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The dispatch of blueprints for a modified fan for the Bentley V chassis, detailing required parts and assembly instructions for two alternative sets.28th Apr 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0022
Potential cost savings for the Bentley V fan assembly by changing materials and construction methods.3rd May 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0023
Scheme for a modification to the Bentley 5 rear frame extension and bumper bracket.6th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0024
Instructions for welding B.V. chassis frames and checking for post-weld distortion.8th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0025
Index card listing components related to the braking system and chassis.27th Apr 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0026
Scheme for an exhaust tail pipe support bracket for the Bentley 5 frame.19th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0027
Note on a 'B.V. (1st Ripple)' component with a straight front pan and frame thickness.24th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0028
List of parts and modifications for a Bentley V Chassis Frame & Fittings, Section 7000.26th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0029
Scheme for a modified exhaust tail pipe support bracket for a Bentley 5 frame.9th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0030
Part orders for the Bentley V Chassis 'A' Series, covering frames, fittings, and rear springs.14th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0031
Reference note directing to File No 38 (Junior Range) regarding 'Myth' and Monocoque motor cars.9th Sep 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0032
The rear shock damper and spring fixing for the Bentley III.14th Jul 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0033
Confirming the dispatch of blueprint N.Sch.5188 for the Bentley III triangle levers and shock damper mounting.21th Jul 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0034
Letter from Luvax Limited confirming the required loads for telescopic shock absorbers.23th Aug 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0035
Letter to Luvax Ltd. regarding the development of telescopic dampers and load requirements.24th Aug 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0036
Dispatch of Bentley III shock damper parts to Armstrong Patents Limited.12th Oct 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0037
Two advance prints of an unfinished drawing for Bentley 111 Upper Triangle Levers and Front Shock Damper.22th Nov 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0038
Scheme for rebound stops and shock damper supports for the Bentley 111, with a proposal to spot weld the brackets.3rd Dec 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0039
Unsatisfactory performance of a Bentley governor unit and proposing a revised design for a shock damper governor.7th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0040
Issues and proposals related to the Bentley 111 shock damper control system.15th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0041
Failures in the shock damper control system, attributing them to oil loss rather than dirt.17th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0042
Potential issues with the Bentley 111 shock absorber control system.29th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0043
Recommendations for a car's gearbox, oil pump, and control system.29th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0044
Assembly report concerning Bentley III front dampers for the Bump Chassis.19th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0045
Machining processes and clearances for engine bores, bushes, pistons, and valve cartridges.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0046
Assembly issues and proposed modifications for a main shaft and rocking lever.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0047
Recommendations for design and tolerance adjustments for damper, piston, and valve assembly components.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0048
Design review and modification proposal for Clamping Bolt FB.3417, Top Cover FB.3407, and Cartridge FB.3452.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0049
Notes on valve assembly details, covering hardening, dimensions, and seating issues.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0050
The manufacturing tolerances and assembly issues for valve caps and stabiliser components.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0051
The design and assembly challenges of rubber glands for a shaft.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0052
Bump chassis tests, gland leakage, and the suitability of main levers and dampers.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0053
Assembly report on the Bentley III front dampers, discussing issues with the main casing, plugs, and bearing bushes.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0054
Technical memorandum discussing modifications to main casing bores, bushes, and valve components.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0055
Assembly issues and proposed modifications for the main shaft and rocking lever.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0056
Review document discussing design modifications and tolerances for various engine components, including pistons, connecting links and valve assemblies.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0057
Technical review of issues and proposed modifications for a Clamping Bolt, Top Cover, and Cartridge.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0058
Technical document detailing valve assembly specifics, including the valve adaptor, seat, and bore considerations.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0059
Review of design tolerances and manufacturing methods for valve and stabiliser components.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0060
The material, dimensions, and fitting process for glands FB.3436/7.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0061
Bump chassis tests concerning gland leakage and main lever modifications.19th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0062
List of eight proposed or completed modifications.20th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0063
Request for two blueprints of a Retaining Cup for the Bentley 111 front shock absorbers.20th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0064
Covering order for Bentley III rear shock absorbers.24th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0065
Design and requirements for the Bentley III rear shock dampers.25th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0066
Design of rear shock dampers for the Bentley Ill.28th Jan 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0067
Request to design an alternative shock damper valve assembly and add a boss to the casing to reduce cost and simplify assembly.1st Feb 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0068
Blueprints for an alteration to the main casing pattern for a Bentley III chassis front shock damper.14th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0069
Parts list and instructions concerning blueprints for the Bentley lll Chassis front shock damper.18th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0070
