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Scan2 Page of calculations and analysis regarding moments of inertia and out-of-balance connecting rod couples.
View original record EFC1/T:6.10.24. -16- Contd. M_x - M_X = (k^2 + ab)/(a(a-b)) M = b/(a-b) M_g at X and M_p - M_P = (k^2 + ab)/(b(a-b)) M = -a/(a-b) M_g at P which moment of inertia is (M_x - M_X) a^2 + (M_p - M_P) b^2…

Scan3 Page of calculations for engine connecting rod balancing, considering centre of mass and moment of inertia.
View original record Contd. -15- EFCL /T6.10.24. The centre of mass G of the con. rod is in the line XP and at a distance b beyond P and the division of the total mass for the purpose of complete linear balance is such…

Scan4 Page discussing the principles of balancing engine mass, including an out-of-balance couple formula and diagram.
View original record EFC1/T6.10.2 4 -14- Contd. (b) In the (b) case the equi-momental system of three massive particles breaks down (because two of them become infinite), but it is not needed. It is clear from principles…

Scan5 Page discussing the unbalanced moment of inertia and linear out-of-balance using mathematical formulas.
View original record EFCl/T6.10.24. -13- Contd. This couple can be looked upon as that due to the unbalanced moment of inertia about G of masses Mₓ - Mx = (k² - ab)/(a(a + b)) M = - b/(a + b) Mg at X and Mₚ - Mp = (k² -…

Scan6 Page from a paper analyzing unusual cases in the mechanics of a connecting rod and linear balancing.
View original record EFC1/T6.10.24. -12- Contd. (7) For completeness three further (unusual) cases will be considered :- (a) That in which the centre of mass G of the con. rod is nearer to P than previously considered, so…

Scan7 Page analysing connecting rod dynamics using the principles of a reversible compound pendulum.
View original record Contd. -11- It therefore appears desirable to arrange for this condition as nearly as is convenient in other respects. This makes the con. rod proportionately heavier at the big end than usual. ab is…

Scan8 Technical analysis of the out-of-balance forces and couples in a connecting rod system.
View original record -9- Contd. showing that when complete linear balance has been effected, the transverse out-of-balance con. rod couple is not Mk²Ø̈ as might perhaps be thought, but M (a b - k²) Ø̈ and is, if ab is…

Scan9 Page of calculations regarding the moment of inertia and linear balance of a connecting rod.
View original record EFCL/T6.10.24. -8a- Contd. through a distance b, this moment of inertia being accelerated with the actual angular acceleration of the connecting rod. This should be clear by consideration of the fact…

Scan10 Page from a technical paper on the linear balancing of a connecting rod.
View original record EFC1/T6.10.24. -8- Contd. is generally (the exception in certain circumstances being indicated later) in the opposite direction to the couple, due to the acceleration of the con. rod itself about its…

Scan11 Page of calculations and notes regarding linear balance and transverse couples in connecting rods.
View original record -7- Contd. Note:- It will be seen that Mx actually at X plus the contribution b ------ Mg of Mg. (see p.5 top) a + b add together to give the usual fraction b ------ M of M a + b considered at the…

Scan12 Page discussing the principles of transverse couple balancing for a connecting rod's mass and the resulting out-of-balance couple.
View original record Contd. -6- There is only, then, to consider, as regards transverse couple balancing, the mass Mg at the centre of mass of the con rod, though as regards linear balance this has to be considered…

Scan13 Page detailing the formulas for an equi-momental system representing a connecting rod's mass distribution and dynamics.
View original record -5- Contd. Mx = (k^2 / a(a + b)) M at the crosshead. Mp = (k^2 / b(a + b)) M at the crankpin. Mg = (a b - k^2 / a b) M at the centre of mass. where a and b are the respective distances XG and GP…

Scan14 Theoretical analysis of the dynamics of a connecting rod using an equi-momental system.
View original record -4- Contd. with the subject, however, is considered to be more confusing than the one to which we proceed below. (5) It is considered that the dynamics of the con. rod can be more readily appreciated…

