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| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during March 1938, detailing reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD/.6.KM. W/Kingsbury. 4th: April, 1938. We give below a complete list of S.U. Petrol Pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of March, 1938, and where possible the Owner's complaint… | ||
| img002 | Blueprint detailing a depot modification to prevent the oiling-up of a commutator for a 4 1/2 litre dynamo. | ||
| View original record | G.W.H. 10 HOLE 1/8 DIA DEPOT MODIFICATION TO PREVENT OILING-UP OF COMMUTATOR 4 1/2 LITRE DYNAMO. D.B. 1147 15° KINGSBURY 30.4.38 | ||
| img003 | Blueprint for a depot modification to prevent oiling-up of a 4 1/4 Litre Dynamo commutator. | ||
| View original record | G.W.H. 10 HOLE 1/8 DIA. DEPOT MODIFICATION TO PREVENT OILING-UP OF COMMUTATOR. 4 1/4 LITRE DYNAMO. O.B. 1147 15° KINGSBURY 30.4.38. | ||
| img004 | Drawing showing a modification to a 4 1/4 Litre Dynamo commutator to prevent oiling-up. | ||
| View original record | G.W.H. 10. HOLE 1/8 DIA. DEPOT MODIFICATION TO PREVENT OILING-UP OF COMMUTATOR. 4 1/4 LITRE DYNAMO. O.B. 1147. 15° KINGSBURY 30.4.38. | ||
| img005 | List of petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during August 1939, detailing mileage and rejection reasons. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Pk/KC/FED. Copy to Rm/JBD. Rm/GWH. v File. W/Kingsbury.2nd.Sept.1939. We give below a compete list of Petrol Pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of August,1939, and where… | ||
| img006 | Investigation report into the cause of a fire behind an instrument board, which was traced to a faulty automatic cigar lighter. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. Hs. c. C. c. BY. c. Rm. c. Mx. c. Sr. (2) Re B-147-LE. As to Mr.Clifford Sabey Jr. Fire behind instrument board. Paris Report 279. The report stated that the fire was suspected to be caused… | ||
| img007 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during July 1939, detailing mileage and reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To- [crossed out] from FK/KC, FED. c. to RM/JBD RM/G.H ✓ W/Kingsbury. 4th: August 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of July 1939,… | ||
| img008 | Summary of petrol pump complaints for 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 litre Bentley models recorded during July 1939. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Pk/KC/FED. c.to Rm/GWH file. W/Kingsbury 4th: August 1939. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS 3½ & 4¼ litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING JULY, 1939. COMPLAINT | Type of pump | D.B. 447 | G.S. | G.S.S.C. |… | ||
| img009 | Causes of thermometer failures, identifying both driver error and mechanical issues during maintenance. | ||
| View original record | File To BY/RD..... from Rm/GWH. c. By c. Rm. Rm/GWH.1/N.14.7.39. -------------------- Re: Failure of Thermometers. ---------------------------- The failure of the Wraith thermometer which was reported… | ||
| img010 | The merits of Lanoline versus Vaseline for preventing battery terminal corrosion. | ||
| View original record | W/K PK from Mx/SB c. GWH CHASSIS NO. B.46.HK John E.Cooper Esq. PK/6.7.39 In view of the fact that the remark about Lanoline being inferior to Vaseline was merely an expression of opinion by one of… | ||
| img011 | Summary of petrol pump complaints for 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 litre Bentley models recorded during June 1939. | ||
| View original record | To MR. Hives from PK/KC/FBD. c.to Rm/GWH. Sales W/Kingsbury. 10th: July 1939. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING JUNE. 1939. COMPLAINT. | Type of pump | D.B. 447 |… | ||
| img012 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during June 1939, detailing failures and owner complaints. | ||
| View original record | To. By from Pk/KC/FED. c.c to Rm/JSD Rm/GWH - File W/Kingsbury 10th July 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrolpumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of June 1939, and where… | ||
| img013 | Complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during June 1939, detailing reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To. By. from PK/KC/FED. c.to Rm/JSD Rm/GWH file W/Kingsbury 10th: July 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrolpumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of June 1939, and where… | ||
