Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 07-page01 | New scheme for the Wraith II chassis front end, focusing on cost reduction and simplified assembly. | ||
| View original record | KT044 622 Copy. c. Sq. Hs. By HWC. Sft. E.1/HP.25.1.36. Wraith II Chassis Front End. The policy decided of making Wraith II front suspension on exactly similar lines as regards principle of operation… | ||
| 07-page02 | New design scheme for the Wraith II chassis rear end, focusing on the petrol tank and shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | (Handwritten) 622 Bowering R... x1044 File (Typed) For. from E. c. Sg. Hs. By. RHC. Sft. E.2/HP.25.1.36. re Wraith II Chassis Rear End. We are arranging what I think will be a very neat and simple… | ||
| 07-page03 | Design for attaching the front suspension to the main chassis frame for the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Da. Hs/Rm. RHE. XT044 E/EV.2/MN.4.4.36. WRAITH II. Attachment of Front Suspension to Frame. N.Sch On Lec. 4734 herewith we show you the design of the attachment of the front suspension… | ||
| 07-page04 | Design changes for the Wraith II front suspension to save weight and expense over the Phantom III design. | ||
| View original record | TO EY. Copy to EBH Ser. Hs/Rm. Hayles. xlock 622 [Signature] Wraith II Front Suspension. We have already sent to you N.Sch.4784 showing the front suspension forging for Wraith II to take the Phantom… | ||
| 07-page05 | Proposed weight savings for the Wraith II suspension compared to the 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | -2- and that with other proposed weight savings we may anticipate that the weight of the equivalent suspension on Wraith II may not exceed materially, if at all, the weight of the front axle and… | ||
| 07-page06 | The design of the Wraith II front suspension yoke piece, comparing it to the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To. Ev. Copy to Bm. Hs/Rm OHG He/Lde X104 62~ Rm E/Ev.1/MN.30.6.36. Wraith II Front Suspension Yoke Piece. We send herewith N.Sch.4844 showing the front suspension yoke piece for Wraith II. The stub… | ||
| 07-page07 | Expressing concern about high stress levels on the front suspension of the Wraith II model. | ||
| View original record | To E. Hs/Lec.6/JH.9.6.36. Wraith Front Suspension N.Sch. 4818. Although we are much in favour of the general effort which is being made to reduce weight on Wraith II we are rather frightened that the… | ||
| 07-page08 | The design of the Wraith II front suspension lower triangle levers and yoke piece bearing. | ||
| View original record | To BT. Copy to Hs/Rm. RRG Hs/Lee. KLOTZ 622 LES- E/EV.2/MN.30.6.36. [Signature] Wraith II Front Suspension Lower Triangle Levers and Yoke Piece Bearing. We send herewith N.Sch.4845 showing the Wraith… | ||
| 07-page09 | Wraith II upper triangle levers for the front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To RV. Copy to Hs/Rm. RMG Hw/Lec 622 Rm Wraith II Upper Triangle Levers - Front Suspension. We send herewith N.Sch.4847 showing the upper triangle levers of the front suspension for Wraith II. These… | ||
| 07-page10 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd arranging a meeting to discuss part No. FW.180. | ||
| View original record | X1044 (eng mounting) NATIONAL TELEPHONE No 111 CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. & TANNERS MAKERS OF Dainite PRODUCTS TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO' MARKET HARBORO' The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS DAY… | ||
| 07-page11 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the manufacture of softer rubber blocks for engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | X1044 NATIONAL TELEPHONE No 111 CODES: A. B. C. 5TH ED. & TANNERS MAKERS OF THE Dainite PRODUCTS (engine mounting b22) TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO' MARKET HARBORO' The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd INDIA RUBBER… | ||
| 07-page12 | Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd confirming a conversation about rubber blocks and the return of a mould. | ||
| View original record | NATIONAL TELEPHONE No 111 CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. & TANNERS MAKERS OF THE Dainite PRODUCTS TELEGRAMS 'ARBRO' MARKET HARBORO' 622 The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS DAY & NIGHT MILLS… | ||
