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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Suitability of a specific material for the front roll rod based on test results.5th Jan 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0225
Modification of drawing PD.339 for the 2' tension shackle on rear springs.2nd Feb 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0226
Modification scheme for the Bentley 5 front roll rod.7th Feb 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0227
Modifications to the front anti-roll rod for Bentley 5 cars.9th Feb 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0228
Standardization of Firth Springs for the Bentley V rear road springs.2nd Mar 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0229
Packing modification for the Bentley V chassis front spring suspension.24th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0230
The investigation and modification of seizing shackle pins on a Bentley V.29th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0231
Front Suspension Spring Rate for B.V. & B.50 models.30th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0232
Order for B.V & B.50 road springs and bumper chassis for H.B.50 and existing B.50 cars.31th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0233
Breakdown of weights for the Bentley V front suspension components.9th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0234
Investigation into using a flexible pipe for front suspension lubrication and awaiting cost comparison results.18th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0235
Testing and modification of Bentley V rear road springs.8th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0236
Use of specific rubber pads and metal shields for the rear springs on a Bentley 5.11th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0237
Leaf spring failures, comparing stress tests on B.V. and 25/30 chassis springs.13th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0238
Page 2 of a report detailing stress testing and modifications to leaf springs.13th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0239
Graph showing stress on the main leaf of a BV road spring.19th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0240
Request to manufacture six sets of parts for B.V. Front Buffers.19th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0241
Confirmation request for a list of drawing numbers for B-V front suspension parts to facilitate their collection for examination and photography.12th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0242
Testing and standardisation of Bentley V rear road springs.6th May 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0243
Weight analysis of the B.V. front suspension, suggesting it be used for cost analysis.13th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0244
Request for a scheme to replace the silentbloc bush with a Harris bush on the Bentley V front suspension.20th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0245
Requesting a design scheme for a roll rod with Harris bushes and an order for three carbon steel rods.21th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0246
Request to alter the rebound buffer depth for the Bentley 5 rebound straps.22th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0247
Requesting a pattern to be made for a modified Bentley V torque arm.23th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0248
Request for a drawing of a simplified torque arm spherical bearing.23th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0249
Specification changes for the Bentley 5 front suspension coil spring, including plating, hardening, and finishing processes.23th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0250
Outlining experiments and investigations into front end movement and shake on a vehicle.29th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0251
Request to Mr. Cooper at the Alum Foundry to cast two B.V. torque arms in R.R. 50 material.30th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0252
Request to create a drawing for a Bentley V lower yoke bearing.4th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0253
The order of rear springs for production Bentley V models.8th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0254
Order for Bentley V production springs.8th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0255
Instructing the fitting of front buffers to a Bentley V chassis.10th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0256
Scheme for Bentley 5 rear springs to reduce vibration.12th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0257
Request to manufacture two sets of Bentley V Pivots using 1% chromium steel instead of 3½% nickel steel.18th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0258
Calculation of the moment of inertia and centre of gravity for vehicle 9.B.V.20th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0259
Calculation sheet for vehicle moment of inertia, unsprung mass, and spring rates.20th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0260
Calculations for the centre of gravity of car model 10.B.V.20th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0261
Requesting a new drawing and an order for 6 sets of Bentley V front buffers.21th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0262
Requesting the production of blueprints and sets for a new, lighter rubber buffer for the Bentley V Chassis front wheel suspension.24th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0263
Listing parts for the Bentley V front suspension mechanism.8th Aug 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0264
Requesting blueprints and listing parts required for the B.V. Rear Bearing (Lower Triangle).24th Aug 1939Box 100 \ 1  scan0265
Requesting a report on a broken cast steel lower suspension lever, its brittleness, and potential improvements via heat treatment.10th Apr 1940Box 100 \ 1  scan0266
Providing instructions for welding stiffening plates for a B.V. front suspension.15th May 1940Box 100 \ 1  scan0267
List of suppliers for lower front suspension levers with part numbers and reliability notes.23th Nov 1940Box 100 \ 1  scan0268
Modifying existing Barnato's B.V. springs with a packing and altering the drawing for future purchases.23th Nov 1940Box 100 \ 1  scan0269
Modifications to customers' B.V cars to prevent front-end crashing by altering the buffer stop and front spring packings.5th Dec 1940Box 100 \ 1  scan0270
Alterations to the front suspension mechanism, including a longer spring and modified stop, to prevent the torque arm from fouling the frame.16th Dec 1940Box 100 \ 1  scan0271
Cost-saving design for Bentley III side and cross steering tubes.16th Dec 1936Box 100 \ 2  scan0001
Modifications to the steering pivot lubrication system for the Bentley III.19th Jan 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0002
Reduction in the number of fixing screws for the Bentley III steering column lock plate.20th Feb 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0003
Suggestion to modify the Bentley III steering column lock plate by reducing the number of fixing screws used.20th Feb 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0004
Design considerations for the Bentley III steering system, rejecting the Holkenberger layout.5th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0005
