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List of interior woodwork components and their corresponding weights in kilograms and pounds.26th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0138
Weight schedule for finishing components, listing parts with their weights in kilograms and pounds.26th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0139
List of vehicle accessories and their corresponding weights.26th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0140
The fitting of special oil seals to a Bentley rear axle for the Paris Trials Car.26th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0141
Report upon lead bronze bearings fitted to certain Bentley 3 1/2 litre chassis.27th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0142
The performance and condition of lead bronze bearings (L.B.B.s) fitted to various chassis.27th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0143
List of vehicle references with their corresponding mileage in kilometers.27th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0144
The condition of the oil seals on a Bentley rear axle for the Paris Trials Car, chassis B.60.GA.27th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0145
The condition of the Bentley rear axle oil seals for the Paris Trials car, chassis B.60.GA.27th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0146
Bentley engine bearing wear, performance, and material testing.29th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0147
Plan to fit improved forged big end bearings to a trial car.29th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0148
Failed wheel driver from chassis no. B.97-BN, belonging to Baron Duffin.29th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0149
Measurements of crank and bearings to investigate alleged severe wear on chassis B.60.GA.30th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0150
Confirming the dispatch of a Bentley petrol pump and a 25/30 HP pump.30th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0151
Replacement of Hall's Aluminium bearings, addressing shaft scoring, and arranging for oil temperature tests on a Trials car.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0152
Instructional cable to Mr. Sleator regarding the lapping of score marks in crank main bearings.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0153
Scoring of shafts when fitting Hall's Aluminium bearings and a plan to test a Trials car to gather oil temperature data.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0154
The issues and recommended procedures for regrinding crankshafts.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0155
Trials on a car with White Metal main bearings to compare against Hall's metal.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0156
Solutions for scored shafts and plans for testing oil temperature in a trials car.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0157
On the procedure for rectifying bowed crankshafts by stoning and lapping as an alternative to regrinding.2nd Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0158
The dispatch of a Marchal jack to Bentley Motors.5th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0159
Scored crankshafts, mileage targets for car B. 60 GA, and the fitting of oil temperature thermometers.5th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0160
Note on Bentley bearings.6th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0161
Performance and issues with Bentley engine bearings and petrol pumps.4th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0162
Test drive of a 12-cylinder car, high-speed vibration from the propshaft on the Ph lll model, and potential solutions.4th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0163
Brief memo regarding Bentley Engine Bearings and the delivery of new information.6th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0164
Brief memo confirming receipt of a previous communication regarding the Paris Trial's Car.6th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0165
Cover note forwarding information from Sr. to Hs. regarding Bentley Bearings.6th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0166
Fitting of parts and performance testing for Paris trials cars.9th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0167
The investigation and resolution of a steering issue on a New 30 HP Chassis.11th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0168
Apologising for the delay in sending a set of Bentley Aluminium Brake Drums for a Trials Car.13th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0169
Confirming a trial car will be sent to Châteauroux once necessary parts arrive.12th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0170
Correspondence regarding an incorrect modified steering column for Chassis GTL.80 belonging to Mrs. Rawitzer.12th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0171
Letter discussing issues with Bentley crankshaft bearings, chassis testing, and recent sales.12th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0172
The replacement of a fan for chassis B-196-DG belonging to Mr Daubrée.13th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0173
To Bentley Motors Ltd. concerning modifications and repairs to chassis B.60.GA, the Paris Trials Car.14th Feb 1937Box 146 \ 3  scan0174
Confirming the despatch of compression, scraper, and 'L' section rings for .005 bores.14th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0175
Request to touch up chipped paint on the wings of the Van Hooren car.14th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0176
Engine work carried out on crankshaft and bearings at various mileage intervals.16th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0177
The performance and issues with different types of metal bearings, comparing Halls metal, white metal, and lead bronze.16th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0178
Bentley bearings, referencing a previous memo about Raymond Mays' car and requesting feedback on 4¼-litre models.17th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0179
Specifications for fitting a set of connecting rods with Bentley bearings.19th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0180
Customer complaints of engine misfires caused by defective K.L.G. plugs.20th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0181
Customer complaints about spark plug issues and the return of affected parts for analysis.20th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0182
The condition of the crankshaft and bearings for chassis B.6.BN, including detailed measurements and repair recommendations.24th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0183
Letter discussing options for reconditioning a crankshaft in Paris, including nitriding and bearing requirements.27th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0184
Handling of a Trials Bentley with a proposal to test an alternative set of tyres.27th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0185
Details on car body weights and commenting on a demonstrator vehicle's performance.28th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0186
Engine report detailing the condition and measurements of the crankshaft and bearings for chassis B.105.CW.30th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0187
Engine roughness and vibration on chassis B. 154 GA, detailing modifications to main bearing liners.29th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0188
