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Query regarding payment instructions for Piston Rings received from Hepworth & Grandage Ltd.11th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0130
The placement of official orders for trial piston rings, main bearings, and filters.11th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0131
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. proposing a design modification for pistons with raised crowns to ease foundry difficulties.17th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0132
Letter from a consulting engineer enclosing Swinney's British patent for an induction system.18th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0133
Patent specification for improvements to induction systems of internal combustion engines.26th Jul 1935Box 148 \ 1  scan0134
Complete specification for improvements in and relating to induction systems of internal combustion engines.26th Jul 1935Box 148 \ 1  scan0135
Patent specification for an engine induction system featuring concentric passages and movable valve elements.8th Jul 1936Box 148 \ 1  scan0136
Patent claim for an induction system for internal combustion engines.8th Jul 1936Box 148 \ 1  scan0137
Complete Specification drawing for an engine intake or carburetor system.19th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0138
Requesting the shot blasting and re-cadmium plating of leaf springs.19th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0139
Road spring data detailing wheel loads, spring rates, and roll ratings for a vehicle.19th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0140
Table of front and rear wheel suspension movements and spring hysteresis values.19th Mar 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0141
Letter from the Experimental Department regarding issues with piston rings and pistons.20th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0142
Letter detailing piston quality issues and the status of new experimental split skirt pistons for engine testing.20th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0143
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding foundry issues and a proposal for a tapered crown piston design.20th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0144
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the production of pistons and piston rings.23th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0145
Letter from a supplier, The Light Production Co. Ltd., responding to a quality complaint about pistons.26th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0146
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings for a Bentley Engine Piston Ring and Piston.26th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0147
Order to cover a set of six pistons and rings.31th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0148
Alterations to an Aerolite piston for production purposes.31th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0149
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting delivery dates for experimental pistons and rings.31th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0150
Letter from a patent agent regarding the preparation of a complete specification for patent application 37227/38 (Bentley Piston).16th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0151
Letter regarding the lodging of an authorisation of agent, this is the second sheet of the document.16th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0152
Letter from chartered patent agents requesting up-to-date drawings for a Bentley piston patent application.13th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0153
Invoice from Light Production Co. Ltd. for pistons, rings and foundry equipment.24th May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0154
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery schedule for experimental pistons.2nd Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0155
Internal request to place an order for specific piston rings from The Light Production Co. Ltd.7th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0156
Letter to a supplier regarding outstanding experimental pistons and ordering spare rings.7th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0157
Letter correcting an outstanding order for experimental pistons and requesting spare rings.7th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0158
Performance of raised crown pistons versus high power heads in Bentley engines.9th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0159
Investigation into the effects of increasing the bump on an Aerolite raised crown piston.9th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0160
Piston performance concerning engine detonation and oil temperature.9th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0161
The effects of raised crown pistons on oil temperature and efficiency.9th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0162
Blueprint graph comparing power (BHP) and BMEP against RPM for different piston types and compression ratios with a Bentley camshaft.1st May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0163
Graph showing ignition advance and detonation characteristics for various piston types and compression ratios using Redline petrol.1st May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0164
Graph of heat transfer to oil versus oil inlet temperature for various piston configurations and compression ratios.1st May 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0165
Piston compression ratios and ordering instructions based on recent B-V engine tests.12th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0166
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the position of outstanding orders for experimental pistons.12th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0167
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. clarifying a previously incorrect advice note about pistons.27th Apr 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0168
Changes and specifications for Bentley V production pistons.13th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0169
Letter suggesting the deferral of the Bentley Piston Patent Application 37227/38.16th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0170
Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. chasing up a request for drawings for a patent specification.16th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0171
Acknowledgement letter from patent agents regarding the Bentley Piston patent application.19th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0172
Cover letter to F. Blackith of Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd, forwarding a copy of another letter.19th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0173
Letter from a piston ring specialist regarding potential patent issues and prior claims on a special piston design.20th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0174
Letter from Alta Car & Engineering to Wellworthy Piston Rings regarding a patent arrangement.6th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0175
Despatch note for two sets of experimental pistons, P.451 (Aerolite) and P.461 (Split skirt), for Bentley or Wraith models.26th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0176
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding a query on Bentley Production Piston specifications.26th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0177
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. discussing piston specifications and ordering additional units.29th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0178
Request to send an official order for 14 pistons to The Light Production Co. Ltd.29th Jun 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0179
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of drawings and an order for 14 pistons.3rd Jul 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0180
