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Manufacturing difficulties with the Bentley 80 Crankshaft, EB.4104, regarding oil caps and taper plugs.25th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0130
The testing of expanding disc oil caps for crankshafts, detailing issues with leakage, vibration and extraction.25th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0131
The design of an eight-point ignition distributor, D.CD.973, for the B.80 engine.26th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0132
Notification regarding new drawings for valve springs and washers for the Bentley 60 Chassis to accommodate increased valve lift.26th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0133
Instructions and blueprint details for Bentley 80 Chassis crankshaft revisions.27th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0134
The difficulty in making pressed-in oil caps for the B.80 crankshaft, suggesting a review of American practices.26th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0135
The Bentley 60 Chassis camshaft, valve lift curve, and the issue of new drawings.27th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0136
Confirming the completion of issuing details for the cast iron engine mounting.27th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0137
The alteration of the taper screw plug for crankshaft oil holes on Bentley 60 and 80 models.28th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0138
Modifying inlet valve guides for engines with increased valve lift.29th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0139
Instructions regarding an experiment on a Bentley 60 Chassis involving a new sodium-cooled exhaust valve.31th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0140
Excessive wear on Bentley 60 oil pump and distributor drive gears, with proposed modifications.31th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0141
Proposal for a sodium-cooled exhaust valve design to overcome engine overheating and detonation at 3000 rpm.31th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0142
Modification to the Bentley B.60 oil pump to address excessive wear on spiral gears.2nd Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0143
The modification of the induction pipe for a straight 8 engine to fit a new Stromberg carburetter.2nd Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0144
Notification regarding new drawings and blueprints for the Bentley 60 Chassis piston section.2nd Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0145
New drawings for the Bentley 80 Chassis crankcase and front engine mounting.3rd Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0146
Dynamometer testing of an axle and gears for an 8-cylinder car.4th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0147
New drawings for the Bentley 60 Chassis camshaft and flywheel timing marks.7th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0148
Modification details for the Oil Pump Drive Gear on the Camshaft of a Bentley 60 Chassis.7th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0149
Instruction memo regarding new drawings for a modified inlet valve spring for the Bentley 60 Chassis.9th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0150
The modifications required to fit a B.60 engine into a Wraith III chassis, focusing on controls, pipes and the carburetter.9th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0151
One-off modification details for a fan, air intake silencer, and exhaust pipe for a Wraith III system.9th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0152
Installation process for six and eight-cylinder cast iron engines in a prototype frame.9th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0153
Experiments on vacuum-assisted systems and a proposed design to simplify the servo for hydraulic front brakes.9th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0154
Modification to exhaust ports to improve valve cooling for B.60, B.80, and large bore engines.10th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0155
Modifications to the flywheel and clutch casing for the B.60 Cast Iron Engine to reduce weight.10th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0156
Instructions for new engine controls on the Bentley 60 Chassis, detailing modifications for a B.60 engine.11th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0157
List of modifications and examinations for a returned B.60 No.1 engine unit.11th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0158
Modifications for fitting a Bentley 60 engine into a Wraith III chassis, focusing on the front engine mounting, fan, and bottom water pipe.11th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0159
The top water connection for fitting a B.60 engine into a Wraith III chassis.11th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0160
Instructions for the exhaust downtake pipe on a B.60 engine in a Wraith III chassis.12th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0161
List of new blueprints for the Bentley 60 Chassis Cast Iron Engine, focusing on the crankcase and bearings section.14th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0162
Request to produce and fit short brass bends to the Bentley 60 experimental induction system.14th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0163
Requesting the production of induction system parts for the B.60 engine.15th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0164
Requesting blueprints and parts for a Bentley 80 crankcase, specifically for a Delco-Remy distributor assembly.15th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0165
Requesting blueprints for new inlet pipe components for the Bentley 80 Chassis.15th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0166
Blueprints for a PD.305 Exhaust Valve Spring for the B.60 Large Bore engine.16th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0167
The installation of a Bentley 60 Engine in a Wraith III Chassis, detailing new drawings for water connections and the fan.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0168
Casting programme and progress report for the B.60 Crankcase.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0169
Design specifications for B.60 engine units 3, 4, 5, and 6.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0170
List of modifications for various engine components including pistons, cylinder heads, and valves.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0171
List of modifications and specifications for various engine components.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0172
Adaptor flanges for Wraith and Bentley induction systems.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0173
Discussion memo on production delays and costs for 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engine patterns.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0174
Foundry problems with an 8-cylinder pattern and outlining a proposed car engine program.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0175
Series of questions regarding the costs and logistics for new engine pattern equipment.17th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0176
Progress report on the production of crankcase and cylinder castings for Bentley 60 and 80 units.21th Sep 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0177
Instructions for required parts for the water connections for a Bentley 60 Engine in a Wraith III Chassis.22th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0178
The production of cast iron straight 8 engines and the interchangeability of parts with a planned aluminium version.22th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0179