Scan15 Page discussing the linear and angular accelerations of a connecting rod for engine balancing.
View original record -3- Contd. because by supplying these effective forces by the inertia actions of other moving masses, we balance the body. (4) The linear accelerations of the centre of mass of a con. rod in the…

Scan16 Page from a document explaining the principles of motion and the concept of 'Effective Forces' in dynamics.
View original record -2- Contd. (a) The motion of the centre of mass is precisely the same as it would be if the mass of the whole body were collected into a particle at the centre of mass and all the forces applied to…

Scan17 The dynamics and balancing of connecting rods.
View original record EFCl/T6.10.24. ORIGINAL CONNECTING ROD DYNAMICS. PART I. BALANCING. (1) Whereas the balancing of the purely reciprocating and of the purely revolving parts of engines, inclusive of the respective…

Scan21 Bump tests for road springs comparing different cam settings.
View original record R.R. 493a (20H) (D.A. 652 20-3-24) J.B.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: HsS/LCS.10.24. XB31 BUMP TESTS ON ROAD SPRINGS. X2628 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to E. DA. c. to EY. Wor. ✓ We have…

Scan22 Bump test for front springs, comparing the effect of different cam positions on time to failure.
View original record H.R & R BUMP TEST (FRONT SPRINGS) - EFFECT OF CAM POSITION SIDE TO SIDE RELATIONSHIP & TIME TO FAILURE EXPERIMENTAL REPORT TO S. work/HA C.B. LO OF J AG. H OF O BUMP TEST ON EACH NO 4C25X, SPRING We…

Scan24 Instructions requested for spring types on cars 9-PK and 98-NK for testing in France.
View original record contd :- -2- The Expl: Dept: would like definite instructions in connection with the following points :- (1) Is the car (9-PK) which is commencing the 10,000 miles test in France to run with Woodhead…

Scan25 Testing of Woodhead and Firths springs of varying stiffness in France.
View original record To R, from HS. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to M. DA. c. to BY. Wor. ✓ SECRET. Hs4/LGS.10.24. TESTING SPRINGS IN FRANCE. Y9941 X2628 29410 BY: M, and DA, have approved of the Woodhead latest springs. Sets of…

Scan26 Querying the correct buffer clearance to be used for 20% and 12½% springs.
View original record To DA. from Hs. c. to BY. ORIGINAL Hs7/LG6.10.24. BUFFER CLEARANCE. V2628 x9410 When I was at WW. I was under the impression that the same buffers were used for the 20% and the 12½% springs. According…

Scan27 Query regarding a claim of constant leverage for four-wheel brakes made in an attached pamphlet.
View original record To DA. from Hs. ORIGINAL Hs3/LG7.10.24. FOUR WHEEL BRAKES. X9940 We should like to draw your attention to Paragraph 11. in the attached pamphlet. Do you consider this correct? We do not see how we can…

Scan30 The specifications for a car for 'W.W.', requiring good weather protection and a well-proportioned body.
View original record TO HS. FROM R. Copy to RJ. [Struck through] ORIGINAL [Stamp] R2/M9. 10. 24. CAR FOR WW. X4219 [Handwritten and crossed out] It seems necessary to have a car with good weather protection, at least…

Scan33 Technical drawing of the Eagle IX revised induction system.
View original record EAGLE IX REVISED INDUCTION SYSTEM CAST ALUMINIUM JACKETED UPTAKE & ELBOW STEEL LINKS HORIZONTAL STEEL SUPPORT ALUMINIUM BOX BRACKET PETROL FILTER REINSTATED ACCESSIBLE THRU STEEL SUPPORT HORIZONTAL…

