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Piston ring fitment issues and proposed clearance adjustments for 25/30 HP & 4 1/4 litre Bentley engines.18th Feb 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0225
Proposal to reinstate oil drilling for the gudgeon pin boss on a 25-30 HP Chassis.11th May 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0226
Sending of a sample piston for a 25/30HP Chassis to show drilling details.13th May 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0227
Request for a set of high-pressure scraper rings for a C-16 Unit on a 21-G-IV Chassis.1st Jul 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0228
Issue with Gudgeon Pin Knocks on the 25/30 HP Chassis.10th Jul 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0229
Request to modify a set of 25/30 HP pistons to have ring stops.17th Jul 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0230
Temporary solution for over-oiling in the 25/30 HP chassis by using 'L' shape piston rings.12th Aug 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0231
Temporary solution for an over-oiling issue by using an 'L' shape piston ring for the 25/30 HP chassis.12th Aug 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0232
Reversing a decision to use 'L' shape rings on the 25/30 HP chassis, with a handwritten note requesting testing.25th Aug 1936Box 105 \ 2  scan0233
Confirming a request to borrow and produce sets of 25/30 pistons.7th Jan 1938Box 105 \ 2  scan0234
Testing semi-balloon tyres and improving car stability by increasing front shock absorber friction.1st Jul 1925Box 105 \ 3  scan0001
Arrangement of India rear squeak dampers on existing cars without re-machining the drums.5th Oct 1925Box 105 \ 3  scan0002
Standardisation sheet discussing the modification of shock absorbers.16th Oct 1925Box 105 \ 3  scan0003
Expressing concern over the proposal to tighten shock-absorbers on the chassis without design modifications.17th Oct 1925Box 105 \ 3  scan0004
Clarifying previous points and discussing issues with suspension, tyres, and shock dampers in relation to road conditions.31th Mar 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0005
Technical memorandum discussing improvements to vehicle suspension, damping, and handling, particularly for the 20 HP model.31th Mar 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0006
Page discussing steering gear friction, tyre pressures, shock dampers, and axle control.1st Apr 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0007
Fitting of hydraulic shock dampers to a 20 HP chassis.1st Apr 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0008
Method of fixing a 20 HP shock damper and an objection to petrol pipe routing.10th Apr 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0009
Instruction to replace soft stators with a new hardened type on the 20 HP rear friction-type shock damper.8th May 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0010
The standardisation of hydraulic shock dampers for the 20 HP model.16th Jun 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0011
Standardisation of hydraulic dampers on the front of the 20 HP chassis.18th May 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0012
Adaptation of India hydraulic shock dampers to the 20HP frame.30th Jun 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0013
Confirming the desired shock damper settings for 20 HP cars.7th Oct 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0014
Lubrication issue with the 20 HP front hydraulic shock absorber connection.1st Dec 1936Box 105 \ 3  scan0015
Proposed shield for 20 HP shock dampers and a modification required for the forward shock damper bolt.19th Oct 1926Box 105 \ 3  scan0016
Request for details on the spring-loaded gland for a 20 HP rear shock damper.2nd Feb 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0017
The results of trialling forced feed lubrication on shock absorbers for car 10-G-111 during a 10,000-mile test in France.21th Apr 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0018
Proposal for mounting hydraulic shock dampers on the rear axle of a 20 HP vehicle.4th Apr 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0019
Recommending modifications to hydraulic shock dampers for 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars.20th May 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0020
Standardisation of hydraulic dampers on rear chassis.23th May 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0021
Costs and logistics for standardizing a new chassis part.21th Nov 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0022
Request to fit a pair of hydraulic shock absorbers to the rear of a 9-G3 car.21th Nov 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0023
Recommending loads for the 20 HP rear shock absorber and questioning specified low loads on drawing F.54988.28th Nov 1927Box 105 \ 3  scan0024
Effectiveness of hydraulic dampers on Phantom and 20 HP models, with suggestions for design improvements.19th Feb 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0025
Adjustments to hydraulic dampers for Phantom and 20 HP models.28th Feb 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0026
Tests conducted on Phantom and 20 HP hydraulic dampers concerning staggering the orifices.30th Mar 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0027
Page two of a report on shock absorber performance, showing test results for pressure with varying oil viscosity and temperature.30th Mar 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0028
The development and principles of shock dampers for improved ride quality.30th Mar 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0029
Analysis of shock absorber and rubber buffer performance in a vehicle's suspension system.30th Mar 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0030
Comparing existing and ideal suspension damper performance characteristics using graphs.30th Mar 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0031
Obtaining exact records of shock absorber loadings and internal pressures to improve vehicle riding characteristics.16th Oct 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0032
Coachbuilder complaints regarding the difficult-to-access filling plug for the 20-HP shock absorbers.16th Oct 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0033
Inaccessibility of shock absorber filling plugs and proposing design changes for easier access.19th Oct 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0034
Fitting shock dampers to car GYL-62 to address a customer complaint about knocking.31th Oct 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0035
Customer complaints about non-adjustable hydraulic rear shock absorbers and proposed solutions.31th Oct 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0036
Noise on 20 HP hydraulic shock absorbers, comparing them to the 40/50 model.2nd Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0037
Complaints of knocking rear shock absorbers on the 20 HP car.28th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0038
Difficulty in detecting shock absorber noise and a recommendation for the 20 HP rear damper.9th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0039
Investigation into complaints of knocking from 20 HP rear shock absorbers.9th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0040
