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Test report comparing bearing wear and oil flow times for several Bentley chassis.26th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0080
Log sheet detailing vehicle complaints, test results, and measurements for four different owners.26th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0081
Log of vehicle test results, owner complaints, and measurements for four separate vehicles.26th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0082
Log of vehicle test results, owner complaints, and related measurements.26th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0083
Log of vehicle test results and complaints for four different owners.26th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0084
Log sheet detailing test results for four different jobs or vehicles.11th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0085
Cylinder block and piston measurements with associated vehicle service history for a Bentley.11th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0086
Vehicle component checks, mileage, and observations on the owner's driving style.11th Aug 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0087
Oil consumption threshold for cylinder re-grinding from a customer's perspective.16th Jun 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0088
Report on cylinder rebores for the month of May, including case examples and general reasons for regrinding.10th Jun 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0089
List of Bentley chassis fitted with replacement cylinder blocks during March 1938.2nd Apr 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0090
Cylinder wear measurements for various chassis taken during March 1938.31th Mar 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0091
Log sheet from March 1938 detailing numerical measurements and remarks for various chassis.1st Mar 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0092
Graph on Bentley cylinder bore wear.2nd Apr 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0093
Graphical comparison of rebored cylinder block wear and piston mileage across different series.31th Mar 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0094
Confirming a telephonic request regarding Bentley cylinder wear and the dispatch of a cylinder block for inspection.26th Mar 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0095
Cylinder re-boring intervals and related maintenance for Bentley cars based on mileage and usage.25th Mar 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0096
Severe case of exhaust valve seat hammering in a Bentley B.19.KU cylinder head.30th Dec 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0097
Query regarding the primary reasons for cylinder re-grinds and the associated customer costs.2nd Jun 1938Box 103 \ 2  scan0098
Wear measurements for engine bores and pistons for chassis B.86.G.A.11th Dec 1934Box 103 \ 2  scan0099
Service complaints of sticking throttle controls on Bentley cars and the proposed solution.22th May 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0100
Bentley car towed in due to engine bearing trouble and the findings upon dismantling.11th May 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0101
Figures of excessive cylinder wear on a vehicle, with notes on its ownership history.7th Apr 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0102
Complaint of poor oil consumption for a Bentley chassis, detailing engine replacement and testing.5th Apr 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0103
Engine and road tests to determine the oil consumption for a Bentley Chassis.5th Apr 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0104
Distortion in a 4¼ Litre Bentley Cylinder Head and proposing modifications to the heat treatment.31th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0105
Customer complaints and analysis regarding excessive oil consumption in Bentley vehicles.31th Aug 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0106
Investigation into water leaks from a Bentley cylinder plate and water bend joint, detailing causes and recommended solutions.31th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0107
Apologizing for a delay caused by an investigation into poor oil consumption on a Bentley chassis B.97.GP.20th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0108
Specifying the correct replacement part number for broken Bentley exhaust manifold studs.22th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0109
Flatness error discovered during testing of Bentley cylinder heads.24th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0110
4¼-litre chassis with excessive oil consumption being returned for investigation.24th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0111
Customer annoyance over a prolonged delay caused by experiments on their car.22th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0112
Issues with Bentley piston rings, comparing heat stressed vs. hammered stressed types.11th Mar 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0113
Investigation into high oil consumption in 4¼-litre Bentley engines, finding cylinder heads were hollow.9th Mar 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0114
Sparking plug tests conducted on two chassis to investigate complaints of misfires.5th Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0115
Cylinder wear caused by S.U. carburetters and cold starting procedures.6th Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0116
Response memo addressing issues with mixture controls, trial cars, and sparking plugs.4th Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0117
Logistics and progress of 15,000-mile car testing involving chassis 6B4 and 3B4.4th Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0118
Blueprint diagram showing a modification for a Bentley 25/30 cylinder to address cracking.2nd Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0119
Cylinder block wear, linking it to the carburettor's strangling action during starting and proposing a control modification.2nd Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0120
Cracking cylinder blocks on Bentley and 25/30 models due to the water pump inlet studs, with a suggested design alteration.1st Feb 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0121
Potential clogging of Voke's air filters on Bentleys and proposing tests on an oilcarb cleaner for the Phantom III model in Africa.25th Jan 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0122
Broken valve spring for Bentley chassis B.30-HK, belonging to Capt. J.P. Howey.7th Jan 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0123
The return of damaged parts removed from chassis B.30.HK.2nd Jan 1937Box 103 \ 2  scan0124
Cover sheet regarding the seizure of big end bearings.1st Dec 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0125
Cylinder bore regrinds and resulting oil consumption figures for various cars.22th Dec 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0126
Issues with Bentley cylinder blocks, rectifications by grinding, and piston ring performance.7th Dec 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0127
