Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Power losses in the Phantom and Spectre exhaust systems and the development of a larger silencer. | ||
| View original record | To E. X4094 323 Hs/Rm.2/KW. 24.9.34. Spectre Exhaust System. When we put up the power of the Phantom from 160 to 180 B.H.P. the losses in the exhaust system went up considerably. In view of this we… | ||
| scan0002 | Spectre exhaust system, proposing a new silencer to address power loss issues. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 323 Hs/FJH.12/KW.24.9.34. Spectre Exhaust System. The standard Phantom Exhaust Silencer and swan neck at present fitted to the Spectre are causing an unduly large loss of power. We therefore… | ||
| scan0003 | Preliminary figures for an exhaust system and a newly designed silencer undergoing testing. | ||
| View original record | xHOFF 323 To E. Hs/Rm/23/KW. 8.10.34. Herewith are some preliminary figures we have obtained on the Exhaust System. We anticipated that the silencer would cause too much restriction, and had one made… | ||
| scan0004 | Test results for engine performance under four different exhaust system configurations. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.23/KW.8.10.34. (1) Complete Spectre System. R.P.M. B.H.P. M.E.P. Back Press. Ins. Hg. 4250 102.3 42.6 20.2 4000 118.3 52.3 20 3500 142.7 72.2 19.2 3000 140.2 82.7 16.5 (2) Silencer removed,… | ||
| scan0005 | Design and testing of Spectre exhaust manifolds, proposing fabricated prototypes before finalizing a cast design. | ||
| View original record | x323 P Wyman See me R To EY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.5.11.34. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. re Spectre Exhaust Manifolds. Before we decide on the design of the cast exhaust manifold, we should like some manifolds… | ||
| scan0006 | Arrangement diagram for the exhaust fittings and ground clearances of the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | LEC 4180 LEVEL TOP OF FRAME C OF N.G. CYLINDERS INTERMEDIATE PIPE STAY L.E.C. 3974 MODIFIED C OF TRANSMISSION IN 41.2371 (1° 23' 16") BATTERY CROSSMEMBER LEC 3936 & LEC 3975 3RD CROSSMEMBER &… | ||
| scan0007 | Test report on an experimental Spectre exhaust system and proposals for modifying the silencer. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Da. 8494 323 Hs/Rm.4/KW.5.12.34. Spectre Exhaust System. Here is a test of the Experimental system fitted to the Spectre. Actually on the road this was very nearly 100% for… | ||
| scan0008 | Power loss on the Spectre exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Swdl; c. to Da. Hs/Swdl.3/KW.5.12.34. Power Loss on Spectre Exhaust System. Power losses with the exhaust system Hs.1526 have been taken on No. 2 unit which has Aerolite pistons and… | ||
| scan0009 | Performance graph comparing Brake Horsepower vs RPM for different Spectre II exhaust systems. | ||
| View original record | S.P.3. SPECTRE II EXHAUST SYSTEMS. AEROLITE PISTONS. Hs 1536 CAMSHAFT. TIMING '090 C/LCE Hs. 1526 SYSTEM. IO 7° PTDC IC 53° PBDC EO TDC EC 48° BBDC ① OPEN EXHAUST (SHORT PIPES) ② MANIFOLD, DOWNTAKE… | ||
| scan0010 | Blueprint for a large resonant silencer for the Spectre. | ||
| View original record | LARGE RESONANT SILENCER FOR SPECTRE SCALE 1/2 NOTE. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS ARE THE SAME AS ON THE PRESENT SPECTRE SILENCER. THE SWAN NECK IS OF LARGER BORE AND THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE SILENCER ARE… | ||
| scan0011 | Instruction to manufacture and fit a new front expansion box for an exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | +323 To RHC. Hs/Wym.7/KW.9.1.35. 30-EX. Exhaust System. Will you please instruct for a new front expansion box to be made up to Hs.1696, and fitted to the above car. Hs/G.H.Whyman. | ||
| scan0012 | Requesting the manufacture and fitting of a modified oval swan neck exhaust pipe for a 30-EX model. | ||
| View original record | 4323 To RHC. Hs/Wym.7/KW.10.1.35. 30-EX Exhaust System. Will you please instruct to be made and fitted to above car, an oval swan neck pipe the same size and section as attached sketch. It will be… | ||
| scan0013 | Comparison of performance between original and modified Spectre exhaust manifolds. | ||
| View original record | X323 To Sg. c. to By. c. to Wor. Hs/Swdl.22/KW.7.2.35. Spectre Exhaust. Comparisons have been taken between the original exhaust manifolds to Lec.3793 and Lec.4184, which gives an improved sweep of… | ||
| scan0014 | Graph comparing the performance of different exhaust manifolds on a Spectre No. 1 unit. | ||
| View original record | SP 10 COMPARISON OF EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON SPECTRE N° 1 UNIT E 84546 SEMI-SPLIT PISTONS WHITEMETAL MAIN & BIG ENDS RUNNING WITHOUT SILENT TAPPETS AT .006 CLEARANCE SHORT BEND TO EACH EXHAUST PORT BUILT… | ||
| scan0015 | Re-designed exhaust manifold for the Spectre model, detailing its improvements. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. Para Wyman To Bx from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.11.3.35. Noted Gaud c. Hs/Rm. RHC. Exhaust Manifolds - Spectre. We send you herewith:- LeC.4408 showing the re-designed exhaust manifolds. This closely… | ||
| scan0016 | Request to have redesigned 'Spectre' exhaust manifolds made and fitted to the 30-EX car, Loc.4408. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +323 Hs/Wym.16/KW.27.3.35. Exhaust Manifolds - Spectre. Will you please have made up and fitted to 30-EX car the redesigned exhaust manifolds to Loc.4408. Hs/G.H.Whyman. | ||
| scan0017 | Testing the Spectre Exhaust System, detailing efforts to reduce 'tinniness' using rope lagging. | ||
| View original record | X323 To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs/Wym.3/KW.24.4.35. Spectre Exhaust System. Further to our report Hs/Wym.28/KW.29.1.35, we have now tested the above system with the larger front expansion chamber,… | ||
| scan0018 | Using lagging to reduce 'tinniness' and requesting suggestions to improve the system without increasing weight. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Wym.3/KW.24.4.35. This lagging gives a very definite improvement for "tinniness", but the system is not yet good enough, and as we do not wish to increase the gauge of material too much on… | ||
| scan0019 | New 'Spectre Exhaust System' blueprint, proposing a test with a larger manifold to reduce 'tittering' noises. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X323 To Hs/Rm. from E/Lid. c. By. RHC. E/Lid.1/HP.28.5.35. Spectre Exhaust System. We send you herewith a blueprint of LeC.4514 showing a much larger exhaust manifold than the present one,… | ||
| scan0020 | Secret memorandum regarding an experimental Spectre exhaust manifold modification. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: x323/Wyman. We should make sure that these are made P Typed: To BY. from E/JNR. Typed: SECRET. Typed: E/JNR.1/HP.22.6.35. Typed: c. RHC. Hs/Rm. Handwritten: Instructed [Signature] Typed:… | ||
| scan0021 | Request to cast three additional exhaust manifolds for test bed endurance work before the pattern is altered. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X3-3 Hs/Std.22/KW. 8.7.35. Will you please have cast three exhaust manifolds to Hs.2014, in addition to the four sets already asked for, before the pattern is altered. These are required for… | ||
| scan0022 | With annotations regarding the exhaust tail pipe length on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | 1323 TO BY. Copy to HHC. Hs/Rm. E/EV.1/MN.8.7.35. [Handwritten] Wyman How long was the pipe on Spectre 3? Rm Re Spectre Exhaust Tail Pipe. ---------- On Phantom cars we allow a maximum overhang of… | ||
| scan0023 | Secret memo detailing a modification for the No.3 Spectre silencer to increase its flow area. | ||
| View original record | X323 H.Wyman. Please follow up. Rm To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.12.7.35. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. SECRET. Spectre Silencer We are told that No.3. Spectre silencer may not be sufficiently free. We send you… | ||
| scan0024 | Instructing on modifications for Spectre exhaust systems due to power loss issues. | ||
| View original record | X 323 To RHC. Hs/Wym.1/KW. 6. 8. 35. Spectre Exhaust Systems. Will you please instruct for all future Spectre exhaust systems to have incorporated modification Lec.4610. This is important as the… | ||
| scan0025 | Secret memo detailing a minor modification to the Spectre Silencer to improve exhaust flow. | ||
| View original record | GRY WYM X323 To PY. from E/JNR. SECRET. E/JNR.2/HP.29.8.35. c. RHC Hs/Rm. re Spectre Silencer. Noted [Signature] We send you herewith:- LeC.4666 showing a minor modification to the inside of the… | ||
| scan0026 | Sending drawing LeC.4640, which details a silencer lagged with sheet asbestos. | ||
| View original record | x323 Logman. Noted & instructed [Signature] BY. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. E/JNR.1/HP.14.9.35. P.3. Silencer. We send you herewith:- LeC.4640 showing the silencer lagged with sheet asbestos, and a welded on… | ||
| scan0027 | Specifications for modifying the exhaust silencer on the Spectre II car. | ||
| View original record | x323 To RHC. Hs/Wym.15/KW.16.9.35. Spectre Exhaust Silencer. Whilst Spectre II car is in the fitting shop we would like you to modify the exhaust system rear silencer to our latest scheme, which we… | ||
| scan0028 | List of modifications for the Spectre Exhaust Silencer system. | ||
| View original record | To By. X 323 Hs/Wym.6/KW.25.9.35. Spectre Exhaust Silencer. We give below the latest specification for this system :- Complete silencer assembly to E.86539 with the following modifications :- (a)… | ||
| scan0029 | Instruction to fit the Finned Exhaust manifold E.86817 to Phantom III cars for production. | ||
| View original record | X323 By. From Hs/Whym. Hs/Whym.10/MA.4.10.35. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. Will you please note that it has now been agreed to fit the Finned Exhaust manifold E.86817 to Phantom III cars. Will you… | ||
