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Tests and observations on a pressure cooling system, including performance at Brooklands and proposed modifications.1st Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0311
On developing a high-pressure cooling system with a simplified temperature gauge for customers.1st Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0312
Summary of radiator suitability tests for a Phantom III Continental car at Brooklands.6th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0313
Letter from John Marston Ltd. regarding a strengthened oil cooler and radiators for Bentley and Wraith models.3rd Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0314
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding oil coolers and radiators, discussing specifications, pricing, and testing.6th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0315
Failure of hand-soldered coolers and the transition to dipped coolers from a specific serial number.6th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0316
Investigation and scrapping of failed oil coolers and future policy.6th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0317
Investigation into oil cooler failures, phase three.7th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0318
The comparative strength testing of new dip soldered type oil coolers versus old type coolers.7th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0319
Suggestion for a pressure test on the lines to prevent oil cooler failures.7th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0320
Procedure for cleaning oil from the water system after an oil cooler failure on a Phantom III vehicle.7th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0321
Letter from a supplier concerning the repair and return of Oil Cooler No. E.278.7th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0322
Outlining the requirements and apparatus for pressure testing Phantom III oil coolers.7th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0323
Confirming an oil cooler matrix from chassis 3-CP-16 has been handed over for examination.8th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0324
Sending an experimental oil cooler for return to John Marston Ltd. for repair.9th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0325
Confirmation of receipt for a failed oil cooler No. E.183, which was removed from 3.CP.16.11th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0326
Arranging for serial numbers to be affixed to the oil cooler matrix unit.13th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0327
Sending an oil cooler matrix unit to Central Stores for return to a third party.13th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0328
Letter to John Marston Ltd. detailing the fatigue test results of an experimental oil cooler.13th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0329
Page 2 of a letter regarding the testing and modification of soldered coolers.14th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0330
Letter from John Marston Limited regarding the testing, modification, and serial numbering of oil coolers.14th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0331
Internal request to fit a new dip-soldered oil cooler to car 37-EX.14th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0332
Urgent request for information on Phantom III chassis in service and their mileage due to oil cooler failures.14th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0333
Request for an up-to-date list of all oil cooler failures on Phantom III chassis.14th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0334
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding oil cooler failures on Phantom III cars due to defective soldering.16th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0335
List of oil cooler failures for the Phantom III.16th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0336
Inquiring about an updated list of oil cooler failures and a specific unlisted case.17th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0337
Blueprints and a parts list for the Phantom 111 air pressure testing gear and oil coolers.20th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0338
Confirming an extra blueprint has been sent for use as an instruction notice and for transmission to Benton & Stone.20th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0339
Letter to the Harrison Radiator Corporation about oil cooler failures on the Phantom III car and a request for hydrogen brazed coolers.6th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0340
Page 2 of a letter concerning the purchase of oil coolers.6th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0341
The trial of an American hydrogen brazed oil cooler on a Ph.III model.6th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0342
Letter to John Marston Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss overheating on Mk VI cores and outlining testing procedures.7th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0343
Follow-up letter regarding the yet-to-be-received Ph.III Mk.VI block with a dip-soldered bottom tank.8th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0344
Instructions for fitting various Negretti and Zambra thermometers to a 26-G-VI car for cooling system suitability tests at Brooklands.8th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0345
Request to conduct a pressure 'test to destruction' on converted Ph.III oil coolers compared to standard production models.12th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0346
Instructing to fit an oil cooler short circuiting pipe and thermometer from vehicle 32-EX onto 37-EX.18th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0347
Letter to John Marston Ltd. regarding the supply, testing, and delivery of oil cooler matrices.18th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0348
Typed letter arranging a visit to Brooklands and the Motor Show.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0349
Cooling system tests for car 32-EX at Brooklands, focusing on radiator heat dissipation and the oil temperature regulator.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0350
Conclusions from tests on overdrive gear, cooling system performance, and matrix blockages.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0351
Standardisation of fans, gearboxes, and oil coolers to address overheating issues.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0352
Results of cooling system tests on a 32 Ex. Car at various stages of mileage.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0353
Heat dissipation tests for various car radiator matrices, comparing performance at different speeds and after mileage.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0354
Visit to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. regarding the failure and conversion of oil coolers.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0355
Defects and proposed modifications for coolers, specifically addressing tube and casing issues.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0356
Flow and dissipation tests of various radiator matrices, including examinations for silting, choking and defects.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0357
Blueprint illustrating discrepancies between a cooler casing and a tube end across two figures.19th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0358
