The Wraith model's performance issues and development updates for Bentley II and Bentley V models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0314 | |
| Date | 24th November 1938 | |
| - 3 - WRAITH Mx {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 's Report on 27-G-VI (cont) 6. Brakes We still require improved material or design to prevent squeaking after 5000 miles. Oil leakage from rear main engine bearing There is still some leakage here, but it is not giving trouble from the point of view of clutch slip. Road wheel drivers The iron driver working in soft steel hub is not the complete solution of the rattle effects caused by slack at this point. The rattles appear to develop after 20,000 miles. BENTLEY II 1. Thinner Steering Wheel A design for this wheel is now available. It appears that the thicker rim crept into production with the introduction of the 3-spoke wheel. It was decided to proceed with the dies costing £300. for the production of these wheels on the Bentley. This wheel can be used on the Wraith as well as on BV and B.50, but it was decided it should be tried on the Wraith before it is approved because of the difference in diameter of 3/4". A sample for this purpose is to be sent to Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 2. StreamlineExperimental Streamline Bentley B.23.A.Ed Car from France - Paulin Design Contrary to BY's Agenda of the 22nd instant, this was not tried by S.officials. BENTLEY V. {VIENNA} 1. Programme. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} 1/FHL9.11.38 was first taken in connection with this matter. Practically the whole of BV can be released | ||
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).