Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Specification changes for the 50 B.V. Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 400 To By. from Rm/Swdl. c. Da. c. Da/McS. c. By/CS. Rm/Swdl.6/MH.2.1.39. 50. B.V. CHASSIS. Further to the specification for the above units to be released for production, will you please include the… | ||
| scan0002 | Modifications for 50 Experimental Production Chassis of the Bentley 5 model. | ||
| View original record | 400. BY/CS. (crossed out) Roy (crossed out) RHC (crossed out) RM/CR. Roy/Lee (crossed out) BY/NS.16/N.6.1.39. Bentley 5. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. 1. Piston. 2. Oil Fittings. 3. Valves &… | ||
| scan0003 | To avoid confusion in records regarding the swapping of engine units B.V.5 and B.V.7. | ||
| View original record | 400 also specif file To HPC. c. to HPC/WSC. c. to Rm/Twdl. c. to Rm/PD. c. to Rm/Pym. c. to Rm/lXW. Rm/WRC.9/JH.6.1.39. re Units B.V.5. and B.V.7. In order to avoid confusion in records, please note… | ||
| scan0004 | List detailing the position of work for the Bentley V 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. BY. c. Rm. #50 BY/NS.1/G.7.1.39. BENTLEY V. 50 EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION CHASSIS (SPECIFICATION Rm/Cr.1/MH.2.12.38.). The following list gives the position of the work in the Detail Drawing Office… | ||
| scan0005 | Tabular list detailing the status of various vehicle component sections and their corresponding reference numbers. | ||
| View original record | -2- SECTION. | TITLE. | LOP. No. | DATE ISSUED. | REMARKS. 7042. | Front Spring Suspension Mechanism. | FB.4092. | 6.1.39. | 7050. | Steering Column. | FB.4496. | 5.1.39. | 7070. | Side Steering Tube.… | ||
| scan0006 | Index page listing part sections, issue dates, and remarks for various components, including engine parts. | ||
| View original record | -3- SECTION. | TITLE. | LCP. No. | DATE ISSUED. | REMARKS. 7166. | Front Stabiliser. | FB.3999. | 6.1.39. 7430. | Side Spare Wheel Carrier. | FB.4398. | 14.12.38. ENGINE. 5000. | Crankcase & Bearings.… | ||
| scan0007 | Index page listing engine components with their corresponding issue numbers, dates, and status remarks. | ||
| View original record | -4- SECTION. TITLE. LOP. No. DATE ISSUED. REMARKS. 5080. Carburetter. S.U. with Electrically Operated Mixture Control. E.CD.1132. Wiring for S.U. Carb Mixture Control. Not yet released by… | ||
| scan0008 | Tabulated status report on vehicle components, detailing part numbers, issue dates, and remarks. | ||
| View original record | -5- SECTION. | TITLE. | LOP. No. | DATE ISSUED. | REMARKS. 5201. | Oil Filler. | | | Breather Pipe will be modified by Exhaust System. 5204. | Oil Level Indicator. | EW.1616. | 13.12.38. | Wraith with… | ||
| scan0009 | Index of sections and their statuses for gearbox and related driveline components. | ||
| View original record | -6- GEARBOX. SECTION. TITLE. LOP. No. DATE ISSUED. REMARKS. 6000. Flywheel & Clutch. Flexible Flywheel. Not yet released by Experimental. 6030. Gear Box & Act. Gear. 6035. Speedometer Drive. 6040.… | ||
| scan0010 | Status report indexing various parts and electrical components, detailing their issue dates and current status. | ||
| View original record | -7- SECTION. | TITLE. | LOP. No. | DATE ISSUED. | REMARKS. --- 6152. | Front Brake Inter. Shaft. | GB.4088. | 14.12.38. | 6170. | Rear Hub. | GB.3822. | 14.12.38. | 6180. | Servo Motor Mechanism. | |… | ||
| scan0011 | Status report on electrical components, listing their documentation numbers, issue dates, and remarks. | ||
| View original record | -8- SECTION. TITLE. LOP. No. DATE ISSUED. REMARKS. 8030. Frame & Field Winding. DW.198. 16.12.38. 8040. Starter Motor Drive. Awaiting release of Clutch. 8050. Horn Switch. DW.517. 28.12.38. 8060.… | ||
| scan0012 | Typed index page listing component sections with titles, document numbers, issue dates, and remarks. | ||
| View original record | -9- SECTION. TITLE. LOP. No. DATE ISSUED. REMARKS. 8230. Stop Lamp Switch, and DW.236. 16.12.38. Reverse Lamp Switch. 8280. Lamps. Horns & Fittings. Awaiting report on Front appearance. 8290.… | ||
| scan0013 | The Bentley V. Programme, suggesting a discussion in Derby. | ||
| View original record | GRY 400 To Hs. from Sg. re Bentley V. Programme Sg1/E19139 Copy to Roy/bes.RHC.Rm.EY. Referring to Roy/Les15/ER.16.1.39 as I imagine that the decisions asked for can wait till Monday, I suggest that… | ||
| scan0014 | Secret memorandum outlining the production programme for the Bentley V, detailing material supply, tooling costs, and chassis numbers. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: QRY. We must fix a date when we can decide one way or other on the gearbox Rm Hs. c. RHC. c Rm. c. By. c. Sg. Typed: Roy/Les 15/ER 16.1.39. SECRET Bentley V. Programme. It is now… | ||
| scan0015 | Parts to be released and held for the first 50 sets of B.V. production, including required modifications. | ||
| View original record | 460. To By/NS Rm/IMW.3/JH.20.1.39. FIRST 50 SETS FOR B.V. PRODUCTION. The following can now be released - (1) Bijur tank. (2) Steering column L.O.P. FB.4496. FCD.979 Steering column head, but… | ||
| scan0016 | Request to prepare designs for components of an Experimental Production Chassis for a Bentley 5. | ||
| View original record | H2O DA. [struck through] c. Rm/IMW. BY/NS.10/G.27.1.39. BENTLEY 5. Would you kindly prepare designs for the following to enable us to instruct material for the Experimental Production Chassis :- Hand… | ||
| scan0017 | Introductory memo outlining the features of the B.V. & E.50 experimental cars and the process for keeping the information updated. | ||
| View original record | HOO and 800 To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/EV. c. to Da/Rdy. c. to Mx. c. to By/WS. c. to HPC. c. to HPC/ACC. c. to HPS/FS. c. to HPS/TF. c. to Rm/Gry. c. to Rm/APM. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Rm/RC. c. to… | ||
| scan0018 | Production hold-up on the Bentley V chassis due to a gearbox change and its impact on delivery schedules. | ||
| View original record | HOD To BY. Rm. RHC. Roy/Les. BY. & BY/NS. From RHC/G.Mc. BENTLEY V. No mention is made in the minutes of the conference held 25.1.39. that the decision, "to hold up all parts which were affected by… | ||
| scan0019 | Release of materials and instructions for 300 Bentley V chassis sets. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top Left: Rms Checklist: S. Dept. P. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. C. RMC. C. Roy. C. Rm. Handwritten Top Center: HGW Handwritten Top Right: By Can there now be any object in committing… | ||
| scan0020 | Material supply and production scheduling for the Bentley V model. | ||
| View original record | H.O.O. E. Dept. F. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. BY/NS. c. Da. c. Rm. c. RHC. c. ROY c. ROY/Les. BY/Mtn.1/G.15.2.39. BENTLEY V. MATERIAL. In regard to the question of material for Bentley V. as a result of… | ||
| scan0021 | Urgent internal request to manufacture and fit an oil catcher to a bearing housing per an attached sketch. | ||
| View original record | 400 To HPS. Rm/JBD.3/JH.25.2.39. B.V. Will you please make one oil catcher to the attached sketch and fit it to the bearing housing herewith to the instructions given on the sketch. The tests that… | ||
| scan0022 | List detailing the non-interchangeability of parts for models B.V. & B.50. | ||
| View original record | 400 and 800. Rm/Gry.2/MH.28.2.39. NON-INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS B.V. & B.50. (1) Wheelbase. This is inevitable and apart from the frame affects (1) Prop. Shaft. (2) Silencers. (3) Brake Rods. (4)… | ||
| scan0023 | List of vehicle components and specifications, with contemplated design differences. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry.2/MH.28.2.39. (7) Overdrive or Standard Ratios. (1) 1st. Motion shaft. (2) Side shaft cluster. (3) 2nd. and overdrive driven gears. (8) Petrol Tank. (1) End plates R.H. and L.H. (2) Top &… | ||
| scan0024 | List of items for B.V. production that have not yet completed a 15,000-mile test, to be fitted to cars going to France. | ||
| View original record | 400 To Ry. from RM/IMW. c. Ba. c. Ry/McB. c. CS, EV. c. Ry/CS. c. DB, Hay. c. Ry/RD. c. Ry/SKL. RM/IMW.8/MH.2.3.39. Herewith list of the items required for B.V. production which have not yet run… | ||
| scan0025 | Table detailing the status of parts for B.V. production models 3.B.50 and 14.B.Y. which have not yet run 15,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | ITEMS FOR B.V. PRODUCTION. NOT YET RUN 15,000 MILES. | Item Description | 3.B.50. | 14.B.Y. | |---|---|---| | FCD.1190 (Dotted scheme common to W.80) .750" dia. front roll rod. | Required. | Required.… | ||
| scan0026 | Table comparing requirements and modifications for different vehicle production builds. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/IMW.11/MH.2.3.39. | ITEMS FOR B.V. PRODUCTION NOT YET RUN 15,000 MILES. | 3.B.50. | 14.B.V. | |---|---|---| | FCD.1113 Rover type bonnet with latest catches. | Required. | Paulin special. | |… | ||
| scan0027 | List of required items for B.V. production testing not yet run 15,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | -3- RM/IMW.11/MH.2.3.39. ITEMS FOR B.V. PRODUCTION NOT YET RUN 15,000 MILES. | 3.B.50. | 14.B.V. FCD.1170 (or 1169 for Wraith gearbox) clutch pedal linkage. | Required. | Required. Side steering… | ||
| scan0028 | Confirming the attachment of a completed Material Release Schedule for the Bentley V - 'A' Series Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 400 To BY & Rm. From RHC. RHC.1/FH.4.3.39. BENTLEY V - 'A' SERIES We attach hereto completed Material Release Schedule relating to the above Chassis. RHC. | ||
