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Request from Franco-Britannic Autos for one set of connecting rods for chassis 3-AZ-140.25th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0174
Optimal mileage and methods for servicing the main bearings on 4 1/4 litre Bentley engines.26th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0175
Crankshaft wear, bearing materials, and the need for an oil flow testing machine.26th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0176
Bearing performance issues, a special tool for repairs, and instructions for re-conditioning crankshafts.26th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0177
Supply of A.C.6 aluminium tin big end bearings for a Phantom III chassis.27th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0178
Cracked Bentley cylinder block, complimenting an ingenious repair and warning against over-driving studs.27th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0179
Hardness of a re-nitrided crankshaft from chassis B.35.KU, the Paris Trials Car.27th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0180
Fitting new big end bearing halves with AC.6 alum-tin bushes for a car.29th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0181
Letter providing feedback and first impressions after test-driving a new car model.31th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0182
Requesting an official order for a complete set of big end bearings and rods for chassis 3.AZ.140.31th Jan 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0183
Internal memorandum discussing the potential risks of A.C.2 bearings in two specific Bentley cars and proposing a course of action.1st Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0184
Customer complaints and specific failures of Lucas 'Mellowtone' Electric Horns.2nd Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0185
The dispatch of replacement parts to Franco Britannic Autos.4th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0186
Responding to queries about Bentley bearings, steering modifications, and a streamline car.4th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0187
Series of recommendations concerning car stability, tyres, rear axle performance, and high compression heads.4th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0188
Query regarding fitting a large oil pump to modified 3 1/2 litre Bentley engines for non-hard drivers.4th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0189
Letter recollecting events of a customs issue regarding a damaged steering column and spare parts at Boulogne and Folkestone.8th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0190
Confirming the despatch of Phantom III Connecting Rods with AC.6 Bearings to the Paris Depot.10th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0191
Customs issue in France regarding an overlooked Temporary Admission form for a steering column on chassis 22-GV.11th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0192
The examination of a rough engine from chassis B.100.HK, detailing crankshaft measurements, hardness tests, and proposed modifications.14th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0193
Crankshaft and cylinder block issues for chassis B.100.HK, detailing required repairs and costs.15th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0194
Engine bearing wear, with measurements taken and replacement work carried out.15th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0195
Testing, application, and ordering of graphited bronze clutch facings for 20/25 HP and 3 1/2 Litre Bentley chassis.16th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0196
Testing a Bentley for oversteering issues and the effects of tyre pressure and wheel changes.22th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0197
Letter to 'Rm' at Bentley Motors regarding a patented braking system that improves cornering by applying more force to the inside wheels.25th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0198
Noise insulation and the application of outer brakes when cornering.28th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0199
Running experience and testing of Bentley back axle pinion bearings.28th Feb 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0200
Sending an axle pinion bearing with 0.005 preload for a Bentley trials car.1st Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0201
Typed memorandum confirming the delay of a visit to England by one week.4th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0202
Letter postponing a visit to Derby due to illness and arranging a new arrival time with a request for a car.4th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0203
Engine bearings inspection report for Chassis No. 3.AZ.140 belonging to Mr. A. Benhaim.9th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0204
The blueprints and required parts for an 'Abney' Level Mounting.10th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0205
Engine modifications, a subsequent big end bearing failure, and planned repairs for chassis B.125.BL.10th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0206
Engine bearing repairs and oil pressure tests for Chassis B.IIS.BL.10th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0207
The cause of a petrol pump failure and the subsequent reconditioning for a specific chassis.14th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0208
The engine teardown of Chassis 3.AZ.20, the Continental Trials Car, detailing worn and broken components.16th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0209
The dismantling and inspection of the engine from Chassis 3.AZ.20, the Continental Trials Car, detailing various component failures.16th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0210
The condition of the 'A' side cylinders, detailing bore dimensions, ovality, and wear.15th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0211
The condition of cylinders, detailing bore dimensions, ovality, and wear measurements.15th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0212
Engine wear for chassis 3.AZ.20, detailing issues with connecting rods, main bearings, tappets, and camshaft.17th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0213
The seizing of a dynamo drive pinion and subsequent shearing of the idler gear teeth.17th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0214
Requesting the return of failed rear axle tubes for inspection at the Works.21th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0215
Breaking front bumper bar springs and a new production design to fix the issue.22th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0216
Correspondence regarding a failed axle tube on chassis B.65-HM, clarifying it was a non-original service axle of uncertain origin.23th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0217
Letter recommending the 'Guide Gastronomique International' as the best book on good hotels and restaurants.23th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0218
Letter concerning the failure of wheel drivers on Bentley chassis and proposing remedial action with strengthened replacements.24th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0219
Letter to Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding an order for new B.II bumper bars for a Bentley chassis.25th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0220
Scheme to fit Bentley wheel drivers to cars in France.28th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0221
Changing wheel drivers on 4¼ and 3½ litre Bentley chassis and charges based on mileage.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0222
The road holding performance of Michelin 'Pilot' tyres and wheels tested near Paris.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0223
