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List of parts with quantities and their corresponding part numbers.25th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0122
Requesting the manufacture of 12 hardened shock damper pistons and valves to new drawings.25th Jan 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0123
Parts list and blueprint request for the Bentley V Chassis front shock damper.2nd Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0124
List of part numbers with descriptions and quantities.2nd Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0125
Replacement parts and quantities for a front shock damper.2nd Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0126
Request to create a drawing for a modified case (FB.4717) for B.V. Front Shock Dampers to accommodate rubber glands.6th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0127
Urgent request for S/Z pistons FB.3608 for B.V. Front Shock Dampers, with a note on preventing distortion during assembly.11th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0128
Request to detail and experimentally produce two sets of B.V. Front Shock damper casings in aluminium with different sealing methods.13th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0129
Photographs of a cracked aluminium damper casing for a Bentley III front shock after a test run.13th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0130
Photograph of a cast metal damper casing, with a blue arrow pointing to a feature on the casting.14th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0131
Specification document for Bentley V front shock dampers.14th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0133
Specifications for valves, shock dampers, and Bentley V damper settings.14th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0134
Blueprint for an extra replenishing valve housing.16th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0135
Modifications to the Bentley V engine rear suspension arrangement.16th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0136
The issuance of replacement blueprints for a Bentley V Chassis front shock damper.18th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0137
Blueprints for the Bentley V Chassis front shock damper main casing.22th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0138
Blueprints for the Bentley V chassis front shock damper main casings.22th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0139
Requesting a strength test for B.V. front shock dampers with a reduced interference fit.1st May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0140
Modifications to knurled shafts for the B.V. front shock damper to resolve assembly issues.2nd May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0141
Modification to knurled shafts for the B.V. front shock damper.5th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0142
Prints and modifications for the Bentley V chassis front shock damper.8th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0143
Depth of rear springs for the Bentley V and Bentley 50 models.17th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0144
Non-locking valve rod for the Bentley V chassis front shock damper.19th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0145
Requesting a scheme for rear shock dampers with a 'Delco' rubber link for a vehicle intended for France.20th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0146
Blueprints and part modifications for the Bentley V Chassis front shock damper.23th May 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0147
Request to draw B.V. rear dampers using the same centres for pistons as Gordon Armstrong.2nd Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0148
Weight analysis comparing Standard, Continental, and Experimental Bentley V front shock dampers.14th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0149
Requesting a load test on a stiffened tin lever for a B.V. Shock Damper to determine the failure point of a brazed joint.14th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0150
Request for a drawing of a pressed steel cover plate to replace the current die-casting for B.V. front dampers.1st Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0151
Order for Bentley V gland rings from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.24th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0152
Request for prints and production of parts for a Bentley V Chassis front shock damper.5th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0153
Request for the production of new adjusting washers for the front shock damper on a Bentley V Chassis.5th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0154
Requesting blueprints and parts for the Bentley V Chassis front shock damper assembly.10th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0155
Communication regarding a preliminary scheme drawing for a new Twin Valve Rear Shock Damper for the Bentley V chassis.17th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0156
Suggested casting method for oil passage holes in the rear shock damper for the Bentley V Chassis.18th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0157
Revised front shock damper valve load settings for English and French Bentley S and Corniche models.18th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0158
Reduction of shock damper valve load settings for various models.18th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0159
Covering order for B.V. Shock Damper Bushes and phosphor-bronze washers.19th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0160
Request to make drawings to adapt the standard Bentley V front shock damper casings and interlever.20th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0161
Revised blueprints for casting oil passages in a Twin Valve Shock Damper for the Bentley V Chassis.22th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0162
Issues with B.V. front shock dampers losing their load due to metal fragments from the interlever.26th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0163
Request to cast two front shock damper cases for a Bentley V.11th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0164
Confirming the dispatch of two Front Shock Damper Cases for a Bentley 'V' model.14th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0165
The control of B.V. front dampers, evaluating the effectiveness of a bellows control system.15th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0166
Design of damper valves and the effectiveness of variable leak over hand control.15th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0167
Graphical analysis of damper rebound stroke performance and front seat ride records.17th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0168
Revised blueprints for the rear shock damper on the Bentley V chassis.16th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0169
Requesting the production of castings for a Bentley V Chassis front shock damper.18th Aug 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0170
Specification sheet detailing the displacements and dimensions for various shock dampers.23th Feb 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0171
Specifications for a Rear Damper (continued).23th Feb 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0172