| scan0030 | Instruction to place an order with Metallisation Ltd. for aluminising a Phantom III exhaust tail pipe. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X323 Hs/Wym.27/KW.24.4.36. Will you please pass a covering order to Messrs. Metallisation Ltd., Pear Tree Lane, Dudley, Worcs., for aluminising one Phantom III exhaust tail pipe. We have asked… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to Metallisation Ltd. regarding the aluminising of a Phantom III exhaust tail pipe. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Wym.26/KW. 24th April, 1936. Mr. Parkes, Messrs. Metallisation Ltd., Pear Tree Lane, Dudley, Worcs. Dear Sir, We are to-day sending you under separate cover one Phantom III exhaust… | ||
| scan0032 | Squeaking exhaust systems and the preference for a simpler rubber mounting solution. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. + 323 Hs/Rm.16/KW.25.5.36. Exhaust System Suspension. There is no doubt that with the present suspension all our exhaust systems tend to squeak. On the Quarterly Complaint… | ||
| scan0033 | Issues with exhaust system rattles and squeaks, proposing a rubber suspension solution. | ||
| View original record | X323 To E. Hs/Wym.11/KW.10.6.36. Exhaust Systems. Further to Hs/Rm.16/KW.25.5.36. We have noticed on the last Quarterly Complaint sheet rather a large number of cases where the exhaust system… | ||
| scan0034 | Photographs of three different designs for metal mounting brackets. | ||
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| scan0035 | Proposal to test aluminised mild steel exhaust systems to reduce costs on Phantom III and 25/30 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X323 Hs. By. Roy. Hs/Wym. E/Lid.2/HP.12.6.36. Cost of Exhaust Systems. In view of the recent very successful tests (on B-56-BN) of aluminised mild steel pipes and sheet replacing staybrite, it would… | ||
| scan0036 | Requesting the fitting of aluminized mild steel exhaust components to Phantom III and 25/30 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X323 Hs/Wym.16/KW.16.6.36. Phantom III Exhaust System. Now that we have succeeded in running 10,000 miles on a Bentley with "Aluminized" mild steel pipes, we would like to try something… | ||
| scan0037 | Cost comparison of spherical pads for the exhaust system from Gandy and Ferodo. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. c. ROY. +323 Sent to Kramer 24/6/36. HH E/Lid.1/HP.24.6.36. Chassis Costs - Exhaust System. We are handing you herewith some sample spherical pads E.60223/4, manufactured by the Gandy Belt… | ||
| scan0038 | Use of Aluminized mild steel instead of Staybright for exhaust silencers on Phantom II and 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To By. X323 Hs/Wym.14/KW.28.8.36. Phantom II & 25/30 HP. Exhaust Silencers. In reply to memo. BY.12/G.25.8.36, this is the first intimation we have had of any Staybright parts breaking down in… | ||
| scan0039 | Methods to improve the Phantom III exhaust system to reduce boom at 30 M.P.H. | ||
| View original record | X323 To E. c; to Wor. c; to Hy. Hs/Wym.2/JH.31.8.36. Phantom III Exhaust System. With regard to the 30 M.P.H. exhaust boom on Phantom III cars complained of by LA, we have now been able to effect a… | ||
| scan0040 | Alternative, cheaper filter element for the Phantom III Air Silencer. | ||
| View original record | X 323 To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Dr. RHC. Hs/Hyman E/PSN.3/MN.25.9.36. Filter Element for Phantom III Air Silencer. We send you herewith an alternative filter element for the air silencer on the above… | ||
| scan0041 | Requesting information on which car specific exhaust system spherical pads, sent to France, were fitted to. | ||
| View original record | X323 To G.W. Hancock (Paris). Hs/Wym.15/KW.29.9.36. Chassis Costs - Exhaust System. I am enclosing for your perusal 2 memos. from E/Lid. with regard to the spherical pads used on the exhaust system… | ||
| scan0042 | Technical note discussing modifications to ignition timing and other issues for car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | Ides Swott. 323 What prospects have we of getting a lot more retard for idling and yet sufficient advance at 20 M.P.H. F.T.? This suggests suction control Rm Hs/Rm. c. Hs/FD. E.2/HP.5.10.36. re 37-EX.… | ||
| scan0043 | Modification to the Phantom III exhaust system to address an exhaust drone. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top: Wyman - What is the J23. increase in weight & cost? CX is the only complainer. Rm By. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. Roy. Sft. Ils/Wym. re Exhaust System. To cure the exhaust drono at 30 miles per… | ||
| scan0044 | Complications with the Phantom III exhaust system and proposing a modified approach. | ||
| View original record | 325 To E. Rm/Wym.22/JH.26.10.36. Phantom III Exhaust System. With regard to the 30 M.P.H. exhaust boom on the above car, and the suggested cure as laid out in memo. Hs/Wym.2/JH.31.8.36, we now find… | ||
| scan0045 | Modifications to the Phantom III exhaust system, including a new tail pipe and rubber mounting. | ||
| View original record | x323 Instructed WYMAN [Signature] BY. c. Rm. RHC. E/JNR.5/HP.26.10.36. P.III Exhaust System. - Hs/Wym.2/JH.31.8.36. Please receive herewith LeC.5300 showing the modified tail pipe and suspension… | ||
| scan0046 | Instruction regarding a modified tail pipe and suspension for the Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 1323 Wyman. Instructed [Signature] BY. c. Rm. RHC E/JNR.5/HP.26.10.36. P.III Exhaust System - Hs/Wym.5/HP.26.10.36. Please receive herewith LeC.5340 showing the modified tail pipe and suspension… | ||
| scan0047 | Material cost savings for the Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323 Hs. from E/Lid. E/Lid.1/HP.31.10.36. c. Sg. By. Rm. Roy. re Phantom III Exhaust System. We have obtained figures for the saving to be achieved in material costs by using nickel plated mild steel… | ||
| scan0048 | Requesting a modified tail pipe and suspension be fitted to a Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC 6323 Rm/Wym.1/JH.3.11.36. Phantom III Exhaust System. Will you please have made up and fitted to the first Phantom III car available a modified tail pipe and suspension to LeC.5340.… | ||
| scan0049 | Request to modify the Phantom III exhaust system on the experimental vehicle 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | 323 HPS. Rm/GHW.1/R.7.11.36. P.III EXHAUST SYSTEM. Will you please fit to the Experimental tail pipe of 37-EX, a perforated tube with 1/8" holes in place of the existing tube with 3/32" holes. Rm/G.H.… | ||
| scan0050 | The manufacture of plain exhaust manifolds for a Phantom III for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS, from Rm/Whym Rm/Whym.9/AP.12.11.36. Phantom III. Exhaust System. Will you please instruct for 2 pair of plain exhaust manifolds i.e. without ribs for test purposes. We would like one to be… | ||
| scan0051 | Modifications to the Phantom III exhaust system to reduce weight and cost. | ||
| View original record | 32D COPY. 12/11/36. Hs. c. to By. c. to E. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have now concluded our experiments on the above exhaust system with a fair amount of success in our efforts to reduce both the… | ||
| scan0052 | Design recommendation to mount the rear silencer further back to reduce exhaust noise, noting a limitation on the Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | -2- For future design work we would point out the desirability of making provision for the rear silencer to be mounted as far back in the frame as possible for the reduction of exhaust noises. On our… | ||
| scan0053 | Requesting the fabrication of two seam-welded tubes for a Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS. from Rm/Whym Rm/Whym.10/AP.12.11.36. Phantom III. Exhaust System. Will you please have two tubes rolled for us out of a sheet of perforated steel and seam welded 5.00" dia. one 24" long… | ||
| scan0054 | Status update on the Phantom III C.Series Exhaust System, detailing production hold-ups. | ||
| View original record | 323 To Rm. 13.11.36. P.III. Exhaust System. C.Series 1st. Chassis D.O. have held up. - Front Expansion Box. Lagging. Fail Pipe. -------- 101.Chassis Complete system is held up. -------- 1st. Chassis… | ||
| scan0055 | Instruction to fit a new type of rear silencer and aluminized exhaust system to a car. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.1/AP.14.11.36. 33-EX. Exhaust System. Will you please arrange to fit to the above car one of the new type rear silencers which T.Elston has already made. This car… | ||
| scan0056 | Methods of protection for the exhaust system against corrosion and scaling. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. Rm. Rm/Wym. Hl/Aspley. BY/EM. 8223 BY.6/G.16.11.36. EXHAUST SYSTEM. ----------------- I wish to make quite clear that there are two methods of protection put forward on the chassis with the… | ||
| scan0057 | Requesting a programme of tests for an exhaust system to ensure a smooth transition into production. | ||
| View original record | 323. Wym. from Rm. Rm9/R.13.11.36. I told them that we would give them a drawing whether we will use the exhaust system in six weeks' time. Will you please give me a programme of tests which you think… | ||
| scan0058 | Exhaust boom issue and drone at 30 m.p.h. on chassis GUL-1. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. c. to Sg. c. " Hs. c. " BY c. " E. Exhaust Boom - GUL-1. Cx1/KW26.11.36. Rm/Wyml/R21.11.36. Thanks for Rm7/R20.11.36 with enclosure ref. I should like to assure you that it was not only after… | ||
| scan0059 | Requesting the substitution of a document concerning 'Exhaust Boom - GUL-1'. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. c. to Hs. c. " BY. c. " E. Cx2/KW26.11.36. Exhaust Boom - GUL-1. Will you please substitute the attached for my Cx1/KW25.11.36, which please destroy. Att: Cx1/KW26.11.36. Cx. -Kueb | ||
| scan0060 | Exhaust boom issue on vehicle GUL-1 and a potential solution. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to E. 323 Rm13/R.26.11.36. EXHAUST BOOM - GUL-1. Replying to Cx1/KW26.11.36., we do not think it necessary to fit the flattened extension piece to… | ||
