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Enquiry about fitting shells to connecting rods on a Bentley Chassis.9th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0046
Flooding carburetter on a Phantom III vehicle, attributing the cause to debris found inside.9th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0047
Condition of con rods and bearing shells for chassis B-117-JY after a top decarb.10th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0048
Complaint about a noisy rear axle on a Bentley Chassis B-145-GP, attributing the fault to insufficient hardening of the pinion.10th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0049
Requesting more information about a pinion bearing with a broken cage.11th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0050
Broken cage in a pinion bearing and rattling complaints related to driving dogs.15th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0051
Damaged ball race from Bentley Chassis B-81-HM, caused by the propeller shaft splines.15th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0052
Recurring drive rattle issue with the driving dogs on a Bentley chassis B-177-CW.15th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0053
Broken cage in a pinion bearing and issues with driving dogs.15th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0054
Procedure and requirements for repairing connecting rods at Kingsbury Depot.18th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0055
Oil pressure readings from Mr Lappin's car (B.117.JY) prior to engine dismantling.21th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0056
The investigation and rectification of a thump and oil consumption issue on a Bentley Chassis B-202-GA.21th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0057
Examination of six sets of KLG.FE. ignition plugs for the Phantom III.21th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0058
Supply and fitting of Bentley pistons and their impact on oil consumption.21th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0059
Requesting a correction to a chart of Bentley Bearings and Crankshafts.21th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0060
Telegram received by telephone requesting a short pendulum lever for a customer's car.23th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0061
Telegram confirming the despatch of a pendulum lever by post.23th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0062
Main bearing, oil pressure, and connecting rod failures for a Bentley engine, chassis No. B.117.JY.30th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0063
Analysis of connecting rod failures in 4¼-litre engines, discussing contributing factors like oil pressure and over-revving.30th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0064
Analysis of engine bearing tightening issues, clearances, and their effect on oil consumption and pressure.30th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0065
Analysis of bearing preload or nip in big end and crankcase journal bearings.30th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0066
Investigation into a case of engine bearing thump and piston knock, detailing the diagnosis and rectification process.30th Sep 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0067
Photograph of main bearing upper halves from Unit E.S.B.G., Chassis B.117 J.Y., after 13,101 miles.13th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0068
Forwarding a broken Bentley front axle control ball pin for inspection.13th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0069
Customer's faulty battery complaint and the proposed actions for examination and replacement.13th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0070
Faults and potential repairs for two Bentley gearbox third motion shafts.13th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0071
24 worn tappets dismantled from chassis 3.AX.167 after a mileage of 13,224.14th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0072
Response to an Owner's Complaint Report (No.W.51) clarifying a potential engine knock cause related to bearing clearance.16th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0073
Examination and potential repair of Bentley Gearbox 3rd motion shafts.16th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0074
Report investigating a recurring issue with a bad set of tappets on chassis 3-AX-107.21th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0075
Page detailing the need to replace a damaged camshaft on a Phantom III.21th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0076
Forwarding particulars on rocker pads bought from the Wolseley Co. regarding their special case hardening method.27th Oct 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0077
List of faults from past models, compiled from service complaints, to inform the development of the Wraith.11th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0078
Engine faults, complaints, and proposed improvements across various models.1st Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0079
List of faults and cures for engine, starter motor, and exhaust systems, continued on page 2.1st Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0080
Summary of complaints and issues related to vehicle transmission components.1st Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0081
Various faults, issues, and modifications related to vehicle brakes.1st Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0082
Issues and solutions related to vehicle suspension systems.1st Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0083
Steering-related issues, their causes, and the models affected.1st Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0084
List of miscellaneous component failures and issues observed in various car models.8th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0085
Faulty axle from chassis B-58-KT with scored teeth and an oil leak.8th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0086
Sludging and buckling issues with the Phantom III tappet filter.12th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0087
Results of engine oil flow tests, comparing a worn engine to a recently overhauled one.20th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0088
Diagram of a motor, reduction box, and clutch assembly connected to a pressurized fluid feed system.22th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0089
Investigation report into faulty tappets from a Phantom III, chassis 3-AZ-55.22th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0090
Comparing service complaints against the results from experimental and 10,000-mile tests.16th Nov 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0091
Report detailing various engine faults and performance issues.16th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0092
Summary list of faults and test findings for various vehicle components.16th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0093
Log of reported faults and complaints concerning exhaust, transmission, and clutch systems.16th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0094
Log of faults and experiments concerning propeller shafts, rear axles, and brakes.16th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0095
Report detailing faults and investigations related to vehicle brakes and suspension systems.16th Jul 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0096
