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Requesting the production of four sets of parts for fitting bakelite ball pads to Phantom III cross steering tubes.19th Mar 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0477
Laboratory report on the average case depth of an inner race from a Phantom II steering system after mileage.21th Mar 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0478
Scheme outlining the modifications needed to fit a Wraith III steering box onto a Phantom 111 chassis.23th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0479
Scheme for mounting a Wraith III type steering box into a Phantom 111 chassis.23th Mar 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0480
The poundage measurements of cross steering tubes from two different vehicles.12th Apr 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0481
Modified adjustment on cross and side steering tubes for the Phantom III model.20th Apr 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0482
Instructions for fitting Wraith III steering components to a Phantom III vehicle.20th Apr 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0483
Proposal to fit bakelite ball pads to the cross steering tube joints for the Phantom III model.11th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0484
Proposal to fit bakelite ball pads to the cross steering tubes of Phantom III cars to gain experience.12th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0485
Modifications to Phantom 111 engine controls to accommodate a Wraith III steering box.16th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0486
Fitting Wraith type steering to a PH.III, recommending holding manufacture due to a mounting difficulty with the frame.26th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0487
The experimental fitting of bakelite ball pads to the steering of Phantom III cars.28th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0488
Parts for the Phantom III steering to be sent to Cricklewood.28th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0489
The supply of bakelite pads and other steering parts for testing on customer Phantom III cars.30th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0490
Low-speed steering wobbles on the Phantom III, caused by friction loss in ball joints, and trials of a new Bakelite-based material.31th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0491
Fitting friction pads to the Phantom III steering on trial cars.31th May 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0492
Experimental mounting of a Wraith steering column into a Phantom III frame.9th Jun 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0493
Graph of steering self-centring torque versus speed for a car on a 100 ft radius circle.9th Jun 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0494
Steering tests and modifications for the 'E' Series Phantom III, addressing low-speed wobble.27th Jun 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0495
Request for more sets of parts for cross steering tube joints for a complaint case.28th Jul 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0496
Requesting the forwarding of parts for Phantom III Cross Steering Tube Joints and providing associated order details.2nd Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0497
The manufacture of Bakelite ball pads for Phantom III cross steering tubes.5th Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0498
Request for production drawings for Phantom III side and cross steering ball pads to address a low-speed wobble issue.5th Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0499
Order of 'Idelite' Bakelite Laminated Rod for Phantom III steering connection ball pads.5th Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0500
Instruction to change the material of the lower pad G.83415 to Bakelite for the Phantom III steering.15th Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0501
The introduction of Bakelite friction pads for Phantom III cross steering ball joints.23th Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0502
Procedure for fitting standardised bakelite ball pads to address low-speed wobbles on Phantom III chassis.31th Aug 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0503
Query regarding the effects of introducing 'Wraith' wheel movement on the Phantom III steering.12th Oct 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0504
Modification to the Phantom III cross steering tube joints to reduce potential oil loss.14th Oct 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0505
The characteristics and customer benefits of the PH.III steering system introduced on the 'Wraith' E series.18th Oct 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0506
Optimal friction load settings and issues for the cross steering tube.4th Nov 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0507
Details on the application of ball bearings to the steering rocker shaft roller for the Phantom 111.8th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0508
Request to examine steering roller inner races for hardness and depth of case from chassis 3.CM.83.12th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0509
Proposal to replace the Phantom III steering column cam roller bearings with ball bearings due to repeated failures.12th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0510
Laboratory report on the hardness and structure of worn and unworn roller races from a Phantom III steering assembly.13th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0511
Cause of failure for follower roller bearings on a Phantom III vehicle.16th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0512
Parts list for incorporating ball bearings in the roller on the steering rocker for a Phantom III chassis.28th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0513
Instructions for interchanging bearing schemes and associated parts for rocking shafts.28th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0514
Laboratory report on the analysis of inner roller races from a Phantom III steering system.30th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0515
Order to be placed for steering roller assemblies.4th Jan 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0516
Letter to a supplier regarding an unreliable roller follower in the steering gear, requesting new samples and a quotation.4th Jan 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0517
Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of sample rollers and an official order.4th Jan 1938Box 95 \ 1  scan0518
Design change for the Phantom III steering, replacing roller bearings with ball bearings in the follower roller.6th Jan 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0519
Ordering of experimental and production steering rollers for the Phantom III.10th Feb 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0520
Rig testing of a new ball bearing steering roller follower for the PH.III steering system.16th Mar 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0521
Complaint report requesting the return of worn steering roller cones and cages from chassis 3.DL.106.3rd Apr 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0522
Overload tests on a Phantom III steering gear and the replacement of a failed roller follower.18th Apr 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0523
Requesting the construction of a new Ph.III steering gear to replace one taken for rig testing.25th Apr 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0524
Stress calculations, failing load, and modifications for the Bent Side Steering Tube of a Phantom III.25th Apr 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0525
Confirmation of a request to conduct an accelerated fatigue test on a Phase III steering rocking shaft.26th Apr 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0526