| scan0061 | Designs and materials for a revised Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323. File Wyman. Noted Gad. URGENT BY: C. Rm. T.H.C. E/JNR.1/HP.26.11.36. Revised Phantom III Exhaust System. Ref. Rm.1/R.17.11.36. We send you herewith the following designs which have/made in… | ||
| scan0062 | Request to remove engine torque re-action dampers from vehicle 32-EX for mounting experiments. | ||
| View original record | J 2 S To HPS. Rm/Wym.12/JH.28.11.36. Whilst you have 32-EX in the fitting shop will you please remove the engine torque re-action dampers, as we want to carry out some engine mounting experiments.… | ||
| scan0063 | Request to make two Phantom III exhaust tail pipe adaptors as per a sketch. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS. Rm/Wym.16/JH.2.12.36. Will you please make up 2 Phantom III exhaust tail pipe adaptors as per sketch handed to T. Elston. Rm/G.H.Whyman, | ||
| scan0064 | Notification regarding a revision to the Phantom III exhaust system to provide clearance for a wiring conduit. | ||
| View original record | 323 BY. c. Rm. RHC. E/JNR.1/HP.2.12.36. Revised Phantom III Exhaust System. We send you herewith:- LeC.5404 showing the downtake pipes between the exhaust manifolds and the breeches pipe. It will be… | ||
| scan0065 | Disappointment and required modifications for the new Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 350 323 URGENT. Wyman. What construction is being adopted? Pms BY: C. RHC. Rm. E/JNR.1/HP.4.12.36. Phantom III Exhaust System. We have had a disappointment in regard to the construction of the new… | ||
| scan0066 | Completion of designs for the Phantom III simplified exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | Wyman. 323 File BY. c. Rm.PHC. E/JNR.1/HP.5.12.36. Phantom III Exhaust System. Please receive herewith:- LeC.5411 showing the intermediate pipe. This completes the whole of the designs for the… | ||
| scan0067 | Requesting accurate cost comparisons between electrically welded and drawn tubes due to conflicting information. | ||
| View original record | 323. To Roy. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.3/AP.8.12.36. In reply to your memo Roy.4/MG.1.12.36., we feel that this is another instance of our being no doubt unintentionally mis-led with regard to cost figures.… | ||
| scan0068 | Exhaust boom noise issues at certain speeds and potential remedies. | ||
| View original record | J23 Wyman Noted you S/W. Rm. c. to SE. C: " HS. C: " BY C: " E. Exhaust Boom - GUL-1. Cx3/KW8.12.36. Dictated 7.12.36. I have now had an opportunity of using this car further in order to get… | ||
| scan0069 | Proactive car improvements based on inspectors' reports, specifically a planned test of rubber between the body and chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cx3/KW8.12.36. Inspectors' reports, I think you will agree with me that we ought not to wait until we get complaints of certain features about our cars before we take any steps to improve them,… | ||
| scan0070 | Query regarding a material change for the carburetter air silencer from 28 SWG to 26 SWG planished steel due to sourcing difficulties. | ||
| View original record | B.W. C. Rm. Wyman - What about this Rm 323 Roy/Dn7/ME.15.12.36. RE: CARBURETTER AIR SILENCER. We observe from the Carburetter Air Silencer Shell drawings - "Bentley" E.B.2915, and 25/30-HP. - E.61228,… | ||
| scan0071 | Modifications to the Phantom III exhaust system to reduce weight and cost. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. c. to By. c. to E. 350 323 Rm1/R.17.11.36. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have now concluded our experiments on the above exhaust system with a fair amount of success in our efforts to… | ||
| scan0072 | Rear silencer placement for future designs, referencing limitations on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rml/R.17.11.36. For future design work we would point out the desirability of making provision for the rear silencer to be mounted as far back in the frame as possible for the reduction of exhaust… | ||
| scan0073 | Blueprint for a modified Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | MODIFIED PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM 3.00" 71.00" 2.250 1.750 22.00 48.00 2 - 3 1/2" DIA HOLES IN BAFFLE INNER TUBE IS PERFORATED WITH 20 - .094" DIA HOLES PER SQUARE INCH 27.00 INNER TUBE SAME MESH AS… | ||
| scan0074 | Material ordering and testing for the Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 350 Hs. from Rm. c. to By. c. to E. Rm8/R.18.11.36. Dictated 12.11.36. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. 'C' Series instructions for material should have been completed on September 12th. The first chassis… | ||
| scan0075 | Material gauge for a carburetter air silencer. | ||
| View original record | 323 To Roy. c. to By. Rm/Wym.8/JH.18.12.36. Re Carburetter Air Silencer. In reply to your memo. Roy/Dn.7/ME.15.12.36. re above we see no reason why 26 S.W.G. material should not be used if 28 S.W.G.… | ||
| scan0076 | Standardisation of the Phantom III exhaust system to replace Staybrite exhaust lag with nickel-plated mild steel. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (SH) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 19.12.36. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Date 27.11.36 5.11.36. X No. 323. Description of Parts. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. REPLACE STAYBRITE EXHAUST… | ||
| scan0077 | The reverse of a 'Standardisation of Parts' form, noting nil cost for new tools and order details. | ||
| View original record | Mirrored Printed Text: STANDARDISATION of PARTS INSTRUCTION III Table Headers (mirrored): TOTAL s d | CHARGES s d | LABOUR s d | MATERIAL s d | REMARKS | DATE | INITIAL Text Added to Form: Stamp: WO.… | ||
| scan0078 | Inadequate experimental exhaust system and a request for modification. | ||
| View original record | 323. To HPS. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.1/AP.22.12.36. 38-EX. Exhaust System. The above car was fitted initially with an exhaust system to experimental design, before our experiments were actually concluded,… | ||
| scan0079 | The standardization and material ordering for a new type of exhaust system for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | 323. S/W To Rm. from Sg. re P.III. New Type Exhaust System. Referring to the above and the Standardisation Sheet recently circulated, I was not clear what the note on the back really meant about its… | ||
| scan0080 | Requesting instructions for either the present or a modified Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323 File [Signature] Rm. Now O.K. [Signature] Rb says he only got request for cost of aluminised steel yesterday Rm BY/Cgh.2/W.31.12.36. Phantom III : Exhaust System. In reply to Rm.11/R.24.12.36, the… | ||
| scan0081 | Request to manufacture a mild steel pipe for test purposes on a Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS. Rm.Wym.4/JH.7.1.37. Phantom III Exhaust System. Will you please make up for test purposes a pipe in mild steel 2.50" dia. and 72.00" long. Rm/G.H.Whyman. | ||
| scan0082 | Changes to the Phantom III exhaust system for production standardisation. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Whym. Rm/Whym.14/AP.19.1.37. PHANTOM III. EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have now decided that the new exhaust system is not good enough to run 15,000 miles test in France on 35-EX, and therefore… | ||
| scan0083 | Request to fabricate experimental exhaust system components for the Phantom III for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 3-23 To HPS. Rm/Wym.1/JH.20.1.37. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEMS. EXPERIMENTAL Will you please make up for test purposes one N/S exhaust downtake pipe in 2.50" dia. and also a barrel 8.00" dia. by 12.00"… | ||
| scan0084 | Manufacture of Phantom III exhaust systems from different treated mild steels to test their non-corrosive qualities. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 32B Rm/Wym.4/JH.20.1.37. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEMS. Will you please arrange to make up and fit to 33-EX and 37-EX cars downtake pipes, front expansion boxes and intermediate pipes in… | ||
| scan0085 | Requesting the creation of an experimental silencer for a Phantom III exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS. Rm/Wym.6/JH.20.1.37. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. Will you please make up one experimental silencer to the dimensions of the attached sketch. We should like the 2 ends to be detachable and… | ||
| scan0086 | The development of the Phantom III exhaust system, addressing noise issues and material changes for cost savings. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Rm/Whym. c. to Hs. cc to By. 323 Rm/Whym.6/AP.20.1.37. PHANTOM III. EXHAUST SYSTEM. Continuing our previous report on Phantom III. exhaust systems, we have now had the opportunity of… | ||
| scan0087 | Estimation of cost savings for the Phantom III exhaust system by using aluminised mild steel. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Whym. E/Lid.8/HP.13.1.37. Phantom III Exhaust System Costs. We have now received from our Cost Department an estimation of the saving to be achieved by using aluminised mild steel in the place of… | ||
| scan0088 | Material ordering deadlines for the Phantom III 'C' Series and the decision to not proceed with a thermostat scheme. | ||
| View original record | X 323 By/Cgh. from Rm. Rm11/R.24.12.36. P.III EXHAUST SYSTEM. This is to confirm that you are going to let us know the latest date when you will have to order material for the second 100 of 'C' Series… | ||
| scan0089 | The approval and fitting of exhaust tail pipe adaptors. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Wym. c. to E. EXHAUST TAIL PIPE ADAPTORS. The chromium plated tail pipe adaptors to E.88608, E.61255 and EB.3152 have now met with the approval of Sales, and should therefore be brought… | ||
