Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Order for various sizes of bellows for Spectre Shock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. x494 342 Hs/Les.3/KW.14.9.34. Spectre Shock Dampers. Will you please order the following bellows made to G.81523 except for the bellows size :- 6 off No. 2 Bellows 6 off No. 4 Bellows 6 off… | ||
| scan0002 | Method for testing Spectre front shock dampers and requesting the production of adaptors and links. | ||
| View original record | XCOTTF 342 To RHC. c. to HS/W.Bell. HS/Les.4/KW.14.9.34. Spectre Front Shock Dampers. At the moment we are unable to check the front damper loads on the above car, as when the coil springs are removed… | ||
| scan0003 | The modification of Spectre shock dampers to create a variable leak. | ||
| View original record | X4094 342 To RHC. Hs/Les.25/KW. 19.9.34. SPECTRE SHOCK DAMPERS. Will you please modify the centre tubes in the front shock dampers to Hs.1519. We shall need another standard pair in case the… | ||
| scan0004 | Difficulties with inaccessible replenishing valves on the Spectre's shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | x4647 342 To RHC. Hs/Rm.9/KW.1.10.34. We have had repeated difficulty in getting the shock absorbers on the Spectre to work. The replenishing valves are most inaccessible. We should be glad if you… | ||
| scan0005 | Request to fit a gauge on the dashboard for the shock damper control system on the 'Spectre'. | ||
| View original record | X4644 342 To RHC. Hs/Les.3/KW.6.10.34. Spectre. Will you please fit a gauge on the dashboard to show the pressure in the shock damper control system. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0006 | Proposed improvements to the Spectre front shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | 4434 2 Da. From Hs/Les. Hs/Les.4/MA.31.10.34. SPECTRE FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. We have been giving careful consideration to your N.Sch.4030/1 in order to reduce as many factures as possible which demand… | ||
| scan0007 | Continued memorandum detailing proposed alterations to a valve chamber bellows cover and a governor bleeding screw. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Les.4/MA.31.10.34. Cont'd. (7) A valve chamber bellows cover having 4 simetrical attachment enables the same piece with different drilling the bleeding screw, to be used on both sides of the… | ||
| scan0008 | Request to manufacture parts for Spectre Rear Shock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 4694 34 2 Hs/Les.12/KW.5.11.34. Spectre Rear Shock Dampers. Will you please have made :- 2 off Hs.1591. 2 " Hs.1592. 2 " Hs.1593. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0009 | Required modifications for the 'Spectre' rear damper suspension. | ||
| View original record | 46644 342 R L&S To EV. from HDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Dar. RHC. HDY.1/HP.15.11.34. Rear Damper Suspension - Spectre. Will you kindly bring this into line with the Bentley (shown by N. Sch.4110) as regards… | ||
| scan0010 | Secret memo regarding a revised oil filler and bearing housing for the Spectre front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To DY. from Da. SECRET. Da.2/HP.11.2.35. +342 C.C. Hs. Hdy. RHO. Spectre - Front Suspension. Herewith is N. Sch.4369 which shews a revised oil filler for the shock damper reservoir, to reduce the… | ||
| scan0011 | Agreement to fit Spectre III front shock dampers to chassis Ex.16857, noting the ease of removal. | ||
| View original record | K342 To RHC, c. to Da. Hs/Les.14/KW.27.2.35. Spectre III Front Shock Dampers. It has been agreed by Da. that the above chassis should be fitted up with front shock dampers to Ex.16857. This scheme has… | ||
| scan0012 | Requesting parts and an adaptor for Spectre front shock damper tests. | ||
| View original record | +342 To RHC. C. to Hs/W.Bell. Spectre Front Shock Damper Tests. We are still very keen that W. Bell should have a complete Spectre spring box unit with damper, as asked for in our Hs/Les.4/KW.14.9.34.… | ||
| scan0013 | Request to manufacture parts for testing Spectre Suspension Auto Lock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. + 342 Hs/Std.6/KW.12.3.35. Spectre Suspension - Auto Lock Dampers. In connection with the testing of these dampers we need to modify the buffer pillars now that we are taking our high pressure… | ||
| scan0014 | Preliminary tests of Automatic Lock Shock Dampers designed to relieve discomfort over hump-backed bridges. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. +342 Hs/Les.1/KW. 26.3.35. Automatic Lock Shock Dampers to relieve discomfort over Hump-Backed bridges. We have now carried out preliminary tests with the type of damper as… | ||
| scan0015 | Proposed arrangement for hand control of autolock dampers for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | +342 SECRET. To E. from HDY. c. Hs. Da. HDY.1/HP.15.4.35. Hand Control of Autolock Dampers. Spectre. With reference to the proposed arrangement of hand control of the autolock dampers, as shewn by… | ||
| scan0016 | Performance and requirements of Autolock dampers compared to existing models. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - HDY.1/HP.15.4.35. When set fully strong the damping is uniform at the maximum valve exactly as for our present dampers. No doubt it is not intended that the proportions shown by HS.1848… | ||
| scan0017 | Hand-drawn graph showing the performance characteristics of an autolock damper for a rear axle. | ||
| View original record | E.S.&A. London FIG 1 DAMPING LOAD 400 LBS 300 200 100 Max. HALF Min. MAX BUMP BUMP AXLE AT NORMAL LOAD REBOUND MAX REBOUND AXLE MOVEMENT AUTOLOCK DAMPER AS HS 1848 FOR REAR AXLE | ||
| scan0018 | Hand-drawn graph illustrating damping loads versus axle movement, with a suggested mode for autolock control. | ||
| View original record | E.S.A. London FIG 2 MAX. 3/4 HALF 1/4 MIN. MAX BUMP BUMP AXLE AT NORMAL LOAD REBOUND MAX. REBND. AXLE MOVEMENT DAMPING LOAD. 400 LBS. 300 200 100 DIAGRAM AT AN INTERMEDIATE AXLE MOVMT. DIAGRAM OF… | ||
| scan0019 | Suggested modification to the hand control of an Autolock damper, including a diagram and explanatory notes. | ||
| View original record | SUGGESTED MODIFICATION TO HAND CONTROL OF AUTOLOCK DAMPER. SETUP SPRING GIVES WAY WHEN VALVE SPRING PLUNGER REACHES THE MAXIMUM LOAD "STOP". THE INWARD TRAVEL OF THE VALVE SPRING PLUNGER IS LIMITED BY… | ||
| scan0020 | Production of Spectre Autolock Rear Dampers, urging the use of current drawings to gain experience. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to E. c. to Hdy. X 342 Hs/Les.9/KW.14.5.35. Spectre Autolock Rear Dampers - Hs.1848. We were hoping that we should be able to test an alternative operation of the hand control suggested by… | ||
| scan0021 | Temporary scheme for modifications to the rear auto-lock damper on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | X342 To EV. from HDY. C. Worr-B. Hs. Bar. RHC. Hc/LCS. HDY.5/HP.31.5.35. Rear Auto-Lock Damper Temporary Scheme. Spectre. N. Sch.4505 herewith shows modifications we have made to the autolock dampers… | ||
| scan0022 | Temporary scheme for modifications to the Spectre's rear auto-lock damper. | ||
| View original record | Y342 To DY. from HDY. C.c. Messrs Hs-Daventry Hs/les. HDY.5/HP.31.5.35. Rear Auto-Lock Damper Temporary Scheme. Spectre. N. Sch.4505 herewith shows modifications we have made to the autolock dampers… | ||
| scan0023 | Machining modifications and performance testing for Spectre Integral Auto Lock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | HS/LCS FILE +342 7-6-35. SPECTRE INTEGRAL AUTO LOCK DAMPERS EX.17553 SCHEME. To facilitate machining HS.1921/2 sleeve and tube were substituted for Ex.17566/7/8 details, the determining relief and… | ||
| scan0024 | Graph showing the relationship between locking pressure, damping pressure, and valve spring load for Spectre 2 auto lock dampers. | ||
| View original record | SPECTRE 2. AUTO LOCK DAMPERS RELATION BETWEEN LOCKING PRESSURE, DAMPING PRESSURE, AND VALVE SPRING LOAD - Ex 17563 SPRING PRESSURE LB/□" 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 VALVE SPRING LOAD - LB 20 40 60 80… | ||
| scan0025 | Graph showing the relation between locking pressure, damping pressure, and valve spring load for Spectre 2 Auto Lock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | SPECTRE 2. AUTO LOCK DAMPERS 7-6-35 RELATION BETWEEN LOCKING PRESSURE, DAMPING PRESSURE, AND VALVE SPRING LOAD - EX 17563 SPRING PRESSURE LB/□" 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 VALVE SPRING LOAD - LB 20 40… | ||
| scan0026 | Hand-drawn cross-section diagram of a mechanical part with annotations. | ||
| View original record | .750 HONE 250 70° .200 | ||
| scan0027 | Fitting smaller diameter bellows to the front shock dampers for the Spectre III. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hy. c. to Da. c. to E. +342 Hs/Les.S/KW.25.6.35. Spectre. In order to obtain a suitable proportion of shock damping front to rear, we had to fit a smaller diameter bellows in the front… | ||
| scan0028 | Simpler method for preventing piston seizing in front shock absorbers for production cars. | ||
| View original record | X342 To RHC. Hs/Rm.3/KW.27.6.35. Front Shock Absorbers for Cars being produced. Spectre III now running in France has rather complicated precautions for preventing the piston seizing. We think that… | ||
| scan0029 | Testing and necessary modifications for unit construction front shock dampers on a Spectre III rig. | ||
| View original record | To RHC c.c. to Hs/W.Bell +342 HS/Les.18/KW.1.7.35. Unit Construction Front Shock Dampers, N.Sch.4281, as on Spectre III. We should like the bumper chassis and W.Bell's rig first equipped with the… | ||
| scan0030 | Modifications to the Spectre Rear Damper Suspension to improve accessibility. | ||
