Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter to Super Oil Seal Manufacturing Co. regarding complaints of failing oil seals on rear axle shafts. | ||
| View original record | Hs/ c. Gry. GRY. V124-5 4th. June 1936. BY.1/G. Messrs. Super Oil Seal Manufacturing Co., Kings Norton, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We have had a considerable number of complaints from our Paris Depot, as… | ||
| scan0002 | Issue with the Bentley rear axle oil seal, clarifying the problem is consistently on the offside. | ||
| View original record | X1245 GRY. To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.4.6.36 Re: BENTLEY REAR AXLE OIL SEAL. (Hs/Gry.20/KW.29.5.36) We have carefully noted the contents of your memo. In all… | ||
| scan0003 | The weight analysis and features of the Bentley Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | X1265 To Sg. from Rm. c. to WOF. c. to S. c. to By. c. to Cx. c. to Rly. c. to SP. Bentley Paris Trials Car. I have now received from Sr. a complete weight analysis of the Bentley Paris Trials car,… | ||
| scan0004 | Failure of lead weights in front Wilmot Breedon bumpers on chassis B.19.DK. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby..................By.....[Hs/Rm crossed out] Copy to...............hd. [Handwritten signature: Rm] [Handwritten: x1265] Levallois Sr/VA5/ET.5.6.36. Re: FRONT WILMOT BREEDON… | ||
| scan0005 | Fracture on the front Wilmot Breedon bumpers for chassis B.19-DK. | ||
| View original record | X1245 Sr. c. Hs/Rm. c. Hd. BY.5/G.8.6.36. CHASSIS B.19-DK. FERENCZI. RE: FRONT WILMOT BREEDON BUMPERS. In regard to your further memo on the above subject, reference Sr/VA.5/ET.5.6.36., the angle… | ||
| scan0006 | Arranging for a petrol pump, piston and oil seals to be examined for credit to the Paris Depot. | ||
| View original record | HS/Rm [Handwritten in pencil:] R [Handwritten in red:] X1745 D/BP/WK4/JW.8.6.36 [Handwritten:] F.DODD. Have you seen this petrol pump? Rm As requested we are arranging for the Petrol Pump, also Piston… | ||
| scan0007 | Confirmation that a new clutch centre plate has resolved the 'clutch jaggers' issue on chassis B.8.GA. | ||
| View original record | LE Smith x1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Rm. Levallois Sr/VA3/ET.10.6.36 Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR (Hs/RMIO/KW.21.5.36) Sr. has asked me to drop you a line to say that he is… | ||
| scan0008 | To Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding chassis B.I9.DK and its front Wilmot Breedon bumpers. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ...................By. c. to ...................Hs/Rm. C; to ...................Hd. X1-45 Levallois Sr/VA7/GM.II.6.36 re: Chassis B.I9.DK - Ferenczi Front Wilmot Breedon… | ||
| scan0009 | Failed bracket on a Bentley chassis crossmember between the headlamps. | ||
| View original record | X1765 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ...............By. c. to ................Hs/Rm. c. to ................Hd. Levallois Sr/VAG/GM.II.6.36 re: Bentley Chassis - Dropped crossmember between the… | ||
| scan0010 | Weight analysis of the Bentley Paris Trials Car and the feasibility of producing a similar body. | ||
| View original record | X1245 S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.DY. [strikethrough] Cx.Bly.DY. [strikethrough] Bentley Paris Trials Car. Referring to Hs/Rm.20/KW.4.6.36 I have seen a complete weight analysis of the car in… | ||
| scan0011 | Requesting additional clutch centre plates to fix a 'clutch jaggers' issue for two Bentley cars and to hold one as a spare. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY. Hs/Rm. X1745 Sr/VAI/Crn.17.6.36. [Handwritten] Lt Smith Have these been sent Rm chassis B. 8 GA - Paris Trials car. With reference to our memo. Sr/VA3/ET. 10.6.36,… | ||
| scan0012 | On the testing of S.U. petrol pumps received from Franco-Britannic Autos. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. X1245 I Hs/FD.8/KW.18.6.36. Petrol Pumps ex B-63-CW. We have tested the S.U. Petrol Pumps received from Franco-Britannic Autos. Ltd., and found that the diaphragms were out of adjustment.… | ||
| scan0013 | Transfer of pumps for Bentley Chassis No. B-63-CW to the Repair Department's Service Stock. | ||
| View original record | Hs. re: Bentley Chassis No. B-63-CW F. DODD. As suggested in your memo Hs/FD8/KW.18.6.36, we shall be pleased if you will kindly arrange to have the pumps received from F.B.A Ltd ex the above chassis… | ||
| scan0014 | Request from the Paris office for Bentley 4.1/4 L. power curves for an article in a French Sporting Magazine. | ||
| View original record | PARIS, Sr/Dn24/22.6.36 "Rm", DERBY. Power Curves - Bentley 4.1/4 L. Could you let me have the power curves for the 4.1/4 M. Bentley, as I want same for an article which one of our customers is going… | ||
| scan0015 | Pair of Bentley petrol pumps from chassis B-63-CW being handed over for stock. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to D/BP. X 1245 Hs/FD.19/JH.22.6.36. Herewith one pair of Bentley petrol pumps ex chassis B-63-CW. They have been adjusted and tested and are O.K. for stock. D/BP has asked us to hand them… | ||
| scan0016 | Difficulty in supplying spare Bentley clutch centre plates due to production urgency. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. Hs/Smth.15/KW.23.6.36. Re Sr./VA.1/Crn.17.6.36. We are having great difficulty in getting hold of good spare centre plates for the Bentley clutch owing to the urgency of production… | ||
| scan0017 | Despatch of two 10' Borg & Beck driven plates to the Paris Depot. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Smth.10/KW.23.6.36. We are sending into the Despatch Stores - 2. 10" Borg & Beck Driven Plates. for despatch to Sr. at the Paris Depot. One of these is for use on the… | ||
| scan0018 | To Bentley Motors regarding a reamer for the Chassis B.8.GA 4 1/4 Litre Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby c. to Hs/LES. Levallois Sr/VAI6/GM.24.6.36 re: Chassis B.8.GA - 4 1/4 Litre Trials Car With further reference to your Ha/SBII/HR.4.5.36, we shall be glad to know when we… | ||
| scan0019 | Dispatch of new hand-forged levers for the Paris Trials Bentley to reduce rear braking. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. Kincs Hs/AFM.21/KW.25.6.36. Paris Trials Bentley. With reference to our Hs/AFM.4/KW.16.5.36, in which we promised to send you some levers to give less rear braking. These have now been sent… | ||
| scan0020 | Power curves for a big bore engine and the effects of removing turbulent lips to improve performance. | ||
| View original record | X1245 W/P - Sr. Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.6.36. Sr/Dn.24/22.6.36. Herewith power curves of the big bore engine. (2) is the present standard curve and (1) is what we get by taking off the turbulent lips which we… | ||
| scan0021 | Cause of shock damper knocks and the solution of fitting close fit hand scraped bearings. | ||
| View original record | Derby ........Hs/LES. X1245 Levallois Sr/VAI2/GM.30.6.36 re: Shock damper knocks. -------------------- With further reference to our Sr/VA2/ET. 30.4.36, from experience now gained it certainly appears… | ||
| scan0022 | Grand Prix results, engine bearing performance, and fuel pump location issues. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. <1245> Hs/Rm.11/KW.30.6.36. Dear Sr., I was interested to see the result of the Grand Prix and that the Bugatti won. I asked Croydon over the 'phone if he would let me have photographs of… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter discussing the performance gains from streamlined car bodies, referencing Bugattis and a recent race. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. x1265 Hs/Rm.16/KW.3.7.36. Dear Sr., cm x 262 Thank you for your Sr.1/Crn.1/.36., which gives me exactly the information I required. If in addition you can find the actual increase in top… | ||
| scan0024 | Enclosing newspaper cuttings about the race at Rheims and enquiring about the rights to the COANDA exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY..........Hs/Rm. Sr/Crn3/6.7.36. Dear Rm., Many thanks for your memo. Hs/Rm.I6/KW.3.7.36. Further to the conversation I had on the 'phone with you this morning, I am enclosing… | ||
| scan0025 | Brake leverage and tyre testing on a trials car. | ||
| View original record | X1245 W/P - Sr. Hs/Rm.1/KW.7.7.36. Have you yet tried the altered brake leverage on your trials car ? We have been trying out some Bentley tyres to get more comfort and greater life. They are 6 x 17… | ||
| scan0026 | Trying altered brake leverage on a trials car and fitting new tyres to a demonstrator. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY..................Hs/Rm. X1245 Sr6/Crn.9.7.36. Many thanks for your memo. Hs/Rm.I/KW.7.7.36 contents of which I have noted with interest. I have not yet tried the… | ||
| scan0027 | Examination of Hall's metal aluminium tin bearings on chassis B.8.GA, the Paris Trials car. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ............Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VA4/GM.II.7.36 re: Chassis B.8.GA - Paris Trials car. ------------------------------------ Sr. has asked me to drop you a line… | ||
| scan0028 | Responding to a query about the 'Coanda' exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | X1745 W/P - Sr. Hs/Rm.1/KW.16.7.36. Many thanks for the cuttings enclosed with your memo. Sr/Crn.3/6.7.36. Regarding your query re the "Coanda" exhaust system, we are afraid we can tell you nothing… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter discussing a Citroen car, parts, experiments, a Phantom III demonstration, and a report on alloy bearings. | ||
| View original record | X1245 (handwritten) Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dnl5/MLG.31.7.36 Dear "Rm", Many thanks for your Hs/Rm.I7/KM.28.7.36 from which I am very pleased to see that the "citroen car"… | ||
| scan0030 | Telegram requesting advice on arranging the collection of a customer's car from Boulogne. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = RM ELLIOTT WIRES US ASKING HANCOCK COLLECT HIS CAR BOULOGNE TOMORROW EVENING WHAT SHALL WE DO SEND MAN COLLECT CAR HANCOCKS PLACE KINDLY ADVISE = SLEATOR + | ||
| scan0031 | Wire message giving instructions for the collection of car keys by an RAC representative. | ||
| View original record | Y 1245 Mr. Sleator, 25, Rue Gide, Levallois, Paris. AH/May 6.8.36. Francobrit, Levallois-Perret, France. SLEATOR. WIRE ELLIOTT LEAVE CAR BOULOGNE KEYS WITH RAC REPRESENTATIVE HANCOCK. TO COLLECT… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter regarding Big Bore 20/25 oil consumption, proposing new piston rings as a solution, and discussing attendance at the T.T. Race. | ||
| View original record | X1245 Sr. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/MJ.8.8.36. Dear Sr., As you probably know, we bumped into trouble with the Big Bore 20/25 oil consumption. In getting out of this trouble we found a very effective piston… | ||
| scan0033 | Translated letter from a customer detailing a European tour and feedback on a new 4.1/4 Litre Bentley, noting a transmission issue. | ||
| View original record | TRANSLATION OF LETTER FROM MR. HENRI FAVIER, 45 Bd.GOUVION St.CYR PARIS, DATED 10th AUGUST 1936 Dear Sirs, I have just returned after a very interesting trip that I have made in Switzerland, South… | ||
| scan0034 | Trial report from Mr. Schoofs of Carrosserie Kellner on the 25/30 HP R.R. demonstration car GUL-4. | ||
| View original record | REPORT FROM Mr. SCHOOFS-COMMERCIAL MANAGER OF CARROSSERIE KELLNER ON A TRIAL HE MADE WITH GUL-4 (R.R.TRIALS CAR) ON THE 8TH AUGUST 1936 ------------------------------------------- Dear Sirs, Many… | ||
| scan0036 | Interior view of a Vanden Plas bodied saloon car, showing the quilted leather seating and driver's compartment. | ||
| View original record | Vanden Plas | ||
| scan0037 | Photograph of a two-tone Bentley saloon parked in a courtyard. | ||
| View original record | 2041-RK 2 | ||
| scan0038 | Outlining criticisms of the steering and carburation on the 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm". PARIS Sr21/Dn.11.8.36 Dear "Rm", Here I come with my criticisms to trouble you once more: We have recently put on the road our 25/30 HP Rolls-Royce, and although I have not had much… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter discussing a customer complaint about a 'transmission jagger', brake performance, and a recent vehicle test. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm". N° 2. 11-8-36 We are very shortly going to receive a a sort of "stinker" from one of our French customers - Monsieur Favier. He is complaining bitterly about the transmission jagger; we have… | ||