Scan35 Proposing modifications and tests for the EAC.11 car, focusing on a fabric type coupling and a sub-frame scheme.
View original record R.R. 491A (2011) (D.A. 652 20-3-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. ORIGINAL Expl. No. REF: Hs5/IMB.10.24. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to E. DA. c. to HY. Nor. S E C R E T. E.A.C.11 X8770 48380 We…

Scan37 Bump test report for Woodhead 12.5% type leaf springs, detailing conditions, fracture analysis, and material properties.
View original record BUMP TEST Re. 40/50 FRONT SPRINGS. TEST OF LATEST PATTERN WOODHEAD 12.5% TYPE SPRINGS (F71790/1/2). CONDITIONS: 2" CAMS SET AT 180°. DRUM MAKES 105 RPM. TYRES AT 65 LBS/SQ". LOAD ON FRONT OF CHASSIS =…

Scan40 Bump test report for Woodhead 12 1/2% type front springs.
View original record BUMP TEST. Re: 40/50 FRONT SPRINGS TEST OF LATEST PATTERN WOODHEAD 12 1/2 % TYPE SPRINGS (FT1740/1). CONDITIONS: 2" CAMS SET AT 180°. DRUM MAKES 105 R.P.M. TYRES AT 65 LBS/SQ". LOAD ON FRONT OF…

Scan41 The comparison and testing of various ignition coils, including mileage summaries.
View original record Contd. -4- EFCl/T14.10.24. TR.6. This coil was also received at the same time as TR.4 above, and satisfactorily underwent the production test. On 19.6.24, it was sent to R. for 6-EX. In a note to E.…

Scan42 Continued thrashing, bench, and mileage tests on coils TR.3, TR.4, and TR.5.
View original record Contd. -3- EFCL/T14.10.24. TR.3. This coil was received at the same time as TR.2. above. As in the case of TR2 it was not previously put through the production test, but was placed on 7-GII when TR2…

Scan43 The testing and performance of various ignition coils, including redmanol and stabalite types, on different chassis.
View original record Contd. -2- EFCl/T14.10.24. The coil was removed from 7-GII on 7.2.24 having done 2370 miles. On 9.4.24 it was placed on chassis 3-GII and ran satisfactorily on this chassis for 3952 miles (total…

Scan44 Tall battery ignition coils in Redmanol cases.
View original record ORIGINAL To R & E. from EFC. c. CJ. & PN. c. Ey. Wor. c. Da. EP. EFC1/T14.10.24. X.4079b. TALL BATTERY IGNITION COILS IN REDMANOL CASES. All the Redmanol encased coils dealt with in this report are…

Scan45 Further notes and test results for a Lithanode Battery.
View original record Contd. -10- EFC1/T17.10.24. Further notes re Lithanode Battery. Further tests of this battery recently completed have shown considerable improvement and my assistant's report JB.59 is as follows :-…

Scan46 Comparison of performance data and discharge capacity results for various battery models.
View original record Contd. -9-7 EFCL/T17.10.24. more particularly with the Exide 6BXRE5 batteries, and either of the two should give excellent service. They are precisely in accordance with our up-to-date specification…

Scan47 Continued report discussing the suitability and comparison of various car batteries.
View original record Contd. -8- EFC1/T.1.10.24. This battery is not of suitable dimensions for being placed in our standard battery box on the car, but on account of the good results Messrs. Fullers have been commun-…

Scan48 Report page detailing the performance and faults of various batteries under testing, with a specific focus on a Fuller Sparta model.
View original record Contd. -7- EFCl/T17.10.24. The preliminary high and low rate bench discharge results of this battery have not been particularly good, but it is expected to improve with use. It is now on our bench…

Scan49 Comparison of Accu-Slem, Exide, and Lithanode batteries, detailing construction, paste, and weight.
View original record Contd. -6- EFCL/T11.10.24. (1) Ebonite separators in addition to wood. (2) Central stay bolt and packing pieces to afford better support to individual cells. (3) Feet on plate grids. (4) Larger wood…

