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Instruction to modify a standard Bentley crankshaft by drilling additional holes to improve bearing lubrication.8th Jan 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0125
Crankshaft failure at the flywheel flange and analysis of related failures.19th Feb 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0126
Blueprint detailing a crankshaft failure, showing test results, running time, and views of the broken component.19th Feb 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0127
Crankshaft forgings for the 25/30-HP and Bentley 'L' Series chassis.9th Mar 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0128
Testing and standardisation of crankshafts for 25/30 & Bentley models.12th Mar 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0129
Confirming the decision not to standardise larger crankshafts for the 25/30 HP and Bentley chassis at the present time.15th Mar 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0130
The method of recovering worn or bowed nitrided crankshafts.6th Nov 1936Box 85 \ 5  scan0131
Report on a crankshaft flange failure.17th Jun 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0132
Failure of a Bentley crankshaft due to an unsatisfactory nitriding process, resulting in insufficient hardness.2nd Dec 1937Box 85 \ 5  scan0133
Diameter and tightening of cylinder head studs for the Peregrine and Bensport engines.4th Jun 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0001
Technical analysis of engine cylinder head stud stress and design considerations.6th Jun 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0002
Cylinder head nuts for Peregrine & Bensfort engines, debating stud size and materials.6th Jun 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0003
Material and design considerations for Bensport Cylinder Studs.6th Jun 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0004
Drawing LeC.3115 for a cylinder head, valves, and rocker gear for the Bensport and Peregrine engines.13th Jun 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0005
Sanctioning a trial of a cylinder head having six exhaust and six inlet ports for the Peregrine & Bensport engine.15th Jun 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0006
Investigation into cylinder stud and gasket failures on a supercharged Peregrine engine for the 'Bensport' project.22th Sep 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0007
Stress analysis and comparison data for Kestrel and Bensport engine studs.22th Sep 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0008
Confirmation of a telephone message regarding issues and improvements for the Peregrine & Bensport engine head joint.26th Sep 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0009
Design points and improvements for an engine, including valves, gaskets, and cooling.1st Oct 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0010
Proposal to modify a cylinder block for a Bensport cylinder head.1st Oct 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0011
Modifications to the Bensport cylinder head following testing.13th Jan 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0012
Reminding about an unresolved issue with the Bensport cylinder head and piston alignment.16th Feb 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0013
The machining of a J.1 cylinder head casting for a Bensport car.27th Feb 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0014
Cylinder head modifications for the 'Bensport' model, including trepanning and combustion space depth reduction.28th Feb 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0015
Potential incorrect assembly of the Bensport Rocker Shaft's central pedestal and proposing a modification to prevent it.21th Apr 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0016
Modifications to the Bensport Cylinder Head to increase the compression ratio.13th May 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0017
Listing technical drawings for the Bensport water by-pass regulator and noting an alteration to the water drain cock.13th May 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0018
Required capacity for altered Bentley engine head castings to achieve the correct compression ratio.19th May 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0019
Instructing modifications to a cylinder head for larger valves and higher compression ratios.7th Jun 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0020
Three proposed experiments on a Bentley cylinder head to improve power output.19th Jun 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0021
Modifications to the inlet valve and cylinder head for 'Bensport' power output.21th Jun 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0022
Blueprint for a modified Bentley Cylinder Head to improve airflow.14th Jul 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0023
Standardisation and testing of Bentley engine compression ratios.26th Jul 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0024
Measurement data for three different cylinder heads.26th Jul 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0025
Failed Cylinder Head Gasket from a 3.5 Litre Bentley engine.31th Jul 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0026
Requesting modifications to a Bentley cylinder head for larger valves and an increased compression ratio.11th Sep 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0027
Design changes and specifications for an experimental Bentley aluminium cylinder head.28th Sep 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0028
Blueprint LeC.3662, detailing an experimental cast iron head for a Bentley.7th Oct 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0029
Request for wooden models of a Bensport cylinder head to conduct air flow tests.21th Oct 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0030
Design change to the Bentley Aluminium Cylinder Head valve seating angle.1st Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0031
Exhaust valve seats for car engines, referencing data from aero engine tests.7th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0032
Outlining the design points for experimental exhaust valve seats for a Bentley aluminium cylinder head.7th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0033
Blueprint for an exhaust valve seat.7th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0034
Promising preliminary test results of a new cylinder head design (LEG.3673) using a wooden model.1st Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0035
Addition to a report on tests for the valving efficiency of F.II A Bentley engines, comparing cylinder heads.30th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0036
Air flow pressure difference tests conducted on various wooden and standard cylinder head models, with and without cylinder barrels attached.30th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0037
Summary comparing flow improvements between different head designs using wooden models.30th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0038
Graph comparing airflow curves for three different types of Bentley cylinder heads.30th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0039
Graph showing the effect of a cylinder barrel's presence on air flow and comparing two different cylinder head models.30th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0040
Graph comparing airflows with standard and increased valve lifts against pressure difference for a Bentley head model.30th Nov 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0041
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a valve assembly and guide.4th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0042
Promising preliminary tests of a new cylinder head and inquiring about patent status.4th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0043