Design and testing of side steering tube joints for Bentley III and Wraith III chassis.5th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0006
The design of the side steering tube for the Bentley III and its comparison with the Wraith III.3rd Jul 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0007
Cross steering arrangement and levers for the Bentley III.5th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0008
Cross steering arrangement and levers for the Bentley III, including bearing designs.5th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0009
The cross steering tube for the Bentley 111.17th Aug 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0010
Outlining design suggestions for the Bentley III steering system.19th Aug 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0011
The Bentley 111 steering column, comparing it to the Wraith model.30th Aug 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0012
Theoretical investigation into the steering qualities of the Bentley III, comparing different rear spring designs.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0013
Investigating the under and over-steering properties of the Bentley III, comparing layouts and tyre behaviours.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0014
Analysis of vehicle roll stiffness and cornering forces for different spring layouts and tyre pressures on a Bentley III.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0015
Concluding note about a calculation method, suggesting its predictions be compared with actual results from a Bentley III to determine its accuracy for future use.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0016
Table detailing the over and under-steering properties of a Bentley III under various suspension and tyre configurations.1st Jan 1935Box 100 \ 2  scan0017
Graph plotting cornering coefficient against the percentage of rated radial load on a tyre for 0 and 5 degree camber angles.1st Jan 1935Box 100 \ 2  scan0018
Theoretical investigation into the steering qualities of the Bentley III.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0019
Investigating the under or over-steering properties of the Bentley III.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0020
Analysis of roll stiffness and spring deflection for a Bentley III, comparing different spring layouts and tyre pressures.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0021
Justification for the calculation method used, suggesting a comparison with actual results from Bentley III to assess its accuracy for future use.15th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0022
Table detailing the over and under-steering properties of the Bentley III under various configurations.1st Jan 1935Box 100 \ 2  scan0023
Graph of cornering coefficient versus the percentage of rated radial load on a tyre for different camber angles.1st Jan 1935Box 100 \ 2  scan0024
Scheme for modified cross steering tubes for the Bentley 111, proposing the use of Wraith type ball joints.29th Nov 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0025
Temporary scheme for mounting the steering box on the Bentley 111 steering column for the first car.3rd Dec 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0026
Revised mixture controls operated from the steering column for the Bentley 111 model.6th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0027
Positioning of the steering column for various car models.17th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0028
Insufficient space between the steering wheel and door on the Bentley III, with comparative dimensions for other models.3rd Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0029
Design alternatives for a car body, including widening options and component placement.3rd Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0030
Decision to move the steering column nearer to the centre of the car on the next Bentley.4th Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0031
The findings of an investigation into the steering and independent front wheel suspension of the Bentley III.28th Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0032
Spring specifications, stresses, and deflection calculations in response to verbal questions.25th Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0033
Continued document discussing rear spring deflection, Packard-type suspension features, and turning circle calculations.25th Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0034
Potential improvements related to wheels, suspension, and steering.25th Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0035
Vehicle modifications to increase suspension movement by raising the front of the car and fitting new components.25th Feb 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0036
Requesting the instruction of one set of parts for the Bentley 111 chassis cross steering to correct geometry errors.8th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0037
Blueprints for a Ball End Pin and Washer for a Bentley 111 chassis to correct geometry errors.8th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0038
Request for a special ball pin to correct steering wander due to front suspension geometry errors.8th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0039
The introduction of a new yoke piece to improve steering lock on the B.III model.14th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0040
Request for a drawing to experimentally fit an angular contact ball bearing to a steering pivot pin.14th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0041
Replacement of an obsolete steering yoke piece with a newly designed one for the B.III model.14th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0042
Blueprints for the application of a needle roller bearing to the lower pivot of the Bentley lll.15th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0043
Comparing the rear axle steer angle and spring layout of Bentley II and Bentley III models.21th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0044
Comparison of steering geometry errors between the B.III model and a Packard.21th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0045
Investigating steering geometry modifications for larger tyres, focusing on turning circle and component clearances.22th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0046
Methods for improving steering geometry and turning circles.22th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0047
Determination of minimum tyre size based on cornering ability and skid pan tests for car models B.50 and B.III.23th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0048
Implications of wheel and tyre dimensions on the steering geometry for models B.111 and B.50.28th Apr 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0049
Car wandering at high speeds due to steering geometry errors.14th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0050
Steering geometry issues, wandering, and proposed modifications for chassis B.III and B.50.24th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0051
Design compromise to be mocked up on vehicle 7.B.V. for a road test.24th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0052
Graph comparing steering geometry errors for B III and B 50 models under different conditions.24th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0053


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