| scan0040 | Acceleration and journey time of a 4.1/4 L. vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm" Nº 2. 11-8-36 speaks very highly for the acceleration of the 4.1/4 L. The 213 kms from Versailles to Tours were covered in exactly 2 hours 1 minute. I do hope that we shall be seeing you in… | ||
| scan0041 | Telex message reporting steering trouble with a 20/25 trials car in Paris. | ||
| View original record | J 1245 G.W. Hancock, c/o. R.R. Ltd., Claremont Road, Cricklewood, N.W.2. 12.8.36. Hancock, Silvagost, Crickle, London. SLEATOR IN TROUBLE WITH 20/25 TRIALS CARS STEERING PLEASE CALL IN AT PARIS.… | ||
| scan0042 | To Paris regarding clutch jaggers on Bentley 4 1/4 Litre and 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | Sr. (Paris) Re. CLUTCH JAGGERS ON BENTLEY 4 1/4 LITRE AND 25/30 HP. We have been discussing clutch jaggers with VA. and he cannot recollect your having received a Depot sheet for this trouble. We are… | ||
| scan0043 | Internal request to despatch a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley clutch to Paris. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Smth. 1265 Hs/Smth.12/MJ.14.8.36. to Sr. (Paris) - Will you please arrange to despatch 1 Complete 10.A.3 Type 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Clutch. This clutch should be jig reamed ready for… | ||
| scan0044 | Technical memo discussing the design, performance, and issues with the steering system on the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | γ 1245 To Sr. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/MJ.14.8.36. Replying to your notes and telephone call - Steering on the 20/25. We want to get a logical opinion on this steering. In the first place it is entirely… | ||
| scan0045 | S.O.S. call from Sleator about a car's steering and carburation issues. | ||
| View original record | X1265 To Mx. c. to E. c. to By. Hs/Rm.21/KW.18.8.36. Attached is a copy of a note we have just received from Hancock. We had an S.O.S. from Sleator over the 'phone, saying that this car was bad for… | ||
| scan0046 | Numerous faults found on the Paris Trials Car during testing. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 16th August 1936 To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. PARIS TRIALS CAR. One cannot conceive how this car was passed off. It has got every known fault that we… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter discussing steering wandering issues on a trials car, sending replacement parts, and comparing designs with a Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | x145 Hs/Rm.19/KW.18.8.36. To G.W. Hancock, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. With reference to GWH/8/JAB.16.8.36, the distributor to which we referred is the one on the Bentley. We have… | ||
| scan0048 | Repair work on the steering and carburetter of the Paris 30-HP Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1265 Paris 30-HP Trials Car. We are attending to the car. The steering has been dismantled. There was slack in the cam and end play in the cam shaft and worm shaft, particulars of which… | ||
| scan0049 | Response to an S.O.S. regarding despatching Bentley bearings, tyres, and a ticket for the Tourist Trophy race. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. X1245 Hs/Rm.15/KW.26.8.36. In response to your S.O.S. we have to-day despatched a set of bearings for your Bentley. Will you please let us have back intact the bearings which have given… | ||
| scan0050 | Engine failure in a 4 1/4 Litre Trials Car, Chassis B.8.GA, including bearing measurements and a parts order. | ||
| View original record | P. Liles H.P.S. will you send the remainder of the parts asked for. Rm To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm. Levallois WHA2/ET.26.8.36 Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - 4 I/4 LITRE TRIALS CAR.. Rm After… | ||
| scan0051 | The despatch of a set of Hall's Metal Main and Connecting Rod Bearings for the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To G/Rb. from RHC/WSC. X1245 RHC/WSC.1HA.27.8.36. Paris Trials Car. We have sent into the Despatch Stores, 1 Set of Hall's Metal Main and Connecting Rod Bearings comprising. 4-EB.2811 Main Bearings… | ||
| scan0052 | Short memo attaching a note regarding a complaint on the Phantom III Paris Trials car. | ||
| View original record | To By. & Sft. X1245 Hs/Rm.1/KW.28.8.36. We attach copy of a note from G.W.H. re a complaint on the Phantom III Paris Trials car. Will you please give the matter your attention. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0053 | Front brake trouble due to an oil leak on the Phantom III Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Rm. Paris. Aug. 26th. Phantom III Paris Trials Car. We experienced trouble with front brakes pulling to the N.S. Examination of the O.S. front brake showed oil draining down from the joint of… | ||
| scan0054 | The dismantling of a 4 1/4 Litre Trials Car engine due to failed bearings and a list of urgently required replacement parts. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Coles Swott. Pass these orders on to C.E.P. please. 1245 AHS Rm To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............. Hs. Copy to Rm. Sp. is absent Levallois WHA2/ET.26.8.36 Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - 4… | ||
| scan0055 | Crankshaft measurements for chassis B.8.GA, an F.B.A. trials car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: Leilas Swell. How much wear do thes represent 124Rm Sr. Is absent Levallois Typed document: To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................ Hs. Copy to....................… | ||
| scan0056 | Crankshaft measurements for chassis B.8.GA trials car. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.................. Copy to........... Rm. Sr. Is absent Levallois Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - F.B.A. TRIALS CAR -------------------------------------- As requested in your… | ||
| scan0057 | Requesting the despatch of various engine parts by air mail to the Paris Depot for fitting to chassis B-8 GA. | ||
| View original record | To. Dy.P. from RHC/WSC. He/Rm. RHC/WSC.2/BA.29.8.36. Paris Trials Chassis B-8 GA. In accordance with WHA.2/ET.26.8.36. we have sent into the despatch Stores:- 2-EB.1601 Packings. 12-GB.1369 Bolts.… | ||
| scan0058 | Dispatch of a complete Bentley propeller shaft with damper for chassis B-226-GA. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To Hd. Hs/Smth.5/KW.31.8.36. Re Chassis B-226-GA. Mr. Favier. Referring to the accompanying copy of a memo. from Paris, will you please arrange to despatch a complete Bentley propellor shaft… | ||
| scan0059 | Request for parts to fit a damper to the propeller shaft to resolve transmission rattles on chassis B.226.GA. | ||
| View original record | LE Smith. Please see Hd. and get the necessary parts sent off Rm To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............. Hs. Copy to ........... Sr. is absent Levallois WHA3/ET.29.8.36 Re: CHASSIS B.226.GA - Mr.… | ||
| scan0060 | The dispatch of 3 sets of Perfect Oil Seals for Bentley rear axles which were not received. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Hs/Gry. GRY Sr. is absent Levallois VA.IO/ET.2.9.36 Re: PERFECT OIL SEALS IN BENTLEY REAR AXLES. With reference to your memos Hs/Gry16/KW.1.7.36 a,d… | ||
| scan0061 | Request for the weight of a Phantom III demonstration car including liquids and any non-standard accessories. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. X1245 Hs/Gry.14/KW.3.9.36. Will you let us know the weight of your Ph.III demonstration car full of all the usual liquids. In addition, will you let us know what accessories there are, if… | ||
| scan0062 | Serious and recurring bearing failures on Bentley chassis, comparing white metal, lead bronze, and Hall's metal bearings. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. London............... Copy to ........... Tr. Levallois SRI/ET.4.9.36. Re: BEARINGS ON BENTLEY CHASSIS --------------------------------- As I mentioned on the telephone this… | ||
| scan0063 | Recurring engine bearing failures in Bentley cars and comparing potential replacements. | ||
| View original record | SRI/ET.5.9.36 - 2 - Another case of engine trouble has just been telephoned through from Tours and, from the owner's remarks, it would appear that it is also bearing trouble. The car is being sent to… | ||
| scan0064 | Bearing failures, supply issues with Hall's metal bearings, and the proposed customer repair strategy. | ||
| View original record | Srl/ET.4.9.36 - 2 - The trouble seems to be that, although it would now appear that the latest type Hall's metal is the bearing to fit for mains and big ends, we have not got a supply of these… | ||
| scan0065 | The dispatch of perfect oil seals for Bentley rear axles. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr/VA. X1245 Hs/Gry.20/KW.4.9.36. Perfect Oil Seals in Bentley Rear Axles. Replying to VA.10/ET.2.9.36. The oil seals in question were sent off to you marked for Sr's attention on 1.7.36. If you… | ||
| scan0066 | Service record list for 3 1/2 litre model Bentley cars in France, detailing chassis numbers, owners, and repairs. | ||
| View original record | List of Bentley cars in France. 3 1/2 litre model. Chassis N°. Owner. Mileage recorded when car was last attended to. Remarks. 1. B. 5 AE. Mame 75,000 kms. 22.10.34. 47,646 kms. Fitted 6 new… | ||
| scan0067 | Log sheet detailing chassis numbers, owners, mileage, and service remarks for various vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Sr/2/Crn. 9.9.36. Chassis. Owner. Mileage recorded when car was last attended to. Remarks. 12. B. 62 BN. Beaumont. 14,086 kms. 13. B. 86 BN. R. Bird. 902 miles. 14. B. 10 CR. Lumley. 27,687… | ||
| scan0068 | Log of vehicle chassis, owners, mileage, and maintenance remarks. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Sr2/Crn. 9.9.36. Chassis. Owner. Mileage recorded when car was last attended to. Remarks. 29. B. 19 DK. Ferenczi. 35,880 kms. Note:- 6.7.36. At 31,740 kms we carried out an R.20 engine clean.… | ||
| scan0069 | Service log listing chassis details, owner information, mileage, and maintenance notes for several vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Sr2/Crn.9.9.36. Chassis. Owner. Mileage covered when car was last attended to. Remarks. -------- ------ ----------------------------------- --------- 44. B. 49 EJ. Gaby Morlay. 14,230 kms. 45.… | ||
| scan0070 | Continued list of chassis numbers, their list numbers, and owner names. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Sr2/Crn.9.9.36. (Continued) N° on list. chassis. Owner. 24 B. 28 DG. Sert. 51 B.137 EJ. Allizon. 3. B. 88 AH. Delacroix. 6 B.II8 BL. Spengler. 8 B.179 BL. Arathoon. 9 B. 6 BN. E.E. Blanc. 16… | ||
| scan0071 | Resume of work carried out on the bearings of various cars. | ||
| View original record | Resume of cars on which certain of the bearings have been attended to. L.BB = Lead bronze bearing. Chassis n°.: Owner : Remarks B. 5.AE : Mr. Mame : Fitted a set of conn. rods with white metal… | ||
| scan0072 | List of Bentley 4 1/4 litre model cars in France, detailing chassis numbers, owners, mileage, and service remarks. | ||
| View original record | List of Bentley cars in France. 4 1/4 litre model. Chassis. Owner. Mileage recorded when car was last attended to. Remarks. ---------------- ----------------- ---------------------------------------… | ||
| scan0073 | List of vehicle chassis numbers, their corresponding owners, and status as new cars. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Sr3/Crn. 9.9.36. Chassis. Owner. Mileage recorded when car was last attended to. Remarks. ----------- ----------- --------------------------------------------- -------- 21. B. 52 HK. Rovere. New… | ||
| scan0074 | To Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding main and big-end bearings on 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 litre engines, listing attached reports. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.18.9.36 Re: MAIN AND BIG-END BEARINGS ETC... BENTLEY 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 LITRE ENGINES We attach copies of the following memos… | ||
