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The complete car weights for the Wraith and Phantom III models.14th Oct 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0139
Table outlining weight savings for a blown Phantom III engine.14th Oct 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0140
Weight calculation for fitting an aero type blower to a Phantom III engine with comparative data from Merlin II and Kestrel VI engines.14th Oct 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0141
Aero calculations for the Phantom III engine, detailing boost performance and comparing specific outputs with the Merlin and Peregrine engines.14th Oct 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0142
Breakdown of weights for Phantom III and B.III engine components for marine builders consideration.18th Oct 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0143
The weight of a complete Bentley III power plant.29th Apr 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0144
Weights of four Phantom III cars and the chassis weight with an overdrive gearbox.29th Apr 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0145
Design considerations for Spectre road wheels to prevent spoke breakage.21th Aug 1935Box 96 \ 4  scan0146
Painting of wheels for experimental cars and the design of special Spectre wheels with discs.26th Aug 1935Box 96 \ 4  scan0147
Instruction to make and fit a second set of balance weight bases and bolts to a further set of Spectre wheels.14th Sep 1935Box 96 \ 4  scan0148
Modified spoking for Phantom III road wheels on production chassis.18th Oct 1935Box 96 \ 4  scan0149
Issues with the Dunlop detachable hub on Phantom III road wheels and considering the Rudge Whitworth type as an alternative.26th Oct 1935Box 96 \ 4  scan0150
Various types of detachable wheels and supplier options.26th Oct 1935Box 96 \ 4  scan0151
Approving the Dunlop design for Phantom III road wheels, which increases the track width.22th Jun 1936Box 96 \ 4  scan0152
Failure of Phantom III valve springs and the subsequent investigation.23th Jul 1936Box 96 \ 4  scan0153
Material tests and solutions for the rapid wear of rear wheel drivers.24th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 4  scan0154
Series of wheel experiments for standardisation and stress testing.9th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 4  scan0155
Official order for rubber discs to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.4th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 4  scan0156
Creaking road wheels on the Phantom III, caused by an unsatisfactory fit of the tapers on the wheel shell and removing nut.18th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 4  scan0157
Testing new wheel discs with modified valve extensions from Cornercroft on a Phantom III car.26th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0158
Short memo confirming the readiness to test wheel discs upon their arrival.29th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0159
Requesting an official order be passed to Messrs. Park Ward for a Phantom III wheel well.2nd Feb 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0160
Road wheels for the Phantom III chassis, detailing the continuation of current wheels for the 'C' series and upcoming tests for the 'D' series.17th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0161
Follow-up inquiry regarding the trial of experimental Ace Wheel Discs on a Phantom III chassis.23th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0162
The mileage testing of Phantom III Ace wheel discs.24th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0163
Directive regarding the standardisation of the Phantom III road wheel rim type.21th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0164
The standardization of the new wide rim wheel for the Phantom III and the required new disc.25th May 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0165
Letter to Cornercroft Ltd. concerning the loan of a Phantom III road wheel for fitting discs.31th May 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0166
The loan of one set of Phantom III road wheels to Cornercroft Ltd.31th May 1937Box 96 \ 4  scan0167
Reports of creaks from wheels and dry, rusty wheel drivers on a Phantom III vehicle.15th Mar 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0168
Diagnosing and fixing a wheel driver knock on a Phantom III vehicle.17th Mar 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0169
Complaints of wheel driver knock or creak for the Phantom III model.23th Sep 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0170
Graph plotting mileage against chassis number for complaints of creak or knock from PIII model wheel drivers.21th Sep 1938Box 96 \ 4  scan0171
Rear track dimensions for the Silver Wraith model, comparing it to the Wraith III and Phantom III.17th May 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0172
Stresscoat Lacquer test performed on a Phantom III wheel rim to investigate stresses produced by tyre inflation.29th Jun 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0173
Stress testing a wheel rim using stresscoat lacquer to analyze compressive and tensile stresses.29th Jun 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0174
Blueprint detailing the results of a Stresscoat lacquer test on a Phantom III wheel rim.26th Jun 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0175
Stresscoat lacquer test on a Phantom III wheel rim showing crack diagrams.20th Jun 1939Box 96 \ 4  scan0176
Summary of design work completed and in hand for the Bentley III chassis.20th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0001
Design position report detailing the status of various modifications and schemes for the Bentley Chassis.12th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0002
Design status report listing various vehicle component modifications and their completion status.20th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0003
Review of the Bentley III's development, covering changes in chassis, engine, and performance compared to earlier models.23th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0004
Trade-offs between increased weight, body space, and performance in Bentley models.23th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0005
1938 Motor Show model, independent suspension, and the potential market impact of the Bentley III.23th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0006
Diagrams showing the relative weight increases of Bentley chassis and bodies between 1933 and 1936.20th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0007
Weight summary of Bentley Standard Saloon bodies fitted to Trials Cars from 1934-1936.25th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0008
Weight schedule for standard saloon bodies fitted to experimental cars from 1934-1936.23th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0009
Weight of the Bentley III car, aiming to avoid increases and exploring options for weight reduction.25th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0010
Experimental testing of Bentley bearings, covering both test bench and road tests.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0011
The testing, standardisation, and failure analysis of A.O.7 aluminium tin alloy bearings for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0012
Endurance testing to reproduce and resolve big end seizure failures by modifying the lubrication system.18th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0013