| scan0029 | Specifications for the Bentley V dynamo coupling and camwheel to resolve gear rattle issues. | ||
| View original record | 450 To By. from Rm/Swdl. c. Da. c. By/NS. c. MX. c. By/CS. BENTLEY V UNIT FOR PRODUCTION. Regarding the specification for the 300 Bentley V's that are to be produced, there are several items to be… | ||
| scan0030 | Specifications for cylinder head gaskets and pistons, including materials, dimensions, and part numbers. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) Cylinder Head Gasket. To EW.1933 in Klingerit "1000" 'c' type heat treat. A note should be made to the effect that the gasket should be liberally smeared with clean engine oil on both sides on… | ||
| scan0031 | Secret memo regarding production delays and cost implications for the Bentley V (50 Show Chassis). | ||
| View original record | Hoo? SECRET. To Roy. c. Hs. BY. (Rm.) c. Roy/les. BENTLEY V. (50 SHOW CHASSIS). Referring to Roy.2/P.13.3.39. we note that at the moment only 3% of the orders for Material have been placed out of 57%… | ||
| scan0032 | Secret internal memorandum regarding the production and material procurement for 300 Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 400 ROY [crossed out] ROY/Lcs. [crossed out] RHC [crossed out] RY/NS [crossed out] c. Rm. [crossed out] o. BY/Mtn. [crossed out] o. D. [crossed out] o. D. Dept. [crossed out] o. E. Dept. [crossed out]… | ||
| scan0033 | Specification table for electrical components on experimental and production chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 13 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. | Sec. No. | Title. | LOP.No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 8140 | Ignition Coil. | D.75673 16.12.38. | To… | ||
| scan0034 | Specification sheet for 50 sets of experimental production chassis parts and modifications. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION. 50 SETS EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION. Sec.No. | Title | LOP.No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. 6151 | Front Brake Equaliser. | FB.4022 14.12.38. | To… | ||
| scan0035 | Table detailing the specifications and production status for experimental and production chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. Sec.No. | Title. | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. ---|---|---|---|--- 7041 | X. Steering Tube. | FB.4610 31.1.39. | Nickel Steel… | ||
| scan0036 | Production instruction sheet for experimental and production chassis components. | ||
| View original record | - 3 BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. Sec.No. | Title | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. ---|---|---|---|--- 7130 | Dashboard & Fittings. | FB.4575 | To LOP. and… | ||
| scan0037 | Progress report table detailing the status of various chassis components for experimental and production models. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. | Sec.No. | Title. | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis | 250 Production Chassis. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 7160 | Front Shock Damper. | FB.4728 14.12.38. |… | ||
| scan0038 | Specification and progress table for gearbox and chassis components. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. Table Columns: Sec.No., Title., LOP. No., 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis., 250 Production Chassis. Row 1: Sec.No.: 6035 Title: Speedometer Drive. LOP. No.: PD.115,… | ||
| scan0039 | List of chassis parts and specifications for experimental and production vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. | Sec.No. | Title. | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 6081 | Hand Brake Mech. | GB.4200. 14.12.38. | To… | ||
| scan0040 | List of components and their specifications for the first 50 experimental and 250 production chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. Sec. No. | Title | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. ---|---|---|---|--- 7043 | Front Brakes. | GB.3823 14.12.38. | To LOP. RU and… | ||
| scan0041 | Status report on various engine components for experimental and production chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 8 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. Sec. No. | Title | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis | 250 Production Chassis. 5060 | Valves & Fittings. | EB.4310 15.12.38. | To LOP. | To LOP. 5070 | Inlet… | ||
| scan0042 | List of parts and modifications for experimental and production chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 9 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. | Sec. No. | Title | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 5160 | Water Pump. | EW.1988 13.12.38. | To LOP. |… | ||
| scan0043 | Specification and status report for various chassis components for experimental and production models. | ||
| View original record | - 10 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. | Sec. No. | Title | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 5210 | Wire Fittings. | EW.1288 13.12.38. To suit… | ||
| scan0044 | Production status report table for experimental and production chassis components. | ||
| View original record | - 11 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. | Sec. No. | Title. | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. |… | ||
| scan0045 | List of operations for various chassis components, detailing part numbers and status for experimental and production versions. | ||
| View original record | - 12 - BY/NS.1/G.14.3.39. Sec. No. | Title. | LOP. No. | 1st. 50 Experimental Production Chassis. | 250 Production Chassis. ---|---|---|---|--- 8020 | S.M. Commutator. | D.55020 16.12.38. | To LOP. |… | ||
| scan0046 | Rationalised Chassis Programme. | ||
| View original record | HSO. Rm. Da. 15/G. 17. 3. 39 Re Rationalised Chassis Programme. file 1260. | ||
| scan0047 | Modified oil pipe for B.V. production engines due to fouling and the requirement for testing. | ||
| View original record | 450 To Rm/Swdl. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.10/MH.17.3.39. B.V. PRODUCTION ENGINES. Because of the foul between the main oil pipe and the nearside cross steering tube a modified oil pipe has had to be schemed… | ||
| scan0048 | Modifications to the Bentley 111 oil pipe to improve clearance with the cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. G. Rm. L S dec c. Rm/Swdl 450 & 460 DA.1/G.18.3.39. BENTLEY 111 - MODIFIED OIL PIPE TO IMPROVE CLEARANCE WITH IMPROVED GEOMETRY CROSS STEERING TUBE TO PD.199. Please receive herewith :-… | ||
| scan0049 | The production status and delays concerning the Bentley V chassis and its components. | ||
| View original record | HSO CARA To: RHO. G.Hs. OT.BY. c. Rn. Gr.Les. RHO.2/FH.15.3.39. ROY.11/PB.20.3.39. For purposes of record, I would state that on 1st March, 1939, By. gave instructions that purchase of the BENTLEY V.… | ||
| scan0050 | Cancellation and re-ordering of tools and materials for 300 sets of Front and Rear Hubs. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - D. Tools and material for 300 sets Front and Rear Hubs were released January 26th, but the material for same was cancelled on the 23rd February. The order for the material was despatched on the… | ||
| scan0051 | Specification document for the production of the Bentley V unit, outlining necessary clarifications and changes to various components. | ||
| View original record | 400 + spec To By. from Rm/Swdl. c. By/NS. Rm/Swdl.2/MH.20.3.39. BENTLEY V UNIT (SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCTION). On going through the up to date LOP's for the above there are several features which… | ||
| scan0052 | Flywheel, clutch, pedal mechanism, and controls for the Bentley V model. | ||
| View original record | HOD To By. c. to Da. c. to Roy/Len. c. to By/Mc. c. to E. Dept. c. to F. Dept. c. to G. Dept. Rm/NRC.12/JH.21.3.39. BENTLEY V - 300 sets. Flywheel & Clutch. We agree as stated on By.3/G.16.3.39.… | ||
| scan0053 | Modified engine breather for the Bentley V, adapting a design from the Wraith III. | ||
| View original record | HSD BT/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Wym. DA.14/G.24.3.39. BENTLEY V. MODIFIED ENGINE BREATHER. Please receive herewith :- E.CD.1283 Modified Breather Pipe - BENTLEY V. With a view to improving the efficiency of… | ||
| scan0054 | Necessary modification to the oil pipe for the Bentley V model. | ||
| View original record | H100 To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.7/MH.30.3.39. BENTLEY V. It has been necessary to modify the oil pipe from the pump to the relief valve in order to clear the cross steering tube. The scheme for… | ||
| scan0055 | Smith's Rheostat for Bentley Chassis models 10BV and 3B50. | ||
| View original record | 400 Rm/RC. By/RD. 1/B 30 3 39 Bentley Chassis 10 B V and 3 B 50. Re Smith's Rheostat file 1328 | ||
| scan0056 | Suggested specification document detailing engine and system characteristics. | ||
| View original record | 400 also. 1164 SECRET. W/S. To Bkl. From Rm/NRC. Rm/NRC.4/MH.20.4.39. B.V. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION. ENGINE. Six cylinders cast in one block, 3½ in. (89 M.M.) bore by 4½ in. (114 M.M.) stroke, 4257… | ||
| scan0057 | Specifications for various vehicle components including the carburetter, cooling system, and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/NRC.4/MH.20.4.39. CARBURETTERS. Two special type S.U. with starting device electrically operated and thermostatically controlled. COOLING SYSTEM. Circulation by pump, temperature controlled by… | ||
| scan0058 | Specification sheet detailing the chassis components including suspension, steering, brakes, and lubrication. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/NRC.4/MH.20.4.39. SUSPENSION. Independent at front, with helical springs and built-in hydraulic dampers, (providing a large wheel movement with an exceptionally comfortable ride both in front… | ||