| scan0090 | Request for the manufacture of parts for a Phantom III Experimental Exhaust System. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 323 Rm/Wym.7/JH.2.2.37. Phantom III Experimental Exhaust System. Will you please make up for us :- 10 baffles in light gauze material 2.250" x 4.375". 10 " " " " 2.000" x 4.000". 1 Barrel " "… | ||
| scan0091 | Confirmation to instruct production for chromium plated exhaust tail pipe extension pieces for all chassis. | ||
| View original record | WYMM Noted [Signature] Rm. BY/Cgh.2/W.3.2.37. All Chassis : Exhaust Tail Pipe Extensions. With reference to Rm/Whym.2/AP.1.2.37, this is to confirm that the chromium plated extension pieces have… | ||
| scan0092 | Request to make a chromium-plated tailpipe extension for a Phantom III exhaust system for a special customer. | ||
| View original record | 323 To HPS. Rm/Whm.3/JH.11.2.37. PHANTOM III EXHAUST SYSTEM. Will you please make up one Phantom III chromium plated tail pipe extension piece to E.88608. Chromium plated Jubilee clips should be used… | ||
| scan0093 | Request to fabricate a 'Y' piece and three baffles for a Phantom III experimental silencer. | ||
| View original record | 323. HPS. from Rm/Whym. Rm/Whym.3/AP.6.3.37. PHANTOM III. EXHAUST SYSTEM. Will you please make up for us one "Y" piece and fit same to our experimental silencer. Also 3 baffles 6.00" X 2.00" Rm/Whym. | ||
| scan0094 | Noise originating from the front expansion box of the 33-EX exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323, To Hs. c. to Rm/Gry. Rm/Whym.9/JH.23.3.37. 33-EX Exhaust System. The noise in this exhaust system is all coming from the front expansion box. This box is not lagged because it is only a temporary… | ||
| scan0095 | Requesting the fabrication of two experimental downtake pipes for an exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 323. To HPS. Rm/Wym.14/JH.2.4.37. 32-EX Exhaust System. Will you please make up for us 2 downtake pipes in mild steel of 1.750" dia. These are intended purely for an experiment on the 20 M.P.H. boom… | ||
| scan0096 | Responding to a telegram about the exhaust system, connecting rods and main bearings for chassis 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GWH/IMW. 300A 323 Rm/Gry12/R.5.4.37. Thank you for your telegram about 35-EX Exhaust System. In the final design the rivetted flange you mention would be a casting, and no trouble should be… | ||
| scan0097 | Broken exhaust system connection on a 32-EX Phantom III and the subsequent temporary repair. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm/Wym. [crossed out] c. Rm/GWM. [crossed out] 415 323 CHATEAUROUX. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Exhaust System. The connection between the exhaust pipe and the triangular stay on the engine side… | ||
| scan0098 | Investigation into exhaust noise on the Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | WYMAN Shall not do much on the PIII exhaust system for the present. Aile Do you think new camshaft in 35E.X. & 37- any better for exhaust noise S/W. Rm. 323. Cx4/KW23.10.37. I tried the Phantom III… | ||
| scan0099 | Collection of memo extracts regarding experiments on exhaust system design to reduce noise. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 323 Rm/Wym.3/JH.15.10.37. DESIGN OF EXHAUST SYSTEMS. The following are extracts from original memos. relative to the necessity for having a large front expansion box on our exhaust systems. To… | ||
| scan0100 | Modifications to the exhaust system to cure drone issues and comparing expansion box sizes. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Wym.3/JH.15.10.37. complained of by LA., we have now been able to effect a 50% improvement by the following methods, (a) Increase length of front expansion box from 19" to 27".… | ||
| scan0101 | Material change for the Phantom III exhaust system from Staybrite to aluminised steel, including cost analysis and a proposed design modification. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] To By and Rm. c. Hs. c. LA. Wymans 523 I don't quite understand this but it would appear that £2/5/6 is all the saving they are going to get. Do you agree. Rm [Typed] ALUMINISED EXHAUST… | ||
| scan0102 | Modifications to the aluminized exhaust system for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 523. 323. To RHC. from Rm/Wym. c. By. c. Hs. c. Mx. c. LA. Rm/Wym.7/MH.29.11.37. ALUMINIZED EXHAUST SYSTEM - PHANTOM III. Replying to RHC/SB.2/MC.22.11.37, we appreciate the difficulties of fitting… | ||
| scan0103 | Alteration notice regarding exhaust fittings for the Phantom III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To: Roy/man. c. S/Lab. c. RHC/RMH. (3 copies) c. LA/Skn. c. Ed. c. RHC/CAR. c. Exp/Ados c. BY/Nu. 323 BY/CS2/EH.11.1.38. ALTERATION No. 3372/E.S.S. Re Phantom III Chassis - Exhaust Fittings -… | ||
| scan0104 | Modifications to the Phantom III exhaust downtake pipe and intermediate pipe support to accommodate a Wraith-type steering gear and modified starter motor. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Filed DA.5/G.13.4.38. 323 PHANTOM 111 - MODIFICATIONS TO EXHAUST DOWNTAKE PIPE AND ALSO INTERMEDIATE PIPE SUPPORT TO SUIT WRAITH TYPE STEERING GEAR AND MODIFIED STARTER MOTOR. Please receive… | ||
| scan0105 | Experimental design for lubricating the exhaust support bearings on a Phantom III to eliminate squeaking. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS [Struck through] c. Rm. c. Rm/Wym. [Struck through] c. De/JD. [Struck through] c. De/EV. [Struck through] [Handwritten]: File [Handwritten]: 323. [Handwritten Signature, Struck through in red]:… | ||
| scan0106 | Requesting to fit an oil feed scheme to the exhaust system suspension links on a Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | 323. To HPS. Rm/Wym.2/JH.30.4.38. Phantom III Exhaust System. Will you please fit up to 35.EX car the scheme to ECD.592 consisting of an oil feed to the exhaust system suspension links. Rm/Wym. | ||
| scan0107 | Design and testing of a rubber suspension system for the Phantom III exhaust. | ||
| View original record | g.H.Wym. BY/NS. c.to Rm. c.to Rm/Wym. c.to Da/EV. 323 File DA.9/G.3.6.38. PHANTOM III - RUBBER SUSPENSION FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM. Please receive herewith E.CD.705 Bentley lll type Exhaust Suspension… | ||
| scan0108 | Design of connecting rods for the Spectre engine, specifically addressing dismantling difficulties. | ||
| View original record | X469 314 To-R. from E. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. By. E.4/HP.23.3.33. Spectre Connecting Rods. ------------------------ Referring to the question of type of rod to be used on the Spectre, it will be remembered… | ||
| scan0109 | Alternative strap type of connecting rod for the Spectre Engine. | ||
| View original record | 466966 314 To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. RHC. E/JNR.8/HP.31.7.34. re Spectre Engine. Please receive herewith:- LeC.3860 showing the strap type of connecting rods. These are an alternative to the original… | ||
| scan0110 | Modification to Spectre connecting rods to resolve a bearing failure. | ||
| View original record | #494 314 To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. re Spectre Conn. Rods/- LeC.3728. To get over the trouble of the lead bronze bearing failing immediately underneath the cross oil hole, we have made a… | ||
| scan0111 | Proposal to modify the Spectre connecting rod design to simplify the manufacturing process. | ||
| View original record | COPY. +314 SECRET. Copy to Swdl 15/2/35 To By. from E. E.9/HP.15.2.35. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. Spectre Connecting Rods. It has always been our practice on aero rods to make the blade rod locate in the forked… | ||
| scan0112 | Secret memo discussing modifications to oil grooves in Spectre strap-type connecting rods, referencing blueprint LeC.4624. | ||
| View original record | 2314 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.3.8.35. c. RHC. c. Hs/Rm. SECRET. Spectre - Strap Type Connecting Rods. On the next set of rods we should like to modify the oil grooves in the big-end. We send you… | ||
| scan0113 | Drawing detailing modifications to the oil grooves of a connecting rod big end bush for the Spectre engine. | ||
| View original record | THIS MODIFICATION APPLIES TO THE 'STRAP TYPE ROD' TO L.E.C. 3860. THE CIRCULAR OIL GROOVE HAS BEEN ADDED TO IMPROVE THE LUBRICATION OF THE BLADE ROD BIG END & ALSO BOTH SMALL END BEARING. THE TWO… | ||
| scan0114 | Secret memorandum about a modification to the Spectre connecting rod bolts to prevent stretching. | ||
| View original record | X314 To- BY. c. RHC. Hs/Rm. SECRET. re Spectre Con Rod Bolts. We agree to the proposal from RHC. to delete the undercuts in the shank ofnthe forked connecting rod bolts in order to overcome the… | ||
| scan0115 | Request for the weights of Spectre connecting rods, pistons, rings, and gudgeon pins. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 314 Hs/Smth.2/KW.6.11.35. Spectre Connecting Rods. May we please have big and little end weights of the complete Spectre rods (fork and blade). May we also have the piston and rings and… | ||
| scan0116 | Providing blueprints with information on Phantom III connecting rod weights. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Smth X314 RHC/WSC.4/EP.8.11.35 Phantom III Conn Rods. In accordance with your request for weights of little and big ends etc. the question in Hs/Smth.2/KW.6.11.35 we hand you herewith blue… | ||
| scan0117 | Blueprint detailing the weights of Spectre engine connecting-rods and pistons. | ||
| View original record | SPECTRE WEIGHTS Connecting-Rod Weights (RR. BZ/ Bearings) WEIGHT IN LBS. Table 1: | Type of Rod | Rod. | Piece No | Small End | Large End | Total Wt. Each Rod | Total Weight of Assembly |… | ||
| scan0118 | List specifying the weights of large and small ends for Spectre, Marine, and Plain type rods. | ||
| View original record | X314 FILE. Hs/Swdl.9/JH.22.1.36. Spectre strap rod E.86117. Large end forked rod 2lbs. 4ozs. Small " " " 9 1/4ozs. Marine Rod E.84681. Large end forked rod 2lbs 5 1/2ozs. Small " " " 10 1/4ozs. Plain… | ||
