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Standardisation of Phantom III crankshaft webs to a turned finish instead of ground finish for production cost reduction.12th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img034
Standardisation of parts document for the panel milling of a connecting rod.12th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img035
Standardisation of parts for Lucas R.100 Headlamps with dipping mechanism and changeover switches.5th Apr 1938Box 171 \ 5  img036
Modification to the headlamp dipping mechanism and changeover switch, detailing cost increases and implementation.22th Apr 1938Box 171 \ 5  img037
Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, specifically the Big End Bearing Bush made from AC.9 die-cast material.16th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img038
Production position and comments on replacing big end bearings with die-cast bushes, detailing cost savings and implementation.16th Sep 1938Box 171 \ 5  img039
Standardisation of parts for die cast aluminium main lever housings for front suspension.3rd May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img040
Production position and comments regarding retaining studs being rendered scrap due to insufficient thread length for use with aluminium casting.2nd Sep 1938Box 171 \ 5  img041
Standardisation of parts for a Phantom III, specifically Hall's metal shell in the connecting rod big end.8th Mar 1938Box 171 \ 5  img042
Standardisation of a five-blade fan with a 1.0/1 ratio drive and Ferogrip fan belt for the Phantom III chassis.1st Jun 1938Box 171 \ 5  img043
Standardisation of a bonnet rest strip in Ferodo material for the Phantom III chassis.1st Aug 1938Box 171 \ 5  img044
Modification to dispense with the oil cooler on Phantom III cars fitted with aluminium/tin big end bearings.1st Jun 1938Box 171 \ 5  img045
The modification to dispense with the oil cooler on Phantom III cars to avoid failures and achieve a financial saving.22th Mar 1938Box 171 \ 5  img046
Standardisation document for the introduction of tin-coated pistons to prevent scuffing on the Phantom III.26th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img047
Standardisation of parts for lighter clutch thrust springs on the Phantom III.1st Aug 1938Box 171 \ 5  img048
Standardisation of parts document for tin-coated pistons to prevent scuffing.26th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img049
Standardisation of parts relating to tin-coated pistons to prevent piston scuffing.26th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img050
Standardisation of a turned finish of crankshaft webs in place of a ground finish.12th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img051
Standardisation of parts document for an Overdrive Gearbox.8th Mar 1938Box 171 \ 5  img052
Standardisation of parts for a big end bearing bush (AC.9 die cast).9th May 1938Box 171 \ 5  img053
Standardisation of parts for a pinion bearing with specific preload and cage hole elongation.8th Sep 1938Box 171 \ 5  img054
Standardisation of an increased inertia and stiffer camwheel to overcome camshaft oscillations.31th Aug 1938Box 171 \ 5  img055
Standardisation of parts for the Smith's Motor Type Electric Clock on the Phantom III.2nd Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img056
Standardisation of Bakelite ball pads for cross steering tube joints.1st Aug 1938Box 171 \ 5  img057
Standardisation of the Smith Motor Type Electrical Clock for Bentley vehicles.31th Oct 1938Box 171 \ 5  img058
Standardisation of a thermostat with 1.500' diameter bellows and 1.281' diameter valve seat for a Bentley.2nd Sep 1938Box 171 \ 5  img059
Standardisation proposal for the Lucas Mellotone Horn.13th Sep 1938Box 171 \ 5  img060
Standardisation of parts for the 25/30 HP concerning the omission of a radiator baffle and modification of the inlet nozzle.31th Aug 1938Box 171 \ 5  img061
Standardisation of a one-piece aluminium gearbox dipstick for the 25/30 HP model.8th Sep 1938Box 171 \ 5  img062
Standardisation of parts to reduce the number of holes in the rear silencer pipe to cure a whistling sound.7th Oct 1938Box 171 \ 5  img063
Standardisation of parts report for the Smith's Motor Type Electric Clock.2nd Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img064
Standardisation of parts for the Lucas windscreen wiper.10th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img065
Standardisation of parts for pistons with reduced depth of top land on the 25/30 HP model.15th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img066
Standardisation of parts for Servo Linings Rad.13 to prevent grunts as the car comes to rest.19th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img067
Standardisation of a water pump with modified provision for end thrust, using Ferobestos material to reduce wear.15th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img068
Standardisation of a 'General' Bypass oil filter from British Filters Ltd.15th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img069
Standardisation of parts report for bonnet catches.17th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img070
Standardisation of a Manganese Bronze Starting Handle Bracket for cost reduction.19th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img071
Standardisation of parts for B.I. Neoprene High Tension Cable.13th Feb 1939Box 171 \ 5  img072
Standardisation of parts for B.I. Neoprene High Tension Cable.13th Feb 1939Box 171 \ 5  img073
Standardisation of parts sheet for a 'GENERAL' type Bye-pass Filter.7th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img074
Standardisation document regarding the deletion of the cam balancer face on the crankcase for the 25/30 HP Wraith.31th Aug 1938Box 171 \ 5  img075
Standardisation of parts report for a spare wheel retaining disc without fins.15th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img076
Standardisation of parts for softer front springs and front anti-roll bar for the Wraith model.10th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img077
Standardisation of parts document for the Front Brake Damper (Gordon-Armstrong Hydraulic Damper).15th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img078
Standardisation of a cylinder head and block with modified cores to facilitate casting.7th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img079
Standardisation of parts document for Vandervell Whitemetalled Rocker Bushes.7th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img080
Standardisation of parts report for a Cylinder Head Gasket (Klingerit .030).7th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img081
Standardisation of parts report for push rods in .4 carbon steel.7th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img082
