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Issues with slack and noisy rear wheel drivers, detailing adjustments made.12th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0288
Cover memo for the Quarterly Complaints report on the Bentley Chassis for the quarter ending June 30th, 1937.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0289
Summary report of minor vehicle complaints and corrective actions for 3.1/2 and 4.1/4 Litre models.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0290
Quarterly report summarizing vehicle faults, categorized by engine size, with details of corrective actions taken.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0291
Car issues and modifications, including oil pump fittings and power loss, with a list of affected vehicles in France.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0292
Summary of vehicle faults including oil leaks and noisy tappets over a six-month period.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0293
Vehicle faults including misfire, carburetor flooding, and exhaust system issues, with associated remedies.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0294
Faults and resolutions for vehicle exhaust systems over a six-month period.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0295
Steering-related faults and fixes for various models over a six-month period.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0296
Faults related to stiff steering and front axle control over a six-month period.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0297
Faults such as gear lever vibration, gearbox issues, and oil leaks over a six-month period.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0298
Quarterly report detailing vehicle failures and complaints regarding axle thrust and springing.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0299
Faults and repairs related to springing and hydraulic dampers.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0300
Quarterly report detailing vehicle faults related to ride control, electric horns, and petrol gauges.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0301
Quarterly report summarizing vehicle defects for batteries, starter motors, revolution counters, and clocks.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0302
Report page detailing vehicle defects concerning windscreen wipers, engine suspension, and pedal mechanisms, along with their remedies.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0303
Report tallying failures of headlamp cross members, bumper stops, and bumper clips over a six-month period.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0304
Vehicle faults, specifically broken bumper plates and leaking petrol pipes, with statistics and case notes.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0305
Cover letter for a quarterly list of minor complaints regarding 20/25HP, 25/30HP, PH.II & PH.III chassis.13th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0306
Quarterly report on minor complaints for Chassis 20/25HP, 25/30HP, PH.II, and PH.III.30th Jun 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0307
Summary report of engine faults, instances, and corrective actions for specific vehicles.30th Jun 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0308
Summary report of vehicle complaints over a six-month period, covering magneto, steering, and hydraulic issues.30th Jun 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0309
Quarterly fault analysis report covering issues such as hydraulic knocks, control failures, and bonnet rattles.30th Jun 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0310
Vehicle defects noted over a six-month period, including case-specific details.30th Jun 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0311
Failures of vehicle components over quarterly and six-monthly periods.14th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0312
The repair and supply of S.U. Petrol Pumps and their associated spare parts.14th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0313
Discussion on recommendations for big-end bearings on the Bentley.15th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0314
Requesting a new scheme for the bijur feed pipe on a Phantom III to prevent stone damage.15th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0315
Complaint case letter regarding an overheating car, chassis 3.AZ.148, owned by Sir Pomeroy Burton, and the fitting of a new radiator.20th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0316
Road tests, overheating issues, and subsequent repairs for chassis 3.AZ.148.20th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0317
Service report detailing observations and adjustments made to a customer's car.17th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0318
Brief memo from Bentley Motors acknowledging receipt of a report on big end bearings.22th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0319
Vaporisation and clutch troubles on two customer cars, and the performance of 1938 sports cars.22th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0320
Letter discussing works closure, supply issues with high-pressure petrol pumps and clutches, and a staff re-organisation.24th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0321
Replacement schedule and costs for Bentley connecting rods and main bearings.26th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0322
Customer complaints and modifications for high-pressure petrol pumps.4th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0323
Work on specific chassis, staffing issues due to holidays and a 40-hour week, and the receipt of high-pressure petrol pumps.4th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0324
The performance and engine temperature of chassis 3.AZ.214 during a hill climb.5th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0325
Despatching experimental Bentley pistons with American type rings to fix oil consumption issues.7th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0326
The despatch of a set of Bentley pistons with special rings to Paris.9th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0327
Telegram from Sleator in Paris requesting the urgent dispatch of chassis B thirty-five KU for coachbuilders.9th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0328
Cover memo apologising for the sloppy typing of a previous document concerning Chassis 3-AZ-214 for Princess Torre et Tasso.5th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0329
Urgent request from the showrooms for the despatch of chassis B-35-KU for coachbuilders.9th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0330
Accommodation and facilities for a party attending the Tourist Trophy Race.17th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0331
Confirming the fitting of a high-pressure petrol pump to two specific chassis and the receipt of parts.17th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0332
Query about the efficiency difference between early, Mark V, and Mark VI type matrixes for chassis 3 AZ 20.18th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0333
Investigating the cause of a dynamo drive bearing failure on a car.21th Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0334
The dispatch of new gears, a system check, and a delay in retrieving a car from Le Mans.26th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0335
Point-by-point response regarding 4 1/4 and 3 1/2 litre Bentley models.26th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0336
Complaint about engine roughness and the policy on charging for related repairs.26th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0337