| View original record | To Ry. c. to RHC. c. to EV. c. to E. +342 Hs/Les.26/KM. 3.7.35. Spectre Rear Damper Suspension. We should like to have the slightly modified suspension plates shown on M.Sch.4525 (Autolock rear… | ||
| scan0031 | Secret memo regarding modifications to the Spectre front dampers, adapting a governor-controlled valve. | ||
| View original record | To BV. from Da. C.E. Hs. R.H.C. H.I.V. Spectre - Front Dampers. SECRET. Herewith is N.Sch.4603 which shews the simple governor-controlled valve adapted to the autolock damper arrangement shewn on… | ||
| scan0032 | Jamming issue with experimental autolock rear dampers for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | +342 To RHC. c. to W. Bell. Hs/Les. 7/KW. 4.9.35. Experimental Autolock Rear Dampers - Spectre. Will you please fit a cast-iron sleeve Hs.2108 to W. Bell's test. damper. We are experiencing trouble… | ||
| scan0033 | Proposal for modifications to the Spectre's rear damper, roll-bar, and spring anchorage to reduce damage. | ||
| View original record | x342 Roux To BY. from Da. Da.2/HP.10.9.35. cy- Es. Hs. Hdy. RMC. H/S Spectre - Rear Damper and Roll-Bar connecting rods, etc. To reduce the risk of damage by flying stones, we wish to raise the lower… | ||
| scan0034 | Production switch to Autolock dampers for the Spectre front shock assembly. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. c.c. to NHC. c.c. to E. c.c. to Da. c.c. to Roy/WB. X342 Ha/Les.S/KW.11.9.35. Spectre Front Shock Damper Assembly. Owing to the difficulty in preventing the shock damper pistons seizing with… | ||
| scan0035 | Stone guard for the rear shock dampers on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | +342 DY. from HDY. c.c. E.B. Hs. Da. RMC. HDY.1/HP.3.10.35. Stone Guard for Rear Shock Dampers. Phantom 3. We send herewith N.Sch.4650 which shows protection for the rear dampers against stones which… | ||
| scan0036 | Temporary scheme for rear axle anti-lock dampers on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | X 342 DY. c. E. Hs. Ds. FHC. HDY.1/HP.19.10.35. Rear Axle Anti-lock Dampers. Phantom 3. We send herewith N.Sch.4673 which shows the dampers to N.Sch.4525 brought into line with the latest Experimental… | ||
| scan0037 | Modifying Autolock Rear Dampers by fitting a temporary cast-iron bush. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 342 Hs/Les.14/KW.21.10.35. Autolock Rear Dampers, N.Sch.4525. N.Sch.4673 shows a temporary method for fitting a cast-iron bush for the locking member of the above dampers. We have found a… | ||
| scan0038 | Instruction to delete the counter-bores on the Rear Autolock Damper casing. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to RHC. +342 Hs/Les.9/KW.22.10.35. Rear Autolock Damper, N.Sch.4525. Will you please delete the 1.800" and 1.850" dia. counter-bores each end of the cylinder bore of the casings F.87763/4.… | ||
| scan0039 | Request to fit a tested pair of Autolock Rear Dampers to vehicle 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +342 Hs/Std.11/KW.6.11.35. Autolock Rear Dampers - N.Sch.4525. Will you please fit the first pair of the above dampers to 35-EX. These have now been tested. The governor control piping should… | ||
| scan0040 | Sending a second pair of Autolock Rear Dampers to France for Spectre II. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +342 Hs/Les.7/KW.9.11.35. Autolock Rear Dampers - N.Sch.4525. We want to send the second pair of the above dampers to France for Spectre II. We understand that these are now very nearly… | ||
| scan0041 | Required shock damper rig tests and capacity issues with a new rig. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to W. Bell. +342 Hs/Les.2/KW.3.12.35. Shock Damper Rig Tests. The following new shock damper items for Ph.III still require considerable investigation on the bench. (1) Latest front damper… | ||
| scan0042 | The requirement for 15,000 miles of road testing for 'Autolock' dampers on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs./Rm. X 34~ Hs/Rm.6/KW.19.12.35. "Autolock" - Phantom III. The Autolock dampers are things which would certainly have to do 15,000 miles road testing before they are put on a car which… | ||
| scan0043 | Request to build a pair of Phantom III Autolock Front Dampers for road testing on either car 32-EX or 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +34 Hs/Les.2/JH.9.1.36. Ph. III Autolock Front Dampers N.Sch.4520. Will you please build a pair of the autolock valve units to replace the standard units N.Sch.4603 on either 32-EX. or 33-EX.… | ||
| scan0044 | Modifications to the Phantom III Rear Shock Damper. | ||
| View original record | DY: c.c. E.Hs. Hds. R.H.C. Les - Any comments? Rm Phantom III Rear Shock Damper. With the modified shock damper connecting links to raise and protect the lower ends, the clearance between the axle and… | ||
| scan0045 | Request to produce one set of parts for a Shock Damper Test Rig. | ||
| View original record | X 342 To RHC. Hs/Les.4/JH.22.1.36. Shock Damper Test Rig. Will you please produce one set of parts to Rm.50/1/2. Hs/les. | ||
| scan0046 | Modifications to the Phantom III rear autolock dampers to reduce cost and facilitate handling. | ||
| View original record | X942 c.c. B.Hs. Da. BHC. He/Les. GRY W E/HDY.1/HP.10.2.36. Rear Autolock Dampers - Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4745 which shows some small modifications to these dampers to reduce cost and… | ||
| scan0047 | List of six small modifications to the Rear Autolock Dampers for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | WII: C. E.Dns. Dg. RMC: Hs/Les. CES x342 E/HDY.1/HP.10.2.36. Rear Autolock Dampers - Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4745 which shows some small modifications to these dampers to reduce cost and… | ||
| scan0048 | Simplified design for the Phantom III rear roll rod and shock absorber connecting link. | ||
| View original record | To. BY. Copy to RHC. Hs/Rm. Ns/Hee. X 342 E/Ev.6/MN.19.2.36. Rm Phantom III Rear Roll Rod and Shock Absorber Connecting Link. We send you herewith LeC 4995 showing a rubber bearing connecting link to… | ||
| scan0049 | Production request memo for Shock Damper Indicator components. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x34✓ Hs/Les. 9/JH. 28. 2. 36. Shock Damper Indicator. Will you please produce :- 2 off Rm. 77 2 off Rm. 78. 1 off Rm. 79. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0050 | Requesting the production of specific bushes to reduce shock damper bush wear. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X342 Hs/Les.12/JH.10.3.36. Shock Damper Bush Wear. In order to reduce the above will you please produce :- 6 bushes F.100879. 6 bushes F.85059 in SZN material hardened in the bores. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0051 | Order for parts for an Auto-lock Damper and noting issues with Bump Valves. | ||
| View original record | X342 To RHC. Hs/Les.S/JH. 20.3.36. Auto-lock Damper N. Scheme 4520. Will you please order :- 6 off Rm. 95. 6 off Rm. 96. At the moment we are experiencing trouble with Bump Valve. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0052 | Instruction regarding the replacement of seized cast iron bushes on rear shock dampers for chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x342 Hs/Les.1/JH. 25.3.36. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS FROM 21-G-IV. As one of the cast iron bushes has seized slightly, it would be unwise to fit these dampers to 22-G-V as instructed. Will you please… | ||
| scan0053 | Complaints of worn shock damper bearings and proposing a trial of needle bearings. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x342 Hs/Les. 28/JH. 5.5.36. Shock Damper Main Lever Bearings. We are experiencing a number of complaints of shock damper knocks. These are due to the bronze bushes becoming worn. We should… | ||
| scan0054 | Complaints of shock damper knocks caused by slackness in the main lever bushes. | ||
| View original record | To Sft. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to Hdy. X342 Ha/Les.B/KW.11.5.36. Shock Damper Knocks. (All Cars except Ph.III Front). We are experiencing a number of complaints from Cricklewood, Paris and Derby of… | ||
| scan0055 | Request to build three standard valve chambers for Phantom III Front Shock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | x342 To RHC. Hs/Les.1/JH.19.6.36. Phantom III Front Shock Dampers. Will you please build up 3 standard valve chambers N.Sch. 4603. We want one pair for use on 33-EX and a new valve chamber for… | ||
| scan0056 | Order for two types of shock damper bellow units from the Packless Gland Co. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. 6342 Hs/Les. 25/JH. 29. 6. 36: Co. :- Will you please order from the Packless Gland 4 Shock damper beldow units similar to G. 83732 only built with their number 6 bellows. 4 Similar units… | ||
| scan0057 | Instruction to replace auto-lock front shock dampers with standard valve chambers on a 37-EX model. | ||
| View original record | x342 To RMC. Ha/Les.11/JH. 2.7.36. 37-EX Front Shock Dampers. Will you please replace the auto-lock front dampers by standard valve chambers, N. Sch. 4603. Ha/Les. | ||
| scan0058 | Increase in the size of the stone guard for the Phantom III rear shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | X342 LES Cr. St/Des. RHO. Hs/Rm. E/HDY.3/HP.11.8.36. Phantom III - Rear Shock Dampers. We send herewith N.Sch.4870 showing an increase in the size of the stone guard to prevent the damage to the… | ||
| scan0059 | Suggestion for experimental material changes and treatments for hydraulic damper components, specifically the piston wearing pads and the lever. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten signature top left] Hs/Rm. C. BY/HEB. [Handwritten] x342 BY.2/G.14.7.36. [Handwritten] LF [Handwritten] Please follow up [Handwritten signature] HYDRAULIC DAMPERS. ------------------ (a).… | ||
