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600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page01 Requesting the fitting of a flywheel inertia ring and bolts to a Wraith 27-G-VI.
View original record To HPS. 612 Rm/NRC.3/JH.7.8.37. re Wraith 27-G-VI. Will you please fit to the above car a flywheel inertia ring to EX.28322 with bolts to EX.28323 which are already made in the stores. It will of…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page02 Squeaking brakes on a Wraith, requesting a trial of Ferodo R.U. linings.
View original record To HPS. Rm/AFM.3/JH.19.8.37. 6060. WRAITH BRAKES. The brakes on 27.G.VI are squeaking, and we want to try some Ferodo R.U. in place of the present lining. R.U. can only be supplied at the moment ¼"…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page03 Request to modify car 27-G-VI by fitting larger 2BA studs to the radiator steam escape pipe flange.
View original record To HPS. 640 Rm/Std-8/JH.20.8.37. 27-G-VI - Modification to Same. In addition to the modifications to 27-G-VI car which we have already requested, will you please fit larger 2BA studs to the radiator…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page04 Request to fit standard 25/30 HP front engine feet and a new pair of rear bumper brackets to a Wraith III car.
View original record 622. To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.23.8.37. Wraith III 27.G.VI. Will you please fit to the above car a set of standard 25/30 H.P. front engine feet. A sketch of the scheme SCD.22 has been prepared and only 2…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page05 The application of part N.Sch.5145 to the brakes of a Wraith car.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 606 Rm/AFM.16/AP.25.8.37 WRAITH BRAKES 27.G.Vl. Will you please apply N.Sch.5145 to the above car at a convenient date. We are particularly interested in the plate lever on the…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page06 The replacement of the Kansas Snubber bonnet rest strip with Ferodo lacing on car 270 VI due to wear.
View original record X 605 To HPS from Rm/Std. Rm/Std 5/WH. 30.8.37. 270 VI. - Bonnet rest strip on dash. As a result of experience on 32EX car in France it appears that the Kansas Snubber rest strip fitted to that car…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page07 Requesting the urgent modification of a car's radiator to stop water loss by fitting a baffle scheme.
View original record To HPS. 640 Rm/Std.16/JH.16.9.37. 27.G.VI. Car. This car has to be handed over to Mx. with the minimum of delay and it is extremely important that we should finish off the tests which we are carrying…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page08 Test to address idling overheating on a Wraith 27-G-VI by increasing water flow.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Wym. + 640 Rm/Std.3/MH.30.9.37. WRAITH 27-G-VI. We wish to test the effect of increased water flow to help with idling overheating troubles. Will you please arrange for the…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page09 Urgent memo requesting the replacement of an inaccurate steering cam for chassis 27.G.Vl.
View original record URGENT To HPS. from Rm/PJH. 6x0 Rm/FJH.8/AP.15.10.37 27.G.Vl. Steering The steering gear of the above chassis has an inaccurate cam which was the only one available when the chassis was built. Will…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page10 Fitting a standard Borg & Beck 11' driven plate with Thermoid facings and testing thrust springs.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/NRC. c. Whym. 612 Rm/NRC.1/AP.25.10.37. Re. 27.G.V1. Herewith is a standard Borg & Beck 11" driven plate, but fitted with Thermoid facings. Will you please fit this to the above car…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page11 Request to reduce the thickness of a rear axle pinion bearing washer to investigate an over-run rattle on a Wraith 27.G.VI.
View original record PS. 602 Rm/Wym.11/JH.4.11.37. Wraith 27.G.VI. Will you please reduce thickness of rear axle pinion bearing washer a further .003" to see if more shack produces an over-run rattle. Rm/Wym.

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page12 Requesting the fitting of a combined inlet nozzle and filler cap to car 27.G.VI.
View original record To HFS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/syn. 640 Rm/Std.1/WH.2.12.37. 27.G.VI CAR. The above car is being put into the shop for modifications to pivots etc. and we wish to have the combined inlet nozzle and filler…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page13 Instruction to fit rear road springs from car 25.G.VI to Wraith car 27.G.VI.
View original record HPS. 640. Rm/Wym.9/JH.10.12.37/. WRAITH CAR 27.G.VI. Whilst you have the above car in the fitting shop will you please fit the rear road springs taken off 25.G.VI. Rm/Wym.

