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Letter discussing the design and material specifications for a 9' register axle, referencing drawing no. 3008/4.6th Jul 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page08
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing a bearing mounting scheme for a differential.6th Jul 1930Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page09
Specifications for the Wraith II rear axle banjo, tubes, hubs, and shafts.7th Jul 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page10
Design and construction of the proposed Wraith rear axle.11th Aug 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page11
Blueprint showing the suggested rear axle construction for the Wraith model.13th Aug 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page12
Request to manufacture a mild steel stiffening plate and fit it to a Scott tube for the Wraith rear axle for deflection testing.13th Aug 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page13
Drawing of a stiffening plate for fitting to an experimental banjo axle.28th Feb 1929Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page14
Cost, design, and testing of the Wraith rear axle.14th Aug 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page15
Design considerations for an axle, comparing different types and their drawbacks.21th Aug 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page16
The procurement of a Wraith II back axle from Kirkstall Forge, comparing mild versus nickel steel.21th Aug 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page17
Modifications to the Wraith II back axle, including a new stiffening plate and shouldered studs.12th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page18
Recommendations for rear axle construction, including testing a Ford axle and considering a new half-floating scheme.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page19
Cost comparison of different rear axle construction designs.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page20
Reduction of costs by using half-floating or butt-welded axle shafts and addressing potential failures.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page21
Design, testing, and cost-effectiveness of a banjo tube rear axle for the Wraith model.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page22
Comparative analysis of axle designs, focusing on half-floating axles and referencing models from Ford, Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, and Lagonda.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page23
Recommendations for a new axle design, detailing specifications and comparing half-floating and 3/4 floating options.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page24
The weight and cost implications of half floating axles versus fully floating axles, and pressed wheels versus spoked wheels.24th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page25
Letter to Britannia Ltd. requesting a quotation for the manufacture of a .45' carbon steel tube.3rd Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page26
Inquiry to Messrs. Tubes Ltd. regarding the potential manufacture and cost of a .45' carbon steel tube.3rd Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page27
Letter from The Britannia Tube Co. Limited declining to quote for the manufacture of Tapered Tube.7th Sep 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page28
Design and manufacturing specifications for the Wraith II back axle.6th Nov 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page29
Material for Wraith Rear Axle Half Shafts, recommending a higher quality material to prevent failures.1st Dec 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page30
Increase in diameter for the Wraith II back axle shafts, referencing the Phantom III design.16th Dec 1926Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page31
Sending a print of a 1.312 diameter axle shaft for the Wraith II back axle.17th Dec 1936Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page32
Specifications for the Wraith II back axle, referencing schematics 4954 and 5014.1st Feb 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page33
Modifications to the Wraith III rear axle, reverting to a previous design standard.3rd Mar 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page34
Secret memo detailing design alterations for the Wraith III back axle to save cost.17th Mar 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page35
Modifications for the Wraith III back axle, applying features from the Phantom III axle.22th Mar 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page36
The use of clearance holes for bolts on the Wraith III back axle.19th Mar 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page37
Hardening of external splines on the Wraith rear axle wheel driver.12th Apr 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page38
Modifications to the rear axle and hub components for the Wraith III model.15th Apr 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page39
Modifications to the Wraith III Back Axle.19th Apr 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page40
Modification to the Wraith III rear axle shafts.22th Apr 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page41
Suggesting revised drilling clearances for bolt holes on the Wraith III & Phantom III back axle.12th Jul 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page42
Alterations to hole sizes on the back axle for Wraith III and Phantom III models.13th Jul 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page43
Decision regarding the level plug, filler, and breather plugs for the Wraith Axle Centre.2nd Sep 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page44
Decision on modifications to the Wraith rear axle, replacing the dip stick with a level plug.13th Sep 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page45
Scheme for a new rear axle buffer for the Wraith III model, designed for the .830 Hypoid axle.28th Sep 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page46
Completely machined Yoke Piece for a Wraith III Front Axle, asking which car it is to be fitted to.7th Oct 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page47
Proposal for a simplified crown wheel mounting for the back axle of Bentley, Bentley 50 and Wraith cars.10th Dec 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page48
Deciding on a 1.750 inch diameter for the B.50 and Wraith model's half-floating rear axle shaft.29th Dec 1937Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page49
Confirmation to fit a pair of Phantom III axle gears, which have been run for one hour on the dynamometer in car 30-FX.14th Feb 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page50
Suggestion to halt gear machining for the Wraith rear axle pending a decision on a higher ratio.14th Feb 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page51
Instruction to fit Phantom III type rear axle gears to a Wraith car.28th Mar 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page52
Verbal report on the 10,000-mile test results for carbon steel Wraith rear axle tubes.21th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page53
Suitability of carbon steel for Wraith rear axle tubes, questioning the reliance on a single 10,000-mile test.26th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page54
The testing and fitting of carbon steel rear axle tubes for the Wraith model.28th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page55
Procurement of .4 carbon steel and S/N axle tubes for the Wraith model.29th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page56
Change of material to 3.5% nickel steel for the rear axle tubes on the first 300 Wraith chassis.22th Jun 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page57