| 07-page13 | Letter to The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a mould for Part No. FW.180 and rubber-to-metal adhesion. | ||
| View original record | 628 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.16/KW. 23rd September,1936. The Harboro' Rubber Co.Ltd., Market Harborough. For the attention of Mr. Warner. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 22nd inst. The mould… | ||
| 07-page14 | Transferring production of part FW.180 from Harboro Rubber Co. to British Tyre & Rubber Co. due to adhesion issues. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. 622 Hs/Les.11/JH.23.9.36. After five attempts, The Harboro Rubber Co.Ltd., have been unable to obtain satisfactory rubber-to-metal adhesion for Part No. FW.180. The difficulty has arisen… | ||
| 07-page15 | Request for comparative torque figures for the rubber rear engine mountings of the Wraith and 25/30 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | 622 To W.Bell. Rm/Wym.5/JH.12.2.37. Will you please obtain for us comparative torque figures for the rubber rear engine mountings of the Wraith and 25/30 H.P. Cars. On the Wraith we should like… | ||
| 07-page16 | Modification to the Wraith III's high engine mounting for its torque snubbers. | ||
| View original record | Smith 622. SECRET BY. c. Rm. HPO. Fmn/Why. E/JNR.1/HP.13.3.37. Wraith III - High Engine Mounting. We send you herewith LeC.5569 showing a modification to the high engine mounting which consists of… | ||
| 07-page17 | Deflection test graph for a Wraith II gearbox rear support bracket. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH II GEARBOX REAR SUPPORT BRACKET N.SCH: 4362 DEFLECTION TEST DEFLECTION LOAD WLB DEFLECTION - INS. .005 .004 .003 .002 .001 LOAD. LB. 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 15.3.37. | ||
| 07-page18 | Load-deflection graph for the Wraith II front engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH II FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING DEFLECTION - INS .005 .004 .003 .002 .001 LOAD - LB 50 100 150 200 250 300 LOADING UNLOADING | ||
| 07-page19 | Alteration to the Wraith III high engine mounting by increasing the quantity of rubber. | ||
| View original record | 622. W Rm File [signature] BY. c. HPS. Rm. E/JNR.1/HP.1.4.37. Wraith III High Engine Mounting. We send you herewith:- LoC.5598 showing an alteration to the nose bearing of the rubber mounting. The… | ||
| 07-page20 | Test results for the Wraith II gearbox support bracket 'Silent Bloc' bush. | ||
| View original record | 6227g RM/CRY J R WRAITH II GEAR BOX SUPPORT BRACKET 22-8-37 NSCH 4862. Herewith the results of the tests requested in RM/WYM.S/JH 18.2.37 from which it will be seen that this type of "Silent Bloc"… | ||
| 07-page21 | Torsion test graph and diagram for a Wraith II gearbox rear support bracket. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH II GEARBOX REAR SUPPORT BRACKET N SCH 4862 TORSION TEST A B LOAD APPLIED AT END OF LEVER 1 FOOT RAD. DEFN AT 'A' DEFN AT 'B' ANGLE OF TWIST - DEGREES TORQUE - LB. FT. LOADING UN-LOADING | ||
| 07-page22 | Graph plotting torque against angular movement for a Wraith II gearbox rear support bracket mechanical assembly. | ||
| View original record | ANGULAR MOVEMENT - MINUTES TORQUE - LB. FT. LOADING UNLOADING WRAITH II GEARBOX REAR SUPPORT BRACKET MECH ASSY AVERAGE READINGS OF A & B PLOTTED ON GRAPH LOAD APPLIED AT END OF LEVER 13" RADS. LOAD… | ||
| 07-page23 | Graph showing torque versus angular movement for a 20/25 Gearbox Rear Suspension Bracket Leg. | ||
| View original record | 20/25 GEARBOX REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET LEG 3909 9-3-37 ANGULAR MOVEMENT - DEGREES 6° 5° 4° 3° 2° 1° 0 TORQUE - LB. FT. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 4.125" DEFLECTION 12.000" RAD. LOAD (LB) LOADING UNLOADING | ||
| 07-page24 | Graph of torque vs angular movement and a diagram of a gearbox rear suspension bracket. | ||
| View original record | [ "ANGULAR MOVEMENT = DEGREES", "TORQUE - Lb. Ft.", "0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50", "0°, 2°, 4°, 6°, 8°, 10°, 12°", "LOADING", "UNLOADING", "20/25 GEARBOX REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET", "4.125"", "12,000" RAD",… | ||
