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Proposed welded construction for the Wraith III steering column outer tube as an alternative to brazing.27th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page052
Proposal to manufacture the Wraith III steering column using welding instead of brazing.17th Apr 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page053
Requesting a factory cost estimate for experimentally modified steering ball joints for the Wraith III.5th May 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page054
Recommendation to maintain the dip brazing construction for the Wraith III steering column over the suggested use of welding.13th May 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page055
Cost-effectiveness of brazing versus welding for the Wraith III steering column assembly.13th May 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page056
The delay in producing modified ball joints for the Wraith steering system.1st Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page057
Assembly and adjustment issues with the Wraith steering column and box.25th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page058
Lack of similar American steering designs with a detachable end to the box.25th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page059
Assembly issues and potential redesign of the Wraith steering column and box.25th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page060
The absence of American steering designs with a detachable end to the box, requesting feedback before design modification.25th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page061
The risks of removing steering ball pins and a request to create a special extractor tool for the Wraith and Continental Ph.III.26th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page062
Modifications to the Wraith steering system to improve performance and reduce friction.26th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page063
Opinion on the adjusting washers and disassembly procedures for the Wraith steering column and box.29th Jun 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page064
Lost Wraith steering box with cut-outs and a request for a replacement.2nd Jul 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page065
Friction load issues with the Wraith steering ball joints, recommending alterations to the drawings.13th Jul 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page066
Cost investigation of modified steering ball joints for the Wraith III.5th May 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page067
Test report on an experimental V-series axle with vertical king pins, focusing on steering performance.15th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page068
Steering performance, discussing geometry, stability, and various pivot configurations.22th Sep 1926Box 9 \ 7  07-page069
Vehicle steering performance, road shocks, and wobbles.22th Sep 1926Box 9 \ 7  07-page070
Steering tests investigating the effects of pivot inclination on a new axle design.22th Sep 1926Box 9 \ 7  07-page071
Steering tests with altered axles and vertical king pins, including a diagram of transversally raked pivots.22th Sep 1936Box 9 \ 7  07-page072
Effects of wheel centre position and transverse rake on steering effort.22th Sep 1926Box 9 \ 7  07-page073
Technical comparison of Transverse Pivot Inclination and steering effort for different axle series.22th Sep 1936Box 9 \ 7  07-page074
Comparative blueprint diagram illustrating different axle and pivot arrangements and their effect on steering heaviness.16th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page075
Modification to the Wraith steering gear to improve clearance.16th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page076
Requesting the production of three Wraith steering boxes in cast aluminium for testing.31th Aug 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page077
Oil leak on the Wraith type steering gear and requesting a design modification.10th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page078
Requesting design details for modified yoke pieces to test a new caster angle on the Wraith steering.13th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page079
Request to fit ball pins FW.1518 to the cross steering tubes of a car.15th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page080
Requesting the machining of yoke forgings to test a reduced castor angle on the Wraith steering.20th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page081
Modifications to the Steering Box for the Wraith III model.21th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page082
Requesting the fitting of steering components and rectification of a rattling horn button on chassis 25-G-VI.29th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page083
Scheme for adding extra lugs on the Pendulum Lever for the Wraith III steering gear.28th Feb 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page084
Scheme to fix an oil leak on the Wraith III steering column by stiffening the flange on the bottom support bracket.30th Sep 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page085
Repair of a 25.G.VI steering box due to damaged lock stops.5th Oct 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page086
Scheme for modifying the steering column controls for the Wraith III model, detailing changes due to the elimination of the ignition control.7th Oct 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page087
Requesting modifications to the steering system on a Wraith chassis due to excessive joggling.8th Oct 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page088
Order for 6 sets of side steering tube parts for the Wraith III chassis.13th Oct 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page089
Parts order memo for the Wraith III chassis steering column and box.28th Oct 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page090
Requesting official instructions for a steering modification on the Wraith model following experimental tests.8th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page091
Instruction regarding the machining of Wraith steering yoke pieces following a telephone conversation.8th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page092
Specifications for springs to be used in the Wraith steering system.8th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page093
Fitting of new yoke pieces and springs to an experimental Wraith chassis for testing.8th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page094
Modified rear spring for the side steering tube on a Wraith III chassis.17th Nov 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page095
Steering castor angle discrepancies on two chassis and requesting further measurements.7th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page096
Wraith steering characteristics, over-steer, under-steer, and investigations on a skid pan.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page097
Analysis of steering characteristics for the Wraith model, with a corresponding steering angle curve graph.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page098
Page discussing steering characteristics and the effects of rear stabilisers, featuring a graph of steering angle curves.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page099
Page showing steering angle curves for a Wraith without a roll rod under various conditions.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page100
Page discussing tyre pressures and showing a photograph of an Oldsmobile steering rod rig.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page101
Report page detailing improvements in vehicle handling and roll, including a graph of steering angle curves for a Wraith.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page102