| scan0059 | Specification sheet for wheels, tyres, and the jacking system. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/NRC.4/MH.20.4.39. WHEELS & TYRES. Detachable steel wheels with 16 x 4½ Rims for 6.5 x 16 Tyres. JACKING SYSTEM. Brackets are provided at the four corners of the frame to which a light and… | ||
| scan0060 | The second endurance test of a Bentley V test car, detailing the mileage covered by various engine components. | ||
| View original record | 400 & 400b. 7.G copy To Sg. Mx. Hs. GWH. Hy. HPS.( 2 copies) RHO. All testers. Ds. Rm/IMW.1/BA.26.4.39. S.B.V. - Bentley V. 15,000 miles test car. The second endurance test on this car is now… | ||
| scan0061 | Mileage report on various engine, gearbox, propeller shaft, and rear axle components. | ||
| View original record | TH. IMW.1/SA.26.4.39 Miles. Nos.2 & 6 Pistons. 5,275. Klingerite Gasket. 5,275. Champion L.B.8 Sparking Plugs. 3,936. Exhaust Manifold previously distorted, run since truing up flanges. 31,800.… | ||
| scan0062 | List of vehicle components and corresponding mileage figures for maintenance or modification. | ||
| View original record | TCSM/F 7. 1. 39 Rear Axle - Contd. Miles. Outer Bearings. 7,258. Vent holes in axle tubes. 9,468. Oil catchers. 30,800. Brakes. Main components. 50,300. Front shoes and linings V.G.90. 15,030. Rear… | ||
| scan0063 | List of vehicle components with their mileage figures, covering suspension, frame, and exhaust systems. | ||
| View original record | Front Suspension - continued. Miles. Near Side refill valves. 24,494. Principal Shock Damper components. 50,300. 2 top rubbers nearside roll rod link. 2,803. .687" Roll Rod in S/SLM. and rubbers.… | ||
| scan0064 | List of parts removed during mileage testing, with associated remarks and mileage. | ||
| View original record | List of parts removed during mileage. Part. Remarks. Miles. No.12 Rocker ) No.12 Valve Guide.) Damage resulting from broken valve spring. 2,106. No.12 Valve Spring. Broken. 537. No.4. " " 2,258. No.2.… | ||
| scan0065 | Part failures and wear with corresponding mileage. | ||
| View original record | Part. Remarks. Miles. Rear Axle outer brgs. Bearing tracks failing. 29,351. Front brake shoes and BZ/RU.linings. Removed, worn thin. 17,660. Rear Brake shoes and BZ/RU.linings. Worn down to rivets.… | ||
| scan0066 | Modification to the oil pipe from the pump to the relief valve for Bentley V production. | ||
| View original record | H00 TO By. from Rm/Swdl. c. Da. c. By/NS. c. Da/McS. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.29.4.39. BENTLEY V PRODUCTION. (OIL PIPE FROM PUMP TO RELIEF VALVE.) We have satisfactorily fitted and tried the scheme RCD.1264 to… | ||
| scan0067 | Specification sheet detailing the dimensions for the Bentley V Saloon and Coupe. | ||
| View original record | 450 BENTLEY V. Overall Length - Saloon 15' 10½" Coupe 16' 0" Overall Width - Saloon 5' 8" Coupe 5' 9¼" Wheelbase 10' 4" Track - Front 4' 8¼" Rear 4' 10" Ground Clearance 6¼" Turning Circle 41' 4"… | ||
| scan0068 | The fitting position of B.V. engine number identification plates. | ||
| View original record | H50. To HPS. c. to Rm/Swdl. c. to Rm/FD. Rm/IMW.8/JH.4.5.39. B.V. ENGINE NUMBER IDENTIFICATION PLATES. Will you please arrange for these to be fitted on top of the water pump boss with the lower edge… | ||
| scan0069 | List of work required to convert a Continental job (10.B.V. No.1 Unit) back to a standard B.V. specification. | ||
| View original record | Y 45D also spec: To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. HPS/RH. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/CTS. c. Rm/RC. Rm/Swdl.3/WH.11.5.39. 10.B.V. (B.V. NO.1 UNIT). The unit in the above car was built as a Continental job and at the… | ||
| scan0070 | The Wraith & R.V. Dynamometer drive, cross-referencing another file. | ||
| View original record | HPS 400. Rm/Swdl. 4/MH.13.5.39. Wraith & R.V. Dyno. drive see file 600 | ||
| scan0071 | Status report on the experimental and production release of Bentley 5 chassis components. | ||
| View original record | 400. To: RHC. Rm. Da. c. to By. BY/NS.4/MG.16.5.39 BENTLEY 5 50 SETS. EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION 250 SETS. PRODUCTION. The D.O. position of B.5 Chassis is as follows: Sections not yet released Section… | ||
| scan0072 | List of released technical sections related to wiring, dynamo, and switchbox components. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS.4/MG.16.5.39 (cont'd) Section Title Released 7360 Wiring & Fittings DB.2174 13.5.39 (Lengths of wires required from Works.) 8100 Dynamo Field Winding DB.1992 24.3.39 8160 Switchbox. DB.2272… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting to photograph two B.V's at the Works for the new Bentley catalogue. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm...from Bkl. 400? Bkl.11/18.5.39 I understand that you have two B.V's at the Works, and I should like to send up to have these photographed at the first opportunity, so that the necessary… | ||
| scan0074 | Query regarding the correctness of a drawing for the new Bentley catalogues, specifically about the dynamo being drawn without louvres. | ||
| View original record | 450? S/W Rm...from Bkl. Bkl.11/22.5.39 Referring to the drawings Clarke is doing for the new Bentley catalogues, he has drawn the dynamo without louvres and is wondering whether this is correct. Will… | ||
| scan0075 | The availability of a Saloon and a Coupé for photography. | ||
| View original record | PER BAG. 400. W/S. To Bkl. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/MH.22.5.39. Re Bkl.11/18.5.39. 9.B.V., the blue Saloon, which has an up to date front appearance is available for a photograph any time from tomorrow… | ||
| scan0076 | Visibility of dynamo louvres from the position a sketch was made. | ||
| View original record | Hoo? W/S. Bkl. from Rm. Bkl.11/22.5.39. Rm5/R.23.5.39. The dynamo has louvres on it, but they are more or less underneath, possibly, therefore, they would not be visible from the position from which… | ||
| scan0077 | Outlining arrangements for photographing two vehicles, 9.B.V. and 10.B.V., one in Derby and one at Park Ward's works. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm/Gry...from Bkl. 400? Bkl.1/23.5.39 Rm/Gry.1/MH.22.5.39 9.B.V. Blue Saloon. Will you please note that Sedgwicks propose going to Derby to-morrow (24th) morning on the 8.30 train to photograph… | ||
| scan0078 | Photographs of a blue saloon (9.B.V.), noting non-production features like pressed steel wheels and unusual front windows. | ||
| View original record | 450 W/S. Bkl. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry10/R.26.5.39. B.V. Photographs. 9.B.V., the blue saloon which was photographed here on Wednesday, had pressed steel wheels and unusual front windows, neither of which… | ||
| scan0079 | Corrections to catalogue sketches, including an error on the engine and the unflattering frontal appearance of the car. | ||
| View original record | 450. W/S. BKl. from Rm. Rm14/R.13.6.39. x B.V. for the catalogue. We are returning to you the sketches of the There is one error on the exhaust manifold side of the engine, an experimental thermometer… | ||
| scan0080 | The distributor governor curve and the standardization of compression pistons. | ||
| View original record | HOD. To By. from Rm/IMW. c. Da. c. By/RD. c. Rm/Swal. c. Rm/KO. c. Rm/FD. B.V. PRODUCTION - DISTRIBUTOR GOVERNOR CURVE. Following the decision to standardise 6.5 : 1. compression pistons EB.4587, we… | ||
| scan0081 | Distributor governor curve for a Bentley V engine with 7-1 R.C. and 6.5-1 R.C. pistons. | ||
| View original record | FIG. IV. RANGE TO BE 15° + 1° LIMIT. BENTLEY V WITH 7-1 R.C. PISTONS EB4740 & 6.5-1 R.C. PISTONS EB4587 DISTRIBUTOR GOVERNOR CURVE FOR PRODUCTION WITH FIXED IGNITION TO BE TIMED 5° ON FLYWHEEL AFTER… | ||
| scan0082 | Returned sketches, a rectified engine error, and a request for a new drawing of the car's frontal appearance. | ||
| View original record | Ev. Is sketch ready yet S/W Rm...from Bkl. 400. Bkl.8/19.6.39 Ref: Rm.14/R.13.6.39 Thanks for the sketches by Clark you have returned. The error in the exhaust manifold side of the engine has been… | ||
| scan0083 | Parts list and blueprint index for the Bentley 7 BV Warner type gearbox and related components. | ||
| View original record | HPS. c. Rm. Op.Rec/JJH. 400 + 400a By/Ald.1/AW.19.6.39. BENTLEY 7 BV. WARNER TYPE GEAR BOX. Sec: 6000 - Flywheel and Clutch. " 6030 - Gearbox. " 6080 - Change Gear Mechanism. " 6091 - Rear Brake Inter… | ||
| scan0084 | Parts list detailing components for various vehicle sections, including steering, clutch, and transmission. | ||
| View original record | -2- By/Ald.1/AW.19.6.39. EXS.1663. Steering Column Assembly. - - - - 1 off. EXS.1664. Outer Tube - Steering Column. - - - - 1 " Section 6030. EXS.1712. Distance Piece - Front cover. - - - - 1 "… | ||
| scan0085 | Parts lists and modifications for brakes, suspension, and throttle controls. | ||
| View original record | -3- By/Ald.1/AW.19.6.39. Section 7130. KB.1900. Rivet Stiffener. - - - - 3 off. Section 7100. KB.1183. Collar - Fulcrum Pin. - - - - 1 off. K.4613. S.Pin - " " - - - - 1 " Section 7000. KB.1958.… | ||
| scan0086 | The Propeller Shaft and a list of accompanying List of Parts (L.O.P's). | ||
| View original record | -4- By/Ald.1/AW.19.6.39. Propeller Shaft (Sec:6110) and Cross in Frame to be in accordance with FCD.1310. We also send the following L.O.P's. EXS.1774. Gear Box. Section 6030. EXS.1775. Change Gear… | ||
| scan0087 | The manufacture of a set of Bentley V parts in nickel steel. | ||
| View original record | 400. To HPS/WSC. Rm/HFP.12/JH.20.6.39. BENTLEY V PARTS. Will you please make up 1 set of FB.4051 and FB.4052 in 3½% nickel steel. Rm/HFP. | ||
