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Comparison of the Marles and LaSalle steering systems used on Spectre models to investigate performance differences.26th Jun 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0177
Analysis of mechanical efficiency tests on steering gears, comparing different designs and their performance under various loads.26th Jun 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0178
Outlining a program of experiments on the Spectre gear, focusing on cam track crowning and gear angles.26th Jun 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0179
Proposed modifications to the Marles type steering for the Spectre model to reduce joggling.26th Jun 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0180
Sending a blueprint for Marles Type Steering on a Spectre Chassis to Adamant Engineering Co.28th Jun 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0181
Oil weep from a Spectre-Marles type steering box and suggesting adding an extra bolt to the joint.6th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0182
Programme of experiments on Spectre steering components.8th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0183
Modifications to the Spectre Steering Gears due to excessive clearance in the rockshaft pin.9th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0184
Status report outlining seven different design options and their progress for the Spectre steering system.12th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0185
Trial of Timken Roller Bearings on the Spectre steering gear.12th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0186
Suggesting a test to diagnose the cause of steering shocks on the Spectre model.16th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0187
Steering shocks on the Spectre model and proposing a test to identify the cause.16th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0188
Turning circle measurements for the Spectre and Phantom models.2nd Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0189
On a 10,000-mile Marles steering test for the Spectre II, requesting a specific cam be fitted.13th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0190
Secret memo regarding a modification to the Spectre centre steering lever to improve lubrication.15th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0191
New method for lubricating the Spectre steering column's pendulum lever ball end to prevent oil leakage.20th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0192
Letter to British Timken Ltd. regarding the bore of steering gear housing and bearings.23th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0193
Letter from a supplier discussing manufacturing tolerances and dimensions for steering gear bearings.24th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0194
Letter from British Timken Ltd. regarding dimensions for a roller and cup, and thanking for a works visit.24th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0195
Implementation of 'N' Scheme Timken Taper Roller Bearings for the Spectre chassis steering cam.24th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0196
Letter to British Timken Ltd. regarding the trial of bearings and the satisfactory limits for bearing cups.26th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0197
Letter from British Timken regarding bearings for a steering gear experiment.27th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0198
Request to produce a stiffer rockershaft and a corresponding race for the Spectre Steering Gear.29th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0199
Requesting parts for a modification to the Spectre steering lubrication system due to oil loss.3rd Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0200
Engine rattle, ignition system weaknesses, and insufficient turning circle after a road test.3rd Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0201
Road testing, covering turning circles, hill climb performance, cooling issues, and component updates.3rd Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0202
Blueprint graph of vehicle temperatures during a climb up the Stelvio Pass, Italy.4th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0203
Table outlining Spectre steering cam and roller combinations.4th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0204
Modifications and testing of Spectre Type Steering on a 25 HP car.4th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0205
Issues with the 'Spectre' steering and proposing a development plan using car 21-G-IV for testing in France.6th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0206
Steering modifications and trial arrangements for the Spectre & 20/25 HP models.6th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0207
Details and modification requests for different build configurations of Gear No. 2.6th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0208
Parts list for two gear assemblies to be supplied by Adamant Engineering Co. and Timkens.6th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0209
List of parts on order for Gear No. 2, including bearings and roller assemblies.6th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0210
Modification of Spectre Cross Steering Levers to restore steering lock.10th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0211
The steering locks and turning circles for the Spectre model, comparing it with the Ph.II.12th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0212
Comparison of anticipated vs measured turning circles for the Phantom II, and anticipated turning circles for the Phantom III.13th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0213
Requesting measured figures for the Phantom III turning circles after a steering lever modification.16th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0214
Decision to change the material of the Spectre steering pivot bottom bush from unhardened nickel steel to hard cast Phosphor Bronze for the Spectre 2 for France.18th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0215
Progress of RHC work on steering experiments.19th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0216
The turning circles for Spectre I and Spectre II cars.20th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0217
Requesting a check of the steering lock on the Spectre II car.20th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0218
Changing the plan for testing a phosphor bronze steering pivot bush on the Phantom III.20th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0219
Request to return a borrowed paper on U.S.A. car practice to British Timken Ltd.20th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0220
Specification table for Spectre & 20/25 HP steering part cams.27th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0221
Table detailing different types of rollers for Spectre & 20/25 HP steering parts.27th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0222
Requesting a test on the friction of roller bearings on a steering cam removed from a Spectre III.27th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0223
Letter to British Timken Ltd regarding the return of a paper and the testing of Timken bearings.30th Sep 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0224
Historical and current issues with the production of chassis steering worms, specifically regarding the inclusion or deletion of grooves.1st Oct 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0225
