Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page001 | Braking issues on the Phantom III and proposing new brake development for the Wraith and 25/30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To E. 606 *1044 Hs/AFM.9/EW.19.12.35. Wraith Brakes. When the Phantom III was brought out, an entirely new braking system was devised. Due to shortage of time and care the result is that troubles… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page002 | Proposal to fit Vulture-type experimental brake shoes to the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | XHC4 HS 606 EF. C. E.Hs. Mr. RWP Mr.Tay. E/HDY.1/HP.28.1.36. Experimental Brake Shoes. - Wraith. With a view to gaining experience for Wraith it is suggested that the Vulture should be fitted with… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page003 | Design and testing of experimental brake shoes for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | K1064 606 R Martindale O.E.Hs. Ds. EMC. Hs/Ps. E/HDY.1/HP.28.1.36. Experimental Brake Shoes. - Wraith. With a view to gaining experience for Wraith it is suggested that the Vulture should be fitted… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page004 | Outstanding questions regarding the design of Wraith brakes, specifically shoe and drum options. | ||
| View original record | To E. C. to Da. c. to Hdy. HH/AEL.10/JH. 27.3.36. Wraith Brakes. There seem to be two outstanding questions to be decided before work can be started on the above. They are :- (a) Whether we should use… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page005 | Brake system improvements, comparing standard versus aluminium drums and recommending changes for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/AFH.10/JH. 27.3.36. brake rods when the pedal is within .100" of the end of its travel allowing that the servo has opened to an amount corresponding to 1" of pedal movement. or (2) the use of a… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page006 | Brake design decisions for the Wraith model, including comparisons to the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | xx C. Hs/Fer. Hs/AFM. Hdr. XTOUT 606 Ex.2/HP.1.4.36. Wraith Brakes. Referring to Hs/AFM.10/JH.27.3.36, it will be remembered that at a conference between Experimental and Design some three weeks ago… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page007 | Brake testing procedures and the redesign of combined hand and foot brake systems. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) of the testing, and may suggest that all possible tests have not yet been made, e.g. heating up all the brakes considerably and then putting on the hand brake and leaving the car on a… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page008 | Test on Wraith Brakes to determine if the hand brake could be jammed on and the findings. | ||
| View original record | To E. C. to Da. X 1944 606 HS/APM.7/JH.6.4.36. Wraith Brakes. As promised we have connected up the hand brake lever to the same set of shoes on the brake pedal on a Bentley fitted with aluminium brake… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page009 | Accompanying print NSch.4836 for a modification to the front brake toggle shaft of a Wraith II. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/AFM. K044 606 Hs/RM.29/JH. 29.6.36. Herewith print NSch.4836 - Mod. to front brake toggle shaft. Scale 1/4 Wraith II. Please let me have your comments. Hs/Rm. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page010 | Blueprint for a modification to a Front Brake Toggle Shaft for a Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | NSCH4836 No & SIZE OF ROLLERS AT NOW No AND SIZE OF ROLLERS AS BEFORE. FELT WASHER. MOD. TO FRONT BRAKE TOGGLE SHAFT. SCALE 1/4 WRAITH II NSCH 4836 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD PRINT ROOM 28 JUN 1938 DERBY | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page011 | Modifications to the Wraith II front brake toggle shaft. | ||
| View original record | To EH. [Struck through] Copy to Hives [Struck through] Ha/Rm. OHG [Struck through] [Handwritten: R... v- 606] E/EV.3/WN.25.6.36. [Handwritten: Martindale] Wraith II Front Brake Toggle Shaft. We send… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page012 | Technical specifications for the Wraith II rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | trout (crossed out) Martindale 606 By-Rev.Ho.3/54 Ha/Em. F.W.R. E/HDT.1/HP.7.7.30. Wraith II - Rear Brakes. We send herewith H.Sch.462D which shows the above. The drums are of aluminium with cast iron… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page013 | Note on the assembly of shoes, camshafts, and brake adjustment, with a comparison to the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) The shoes can be assembled in the carrier plates with the heel pull-off spring attached to the shoes. There is, therefore, no objection to the inaccessibility of this spring when the shoes… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page014 | Design of the front brake balance lever for the Wraith II. | ||
| View original record | To-BY. Copy to Mr. Hs/Rm. HHG. Ha/Martindale. [Handwritten: Violet] R/EV.2/MN.14.7.36. [Handwritten Signature] [Handwritten: 606] WRAITH II. Front Brake Balance Lever. We send herewith N.Sch.4857… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page015 | Front brake operation for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | v. old? 606. E/EV.1/MN.14.7.36. To BY. Copy to Dey He/Rm MHO Ha/Martindale. ---------------- WRAITH II. Front Brake Operation. We have already sent to you the scheme for the front brake drums and… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page016 | New scheme for the front brake operation on the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | X104k 606. E/EV.1/MM.14.7.36. To WY. Copy to Des. Hm/Rm. MMC. Hs/Martindale. ----------------- WRAITH II. Front Brake Operation. ----------------- We have already sent to you the scheme for the front… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page017 | Technical memo detailing modifications and adjustments for the Wraith II Brake Pedal Countershaft. | ||
| View original record | V1064 606. Martindale To DY. Copy to E. Bar: Hs. RMG. E/Hdy.3./JH. 17-7-36 WRAITH II Brake Pedal Countershaft. We send herewith N.Sch:-4863 showing the above. This scheme modifies LeC:-5159 in some… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page018 | Technical memorandum regarding the rear brake intermediate levers for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | 606. A.F. Martindale To BT. Copy to E. Dr. Hsy. Hs/Rm. P&S. E/Hdy.2/JH. 17-7-58. WRAITH II Rear Brake Intermediate Levers. We send herewith N.Sch:-4852 showing the above. The brackets for the shaft… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page019 | Attachment of aluminium brake drums for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | Martindale ETOW BY. c.c. E.Eng.RMO. HS/Rm. bdo E/HDY.2/HP.24.8.36. Wraith II Brakes. With reference to the attachment of the aluminium brake drums to the hubs by parallel fitting bolts with flanges… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page020 | The Wraith II brakes, specifically concerning the rear brake equaliser and the idler lever. | ||