| scan0088 | Non-standard specifications of the 6 Continental B.V. units. | ||
| View original record | HOO & HOOC. To By/NS. from Rm/Swdl. c. HPS/WSC. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.20.6.39. 6 CONTINENTAL B.V. UNITS. In reply to your query re the specification of the above unit as different from B.V. production, we give… | ||
| scan0089 | Typed memo forwarding a very excellent sketch of a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | !Hoo? W/S. Bkl. from Rm. Rm9/R.21.6.39. Ev's Dept. have now produced, to my way of thinking, a very excellent sketch of the Bentley car which we forward to you herewith. Will you please let us have… | ||
| scan0090 | Quality and reproduction of a sketch for a Bentley front, comparing different artistic styles. | ||
| View original record | EW Please note P S/W Rm...from Bkl. HSO? Bkl.1/23.6.39 Jmy I must say that I most cordially agree with your view that Ev's Dept. have produced an excellent sketch of the Bentley front. It is a great… | ||
| scan0091 | Requesting modifications to the brake system and repair of a faulty petrol gauge warning light. | ||
| View original record | HOOT 402 To HPS/RH. Rm/JBD.14/JH.10.7.39. 10.B.V. Will you please fit the correct rear axle with the modified equaliser lever for the rear brakes, also the step up lever fitted in the crank case to… | ||
| scan0092 | Instruction to control modifications for the Bentley V. to prevent production delays unless expressly sanctioned. | ||
| View original record | 450 Des. BY/MS. P. Depts. E. Depts. G. Depts. F. Depts. EF/AID. C. RM. BY. BENTLEY V. EY.6/C/C.10.7.39. In order to ensure Bentley V. not being delayed on production by alterations being issued which… | ||
| scan0093 | Requesting the fitting of an R.R. Marston heater to car 10.B.V. | ||
| View original record | 450 To HPS. from Rm/Ed. c. HPS/RH. c. Rm/ABR. Rm/Ed.12/MH.12.7.39. 10.B.V. We understand that the above car is to be handed to Mx. and we should be glad if you would fit it with an R.R. Marston heater… | ||
| scan0094 | Specification for the Bentley V Chassis for the Service des Mines. | ||
| View original record | H 520 Rm/NRC.9/JH.13.7.39. Bentley V Chassis. Specification for the Service desMines. Engine. Petrol, 4 stroke, at front of chassis 6 cylinders in line 89 m.m. bore by 114 m.m. stroke the cylinder… | ||
| scan0095 | Specification sheet detailing gearbox ratios, speeds, transmission, steering, and brake systems. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/WEC.9/JR.13.7.39. Gearbox Axle Revolution of engine Ratio. Ratio. to 1 revolution of rear axle. Reverse gear. 2.407 4.3 10.35 1st. speed. 2.439 " 10.48 2nd. speed 1.430 " 6.15 3rd. speed Direct… | ||
| scan0096 | Page 3 of a document detailing braking, suspension, and weight specifications for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/NRC.13.7.39. side of the driver, and operating on the rear wheel only, and the second by a pedal operating on all four wheels, the braking force being augmented by a servo-motor of the disc… | ||
| scan0097 | Identifying the source of a whistle on B.V. and B.50 models and proposing a solution by enclosing shutter blades. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. 450 + 800 Rm/FD.1/JH.20.7.39. Whistle on B.V. and B.50. The mysterious whistle which is apparent on all our B.V. and B.50 models has finally been traced to the air stream… | ||
| scan0098 | Measurements and calculations to determine the centre of gravity of the 10.B.V. model. | ||
| View original record | 400. + 446. Rm/HFP.4/MH.20.7.39. CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF 10.B.V. Measurement were taken to determine the position of the centre of gravity of 10.B.V. The following figures were obtained Car level, weight… | ||
| scan0099 | Moments of inertia and centres of gravity for vehicle models 28.G.VI, 9.B.V., and 10.B.V. | ||
| View original record | 400, Hood & 600, To Da. from Rm/HFP. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/DB. Rm/HFP.6/MR.24.7.39. MOMENTS OF INERTIA. The following information about the Moments of Inertia and Centres of Gravity of 28.G.VI, 9.B.V. and… | ||
| scan0100 | Specification sheet detailing the car's weight, centre of gravity, wheelbase, and wheel data. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/HFP.6/MH.24.7.39. 10.B.V. Position of Centre of Gravity - 57¾" in front of the rear axle and 6.0" above the centre line of the wheels. Weight of car - 4080 lbs. Wheel base - 124" Inertia of… | ||
| scan0101 | Arranging for Humphrey Symons to write the introduction for the new Bentley V catalogue. | ||
| View original record | 400. RM. BENTLEY V. Bk15/SC.26.7.39. We are getting Humphrey Symons to write the introduction to the new Catalogue. I think it would be advisable for him to have a look at it, and if possible take a… | ||
| scan0102 | Arranging a car trial for a Mr. Symons for a Bentley V model during the Works closure. | ||
| View original record | 400 W/S. Bkl. from Rm. Rm5/R.27.7.39. BENTLEY V. The Works are closed next week. The best time for Mr. Symons to come would be during week-commencing August 7th. We can arrange for him to try the car… | ||
| scan0103 | Complaint regarding the bright plating of the starter motor cover on a Bentley, requesting it be dull plated to match other parts. | ||
| View original record | 400. Bw. from Rm. Rm9/R.27.7.39. BENTLEY. Bly. has complained that the only bright piece of plating on the car is the cover for the starter motor, and that this rather upsets the uniformity of the… | ||
| scan0104 | Replacement author for the new Bentley Catalogue introduction and related meeting arrangements. | ||
| View original record | H50. S/W Rm...from Bkl. Bkl.1/9.8.39 W. G. McMinnies of the "Tatler" etc will be writing the Introduction to the new Bentley Catalogue as H. E. Symons is not now available. He is coming from… | ||
| scan0105 | Numerous faults found with car 9.B.V. after a 420-mile test run. | ||
| View original record | HOOD & HOOD To Rm/FD. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.2/JH.19.9.39. 9.B.V. Run of about 420 miles. This was once a nice car but has been left in very poor condition. War is no reason for most of the troubles… | ||
| scan0106 | Status report on chassis Nos. 23, 24, and 25 received from the erecting bay. | ||
| View original record | (12) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION. No. 23. No. AS RECEIVED FROM ERECTING BAY. Donington Front Exhaust pipe only fitted. HAS NOT BEEN Ferodo Pads fitted to Rad. only. ON ROAD. Less:- Petrol Tank… | ||
| scan0107 | Status report on Bentley 'V' chassis builds, detailing completions and a list of outstanding parts for specific chassis numbers. | ||
| View original record | (1) 400 BENTLEY 'V' CHASSIS - Position 20.10.39. Handwritten: (Rm) Handwritten: 4 Completed Cars in England. (Built 25 - of which 10 have been despatched) Handwritten: & Not despatch that have gearbox… | ||
| scan0108 | Dispatch report listing incomplete parts for chassis B-14-AW and B-20-AW. | ||
| View original record | (2) Chassis No. Despatched. Position. B-14-AW 23-8-39 INCOMPLETIONS:- FRANCE. ✓ Wing Stays. Near Side Spare Wheel Carrier, & Well Iron. Petrol Gauge Tank Unit. Litre Petrol Gauge for 22 Gallon Tank.… | ||
| scan0109 | Dispatch list detailing incomplete items for two specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | (3) Chassis No. Despatched. Position. B-22-AW 24-8-39 INCOMPLETIONS:- [Handwritten signature] K. Front Wing Stays. R.R. Heater. Off Side Carrier, with Bolt & Disc & Well Iron. Wheel Nuts & Balancing… | ||
| scan0110 | Despatch log from late August 1939, detailing incomplete items for two specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | (4) Chassis No. Despatched. Position. B-26-AW 28-8-39 INCOMPLETIONS:- Lille Halle (crossed out) Off Side Carrier. Youngs Centre Bolt, Disc & Well Iron. Rear Frame Extension. Wheel Nuts. Balancing… | ||
| scan0111 | List of incomplete items for two chassis dispatched on the same day. | ||
| View original record | (5) Chassis No. Despatched. Position. B-8-AW 31-8-39 INCOMPLETIONS:- Corniche". Wheel Brace. K Centre Covers for Wheels. R.R. Heater. Front Wing Stays. Fillers for Petrol Tank. Special type Levers.… | ||
| scan0112 | Status report for two chassis, detailing their readiness for testing or despatch and listing the parts yet to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | (6) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION. No. 4. No. READY FOR FINAL TEST. Brancro Less:- Bumper Brackets - Front & Rear. Headlamp Brackets. Horns. Step Irons. Wing Stays. Pedal Gap Plate. Dash Corner… | ||
| scan0113 | Final road test report detailing parts status for two chassis. | ||
| View original record | (7) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION. B-34-AW Donington No. OFF FINAL ROAD TEST. Less:- Pedal Gap Plate. Ferodo Plates for Bonnet & Dash. Front Step Irons. Wing Stays. Horns, and, usual Parts put on… | ||
| scan0114 | Progress report detailing the status of chassis numbers 15 and 16 after their road tests. | ||
| View original record | (8) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION.= No. 15. No. Donington FINISHED FIRST ROAD TEST - up to fitters. Less:- Front & Rear Bumper Brackets & Front Bumper. Step Irons. Wing Stays. Headlamp Brackets.… | ||
| scan0115 | Status report for chassis numbers 17 and 18, detailing their production stage and a list of parts. | ||
| View original record | (9) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION. No. 17. No. READY FOR STAGE 5 TEST. Donington Less:- Clayton Heater Taps. Pedal Gap Plates. Bumper Brackets Front & Rear. Headlamp Brackets. Horns. Gear Box Dip… | ||
| scan0116 | Record of the status and missing components for chassis No. 19 and No. 20. | ||
