111 - CRANKCASE REAR END COVER AND OIL RETAINER. Please receive herewith E.CD.765 Crank-case Rear End Cover - Wraith 111 and Bentley 111.… | ||
| scan0101 | Comparison of the time, metal removal, and tool changes for drilling the Wraith versus Bentley crankcase top half. | ||
| View original record | To Ry & Rm.....From RHC. 6/6. RHC.1/MC.7.7.38. Handwritten: Files Scott Handwritten: Mr h...s deals with this CRANKCASE TOP HALF - WRAITH The final jigs and tools for drilling the lower face of Wraith… | ||
| scan0102 | Analysis of the Wraith Crankcase manufacturing process, detailing increased operating time and costs and proposing design simplification. | ||
| View original record | -2- Wraith Crankcase - Cont'd. Total No.of Holes = 99 Total No.of Tool Changes = 20 It will be observed that when drilling the Wraith crankcase the tools are changed twice as many times on Bentley.,… | ||
| scan0103 | Casting issues with the Phantom III crankcase and a proposed redesign. | ||
| View original record | 316 To.Da/Jnr. from Rm. 6 Rm.1/MH.2.8.38. P.III CRANKCASE. We had a talk with Mr. Raby of the British Aluminium Co. the other day, and discussed with him some of the reasons why the P.III cylinder… | ||
| scan0104 | Instructions regarding new drawings for a modified camshaft and barrel type tappets for the Bentley III and Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | c.c. RM/Swdl. BY/CSL/EM.3.9.38. Re Bentley III and Wraith III Chassis. Crankcase & Bearings - Section 5000. Valves & Fittings - Section 5060. Camshaft - Section 5090. S.CD.795 - Modified Camshaft and… | ||
| scan0105 | Parts update notification for the Bentley III and 25/30 HP Chassis, detailing new drawings and required/obsolete parts for the oil system. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/Swdl. BY/CS1/EH.9.8.38. Re Bentley III and 25/30 HP. Chassis. Crankcase & Bearings - Section 5000. Oil Fittings - Section 5200. E.CD.799 - 'General' Bye-Pass Filter. Please receive herewith blue… | ||
| scan0106 | Continuation page listing parts required for Section S200. | ||
| View original record | BY/CSL/HH.9.8.38 cont'd. (2) Section S200. EW.1832 Oil Pipe 1 off. EW.1502 Swivel Plug 1 " EW.1503 Connection 1 " EW.1506 A.C.Filter 1 " This completes our instructions to the above scheme. BY/CS. | ||
| scan0107 | Tests on crankcase ventilation to reduce acidity, corrosion, and oil leaks, with a suggested modification for B.III and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Jnr. c. Da/McS. Rm6/R.16.9.38. We started up tests on crankcase ventilation because we have heard from time to time that this reduces the tendency to acidity in the… | ||
| scan0108 | Crankcase ventilation tests conducted on Oldsmobile and Wraith engines. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/JNR. Rm/Wym.6/JH.14.9.38. CRANKCASE VENTILATION TESTS ON OLDSMOBILE AND WRAITH. We have carried out tests enquiring into the method of breathing the Oldsmobile and Wraith… | ||
| scan0109 | Various breather pipe modifications and their effect on crankcase pressure. | ||
| View original record | -2- We first fitted to the end of the existing pipe and well down into the air stream, a copy of the breather fitted to the Bedford lorry. This showed a slight improvement over the standard pipe. We… | ||
| scan0110 | Half-size scale blueprint of a Venturi Breather for a crankcase. | ||
| View original record | VENTURI BREATHER., SCALE. HALF-SIZE., AIR-STREAM., TO CRANKCASE., CUT AWAY TO SHOW PERFORATED PIPE., 1.00" DIA., 1.875 DIA., 5.00", 1.200", 3.000 DIA., 3.00" DIA., 1.875" DIA., 7 | ||
| scan0111 | Blueprint diagram illustrating a modification to an existing breather pipe assembly. | ||
| View original record | BREATHER PIPE, RUBBER WASHER, UNDERSHIELD, VIEW FROM REAR, VIEW FROM SIDE, 1 1/2" DIA. APERTURE FOR, STANDARD BREATHER PIPE, MODIFICATION TO EXISTING BREATHER. | ||
| scan0112 | Graph plotting gas flow through an Oldsmobile extractor breather against speed under three different inlet conditions. | ||
| View original record | OLDSMOBILE GAS FLOW THROUGH EXTRACTOR BREATHER WITH METER FITTED TO EXTRACTOR (INLET BLANKED) (STANDARD) (OPEN INLET) CUBIC FEET/HR TOP GEAR M.P.H. WB | ||
| scan0113 | Graph plotting Oldsmobile crankcase pressure in inches of water against speed in M.P.H. under four different test conditions. | ||
| View original record | OLDSMOBILE CRANKCASE PRESSURE A: GAS METER CONNECTED TO EXTRACTOR PIPE (INTAKE BLANKED) B: EXTRACTOR PIPE BLANKED (INTAKE OPEN) C: EXTRACTOR PIPE TAKEN OFF LEAVING SHORT PIPE ONLY (INTAKE BLANKED) D:… | ||
| scan0114 | Graph comparing crankcase breather pressures at various speeds for different breather configurations. | ||
| View original record | 286 VI CRANKCASE BREATHER PRESSURES M.P.H INCHES OF WATER (-ve) A. STANDARD BREATHER B. BEDFORD TYPE ON STANDARD PIPE C. R.R. VENTURI AT FRONT OF CAR D. R.R. VENTURI AT FRONT OF CAR, FRONT OF VENTURI… | ||
| scan0115 | Parts list for a simplified oil filter modification on a Wraith III chassis, requesting a cost comparison against the replaced parts. | ||
| View original record | 616. c. Rm. c. Rm/Southall. BY/Ald.1/G.30.11.38. WRAITH 111 CHASSIS. CRANKCASE AND BEARINGS. SECTION 5000. OIL FILTER. SECTION 5203. Please receive herewith one blueprint of each of the following :-… | ||
| scan0116 | Continuation of a parts list for section 5000, detailing a nut and a joint washer. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Ald.1/G.30.11.38. SECTION 5000 cont'd. K.4310 Nut for Oil Filter Cover. 6 off. EW.1405 Joint Washer. 1 off. Ald BY/Ald. | ||
| scan0117 | List of parts and blueprints for the Wraith III chassis crankcase, bearings, and oil filter. | ||
| View original record | HPS. c. Rm. C. Rm/Swdl. 616. BY/Ald.5/G.6.12.38. WRAITH III CHASSIS. CRANKCASE AND BEARINGS, SECTION 5000. OIL FILTER, SECTION 5203. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following,… | ||