The results of an examination of Phantom III steering rocker shafts for twisted splines.15th May 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0527
Series of tests on a Ph.III steering gear to investigate a rocking shaft fracture.16th May 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0528
Record of impact tests on a vehicle's front wheel, detailing different methods, speeds, and outcomes.16th May 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0529
Results of impact tests 12 to 16 on a vehicle's chassis and steering components.16th May 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0530
Collision tests analyzing the severe impact required to damage a rocking shaft and proposing design modifications.16th May 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0531
Confirming work instructions for Phantom III steering gears related to testing twisting rocking shafts.23th May 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0532
Instructions for retrospective modifications to the Phantom III steering system.7th Jun 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0533
Confirming a request for a torsion test on a special Ph.III steering rocking shaft.27th Jun 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0534
Road test report on a reduced diameter Phantom III steering rocker shaft.15th Aug 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0535
Proposal to increase the diameter of a reduced rocking shaft to equalize twist and prevent fracture.15th Aug 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0536
Phantom III steering rocker shaft, confirming its safety factor and agreeing to proceed with a proposal.16th Aug 1939Box 95 \ 1  scan0537
Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding a broken spring, part number G.83271.2nd Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0001
Failures and improvements for the Phantom III front suspension levers.2nd Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0002
Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. inquiring about balances for weighing cars.3rd Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0003
Modification to the Phantom III front suspension shock damper piston.4th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0004
Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. analysing a broken spring and recommending a new design to prevent over-straining.6th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0005
Letter from Geo. Salter & Co., Ltd. to Rolls-Royce, Ltd. regarding future supplies.6th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0006
Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. enquiring about the materials used for manufacturing springs.8th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0007
Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding the material specifications for manufacturing springs.13th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0008
Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. confirming instructions for making springs from Silico Manganese Steel.15th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0009
Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding the continued use of Silico Manganese steel for springs.14th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0010
Replacement of leather rear spring gaiters with metal ones, referencing Packard and Buick designs.15th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0011
Ride quality and suspension of the Phantom III, comparing chassis 34-EX and 35-EX.20th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0012
Outlining the design and rationale for fitting rubber bushes and pads to the Phantom III rear springs.23th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0013
Modifying the precedence of experiments for the Phantom III rear suspension.24th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0014
Invoice from Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. for two Main Plates, requesting an order to cover payment.1st Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0015
Internal request to place an order with T. Firth & John Brown Ltd. for two Main Plates for a Phantom III.4th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0016
Table of measurements and hardness tests for Bottom Yoke Needle Bearings, Ph. III.4th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0017
Modifications to the Phantom III front roll rod.7th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0018
Fitting a rubber bearing roll rod to replace a lubricated one, and a shortened brake carrier lever to prevent fouling.10th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0019
Design change for the Phantom III rear roll rod, replacing a bearing with a silent block to reduce cost and simplify lubrication.10th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0020
On proposed modifications to the Wraith II front suspension to address tyre wear and steering joggle issues.14th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0021
New rubber connecting link for the Phantom III front roll rod and a proposed experiment.14th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0022
Proposing modifications to the Wraith II front suspension based on learnings from the Phantom III to improve wheel movement and reduce tyre wear.14th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0023
Order for Phantom III front coil springs from the English Steel Corporation.18th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0024
Internal order request for 6 leather covers for a Phantom III front suspension.21th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0025
The 100-hour bumper test of Phantom III front suspension levers, recommending their use for production.24th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0026
Modification to the key-way in the Phantom III front suspension main lever.24th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0027
Change between two-key and multi-key levers for the Phantom III front suspension.24th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0028
Modifications to the key-way on the Phantom III front suspension main lever.24th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0029
Wear issues in Phantom III front suspension bearings, attributing the cause to dirt and specifying optimal clearances.25th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0030
Photograph of two machined cylindrical metal parts, one with a smooth surface and the other with grooved patterns.27th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0031
The ordering of rubber parts for the Phantom III rear spring suspension.27th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0032
Cover letter accompanying a description of the Phantom III front suspension.27th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0033
Phantom III front suspension spring tests and supplier recommendation.27th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0034
Failure report comparing the lifespan of front suspension springs from different manufacturers.27th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0035
Photograph of a bumper lever and spring after endurance testing.6th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0036
Photographic comparison of two identical bumper springs after different test durations.6th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0037
Test results for Phantom III front suspension springs and levers, comparing suppliers and deciding on production.28th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0038
Increased clearances and dirt protection for the Phantom III front suspension bearings.28th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0039


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