| img014 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during June 1939, detailing reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To. By. from PK/KC/FED. c.to Rm/JcD Rm/GWH file W/Kingsbury 10th: July 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrolpumps moved from Bentley chassis during the month of June 1939, and where… | ||
| img015 | Repeated failures of a Bentley headlamp foot switch for a specific owner. | ||
| View original record | To BY/RD.... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.29/N.29.6.39. Bentley Foot Switch - B.147.GP. - Stanhope Joel Esq., This owner has been unfortunate with his foot switches for the headlamps. This is his third… | ||
| img016 | Notice stating that petrol pump repairs will now be conducted in-house at the Works, not by the S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | W/N - Br. W/K - Pk. c - GWH/K c - Hd. Mx.7/MG.26.6.39 PETROL PUMPS FOR REPAIR Please note that it has been decided to carry out the repair of Petrol Pumps at the Works in future. Pumps should… | ||
| img017 | Customer's report on battery cable corrosion and the potentially misleading information provided by a third-party repairer. | ||
| View original record | To By.... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.15/N.23.6.39. Re: Depot Sheet Hd.380. Corrosion of Battery Terminals. An Owner, John E. Cooper, Esq., has said that when he took his car B.46.HK. to Messrs. Lucas to have… | ||
| img018 | Summary of petrol pump complaints for 3.5 and 4.25 litre Bentley models recorded in May 1939. | ||
| View original record | To MX. from PK/KC/FED. c.to Bm/GWH. W/Kingsbury, 7th: June 1939. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS 3½ & 4¼ litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING MAY.1939. COMPLAINT. | Type of pump.… | ||
| img019 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during May 1939, detailing complaints and reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Pk/Kc/Fed. c.to RM/JBB. RM/GWH. ✓ file. W/Kingsbury. 7th: June 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of May 1939, and where… | ||
| img020 | Peeling of enamel from Lucas headlamps and the testing of non-enamelled alternatives. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. BY/RD.2/B.5.6.39. LUCAS HEADLAMPS. With reference to Rm/GWH.6/N.24.5.39., re the peeling off of enamel. We have not previously come across this trouble, but for your information we are… | ||
| img021 | Flaking enamel on the back of the latest Lucas headlamp reflectors. | ||
| View original record | To: BY/HD... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.6/N.24.5.39. Lucas Headlamps. Enclosed please find samples of enamel which has flaked off the back of one of the latest headlamp reflectors. The car is the one… | ||
| img022 | Petrol pump complaints for 3½ & 4¼ litre Bentley models, recorded during April 1939. | ||
| View original record | To - Mr. from PK/KC/FHD. c.to Rm/GWH. Folio. W/Kingsbury. 5th: May 1939. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS 3½ & 4¼ litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING APRIL.1939. COMPLAINT. | Type of pump. | D.B. 447 | G.S. |… | ||
| img023 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis in April 1939, detailing mileage and reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To Byg from PK/IC/FTD. c.to Mr/JDD. Rm/GHE Kingsbury. 5th. May 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of April, 1939. and where possible… | ||
| img024 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during March 1939, with owner complaints and pump mileage. | ||
| View original record | To HY. from PK/KC/FHD. c.to Rm/JBB Rm/GWH✓ File. W/Kingsbury. 5th: April 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of March 1939. and where… | ||
| img025 | Summary of petrol pump complaints for 3½ & 4¼ litre Bentley models, recorded during March 1939. | ||
| View original record | To Messrs. from FK/KC/FED. c.to Rm/G.H.✓ File: W/Kingsbury. 6th: April 1939. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS 3½ & 4¼ litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING MARCH 1939. | COMPLAINT. | Type of pump. | |---|---| | | D.B.… | ||
