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Table of test results showing Brake Horsepower (BHP) and power loss for various exhaust system configurations at 4,000 RPM.18th Jun 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page59
Table comparing Brake Horsepower (B.HP) and power loss for various exhaust system configurations at 3,500 R.P.M.17th Aug 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page60
Blueprint detailing the design and dimensions of a silencer.17th Aug 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page61
Material options and design changes for the Wraith III exhaust silencer to improve durability.15th Sep 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page62
Recommendation to produce a silencer with balance holes of at least .1875 diameter.15th Sep 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page63
Whistling issue with the Wraith exhaust system silencers and a recommendation to limit stock production.9th Sep 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page64
Production of the first 100 silencers for the Wraith Exhaust System and a hold on further drilling of pipes.16th Sep 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page65
Request to make a mild steel pattern for the internal pipes and baffle of the exhaust system for a Wraith Car 25.G.VI.20th Sep 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page66
Modification to the Wraith exhaust system to eliminate a whistling noise.6th Oct 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page67
Request to make up two each of modified exhaust suspensions to schemes ECD.919 and ECD.921.7th Oct 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page68
Difficulties with exhaust joints on the 'Wraith' chassis, proposing the introduction of a 'Corrujoint' washer.10th Oct 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page69
Revised exhaust system without a front expansion box for the Wraith III model.5th Nov 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page70
Using a Buick exhaust system for installing a line 8 engine in a Wraith Replacement chassis.10th Nov 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page71
Blueprint of an 8-cylinder Buick exhaust system with support brackets.20th Mar 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page72
File note regarding the B.III and W.III Exhaust Manifold.28th Nov 1938Box 8 \ 8  08-page73
Requesting three sets of parts for the latest Wraith exhaust system to be made and fitted to specific cars.9th Jan 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page74
Requesting a fourth Wraith exhaust system with suspensions be sent to Paris.18th Jan 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page75
The dispatch of parts for a Wraith exhaust system to the Paris depot.28th Jan 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page76
Official order for two sheets of rubber from British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd.10th Mar 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page77
New type of exhaust system for the Wraith model, addressing bolt stretching and silencer sagging.21th Mar 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page78
Report comparing a new engine unit's power loss due to exhaust back pressure against a conventional unit.29th Mar 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page79
Analysis of exhaust system tests on a B.60 unit, comparing power losses between different configurations.29th Mar 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page80
Performance graph analysing different exhaust system configurations on a B60 engine.29th Mar 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page81
Graph comparing the percentage power loss against back pressure for B60 and BV engines.17th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page82
Investigation into failures of the Wraith exhaust system's corrujoints.17th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page83
Modifications to the exhaust manifolds for the Wraith III and Bentley models.18th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page84
Future changes to the Wraith exhaust system's corrujoints.19th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page85
Fitting of new bolts, distance pieces, and spherical washers to the Wraith & Bentley experimental cars' exhaust systems.25th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page86
Alterations to the Wraith exhaust system prints before production.26th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page87
Requesting the instrumentation of three exhaust manifolds for Wraith & Bentley cars, involving the deletion of the spherical joint.28th Apr 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page88
Test results and instructions for a Wraith III exhaust system corrujoint, including annealing and coating procedures.10th May 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page89
The condition of the Wraith exhaust system and a follow-up on a potential modification.28th Jul 1939Box 8 \ 8  08-page90
Unsatisfactory performance of the Wraith fan and proposing modifications using a Cadillac fan and new pulleys.25th Jun 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page01
Particulars of Wraith improved drive fan pulleys.26th Jul 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page02
Request for a new fan and belt for a Wraith vehicle due to excessive noise and a stretched belt.26th Jul 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page03
Reporting the failure of a new fan belt for a 25/30 HP model after a short period of use.22th Aug 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page04
Fan belt stretch, the fitting of a new Cadillac type fan to car 26.G.VI, and a request for information on water loss.23th Aug 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page05
Blueprints for a modified Wraith fan, reducing the diameter of a Cadillac 5-blade fan by 2 inches for chassis 27-G-V1.17th Sep 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page06
List of tracings for the revision or addition of operations for the Wraith III Chassis Fan, Section 3220.25th Oct 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page07
Request to build three further sets of Wraith fans for six experimental cars being built.11th Oct 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page08
The modification of a Wraith fan blade by reducing its diameter.18th Sep 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page09
Endurance test on a Wraith 5 blade fan.2nd Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page10
Requesting to fit a Wraith 5 blade fan to a car while it is in the shop for other modifications.12th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page11
Incorrect material used for a fractured Wraith fan blade.15th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page12
Technical memorandum detailing the investigation and proposed alterations for a five-bladed unequal pitch fan on the Wraith lll.22th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page13
Laboratory report investigating the failure of a Wraith fan blade, EW.947.16th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page14
Laboratory report showing a broken and cracked Bentley C.B. IV radiator fan.16th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page15
Laboratory report with a micrograph showing cracks on a Bentley 6 B.IV Radiator Fan.24th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page16
