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Service department notice detailing recommended modifications for pre-F.A.O. 1500 type Falcon engines during repair.18th Oct 1928Box 10 \ 3  03-page094
Proposed modifications to Wraith Bottom Tappets.10th Nov 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page095
Blueprints for a new Valve Spring with Damper for the Wraith III model.9th Dec 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page097
Extremely faded and illegible typed document.31th Dec 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page098
The 3.B.A. location screw in the rocker shaft coming loose on Wraith, Bentley & 30 HP models.31th Dec 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page099
Thermal lock seizure tests comparing R.R.56 alloy and cast iron exhaust valve guides.15th Sep 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page100
Proposal for a trial of venturi-shaped inlet valve throats on a Wraith engine.4th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page101
Proposal for a new supercharger drive for the P.V. 12 engine.11th Mar 1928Box 10 \ 3  03-page102
Requesting the trial of venturi-shaped inlet valve throats on a Wraith cylinder head.6th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page103
Modification to the Wraith III spring drive unit by adding holes to the damper.11th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page105
The document is too faded and illegible to determine its specific content.13th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page106
Investigation into push rod vibration on the Wraith III valve gear and the proposed solution.13th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page107
Recommendation for a pneumatic brake system layout to prevent failures from moisture accumulation.23th Nov 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page108
New drawing for an increased diameter push rod for the Wraith III Chassis.17th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page109
Request for aircraft details to discuss radiator and oil cooling systems for a Condor engine installation.22th Apr 1924Box 10 \ 3  03-page110
Modification to the Wraith III and B.III units concerning tappet drain holes.19th Jan 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page111
Instructions for a series of modifications to be made to 100 sets of parts for the Wraith III engine.3rd Feb 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page113
The content of the document is illegible due to the poor quality of the image.7th Feb 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page114
Drawing modification for Wraith and Bentley III Bottom Tappets to prevent push rod jamming.7th Feb 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page115
The manufacture of trial springs for a Wraith III, detailing specific dimensions.11th Feb 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page117
Investigation into exhaust valve stretch and the subsequent fitting of new valves and springs.3rd Mar 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page119
Specification sheet outlining a colour-coded stamping system for production drawings to indicate process control methods for sub-producers.18th Feb 1919Box 10 \ 3  03-page120
Instructions for machining newly forged Wraith III inlet valves from The Belgrave Engineering Co.10th Mar 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page121
Required poundage for the Wraith spring drive damper and requesting new, weakened springs for trial.31th Mar 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page123
Typed document that is too degraded to be read.6th Apr 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page124
Cancelling a previous instruction and updating the poundage setting for the Wraith spring drive damper.6th Apr 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page125
Cost reduction exercise for Wraith rocker cover nuts, replacing standard nuts and springs with nickel-deposited nuts and neoprene rubbers.20th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page127
Air Ministry's conditional approval for the 'F' type engine following type testing.25th Oct 1928Box 10 \ 3  03-page128
Wraith engine slow running issues after road use, with production recommendations.27th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page129
Analysis of valve seat warping in different engine heads and proposed trials for a solution.26th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page131
Technical report on the warping of valve seats in Wraith III and Bentley cylinder heads.26th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page133
The document is completely illegible due to the poor quality of the image.26th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page134
Placeholder page for a drawing, marked with a large X.31th Aug 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page135
Design for modified rockers for the Wraith III engine, detailing changes to achieve a .350 valve lift.31th Aug 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page136
Blank page from the archive with no visible content.31th Aug 1937Box 10 \ 3  03-page137
Placeholder page with the word 'Drawing' handwritten at the top and a large 'X' drawn below.27th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page138
Comparison of the metal section between valves on the 25/30, Wraith & Bentley II models.27th May 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page139
Agreeing to use small valves for the Wraith III as a design compromise.20th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page141
Tests concerning the warping of valve seats for the Wraith III cylinder heads.20th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page143
Recommendation on exhaust and inlet valve sizes to improve valve seat warpage.20th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page145
With illegible text.1st Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page146
Power curve graph for a Bentley III engine, showing B.HP and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M. for various valve configurations.1st Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page147
Stamped blank page, likely the reverse side of another document.21th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page148
Power and B.M.E.P. curve graph for a Wraith III engine, comparing various valve configurations.1st Jun 1935Box 10 \ 3  03-page149
Stamped document from the Print Room.21th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page150
Reversion of inlet and exhaust valve diameters for the Wraith III model.24th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page151
Badly faded and illegible typed document.25th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page152
Instruction to correct defective grinding on valve springs supplied by The Tempered Spring Co. Ltd.25th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page153
Valve seat warping in the Wraith III cylinder head, proposing new valve specifications for experiment.25th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page155