Standardisation of a rocker cover joint to reduce cost by using Gaskoid instead of Vellumoid.29th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img083
Standardisation of a B.I. Neoprene High Tension Cable to resist ionisation effects.13th Feb 1939Box 171 \ 5  img084
Standardisation of parts for the E.C.D.895 petrol drain with lower ball valve.7th Dec 1938Box 171 \ 5  img085
Standardisation of Schatz bearings for gearbox 1st and 3rd motion shafts.17th Feb 1939Box 171 \ 5  img086
Standardisation of parts for S.U. Petrol Pumps, specifically the Tufnol Guide bush to armature spindle on the 25/30 HP model.15th Nov 1938Box 171 \ 5  img087
Phantom III standardisation of parts, fitting a Tufnol guide bush to the petrol pump spindle.17th Feb 1939Box 171 \ 5  img088
Standardisation document regarding the addition of friction to steering pivots to improve steering.26th Oct 1922Box 172 \ 1  img001
Standardisation report on bevelling the scraper piston ring to address over-oiling and smoking on Goshawk cars.15th Nov 1922Box 172 \ 1  img002
The standardisation of a side steering tube to increase movement and overcome shocks in the steering wheel.26th Oct 1922Box 172 \ 1  img003
Increased movement in the side steering tube's spring control joint and the scrap value for the modification.16th Jan 1923Box 172 \ 1  img004
Standardisation report for a side steering tube, detailing an alteration to reduce steering wheel shocks.26th Oct 1922Box 172 \ 1  img005
Standardisation of chassis parts for radiator shutters.26th Oct 1922Box 172 \ 1  img006
Standardisation form for radiator shutters used to control water temperature.26th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 1  img007
Works cost and estimate inclusion for radiator shutters on a 20 HP chassis.9th Jan 1923Box 172 \ 1  img008
Standardisation of a brake for the generator drive to overcome slight rattles.9th Nov 1922Box 172 \ 1  img009
The cost of scrap that a modification to the generator drive brake would create.24th Nov 1922Box 172 \ 1  img010
Standardisation of fixed bushes for Goshawk chassis spring eyes to prevent wear.8th Dec 1922Box 172 \ 1  img011
Awaited cost for a standardisation sheet on fixed bushes for spring eyes.9th Jan 1923Box 172 \ 1  img012
Standardisation of a luggage grid for the 20 HP Goshawk chassis.29th Dec 1922Box 172 \ 1  img013
The cost of a Luggage Grid for the 20 HP Chassis.8th Jan 1923Box 172 \ 1  img014
Standardisation of ground gears in place of helical gears in the gearbox to improve silence.26th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img015
Standardisation of ground gears to replace helical gears for the gearbox.28th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img016
Standardisation of chassis parts, replacing helical gears with ground gears in the gearbox to improve silence.26th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img017
The standardisation of chassis parts, replacing helical gears with ground gears in the gearbox.28th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img018
Standardisation document for an adjusting screw for cross steering rod ball joints.28th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img019
Costs for the standardization of an adjusting screw for a cross steering rod ball joint.3rd Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img020
Standardisation of an adjusting screw for cross steering rod ball joints.28th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img021
The costs and value of an adjusting screw for a crossing steering rod ball joint.3rd Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img022
Standardisation of a low speed jet spindle and cone to prevent whistling noise and for strengthening.28th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img023
Value of work for a low-speed jet spindle and cone.5th Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img024
Standardisation of the low-speed jet spindle and cone to prevent whistling noise and for strengthening.28th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img025
Standardisation sheet and cost value for part X.4228, the Low Speed Jet Spindle and Cone.5th Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img026
Modification to the 20 HP hand brake lever to prevent rattles.15th Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img027
Modification to the 20 HP Rear Axle Casing to improve strength.7th Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img028
Standardisation of Chassis Parts: Sharp corners on radiator tank in place of radius.21th Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img029
Standardisation of a spring tension system for fan belt adjustment.26th Feb 1923Box 172 \ 1  img030
Production and cost implications for a new spring tension fan belt adjustment.6th Mar 1923Box 172 \ 1  img031
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically road springs made by Firths to replace those by Woodheads for the 40/50 and Goshawk models.29th Dec 1922Box 172 \ 1  img032
Standardisation sheet for road springs, discussing a supplier change and cost implications.8th Jan 1923Box 172 \ 1  img033
Standardisation proposal for coarser pitch rear axle gears to enable quieter production.23th May 1923Box 172 \ 1  img034
Estimated cost savings of using coarser pitch rear axle gears on the 20-HP chassis.4th Jun 1923Box 172 \ 1  img035
Standardisation of chassis parts, regarding rear shock absorbers with increased friction.14th Jun 1923Box 172 \ 1  img036
Standardisation proposal for an improved spring drive on a chassis.22th Jun 1923Box 172 \ 1  img037
Standardisation of an undershield chassis part to assist in cooling floor-boards.16th Aug 1923Box 172 \ 1  img038
Standardisation of lagging the exhaust pipe with asbestos to reduce heat under the scuttle.16th Aug 1923Box 172 \ 1  img039
Standardisation of 45° angle valve seats to avoid valves burning on 20 HP cars.1st Sep 1923Box 172 \ 1  img040
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning a modification to the Hand Brake Lever.4th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 1  img041
Standardisation Sheet for a Hand Brake Lever and the material surplus from its modification.26th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 1  img042
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning the petrol tank filler cap to prevent it from being lost.25th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 1  img043
Standardisation of a camshaft modification to increase power.4th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 1  img044
20 HP Camshaft, the return of its standard sheet, and the valuation of existing stock.8th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 1  img045


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