Scan50 The testing and comparison of Accu-Slem and Exide batteries on various cars.
View original record Contd. -5- EFCL/T14.10.24. the P & R Co. respectively, so that they could see for themselves what was put into the cells which had given such good results in our hands. Shortly afterwards we received…

Scan51 The condition and performance testing of Exide and Accu-Slem battery cells.
View original record Contd. -4- EFCL/T11.10.24. Low rate and high rate discharge results again taken showed the battery still to be in excellent condition, though on the School car the battery would have been subjected…

Scan52 The testing and performance of an Accu-Slem Battery compared to a standard Exide battery.
View original record Contd. -3- EFC1/T11.10.24. Accu-Slem Battery. We have had several of these batteries and with the exception of cells which we have specially opened up for examination, practically all are still…

Scan53 Battery life experiments and performance for Exide and P & R models.
View original record Contd. -2- EFC1/T11.10.24. Exide 6BXFE5/SPL. As an experiment on the possible prolongation of the life of the plates of this battery, we got the Exide Co. to make up three batteries precisely similar…

Scan54 The development and performance of the Exide 6BXRE5 battery for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record To R & E. from EFC. c. CJ. & PN. c. Wor. Wd. c. Ev. EP. c. Da. X.664 - BATTERIES FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. Exide 6BXRE5 (Standard until recently). This refers to the final form (complete with all…

Scan56 Graph of continuous high-rate discharge curves for various batteries over time.
View original record 40-50 H.P. SITE CHASSIS 'P' CONTINUOUS HIGH RATE DISCHARGE CURVES TAKEN AT RESEARCH DRAWING NO. INK BATTERIES:- 85, 95, 105, 116, 117, 120, 133, 139, 146, 147 AMPERES OR TEN TIMES TERMINAL VOLTS TIME…

Scan57 Specifications for car battery construction, components, and maintenance considerations.
View original record -5- (14) SEPARATORS. The material and thickness of the separators should be such as absolutely to prevent any possibility of short circuits from plate to plate during the life of the battery. Ribbed…

Scan58 Specifications for battery sealing compound and plate grid design.
View original record -4- Contd. (12) SEALING COMPOUND. The cells should be sealed over their tops only, with the exception that the sealing compound should be allowed to run down between the centre cells where the bicycle…

Scan59 Specifications for battery cell construction, layout, and connections, including a sketch plan.
View original record -3- Contd. (9) INDIVIDUAL CELLS. Each cell will be a complete unit in itself so that there is absolutely no possibility of internal cell to cell leakage. (10) DISPOSITION OF CELLS IN THE BATTERY. This…

Scan60 Specifications for battery case, weight, and dimensions.
View original record EFCl/T8.3.24. -2- Contd. of the battery to afford support to the sides of the case. The material of the case should be wood of the most suitable variety, treated in such a manner as to minimise the…

Scan61 Specification for a 12-volt chassis lighting and starting battery for a 40/50 HP vehicle.
View original record SPECIFICATION No. 301 OF RR. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS LIGHTING & STARTING BATTERY (12 VOLT). (1) CAPACITY OF BATTERY. The ampere hour discharge capacity (actual) of the battery at the 10 hour rate should be…

Scan62 Preliminary notes of interest on the Fuller Sparta ORV12/CS battery.
View original record COPY. 18.10.24. .69. PRELIMINARY NOTES OF INTEREST ON FULLER SPARTA BATTERY ORV12/CS. Material of cell boxes. Not known. Case for battery. Complies with specification except in one respect, viz. that…

Scan64 The preparation of the 98-NK car for a 10,000-mile test in France, focusing on new front springs, radiator, and tyres.
View original record R.R. 403a (20H) (D.A. 853 20-3-24) J.R.D. ORIGINAL Expl. No. REF: Hs2/LG20.10.24. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to E. Da. c. to EY. Wor. 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. 49941 49410…

