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Letter to Messrs. G. Cussons Ltd. requesting a drawing with dimensions for a Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator and its chain drive.28th Jan 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0075
Confirmation of an order for a Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator, urging no delay.28th Jan 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0076
Letter to Messrs. G. Cusson Ltd. chasing the delivery of an outstanding order for a Dalby Watson Optical.8th Feb 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0077
Letter from G. Cussons Ltd. concerning a print showing an Optical Indicator rigged on an engine base.8th Feb 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0078
Letter and blueprint from Messrs. Cussons for the Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator on the Eagle engine.9th Feb 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from G. Cussons, Ltd. regarding delivery timelines and priority certificates for war work.10th Feb 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0080
Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator, requesting information and instructions for the corresponding rig.13th Mar 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0081
Organization of work for experimental test tackle and special devices.6th Apr 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0082
The handover of an Eagle Engine job and Indicator Diagram Apparatus to Mr. Bailey's department.6th Apr 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0083
Letter from G. Cussons, Ltd. explaining a delay in the delivery of an Optical Indicator due to production pressures.13th May 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0084
Order for a specific S7 Ball Bearing from Messrs Hoffmann for a Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator Apparatus.7th Jun 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0085
Request to produce one set of parts for the Dalby Watson Indicator from a list of drawings.14th Jun 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0086
To Mr. Clarke regarding a delivery delay for a Dalby Watson Optical Indicator from Messrs G Cusson Ltd.17th Jun 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0087
Letter from G. Cussons, Ltd. regarding the delayed delivery of an Optical Indicator due to resources being diverted to aircraft work.6th Jun 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0088
To Mr. Clark in the Experimental Department chasing the delivery of a Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator.3rd Jul 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0089
Acquisition of a Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator from Messrs. Gussons.4th Jul 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0090
Notification regarding the receipt of various ball bearings for Dalby Watson Indicators.8th Jul 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0091
Two photographs of a piece of machinery, one showing it disassembled and the other assembled.12th Sep 1914Box 79 \ 3  scan0092
Diagrams from a Dalby-Watson Optical Indicator.12th Sep 1914Box 79 \ 3  scan0093
Article from 'The Mechanical Engineer' journal detailing an optical indicator for steam and gas engines.13th Mar 1914Box 79 \ 3  scan0094
Confirmation of a telegram inquiring about the Dalby Watson Indicator.10th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0095
Urgent request for tracings of blueprints for a Dalby Watson Optical Indicator for Mr. Royce.11th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0096
Letter regarding the delayed delivery of a Dalby Watson Optical Indicator from Messrs. G. Cussons, Ltd. due to urgent war work.11th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0097
Photographs and diagrams of a Dalby Watson Optical Indicator.13th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0098
Request for two blueprints of tracings for the Dalby Watson Optical Indicator.18th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0099
Blueprints for the Dalby Watson Optical Indicator for use on aero engines.21th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0100
Difficulties encountered with the Daley-Watson Indicator and potential solutions.21th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0101
Modifying a 'Falcon' engine and sharing information with U.S. aero experts.26th Apr 1917Box 79 \ 3  scan0102
Forwarding of illustrations for the Dalby Watson Optical Indicator and an inquiry about its difficulties.24th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0103
Letter to G. Cussons Ltd regarding difficulties with the Dalby Watson Optical Indicator.24th Sep 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0104
Imperfections of the Dalby-Watson Indicator and a response from Messrs. Cussons.15th Oct 1918Box 79 \ 3  scan0105
Follow-up letter from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Company regarding a quotation for a Collins Micro-Indicator.31th Aug 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0106
Reprint from 'ENGINEERING' magazine describing the Collins Micro-Indicator for high-speed engines.9th Jun 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0107
Extract regarding a change to the speedometer drive on the American model.27th Sep 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0108
The decision to continue right-hand chassis production for America and halt the proposed left-hand drive version.31th Oct 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0109
Requesting two blueprints for a drawing of a speedometer drive for a 3/19 gear box.11th Nov 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0110
Note on experimental numbers taken out for the American Model Chassis.19th Nov 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0111
Modifications to the speedometer drive and reduction gear for the 3/19 gearbox.19th Nov 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0112
Continued document specifying speedometer drive adjustment tolerances and gear shaft lubrication methods.19th Nov 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0113
Providing a status update on experiments related to pistons, starter gear, hand brake, and speedometer drive.1st Jun 1920Box 79 \ 3  scan0114
Extract discussing a revised design for a geared speedometer drive.3rd Jun 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0115
New geared speedometer drive from Springfield as a replacement for the existing belt drive.25th Jun 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0116
From Hs. to E. listing items despatched to W.W.1st Jul 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0117
The reduction of studs, washers, and springs on the 40/50 chassis spring drive from 20 to 10.5th Nov 1920Box 79 \ 3  scan0118
Reduction of end play tolerance in the spring drive for the 40/50 Chassis to improve engine quietness.27th Mar 1924Box 79 \ 3  scan0119
Page 2 of a document discussing play in spring drives and the use of thicker collars.27th Mar 1924Box 79 \ 3  scan0120
Requesting detail drawings for the 20 HP Damped Spring Drive.3rd Jul 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0121
Print for a 20 HP Damped Spring Drive.23th Jul 1919Box 79 \ 3  scan0122
Receipt of bronze, circlips, and springs from suppliers.14th Apr 1920Box 79 \ 3  scan0123
Parts fitted to a Goshawk engine for testing.9th Sep 1920Box 79 \ 3  scan0124