| View original record | (10) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION. No. 19. No. AS RECEIVED FROM ERECTING BAY. Donington Is fitted with Dummy Gear Box. HAS NOT BEEN Less:- Prop Shaft. ON ROAD. 1st. EXP. Box of Silencer. Footbrake… | ||
| scan0117 | Status report for chassis No. 21 and 22, detailing the parts fitted and missing as received from the erecting bay. | ||
| View original record | (11) CHASSIS NO. DESPATCHED. POSITION. No. 21. No. AS RECEIVED FROM ERECTING BAY. Donington Front Exhaust pipe only fitted. has not been on road. Has Wraith Wheels & Tyres fitted Temporarily. No… | ||
| scan0118 | Proposal to complete and fit bodies to seven nearly finished B.V. chassis at the outbreak of hostilities. | ||
| View original record | 450 & Rms Policy File To Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. LA. Rm.3/MH.26.10.39. PROPOSAL TO FIT BODIES TO B.V. CHASSIS. We attach a list of seven B.V. chassis which are so nearly finished that they could be… | ||
| scan0119 | Chassis and body suggestions, part shortages, and requests for experimental car builds. | ||
| View original record | Rm.3/MH.26.10.39. STANDARD B.V. CHASSIS 13 [handwritten] 11 [handwritten] SUGGESTED FOR BODIES. → s Frame No.15 [handwritten] B.20.AW. K. B.22.AW. K. B.26.AW. Mulliners, Chiswick. B.32.AW. Donington.… | ||
| scan0120 | Requesting a modification to the main battery lead layout on car 10.B.Y. | ||
| View original record | 400. HPS/RH. Rm/RC.8/ML.4.3.40. re 10.B.Y. The arrangement of the main battery lead on the above car is not good. As the car is at the moment held up in the Garage, will you please take the… | ||
| scan0121 | Query regarding the frame, rear axle, and hand brake differences between the 'Corniche' and standard B V models. | ||
| View original record | H50. S/W. Rm. re- B V. Cx1/KW7.3.40. Before the war I remember being notified that the frame for the B V. "Corniche" model was quite different from the frame of the standard B V. I remember I was very… | ||
| scan0122 | Technical note detailing the differences between the Corniche frame, rear axle, and hand-brake compared to the standard model. | ||
| View original record | 450. W/S. Cx. Rm.3/ML.11.3.40. B.V. With reference to your Cx.1/KW.7.3.40. the Corniche frame differs from the standard frame in that it has a flat cross-member over the rear tank and the frame is now… | ||
| scan0123 | Querying the specifications and interchangeability of the 'Corniche' chassis and body with standard B.V. models under the rationalised programme. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. re- B V. 400 Cx9/KW14.3.40. Thanks for Rm.14/ML11.3.40. Unfortunately, this does not entirely clear up the point which C. has asked me to investigate for him, for, whilst you tell us that the… | ||
| scan0124 | Isolated propeller shaft bearings for the Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | G/RB c Rm. LA/Skn7/T18.3.40 400 re. Bentley V. - Isolated Propellor Shaft Bearings. The attached copies of memos BY/NS8/MG.11.8.39 and RM.3/MH14.3.40 are self explanatory. Will you please issue an… | ||
| scan0125 | Programme revisions due to the war and a recommendation against using a standard body on the Corniche chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. Rm.1/ML.19.3.40. B.V. Owing to the war the rationalised programme is in process of revision as development work is proceeding continuously, but will not be finalised until the end of… | ||
| scan0126 | Fitting five special cylinder blocks with different liners to cars to gain experience on bore wear. | ||
| View original record | I.A. Rm.10/WL.20.3.40. 400 Attached is a copy of a note that I have circulated as a result of our conversation this morning. With regard to the 5 cars which you are now going to complete, we have 5… | ||
| scan0127 | Completion of B.V. chassis for sale, their locations, and proposals for using parts from other cars. | ||
| View original record | 400 Rm.9/ML.20.3.40. Sg. Hs. Archer. COMPLETION OF B.V. CHASSIS FOR SALE. The following chassis are complete and are either at Park Wards or stored in London :- B.16.AW. B.22.AW. B.18.AW. B.32.AW.… | ||
| scan0128 | Production schedule for 12 cars, including frame completion, gearboxes, and body commitments. | ||
| View original record | a further box from the Experimental Dept., and with this object in view we are asking Archer to complete Frame No: 22, up to the gear box stage. However, it will be seen that 5 further cars can be… | ||
| scan0129 | Covering memo from Sg to Rm regarding B.V's, enclosing a copy of another memo. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. re B.V's Sg6/E21340 I enclose for your information copy of memo. sent to C. yesterday. Sg Enc. Copy of Sg6/E20340 400 | ||
| scan0130 | Completion of two cars withdrawn from a show due to hostilities and the status of incomplete B.V. and Corniche chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To C. From Sg. re B.V's Sg6/E20340 I rather think I mentioned to you when in London the question of proceeding with the completion of the two cars, B26-AW, Young of Bromley and B32-AW, H.J.… | ||
| scan0131 | The manufacturing of parts required to complete five more B.V. chassis. | ||
| View original record | JRD. Rm.1/ML.28.3.40. I understand from Archer that quite a lot of parts will have to be made to enable 5 more B.V. chassis to be completed. This being so we should be glad if you would go into the… | ||
| scan0132 | Completion of B.V. chassis for sale, including body fitting and production schedules. | ||
| View original record | Reid. 400 To Rm. from Sg. [crossed out text: Cept teHs.LA] Completion of B.V. Sg13/E1440 Chassis for Sale. Referring to Rm.S/ML.20.3.40 I agree to one Corniche model being completed and going to… | ||
| scan0133 | Attached note and delegating the task of providing delivery dates for partially completed chassis. | ||
| View original record | to Mr. Reid from Rm. 400. Rm.1/ML.3.4.40. I have had a note from Sg. a copy of which I attach. As you think Archer will be busy on Aero work, presumably you will give Sg. the necessary information… | ||
| scan0134 | Completion of B.V. chassis for sale, including a Corniche model and arrangements with coachbuilder Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. c. Hs/LA. Sg13/E1440 Completion of B.V. Chassis for Sale. Referring to Rm.9/ML.20.3.40. I agree to one Corniche model being completed and going to France provided that it can be sent… | ||
| scan0135 | Confirming instructions to replace a failed clutch throwout bearing and modify the trunnion housing. | ||
| View original record | 400 & 412 To HPS. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/FJH.3/JH.13.4.40. 10.B.V. Clutch Throwout Bearing. This is to confirm that we have asked you to fit one of the standard B.V. type throwout bearings and housings to… | ||
| scan0136 | List of required modifications for '15 Production B.V's' based on faults found since the original specification. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH. from Rm. C. Rum/FD. Handwritten: GCD1481 14/4 Handwritten: 400 Rm.20/ML.19.4.40. 15 PRODUCTION B.V's Handwritten: A.K. 15 B.V's are being fitted with bodies and sold to customers. The first… | ||
| scan0137 | Sketch showing dimensions and notes for damper leak grooves on a G.B. pendulum lever. | ||
| View original record | 7/ Radius on G.B. pendulum lever. 8/ Yoke & Silent block to be nipped up in normal loaded position. Damper Leak grooves 0.032 0.028 0.017 0.010 90° | ||
| scan0138 | Faults and required modifications for 15 production B.V. cars before customer delivery. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH. from Rm. c. Rm/FD. Rm.20/ML.19.4.40. 15 PRODUCTION B.V's. 15 B.V's are being fitted with bodies and sold to customers. The first car is now completed and will be run by Lp. Since the… | ||
| scan0139 | Production modifications for B.V. chassis to address faults in brake linkage, clutch, and suspension dampers. | ||
| View original record | JRD. from Rm/FJH Sg? HS} copies C Rd. PRODUCTION MODIFICATIONS. B.V. We have now obtained further running experience on B.V. since it was originally instructed for production, and we recommend that… | ||
| scan0140 | Ongoing faults and proposed modifications for a chassis, including issues with the propellor shaft, gear lever, and oil feed. | ||
| View original record | -2- 4- Propellor Shaft Vibration at 40/50 m.p.h. This trouble occurs on some chassis, particularly when car is fully loaded. It is much improved by replacing the existing center bearing mounting by… | ||
| scan0141 | Eight faults found on the B.V. model during experimental running and the proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. C. Rd. Rm.3/JS/27.4.40. 15 PRODUCTION B.V's. As a result of experimental running since the outbreak of war, eight faults have shoen up on B.V., which require rectifying… | ||
| scan0142 | Alteration note for R.H. and L.H. end plates, increasing diameter and changing material. | ||
| View original record | To. RM. 156/RG. 400? 1-5-'40. B. IV SECTION. 6120. G B. 5399. R.H. END PLATE. G B. 5400. L.H. END PLATE. ALTERATION. OUTSIDE DIAM. OF PLATES INCREASED FROM 10.200. To 10.350. AND MATERIAL OF GB 5399… | ||
| scan0143 | Modifications to production B.V. concerning steering tubes fouling the torque arms. | ||
| View original record | RD. from Rm/FJH. c. LP. 400 Rm/FJH.4/JMS.6.5.40. MODIFICATIONS TO PRODUCTION B.V. Further to our memo ref: Rm.6/JS.27.4.40, we have noticed that on LP's chassis the cross steering tubes show evidence… | ||
| scan0144 | Modifications to be carried out on a total of 16 cars. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W....Rm. c. to Sg. Hs. Rd 400 15 PRODUCTION B.Vs Rm.3/JS/27.4.40 C3/C30.4.40. Rm (signature) I note the modifications you are going to carry out on Lp's car, which will also have to be carried… | ||
