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List of modifications and instructions for gearbox, servo, and related components.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page343
List of specifications and modifications for various vehicle components including the servo motor, clutch, radiator and bonnet.1st Mar 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page344
List of specifications for various vehicle components including bumpers, fan, exhaust, and wheel carrier.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page345
List of modifications for engine components including the crankcase, crankshaft, and spring drive.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page346
List of modifications and specifications for engine components, including connecting rods, pistons, cylinders, and valves.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page347
List of modifications and part specifications for various engine components.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page348
List of instructions and modifications for various engine drives and fittings.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page349
List of modifications and parts for water and oil systems.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page350
List of operations for fitting various vehicle components, including electrical systems.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page351
List of 'LOP' references for various electrical components.6th Oct 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page352
List of electrical components with their corresponding LOP (List of Parts) numbers.6th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page353
List of specifications for a body lighting junction box, electrical petrol pumps, and a footswitch.5th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page354
The modified position of the oil level indicator for the Wraith III and Bentley III models.1st Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page355
Programme of work and tests recently carried out on Wraith cars.11th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page356
List of steering, starting, cooling, and engine mounting tests.27th Sep 1941Box 6 \ 6  06-page357
Work instruction list for modifications to a Wraith Car 24.G.V1.14th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page358
Instructions regarding tracings for the revision of the Wraith III Chassis Oil Sump Indicator.14th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page359
Rebuilding the first Wraith car and the wheel movement on the Phantom III model.14th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page360
Alterations to Wraith induction pipes to allow for testing with a horizontal carburetter.15th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page361
Repair work for car 25.G.Vl. including brake, steering and engine issues.18th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page362
Instructions to dismantle an engine front to check slipper wheel poundage and investigate an over-run rattle.25th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page363
Three jobs to be carried out on car 20.G.V1 in the Fitting Shop.26th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page364
List of jobs to be performed on a Wraith car (24.G.VI) in the fitting shop.27th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page365
List of tracings for the Wraith III Chassis Controls, sent for revision or addition of operations.29th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page366
Instructing for the production of 6 sets to an L.O.P.29th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page367
List of fitting shop jobs for a Wraith 25.G.VI regarding the clutch, rear springs and exhaust system.30th Oct 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page368
Comparison of two Wraith models, 24.G.VI and 28.G.VI.2nd Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page369
Instructions for modifications to a Wraith 24.G.VI regarding exhaust rattle, engine mounting, and pedal linkage.4th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page370
Issuance of an index sheet and blueprint for 6 sets of the Wraith III chassis.4th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page371
Requesting the fitting of a dynamo to a Wraith car (27.G.V1) for night use and an adjustment to the rear axle gears.8th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page372
Log book entry detailing a list of vehicle faults and observations from a test.16th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page373
The accumulated mileage of Wraith cars as part of a development program.17th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page374
Instruction to fit rear road springs and examine the change speed lever on a Wraith Car 25.G.VI.13th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page375
Test results and required modifications for the Wraith III unit.19th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page376
List of modification jobs for a Wraith car, 28.G.VI.20th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page377
List of required modifications and work to be done on the Wraith Car 24.G.VI.22th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page378
Objectionable axle whine in a Wraith car, requesting an examination of the rear axle gears.22th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page379
Engine tie for the Wraith III, noting it is no longer required in its current form.23th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page380
List of parts for a Gear Box modification on a Wraith III chassis, enabling diamond boring for motion shaft bearings.24th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page381
Test drive report and feedback on the Wraith 27-G-6 Brown Saloon.25th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page382
Requested alterations and observed issues on the Wraith III units.25th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page383
Report on the failure of 25.G.VI on the Wirksworth Road.27th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page384
Tests to diagnose an engine's failure to start, focusing on coil and ballast resistor performance.27th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page385
Outlining a planned cold start test in the open air to check for effects not seen in the cold chamber.27th Nov 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page386
Engine unit modifications for the Wraith III model.1st Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page387
List of additional workshop jobs for Wraith Car 24.G.VI.1st Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page388
List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 25.G.VI.6th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page389
Modifications to be made to car 27.G.V1 while in the shop.7th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page390
Requesting to fit a plate for the pedal shaft link on a Wraith Car 25.G.V1.8th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page391
Modifications to Wraith III units concerning the spring drive friction washer and valve grummets.8th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page392
Requesting the installation of a thermometer union to check the calorstat on a 27.G.VI car.9th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page393
Requesting the fitting of parts to experimental Wraith cars to finalise the specification before work begins on the S.III.13th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page394
