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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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Request to manufacture two special, unhardened ball pins for a Bentley III steering road test.24th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0054
Proposed improvements to the cross-steering geometry for the B.111 and B.50 models.14th Jun 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0055
Instruction to create an experimental mock-up of a scheme as quickly as possible.14th Jun 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0056
Requesting details for a temporary modification to the B.III & B.50 steering geometry.15th Jun 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0057
Wandering issues caused by steering geometry errors on B.III & B.50 models, proposing trial improvements.29th Jun 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0058
List of new drawings and standard parts required for improved steering geometry on Bentley 111 and Bentley 50 models.1st Jul 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0059
Seeking clarification on the final steering geometry for Bentley III and 50 models, and the production method for several levers.18th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0060
Mock-up of improved steering geometry for a Bentley III, detailing issues and proposed alterations.19th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0061
The return of five faulty steering cams to Adamant Engineering Company Ltd.24th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0062
Report regarding a batch of sub-standard steering cam rollers received from Hoffman's.24th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0063
Instruction to trial front axle pivots with ball type lower bearings on a Bentley III steering system.25th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0064
Modifications to suspension and steering geometry for various car models.29th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0065
Experiments on dropping the torque arm sphere to accommodate increased car weight from a 5.6-litre engine.29th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0066
Modified cross steering lever for improved geometry, intended for B.111, B.50, and Silver Wraith models.31th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0067
Internal memorandum regarding an alteration to the castor angle of steering yokes.13th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0068
Adjustments to the B.III steering castor angle by altering yoke details.13th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0069
Adjustments to caster and camber angles for the Bentley III steering to improve directional stability.14th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0070
Experimental results and proposed design changes for the Bentley III steering system, specifically regarding camber and caster angles.14th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0071
Design alterations for a vehicle's steering components.15th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0072
Requesting design changes to the steering for B.III & B.50 models based on test results.20th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0073
Steering specification memo listing features to be fitted to a vehicle before a 10,000 mile test.20th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0074
Strengthened pivot, detailing changes to the boss, yoke piece, and flange stud centres.30th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0075
Request to obtain a Bentley rocking shaft and steering roller follower for checking steering cams.10th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0076
Simplified steering column head for the Bentley 111 model.28th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0077
Experimental steering column and wheel for the Bentley 111.28th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0078
Request to joggle test a Bentley III steering wheel made by Wilmot Breedons.3rd Nov 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0079
Requesting the manufacture of three B.III steering boxes in aluminium.8th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0080
Modification to the Bentley 111 steering column, introducing a rubber-mounted steering box.9th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0081
Drawing PD.293 which shows the B.III and B.50 steering positions.9th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0082
Steering positions B.3, B.50, and B.111, referencing drawing PD.293.10th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0083
Requesting a change in production from steering box part number FB.3733 to FB.4362, and to also make a new bracket FB.4354.1st Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0084
Requesting a wording change on the ride control lever quadrant from 'Soft' and 'Hard' to 'Normal' and 'Hard'.2nd Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0085
Modification to the steering wheel for Bentley and Wraith models.8th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0086
Temporary change to the rubber mounted steering column for B.V. 50 & Silver Wraith chassis.16th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0087
The specification of steering toe-in for the B.V., 50 & Silver Wraith chassis.16th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0088
The alteration of the B.V. steering yoke castor angle.21th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0089
Blueprints for steering column and box components for B.V., B.50, and Silver Wraith models.29th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0090
Blueprints and the production of parts for the Silver Wraith steering column and box.31th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0091
Listing required and obsolete parts for the Silver Wraith chassis steering column and box.11th Jan 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0092
Scheme for adding Wraith lll type controls to the Bentley 5 steering column head.20th Feb 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0093
Specification for the rear side steering tube joint required for 50 production sets of B.V. models.10th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0094
The steering geometry, including backward pivot lean, for the first 300 rationalised cars.16th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0095
Modification of an oil pipe for the Bentley 111 to improve clearance with the cross steering tube.18th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0096
Scheme detailing the redesign of the Bentley 5 steering column controls due to fitting an automatic mixture control.20th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0097
Alterations to the Caster Angle for the 8.B.V. car.20th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0098
B.V. Steering gear sample being sent to The Fellow Gear Shaper Co. and a request for a rocking shaft.21th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0099
Modifications to the cross steering lever for increased tyre clearance and caster angle adjustment.22th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0100
Effect of increased steering ball joint-tyre clearance on the turning circle diameter.22th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0101
Steering tests for cars 7.B.V. and 9.B.V., comparing wandering, handling, and proposing further modifications.24th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0102