| View original record | X1044 MARTINDALE 606 HW. c. E.Bx. PHC. Hg/Rm. E/HDY.1/HP.29.8.36. Wraith II Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4869 showing the rear brake equaliser. The travel of the idler lever is limited by a stop so… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page021 | Alterations to the Wraith II clutch casing for the fitment of a front brake damper. | ||
| View original record | Result 606 ST ST. C. Brakes. Sales Dept. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.2/HP.31.8.36. Wraith II Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4887 showing the front brake damper. The clutch casing N.Sch.4876 has been altered as… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page022 | Adjustments and specifications for the Wraith II brake system, including lever stops and pedal travel. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Annotation] 606 K1044 MARTINDALE Rm Do we agree with this? 19 Rm [Typed Document] TR. C.S.Berthon. Esq/Rm. E/HDY.3/HP.21.5.36. Wraith II Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4892 showing the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page023 | Layout of the Wraith II gear and hand brake levers. | ||
| View original record | MARTINDALE 606 COPY c. E.De. RWC. Ha/Tm. E/HDY.E/HP.1.9.36. Wraith II Gear and Hand Brake Levers. LeC.5225 herewith shows the layout of the gear and brake lovers. E/HDY. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page024 | Modifications to the Wraith II brakes system. | ||
| View original record | X404# GRY 606 BY. c.c. E. Ds. RHC. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.1/HP.7.9.36. Wraith II Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4894 showing the holes in the frame for the rods between the bell crank lever and the countershaft… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page025 | Provision of stops on the servo cam levers for the Wraith II brakes to prevent failure. | ||
| View original record | X1044 LOG GRY MTS E/HDY.1/HP.10.9.36. C.C. Mr. Hs. RMC. Hs/Ps. Wraith II Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4897 showing stops on the servo cam levers which we think are necessary to provide against wear… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page026 | Adjustments to the Wraith II brake system, including servo cam lever angles and pedal travel. | ||
| View original record | Martindale x1044 Do we agree? 606 Rm C.S. Ba. Ha/Fm. RMC. E/HDY.1/HP.11.9.36. Wraith II Brakes. We find that partly as the result of the use of servo cam lever stops, the angle of movement that we… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page027 | Modification to the front brake operation for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | To EY. Copy to Der. Hs/Rm. RHC. Hs/Martindale. X4044 606 E/Ev.1/MN.18.9.36. ----------------------------------- Front Brake Operation - Wraith II. We send herewith N.Sch.4898 showing a modification to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page028 | Modification to the front brake operation for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | To-BY. Copy to Mr. Hs/Hm. Sm. Hs/Martindale. ----------------- X-007 666 Front Brake Operation - Wraith II. --------------------------------- We send herewith N.Sch.4898 showing a modification to the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page029 | Covering memo for diagram N.Sch.4916, which illustrates the brake leverages for the Wraith II car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 606 KIDEY Handwritten: to K.W. Should like to see a print of this Ram Typed: c. Mr.Br. Hs/Fm. THC. Typed: E/HDY.2/HP.30.9.36. Typed: Wraith II Brakes. Typed: We send herewith N.Sch.4916… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page030 | Diagram of brake linkages and leverage calculations for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | N. SCH. 4916 TO CENTRE OF PEDAL PLATE LEVERAGES FOOT - DIRECT TO REAR = P x 13.250/4.750 x 1.750/2.750 x 2.125/2.125 x 3.500/2.500 x 2.500/1.750 x 2.125/3.400 x 6.000/4.125 = .267 P FOOT - SERVO TO… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page031 | Modification to the hand brake connection and rear brake equaliser for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | K-night 606 BP: C.E.No. Rs/Fm. EHS. E/HDY.1/HP.6.10.36. Wraith II Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.4922 showing a modification to the hand brake connection to the rear brake equaliser. We are making… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page032 | Modifications and experiments for the Wraith II brake system, specifically regarding dampers and lubrication bushes. | ||
| View original record | MARTINDALE Br from E/HDY. c. Dr. Off. Hp/Rm. T/Rm. E/HDY.2/HP. 2.10.36. Wraith II Brakes. With reference to Sft/WNW/25.9.36 and the air dashpot for the front brakes which prevents a clank when the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page033 | Modification of Wraith brake shoes to be compatible with an automatic rivetter. | ||
| View original record | SECRET T ## 606 REC. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM3/R.S.1.37. RIVETTING OF WRAITH BRAKE FERODO. With reference to our memo Rm/AFM1/JH. 4.1.37., we have been going into the question of modifying the design of… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page034 | Design alteration for Wraith brake shoes to accommodate a new type of rivet. | ||
| View original record | SECRET J 606 To H. from Rm/AFM. c. to By. c. to Da. Rm/AFM..1/AP.11.1.37. WRAITH BRAKE SHOES. With reference to our memo Rm/AFM.1/JH.4.1.37. we have received a letter from the Bifurcated & Tubular… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page035 | Agreeing to modify the Wraith II front brakes by replacing rivets with bolts on the brake carrier plate for easier assembly. | ||
| View original record | 606 SECRET To BY. Copy to Bar. Rm. WHS. Re Wraith II Front Brakes. The scheme showing the design of the Wraith II brake carrier plate is shown on N.Sch.4813. It has been pointed out to us that with… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page036 | Report from the Experimental Department regarding modifications to the Wraith II front brakes. | ||