| scan0145 | List of materials sent to stores for despatch to Hythe Road for the completion of a B.V. Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. D/BP. G/Mt/Mr. Cheadle G/Rb. I.A. Rm. UGO JHD/EM.8/MC.30.4.40. COMPLETION OF B.V. CHASSIS AT HYTHE ROAD We are sending into Stores for despatch by passenger train to Hythe Road, the following… | ||
| scan0146 | Parts list with quantities and piece numbers, along with notes on chassis frame assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- No. Off. Piece No. Description 5 F.89355 Filler Heads 5 FB.1967 Pressure Plates 5 FB.2484 " Spring 5 F.88932 Leather Washer 5 F.83413 Eyelets 5 F.83204 Hinge Pins 5 F.84531 Studs 10 F.85283… | ||
| scan0147 | The completion, despatch, and modification of five Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. Mr. Cowan. From JRD. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Rm. c. LA. JRD.7/MC.30.4.40. RE BENTLEY V. CHASSIS The parts necessary to complete an additional five chassis have now been completely machined and are being… | ||
| scan0148 | The despatch and fitting of 11 sets of Isolated Propeller Shaft Bearings for B.V. Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. D/BP. G/Mt/Mr. Cheadle G/Rb. I.A. Rm. JRD/EM.9/MC.30.4.40. MODIFICATIONS TO B.V. CHASSIS We are sending into Despatch Stores today - 11 sets of Isolated Prop. Shaft Bearings to Scheme GCD.1404.… | ||
| scan0149 | Arrangements for the completion and final inspection of Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W....JRD. c. to Sg. Hs. Rm. EA. C2/C2.5.40 Re BENTLEY V. CHASSIS. JRD.7/MC30.4.40 I note the arrangements you have made in regard to the completion of these chassis and that when the various parts… | ||
| scan0150 | Works order for two mechanics to assemble and fit parts to multiple B.V. Chassis Frames. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 615 50H. 75464 18.11.38 W.H.K. JRD/EM. LA. G/Rb. Rm. G/WAB. 22181 N° X22180 REPAIR WORKS ORDER NUMBER: 08600 Date: 2.5.40. Customer's Order Number: CAR NUMBER: Owner's Name: Customer:… | ||
| scan0151 | The completion of a Corniche car by Kellners, detailing chassis delivery, timelines, and import/export requirements. | ||
| View original record | c. to Sg. Hs. -> Rm. JND. CS/C14.5.40. COMPLETION OF CORNICHE CAR BY KELLNERS. Sr1/ET3.5.40 I note contents of your memo, and as regards the chassis, we hope to send this off in the course of the next… | ||
| scan0152 | The distortion and necessary lapping of replenishing valve seats on Bentley V Front Shock Dampers. | ||
| View original record | To JRD. from Rm/Clm. c. to Sr. Rm/ClmT11/JMc.14.5.40. Bentley V Front Shock Dampers. It has been found that the replenishing valve seats on the pistons are generally distorted somewhat after assembly.… | ||
| scan0153 | Inventory and status report on B-V gearboxes and rear axles stored at location 'N'. | ||
| View original record | N/Belper - Rm/Why Experimental Dept. From Br. ______________________ Brl/H.23.8.40. Re: B-V Gearboxes & Rear Axles. ---------------------------- The following is a list of what we have stored at 'N':-… | ||
| scan0154 | Query regarding the cost of an experimental car body from Vanvooren, damaged by bombing, for a War Risk Insurance Policy claim. | ||
| View original record | COPY. S/W. BY. 400 Bs5/KW13.11.40. Amongst other property damaged at Lillie Hall when it was recently bombed, was an experimental body which you obtained from Vanvooren some time just before the War… | ||
| scan0155 | Forwarding a request for information to a colleague on the 'Aero side'. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Bs. c to Ev. Please Return to Ev. BY.1/HR.15.11.40. Dictated 14.11.40. With reference to your Bs.5/KW.13.11.40., I am afraid that I cannot give you the information required from memory as I am… | ||
| scan0156 | Experimental Vanvooren car body, seeking clarification on its details. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. re Experimental Body. We deeply regret we do not recollect exactly what was the body referred to in the attach memos. We have some recollection of your arranging for a Vanvooren body to be sent… | ||
| scan0157 | Request for the cost of a Vanvooren body to complete a claim for property damaged by bombing. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Ev. Bs3/KW21.11.40. I was informed by BY. in BY.1/HR15.11.40 that he had passed to you a copy of my Bs5/KW13.11.40, which had reference to the cost of the Vanvooren body acquired by Experimental… | ||
| scan0158 | Vanvooren experimental body shell destroyed by a bomb at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. from Rm. EXPERIMENTAL BODY. We have had a communication from Bs. asking us for information concerning a Vanvooren body shell which was destroyed by a bomb at Lillie Hall. The only Experimental… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter to W. Boddy of 'Motor Sport' regarding two versions of a write-up. | ||
| View original record | 400 Rm.8/ET. 16th December, 1940. W. BODDY, Esq., "Motor Sport", 129 Fleet Road, S. FARNBOROUGH. Hants. Dear Mr. Boddy, Many thanks for your letter of the 13th instant. I had just completed the write… | ||
| scan0160 | The evolution and characteristics of the Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY V. Since Rolls-Royce took over the Bentley Company, the evolution of this chassis has proceed on well defined lines. The object of the Development Staff has been to produce a completely… | ||
| scan0161 | Private entry's performance in the T.T. Race at Ards Circuit (1934-1936) and a preview of a new Bentley model from 1939. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - quite apart from its good manners and economy, that he managed to persuade the Company to let him run as a private entry in the T.T. Race over the Ards Circuit in Ireland, one of the last… | ||
| scan0162 | Anecdote describing a performance test comparing a new type Bentley with an older model, highlighting its effortless speed. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - narration of an incident during the chassis evolution may be more illuminating:- "Two testers were doing an oil consumption run, comparing the old with the new type Bentley. To get accurate… | ||
| scan0163 | Summary of improvements for the Bentley V model, divided into five sections. | ||
| View original record | 17.12.40. B E N T L E Y V. The points where we consider that the B.V has been improved in comparison with its predecessors may be divided up into five sections. Section 1 - COMFORT. The general… | ||
| scan0164 | Durability improvements made to the Bentley, including the crankshaft, rear axle, independent front suspension, and power plant. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Section 5 - DURABILITY. At many points durability has been improved by increasing bearing sizes. In particular the dimensions of the crankshaft have been increased. The rear axle has been… | ||
| scan0165 | Summary of technical improvements to various vehicle components, including the clutch, steering, frame, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - A raised crown piston has been standardised, which reduces detonation to the minimum. CLUTCH. A semi-centrifugal clutch is now fitted. This reduces the pedal pressure and gives a smoother take… | ||
| scan0166 | Comparison of the 'Corniche' and Standard B.V models, discussing their development, performance, and testing. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Since, however, immediately prior to the outbreak of war, there were a number of continental roads where a speed in excess of 100 m.p.h. could be utilised, a special model has been developed to… | ||
| scan0167 | The storage, collection, and stock-taking of B.V jigs and tools located at Motor Panels. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/EAG. 400 Rm/EAG.1/ST.18.12.40. B.V JIGS AND TOOLS. -------------------------- Regarding the B.V jigs and tools which are at present at Motor Panels', these are stored underground and… | ||
| scan0168 | Performance test results for two Bentley cars after endurance runs in France. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR FILES. BV general 400 8.B.V. - BENTLEY V. CAR RUN IN FRANCE. 40,000 MILES. Lap Speed 89.0 m.p.h. (Overdrive) Best Half Mile. 93.0 m.p.h. (Overdrive) 6.B.II. 15,000 MILES IN FRANCE.… | ||
| scan0169 | Note arranging the collection of a car and the drop-off of a chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm...from Blb. Rm/Wyman. Blb1/WT22.11.40. Noted [Signature] 4000 Chassis 10.B.5. Since dictating Blb.1/WT.20.11.40 I have received a note from Br. stating that B.50-LS will be delivered to Derby… | ||
| scan0170 | Car repair involving a broken cylinder block and bent crankshaft, disputing the cause, and requesting a loaner vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Rm...from Blb. Rm/Wyman i/c Blb.7/WT13.11.40. B.50-LSV I spoke to Br. this morning about the above car. He said he would take another week to complete. He informed me that the cylinder block was… | ||
| scan0171 | Specifications and potential sale of two B-V chassis to a customer during wartime. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. re Customers Running B-V. Chassis in Wartime. I have ascertained from C. that the particulars of the two cars are as follows :- B-18-AW. Standard Saloon. Steel. Painted Black; fawn… | ||
| scan0172 | New servo motor linings made from Vandervell Bi-Metal for the Bentley V chassis, including replacement part numbers. | ||
| View original record | will you please return the points. (Rm/Mr.N.Rigby) To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm/MHR. file B.V. chassis general Rm/HH.3/SW.10.12.40. 400 Bentley V Chassis. Servo Motor & Mechanism - Sec.6180. Linings… | ||