Blueprints for a replacement valve spring seat for the Bentley V. Chassis front shock damper.26th Apr 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0173
Production changes to the Bentley V front dampers regarding replenishing valves and pistons.6th May 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0174
Distorted replenishing valve seats on Bentley V Front Shock Dampers and the required lapping process.14th May 1940Box 99 \ 3  scan0175
Application of the Wraith Servo to the Universal Gearbox for the Bentley 111 model.20th Aug 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0176
The Bentley 111 servo, comparing it to the Wraith III and explaining design choices regarding wear and vibration.30th Sep 1937Box 99 \ 3  scan0177
Request to manufacture two cast iron servo drums to replace problematic steel drums on Wraith and B.III models.16th Mar 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0178
Spring replacement for the Bentley III Servo.12th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0179
Request to manufacture various test pistons for a Bentley III front shock damper due to issues with gudgeon pin fit.28th May 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0180
Requesting the fabrication of a sheet metal bucket for a B.III servo test rig.16th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0181
Issues with the servo opening spring being too strong, requesting alternatives for testing.22th Jul 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0182
The friction lining for a new servo and a reported squeaking issue.31th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0183
Suggestion to modify the ball arrangement in the Bentley III and B.50 Servo to prevent shaft grooving.29th Sep 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0184
Testing an aluminium servo worm wheel for the Bentley III Servo Drive, noting cost savings and test results.14th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0185
The testing and replacement of servo and gearbox components.29th Oct 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0186
The replacement of a servo disc on chassis 9.B.V.2nd Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0187
Request to manufacture one pair of Bentley III Servo cams with a modified cam angle.12th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0188
Requesting the production of new cadmium-plated mild steel balancer bushes (GB.4051) for trial purposes.24th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0189
Request for a modification scheme to adapt an obsolete B.III gearbox servo driving shaft for a new detachable servo for rig testing.13th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0190
Machining issues and deflection measurements of a B.V. servo plate.19th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0191
Supply and modification of parts for a Bentley V. and B.50 servo motor and mechanism.20th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0192
Servo modification P.D.320 for a Bentley car destined for France.21th Dec 1936Box 99 \ 3  scan0193
Request to obtain six servo spring plates with a modified thickness.22th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 3  scan0194
Procurement of specific rivets for attaching servo friction discs on B.V. type servos.1st Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0195
Servo plate riveting issue, recommending alterations to drawings based on advice from a rivet supplier.27th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0196
Issues with servo friction discs, identifying the cause as incorrect rivets and holes.27th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0197
Instruction memo for fitting new thrust washers to cars undergoing B.V. Servo gearbox alterations.4th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0198
Requesting a modification to the Bentley V Servo's thrust washer for the first 300 cars.10th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0199
Alterations to the Bentley V Servo Spring Plate for the first 300 cars.11th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0200
Graph of load in pounds versus deflection in inches for a detachable type servo spring plate.16th Feb 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0201
Modifications for a B.V. servo assembly.18th Mar 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0202
The B.V. Servo endurance test.5th Apr 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0203
Severe test conditions, load application times, and operating temperatures for a plate and servo.5th Apr 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0204
Instruction to fit future experimental chassis with 30° servo cams instead of 35°.13th Apr 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0205
Removal of VG.90 servo discs supplied in the wrong material and their replacement.7th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0206
Instructions for grinding and running in a B.V. brake servo lining.28th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0207
Instructions for adding notes to a drawing regarding the preparation and running-in of Bentley servo linings.29th Jun 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0208
The material and fitting instructions for a water excluding ring for the Bentley V Servo.4th Jul 1939Box 99 \ 3  scan0209
Request for a radiator filler cap, mascot, and badge for a Bentley III dummy chassis model being built by Park Ward & Co.25th Feb 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0001
The design and prototyping of the Bentley III radiator shell and shutters.25th Feb 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0002
List of features and specifications for the Bentley III model.10th Jul 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0003
Radiator mounting scheme for the Bentley III.10th Jul 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0004
Water thermostat scheme for a Bentley III, comparing two designs.10th Jul 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0005
The radiator mounting on the front suspension crossmember for the Bentley III.10th Jul 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0006
Cost-saving radiator modification for the Bentley III and proposing a new steam valve.14th Sep 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0007
Drawings for the Bentley 111 radiator, mounting, and steam valve.28th Sep 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0008
Recommendation to reproduce a Vee baffle scheme for a Bentley III radiator.1st Oct 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0009
Requesting a version of the PD.19 scheme for the Wraith radiator to test its construction.1st Oct 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0010
Letter to Messrs Serck Radiators Ltd. requesting a quotation for radiator matrices in lots of 1000 and 5000.7th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0011
Letter requesting a quotation from Messrs Galley Ltd. for supplying radiator matrices in different lot sizes.7th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0012
Requesting the production of undersheets for Wraith and B.III chassis, changing the material from aluminium to steel.7th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 4  scan0013


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