| View original record | SECRET I.O.Ashley To-EY. Copy to Mr. RM. HHG. NRE. Ray/APM. 606. Wraith II Front Brakes. ------------------------ We give below the Expl. Dept's report and criticisms on the above and would be very… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page037 | Foul in the Wraith II front brake operating link and a proposed modification to piece GW.890. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. HSGL 606 To:-BY. Copy to Hm. Rm. WHO. NPO. E/Ev.1/MN.18.1.37. Wraith II Front Brake Operation. A foul has been reported on the vertical spherical operating link to the front brakes over the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page038 | Secret memo detailing cost-reduction modifications to the Wraith II rear brake linkage. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1044 MARTINDALE File By: C.E. - Da. For:- HSG 606 E/HDY.1/HP.22.1.37. Wraith II Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5011 showing modifications to the rear brake linkage to reduce cost as… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page039 | Agreement to finish the actuating rod and nuts for the Phantom III and Wraith II hand brake levers in dull nickel. | ||
| View original record | DW. C.C. Mr. Exe. R.W.C. Fm. [Struck through] 10244 606 E/HDY.1/HP.28.1.37. Phantom III and Wraith II Hand Brake Levers. With reference to RHC/TVT/18.12.36, we are in agreement that the actuating rod… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page040 | Suggested modification to the fulcrum pin on the brake bell crank lever for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To. Mr. [REDACTED] Copy to Mr. [REDACTED] MARTINDALE File WRAITH Modified Fulcrum Pin on Yoke Piece for Brake Bell Crank Lever. It has been suggested by the Expl. Dept. that the fulcrum pin for… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page041 | Instruction to change the thickness of the rear carrier plate for the Wraith II rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | 1044 606. DI. Cr.Er.Des.Rm. WPB. E/HDY.AP.9.2.37. Wraith II, Rear Brakes. Will you kindly instruct the rear carrier plate GW.663 in S/DS of .124 thickness instead of the present .128. E/HDY. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page042 | Modifications to the Wraith II rear brakes, specifically concerning the pull-off springs. | ||
| View original record | AFM 1044 (606) HPS C. De. Fm. SECRET. E/HDY.1/HP.17.2.37. Wraith II - Rear Brakes. We shall be issuing shortly N.Sch.5044 showing various small modifications to the rear brakes, one of which will be… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page043 | Modifications to the Wraith II rear brakes based on experience with the first car. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. AFM Parthen 606 BY: C.W. Br. Fm. HPS. Wraith II Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5044 showing modifications which have been suggested as the result of experience with the first car. The… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page044 | List of engineering modifications and instructions for vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | (2) (7) continued:- fork to be moved away from the rear spring, so that the fork pin can be more easily inserted. The modified spout can be used on the Bentley also in due course. (8) The shape of the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page045 | Secret memo about revised brackets for the Wraith III brakes. | ||
| View original record | A F M Smith 606. HM. WI. C.Sy-De. Rm. HMS. SECRET E/HDY.1/HP.2.5.37. Wraith III Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5046 showing revised brack-ets for the countershaft between the brake pedal and the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page046 | Modifications to the Wraith III brake linkage system. | ||
| View original record | EH [Strikethrough] C.P., P.A. Br. Fm. HFG. F.H E.Matts 606. SECRET E/HDY.1/HP.10.3.37. Wraith III - Brake Linkage. We send herewith N.Sch.5066 showing the use of the new standard forks made from… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page047 | Agreeing to a proposal for the inner bearing for toggle shafts on the Wraith rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | 606. AFM Issues OK File GRT SECRET. Da.7/HP.11.3.37. Wraith - Rear Brakes. Inner Bearing for Toggle Shafts. We agree to the proposal shown on EX.1.139, to make the end of the bearing housing solid,… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page048 | The potential deletion of the air dashpot from the Wraith III brakes. | ||
| View original record | 606. SECRET. E/HDY.3/HP.17.3.37. c. H.R.S. Mr Eyre. Mr Naylor (Off: Dept) Wraith III Brakes. We have recently issued N.Sch.5039 showing a rubber stop on the servo which it is expected will enable the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page049 | Modification to the Wraith III rear brake bell crank levers. | ||
| View original record | 606. AEPA Smith SECRET. WRC. O. to:- Mr. Par.Tins. E/HDY.4/HP.17.3.37. Wraith III Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5076 showing a modification to the rear brake bell crank levers on the frame, to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page050 | Modification to the Wraith III rear brake camshaft lever. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 606 AFM BY: C. E. - D. Rn. HPG. E/HDY.J/HP.22.3.37. Wraith III Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5091 showing a modified stop for the brake camshaft lever, to reduce the flexibility which… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page051 | Directive to nickel plate all future Wraith brake drum liners to prevent corrosion. | ||
| View original record | 102 606 HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM1/R.31.3.37. WRAITH BRAKE DRUM LINERS. Will you please have all future Wraith liners nickel plated to prevent corrosion. The plating should be about .0005" or .001"… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page052 | Secret memo requesting a revised scheme for the Wraith brakes to include a felt washer. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. to By. c. to Ev. 606 Rm/AFM.23/AP.6.4.37 SECRET WRAITH BRAKES. The bell crank on the yoke piece of Wraith has an 'Oilite' bush and is, we think, the only brake lever which has… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page053 | The addition of pull-off springs for the Wraith III rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | AFM W'h' Gry File bob [EHF] Cr No. Des. Pu. PATT SECRET. E/HDY.3/HP.24.4.37. Wraith III Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5117 showing additional pull off springs for the rear brakes. It is not possible… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page054 | Substitute for solder on the oil catcher for Wraith III brakes. | ||