| scan0060 | Trial for 'Gaco' rubber bushes for shock damper and roll bar connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | X342 Roy/MS. c. Hs/Rm. Da.1/HP.13.8.36. Gaco Bushes. Herewith is a print of F.88657, one of the rubber bushes in the shock damper and roll bar connecting rods, which we should like to try in Gaco.… | ||
| scan0061 | Programme update on resolving shock damper knocks, detailing eight technical points. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. +342 Hs/Les.12/KW.17.8.36. SHOCK DAMPER KNOCKS PROGRAMME. (1) 6-B-IV is fitted with tight bearings requiring 10 lbs. ball pin load to rotate the shaft. (2) 2 car sets of hardened shafts are… | ||
| scan0062 | Design modifications and testing of rubber-ended shock absorber and roll rod links for Phantom III and Wraith II models, based on American designs. | ||
| View original record | X342 E/Ev.1/MN.18.8.36. To BY. Copy to Br. Hs/Rm. RHC. He/Les. Rubber Ended Shock Absorber and Roll Rod Links All Cars. We have sent to you a design for the front roll rod link on Phantom III and also… | ||
| scan0063 | Modifications to the Phantom III rear shock absorbers and rear roll rod. | ||
| View original record | BY. C.E. Da. R.H.C. Hs/Rm. x342 E/HDY.1/HP.31.8.36. Phantom III Rear Shock Absorbers and Rear Roll Rod. We send herewith N.Sch.4875 showing modifications to the connecting rods, ball pins and spring… | ||
| scan0064 | Suggestion to move a 4-way junction piece on the Phantom III for better accessibility. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. Hs/Rm.RHC. EV. HBS X342 Da.2/HP.1.9.36. Phantom III Pipes and Wiring. The 4-way junction piece on the R.H. side for the ride control is not very well placed, the rearmost union coming under the… | ||
| scan0065 | Test report on a shock damper connecting tube of the American type with rubber control pin bushes. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Les. X 34 Z Hs/WB.1/JH.3.9.36. Shock Damper Connecting Tube. American Type - Rubber Control Pin Bushes. With the control pin fixed, a gradually increased load was applied along the central axis… | ||
| scan0066 | Modifications and testing of independent suspension dampers, transferred between experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | x342 To Rm. c. to Hs/Les. Hs/WB.8/KW.11.9.36. Independent Suspension Dampers. N.Sch.4603. The attached drawings Rm.208/9/10/11/12 show the modifications made to the damping units supplied originally… | ||
| scan0067 | Blueprint detailing a modification to a plug for replenishment valves. | ||
| View original record | AS SUPPLIED To 35 EX 22-8-36 PLUG - REPLENISHMENT VALVES MODIFICATION TO EXISTING PIECE - G83736 RM 212 2 1/2" DIA +/- 1/64 D117 | ||
| scan0068 | Blueprint for a Disc-Valve-Block, with dimensions and manufacturing notes. | ||
| View original record | AS SUPPLIED To 35EX TIN AND SWEAT 1.500" DIA -10 +.5 .587 V HOLE VENT HOLE .105" DIA TO BE DRILLED WHEN IN POSITION IN VALVE BLOCK G83731 .028" THICK DISC - VALVE - BLOCK. MATERIAL S/M. RM 211 N.B.… | ||
| scan0069 | Blueprint for a Tube - Valve Block component with machining instructions. | ||
| View original record | AS SUPPLIED To 35 EX TO BE PEGGED AND BRAZED ON TO RM 208. TURN & GRIND AFTER BRAZING. TUBE - VALVE BLOCK. MATERIAL S/ND - 2061A - .8125 DIA 7 SWG (.176") TUBE DRILL & REAM To SUIT .093 DIA TAPER PIN… | ||
| scan0070 | Blueprint detailing a modification to a piston. | ||
| View original record | A/B SUPPLIED To 35/EX .250 .025" RAD PISTON MODIFICATION To EXISTING PIECE - (G84257) RM 209 27-8-36 | ||
| scan0071 | Blueprint for a modification to a valve block component. | ||
| View original record | 4Ps SUPPLIED TO 35 EX RM 210 TO BE PEGGED, BRAZED AND GROUND IN POSITION. 1.700" 0.665" 0.570" 1/4" TO BE PLUGGED UP? THIS END AFTER DRILLING WITH TAPER PIN SOLDERED IN POSITION DRILL .187" DIA THIS… | ||
| scan0072 | Broken 2BA bolt on a Phantom III rear damper connecting link, a fault also seen on the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To Rm from Ruffy/H.H. 342 Cricklewood Nov 26th 36 Phantom III We have had a Ph III in with the 2BA bolts holding the top strap of the rear damper connecting link broken. There was no evidence that the… | ||
| scan0073 | Investigation of a knock from the rear shock absorbers on chassis 3.AZ-112, suggesting an upgrade to the bolt size. | ||
| View original record | Rm. c to E. c to BY. 342 Hd/SB16/HR.3.12.36. re CHASSIS NO. 3.AZ-112. We recently investigated a complaint of a knock from the rear shock absorbers on the above Phantom III. Nothing could be found… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter from Arens Controls Limited confirming the dispatch of two control units. | ||
| View original record | 342 ARENS CONTROLS LIMITED SOLE MANUFACTURERS AND VENDORS OF THE ARENS CONTROL UNIT PATENTED IN ALL COUNTRIES TELEPHONES ADDISCOMBE 3051/4. TELEGRAMS UNICONTROL, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES UNICONTROL,… | ||
| scan0075 | The stiffness and seizure of Arens controls for shock dampers, recommending a switch to a rod control system. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm/Les. c. By. c. Da. c. RHC. 342 Rm/Les4/R.8.12.36. P.III ARENS CONTROLS FOR SHOCK DAMPERS. We are finding that the Arens Control which operates the governor unit very soon becomes stiff, and… | ||
| scan0076 | Instructions for fitting new bolts on Phantom III Chassis No.3.AZ.112, with a temporary solution. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. CES 342 BY/Cgh.11/W.9.12.36. Phantom III Chassis No.3.AZ.112. With reference to Hd/SBL6/HR.3.12.36, we are now arranging for 1/4" bolts for the ends of the main levers and the ball end joints,… | ||
| scan0077 | Fitting rubber connecting links and testing synthetic rubber 'gaco' on the rear shock dampers and roll rod for car 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | 342 HPS. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les8/R.29.12.36. 35-EX - REAR SHOCK DAMPERS, & ROLL ROD. If possible we should like the above car to be fitted with rubber connecting links for the dampers and roll rod (N.… | ||
| scan0078 | Covering order for two Arens Controls. | ||
| View original record | 342 To Roy. c. to G/Cam. Rm/Les.13/JH.1.1.37. Will you please issue a covering order for the 2 Arens Controls referred to in G/Cam/CA.34/KI.31.12.36. Price £2.15.0d. These were ordered in our letter… | ||
| scan0079 | Shock absorber governor pressure readings taken from car 37-EX, with suggested check values. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Rm/Les. 342 Rm/Les.6/AP.19.1.37. We have taken the following shock absorber governor pressures from 37-EX. | M.P.H. | Min. lbs/sq." | Max. lbs/sq." | |---|---|---| | 10 | 1.0 | 25.0 | | 20… | ||
| scan0080 | Clarifying the identification of an experimental Phantom III car in relation to its shock damper bearings. | ||
| View original record | -1113- 342 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/4/JAB. 11th February 1937. To. Rm/Les. Shock Damper Bearings. The Phantom III I mentioned in my report was given to me as 38, and I took… | ||
| scan0081 | Sheared lever on the rear dampers and roll rod of the 35-EX model, and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | 1113 342 To Rm/GWH. from Rm/Les. Rm/Les.4/AP.15.2.37. 35-EX. Rear Dampers and Roll Rod. The lever which you say has sheared on its splines has been assembled from a lever with a plain hole forced on a… | ||
| scan0082 | Reducing the bore in the Phantom III rear damper and rear roll rod connecting tubes to reduce costs. | ||
| View original record | 342. To BY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HPS. Phantom III Rear Damper Connecting Tube and Rear Roll Rod Connecting Tube. We have been asked to reduce the long bore in the connecting tubes for the rear roll… | ||
| scan0083 | The failure of rubber blocks which are not lasting more than 250 miles due to design flaws. | ||
| View original record | 1113 342 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/3/JAB. 23rd February 1937. To. Rm/Les. The rubber blocks as at present designed will not stand up to the job for more than 250 miles. The… | ||
| scan0084 | Performance of Phantom III hydraulic dampers and proposing a test for a new valve design. | ||
| View original record | 342 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.1/AP.24.2.37. HYDRAULIC DAMPERS. We know that the front dampers of Phantom III. have the characteristic that while they damp low frequency movements effectively they do… | ||
| scan0085 | The cause of rattling troubles in rear dampers after 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | 342. from Rm/GWH. Hs. L. By. Rm. Kingsbury. Rm/GWH9/R.5.3.37. P.III - REAR DAMPERS. The reason why I stated in my report that we should have trouble with the dampers after 10,000 miles was because it… | ||
| scan0086 | Knocking issue and bearing clearances on Phantom III rear dampers. | ||
| View original record | 342. To Sg. c. to Da. c. to Hs. Rm/Les.17/JH.13.3.37. Phantom III Rear Dampers. Re Sg.1/L.11.3.37. The Phantom III rear dampers are identical to the dampers which have been on our other chassis since… | ||
| scan0087 | Control for a shock damper governor unit and the fitting of replacement parts. | ||
| View original record | 342 To HPS. Rm/Les.15/JH.25.3.37. Control for Shock Damper Govenor Unit. We understand that the parts for the rod control LeC.5498 to replace the Arens control should now be complete. Will you please… | ||
| scan0088 | Phantom III rear shock dampers, their design history, and potential future modifications. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Sg. c. Hc.Rm/Gry. Da.1/HP.13.3.37. Phantom III Rear Dampers. Replying to Sg.1/E.11.3.37, the shock dampers fitted to the rear of Phantom III are standard dampers in all respects. There has been… | ||
| scan0089 | Modification to the Rear Axle Spring Plate after a design failure on a car that crossed Africa. | ||