| 07-page25 | Alternative designs for the Wraith III high engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | Wym SECRET. 622 Please see details viewed [Illegible handwritten signature] SHT [Strikethrough] c. Fm. HPS [Strikethrough] E/JNR .1/HP.22.4.37. Wraith III High Engine Mounting. We send you herewith:-… | ||
| 07-page26 | Rubber silent bloc exhaust suspension for the Wraith model and requesting a similar system for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to E/Ltd. 622 Rm/Wym.10/JH.13.5.37. EXHAUST SUSPENSIONS. Regarding the rubber silent bloc type of suspension for the exhaust sytem, which you have given us for Wraith, I am afraid we shall… | ||
| 07-page27 | Design scheme for a rear engine mounting modification for the Wraith III 26-G-VI car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 622 Rm/Wym.2/JH.28.6.37. Wraith III 26-G-VI. a design scheme is being prepared for the rear engine mounting on Wraith cars which necessitates a modification to the gearbox extension casting.… | ||
| 07-page28 | Blueprints for a Wraith high engine mounting support bracket and associated parts. | ||
| View original record | 622. BY/NS.6/G.2.8.37. WRAITH. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following :- S.CD.47 Engine Support Bracket (Front) for High Engine Mounting. This scheme has been produced at the request… | ||
| 07-page29 | Modification to the nose bearing and torque arm for the Wraith III high engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. BY/Mc.S.1/G.3.8.37. File 622 WRAITH 111 - HIGH ENGINE MOUNTING - MODIFIED NOSE BEARING. Herewith Lec.5788 showing a modification to the nose bearing and torque arm for the front engine… | ||
| 07-page30 | Dispatch of front suspension parts and modifications for a Wraith. | ||
| View original record | Rm/TMW. from Rm/Les. (Chateauroux). 672 also 600a Rm/Les6/R.4.8.37. 26.G.VI. We are despatching to Paris to-day by air a complete front engine mounting and two pairs of front coil springs for the… | ||
| 07-page31 | Request for a drawing to fit 25 HP front engine mounting rubbers to a Wraith vehicle. | ||
| View original record | BY/Scott. c. to By. Rm/Les.4/JH.18.8.37. 622 Wraith front Engine Mounting. We want to be able to try the 25 H.P. front engine mounting rubbers in the place of the original Wraith engine mounting… | ||
| 07-page32 | Request to produce 3 more sets of original front engine mounting parts for the Wraith. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Rm/Les.3/JH.20.8.37. Wraith Engine Mounting. Will you please produce 3 more sets of the original front engine mounting partstto LeC.5057. Rm/Les. | ||
| 07-page33 | Troubles with the rear engine mounting on the 25/30 HP model. | ||
| View original record | 622 CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/5/JAB.22.8.37. To. Rm. c. Rm/wym. c. Rm/GWH. 26.G.VI.-25/30 HP. Rear Engine Mounting. We enclose sketch showing various troubles with the mounting behind the gearbox. Rm/Les… | ||
| 07-page34 | Blueprints and parts for the Wraith front engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | HPS. Rm. Rm/Les. Rm/Wym. 622 BY/NS.1/G.23.8.37. WRAITH. FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. We send you herewith two blueprints of :- S.CD.22 Fixing for 25/30 Dampers to Wraith. We also send two prints of :-… | ||
| 07-page35 | Requesting the build-up of an experimental raised engine mounting for the Wraith III for an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 622 Rm/Wym.1/JH.25.8.37. WRAITH III Raised Engine Mounting. Will you please build up as soon as possible the experimental raised front engine mounting to ECD.28 and fit same to the Bump… | ||
| 07-page36 | The difficulties and alternative solutions for front engine mounting on a 25/30 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/Les.6/JAB.24.8.37. Handwritten notes: Top Left: 622 Moved [Signature] Center: [Signature] WKHAN Center Right (in red): Please note Rm To. Rm. 26.G.VI.- 25/30 HP. Front Engine Mounting.… | ||
| 07-page37 | Engine and exhaust system mountings for two Wraith III cars. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.26.8.37. 62- Wraith III Cars 28-G-VI and 29.G.VI. Will you please note that on the above 2 cars we require the rear engine mounting to be as per scheme EX.28596. The front engine… | ||
| 07-page38 | The design and testing of a new high front engine mounting for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Rm/Wym. c. to HPS. NYMAN DA.5/G.26.8.37. 622 WRAITH 111 - HIGH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. In order to test a new method of constructing the first engine mounting, to replace the mounting… | ||