| scan0075 | Recurring bearing failures on 3 1/2 litre Bentley chassis and the proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. London........... SE. Copy to ......... Tr. Levallois SFI/ET.4.9.36. Re: BEARINGS ON BENTLEY CHASSIS ------------------------------- As I mentioned on the telephone this morning… | ||
| scan0076 | Engine bearing trouble and comparing different types of bearings such as white metal, Hall's metal, and lead bronze. | ||
| View original record | Another case of engine trouble has just been telephoned through from Tours and, from the owner's remarks, it would appear that it is also bearing trouble. The car is being sent to us for attention. As… | ||
| scan0077 | Supply issues with Hall's metal bearings and the commercial need for a more durable alternative. | ||
| View original record | SRI/ET.4.9.36 - 3 - The trouble seems to be that, although it would now appear that the latest type Hall's metal is the bearing to fit for mains and big ends, we have not got a supply of these… | ||
| scan0078 | Customer issues regarding bearings on two specific Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., LONDON...............Sg. Sr3/Crn.8.9.36. BEARINGS ON BENTLEY CHASSIS. -------------------------- In answer to the query raised in your memo Sg10/E. 7.9.36, why M. Viturat's… | ||
| scan0079 | Parts and procedures to rectify low speed wobbles by increasing steering joint friction. | ||
| View original record | x 1245 To Sr. From Hs/Hdy. Hs/Hdy.9/MJ.18.9.36. PH.111 LOW SPEED WOBBLES. We are sending to you herewith some parts for increasing the friction of the cross steering tube joints to overcome low speed… | ||
| scan0080 | Investigating and resolving a steering wobble on the Continental Trials Car, chassis 3.AZ.20. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Copy to ....... Mr. Rm. GWH. Hd. Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.19.9.36 Re: CHASSIS 3.AZ.20 - CONTINENTAL TRIALS CAR ------------------------------------------ The above car… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter concerning a steering complaint on chassis GUL.4 and the subsequent plan for comparative tests on bad roads. | ||
| View original record | To ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd. Derby......... Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.19.9.36 Handwritten: X1245 Re: CHASSIS GUL.4 - PARIS TRIALS CAR --------------------------------------- Sr. has asked me to drop you a… | ||
| scan0082 | Technical memorandum discussing the performance and issues with Hall's metal bearings on Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. X1020 Hs/Rm.9/KW.21.9.36. Attached is a copy of a note I circulated on Bentley bearings. Re Hall's metal bearings on 15,000 miles tests, actually those at present running have completed… | ||
| scan0083 | Various steering types, road shocks, and modifications for different car models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.9/KW.21.9.36. Re 25 HP. steerings of the new type, all that we say about the new steering is that there is no reason why it should be any better or worse than the old worm and nut type for… | ||
| scan0084 | Steering wobble issue on chassis 3.AZ.20, the Continental Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | x1245 F.J. HARDY✓ To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Hd/Rm. Copy to ...... Mx. Hd. GWH. Levallois Sr/VA8/ET.21.9.36 Re: CHASSIS 3.AZ.20 - CONTINENTAL TRIALS CAR (Steering wobble)… | ||
| scan0085 | Despatch of modified Phantom III steering parts to Paris for trials. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. Hs/FJH.3/KW.22.9.36. We have sent into the Stores, for despatch to Sr., Paris, the following Phantom III steering parts :- Four Modified Upper Ball Pads. Four special… | ||
| scan0086 | Fitting new main and big end bearings with solid shims for Trials Car B-3-GA. | ||
| View original record | X1020 To RHC. Hs/Rm.1/KW.24.9.36. Main & Big End Bearings for Trials Car B-3-GA. --------------------------------------- With reference to the main and big end bearings which have been stripped for… | ||
| scan0087 | Suitability of fitting 'L' section rings in worn bores for chassis B-38-EF. | ||
| View original record | W/P Sr. c. to Hd. Hs/Rm.22/KW.24.9.36. Chassis B-38-EF. Mr. P. Bernot. Referring to Sr/VA.1/LT.23.9.36. We feel it necessary to point out that we have had little or no experience of 'L' section rings… | ||
| scan0088 | Engine wear and repair options for Chassis B.38.EF. | ||
| View original record | IMPORTANT To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Hd Copy to ........ Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.23.9.36 Re: CHASSIS B.38.EF - Mr. P. BERNOT As the above car has now covered a total mileage of 37.114… | ||
| scan0089 | Engine overoiling, re-boring cylinders, fitting oversized pistons, and the sourcing of piston rings and connecting rods for Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VAI/ET.23.9.36 - 2 - What we especially wish to avoid is to build up the engine and then find that we are in difficulties due to overoiling, and then finally have to dismantle the cylinders once… | ||
| scan0090 | Condition and dimensions of cylinder bores following a first grind out. | ||
| View original record | A REPORT UPON CONDITION OF CYLINDERS CHASSIS N⁰ B 38 EF JOB N⁰ 35620 DATE 22 - 9 - 36 1ST GRIND OUT MILEAGE 37,114 Kms. ORIGINAL BORES YES CYLINDER BORE DIMENSIONS NOTE DIM'S "AA" TAKEN AT RT ANGLES… | ||
| scan0091 | Condition and bore dimensions of six engine cylinders after a first grind out. | ||
| View original record | B REPORT UPON CONDITION OF CYLINDERS CHASSIS N° B-38-EF. JOB N° 35620. DATE 22/9/36. MILEAGE 37,114 HMS. 1ST GRIND OUT ORIGINAL BORES YES. Please refer to sheet 'A' attached CYLINDER BORE DIMENSIONS… | ||
| scan0092 | Explaining the unavailability of chassis GUL.4 for comparative steering tests due to preparations for the Paris Salon. | ||
| View original record | X1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VA7/ET.25.9.36 Re: CHASSIS GUL.4 - PARIS TRIALS CAR With further reference to our Sr/VAI/ET.19.9.36, Sr. has asked me to drop you a line to… | ||
| scan0093 | The Phantom III Paris Trials Car, detailing modifications to the steering and ongoing issues with bodywork, propeller shaft, and engine performance. | ||
| View original record | COPIES SENT TO Mx. E. By. To Hs/Rm. X1245 Levallois, September, 29th, 1936. Phantom III Paris Trials Car. This car returned today from Brussels. I have tackled the steering, cross steering tube has… | ||
| scan0094 | The Paris Trials Bentley car and steering contact issues with a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X1245 Levallois, September 29th, 1935 Paris Trials Car - Bentley. Sr's. car, after further running, appeared to be satisfactory. No oil consumption was taken. It has since been at the… | ||
| scan0095 | From Levallois to Derby requesting parts to fix a low speed wobble issue on Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby ........Hs/Hdy. [Handwritten top center: X1245 Rm] Levallois sr/VAI6/GM.29.9.36 re: Phantom lll - Low speed wobbles. --------------------------------- Will you please arrange… | ||
| scan0096 | Correspondence regarding the decision to rebore cylinder bores and fit oversize pistons for chassis B.38.EF. | ||
| View original record | x1745 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... Hs/Rm. Copy to ................... Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.30.9.36 Re: CHASSIS B.38.EF - Mr. Pierre BERNOT We thank you for your Hs/Rm.22/KW.24.9.36, the… | ||
| scan0097 | Request to send various parts, including pads and washers, by Air Mail to Sr. at Levallois. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X1245 Hs/FJH.15/KW.2.10.36. Will you please send by Air Mail to Sr. at Levallois, the following parts which we hand you herewith :- 8. Ball Pads to Rm.132. 8. Special Washers to… | ||
| scan0098 | Parts being sent to address a Phantom III low speed wobble issue. | ||
| View original record | X1245 W/P - Sr. Hs/FJH.14/JH.2.10.36. Phantom III Low Speed Wobbles. Re your memo. SR/VA.16/GM.29.9.36; we are sending to you two sets of parts as follows :- 8 Ball Pads to Rm.130. 8 Special Washers… | ||
| scan0099 | Request to obtain and despatch 'L' section and piston rings for a 4 1/4 litre Bentley to Paris. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Swdl. X1245 Hs/Rm.29/KW.8.10.36. Will you please obtain and despatch to Paris through the usual channels, 2 sets of 'L' section rings for the 4 1/4 litre Bentley 2 sets of new Piston Rings " " "… | ||
| scan0100 | Faulty steering column for car GTL-80 and a temporary solution before its shipment to America. | ||
| View original record | To Sft. X1265 Hs/Rm.28/KW.8.10.36. We had Paris on the 'phone to-day, pointing out that the new steering column which they have just received for GTL-80 in Paris - 'C' type - could not be delivered to… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter from Levallois confirming receipt of two sets of parts for Phantom III chassis numbers 3.AZ.I40 and 3.AZ.206. | ||
| View original record | X1 265 To Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby ................Hs/RM. Levallois Sr/VAI5/GM.8.IO.36 re: Phantom III - Low speed wobbles. ------------------------- We thank you for your Hs/FJH.I4/JH.2.IO.36 We have… | ||
| scan0102 | The investigation and rectification of steering issues on a New 30 HP chassis in Paris. | ||
| View original record | X 1245 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/IMW/2/JAB. 11th October 1936 To. Rm. c.c. G.W.H. Re Steering on Mrs. Rawitser's New 30 HP. Chassis at Paris. Further to my telephone… | ||
| scan0103 | Request to Bentley Motors for a new clutch for a trials car, chassis B.8.GA, due to severe juddering. | ||
| View original record | LE SMITH To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.14.10.36 Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - TRALS CAR The clutch on this car judders rather badly and is not up to standard for… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter concerning the urgent supply and fitting of new axle gears and a thrust bearing for chassis B.28.DG. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby. Copy to Hs/Rm. GRY Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.14.10.36 Re: CHASSIS B.28.DG - Mr. SERT Just before 12 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 3rd instant, the Garage du Kursall, Geneva,… | ||
| scan0105 | Excessive oil consumption on the Bentley 4¼ litre chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr/VA. Hs/Rm.8/KW.15.10.36. Excessive Oil Consumption on Bentley 4¼ litre Chassis. We have your note Sr/VA.1/ET.13.10.36. On all the 4¼ litre Bentley cars we have the extra oil hole drilled in… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter regarding a report on cylinder bore dimensions and engine modifications for chassis B.34.BN. | ||
| View original record | X245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............. Hs/Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.15.10.36 Re: CHASSIS B.34.BN - Dr. PLESCH ------------------------- (Total mileage 27.270 Kms.) Please find attached "Report… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter regarding excessive oil consumption on a Bentley 4 1/4 litre chassis and potential repair solutions. | ||
| View original record | Rm/mho 1245 17 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Levallois Derby............... Hs/Rm. Sr/VAI/ET.13.10.36 Re: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON BENTLEY 4 1/4 CHASSIS (Chassis B.74.GA - Mr. P. LE BLAN) The above car… | ||
| scan0108 | Key sheet defining the new 5-point measurement procedure for Bentley 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 Litre cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 L. CYLINDERS. FOR. RM. Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.15.10.36. CYLINDER BORE DIMENSIONS KEY SHEET -------------------------- Measurements are now taken by us in 5 places in the cylinder… | ||
| scan0109 | Cross-sectional drawing showing the dimensions of Bentley cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | SR/V2 BENTLEY CYLINDER BORES. 5. .3125 CROWN CENTRE MOUTH 8.250" 3.500" 4.250" .5 1 2 3 4 PLEASE REFER TO MEMO SR/VA2/ET. 15.10.36 VH 15/10/36 | ||
| scan0110 | The condition and bore dimensions of six cylinders after a first grind out. | ||
| View original record | CONN: RODS HAVE NO. .031" DIA: HOLE IN SIDE REPORT UPON CONDITION OF CYLINDERS CHASSIS N° B-34 BN. JOB N° 35702. DATE 12-10-36 MILEAGE 27270 Kms. 1ST GRIND OUT ORIGINAL BORES YES. CYLINDER BORE… | ||