| View original record | BY. C. L. DR. Rn. HPS. SECRET. 606 E/HDY.1/HP.24.4.37. AFM File Wraith III Brakes. With reference to the oil catcher in the rear brakes and the oil spout, we mentioned in E/HDY.1/HP.1.3.37 that… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page055 | Examination of Wraith brakes, detailing pedal pressures under various conditions and emergency functionality. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 606. E. from Rm/AFM. Hs. Da. Ry. Hdy. Ev. ____________ Rm/AFM/R.4.5.37. WRAITH BRAKES. We have examined the brakes on 25.G.VI, and we consider them to be fairly satisfactory, now the servo is… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page056 | Technical report page detailing the performance and issues with a vehicle's braking system. | ||
| View original record | -2- With only one rear brake disconnected, the car wanders over the road with the steering wheel free, goes straight if it is held lightly. Upon looking the front wheels the car dives to one side. We… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page057 | Brake performance, covering stopping distances and squeaking issues. | ||
| View original record | -3- Stopping Distance. This is poor, 46 feet from 30 M.P.H. being recorded three times, as against about 36 feet on a 25-30 H.P. The brake ratio front to rear on Wraith is 1.065 as against 1.13 on a… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page058 | Modifications to the Wraith III front brake linkage, introducing an idler lever. | ||
| View original record | AFM to this O/C File 606. Copy. C. Ex. Des. Rm. Copy. SECRET. E/HDY.3/HP.10.5.37. Wraith III Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.6138 showing an idler lever in the front brake linkage to provide clearance… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page059 | Sending three 'Gaco' material Brake Rope Guides for testing on a Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | File Rm. of Hoylus. 606 BY.1/G.19.5.37. MARTINDALE WRAITH CHASSIS - BRAKE ROPE GUIDES. GW.1182. I am sending you herewith three of the above pieces, which have been supplied to us in 'Gaco' material… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page060 | Requesting the fitting of new brake parts for a Wraith vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 606 Rm/AFM.4/AP.24.5.37 WRAITH BRAKES. We understand that six sets of N.Schemes 5039, 5028 and 5066 have been instructed (OW.1412 - Servo Motor). Will you please fit a set of… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page061 | Testing of obsolete Wraith chassis brake rope guides which are being replaced by a new design. | ||
| View original record | 606 To By. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.14/AP.31.5.37 WRAITH CHASSIS BRAKE ROPE GUIDES GW.1182 With reference to your memo By.I/O.19.5.37, the guides you supplied in 'Gaco' for test are an obsolete part; the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page062 | Instructing a change to Ferodo M.L. brake linings for Wraith model 20.G.Vl. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 606 Rm/AFM.4/AP.8.6.37 WRAITH BRAKES Before 20.G.Vl. leaves for France we want its brakes to be relined with Ferodo M.L. which we have given to HPS/FS. The lining… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page063 | Modification to the Wraith III brakes. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. By Copy to Br De. Rm. HFO 606 E/HDY.5/M.10.6.37. WRAITH III. BRAKES. We send herewith N.Sch.5167 showing a modification which was suggested in MPS/RH.1/CB. 8.3.37, and shown by Ex.I.129. The… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page064 | Modification to the Wraith III front brakes concerning the bolts used to attach the brake drum. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. By. Copy to Dev. Rm. Hives. Hardy 606 E/Ev.G/M.14.6.37. WRAITH III. FRONT BRAKES. On N.Sch.5163 we have shown .250 bolts replaced by .312 bolts, six in number, for attaching the brake drum to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page065 | Modification to the Wraith III rear brakes, involving the substitution of fitting bolts. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 601 Copy to Mr Dev Rm. Exptl. W'shop File MARTINDALE E/HDY.1/M.11.8.37. WRAITH III. REAR BRAKES. We send herewith N.Sch.5163 showing 6 - .312 parallel fitting bolts substituted for the 10 -… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page066 | Modification to the Wraith III rear brakes, changing from welded to bolted sheet metal brackets. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. BT. c.c. E. De. Fm. HPSr 606 E/HDY.2/BP.17.6.37 Wraith III Rear Brakes. We send herewith N.Sch.5173 showing the sheet metal brackets for the intermediate shaft behind the front anchorage of… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page067 | Stiffener for the rear brakes on the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | 606 AFM FILL EY. SECRET. C.E. DE. Rm. JPG. E/HDY.2/HP.28.6.37. Rear Brakes - Wraith III We send herewith N.Sch.8179 showing the stiffener for the frame at the bell crank levers placed inside the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page068 | Request to manufacture a new plate lever for the Wraith's front brake equaliser. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. 606 Rm/AFM3/R.1.7.37. WRAITH BRAKES. Will you please make one lever Rm/405. The object of this plate lever for the front equaliser is to give more front braking; It should be… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page069 | Instruction to fit lever Rm.405 to the front brake mechanism on a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 606 Rm/Wym.16/JH.2.7.37. Wraith car 25-G-VI. Will you please fit lever Rm.405 to front brake mechanism on the above car. Rm/Wym. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page070 | Failure and redesign of a bell crank lever for the Wraith front brakes. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. to RHC. 606 Rm/AFM.1/JH.9.7.37. Wraith Front Brake Levers. A bell crank lever GW.911 has failed on Wraith 25-G-VI. It is apparently too weak for its job and so we are getting drawings… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page071 | Required modifications for the brakes on a Wraith 24.0.V1. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/wym. 606 Rm/AFM.2/AP.2.8.37 WRAITH BRAKES 24.0.V1. The brakes on this car are obsolete and require modification. Will you please alter the Servo from LOP.GW.1068 to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page072 | Instructions for fitting stiffer brake toggles and using 'Keenol' grease on Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Hm/AFH. c. By/TwD. 606 Hm/AFH.4/AP.3.6.37 BENTLEY AND WRAITH BRAKE TOGGLES. The stiffer toggles GB.2705 instructed in By/TwD.1/E. 28.5.37 should be fitted to 24.G.VI. when the drums are… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page073 | Instructions for relining the brakes on the Wraith Maroon Car 24.G.Vl to reduce squeaks. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 606 Rm/AFM.S/AP.5.8.37 WRAITH BRAKES. The Maroon Car 24.G.Vl. When the brake drums on this car are changed will you please reline the brakes. The 4 wrapping, or front, or upper,… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page074 | Letter regarding a paint mismatch for the bonnet on a 30.HP, body No.4319, and a request for a correct replacement. | ||