Instruction to proceed with building fans for 6 Wraith cars to the latest specifications, despite material delays.24th Nov 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page17
Revision and production of a 5-blade fan for the Wraith car.7th Dec 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page18
Instructions to fit a 5-blade fan set and a new Goodrich belt to a 25.O.V1. car.7th Dec 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page19
Requesting the production of 2 fan pulleys for old type Wraith engines.15th Dec 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page20
Instruction to fit a 5-blade fan part set to a different car due to limited availability.15th Dec 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page21
Instructions for packing 5-blade Cadillac fans for the Wraith model with special grease.16th Dec 1937Box 8 \ 9  09-page22
Requesting an endurance test on a Wraith fan with specific fitting instructions.1st Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page23
To hold the order for Wraith fan blades due to a potential material change to avoid distortion.4th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page24
Endurance testing and examination of a fan for a Wraith vehicle.8th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page25
Eliminating the fan belt adjustment on Wraith & B.III models due to new 'Fero-grip' belts with negligible stretch.8th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page26
Requesting the design of a modified fan mounting for the Wraith and Bentley III models.18th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page27
Material properties for Wraith and Phantom III fan blades.19th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page28
Wraith fan mounting scheme, detailing measurements and adjustments for the fan belt.23th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page29
Change of fan blade material from soft aluminium to a stiffer one for Wraith & B.III models.26th Feb 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page30
Request for a cost comparison of a revised fan mounting for the Wraith, B.III, and B.50 models.3rd Mar 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page31
Modified fan fixing and adjustment for the Wraith III.4th Mar 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page32
Modified fan fixing and adjustment design for the Wraith III engine.4th Mar 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page33
Request for a cost estimation per chassis for supplying and fitting fans and drives at a service depot.14th Apr 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page34
Costing for the supply and fitting of a 5-Blade Fan (Cadillac Type) for a Phantom III chassis.25th Apr 1948Box 8 \ 9  09-page35
Request to manufacture a fan pulley to specification EXS.282890 for older Wraith engine units.2nd May 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page36
Request to run an endurance test on the production type fan for the Wraith No.4 unit.5th May 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page37
The 18-hour test bed endurance run of the Wraith Production Fan.28th Jun 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page38
Modification to the Wraith fan mounting casting for production.29th Jun 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page39
Blueprints for a Fan Flange designed for the 'Pauline' Streamlined car.16th Aug 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page40
Phantom III and Wraith five-blade fan failures during testing, with proposals for material changes.20th Sep 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page41
Fan blades for the Phantom III and Wraith models.24th Oct 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page42
Fan blades, comparing the Phantom III and Wraith models.29th Oct 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page43
Internal memorandum discussing a Wraith fan failure and investigating potential causes related to blade clearances.15th Nov 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page44
Successful testing and mandated use of Mobilgrease No. 6 for fans on Wraith and other chassis.15th Nov 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page45
Instruction to fit 'Duralumin' blades to Wraith and B.V. fans and pack Bentley, Wraith and B.V. fans with Mobilgrease No.6.25th Nov 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page46
The delayed fitting of locking plates for the Wraith fan and instructing they be fitted at Depots.5th Dec 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page47
Modification request for the Wraith III 'C' Series fan hub to increase radiator clearance.1st Dec 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page48
Issue with the Wraith fan fouling the radiator bracing stays and proposed modifications.20th Dec 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page49
The modification process for the fan on a Wraith car.20th Dec 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page50
Inadequate clearance between the Wraith fan and the radiator.21th Dec 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page51
Proposed modification to prevent the Wraith fan from fouling the radiator stays for both new and existing chassis.22th Dec 1938Box 8 \ 9  09-page52
Issue of the Wraith model's fan fouling the radiator.2nd Jan 1939Box 8 \ 9  09-page53
Fan hub modification for Wraith 'A' and 'B' series chassis to increase clearance.14th Jan 1939Box 8 \ 9  09-page54
The return of a scrap Wraith fan belt to the supplier, Ferodo Ltd.16th Jan 1939Box 8 \ 9  09-page55
Requesting the modification of a standard Wraith fan fitted to engine 30.G.VII.21th Jun 1939Box 8 \ 9  09-page56
Secret memo discussing wheelbase and body dimensions for the Wraith model, comparing it to the 20/25.18th Sep 1934Box 8 \ 10  10-page001
Dimensions and wheelbase options for the Wraith chassis.13th Sep 1934Box 8 \ 10  10-page002
Comparison table of principal chassis dimensions for various car models.26th Feb 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page003
Drawings for the Wraith II chassis layout, frame, transmission and springs.26th Feb 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page004
The proposed layout for the Wraith II frame, mentioning a change from spot welding to bolts in certain areas.10th Mar 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page005
Layout and manufacturing plan for the proposed Wraith II frame.10th Mar 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page006
Revised drawing for the Wraith II chassis frame, its construction, and collaboration with suppliers.25th Mar 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page007
Design and manufacturing specifications for the Wraith II Battery Cross Member.8th May 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page008
Design and construction of the Wraith II frame cross.8th May 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page009
Decision to use a thinner gauge of steel for Wraith II side members to reduce chassis weight.8th May 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page010
Modifications to the Wraith II frame side members to save weight and cost.26th May 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page011
Design and combination of step irons and body brackets for the Wraith II to save weight and expense.30th May 1936Box 8 \ 10  10-page012


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