| scan0111 | Resolving smoking front brakes on a Paris Demonstration Bentley by sending new parts. | ||
| View original record | W/P. - Sr. Hs/AFM.8/JH.15.10.36. X1265 Paris Demonstration Bentley. Some time ago we forwarded to you a pair of 35° servo cams and altered rear idler levers for the above car, to give a higher… | ||
| scan0112 | The dispatch of a clutch without timing markings for chassis B-8-GA. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. X1245 Hs/Smth.10/KW.16.10.36. Chassis B-8-GA. Trials Car. Re Sr/VA.2/ET.14.10.36, we are arranging to send out to you a clutch for this car. The clutch will be without timing markings, which… | ||
| scan0113 | Urgent memo regarding the despatch of a Bentley Clutch to Paris for Trials Car B-8-GA. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. X1241 Hs/Smth.9/KW.16.10.36. URGENT. Chassis No. B-8-GA. Trials Car. Re the attached memo. Sr/VA.2/ET.14.10.36, will you please arrange to despatch to Paris :- 1. Bentley Clutch Complete, jig… | ||
| scan0114 | Fitting of special oil seals to a Bentley rear axle to address leakage issues. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Hs/Rm. Copy to ............ GRY GRY Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.16.10.36 Re: BENTLEY REAR AXLE. With reference to your Hs/Gry.17/KW.7.10.36, we have very recently… | ||
| scan0115 | Fractured pinion on chassis B.28-DG, advising against returning the old parts due to a design alteration. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/Levallois. o to Br. c to Hs/Rm. Hd/SB20/HR.16.10.36. GRY re CHASSIS NO. B.28-DG. Mr. Sert. With reference to your Sr/VAL/ET. 14.10.36., we note that the pinion on this car failed due to… | ||
| scan0116 | Confirming the dispatch of Aerolite pistons and Gudgeon Pins, and advising of a delay in supplying rings. | ||
| View original record | x1745 W/P - Sr/VA. Hs/Mths.4/JH.17.10.36. In reply to your memo. Sr/VA.1/ET.13.10.36. we are sending over to you one set of Aerolite pistons complete with rings and Gudgeon Pins suitable for .010… | ||
| scan0117 | Paris demonstration Bentley, awaiting parts to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | Martindale X1245 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.......... R.M Showrooms Sr/DnI/MLG.17.10.36 Re- Paris demonstration Bentley Thanks for your Hs/AFMS/JH.15.10.36 contents of which have been carefully noted.… | ||
| scan0118 | Inspection and repair of main bearings and connecting rods for chassis B.19.DK. | ||
| View original record | 1265 Index SWDL - To Sr. London Levall VA5/ET.21. Re: CHASSIS B.19.DK - Mr. FERENCZI --------------------------- (Total mileage 38.396 Kms.) For your information, we have dismantled the lower halves… | ||
| scan0119 | Information on main and big end bearing wear for Chassis B.60.GA, the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Swell. 1245 Levallois How much max crank wear considering works limits AI/ET.21.10.36 Run To Sr. LONDON Re: CHASSIS B.60.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR As you gave me to understand that you will be seeing Rm.… | ||
| scan0120 | Sketch of mainshaft bearings, showing two different diameter measurements. | ||
| View original record | FOR RM. AE2 Dia: "A" Dia: "B" COUSSINETS DE LIGNE D'ARBRE CHASSIS B60GA JOB No. 35747. RUE GIDE. 21/10/36. | ||
| scan0121 | Drawing and measurement table for the gap between bearings and caps for Chassis B60GA. | ||
| View original record | FOR. R.M. CHASSIS B60GA NOTE. THE GAP "A" ONLY TAKES PLACE WHEN THE CAP AND THE BEARING IS REMOVED FROM THE C'SHAFT. .250 JEU ENTRE COUSSINETS ET CHAPEAUX DE PALIERS A = A' N° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A= .001… | ||
| scan0122 | Wear measurements for main bearings, connecting rod bushes, and crankshaft journals for Chassis B.60.GA. | ||
| View original record | For Rm. Levallois VA2/ET.21.10.36 CHASSIS B.60.GA - Job N° 35747 Report upon wear of main bearings, connecting rod bushes and crankshaft journals.… | ||
| scan0123 | Message regarding the delivery of white metal mains for model B-60-GA. | ||
| View original record | 1245 24.10.36. Allen, Francobrit, Levallois-Pattet, France. BRINGING WHITE METAL MAINS FOR B-60-GA MONDAY. THESE MUST BE FITTED. Sleator, | ||
| scan0124 | Telegram confirming the arrival of Sleator parts at St. Pancras station. | ||
| View original record | JR45 26.10.36. Rolhead, Piccyondon. SLEATOR PARTS ARRIVE ST. PANCRAS ONE FORTY SEVEN. ROBOTHAM, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0125 | Sending a set of modified speed Ph.III top and bottom water connections on loan to the Paris Department. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To D/BP. Rm/Std.13/JH.26.10.36. We send you herewith a set of speed Ph.III top and bottom water connections modified to permit measurement of water temperatures. Will you please send these to Sr.… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter regarding the supply and use of thermometers for engine temperature testing. | ||
| View original record | X1245 W/P - Sr. Rm/Std.18/JH. 26.10.36. We are sending you the top water pipes and bottom radiator tap, fitted with thermometer pockets, as arranged verbally with you. You will be able to use the… | ||
| scan0127 | Request to dispatch a set of White metal bearings and a spring compressing tool for a Phantom III to Paris. | ||
| View original record | Hd. From Rm. 8 1265 Rm.1/MJ.26.10.36. Will you please despatch to Sr. (Paris), one set of White metal bearings and spring compressing tool for the Phantom lll valve springs. These should go by… | ||
| scan0128 | Comparison table of weights for coachwork material manufactured in Aluminium and Steel, with values in Kgs and Lbs. | ||
| View original record | FILE 1245 COMPARISON WEIGHTS OF COACHWORK MATERIAL WHEN MANUFACTURED IN ALUMINIUM AND STEEL. | | ALUMINIUM | STEEL | Difference | |---|---|---|---| | | thick ness | Kgs. | Lbs. | thick ness | Kgs. |… | ||
| scan0129 | Weight analysis comparing the estimated weight from raw materials against the verified weight of a complete car. | ||
| View original record | WEIGHT OF CHASSIS : Kgs. : Lbs. : Cwts. : Lbs. As per estimated weight of raw materials : 1.163.095 : 2.558.809 : 22 : 94.809 WEIGHT OF BODY. : 355.995 : 783.189 : 6 : 111.189 TOTAL : 1.519.090 :… | ||
| scan0130 | Weight specification list for a Bentley 4 Door Enclosed Drive aluminium body without running boards. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY 4 DOOR ENCLOSED DRIVE (ALUMINIUM) WITHOUT RUNNING BOARDS. Kgs. Lbs. Cwts. Lbs. Body and scuttle upholstered and painted with windscreen complete floorboards foot wells, wheel archs but without… | ||
| scan0131 | Detailed weight breakdown for chassis B.8.GA as despatched from coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | ACTUAL WEIGHTS CHASSIS B.8.GA AS DESPATCHED FROM COACHBUILDERS. : Kgs : Cwts : Lbs. : Cwts : Lbs. Weight of chassis as per Works Specification (including water, oil, full petrol tank, battery and… | ||
| scan0132 | Weight specification sheet for woodwork and ironwork components of the body and doors. | ||
| View original record | 1245. WOODWORK AND IRONWORK ===================== Kgrs. lbs. Kgrs. lbs. BODY - 82.775 182.105 Woodwork 2 aluminium inside front door rails 0.850 1.870 2 front door bottom angle pieces (steel plate)… | ||
| scan0133 | Detailed weight calculation sheet for various body components and fixings, page 2. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Brought forward Kgrs. 100.995 lbs. 222.189 IRONWORK FOR REAR LOCKER DOOR - 2 N°7 iron hinges I silentbloc lock 2 N°17I locks with short rods 2 silentblocs 2 N°II5 long gudgeons with washers and… | ||
| scan0134 | List of components with their corresponding weights in kilograms and pounds. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Brought forward Kgrs. lbs. 115.475 254.045 Aluminium bonnet moulding with rivets 0.800 1.760 0.800 1.760 2 aluminium gutters 0.410 .902 2 "W" plates for central elbow rest 0.090 .198 Chromium… | ||
| scan0135 | Weight calculation sheet for car body panelling components, listing parts in kilograms and pounds. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - PANELLING ------------------ Brought forward Kgrs. 116.930 lbs. 257.246 Aluminium panelling (15/10) entirely covering body and luggage locker Kgrs. 16.130 lbs. 35.486 2 Aluminium bottom pieces… | ||
| scan0136 | Weight schedule for upholstery components listing parts and their weights in kilograms and pounds. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - UPHOLSTERY ------------ Kgrs. lbs. Brought forward 222.400 489.280 I O/S almasilium tubing seat, without runner, with wire net- work. 3.875 8.525 I n/s steel tubing seat, without runner, with… | ||
| scan0137 | List of components and their weights in kilograms and pounds. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - Brought forward Kgrs. 314.735 lbs. 692.417 Kgrs. lbs. "U" wedge 0.235 .517 Binding 0.280 .616 Brass edging with velvet 0.490 1.078 White cardboard 0.110 .242 Split rattan (10) 0.180 .396 Rattan… | ||
| scan0138 | List of interior woodwork components and their corresponding weights in kilograms and pounds. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - INTERIOR WOODWORK ================= Kgrs. lbs. Brought forward 317.590 698.698 Instrument board with cubby hole 1.880 4.136 Inlaid cubby hole 1.045 2.299 1 piano hinge, 1 lock and 2 keys, 1 two… | ||
| scan0139 | Weight schedule for finishing components, listing parts with their weights in kilograms and pounds. | ||
| View original record | - 8 - FINISHING ===================== Kgrs. lbs. Brought forward 323.120 710.864 Kgrs. lbs. 2 front window panes 4.460 9.812 2 rear " " 4.430 9.746 1 " light " 1.410 3.102 Chromium plated framework… | ||
| scan0140 | List of vehicle accessories and their corresponding weights. | ||
| View original record | ACCESSORIES ------------------------- - 9 - Brought forward 351.270 772.794 I spare wheel aluminium disc with Bentley trade mark 0.710 1.562 Front and rear number plates and "F" 0.830 1.826 2 sun… | ||
| scan0141 | The fitting of special oil seals to a Bentley rear axle for the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby(Exp..Dept) Hs/Rm Copy to .......... Gry. Sr. is absent Levallois VA.14/ET.26.10.36 Re: BENTLEY REAR AXLES ----------------------- With further reference to your… | ||
| scan0142 | Report upon lead bronze bearings fitted to certain Bentley 3 1/2 litre chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1020 Swell - Wiles 27275 To Sr. From VA. Levallois VA9/ET.27.10.36 REPORT UPON LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS FITTED TO CERTAIN BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITRE CHASSIS. CHASSIS: N° | OWNER | DATE FITTED | MILEAGE OF CAR… | ||
| scan0143 | The performance and condition of lead bronze bearings (L.B.B.s) fitted to various chassis. | ||
| View original record | B.48.BN :ANDRIEU : 7. 9.35: 19.250 : 40.122 :On the 7.9.35 was also : : : Kms. : Kms. :fitted a set of ori- : : : : :ginal Hall's metal : : : : :bearings. B.174.CR:BOURLON : 7. 5.35: 10.135 : 35.718 :… | ||
| scan0144 | List of vehicle references with their corresponding mileage in kilometers. | ||
| View original record | B.179.AE 56.976 Kms. B.88.AH 19.482 " B.179.BL 18.400 " B.6.BN 26.282 " B.48.BN 20.872 " B.174.CR 25.583 " B.1.CW 31.874 " B.105.CW ? This car is permanently in Lyons. B.148.DG 9.162 " VA. VA. | ||
| scan0145 | The condition of the oil seals on a Bentley rear axle for the Paris Trials Car, chassis B.60.GA. | ||
| View original record | 1265 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Hs/Rm Copy to ......... Gry. Levallois Sr/VA7/ET.27.10.36 Re: BENTLEY REAR AXLE CHASSIS B.60.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR --------------------------- With… | ||
| scan0146 | The condition of the Bentley rear axle oil seals for the Paris Trials car, chassis B.60.GA. | ||
| View original record | 1295. To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Hs/Rm. Copy to ............ Cny. Levallois Sr/VA7/ET.27.10.36 Re: BENTLEY REAR AXLE CHASSIS B.60.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR ------------------------- With… | ||
| scan0147 | Bentley engine bearing wear, performance, and material testing. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hh. C. to Hs. C. to H. C. to By. C. to Sr. C. to Hd. 1020 Rm.7/AP.29.10.36. BENTLEY ENGINE BEARINGS. We have now had an opportunity of discussing the position with Sr. We have examined the… | ||