| View original record | 606 Expl. Department. August 13th 1937. Rm/PD.10/AP. Messrs Park, Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Thompson. Dear Sirs, We regret to inform you that the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page075 | Instructions for modifying the brakes on a Wraith 25 G VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS from Rm/AFM. x 606 Rm/AFM.7/LH. 30.8.37. Wraith Brakes 25 G VI. Will you please modify the above brakes as follows :- Take the servo off 26 G VI and fit it to 25 G VI. The servo on 25 G VI. has… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page076 | Complaints about the Wraith Hand Brake's rigidity and a request to produce a modified, spongier shaft. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Sym. 606 Rm/AFM.15/MH.1.9.37. WRAITH HAND BRAKE. We have had complaints that Wraith Hand Brake is too rigid, and want to try scheme G.C0.45, which is 3 times as spongy in the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page077 | Instruction to reline the brakes on a Wraith 24.G.VI with a new material, Halo 32, and to test for squeaks. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Wyc. X 606 Rm/AFM.14/ML.1.9.37. WRAITH 24.G.VI. - BRAKES. When this car is next in the shop will you please reline the brakes with Halo 32(herewith) This cancels any… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page078 | Application of tipping shoes to the front brakes for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | DE/SVD. c. RH. 606 File DA.2/G.E.9.37. WRAITH - FRONT BRAKES. Please receive herewith G.CD.32 showing the application of tipping shoes to the aluminium front brake shoes. It will be seen that the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page079 | Urgent request for the application of G.CD.39 tipping shoes to the Wraith III's aluminium rear brake shoes. | ||
| View original record | APEX EX/DA C. RM. 606 File DA.3/G.S.9.37. WRAITH 111 - REAR BRAKES. Please receive herewith G.CD.39 application of tipping shoes to the aluminium rear brake shoes, intended to be used with either iron… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page080 | Requesting brake adjustments and checks for a Wraith car, chassis 25-G-VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS, from Rm/APW. x 606 Rm/APW.8/WM.28.9.37. WRAITH BRAKES 25-G-VI. Will you please:- (1) Reline the brakes of this car with Ferodo R.U. front and rear, using packings as on 27-G-VI. (2) Shorten… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page081 | Brake modification instructions for a Wraith 24-G-VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/sym. + 606 Rm/AFM.1/HH.14.10.37. BRAKES ON WRAITH 24-G-VI. While this car is in the shop will you please remove all four brake drums, soak them for 20 hours at 230°C, remove… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page082 | The testing and design of steel brake shoes for the rear of the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/APM. c.c. De. c.c. HHC. c.c. HPS. 606 Rm/APM3/R.14.10.37. WRAITH BRAKES- STEEL SHOES ON REAR. We have been trying the effect of a common hand and foot brake system on a Bentley with 14"… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page083 | Issue of excessive front braking on the Wraith model, leading to wheel lock and premature wear. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/AFM. C. DR. C. HPS. 606 Rm/AFM.5/AP.20.10.37. WRAITH BRAKES The amount of front braking on Wraith has been increased in two ways both together. One was by a change of servo cams and the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page084 | Issue with uneven front brake performance on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. HJC/TVP. c. DA. c. EV. Rm/AFM2/R.20.10.37. WRAITH: FRONT BRAKES. On each of our first four Wraiths we were troubled with the N.S. front brake doing about 50% more work than the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page085 | Request to re-line the brakes on a Wraith car (26-G-VI) with American Thermoid D.35.IH to cure squeaks. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Wym. 606 Rm/AFM.18/R.20.10.37. WRAITH BRAKES - 26-G-VI. Will you please re-line the brakes of this car with Thermoid D.35.IH, which we have obtained from America see if it… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page086 | Suggestion to modify brackets on the front brake intermediate shaft for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: MARTIN DOLE Handwritten: 686 Handwritten: Any Comments? Handwritten Signature: Rm [redacted] from HPS/RH. c.c. to [redacted]y. c. to [redacted]m. or to [redacted]ay. Handwritten: File… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page087 | Design comparison for a Wraith III front brake intermediate lever, showing an existing multi-part scheme and a suggested single-piece scheme. | ||
| View original record | Existing Scheme N Sch 5138 G.W. 1660 INTER: LEVER DETAIL DRAWING SHEWS STOP ON WRONG SIDE E.W. 1287 STOP BRACKET E.W. 1029 ANCHOR PLATE Wraith III FRONT BRAKE INTER: LEVER Suggested Scheme Ex. I. 238… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page088 | The brake specifications for the first six production Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | To By/TWD. c. to Da. 106 Rm/AFM.7/JH.22.10.37. 1st. Six Production Wraith Cars. The above cars are to have aluminium brake drums and aluminium shoes with tipping shoes, and they will be built shortly.… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page089 | Modification scheme for the Wraith III rear hub and brake drum end plate. | ||
| View original record | DY/SGY C. Rm. 606 A.F.M. DA.17/G.2.11.37. File WRAITH III - REAR HUB. G.CD.160. section 6170. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- G.CD.271 Modn. to Brake Drum End Plate to suit hubs… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page090 | Modifications to the Wraith brake system to prevent brake drag and front brake thump. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. to By. c. to Mx. 606 Rm/AFM.1/AP.10.11.37. WRAITH BRAKES. We have had to increase the rear pull off springs on Wraith in order to make certain the brakes do not drag.… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page091 | Modification to the Wraith's brake shoes by cutting a hole to reduce squeaks. | ||