Heat dissipation test results for various Mk VI matrices carried out at John Marstons' plant in Wolverhampton.23th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0359
Letter from John Marston Limited concerning heat dissipation tests, oil coolers, and a Bentley shutter set.23th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0360
The horse power dissipated by Mark VI engine blocks under different conditions.23th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0361
Letter to Messrs. John Marston Ltd. discussing heat dissipation test results for defective engine cores.28th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0362
Oil cooler test failures and quality control issues with a Bentley Dummy Shutter set.28th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0363
Letter regarding the return of a defective shutter set for correction to establish a production standard.29th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0364
Modifications to the Wraith cooling system fan based on recent tests.29th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 1  scan0365
Suggestion to improve the Bentley Oil Gauge by making the connecting link from steel for increased stiffness.21th Jun 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0001
Trying rings in the carburetter flange joint on a 4 1/4 Bentley.5th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0002
Investigation report regarding Bentley connecting rods and bearing shells.3rd Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0003
Sketches to resolve an over-run explosion in the silencer for a 25/30 HP model.5th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0004
Investigation into K.L.G. FE.30 plugs on a Phantom III belonging to the Duke of Sutherland.5th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0005
Type of grease used for the lubrication of mechanical features inside brake drums.5th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0006
The failure of the Phantom III radiator ball valve plug and a proposed solution.10th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0007
The failure of the Phantom III front brake operating lever G.83302.10th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0008
Fault with a Bentley propeller shaft spindle and its roller bearings.10th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0009
Service and owner complaints for the Phantom III, detailing faults reported and the corrective actions given.11th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0010
List of reported vehicle faults and the corresponding corrective actions taken.11th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0011
Phantom II chassis regarding excessive valve noise and the results of a modification with lightened exhaust valves.13th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0012
Front brake stop system on the Phantom III, including a proposed modification with a diagram.13th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0013
The arrival of chassis 3.BT.93 for Mr. G. Spencer and a scheduled clutch inspection.16th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0014
Examination of K.L.G. FE.30 spark plugs on two Phantom III chassis.16th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0015
Cover sheet for a report on transmission failures.17th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0016
Log of transmission failures categorized by 'Driver Dogs' and 'Road Shafts'.5th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0017
Record of transmission and road shaft failures with associated vehicle and owner details.11th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0018
Two separate shaft failures, detailing vehicle information, failure dates, mileage, and repair history.11th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0019
Oil consumption tests on a Bentley chassis after fitting a larger oil pump.17th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0020
Engine modification to a 3.5 litre engine and subsequent road test results.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0021
Service procedures for 25/30 HP & Bentley engines regarding cylinders and piston rings.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0022
Step-by-step guide for the operations involved in lowering a cylinder block onto pistons.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0023
Schematic drawing of a mechanical component with six numbered ports or cylinders.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0024
Requesting a set of the latest brake linings for a car with brake squeaks.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0025
Light valve issue following talks with Hancock and customer complaints.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0026
Review of the lightening of Phantom II exhaust valves to overcome noise issues.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0027
Issues and modifications to Lucas WT horns.19th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0028
Confirming the despatch of B.2. brake linings for a Bentley experiencing bad brake squeaks.21th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0029
Noisy new roller bearing on a 25/30 HP dynamo, suggesting better lubrication or a larger bearing is needed.22th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0030
Broken make and break spring from a Phantom III chassis.24th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0031
Design change for the Bentley Chassis rear front shackle pin to allow for easier withdrawal.24th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0032
Design change to improve accessibility of the Bentley chassis rear front shackle pin.24th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0033
Causes of the Front Brake Dumb Bell failure on the Phantom III model.25th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0034
Continued memorandum discussing the breakage of a dumb bell due to continual bending at the neck.25th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0035
Blueprint illustrating the fouling and shearing action of a dumbbell component within its spherical seating.21th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0036
Blueprint diagram illustrating a fault with the back of the front brake shoe mechanism.21th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0037
The marking of engine modifications with the letters A.B.C.26th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0038
Complaint about stripped threads on the Phantom III hydraulic tappet filter body cover.27th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0039
Confirming a design change for Bentley Bumper Studs.26th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0040
Failure analysis report on a broken 'Make & Break' spring from a Phantom III, identifying under-tempering as the cause.30th Aug 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0041
Overheating thrust race removed from vehicle B.114.GA after 14,234 miles.1st Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0042
The performance of Fabroil timing gears in a car after 10,085 miles.2nd Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0043
The examination and noted faults of a failed Bentley petrol pump RB.2005.8th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0044
Correcting clearance issues on Bentley rear axle thrust races.9th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0045


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