| scan0118 | List of parts that are no longer required, resulting in a cost saving per chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/A1d.5/G.6.12.38. The following parts are not required :- SECTION 5203. All parts contained in LOP. EW.1417. SECTION 5000. E.51559 Stud for Oil Filter Cover. 6 off. K.4310 Nut " " " 6 off.… | ||
| scan0119 | Lack of a Packard type crank for a Phantom III and a preference for Bowers' recommendation on balance weights. | ||
| View original record | 316. Da. from Rm. Rm1/R.10.12.38. We have not yet made a Packard type crank for a P.III, and should, therefore, like Bowers' recommendation for balance weights. Rm. | ||
| scan0120 | Parts list for the Wraith III Crankcase, Dynamo Drive, and Wheelcase & Fittings. | ||
| View original record | 616. G/RD. (Struck through) c. Rm. (Struck through) c. Rm/Swell. (Struck through) BY/Ald.15/G.4.1.39. WRAITH 111. SECTION 5000. CRANKCASE. SECTION 5100. DYNAMO DRIVE. SECTION 5180. WHEELCASE &… | ||
| scan0121 | Request for the cost of replacement parts, including a wheelcase, crankcase, and stud. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Ald.15/C.4.1.39. Will you please give us a cost for the above parts, as compared with the following parts which this scheme replaces :- SECTION 5180. EW.1628 Wheelcase. SECTION 5000. EW.1871… | ||
| scan0122 | Crankcase and clutch cone for the Bentley 5 experimental production chassis. | ||
| View original record | 4/6 BY/NS.11/G.26.1.39. BY/CS BY/EXP c. Rm. [crossed out] c. Rm. BENTLEY 5. EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION CHASSIS. CRANKCASE - CLUTCH CONE. It has not yet been decided which gear box is to be fitted in B.5… | ||
| scan0123 | Crankcase modification and required parts for the Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1117 HLS. [crossed out] c. Rm. cyRm/Swdl. [crossed out] By/Ald.1/AW.17.5.39. BENTLEY V CHASSIS. CRANKCASE AND BEARINGS - SECTION 5000. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of the following:-… | ||
| scan0124 | Purchase order be sent to Messrs Pickford for two crankshaft dampers. | ||
| View original record | 1117 To Les. Rm./CTS.10/ML.22.2.40. Will you please send an order to Messrs Pickford, Motor Engineers, Duffield Road, Derby. to cover:- 2 Crankshaft Dampers. Assembly P.47322. These were ordered by… | ||
| scan0125 | Dispatch of blueprints for RE.112 and a pending modification for RE.107. | ||
| View original record | File 1119. To Rm. C. to Ev. Ev/HH.1/JH.27.2.40. In accordance with a request from Rm/CTS. we send you herewith two blue prints of RE.112, crankcase and cylinders. This detail has already been… | ||
| scan0126 | Alteration note for crankcase and cylinders detailing dimensional changes. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 115/RE 117 & 1022 15th March 1940 Ripplet Section 5000 RE. 106. Crankcase and Cylinders Alteration 2 sheets. 1. Boss for Distributor Pipe has been deleted together with the following dims. Side… | ||
| scan0127 | Alterations to the hole for the water rail on the wheelcase end, including dimensional changes and the reasons for modification. | ||
| View original record | 115 RE Continued. 5. Hole for Water Rail altered. View on Wheelcase end. .587 altered to .662 2.050 altered to 1.975 55° altered to 45° 100R altered to .150R. Reason 1. This boss and hole are no… | ||
| scan0128 | Alteration note to remove surplus metal from the exhaust port due to casting build-up. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 116 / RE 1117 File 18th March B40 Section 5000 RE 107. Crankcase and Cylinders. Sheet 2. Alteration. Section thro' Exhaust Port M/c shown to remove surplus metal. Reason. Due to castings… | ||
| scan0129 | Alteration note for a B40 3.500 Bore engine's crankcase and cylinders. | ||
| View original record | To RM. 118/RE File 1117 21. MARCH 1940. B40 3.500 BORE SECTION 5000 RE 112. CRANKCASE & CYLINDERS. ALTERATION ① C'BORE ADDED IN TIMING GEAR STUD HOLES. ② SHAPE OF WATER GALLERY HOLE ALTERED. ③ VALVE… | ||
| scan0130 | The distribution of two new blueprints for a Front Bearing Bush and a Stud for the Tappet Cover. | ||
| View original record | 1117 1022 To Rm. c. to Ev. Ev/HH.9/JH.18.3.40. Ripplet. Crankcase and bearings Sec.5000. Further to our memo. Ev/HH.2/8.3.40. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of the following new drawings.… | ||
| scan0131 | Sending of blueprints for a water gallery and cylinder head joint washer. | ||
| View original record | 1117 a 10KLb TO Rm. c. to Ev. Ev/HH.S/JH.18.3.40. B.40 CRANKCASE AND BEARINGS SEC.5000. Further to our memo. Ev/HH.S/JH.22.2.40. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of the following details :-… | ||
| scan0132 | Blueprints for the B.60 75 M/M Bore crankcase and cylinders. | ||
| View original record | 1117 & 1044 To. Rm. c.c. Ev. Ev/HH.1./ 20. 3. 40. Clen/EXP B. 60. 75 M/M Bore. Crankcase & Cylinders. Section 5000 Please receive herewith blue prints of the following:- RE. 269 Crankcase & Cylinders… | ||
| scan0133 | Accompanying preliminary blueprints for a B. 60. 3.500 Bore crankcase and cylinders. | ||
| View original record | 1117 & 1064 To. Rm. c.c. Ev. Ev/HH.4./ 20. 3. 40. Clan/EXP. B. 60. 3.500 Bore Crankcase & Cylinders. Sec: 5000 Please receive herewith blueprints of the following. RE. 693 Crankcase & Cylinders ( 2… | ||
| scan0134 | New pattern for a rationalised six-cylinder engine crank-case. | ||
| View original record | 1117. + 1246 To HPS. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/CTS.6/JH.28.3.40. Chassis Division Six Cylinder Engine. Will you please note, that a new pattern is now required to produce the rationalised six cylinder… | ||
| scan0135 | Alteration notice for the Crankcase & Cylinders Lop, replacing Tappet Cover EB4777 with RE 798. | ||