| img026 | Repair process, guarantee, and costing for S.U. Petrol Pumps. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD. c. HHO. c. Mx. c. Rm/GWH. at K. c. BY/SB. c. Roy. BY.8/N.2.5.39. Repair of S.U. Petrol Pumps. Referring to your memo Rm/JED.2/JH.28.3.39, I have carefully considered the proposals suggested,… | ||
| img027 | Dispute with the S.U. Company regarding the free-of-charge repair of petrol pumps. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. c. to RHC. c. to Mx. c. to Rm/GWH. c. to Hy/SB. Rm/JBD.2/JH.28.3.39. Repair of S.U. Petrol Pumps. Following a dispute about the supply free of charge of 19 pump units, Mr. Harris of the S.U.… | ||
| img028 | The costs and processes for pump repair work, including proposals for flat-rate pricing. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/JBD.2/JH.28.3.39 a lot of clerical work and even then would still be unsatisfactory and a cause of endless dispute. In view of the fact that all repair stock is stripped and tested after repair… | ||
| img029 | Request for authority to arrange repair work and create a list of parts for pricing. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/JBD.2/JH.28.3.39. We should like to have authority to arrange that all repair work is carried out at the works, and will draw up a list of parts required for the work on which the order office… | ||
| img030 | The failure of Bentley Headlamps supplied by Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., due to sticking adaptors and other faults. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH ...... Cricklewood. c. Rm. c. BY. Re: HEADLAMPS. We have taken up with Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., the failure of the Bentley Headlamps, due to the internals of the adaptor sticking. There is… | ||
| img031 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis in January 1939, detailing mileage and reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To By From PK/EC/FED. c.to Mx. Rm/JBD. Rm/GH. file Kingsbury. 6th: February 1939. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of January 1939, and… | ||
| img032 | Summary of petrol pump complaints for 3½ & 4¼ litre Bentley cars recorded during January 1939. | ||
| View original record | To By. from PK/KC/FBD. c.to Rm/GBH., file. W/Kingsbury. 6th: February 1939. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS 3½ & 4¼ litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING JANUARY.1939. COMPLAINT Type of pump. D.B. 447 G.S. G.B.S.C.… | ||
| img033 | Summary of petrol pump complaints for 3½ & 4¼ litre Bentley models recorded during October 1938. | ||
| View original record | To By..From PK/KC/FSD. c. to Rm/GvH file W/Kingsbury. 2nd, November 1938. PETROL PUMP COMPLAINTS. 3½ & 4¼ litre BENTLEY. RECORDED DURING OCTOBER, 1938. Complaint Type of Pump D.S. 447 G.S. G.S.S.C.… | ||
| img034 | List of S.U. petro-pumps removed from Bentley chassis during October 1938, detailing reasons for rejection. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from PK/KC.PHD c. to Mx., Mr/J.B.D. Rm/GH. file M. Kingsbury. 2nd: November 1938. We give below a complete list of S.U. petro-pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of October,… | ||
| img035 | The performance and testing of the K.L.G. FLB.50.X type spark plug. | ||
| View original record | To By _to Major Carrington - K.L.G. Ltd._ _c. to Mr._ _c. to Mr/C wel._ _c. to Mr/??n_ c. to RM/GWH W/K re K.L.G. FLB.50.X. Type Sparking Plug. This type of plug, which is similar in external… | ||
| img036 | Photograph of a broken spark plug with the threaded base detached. | ||
| View original record | GS A | ||
| img037 | Photograph of a fractured spark plug. | ||
| View original record | B LG S MADE IN F.L.B.O.A. ENGLAND PATENTED | ||
| img038 | Condition of a KLG Ignition Plug after use in a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC... from Rm/GWH. c. By. Rm/GWH.11/N.12.1.39. FLB.50X. - KLG. Ignition Plug. I am sending you one of the above plugs which was fitted to G.H.Withey's Bentley - B.190.KT on the 21.6.38. The plug… | ||
| img039 | Fault on a Fuse Box for Chassis B.145.HM caused by a long stud and the corrective action. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GWH c. By. RHC/Smd.1/PL.25.11.38. Fuse Box.Chassis B.145.HM. Bentley STAMP: NOV 1938 We have carefully examined the Fuse Box which you have labelled for our attention, and we find that the fault is… | ||