The steering column box becoming loose, recommending an increase in stud size and confirming a horn button type.13th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0103
Modifying recommendations for the B.V. steering system's rear side tube joint.14th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0104
On the turning circle diameter with a reduced out-of-centre point for the B.V. model.14th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0105
The investigation into increasing the diameter of studs and bolts for the B.V. steering column.18th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0106
Modification of the Chassis B.5 steering column head.18th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0107
Scheduling and design of a new steering wheel for the Bentley V model.19th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0108
B.V. steering column working loose, with a focus on bolt elasticity.19th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0109
Steering test for car 7.B.V., comparing old and new steering geometries and noting issues with wandering and heavy steering.27th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0110
Report on the steering characteristics of the 7.B.V. vehicle.27th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0111
Instructions for the manufacturing process and quality control of Bentley 5 steering rollers.2nd May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0112
Modification to the Bentley 5 steering column box mounting to increase elasticity.2nd May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0113
Recommendation to manufacture 6 sets of modified steering parts for increased tyre clearance.4th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0114
The design decisions and specifications for the Bentley V steering wheel.9th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0115
Scheme for modified controls on a Bentley 5 steering column.15th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0116
The use of larger bolts for the Cross Steering Lever on B.V. and other cars.17th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0117
Upgrade to the cross steering lever bolts from 7/16' to .500' diameter.20th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0118
List of affected pieces for the Bentley V steering wheel.22th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0119
The standardization of a castor angle for B.V. steering and the preparation of new yokes for various chassis.23th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0120
Instructions for machining a special steering wheel with a Wraith type hub and Bentley II rim, and checking steering joints for excessive friction on chassis 10.B.V.23th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0121
Proposal for a modification to the Bentley S Steering Column, replacing lock nuts with castellated nuts.23th May 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0122
Confirming a request to layout and detail radius rods to eliminate back axle steer on a B.V. chassis.16th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0123
Confirming no alteration to the machining of steering levers for the Bentley 5 'A' Series.28th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0124
Scheme for stone guards for the Bentley 111 petrol tank, noting similarity to the Wraith model.31th Aug 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0125
Petrol tank filler B. 111, forwarding document PD.31.10th Nov 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0126
Design, testing concerns, and stiffening of a petrol tank filler for the B.111 model.9th Nov 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0127
Test report on the Bentley III petrol tank and filler located in the wing.21th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0128
Instruction to make one Bentley III petrol tank complete with strap hanging and stone guard for the Bump Chassis.8th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0129
Request to make one remote petrol tank vent for project 7.B.V.11th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0130
Analysis of Bentley III petrol tank strap failures during chassis bump testing, comparing them to the Wraith model and suggesting solutions.18th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0131
Improvements to tank strap attachments, suggesting moving rivets and trying spot welding.18th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0132
Hand-drawn diagram of the Bentley III petrol tank support.18th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0133
Requesting details for scheme SCD.569 regarding the mounting of a modified S.U. electric pump for Bentley III and B.50 chassis.18th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0134
Petrol tank air vent pipe scheme and a suggested modification to prevent leaks.11th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0135
Requesting the fabrication of a flange ring and adaptor for an electric petrol reserve tap.17th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0136
Change in the construction method for petrol tanks BV & B.50 from welded to soldered.2nd Dec 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0137
Requesting the tank capacity for the Bentley V.25th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0138
Confirming the tank capacity of the Bentley V.27th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0139
Production of 22-gallon petrol tanks for the Bentley V chassis, and the lead time for press tools if they become a standard part.27th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 2  scan0140
Requesting the completion of designs for a stiffened front cross member and a larger petrol tank.23th Dec 1941Box 100 \ 2  scan0141
Specifications for the Bentley 111 wheels, including tyre sizes and drawing references.2nd Nov 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0142
New blueprints for alternative front wheel springs on the Bentley III Chassis.5th Nov 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0143
Design considerations for fitting pressed steel disc wheels to the Bentley 111 model.30th Nov 1937Box 100 \ 2  scan0144
Instruction to dispatch wire wheels to Messrs. Park Ward for re-painting.7th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0145
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of five wire wheels for a 1.B.5. body.7th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0146
The procurement and testing of 16-inch road wheels from Dunlop.14th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0147
Letter to Cornercroft Limited requesting the preparation of two complete wheel covers for a wire wheel.26th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0148
Order of two sets of wheels for Bentley chassis 8.B.V. & 9.B.V.9th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0149
Change from wire wheels to single wheel discs for car 2.B.5.21th May 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0150
Requesting an order be issued to pay Park Ward's invoice for painting wire wheels.3rd Aug 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0151
Payment for painting five wire wheels according to a Park Wards invoice.30th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0152
Request for a drawing of a pressed steel wheel to accommodate a new Michelin tyre.29th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 2  scan0153


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