| View original record | 342 Byg is putting this on production. BY: c. Rm/Les. HPS. E/JNR.2/HP.14.4.37. Rear Axle Spring Plate. We send you herewith:- LeC.5622 showing a bigger bolt fitted to the clamp which holds in position… | ||
| scan0090 | Oil leakage from front suspension dampers and a request for a redesigned breather system. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm/Les. c. Da. 342 Rm/Les12/R.29.4.37. P.III FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPERS. We have had a few cases of oil being pumped out of the front suspension units through the breather, which is fitted in… | ||
| scan0091 | Table of minimum and maximum shock damper governor control pressures at different speeds. | ||
| View original record | 342. PR/M 37 EX SHOCK DAMPER GOVERNOR CONTROL PRESSURES. SPEED. | MIN. | MAX. 10 mph. | 0 lbs/ sq. in. | 25 lbs/sq. in. 20 | 0 | 27 30 | 1/2 | 28 1/2 40 | 1 | 29 1/2 50 | 3 | 30 60 | 5 | 32 70 | 8 |… | ||
| scan0092 | Implementation of a new ride control system for the Phantom III, addressing issues with existing drilled parts. | ||
| View original record | -DY. c.Rm.RMC. HPS. 342 Da.4/HP.3.5.37. Phantom III - Ride Control. It is desired to put the new ride control eliminating the Arens control, on to production as soon as possible. The difficulty is… | ||
| scan0093 | Request to produce three more sets of parts for Phantom III Front Dampers. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 3^t~ Rm/Les.8/JH.10.5.37. Phantom III Front Dampers. Will you please produce 3 more sets of parts to N.Sch. 4946, as the only set that we have is being fitted to 32-EX. Rm/Les. | ||
| scan0094 | Request to fit new Armstrong dampers and make a mild steel roll rod for experimental car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Les. 342 Rm/Les5/R.29.6.37. 33-EX. Will you please fit a new pair of Armstrong Dampers to the rear of the above car. These dampers have levers suitable for roll rod to be attached to… | ||
| scan0095 | Investigating customer complaints of shock damper knocks on car model 3-AZ-38. | ||
| View original record | To Br. from Rm/Les. c. Hs. c. By. c. Hd. 34-2 PH.III. SHOCK DAMPER KNOCKS 3-AZ-38 This is a case where it seems almost certain that unnecessary work has been done and false complaint of damper knocks… | ||
| scan0096 | Effects of shock damper poundage on the Phantom III (32-EX and 35-EX models). | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/3/JAB.26.7.37. 342 To. Rm. [REDACTED] 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Shock Damper Poundage. Thank you for your memo Rm/3/R.23.7.37. We have found both on 35-EX. & 32-EX. that the car remains… | ||
| scan0097 | Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, replacing the 'Arens' shock absorber rod controls. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (5H) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 21.8.37. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date 14.4.37. X No. 342. Drawing No. LeC. 5498. Part List Description of Parts. SHOCK ABSORBER ROD CONTROLS TO… | ||
| scan0098 | Cost and production analysis for the standardization of a shock absorber for control. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED A.W.I. No. 7172. B.H. 257 S.L. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date: 15.4.37. Ref No.: SAC. on X Drawing No.: F.950 Part No.: P.804 SHOCK ABSORBER FOR CONTROL. "CONTROL" To overcome… | ||
| scan0099 | Modifications to the Spectre servo system, increasing its diameter and simplifying other components. | ||
| View original record | X4047 341 GRY To BY from Da. Da.2/HP.18.5.34. C. Wording Hs. Hsy. RHC. Spectre - Servo. As Experimental Department have asked for a servo on Spectre larger in diameter than the 25-HP, we have taken… | ||
| scan0100 | Proposing modifications to the servo drive for the Spectre and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | +4694 341 GRY To EY. and RHC. from RDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Da. Hs/Gry. Servo Drive - Spectre and Wraith. In view of the variation of the coefficient of friction of servo friction linings with temperature,… | ||
| scan0101 | Proposing modifications to the servo drive for the Spectre and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. and RHC. from HDY. c.c. Wor. Ey. Rs. Da. Ls/Cr. Servo Drive - Spectre and Wraith. In view of the variation of the coefficient of friction of servo friction linings with temperature, as given in… | ||
| scan0102 | The revised specifications for the servo and speedometer drive for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | x4694 341 HDY.1/MN. 9/11/34. TO EY. Copy to Mr. E. Hs. Bre Derby. -------------------------------- Servo & Speedometer Drive - Spectre. N Sch. 4257 herewith gives the revised servo and speedometer… | ||
| scan0103 | Design improvements for a semi-servo braking system, comparing different methods for securing fabric linings. | ||
| View original record | GRY +341 To EY. from HDY. HDY.1/HP.3.12.34. c. Wor. E. Hs. Da. RHC. Mx. Sft. Servo for Semi Servo Braking System. N. Sch.4283 herewith shows the above. Compared with the existing Spectre servo the… | ||
| scan0104 | Modifications to cam levers, shaft assembly, and gearbox support. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HDY.1/HP.3.12.34. on the thrust ball bearings. This scheme throws more load on to the cam ball nearest to the lever, and for this reason the cam levers are increased in length as the disturbing… | ||
| scan0105 | Experiment to use a standard ball bearing for the Spectre Servo. | ||
| View original record | X341 To BY. Copy to Wor. E. Hs. Ds. DMO. HDY.2/MN.19/12/34. SPECTRE SERVO. We wish to try a ball bearing of standard type between the worm wheel shaft and the servo as experiments indicate that… | ||
| scan0106 | Methods for locating fabrics on servo discs, comparing keyways and riveting for the Spectre Servo. | ||
| View original record | HARDY +341 To EY. from HDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Ds. FHC. Spectre Servo. N. Sch.4289 herewith shows two further methods of locating the fabrics on the servo discs. Keys and Keyways. The scheme with keyways… | ||
| scan0107 | Alterations to the Spectre Servo brake system layout. | ||
| View original record | Hardy 4341 To BY. from HDY. c. Wors. B. Hs. Dg. BMG. HDY.7/HP.5.1.35. Spectre Servo. N. Sch.4327 herewith shows the layout of the brake rods adjacent to the servo. Slight alteration has been made to… | ||
| scan0108 | Requesting a design change for the Spectre Servo to use bolts instead of rivets on the balance arm levers. | ||
| View original record | x 341 To SY. from HDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Ba. RHC. HDY.1/HP.19.1.35. Spectre Servo. Will you kindly bring this into line with the Wraith servo respecting the use of bolts for the levers of the balance arm… | ||
| scan0109 | The failure of rivets in the balancing arm of the Spectre Servo brake mechanism. | ||
| View original record | X341 To Da. HB/APM.19/KW. 21.1.35. Spectre Brakes. We have had two cases of failure of rivets in the balancing arm of the Spectre Servo mechanism. The rivets in question are the 4 No. 1/4" dia. rivets… | ||
| scan0110 | Different schemes for Spectre servo linings and their attachment methods. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to RHC. 4341 Hs/Gry.23/KW.29.1.35. Spectre Servo. There have been three schemes issued for the new Spectre servo and one of these, namely, method No. 1 shown on N.Sch.4289, we do not… | ||
| scan0111 | Secret memo requesting to lengthen the reverse pull rod slot for the Servo on Spectre and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | Ron GRY x341 To DY. from HDY. C.E.Hs. PHS. SECRET. HDY.1/HP.13.3.35. Servo - Spectre and Wraith. With regard to the reverse pull rod between the servo and the balance lever, the slot in this, as shown… | ||
| scan0112 | Technical memo about a friction device for the Spectre Servo's balance arm. | ||
| View original record | +41 Ram Hardy SECRET Is this OK? Rm HDY.3/HP.2.4.38 Rm To BY. from HDY. c.Hor.P.Hs.Da.RMD. Spectre Servo - Friction for Balance Arm. N. Sch.4428 herewith shows a friction device of the flat plate type… | ||
| scan0113 | Issues with the fitment and clearance of splined linings on servos for Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Y341 Hs/FJH.7/KW. 8.7.35. Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP. Servos with Splined Linings. We noticed recently that on 21-G-IV servo the linings had been filed on the outside dia. and on the width of… | ||
| scan0114 | Three proposed schemes to resolve a fouling issue between the Spectre Servo stop plate and the lever pin. | ||
| View original record | X341 To EY. from HDY. c.c. HS. Da. FHC. GRY HDY.2/HP.28.8.35. SECRET. Spectre Servo. We send herewith N.Sch.4306 which shows our suggestions to overcome the foul between the servo stop plate and the… | ||
| scan0115 | Design change for the Phantom III servo system. | ||
| View original record | X341 To BY. Copy to E. Hs. Ba. HDY.1/MN.16.10.35. F.J.H PHANTOM III. Servo. We send herewith N.Sch.4669 which shows the flat strip connecting links between the servo and the pedal countershaft… | ||
| scan0116 | Complaint about servo cam levers on the Phantom III and a proposed solution using a bronze bush. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: BY: C.E.Hs. De. RHC. R.F.T.H x341 Comments Please HDY.2/HP.19.12.35.m Typed: Servo - Phantom 3. To deal with the complaint by Hs/GWH. that the balls of the servo cam levers indent the cam… | ||
| scan0117 | Indentation of Phantom III servo cams and requesting modified scissor levers for testing. | ||
| View original record | 4341 To RHC. Hs/FJH.7/JH.14.1.36. Ph.III Servo. We have found that if an exceptionally heavy load is applied to the brake pedal of the Ph.III the inclined surfaces of the servo cams are indented. We… | ||