| scan0119 | Design and experimental clearance of Phantom III marine-type connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | x314 GRY fw Dh BY. c. Hs/Fm. RHC. De. E/JNR.1/HP.5.2.36. Phantom III - Marine type Connecting Rods. We send you herewith LeC.4976 showing the design of an experimental rod showing the bearing of the… | ||
| scan0120 | Requesting works prints and instructions for a modification to Phantom III connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | x314 By from Sft. E/Jns. Hs/Rm. Sft3/BH.23.3.36. PHANTOM III CON RODS. With reference to LeC.5042, showing the small leak holes drilled in the Con Rods, the works position is such that this… | ||
| scan0121 | Reconsideration of deleting an oil hole in connecting rods to manage oil consumption and lubrication. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. c. to E. X314 Hs/Rm.10/KW.19.8.36. Deleting Oil Hole in Connecting Rods. We have been reconsidering this move and are not too happy about it. With the L shaped ring we have decreased the oil… | ||
| scan0122 | Change to the panel milling for Phantom III connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | 314. SWDL Pedlee PLEASE FOLLOW UP. Rm c. Rm. RHG. E/JNR.1/HP.27.10.36. Phantom III Connecting Rods. We send you herewith:- LeC.5330 showing the panel milling for the connecting rods. This differs only… | ||
| scan0123 | The distortion test of a connecting rod under various conditions. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Smth. 314 7.12.36. Ex.21235 P.III. Connecting Rod. DISTORTION TEST. The rod submitted for test was not new, and was distorted when supplied. However, the tests were carried out, the bore being… | ||
| scan0124 | Distortion test results for a Phantom III forked connecting rod and bearing under a 5000lb load. | ||
| View original record | PH III FORKED CONNECTING ROD EX 21235 'DISTORTION TEST' LOAD APPLIED 5000lb BEARING EX 22402/3 ROD B/END SIZE ON TEST BAR. | | A to A | B to B | C to C | E to E | D to D | F to F |… | ||
| scan0125 | Distortion test results for a forked connecting rod and bearing under a 5,000lb load. | ||
| View original record | PH III FORKED CONNECTING ROD EX21235 DISTORTION TEST LOAD APPLIED 5,000lb BEARING EX22402/3 ROD DEAD SIZE ON TEST BAR | | A to A | B to B | C to C | E to E | D to D | F to F |… | ||
| scan0126 | Cost and potential issues of using articulated rods on the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Smth from Rm. 314 Rm21/R.29.1.37. ARTICULATED RODS ON THE P.III. The present P.III rods cost £18 a set nett labour. Apart from slight unevenness and firing impulses between the two blocks what… | ||
| scan0127 | Improvements and alternatives for Phantom III big end bearings and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | 314 Hs. from Rm. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. Rm4/R.2.2.37. P.III CONNECTING RODS. We have been concerned for some little time about the P.III big end bearings. The one hope of improvement to the… | ||
| scan0128 | On the design considerations and trade-offs for using articulated rods on the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | Rm from Rm/Smth. Rm/Smth.13/M.2.37. Articulated Rods for Ph.III. (1) They would cost less than the standard ones. Max. estimated saving £5 per set. (2) The articulated rod imposes a whipping stress on… | ||
| scan0129 | Request to manufacture experimental Phantom III connecting rods to test an alternative to chromium plating. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. γ 314 Rm/Swdl.2/AP.24.2.37. PHANTOM III. CONNECTING RODS. Will you please make 2 sets (12) of Phantom III. blade rods in S/ZNX. with the bearing face hardened. This experiment is… | ||
| scan0130 | Reporting the failure of Phantom III forked connecting rods and requesting a design modification. | ||
| View original record | To E. 314 Rm/Swdl.17/JH.7.5.37. Phantom III Connecting Rods. Two of the forked connecting rods taken out of 34-EX chassis after completing the journey across Africa have broken at the bolts recess.… | ||
| scan0131 | The redesign and strengthening of Phantom III connecting rods following a failure. | ||
| View original record | BY. RWSWDL. FOLLOW UP. URGENT. 314 c. Rm. HFS E/JNR.3/HP.28.5.37. Rm Phantom III Connecting Rods. Owing to the occurrence of two broken connecting rods on the Nairobi car we have made a design… | ||
| scan0132 | Manufacturing modification to Phantom III connecting rods and establishing a new procedure for future changes. | ||
| View original record | RHC. c. to Hs. c. to Rm. c. to E. c. to BY. 314 RHC/Cy.4/LS.19.6.37. MODIFICATION TO PRODUCTION PARTS. Rm.14/R.9.6.37. On investigation we find that the change in method of manufacture suggested by… | ||
| scan0133 | Instructions for detailing a set of connecting rods with A.C.2 big end bushes for the Continental Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | Ex. Dept. c. Rm. A.H.S. Filer 314. DA.2/G.28.8.37. PHANTOM 111 - CONNECTING RODS WITH A.C.2 BIG END BUSHES. Herewith E-CD.37 Connecting Rods with Hall's Alloy Bearing Bushes. Will you please detail… | ||
| scan0134 | New drawings for forked connecting rods and bearing bushes for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. Mr Hives [Strikethrough] c. Rm/Swdl. Gen. Mgr/Mr Day [Strikethrough] File [Handwritten] 314 [Handwritten] BY/CS1/EH.1.9.37. Re Phantom III Chassis - Connecting Rod - Sec;5030. Forked Connecting… | ||
| scan0135 | Methods for fitting the Phantom III connecting rod big end. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left, crossed out] RMOV HDS [Handwritten top left] Rm. [Handwritten top center, blue] 314 [Typed top right] BY.3/G.2.9.37. [Handwritten top center, pink] Filer [Handwritten] Swell… | ||
| scan0136 | Instructions regarding alterations to Phantom III Chassis connecting rods using Halls' Alloy Bearing Bushes. | ||
| View original record | 314. c. Rm/Swdl. BY/CS13/EH.2.9.37. Re Phantom III Chassis - Connecting Rod - Sec:5030. Forked Connecting Rods with Halls' Alloy Bearing Bushes. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following… | ||
| scan0137 | Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, regarding modified milling of connecting rod panels. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 46071 18-8-37 WHK 27059 COMPLETED 16.11.37 PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 19.10.37 Description of Parts: MODIFIED MILLING OF CONNECTING ROD PANELS. Origin: WORKS SUGGESTION… | ||
| scan0138 | Cost estimate for new tools and a modification request to increase the life of milling cutters. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Estimated cost of new tools £14.0.0d. Could be brought on production as soon as new milling cutters are available. (without scrap). Modification requested by Works… | ||
| scan0139 | Internal request for a full cost analysis of Phantom III and Bentley connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | To G/Rb. from Rm/Swdl. [Handwritten] 314 also 214 and 1260 [Typed] Rm/Swdl.6/MH.31.1.38. Will you please supply us as soon as possible with a full analysis of the cost of Ph.III and Bentley connecting… | ||
| scan0140 | Instructions for an experiment concerning a Phantom III chassis connecting rod big end bush made from die-cast AC.9 material. | ||
| View original record | To: [Text Struck Through] Cr: [Text Struck Through] c: [Text Struck Through] RHC/CAH. c. Rm/Swdl. 314. Ide BY/CS1/EH.19.5.38. Re Phantom III Chassis - Connecting Rod - Sec:5030. Big End Bush in AC.9… | ||
| scan0141 | Modifications and material specifications for the Phantom III A.C.9 blade connecting rod big end bearing. | ||
| View original record | Dy/RS. (struck through) c. Rm. c. Rm/Swdl (struck through) P 314 SWDL File (handwritten, File is struck through) DA.5/G.9.1.39. PHANTOM 111 - A.C.9 BEARING FOR BLADE CONNECTING ROD BIG END. spec file… | ||
| scan0142 | 'Spectre' project, sending a drawing of the front engine suspension. | ||
| View original record | X4694 [strikethrough] X322 To BY. from E/JNR. c. Wer. Hs. E/JNR.8/HP.19.3.34. re 'Spectre'. We send you herewith: LeC.3834 shewing the front engine suspension. E/JNR. | ||
| scan0143 | Drawing LeC.3839, detailing an alternative engine suspension for the 'Spectre' engine crankcase. | ||
| View original record | X4644 322 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.20.3.34. c. Hs. re 'Spectre' Engine. We send you herewith a drawing:- LeC.3839 shewing facings on the crankcase for front bearer arms. These facings are added… | ||
| scan0144 | Requesting the production of aluminum blocks for the Spectre Engine Mounting. | ||
| View original record | 4644 322 To RHC. Hs/Les.5/KW.14.9.34. Spectre Engine Mounting. Will you please produce alum. blocks to replace the engine rubbers F.86410/11 and N.Sch.4030. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0145 | The issue of a covering order to clear an invoice for four Rear Engine Rubbers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms: x 4644 322 Hs/Rm.7/KW.25.9.34. With reference to G/Cam/CA.7/DN.19.9.34, will you please issue a covering order to clear the invoice for 4. Rear Engine Rubbers at 3/6d. each, mentioned… | ||
| scan0146 | Experimental modification to a Spectre Front Engine Mounting. | ||
| View original record | x6694 322 E/JNR.7/HP.25.9.34. To BY. from E/JNR. c. RHC. Hs/Rm. Gry. Please follow this up re Spectre Front Engine Mounting. We send you herewith drawing:- LeC.4117 showing an experimental… | ||
| scan0147 | Alternative front engine mounting for the Spectre, referencing drawing LeC.4127. | ||
| View original record | 46094 322 To BY. from E/JNR. c. WOP. Hs/Rm. RHC. E/JNR.2/HP.3.10.34. re Spectre Front Engine Mounting. We send you herewith:- LeC.4127 showing an alternative front engine mounting which should be… | ||
| scan0148 | Adhesion problems with Spectre Engine Rubbers supplied by the Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Mr. Topliss. Hs/Les.11/KW.16.10.34. Spectre Engine Rubbers F.86410. With reference to the recent sample rubbers supply by the Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co. Although we agree that by altering the… | ||