The performance and failure modes of different big end bearing materials and designs.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0014
The comparison of bearing materials, test bed seizures, clearances, and issues with main bearings.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0015
The performance tests of various alternative engine bearings.16th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0016
Analysis of whitemetal compositions, issues with shims, and a report on crankshaft wear.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0017
Analysis of crankshaft journal wear, oil feed theories, and material test results, concluding with a recommendation for RR.56 solid shims.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0018
Improved lubrication, main bearing experiments, and the results of an external filter test.15th Dec 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0019
Bar chart comparing the endurance in hours of various connecting rod bearings.22th Jan 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0020
Bar chart showing the total running time and endurance of various main bearings.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0021
Photographic record showing the condition of No.2 and No.5 big end bearings after a test run.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0022
Photograph comparing B.17 Rear Main and No.4 Big End bearings after test runs.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0023
Photograph showing the results of an endurance test on B.17 unit bearings and liners, highlighting specific failures.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0024
Photograph of B.17 unit big end bearings after a test run.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0025
Photographic record of B.19 big end bearings and shims after a test, showing a failure in bearing No. 3.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0026
Photograph of B.3. Unit Big End Bearings and Liners after a running test.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0027
Photograph showing Hoyt's metal main bearings after an 11-hour full throttle endurance test.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0028
Photograph of B.17 unit main bearings and shims after a 22-hour full throttle endurance test.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0029
Photograph showing B3 Unit RR.56 main bearings with modified intermediate grooves after a test run which resulted in seizing.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0030
Photograph showing the upper and lower halves of seven main bearings laid out for inspection.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0031
Bentley (28 B.H. Unit Trials Car) bearings which are standard Hall's AC7 metal, after 22,000 miles running.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0032
Photograph of big end bearings from a B22 engine after a 15,000-mile test, showing a failure in bearing number 6.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0033
Photograph showing the condition of used C.15 (25/30) unit main bearings after testing.27th Nov 1936Box 97 \ 1  scan0034
Photograph showing a set of big end bearings and caps after a test run.21th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0035
Confirming an agreement to proceed with the production of three Bentley III's.21th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0036
Agreeing chassis lengths for the first three Bentley III cars and discussing frame details.25th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0037
Design progress and modifications to the Bentley chassis frame.25th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0038
Design position report for the Bentley III chassis, listing various components and their completion status.19th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0039
Design position report for Bentley III and 4 1/2 Litre chassis modifications.19th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0040
Chassis length and exhaust system details for the Bentley III.25th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0041
Secret memo requesting to process details for the Short Chassis Bentley III.26th Jan 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0042
Modification to the top pivot cover for a Bentley III.1st Feb 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0043
Proposed specification document for the Bentley III model.9th Apr 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0044
List of vehicle components and their specifications, often in comparison to the Wraith III model.9th Apr 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0045
List of proposed modifications and specifications for various vehicle components.9th Apr 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0046
Specification sheet for various vehicle components, referencing parts from Wraith III and Bentley models.15th Apr 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0047
Specification document detailing modifications for the Bentley III chassis.15th Apr 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0048
Secret memo discussing the retention of the revolution counter and instrument design for the Bentley B.III model.15th Apr 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0049
Specifications and comparisons for different configurations of an 8-cylinder engine.13th May 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0050
The future engine for the Wraith and Bentley III, considering a Straight 8 engine as a replacement.22th May 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0051
Fitting a supercharger to a Wraith and future engine and model strategy.22th May 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0052
List of modifications to a Straight Eight Wraith engine to increase displacement and meet production requirements.8th Jun 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0053
Proposed programme and timeline for the Bentley TTT model.15th Jun 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0054
Design revisions for the Bentley III Tachometer Drive pinion cutting process.26th Jun 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0055
Endurance testing of new parts for a Bentley, including die-cast bearings, crank casts, and clutch improvements.2nd Jul 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0056
Listing parts ready for production for the Bentley III, detailing potential modifications and queries.12th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0057
List of specifications for various engine components including the crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons.12th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0058
List of decisions and outstanding points for various engine and chassis components.12th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0059
The future of the existing Bentley model, balancing performance, comfort, and market demand.20th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0060
Cover note for a suggested specification for model B.II.A to maintain sales while the Bentley III was being finalised.21th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0061
Proposed specification for the Bentley II.A, listing changes from both customer and company perspectives.25th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0062


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