| 07-page39 | Requesting tests on the Phantom III to investigate the effect of engine mounting on sideways chassis shake, following a demonstration on a Wraith car. | ||
| View original record | 622 Rm/Les. c. Rm/FD. Rm10/R.2.9.37. The extraordinary effect an engine mounting can have on the sideways shake of a chassis has recently been demonstrated on the Wraith car in France. Will you kindly… | ||
| 07-page40 | Request to prepare two schemes for the Wraith III engine mounting, focusing on torque absorption. | ||
| View original record | To By/NS. 622 Rm/Wym.4/JH.7.9.37. Wraith III Engine Mounting. Will you please prepare 2 schemes for taking engine torque in conjunction with the raised front engine mounting on Wraith chassis. We… | ||
| 07-page41 | Parts and prints required for the Wraith front engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | To. HPS. [Struck through] c. Rm. c. Rm/Wmn. 622 BY/NS.2/G.7.9.37. WRAITH - FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. We send you herewith two prints of :- S.CD.47 Engine Support Bracket (Front) for High Engine Mounting.… | ||
| 07-page42 | Revised high front engine mounting for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | Fr. Dept. c. to Rm. c. to TH. 622 File DA.3/G.9.9.37. Wym Wood Soadl WRAITH 111 - REVISED HIGH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. Herewith please receive E.CD.61 Triangular High Front Engine Mounting. Will you… | ||
| 07-page43 | Requesting the preparation of two further sets of front engine mounting parts for the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. X 622 Rm/Wym.11/MH.22.9.37. WRAITH III ENGINE MOUNTING. Will you please prepare 2 further sets of front engine mounting parts to S.C.D.22. These are to be fitted to 25.G.VI and… | ||
| 07-page44 | Parts and blueprints for the Wraith front engine mounting and damper fixings. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS.3/G.30.9.37. 622 WRAITH - FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. Please receive herewith two blueprints of:- S.CD.22 Fixing for 25/30 Dampers, to Wraith. (Issue 2). We also send :- Issue 2. Ex.S.16 } Bracket… | ||
| 07-page45 | New design for detachable rear engine support brackets for the Wraith III chassis. | ||
| View original record | F. Dept. Ex-Dept. M. Dept. D. Dept. C. Rm. A. RHC/GAN. O. HPS. 622 DA.7/G.7.10.37. File WYM WRAITH III - REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS. Please receive herewith E.CD.108 Rear Engine Support Brackets -… | ||
| 07-page46 | Instructions for fitting alternative engine mountings to Wraith car 26-G-VI to test for steering column shake. | ||
| View original record | To MPS. From Rm/Wym. X 622 Rm/Wym.3/MH.7.10.37. WRAITH CAR 26-G-VI. We wish to send the above car into the fitting shop for the following work - Fit scheme of engine torque rubbers taken in… | ||
| 07-page47 | Modification to the engine rear suspension for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | WWM 622 P. Dept. (2 Prints). G. Dept. " E. Dept. " B. Dept. " C. Rm. GT.RMS/C.L. A.cc DA.1/C.26.10.37. WRAITH 111. SECTIONS 6030 and 7000. Please receive herewith the following blueprint :- G.CD.162… | ||
| 07-page48 | Requesting instructions to issue a covering order for an invoice for verbally ordered rubber blocks. | ||
| View original record | Wyman 622 File Rm. G/WFH/CA.11/MV.29.10.37. We have an invoice from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. dated 26th inst on which we are charged 2/6d.each for 2 FW.180 Rubber Blocks Rubber Hardness 30/35… | ||
| 07-page49 | Request to place an official order for two rubber blocks to be used for experimental engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | 622 To Roy. from Rm/Wym. c. G/WFH. Wraith Rm/Wym.13/MH.2.11.37. Re - G/WFH/CA.11/MV.29.10.37. Will you please pass an official order to The British Tyre and Rubber Co! Ltd., Burton-on-Trent, for 2… | ||
| 07-page50 | Modifications for Wraith car 24.G.VI in the fitting shop. | ||
| View original record | HPS. 622 Rm/Wym.16/JH.10.11.37. WRAITH CAR 24.G.VI. We are sending the above car into the fitting shop for refitting the off set front engine mounting member, refit slipper wheel modified to present… | ||
