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Letter from The Associated Equipment Co Ltd regarding main bearings made from a new aluminium alloy, A.C.9.7th Mar 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0107
Letter to The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. confirming the clearance for AC.9 bearing alloy.9th Mar 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0108
Letter to The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. requesting an update on supplied A.C.9 alloy main bearing material.11th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0109
Letter regarding the endurance testing of A.C.9 alloy main bearings.12th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0110
Letter to The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss tests on aluminium tin bearings.14th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0111
Letter from The Associated Equipment Co Ltd discussing chassis selling costs per pound.20th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0112
Continuation sheet of a letter from The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd.1st Apr 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0113
Data sheet for passenger vehicle chassis, detailing alternatives and additions for petrol engines and lighting.1st Nov 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0114
AEC Southall data sheet for bus, coach, and trolley bus chassis specifications.1st Nov 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0115
Letter to G.D. Robinson of The Associated Equipment Co., Ltd. thanking him for information.21th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0116
Visit to A.E.C. to inspect aluminium tin bearings and discuss commercial vehicle production.23th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0117
Cost analysis and competitive comparison for the B.50 chassis, detailing materials, pricing, and profitability.23th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0118
Concluding statement regarding the feasibility of the price fixed for the B.50 chassis.23th May 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0119
Letter to Maurice Wilks of Rover regarding a new bearing alloy and offering assistance with lubrication.23th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0120
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W. A. Robotham regarding sending an engine, crankcase, and shaft.27th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0121
Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding an engineer's visit and a recently acquired Oldsmobile.28th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0122
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing a proposed meeting, an Oldsmobile car's features, and steering layout.29th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0123
Letter from The Rover Company discussing steering offset and comparing Packard and G.M. suspension geometry.29th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0124
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Co., Ltd. discussing steering lightness, king pin offset, and wishbone suspension design.30th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0125
Cover letter to M.C. Wilks of Rover Co. Ltd. enclosing a report on king pin inclination and steering heaviness.17th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0126
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding a meeting about connecting rod bearings and lubrication.24th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0127
Outlining recommendations sent to the Rover Co. for using alloy big-end bearings in their engines.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0128
Recommendations for improving Aluminium-Tin connecting rod bearings for the Rover 20 HP engine, with an attached blueprint.30th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0129
Comparison of Rover engine bearing lubrication and materials against Bentley practice, with proposed improvements.30th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0130
Letter to Maurice Wilks of The Rover Company regarding the use of R.R. alloy in big-end bearings and related experiments.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0131
Letter to M. Wilks discussing high-speed instability in a Rover, possibly caused by steering geometry or shock absorbers.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0132
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing crankshaft drilling, bearings, and an experimental 20 HP car.2nd Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0133
Letter from The Rover Company Limited to W. A. Robotham Esq. regarding Silentbloc rubber bushes for independent suspension.2nd Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0134
Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. concerning crankshaft lubrication and the loan of a 20 HP car.3rd Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0135
Notes from a visit by a Rover Co. representative regarding engine bearing troubles and engine specifications.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0136
Specifications for crankcase, oil pump, and connecting rod including dimensions and weights.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0137
Note discussing tappet scuffing issues and comparing them to problems on the Wraith model.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0138
Photograph displaying a vertical shaft with a helical gear, a cylindrical mesh filter, and a connecting rod.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0139
Photograph of an engine crankcase, showing the main bearing journals.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0140
Photograph of a crankshaft.25th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0141
Table of oil flow test results for a 20 HP engine.25th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0142
Specification sheet detailing the diameters and areas of oil ways for a 20 HP engine.24th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0143
Specification for Nickel Chrome Molybdenum steel for forgings and crankshafts.20th Mar 1934Box 116 \ 1  scan0144
Technical drawing of an intermediate and rear main bearing, bottom half.10th Jul 1936Box 116 \ 1  scan0145
Blueprint for a front main bearing, bottom half.8th Mar 1926Box 116 \ 1  scan0146
Blueprint of an oil pump wheel driver.22th Sep 1934Box 116 \ 1  scan0147
Drawing of a driven oil pump wheel made from Duralamin.22th Sep 1934Box 116 \ 1  scan0148
Blueprint for an oil pump cover.4th Nov 1940Box 116 \ 1  scan0149
Blueprint for an oil pump and distributor driving shaft.22th Aug 1935Box 116 \ 1  scan0150
Blueprint drawing of an oil filter assembly.12th Oct 1934Box 116 \ 1  scan0151
Blueprint for an Oil Pump Body.24th Nov 1925Box 116 \ 1  scan0152
Letter to The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of bearings and materials for connecting rods.13th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0153
The despatch of bearings and liners to the Rover Motor Co. Ltd.14th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0154
Letter to The Rover Motor Car Co. regarding the supply and fitting of engine bearing materials.17th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0155
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding Aluminium-Tin Alloy Bearings, crankshafts, and shims.15th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0156
Follow-up letter to The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of supplied Aluminium-tin bearings.27th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0157
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding a delay in fitting Aluminium Tin Bearings.28th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0158
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding a delay in bench tests for Aluminium Tin Alloy Bearings.3rd Nov 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0159
Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in testing Aluminium-tin bearings.10th Nov 1937Box 116 \ 1  scan0160
Letter to T.D. Wishart of Crossley Motors regarding a newly developed bearing alloy.15th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0161
Letter from Crossley Motors regarding problems with oil engine bearings.18th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0162
Letter to Crossley Motors regarding a meeting to demonstrate the results of bearing alloy development work.19th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0163
Letter from Crossley Motors Ltd. to arrange a visit to view a new bearing alloy.22th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0164
Letter to W.O. Taylor of Crossley Motors Ltd. suggesting a date for a visit and lunch.23th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0165
Letter from Crossley Motors Ltd to Mr. Robotham regarding a meeting arrangement.25th Aug 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0166
Letter to Crossley Motors Ltd. regarding a special bearing material, clearances, and big-end bearing grooving.19th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0167
Recommendation concerning holes in the crank pin and big end bearing.19th Sep 1938Box 116 \ 1  scan0168
Letter to J. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding bearing material and proposed tests with Rover and Vauxhall.23th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0001
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding bearing material testing and sales collaboration with other firms.26th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0002
Typed letter from W.C. Devereux to W.A. Robotham regarding co-operation and scheduling a meeting.26th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0003
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding meetings about bearings and the success of R.R.56 material on a cast crankshaft.27th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0004
Letter from The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. discussing experiments with V-8 engine components and bearing materials.26th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0005
Letter to W.C. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding a collaboration on bearings for the motor industry.28th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0006
Letter to Mr. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a visit for two engineers.29th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0007
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the availability of an engineer to discuss Bearing Metals.31th Jul 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0008
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. to Mr. Robotham regarding bearing material development and collaborations.20th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0009
Letter to George Robinson of The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. regarding the development of Aluminium Alloy Bearings.20th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0010
Letter from High Duty Alloys to Dennis Bros. Ltd. regarding aluminium alloy bearing materials.20th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0011
Letter from Dennis Brothers Ltd. to High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing the use of aluminium alloy for bearings.19th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0012
Letter to Mr. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. arranging a meeting in Derby to discuss bearings.21th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0013
Letter reporting a serious injury caused by a sharp edge on a Bentley Park Ward body door.23th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0014
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding an enclosure from Germ Lubricants Ltd.24th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0015
Letter from Germ Lubricants Ltd. requesting samples of a special aluminium alloy used for Bentley car bearings from High Duty Alloys Ltd.23th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. concerning characteristic cracking in the front tyres of the sender's car and a friend's Bentley.31th Aug 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0017
Cover letter to High Duty Alloys enclosing recommendations sent to the Rover Co. regarding R.R. alloy big-end bearings.1st Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0018
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding recommendations for the Rover Company and a planned trip to Germany.2nd Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0019
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding a new arrangement for bearing materials and a proposed factory visit.2nd Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0020
The second page of a letter addressed to V.W. Pilkington, Esq. from W.C. Devereux.2nd Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0021
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding a letter from the Institution of Automobile Engineers.16th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0022
Letter from W.C. Devereux to C.C. Williams regarding a supply of Bearing Alloy for testing.16th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0023
Letter from The Institution of Automobile Engineers proposing tests on an aluminium-tin bearing alloy.8th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0024
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding work on Bearing Alloys and coordinating meetings with other firms.16th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0025
Letter from High Duty Alloys to Leyland Motors arranging a visit regarding a new aluminium alloy bearing metal.16th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0026
Copy of a letter from Leyland Motors to High Duty Alloys regarding a new aluminium alloy bearing metal and a proposed meeting.14th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0027
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing the need for an agreed procedure when dealing with customers.17th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0028
Letter to W.C. Devereux regarding tyres, bearing metal, and a meeting with Leylands.20th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0029
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding arrangements for a meeting with Leylands.21th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0030
Cover letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. enclosing correspondence with the Associated Equipment Company Ltd.21th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0031
Letter to C.D. Robinson regarding a new bearing alloy which performs better than R.R.56, and arranging a meeting to discuss design modifications.21th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0032
Copy of a letter from The Associated Equipment Co. to High Duty Alloys Ltd. discussing aluminium and new bearing materials.17th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0033
Letter to W.C. Devereux of High Duty Alloys Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and confirming a meeting.22th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0034
Letter discussing tyre wear, noise characteristics, and the replacement of India tyres with Dunlops.29th Sep 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0035
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the supply of aluminium alloy bearings for Dennis Bros.9th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0036
Letter to High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding prints for Dennis bearings and arranging a follow-up meeting.16th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0037
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. inquiring about the despatch date for bearings to the Leyland Co.16th Oct 1937Box 116 \ 2  scan0038


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