Issues with push rod rubbing and considerations for cylinder head modifications.25th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page157
Typed memorandum or report on aged, low-contrast paper with punch holes.1st Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page158
Performance graph comparing power outputs for different valve and exhaust configurations on a Bentley III engine.1st Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page159
Blank document page stamped by the Print Room.25th Jun 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page160
Note concerning push rod clearance in the cylinder head for W.III & B.III models.2nd Jul 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page161
Issues with tappets and push rods for the Wraith III and Bentley III engines, proposing a new design.13th Jul 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page163
The two-spark magneto for the 40/50 HP Ghost chassis, detailing its advantages and correct sparking plug usage.3rd Aug 1929Box 10 \ 3  03-page164
Proposed alterations to engine components and their production implications.13th Jul 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page165
Instructions for fitting an improved petrol tap lever and procedures for inspection.13th Jul 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page166
Tappets and Push Rods for the Wraith III and Bentley III models.13th Jul 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page167
Blank or un-imaged page.2nd Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page168
Decision on tappets and push rods for the Wraith III model.2nd Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page169
Modified valve spring washer with an oil seal for Wraith III and Bentley 111 engines.9th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page171
The discontinuation of polishing push rods for the Wraith model due to cost and lack of benefit.16th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page173
Typed page from a report or memorandum, the content of which is unreadable.22th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page174
Discontinuation of polishing on Wraith III push rods to achieve a cost saving.22th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page175
Extremely faded and illegible document.22th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page176
Value and application of valve oil seal washers.22th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page177
Proposed modification to the crankshaft centre bearing oil feed on Condor XI engines.3rd Apr 1929Box 10 \ 3  03-page178
Urgent internal memo requesting a comparative test on small versus large exhaust valves to investigate Wraith III valve seat failures.30th Sep 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page179
Typed memo from March 1939, the main body of text is illegible.28th Mar 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page180
Tests on cracked valve seats in Wraith cylinder heads.1st Oct 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page181
Typed document that is too faint to be legible.1st Oct 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page182
Valve seat failures on Wraith cylinder heads after various mileage and test bed conditions.1st Oct 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page183
Test report comparing the mileage and durability of various engine configurations and components.1st Oct 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page185
Completely illegible typed document on aged paper.7th Oct 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page186
Conclusions from tests on Wraith valve timing, recommending erring on the side of late timing.7th Oct 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page187
Instruction mandating the hand blasting of specific parts prior to the final plating operation.10th Apr 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page188
Analysis of microphotographs from a cracked Wraith Cylinder Head valve seat to investigate its material structure.7th Oct 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page189
Heavily faded and damaged typed page, with a handwritten note at the top.7th Oct 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page190
Laboratory report showing two micrographs of a material, one unetched and the other etched with nitric acid in alcohol.7th Oct 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page191
Blank green cover sheet or reverse side of a document.10th Nov 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page192
Oil seal modification for the Wraith III valve spring top washer.10th Nov 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page193
Weybridge engine tests of a 1350 HP Merlin power plant for the Beaufighter II, detailing cooling modifications to the rear cowling.22th Sep 1942Box 10 \ 3  03-page194
Proposal for an improved oil seal for the valve spring top washer on Wraith III and Bentley III models.10th Nov 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page195
Preferred method for an oil seal for a valve spring top washer.8th Dec 1938Box 10 \ 3  03-page197
Heavily faded page of handwritten notes, with most text being illegible.12th Jan 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page198
Standardization and production of push rods for the Wraith III and Bentley V models.12th Jan 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page199
Report No. 2282 on experiments with engine No. 129A, testing fan/radiator effects and minimum oil pressure.10th Nov 1922Box 10 \ 3  03-page200
Request to scheme sodium-filled exhaust valves for trial on the Bentley V or Wraith.16th Jan 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page201
Test report on an 'Avis' type revolution counter, No. 1345, confirming it passed a 100-hour test.28th Oct 1926Box 10 \ 3  03-page202
Coolant jets for the exhaust valve seats on the Wraith III and Bentley III models.26th Apr 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page203
Blank or completely faded page with no visible content.1st May 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page204
The failure and testing of Wraith type flat bottom tappets on a Phantom III engine.1st May 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page205
Enclosing a copy of a letter regarding Mr. Halliday's visit to Derby to view a 'Condor' engine test.23th Jan 1926Box 10 \ 3  03-page206
Comparison of the weight and design of Phantom III and Wraith bottom tappets.1st Mar 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page207
Arranging a date with a customer, Mr. J. G. Rose, for a gear ratio conversion on his car.7th Oct 1928Box 10 \ 3  03-page208
Tests on valve sealing washers for B.V. & Wraith III models.13th May 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page209
Extremely faded and illegible document.15th May 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page210
Tests on a modification to prevent oil leakage down valve stems.15th May 1939Box 10 \ 3  03-page211
Proposal to modify the engine mounting on a B.E.2 biplane using steel tubes to reduce cost and improve performance.26th Feb 1914Box 10 \ 3  03-page212


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