Investigating a knocking complaint on 20 HP rear shock absorbers and the difficulty in replicating the issue.9th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0041
Requesting the loan of a 20 HP Trials car to investigate knocking rear shock absorbers.2nd Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0042
Arrangement to investigate knocking rear shock absorbers on a car after a show.13th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0043
Modifications to the clearances and limits for the 20 HP rear shock absorber.14th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0044
Instructing a 20 HP 'Barkerlite' car, No. GXL.81, to be sent to the Works to investigate knocking rear shock absorbers.15th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0045
Outlining five further tests to investigate shock damper knocks.21th Nov 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0046
Investigation into the cause of knocking in shock absorbers on the 20 HP car, related to the non-return replenishing valve.4th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0047
Noisy hydraulics potentially caused by a sticking shock-damper ball valve, with an accompanying blueprint.13th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0048
Investigation into a noisy 20 HP rear shock damper, identifying a fouling lever and piston as the cause.13th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0049
Page discussing ongoing investigations into shock absorber issues and the need for a suitable test vehicle.13th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0050
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a 20 HP rear shock damper.22th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0051
Potential delay in inspecting Chassis GBM. 22, arranging for a Mr. Lidsey to investigate.22th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0052
Request to obtain one pair of 20 HP rear shock absorbers from production.22th Dec 1928Box 105 \ 3  scan0053
On noisy hydraulic dampers in 20 HP cars, identifying slack in the links as the primary cause of the noise.1st Jan 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0054
Suggesting the reduction of side clearance in shock absorber links to resolve issues with noise.1st Jan 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0055
Blueprint diagram of a hydraulic shock damper, indicating side clearance.31th Jan 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0056
Investigation into knocking noises from 20 HP shock absorbers.31th Jan 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0057
Modification to the 20 HP rear shock damper lever end.2nd Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0058
Request to urgently obtain sets of levers, pins, and eyes in nitro alloy steel for the 20 HP rear shock absorber.1st Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0059
Experimental use of nitro alloy steel for shock absorber links.6th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0060
Modifications to 20 HP rear shock absorbers to reduce noise.11th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0061
Temporary solution for knocking rear 20 HP shock dampers by drilling a hole in the high-pressure valve.21th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0062
Preparing the rear shock absorbers for a 20 HP car that has run 10,000 miles.1st Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0063
Issues with drilled high pressure valves on 20 HP rear shock absorbers and a proposed modification.28th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0064
To hold a modification on the 20 HP rear shock absorbers pending test results from another vehicle.28th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0065
To hold a modification on 20 HP rear shock absorbers pending test results.28th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0066
Letter regarding a modification to the 20 HP rear shock absorbers to reduce knocks.28th Mar 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0067
To Mr. Hancock in France clarifying that a high pressure test should be confined to the 20 HP car.3rd Apr 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0068
Design issues and proposed improvements for shock dampers.4th Apr 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0069
Report discussing issues with 20 HP dampers, springs, and a heavy Hooper body.5th Apr 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0070
Insufficient axle body damping and steering issues on a 20 HP vehicle.5th Apr 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0071
Steering wobble, road testing of the 18-EX, and the potential of a new 20 HP front axle.5th May 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0072
Technical memo detailing conclusions and recommendations on the design of hydraulic dampers.5th May 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0073
Theory of damping in relation to stroke length, axle movement, and car speed.9th May 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0074
Patented idea for automatically controlled shock dampers using an air spring.9th May 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0075
Modifications and complaints regarding shock absorber knocks.1st Jul 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0076
Shock absorber knocks, related modifications, and complaints on 20HP and 40/50HP models.3rd Jul 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0077
Drilling high pressure valves on shock absorbers to cure knocks on 20 HP and 40/50 models.4th Jul 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0078
Ongoing trouble with knocking shock dampers and proposed solutions.18th Nov 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0079
Knocking issues and proposed modifications for 20 HP rear shock dampers.25th Nov 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0080
Report on shock damper issues, specifically knocking and wear, to inform future design improvements.29th Nov 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0081
Schemes for shock damper design, considering stroke length, damping rates, and controllable systems.12th Dec 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0082
New schemes for Phantom II and 20 HP shock dampers, with reference to specific drawings.12th May 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0083
The application of a spring connecting rod to 20 HP rear shock dampers.7th Dec 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0084
Specifications for drilling holes in shock damper valves for 20 HP, Phantom 1, and Phantom 11 models.10th Dec 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0085
History and function of drilled shock absorber valves.10th Dec 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0086
Use of drilled valves and dampers on Phantom I and II models to improve ride quality.1st Dec 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0087
Modifications to shock dampers using small air vessels to provide free motion.13th Dec 1929Box 105 \ 3  scan0088
Modification to shock absorber connection ball ends to improve lubrication.6th Feb 1930Box 105 \ 3  scan0089
Issues with shock absorber lubrication, dash-board brackets, and gearbox height.11th Mar 1930Box 105 \ 3  scan0090


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