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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Request for acceleration and braking graphs for the Phantom III model, with an internal note to obtain the figures.7th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan333
Attaching an article extract by Mr. Charles Faroux concerning the Coatalen engine.7th Feb 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan334
Note regarding a new scraper ring design to reduce oil consumption in L.B.B. cars.11th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan335
Private memo requesting advice on using a Phantom III chassis for demonstration purposes on the Continent.13th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan336
Showrooms report from November 1935, detailing postal and in-person customer enquiries.12th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan337
Competition from Delahaye and a sales proposition for a Bentley on the Continent.13th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan338
From Levallois to Derby requesting an omitted drawing for the Coatalen engine.16th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan339
Correcting the omission of a drawing for piston rings.18th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan340
Letter concerning an overoiling issue on an early type Bentley engine, chassis B.179.AE.20th Feb 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan341
Follow-up letter chasing a response for Phantom III acceleration and braking graphs.20th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan342
Response to a query about Phantom III acceleration and braking figures, stating they are currently unavailable due to ongoing system alterations.23th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan343
Letter confirming the dispatch of a defective gear box support by registered post.23th Feb 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan344
Follow-up note regarding a request for acceleration and braking figures.26th Feb 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan345
Enclosed press cutting showing the stream-lining of the German 'Adler' car.29th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan346
French newspaper clipping about an Adler car breaking several records on the Avus circuit.28th Nov 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan347
Request for information on torsion-bar suspension systems for Citroen or Chenard Walcker cars.1st Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan348
Letter from Levallois regarding an engine clean, fitting a high compression cylinder head, and potential piston work for chassis B.179.AE.11th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan349
Typed letter with handwritten annotations concerning prevalent brake squeak complaints on Bentley cars.15th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan350
Query regarding a cure for squeaking brakes and the costly job of fitting water excluders to a B.5.EJ Embiricos car.15th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan351
Recommendation to fit Aerolite pistons and instructions for chalk testing existing pistons for cracks.16th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan352
Request for certification of charges on a Paris invoice for chassis number B.23.AE.17th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan353
Brief memorandum regarding an individual's travel plans from Paris for winter sports.20th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan354
Re-boring cylinders and ordering oversized 'Aerolite' pistons for Chassis B.179.AE.21th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan355
Fitting and working clearance of Bentley lead bronze bearings for chassis B.174.GR.23th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan356
Fitting of Bentley lead bronze bearings and their working clearances on an ex-demonstration car chassis B.105.CW.23th Jan 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan357
Thank you note for an explanation about a printing error concerning a Bentley in 'The Motor' publication.1st Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan358
Inspection report on the engine bearings and pistons of Bentley Chassis B.179.AE.4th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan359
Cylinder bore measurements, piston wear, and repairs to the slipper flywheel, clutch, and rear axle.4th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan360
Axle noise, subsequent repairs, and test performance of a car that has covered 52,522 Kms.4th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan361
Request for information on Chenard Walker and Citroen torsion bar suspension systems.7th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan362
Request for information to obtain the French Fiscal Rating for the Bentley 4 1/4 litre chassis.5th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan363
French certificate of conformity and technical specifications for a Bentley Type B vehicle.9th Jun 1934Box 27a \ 1  Scan364
Technical specifications for the clutch, gearbox, transmission, steering, brakes, and suspension systems.11th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan365
French Fiscal Rating and specifications for the 4 1/4 litre Bentley.11th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan366
Responding to a query about the performance of lead bronze bearings on chassis B-179-AE.12th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan367
Inviting Sr. (Paris) to Derby to discuss the 10,000-mile cars running in France.12th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan368
Delay in obtaining information on Chenard Walker and Citroen cars.13th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan369
Difficulties obtaining information on the springing of Chenard Walker & Citroen cars.15th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan370
Confirming the travel arrangements for 'Sr' to attend a meeting in Derby.20th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan371
Fitting of EB.859 connecting rods with lead bronze bearings to chassis B.II8.BL, detailing clearances and mileage.21th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan372
Follow-up memo regarding brake squeaks on Bentley cars.24th Feb 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan373
Options to fix high oil consumption on a Bentley chassis.3rd Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan374
Ongoing issue of brake squeaks on Bentley cars and potential solutions.4th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan375
Letter discussing oil consumption issues and potential solutions for chassis B-118-BL belonging to Mr. Paul Spengler.5th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan376
Customer complaint about excessive oil consumption for chassis B.II8.BL.9th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan377
Connecting rods and scraper rings for a Bentley chassis B.118.BL.10th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan378
Despatch of parts for a Bentley Chassis B.118.BL.10th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan379
Letter requesting investigation into petrol pump manufacturing rights, the Le Mans race, and a customer query about an air silencer.12th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan380
Ordering of replacement gearbox parts for chassis B.5.AE.17th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan381