| 07-page51 | Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning a delivery delay for metal parts FW.1410 and FW.1411. | ||
| View original record | THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRIGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD.… | ||
| 07-page52 | Rough sketch for a front high engine mounting on the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wym. c. Rm. ------ DA.3/G.29.11.37. WRAITH 111 - FRONT HIGH ENGINE MOUNTING. As requested by Rm/Wym. we attach two prints of a rough sketch of the front engine support member suitable for the… | ||
| 07-page53 | Changes to the engine mounting for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | DE/NS. c. Rm. c. RHC 622 DA.1/G.30.11.37. WYMAN File WRAITH III. ENGINE MOUNTING. It is desired to put the offset High Engine Mounting on the six production cars now being built. The following are the… | ||
| 07-page54 | Design memorandum for the Wraith III high front engine mounting with an offset nose. | ||
| View original record | N&4KM 622 DY/NS. c. Rm. DA.12/G.S.12.37. File WRAITH 111 - HIGH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING WITH OFFSET NOSE. Please receive herewith' E.CD.273 Triangular High Front Engine Mounting with Offset Nose… | ||
| 07-page55 | Temporary scheme for a Torque Reaction Damper for the Wraith III with high front engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | BT/NS. c. Rm. DA.3/G.9.12.37. NOHLM 622 WRAITH 111. TORQUE REACTION DAMPER (TEMPORARY SCHEME) FOR USE WITH HIGH FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. Please receive herewith E.CD.279 Torque Reaction Damper - Wraith… | ||
| 07-page56 | Wraith III rear engine mounting and a modification to a cross member. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Wym. c. Da. c. By/NS. 8 622 Rm/Wym.5/MH.20.12.37. WRAITH III REAR ENGINE MOUNTING. In reply to Da/10.G.13.12.37 re making a depression in the U section of the cross member Fd.1409 and… | ||
| 07-page57 | The decision for a raised engine mounting on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | 622. RHC. from Rm. c. Hs. c. By. Rm8/R.12.1.38. RAISED ENGINE MOUNTING - WRAITH. We have now definitely decided on the high engine mounting for Wraith. The front engine feet would, therefore, become… | ||
| 07-page58 | Modifications to the Wraith Crankcase, including the removal of front engine feet. | ||
| View original record | To RV. & Rm. (RV. and On HS. are crossed out) 622 Crankcase By/Mr Stay RHC.1/LS.14.1.38. WRAITH CRANKCASE. Please note Rm In reply to Rm.8/R.12.1.38, we would confirm that removal of the Front Engine… | ||
| 07-page59 | Schemes for pipes and wiring for the Wraith III model. | ||
| View original record | DI/NS. c. Rm. c. HPS. 622 DA.7/G.18.1.38. WRAITH III. PIPES AND WIRING. Please receive herewith the following schemes :- F.CD.405 and F.CD.406 Pipes and Wiring Conduits, to suit High Front Engine… | ||
| 07-page60 | The deletion of crankcase facings for front engine supports on Wraith III and Bentley III engines. | ||
| View original record | MOWHM copy BY/NS. c. Rm. c. HFB. File DA.11/G.18.1.38. WRAITH 111 and BENTLEY 111 - CRANKCASE WITH FACINGS FOR FRONT ENGINE SUPPORTS DELETED. Please receive herewith E.CD.395 Deletion of Front Engine… | ||
| 07-page61 | Request to place an official order for four rubber blocks from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1206? Rm/Wym.9/JH.19.2.38. Will you please send an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Derby Road, Burton for 4 rubber blocks, 3¼" x 2½" x 1¾" - 2 of Durometer… | ||
| 07-page62 | Letter confirming the prices for two different specifications of rubber blocks. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. Ltd. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. Ltd. OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT. DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR, K.B.E., (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR) SIR JOHN F.… | ||
| 07-page63 | Contents note for four rubber blocks following verbal instructions from Mr. Whyman. | ||
| View original record | Telephone : BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 Lines) Telegrams : BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT. BTR 622 BN 60765 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO., LTD. OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT. BN/ 60765. IEB. Messrs.… | ||
