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Report from Dodd about cars with faulty parts and scheduling the fix.2nd Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0245
Investigation report following a visit to Kingsbury concerning faulty Bentley axle control eye bolts missing an annular oil groove.1st Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0246
Part quality issues, including rough finish and blocked oil passages, with a list of chassis that passed or failed testing.1st Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0247
Issues with the front axle control damper anchorage, piece no. FB.690.2nd Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0248
Return of three defective front axle control bracket eye bolts due to an oil circulation issue.1st Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0249
Issues with front axle control damper anchorages on Chassis No.168.AH for Lord Stalbridge.2nd Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0250
Suggested modification for the lubrication of Bentley pivots to resolve an issue of seizing.2nd Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0251
Issues with Bentley brakes and axle lubrication on a trials car and other vehicles.3rd Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0252
Damage found on a 5-B-IV front axle and associated components after high speed braking tests.4th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0253
Failure of Front Anchorage N.S. 4179 components, including ball pins, anchor brackets, and radius rods.4th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0254
Progress on a pivot changeover for Bentley, including fatigue testing and related standardisation tasks.4th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0255
Apparatus to measure wheel stop speeds during braking tests for Bentley and Spectre models.4th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0256
On a front axle failure report, steering tube strength, and brake jagger tests.7th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0257
Weekly supply schedule for pivot pins for Bentley C, D, A, and B series chassis.9th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0258
Logistics and organisation of a changeover for Bentley Chassis pivot pins.11th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0259
Drawings and design changes for the Bentley Front Axle Control system.19th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0260
Insufficient side clearance on a Bentley front axle radius rod support bracket.14th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0261
Pivot changeover for Bentley and modifications to water excluders on brake drums.21th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0262
Query regarding action taken on a Front Axle Assembly and Front Road Springs for chassis B.11-AE.21th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0263
Development of new water excluders for Bentley pivots to address brake judder issues after washing.22th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0264
List of recommended maintenance actions for vehicles, including estimated times for completion at the Depot or a customer's location.22th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0265
Two proposed arrangements for testing and increasing axle stiffness to address wet brake judder on a Bentley.23th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0266
Requesting front wheel nuts to demonstrate the effects of increased front axle inertia on a Bentley chassis.7th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0267
Reporting rusted Bentley Pivot Oil Feed Tubes and requesting galvanised replacements to be fitted.14th Feb 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0268
Standardisation of strengthened pivot pin parts.8th Jan 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0269
Estimate for extra jigs, tools, and equipment with fitting instructions for standardization of parts.17th Jan 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0270
Modifications to the Spectre model's conventional front axle and brake system.9th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0271
Steering geometry for the Spectre with a conventional front axle.9th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0272
The Spectre model's conventional front axle and side steering lever drawing N.Sch.4407.9th Mar 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0273
Pivot failure on an experimental Bentley car, with recommendations for inspection and strengthening.25th May 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0274
Photograph of a broken component with handwritten notes detailing its failure mileage.29th May 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0275
Modification to the Spectre front pivot to assist lubrication.29th May 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0276
Letter concerning a recurring fractured axle tube on chassis B.152-AH, belonging to the Prince of Siam.14th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0277
Fitting of strengthened front axle pivots to early model Bentley chassis.18th Sep 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0278
Incompatibility of three-stud stub axles on 'A' and 'B' series Bentley chassis and the dispatch of replacement two-stud axles.18th Sep 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0279
Despatch of Bentley chassis stub axles and material availability in Paris.20th Sep 1935Box 84 \ 3  scan0280
Confirming a request to test a Bentley axle to destruction by torsional loading.14th Feb 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0281
The GB.1250 torsion test performed on a Bentley front axle.6th Mar 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0282
A plan to rebuild and re-allocate Bentley front axles to economise on material.9th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0283
Plan to reuse and transfer parts between Bentley front axles to economize on materials.15th Apr 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0284
Confirming the replacement of a front axle on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley chassis due to severe brake judders.28th May 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0285
Experimenting with a simplified Bentley front axle in collaboration with Girling, advising against commitment to existing forgings.8th Jun 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0286
Decision on the Bentley Front Axle Control standardization scheme following tests in France.26th Oct 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0287
Recurring trouble and customer complaints of rattles with the front axle damper on the Bentley, recommending production of new parts.4th Nov 1938Box 84 \ 3  scan0288
Standardisation of parts report for improved axle controls to overcome customer complaints.24th Nov 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0289
Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools and equipment and its introduction into the 'K' series chassis production.29th Oct 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0290
Complaint of a noisy axle on a Bentley, identifying a broken steel cage on a thrust bearing.2nd Dec 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0291
Complaint of a noisy axle on a Bentley vehicle, identifying a broken bearing cage.3rd Dec 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0292
Cost discrepancy for the Bentley Improved Axle Control.31th Dec 1936Box 84 \ 3  scan0293