Index card detailing components for the 25/30 Wraith Chassis, including the Propeller Shaft and Rear Axle.30th Nov 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page58
File note regarding the 25/30 HP Chassis gearbox, with a cross-reference to another file.6th Dec 1938Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page59
Cracked end plate and sheared bolts on a Wraith III Bumper Chassis rear axle following testing.14th Jan 1939Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page60
Photograph showing a cracked end plate of a rear axle centre case for a Wraith III.14th Jan 1939Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page61
Photographic plate showing sheared end plate bolts and associated nuts.14th Jan 1939Box 7 \ 3  X 602 Axle Rear-page62
Induction system and carburation options for the Wraith model, referencing the 20/25 arrangement.26th Sep 1934Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page01
Carburetter system design, comparing performance and proposing system rearrangements.26th Sep 1934Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page02
Graph comparing the performance of Bentley and 20/25 camshafts.3rd Jan 1935Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page03
Requesting the urgent production and fitting of a Wraith vertical piston double downdraught carburetter to a Buick engine for development.3rd Jan 1935Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page04
Modifications to the Wraith carburetter, specifically increasing the choke centres.12th Apr 1935Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page05
Requesting detail drawings and the production of two experimental brass induction pipes for the Wraith.7th Jun 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page06
Suggested improvements for the Stromberg D.C.42 Carburettor on the Wraith model.9th Jul 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page07
Suggested improvements for the Stromberg D.C.42 carburettor on the Wraith and 30 HP models.9th Jul 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page08
Proposed modifications to the Wraith 'Stromberg' D.C.42 Carburetter for the 25/30 HP15th Jul 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page09
Instruction sheet regarding the carburetter for the Wraith III Chassis, section 5080.30th Sep 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page10
Urgent request for a new pipe design for the Wraith induction system based on experimental data.9th Dec 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page11
Tests and proposed improvements for the Wraith induction pipe.9th Dec 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page12
Stress on throttle return springs for the Phantom III and 30 HP models.23th Dec 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page13
Proposed alterations to the Floatchamber Vent Assembly for the Wraith & 30 HP model.6th Jan 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page14
Requesting the creation of detail drawings for an experimental induction pipe for the Wraith III.8th Jan 1937Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page15
Parts changes for the Wraith III chassis, specifically for the induction pipe and carburetter.21th Jan 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page16
Detail drawings for an experimental induction pipe and carburetter for the Wraith III chassis.28th Jan 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page17
Blueprints for Wraith III carburetter parts, the Throttle Spindle and Spring.29th Mar 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page18
Request to rivet levers to six Stromberg choke spindles, remove burrs, and nickel plate them for the Wraith model.13th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page19
Analysis of carburetter flooding issues on the Wraith model.20th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page20
Alternative Choke Relief Valve springs for the Wraith III carburetter.26th Apr 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page21
Required modification to the air bleed on Wraith carburettors.6th May 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page22
Report on installing an insulation washer under the carburetter.6th May 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page23
Tests concerning a Wraith carburetter insulation washer and engine mounting flooding issues.7th May 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page24
Modification Rm.467, transferring the carburetter air bleed to the choke body.7th May 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page25
Graph plotting the temperature of a Wraith carburettor over time with different types of washers.16th May 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page26
Order for 6 insulation washers from the Cooper Joint Co. for testing on the Wraith.16th May 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page27
Modifications to the carburetter air intake connection for the Wraith III.27th Sep 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page28
Decision to accept a known disability with Wraith carburettors over a flooding issue.8th Jun 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page29
Carburation flat spot issue on Wraith carburetters.9th Jun 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page30
The testing of production and experimental carburettors for the Wraith model, detailing performance issues and proposed modifications.9th Jun 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page31
Performance data table for four production carburetters at various RPMs.9th Jun 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page32
Performance data sheet comparing different carburettor setups and jet configurations.5th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page33
The modification of Wraith carburetters to correct the fuel level.5th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page34
The replacement of a copper/asbestos washer with an insulation washer for the Wraith carburetter.5th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page35
Suggestions to overcome the distortion of the floatchamber lid on a Wraith III carburetter when tightening the petrol drain pipe union.7th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page36
Cost comparison between a standard carburetter with a separate sheet metal tray and a special carburetter with an integral cast tray.7th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page37
Instruction to alter the carburetter filter gauze mesh on part E.60579 for the Wraith and Phantom III models.13th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page38
The incorrect fitting of the clamp bolt on the Wraith air intake bend.14th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page39
Distortion of the floatchamber lid on a Wraith III carburetter and proposing a solution.15th Jul 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page40
Special features and decisions for the Stromberg carburetter on the Wraith III model.26th Oct 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page41
Comparison of the Wraith III Stromberg carburetter against a standard version, detailing ten differences.26th Oct 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page42
List of modifications and standard features for the Stromberg carburetter.26th Oct 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page43
Design changes for future Wraith III carburetters based on an examination of a used unit.4th Nov 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page44
Necessity of modifying the carburetter petrol drain pipes for the Wraith III, Series C production.5th Nov 1938Box 7 \ 4  X 608 Carburetter-page45


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