Two blueprints of alternative shapes for a 'Duprene' Rubber Gland for a Bentley 111 chassis front shock damper.21th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0071
Request to send a covering order to Armstrong's Patent's for one pair of B.III. rear dampers for FB.3164.23th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0072
Cast iron bearing bushes for Bentley III front suspension shock dampers.28th Feb 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0073
Request for blueprints and parts for the Bentley 111 Chassis front shock damper for research purposes.7th Mar 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0074
Request to have a drawing made for modified rear shock damper brackets.15th Mar 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0075
Blueprints for a lower plate for the front shock damper on a Bentley III chassis.22th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0076
Blueprints for Bentley 111 Front Shock Damper components for testing purposes.30th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0077
Issues with gudgeon pins in B.III front dampers and a request for new parts.11th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0078
Request to manufacture 12 replacement shock damper pistons for Bentley III front dampers.16th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0079
Issues with Bentley III front shock dampers and proposing experiments for improvement.18th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0080
The urgent production of specifically sized pins for front shock dampers.24th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0081
Changing the material for front shock damper pistons to facilitate machining and improve quality.31th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0082
From Rm/Clapham to HPS regarding the modification of valve chambers for 7.B.V. rear dampers.1st Jun 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0083
Internal request to build up a pair of rear damper-arms for a 7.B.V. Bentley III.13th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0084
Instructions for fitting Rolls-Royce type shock dampers to a Bentley 111, referencing schemes and required modifications.22th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0085
Request to fit knurled shafts to the front dampers for an 8.B.V., listing the required parts.5th Jul 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0086
Unsatisfactory front shock dampers, specifically the inter shaft, and a request for a redesigned part.5th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0087
Order for Bentley III shock damper gland rings.6th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0088
Blueprints and required parts for the Bentley 111 front shock damper.9th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0089
Providing two blueprints for a stop for a front shock damper on a Bentley 8-B-V.12th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0090
Issues with 8.B.V. front shock dampers and the required parts for alteration.12th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0091
Cracked bosses on a Bentley III front shock damper due to unequal tightening.18th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0092
The distribution of blueprints for a modified front shock damper for a Bentley 111.22th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0093
The temperature of the Bentley III front shock dampers to assess if the oil might boil.30th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0094
Blueprints for Front Shock Damper glands for the Bentley 111.31th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0095
Laboratory report comparing a failed and an unbroken Bentley III front shock damper.31th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0096
Laboratory report comparing the microstructure of a failed and unfailed Bentley III front shock damper.31th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0097
Laboratory report comparing a failed and unfailed front shock damper from a Bentley III.31th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0098
Request to trial malleable iron pistons for Bentley III front shock dampers.9th Sep 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0099
Delay in producing moulds for Bentley III front shock damper rubber glands.15th Sep 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0100
Design change to the Bentley III shock damper shafts.16th Sep 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0101
Instructions regarding blueprints for new end covers for Bentley 111 front shock dampers.21th Sep 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0102
The damper governor controls for the Bentley 111 and B.50 experimental cars.3rd Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0103
The production of two levers for a front brake damper.3rd Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0104
Request to detail and instruct two pairs of rear shock damper valves with specific load ratios for the B.III model.5th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0105
Recommendation to use 'perfect' oil seals for B.III front shock damper glands, with plans for future replacement with synthetic rubber rings.6th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0106
Instruction to create detail drawings for fitting a Luvax shock damper to the rear of a B.III model.7th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0107
Blueprints and parts for a modification to the Bentley 111 Chassis rear shock damper.8th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0108
Scheme for an uncontrolled valve for a front shock damper, including material changes.14th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0109
Urgent request to modify Bentley III front dampers for different damping loads.25th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0110
Sticking valves on Bentley III front dampers caused by internal scale, requesting a change in the manufacturing process to shot blasting.2nd Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0111
Proposal to test aluminium front shock damper cases for the Bentley III as a weight-saving measure.3rd Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0112
Issues, development, and production requests for B.III shock dampers.3rd Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0113
Rear springs, fittings and shock damper for B III chassis.9th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0114
Parts required for Bentley 111 rear shock dampers, frame and fittings.10th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0115
Damper control for BIII, B.50, and Wraith 80 models.11th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0116
Parts list and instruction memo concerning front shock dampers for the Bentley 111.11th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0117
Sending levers and drawing Exs.795 to Gordon Armstrong for fitment to front brake dampers.15th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0118
Arguing against introducing a speed-controlled damper system on the B.V. model, comparing its ride quality to the Wraith.21th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0119
Requesting an order for one dozen cheaper, hydraulically formed shock damper bellows.22th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0120
List of parts required for Bentley III front shock dampers.4th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0121


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