| View original record | RM 124/RE 1117 & 1044. 4-4-40 SEC 5000 B60 RE 466 CRANKCASE & CYLINDERS LOP SHEET 2 ALTERATION EB4777 TAPPET COVER REPLACED BY RE 798. REASON:- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATION HPS CP 2/SW 15-3-40.… | ||
| scan0136 | Cover sheet listing blueprints for B. 80 Alum Engine components. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm C. EV File 1117 e 1044 Rm/HH. 11/ 9. 4. 40 B. 80. Alum Engine Sec: 5000 Crankcase & Cylinders Please receive herewith blue prints of the following new LOP and details. RE. 780 Tappet Cover RE.… | ||
| scan0137 | Alteration notice for the B.80 crankcase and cylinders, specifying the width of camshaft bosses. | ||
| View original record | To RM 134 EB 1117 / 1046 10-4-40 B.80 CRANKCASE AND CYLINDERS SEC 5000 SHEET I ALTERATION. E.B. 5079. WIDTH OF CAMSHAFT BOSSES ADDED. REASON D.O. OMMISSION. R/la N/la | ||
| scan0138 | Request sent to Messrs. Rotax Ltd. for a service and spare manual for a Direct Cranking Starter Motor, Type E 160 C. | ||
| View original record | 117 Rm/RC.1/ET. 22nd November, 1940. Messrs. Rotax Ltd., Willesden Junction, L O N D O N N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with one of your "Service and Spare" manuals, giving full details… | ||
| scan0139 | Scuttle isolation for Bensport, referencing schedule number 3486. | ||
| View original record | 1125 BY. FROM DA/EV. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. DA/EV2/M9.6.32. BENSPORT - SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We send herewith N. sch. 3486. shewing the scuttle isolation for Bensport. The complete details of the… | ||
| scan0140 | Design of the Bensport dashboard casting and its fixing to the frame. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BENSPORT DASHBOARD. Herewith we send N. schs. 3534/5. shewing the dashboard casting fixing to the frame etc. It will be seen that the general construction follows… | ||
| scan0141 | Design changes to the sloping footboard for the Bensport model. | ||
| View original record | H2/ST TO BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV2/12.10.32. COPY TO SG. WOR. HS. E. FOOTBOARDS. BENSPORT. We send herewith N.Sch.3563 shewing the sloping footboard for the Bensport. It will be noticed that the angle of… | ||
| scan0142 | Modifications to the front floorboards and gearbox tower for a Bensport (B.3.) vehicle. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. re. BENSPORT (B.3.) FRONT FLOOR. We send herewith N. sch. 3607 shewing the horizontal front floorboards, and the cover around the gearbox tower. We have shewn the… | ||
| scan0143 | Drawings for the Bensport front floor, modified to accommodate the J.L. engine. | ||
| View original record | 1125 TO BY FROM EV. EV1/24.11.32. COPY TO SG. WOR+ HS. E. BENSPORT FRONT FLOOR. B.3. We send herewith N.sch. 3608. shewing the modified plate on the sloping floorboard of N.sch. 3563 necessitated by… | ||
| scan0144 | Issue with the rubber beading on a Bentley dashboard and proposing a solution using clips. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from E/JNR. c. Hs. By. Sft. E/JNR.1/HP.13.7.33. re Bentley Dashboard. The rubber beading on the edge of the dashboard does not remain nicely in position because of the inadequate amount of… | ||
| scan0145 | Standardisation report for a magnesium dashboard and clutch pit to save weight. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED 6.3.36. AR 7558 (SH) (69654. 19-9-34) BM 3/1832/5 BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 9.9.35 X No. 220. H25 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. MAGNESIUM DASHBOARD & CLUTCH PIT.… | ||
| scan0146 | Cost comparison analysis for old and new Dashboard and Clutch Casing parts, detailing material, labour, and other charges. | ||
| View original record | Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/Ws.28.6.35) NIL Could be brought on to production at 1st chassis in "G" series, (Sft/GH.28.6.35) without scrap. Cost of machining parts is identical,… | ||
| scan0147 | Relocation of the 'Datum Back of Dash' line for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | { GRY, F DODD 1125 ~~BY.~~ c.c. HS/Tm. Jidy. EV. OKR. ~~JHG~~ Wraith II - Datum Back of Dashboard. We have moved the "Datum Back of Dash" line on Wraith II .500 to the rear. All drawings issued… | ||
| scan0148 | Modifications for the Wraith II dashboard, comparing its components and design to the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To E.R. Copy to Dent. Hives. Platt. Mr/Whyman. K/Ev.2/HN.15.7.36. Wraith II Dashboard. We send herewith Loc.5207 and Loc.5208 showing the complete information concerning the Wraith II dashboard. The… | ||
| scan0149 | Method for holding rubber on the Bentley Dashboard, proposing a switch to Ferodo bonnet rests. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: STEADMAN 3112 ST (crossed out) What is the position. Rm. noted Rm/STD Typed: RHO/AEM. E.2/RP.17.11.36. c.cy. Rm. RHO. Da. E/Lidg. SN. re Bentley Dashboard. Referring to memo… | ||
| scan0150 | The standardization of the Ferodo bonnet rest scheme for Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: STEADMAN What about this? 1125 Rm Noted Rm/SM Typed: Rm. --- c. RHC/AEM.HS. re Bentley Dashboard. E.5/HP.8.12.36. With further reference to our memo E.2/HP. 17.11.36, we should be glad to… | ||
| scan0151 | The fitting of aluminium bonnet rest angles to the Wraith II dashboard. | ||
| View original record | STD) Is this OK 620. SECRET. GR7 [Signature] BY C. HPS. Rm. E/JNR.1/HP.14.1.37. Wraith II Dashboard. We send you herewith:- LeC.5464 showing the bonnet rest angles which are attached to the… | ||
| scan0152 | Instructions regarding the production of a modified bonnet rest with wider interlacing strip for the Phantom III dashboard. | ||