| scan0173 | Technical drawing for a friction lining. | ||
| View original record | BOTH SIDES FABRICATED FACE THESE FACES MUST BE FLAT AND PARALLEL RG1924 .050 +10 .150 -15 .2812 DIA +10 DIA .1875 +5 38° +2° -2° 3.350 RAD -10 45° +1/2° 3.000 RAD +.005 NOTE POSITION OF C BORE… | ||
| scan0174 | Blueprint of a 'Driving Plate', detailing hole patterns and machining requirements. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 773 (10H) (938) 30-10-39) P.Y RG1923 PRODUCED FROM GB4588 ALL MACHINED FACES MUST BE PARALLEL 4 HOLES SHOWN ARE EXISTING BUT NOT TO BE USED TEN HOLES DRILLED AS SHOWN .1875 DIA +5 2 HOLES SHOWN… | ||
| scan0175 | Observations and issues noted during test runs of a car, including speed trials and general driving. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/AA. Copy to Rm/Wym. Re/AA.1/ET.5.1.41. Here are some observations regarding the run on Lp.'s car on Wednesday. We were only able to make two runs on Towcester straight as Lp. was in a… | ||
| scan0176 | List of new parts fitted to a 10-H-V car to restore it to its original condition after an accident. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Rm/Wym. Copy to Rm. TF/CP. 400 Rm/Wym.7/ET.9.1.41. ACCIDENT TO 10-H-V CAR ----------------------- With reference to the accident to the above car, will you please note that the following… | ||
| scan0177 | Proposing a program of tests to check the mud slinging propensities of Bentley V cars. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/EAG. from Rm. Copy to Rm/Wym. 400 Rm.6/BT.12.1.41. MUD SLINGING - BENTLEY V CARS ----------------------------- We should be glad if you would submit a programme of tests you propose to carry out… | ||
| scan0178 | Requesting a deletion of parts from a list for a 10.B.V. car involved in an accident. | ||
| View original record | To B/L. from Rm/Wym. Copy to TFF/CP. 400 Rm/Wym.3/ET.24.1.41. ACCIDENT TO 10.B.V. CAR. ------------------------- With reference to Rm/Wym.7/ET.9.1.41, will you please delete the 2 top levers PB.4433/4… | ||
| scan0179 | Status and potential completion or sale of several uncompleted B-V chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm...from C. [Handwritten] File General Foo C4/C22.1.41 [Handwritten] Re B-V. With reference to our conversation on the telephone recently, when you said you would like two more completed B-Vs, I… | ||
| scan0180 | The status of incomplete Bentley-V chassis and cars and the possibilities for their completion. | ||
| View original record | To .. C. Bentley V's. With reference to your recent enquiry as to the possibility of completing further Bentley-V cars, will you please note as follows: There are being stored at Hythe Road: (1) 4… | ||
| scan0181 | Sourcing and supply of parts for incomplete chassis Nos. B-V-20 to B-V-25. | ||
| View original record | -2- With the exception of the bonnets, front aprons and centre metal plates, all the parts would have to come from W. You may wish to ask Rm. whether he could arrange for them to be supplied. You may… | ||
| scan0182 | List of tools and parts for Chassis No. B-28-AW. | ||
| View original record | LIST A. Chassis No. B-28-AW. Hn3/ES.17.1.41. 1. Kit of tools and spares including road tools. 2. Seapak. 3. Front and back bumpers. 4. Spare wheel and carrier. 5. Floor board fittings. 6. Centre cover… | ||
| scan0183 | List of parts (List B) for Chassis No. B-30-AW. | ||
| View original record | Hn4/ES.17.1.41. LIST B. Chassis No. B-30-AW. 1. Seapak. 2. Front floor boards and fittings. 3. Petrol filler and fittings. 4. Front apron. 5. Bonnet. 6. Lucas horns and brackets. | ||
| scan0184 | Parts list, designated 'LIST C', for Chassis No. B-36-AW. | ||
| View original record | LIST C. Chassis No. B-36-AW. Hn5/ES.17.1.41. 1. Gearbox and fittings. 2. Front floor boards. 3. Centre cover plate. 4. Inspection plates for clutch and dipstick complete with screws. 5. Bonnet. 6.… | ||
| scan0185 | Parts list identified as LIST D for chassis number B-38-AW. | ||
| View original record | Hn6/ES.17.1.41. LIST D. Chassis No. B-38-AW. 1. Bonnet fabric. 2. Petrol filler and all fittings. 3. Kit of tools including road tools. 4. Seapak. 5. Front and back bumpers. 6. Floor board fittings.… | ||
| scan0186 | Gearbox failures in 8-cylinder engine cars and potential solutions to keep them operational. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Rm. 400 Rm.6/ML.27.1.41. General re B.V. (C.4/C.22.1.41.) Try in Gearnotes Since I rang you up with regard to these cars a difficult situation has arisen with regard to gearboxes. As you… | ||
| scan0187 | The receipt of a licence for a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm. goo C8/C4.2.41. Re BENTLEY Vs. ------- We have just received from Devereux a licence to enable us to supply him with a B-V. We have not yet received Mr.Breedon's. C. | ||
| scan0188 | Technical considerations for fitting Ripplet gearboxes to the Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm/Wym. 400 Rm/HH.2/SW.24.1.41. BENTLEY V. Gearbox. Sections. 6000, 6030, 6035, 6040, 6045, 6050, 6070, 6080, 6180, 5240 AND 7000. The following are the points to be… | ||
| scan0189 | Fitting instructions for various vehicle components including gearbox, servo, and engine controls. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Sec.6035. Speedo Drive & Damper Pump. Fit Ripplet complete. Sec.6040. 1st & 3rd Motion Shafts. Fit Ripplet complete except for propellor shaft coupling as mentioned in Sec.6030. Also new key and… | ||
| scan0190 | Concluding page of Drawing Office instructions for fitting Ripplet gearboxes to Bentley V. Cars. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Prints of RG.2140 Gearbox herewith. This completes Drawing Office instructions for fitting the Ripplet boxes to Bentley V. Cars. ----------- Rm/HH. Aok | ||
| scan0191 | Number of Bentley V's in use and the potential for completing another car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Rm. re Bentley V's. Thank you for your note ref., C.7/C.4.2.41, I do not think that at the moment any useful purposes would be served by having more than seven B.V's in use. If, at a… | ||
| scan0192 | Gearbox difficulties and availability for Bentley-V and Corniche cars, and the status of several specific vehicles. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm...from C. C7/C4.2.41 Re BENTLEY-Vs. Rm6/ML27.1.41. --------- I note a difficulty has arisen in regard to gearboxes which will necessitate a modification of design and to make the bits will… | ||
| scan0193 | Bentley publicity, press relations, and vehicle modifications. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. B V Gen Rm.7/MT.13.2.41. 400 BENTLEY PUBLICITY. Herewith some notes I gave to Mr. Montague Tombs for his article on Hall's car. I asked him to emphasise as tactfully as he could that… | ||
| scan0194 | Confidential memo regarding performance issues with three B.V. production cars due to incorrect carburetter settings. | ||
| View original record | BV 400 Private & Confidential. To S.K. from Rm. Rm.3/HT.16.2.41. B.V TRIALS CAR. We have now had three of the production B.V cars through our hands: 1 - The trials car. 2 - Mr. Broedan's car. 3 - Mr.… | ||
| scan0195 | Gearbox repairs, chassis shortages, and car availability for various clients, including H.R.H. The Duke of Kent. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm...from C. 400 C1/C17.2.41 Re B-Vs. Rm4/SW14.2.41. I note contents of your memo. Re Barclay's car, this is now at Hythe Road. having the gearbox changed and they will send his present gearbox… | ||
| scan0196 | Gear lever fault on a Bentley V Trials Car, new gearboxes, and a car test request. | ||
| View original record | To C. LONDON from Rm. Rm.5/ET.19.2.41. BENTLEY V. ------- Thanks for C.1/C.17.2.41. The trouble on the Trials Car with the gear lever was a very simple one. The change speed lever is fastened to the… | ||
| scan0197 | Blueprints for a modified Bentley V wiring layout to solve an exhaust heating issue. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm/RMC. c. to Rm/Clm. 400 Rm/HH.1/SW.16.3.41. Bentley V. Wiring, Fittings & Battery. Sec.7360. Please receive herewith blueprints of the following :- Rm.686 Layout of Modified… | ||
| scan0198 | Comparing petrol consumption and specifications of chassis B-214-GA and B-24-AW. | ||
| View original record | Ev. From Rm. c. Jnr. c. Rm/Sym. c. Rm/T.A.S. c. Rm/CES. Rm.2/10.1.4.41. PETROL CONSUMPTION. As you know, we have been having discussions recently as to the relative merits of B.V. and B.II. with… | ||
| scan0199 | Summary of mileages for Cast Iron Engine units, B.80 and B.60. | ||
| View original record | 900 12.1.41. CAST IRON ENGINE MILEAGES ------------------------- B.80 UNITS B.60 UNITS __________ __________ 30 G VII - 63,084 Mls. 9 B V - 11,656 Mls. 33 G VII - 15,951 Mls. 1 B 50 - 10,451 Mls. 11 B… | ||
| scan0200 | Mileage report for B.V suspension components. | ||
| View original record | 12.1.41. B.V SUSPENSION MILEAGES. ----------------- 7-B-V = 19,959 Miles 8-B-V = 67,521 " 9-B-V = 27,611 " 10-B-V = 13,183 " 11-B-V = 21,734 " 12-B-V = 30,873 " B-22-AW = 21,921 " 1-B-50 = 21,878 "… | ||
| scan0201 | The 'Bentley V Conversion', detailing blueprints and assembly notes for the gearbox and related components. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to HPS. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Ev/JD. c. to Ev/Tln. c. to Rm/Wym. c. to Rm/HH/Shaw. 400 Rm/HH.1/SW.26.3.41. Bentley V Conversion. Gearbox - Sections 6000, 6030, 6035 6040, 6045,… | ||
| scan0202 | List of instructions for manufacturing or assembly, detailing new, existing, and required components for a gearbox and servo. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/HH.1/SW.26.3.41. Sec.6030 (cont)½ on LOP.RG.2329, with the exception of the Gearbox casing are existing on the car. All the remaining pieces require making. Sec.6035 - RG.500 -… | ||
