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Request to create a scheme for reducing the weight of the dropped front cross member by at least a third.3rd Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page247
Summary of modifications and additions requested for car model 3-B-IV.2nd Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page248
Extract from an owner's complaint report regarding a seized piston and scored cylinder bore.3rd Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page249
Investigation into an engine seizure on Bentley Chassis B.111-BL.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page250
Experiments to resolve headlamp and wing movement on the Bentley, focusing on one-piece wings.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page251
The testing of a boxed cross member and a Rover frame stabilizing bumper bar.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page252
The positive effects of a stabiliser in reducing front end movement and the subsequent design of a bumper.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page253
Tests to reduce headlamp and wing movement on the Bentley, and a request for a new stabiliser design.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page254
Investigation into the amount of headlamp and front wing movement on a Bentley car.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page255
Comparative table of frame and headlamp movement with different stabilisers and wing types.11th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page256
Front view photograph of an experimental car with an exposed engine and unfinished bodywork.26th May 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page257
Experimental department report on an endurance test of a Standard Bentley Unit.26th May 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page258
60-hour endurance test performed on a standard Bentley engine unit.11th Jun 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page259
Bar chart comparing wing and lamp movement relative to the radiator across eight different test configurations.11th Jun 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page260
Bar chart comparing wing and lamp movement relative to the radiator under different test configurations.12th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page261
Response regarding a customer complaint about wings, proposing a new bumper design as a solution for Mr. Fairey's car.12th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page262
Experiments to solve headlamp and wing movement on Bentley cars, including a new stabilising bumper bar.15th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page263
Directive to reduce the weekly production output for 20/25 HP and Bentley models.17th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page264
Increasing the poundage of shock absorbers on Bentley cars to reduce front-end shimmy.17th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page265
Providing charts and photographs detailing the condition of a Bentley No.6 Unit after stripping it down for examination following extensive testing.18th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page266
Potential solution for a Bentley's 'front end jellying' by adjusting shock absorbers.20th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page267
The torsional vibration of a Bentley frame and the effectiveness of Harmonic Stabiliser Bumpers.20th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page268
Bentley chassis vibration tests concerning the torsional vibration of the frame forward of the dash.20th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page269
Stabiliser tests, comparing Wilmot and Rover models and their effects on frame frequency and vibration damping.20th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page270
Comparison of Rover and Wilmot stabilisers, noting frequency and damping characteristics.20th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page271
Series of graphs comparing chassis front end vibration test results under various conditions.7th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page272
Requesting the fitting of a Floating Oil Intake to a B-4 Unit once it is removed from the test bed.23th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page273
Type test of a Bentley engine unit, analysing main bearing wear and test results.24th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page274
Big end bearing performance, a new crankshaft design for Bentley models, and balance weight adjustments.24th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page275
Summary memo detailing the various test runs, rebuilds, and component changes for a B-6 unit.26th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page276
Bentley 6-cylinder big-end bearings after endurance and general running tests.16th Oct 1937Box 3 \ 6  06-page277
Photograph of Bentley 6 main bearings after endurance and general running tests.16th Oct 1974Box 3 \ 6  06-page278
Table of measurements detailing the wear on a Bentley 6 Unit crankshaft and its bearings after endurance testing.16th Jun 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page279
Table of measurements showing cylinder wear on a Bentley 6-unit block after endurance testing.6th Oct 1924Box 3 \ 6  06-page280
Dimensions of pistons and rings for a Bentley 6-cylinder unit after endurance and general running tests.16th Jun 1924Box 3 \ 6  06-page281
Blueprint graph showing the oil consumption of a Bentley engine during an endurance test.23th May 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page282
Power curve graph for Unit B.6, plotting Brake Horsepower and Brake Mean Effective Pressure against RPM following a 53-hour endurance test.23th May 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page283
The torsional vibration of a Bentley frame's front rod and the effect of harmonic stabiliser bumpers.24th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page284
Bentley chassis vibration tests, concerning the torsional vibration of the frame forward of the dash.24th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page285
Stabiliser tuning, issues with a Wilmot Breeden Bumper design, and tests to prevent frame deflection.24th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page286
Request for torsion and inertia data for the latest Bentley production crankshaft for comparison with the 4-bearing shaft.26th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page287
Comparison table of ground clearance measurements for various car models.29th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page288
Various power loss experiments conducted on a Bentley engine.29th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page289
The effects of air silencer and induction pipe modifications on engine performance.29th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page290
Comparison of standard cam followers with 'R' followers, detailing effects on valve timing and power.1st Jun 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page291
Graph showing the performance effect of varying inlet valve sizes on a Bentley engine.1st Jun 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page292
Graph showing the effect of varying inlet valve size on engine performance for a Bentley unit with a complete air silencer fitted.22th Feb 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page293
Graph showing the effect of different air silencer configurations on engine power output for a Bentley.24th May 1938Box 3 \ 6  06-page294
Graph plotting the effect of different intake bend configurations on engine power output for a Bentley Unit B.4.4th Oct 1938Box 3 \ 6  06-page295