| scan0118 | Investigation into indentation on the Phantom III Servo cams, identifying causes and proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to RHC. 4341 Hs/PJH.11/KW.14.1.36. Phantom III Servo. When 32-EX was dismantled after the first 20,000 miles test the servo cams were found to have been badly… | ||
| scan0119 | Increasing the casehardening depth of cams and altering pedal stops to address cam indentation issues. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ha/FJH.11/KW.14.1.36. We intend to fit to the next 10,000 mile test car cams with the depth of casehardening increased from the present 0.025-0.030" to 0.050-0.060", and we suggest that this… | ||
| scan0120 | Modification to the brake pedal stop for the Phantom III servo system. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. E.Hs.Da.RMC.HS/FJH. X341 E/HDY.2/HP.15.1.36. Servo - Phantom III We send herewith N.Sch.4721 which shows a stop for the brake pedal applied to the servo instead of to the pedal (see… | ||
| scan0121 | Request to fit a 32-EX Servo to a chassis before its 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 434 To RHC. Hs/FJH.6/JH.29.1.36. 32-EX Servo. Will you please fit to the above servo before the chassis starts its 10,000 mile test, the modified brake pedal stop and temporary scheme for servo… | ||
| scan0122 | Confirmation regarding a modification to the servo disc type damper nut and bolt for Phantom III, 20/25, and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | x341 GAY FSH BY. c. E.Hs. Ps. RHG. Ho/Dm. HS/GWH. E/HDY.1/HP.29.1.36. Servo.- Phantom III. 20/25 and Bentley. This is to confirm that as discussed with BY/TWD the nut which loads up the spring for the… | ||
| scan0123 | Confirmation memo regarding the servo disc-type damper, detailing the use of a full-depth lock nut and a lengthened bolt for the Phantom III, 20/25, and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | +341 GRY C. . No. Des.TWD.bg/fm. (crossed out) EY/TWD (crossed out) E/HDY.1/HP.29.1.36. Servo.- Phantom III. 20/25 and Bentley. This is to confirm that as discussed with EY/TWD the nut which loads up… | ||
| scan0124 | Confirmation of a modification to the servo disc type damper for the Phantom III, 20/25 and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | x341 GRY C.c. HS.DH.RMC.HS/RM. HS/GWH. E/HDY.1/HP.29.1.36. Servo.- Phantom III, 20/25 and Bentley. This is to confirm that as discussed with SY/TWD the nut which loads up the spring for the disc type… | ||
| scan0125 | Design of a servo countershaft for the Phantom TIV, using oilite and floating bushes. | ||
| View original record | (34) ARH -BY. C: Butler.Der.Fwd. HS/Gry. E/HDY.1/HP.12.2.36. Servo Countershaft - Phantom TIV. As requested in RHC.RH.2/7.2.36, and in accordance with the policy of using "oilite" wherever it is… | ||
| scan0126 | Design note for the Servo Countershaft on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | CRY x341 DY. c.c. E.Hs. De. RHC. Hs/GW. E/HDY.1/HP.12.2.36. Servo Countershaft - Phantom III. As requested in RHC.RH.2/7.2.36, and in accordance with the policy of using "oilite" wherever it is… | ||
| scan0127 | Production quotations and experimental work on solid forged and rolled eye road springs for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | ROY/MS. c. BY/HEB. c. Hs. c. Rm. +346 GRY BY6/W.21.4.36. "Phantom III". Road Springs. I was instructed at the last Conference on chassis to obtain a reliable quotation for the production of the large… | ||
| scan0128 | Technical memorandum detailing modifications and specifications for the vacuum servo on a Phantom III clutch. | ||
| View original record | Vacuum Servo for Phantom III Clutch. We send herewith N.Sch.4787 which shows the above. We have made this scheme to suit the new type gearbox arms. In the event of it being desired to fit the servo to… | ||
| scan0129 | Modifications to clutch servo assistance and linkages for the 20/25 and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) The condition of control on the valve is much less frequently reached on the 20/25 (There is one car fitted with a vacuum servo) as the relative assistance on this car is much less.… | ||
| scan0130 | Request to manufacture a pair of 42° servo cams for a Phantom III, car 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x341 HS/AFM.15/JH. 25.5.36. Phantom III Servo. Will you please make a pair of 42° servo Cams for this car; they are to be used on 32-EX if G.W.H. continues to think the brakes too powerful.… | ||
| scan0131 | Questioning the overly rated damping loading spring in the Phantom III servo scheme. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. *341 How has this come about? from Mx Mx17/T2/7.36 PHANTOM III SERVO The servo damping scheme as fitted to Phantom III gives considerably more damping than is necessary. The damping loading… | ||
| scan0132 | Broken servo on Earl Beatty's Phantom III vehicle, prompting a special investigation. | ||
| View original record | +361 HS Martindale Please let me have the whole story Rm S/W To E. and Hs. from Sg. re P.III. Sg4/E9.10.36 Copy to Wor. I have just heard that on Earl Beatty's P.III we have had a broken servo. I do… | ||
| scan0133 | Flawed and broken balance arm in the Phantom III servo, suspected to be caused by a forging defect. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x361 Cricklewood, Oct. 9th, 1936. Phantom III - Servo. The test Dept. tester, Lewis, showed me yesterday a balance arm of the servo broken through the fulcrum hole. There was a flaw on the… | ||
| scan0134 | Broken servo lever on a Phantom III, detailing the investigation and proposed replacement. | ||
| View original record | BY.1/C.12.10.36. PHANTOM 111 - RE: BROKEN SERVO LEVER. Sg.4/E.9.10.36. I personally examined the servo which was returned owing to having failed in service, and found that the cause of the trouble was… | ||
| scan0135 | Broken Phantom III servo lever, revealing cracks in other stock parts and questioning the inspection system. | ||
| View original record | MARTINDALE <341 HS To EY. from Sg. P.III - Broken Servo Lever. Sg3/E13.10.36 Copy to Wor. E. Hs.Sft.Wx. Referring to EY.1/8.12.10.36 I have understood that the lever in question is exactly the same… | ||
| scan0136 | Micro-examination report on a failed Ph.III mild steel servo brake lever, finding the cause to be pre-existing cracks from faulty forging. | ||
| View original record | +341/T Micro-Examination Report. M1202. To Hs/Mr. Martindale. HL4/AG.14.10.36. Laboratory. Re: Ph.III MILD STEEL SERVO BRAKE LEVER - E.83175F. In addition to the lever broken in service we have… | ||
| scan0137 | Broken servo lever for the Phantom III, comparing its manufacturing process and strength to the 25/30 and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | Sg. C. Wor. C. E. C. Hs. C. Set. x341 BY.4/G.14.10.36. 362 PHANTOM 111 - BROKEN SERVO LEVER. Sg.3/E.13.10.36. The design which Phan.111 follows is the 25/30 and the Bentley. In the case of the… | ||
| scan0138 | Analysis of a Phantom III Servo T Lever failure and subsequent strength testing. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. X341 Rm/AFM.12/JH.22.10.36. Phantom III Servo T Lever. In view of the failure of the N.S. lever G.63903, on a customers' car which was due to a forging fault, we thought it advisable… | ||
| scan0139 | Modified front suspension shock damper for the Phantom III to eliminate knocking sounds. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to DR. Rm. RHC. Rm/Les. 341 E/Ev.2/MN.10.11.36. [Handwritten] LES. I have yet to try a soft ride with this arrgt D P Modified Front Suspension Shock Damper - Phantom III We have received… | ||
| scan0140 | The strengthening of the Phantom III servo main lever. | ||
| View original record | 341 MARTINDALE BY. C. E. De. Rm. H.H.S. E/HDY.1/HP.17.11.36. Phantom III Servo. We send herewith N.Sch.4950 showing a strengthened servo main lever. Tests made on the present lever G.83903 have… | ||
| scan0141 | Reverting to the Phantom II practice for Phantom III shock absorber connections. | ||
| View original record | Hd. from Rm. c. to E. c. to By. 341 Rm8/R.4.12.36. P.III SHOCK ABSORBER CONNECTIONS. With reference to Hd/SB16/HR.3.12.36., replying to the last paragraph, we do, and are reverting to the practice… | ||
| scan0142 | Standardization of a servo motor outboard bearing housing across Phantom III, 25/30, and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | P.J. Harely. Agreed? 341 E.1/HP.30.1.37. ~~BY.~~ c. ~~Rm. RHC. Da. Hdy.~~ Phantom III - 25/30, abd Bentley Servo Motor. - Sec.6180. In connection with N.Sch.4283 servo for semi-servo system Phantom… | ||
| scan0143 | Instruction regarding the use of part G.82763 on the servo motors for all three production chassis. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H 341 E. c. Rm. c. RHC c. Da. c. Hdy. BY/Cgh.8/W.1.2.37. ALL CHASSIS : SERVO MOTOR. With reference to E.1/HP.30.1.37, there is no reason why G.82763 should not be used on all three production… | ||
| scan0144 | Test procedure to resolve servo judder issues on the 35-EX Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GWH/IMW.at Chateauroux. 341. Rm/AFM.12/JH.2.3.37. 35-EX Phantom III Servo Judders. We note that you have used a thinner washer in between the servo star springs to prevent judders. Now that you… | ||
| scan0145 | Servo inefficiency on the Phantom III and starter motor jamming on the 25/30, due to failing cadmium plating. | ||
| View original record | Rm./AFM. e. RHC. 3x1 File Cricklewood 2.6.37. PHANTOM III - SERVO LINKAGE. There was a case at Cricklewood of servo in-efficiency caused by the seizing up of the forked lever anchorage on the servo… | ||
| scan0146 | Investigation and resolution of servo judders on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. Rm/GWH/IMW/4/JAB. 29th April 1937. To. Rm. c. Rm/GWH. 35-EX, PHANTOM III. Re. Servo Judders. Further to your memo Rm/AFM.12/JH.2.3.37, having satisfied… | ||