Letter from Paris regarding a customer complaint about an insufficient engine undershield on a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.17th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan382
Letter concerning the failure of main bearings on a Bentley Chassis B.48.BN.18th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan383
Request for fitting instructions for a set of new engine bearings.18th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan384
Response to a query from Mr. Beghin regarding more efficient undershields for a 3½ Litre Bentley.19th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan385
Condition of Bentley unit bearings and the testing of new Hall's metal main bearings.21th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan386
Responding to queries about the Romac tyre pump and an air silencer for a Phantom Continental.23th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan387
Letter confirming the successful fitting of new constant mesh gears to chassis B.5.AE, now owned by Mr. De La Cuadra.24th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan388
Modifications made to chassis B.II8.BL for Mr. Spengler.25th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan389
Letter to Bentley Motors regarding lead bronze bearings and connecting rods for chassis B.179.AE.25th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan390
Short memo regarding passing on remarks about a Phantom Continental to the people at Levallois.25th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan391
Modifications for record purposes to chassis B.179.AE, detailing the replacement of connecting rods.25th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan392
Recommending against fitting lead bronze bearings and suggesting Hall's metal bearings as a replacement.28th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan393
Letter regarding excessive oil consumption in Chassis B.I.CW and proposed repair work.30th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan394
Confirming the production of a Seapak dashboard insulator for a demonstration Bentley.31th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan395
Internal query regarding the petrol consumption of the Phantom III, with a handwritten response.31th Mar 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan396
Intelligence report on the specifications and predicted reliability of Talbot Le Mans cars.2nd Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan397
Testing special rings to resolve excessive oil consumption on car B-1-CW.4th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan398
The anticipated petrol consumption for the Phantom III model.6th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan399
Failure of constant mesh gears on chassis B.5.AE, with a possible link to a prior accident.7th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan400
Oil consumption on Bentley Chassis No. B.179.AE following repairs.7th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan401
Communication discussing the expected petrol consumption of the Phantom III model.8th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan402
Request for a set of Hall's solid metal main bearings for car B-48-BN.16th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan403
Aerolite piston seizure for chassis number B.130.EF belonging to Mr. Joninon.16th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan404
The dispatch of Halls Metal Main Bearings for Chassis B-48-BN to Paris.17th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan405
Inquiry regarding connecting rods and piston mileage for chassis B-130-EF, owned by Mr. Joninon.20th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan406
Chassis B.130.EF, requesting the return of a damaged piston for examination.25th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan407
Failure and cracking of a stiffened crossmember on two Bentley chassis, and ordering replacements.23th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan408
Road demonstration of the 4.1/4 L motor-car, including customer impressions and a note on a steering modification.24th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan409
Car performance, including steering, acceleration, and specific mechanical faults discovered during road testing.24th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan410
Page 3 of a report detailing car performance issues, including braking, oil consumption, and an accident.24th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan411
Seized rear axle and brake components on chassis B.II7.EJ due to mud and grit ingress.29th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan412
Rear axle issue and faulty oil seal for chassis B.59.EJ.29th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan413
Letter regarding the fitting of Wall's metal main bearings to chassis B.48.BN for Mr. Andrieu.30th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan414
Delayed Phantom III car and providing recommendations for a 4¼ litre engine's slow running issues.30th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan415
Letter discussing knocking issues and testing methods for controllable hydraulic dampers on a 20/25 HP chassis.30th Apr 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan416
Faulty back axle oil seals on Chassis B-59-EJ, requesting they be sent for examination.1st May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan417
Dispatch of scraper rings for chassis B.1.CW to address high oil consumption.2nd May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan418
Telegram discussing the compatibility of Aerolite pistons with different types of rods and rings.4th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan419
Dispatch of scraper rings for Chassis B-1-CW, the Paris Trials Car.4th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan420
Three specific instances of Bentley fan failures.5th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan421
Cracked fan hub on chassis B.80.EF, attributing the failure to an overtight ball bearing.5th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan422
Letter regarding a broken fan on chassis B.179.BL for Mr. Arathoon, its replacement, and the issue of unbalanced fans.20th May 1935Box 27a \ 1  Scan423
Dispatching dismantled rear axle oil seals from chassis B.59.EJ for examination.5th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan424
The investigation and repair of knocking hydraulic dampers on a Bentley chassis.5th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan425
Thanking a colleague for details of wear on a high-mileage car, B-1-CW.6th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan426
Confirming information about shock damper knocks and initiating an investigation into initial clearances for bushes.7th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan427
Shock damper knocking issues, bearing materials, and setting damper loads for chassis CHG-1.7th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan428
The return and examination of faulty axle oil seals for chassis B.59.DK.7th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan429
Inquiry into the cause of failure of the constant mesh gears for chassis B.5.AE.7th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan430
Failure and repair of a stiffened cross member on two Bentley chassis, B.66.EF and B.130.EF.7th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan431
Despatching a model of the latest Bentley dashboard noise insulation to Paris.8th May 1936Box 27a \ 1  Scan432


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