| View original record | Steadman 1125 Wider strut with n.s. supports being instructed for production forthwith Rms C.H.P.B. Rm. E/JNK.1/HP.19.1.37. Phantom III-Dashboard. Please receive herewith:- Noted Rm/SDJ LeC.5477… | ||
| scan0153 | Request to despatch a model of a Bentley Scuttle to Mr. J. L. Evans at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | 220. Wt D/BP. Rm/FD./B.17.3. 37. Will you please have model of Bentley Scuttle despatched to Lillie Hall addressed for the attention of Mr. J. L. Evans. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0154 | Confirming the dispatch of a half section of the Bentley scuttle. | ||
| View original record | 220. W/L.H - JLE. Rm/FD.1/DJ.17.3.37. We are despatching today the half section of the Bentley scuttle as agreed. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0155 | Modifications to the Wraith III dash brackets and accelerator pedal assembly. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To BY. Wimble Darr Copy to Dr. [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] RHC. [crossed out] HPS. [crossed out] SJD Hives Ruy/SJP E/Ev.3/MN.20.4.37. (G125) Wraith III Dash Brackets.… | ||
| scan0156 | Service complaint memo regarding Bentley instrument lighting, specifically a dark patch on the speedometer. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm/GWH. Hs. C. RHC. Rm. E. By. Hd. K/KC. 1125 Rm/GWH.9/AP.20.5.37 SERVICE COMPLAINTS. Bentley Instrument Lighting. The D.O. are still endeavouring to improve the lighting of the… | ||
| scan0157 | The testing of a wider Bentley dashboard and its potential standardisation. | ||
| View original record | 1125 Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. E. c. By. Rm18/R.25.6.37. BENTLEY WIDER DASHBOARD. The wider dashboard LeC.4827 successfully completed 15,000 miles on 3.B.IV. and can be standardised. We are not sure,… | ||
| scan0158 | Use of a Bentley III dashboard on the current Bentley chassis, questioning its necessity and benefit. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top: Rm. Eo - What about Bentley III ? 1125 Rm. Dashboard Typed: SECRET. S/W. Rm. c. to Hs. c. " E. c. " By. Bentley Wider Radiator. Reference Rml8/R25.6.37, would you please let us know… | ||
| scan0159 | Modified dashboard layout including component placement and cost savings. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes top left: R.C Pen on next side for frame Distribution List (redacted): D. Dept. S. Dept. H. Dept. E. Dept. C. Rm. Handwritten notes: 600 1125 dashboard :- Herewith D.CH.83 a modified… | ||
| scan0160 | Scheme document for the dashboard casting of the Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | F. Dept. E. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. C. Rm. G. RHC/CAN. C/IS 1125 200B DA.10/G.7.10.37. 420 hlin RM/(SP) BENTLEY 111 - DASHBOARD. Herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.110 Dashboard Casting - Bentley… | ||
| scan0161 | Requesting an order for six sets of parts for the oil tank on the dash of a Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | RHC/CAN. C. Roy/MS. C. HMC. C. Hett. C. Harys. 620 BY/HEB9/WB. 13.10.37. WRAITH III CHASSIS. OIL TANK ON DASH - SEC:7143. In accordance with memo Dy6/H. 7.10.37, will you please order up six sets of… | ||
| scan0162 | List of blueprint and production parts for a Wraith Dashboard modification. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. Rm/RC. BY/RD.2/B.15.10.37. Wraith Dashboard - D.CD.85. Please receive herewith, blueprints of parts detailed from the above scheme. DW.436 - Conduit on Dash - Horizontal. 1 off. DW.437 -… | ||
| scan0163 | Requesting an order for 6 sets of dashboard and fitting parts for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/CAN. C. How/WE. C. HHG. C. HPS. C. Rm/Grys. BY/HSBL/WB. 3.11.37. WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 SETS --------------------------------- DASHBOARD AND FITTINGS - SEC: 7130.… | ||
| scan0164 | The Bentley 111 dashboard casting for a dropped frame. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. C. RRG/CAH C. Rm. 420 DA.15/G.5.11.37. 11285 BENTLEY 111. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme;- F.CD.199 Dashboard Casting (Dropped Frame). The above drawing gives… | ||
| scan0165 | Reduction of cost for the Bentley III dashboard by switching materials. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Hs. c. to RMC. c. to Ss. c. to Ev. c. to HPS. c. to AM/Ps. Handwritten: 2006, -1260., 1125, 426 RM/Les.6/JE.26.11.37. REDUCTION OF COST OF BENTLEY III DASHBOARD. Having discovered that… | ||
| scan0166 | Modification to the Bentley dashboard, involving the deletion of cast beading. | ||
| View original record | By & Rm. 3125 RHC/SB.3/MC.14.1.38. F.Dodd I know nothing of this. Have you agreed. Rm BENTLEY DASHBOARD. We understand that it has now been agreed to delete the cast beading around the edge of Bentley… | ||
| scan0167 | Scheme detailing the left hand dash bracket and ramp board support for the Bentley 111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BT/MS. c. Rm. 1125 DA.6/G.21.1.38. H20 BENTLEY 111. DASHBRACKETS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.337 Left Hand Dash Bracket. The above scheme gives particulars of the left hand… | ||
| scan0168 | Scheme detailing the arrangement of the engine side of the dashboard for a Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. C. Rm. DA.7/G.21.1.38. 200B 112S 420 BENTLEY 111 - DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.431 Arrangement of Dashboard - Engine Side. The above scheme shows the… | ||
| scan0169 | The modifications to the dashboard layout for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | DA/MS c. Rm. DA.1/G.26.1.38. WRAITH III. MODIFIED DASHBOARD LAYOUT. The Dashboard has been re-arranged to accommodate :- (1). The large distribution board (with open type fuses) accessibly placed and… | ||