Supply and stock of pistons for the Paris Depot.6th Jul 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0181
To the Paris Depot regarding the production status of experimental raised crown pistons for the Wraith chassis.6th Jul 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0182
Letter from The British Piston Ring Co Ltd acknowledging a request to machine 20 castings to drawing ML.1388.13th Jul 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0183
Fitting of experimental raised crown pistons to a Wraith Chassis.20th Apr 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0184
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. confirming an order for 40 modified 'L' section rings.28th Jul 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0185
Internal request to place an order for 40 piston rings with The Light Production Co. Ltd.28th Jul 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0186
Fitting of experimental raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase compression.9th Aug 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0187
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of pistons.22th Aug 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0188
Order for 14 pistons to be sent to The Light Production Co. Ltd.22th Aug 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0189
Despatch request for 6 pistons to The Light Production Co. Ltd.22th Aug 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0190
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. discussing piston modifications for heat flow, taper grinding, and weight reduction.29th Aug 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0191
Letter from chartered patent agents requesting drawings and information for a British Patent Application on a Bentley Piston.7th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0192
Letter to Messrs. Walford & Hardman Brown regarding a Patent Application, noting further development is doubtful due to the international situation.9th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0193
Letter from a patent agent regarding the patent application for a Bentley Piston.12th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0194
Letter appointing Walford & Hardman Brown as patent agents for a patent application.1st Jan 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0195
Letter to Wellworthy Ltd. discussing raised crown pistons, ignition governors, and big end bearing experiments for various engines.22th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0196
Letter to Messrs. Walford & Hardman Brown regarding an attached copy of a letter to Mr. Blackith.28th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0197
Letter to F. Blackith of Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. concerning a piston application and the use of their own patent agents.28th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0198
Letter from a chartered patent agent regarding patent application no. 37227/38 for a 'Bentley Piston'.30th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0199
Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings regarding an unsuccessful Leyland test and a patent application.10th Oct 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0200
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting details, a sample, and a drawing of a piston.12th Oct 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0201
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the status of modified taper grinding on an order of 14 pistons.4th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0202
Recommending fitting flush top pistons to a 7:1 C/R head to reduce detonation.6th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0203
Performance graph for a 3 1/2' x 5' six-cylinder petrol engine with high compression pistons.13th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0204
Performance curves for a six-cylinder petrol engine with a Zenith carburetor, comparing standard and high compression pistons.13th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0205
Graph showing a variable load curve for a 3½' x 5' six-cylinder petrol engine at 1500 RPM.13th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0206
Technical drawing of a Wellworthy piston, showing dimensions and a proposed further modification.13th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0207
Bench tests of a six-cylinder petrol engine with Wellworthy high compression pistons.13th Sep 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0208
Engine performance tests with modified pistons, concluding that no material improvement was achieved.13th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0209
Confirming six pistons (EW.2115) were sent to The Light Production Co. for inspection and are not required to be returned.13th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0210
Piston ring comparison with increased cylinder lubrication to investigate cylinder bore wear.27th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0211
Engine testing stages, analyzing oil consumption with different piston rings and lubrication setups.27th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0212
Crankcase blowby figures, oil consumption, and a comparison of piston rings.27th Nov 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0213
Graph comparing oil consumption for different piston and piston ring configurations.4th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0214
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. proposing a new test for a modified 'L' section piston ring to improve gas control.4th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0215
Letter to Messrs. Hepworth & Grandage Ltd. requesting drawings and data for special piston rings.4th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0216
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. discussing modifications to a piston ring design, specifically trying an 'L' section ring.11th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0217
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. discussing a modification to a scraper ring and a forthcoming sketch.15th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0218
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding a modified set-up for oil control rings.15th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0219
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding a proposed piston ring arrangement.18th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0220
Inquiry to The Light Production Co. Ltd. about the availability of special pistons with a higher crown.20th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0221
Request to order 14 modified pistons (P.479) from The Light Production Co. Ltd.21th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0222
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. discussing piston modifications for a trial test.21th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0223
Request to send an order to The Light Production Co. Ltd. for 21 special 'HC' Bentley pistons.20th Dec 1939Box 148 \ 1  scan0224
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings for a Piston and Gudgeon Pin, and inquiring about experimental pistons.1st Jan 1940Box 148 \ 1  scan0225
Letter to The Light Production Co.Ltd. regarding an order and priorities for various special pistons.5th Jan 1940Box 148 \ 1  scan0226
Page two of a letter requesting approximate delivery dates.8th Jan 1940Box 148 \ 1  scan0227
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. concerning the supply and testing of 75 m/m pistons and 'L' rings.8th Jan 1940Box 148 \ 1  scan0228
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the specifications and development of pistons and rings.8th Jan 1940Box 148 \ 1  scan0229


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