| scan0149 | Spectre engine suspension, referencing drawing N. Sch/4030. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top left: X322 Handwritten top centre/right: Rm Wyman see me Rm To DY. from Da. Da.4/HF.1.5.34. c.c. Mr. S. Hs. RHC. Hdy. Spectre - Engine Suspension. Herewith is N. Sch/4030 giving more… | ||
| scan0150 | Drawing LeC.4507 for a deeper rubber adapted to the Spectre front engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | X322 To Hs/Rm. from E/Lid. c. By. RHC. E/Lid.3/HP.24.5.35. Spectre - Front Engine Mounting. We send you herewith:- LeC.4507 which shows a deeper rubber adapted to the existing Spectre front engine… | ||
| scan0151 | Deeper rubber for front engine mounting on the Spectre Chassis, detailing three parts being issued in advance. | ||
| View original record | [Redacted] c. [Redacted] c. HE/TB. c. Hs/Lcs. BY/HEB18/M.29.5.35. SPECTRE CHASSIS. FRAMES AND FITTINGS SEC:7000. DEEPER RUBBER FOR FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING TO LeC. 4507. Please receive herewith three… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting an urgent estimate for a mould to produce experimental rubbers. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.35/KW. 29th May, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr. Evans. Dear Sirs, I had a talk with your Mr. Skellon at Burton last night,… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter regarding a request for three sets of experimental Engine Mounting Housings with varying hardness. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE LEYLAND 81281. TELEGRAMS "BRITGOODS, LEYLAND." +322 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. HEAD OFFICE, THAMES HOUSE, MILLBANK, LONDON, S.W.1. BRANCHES &… | ||
| scan0154 | Quotation letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for engine mounting rubbers and the required mould. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO. LTD. TELEPHONE BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." HEAD OFFICE, THAMES HOUSE, MILLBANK, LONDON,… | ||
| scan0155 | Requesting the production of steel components for Spectre front engine mounting rubbers. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X322 Hs/Les.24/KW.31.5.35. Spectre Front Engine Mounting Rubbers, LeC.4507. We have arranged for the rubber manufacturers to produce a mould for the above. Will you please therefore produce… | ||
| scan0156 | Production of new engine rubbers for Spectre, F.87439 and requesting an order. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. X 322 Hs/Les.3/KW.6.6.35. We attach a copy of a letter from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., concerning some new engine rubbers which are being made for Spectre, F.87439. The mould is now… | ||
| scan0157 | Sample of a front engine mounting rubber and its quality. | ||
| View original record | x322 To Roy. Hs/Les.2/KW.6.6.35. We are sending you a sample of one of the front engine mounting rubbers which has done only a very small mileage on Spectre No.1. This rubber was produced by the… | ||
| scan0158 | Urgent memo detailing the despatch of steel casings and distance pieces to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. 4322 D/BP. From Hs/Les. c. to Roy/MS. c. to C/MT. Hs/Les.6/MA.6.6.35. We are sending into the stores for despatch to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. by passenger train - 4… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter to a supplier requesting the urgent production of engine mounting rubbers. | ||
| View original record | X322 Hs/Les.7/MA. 6th June, 1935. British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. For the attention of Mr.Evans. Dear Sir, We are despatching tonight 4 pairs of the steel parts necessary for you to… | ||
| scan0160 | Secret memo regarding a modification for the Spectre engine mounting to correct distortion and reduced load capacity. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from E. SECRET. E.3/HP.6.6.35. c. Hs/LFS. Spectre Engine Mounting. In connection with the Spectre engine mounting, we notice that you are still running engine rubbers with the old small… | ||
| scan0161 | Secret memorandum regarding instructions for improved Spectre engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | X322 To HY. from E. SECRET. E.1/HP.7.6.35. c. Hs:RHC. re Spectre Engine Mounting. If you are instructing any further crankcases of the old type the engine mounting should be of the improved pattern,… | ||
| scan0162 | Fitting options for a Spectre engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | To E. X322 Hs/Rm.6/KW.12.6.35. Spectre Engine Mounting. Replying to E.3/HP.6.6.35, we agree that we should have run the engine mounting with the large supporting washer to LeC.4117, but we have not… | ||
| scan0163 | Invoices from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for engine mounting housings and a mould. | ||
| View original record | R Les, Is this O.K. Roy Hs. G/Cam/CA.35/WP.26.6.35. We have received 2. Invoices from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., dated 22nd inst., on which we are charged with 4. Engine Mounting Housings to… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter from Griffin and Tatlock Ltd. describing a new instrument for measuring the hardness and thickness of rubber. | ||
| View original record | X322 HS/27/6/ GRIFFIN and TATLOCK Ltd SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT MAKERS, LABORATORY FURNISHERS & CHEMICAL DEALERS Established 1826 27th June, 1935. Dear Sir(s), The attached leaflet (G.T.1125) describes a… | ||
| scan0165 | Product leaflet describing the method of use and significance of the R.A.B.R.M. Hardness and Thickness Gauge for Rubber. | ||
| View original record | 4 METHOD OF USE The methods of using the instrument for various purposes are outlined below; detailed instructions are supplied with each instrument. Hardness of Small Specimens or Large Sheets:—The… | ||
| scan0166 | The requirements, construction, and use of a R.A.B.R.M. rubber hardness gauge. | ||
| View original record | 2 The Requirements of a Rubber Hardness Gauge. The ideal hardness gauge should be inexpensive, portable, simple and rapid in operation, consistent in its readings, independent of the personal factor,… | ||
| scan0167 | Pamphlet for the Griffin-Sutton Bomb Calorimeter detailing calorific value calculations. | ||
| View original record | GT 1082 THE GRIFFIN-SUTTON BOMB CALORIMETER Patent Applied for A New and Distinctive Design Established 1826 SOLE MAKERS 8 The radiation correction after firing is 0·006° C. per min. If all the energy… | ||
| scan0168 | Product information and specimen determination for the Griffin-Sutton Bomb Calorimeter. | ||
| View original record | 7 THE GRIFFIN-SUTTON BOMB CALORIMETER Patent Applied for A 5460.—Complete Outfit (without thermometer). A combustion bomb which can be closed by hand and which attains an accuracy of 0·1 per cent. on… | ||
| scan0169 | Specification, price list, and operating instructions for a combustion vessel and associated calorimetric equipment. | ||
| View original record | [Page 6] 6 A 5474. Silica Crucible . . . . . . . . . . £ 0 3 0 A 5475. Platinum Crucible, about 0.25 oz. . . . . . . at current market rate. A 5476. Platinum Ignition Wire, varies . . . . . . yard £ 0… | ||
| scan0170 | Parts list and operating instructions for the Griffin-Sutton Bomb Calorimeter Outfit and Pellet Press. | ||
| View original record | 4 triple blade propellers carried on a stainless steel shaft which runs in three ball bearing journals. it is assured that the temperature rise caused by the stirring is small and regular; it does not… | ||
| scan0171 | Cover letter attaching a copy of an instruction regarding a previous quotation. | ||
| View original record | To G/Cam. c. to Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.2/KW.10.7.35. We attach a copy of our instruction to Roy/Ms. which covers the goods quoted in your G/Cam/CA.35/WP.26.6.35. Hs/Les. Att: Hs/Les.3/KW.6.6.35. | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to a supplier regarding the despatch of steel parts and an urgent request for rubber samples and moulds. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.21/KW. 16th August, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Oxford Works, Derby Road, Burton-on-Trent. For the attention of Mr. Williams. Dear Sirs, We are despatching… | ||
| scan0173 | Urgent order memo for the despatch of rubber containers and distance pieces to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to G/Mt. X 322 Hs/Les.20/KW.16.8.35. Order No. 54117. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to The British Tyre & Rubber Co., Leyland, Lancs :- 3 Rubber Containers… | ||
| scan0174 | Urgent request for 3 rubbers with steel inserts from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.17/KW. 20th August,1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. VERY URGENT. Dear Sirs, We should be extremely grateful if you could do everything possible for us… | ||
| scan0175 | Quotation from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for rubber parts and moulds. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO. LTD. TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT.… | ||
| scan0176 | Supply and production of Spectre Front Suspension Rubber Buffers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to Hy. c. to REG. c. to Sft. c. to R. X322 Hs/Les.6/KW. 21.8.35. Spectre Front Suspension Rubber Buffers C.83277/S. So far these have been obtained from the Avon Rubber Company, being… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning incorrect inserts and proceeding with the work. | ||
| View original record | X322 TELEPHONE LEYLAND 81281. TELEGRAMS "BRITGOODS, LEYLAND." BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO. LTD. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT. DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR, K.B.E.,… | ||
| scan0178 | Short internal memo or telegram regarding an arrival time. | ||