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page14 Requesting the fitting of a new five-blade fan, fan pulley and fan belt to car 27.O.VI.
View original record 624. To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Std.8/RR.30.12.37. 27.O.VI CAR. The above car is being put into the shop to-day. Will you please fit to it one of the five blade fans which you have built -…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page15 Listing alterations and required items for the Wraith Car 27.G.VI.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Wym. WRAITH CAR 27.G.VI. We have sent the above car into the fitting shop to be brought up to date as far as possible. We would like you to work to our previous memo…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page16 List of specifications and modifications for various vehicle components.
View original record -2- (2) Water Connections - as latest details instructed for Wraith if moulded rubber bend EW.1633 is available - if not copper bend to EXS.459 is to be used. (3) Undersheets - Latest type EW.1967/8.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page17 Addition of a simplified tipping shoe for brakes to a list of jobs not being proceeded with.
View original record y 606 To NPS. from Rm/AFM. c.c. RRC. c.c. Hy. c.c. Rm/syn. Rm/AFM.2/WH.12.2.38. 27.G.VI BRAKES. Will you please add to your list of jobs with which you are not proceeding, the Works suggestion for a…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page18 Instruction to fit a filter to a carburetter and mount an additional suction pipe to a chassis.
View original record To HFS. from Rm/JBD. c. Rm/Sym. 8 608 Rm/JBD./MH.15.2.38 27.D.VI. Will you please fit a filter in the carburetter and petrol pipe to HCD.415, to the above chassis. This will necessitate moving the AC…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page19 Instruction to modify the exhaust system on a Wraith car, reverting to a flanged joint design.
View original record To HPS. 623 Rm/Wym.8/JH.16.2.38. WRAITH CAR 27.O.6. We understand from I.Waller that he is having trouble on the French car with the 2 sliding joints of the exhaust system between the front expansion…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page20 Running report on vehicle 27-G-VI, detailing performance and issues at 1700 miles.
View original record 600 To Sg.. From Mx. c. Hr. c. By. c. Hm. c. De. Secret. Noted WYHRTV MX.4/N.19.3.38: REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27-G-VI. Mileage 1700 Petrol consumption 12.5 m.p.g. Oil consumption 1157 m.p.g. Water…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page21 Unsatisfactory features of a car, including steering, bonnet, a rough running period and an oil leak.
View original record -2- Wx4/N.19.3.38 Cont'd. Steering Needle bearings fitted to pivots. Owing to the reduction in friction there was more tendency to steering wheel joggle at medium speeds. This has been overcome by…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page22 Engine oil leak and a comparison of the car's suspension.
View original record -3- WX4/N.19.3.38 Cont'd. ( 2 Cont'd.) The oil retaining thread on crankshaft was fouling the housing, this was given the necessary clearance and a new felt ring of closer texture fitted. On…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page23 Test drive report detailing performance issues and observations of a car over a 400-mile run.
View original record 600 To Mx. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/AP.28.3.38 I ran 27.0.V1. about 400 miles this week-end and send you herewith a few points noted. (1) The performance of the car seems much below the ordinary Wraith.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page24 Instruction to fit Ph.III axle gears and A.C.I. differential washers to a car's rear axle.
View original record 602. To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/AP.29.3.38 27.G.VI. The rear axle of this car is arriving in the Fitting Shop today. Will you please fit Ph.III. axle gears and if the material is available A.C.I.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page25 Request to fit bushes to the eyes of a 1120 lbs. rear spring for the off side of a car.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Les. c. Rm/Wym. b46γ Rm/Ldn.1/MH.30.3.38. 27.G.VI. Will you please fit bushes to the eyes of a 1120 lbs. rear spring which is to be fitted to the off side of the above car. The spring…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page26 Issues identified with the Brown Wraith model, including noisy valve gear, suspension, and a faulty heater knob.
View original record 600. Rm/Wym. from Rm. Mx. Rm3/R.2.5.38. BROWN WRAITH. The valve gear of this car is noisy when start- ing up from cold. The suspension does not seem to compare with 24.G.VI. The knob of the heater…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page27 Modification of brakes on a 27.G.VI model using parts from a 26.G.VI.