Letter regarding the dispatch of chassis B.35.KU for a superlight body, with subsequent handwritten annotations.26th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0338
Solution for fuel vaporisation issues in petrol systems.27th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0339
Complaint case memo regarding engine and pump troubles with chassis 3.AZ.52, owned by Mr. Lionel de Rothschild.27th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0340
Complaint case memo regarding chassis 3.AZ.52 for Mr. Lionel de Rothschild, concerning the petrol pump position.27th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0341
Translated report on a road test and subsequent maintenance work for Chassis 3.AZ.52, belonging to Mr. Lionel de Rothschild.23th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0342
Road test report detailing investigations into petrol pump performance and petrol shortage at high altitudes.23th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0343
Short typed letter concerning a memo about a Bentley chassis.27th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0344
Letter regarding the dispatch of mechanically operated Bentley petrol pumps.29th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0345
Private memo from Rm to W/P concerning an upcoming trip to Paris and an interest in petrol pumps.30th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0346
Letter discussing the standardization of high-pressure petrol pumps and a request to fit a non-standard version to a customer's car.31th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0347
Letter regarding Phantom III vaporisation trouble and modifications to the petrol filter and piping.2nd Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0348
Customer letter providing feedback on a car's performance, comfort, and issues related to fuel types during a journey.26th Jul 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0349
Instructions on using an end cutter and bush to centralize pole pieces on S.U. petrol pumps.3rd Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0350
The dispatch of an end cutter and bush for petrol pumps to the Paris Depot.3rd Aug 1937Box 146 \ 2  scan0351
Letter to Super Oil Seal Manufacturing Co. regarding complaints of failing oil seals on rear axle shafts.4th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0001
Issue with the Bentley rear axle oil seal, clarifying the problem is consistently on the offside.4th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0002
The weight analysis and features of the Bentley Paris Trials Car.4th Aug 1938Box 146 \ 3  scan0003
Failure of lead weights in front Wilmot Breedon bumpers on chassis B.19.DK.5th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0004
Fracture on the front Wilmot Breedon bumpers for chassis B.19-DK.8th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0005
Arranging for a petrol pump, piston and oil seals to be examined for credit to the Paris Depot.8th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0006
Confirmation that a new clutch centre plate has resolved the 'clutch jaggers' issue on chassis B.8.GA.10th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0007
To Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding chassis B.I9.DK and its front Wilmot Breedon bumpers.11th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0008
Failed bracket on a Bentley chassis crossmember between the headlamps.11th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0009
Weight analysis of the Bentley Paris Trials Car and the feasibility of producing a similar body.12th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0010
Requesting additional clutch centre plates to fix a 'clutch jaggers' issue for two Bentley cars and to hold one as a spare.17th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0011
On the testing of S.U. petrol pumps received from Franco-Britannic Autos.18th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0012
Transfer of pumps for Bentley Chassis No. B-63-CW to the Repair Department's Service Stock.19th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0013
Request from the Paris office for Bentley 4.1/4 L. power curves for an article in a French Sporting Magazine.22th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0014
Pair of Bentley petrol pumps from chassis B-63-CW being handed over for stock.22th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0015
Difficulty in supplying spare Bentley clutch centre plates due to production urgency.23th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0016
Despatch of two 10' Borg & Beck driven plates to the Paris Depot.23th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0017
To Bentley Motors regarding a reamer for the Chassis B.8.GA 4 1/4 Litre Trials Car.24th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0018
Dispatch of new hand-forged levers for the Paris Trials Bentley to reduce rear braking.25th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0019
Power curves for a big bore engine and the effects of removing turbulent lips to improve performance.25th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0020
Cause of shock damper knocks and the solution of fitting close fit hand scraped bearings.30th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0021
Grand Prix results, engine bearing performance, and fuel pump location issues.30th Jun 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0022
Letter discussing the performance gains from streamlined car bodies, referencing Bugattis and a recent race.3rd Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0023
Enclosing newspaper cuttings about the race at Rheims and enquiring about the rights to the COANDA exhaust system.6th Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0024
Brake leverage and tyre testing on a trials car.7th Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0025
Trying altered brake leverage on a trials car and fitting new tyres to a demonstrator.9th Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0026
Examination of Hall's metal aluminium tin bearings on chassis B.8.GA, the Paris Trials car.11th Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0027
Responding to a query about the 'Coanda' exhaust system.16th Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0028
Letter discussing a Citroen car, parts, experiments, a Phantom III demonstration, and a report on alloy bearings.31th Jul 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0029
Telegram requesting advice on arranging the collection of a customer's car from Boulogne.6th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0030
Wire message giving instructions for the collection of car keys by an RAC representative.6th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0031
Letter regarding Big Bore 20/25 oil consumption, proposing new piston rings as a solution, and discussing attendance at the T.T. Race.8th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0032
Translated letter from a customer detailing a European tour and feedback on a new 4.1/4 Litre Bentley, noting a transmission issue.10th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0033
Trial report from Mr. Schoofs of Carrosserie Kellner on the 25/30 HP R.R. demonstration car GUL-4.8th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0034
Interior view of a Vanden Plas bodied saloon car, showing the quilted leather seating and driver's compartment.8th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0036
Photograph of a two-tone Bentley saloon parked in a courtyard.11th Aug 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0037


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