Design of the Goshawk Spring Drive & Damping Flywheel, specifically the flywheel stud locking mechanism and the starting dog washer material.15th Mar 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0125
Requesting the production of two sets of a 1-G-1 spring drive to be fitted to G.11, noting it as a high priority job.27th May 1927Box 79 \ 3  scan0126
The difficulty of removing the spring drive from the crankshaft, with a suggested modification to the nut.1st Sep 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0127
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 crankshaft spring drive unit to address periodic torsional effects.13th Sep 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0128
Request for a torsional load test on a Goshawk 11 crankshaft and details on its spring drives.16th Sep 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0129
Drawings for a new large type crankshaft pinion spring drive for the Goshawk 11 engine.21th Sep 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0130
Spring drive tests for the Goshawk engine, recommending a separate friction flywheel to overcome crankshaft periods.23th Sep 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0131
Drawing LeC.1458 for the Goshawk 11 spring drive, slipper flywheel, and temporary wheelcase.5th Oct 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0132
Goshawk 11 crankshaft pinion spring drive and slipper flywheel, detailing wheelcase alterations.6th Oct 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0133
The Goshawk 11 crankshaft pinion spring drive, stating that work on Spring Drive LeC.1449 should cease as it is superseded by scheme LeC.1458 with a slipper flywheel.8th Oct 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0134
The Goshawk 11 undershield and a half-time wheelcase.12th Oct 1921Box 79 \ 3  scan0135
Technical drawing of a Slipper Flywheel (Front Half).21th Mar 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0136
Investigation into the cause of Goshawk II engine gear rattles due to slack in the spring drive.16th Sep 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0137
Continued note regarding the Drawing Office's agreement to make a plate of a specific shape for the Goshawk-ll.18th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0138
Potential improvements to valves and spring drives for Goshawk engines.18th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0139
Design decisions regarding half-time gears, the magneto, and the exhaust valve.18th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0140
Telegram from R. Royce regarding Goshawk spring drives and valve design modifications.18th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0141
Typed letter quoting a wire from Mr. Royce about design modifications to the Goshawk engine's spring drives and valves.19th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0142
Halting the current Goshawk Spring Drive design in favour of a superior new one being sent out shortly.27th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0143
Improved spring drive for the Goshawk 11 engine, including drawing No.LeC.1665.30th Dec 1922Box 79 \ 3  scan0144
Continued report on the design of driving and damping springs for a flywheel and camshaft gear-wheel assembly.1st Jan 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0145
Driving and damping springs for the revised Goshawk 11 spring drive, referencing drawing No.LeC.1666.1st Jan 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0146
Query regarding the load specification for the Goshawk II slipper flywheel spring loading.18th Jan 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0147
Suggestion to permanently rivet together half fan pulley rim pressings for a spring drive before trimming the groove.14th Feb 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0148
Agreeing to the practice of riveting Pulley Rim Pressings before turning for the Goshawk Spring Drive.15th Feb 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0149
Recommending the immediate adoption and standardisation of a new, superior design for the Goshawk Damped Spring Drive.26th Apr 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0150
Friction damping plate working loose on the latest type spring drive for the 20 HP engine, with a suggested fix.10th May 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0151
Revised design for the Goshawk 11 spring drive to overcome issues found during testing.2nd Jun 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0152
Modifications to a crankshaft spring drive, including assembly instructions and associated changes to damper springs and a cooling fan.2nd Jun 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0153
Instruction to increase the number of spring spigots on slipper flywheels for the Goshawk II from 8 to 16.2nd Jun 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0154
Request to produce test sets of slipper flywheel springs for the 'Goshawk II' engine from existing stock due to a delay.11th Jun 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0155
Slipper flywheel clearances for the 20 HP chassis spring drive, covering both serrated and non-serrated types.19th Jun 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0156
Standardisation document for an improved spring drive on chassis parts.22th Jun 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0157
Slight revision to the Goshawk 11 fan pulley and spring drive.16th Aug 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0158
Note detailing the specifications for a standard and an experimental spring for a 20HP spring drive.18th Dec 1923Box 79 \ 3  scan0159
Fault with the 20-HP engine spring drive causing noises due to springs binding against back plates.23th Jan 1924Box 79 \ 3  scan0160
Alteration to a Bakelite washer thickness for the 20 HP Chassis Spring Drive.25th Apr 1924Box 79 \ 3  scan0161
Change in damping springs for a 20 HP Chassis Spring Drive.29th Apr 1924Box 79 \ 3  scan0162
Testing and standardising the 20 HP spring drive damping springs.27th May 1924Box 79 \ 3  scan0163
From Mr. Royce regarding experiments on road springs.5th Mar 1912Box 79 \ 3  scan0164
Mr. Royce's instructions on calculating loads for rear springs.5th Mar 1912Box 79 \ 3  scan0165
Requesting characteristic curves for rear springs and discussing variations in their design and friction.31th Oct 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0166
Instructions from Mr Royce to test the rating and behaviour of rear springs across their full range of action.4th Nov 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0167
Tests of standard and special rear springs, giving load per inch of deflection.10th Nov 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0168
Deflection of rear springs, attaching a report with figures to plot a characteristic curve.18th Nov 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0169
Instructions regarding the characteristic curve of rear road springs and their potential shock-damping effect.9th Sep 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0170
Proposal for testing different spring combinations following unsatisfactory results with thin top plates and rolled eyes.22th Dec 1913Box 79 \ 3  scan0171
Design and testing of experimental front springs.21th Apr 1914Box 79 \ 3  scan0172
Instruction sheet requesting an experiment to determine the Modulus of Elasticity (E) for road springs, including experimental results.1st Apr 1914Box 79 \ 3  scan0173
The modulus of elasticity of road springs, with tabulated test data for two different blades.18th Apr 1914Box 79 \ 3  scan0174


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