| scan0170 | Request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for dashboard material and leather for a Grey Bentley. | ||
| View original record | FD. Rm/C.16/JH. 17th February, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telegram today requesting sufficient… | ||
| scan0171 | Telegraphic request for carpet material for a dashboard body. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top center: 1021? (crossed out) 21/38 Handwritten top right: L Croad 17.2.38. WARENPAR, WILLROAD, LONDON. PLEASE SUPLY CARPET MATERIAL FOR DASHBOARD OF B.289 BODY. DODD. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0172 | Scheme for a pressed sheet metal dashboard for the Bentley 111 and 50. | ||
| View original record | EW/MS. C. Rm. 420 DA.9/G.12.3.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.532 Sheet Metal Dashboard. The above scheme shews a pressed metal dash-board to be… | ||
| scan0173 | The dashboard and body brackets for the Bentley 111, specifically a new mounting scheme. | ||
| View original record | ST/NS. [crossed out] C. Rm. 420 DA.16/G.23.3.38. BENTLEY 111. DASHBOARD AND BODY BRACKETS. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.552 Dashboard Mounting on Frame. The above scheme shews the… | ||
| scan0174 | Blueprints for a pressed steel dashboard for the Bentley III and Bentley 50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. BY. c. RHC/CAN c. Rm/Les. BY/HEB.2/WB.24.3.38. 1044 1125 820 BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50 CHASSIS. DASHBOARD AND FITTINGS - SEC : 7130. PRESSED STEEL DASHBOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.CD.532 AND… | ||
| scan0175 | Advantages and savings of using a sheet metal dash on the body for Bentley III & 50 models. | ||
| View original record | Secret. To. De., from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to By. c. to Da/JD. MARTINDALE Da/Ev.4/N.23.4.38. Re: Bentley III & Bentley 50. Sheet Metal Dash on Body. We would like to put on record the reasons why we have… | ||
| scan0176 | Scheme for mounting the dashboard and floorboards to insulate them from the chassis frame, reducing noise and movement. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.4/N.23.4.38 Cont'd. The benefits of this scheme are that when finally fitted up the dashboard and the front floorboards will be part of the body insulated from the chassis frame. The… | ||
| scan0177 | Scheme for fittings on the dashboard for Bentley models 111 and 50, detailing their placement and removability. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm G. De/BV 820 DA.11/G.9.5.38. also 420. BENTLEY 111. and 50. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.651 Fittings on Dashboard. The above scheme shews the fittings… | ||
| scan0178 | Relocation of the windscreen wiper motor on the Bentley III dashboard. | ||
| View original record | 112 S To By. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.11/MH.20.7.38. BENTLEY III DASHBOARD. In the past we have always had the windscreen wiper motor fitted on the O.S. of the dashboard. This space has now been taken up by… | ||
| scan0179 | Modification of the Bijur pump attachment for the Bentley III and Bentley 50 dashboard. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. 1125 Rm/Les.12/JH.27.5.38. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50 DASHBOARD. We see that for the Bijur pump attachement to the sheet metal dash on the latest scheme drawing shows the Wraith Type… | ||
| scan0180 | Methods for sound-insulating a sheet metal dash using plastic material and felt. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: WYMAN noted SECRET Gag File Expect Dodel will keep you in touch with what is being done Dan 1125 Typed content: To Rm.. from Ev. o. By. Da. Rm/FD. Da/JD. Da/Ev.3/N.18.6.38. Re:… | ||
| scan0181 | Instructions for a modification to the dashboard on Bentley 111 and 50 models to assist with accelerator pedal assembly. | ||
| View original record | EX/NS c. Rm. 4125 DA.7/G.2.9.38. BENTLEY 111 and 50. DASHBOARD. FD Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.859 Modification to Dashboard. The above scheme shews a small hole in the right… | ||
| scan0182 | Modification scheme for a gastight joint on the steering column for the Bentley 3 and 50 dashboard. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten, crossed out in red] BT/HS [Handwritten] 4+20S c. Rm. ----------- DA.4/G.8.9.38. BENTLEY 3 and 50. DASHBOARD. [Handwritten initials] FJH scheme :- F.CD.875 Modification to Steering Column… | ||
| scan0183 | Alteration of dashboards on the Phantom III and Bentley III to fit a Lucas screen wiper. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. c. BY/RD. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/JD. ------- 1125 DA.15/G.28.10.38. PHANTOM 111. and BENTLEY 111. DASHBOARD. Sales Department have suggested in their memo Hn.9/AH.14.10.38. that as they are now… | ||
| scan0184 | Standardization of screen wiper brackets for the Wraith, Bentley, and P.lll chassis. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. BY. at W. ------- Hn.9/AH.14.10.38. ------- SCREEN WIPERS. ------- As you know, with the Wraith you do not give away a bracket to carry the screen wiper motor, although you are, at our… | ||
| scan0185 | Scheme for adding finger grooves and a stiffener to the dashboard for Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | PY/NS c. Rm. c. Da/JD. #20 1125 DA.3/G.17.11.38. BENTLEY 111, BENTLEY 50 and WRAITH 80. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.976 Finger Grooves and Stiffener on dash. The… | ||
| scan0186 | Part replacements and requirements for the Wraith III dashboard and fittings. | ||