| scan0148 | Plan to fit improved forged big end bearings to a trial car. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM.7/AP.29.10.36. When we have another set of the improved forged big end bearings available we propose to send a set for fitment to B.B. GA. the 2nd. trials car which is at present running on… | ||
| scan0149 | Failed wheel driver from chassis no. B.97-BN, belonging to Baron Duffin. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Hd/SR3/HR.29.10.36. Dictated 28.10.36. re CHASSIS NO. B.97-BN. Baron Duffin. --------------------- We send you herewith a wheel driver removed from the rear axle on the above car which has been… | ||
| scan0150 | Measurements of crank and bearings to investigate alleged severe wear on chassis B.60.GA. | ||
| View original record | To Sr. c. to Hs. c. to E. 8 1245 Rm/Swdl.29/JH.30.10.36. Chassis B.60.GA. - Job No.35747. Paris Trials car alledged to have severe bearing wear. Re your memo. VA.2/ET.21.10.36. From the measurements… | ||
| scan0151 | Confirming the dispatch of a Bentley petrol pump and a 25/30 HP pump. | ||
| View original record | 1245 10 To Sr. Rm/JBD.21/JH.30.36. We are despatching to you today by Air Mail :- One Bentley petrol pump for Mr. Balay's car as requested by Mr. Allen. We will send you the 25/30 HP. pump for the… | ||
| scan0152 | Replacement of Hall's Aluminium bearings, addressing shaft scoring, and arranging for oil temperature tests on a Trials car. | ||
| View original record | Sr. (Paris) From Rm. X1020 Rm.17/MJ.2.11.36. With reference to the replacement of Hall's Aluminium bearings one of the worst troubles is clearly going to be scoring of the shaft. We are trying to get… | ||
| scan0153 | Instructional cable to Mr. Sleator regarding the lapping of score marks in crank main bearings. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Sleator, 25, Rue Gide, Levallois, Paris. 1245 2.11.36. Francobrit, Levallois-Perret, France. SLEATOR. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ANY SCORE MARKS IN CRANK MAIN BEARINGS ARE LAPPED BEFORE FITTING WHITE… | ||
| scan0154 | Scoring of shafts when fitting Hall's Aluminium bearings and a plan to test a Trials car to gather oil temperature data. | ||
| View original record | Sr. (Paris) From Rm. 81245 Rm.17/MJ.2.11.36. With reference to the replacement of Hall's Aluminium bearings one of the worst troubles is clearly going to be scoring of the shaft. We are trying to get… | ||
| scan0155 | The issues and recommended procedures for regrinding crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Swd1.18/JH.2.11.36. CRANKSHAFTS. With regard to regrinding of crankshafts, this is not really a satisfactory job in that it is generally found that after considerable running the crankshaft is… | ||
| scan0156 | Trials on a car with White Metal main bearings to compare against Hall's metal. | ||
| View original record | Y1245 H.F.Hamilton, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. c. to GWH. Rm.19/MJ.2.11.36. Attached copy of note I have written to Sr. which is self explanatory. The situation is that Sr. is… | ||
| scan0157 | Solutions for scored shafts and plans for testing oil temperature in a trials car. | ||
| View original record | Sr. (Paris) From Rm. Rm.17/MJ/E.2.11.36. With reference to the replacement of Hall's Aluminium bearings one of the worst troubles is clearly going to be scoring of the shaft. We are trying to get a… | ||
| scan0158 | On the procedure for rectifying bowed crankshafts by stoning and lapping as an alternative to regrinding. | ||
| View original record | EM/Sadl.1d/JH.2.11.36. CRANKSHAFTS. With regard to regrinding of crankshafts, this is not really a satisfactory job in that it is generally found that after considerable running the crankshaft is… | ||
| scan0159 | The dispatch of a Marchal jack to Bentley Motors. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY..................Rm. Marchal jacks. GRY I am sending over to your department a Marchal jack, complete with bits and pieces, for fixing on to a chassis. It is the… | ||
| scan0160 | Scored crankshafts, mileage targets for car B. 60 GA, and the fitting of oil temperature thermometers. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY................Rm. 1245 Sr6/Crn.5.11.36. Crankshafts. I have just received your memo.Rm.I7/MJ.2.II.36, and attached copy of memo. Rm/Swdl.I8/JH.2.II.36, and note with… | ||
| scan0161 | Note on Bentley bearings. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1020 Hs. from Rm. Noted HS Rm15/R.6.11.36. re: BENTLEY BEARINGS. Herewith a note we have had from Sr. on bearings, which may be of interest to you. Rm | ||
| scan0162 | Performance and issues with Bentley engine bearings and petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY.....................Rm. Srl/Crn.4.II.36. Bentley engine bearings. I wish to acknowledge receipt of your memoranda Rm.7/AP.29.IO.36 and Rm/Swdl.29/JH.30.IO.36, both of… | ||
| scan0163 | Test drive of a 12-cylinder car, high-speed vibration from the propshaft on the Ph lll model, and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Srl/Crn.4.II.36. I understand that EWP will be bringing us over some new diaphragms, to overcome the trouble. When am I going to receive my alum brake drums ? Faroux has just returned the 12… | ||
| scan0164 | Brief memo regarding Bentley Engine Bearings and the delivery of new information. | ||
| View original record | 102c W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm14/R.6.11.36. Bentley Engine Bearings. Many thanks for your Srl/Crn.4.11.36. I have just said "Good-bye" to Allen, and he will be returning with the latest information. Rm. | ||
| scan0165 | Brief memo confirming receipt of a previous communication regarding the Paris Trial's Car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/HFH/2/JAB. 6th November 1936 To. Rm. c c G.W.H. Re. Paris Trial's Car. We have duly noted the contents of your memo Rm.19/MJ.2.11.36 and are… | ||
| scan0166 | Cover note forwarding information from Sr. to Hs. regarding Bentley Bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Hs. from Rm. Rm15/R.6.11.36. re: BENTLEY BEARINGS. Herewith a note we have had from Sr. on bearings, which may be of interest to you. Rm. | ||
| scan0167 | Fitting of parts and performance testing for Paris trials cars. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Martindale File 1265 Typed: Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY............Rm. Paris trials cars. ---------------- VA informs me that you are sending over six conrods -RR.58 - to be fitted… | ||
| scan0168 | The investigation and resolution of a steering issue on a New 30 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | F.J. Hardy 1245 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Please investigate in the works and let me know how this came about Rm To. Rm. a. G.W.H. Re Steering on Mrs. Rawitser's New 30 HP. Chassis… | ||
| scan0169 | Apologising for the delay in sending a set of Bentley Aluminium Brake Drums for a Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 26-G 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.6/AP.13.11.36. BENTLEY ALUMINIUM BRAKE DRUMS. In reply to Sr.2/Crn.9.11.36. We must apologise for the delay in sending you the drums, etc. for your Trials… | ||
| scan0170 | Confirming a trial car will be sent to Châteauroux once necessary parts arrive. | ||
| View original record | 1245 (handwritten) HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre, France. GWH/HFH/3/JAB. 12th November 1936 To. Rm. c GWH. (handwritten, GWH is crossed out) Re. Paris Trial's Car. We have had a memo from Sr.… | ||
| scan0171 | Correspondence regarding an incorrect modified steering column for Chassis GTL.80 belonging to Mrs. Rawitzer. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby c. to Rm Levallois re: Chassis GTL.80 - Mrs. Rawitzer We regret to have to inform you that the modified steering column to LOP No. F.61081 which was sent to us as per your… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter discussing issues with Bentley crankshaft bearings, chassis testing, and recent sales. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY....................Rm. Bentley bearings. 1245 Further to the conversation we had on the 'phone the day before yesterday, I am glad that you will shortly be sending us… | ||
| scan0173 | The replacement of a fan for chassis B-196-DG belonging to Mr Daubrée. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Derby Copy to RM To D/BP Re: Chassis B-196-DG - Mr Daubrée Sr/Go5/AD/13.II.36. STEADMAN how Ru(sm) In reply to your memo D/BP/WK.6/JP.9.II.36., we acknowledge receipt… | ||
| scan0174 | To Bentley Motors Ltd. concerning modifications and repairs to chassis B.60.GA, the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 1245. P. des To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Rm. Levallois Sr/VA15/ET.14.II.37 Re: CHASSIS B.60.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR. --------------------------------------- With reference to our… | ||
| scan0175 | Confirming the despatch of compression, scraper, and 'L' section rings for .005 bores. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr/Va. from Rm/Mths. Rm/Mths.18/AP.14.11.36. With further reference to our memo Hs/Mths.4/JH. 17.10.36, we are to-day despatching the following rings to you:- 36 - E.61152 Compression… | ||
| scan0176 | Request to touch up chipped paint on the wings of the Van Hooren car. | ||
| View original record | 1245. FD. from Rm. Rm3/R.14.11.36. VAN HOOREN CAR. This car has been running about for sometime with paint chipped off the wings. Will you please have these parts touched up. Rm. | ||
| scan0177 | Engine work carried out on crankshaft and bearings at various mileage intervals. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY. .................... Rm. [Handwritten above reference number: 12205] [Handwritten: Piles (crossed out)] [Handwritten: Swell (underlined)] [Stamped: copy VA… | ||
| scan0178 | The performance and issues with different types of metal bearings, comparing Halls metal, white metal, and lead bronze. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - This phenomena is particularly apparent in the rear main bearing, which is held in a lateral position by the flanges on the sides of the housings, but is not limited, except by the distance… | ||
| scan0179 | Bentley bearings, referencing a previous memo about Raymond Mays' car and requesting feedback on 4¼-litre models. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm6/R.17.11.36. BENTLEY BEARINGS. Thank you for Sr10/Crn.12.11.36., I attach a copy of memo from Hd. which explains exactly what was done in the case of Raymond Mays' car. I… | ||
| scan0180 | Specifications for fitting a set of connecting rods with Bentley bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.4/AP.19.11.36. BENTLEY BEARINGS. We are sending over a set of connecting rods which are fitted with R.R.56. bearings and shims. These have been reamed to 2.0008"… | ||
| scan0181 | Customer complaints of engine misfires caused by defective K.L.G. plugs. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY.....................Rm. Free: 1245 Complaints of engine misfires, caused by defective K.L.G. plugs. --------------------------------- For your information, we have… | ||
| scan0182 | Customer complaints about spark plug issues and the return of affected parts for analysis. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - We do not think it necessary to give you full details of further complaints, but are giving you below a list of cars with which the same troubles have been experienced :- B. 28 DG. Madame Sert.… | ||
| scan0183 | The condition of the crankshaft and bearings for chassis B.6.BN, including detailed measurements and repair recommendations. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors (I93I) Ltd. DERBY copy to Hd. Levallois re: Crankshaft and bearing wear etc.. Chassis B.6.BN - Mr. E.E. BLANC With further reference to your RmI7/MJ. 2.II.36 and… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter discussing options for reconditioning a crankshaft in Paris, including nitriding and bearing requirements. | ||
| View original record | -2- We have consequently been in touch with Aubert & Duval and they informed us that they could undertake the work providing that we would let them have the exact composition of the steel of the… | ||
| scan0185 | Handling of a Trials Bentley with a proposal to test an alternative set of tyres. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Gry. [strikethrough]EHA.[/strikethrough] 1245 Rm/Gry.14/AP.27.11.36. Rm. says you are not altogether satisfied with the handling of your Trials Bentley when running on 6 X 17 India… | ||