| img040 | Faulty fuse box from a Bentley B.145.HM, questioning if a screw or drilling depth is at fault. | ||
| View original record | RHC/SMD. c. EY. Rm/GWH.19/G.21.11.38. FUSE BOX - B.145.HM. We are sending for your attention a fuse box taken from Bentley B.145.HM. for faulty starter motor action. You will observe that although the… | ||
| img041 | Results of comparative sparking plug tests on a J.B.IV engine. | ||
| View original record | To R-by. from Rm/YD. C.C. Hax. C.C. Devereux. C.C. Wynd. C.C. HA/OWN. W/A. Rm/YD.B/MH.22.9.38. SPARKING PLUG TESTS ON J.B.IV. We have completed tests on J.B.IV to show the voltages across the sparking… | ||
| img042 | Tests conducted on spark plugs, comparing Champion L.D.8 and KLG models for Bentley or 25/30 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | RM/RC.9/RH.22.9.38. RE PLUGS. Herewith results of tests carried out in co-operation with RM/BR. on sparking plug operating voltages, in respect of which the Champion L.D.8, suitable for Bentley or… | ||
| img043 | Electrical laboratory experiment testing the effect of spark plug electrode design on firing voltage. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY. From Rm/AC. 19.9.38. Experiment:- Effect of Plug Electrode Design on Firing Voltage. Conclusions:- Plug requiring least voltage. Champion L.B.8. Plug requiring… | ||
| img044 | Graph comparing the performance of Champion L88 and K.L.G. FLB30X spark plugs under various running conditions. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON TESTS OF CHAMPION L88 AND K.L.G. FLB30X PLUGS. TESTS PERFORMED ON CHASSIS 3BIV. No. 6 CYL. BEING USED THROUGHOUT. CHAMPION L88 CURVES SHOWN THUS ---- K.L.G. FLB30X --- MAX VOLTAGE ACROSS… | ||
| img045 | Graph comparing the performance of Lodge 640 single point and KLG FLB30X spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON TESTS OF LODGE 640 SINGLE POINT AND KLG. FLB30X PLUGS. TESTS PERFORMED ON CHASSIS 38TY No. 6 CYL. BEING USED THROUGHOUT. LODGE 640 S.P. CURVES SHOWN THUS _____ KLG FLB 30X ------- MAX.… | ||
| img046 | Graph comparing the performance of Lodge and K.L.G. spark plugs under various running conditions. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON TEST OF LODGE 641 THREE POINT AND K.L.G. FLB 30X PLUGS. TESTS PERFORMED ON CHASSIS 3 B.W. No. 6 CYL. BEING USED THROUGHOUT. LODGE 641 T.P. CURVES SHOWN THUS K.L.G. FLB 30X MAX. VOLTAGE… | ||
| img047 | List of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during August 1938 with rejection reasons. | ||
| View original record | Rm/JBD/.6/Kw. W/Kingsbury. 5th: Sept:1938. We give below a complete list of S.U. petrol pumps removed from Bentley chassis during the month of August, 1938. and where possible the owner's complaint… | ||
| img048 | The performance and condition of K.L.G. FLB.50X ignition plugs on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC... from Rm/GWH. c. By. Rm/GWH.33/N.12.9.38. Re: Ignition Plugs - K.L.G. FLB.50X. B190KT A set of these plugs were fitted to G.H.Withey's Bentley on the 21.6.38. *This Owner has run a… | ||
| img049 | Requesting the return of Bentley KLG.FLB.30X plugs to be sent to the makers for a report. | ||
| View original record | GWH. at Kingsbury. BY/Mtn23/N.7.7.38. Bentley - KLG. FLB.30X.Plugs. Referring to your memo Rm/GWH.20/N.6.7.38, will you please return the plugs marked for my attention, and we will send them to the… | ||
| img050 | Rapid wear of Bentley KLG.FLB.30X spark plug anodes and whether to scrap or repair them. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.20/N.6.7.38. Bentley - KLG.FLB.30X. Plugs. The anodes of the above plugs burn away rapidly, approx. 6,000 miles. The position is this. An Owner comes in for a top decarb;… | ||
| img051 | Blueprint of an adaptor plate showing dimensions, materials, and assembly instructions. | ||
| View original record | 2 HOLES .125 DIA, CSK TO .250 DIA AT 60° INCD. 2 HOLES .1718 DIA .800 CRS .2812 DIA +10 +25 -25 +10 +5 -5 .875 .625 CRS .950 .750 2.000 ADAPTOR PLATE - THICKNESS .125 OR .104 S/MD K3603 BOLT K9005… | ||
| img052 | Parts list and assembly instructions for an adaptor plate and boss for a battery box. | ||
| View original record | DD 1815. PARTS REQUIRED FOR 1 CHASSIS ADAPTOR PLATE S/MD 2 OFF DB1818 BOSS-BATTERY STUD DIXTAMPO 2 OFF KB2156 .125 DIA RIVET COPPER 4 OFF K3603 3 BA BOLT S/N 4 OFF K9005 3 BA LOCK WASHER S/CS 4 OFF… | ||