Adjustments made to a rear bearing to reduce play and the results of subsequent vehicle testing.30th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0189
Recommendations for crankshaft and bearing wear on Chassis B.6.BN, including regrinding procedures and material specifications.30th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0190
Lead bronze big end bearings, shims, liners, clearances and crankshaft lubrication.30th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0191
Follow-up memo regarding chassis B. 6.BN, mentioning the firm Aubert & Duval as pioneers in cylinder and crankshaft nitruration.29th Feb 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0192
Comparing the ride quality and handling of an experimental 30 HP car against a demonstration model.30th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0193
Road holding and rear springing issues of the 30 HP and 25/30 HP models, with a comparison to a Bentley.30th Nov 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0194
Clarifying instructions and parts supply for car B-6-BN, addressing confusion over overlapping orders.2nd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0195
Query regarding issues with the self-adjusting tappet mechanism on a Phantom III chassis, including misfiring and valve problems.2nd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0196
Engine report detailing crankshaft and bearing wear measurements and condition for chassis B.28.DG.3rd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0197
Correspondence with Bentley Motors regarding modifications to a B.8.GA Trials Car engine to address crankshaft and bearing wear.3rd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0198
Letter to Bentley Motors regarding crankshaft and bearing wear on chassis B.6.BN for Mr. E.E. Blanc.3rd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0199
Typed letter regarding the sending of a Marchal Telefast Jack for information.5th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0200
Disappointing test results for a 7-seater limousine and standardizing modifications for the 25/30 model.3rd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0201
Troubleshooting issues with self-adjusting tappets on a Phantom III engine.5th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0202
Note on the binding of an eccentric on a rocker shaft with a copper deposited surface.5th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0203
Parts fitted to gearbox K.24.P. for the Paris Trials.5th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0204
The fitting of a Wilmot Breedon bumper bar to chassis GUL.4, the Paris Trials Car.2nd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0205
Conflicting tyre size recommendations from Dunlop and India for a Bentley Trials car.2nd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0206
Oil temperature issues and modifications on a Bentley trial car.3rd Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0207
Experiment with Dunlop tyres on wide Bentley wheel rims and tracking experimental costs.7th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0208
Despatch memo regarding parts for chassis 3.AZ.208 and 3.AZ.212, to be sent to Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. in Paris.7th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0209
Telegram concerning the types of metal and oil used in a Bugatti.14th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0210
Repair issues for chassis B.6.BN due to overlapping instructions regarding crankshaft and bearings.7th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0211
Dispatch of parts and modifications for chassis B.6.BN belonging to Mr. E.E. Blanc.8th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0212
Nitriding of a crankshaft in France for chassis B.6.BN.8th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0213
Translated letter from Aubert & Duval Fres. to Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. concerning crankshaft nitriding.5th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0214
Crankshaft journal and crankpin dimensions and bearing condition for Chassis B.74.GA.9th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0215
Low-speed wobbles on a Phantom III chassis, 3.AZ.214, and arranging for modified parts to be sent to Paris.9th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0216
Internal measurements and condition report for the main and big end bearings of Chassis B.74.GA.10th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0217
Repair of a damaged crankcase and the ordering of new connecting rods.8th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0218
Diagrams and measurements for main bearings, crankpin, and upper crankcase for chassis B.74.GA.10th Dec 1926Box 146 \ 3  scan0219
Drawing of the No.2 crankpin and the upper crankcase between bearing housings 2 and 3.10th Dec 1926Box 146 \ 3  scan0220
Translated letter from a French aluminium welding specialist regarding their repair services and guarantees.17th Sep 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0221
Confirmation of crankshaft modification for Chassis B.6.BN before being sent for nitriding.10th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0222
Modifications to address big end bearing failures on 4¼ Litre Bentley cars.11th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0223
Follow-up communication regarding the progress of RR.56 big ends and bearings for a trials car.11th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0224
Communication urging for test results on big ends, a rear main bearing, and a report on whitemetal mains.11th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0225
Bearings, shims, and the composition of crankcase bearing material for chassis B.74.GA.12th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0226
Translated letter of complaint from a Bentley owner regarding repeated ventilator breakage.28th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0227
Correspondence regarding a recurring balanced fan failure on a customer's car, owned by a member of the Michelin family.30th Oct 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0228
With a sketch detailing a recurring fan failure.12th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0229
Chassis B.74.GA, discussing bearings, crankcase composition, and a repair job.12th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0230
Telegram message received by telephone concerning parts, lubricants and suppliers.14th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0231
Letter to Bentley Motors regarding tests on bearings and crankshaft modifications for Paris Trials Cars, chassis B.8.GA and B.60.GA.14th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0232
Bearing tests and crankshaft modifications for chassis B.8.GA and B.60.GA, designated as Paris Trials Cars.14th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0233
To Bentley Motors regarding the re-grinding of crankshaft main journals for Chassis B.6.BN.14th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0234
Acknowledgement of information received concerning the Phantom III Self Adjusting tappets.14th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0235
To Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding the tightening of main engine bearings on chassis B.10.GA, including shim adjustments and a proposal for a new reporting tool.15th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0236
Report form for recording the sinkage of main bearings and alteration to liners.15th Dec 1936Box 146 \ 3  scan0237


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