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Chasing a decision on whether to keep an order for Roller Assemblies open or to cancel it.6th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0137
Parts list and instructions for the steering column and box for Bentley III & Bentley 50 chassis.13th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0138
Recommendation to use petrol-proof insulation for the horn wire in the steering column.4th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0139
Internal request to place an order for various bearings and cages with Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd.5th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0140
Protection of the horn wire in the steering column from petrol.22th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0141
Blueprint for an oil shield and bush for the horn cable on a Wraith model.14th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0142
Requesting the collection and examination of a competitor's latest steering gear.11th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0143
Request to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. to borrow parts for mechanical efficiency tests on a steering gear.12th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0144
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of a steering wheel and drop arm for testing.13th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0145
Comparing the efficiency of a type 410 Marles steering gear from Adamant Engineering Co. against the model currently in use.25th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0146
Graph showing the mechanical efficiency of an Adamant Type 410 steering column.21th Feb 1947Box 153 \ 1  scan0147
Request to return a loaned Marles Steering gear type 410 to The Adamant Engineering Co.27th May 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0148
Outstanding invoice from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for a steering wheel and drop arm.2nd Jun 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0149
The return of a steering wheel and drop arm to Adamant Engineering Co. for credit.3rd Jun 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0150
Improvements to the cross steering geometry.14th Jun 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0151
Concluding statement page recommending the experimental mock-up of a scheme.14th Jun 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0152
Order for bearing cages from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd.14th Jun 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0153
Letter regarding delivery of three specially finished experimental cams M.22517.24th Jun 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0154
Trial of an improved steering geometry for the Bentley III, noting issues and proposed alterations.19th Aug 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0155
Seeking clarification on the steering geometry for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models before proceeding with die production.18th Aug 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0156
Improved cross steering geometry and components for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models.30th Aug 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0157
Parts required for the front spring suspension mechanism on Bentley and Wraith models.31th Aug 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0158
Instruction to experimentally test a new F.CD.845 Pendulum Lever for the Bentley 111 and 50 steering column.31th Aug 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0159
Parts for improved cross steering geometry on Bentley III and 50 models, to be fitted to a test car.2nd Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0160
The required lengthening of levers on the Bentley 111 and 50 steering column to improve steering geometry.6th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0161
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co., Ltd. requesting six steering cams for experimental purposes.8th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0162
Request to send an order to Adamant Engineering Co., Ltd. for 6 Steering Cams.8th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0163
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the manufacture of 6 experimental steering cams, clarifying a cancelled drawing.9th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0164
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding a previously omitted Blue Print M.22313.10th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0165
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. concerning Pinion Bearings GB.2680 and a telephone conversation.20th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0166
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery and modification of bearings against an order.20th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0167
Instruction memo regarding blueprints for an improved cross steering geometry on Bentley 111, 50, and Silver Wraith chassis.22th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0168
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. requesting two small ball bearings for scientific apparatus.30th Sep 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0169
Order to be sent to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for 3 steering roller assemblies.8th Oct 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0170
Request for three experimental steering roller assemblies from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.8th Oct 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0171
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed response and the dispatch of four bearings.11th Oct 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0172
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding an order for special bearings, confirming receipt and noting a dimensional revision.12th Oct 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0173
Notice detailing a modification to the throttle controls for Bentley 111 and 50 models to suit a revised steering column.25th Oct 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0174
Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding an alteration to print F.89511.29th Oct 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging a letter and a revised print.1st Nov 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0176
The production, hardening, and quality control standards for Wraith steering cams.11th Nov 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0177
Scheme for a steering column gastight joint on the dashboard for B.5, B.50, and Wraith 80 chassis.2nd Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0178
Letter to a supplier regarding failures of a steering gear roller follower on the Phantom III chassis and requesting new parts for testing.4th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0179
Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of sample rollers and spring rings.4th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0180
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. detailing corrections to dimensions for ball bearing steering rollers.11th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0181
Dimensional alterations for a roller and race assembly to correct design errors.17th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0182
Investigation and proposed modifications for steering and pedal positions on various car models.17th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0183
Adjustments to the steering positions and pedals for various car models.17th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0184
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming revised drawings are in order for the manufacture of steering rollers.18th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0185
Order for 6 steering rollers from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.27th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0186