| 07-page64 | Contents note for a verbal order of four rubber blocks. | ||
| View original record | Telephone : BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 Lines) Telegrams : BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT. BTR 622 BN 60863 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO., LTD. OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT. BN/ 60863. IEB. Messrs.… | ||
| 07-page65 | Request to send an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for four rubber blocks. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Wym. c. GZJWH. 622 Rm/Wym.2/MH.4.3.38. Will you please send an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., Derby Road, Burton, for 4 Rubber Blocks 3¼" x 2½" x 1¼", all of 55… | ||
| 07-page66 | Requesting an order for more rubber blocks and confirming others have been despatched for testing. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. G/JWH. 6223. Rm/Wym.9/JH.8.3.38. With reference to memo. Rm/Wym.2/MH.4.3.38. will you please send an order for 4 more rubber blocks 3 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" of 55° durometer hardness,… | ||
| 07-page67 | Completed design modifications for the Wraith III rear engine suspension. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS C. Rm. C. Pe/Hdy C. H/Frush C. Se/Sip 622 DA.8/G.10.3.38. File WRAITH 111, REAR ENGINE SUSPENSION. Please receive herewith G.CD.477 being a completed design for the scheme roughly made and tried… | ||
| 07-page68 | Dimensions and required modifications for the Wraith III front engine support rubbers. | ||
| View original record | RV/RS c. RM. c. HFS. cr--- 622 DA.9/G.16.3.38. [Signature] WRAITH III. FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT RUBBERS. FW.1018. Referring to the question of these rubbers overflowing the support flange when tightened… | ||
| 07-page69 | Requesting an official order for four rubber blocks previously ordered by telephone. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 422 622 Rm/Wym.6/JH.20.4.38. Replying to G/WPH/CA.27/NG.13.4.38. the 4 rubber blocks referred to were ordered by Mx. on the telephone and collected by Lewis. and I was under the… | ||
| 07-page70 | Improvements to the Wraith engine mounting by using more rubber to increase smoothness. | ||
| View original record | 622. To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/McStay. Rm/Wym.21/JH.25.5.38. WRAITH ENGINE MOUNTING. We have been doing some further work on the front engine mounting on Wraith cars and have come to the conclusion… | ||
| 07-page71 | Notification regarding a blueprint for rubbers of increased thickness for the Wraith III chassis rear engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | 622 PK/MS c. Rm. File DA.16/G.31.5.38 WYMAN noted Gypo WRAITH III. CHASSIS. REAR ENGINE MOUNTING. Please receive blueprint of G.CD.706 Rubbers of increased thickness. With the exception of the… | ||
| 07-page72 | Experimental thicker torque rubbers for the Wraith III chassis rear engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 622 DA.1/G.8.6.38. G.H.Wynn. File WRAITH III. CHASSIS. REAR ENGINE MOUNTING. Please receive herewith blueprints of G.CD.714 showing the increased thickness of torque rubbers on the rear engine… | ||
| 07-page73 | Experimental modification to the Wraith III front engine mounting using more rubber. | ||
| View original record | DA/NS c. Rm. c. Rm/Wyman 622 File DA.20/G.15.6.38. WRAITH III - FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING WITH MORE RUBBER. Please receive herewith E.CD.743 Modified Triangular High Front Engine Mounting - Wraith 111. We… | ||
| 07-page74 | Requesting the preparation of parts for a Wraith III front engine mounting modification. | ||
| View original record | 622 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.6/MH.16.6.38. WRAITH III FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. Will you please prepare the necessary parts to ECD.743 for fitting a larger amount of rubber to the front engine… | ||
| 07-page75 | Increase in thickness for the front engine mounting retaining plate on Wraith III and Bentley III cars. | ||
| View original record | 622. BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/IMW c. RHC/CAN. DA.10/G.21.6.38. AFH WRAITH 111 and BENTLEY 111. FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING. In order to overcome the trouble experienced on the Wraith cars as reported in… | ||