View original record To HFS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/wym. 8 606. Rm/AFM.6/MH.4.5.38. 27.G.VI - BRAKES. This car ought to have standard brakes and as it is having part of the rear axle of 26.G.VI fitted we think it should have…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page28 The running of a Wraith, detailing outstanding issues regarding performance, servo shudder, and clutches.
View original record 600 Sev [Struck through] Sev [Struck through] Rm. [Struck through] BY.21/G.10.6.38. [Signature] Mx's WRAITH. I attach hereto Mx's report on the running of 27-G-YI. The outstanding features which are…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page29 The running performance and component status of engine 27-G-V1.
View original record Mx./2.6.38. REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27-G-V1. Total mileage run by Mx. 6,370 - 3475 miles since fitting :- (1). White metal bearings to engine. (2). Attwater fine grain material Cam Wheel. (3). High…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page30 The performance of the vehicle's choke, engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, and steering systems following modifications.
View original record -2- No trouble has been experienced with choke sticking since increased clearance has been given to bearings of choke valve spindle. Mileage since this modification 6,000. The engine continues to be…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page31 Test report on vehicle components including the exhaust, propeller shaft, tyres, and petrol feed system.
View original record -3- Exhaust System. An exhaust blow developed due to fracture of the intermediate pipe at the welded joint on front expansion box. Electric butt welding is being tried for this joint. The piece that…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page32 Vehicle's electrical system, suspension setup, and performance testing at Brooklands.
View original record -4- Electrical system. Has given no trouble. Car is being run with head and side lamps blanked off, thus permitting the full lamp load to be used continually during normal daylight running. The dynamo…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page33 Fitting shop jobs for the Wraith car 27.G.VI.
View original record 600 To HFR. Rm/Wym.2/JH.16.6.38. Wraith car 27.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the following jobs - (1) Fit exhaust front expansion box and intermediate pipe which has the…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page34 Modifications to the exhaust system of Wraith car 27.G.VI (Mx.).
View original record 600. To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.14/MH.5.7.38. WRAITH CAR 27.G.VI (Mx.) We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for the following modifications to the exhaust system. (1) Fit straight thro'…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page35 Continuation report on the running of the Wraith model, detailing criticisms and remedies for issues found between 6,870 and 10,190 miles.
View original record 600 MX's WRAITH. REPORT ON RUNNING 27-G-V1. Further to the report issued by me under cover of BY.21/G/10.6.38, I attach hereto continuation report covering the running from 6,870 miles to 10,190…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page36 Running report for vehicle 27.G.VI detailing component mileage and fuel/oil consumption.
View original record REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27.G.VI. ----------------- Total mileage run by Mx. 10,180. 7285 miles since fitting: (1) White metal bearings to engine. (2) Attwater fine grain material cam wheel. (3) 8 x 34…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page37 Performance and issue report on engine, gearbox, clutch, and brake systems.
View original record -2- Engine. Timing gears continue to be quiet and free from rattle. No difficulty experienced in starting either cold or hot. The general behaviour of engine is satisfactory. Misfiring at low speeds…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page38 Performance and condition of various vehicle systems.
View original record -3- Steering. Needle bearings fitted to pivots. The steering remains consistent, no signs of tightening up. The modification to contact pieces in rear end of side steering tube has effectually…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page39 Recommendation to use a car for a continental tour to accumulate mileage on specific parts.
View original record 600 Hs. from Rm. Rm9/R.16.7.38. In view of the fact that Mx. will not be covering any appreciable mileage during his holidays and that we are particularly anxious to keep his car running, we recommend…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page40 Summary of mileage and consumption figures from a trip to Italy.
View original record 600. Rm. from E. c.Mex. E.1/HP.27.8.38. 27-G-VI. Total distance run on Italian Trip --- 3178 miles. Petrol consumption --- 15.4 m.p.g. Oil consumption --- 2400 m.p.g. General report to follow. E.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page41 List of modifications for 'Mx's Car' to be carried out in the experimental shop.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. EX. c. Rm/Wym. 600. Rm/Std.2/MH.31.8.38. 27.G.VI - Mx's Car. The above car is going into the Exp. shop shortly for various modifications - while it is there will you please…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page42 The performance of chassis 27-G-VI during a road test on the Continent.
