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The updated assembly specification for the B.80 No.1 Unit engine.12th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0231
Requesting design schemes for a larger main journal crankshaft and a quieter Fabroil camwheel for B.60 & B.80 engines.13th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0232
Engine programme and modifications for the B.60 and B.80 experimental units.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0233
Specification for modifications to crankshafts, spring drives, connecting rods, pistons, and cylinder heads.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0234
List of specifications for engine components including valves, push rods, camshafts, and oil pump drive.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0235
Assembly and modification instructions for engine components including dynamo, induction, flywheel, and crankcase units.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0236
List of specifications and modifications for various engine components, page 5.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0237
Official order for various trial engine components from Vandervell Products Ltd.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0238
Parts list for a Bentley 60, detailing components for the crankshaft, spring drive, and wheelcase.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0239
Modifications required for a list of finished machined parts.15th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0240
Blueprints and parts required for the Bentley 80, Spring Drive Section 5020.17th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0241
The design of a harmonic damper, including a method for flywheel hub withdrawal and a comparison to a Vauxhall design.19th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0242
Requesting the preparation of one flywheel and clutch assembly for an 8-cylinder B. 80-1 unit, listing the required parts.22th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0243
Crankshaft and thrust washer parts for B.60 and B.80 engines.22th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0244
PD.340 Full Bump Pistons and Modified Combustion Chambers for the B.60 engine.23th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0245
Design specification for an eight-cylinder engine's cylinder head and valve gear.2nd Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0246
Request for experimental detailing and instruction for a cylinder head front end, referencing drawing E.CD.1126.2nd Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0247
Details design modifications for the C.I. Conventional 8 water pump, thermostat, and connections.2nd Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0248
Urging progress on the Dual Induction System for scheme 864.4th Jan 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0249
The top water connections for an engine fitted in a Wraith 80 chassis.9th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0250
Modifications to the crankcase and cylinders for the C.I. Conventional 8 engine.10th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0251
Requesting the manufacture of parts for a B.80 unit to test for crank vibrations.10th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0252
Request to change the diameter of B.60 exhaust valves and detail both cooled and uncooled versions.10th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0253
Modifications to the bottom water connections, water drain tap, and radiator for the B.80 engine in a Wraith 80 chassis.11th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0254
New blueprints for the Water Pump, Thermostat, and Connections of the Bentley C.I. Conventional Eight Engine (B.C.80).12th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0255
Trouble with B.60 & B.80 camshafts due to a lack of an oil release hole, requesting a design modification.13th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0256
Official order for parts to be placed with Vandervells.17th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0257
New and replacement push rod parts for Bentley 60 and Bentley 80 models.19th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0258
Required modifications for a B.60 unit crankshaft damper following endurance testing.20th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0259
Wing clearances for the front wings of model 11.B.5.23th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0260
Lubrication issue with the valve gear on B.60 and B.80 units and proposing a modification.23th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0261
Information sheet detailing the specifications for the C.I. Conventional 6 cylinder head and crankcase.24th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0262
Note about forthcoming information on the water connections between the engine and radiator.24th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0263
Recurring issue with cleaning B.60 and B.80 cylinder heads prior to anodic oxidation.24th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0264
Two modifications to the B.60 cylinder head.24th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0265
Development of new cam forms for C.I. Conventional 6 and 8 engines.25th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0266
Request to lay out an 8-cylinder engine on the inspection table for a weight analysis.26th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0267
Instructions for using the Bentley 111 induction system and carburetter on the C.I. Conventional 6 engine.26th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0268
Modifications to the water pump, fan, and water connections for the C.I. Conventional 6 engine.26th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0269
The production and modification of engine components for the Bentley 60 chassis.30th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0270
Crankshaft modifications for the B.80 No.4 unit due to excessive oscillation.31th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0271
Requesting blueprints for modified cylinder head parts for a Bentley 60 Chassis to experiment with eliminating detonation.31th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0272
Valve gear lubrication for B.60 & B.80 engines, specifically the placement of grooves in the bush.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0273
Modifications to the B.60 cylinder head, avoiding the need for sodium-cooled exhaust valves.2nd Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0274
Request to manufacture inertia rings for trial on B.60 and B.80 units to address crankshaft vibrations.4th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0275
Instructing a hold on issuing detail drawings for a Conventional C.I. 6-Cylinder unit.8th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0276
On high power engines, discussing the test results of the B.60 engine and its departures from the existing 4-litre engine.9th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0277
Report discussing unsolved problems regarding harmonic dampers and crank pinion spring drives on engines.9th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0278
The development and testing of the Bentley 60 unit, detailing issues with the cylinder head and compression ratio.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0279
Page 2 of a report detailing engine modifications to improve performance, including changes to the transfer throat, exhaust valves, and water passages.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0280