| View original record | To HFS. from Rm/APM. c. Rm/Rys. bob Rm/APM.6/MR.29.11.37. WRAITH BRAKES - SQUEAKS. We have been trying the effect on Wraith of cutting a hole in the brake shoes. At the moment it seems that this hole… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page092 | Four schemes for modifications to the Wraith III brake operating mechanism. | ||
| View original record | o. Rm. DA.11/C.1.12.37. File bob WRAITH 111. MODIFICATIONS TO BRAKE OPERATING MECHANISM. (see memo Rm/AFM.1/AP.10.11.37). Please receive herewith blueprints of G.CD.246 dealing with the above. Scheme… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page093 | Two complaints and proposed solutions regarding the Wraith model's hand brake lever. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/APM. c. By. c. MX. + 606 Rm/APM.7/WH.9.12.37. WRAITH BRAKES. There are two complaints connected with the hand brake lever. The first is that the lowest bell crank of the hand brake… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page094 | Instructions regarding the supply and material change of brake linings for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. [illegible] cc. [illegible] cc. HPO/ANF c. Rm/AFM. 606 HY/CRL.S/E.16.12.37. WRAITH III. CHASSIS. (6 SETS). File REAR BRAKES. SECTION 6120. FRONT BRAKES. SECTION 7043. Please receive herewith two… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page095 | Modification to the Wraith III front brake intermediate lever to improve interchangeability with the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | BY/SD. C. Rm. BY PROD. 606 DA.10/C.S.1.38. HARTNDALE WRAITH III. FRONT BRAKE INTERMEDIATE LEVER. To improve the interchangeability of the bottom half of the crankcase in Wraith lll and Bentley lll, it… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page096 | The seizure of pin joints on the Wraith brakes and the fitting of a protective shield. | ||
| View original record | 606. To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. Rm/AFM.6/AP.6.1.38. WRAITH BRAKES. We have had a case of seizure of the pin joints of the double joint of the idler lever GW.930, shown on R.Sch. 4857. You will… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page097 | Trial of a four-shoe brake on the Wraith front axle to solve brake squeak problems. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from RM/AFW. c.c. SG. c. By. c. Da. e. By/Ald. γ 606. 4 SHOE BRAKE, WRAITH FRONT AXLE. We want to try on a Wraith a four shoe brake. This means making another set of brake shoes. We are out to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page098 | Proposal for a 4-shoe brake experiment on a Wraith, comparing its drums to Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/AFR.5/RH.13.1.38. Wraith front drum more strongly than we did, while it was being drawn. Bentley 50 has wide drums. Bentley lll still has narrow front drums. We think that a 4-shoe brake… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page099 | Request to reline badly squeaking brakes on vehicle 28.G.VI with Ferodo VG.91. | ||
| View original record | 606 To HPS. c. to Rm/Wym. Rm/AFM.10/JH.14.1.38. 28.G.VI. Brakes. These brakes squeak very badly. Will you please reline them with Ferodo VG.91. Rm/AFM. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page100 | The design and material specifications for the Wraith 4 shoe front brake. | ||
| View original record | By/Ald. from RM/AFM. c. to Da. ✓ 606 RM/AFM.8/AP.18.1.38 Wraith 4 shoe Brake - Front. Further to our RM/AFM.5/MH.13.1.38 Hs. has approved this project so will you please make the necessary drawings.… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page101 | Instruction on the lubrication of Wraith brake pins and associated mechanisms using Duckhams K.G.20 grease. | ||
| View original record | 606 To By/CRL. from Rm/AFN. c. By. Dn. RRC. Rm/AFN.3/AP.22.1.38 WRAITH BRAKE PINS - LUBRICATION Will you please instruct that on Wraith all unlubricated portions of the brake mechanism, e.g. all… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page102 | Modifications and testing for the front brakes on a Wraith. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from RM/AFM. c. RHC. c. RM/RVR. 8 606 RM/AFM.10/WH.24.1.38. FRONT BRAKES - WRAITH. In order to test the arrangement for giving slight flexibility under the tips of brake shoes, that has been… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page103 | Brake drums and shoes for the first 100 Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | To Sy. from Rm/AFM. c. Ds. c. HHC. 8 606 Rm/AFM.4/MH.28.1.38. WRAITH BRAKES - 1st. 100 CARS. As the brakes on 26.G.VI are satisfactory, we think that iron drums should be instructed for the 1st. 100… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page104 | Requesting the fitting of a specific brake specification to two more Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Wym. 8606 Rm/AFM.1/MH.31.1.38. WRAITH BRAKES. The brakes on 26.G.VI (Iron drums, steel rear shoes, aluminium front shoes panelled, Thermoid linings) are generally… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page105 | Specifying the use of Thermoid brake lining for the first 100 Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | 2 606 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. C. By. Rm/AFM.2/MH.1.2.38. 100 WRAITH CARS. For the 1st. 100 Wraiths the brake lining used must be Thermoid. The Ferodo copy of Thermoid must be thoroughly tested before we… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page106 | The addition of a spring and shield to the Wraith III hand brake lever to resolve a clicking sound and prevent corrosion. | ||
| View original record | AFM. 28/MAY/1938 c. Rm. ------ 606 DA.1/G.1.2.38. WRAITH III. HAND BRAKE LEVER. Please receive herewith tracing of G.CD. 446 showing a spring and shield attached to the above Hand Brake Lever. The… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page107 | Design issue and proposed solution for Cast Iron (C.I.) brake shoes for the Wraith rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | File Da/WJW. c.c. Mr.Wakefield. c. RM/AFM. 606 GW.1811. C.I. BRAKE SHOES FOR WRAITH REAR BRAKES. Tool Department complain of the pivot bosses protruding outside the circle of the external machining.… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page108 | Need for a sheet metal guard for the Wraith brakes to protect them from mud. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. 8 Rm/AFM.1/MH.3.2.38. WRAITH BRAKES. -606 Further to our Rm/AFM.G/AP.6.1.38 in which we explained the need for a sheet metal guard to protect the idler levers GW.930 which… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page109 | Squeaking brakes on a Wraith 28.G.VI and a request for relining. | ||