Log of reported faults and observations for various vehicle components.3rd Dec 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0097
Data on the average life and service mileage of spark plugs for the 25/30 and Bentley 4¼ models.3rd Dec 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0098
Investigation into a customer complaint of a rear damper knock on a 20/25 HP chassis GRJ-57.15th Dec 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0099
Phantom III engine overheating issues, listing affected chassis and the required steam valve adjustment.21th Dec 1937Box 131 \ 2  scan0100
Customer's complaint of steering wobbles and how to proceed with the owner.3rd Jan 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0101
Summary of complaints for the 25/30 HP model regarding brake issues during January and February.3rd Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0102
Faults and their frequency across the carburetter, clutch, and engine.3rd Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0103
Faults and remarks on engine, electrical, and starter motor components.3rd Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0104
List of faults and their occurrence count for chassis lubrication, shock dampers, steering, and exhaust suspension.3rd Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0105
Categorized list of vehicle faults with a count of occurrences for each.3rd Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0106
Continued list of reported vehicle faults and complaints.3rd Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0107
Decision to revert to an original spring and the development of a new choke control scheme.24th Feb 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0108
List of complaints regarding the Phantom III engine for January and February.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0109
List of faults, remarks and modifications for engine and carburetter components.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0110
List of reported faults and their frequency for steering, tyres, clutch, and transmission systems.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0111
List of vehicle faults and proposed remedies for issues with brakes, servo, gearbox, starter motor, and dynamo.7th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0112
Fault report detailing issues with various vehicle components like the rear axle, speedometer, clocks, horns, and petrol pumps.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0113
Vehicle fault report detailing issues with ride comfort, radiator, bonnet, fan, springs, and hydraulic jacks.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0114
Continued list of reported system faults and issues with their corresponding report counts.4th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0115
Questioning the design of push rods with hydraulic tappets on a Phantom III following a failure.30th Mar 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0116
Inviting personnel to lunch in connection with a works visit.5th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0117
Arranging a Chassis Complaints Conference for Depot Managers.5th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0118
List of Phantom III owners' engine complaints for the month of March.6th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0119
Continued list of reported faults and their quantities for engines and Stromberg carburettors.6th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0120
List of reported faults and their quantities for steering and clutch components.6th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0121
Summary of reported faults and complaints for brakes, servo, gearbox, and dynamo systems.6th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0122
List of reported faults and complaints for various vehicle components, continued from a previous page.6th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0123
List of vehicle faults and their occurrences, categorized by system.6th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0124
Engine complaints for the 25/30 HP model for March.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0125
List of reported faults for Stromberg carburettors and brakes, with a count for each issue.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0126
List of vehicle faults and their occurrences categorized by component.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0127
List detailing faults found in various mechanical and electrical components, along with the number of occurrences for each fault.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0128
Continued list of component failures and their tallied numbers.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0129
Summary list of vehicle faults and customer complaints with corresponding counts.8th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0130
Cover note for the agenda of a Chassis Complaints Conference.9th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0131
Agenda for a conference discussing chassis complaints and the worst features of the Phantom III model.12th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0132
List of common faults for the 25/30 HP and 20/25 HP models, suggested for discussion.12th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0133
List of discussion points and worst features regarding Bentley vehicles, with handwritten annotations.9th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0134
Announcing the agenda for a Chassis Complaints Conference to be held in Derby.9th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0135
Agenda for a Chassis Complaints Conference, listing issues with the Phantom III model for discussion.12th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0136
List of worst features for the 25/30 HP and 20/25 HP models, suggested for discussion.12th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0137
Discussion document on Bentley vehicles, covering fuel, modifications, and a list of worst features.11th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0138
Cover sheet for a series of charts showing the monthly position of complaints for the Bentley 4¼ Litre Chassis.11th Apr 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0139
Line chart tracking the number of complaints for a 4 1/4 Bentley engine for the period of January to June 1938.30th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0140
Line chart tracking various complaints for the 4¼ Bentley from January to June 1938.30th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0141
Line graph charting customer complaints for Bentley 4 1/4 cars during the first half of 1938.1st Jan 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0142
Chart of complaints for the 4¼ Bentley, graphing the number of faults from January to June 1938.1st Jan 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0143
Chart tracking the number of complaints for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley from January to June 1938.30th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0144
Chart tracking customer complaints for the 4 1/4 Bentley model during the first half of 1938.30th Jun 1938Box 131 \ 2  scan0145


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