View original record 600 HS. c. Rm. Mgr. E.1/HP.2.9.38. Running of 27-G-VI on the Continent. Total mileage - 3178. Petrol consumption - 15.4 m.p.g. Oil consumption - 2400 m.p.g. The car was loaded with three passengers…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page43 The performance and handling of a Wraith model during road tests across Europe.
View original record (2) The temperature inside the body became slightly excessive at times, but full use was made of bonnet shutters, scuttle ventilation, etc. to keep this down. The steering on this car is a very good…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page44 Driving performance and minor electrical faults of a vehicle.
View original record (3) use third under the conditions calling for this and on the Continent much more use is of course made of the gearbox than in this Country. Generally, the running of 27-G-VI throughout has been up…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page45 Request to remove, check, and set rear dampers to standard.
View original record 642 To HPC. from Rm/Clm. c. to HPS/WB. Rm/Clm.11/JH.5.9.38. 27.O.VI. Rear Dampers. Will you please have the rear dampers taken off this car in the Shop and handed to W.Bell. They are to be checked…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page46 Outlining pre-endurance test modifications and inspections for car 27.G.VI.
View original record c RmWyn 600 γ To HPS. from Rm/Gry. S. MX. Rm/Gry.1/MH.5.9.38. 27.G.VI. This car is shortly going to London for endurance mileage under traffic conditions. Before it goes there are one or two jobs we…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page47 The running of vehicle 27.G.VI, detailing mileage after various fittings and fuel consumption.
View original record All Testers REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27.G.VI. 600. Total mileage run by Mx. 10,180. 7285 miles since fitting: (1) White metal bearings to engine. (2) Attwater fine grain material cam wheel. (3) 8 x 34…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page48 The performance of the engine, gearbox, clutch, and brakes.
View original record -2- Engine. Timing gears continue to be quiet and free from rattle. No difficulty experienced in starting either cold or hot. The general behaviour of engine is satisfactory. Misfiring at low speeds…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page49 The performance and maintenance of vehicle systems including steering, exhaust, transmission, tyres, and petrol.
View original record -3- Steering. Needle bearings fitted to pivots. The steering remains consistent, no signs of tightening up. The modification to contact pieces in rear end of side steering tube has effectually…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page50 The inspection and repair of a cracked cylinder head from unit No.6.
View original record 600 HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.1/R.6.9.38. 27.G.VI (No.6. UNIT). The head off the above car has been removed for inspection and reveals slight cracks on two of the exhaust valve seats. We should like…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page51 Follow-up report on the running of car 27-G-V1 on the Continent, clarifying points on detonation and ignition timing.
View original record 600 [Signature] H.R. c. Rm. Mme. E.7/HP.6.9.38. Running of 27-G-V1 on the Continent. Further to my report E.1/HP.2.9.38, there are two points that require amplification. The first is in connection…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page52 Cover memo for a report on the running of vehicle 27-G-VI, noting an issue with cracks on the cylinder head seatings of the Wraith car.
View original record c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Rm. c. Mx. c. De. 600 BY.7/N.10.9.38. REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27-G-VI. ------------------------------ I enclose herewith Mx's further report on the running of 27-G-VI. The report…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page53 Running report for vehicle/component 27-G-VI, listing modifications and the mileage covered by each.
View original record R-R REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27-G-VI. Total mileage run by Mx. 15,896. The mileages covered by the modifications which have been applied from time to time are shown below:- (1) White metal bearings to…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page54 Vehicle performance, consumption figures, and component condition after extended mileage.
View original record -2- Oil consumption 2,400 m.p.g. Petrol " 15.4 m.p.g. These consumption figures were obtained by E. on a Continental trip of 3,176 miles and confirm the consumptions obtained in England of 2,000…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page55 Progress report on the performance of various vehicle components, including the clutch, brakes, and steering.
View original record -3- Clutch. The operation of the clutch has been greatly improved by adopting the parallel link motion. This gives a reasonable and consistent engagement and also reduces to a negligible amount the…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page56 Detonation and ignition settings following a 3,176-mile continental road test for a Wraith.
View original record -4- A copy of E's report on 3,176 miles running on the Continent is attached. With regard to detonation, prior to the car being handed over to E. we had been carrying out some experiments with the…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page57 Instruction memo to fit graphite cones to the top rear brake shoes of chassis 27.G.VI.