| scan0186 | Details on car body weights and commenting on a demonstrator vehicle's performance. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Lp.5/LAM.28.11.36. Handwritten: 1245- To Rm. from Lp. Handwritten: Mrs Reece I want to send Lh. a copy of these figures Rm Dear Rm., Handwritten: Lh. Can you please let me have the promised… | ||
| scan0187 | Engine report detailing the condition and measurements of the crankshaft and bearings for chassis B.105.CW. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ..................Rm. c. to ...................Hd. SWDL Levallois Sr/VA3/GM.30.II.36 re: Chassis B.105.CW Total mileage : 36000 Miles. We have dismantled the engine of… | ||
| scan0188 | Engine roughness and vibration on chassis B. 154 GA, detailing modifications to main bearing liners. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY.....................Rm. copy to Hd (Works). H. Iles Sr/VA.I/Crn.30.II.36. SWPC chassis B. 154 GA - M. Perroud. Total mileage ... 8,000 kms. During a road test which… | ||
| scan0189 | Adjustments made to a rear bearing to reduce play and the results of subsequent vehicle testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Sr/VA.I/Crn.30.11.36. Referring again to the rear bearing, it will be observed that by reducing by .003" the two joint faces of the cap, and "stepping" the liners by .005" we in all removed… | ||
| scan0190 | Recommendations for crankshaft and bearing wear on Chassis B.6.BN, including regrinding procedures and material specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1265 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.3/AP.30.11.36. CRANKSHAFT & BEARING WEAR. CHASSIS B.6.BN. (Mr.E.E.Blanc) With reference to crankshaft wear which has taken place on the journals in the above… | ||
| scan0191 | Lead bronze big end bearings, shims, liners, clearances and crankshaft lubrication. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Swdl.3/AP.30.11.36. We assume from your remarks that the lead bronze big end bearings which have been lightly scored can be cleaned up without having to take anything material off the lead… | ||
| scan0192 | Follow-up memo regarding chassis B. 6.BN, mentioning the firm Aubert & Duval as pioneers in cylinder and crankshaft nitruration. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ............Rm. c. to ............Hd. 1020 Levallois Sr/VAI4/GM.30.II.36 re: CHASSIS B. 6.BN ------------------- We shall be glad if you will kindly let us have a reply to… | ||
| scan0193 | Comparing the ride quality and handling of an experimental 30 HP car against a demonstration model. | ||
| View original record | LES. 1245 To Rm. Derby. C to G.W.H. (I want to send a covering note) Levallois SrI/ET.30.II.36 I have just come back from trying out the Experimental 30 H.P., as compared with our own Demonstration… | ||
| scan0194 | Road holding and rear springing issues of the 30 HP and 25/30 HP models, with a comparison to a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | SrI/ET.30.II.36 - 2 - As I pointed out to Hamilton, I think that they have perhaps gone a little too far to obtain excellent road holding on their car, it being accepted, I presume by all and sundry… | ||
| scan0195 | Clarifying instructions and parts supply for car B-6-BN, addressing confusion over overlapping orders. | ||
| View original record | 1020 To Sr. Rm/Swd1.5/JH.2.12.36. B-6-BN. In reply to your memo. Sr/VA.5/GM.24.11.36. on the above car in which you asked us for advice, we sent along the necessary instructions to Rm/Swd1.3/AP.… | ||
| scan0196 | Query regarding issues with the self-adjusting tappet mechanism on a Phantom III chassis, including misfiring and valve problems. | ||
| View original record | Pedes 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby ........ Rm. Copy to ...... Hd. Mr Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.2.12.36 Re: SELF ADJUSTING TAPPET MECHANISM ON PHANTOM III CHASSIS Will you please let us know as soon as… | ||
| scan0197 | Engine report detailing crankshaft and bearing wear measurements and condition for chassis B.28.DG. | ||
| View original record | 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. DERBY ................Rm. Le des Levallois Sr/VA6/GM.3.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.28.DG - Mr. SERT Crankshaft and bearing wear. Mileage 36020 Kms. We have dismantled the engine of… | ||
| scan0198 | Correspondence with Bentley Motors regarding modifications to a B.8.GA Trials Car engine to address crankshaft and bearing wear. | ||
| View original record | Rodes 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. DERBY .....................Rm. Levallois Sr/VA7/GM.3.12.36 re: CRANKSHAFT AND BEARING WEAR. ------------------------- With reference to the last four paragraphs on… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to Bentley Motors regarding crankshaft and bearing wear on chassis B.6.BN for Mr. E.E. Blanc. | ||
| View original record | Re Dec 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Levallois DERBY ............Rm. Sr/VA8/GM.3.12.36 re: CRANKSHAFT AND BEARING WEAR ------------------------- Chassis B.6.BN - Mr. E.E. Blanc We are in receipt of your… | ||
| scan0200 | Typed letter regarding the sending of a Marchal Telefast Jack for information. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Sr/Go2/AD/5.12.36. To Rm We are pleased to inform you that we are sending you to-day a Marchal Telefast Jack, complete with handle and fittings. Sr, who has had this Jack… | ||
| scan0201 | Disappointing test results for a 7-seater limousine and standardizing modifications for the 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm/GWH. from Rm. Rm2/R.3.12.36. 22.G.IV. Herewith is promised report from Sr. on results. Frankly, I am very disappointed with the results. I should have thought Hamilton would have had… | ||
| scan0202 | Troubleshooting issues with self-adjusting tappets on a Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.2/AP.5.12.36. PHANTOM III. SELF ADJUSTING TAPPETS. In reply to your memo Sr/VA.4/ET.2.12.36., the diametrical clearance between the plungers and the casings… | ||
| scan0203 | Note on the binding of an eccentric on a rocker shaft with a copper deposited surface. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Swdl.2/AP.5.12.36. binding of the eccentric on the rocker shaft which has a copper deposited surface. Rm/Swdl. | ||
| scan0204 | Parts fitted to gearbox K.24.P. for the Paris Trials. | ||
| View original record | 1245 RM To Mr. from HPS/WSC. HPS/WSC.1/LS.5.12.36. 3 - AZ-20 PARIS TRIALS. Gearbox No. K.24.P. We have fitted to the above Gear Box the following new pieces:- 1st & 3rd. Motion Shaft. 1 - G.84834 3rd.… | ||
| scan0205 | The fitting of a Wilmot Breedon bumper bar to chassis GUL.4, the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 1245. F.J.H. This will mean a special bumper bar. Will you please get out specification. Are Bentley fittings O.K. To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm. Copy to D/BP. Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.2.12.36 Rm… | ||
| scan0206 | Conflicting tyre size recommendations from Dunlop and India for a Bentley Trials car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Derby To Rm Re: Bentley Trials Car As arranged, we have asked the Dunlop people in France to supply us 6.00 x 17 tyres for the special wheels which we have been using… | ||
| scan0207 | Oil temperature issues and modifications on a Bentley trial car. | ||
| View original record | Rollers Swdl. 1245 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre, France. GWH/HFH/4/JAB. 3rd December 1936 To. Rm. c. G. W. H. PARIS TRIAL'S CAR - BENTLEY. We returned from Paris yesterday. We have had a… | ||
| scan0208 | Experiment with Dunlop tyres on wide Bentley wheel rims and tracking experimental costs. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm9/R.7.12.36. We have run Dunlop tyres on very wide Bentley wheel rims without any catastrophical eventualities. I do not think one would recommend them for a production job, but… | ||
| scan0209 | Despatch memo regarding parts for chassis 3.AZ.208 and 3.AZ.212, to be sent to Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. in Paris. | ||
| View original record | To D/DD, from HPS/WSC. c.c. to G/Lt [Strikethrough] c.c. to HPL [Strikethrough] c. to Rm/PJH. 1245 HPS/WSC.1/CB.7.12.36. CHASSIS 3. AZ.208 and 3. AZ.212 - YS.37975. We have sent into the Despatch… | ||
| scan0210 | Telegram concerning the types of metal and oil used in a Bugatti. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = ROBOTHAM BUGATTI HOYTTS METAL AVB STOP OIL USED CASTROL R = SLEATOR + HOYTTS AVB R + + | ||
| scan0211 | Repair issues for chassis B.6.BN due to overlapping instructions regarding crankshaft and bearings. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. DERBY ...................Rm. c. to ...................D/BP. c. to ...................Hd. Liles 1020 Levallois Sr/VA9/GM.7.12.36 Swdll re: CHASSIS B.6.BN - Mr. E.E. BLANC.… | ||
| scan0212 | Dispatch of parts and modifications for chassis B.6.BN belonging to Mr. E.E. Blanc. | ||
| View original record | 1020 To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.4/AP.8.12.36. CHASSIS B.6.BN. - Mr.E.E.Blanc. The parts for the above car will be despatched from the Works to-day and are being sent by Air Mail. The bow of .005 in… | ||
| scan0213 | Nitriding of a crankshaft in France for chassis B.6.BN. | ||
| View original record | To DERBY ............Rm. 1245 Levallois Sr/VA3/GM.8.12.36 re: "NITRIDING" of crankshafts in France. ---------------------------------------- With reference to your Rm/Swdl.3/AP. 30.II.36, (chassis… | ||
| scan0214 | Translated letter from Aubert & Duval Fres. to Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. concerning crankshaft nitriding. | ||
| View original record | Translation AUBERT & DUVAL Fres. 62, avenue de la République, Paris, le 5 Décembre 1936 n/Ref. SM. V/ref. VA2/GM. Levallois FRANCO BRITANNIC AUTOS Ltd. 25, rue Gide, Levallois-Perret. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| scan0215 | Crankshaft journal and crankpin dimensions and bearing condition for Chassis B.74.GA. | ||
| View original record | Piles To Bentley Motors Ltd. DERBY ..................Rm. Swdl 1020 Levallois Sr/VA28/GM.9.12.36 re: Chassis B.74.GA - Mr. Le Blanc Mileage 20385 Kms. With reference to our Sr/VA29/GM.8.12.36 the… | ||
| scan0216 | Low-speed wobbles on a Phantom III chassis, 3.AZ.214, and arranging for modified parts to be sent to Paris. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls Royce Ltd. DERBY................Rm. Copy to ............... 1245 Levallois Sr/VA15/GM.9.12.36 re: Phantom 111 LOW SPEED WOBBLES CHASSIS 3.AZ.214 ----------------------------- With reference… | ||
| scan0217 | Internal measurements and condition report for the main and big end bearings of Chassis B.74.GA. | ||
| View original record | 1265 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ........Rm. Levallois Sr/VA26/GM.10.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.74.GA - Mr. P. LE BLAN ----------------------------------------- As requested by you on the phone, we have… | ||
| scan0218 | Repair of a damaged crankcase and the ordering of new connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | -2- We think that it will be better for us to reamer the bearings to a size to suit the crankshaft after lapping same. Please find attached a sketch showing the damage to the upper half of the… | ||
| scan0219 | Diagrams and measurements for main bearings, crankpin, and upper crankcase for chassis B.74.GA. | ||
| View original record | MAIN BEARING MEASUREMENTS. CHASSIS B.74.GA B.74.GA. RUE GIDE VILEBREQUIN MANETON N°2 N°2 CRANKPIN. AREA OF "FLAT" .825 1.9985 SECTION A B DIA: a= 1"997 b= 1"997 c= 1"997 CARTER SUPÉRIEUR MOTEUR VUE… | ||
| scan0220 | Drawing of the No.2 crankpin and the upper crankcase between bearing housings 2 and 3. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS B'74GA VILEBREQUIN MANETON N.2 N°2 CRANKPIN. A B .750 AREA OF "FLAT" .825 1".9985 a b c SECTION A B DIA: a= 1"997 b= 1"997 c= 1"997 CARTER SUPÉRIEUR MOTEUR VUE INTÉRIEURE ENTRE PALIERS… | ||
| scan0221 | Translated letter from a French aluminium welding specialist regarding their repair services and guarantees. | ||
| View original record | translation A Paris En Province A l'étranger LES ATELIERS SPECIAUX DE SOUDURE D(ALUMINIUM) LASSAL Specialité réparation garantie et invisible des grands carters d'aluminium N. Ref. M.F. 1776 MAURICE… | ||
