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A.E.C. Specification No. 22 for the chemical composition and hardness of cast iron for piston rings.1st Jun 1935Box 132 \ 4  scan0035
Technical drawing of a Cylinder Liner.1st Feb 1934Box 132 \ 4  scan0036
Technical drawing for a Piston Ring.5th Jul 1935Box 132 \ 4  scan0037
Letter to The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of their letter.2nd Dec 1936Box 132 \ 4  scan0038
Letter to The Ohio Crankshaft Company inquiring about the 'TOCCO Process' for crankshaft hardening.23th Dec 1936Box 132 \ 4  scan0039
Comparative investigation into the cost and material specifications of cylinder liner castings from four different suppliers.4th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0040
The procurement, cost analysis, and manufacturing process for cylinder liners.4th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0041
Visit from the Midland Cylinder Co. concerning a faulty cylinder casting due to porosity.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0042
Scheme for fitting a small rubber to the Phantom III cylinder liners.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0043
Letter from the Electric Furnace Company Ltd. regarding correspondence about the TOCCO process involving the Ohio Crankshaft Co.20th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0044
Letter to the Electric Furnace Co. Ltd. regarding the Tocco Process.21th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0045
Letter from The Ohio Crankshaft Company responding to an inquiry about the TOCCO hardening process.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0046
Advertisement for the 1937 Packard Twelve focusing on its Tocco-hardened crankshaft.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0047
Advertisement for the TOCCO PROCESS of surface-hardening crankshafts by electrical induction.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0048
Informational leaflet promoting the use of TOCCO-hardened crankshafts in Yellow Coach buses.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0049
Advertisement for TOCCO-hardened crankshafts highlighting their longevity and cost-saving benefits.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0050
Informational brochure detailing the TOCCO PROCESS for the surface hardening of crankshaft bearings by induction.8th Jan 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0051
Brochure explaining the TOCCO PROCESS for hardening metal surfaces quickly and inexpensively.3rd Feb 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0052
Letter requesting a copy of a 'Treatise on Cylinder Wear' from H.A. Grinding Co. Ltd.3rd Feb 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0053
Urgent internal memo requesting an order for Corrujoint and C. & A. cylinder head gaskets.4th Feb 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0054
Quality report rejecting five cylinder blocks due to casting defects and low Brinell hardness.12th Feb 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0055
Necessity of drilling certain holes in car engine cylinder heads for inspection purposes.19th Feb 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0056
The return and replacement of cylinder block castings.19th Mar 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0057
Arranging for an investigation into cylinder distortion using parts borrowed from Lagonda.9th Apr 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0058
Confirming an agreement to supply cylinder blocks from Midland Cylinder Co and a porous block for laboratory analysis.1st May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0059
Request for a comparative analysis of two cylinders to investigate porosity and wear issues.4th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0060
Confirming the machining of a cylinder block at Kingsbury and providing an order number.10th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0061
Laboratory report on the advantages of casting Bentley iron cylinders without chills.22th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0062
Cylinder castings, comparing Chromidium material with standard castings and discussing future policy and design modifications.24th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0063
Copy of a letter from The Midland Motor Cylinder Co. Ltd. declining a request to use a special nickel alloy for cylinder castings.10th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0064
Use of 'Chromidium' iron for cylinder castings and its potential wear effects.25th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0065
Modifications to cast iron for chassis cylinders to improve wear resistance.25th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0066
15,000-mile test run comparing a lower Brinell hardness cylinder block from Midland Cylinder Co. against a standard block.26th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0067
Cylinder bore dimension measurements for a B3 unit cylinder block after 16,922 miles.24th Dec 1936Box 132 \ 4  scan0068
Cylinder bore wear and dimension measurements for Block EB 2929 after a 16,000-mile road test.24th Dec 1936Box 132 \ 4  scan0069
Summary of I.A.E. research findings on material wear resistance for components like cylinders and piston rings.27th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0070
Findings on engine bore wear and the performance of various components.27th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0071
Analysis of engine bore wear, comparing Midland cylinder blocks to in-house blocks and noting the effects of ventilation.27th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0072
Metallurgical analysis on the effects of adding chromium and nickel to an alloy during casting.27th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0073
Comparison of the chemical composition and properties of various cylinder irons.27th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0074
Note on the chemical analysis of materials, comparing phosphorus content in liners.1st Jun 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0075
Results of a Brinell hardness test performed on an I/C G.M. cylinder block.1st Jun 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0076
Modifications to cylinder casting techniques for 25/30, Bentley, and Wraith models.15th May 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0077
Comparing material specifications for cast iron cylinder blocks between in-house production and an external supplier.25th Jun 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0078
Visit to the I.A.E. Research Dept. to discuss cylinder bore wear and oil consumption.17th Aug 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0079
Engine component materials, hardness, and finishing techniques for wear reduction.17th Aug 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0080
Ring flutter, bearing tests, and gear tooth measurement.17th Aug 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0081
Letter from J. Payen Ltd. about Cylinder Head Gasket E.88842 and a visit from Mr. Fleck.21th Aug 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0082
Letter providing a quotation and recommendations for gaskets, discussing material thickness and water sealing.20th Aug 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0083
Letter from J. Payen Ltd. recommending gasket testing before a production order and arranging a meeting.1st Sep 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0084
The super honed finish for cylinder bores, noting improved oil consumption.1st Sep 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0085
To the Iron Foundry requesting a hold on the production of an experimental cylinder block.9th Sep 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0086