| View original record | 620 1125 BY/Ald.5/G.17.11.38. WRAITH 111. DASHBOARD AND FITTINGS. SECTION 7130. Further to our memo BY/Ald.8/G.31.10.38. please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- Ex.S.1221… | ||
| scan0187 | Blueprints and standard parts required for dashboard and windscreen wiper fittings. | ||
| View original record | HPS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Std. c. Rm/RO. for c also 420 A2 BY/Ald.1/C.17.11.38. B.111 and B.50. DASHBOARD AND FITTINGS. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.1002 Mounting… | ||
| scan0188 | Dashboard layout and accessory arrangement for a Bentley 5. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. RM c. Da/JD c. BY/RD c. Da/Mc.S 420 H25 DA.7/G.17.12.38. KaRy(SD) BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1106 Fittings on Dashboard(Engine Side). The above… | ||
| scan0189 | Proposal to evaluate using sheet metal pressings instead of forgings for Bentley 5 dashboard support brackets. | ||
| View original record | BY/HS c. Rm. c. ROY/Les. c. De/ID XA25 DA.9/G.6.2.39. F DODD BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1194 Sheet Metal Dashboard Support Brackets. The above scheme… | ||
| scan0190 | Fitting Ceapak soundproofing to sheet metal dashboards B.5 and B.50. | ||
| View original record | 820 also 420 1125 To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/JD. c. to Da/RV. c. to By/RD. c. to By/HEB. c. to By/NG. Rm/FD.1/JH.21.2.39. Sheet Metal Dashboards B.5. B.50. The question of silence in our bodies is of… | ||
| scan0191 | Mock-up for sheet metal dashboards B.5 and B.50, proposing flexible metallic tubing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD. c. Rm. c. BY/NS. c. BY/RD. c. BY/HEB. #20.1120 BY.4/G.24.2.39. SHEET METAL DASHBOARDS. B.5 and B.50. I have issued instructions to put back the wiring to the engine side of the dashboard, but… | ||
| scan0192 | Modification to the dashboard cutout on the Bentley 5 to improve bonnet clearance. | ||
| View original record | BW/MS. c. Rm. c. BY/HD. c. Ba/ID. WYMAN DA.2/G.21.3.39. File Copy BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. scheme :- Please receive herewith the following F.CD.1265 Modified Position of Cutout on Dashboard. The above… | ||
| scan0193 | To hold work on the Bentley 5 dashboard for modification. | ||
| View original record | 400 1125 BT/NS. c. Rm. c. ROY/Lee. c. Da/JD. DA.1/G.31.3.39. Wyman Aice BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. Will you please hold up work on the Bentley 5 dashboard, as we wish to shorten the flutes and modify the… | ||
| scan0194 | Dashboard wiring conduit scheme for the Silver Ripple 1.R.1 and Bentley 5 models. | ||
| View original record | RY/NS C. Rm C. BY/FD C. Da/JD 1121 DA.9/G.29.4.39. SILVER RIPPLE 1.R.1. and BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1350 Wiring Conduits on engine side of the… | ||
| scan0195 | Triangular mounting plate for the Bentley 5 dashboard. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. o. ROY/Les. o. Da/JD. 1121. DA.14/G.9.6.39. BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. On F.CD.1093 Silent Bloc Mounting for Steel Dashboard, we shew a trianglar plate anchoring the dashboard to the body… | ||
| scan0196 | The specifications and installation of hand choke controls for the Silver Ripple I, Silver Wraith I, and Silver Dawn I models. | ||
| View original record | 1121 BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. [text is struck through] c. Da/JD. [text is struck through] c. Da/RD. [text is struck through] DA.5/G.15.6.39. File [handwritten] WYMAN [handwritten stamp] SILVER RIPPLE… | ||
| scan0197 | Dashboard modifications on a Bentley 5 to accommodate a Marsden heater. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm, c. De/ID. c. De/Me.S c. Dr/RD. 1121 DA.5/G.5.7.39. BENTLEY 5. DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith a blueprint of the following scheme :- F.CD.1428 Heater and Road Tools on Dashboard. The… | ||
| scan0198 | Experiment with Harris Bushes for the dashboard mounting on Senior Range vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Spare SECRET. File 1121 Ex Rm from Ev. c. Ev/HH. Ev9/26.1.40. DASHBOARD MOUNTING. SENIOR RANGE. Attached are two prints of PL.99. shewing the common dashboard of the Senior Range mounted on standard… | ||
| scan0199 | Dashboard and fittings modifications for the Ripplet Chassis, including a list of required parts. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Ev. Ev/HH.12/JH.15.2.40. Ripplet Chassis. Dashboard & Fittings - Sec.7130. In accordance with dashboard contour to PL.3. Widney unbrokenline bonnet hinge to PL.62. Dashboard mounted on… | ||
| scan0200 | The mounting of twin coils on the dashboard for the L.H. Senior Range and the use of American heaters for U.S. models. | ||
| View original record | File 1121 To Rm. c. to Ev/HH Ev.3/JH.2.4.40. Mounting of Twin coils on Dash. L.H. Senior Range. We enclose herewith 2 prints of PL.161 showing the mounting of 2 Lucas coils on the dash board of the… | ||
| scan0201 | Mounting twin Lucas coils and heater options for left-hand drive Senior Range cars for the U.S.A. market. | ||
| View original record | U21 Rm/RE 1046 To Rm. c.c. to EV/HH Ev.3/JH.2.4.40. Mounting of Twin coils on Dash. L.H. Senior Range. We enclose herewith 2 prints of PL.161 showing the mounting of 2 Lucas coils on the dash board of… | ||
| scan0202 | Alteration notice for an adjusting washer, changing it from a .750 diameter to a 1.750 long elongated shape. | ||
| View original record | TO RA 1181. 165/KF 16-5-40 DASHBOARD & FITTINGS - SEC 7/30 SENIOR RANGE RG.370-4 ADJUSTING WASHER. ALTERATION. WASHER HAS BEEN ALTERED FROM .750 DIA TO AN ELONGATED SHAPE 1.750 LONG. REASON. TO… | ||