View original record To HFC. c. to Rm/Wym. 606 Rm/JBD.16/JH.20.9.38. 27.G.VI. Will you please fit the graphite cones supplied to the two top rear brake shoes of the above chassis. We have handed the shoes to the shop with…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page58 Cover note for a report on the running of vehicle 27.G.VI. in London traffic.
View original record To Sgv. from By. c. Hs. c. Rm. Boo By.14/N.22.9.38. Report on the running of 27.G.VI. in London Traffic Mx. has completed a weeks running in London traffic with 27-G-VI. and his report - attached…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page59 The performance of a Wraith after intensive road testing in London traffic conditions.
View original record 27-G-VI. Mx. 22.9.38. We have just completed a weeks intensive running in London traffic conditions. The total mileage including journey to and from Works was 1,073. We were fortunate to strike a…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page60 Listing required modifications for a 'C' Series car.
View original record 600 To LA. from Rm/Gry. c. HPS. c. Ex. Rm/Gry.5/WH.8.11.38. 27.G.VI - "C" SERIES MODIFICATIONS. Ex. is handing this car over to you to-morrow. The modifications required are as follows:- Carburetter…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page61 Specification memo for the rebuild of Wraith 27.G.VI, listing required parts and their specifications.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. MX. c. Rm/Cr. 600. Rm/AFM.1/HH.11.11.38. WRAITH 27.G.VI. We want 27.G.VI rebuilt to the following specification. Will you please release the following parts:- Front Springs…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page62 Request for two rubber mountings and the handing over of a petrol pump for vehicle 27.O.VI.
View original record x 600. To HPC. Rm/JBD.4/JH.11.11.38. 27.O.VI. Will you please supply two rubber mountings EXC.599, EXC.600 with plates EXC.598 moulded in, also will you hand the petrol pump off 8.B.V. to me. This is…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page63 Request to obtain two petrol pump mounting rubbers and two olive joint adaptors for chassis 27.G.VI.
View original record To HPS. 600 Rm/JBD.S/JH.14.11.38. 27.G.VI. Will you please obtain two petrol pump mounting rubbers EXo.659, EXo.660. for the above chassis which is to be fitted with the modified S.U. petrol pump.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page64 Proving work detailing outstanding issues on a vehicle after 21,794 miles.
View original record 600 c. Sg. c. He. c. Rm. c. Mx. c. Ds. BY.1/N.22.11.38. Report on Proving Work by Mx. ------------------------------ I attach herewith a further report by Mx. on 27.G.VI. at a total mileage of 21,794.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page65 Summary of mileage and a list of modifications being fitted to car 27.G.VI.
View original record Mx.10/N.21.11.38. 27.G.VI. Mileage by Mx.... 17,750 Sales.. 4,044 Total mileage.... 21,794. The car is now in the Shop being brought up-to-date and having parts fitted which are proposed for 'C' or…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page66 List of vehicle component updates and a mileage report on engine bearings.
View original record -2- Mx.10/N.21.11.38 Cont'd. New type exhaust system - deleting front expansion box, with its attendant saving in cost, weight and H.P. Cheaper petrol pump. Olive joints in petrol pipe lines. 36 slot…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page67 Mileage and performance remarks for various vehicle components.
View original record -3- Wx.10/N.21.11.38 Cont'd. Part. Mileage. Remarks. Cam wheel in Attwater fine grain material. 18,899. Engine gears are quiet and free from rattle. The amount of wear on camwheel as indicated by…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page68 The mileage and condition of vehicle steering and transmission components.
View original record -4- Mx.10/W.21.11.38 Cont'd. Part. Mileage. Remarks. Steering. Needle bearings to 21,953 Steering remains consistent, pivot. no low speed wobbles. No sign of tightening up. Modified contact Continue…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page69 Mileage and performance remarks for various vehicle components.
View original record -5- Mx.10/N.21.11.38 Cont'd. Part Mileage. Remarks. Rear Axle with carbon steel tubes. 17,000 on 26.G.VI. in France. 15,770 on 27.G.VI. 32,770 Total. 8 x 34 gears. 18,889 Good standard of silence…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page70 Mileage and performance report on a Delco distributor, R.R. coil, and petrol pump.