| scan0147 | Brake servo noise on release for the 32-EX Phantom III, suggesting an additional rubber stop. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/3/JAB.8.7.37. To. Rm. o. Rm/AFM. o. Rm/GWH. 413 341 32-EX.PHANTOM III. Brake Servo. Now that the major clonk from the servo is stopped by the special rubber stop on the reverse… | ||
| scan0148 | The fitting of a weaker, untried spring to the Servo Motor Mechanism on PH.III chassis. | ||
| View original record | γ 341 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM..1/AP.13.8.37 PH.III. CHASSIS. Servo Motor Mechanism. In memo By/TWD.2/E.7.9.36 there is a weaker spring instructed which we have never tried. Will you please make… | ||
| scan0149 | Modification concerning the rubber stop on the PH.III servo to save costs. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. RHC. 341 Rm/AFM.11/AP.17.8.37 RUBBER STOP ON PH.III. SERVO. N.Sch.5164 Concerning the above modification which will save about £1. 0. 0. per chassis, in order to save you the work… | ||
| scan0150 | Cost-saving modification to the die for the servo disc G.85500, used for rubber stops on the Phantom III servo. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. c. RHC. 341 Rm/AFM.13/AP.18.8.37 Rubber Stops on Ph.III. Servo N.Sch.5164. Concerning the above modification which will save about £1. 0. 0. per chassis, in order to save you the… | ||
| scan0151 | Letter to a supplier requesting a trial batch of six Phantom III servo motor linings. | ||
| View original record | 341 Sept.11th 1937 Rm/AFM.6/AP. British Belting & Asbestos Ltd., Scandinavia Mills, CLECKHEATON. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.Sisman We would like to try a Phantom III. servo motor lining made… | ||
| scan0152 | The failure of a Gaco synthetic rubber buffer on the servo drag link for the Phantom III chassis 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from HPS/RH. c. to BY. c. to Da. c. to Rm/AEM. c. to HPS. 30-cc 341 also 300a HPS/RH.1/VS.5.11.37. PHANTOM III CHASSIS 35-EX. Failure of Rubber Buffer on Servo Drag Link. Buffer GW.1372. in… | ||
| scan0153 | Photograph and description of a 'Gaco' synthetic rubber stop for a Phantom III servo. | ||
| View original record | RUBBER STOP ON PHANTOM III SERVO. F.W.1372 IN "GACO" SYNTHETIC RUBBER FITTED TO 16 H.S. GEARBOX 35 EX. CHASSIS 21.9.37. TOTAL MILEAGE 3,300 | ||
| scan0154 | Order for rubber servo stops for the Wraith and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | 341 To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. G/JWH. Rm/AFM.12/AP.8.11.37. WRAITH AND PH.III. RUBBER SERVO STOPS. Will you please order from the British Tyre and Rubber Co., Burton, 12 rubber stops GW.1372 in each of… | ||
| scan0155 | Technical note on servo efficiency, comparing the coefficient of friction (μ) for various models and its impact on brake proportions. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Rm/AFM. c. Hdy. c. Sy/TAD. c. By/JRL. 341 Rm/AFM.7/MH.2.3.38. SERVO EFFICIENCY. A few years ago, if we fitted a servo with discs having a coefficient of friction of 0.38, measured the… | ||
| scan0156 | Material selection for the worm wheel in the Servo Motor Mechanism P.D.138. | ||
| View original record | 341. To By. from Rm/AFM. c. By/CRL. Rm/AFM.2/AP.6.4.38 SERVO MOTOR MECHANISM P.D.138 When this servo is detailed and instructed may we have the first worm wheel made of duralumin. If a second worm… | ||
| scan0157 | Order for one dozen Ferodo servo lining discs for testing and complaint cases. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/AFM. c. G/JWH. 34' Rm/AFM.1/MH.4.5.38. SERVO LININGS - PH.III. Will you please order one dozen discs G.82827 in Ferodo R.A.D.13. These are wanted for test and for complaint cases.… | ||
| scan0158 | To book out ten Phantom III Lucas Servo liners to Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | 341. D/BP. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM6/R.24.10.38. P.III SERVO LUCAS. Will you please book out to Cricklewood 10 Servo liners G.82827 in RAD13-S.5775 material, costing 3/11½d each. These were given to… | ||
| scan0159 | The undocumented transfer of Phantom III Servo Liners. | ||
| View original record | To Rm from G/Rb. 34/ G/Rb.7/A/60/W.261038. A.F.M. We understand that certain Phantom III Servo Liners in RAD.13 have been handed by your department to Mr. Hancock for transmission to Cricklewood, and… | ||
| scan0160 | Request to manufacture a Spectre Petrol Tap & Filter for test rig purposes. | ||
| View original record | X4694 35 / To RHC. Hs/Bwg.10/KW. 2.7.34. Spectre Petrol Tap & Filter. Will you please make up as soon as possible one of each of the above as detailed under memos. By/HEB.17/M.19.6.34 and… | ||
| scan0161 | Proposing a modification to the Spectre petrol system to allow for dual ignition use. | ||
| View original record | 46094 357 To RHC. Ha/Bwg.7/KW. 29.9.34. Spectre Petrol System. On the above system at present, the fuel supply pumps are only connected to one ignition, namely, "A"; therefore the car cannot be run on… | ||
| scan0162 | Requesting a similar baffle scheme for the Spectre petrol tank as used on the Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To By. X35/1 Hs/Bwg.19/KW. 25.1.35. Spectre Petrol Tank. There is a scheme for the Bentley Petrol Tank whereby a baffle LeC.4041 is fitted to prevent the surging of petrol round the petrol gauge tank… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a tank required for calibration purposes for drawing F.87026. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES:… | ||
| scan0164 | Request to despatch a Spectre Petrol Tank to Smith & Sons for calibration of a special Petrol Gauge Tank Attachment. | ||
| View original record | +357 To RHC. Hs/Bwg.5/KW.30.1.35. Spectre Petrol Tank - F.87026. Messrs. Smith & Sons of Cricklewood are making a special Petrol Gauge Tank Attachment for the above and require a tank for calibration… | ||
| scan0165 | The reorientation of the petrol tank filler cap on the 3rd Spectre 32-Ex chassis. | ||
| View original record | To EY. +35/ Copy to HHC. Hs/Rm. Re 3rd.Spectre 32-Ex Petrol Tank Filler. In order that the catch of the petrol tank filler cap may be readily accessible on the 3rd.Spectre body, chassis 32-Ex, we… | ||
| scan0166 | Comparative analysis of petrol tank weights for Spectre, Bentley, and Cadillac models. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Hs/Rm. c.c. to SG. c.c. to WOF. c.c. to By. c.c. to BN. 4351 HS/Rm.15/KN. 25.3.35. Comparative Petrol Tank Weights showing lbs. per gallon. Herewith analysis of various car tank weights,… | ||
| scan0167 | Instruction to fit a petrol gauge tank unit to a Spectre II vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X351 Hs/Bwg.4/KW.27.3.35. Spectre II. Whilst the above car is in the Fitting Shop will you please fit a petrol gauge tank unit. This we will hand to you. Hs/Bwg. | ||
| scan0168 | Request for a Spectre Petrol Filter for test bed purposes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x351 Hs/Bwg.14/KW. 2.4.35. Spectre Petrol Filter. Will you please supply us with one of the above as soon as possible. This is required for test bed purposes. Hs/Bwg. | ||
| scan0169 | Secret memo discussing a new lubrication system for the steering pivots on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | x351 To EY. from Da. SECRET. Da.1/HP.1.6.35. 1st June 1935. c.Wor.B.Hs(Ndy).Spectre - Steering Pivots. RHC EV Herewith is N. Sch. 4513 shewing a system of lubrication on the pivot pin bearings and… | ||
| scan0170 | Secret memorandum discussing design modifications to the petrol tank for the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | X 351 To BY. Copy to Hs. NHG. E/Ev.1/MN.8.6.35. SECRET. RE SPECTRE PETROL TANK. It was agreed at the Conference with Sales that we might fit an outside petrol filler on the side of the body as… | ||
| scan0171 | Ordering 'D' shaped petrol tanks and proposing a new, larger capacity design for Spectre show and experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to RAG. Hs/Rm. x351 E.1/MN.8.7.35. FC BOWERING SPECTRE. Petrol Tank. We understand that you have ordered up nine sets of the 'D' shaped petrol tank (28 gallons) for the Olympia Show cars… | ||
| scan0172 | Secret memo transmitting design sheets for a 33-gallon petrol tank for the Spectre project. | ||
| View original record | CRH/sile/SWG To BY. from E/Lid. x351 E/Lid.1/HP.22.8.35. c. Hs. RHG. SECRET. Spectre Petrol Tank. fused to note. Hs/RHG/21-Y-35 We send you herewith:- LeC.4647, sheets 1 and 2, showing the design of… | ||
| scan0173 | Secret memorandum regarding the design and increased capacity of the Spectre petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | BRY x351 / B W G To Hs. from E. E.1/HP.22.8.35. c. Sg. Wor. BY. RHC E/EV. SECRET. Spectre Petrol Tank. We have issued designs for a 33 gallon petrol tank for the Spectre chassis to LeC.4647, sheets 1… | ||
| scan0174 | Failure of a petrol tank for the Spectre model and the necessary modifications required. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X351 Hs/Rn.20/KW.18.9.35. 33-gallon Petrol Tank for the Spectre. We have had a failure of a petrol tank on the bump. It has broken between the supporting piece and the filler, as per the… | ||
| scan0175 | Material and design changes for a part on the Bentley & Spectre chassis to reduce cost. | ||
| View original record | Bowering - See me. P TO EY. Copy to RMO. Hs/Rm. Roy/MS. ------------------ x 351 BENTLEY & SPECTRE. With reference to LoC 4041 and the Detail of the same B 1414, we agree that this part may be… | ||
| scan0176 | Provision of a blueprint for a Phantom III petrol tank filler to obtain a test sample. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Roy/Ms. Copy to BY. Hs. Hs/Rm. E/Ev.5/MN.20.9.35. X35-1 Phantom III. Petrol Tank Filler. As a result of discussions with Messrs.Haslam through your instigation, we are sending herewith a… | ||