Scan65 Continued technical assessment of a battery's construction, components, and suitability.
View original record Contd. -2- It will be seen that it is much too wide to go in the standard battery box. (9) Each cell is a unit in itself. (10) Disposition of cells in the battery. Complies with this item O.K. (11)…

Scan66 Summary notes of interest on a Lithanode 78-Ampere Hour battery, comparing its specifications against requirements.
View original record RFC. COPY. 7.4.24. JB.41. SUMMARY NOTES OF INTEREST ON LITHANODE 78-AMPERE HOUR BATTERY (116). Re further to our report JB. 31 20.12.23. the following are points in which it differs from our…

Scan67 The examination and comparison of an Accu-Slem battery with an Exide battery.
View original record KP/S. 6th December, 1923. Re Accu-Slem Battery from Rolls-Royce. I have read Mr. Fowler Clark's very interesting report on the above, dated 1.11.23, and have examined the cell taken from the battery…

Scan68 Summary of seven improvements made to the Exide Battery compared to the previous standard.
View original record To R. & E. Extract from:- EPC3/17.3.21 RE BATTERIES. " Exide Battery. This battery has the following improvements as compared with our present standard, which, you may remember, already has perforated…

Scan69 Comparison of electric force in concentric sphere and cylindrical gaps using mathematical formulas.
View original record -5- COMPARISON OF CONCENTRIC SPHERE GAP WITH ABOVE. If the gap be a concentric sphere gap, instead of a concentric cylindrical gap (though this is not so practical a case), it is interesting to note…

Scan70 Analysis of annular spark gap design, focusing on wire-to-hole diameter ratios to prevent brush discharge.
View original record Contd. -4- EFC1/T16.7.34. It appears from the above that in the annular spark gap, the ratio of the wire diameter to the hole diameter should be at least equal to 1/e = .368, in order to prevent the…

Scan71 Page discussing the principles of electric force and potential difference in relation to wire and cylinder conductors.
View original record Contd. -3- The two effects balance one another if d/da (a log_e b/a) is zero. This is the case if -1 + log_e b/a = 0 if log_e b/a = 1 i.e. if b/a = e b = e a or a = (1/e) b It is clear therefore that…

Scan72 Page of calculations and explanations regarding the electric potential and force between a central wire and an outer conducting cylinder.
View original record EFCl/T16.7.24. -2- Contd. The excess of potential (V) of the central wire over that of the outer conducting cylinder will then, by the definition of potential (as work done on unit charge) be - ∫(from…

Scan73 Technical paper on the advantages and physics of the annular spark gap.
View original record COPY. EFCl/T16.7.24. THE ANNULAR SPARK GAP. The chief advantages of the annular spark gap are :- (1) Constancy in operation. (2) Low impulse ratio. (3) Ease of manufacture. (4) Long life. The ideal…

Scan76 Modifications to batteries, specifically regarding the sealing of cells and weight reduction.
View original record EFC3/T7.3.21. -2- Contd. sort of compromise between completely sealing the cells in the case and having the cells quite separate as before and still is supposed to allow of the possibility of removing…

Scan81 Continued list of specifications for various components including contact breakers, magnetos, and switchboxes.
View original record contd :- -3- Hs2/LG20.10.24. from U.S.A. and the whole a impregnated with pure paraffin wax of melting point 125°F. 4. Contact breaker fitted with bone grey fibre. 5. Watford EO6 Magneto No.73983…

Scan82 Performance specifications for a magneto's firing capability, timing, and operational silence.
View original record -3- Contd. (6) The magneto shall be c-apable of firing regularly in sequence the six 5.5 mm. third point spark gaps in air at a speed of 3500 r.p.m. in the fully advanced position. (7) The magneto…

Scan83 Series of test procedures for a magneto, including endurance, circuit, and utility spark tests.
View original record -2- Contd. (a) A short endurance test in which the magneto shall be run for 7 hours at a speed of 2000 r.p.m. with timing lever fully advanced (hand range), sparking being caused to take place on a…