Claims for the benefits of a front roll rod and an appendix on Skid Pan testing methodology.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page103
Comparative tyre cornering, squealing and skidding tests on a Bentley, alongside other skid-pan trials.17th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page104
Request to manufacture four pivot thrust washers for the Wraith steering system from a new Bakelite material.31th Dec 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page105
Issue with Wraith steering pivots and bushes, proposing a trial of copper deposited pins.4th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page106
Steering tightening issues on the Wraith model due to a seizing pivot bush and proposing a needle roller bearing as a solution.10th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page107
Investigation into a steering problem on the Wraith model, specifically concerning friction in the pivot pins.10th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page108
Steering issues with pivot pins and yokes, proposing material trials for improvement.10th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page109
Table detailing steering pivot pin loads for various chassis models.11th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page110
Inquiry to Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding a bearing issue with the 25/30 HP steering pivot pin.11th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page111
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. proposing 'Clevite' material for a Bush and detailing its specifications.14th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page112
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. discussing the best material for Steering Pivot Pins.14th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page113
Engineering drawing for a Clevite bush with oil groove details.2nd Feb 1937Box 9 \ 7  07-page114
Blueprint for a bush component with an oil groove.19th Aug 1936Box 9 \ 7  07-page115
Blueprint for a Clevite bush with dimensions and inspection methods.15th Oct 1935Box 9 \ 7  07-page116
Trial of bakelite material for pivot pin bushes on the Wraith steering system.18th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page117
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. requesting six Clevite bush samples for trial, following up on a previous correspondence.18th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page118
Official order for 6 bushes for the Wraith model from supplier Vandervell Products Ltd.18th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page119
Specification sheet for Wraith steering gear preloads.19th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page120
Hoffmann type needle roller bearing for the Wraith Front Pivots.19th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page121
Request to manufacture and modify parts for an apparatus to measure the castor angle on a Wraith chassis.20th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page122
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. discussing alternative arrangements for a Clevite Bush in a Pivot Pin.21th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page123
Blueprint detailing the specifications for a grooved bronze bush.31th Dec 1936Box 9 \ 7  07-page124
Blueprint detailing the installation of a bronze bush into a stub-axle for a 25/30 HP model.20th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page125
Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. regarding issues with a 25/30 HP steering pivot pin bearing and a proposed change to a needle bearing.22th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page126
Letter regarding the quality issues of received steering rollers, specifically their softness and lack of preload.22th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page127
Modified steering cam and tube for the Wraith III chassis to utilize incorrectly machined parts.22th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page128
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding the application of their split bearings, washers, and steel sleeves for experimental trials.24th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page129
Acknowledgment of an enquiry from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.24th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page130
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. discussing specifications for a special outer race and needle rollers.25th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page131
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a design modification using a needle roller bearing.25th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page132
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of Special Needle Roller Bearings.27th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page133
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding objections to a Sleeve and details on a Thrust Washer.28th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page134
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of J.385 Needle Roller Bearings.29th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page135
Fitting PD.97 needle roller lower pivot bearings to experimental Wraith front axle pivots.31th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page136
Quotation from Hoffmann Manufacturing for Special Needle Roller Bearings.31th Jan 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page137
Letter to a supplier regarding specifications for bearings, stub axles, and requesting a quotation.1st Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page138
Page two of a letter discussing the specifications for a pin, needle bearing, and roller bearing.1st Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page139
Acknowledgment of an enquiry from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.2nd Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page140
The return of an unsatisfactory steering roller to the manufacturer for a free replacement.3rd Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page141
Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty steering roller and requesting a replacement with future specifications.3rd Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page142
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding the trial of their thin wall bearings and a request for parts.3rd Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page143
Forwarding a letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding bushes and thrust washers.4th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page144
Modifications to the Wraith steering to eliminate joggles by fitting weaker springs.7th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page145
Quotation letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding bushes and thrust washers.8th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page146
Blueprint detailing the installation of a bush in a stub-axle for a 25/30 HP model.8th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page147
Fitting of needle bearing steering pivots to a specific Wraith chassis.9th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page148
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding an order for 'Clevite' bushes and accompanying prints.14th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page149
Diagram for the installation of a bush in a stub-axle for a 25/30 HP model.2nd Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page150
Blueprint for a plain bush, specifically a lower stub axle bush.8th Feb 1938Box 9 \ 7  07-page151


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