| 07-page76 | The failure of mild steel exhaust pipes, requesting an examination of a sample to find a more durable material. | ||
| View original record | HL/EJW. 622 Rm/Wym.10/JH.27.6.38. We are continually being defeated in our efforts to use Mild Steel for our exhaust system due to either break - age or oxidation of the pipes after anything over 5000… | ||
| 07-page77 | Request to send an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd for stripping and re-rubbering torque rubbers. | ||
| View original record | 622? 322 To Roy. c. to G/Mt. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Wym.6/JH.27.6.38. Will you please send an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. Oxford Works, Derby Road, Burton-on-Trent for 2 Torque… | ||
| 07-page78 | Request to send an official order for two rubber blocks to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 622? TO Roy. from Rm/Wym. c. G/JWH. Rm/wym.4/MH.13.7.38. Will you please send an official order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., Derby Road, Burton, for 2 Rubber Blocks 9.00" x 9.00" x .900".… | ||
| 07-page79 | Approving the use of tested rear engine mounting torque rubbers for the Wraith model production cars. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to RHC. c. to LA. c. to By/NS. 546 622 Rm/Wym.9/JH.14.7.38. WRAITH ENGINE REAR SUSPENSION. We have now tested the rear engine mounting large torque rubbers as shown on OCD.714, and consider… | ||
| 07-page80 | Technical memo discussing experimental low single point front engine mounting designs for the Wraith III car. | ||
| View original record | Dr/No. c. to Rm. c. to Pe/SWD. DA.2/G.25.8.38. Aill 622. WRAITH III. ENGINE MOUNTING (LOW SINGLE POINT FRONT). WYMAN Please receive herewith :- E.CD.814 Front Engine Mounting. Wraith III. E.CD.840… | ||
| 07-page81 | Request to detail and instruct the parts needed for an experiment on welded sheet metal brackets for rear torque rubbers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - DA.2/G.25.8.38. brackets for the rear torque rubbers on E.CD.840 should be made from welded sheet metal for the experiment. Will you please detail and instruct the parts necessary for the… | ||
| 07-page82 | Request to prepare parts for the Wraith III engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | 622. To HPS. Rm/Wym.11/JH.2.9.38. WRAITH III - ENGINE MOUNTING. Will you please prepare the necessary parts for the low single point front engine mounting to ECD.814, scheme II, the durometer hardness… | ||
| 07-page83 | Proposed material changes for the front engine support brackets on the Wraith III and Bentley 111 models. | ||
| View original record | 622 BY/MS c. Rm. c. Rm/AEM DA.10/G.3.11.38. WRAITH 111 and BENTLEY 111. FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS. Further to Da.3/G.2.11.38. on Bentley 111, as there are no dies, it is now proposed to retain the… | ||
| 07-page84 | Material and cost increase for Wraith III and Bentley III front engine support brackets. | ||
| View original record | 622 To Rm. ROY/Les.16/B.4.11.38. A.F.M. WRAITH III AND BENTLEY III - FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS We find that the increase in cost by using Nickel Steel in place of Mild Steel for the above… | ||
| 07-page85 | Modifications for fitting a Wraith gear and engine rear suspension into a B.V. chassis. | ||
| View original record | 622 c. Rm. File DA.3/C.23.12.38. WYMAN WRAITH GEAR IN A B.V. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith :- G.CD.1117 Engine Rear Suspension. The bottom rubber and details are not altered from existing Wraith,… | ||
| 07-page86 | Request to prepare one set of parts for an engine rear suspension for a Wraith Gear in a B.V. chassis. | ||
| View original record | d 622 also 422 To HPS. Rm/Wym.2/JH.17.1.39. WRAITH GEAR in a B.V. chassis. Will you please prepare one set of parts for engine rear suspension to GCD.1117. Instructions as to which chassis they are to… | ||
| 07-page87 | Request to prepare and fit three sets of a new torque re-action scheme on Wraith cars. | ||
| View original record | 622. To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.4.3.39. TORQUE RE-ACTION SCHEME ON WRAITH. Will you please prepare 3 sets of the new torque reaction scheme to GCD.1216 and fit same as soon as possible to the following cars… | ||