Listing Spectre Steering parts to be held up from production for 200 cars.5th Oct 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0226
Holding up production for specific unsatisfactory parts of the Spectre steering system.7th Oct 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0227
On changing the steering cam crowning specification from 0.005 to 0.002 for test and demonstration cars.10th Oct 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0228
Modifications to the Phantom III steering column, wheel, and controls.16th Oct 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0229
Technical discussion regarding modifications to control levers and the steering column assembly.16th Oct 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0230
Design modifications and specifications for a press-button switch on a steering column.6th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0231
Specification change for Phantom III steering cam crowning.6th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0232
Improving the Phantom III steering by sending parts back to the Adamant Co. for correction.7th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0233
Collection and despatch of Phantom III steering components to Adamant Engineering Co.Ld.8th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0234
Oil leak in the Ph.III & 25 HP Marles Type Steering and a proposed modification.11th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0235
Oil leak in the Marles Type Steering system due to a badly fitted sleeve and a proposal for a design modification.11th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0236
Request to grind a rocker shaft to test a different roller cage for the Phantom III steering.12th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0237
Steering modifications for the 33-EX model, based on information obtained from a Packard car.12th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0238
Summary of preliminary Joggle Tests conducted on the 30-EX chassis.18th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0239
Requesting modifications to the steering system for the 35-EX car.23th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0240
Specifying the set up loads for the steering gear bearings on the 35-EX model.26th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0241
Request to detail and construct a set of parts for a Phantom III steering modification using plain bearings.26th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0242
Wording change for the Phantom III's steering column riding control.2nd Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0243
Modifications and considerations for fitting La Salle steering gear to a Phantom III chassis.5th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0244
Comparison table of steering system specifications for various models and configurations.5th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0245
Modification of a La Salle steering pendulum lever for the Phantom III.5th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0246
Specific Timken taper roller bearings used for the Phantom III steering gear.10th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0247
Change in lead cam specifications for Phantom III steering following recent tests.13th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0248
Noise issues from the Phantom III steering column resonance and proposed solutions.13th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0249
Requesting an alteration to the steering specification for the 37-EX model, specifically regarding the lead cam.14th Nov 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0250
Specifications for standardizing and improving the Ph.III steering system.18th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0251
Oil leakage, movement, and weak bolts on the Marles Steering Box for the Phantom III and 25-30 HP Chassis.20th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0252
Programme of steering experiments for Phantom III and 25 HP models.23th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0253
Modifications and preloading options for the Marles steering system on the Phantom III model.24th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 1  scan0254
Steering joggles in 25 HP and Phantom III models.1st Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0255
Steering experiments and modifications for the 25 HP and Phantom III models.1st Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0256
Friction torque measurements of steering bearings after a 10,000-mile test and subsequent alterations.1st Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0257
Experiments to improve steering gear performance by adjusting bearing loads and rocker shaft stiffness.1st Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0258
Analysis of steering joggle, comparing the standard system with a La Salle gear on a Phantom III.1st Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0259
Steering geometry, bearings, and potential improvements on 25 HP and Ph.III chassis.1st Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0260
Joggle test results for various Marles steering gear configurations on a 21GIII (25HP) model.2nd Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0261
Modifications to the Side Steering Tube for Ph.III Marles Steering on 25/30 HP models.2nd Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0262
Instruction to fit larger bolts to the Marles steering boxes on Phantom III and 25 HP models.2nd Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0263
The condition of the Phantom III steering column needle bearing, concluding that surface hardening is unnecessary.8th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0264
The characteristics of side steering tube springs, specifically noting an incorrect load adjustment on the 33-EX car.9th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0265
Graph comparing the characteristics of different side steering tubes.9th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0266
Characteristics of side steering tube springs, specifically for car 33-EX.9th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0267
Clarifying steering build instructions for model 36-EX, concerning lead cams and rockershafts.10th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0268
Request for the return of incorrectly machined Ph.III steering gear roller followers for correction or replacement.24th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0269
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the return of faulty roller followers and progress on steering experiments.24th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0270
Modifications to be carried out on the steering of chassis 34-EX.30th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0271
Requesting the fitting of a steel damping tube to Ph.III & 25 HP steering systems.31th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0272
Cost breakdown and estimate for Bentley and Phantom III side steering tube parts.3rd Feb 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0273
The correct fitting position for 3 spoke steering wheels.7th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0274
Clarification memo regarding the specification for the Standard Phantom III steering system.7th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0275
Preloading specifications for Marles Type Steering on Phantom III & 25 HP models.7th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 1  scan0276


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