Order for six steering cams from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd.27th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0187
Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding tolerances and clearances for steering rollers.31th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0188
Alteration note detailing dimensional changes and redrawing of Rollers.23th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0189
Alteration notice for Steering Cam Roller Assembly and Ball Bearing Race components.23th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0190
Alteration details for a Roller (Ball Bearing Mounted), modifying dimensions to increase clearance.10th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0191
Alteration notice detailing dimensional changes for a steering cam roller assembly and its corresponding ball bearing race.10th Jan 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0192
Request to test sample Tufnol steering mechanism bearings on a chassis for 10,000 miles and report on their behaviour.1st Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0193
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding alterations to prints for a steering roller assembly.4th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0194
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of a letter and that drawings F.89828, F.89829, F.89831, and F.89832 are in line.7th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0195
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. concerning an order for bearings, production status, and issues sourcing spring clips.10th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0196
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. regarding a special ball bearing, its price, and terms of sale.10th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0197
Scheme for modifying the steering wheel control head to accommodate a standard Lucas Trafficator unit on Bentley 5, B.50 and W.80 models.10th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0198
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the inability to supply a new spring clip part, and suggesting an alternative supplier.15th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0199
Quotation from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for special bearings.24th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0200
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. about a modification to Steering Rollers.24th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0201
Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the required dimensions for rollers in steering gears.27th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0202
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing clarifying a requested modification to an unground recess diameter on part F.89831.28th Feb 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0203
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. authorising a dimensional change for the unground recess on part F.89831.1st Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0204
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. thanking the Experimental Dept. for their correspondence.4th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0205
Recommending a manufacturing process for 50 sets of steering cams for the B.V. 50.9th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0206
Modifications to the steering column control quadrant and addition of an oil shield for Bentley V and 'Corniche' models.11th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0207
Alterations to achieve a 3-degree caster angle for the B.V. car.20th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0208
Short typed cover note to 'Rm' enclosing a copy of a document for private information.12th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0209
Repeated and serious steering failure on chassis B-154-MR for Capt. Molyneux.23th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0210
Customer complaint regarding potential over-stressed steering on a vehicle.23th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0211
Query regarding an invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for Cams before releasing payment.22th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0212
Urgent internal request for the manufacture of special ball end pins for Bentley V & 50 steering.23th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0213
Report comparing the performance of old (7.B.V.) and new (9.B.V.) steering geometries.23th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0214
Confirming that an invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. can be released for payment.24th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0215
The repeated failure of the follower roller in the steering column for chassis B.154.MR.24th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0216
Damage sustained to a front axle and steering column after a hard shock.24th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0217
Translated report from a mechanic detailing a steering failure and subsequent investigation.24th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0218
Failure of steering rollers on chassis B154 M.R. and arranging for a replacement part to be sent.25th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0219
Potential follower roller fracture and steering column replacement on chassis B.154.MR.27th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0220
Correspondence from Levallois to Derby regarding the urgent need for two reconditioned or new steering boxes for chassis B.154.MR and B.182.MR.28th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0221
Steering gear issue on chassis B.154.MR for Capt. Molyneux, awaiting parts for inspection.28th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0222
Letter to a supplier regarding the failure analysis of fractured steering rollers.30th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0223
Letter concluding that core hardness measurements from 500 to 600 diamond hardness are thoroughly chaotic.30th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0224
Dispatch instruction for broken steering parts to be sent for examination.31th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0225
Order and pricing record for steering roller assembly part FW.911.22th Dec 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0226
Steering load tests for Bentley and Wraith chassis, detailing failures and seeking guidance on acceptable limits.31th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0227
The safety testing of steerings prior to despatch.31th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0228
Confirming a request to rig a Wraith Bumper chassis steering column for testing steering rollers.31th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0229
Confirmation of successful steering roller tests for the Wraith & Bentley 'M' Series.31th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0230
Request to despatch the Wraith Steering Roller Assembly FW.911 by Air Mail.31th Mar 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0231
Confirming the satisfactory results of a 50 ft. lbs. steering safety test, representing a 40% overload.3rd Apr 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0232
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company discussing a new self-adjustable ball bearing for steering gears.3rd Apr 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0233
Promotional letter from Frank Ashby & Sons Ltd. regarding the 'Brooklands' Fully Flexible Steering Wheel.4th Apr 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0234
Steering roller failures on Wraithe and 'M' Series Bentleys.4th Apr 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0235
Steering roller failures in Bentley 'M' Series and Wraith models, detailing test results.3rd Apr 1939Box 153 \ 1  scan0236


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