Performance graph and analysis for a modified cylinder head with an increased throat and 6.8:1 compression ratio.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0281
Graph and analysis of engine performance, focusing on Mean Effective Pressure and detonation characteristics.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0282
Performance graph and analysis for raised crown pistons, showing Mean Effective Pressure and Ignition Advance against RPM.1st Mar 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0283
Performance graph showing Mean Effective Pressure and Ignition Advance against RPM for a modified engine configuration.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0284
Graph and analysis of Mean Effective Pressure and Ignition Advance against RPM for a cylinder head test.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0285
Summary of conclusions from engine performance tests, focusing on detonation, combustion chamber design, and power.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0286
Issues and modifications related to crankshaft dampers.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0287
Crankshaft oscillation, camwheel failure, and valve gear spring development.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0288
Engine component performance, comparing steel and dural rods, and camshafts.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0289
Endurance testing issues with the distributor, AC petrol pump, and dynamo, with proposals for further tests.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0290
List of engineering points regarding spring drive, combustion chamber, and induction systems.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0291
Power curve graph comparing BV and B60 engine units.1st Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0292
Graph of a torsional oscillation test on a B.60 engine, comparing different damper configurations and a Standard Wraith.6th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0293
Requesting a report on the idling tests for the B.60 engine.6th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0294
Confirming a request to prepare schemes and drawings for various automotive components.11th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0295
Requesting the urgent creation of a mould for rubber bushes (TXS.1421) for B.60 and B.80 crank oscillations.11th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0296
Redesign of the cylinder head valve mechanism, comparing tubular and solid push rods.13th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0297
Requesting an additional sump with special fitments for B.60 test beds.14th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0298
Parts and drawings for adapting a Studebaker Harmonic Damper to a Bentley 80 crankshaft.14th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0299
Listing outstanding engine development jobs with expected completion dates requested.14th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0300
Blueprints for a Bentley 60 crankshaft damper, listing parts and quantities.15th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0301
Machining difficulties with crankshafts made of .4 Carbon Steel for B.60 and B.80 engines.16th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0302
Requesting the design of a B.60 Induction System adapted from a Hudson Terraplane for the Bentley 60 Unit.17th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0303
Request for designs and detailed drawings for modifications to B.60 and B.80 engine units.20th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0304
Requesting drawings for an induction system for the B.60 unit, adapted from a Continental Bentley V system.20th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0305
Modifications and manufacturing instructions for the crankcase, camshaft, and tappets of the C.I. Conventional 6 engine.20th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0306
Up-to-date programme for B.60 and B.80 units, detailing modifications to crankshafts and crankcases.20th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0307
Requirement for cranks to have a specific type of balance weights.20th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0308
New drawings and blueprints for the Bentley 80 water connections.21th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0309
Design modifications when changing from cast iron to aluminium, with a summary of a conference on the subject.21th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0310
Instructions regarding modifications to B.80 conventional engine patterns, including an alternative high-power top and expansion allowances.21th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0311
Treatment and cleaning procedure for I/C crankcases for B.60 & B.80 engines.22th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0312
The development of patterns for a Conventional 8 and an aluminium dry-liner straight eight engine.22th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0313
Change in material specification for inlet valve seats on B 60 and B. 80 units.22th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0314
Ignition governor characteristics and timing curves for various engines.22th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0315
Proposing to adhere to an original specification regarding a B.V. characteristic.22th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0316
Camshaft stress on the B.60 engine and investigating hairpin valve springs as a solution.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0317
Development and comparison of an 8-cylinder engine against other models.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0318
Up-to-date report on the Bentley B.80 8-cylinder engine, detailing issues, proposed solutions, and performance comparisons.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0319
8-cylinder engine experiment report discussing induction, detonation, exhaust systems, and valve gear.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0320
Engine component issues including tappet failure, oil supply problems, and crankshaft oscillations.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0321
The induction system, oil consumption, and main bearing performance.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0322
List of planned future engine tests and modifications.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0323
Power comparison graph for B80 and B60 engine units.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0324
Required Brinell hardness and machining difficulties for crankshafts made of .4 carbon steel.23th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0325
Summary of a strip examination on a Bentley 60 No. 1 unit after a 50-hour endurance test.24th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0326
Inspection report detailing the condition of engine components including pistons, cylinder head, valves, and camshaft.24th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0327
Condition report on engine components including timing gears, oil pump, distributor drive, and water pump.24th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0328
Photograph showing two columns of main bearings from a Bentley 60 No.1 unit after an endurance test.24th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0329
Photograph showing two rows of connecting rod bearings after a 50-hour endurance test.24th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 5  scan0330


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