| scan0203 | Best dashboard arrangement for 'the Myth' model, considering the heater, battery, and wireless. | ||
| View original record | 1721 To Ev. from Rm. Copy to EAG. Rm.9/ET.4.10.40. Re: DASHBOARD. This is to confirm a conversation in which I asked you to scheme what you consider to be the best arrangement of dashboard for the… | ||
| scan0204 | Trial for a special type of rear seat cushion suggested by the Sales department. | ||
| View original record | X4524 To Hn From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.5/MJ.14.3.30. When Hs. was in London this week he said something about Sales having a special type of rear seat cushion which they wish us to try. Herewith are the… | ||
| scan0205 | Investigation of shallow air cushions for the Phantom II chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm at W. X4524, Cx/Hn10/RDI/15-3-30. C U S H I O N S. Hs/Rm5/MJ14-3-30. The position is, that because of the increase in the upsweep of the Phantom II chassis frame, we are anxious to find a really… | ||
| scan0206 | Promotional leaflet for Paxon pneumatic car upholstery, explaining its non-compression principle. | ||
| View original record | How “PAXON” Functions UNLIKE other makes, the air in “Paxon” Patent Pneumatic Upholstery is not compressed under load. The “Paxon” principle—which in practice is found correct—is that the air in a… | ||
| scan0207 | Descriptive leaflet for the 'PAXON' pneumatic upholstery system. | ||
| View original record | PAXON ~ the Upholstery of SUPREME COMFORT “PAXON” is the only pneumatic upholstery that offers a combination of all the following advantages: NO RECOIL, NO SAGGING, NO ROLLING, NO “BOTTOMING,” and a… | ||
| scan0208 | The construction, modification, and evaluation of a sample Paxon cushion. | ||
| View original record | W S/W. A.J.L. X4524. Will you please keep an eye on this. Received per 14GV 12.5.30 Cx/Hn3/EDI/2-5-30. PAXON CUSHIONS. Hs/RM5/WJ14-3-30. We have at last obtained delivery of the sample Paxon cushion… | ||
| scan0209 | The delivery and testing of a sample Paxon cushion on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: X4524. Typed: Cx/Hn3/EDI/9-5-30. Typed, crossed out: BOND STREET. Handwritten: W.A.T.L Typed: Copy to Hs. at W. Typed, underlined: SAMPLE PAXON CUSHION. Typed: Barkers are delivering to… | ||
| scan0210 | Returning Experimental Car 14-G-4 and sending a sample Paxon air cushion for evaluation. | ||
| View original record | Rm at W. c. to Hs AT W. 4524 X.5840 X.4524 Hn.8/ED1/12.5.30. EXPERIMENTAL CAR 14-G-4. We are returning this car to you by road to-day and in it we are sending you the sample Paxon air cushion. When… | ||
| scan0211 | Cushion springing tests for a 'Paxon' Air Cushion in a wooden base. | ||
| View original record | X452 File Under Suspension CUSHION SPRINGING TESTS "Paxon" AIR CUSHION (IN WOODEN BASE). THIS CUSHION BEING FITTED WITH AN ORDINARY BICYCLE (WOOD'S) TYPE AIR VALVE WE WERE UNABLE TO CHECK OR SET THE… | ||
| scan0212 | Data table of load versus deflection measurements in inches during loading and unloading cycles. | ||
| View original record | LOAD LB 50 100 150 200 DEFLECTION-INS LOADING - .700 1.480 2.100 UNLOADING .950 1.300 1.850 2.100 | ||
| scan0213 | Replacing an uncomfortable pneumatic rear seat cushion on the 25-EX model to improve suspension test results. | ||
| View original record | To Da/EV. From Hs/Lid. J4524. Hs/Lid.4/KT.9.2.31. PARK WARD BODY ON 25-EX. It will possibly be remembered that the above car is fitted with a pneumatic rear seat cushion. It has been generally agreed… | ||
| scan0214 | Special 'Paxon' air bag rear cushion for a Park Ward body on a 25-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. XU524 DA/EV3/M11.2.31. PARK WARD BODY ON 25-EX. XU524 In reply to Hs/LID4/KT9231., we remember that this car has a rear cushion of a special "Paxon" air bag covered with curled hair… | ||
| scan0215 | Letter seeking agreement on the cost for alterations to cushions being carried out by Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs/Lid. 4524. Hs/Lid.2/KT.19.6.31. 17.G.IV. ALTERATIONS TO CUSHIONS. We have today received the attached letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. dealing with the alterations to the rear and… | ||
| scan0216 | Advantages and potential use of a latex upholstery cushion. | ||
| View original record | γ 4524. By/Mtn. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.4/MA.22.8.32. LATEX UPHOLSTERY CUSHION. We like this cushion very much; it appears to have the advantages of pneumatic upholstery ( i.e. very useful and comfortable… | ||
| scan0217 | New 'Latex Upholstery Cushion' made of sorbo rubber, submitted by the Dunlop Rubber Company. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hn. From Hs/Lid. 84524. Hs/Lid.3/MA.22.8.32. Upholstery Cushions. The Dunlop Rubber Company have submitted to us a special rear seat cushion known as the Latex Upholstery Cushion. It is… | ||
| scan0218 | Experimenting with Dunlop 'Latex' upholstery, noting its disadvantage of poor ventilation. | ||
| View original record | W S/W. 84524. UPHOLSTERY CUSHIONS. Hn8/I/23-8-32. Hs/Lid3/MA.22.8.32. Many thanks for your Memo. We had already come across the Dunlop "Latex" upholstery and are keeping in touch with a couple of… | ||
| scan0219 | Comparing Latex and spring frame seat types for car model 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | Les x4524 To Hs. from EV. EV.1/HP.10.5.34. c. Sg. Wor. C. Cx. [Text struck through] E. re Seats. ------- We do not know whether you realise that the back seats of 21-G-IV are two distinct types. The… | ||
| scan0220 | Requesting a Dunlop sorbo rear seat cushion for a specific car, comparing it favourably to the standard spring cushion. | ||
