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Bearing modifications for the 2nd Bensport's Experimental Car.18th Feb 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0025
Weight reduction campaign for a Bentley crankshaft by machining holes.26th Apr 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0026
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a component with a diameter dimension.26th Apr 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0027
Balance issues and proposed modifications for a Bensport crankshaft.29th Apr 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0028
Calculations on the critical speeds of the lightened Bensport crankshaft.9th May 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0029
Comparison table for various Bensport J.1. crankshaft configurations and their properties.11th May 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0030
Requesting an experimental lightened 'Bensport Crankshaft' be made, detailing the modifications.11th May 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0031
Experimental lightening of a Bensport crankshaft and related design considerations.12th May 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0032
The oil grooving specifications for Bentley Main Bearings.24th May 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0033
Piston and crankshaft failures during a high-speed endurance test on a Bentley Unit C.13 engine.26th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0034
Failure report concerning a No.6 balance weight breaking through the crankcase due to a broken retaining stud.8th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0035
Blueprint drawing illustrating a Bentley piston failure with dimensional data.29th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0036
Correct friction setting for a Bentley crankshaft spring drive.25th May 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0037
Technical note on increasing the critical speed of a Bensport crankshaft by modifying journal size and bearing shells.19th Jun 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0038
Dimensioned drawing for a crankshaft journal and bearing cap stud arrangement.31th Jul 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0039
Broken slipper drive centre from a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley, urgently requesting advice as the issue is delaying a chassis.31th Jul 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0040
Examination of a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley slipper drive, concluding the engine was over-revved.3rd Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0041
Modifications for improved spigotting for the mounting of a Bentley slipper flywheel.25th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0042
Two separate incidents of balance weight failures on a Bentley unit and another engine in France.26th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0043
Halting work on Bentley chassis crankshafts due to a balance weight failure.28th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0044
Cause of failures in Bentley crankshaft balance weights and proposing design improvements.29th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0045
Crankshaft problems in the 3½ litre Bentley and the urgent requirement for a four-bearing crank.31th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0046
Suggesting that balance weights be forged solid with the crankshaft.31th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0047
Making balance weights solid with the crankshaft and issues with failures on a Bentley engine.1st Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0048
Modifications to Bentley balance weights for the first 15 engines.1st Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0049
Bentley development regarding a lightened crankshaft, detailing vibration issues and flywheel loosening at high RPM.8th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0050
Drawing for a Bentley Solid Crankshaft.11th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0051
Analysis of methods to raise the critical speed of a Bensport crankshaft.12th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0052
Cost benefits and forging possibilities of a Bentley solid crankshaft.20th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0053
Effect on critical speed of using Duralumin connecting rods in a Bentley.23th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0054
Requesting the supply of springs for experiments on the new Bentley spring drive.27th Oct 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0055
Request to manufacture driving springs for a Bentley spring drive to be fitted to a test car.11th Nov 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0056
Requesting the creation of a set of balance weights for a fully balanced Bentley crankshaft test.11th Nov 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0057
Request to manufacture a distance piece and several discs for experiments on the new Bentley spring drive.11th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0058
The design, calibration, and performance testing of a new Bentley crankshaft damper and spring drive.13th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0059
Testing modifications to a damper and spring drive to address oscillation and rattle issues.13th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0060
Test report on a spring drive's damping, critical oscillation, and gear rattle characteristics.13th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0061
The development and testing of light alloy connecting rods for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.24th Jan 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0062
Standardisation of a felt ring for the rear of a crankshaft bearing.20th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 5  scan0063
Order of R.B.1659 Damping Springs for the Bentley Chassis Spring Drive.16th Feb 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0064
Making model ribs for a crankcase for a 4-bearing crankshaft.16th May 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0065
Experiment on the number of bearings for Bentley Crankshafts.19th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0066
Design features and modifications for an experimental Bentley 4 Bearing Crankshaft.29th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0067
Experiments to increase the critical speed of a Bentley crankshaft.24th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0068
Crankshaft and bearing modifications for improved engine performance and safety.24th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0069
Modifications to a Bentley crankshaft to increase its critical speed and safety margin.6th Aug 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0070
Test report on B.10 unit with a special crankshaft, focusing on noisy Textolite gears and an endurance test failure.8th Aug 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0071
Endurance test detailing oil system modifications and an ignition system replacement.29th Aug 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0072
Fitting a light disc flywheel and Borg & Beck clutch to a B.10 unit for high-speed roughness tests.29th Aug 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0073
Crankshaft oiling schemes, comparing issues with Bentley engines to Phantom and Wraith models.9th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0074
Modifications to the Bentley narrow bearing crankshaft to prevent flywheel flutter.9th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0075