| scan0177 | Blueprint for a Phantom III petrol tank filler and arranging for a sample to be made for testing. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. +351 To Roy/MS. E/Ev.5/MN.20.9.35. Copy to BY. Hs. He/Rm. Phantom III. Petrol Tank Filler. As a result of discussions with Messrs.Haslam through your instigation, we are sending herewith a… | ||
| scan0178 | Request to ascertain the weight of a 33-gallon lightened petrol tank for Spectre. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 351 Hs/Bwg. 2/KW. 21.9.35. 33-gallon Lightened Petrol Tank for Spectre. When the above tank is returned from Smiths, will you please ascertain its weight. We also wish to know the weight of… | ||
| scan0179 | Modifications to the suspension and design of the Phantom III 33-gallon petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | To EV. Copy to Sft. Hs/Rm. HHG. Ws/Wakefield. BOWERING X351 E/EV.1/MN.20.9.35. File PHANTOM III. Re 33 Gallon Petrol Tank. We send herewith LeC 4715 showing a modification to the suspension of the… | ||
| scan0180 | The Spectre petrol feed, mandating scheme LeC.4648 and highlighting the need for a new tap design to prevent syphoning. | ||
| View original record | x 351 To E. c. to By. Hs/Rm.11/KW.15.10.35. Spectre Petrol Feed. The only scheme of which we have satisfactory experience in hot weather in France is that which was fitted to Spectre III. i.e. scheme… | ||
| scan0181 | Modifications to the 33-gallon petrol tank for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To EY. Copy to Hs/Rm. ENC. X 351 file PHANTOM III. 33 Gallon Petrol Tank. We send herewith LeC 4790 showing modifications which have been found necessary to the 33 gallon petrol tank for Phantom III… | ||
| scan0182 | To halt production of the Phantom III 33-gallon petrol tank until modifications can be incorporated. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 4351 Hs/Bwg.2/KW.4.11.35. Phantom III 33-gallon Petrol Tank. With reference to memo. E/Ev.2/MN.31.10.35, a copy of which you have received. Will you please hold up the production of all… | ||
| scan0183 | Design and placement of the Phantom III petrol filter and tap. | ||
| View original record | x351 BY: Rm URGENT. E/JNR.1/HP.6.11.35. c.c. RUC. Hs/Rm. Phantom 3 Petrol Filter and Tap. Please receive herewith:- LeC.4795 shewing the petrol filter which is on the outside of the frame arranged… | ||
| scan0184 | Requested modification to the vertical swaging in the Phantom III petrol tank baffle plates. | ||
| View original record | To NY. X351 E/Ev.7/MN.3.12.35. Copy to Ws/Wld. Hs/Rm. LHS. R Bowering fil Re Phantom III Petrol Tank. We have been requested by Ws/Wld. to consider a modification to the vertical swaging in the petrol… | ||
| scan0185 | Requesting the despatch of a failed flexible piping sample to the supplier for examination. | ||
| View original record | X351 To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Bwg.4/KW.5.12.35. We are sending into the Despatch Stores a portion of a sample Flexible Piping which has failed under test. Will you please have this despatched to the… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to a supplier regarding a fractured petrol flex from an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | x351 Exptl. Dept. Hs/ Bwg.3/KW. 5th December,1935. The Power Flexible Tubing Co.Ltd., Derby Works, Finsbury Park, London, N.4. Dear Sirs, We are sending to you under separate cover a portion of one of… | ||
| scan0187 | The design and installation of a universal petrol filler for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To By. Bowering. x357 Copy to EWB. Hs/Rm. RAH. E/Ev.7/MN.10.12.35. Phantom III. Ring file Petrol Filler on Side of Body. For a long while we have been investigating the problem of designing a… | ||
| scan0188 | Alternative schemes and materials for fuel filler tubes. | ||
| View original record | -2- This is the best scheme we have thought of, but unfortunately we find up to the present that the Sylphon tubes' price (29/- each) makes the adoption of this scheme impossible. We are asking the… | ||
| scan0189 | Capacity, gauge, and design of the Phantom III petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. By. Hs/Why. By/RB. Hs/Wst. Rm x351 E.4/HP.20.12.35. Phantom 3 Petrol Tanks. The original Phantom 3 petrol tank had a nominal capacity of 28 gallons, and this figure was increased by four… | ||
| scan0190 | Investigation into an issue with a 33-gallon petrol tank preventing the last few gallons from being drawn out. | ||
| View original record | X351 Ha/Wym.17/ER.20.12.35. To E. c. to Nor. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to Ev. c. to RRC. Ph.III - 33 Gallon Petrol Tank. We have been investigating the complaint made by G.W. Hancock that the last few… | ||
| scan0191 | Data table showing the amount of petrol not drawn from a 33-gallon tank under different gradients and cambers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Re/Sym.17/EW.20.12.35. 33-Gallon Tank. Petrol not drawn from Tank. Tank on level 6 pts. 1 in 10 upward gradient 1 gall. 7 pts. 1 " 8 " 2 galls. 2 pts. 1 " 5 " 3 galls. 4 pts. Tank in position of… | ||
| scan0192 | Data sheet detailing the amount of petrol remaining in a 28-gallon tank at various gradients and cambers. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Wym.17/KW.20.12.35. 28-Gallon Tank. Petrol not drawn from Tank Tank on level 6 pts. 1 in 10 upward gradient 1 gall. 2 pts. 1 " 8 " " 1 gall. 5 pts. 1 " 5 " " 2 galls.4 pts. Tank in position of… | ||
| scan0193 | Data table showing the amount of petrol not drawn from a 12-gallon Bentley tank at various gradients and positions. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Wym.17/KW.20.12.35. 12-Gallon Tank. Bentley. Petrol not drawn from tank Tank on level .250 pts. 1 in 10 upward gradient .250 " 1 in 8 " 1.00 " 1 in 5 " 2.250 " Tank in position of R/S camber of… | ||
| scan0194 | Rectifying resonance and noise issues with the Phantom III petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. Hsy/Rm. Rm x 351 BY.3/G. 24.12.35. PHANTOM 111. PETROL TANK. --------------------------- When discussing the material which was suitable for release on the Phantom 111. I have a recollection… | ||
| scan0195 | Rumbling complaint regarding the Phantom III petrol tank, leading to a decision not to release the large tank. | ||
| View original record | Rm E. c. Wor. c. Hs. (x35) BY.4/G.1.1.36. Bowering- file PHANTOM III - PETROL TANK. We are still without a reply to our BY.3/G. 24.12.35. where we raised the question of the rumbling which was… | ||
| scan0196 | The fitting of outside petrol fillers to Phantom III and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to E. Da. RHC Phantom III. Outside Petrol Fillers. As we have already informed you, it is proposed to fit the outside petrol filler LeC4850 to 36-EX and 37EX, and we have instructed the… | ||
| scan0197 | Resonance and booming issues of the Phantom III 33 gallon petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | To E. Copy to Ba. Hs/Rm. X351 E/Ev.5/MN.8.1.36. file Bowering Phantom III. 33 Gallon Petrol Tank. We have had the opportunity of examining one of the latest Phantom III 33 gallon petrol tanks with the… | ||
| scan0198 | Experiment to damp the 33-gallon petrol tank for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. E/Ev.1/MN.14.1.36. Copy to E. Da. Re 33 Gallon Petrol Tank-Phantom III. With reference to our E/Ev.5/MN.8.1.36 and the last paragraph, we are instructed by E. to ask you to try the effect of… | ||
| scan0199 | Requesting the supply of Union Nuts for despatch. | ||
| View original record | To Sft/JWW. x351 Hs/Bwg.20/KW.17.1.36. Copy herewith of memo. Hs/Bwg.5/JH.17.1.36. Will you please supply these Union Nuts for despatch as soon as possible. Hs/Bwg. | ||
| scan0200 | Request to try a scheme for eliminating petrol tank booms by making a suitable strap for 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | X351 To RHC. Hs/Bwg.3/JH.20.1.36. We should like to try out the scheme suggested on the attached memo (copy) with a view to eliminating petrol tank booms. Will you please instruct for a strap to be… | ||
| scan0201 | Issue with the Phantom III petrol tank on gradients and proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | To EV. Copy to Hs/Rm. X351 E/EV.2/MN.21.136. Rm Phantom III. Petrol Tank. There has been a report that on climbing a gradient of 1 in 5 on a 1 in 10 camber three to four gallons of petrol are in the… | ||
| scan0202 | Complaints of a suction pipe knocking in the Phantom III petrol tank and the proposed brass pressing solution. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHC. x35 E/Ev.1/MN.29.1.36. R A Bowering. file Phantom III Petrol Tank. We have received complaints that the suction pipe dithers at its natural frequency causing it to knock… | ||
| scan0203 | Phantom III petrol tank suction pipe, superseding a previous design (LeC 4934) with a new one (LeC 4974) to avoid issues with coachwork. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. ahc. GRY x357 E/Ev.2/MN.4.2.36. BWG ZV Re Phantom III Petrol Tank Suction Pipe. We have already sent you LeC 4934 showing the suction pipe moved back, together with the… | ||
| scan0204 | Trial of a new anti-surge tower scheme for a Phantom III petrol tank suction pipe. | ||
| View original record | +351 To RHC. Hs/Bwg.8/JH.6.2.36. Ph.III Petrol Tank Suction Pipe. ref: E/EV.2/MN.4.2.36. We are anxious to try out LEC.4974 mentioned under the above memo. Will you please instruct for this scheme to… | ||
| scan0205 | Modifications to the petrol tank and filler for the Phantom III 8-inch longer wheelbase chassis. | ||
| View original record | X351 E/Ev.7/MN.7.2.36. To BY. [BY is crossed out] Copy to Hs/Rm. RNG. [Signatures: GRY BWG] Petrol Tank and Filler - Phantom III 8" Longer wheelbase. [Handwritten: file] When the 8" longer wheelbase… | ||