View original record -6- Mx.10/N.21.11.38 Cont'd. Part. Mileage. Remarks. Delco distributor with spring drive. 13,565 Both contact points set to 0.020 at 1,697 miles. After further mileage of 11,861 gaps reduced to 0.016…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page71 Re-assembly instructions for a Wraith No.6 unit following its dismantlement.
View original record 600. To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. WRAITH NO.6 UNIT (27.G.VI). Now that we have had an opportunity of inspecting the above unit since being dismantled, the complete instructions for the re-assembly are as…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page72 The dismantling and re-erection of a car, detailing proposed changes to the exhaust, radiator, suspension, and brakes.
View original record GRY 600 BY.8/G.25.1.39. HH: 27.G.71. Attached hereto is copy of report made by Mx. following the dismantling of certain parts and re-erection on the above car in regard to :- (a). New Exhaust System,…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page73 Progress report on a test car (27.G.VI) detailing mileage, modifications, and performance of new parts.
View original record Mx.6/N.24.1.39. Re: 27.G.VI. This car is now running mileage with parts which are proposed for 'C' or future series, as detailed in Mx.10/N.21.11.38. Mileage since above parts fitted - 1,832. Mileage…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page74 Further report on the continued running and modifications of car 27-G-VI.
View original record -Sir -Hives -Rm. -Morgan -Day 600 All testers. BY.5/G.21.2.39. FURTHER REPORT ON 27-G-VI. I attach hereto Mx's further report on the continued running of the above car, report reference…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page75 Running report on vehicle 27-G-V1, detailing mileage, consumption, and performance of various components.
View original record REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27-G-V1. Mileage since fitting parts for C or future series 5,318 as detailed in Mx.10/W.21.11.38. Total mileage .. 27,112 Average petrol consumption 14.75 M.P.G. Average Oil…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page76 Modifications and performance observations for an experimental car, including the exhaust, radiator, brakes, and suspension.
View original record - E - Mx.10/G.16.2.39. running on an Experimental car, and was then fitted to 27-G-VI with the object of further mileage, before the decision to change to stronger shaft, with altered Helix angle. It…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page77 Test report on the performance of various vehicle components at different mileages.
View original record -3- There is no tendency for brakes to 'thump' and no clanking from front brakes when released. Mileage 5,318 Servo lining in RAD.13 material. Continues quiet in operation. Mileage 12,184. Steering.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page78 Modifications to a propeller shaft and investigating a noisy dynamo.
View original record -4- Mr.10/C.16.2.39. Propeller Shaft. Larger universal joints and provision for replenishing lubrication. Mileage 5,318. Dynamo - 36 slot, and 21 turns regulator. Improved output. Brush gear noisy…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page79 Record concerning a Klingerit Cylinder head Gasket for the Wraith model.
View original record 600 b. Rm. Mx. 9/MG.15.3.39. Wraith Klingerit Cylinder head Gasket. see file 619.

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page80 Test report on a new Wraith exhaust system detailing issues with bolt stretching, joint failure, and pipe sagging.
View original record 623. To: HY. Rn. Ds. Rm/Rhy. Ex.8/MG.16.3.39 WRAITH New type Exhaust System deleting Front Expansion Box This System has now run 9,015 miles on 27.G.VI. At 5,136 miles, the Corrujoints between…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page81 Tests to diagnose an irregular running engine fault on a Wraith model.
View original record 600b To: Hy Rm De Ry/HD Wms/MC Mx.1/MG.27.3.39 WRAITH Irregular running of Engine We have carried out a series of tests on 27.G.VI to find out the cause of the above fault, which developed after 5,000…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page82 Investigation into a misfiring issue on No. 6 cylinder of Wraith cars, focusing on H.T. wiring and spark plug oxidation.
View original record - 2 - Ex.1/EW.27.3.39 (continued) As there had been a few cases of misfiring on No.6 cylinder on certain Wraith cars in service, we next carried out some tests on the H.T.Wiring lay-out. (1) H.T.wire…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page83 Report comparing Delco and R.R. distributor performance, focusing on plug gaps and make/break ratios.
View original record Mr.1/MG.27.3.39 (continued) - 3 - oxide from electrodes. In further tests in connection with plug gaps, care was taken to avoid altering the condition of plug electrodes. Reducing gaps to .025 on an…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page84 Test conclusions on ignition system misfiring related to distributor rotor air gaps and spark plug gap dimensions.