| scan0222 | Confirmation of crankshaft modification for Chassis B.6.BN before being sent for nitriding. | ||
| View original record | 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ................Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI9/GM.10.12.36 re: Chassis B.6.BN - Mr. E.E. BLANC With reference to the conversation which we had with you on the telephone on… | ||
| scan0223 | Modifications to address big end bearing failures on 4¼ Litre Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm. 1020 Rm.2/AP.11.12.36. BENTLEY BEARINGS. In view of your big end failure on 4¼ Litre Bentley, we have been considering the best steps to take to deal with the 30 cars of this type… | ||
| scan0224 | Follow-up communication regarding the progress of RR.56 big ends and bearings for a trials car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm.2/AP.11.12.36. We have just wired you to know how you are getting on with your RR.56. big ends and rear main bearing which you recently said you had received for your 2nd. trials car. In view… | ||
| scan0225 | Communication urging for test results on big ends, a rear main bearing, and a report on whitemetal mains. | ||
| View original record | 1245. Mr.Sleator, 25 Rue Gide, Levallois, Paris. 11.12.36. Francobrit, Levallois-Perret, France. PLEASE URGE TESTS ON RR.56 BIG ENDS AND REAR MAIN BEARING WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED FOR YOUR TRIALS CAR.… | ||
| scan0226 | Bearings, shims, and the composition of crankcase bearing material for chassis B.74.GA. | ||
| View original record | 12451 W/P. Sr. from Rm Rm6/R.12.12.36. Re : CHASSIS B.74.GA - Mr. P.Le BLAN. Replying to your Sr/VA.6/GM.10.12.36. on this subject, we should like you to send all the bits and pieces of the bearings… | ||
| scan0227 | Translated letter of complaint from a Bentley owner regarding repeated ventilator breakage. | ||
| View original record | n245 STEADMAN This is serious. Please get service records & discuss. 75, Strada di Fenestrelle TURIN Tel. 21.11.30 Rm CHASSIS B-196-DG TRANSLATION OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM Mr. DAUBREE DATED 28TH.… | ||
| scan0228 | Correspondence regarding a recurring balanced fan failure on a customer's car, owned by a member of the Michelin family. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms SrIO/MLG.30.10.36 Dear "Rm", You will remember when I was over in Derby I told you that Mr. Daubrée of the Michelin family, had just put his fan… | ||
| scan0229 | With a sketch detailing a recurring fan failure. | ||
| View original record | VA B196DG - MR. Daubrée I made you a little sketch showing where the fan as failed again, exactly at the same place than before. The alluminium fan bracket (support) did not fail and the fan was not… | ||
| scan0230 | Chassis B.74.GA, discussing bearings, crankcase composition, and a repair job. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm6/R.12.12.36. re: CHASSIS B.74.GA - MR.P. Le BLAN. Replying to your Sr/VA26/GM.10.12.36. on this subject, we should like you to send all the bits and pieces of the bearings… | ||
| scan0231 | Telegram message received by telephone concerning parts, lubricants and suppliers. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. RR. 144A. (12 BKS.) (45656-10-5-33) 3/9720/2. 1245 Time Received 4.30 Date 14.12.36 To Royces Derby. By AL from Levallois Perret - 14th, 1530.15… | ||
| scan0232 | Letter to Bentley Motors regarding tests on bearings and crankshaft modifications for Paris Trials Cars, chassis B.8.GA and B.60.GA. | ||
| View original record | 1620 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby .............Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI4/GM.I4.I2.36 re: CHASSIS B.8.GA -> Paris Trials Car CHASSIS B.60.GA- Paris Trials Car ----------------------------- We acknowledge… | ||
| scan0233 | Bearing tests and crankshaft modifications for chassis B.8.GA and B.60.GA, designated as Paris Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ...............Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI4/GM.14.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - Paris Trials Car CHASSIS B.60.GA - Paris Trials Car ------------------------------------- We… | ||
| scan0234 | To Bentley Motors regarding the re-grinding of crankshaft main journals for Chassis B.6.BN. | ||
| View original record | 1620 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI5/GM.14.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.6.BN - Mr. E.E. BLANC --------------------------------- With reference to your Rm/Swd14/AP.8.12.36 We… | ||
| scan0235 | Acknowledgement of information received concerning the Phantom III Self Adjusting tappets. | ||
| View original record | 1620 To Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby............Rm. Levallois Sr/VAII/GM.14.12.36 re: PHANTOM 111 Self Adjusting tappets. --------------------------------- We are in receipt of your Rm/Swd12/AP.5.12.36 and… | ||
| scan0236 | To Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding the tightening of main engine bearings on chassis B.10.GA, including shim adjustments and a proposal for a new reporting tool. | ||
| View original record | Files 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Levallois Derby ................Rm. Sr/VAI2/GM.15.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.10.GA - Baron BRINCARD Total mileage 22327 kms. - Engine bearings We have tightened up the main… | ||
| scan0237 | Report form for recording the sinkage of main bearings and alteration to liners. | ||
| View original record | DATE: M A I N B E A R I N G S. REPORT UPON SINKAGE OF BEARINGS AND ALTERATION TO LINERS. CHASSIS N°.: OWNER: JOB N°.: MILEAGE: 'A'. joint face upper half Camshaft side 'B'. " " " " opposite side MAIN… | ||
| scan0238 | Log sheet for recording measurements and modifications to main bearing liners. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS N°.: MAIN BEARING LINERS JOB N°.: DERBY DATE: 'A' Upper face of liner , camshaft side of engine. 'B' " " " " , opposite " " 'C' Lower face of liner , camshaft " " 'D' " " " " , opposite " "… | ||
| scan0239 | Decision to dismantle the engine of chassis B.8.GA for crankshaft drilling and other modifications. | ||
| View original record | Poiler 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ................Rm. Levallois Sr/VA24/GM.15.12.36 Swdl Please reply Rm re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - Paris Trials Car With reference to our memo of yesterday's date… | ||
| scan0240 | Urgent parts order and an unhappy customer, Mr. Patrick Le Blan. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY.....................Rm. copy to BP. P. des 102 Sr/VA.I/Crn.15.12.36. chassis B. 74 GA - Mr. Patrick Le Blan. With reference to our memo. Sr/VA29/GM.8.12.36, to which… | ||
| scan0241 | Enclosing the criticisms of Mr. Charles Faroux after his trial of the PH.III car. | ||
| View original record | Typed: Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.............Rm. Showrooms Sr/DnI5/MLG.I5.I2.36 I promised some time ago to let you know the criticisms of Mr.Charles Faroux after his trial of our PH.III car and I now… | ||
| scan0242 | Letter from Charles Faroux providing road test feedback on a new 12-cylinder car. | ||
| View original record | Dear Mr. Sleator, Hereunder, are the observations that I am glad to make, as a result of a road test of the new I2 cylinder R.R. car that you recently gave me the opportunity of testing. It is without… | ||
| scan0243 | Letter to Bentley Motors concerning the supply and fitting of RR.56 bearings and shims for 4 1/4 litre Bentley chassis engines. | ||
| View original record | 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................ Rm. Copy to ............. D/BP Levallois Sr/VA4/CM.16.12.36 re: R.R.56 BEARINGS AND LINERS (Shims) for 4 1/4 BENTLEY CHASSIS.ENGINES.… | ||
| scan0244 | Complaint regarding the heavy construction of a Marchal jacking arrangement compared to what was expected. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry12/R.16.12.36. We are rather disappointed in the Marchal Jacking arrangement that you have sent us. The parts fixed to the road springs are of very heavy construction,… | ||
| scan0245 | Message for Sleator in France, regarding an instruction for Hamilton to call at Cricklewood with car 22GV. | ||
| View original record | 124C. 16.12.36. SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT, LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FRANCE. PLEASE INFORM HAMILTON TO CALL AT CRICKLEWOOD WITH 22GV ON HIS WAY BACK HANCOCK. | ||
| scan0246 | Communication regarding the dispatch and reaming of parts to Levallois-Perret, France. | ||
| View original record | 124 J Sude 16.12.36. SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT, LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FRANCE. BENTGA SEVENTYFOUR LEBLAN PARTS DESPATCHED EXPRESS TODAY CRANKCASE REAMED BEARINGS RODS REAMED BEARING NO INFORMATION RECEIVED ON… | ||
| scan0247 | The fitting of large capacity oil pumps to Bentley 4 1/4 Litre chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1265. Levallois Sr/VA2/CM.16.12.36 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................ Rm. Copy to ...............D/BPs. re: LARGE CAPACITY OIL PUMPS (BENTLEY 4 1/4 Litre CHASSIS) -------------------------… | ||
| scan0248 | List of 4 1/4 litre Bentley cars in France that require the large capacity oil pump. | ||
| View original record | LIST OF 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY CARS IN FRANCE THAT REQUIRE THE LARGE CAPACITY OIL PUMP. ------------------------------------------------------ B. 102.GA Baron BRINCARD 20172 Kms. 19.10.36 B. 60.GA… | ||
| scan0249 | Letter discussing a customer's positive experience with a new carburettor fitted to a Phantom I (39-AL). | ||
| View original record | Swell. CTS To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr22/Dn.16.12.36 Dear "Rm", One of our customers - Mr Hermann Kron - who owns a Phantom I (39-AL) dragged me out to show me a carburettor he has had fitted to his… | ||
| scan0250 | Illustrated instruction manual for the installation and adjustment of a Model-SR Winfield Carburetor. | ||
| View original record | General Instructions for Installing and Adjusting Model-"SR" WINFIELD CARBURETOR Read Carefully DIAGRAM LABELS (TOP SECTION): - AUTOMATIC VALVE IN CHOKE BUTTERFLY - CHOKE BUTTERFLY & SHAFT - F-HIGH… | ||
| scan0251 | Instruction sheet for adjusting a Winfield Model-SR updraft carburetor. | ||
| View original record | IMPORTANT — This is a UPDRAFT CARBURETOR Instruction Sheet [Image Section with four diagrams of a Winfield Model-SR carburetor] Diagram Labels (common to all four): MANIFOLD THROTTLE STOP ADJUSTMENT… | ||
| scan0252 | Letter from Levallois to Derby regarding the recall of 4 1/4 litre Bentley cars in France for tightening main bearings. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY..........................Rm. 1020 Levallois Sr/VA.I/Crn.17.12.36. Bentley 4 1/4 litre cars in France - tightening up of main bearings. ---------------------------- We… | ||
| scan0253 | List of 4 1/4 Litre Bentley cars in France showing their owners and last recorded mileage. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY BEARINGS. LIST OF 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY CARS IN FRANCE SHOWING LAST RECORDED MILEAGE. B.122.GA F.LANG 15090 Kms. 2.II.36 B.226.GA FAVIER 12455 Kms. 1.12.36 B.210?GA CHAGNAUD 12144 Kms. 19.II.36… | ||
| scan0254 | Confirming the immediate dispatch of main bearing parts for chassis B.74.GA. | ||
| View original record | 1620 To Rm. Works Sr/VA3/GRP.17.12.36 Re : Chassis B.74.GA .Mr P. LE BLAN. We thank you for your Rm6/RI2.12.36 ,the contents of which have been carefully noted. We have entered into our Stores for… | ||
| scan0255 | Modifications and issues related to Chassis B-8-GA (Trials Car) and Chassis R-74-GA. | ||
| View original record | 1620 To Sr. Rm/Swdl.4/JH.18.12.36.. Chassis B-8-GA (Trials Car). With reference to your memo: Sr/VA.24/GM.15.12.36. we have not had any trouble due to oil getting into the clutch through the drilling… | ||
| scan0256 | Engine repair procedures, parts, and clearances for Chassis B-10-GA. | ||
| View original record | -2- Crankcase with reamed bearings. Connecting rods with Standard finish bearings and R.R. 56 shims, these being sent by Hd. from repair dept. It would save a lot of confusion if when you require new… | ||