Inspection and investigation of Bentley cylinder blocks.3rd Dec 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0128
Cylinder bore wear for a Bentley 3½-Litre, chassis B.3.CW.22th Dec 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0129
Big end bearing failure and comparing cylinder honing versus grinding techniques.30th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0130
The grinding and sizing issues of two Bentley cylinder blocks.30th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0131
Cover note for correspondence regarding the grinding of cylinder bores.25th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0132
Cost breakdown and charges for engine regrinding and new pistons.23th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0133
Comparative costs of regrinding cylinders at Derby and London.21th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0134
Comparative cost analysis for oversize cylinder bore services between Derby and London.20th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0135
Supervising 10,000-mile tests, investigating owner complaints, and managing repairs.18th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0136
Issues with noisy tappets in 3½ & 4¼-Litre Bentley engines caused by bent and worn push rods.18th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0137
Cover note for enclosed information regarding Bentley Fabroil Timing Gears.11th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0138
Complaints of bending push rods on the Bentley chassis and proposed material modifications.17th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0139
Increasing complaints of bending push rods on the 4 1/4 litre Bentley engine.13th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0140
The despatch of two Bentley cylinder blocks to the Kingsbury Service Station.21th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0141
Poor finish of replacement cylinder bores for 3 1/2-litre Bentley engines, its impact on oil consumption and other issues.10th Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0142
Cylinder bore finish, its effect on oil consumption, and comparing grinding versus mirror finishing techniques.10th Jan 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0143
Oil consumption and a comparison between cars with and without 'L' shaped rings during London Trials.2nd Nov 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0144
Short memo thanking for further information on Bentley cylinder bore wear.9th Oct 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0145
Enclosed cylinder wear results for a Bentley from Kingsbury, with further results expected from Paris.8th Oct 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0146
The examination of a Bentley B-8-GA cylinder block and piston rings due to excessive oil consumption.24th Sep 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0147
Stripping down a 6-B-IV engine for inspection of its crank journals and bearings.24th Sep 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0148
Blueprint showing cylinder wear measurements for the Paris Trials Car B 8 G.A. cylinder block.24th Sep 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0149
Measurement chart for the B8 G.A. Cylinder Block from the Paris Trials Car.24th Sep 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0150
On the resolution of excessive oil consumption after fitting oversized cylinders and pistons to a Kingsbury.18th Sep 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0151
Cylinder wear, replacements, and regrinding procedures.2nd Sep 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0152
Report from J.B. Dixon to GWH detailing issues with valve gear, brake squeaks, and oil consumption on specific vehicles.10th Jul 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0153
Re-boring limits for Bentley cylinders.6th Jul 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0154
Typed memo discussing customer complaints and repair policies for Bentley vehicles.3rd Jul 1936Box 103 \ 2  scan0155
Modifications and experiments for EAC & Goshawk connecting rods.12th Jun 1925Box 103 \ 2  scan0156
Proposed redesign of the 20 HP chassis connecting rods based on the Phantom model.7th Jan 1926Box 103 \ 2  scan0157
Instruction regarding the use of connecting rods with separate liners for the 20 HP model's 10,000-mile run.19th Jan 1926Box 103 \ 2  scan0158
Design modifications for connecting rods on a 20 HP car.23th Jan 1926Box 103 \ 2  scan0159
Standardisation of chassis parts for connecting rods with loose big end bearings.18th May 1926Box 103 \ 2  scan0160
Report regarding complaints from the Sydney repair depot about blocked oil leads in 20 HP engines.31th Mar 1927Box 103 \ 2  scan0161
Report comparing the weights of tubular section connecting rods from various car models.18th Oct 1927Box 103 \ 2  scan0162
Comparison of engine component dimensions and weights for 20 HP, Lorraine, 40/50 HP, and Hispano engines.21th Oct 1927Box 103 \ 2  scan0163
Issue of choked oil tubes in 20HP Connecting Rods.21th Oct 1927Box 103 \ 2  scan0164
Modifications to the 20 HP crankshaft and connecting rod, increasing dimensions and introducing a new tubular pattern rod.12th Oct 1927Box 103 \ 2  scan0165
Letter discussing clogged oil passages in gudgeon pin bushes and potential causes of heavy carbon deposits.14th Mar 1928Box 103 \ 2  scan0166
Connecting rod oil pipe obstruction and a related laboratory report.13th Apr 1928Box 103 \ 2  scan0167
Laboratory report on deposits from oilways of connecting rods and gudgeon pin bushes.14th Feb 1928Box 103 \ 2  scan0168
Secret memo comparing two connecting rod designs (E.55304/5 and LeC.2703) for the China Chassis.3rd Jun 1929Box 103 \ 2  scan0169
The specification for China Chassis connecting rods.6th Jun 1929Box 103 \ 2  scan0170
Design decisions for connecting rods across various engine types.19th Nov 1930Box 103 \ 2  scan0171
Specification note on the design of rods and the lining of mild steel bushes.11th Jan 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0172
Connecting rod length for the Improved 25HP model, analyzing its impact on engine vibration and inertia with a comparative graph.11th Jan 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0173
Table and notes detailing actual rod lengths for different engine specifications.16th Jan 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0174
Ratio of connecting rod to stroke for 25HP and 45HP car engines.16th Jan 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0175
Calculations on crank radius to rod length ratio and its effect on engine forces and flywheel inertia.29th Jan 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0176
Engine design choices including crank pins, governors, and connecting rod lengths for the 'JAPAN 3. ENGINE'.29th Jan 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0177
Issue where the connecting rod big end no longer fits through the cylinder bore.7th Feb 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0178
Fitting 'Japan' connecting rods to 'China' engines to achieve higher compression ratios.11th Jul 1931Box 103 \ 2  scan0179


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