| View original record | +4524 To Ev. C. to Wor. Hs/Rm.5/KW.11.6.34. We have been riding a lot in the back of 21-G-IV and we find that we like the Dunlop sorbo cushion much better than the standard spring cushion. We should… | ||
| scan0221 | Comfort and appearance of Latex versus spring frame rear seat cushions. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. c. to Bg. c. to WOF c. to O. c. to Cx. c. to E. +4524 Seat Cushions - 21-G-IV. Re your EV.1/HP.10.5.34. stating that the rear seat cushions of 21-G-IV are of two distinct types, the near side… | ||
| scan0222 | Specifications for latex rear seat cushions for model 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | 4524 To Ev. Hs/Les.7/KW. 9.7.34. Rear Seat Cushions. Can you let me know if there is any special specification for the Latex cushions on 21-G-IV. Also, who is the manufacturer. I have been dealing… | ||
| scan0223 | Design of rear cushions to improve passenger comfort and ride quality. | ||
| View original record | To. Mr. [illegible] FROM Mr. [illegible] Copy to E.W.E. (for O.F.O.C.) Mr. ..., Mr. Hives. J.E.R. McDu...dale x4524 re:- CUSHIONS. -------------- You will remember that we wrote to you several weeks… | ||
| scan0224 | Experiments on seat cushions and springs to improve passenger riding comfort. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - continued:- AV6/IM.3.9.34. on the top of the spring case, but that is not the same in effect, because the Latex is acting merely as an overlay and not as the cushion proper. As soon as the… | ||
| scan0225 | Test report comparing the back seat ride and features of experimental long-wheelbase cars 36-EX and 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. to E. c. to By. 1122 Rm.8/AP.29.1.37. LONG WHEEL BASE P.3. We have carried out tests comparing the back seat riding of 38-EX. with our Experimental limousine 36-EX. The most… | ||
| scan0226 | Comparing the ride characteristics of spring seat cushions versus Dunlopillo cushions, illustrated with acceleration-time graphs. | ||
| View original record | γ 1122 To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Ds. c. Da/Ev. c. Rm/FD. c. Hn. W/S. Rm/AFM.3/WH.29.12.38. RIDE OF CARS - SEAT CUSHIONS. A passenger in a car is supported on three sprung and damped systems:- (1) The… | ||
| scan0227 | Analysis of seat cushion damping, showing how undamped cushions can spoil the ride quality, with illustrative graphs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/AFM.3/MH.29.12.38. The next two records show how a cushion without damping can spoil a ride, by throwing the passenger up and down the whole time. DAMPED. UNDAMPED. A spring cushion so arranged… | ||
| scan0228 | Paper on the development of foamed latex cushioning presented at a Society of Automotive Engineers meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1/22. FILE PREPRINT. - Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers at the Book-Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich., Jan. 9 to 13, 1939. Printed to stimulate written… | ||
| scan0229 | The design, application, and cost considerations of foamed latex cushions in various vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - passenger traffic. Also, the vehicle service life of several hundred thousand miles made it possible to effect economies in the overall cost by a savings in maintenance charges. For the most… | ||
| scan0230 | Page discussing the cushioning qualities and installation of foamed latex in passenger car seats. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - If a diaphragm or fabric support is used, the insulator is eliminated and the balance of the space is filled with the skeleton supporting frame. In all types of installations, the base coring of… | ||
| scan0231 | Comparing the cushioning and damping qualities of foamed latex and chemical blown sponge. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Another important factor in cushioning is adequate damping to prevent resonance buildup under the varying conditions of road surface and speed of car. The passage of air through the… | ||
| scan0232 | The flexibility, design possibilities, and air conditioning properties of foamed latex for use in cushioning. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Flexibility of Material in Design The density or load carrying capacity of foamed latex is varied primarily by the quantity of air combined with the latex. A wide range of hardness is possible… | ||
| scan0233 | The benefits of foamed latex cushioning, covering odor, space-saving, and safety features. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - Odor Careful selection of compounding materials and repeated washing of the vulcanized product are protective steps to prevent contamination of the essentially odorless latex. Utilization of the… | ||
| scan0234 | Page 7 of a paper discussing the properties and applications of foamed latex in vehicle design, concluding with acknowledgments. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - accidents, the resilient surface and gradual bottoming of foamed latex, not only in cushions but also in back rolls and structural padding, makes it a worthwhile complement to the general theme… | ||
| scan0235 | Diagrams illustrating the design, properties, and manufacturing of foamed latex cushions. | ||
| View original record | (Ellies) VENTED RIGID BASE MOLDED CORES FIG. 1 - FULL VOLUME FOAMED LATEX CUSHION VENTED RIGID BASE FIG. 2 - REDUCED VOLUME FOAMED LATEX CUSHION FOAMED LATES CUSHION INSULATOR SUPPORTING UNIT FIG. 3 -… | ||
| scan0236 | Comparison of different cushioning materials including chemically blown sponge and foamed latex. | ||
| View original record | (Ellies) END OF CURE START OF CURE INDIVIDUAL CELLS GAS FILLED SOLID STOCK STEAM PLATEN MOLD FIG. 6 - VULCANIZING PROCESS CHEMICAL BLOWN SPONGE CHEM. SPONGE 18 COTTON & SISAL FOAMED LATEX 3 1.5 TIME… | ||