| scan0203 | Test drive report on a Bentley Coupe, detailing performance and minor issues. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Wyman File 400 Presume the balance pipe on the petrol tank is defective Rm To Rm: BENTLEY COUPE I drove this car via Burton-Lichfield-Warwick-Banbury-High Wycombe to Hayes and back. From the petrol… | ||
| scan0204 | Cover note for a letter received from the proprietor of 'The Motor' regarding a B-V Trials car. | ||
| View original record | -> Rm. 400 C4/C20.5.41 Re B-V I attach copy of letter received from Mr. R.E.Dangerfield, chief proprietor of "The Motor" to whom we lent the B-V Trials car last week-end. C. | ||
| scan0205 | Copy of a thank you letter from Temple Press to Bentley Motors regarding the loan of a car. | ||
| View original record | COPY Temple Press Limited, Bowling Green Lane, London, E.C.1. 19th May 1941. W.Cowen,Esq. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Mr.Cowen, Very many thanks for having arranged the… | ||
| scan0206 | Requesting the cost to register names for future post-war car models. | ||
| View original record | To NW. from Sg. c. to Rm. re Names of Post-War Cars. Rm. has suggested that we should register a certain number of names which before the war we were proposing to use for some of the future model… | ||
| scan0207 | Internal telex message inquiring about the sale of a Bentley car from dealer Jack Barclay. | ||
| View original record | JACK BARCLAY GEORGE STREET HANOVER SQUARE LONDON IS BENTLEY 103.GB FOR SALE IF SO AT WHAT FIGURE AND WHEN CAN IT BE INSPECTED ROBOTHAM ROYCAR [Handwritten diagonally across document: ACTIONED] | ||
| scan0208 | Bentley V, its use in London Trials, and a recurring heat issue in the back seat. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. 400 Sg.4/KW.26.5.41. re Bentley V. Replying to Rm.2/SW.24.5.41, it is quite correct that I have taken over the London Trials car in place of the Wraith. I can arrange to lend it for… | ||
| scan0209 | Exchange of a Bentley V Trials car and addressing a heat issue in its back seat. | ||
| View original record | 450 To Sg. from Rm. Rm.4/ST.28.5.41. BENTLEY V. ----------------- We are exchanging the Trials car for the Experimental 12.B.V. to-morrow. We will deal with the question of heat in the back seat of… | ||
| scan0210 | Report comparing B.V. and B.11 induction systems to investigate petrol consumption issues. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/CTS. c. to Rm/TAS. c. to Inr. 400 Rm/CTS.5/SW.20.6.41. B.V. Carburation. The attached curves represent an analysis of the B.V. induction system compared with the B.11 system on the test… | ||
| scan0211 | Technical report on carburetter performance, air valve function, and throttling characteristics at various engine speeds. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/CTS.5/SW.20.6.41. (a) Hot spot temperature of 35°C (where the main jet takes over from the S.U. automatic starter) (b) Low under bonnet temperature (no radiator shutters), coupled… | ||
| scan0212 | Outlining future investigations for an air silencer system. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 3 - Rm/CTS.5/SW.20.6.41. air silencer system. We should keep to our previous policy of allowing only minimum restriction to the inlet air at the carburetter, or balance the under side of… | ||
| scan0213 | Blueprint graph showing carburation metering tests for a BII induction system under full and part throttle conditions. | ||
| View original record | TEST. Nọ1. CARBURATION BII INDUCTION SYSTEM. MAY. 1941. BIII Nọ4 UNIT. METERING. FULL THROTTLE PTS/BHP/HR .7 .6 .5 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 R.P.M. PART THROTTLE… | ||
| scan0214 | Performance chart for a B.V. carburetion system, comparing ideal vs actual fuel consumption at full and part throttle. | ||
| View original record | CARBURATION. B.V. SYSTEM COMPLETE. TEST N°2. B III N°4 UNIT MAY 1941. PTS/BHP/HR .7 .6 .5 FULL THROTTLE 'D' NEEDLES 'E' NEEDLES IDEAL 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 PART THROTTLE CONSTANT… | ||
| scan0215 | Graph plotting the results of an air silencer analysis on a B.V. carburation system under full throttle conditions. | ||
| View original record | CARBURATION. TEST. Nº3. B.V. SYSTEM COMPLETE. MAY 1941 B.III. Nº4. UNIT. AIR SILENCER ANALYSIS. ① COMPLETE AIR SILENCER SYSTEM ② AIR SILENCER REMOVED. ③ AIR INTAKE BEND REMOVED. FULL THROTTLE… | ||
| scan0216 | Graph analysing air silencer performance by plotting air valve lift against B.HP under different conditions. | ||
| View original record | CARBURATION TEST N° 3A B.III N° 4 UNIT B.V. SYSTEM COMPLETE. AIR SILENCER ANALYSIS MAY 1941. ① COMPLETE AIR SILENCER SYSTEM. ② INTAKE BEND & SILENCER REMOVED. THROTTLED CONSTANT SPEED CONDITIONS. AIR… | ||
| scan0217 | Specification sheet detailing the dimensions, limits, and clearance fits for a male and female Bentley V. sliding piece. | ||
| View original record | 400 To Mr. Danvers. c. to Rm. Rm/HH.1/SW.23.7.41. Fits of Bentley V. Sliding Piece. As requested, we forward details of the fits of Bentley V. sliding pieces :- Female Soft Male Hardened Dim Nominal… | ||
| scan0218 | Status and issues related to B.V. tools with suppliers Motor Panels and Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/EAG. 400 Rm/EAG.1/RH.25.7.41. B.V. TOOLS Messrs. Motor Panels have approximately 75% of the large press tools for B.V. under cover, and these have been oiled, the remainder they hope… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter from a driver apologizing for an accident with a Bentley, with subsequent handwritten internal notes. | ||
| View original record | Rm JOB DONE - Rwpwym J00 to gman. We should take the opportunity of checking the bore wear and of blocking up three of the holes in the con rod Rm at W Re: Bentley Chassis B-22-AW. I am deeply ashamed… | ||
| scan0220 | Test drive report for the 2-B-50 model noting high-speed performance and successful bug fixes. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 400 By.1/EIM.11.8.41. re 2 - B - 50. I enjoyed driving 2 - B - 50 very much the other weekend and it is of interest that I succeeded in pushing the speedometer needle off the dial at one point. If… | ||
| scan0221 | Requesting to borrow a Bentley II from 'Blb' to test the installation of a new filter scheme for pre-Bentley V models. | ||
| View original record | To Blb. from Rm. 400 Rm.4/ET.1.9.41. Hyde Road have been asking us for a scheme to fit filters to pre Bentley V models in customers' hands. We now have some parts prepared, but before sending them to… | ||
| scan0222 | Confidential memo requesting an inspection and report on a B.22.AW engine due to concerns about excessive wear. | ||
| View original record | Private & Confidential. To C. from Rm. 400 Rm.8/ET.9.9.41. B.V. USED BY Lp. -------------------- Referring to C.1/ES.1.9.41, we cannot cope with B.22.AW at the Glan at the present moment. We think it… | ||
| scan0223 | Swapping a damaged chassis with a replacement, transferring chassis numbers, and deciding the fate of the damaged parts. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL. Rm. at W. 400 C1/ES.1.9.41. B-V used by Lp. Following the recent accident, N. have now completed the exchange of chassis, replacing the original damaged chassis No. B-22-AW… | ||
| scan0224 | Letter from the Managing Director of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding issues of tyre and piston noise on a car. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 8641 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM." 400 CAR WILMOT-BREEDEN LTD EASTERN WORKS BIRMINGHAM 1 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 13th October 1941. W.A. Robotham Esq. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0225 | Letter detailing vehicle faults including engine misfiring and brake noise, and discussing the supply of new parts. | ||
| View original record | 2. The third point is that the engine is constantly cutting out, and misfiring is a regular feature. Instinctively I should immediately put it down to ignition, and we have had some trouble in this… | ||
| scan0226 | Engine work and parts replacement for Chassis B.22.AW, Unit No. B6BP. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.3/OH.24.2.42. Chassis B.22.AW. Unit No.B6BP. Work as follows carried out at Clan Foundry on 17.2.42. 1. Cylinder block removed - mileage 10897. (put in stores) New cylinder… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter of thanks for a cost analysis of castings, intended for post-war planning. | ||
| View original record | Rm's policy file W58 To Vs. Glasgow from Rm. 40D Rm.4/ET.1.12.42. Dear Vickers, Many thanks for the additional copies of the cost analysis of the castings. This should be extremely useful for post war… | ||
| scan0228 | Time and cost analysis table for various part numbers across coremaking, moulding, and fettling stages. | ||
| View original record | PART NUMBERS | COREMAKING | COREDRESSING | MOULDING | FETTLING - | T.A (mins) | Rate | Aver. Bonus | T.A (mins) | Rate | Aver. Bonus | T.A (mins) | Rate | Aver. Bonus | SAWING & GRINDING | FETTLING -… | ||
| scan0229 | Cost details for four engine block components, broken down by material, labour, and burden. | ||
| View original record | COST DETAILS. Part No. Material Labour Burden TOTAL D9745 282.489/- 59.504/- 178.512/- 520.505/- 1.278/- .269/- .808/- 2.355/- per lb. per lb. per lb. per lb. D4480 43.673/- 9.462/- 28.386/- 81.521/-… | ||
| scan0230 | Cost analysis document comparing prices per pound for four different manufactured parts. | ||
| View original record | D16950 33.360/- 1.278/- per lb. 13.968/- .394/- per lb. 41.904/- 1.181/- per lb. 101.232/- 2.853/- per lb. D16951 33.952/- 1.278/- per lb. 9.336/- .351/- per lb. 28.008/- 1.055/- per lb. 71.296/-… | ||