| scan0257 | Re-tightening bearings and replacing shims for chassis B.260.GA, owned by Mr. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | Lides SWDL Please note Rm To Bentley Motors Ltd. DERBY............Rm. Levallois Sr/VA8/GM.18.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.260.GA - Mr. EMBIRICOS Report re tightening up of bearings. We removed the original… | ||
| scan0258 | Letter to Bentley Motors Ltd regarding the supply and fitting of RR.56 shims for various car chassis. | ||
| View original record | Peiler Swell - Please note Rm 1020 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................Rm. copy to ............hc copy to ............D/BP Levallois Sr/VAI4/GM.18.12.36 Rm re: R.R. 56 SHIMS.… | ||
| scan0259 | Supply of larger oil pumps and bearings for high-mileage cars in France. | ||
| View original record | 1020 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm16/R.18.12.36. RR.56 BEARINGS & LARGER OIL PUMPS. Replying to Sr/VA4/GM.16.12.36., we are trying to urge a dozen sets of oil pumps and big end bearings for for the cars in… | ||
| scan0260 | Suggestion to fit a finer mesh gauze to the oil filter of the Paris Trials Car, Chassis B.8.GA. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ...............Rm. Levallois Sr/VA9/GM.18.12.36 re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR. ------------------------------------ Sr. has asked me to drop you a line as to… | ||
| scan0261 | Features and performance improvements of the Winfield Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm/CTS. Rm/CTS8/R.21.12.36. THE WINFIELD CARBURETTER. With reference to the memo from Paris - Sr.22/Dn.16.12.36. in which a customer has fitted one of these carburetters to his… | ||
| scan0262 | Crankshaft wear and bearings for chassis B.28 DG, belonging to Madame Sert. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Tubes SWOT 1245 Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., Rm. DERBY.. Handwritten: copy to Hd. (Works). chassis B.28 DG - Madame Sert. Crankshaft wear & bearings. Total mileage .......36,020 kms. Main… | ||
| scan0263 | Filter placement on the Bentley Paris Trials Car, recommending against a suction-side filter. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. 1245 Rm4/R.21.12.36. CHASSIS B.8.GA.- PARIS TRIALS CAR. Replying to Sr/VA9/GM.18.12.36., the filter on the Bentley being on the suction side of the pump we dare not recommend a gauze… | ||
| scan0264 | Catastrophic failure of a No. 2 big end bearing on chassis B.74 GA, and the resulting communication between departments. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., DERBY...................Hd. 1245 Sr/VA5/Crn.21.12.36. chassis B.74 GA - Mr. P. le Blan. We are in receipt of your memo. Hd/CM3/IB. 16.12.36, the contents of which has had… | ||
| scan0265 | Confirming a drawing of crankpin measurements was sent to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Sr/VA5/Crn.21.12.36. We sent a drawing shewing all the existing measurements of N°2 crankpin, etc. to the Experimental Department, as per our memo. Sr/VA26/GM.10.12.36. We trust that you will… | ||
| scan0266 | Letter requesting a meeting to discuss the urgent supply of spare parts and resolve issues with bearings. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. . . . . . . . . Hs. copy to Rm. 1245. Srl/Crn.22.12.36. Spare parts. ----------- Dear "Hs", I should be very pleased if you would have a meeting, to discuss the supply of… | ||
| scan0267 | Letter detailing the present position on bearing issues for Bentley 3 1/2 litre cars, categorizing them for necessary action. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Hd. Copy to "Rm" Derby Copy to HS. Levallois : Sr/VAI/MLG.23.12.36 Re- Bearings, Bentley 3?1/2 litre Present position ------------- As you are aware, we have… | ||
| scan0268 | Stock levels and supply chain for main bearings and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | To "Hd" "Rm" -2- Sr/VAI/MLG.23.12.36 Chassis B-130-EF- Joninon- was fitted with 6 new connecting rods to LOP.2704 -Hall's metal big ends) on the 18/4/36. 4) The cars against which we have put a blue… | ||
| scan0269 | Policy on charging owners for main and big end bearing replacements, with proposed service intervals and comparisons to competitors. | ||
| View original record | To "Hd" "Rm" -3- quickest route. You will observe that we do not want to be held up for material. Concerning the question as to who should pay for the fitting of new main and big end bearings, we… | ||
| scan0270 | Safe operational life and replacement schedule for whitemetal main bearings based on mileage. | ||
| View original record | To "Hd" "Rm" Sr/VAI/MLG.23.12.36 -4- There is another important point and that is the safe life of whitemetal main bearings, we are unable to say whether if they were found to be in a good condition… | ||
| scan0271 | Status report on bearings for 3 1/2 Litre Bentley chassis, listing owner, mileage, and required actions. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR RM BEARINGS 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS PRESENT POSITION date Chassis Owner Last recor. mileage Remarks 4.12.36:B.179.AE :F.E.BLANC : 85000 Kms.:---:New mains should now be fitted chargeable… | ||
| scan0272 | Vehicle mileage and inspection log from 1935-1936, noting owners, mileage, and maintenance comments. | ||
| View original record | -2- ##.5.36:B.135.BL : LA MONTAGNE : 28758 Kms. : As this car has certainly covered much more mileage than indicated the bearings should be examined. 4. 9.36:B. 66.EF : GRATRY : 27868 Kms. : OK.… | ||
| scan0273 | Correspondence regarding the testing and final bearing clearance of chassis B-IO-GA for Baron Brincard. | ||
| View original record | 1245. Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby..........Rm. Levallois Sr/VA6/MLG.23.12.36 Re- Chassis B-IO-GA-Baron Brincard With reference to paragraph 6 on page 2 of your Rm/SWD1.4/JH.18.12.36, the above car was… | ||
| scan0274 | Letter to Bentley Motors regarding the methods and challenges of maintaining bearing clearances on Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd Derby................... Rm. copy to ................ Hd. 1245 Levallois Sr/VA3/GM.24.12.36 re: Stepping of bearing liners on Bentley engines. Maintenance of bearing clearances.… | ||
| scan0275 | Method for fitting and testing bearing liners of varying thicknesses. | ||
| View original record | -2- Derby ........Rm. C; to ........Hd. Sr/VAS/GM.24.12.36 We are now preparing several sets of test liners, each set will vary in thickness by .001", each set will comprise two liners of the… | ||
| scan0276 | Modifying the speedometer scale dial for the Phantom III chassis for Continental markets. | ||
| View original record | LOST Circulate with this copy GRY 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby ............. Rm. Copy to ............. ## Sr. is absent Levallois VAI/ET.28.12.36 Re: SPEEDOMETERS AS FITTED TO PHANTOM III CHASSIS… | ||
| scan0277 | Letter advising of a delay in assessing parts for the Marchal Jacking Arrangement due to an absence. | ||
| View original record | 1245. To Rm/Gry. Derby. Sr. is absent Levallois VAI/ET.29.12.36 Re: MARCHAL JACKING ARRANGEMENT Rm/Gry.I2/R.I6/12.36 Sr. has asked me to drop you a line to let you know that, as soon as he returns… | ||
| scan0278 | The re-nitriding of a crankshaft for chassis B.6.BN in France. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Derby. 1245 SwDL Please return to Rm Sr. is absent Levallois Re: NITRIDING OF CRANKSHAFTS IN FRANCE (Chassis B.6.BN) With reference to the crankshaft of the above chassis, which we had… | ||
| scan0279 | Translated letter from Aubert & Duval regarding the hardness testing of a Bentley B.6.BN crankshaft after nitriding treatment. | ||
| View original record | TRANSLATION ET.30.12.36 Messrs.AUBERT & DUVAL Aciéries des Ancizes 6, Rue Henri vuillemin, GENEVILLIERS. To Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd., 12, Avenue George V, P A R I S VIII. 24th December, 1936. Dear… | ||
| scan0280 | Translated letter from Franco-britannic Autos Ltd. to Maison Aubert & Duval regarding the re-nitriding of a Bentley crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | TRANSLATION ET.30.12.36 Sr/VA4/MLG Franco-britannic Autos Ltd., 25, Rue Gide, LEVALLOIS-PERRET. Paris, 23rd December 1936. Maison AUBERT & DUVAL, 6, Rue Henri Vuillemin, GENEVILLIERS. Dear Sirs, Re:… | ||
| scan0281 | Instruction not to drill grooves in crankshafts or alter white-metal intermediate bearings, sent to Allen Francobrit in France. | ||
| View original record | 1245. 30.12.36. ALLEN FRANCOBRIT LEVALLOIS-PERRET FRANCE. DO NOT DRILL CRANKSHAFT OR ALTER GROOVES IN WHITE-METAL INTERMEDIATE BEARINGS. GRYLLS ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0282 | The failure of rear wheel drivers on multiple Bentley 4 1/4 & 3 1/2 litre chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To BENTLEY MOTORS Ltd. Derby..................Hd. Copy to By. Rm. Sr. is absent Levallois VA4/BT.30.12.36 Re: FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL DRIVERS ON BENTLEY 4 1/4 & 3 1/2 LITRE CHASSIS… | ||
| scan0283 | The supply of thicker RR.56 liners (shims) for the main bearings of a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 12-45 S w/L To ROLLS ROYCE Ltd. Derby........... Hd. COPY TO ......... Rm. ............... D/BP. Sr. is absent Levallois VA5/ET.30.12.36 Ref: RR.56 LINERS (SHIMS) FOR BEARINGS : of 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY… | ||
| scan0284 | Forwarding a communication from Paris concerning a tool cost of £2. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry2/R.30.12.36. We send you herewith a copy of a memo we have had from Paris. We think this is more your concern than that of Experimental Dept. We believe that the tool… | ||
| scan0285 | Engine modifications, crankshaft and bearings for the Chassis B.8.GA Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Sills Swell. 1020 .1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... Rm. Copy to............. Sm. (Nice) Hd Sr. is absent Levallois VAI/ET.30.12.36 Re: CHASSIS B.8.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR Report upon… | ||
| scan0286 | The fitting of new metal main bearings, liners, and connecting rods, including a table of diameter measurements. | ||
| View original record | VAI/ET.30.12.36 - 2 - 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 Diameter "A" : 2"250 : 2"250 : 2"251 : 2"251 : 2"251 : 2"250 : 2"253 : : : : : : : " "B" : 2"249 : 2"249 : 2"249 : 2"250 : 2"250 : 2"249 : 2"252 A set… | ||
| scan0287 | Main bearing sinkage and liner alterations for a specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | DATE: 29.12.36 MAIN BEARINGS REPORT UPON SINKAGE OF BEARINGS AND ALTERATION TO LINERS. CHASSIS NO.: 3.8-GA OWNER: F.B.A. LTD JOB NO.: 35968 MILEAGE: 29014. 'A' joint face upper half Camshaft side 'B'… | ||
| scan0288 | The cost of bearing work on several Bentley cars and a notice of workshop closure for the New Year holidays. | ||
| View original record | 1245 109 Sr/VA.I/JAB. 31.12.36. To. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. To. Rm. RE. BENTLEY BEARINGS. We have prepared for you the cost of the bearing tightening up job, stepping of liners etc., in connection… | ||
| scan0289 | The main bearing condition of the Paris Trials Car (Chassis B.60.GA) after 10,000 miles and subsequent repair instructions. | ||
| View original record | Pilee SwDL 1245 To Rm/Gry. Derby. C. to Sr. Nice. Sr. is absent Levallois VA5/ET.31.12.36 Re; CHASSIS B.60.GA - PARIS TRIALS CAR (B4/14) 10.000 miles running on standard white metal main bearings. We… | ||
| scan0290 | Cracked central bearing, proposed solutions, and a condition assessment of the main bearings. | ||
| View original record | VA5/ET.31.12.36 - 2 - We confirm having telephoned to you this morning and informed you that we had now completely dismantled the engine and that we found the upper half of the central bearing to be… | ||
| scan0291 | Inspection report detailing the condition and measurements of engine bearings, crankshaft, and crankpins. | ||
| View original record | VA5/ET.31.12.36 - 3 - N°4 Upper half - Cracked but no loss of metal. Metal has also spread. Not in a reliable condition. Lower half - In O.K. condition. N°5 Upper half - Cracked but only very slight… | ||
| scan0292 | Performance data from a 10,000-mile test on a Bentley, detailing mileage, speeds, and temperatures. | ||
| View original record | B-60-GA. - BENTLEY. Total Mileage (16.045 Kms.)........... 10,028 Miles Average Speed (84 K.P.H.)............ 52.5 MPH. Oil Temperatures Recorded. Maximum reached............ 135°c (Foggy Weather)… | ||