Fitment of Michelin wheels and tyres on various models, comparing their weight and effect on steering.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0224
Road test report detailing the performance of Michelin tyres, focusing on steering feel, ride comfort on pavé roads, and necessary wheel modifications.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0225
Test drive report providing feedback on a Bentley vehicle's performance.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0226
Typed report memo page critiquing the B.III model's performance, access, and seating, comparing it to previous Bentley models, with two handwritten postscripts.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0227
To Bentley Motors regarding misfiring issues on two chassis due to the failure of modified type rotors.30th Mar 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0228
Loose screws on modified type rotors for two different car chassis.4th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0229
Short typed memo regarding a Depot Conference and an offer of accommodation.6th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0230
Customer's Bentley fitted with a patented front wheel suspension in Italy.6th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0231
Translated letter discussing alterations to a Bentley car, proposing further modifications based on a patent, and offering the vehicle for trials.4th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0232
French patent for an independent wheel suspension system for motor vehicles.19th Apr 1937Box 146 \ 1  scan0233
Diagrams of a hydraulic shock absorber and associated linkage systems from a patent document.18th Mar 1936Box 146 \ 1  scan0234
French patent document describing an independent wheel suspension system for motor vehicles.18th Mar 1936Box 146 \ 1  scan0235
Declining a new independent suspension proposal for an existing Bentley model due to having too many existing options.8th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0236
Resistance measurements for the energising coils on High Pressure and Standard S.U. petrol pumps.8th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0237
Cover letter forwarding a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. Duckham for review and comment.22th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0238
Letter to Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd. questioning the dissolving rate of their 'Adcoids' petrol additive.21th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0239
Letter discussing the effectiveness of the fuel additive Adcoid and its impact on engine pinking.21th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0240
Request for an appreciation of the Michelin 'Pilot' tyre.28th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0241
The seizure of connecting rod bearings in Chassis 3.AZ.20 during continental trials.29th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0242
Investigation report detailing measurements and fixes for engine connecting rod clearance issues.29th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0243
Cover memo forwarding a letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd regarding ALCOIDS.3rd May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0244
Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. discussing the performance and properties of ALCOIDS fuel additive.29th Apr 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0245
Cause of bearing failure on chassis 3.AZ.20, attributing it to contamination and improper fitting.4th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0246
Foreign matter in the oil passages and connecting rod issues on a Continental Trials Car, Chassis 3.AZ.20.9th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0247
Insufficient bearing clearance, connecting rod fitting procedures for Phantom III engines, and engine maintenance recommendations.9th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0248
Summary of test results for Michelin Pilot tyres, comparing ride, handling, and cornering power.11th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0249
Correspondence regarding an order for weaker clutch springs for Phantom III vehicles to resolve a jaggering clutch issue.16th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0250
Phantom III clutches, addressing an order for lighter springs and explaining the two different poundages.19th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0251
Request for statistics on motor car sales in England and France.19th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0252
Proposal regarding the failure of stud FP.1855 for the wing stay and cross member, suggesting fitting stronger studs and a strengthened cross member.25th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0253
Query regarding the placement of the spare wheel on future Show Bentley models.23th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0254
Communication confirming an effort to obtain information regarding English motor car sales.24th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0255
Failed near-side rear axle shaft on chassis B.43.CW, outside of its guarantee, with an agreed special price reduction.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0256
Cracked engine on chassis B.5.AE due to bearing and connecting rod failure.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0257
The failure of spring plates in the front bumper on a Bentley Chassis B.196.DG.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0258
Letter regarding a streamline car's completion, potential trials for the Le Mans race, and spare wheel placement on Bentley cars.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0259
Letter responding to a request for sales statistics of English cars, stating they are unavailable.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0260
The investigation and repair of an engine thud and knock in chassis B.I25.GP.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0261
Technical report on crankshaft and main bearing measurements, damage analysis, and repairs.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0262
The failure of stud FB.1855 and the subsequent fitting of a strengthened front crossmember.31th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0263
Communication regarding a rattling issue in Bentley rear silencers, caused by failing clips or loose rivets.30th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0264
Herman Cron clutch issues, including grooving, thermoid qualities, and spring modifications.1st Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0265
Customer complaints and subsequent repairs for Chassis 3.CP.88, owned by Mr. Herman Cron.23th May 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0266
The rapid scoring of flywheels and pressure rings potentially caused by new compound cushioned clutch plates.1st Dec 1937Box 146 \ 1  scan0267
Correspondence from Levallois regarding Phantom III clutch problems and a request for lighter springs.1st Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0268
Letter discussing the progress of a Bentley streamlined car and its potential readiness for the Le Mans race.1st Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0269
Potential causes for seized main bearings, focusing on crank ovality and material analysis.3rd Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0270
The supply, testing, and painting of springs.4th Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0271
Report discussing the causes of extraordinary engine main bearing wear on chassis B.125-GP.4th Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0272
Decision to bear costs for work done and noting a potential operational issue.4th Jun 1938Box 146 \ 1  scan0273


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