| View original record | X 322 23.8.35. SHERWIN, BRITGOODS, LEYLAND. ARRIVING ONE THIRTY. LESLIE, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0179 | Request to issue a covering order for rubbers to the British Tyre & Rubber Co., Burton. | ||
| View original record | X322 To Roy/Ms. Hs/Les.6/KW. 25.9.35. Will you please issue a covering order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co., Burton, for - 4. Rubbers to G. 83191. 9. " " " G. 83199. 13. " " " G. 83200. These have… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. requiring soft grade rubber parts. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.5/KW. 25th September,1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Burton-on-Trent. Dear Sirs, We are requiring the following rubbers produced from a very soft grade of rubber :- 4… | ||
| scan0181 | Urgent request to despatch a Phantom III rear engine rubber for replacement with a softer grade. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. to Roy/MS. c. to G/Mt. X 322 Hs/Les.10/KW.27.9.35. Will you please despatch by passenger train to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs, one Phantom III rear engine rubber, G.… | ||
| scan0182 | Requesting an official order be placed with the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd for rubber parts and modifications to steel inserts. | ||
| View original record | X32Z To Roy: Hs/Les.22/KW.27.9.35. Will you please pass an official order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd, Leyland, Lancs, for 2. Rubbers F.87575 and 1 Rubber G.82625 Durometer hardness 45-50;… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. about required rubbers and the modification of steel inserts. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.21/KW. 27th September,1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr. Sherwin. Dear Sirs, Confirming to-day's telephone conversation, we are… | ||
| scan0184 | Confirming a telephone order for four special soft grade rubbers from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. X322 Hs/Ls.7/KW.2.10.35. We have ordered by telephone from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Burton, 4 rubbers F.58133, to be made from a special soft grade of rubber. Will you please send… | ||
| scan0185 | Results of compression tests on the Spectre Engine suspension rubber. | ||
| View original record | X322 To Hs/Les. from RHC. RHC.5/ETM1.10.35. Spectre Engine Suspension Rubber In connection with the above we give below the results of compression tests carried out by W. Bell - FRONT RUBBER - F.87575… | ||
| scan0186 | Rating test report for a Spectre engine suspension rubber, detailing load versus deflection measurements. | ||
| View original record | 3-9-35 SPECTRE ENGINE SUSPENSION RUBBER RATING TEST F87575 LEC 4462 INITIAL LENGTH OF RUBBER - 2.00" LOAD - LBS | DEFLECTION - INS 20 | .002 30 | .004 40 | .005 50 | .006 100 | .018 150 | .029 200 |… | ||
| scan0187 | Rating test graph showing load versus deflection for a Spectre engine suspension rubber mount. | ||
| View original record | 3-9-35 SPECTRE ENGINE SUSPENSION RUBBER RATING TEST F87575 LEC 4462 DEFLECTION - INS .070 .060 .050 .040 .030 .020 .010 LOAD - LBS 50 100 150 200 250 300 ℓ | ||
| scan0188 | Invoice from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for rubber parts, seeking payment authorization. | ||
| View original record | Rm To be paid Hs. G/Cam/CA.27/KI.3.10.35. We have an invoice from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. dated the 27th September, on which we are charged 1/2d. each for 4. G.83199 Rubbers and 1/1½d. each… | ||
| scan0189 | Request to place an official order for two types of rubber parts from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X322 To Roy. c.c. to G/Cam. Hs/Rm.4/KW.5.10.35. G/Cam/CA.27/KI.3.10.35. Will you please pass an official order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., for 4. G.83199 Rubbers at 1/2d. each, and 4.… | ||
| scan0190 | Despatch note for rubber parts to be replaced with a softer grade for order 54117. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to G/Mt. X322 Hs/Les.14/KW.10.10.35. We are sending into the stores for despatch by Passenger train to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. - 6. Rubbers F.86914.… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. about the replacement of rubber parts with a specific hardness requirement. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.17/KW. 10th October, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr. Sherwin. Dear Sirs, We have despatched to-day by passenger train 6.… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a request to replace specific rubbers with a different durometer hardness. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT LEYLAND. LANCS. [Header Information:] TELEPHONE: LEYLAND 81281. TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, LEYLAND." HEAD… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. chasing the despatch of rubber components with specific durometer ratings. | ||
| View original record | X322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.20/KW. 22nd October, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. Dear Sirs, We have had no further information with regard to the rubbers mentioned in your letter… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from a supplier confirming despatch of rubber parts and reporting an issue with incorrectly sized steel inserts. | ||
| View original record | 987576 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. TELEPHONE LEYLAND 81281. TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, LEYLAND." DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR, K.B.E., (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING… | ||
| scan0195 | Follow-up letter regarding an urgent order for corrected steel inserts. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. TELEPHONE LEYLAND 81281. TELEGRAMS "BRITGOODS, LEYLAND." MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT LEYLAND, LANCS. HEAD OFFICE, THAMES HOUSE,… | ||
| scan0196 | Decision memo changing the hardness specification for Phantom III engine rubbers. | ||
| View original record | To By: c. to Roy. c. to RHC. X322 Hs/Les.16/KW.29.10.35. Phantom III Engine Rubbers. It has now been decided that the rubber used in F.87575 and G.82625 should have a durometer reading of 45-50 and… | ||
| scan0197 | Request to despatch two front engine mounting caps to G.W. Hancock at Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X322 Hs/Les.14/KW.29.10.35. 31-EX. Engine Mounting. Will you please despatch to G.W. Hancock at Chateauroux, 2. front engine mounting Caps. F.87576. These are required for use with the alum.… | ||
| scan0198 | Testing of soft rubber engine mountings for a Phantom III temporary bumper chassis. | ||
| View original record | X322 To RHC. Hs/Les.27/KW.30.10.35. Ph.III Temporary Bumper Chassis. We should like to test the soft rubber (durometer 45-50) engine mountings, F.86914 and C.82625. There are some of these now… | ||
| scan0199 | Requesting a covering order for rubbers and steel inserts from the British Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Ms. X322 Hs/Les.25/KW.30.10.35. We have written to the British Tyre and Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs., in our letter Hs/Les.24/KW.30.10.35, for 6 Rubbers F.87575, durometer 45-50, and have also… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter to a supplier regarding delays and missing parts such as rubbers and steel inserts. | ||
| View original record | x322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.24/KW. 30th October, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letters of the 25th and 29th inst., although we much regret that the… | ||
| scan0201 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding delays and queries about rubber and steel insert orders. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.24/KW. 30th October, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letters of the 25th and 29th inst., although we much regret that the… | ||
| scan0202 | Letter from a supplier regarding the correction and supply of steel inserts and rubber parts. | ||
| View original record | LES X322 TELEPHONE: LEYLAND 81281. TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, LEYLAND." BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER Co. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT LEYLAND. LANCS. HEAD OFFICE, THAMES… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of rubber samples that have passed inspection. | ||
| View original record | B. T. & R. Co., LTD. CONTINUATION NO. 1. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., October 30th 1935. Derby. Hoping that everything is now in order. Yours faithfully, BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO.LTD. MANAGER Northern… | ||
| scan0204 | Letter to British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding issues with rubber parts becoming loose and considering other manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | 2322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.31/KW. 5th November, 1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. Dear Sirs, We are sending you a duplicate print of G.83186 and will 'phone you to-morrow… | ||
| scan0205 | Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting the destructive testing of rubber samples. | ||
| View original record | <322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.39/KW. 11th November,1935. The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr. Evans. Dear Sirs, We have to-day despatched 2 rubbers C.83187 to France… | ||
| scan0206 | Despatch of two rubber parts to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for inspection. | ||
| View original record | X 322 To D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Les.40/KW.11.11.35. We are sending into the stores for despatch to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs., 2 Rubbers G.83187. These should be… | ||