List of parts required to update Wraith cars and the allocation of engine units.13th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page395
List of parts with corresponding car models and quantities required.13th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page396
List of engine part modifications and specifications with applicable car models and quantities.13th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page397
Test report memorandum detailing nine points of feedback on a Wraith car.13th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page398
Requesting the removal of an inertia ring from a Wraith car for fitting to another.14th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page399
Issues found during a week of use of a Wraith car ending December 20th.20th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page400
Test report detailing observations on a car's performance, including heater effectiveness, handling, and component feedback.20th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page401
List of Wraith cars categorized by color and body style with associated codes.21th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page402
Requesting oversight for mounting the bodies on the first six production Wraith cars.24th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page403
Issues found with a car's chassis and coachwork after a road test over the Christmas holidays.29th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page404
List of observations and complaints about a vehicle's features and performance, page 2.29th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page405
Performance of the brakes and steering during a 450-mile road test on car 27.O.VI.29th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page406
Faults found during a 450-mile road test over Christmas.29th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page407
List of observations and faults found during a vehicle test, covering engine tick-over, heater, and wipers.29th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page408
Proposal for moving the fuse box and reducing the number of fuses for the Wraith model.30th Dec 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page409
Log book entry for a test run, detailing feedback on the suspension, engine, brakes, and noise levels of a car.3rd Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page410
Requesting a specification for the first 100 Wraith III chassis, detailing the release status of engine, electrical, and chassis sections.3rd Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page411
Checklist of vehicle components under the categories of Engine, Electrical, and Chassis, with handwritten annotations and sign-off.3rd Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page412
List of comments and issues with a vehicle's chassis and coachwork following a week-end test run.3rd Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page413
List of notes detailing adjustments and modifications to various interior components.3rd Jan 1936Box 6 \ 6  06-page414
Modifications to the Wraith III Spring Drive units, specifically the drilling of holes in the friction disc for lubrication.7th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page415
Conference notes discussing the release status of various Wraith engine components.7th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page416
Status of various electrical and chassis components, indicating holds and release conditions.7th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page417
Log book entry from a test drive noting positive feedback on the brakes, but issues with the engine idling, carburettor, ammeter, and suspension.8th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page418
Agreeing to a car specification with a request to fit the latest tec-control steering column.13th Jan 1937Box 6 \ 6  06-page419
Vibration troubles with existing 1/4 inch push rods, requesting a new set of 5/16 inch diameter rods be made for the Wraith III.13th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page420
Requesting assistance for the compilation of a Shop Manual for the Wraith.15th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page421
Test drive, noting vibration, rattles, and the performance of dampers, oil retainers, and brakes.17th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page422
Delay in the completion of drawings for tools for the Wraith Chassis.21th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page423
Trial for a new slipper wheel damper on a Wraith engine.24th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page424
The pipes and wiring for the Wraith III, specifically about a coiled oil pipe from the frame to the governor control.27th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page425
Potential ineffectiveness of the Wraith III cam balancer and requesting a new scheme with it deleted for experimental trials.27th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page426
Parts to be fitted and performance data to be recorded for a 15,000-mile vehicle test.29th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page427
Obtaining bottles for rig tests and returning a 'Cuber Finer' filter for investigation.29th Jan 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page428
Request for the centre of gravity and moment of inertia of the Wraith engine unit for a questionnaire.3rd May 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page429
Requesting information on a Wraith engine unit and offering to supply one from the test bed.4th May 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page430
Recommending a car be used for a Continental tour to accumulate mileage on specific parts.16th Jul 1938Box 6 \ 6  06-page431
Breakages in the 20 HP exhaust system due to expansion and proposing a new sliding joint design.11th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 7  07-page001
Standardisation report for a lock plate on the exhaust pipe nut to prevent it from working loose.8th Oct 1925Box 6 \ 7  07-page002
Modifications to the 20 HP induction and exhaust pipes with a strengthened flange.2nd Mar 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page003
Approval to proceed with an aluminium induction pipe for the 30 HP engine.24th Mar 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page004
Confirming Mr. Royce's instruction to proceed with work on 20 HP induction and exhaust pipes.25th Mar 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page005
Recurring breakages of the exhaust downtake bracket on the 20HP chassis and proposed solutions.30th Mar 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page006
Experiments with compression ratio and the exhaust system on a 20 HP engine.1st May 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page007
Engine performance tests, comparing different compression ratios and analysing power output, frictional losses and detonation.1st May 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page008
Tests of a piston with a deep concave head to reduce engine detonation.1st May 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page009
Tests conducted to determine and reduce power loss caused by various parts of the exhaust system.1st May 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page010
Report page detailing experiments on engine exhaust manifolds, silencers and back pressure.1st May 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page011


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