Crankshaft wear on the Bentley and 20/25 models.10th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0076
Crankshaft oiling schemes, comparing the continuous oil feed of the Bentley system against the Phantom scheme.11th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0077
Request to prepare a second set of parts for N.Sch.4190 and to leave the flywheel undrilled.12th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0078
Requesting the production of forgings for a narrow pin crankshaft after successful testing.23th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0079
Surprisingly weak results of a torsion test on a 4-bearing crankshaft.30th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0080
Upcoming 10,000-mile test on a B.10 unit, focusing on narrow pin crankshafts and bearing wear.1st Nov 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0081
Requesting the completion of models for the analysis of a 4-bearing crankshaft.14th Dec 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0082
Crankshaft modifications and experiments for supercharging 6-cylinder Bentley engines.21th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0083
Test bed and torsion test results comparing a four-bearing and a seven-bearing Bentley crankshaft.19th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0084
Analysis of crankshaft stiffness, comparing a 4-bearing shaft with a 7-bearing shaft and the potential benefits of design alterations.19th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0085
Summary of observed and calculated critical speeds for various Bentley engine crankshafts.19th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0086
Model crank torsion test results showing angular deflections for short and long crank pins.2nd Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0087
Graph comparing the torsion test results of a 4-bearing crankshaft with a standard 7-bearing crankshaft.24th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 5  scan0088
Graph showing the angular deflections from model crank torsion tests.2nd Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0089
Blueprint of a model crankshaft to determine the effect of a long crank pin on torsional stiffness.2nd Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0090
Blueprint illustrating three different designs of Bentley crankshafts.29th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0091
Analysis of seven-bearing crankshafts, comparing component inertia and stiffness for different balance configurations.29th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0092
Page from a report analyzing the relationship between web thickness, stiffness, and inertia, including calculations.29th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0093
Comparison of weights for two different types of crankshafts.22th Mar 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0094
Request to produce parts to increase the inertia of a Bentley crankshaft damper for high-speed roughness experiments.8th Apr 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0095
Crankshaft design improvements for the Bentley 3.5' bore engine.29th Jun 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0096
Crankpin length, lubrication improvements, and oil cooling recommendations for an engine.29th Jun 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0097
Blueprint comparing a suggested crankshaft for a 3.5 Bore Engine against an existing narrow pin crank.28th Jul 1925Box 85 \ 5  scan0098
Confirming a request for big end oil flow tests on a Bentley crankshaft.12th Jul 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0099
Crankshaft dimensions for a large bore Bentley engine.17th Jul 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0100
Calculations for new crankshafts comparing the effect of different journal and pin dimensions on engine speed.17th Jul 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0101
Comparison table of projected bearing areas, critical speeds, and crankpin areas for various component configurations.19th Jul 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0102
Instruction to investigate cracks in a large bore Bentley crankcase by cutting it up and testing a sample.19th Jul 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0103
Letter to a supplier regarding an unsatisfactory crankshaft damper friction lining, requesting experimental cork washers.4th Sep 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0104
Requesting the preparation of a Bentley crankshaft pin for a cold storage bearing test.9th Oct 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0105
The distribution of L.O.P. and details for the Large Bore Bentley Chassis crankshaft.26th Nov 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0106
Request to manufacture a crank pinion with a 45° helix angle for an increased inertia crankshaft damper, to be fitted to a Bentley B-19 unit.2nd Dec 1935Box 85 \ 5  scan0107
Balancing a Bentley crankshaft, based on methods from Packard and outlining required experiments and modifications.10th Mar 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0108
Achieving better crankshaft balance with less counterweights, with a conclusion to test on aero engines.20th May 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0109
Short memo confirming a copy of a previous memo and sketch was handed to Gry.20th May 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0110
Static deflection tests for a new method of positioning crankshaft balance weights on a Bentley crankshaft.20th May 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0111
Crankshaft balancing schemes, counterweights, and vibration analysis for an engine.20th May 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0112
Blueprint detailing the method of fitting Packard type balance weights to a Bentley crankshaft.1st Dec 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0113
Comparison of a standard Bentley crankshaft and a Bentley crankshaft with Packard balance weights.1st Dec 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0114
Outlining an experiment to determine the inaccuracy in crankshaft balancing caused by an initial shaft bow.24th Apr 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0115
Design proposal for Packard-type balance weights for a Bentley crankshaft, machined from existing forging, requesting an experimental test.25th May 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0116
Instructions and drawings list for a Bentley chassis crankshaft experiment using Packard Type balance weights.11th Jun 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0117
Letter to Federal Mogul Corp. regarding a drawing of a Bentley crankshaft for White Metal Bearings.28th Oct 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0118
Scoring on Bentley crankshafts with Hall's metal bearings and proposing a standardized treatment.2nd Nov 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0119
Technical memorandum on the satisfactory method for regrinding crankshafts.2nd Nov 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0120
Request to test a 'Hykro' crankshaft against a standard V.C.M. shaft for wear over 15,000 miles.3rd Nov 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0121
Calculation of the stiffness ratio for a proposed Bentley crankshaft compared to the standard.1st Dec 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0122
Dispatch of crankshaft components for the 25/30 and Bentley models.17th Dec 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0123
Arguing for the use of 'Hykro' material for Bentley 25/30 HP Chassis crankshafts.30th Dec 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0124


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