| scan0207 | Request to send a covering order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for two types of rubbers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. X 322 Hs/Les.42/KW.11.11.35 Will you please send a covering order to the British Tyre & Rubber Co.ltd., Burton, for - 8. Rubbers Ex.18481 8. " Ex.18482 These have been received and were… | ||
| scan0208 | Letter from George Spencer, Moulton & Co. Ltd. to E. Hives proposing rubber engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | George Spencer, Moulton & Co. Limited. WORKS: KINGSTON MILL, BRADFORD-ON-AVON. CABLES: "SPENMOUL, PARL, LONDON." TELEGRAMS: "GEORGE SPENCER, PARL, LONDON." CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, BENTLEY'S, &… | ||
| scan0209 | Letter to Messrs. George Spencer, Moulton & Co. Ltd. regarding testing engine mounting rubbers and the challenge of rubber-to-steel adhesion. | ||
| View original record | V322 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.11/KW. 12th November, 1935. J. Sealy Clarke Esq., Messrs. George Spencer, Moulton & Co. Ltd., 2, Central Buildings, Westminster, London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0210 | Letter from George Spencer, Moulton & Co. Ltd. requesting a drawing of a mounting part. | ||
| View original record | x322 ? George Spencer, Moulton & Co. Limited. WORKS:- KINGSTON MILL, BRADFORD-ON-AVON. CABLES: "SPENMOUL, PARL, LONDON." TELEGRAMS: "GEORGE SPENCER, PARL, LONDON." CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION,… | ||
| scan0211 | Request to issue a covering order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for vulcanising rubber buffers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. X322 Hs/Les.5/KW.15.11.35. Will you please issue a covering order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd. Burton, for vulcanising 4 rubber buffers G.83278 into steel containers. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0212 | Invoice from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for six F.87575 Rubbers and requesting payment authorization. | ||
| View original record | Hs. G/Cam/CA.39/DW.18.11.35. We have an invoice from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., dated 13th instant, on which we are charged 2/- each for 6 F.87575 Rubbers Durometer 45/50, which this firm say… | ||
| scan0213 | Requesting an official order for F.87575 Rubbers from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X322 ? To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Hs/Rm.7/KW.25.11.35. G/Cam/CA.39/DW.18.11.35. Will you please pass an official order to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., for 6. F.87575 Rubbers, durometer 45-50, at 2/-… | ||
| scan0214 | Official order to cover invoices from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Wynn Please mark items which have received Les [Handwritten initials] B P A Les Les Please settle this [Signature] D.Wm G/Cam/CA.20/DW.13.1.36 We have received 4 invoices from the British Tyre &… | ||
| scan0215 | Order confirmation from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for various rubber components. | ||
| View original record | BN/16990 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO.LTD. OXFORD WORKS. DERBY ROAD. BURTON-ON-TRENT. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. 9th January 1936 Our Order No. BN/19346. 2 - Damping Blocks G.83187… | ||
| scan0216 | Invoice from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for various buffers and brackets. | ||
| View original record | BN/16991 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO.LTD., OXFORD WORKS. DERBY ROAD. BURTON-ON-TRENT. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. 9th January 1936 Our Order No. BN/19214. ✓ 10 - F58133 Buffers.… | ||
| scan0217 | Invoice from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for various brackets and parts. | ||
| View original record | BN/16992 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO.LTD. OXFORD WORKS. DERBY ROAD. BURTON ON TRENT. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., 9th January 1936. Nightingale Road, Derby. Our Order No. BN/19347. ✓ 6 - Brackets. 'H' 2-1/2"… | ||
| scan0218 | Order confirmation from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for various buffers and brackets. | ||
| View original record | BN/17011 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO.LTD. OXFORD WORKS. DERBY ROAD. BURTON ON TRENT. Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby. 10th January 1936 Our Order No. BN/19933. 10 - Buffers F.58133 in… | ||
| scan0219 | Request to issue an order to cover four invoices from the British Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/MS. c. to G/Cam. X322 V328 Hs/Les.3/JH.16.1.36. Re G/Cam./CA.20/DW.13.1.36: Will you please issue an order to cover the 4 invoices from the British Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd., BN/16990 BN/16991… | ||
| scan0220 | Modified Phantom III front suspension main lever fulcrum pin and a revised central lubrication spring coil. | ||
| View original record | 322 LER WHAT [illegible] E. from Sft. c. Wor. c. Hs. c. By. Sft1/BH.24.9.36. PHANTOM III. FRONT SUSPENSION MAIN LEVER FULCRUM PIN. With reference to your E.2/HP.21.9.36, I am sending herewith a… | ||
| scan0221 | Changing the material of certain Phantom III chassis parts from nickel steel to mild steel to reduce costs. | ||
| View original record | Les, All these pieces can be run on the bumper. Please arrange. Rm 322 c. Hs. By. Sft. Roy. Phantom III - Chassis Costs. --------------------------- We have examined the individual parts on the… | ||
| scan0222 | Note on the delivery status of sidemember and crossmember parts for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | V322. H. [crossed out] c. Rm. c. BY. [crossed out] c. Rm/Gry. Roy/Dnl3/ME.28.10.36. With reference to the two sets of Sidemember Channels and Plates, Cruciform Members, and Top and Bottom Pieces for… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter to George Angus & Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of gasket material and petrol pump diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | 322 Exptl. Dept. Rm/Les.21/JH. 29th October, 1936. Messrs. George Angus & Co.Ltd., Oil Seals Dept., Angus House, Bury Street, St. Mary Axe, LONDON, E.C.3. For the attention of Mr. Bechet. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0224 | Manufacturing difficulties and a 50% scrap rate for a rear engine suspension bracket, recommending a design revision. | ||
| View original record | To E. H. & Hay. from RHC. c. to Hs? 322. REAR ENGINE SUSPENSION BRACKET P3. G.82625. Much difficulty is experienced with the above, in maintaining the correct relation of the steel brackets to each… | ||
| scan0225 | Revised design for the Phantom III Engine Suspension Bracket. | ||
| View original record | Wyman Les. Will you keep an eye on these & make sure they progress. Rm. 322 RHC. c. Hs. By. Rm. S/Rb. RHC/MVF. re Phantom III Engine Suspension Bracket. We have completed and issued a revised design… | ||
| scan0226 | Cost-saving proposal for the Phantom III Engine Suspension Bracket by altering the material and manufacturing process. | ||
| View original record | 322 To E. from G/Rb. c. to Rm. c. to RHC for TVT. G/Rb.3/M/72/W.81236. Wyman This noted and will follow up. Gad Phantom III Engine Suspension Bracket (Sec.7000) LEC. 5406. E/Lid.1/HP.3.12.36. Today's… | ||
| scan0227 | Request to place an official order for two Silentbloc Bushes taken from the London factory. | ||
| View original record | P.3. Suspension J 322 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. to G/AWH. Rm/AFM.4/AP.12.2.37. SILENTBLOC BUSHES Will you please pass an official order to Silentbloc Ltd. for two bushes, No. E.2385. The two bushes were… | ||
| scan0228 | Revised rear engine support for the Phantom III, involving an altered clutch casing. | ||
| View original record | RHC. c.c. E.H.Ds. Rm. [Handwritten] File 322 E/HDY.1/HP.12.12.36. Phantom III Rear Engine Support. We send herewith a print of N.Sch.4975 showing a revised rear suspension for the engine which is… | ||
| scan0229 | Deflection test graph for a 20/25 front engine mounting rubber. | ||
| View original record | WYM 20/25 FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING RUBBER L.E.C. 3352 RUBBER F.60398 DEFLECTION TEST DEFN LOAD W. LB. DEFLECTION - INS .140 .120 .100 .080 .060 .040 .020 0 LOADING UNLOADING LOAD - LB 0 50 100 150 200… | ||
| scan0230 | Graph plotting the results of deflection tests on a gearbox rear support bracket. | ||
| View original record | 20/25 GEARBOX REAR SUPPORT BRACKET LEC 3909 DEFLECTION TESTS 15. 3. 37 DEFLECTION - INS .040 .035 .030 .025 .020 .015 .010 .005 0 LOADING UNLOADING LOAD - LB 50 100 150 200 250 300 MVW | ||
| scan0231 | Letter from John Bull Rubber Co., Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss rubber bonding. | ||
| View original record | 322 JOHN BULL RUBBER CO., LTD. FORMERLY THE LEICESTER RUBBER CO., LTD. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF JOHN BULL TYRES AND RUBBER ACCESSORIES TELEPHONE: 24531 - FOUR LINES TELEGRAMS: 'SWIFTNESS' LEICESTER… | ||
| scan0232 | Modified rear engine mounting for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 322 C. Rm. Rm/Mr. Dodds DA.2/G.24.8.37. PHANTOM III. MODIFIED REAR ENGINE MOUNTING. Please receive herewith G.CD.27. showing a modified form of Rear Engine Mounting, designed to function similar to… | ||
| scan0233 | Tests and conclusions regarding sideways shake on a Phantom III chassis with different engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR DILES 322 Rm. from Rm/FD. 29.9.37 SIDEWAYS SHAKE ON P.III. -> See 622 With reference to your memo Rm.10/R.2.9.37. asking for particulars of the effect of sideways shake on the P.III. with… | ||
| scan0234 | Request to order two 3/4' thick rubber blocks for a Phantom III rear mounting. | ||
| View original record | ROY. G/JWH. 322. Rm/FD.9/JH.4.11.37. Will you please send an official order to British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Burton, for 2 blocks in rubber Dur.Hardness 40. 3/4" thick for Phantom III rear mounting.… | ||