| img053 | Modification to prevent battery lug failures from overtightening studs. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/ED. c. Rm/GWH. BY/RD.1/B.27.5.38. BATTERIES. Rm/GWH has pointed out that we get battery failures due to securing studs being tightened up and putting too much load on the battery lugs. We have… | ||
| img054 | Complaints of Bentley K.L.G. FLB.30X plugs burning at the points. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from GWH. c. to Rm. Rm/GWH.2/N.8.4.38. Bentley K.L.G. FLB.30X.Plugs. There has been three complaints lately of the above plugs burning the points, not the electrode. This is not serious but… | ||
| img055 | New scheme to prevent the over-oiling of Bentley dynamo commutators. | ||
| View original record | GH. FTD. COPY. K/KC. BENTLEY. Rm/GWH/DPR/5.5.30. OILING UP OF DYNAMO COMMUTATORS. ----------------------------- As the Works have given up the idea of help in overcoming oiling up of commutators, a… | ||
| img056 | The investigation of wiring faults on a Bentley owned by Mr. Crittall following a visit to Kingsbury. | ||
| View original record | To BY. c. to Hs. c. to Bx. c. to Rm/GWH. Rm/RC.1/JH.4.2.38. re Visit to Kingsbury 1.2.38. In order to investigate a complaint case, in which the wiring of a Bentley owned by Mr. Crittall was… | ||
| img057 | Recurring headlamp bulb failure likely caused by a loose bulb holder and vibration. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/RC.1/JH.4.2.38. (5) This customer is in the habit of riding with his headlamp in the dipped position: the bulb in the nearside lamp had blown on various occasions. This probably is due to the… | ||
| img058 | Why certain failures of Bentley dynamos are not being treated as serious complaints. | ||
| View original record | To BY/Mtn., from GWH. Rm/GWH.6/N.7.1.38. Re: Bentley Dynamos. Kingsbury do not look upon the failures of dynamos which are change for the following reasons as complaints which are serious: 1. Blocking… | ||
| img059 | Requesting further information on three faulty Bentley dynamos received without any complaint reports. | ||
| View original record | GWH. BY/Mtn21/N.5.1.38. Re:Bentley - Dynamos. The Repair Dept. have received three dynamos from Kingsbury, from the following chassis:- B.17.JY. B.203.HM. B.6.JY. owing to being faulty. What I cannot… | ||
| img060 | Battery failures for chassis B.28.KT and B.164.KT. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. c. BY. BYWRD.3/B.26.10.37. Battery Failures on Chassis B.28.KT & B.164.KT. B.28.KT. No.4 cell in this battery had an internal short circuit. The battery was opened up in the presence of the… | ||
| img061 | Investigation into a recurring battery failure, identifying the cause as mishandling by coachbuilders and proposing a preventative modification. | ||
| View original record | File Copy. To By from Rm/GWH. c. to Rm. Rm/GWH.19/W.21.10.37. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bentley - P.& R. Battery - New Type 6HZD9S. No. of battery B.1357C. -- -- -- -- -- -- --… | ||
| img062 | Customer complaint about a faulty battery on chassis B-28-KT. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/GWH. c. Rm. Rm/GWH.3/N.13.10.37. ------------------- Re: Chassis B-28-KT - Mr de Baat. New type Light Battery 6HZD9 P R. --------------------------------- Mileage 2,523… | ||
| img063 | Response to a complaint from Lillie-Hall regarding a faulty ignition switch on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | RHC/s c. to BY/Rm/GWH. RHC/Cy.6/LS.3.9.37. [STAMP: BY LILLIE-HALL ARCHIVED] COMPLAINT FROM LILLIE-HALL. BENTLEY CHASSIS - B-71-KU. In connection with the faulty ignition switch RHC/Smd. has instructed… | ||
| img064 | Tester's report detailing a complaint about a faulty ignition switch and the subsequent adjustment. | ||
| View original record | BX: COPY OF TESTER'S REPORT. ----------- B.71.KU. 30.3.37. Owner: B.M.L. (Lillie Hall). Mileage 28. ----------- Mr.Clarke. Complaint - rectify faulty ignition switch. On examination the switch… | ||
| img065 | Investigating a dynamo failure, specifically the effect of two connectors on the distribution board. | ||
| View original record | W/K. (Rm/GWH). BY/RD.3/B.16.8.37. Dynamo Failure B.41.IK. Rm/GWH/DBP.13.8.37. We note the remarks you have made in the above memo' and we fail to see any reason why the touching of the two connectors… | ||