Responding to an inquiry about the patent status of Cylinder Head Lec.3673.5th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0044
Tests analysing differences in flow between wooden models and actual machined castings for Phantom II & Bentley engine valving.6th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0045
Conclusions and summary of tests on engine head modifications, including streamlining ports and adjusting the inlet valve.6th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0046
Graph comparing various Bentley cylinder heads by air-flow tests.7th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0047
Comparison of airflow properties for three different Bentley cylinder head designs.7th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0048
Graph comparing air flow versus pressure difference for various Bentley cylinder head designs.13th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0049
Performance testing of a higher compression cylinder head for a Bentley engine.13th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0050
The purchase of a J.A.P. motorcycle cylinder head for research into combustion chamber design and volumetric efficiency.21th Dec 1933Box 86 \ 1  scan0051
Requesting the simultaneous completion of aluminium and cast-iron Bentley high-compression cylinder heads for comparative testing of detonation characteristics.4th Jan 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0052
Requesting an experimental report on corrugated sheet metal cylinder head gaskets for potential use on the Spectre engine.13th Jan 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0053
Comparison of high compression aluminium and cast iron cylinder heads.22th Mar 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0054
Report comparing the detonation characteristics and Mean Effective Pressure (M.E.P.) of aluminium versus cast iron cylinder heads.10th Mar 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0055
Performance graph comparing different Bentley cylinder heads, showing Brake Horsepower and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M.10th Mar 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0056
Graph comparing the compression pressure of Aluminium vs. Cast Iron cylinder heads on a Bentley B.A.A. unit.10th Mar 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0057
Performance comparison graph for Aluminium versus Cast Iron Bentley cylinder heads.10th Mar 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0058
Graph comparing the performance of Aluminium and Cast Iron cylinder heads for a Bentley unit, measuring B.M.E.P against R.P.M.19th Mar 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0059
The testing and modification of a Bentley aluminium cylinder head.25th Apr 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0060
Higher compression cylinder heads for the Bentley, concluding a 7:1 ratio is the limit.15th May 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0061
The testing and performance of high compression cylinder heads for Bentley engines.15th May 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0062
Power output and valve timing diagram for a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley engine.12th Feb 1923Box 86 \ 1  scan0063
Graph of I.M.E.P. & B.M.E.P. curves for various pistons against R.P.M.20th Feb 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0064
Performance graph comparing different Bentley cylinder head configurations, materials, and compression ratios.9th Mar 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0065
Request for work to conduct experiments comparing the roughness of 20/25 HP and Bentley cylinder heads.28th May 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0066
Modifications for Bentley Cylinder Heads.5th Jun 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0067
Request to produce a high compression cylinder head for a Bentley.7th Jun 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0068
Modifications to the Aluminium Bentley Cylinder Head, specifically the use of steel washers and new collars for double valve springs.21th Jun 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0069
Modification to the gudgeon pin plug, introducing a conical end based on the Bentley design.27th Jun 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0070
The design, performance and potential alterations of the Bentley gudgeon pin plug.2nd Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0071
Tendency for Bentley gudgeon pin buttons to work loose due to insufficient taper, with a request to produce new sets.2nd Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0072
Instruction to modify a Bentley cylinder head (EB.1237) by machining the face to reduce capacity.17th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0073
Request for a print of the valve gear scheme for a Bentley 'Power' Head to estimate its performance.24th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0074
Letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Ltd. offering their patented pressure filled joint rings for testing.25th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0075
Promotional leaflet for 'Magister Pressuum' pressure-filled joint rings.25th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0076
Illustrations of various applications for Wills Pressure Filled Rings and Joints.25th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0077
Data sheet for the Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, including a performance graph and patent information.7th Dec 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0078
Preface and test conclusions for the Wills Patent Pressure Filled Joint Ring, with compression load graphs for copper and monel metal rings.7th Dec 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0079
Test results and historical information on the Wills Patent Pressure Filled Joint Ring.12th Oct 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0080
The compression and internal pressure testing of three Monel metal rings.12th Oct 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0081
Steam jointing materials with diagrams of a joint blowing-out apparatus and an application of a pressure-filled joint ring.10th Aug 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0082
The blowing out test of Wills Pressure Filled Joint Rings, with details of a test piece from the British Industries Fair.10th Aug 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0083
National Physical Laboratory report on compression and blowing out tests for Wills Pressure Filled Joint Rings.10th Aug 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0084
Instructions and diagrams for fitting various types of permanent and semi-permanent joint assemblies and rings for piping.10th Aug 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0085
Fitting instructions and technical details for 'Wills' pressure-filled joint rings.10th Aug 1932Box 86 \ 1  scan0086
The applications of a patent pressure-filled joint ring and a patent renewable seat wheel valve.30th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0087
Letter to Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring Ltd. enclosing a blueprint for a Bentley Cylinder Head Gasket and requesting pressure rings for testing.30th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0088
Letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Ltd. regarding the production of joint rings and gaskets for a Bentley cylinder head.31th Jul 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0089
Letter to Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Ltd. requesting the cost of a Copper Gasket with rings.2nd Aug 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0090
Letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Ltd. regarding the supply of patent pressure filled copper gaskets.14th Aug 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0091


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