| View original record | 606. To HPS. c. to Rm/sym. Rm/AFH.2/JH.5.2.38. WRAITH 28.G.VI. BRAKES. The brakes of this car are squeaking badly. Will you please reline them with Ferodo M.R.J. Rm/AFH. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page110 | Instruction to modify Wraith brakes to reduce squeaking by fabricating new levers. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. 606 Rm/AFM1/R.17.2.38. WRAITH BRAKES. We have been instructed to rig up a Wraith with less front braking, to see if it reduces the tendency to squeak. This is most easily done by… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page111 | List of blueprints for the four-shoe front brakes on the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | H.S. Dept. C.Rm. C.Rm/AFM. 606 BY/A1d.3/G.24.2.38. FOUR-SHOE BRAKES. FRONT. WRAITH III. SECTION 7043. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following drawings :- S.CD.428 Scheme of… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page112 | Layout of the Wraith III brake system, accompanying a blueprint of the brake leverages. | ||
| View original record | 606 G. Dept. Mr. I. G. HUC/CAH. G. HPG/RH. G. RM/AFM. G. PA/TCD. G. Pa. BY/HS.S/G.24.2.38. WRAITH III. LAYOUT OF BRAKE SYSTEM. We send you herewith one blueprint of G.CD.457 Diagram of Brake… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page113 | Scheme to modify the Wraith III brake pedal lever and quadrant to increase clearance. | ||
| View original record | 30/32/38 c. Hm. 606. DA.4/G.25.2.38. WRAITH 111. BRAKES. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- P.CD.486 Brake Pedal Lever with Ph.111 Quadrant. The above scheme shows the brake quadrant… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page114 | Safety stops for the Wraith's braking system. | ||
| View original record | To La. c. to Mx. 606 Rm/AFM.4/JH.28.2.38. WRAITH BRAKES - SAFETY STOPS. As this car has not a separate hand brake, an arrangement of stops has been provided to ensure that the front brakes will… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page115 | Performance and discontinuation of tipping shoes for Wraith rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from RM/AFM. c. Bs. c. Da. c. REC. 8 606. RM/AFM.4/MH.28.3.38. TIPPING SHOES - WRAITH REAR BRAKES. 26.G.VI has run 15,000 miles with the tipping shoes in the rear brakes set solid. No squeaks… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page116 | List of brake modifications for a 25.G.VI model car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Syn. 606 Rm/AFM.1/WH.29.3.38. 25.G.VI BRAKE MODIFICATIONS. We understand this car is going into the shop to be brought up to date. Modifications should include:- Iron drums… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page117 | Cost savings from deleting tipping shoes on Wraith rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/AFM. ....., from RHC/CAN. Nov [crossed out] Dec 1938 [crossed out] RHC/CAN.2/LS.4.4.38. 606 File TIPPING SHOES - WRAITH REAR BRAKES. Rm/AFM.4/MH.28.3.38. The saving in Factory Cost when the Rear… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page118 | Dispatching blueprints for four-shoe front wheel brakes on a Wraith III for costing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/APM. BY/A1d.1/G.6.4.38. 606. WRAITH 111. FOUR SHOE BRAKES ON FRONT WHEELS. SECTION 7043. Please receive herewith one blueprint of each of the following :- S.CD.428 Four Shoe Brakes on Wraith 111… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page119 | Suggestion to trial a rubber stop on the Wraith III hand brake lever to eliminate noise. | ||
| View original record | C. RM. 606 DA.17/G.21.4.38. MARTINDALE WRAITH III. HAND BRAKE LEVER. Referring to the request for a rubber stop on the off position of the hand brake to eliminate a noise, we have suggested on… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page120 | Change from cast steel to forged steel brake shoes for the Wraith model due to production issues. | ||
| View original record | BY/DS. C.H. O. Rm. -------- 606. DA.18/C.22.4.38. A.F.M. WRAITH - REAR BRAKES. Cast steel shoes are not proving a success on the Wraith production, on account of the scrap, and it is desired to go to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page121 | Investigation into the manufacturing costs of brake carrier plates for the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | Pen/Buy/Mr. from G/Eb. 606 G/Hb.1/K/73/R.27.4.38. c. to Rm/APM. Wraith Chassis - SEC.7042. SCD.428 - Scheme of Four Shoe Brake Front Wheels. -------------------------------------------------- In… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page122 | Parts information for Bentley II, Phantom III, and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Rm/APM.9/JB.4.5.38. In reply to your HPS/WSG.16/BA.3.5.38. Bentley II. GB.3435 lever is fitted to 3.B.IV and 6.B.IV. GB.3484 lever is fitted to 3.B.IV but on alum. bronze. Please replace by… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page123 | Blueprints for Wraith III chassis rear brakes, detailing the change to Rolled Section Steel Shoes. | ||
| View original record | PLANS (Struck through) c. Rm. 606 DA.4/G.10.5.38. WRAITH III. CHASSIS. REAR BRAKES. Please receive herewith blueprints of C.CD.640 showing Rolled Section Steel Shoes on the Rear Brakes, designed to… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page124 | Changing Wraith brake drums from aluminium to iron and upgrading specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | Y 606 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. C. RR/WTR. Rm/AFM.4/MR.27.5.38. WRAITH BRAKES. As only two production Wraiths have been fitted with Aluminium brake drums, and as these are to be changed to iron when… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page125 | Machining issue with steel brake shoes for the Wraith III and a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | 606 RMC. c. Mr. c. Mm. c. WEC/Wisk. e. ET/Orig. HY.D/G.27.3.38. WRAITH 111. A.F.M RE: STEEL BRAKE SHOES. After investigation we find that it is not possible to alter the position of the fulcrum boss… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page126 | Fitting a Gordon Armstrong damper to the Wraith front brakes as an anti-thump device. | ||