| img066 | Dynamo failure in a 3.5-litre Bentley caused by shorting wires behind the distribution box. | ||
| View original record | K/W. By. Rm/GWH/DPB/13.8.37. DYNAMO FAILURE. 3½-litre BENTLEY B.41.DK.V.D.Drury. Mileage 21,000. ------------------ The Kingsbury Depot had the above car in yesterday for a complaint of the dynamo… | ||
| img067 | Oil entering Bentley dynamos from the tachometer drive. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. from Rm/Wst Rm/Wst.9/AP.10.6.37 Oil Entering Bentley Dynamos from Tachometer Drive. You will have seen our memo Rm/Wst.5/JH.4.6.37 and By.'s reply By.4/G.9.6.37. We are very anxious to know… | ||
| img068 | Oil entering Bentley Dynamos from the Tachometer Drive and the effectiveness of fitting a breather and oil level plug. | ||
| View original record | To: [REDACTED] from KGC/BMD. c. [REDACTED] c. [REDACTED] c. [REDACTED] c. RM/GWH. Kingsbury. RGC/BMD.1/121.18.6.37 Oil Entering Bentley Dynamos from Tachometer Drive. With reference to… | ||
| img069 | Two Bentley dynamo failures due to the continual blacking up of the commutators. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wst. from Rm/GWH. c. By. c. Rm. S W H Kingsbury June 17th.1937 BENTLEY DYNAMO FAILURE. Two dynamos are being returned to the Works today for continual blacking up of the commutators. In both… | ||
| img070 | Complaints about oil on the commutator of Bentley dynamos and suggesting a solution. | ||
| View original record | LWH Rm/Wetr. from Rm/GWH. G.H.W. (crossed out) Kingsbury - 5.4.37. BENTLEY - DYNAMOS. There are complaints coming in with oil on the commutator. While at Derby you remarked of what the D.O. had done… | ||
| img071 | Issue of oil entering Bentley dynamos from the tachometer drive. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/CWH. EY.4/G.S.C.37. OIL ENTERING BENTLEY DYNAMOS FROM TACHOMETER DRIVE. ------------------------------------------------------ Referring to Rm/Wst.5/JH.4.6.37. I am certain that we have not done… | ||
| img072 | Complaints arising from the use of over-heavy grease in tachometer tubes. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.4/C.9.6.37. we shall immediately have a crop of complaints as a result of this, as Ex's experience cannot be ignored in this connection. The only complaints we know of from over-oiling since… | ||
| img073 | Dynamo lubrication issues, recommending the fitting of Gits oil seals and the deletion of breathers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Wst.5/JH.4.6.37. With the breather closed less oil was found in the end bracket and oil had definitely been forced up towards the instrument drive. The plain bearing of the tacho-drive was well… | ||
| img074 | Oil leak issues found in a Bentley Dynamo W-3-BK and proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | Rm/G.W.H. Kingsbury. RHC/SMD.1/MH.30.6.37. Re.- Bentley Dynamo W-3-BK. With reference to the report from G.W.H., we had the above machine tested immediately upon receipt and found that the general… | ||
| img075 | Instruction to drain oil from the gearbox of all Bentley Dynamos before despatch. | ||
| View original record | -2- RHC/SMD.1/MH.30.6.37 (Cont'd (2). To drain the oil from the gearbox of all Bentley Dynamos before despatch and to attach securely instructions for refilling after the machine is in its correct… | ||
| img076 | Examination of Bentley dynamo failures, suspecting considerable night driving as the cause. | ||
| View original record | WIP- Rm/GWH. BY.2/G.3.7.37. FRANCO-BRITANNIC AUTOS Ltd - 5 JUIL 1937 12 AVENUE GEORGE V PARIS VA BENTLEY DYNAMO FAILURES. From an examination of the commutators on the two dynamos returned I gained… | ||
| img077 | Investigating Bentley dynamo failures, suspecting considerable night driving as the probable cause. | ||
| View original record | C. K. BENTLEY DYNAMO FAILURES. ------------------------- From an examination of the commutators on the two dynamos returned I gained the impression that the cause of the trouble was probably the… | ||
| img078 | Rotationally slack dynamo drive on 25/30 and Bentley models, caused by undersized rubber buttons. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. Sft. E/JNR.1/HP.5.5.36. re 25/30 and Bentley Dynamo Drive. We notice on the cars on production that the three rubber button drive between the wheelcase and the dynamo are rotationally slack,… | ||