View original record Mx.1/MG.27.3.39 (continued) - 4 - to overcome misfiring with R.R.distributor, by using a rotor air gap of .024. Tests made to determine whether this dimension is critical indicate that the gap can be…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page85 Note regarding an invoice for petrol for a specific car.
View original record 600b FD G/WFH/CA.H/MG 28.3.39 Re invoice for petrol for 27 G VI car file 1282.

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page86 Payment of an invoice for petrol for a 27 G.VI car.
View original record 600b G/NWH Ron/FD 8/JH 3.4.29. Re payment of invoice for petrol for 27 G.VI car file 1282.

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page87 The continued running experience of the 27.G.VI engine, detailing points for further consideration.
View original record 600b. BY.4/G.22.4.39. Ser. [crossed out] No. [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] Dev. [crossed out] Merv AFM Page V what has been done Rm File REPORT ON CONTINUED RUNNING EXPERIENCE OF 27.G.VI. I am…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page88 Running report on vehicle 27-G-V1, detailing mileage, consumption, and the condition of engine components.
View original record Mx.4/W.20.4.39. REPORT ON RUNNING OF 27-G-V1. Mileage since fitting parts for C. or future series as detailed in Mx.10/W.21.11.38 ... 14,907. This mileage includes 1,300 which has been run in London…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page89 The condition and performance of engine, clutch, gearbox, and exhaust components.
View original record -2- The modified dimensions have been instructed for production. While pistons were dismantled the cylinder bores were examined and measured. These were in excellent condition and the wear in the…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page90 The performance and wear of components including manifold studs, brakes, dampers, and servo linings.
View original record -3- Investigation shows that the corrugations flatten out under the combined effect of heat and pressure, this allows the bolts to become slack and the joints eventually blow out. We are trying a set…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page91 Performance and mileage report on vehicle components including steering, pump, cooling, axle, and suspension.
View original record -4- Steering. Good, no low speed wobble, no devlopment of slack. Steering controls and horn button rattle on bad road surfaces. Petrol pump. Cheaper and improved type to Sc.318. No trouble, either…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page92 Vehicle performance issues, modifications, and maintenance updates on various components.
View original record -5- After return from Sales, lower rated front springs and front roll rod were fitted and these effected an improvement in the ride, particularly with regard to pitching. There has always been a minor…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page93 Color scheme, ashtrays, blinds, and lighting for a Four Door Saloon.
View original record SECRET. 604. To Hm. Copy to Ba. BY/RD. Rs. Rey/Metv R/Ev.6/W.17.3.37. Re Four Door Saloon (Original 26.G.6. now 27.G.6.) We think you for your Ha.16/W.9.3.37. With respect to the colour scheme we…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page94 Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the colour scheme and upholstery for a four-door saloon.
View original record Copy to Mm. Rm. Ba. Hw/FD. 604 E/EV.10/HW. 5th. April,1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Four-door Saloon - 27.G.6. We would like to paint this car…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page95 Letter confirming trimming and painting instructions for a four-door saloon car.
View original record Copy to Mr. Em. Rv/PD. Rv/Sect. 604 E/RV.S/W. 20th May, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, LONDON. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: Four-Door Saloon -…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page96 Arranging for a lorry to collect a 4-door saloon body from Messrs. Park Wards.
View original record To E/Ev. 60th Rm/FD.11/JH.7.6.37. We have arranged for the lorry to collect the 4 door saloon body for 27-G-VI on Thursday the 10th inst. The lorry will arrive at Messrs. Park Wards at 10-0 a.m.…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page97 Internal memorandum regarding fitting ball joints to the steering tubes for chassis 27.G.V1.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/PJH. 6350 Rm/PJH.1/AP.1.7.37. STEERING FOR 27.G.V1. Will you please fit to the cross and side steering tubes of the above chassis ball joints to Rm.537/8/9 as on 26.G.V1. If suitable…

600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page98 List of jobs to be carried out on a Wraith car, model 27-G-VI.
View original record To HPS. Rm/Wym.2/JH./7.8.37. 612 WRAITH 27-G-VI. Whilst you have the above car in the fitting shop for fitting inertia ring to flywheel will you please carry out the following jobs. (1) Examine for…

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