Graph comparing engine power (BHP) and BMEP against RPM for standard versus small bore induction pipes on Unit B4.4th Jul 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page296
Comparison graph of standard and 'R' type camfollowers for a Bentley engine.4th Jul 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page297
Fitting Jackall jacks, a new body design for a Bentley, and concerns over increased weight and customer preferences.30th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page298
Additional weight on a 4-B-IV model, luggage platforms, and proposals for a standardised Saloon.30th Oct 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page299
The Phantom II car and the proposal for a new 12-cylinder engine.30th Sep 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page001
Future engine specifications, including considerations for a 12-cylinder engine and a supercharger.30th May 1911Box 4 \ 1  01-page002
Body space for a long type chassis and reference to forthcoming lists of incorporated items.20th Sep 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page003
Graph comparing power curves of Brake Horsepower at the flywheel versus Road Speed for various engine and gear configurations.20th Sep 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page004
Performance graph comparing the power output (BHP) and BMEP of five different engine configurations against engine speed (RPM).1st Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page005
Secret memo requesting an outline for the space required by a proposed 12-cylinder V-engine, code-named 'Spectre'.1st Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page006
Design considerations for a 12-cylinder chassis, focusing on engine weight and performance.6th Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page007
Potential weight savings in lbs for various vehicle components.6th Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page008
12-cylinder engine design, performance, and dimensional considerations including various bore sizes.6th Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page009
Page discussing the proportionality of engine dimensions, weight, and the benefits of a longer stroke.6th Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page010
Power comparison chart plotting HP and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M. for various engines.24th Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page011
Standardization of parts for the 'Spectre' and 'Bensport' engines.24th Oct 1932Box 4 \ 1  01-page012
Design considerations for the Apache engine, including tappet adjustment, connecting rods, and bearings.16th May 1938Box 4 \ 1  01-page013
Proposed design changes and advisability for the Spectre engine.9th May 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page014
Confirming interest in an experiment to run a 12-cylinder engine on 6 cylinders on the bed.25th Oct 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page015
Requesting the production of a mild steel model of fork and blade connecting rods for the Spectre 12 cylinder engine.3rd Nov 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page016
Testing a 12-cylinder Kestrel Aero engine running on only 6 cylinders, with and without a flywheel.21th Nov 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page017
Test results for 6 and 12 cylinder engines with a flywheel, noting performance periods and valve bounce.21th Nov 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page018
Borrowing a Lincoln car for testing related to the Spectre design.30th Nov 1935Box 4 \ 1  01-page019
Forgotten 1932 questionnaire and proposing a discussion on chassis matters at the next conference.1st Dec 1935Box 4 \ 1  01-page020
Outlining design disagreements for the Spectre model, specifically the petrol tank and rear axle.5th Dec 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page021
Test run of a 12-cylinder Lincoln car operating on only 6 cylinders, comparing smoothness and crankshaft weights.12th Dec 1935Box 4 \ 1  01-page022
Phenomena observed when running a 12-cylinder car on only 6 cylinders, including comparisons to a Lincoln engine.13th Dec 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page023
Advantages and disadvantages of a narrow-angle V8 engine design.15th Dec 1933Box 4 \ 1  01-page024
Listing drawings being sent that are related to the 'Spectre' Engine.27th Jan 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page025
The dispatch of drawings for the 'Spectre' Engine.31th Jan 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page026
Listing drawings sent for the Spectre Engine, including the oil pump and crankcase.2nd Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page027
Progress report on the design of the Spectre engine, listing completed sections and their scheme numbers.2nd Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page028
Index of engine components and systems with corresponding lecture reference numbers.2nd Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page029
Progress update on the fan, drive, and wheelcase bolt spacing.2nd Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page030
Sending drawings for the Spectre engine, including modifications to the distributor and ignition governor.1st Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page031
Listing proposed engine improvements for the 'Spectre' model, based on questionnaire feedback, for discussion at a technical conference.9th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page032
List of desired improvements and responses for brakes, steering, and rear axle systems.9th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page033
List of vehicle feature improvements and their implementation status.9th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page034
List of proposed design improvements and decisions for various vehicle systems.9th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page035
Improvements related to automatic battery charge control and battery accessibility.16th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page036
Short memo acknowledging receipt of a document regarding Spectre Ignition and arranging a future meeting.16th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page037
Listing drawings for the Spectre Engine concerning the fan, coil fixing, and ignition wiring.27th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page038
The implementation of silent chain drive technology on a Spectre experimental engine.7th Mar 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page039
Dispatch of drawings for the 'Spectre' Engine, specifically for water pipes, ignition tubes, and petrol pipes.14th Mar 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page040
Instruction to order six sets of 'long distance' parts for the Spectre for experimentation and proving.29th Mar 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page041
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. providing updated specifications for their No. 2 and No. 3 bellows.22th Feb 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page042
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding adopting a standard quantity of bellows.19th Jan 1914Box 4 \ 1  01-page043
Internal note requesting information in relation to an attached letter.19th Jan 1914Box 4 \ 1  01-page044
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the feasibility of manufacturing a thermostat unit from a drawing.4th Apr 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page045
The concluding page of a letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd.27th Mar 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page046
Technical drawing detailing the arrangement of bellows to be partially filled with ethyl alcohol.27th Mar 1934Box 4 \ 1  01-page047


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