Dispatch of Bentley Front Axle Anchorages.16th Mar 1937Box 84 \ 3  scan0294
Faulty new front axle where a drill bit was found broken and wedged inside an oil duct.31th Mar 1937Box 84 \ 3  scan0295
Parts list detailing the update to increased diameter ball joints for the Bentley 11 chassis steering.28th Feb 1938Box 84 \ 3  scan0296
Instructions for a scheme regarding sleeves for a steering joint to provide greater friction on the ball pin.28th Feb 1938Box 84 \ 3  scan0297
Design modifications and drawings for the Peregrine & Bensport rear axle.20th Aug 1932Box 84 \ 4  scan0001
Higher gear ratio for the Peregrine rear axle casing.29th Oct 1932Box 84 \ 4  scan0002
Modifications to the rear axle and damper mountings on a Bensport model, addressing clearance and sales requirements.3rd Mar 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0003
Comparing stresses in Bensport and Peregrine differential gears with other car models.20th Apr 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0004
The failure of the Bensport differential, proposing two alternative schemes for improvement.25th Apr 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0005
Comparison table of stress in differential and driving pinions for different car models.17th Jun 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0006
Different Bentley axle ratios and their suitability for various car types.17th Jun 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0007
Comparing stresses and loads on various Bentley axle gear ratios.19th Jun 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0008
The Bensport Rear Axle, discussing a material change from Nickel to Chrome Casehardening Steel for twisted axle shafts.13th Jul 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0009
Halting all work on 3 1/2-Litre Bentley Axle Tubes due to a failure during a 10,000-mile test.8th Aug 1935Box 84 \ 4  scan0010
Broken rear axle tube on a 3½ Litre Bentley and the decision to use electrical petrol pumps.8th Aug 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0011
Investigation into an axle failure on a 10,000 mile Bentley, concluding overload as the likely cause.22th Dec 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0012
Modifying a bearing assembly by altering housing and race dimensions.22th Dec 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0013
Log sheet detailing axle, gear, and pinion thrust race mileages for various components.9th Jan 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0014
Trial application of a 'Perfect' oil seal to the Bentley rear axle pinion.20th Jan 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0015
To Mr. Fedden asking if a higher geared axle should be fitted to a Bentley B.189.AE, which will have a streamlined Saloon body.18th Jan 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0016
Recommendation for a high geared axle for Bentley B. 189.AE.20th Jan 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0017
Standardisation of rear axle enlarged oil drains from brake drums.20th Dec 1933Box 84 \ 4  scan0018
Twisted 4.B.1V rear axle shafts, noting the amount of twist and that they were re-fitted.20th Apr 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0019
Standardisation of parts report for a Ransome & Marles rear axle pinion thrust race to improve reliability on Bentley vehicles.9th Apr 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0020
Design alteration for a Bentley rear axle pinion to prevent wear and stiffen the pinion nose.17th May 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0021
Twisted half shafts on a Bentley rear axle after a 10,000-mile test run.18th May 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0022
New design for a Bentley rear axle pinion with an integral inner bearing race.27th Jun 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0023
Failure of a new departure type bearing in Bentley rear axles and the need for replacement.6th Jul 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0024
Leaks from the rear axle into the brake drum and proposed solutions.16th Jul 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0025
Modifications to resolve oil leaks in Bentley rear axles.19th Jul 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0026
Solutions for oil leaks from the rear axle into the brake drum on the Bentley chassis.25th Jul 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0027
Instances of axle shaft twisting on the Bentley and a potential solution involving the flywheel.25th Jul 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0028
Blueprint showing the specified amount of twist for Near Side and Off Side shafts.26th Jul 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0029
Order for oil seals for use in a Bentley rear axle test rig.15th Sep 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0030
Suggestions to prevent oil from the rear axle casing getting onto the Bentley brakes.18th Sep 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0031
Suggestions for modifying the Bentley Rear Axle casing, including plugging a drain hole and closing a machining slot.21th Sep 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0032
Specific parts to be fitted to a Rear Axle for 5-B-IV.26th Sep 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0033
Oil flinger tests for the Bentley Rear Axle, model GB.619.26th Sep 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0034
Roller tail bearing for the Bentley Hypoid pinion, suggesting further experimentation on the current scheme.28th Sep 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0035
The oil seal for the Bentley Rear Axle being too slack after passing the serrations on the shaft.1st Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0036
Oil flinger and 'Perfect Seal' gland tests for the Bentley rear axle, detailing issues with oil creep and modifications to improve sealing.1st Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0037
Requirement for a lower Bentley axle ratio due to increased body weight and higher engine revs.3rd Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0038
Analysis of a broken Bentley rear axle driving dog with two suggestions for strengthening the component.4th Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0039
Test report on a 'Perfect Seal' gland for a Bentley Rear Axle, including results from various run conditions.8th Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0040
Incorrectly sized oil seals for a Bentley rear axle and the arrangement for replacements.24th Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0041
The return of incorrectly sized oil seals from a supplier and arranging payment for replacements.25th Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0042
Oil flinger tests for a Bentley Rear Axle.20th Oct 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0043
Testing 'Perfect Seal' glands on a Bentley rear axle, detailing a leak and proposed modifications.19th Nov 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0044
Fitting and testing of a new lower axle ratio (10/43) for a Bentley.31th Dec 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0045
Proposal to revert to a standard low geared axle for open Bentley models to prioritise acceleration over maximum speed.31th Dec 1934Box 84 \ 4  scan0046
Requesting a recommendation for a standard low axle for open Bentley models.2nd Jan 1935Box 84 \ 4  scan0047


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