| scan0206 | New petrol tank design for the Phantom III to address fuel delivery issues on gradients and cambers. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. RHO. Phantom III. Petrol Tank. We send herewith LeC 4948 showing a petrol tank for Phantom III of a new design, instituted to overcome the criticisms of the Expl. Department to… | ||
| scan0207 | Petrol tank suspension for the 32-EX model. | ||
| View original record | instructed File tmb x 351 P BOWERING. HS. c. BY. RHC. Dg. EV. E.2/HP.25.2.36. 32-EX - Petrol Tank. With regard to the petrol tank to be fitted to 32-EX, on looking into the question of the 31 gallon… | ||
| scan0208 | Overly strong spring in the petrol filler cap on Bentley and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | File x351 To Hs/Rm. Copy to RHC. E/Ev.1/MN.28.2.36. Bowering Please see to this Rm Petrol Filler on Side Of Body - Bentley and Phantom III. We have examined the petrol filler on the side of the body… | ||
| scan0209 | Instructing the despatch of brass piping to Messrs. Shelley & Co. for pressure testing. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. X351/ Hs/Bwg.12/KW.2.4.36. We are sending into the Despatch Stores 3. 2ft. lengths of brass piping. Will you please instruct for these to be despatched to - Messrs. Shelley & Co.,… | ||
| scan0210 | Standardizing petrol fillers on the side of the body for Phantom III and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | x 357 GRY Seery Hs. c. Sg. C. By. Hn. EV. Sft. E.3/HP.8.5.36. Petrol Fillers on side of body. We consider it is important to standardize the petrol filler on the side of the body for Phantom III and… | ||
| scan0211 | Issues and potential standardisation of outside petrol fillers for Ph.III and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. to Wor. c. to Cx. c. to E. c. to EV. X 351 Outside Petrol Fillers. We have been asked to issue Standardisation Sheets as soon as possible for the side external fillers for Ph.III and… | ||
| scan0212 | Testing and modifications to the outside petrol filler gun rack for Phantom III and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | X 35 To EV. Copy to Dn. Hs/Rm. WHS. Hs/Smith. AH. Hn. E/Ev.1/MN.9.6.36. [Handwritten] GRY. I have instructed X for 6000 miles. Will you make sure details are issued? Rm Outside Petrol Filler --… | ||
| scan0213 | Request to test new wax-treated leather and 'Corflex' cork compound washers for petrol filler caps. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to E. Da. EY. ROY. JLE. Hs/FD. x351 E/Ev.6/MN.23.6.36. [Handwritten] GRY- Please test these [Handwritten] Rm Petrol Filler Cap Leather. ----------------------- As a result of our… | ||
| scan0214 | Standardisation of an outside filler on the petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (SH) (57304. 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1. COMPLETED 27.8.36. PH.III / 40/50 STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Description of Parts. OUTSIDE FILLER ON THE PETROL TANK. Origin. Accessibility, and avoiding fumes… | ||
| scan0215 | Cost estimate for extra tools, jigs, and equipment for the first 'B' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of PARTS Est. cost of extra Tools, Jigs and Equipment (£30 Sft/WS.19.6.36.) Could be brought on to production at the 1st chassis in "B" series (Sft/GH.26.6.36.) (Without scrap)… | ||
| scan0216 | Instruction to manufacture a Phantom III Filler Connection, part number F.86653. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 351 Hs/JBD.14/JH. 2.9.36. Please make one Phantom III Filler Connection as F.86653 out of 18 S.W.G. in one piece. To be tinned inside and out before receiving the filler cap. Hs/J.B.Dixon. | ||
| scan0217 | Schemes for converting Phantom III and Bentley chassis to a duplicated petrol pump system. | ||
| View original record | Steadman 35' Wkr Ru/SMD S/W and-Ws. from E.. c. Rms-By. Mr- Da. L/JWHt Rm/Dixon. E.1/HP.2.11.36. re Petrol Pumps. Replying to your memo Sg.11/E.30.10.36, it was decided to make schemes forthwith for… | ||
| scan0218 | Fuel pump design proposals and experimental work for reducing under-bonnet temperatures. | ||
| View original record | (2) - pipe connections the pump that is not working should always remain full of petrol, for keeping the diaphragm in good condition. In the design we are combining an electrical switch with the 3-way… | ||
| scan0219 | The fitting of a high lift pump onto chassis 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 300m, [REDACTED] 351 To HPS. from Rm/JBD. Rm/JBD.21/AP.27.11.36. 32-EX. Will you please have the high lift pump I am supplying, fitted on the Chassis of 32-EX. The bracket is already… | ||
| scan0220 | The incorrect petrol tank fitted to chassis 38-EX and arranging for the correct replacement. | ||
| View original record | 357. To Rm. Copy to Da. BY. RHC/HPS. (struck out) Rm/Dixon E/Ev.14/MN.27.11.36. Re 38-EX Petrol Tank. We understand that this chassis has been fitted with the standard petrol tank whereas it should… | ||
| scan0221 | Requesting the urgent fabrication of a petrol tank for a Continental Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 351. To HPS. Rm/JBD.2/JH.28.11.36. The Continental Phantom III. Will you please have a Phantom III petrol tank to LeC. 4981 made for 38-EX. This was instructed originally on 13.3.36. but was never… | ||
| scan0222 | Request to supply a rubber mounting, supporting bracket and pipe connections for the Phantom III - 3 pump unit scheme. | ||
| View original record | 357. HPS. from Rm/JBD. Rm/JBD1/R.30.11.36. P.III - 3 PUMP UNIT SCHEME . Will you please supply one rubber mounting D.75657 with supporting bracket to LeC.5378, together with 6 right angle pipe… | ||
| scan0223 | Request to fit a high lift petrol pump to vehicle chassis 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | 351 To HPS. from Rm/JBD. Rm/JBD.17/AP.1.12.36. Will you please fit the high lift petrol pump I have supplied on 32-EX. The bracket is already fitted. Rm/JBD. | ||
| scan0224 | Request to change the pump on the frame of 35-EX and fit a supplied replacement. | ||
| View original record | 351 To HPS. Rm/JBD.6/JH.9.12.36. Will you please arrange to change the pump on the frame of 35-EX and fit the one I am supplying. Rm/J.B.Dixon. | ||
| scan0225 | Order be issued to S. Smith & Sons for a tank attachment for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 351 To Roy. from Rm/JBD. c. c. to G/JWH. c. c. to G/Mt. Rm/JBD.2/AP.12.12.36. Will you please issue an order to S.Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd., for a tank attachment Y.44982 for Phantom III. experimental… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter regarding the dispatch of a Phantom III petrol tank for fitting with an electrical petrol gauge. | ||
| View original record | 351 Experimental Dept. Rm/JBD.2/JH. 15th December, 1936. H.M.Hobson Ltd., 47-55 The Vale, Acton, London.W.3. For the attention of Mr. Reigate. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to your Works one Phantom… | ||
| scan0227 | Request to despatch a lightened Phantom III petrol tank to H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. for calibration. | ||
| View original record | 351 To HPS/WSC. Rm/JBD.2/JH.15.12.36. Will you please despatch to H.M.Hobson Components Ltd., 47-55 The Vale, Acton W.3. The lightened Phantom III petrol Tank for calibration of their Tank Unit.… | ||
| scan0228 | Instructing the fitting of a three petrol pump scheme and dash switch to chassis 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/JBD. Y 351 Rm/JBD.18/AP.17.12.36. 35-EX. Will you please arrange to fit the three petrol pump scheme to LeC.5378 on 35-EX. At the same time, we wish to have a switch fitted to the dash… | ||
| scan0229 | Letter from Superflexit Ltd regarding samples of flexible tubing for a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 351 SUPERFLEXIT LTD DIRECTORS R.ST G. BURKE. W. H. GRINT. A. C. KERR. O.B.E. H. T. MAYO. M.A., M.I.P.T. I. P. RIDDOCH. W. R. TROUNSON. SIR NORMAN J. WATSON Bart. MANUFACTURERS OF FLEXIBLE TUBING… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter from H.M. Hobson regarding the calibration and dispatch of a Phantom III petrol tank unit fitted with a K-S Telegage. | ||
| View original record | 351. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. REGISTERED OFFICES & WORKS, 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS: ASSEMBLAGE, PHONE,… | ||
| scan0231 | Request to despatch a Phantom III petrol tank to body builders and to provide its total weight. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 351. To HPS. Rm/JBD.13/JH.9.1.37. Will you please obtain and despatch to Messrs. Barker the body builders, one Phantom III petrol tank with side filler complete to LOP.88987. This will only be… | ||
| scan0232 | Request to manufacture two stone guards for a lightened Phantom III petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | 357 To HPS. Rm/JBD.14/JH.9.1.37. Stone Guards for Lightened P.III Petrol Tank. Will you please have two stone guards made for the above tanks in 24S.W.G. tinned steel over felt .250 thick dimensions… | ||
| scan0233 | Request to have stone guards and felt sweated onto two lightened Phantom III petrol tanks. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/JBD. 351. Rm/JBD.10/AP.27.1.37. Will you please have the two stone guards and necessary felt sweated onto the two lightened P.III. petrol tanks. The above parts are made and the felt has… | ||
| scan0234 | Request to produce and fit stone guards for rear brake intermediate shafts on experimental Phantom III vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/IMW. X 35-1 Rm/IMW.1/MH.70.9.37. PHANTOM III. Will you please produce and fit stone guards for rear brake intermediate shafts to RR. Sch.1112 on 32-EX, 35-EX, and 39-EX., and on all… | ||