Additional front crossmember for installing a Bentley B.60 engine into a Wraith III chassis.22th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0180
Internal memorandum detailing preparation instructions for a B.60 No. 1 UNIT for a 100-hour endurance run.23th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0181
Modifications to B.60 exhaust valves to prevent sodium leakage.24th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0182
Instructions for fitting a Bentley 60 Engine into a Wraith III chassis, focusing on cylinder head and carburetter air silencer modifications.24th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0183
New blueprints for a Bump Crown Piston on a Bentley 60 Chassis with a cast iron engine.24th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0184
Scheme detailing the clutch actuation for the B.60 engine unit in a Wraith III chassis.25th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0185
Modifications and repairs required for a B.60 Unit No.2 prior to chassis fitting.25th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0186
Authorising proceeding with the production of crankshafts and balance weights for B.60 units.26th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0187
Requesting an adaptation to the shape of exhaust ports for the Bentley 60 and 80 Cast Iron Engine.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0188
The adaptation of exhaust ports for the Bentley 60 and 80 Cast Iron Engine.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0189
Instructions and list of new drawings for the Bentley 60 Chassis (Cast Iron Engine) valves and fittings.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0190
Instructions and part replacements for the Bentley 60 Chassis with a 3.750 bore cast iron engine.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0191
Production instructions and component status updates for an engine intended for test bed purposes.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0192
Blueprints for the Bentley 60 Chassis crankcase and bearings.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0193
New plug for a sodium-cooled valve on a Bentley 60 Chassis to prevent leakage.29th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0194
Specification for the build of four new I/C B.80 units, detailing crankcase, bearings, valves, and fittings.30th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0195
Specification sheet detailing modifications for various engine components across multiple units.30th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0196
Specifications and instructions for engine components including camshafts, crank dampers, and pistons for various units.30th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0197
Urgent memo detailing the failure of B.60 bottom tappets during an endurance run and requesting modified replacements.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0198
The initial testing of the B.60 cast iron engine, detailing performance curves, reliability, and crankshaft damper issues.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0199
Note on the problem of the spring-driven crankshaft pinion on the Line 8 engine version.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0200
Graph comparing the maximum power output of B.60 and B.III engines under open exhaust conditions with different camshafts.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0201
Installing a B.60 cast iron engine into a Wraith for road testing before committing to parts production.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0202
Status of various schemes for the B.60 engine installation in the W.111 chassis.28th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0203
Instructions for assembling the B.60 No.1 unit for further endurance testing with specific new and modified parts.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0204
Request for a detailed design of a machined aluminium water pump pulley to test and solve belt troubles.1st Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0205
Notification regarding new blueprints for strengthened tappets on Bentley 60 & 80 chassis.2nd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0206
Analysis of a water pump seal and bearings for B.60 and B.80 engines after a 10,000-mile test.2nd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0207
Request to produce two sheet metal brass bends for the B.60 Induction System.2nd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0209
Requesting the preparation of a set of B.60 belt pulleys with specific material instructions.2nd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0210
To hold production on B.60 and B.80 crankshafts and crankcases for modifications.2nd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0211
Technical instruction regarding a modified Dynamo Fixing Stay for the Bentley 60 engine.3rd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0212
Push rods to be shortened to fit Wraith type bottom tappets into a B.60 endurance engine.3rd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0213
Details a modification to the Dynamo Fixing Stay for the Bentley 60 engine to improve its rigidity.3rd Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0214
Issues with water pump bearings and seals on B.60 & B.80 units and proposing a new Tufnol bearing design.5th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0215
Design of a Wraith water pump, specifically the gland sealing washer.5th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0216
Temporary modification for B.60 & B.80 crankshafts due to issues with the harmonic damper.6th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0217
Modifications to the Bentley 60 water pump, dynamo, and front engine mounting.6th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0218
Requesting modifications to the B.60 & B.80 Klingerit cylinder head joints.7th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0219
Alterations to B.60 belt pulleys due to incorrectly manufactured 'Ferogrip' belts.7th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0220
Table of pulley dimensions specifying piece number, correct vee angle, and correct top width.7th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0221
Analysis of a valve gear failure on a B.60 unit and recommendations for design improvements.8th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0222
New drawing for a water pump pulley which will replace a previous part.8th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0223
Valve spring failures on B.60 and B.80 units and outlining temporary and trial replacements.8th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0224
Designs for the exhaust system of a B.80 engine fitted into a Wraith 80 chassis, referencing Buick and Bentley parts.9th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0225
Outlining designs for an exhaust system to fit a B.80 engine into a Wraith 80 chassis.9th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0226
Modification for fixing Phantom III valve springs on B.60 Unit No.1.9th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0227
Requesting the modification of a crank damper on a Bentley 60 unit for a trial.9th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0228
Crankshaft torsional oscillation issues on the B.60 engine and proposing an experimental solution.10th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0229
New steel tubular valve push rod with welded ends for B.60 and B.80 engines.12th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0230


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