| img079 | Engine gear rattles on the 25/30 HP and Bentley Dynamo Drive, caused by a slack rubber drive. | ||
| View original record | COPY. E. Ey. Sft.1/DR.16.5.36. 25/30 HP. and Bentley Dynamo Drive. With further reference to E/JNR.1/HP.5.5.36 regarding the above, we now find that the slackness referred to has been the cause of… | ||
| img080 | Quality of Helsby high tension ignition cable and the testing of new samples. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. Kingsbury. c. Sg. c. HS. c. G. c. By. Rm/Wst.3/AP.5.4.37 HELSBY HIGH TENSION IGNITION CABLE. Before receiving your memo we had already taken up with Messrs British Insulated Cables Co.,… | ||
| img081 | Test report on K.L.G. type FLB.30X sparking plugs removed from a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. [redacted] c. to Em/GWH. c. to Mr. [redacted] c. to Wd. c. to E/R - Kc. Rm/Wst.1/JH.2.4.37. Re K.L.G. type FLB.30X Sparking Plugs removed from your Bentley chassis. These plugs when received were… | ||
| img082 | Faulty Helsby Ignition Cable due to perished and cracked rubber insulation. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wst. from Rm/GWH. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. E. c. Ey. c. Rm. Kingsbury - 2.4.37. Helsby Ignition Cable. Cricklewood have had to return to the works one complete roll of Helsby cable owing to the faulty… | ||
| img083 | Clutch 'jagger' issue on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley, chassis number B134.JD. | ||
| View original record | W/K. To Rm/GWH. from Rm/Smth. Rm/Smth.5/AP.13.5.37 B134.JD. We understand that the clutch on the above 4 1/4 litre Bentley jaggers despite the fact it has a damper fitted. We should be glad to know… | ||
| img084 | Electrical breakdown on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. [REDACTED] BY/RD.6/B.12.3.37. 4 1/4 Litre Bentley - Electrical. Referring to your note of the 9th. inst., the reason for the breakdown is due to the cable being pulled tight as you say, and… | ||
| img085 | Electrical fault with the dynamo charging circuit on a 4 1/4-litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | GWH. From Rm/GWH. By. Kingsbury. 9.3.37. 4 1/4-litre Bentley - Electrical. There have been several failures of the dynamo not charging, due to a fault in the circuit to the ignition warning lamp. The… | ||
| img086 | Starter motors for 4.5 litre and 8 litre Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | K/W. KC. K/KC/MK/14.1.37. RE BENTLEY CHASSIS STARTER MOTORS. In reply to your Rm/Wst/1/JH.13.1.37, we have never to my knowledge, found it necessary to change the starter motor gear pinion on either… | ||
| img087 | Request for information on the frequency of changing gear pinions on Bosch starter motors for 4.5 and 8 litre Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/K. KC. [STAMP: JAN 14 1937] Rm/Wst.1/JH.13.1.37. RE BENTLEY CHASSIS STARTER MOTORS. In order to complete the information which you have kindly given to us regarding the above, we should like to know… | ||
| img088 | And providing the chassis numbers for the introduction of Helsby cables. | ||
| View original record | To B.y. Cricklewood Oct 27th 36 Helsby cables Would you please let me know the Chassis Number when the Helsby cable was introduced. so that the Depots' can be informed. J H Hancock Phantom III 171st… | ||
| img089 | Misfiring and clutch issues with Professor Dodds' Bentley, with proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | HS/GWH. To Hs/Rm. Cricklewood, July 28th. Professor Dodds' Bentley. ------------------------- I tried this car today. In a gradient from 10 to 30 M.P.H. there was bad misfiring, above this speed it… | ||
| img090 | Investigating a complaint about dynamo armature windings rubbing and short-circuiting due to a manufacturing fault. | ||
| View original record | W/A. c. Hs/GWH. GWH SHORTAGE OF ARMATURE WINDINGS. We have gone into the complaint made by yourself and Paris in your memo of July 9th, in which you point out that the armature windings have rubbed… | ||
| img091 | Responding to complaints about the supply and fitting of dynamo guards and engine dampers. | ||
| View original record | Hs/GWH. from Sft. Sft.1/EMG.26.8.36. Re. COMPLAINTS. With reference to memo' BY.6/G.20.8.36, the facts are as under.- Item 6. Guard for the Dynamo. We note that the instruction for this job was issued… | ||