| View original record | 606 To By/Ald. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. Da. c. Da/Hdy. Rm/AFM.1/WH.18.6.38. WRAITH FRONT BRAKES. We have found that a small Gordon Armstrong damper, costing about 5/- acts as an excellent anti-thump… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page127 | Cover note for a modified blueprint of the Brake Leverages diagram for a Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | C. Dept. F. Dept. RMB/HMW RHD/JT2. Dev. (5 Prints). Rm/AFH. Transport. J.J. -------------------- HY/NS.1/C.22.6.38. WRAITH 111. We send you herewith blueprint of G.CD.457 Diagram of Brake Leverages… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page128 | Request to fit BZ brake linings to the rear brakes in place of the MRJ linings, which are being sourced from Ferodo. | ||
| View original record | 606- To HPS. Rm/JBD.8/JH.17.8.38. 25.G.VI. Will you please fit BZ linings to the rear brakes in place of the MRJ now fitted. We are obtaining these linings from Ferodo and will supply them. Rm/JBD. | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page129 | Failures and potential solutions for the Wraith's front brakes due to overheating. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/AFM. c. Ds. c. Ry/AL4. 606. Rm/AFM2/R.26.8.38. WRAITH FRONT BRAKES. You will recollect that the iron front brake drums of the Wraith which ran 15,000 miles in France failed. The failure… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page130 | Fitting of a damper (SCD.805) to the brakes of three Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | 606 HPS. from Rm/APM. c. Da. Rm/APM3/R.12.9.38. WRAITH BRAKES - DAMPER SCD.805. Will you please fit the above damper to 25.G.V., 27.G.V. and 29.G.V. when the cars are available. 29.G.V. will be in the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page131 | Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company regarding the despatch of two dozen plugs. | ||
| View original record | THE MORGAN CRUCIBLE COMPANY LIMITED BATTERSEA WORKS, CHURCH ROAD, LONDON. S.W.11. CODES: ABC 4th & 5th & 5th (5 LETTER) EDITIONS, A.1, LIEBER'S & WESTERN UNION (UNIV & 5 LETTER EDIT) & BENTLEY'S… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page132 | Querying a discrepancy between written instructions and photostats for Wraith brake adjustments. | ||
| View original record | N/W By bob Br/BkS/W.12.10.38. re Wraith Brakes. We have recently had sent to us copies of the adjustments for the Wraith brake mechanism. These were accompanied by photostats showing the different… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page133 | Request to issue an official order for 4 dozen graphite conical plugs. | ||
| View original record | 4283 606 To Roy. c. to.O/JWH. Rm/JBD.10/JH.12.10.38 Will you please issue an official order to the Morgan Crucible Co.Ltd. Battersea Works, London.S.W.11. for 4 dozen graphite conical plugs. 11.1 m.m.… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page134 | Clarifying the location of rods R.7 and R.8 on the Wraith Brakes prints. | ||
| View original record | 606 W/R - Bk. from Rm/AFM. c. to Hd. Rm/AFM1/R.15.10.38. WRAITH BRAKES. In reply to your Br/Ek2/W.12.10.38., we regret that the rods R.7 and R.8 were not marked on the prints, which are being altered.… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page135 | Proposal for an air damper for the Wraith brake pedal to prevent knocking upon release. | ||
| View original record | To By/Ald. 606. Rm/JBD.14/JH.18.10.38. Wraith Brakes. We have fitted a simple air damper to the brake pedal of 29.G. to prevent the knock when the brakes are released. This has proved effective and we… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page136 | Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. regarding an order and quote for conical graphite plugs. | ||
| View original record | 1263 606 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/JBD.9/JH. 18th October, 1938. The Morgan Crucible Co.Ltd., Battersea Works, Church Road, LONDON.S.W.11. For the attention of Z. Dept. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page137 | Modifications for fitting a front brake damper onto the engine sump for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | DEV. DEPT. C. Rm. DA.1/G.22.11.38. ARM 606 WRAITH 111 - FRONT BRAKE DAMPER ON ENGINE SUMP. Please receive herewith :- E.CD.1030 Front Brake Damper - Wraith 111. The damper and its lever are the same… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page138 | List of parts and blueprints required for the Wraith model's pedals and dashboard fittings. | ||
| View original record | 606 MPD. (crossed out) c. Rm. c. RPT/AFR. BY/A1d.8/G.31.10.38. WRAITH. PEDALS - SECTION 7100. DASH BOARD AND FITTINGS. SECTION 7130. Please receive herewith two blue prints of each of the following :-… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page139 | Issues with the locating bolts for the Wraith rear brakes and suggesting replacements. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH - REAR BRAKES. We notice that the three .250 locating bolts called for to locate the two brake carrier plates and the spring pad are K.206, which has a very long thread, the effect of which is… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page140 | Fouling issue on the Wraith brakes, suggesting a modification to make the assembly fool-proof. | ||
| View original record | 606 To By. c. to Da. Rm/JBD.&/JH.17.3.39. WRAITH BRAKES. We have experienced a foul on the Wraith brakes. This occurs when the pin is inserted the wrong way round in the top of the equalizing lever… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page141 | Issuing a standardisation sheet for a Thermoid-Ferodo brake lining combination on the Wraith model to prevent squeaks. | ||
| View original record | 606 + 1310 To Mx/SB. c. to Mx. Rm/AFM.10/JH.4.7.39. Brake Squeaks - Wraith. We are issuing a standardisation sheet for Thermoid - Ferodo Rl. brake lining combination to prevent squeaks and would like… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page142 | Brake squeak complaints on Wraith cars, testing different brake linings and recommending a new standard combination. | ||
| View original record | Rm from Mr. O. Ry. AFM 606. Mx.1/HG.5.7.39 WRAITH BRAKES We are getting complaints of brake squeaks on Wraith cars, particularly on light application in traffic. The combination of dissimilar linings… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page143 | The front brake pull rod fouling the spring casing on Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 606 [REDACTED STAMP] c. Rm. A.F.M. Rm/GWH.1/HH.30.8.39. Wraith. During the weekend six Wraith Chassis were stored at Kingsbury. It has been noticed that the front brake pull rod actually fouls the… | ||
| X 606 Brakes-page144 | Clearance of the front brake pull rod on the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 606. [Redacted] re. Wraith Chassis With reference to Hm/GBH1/SE50.8.39. This front brake pull rod has always been very close to the nuts securing the spring casing. As a matter of fact in the early… | ||