Scan84 Performance specification for a six-cylinder magneto with automatic advance for the BR. 40/50 car, version 2.
View original record SPECIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE OF SIX-CYLINDER MAGNETO ( WITH AUTOMATIC ADVANCE ) FOR BR. 40/50 CAR. VERSION 2. (1) The weight of the magneto complete with automatic advance mechanism but otherwise…

Scan85 Magneto performance, standardizing test gaps, and comparing different magneto models.
View original record Contd. -4- EPC3/T20.10.24. It appears that there is not the definite change in passing through the ratio e that might be anticipated on electrostatic principles, though it appears that, from the…

Scan86 Table of measurements and observations for different annular gaps, detailing spindle and hole diameters and the resulting coronal discharge.
View original record - 32 - 8.10.24. X.4645. ANNULAR GAPS. | Gap particulars. | Spindle dia.(a) (mm.) | Spindle dia.(a) (inches) | Hole dia. (b) (mm.) | Hole dia. (b) (inches) | Gap (mm) b-a/2 | b/a | a/b | Remarks. |…

Scan87 Analysis of electrostatic principles regarding annular gaps to prevent spark-over, including tests on Lucas electrode sets.
View original record Contd. -3- EFCS/T20.10.24. exhibited a coronal discharge preceding the spark-over. This was definitely visible in the case of the Lucas gap. On electrostatic principles, in order to obviate this, the…

Scan88 Experiments to standardize a leak for testing magneto performance, simulating faulty spark plugs.
View original record Contd. -2- EFC3/T20.10.24. variation of conductivity with temperature, and it has been finally decided that the leak forming an integral part of the combination supplied by the Lucas Co. is the most…

Scan89 Performance and experimental testing of 6-cylinder magnetos and annular spark gaps for the 40/50 Car.
View original record To R. & E. from EFC. c. CJ. & FN. c. Wor. Hy. EP. c. Da. Hs. RE MAGNETOS. V8790 x 4645 Following the formulation of our Specification of Performance of 6-cylinder Magneto (with automatic advance) for…

Scan93 The performance of car 5-G-11, detailing issues with high-speed vibration and steering with balloon tyres.
View original record R.R. 493A (20H) (D.A. 652 20-8-24) J.H.D. ORIGINAL EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4221 (4219 crossed out) REF: Hs3/LG20.10.24. To R. from Hs. c. to GJ. HJ. c. to E. DA. c. to EY. Wor. 5-G-11 CAR.…

Scan97 Announcing the specification for a standardised 20 HP chassis lighting and starting battery.
View original record To R & E. from EFC. c. CJ. & PN. c. EP. BY. WOR. c. Da. Wd. 4642 EFC5/T24.10.24. ORIGINAL. X. 4642. STANDARDISED 20 HP. BATTERY. Herewith please find for your reference an up-to-date copy of the…

Scan98 Final stages and approval process for production car EAC.11.
View original record contd :- -2- This car, when completed should represent as regards performance and quality of running what we can expect from the production EAC.11. We are hoping to have this car ready in 2 weeks…

Scan100 Modifying an exhaust manifold for the 40/50 HP engine.
View original record R.B. 496A (20H) (D.A. 652 20-3-24) J.B.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF Hs2/L929.10.24. exhaust manifold on the 40/50 HP. and making it so that the exhaust from No.1. cylinder can get away…

Scan103 Improved method for timing the magneto and a proposal for a new gauge to set the contact breaker.
View original record -2- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF Hs2/LG25.10.24. made however that a tooth on the large gear ring carrying the high tension distributor shall be marked, so that it comes opposite the inspection…

Scan104 The adjustment of the magneto contact breaker for 40/50 HP cars.
View original record B.R. 498A (50H) (D.A. 662 20-3-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs2/LG25.10.24. To R. from Hs. c. to C.J. B.J. c. to E. BA. c. to HY. Woy.✓ c. to FN. EP. 40/50 HP. MAGNETO ADJUSTMENTS. X…

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