Test results on cylinder bores of low Brinell hardness.28th Sep 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0087
Bentley cylinder bore wear and oil consumption tests for car B.23.AE.28th Sep 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0088
Test results for a venturi crankcase breather and cylinder wear measurements.11th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0089
Series of questions regarding a report on oil consumption and cylinder wear in Bentley engines.11th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0090
Page discussing a proposed standard test for cylinder bore wear on a Wraith engine.11th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0091
Cylinder bore durability, oil consumption, and the testing of different cylinder liners.27th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0092
Oil consumption and cylinder wear with conclusions on piston rings, clearance, and oil viscosity.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0093
Investigations and recommendations concerning engine oil consumption and cylinder wear.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0094
List of recommendations to improve engine bore wear, followed by a note on oil consumption tests.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0095
Oil consumption tests for different piston and ring configurations.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0096
Oil consumption test results for split skirt pistons with various piston ring arrangements.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0097
Report page with a graph detailing oil consumption tests for various piston and ring configurations.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0098
Report with a graph detailing oil consumption tests on various piston ring configurations.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0099
Graphs and text detailing oil consumption tests in relation to engine pressure and speed.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0100
Oil tests comparing viscosity at 100°C with oil consumption rates for different brands.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0101
Bentley oil consumption tests with various piston ring arrangements.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0102
Bentley oil consumption tests showing results of different piston ring configurations and low viscosity oils.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0103
Comparison of oil consumption and blow-by between cylinder blocks machined whilst on the crankcase versus those machined in the normal manner.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0104
Analysis of ring flutter, its effect on oil consumption, and blow-by under different engine loads, including a related graph.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0105
Comparative analysis of piston and ring details and a discussion on engine ring flutter speeds.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0106
Analysis of cylinder bore wear comparing Aerolite and Split Skirt pistons in Bentley engines.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0107
Report page analysing Bentley cylinder bore wear across different chassis series and piston types, with an accompanying graph.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0108
Comparison of Brinell hardness at various points on centrifugally cast and individually cast piston rings.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0109
Engine oil consumption at various speeds and proposed tests with an increased capacity oil pump to improve bore wear.19th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0110
Graph comparing Bentley cylinder bore wear between Aerolite and Split Skirt pistons over mileage.11th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 4  scan0111
Request to the Works Laboratory to section and micrograph three cylinder blocks to show wear and plating.11th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 4  scan0112
Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. advising of a delay to an order for Klingerit 1000 material due to the need to re-roll it.21th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0113
Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. confirming the dispatch of 6 sample Cylinder Head gaskets.27th Oct 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0114
To Mr. Vickers of the Iron Foundry confirming an agreement to supply 16 cylinder liners for Phantom III engines.12th Nov 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0115
Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing quotations and specifications for cylinder head joints.15th Dec 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0116
Letter to R. Klinger Ltd. regarding a quotation and a new order for joints.15th Dec 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0117
Production difficulties with a four-port cylinder head and a recommendation to proceed with a revised design.16th Dec 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0118
Instructing a change to a different cylinder head for the 'D' series due to casting supply issues.17th Dec 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0119
From Rm. to RHC. forwarding a letter from the Buick Foundry.30th Dec 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0120
Letter to Buick Motor Division regarding cylinder cores.30th Dec 1937Box 132 \ 4  scan0121
Report from the Iron Foundry on the results and scrap rates for batches of Bentley 25/30 Cylinder Block castings.1st Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0122
Bentley & 25/30 cylinder blocks and a new integrated block/crankcase engine design.4th Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0123
Confirming satisfaction with a high phosphorous cylinder liner material and suggesting a trial production run.10th Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0124
Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing tests on 'Klingerit 1000' cylinder head gaskets and ordering more for experimental use.11th Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0125
Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. confirming an order for 1000 gaskets and discussing a graphite treatment process to prevent joints from sticking.15th Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0126
Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding treated 'Klingerit 1000' cylinder head gaskets being sent for testing.16th Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0127
Letter to a supplier regarding an order and samples of cylinder head gaskets.18th Feb 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0128
Tests to determine the effect of improved waterways on cylinder head temperatures.3rd Mar 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0129
Line chart comparing engine head temperatures with different water pumps at 1000 and 3000 RPM.3rd Mar 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0130
Diagram showing points at which local head temperatures were recorded on the exhaust and inlet sides.26th Apr 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0131
Graph showing average cylinder wear and the number of cylinder blocks from various series.26th Apr 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0132
Graph comparing cylinder wear and reboring rates for different engine series and piston types.9th Apr 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0133
Graph showing average cylinder wear per 30,000 miles on a Bentley 6 1/2 Litre engine, comparing Smith-Bentley and Twin SU carburetors.9th Apr 1938Box 132 \ 4  scan0134


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