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Unequal cylinder liner distortion on the Phantom III engine and the proposed pattern alteration to correct it.9th Dec 1935Box 93 \ 4  scan0027
Transmittal note regarding drawings for the Phantom III - 4-Port Head.14th Dec 1935Box 93 \ 4  scan0028
Urgent request to order 48 'D' quality rubber rings from Goodrich Tyre Co. for the Phantom III Experimental Department.18th Dec 1935Box 93 \ 4  scan0029
Laboratory report comparing the oil and water resistance of two different rubber compositions for Phantom III cylinder liner sealing rings.24th Dec 1935Box 93 \ 4  scan0030
Laboratory report on oil absorption and thermal expansion tests for 'D' type rubber sealing rings for Ph.lll Cylinder Liners.15th Jan 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0031
Issues with Phantom III Cylinder Liner Gland Rings, including incorrect volumes and new quality control procedures.15th Feb 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0032
Investigation into high cylinder head water temperatures on Phantom III engines.29th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0033
Various schemes tested to resolve water circulation issues in Bentley and 20/25 engines.29th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0034
Conclusions regarding temperature differences in the water jackets of Phantom III cylinder heads.29th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0035
Summary of design issues with the Ph.III cylinder head water-ways and proposals for redesign and further testing.29th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0036
Sketch of modifications to water holes on PIII cylinder heads to improve coolant circulation.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0037
Road test report comparing engine temperatures of different car configurations after a full throttle hill climb.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0038
Table of temperature readings in degrees Celsius for Ph.III Cylinder Heads under various test conditions.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0039
Diagram illustrating the arrangements of thermometers, thermocouples, and water passage blanking for tests on a Phantom III engine's circulation system.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0040
Diagrams illustrating water passage and circulation arrangements for engine testing on the P. III.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0041
Table of temperature readings in degrees Celsius taken at various points on a Phantom III cylinder head under different test conditions.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0042
Diagrams showing arrangements of thermometers, thermo-couples and water passage blanking during 'B' series of tests on Phantom III circulation.27th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0043
Diagrams showing the arrangement of water holes and passage blanking for 'B' Series tests on a Phantom III experimental test bed.4th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0044
Water circulation issues on Phantom III production engines causing delays in unit testing.4th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0045
Cover letter for corrected prints of a report on Phantom III engine cylinder head water temperatures.7th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0046
Blueprint showing the arrangement of thermometers, thermo-couples, and water passage blanking for tests on a PIII circulation unit.7th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0047
Diagrams of water passage arrangements for 'A' series of tests on a P. III circulation unit.7th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0048
Diagrams showing the arrangement of thermometers, thermo-couples, and water passage blanking for 'B' series tests on Phantom III circulation.7th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0049
Diagrams of water hole arrangements and circulation for 'B' Series of Tests on an experimental test bed.6th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0050
Proposal regarding plugging holes in the Phantom III cylinder head to avoid scrapping expensive units.6th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0051
Urgent request to experiment with bulged covers for the Phantom III cylinder head to improve water circulation.10th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0052
Potential engine modifications to reduce oil temperature and improve filtration to combat cylinder bore wear.16th Jul 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0053
The waterways of Phantom III cylinder heads, comparing two examples with different temperature differentials.4th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0054
The comparison of waterways in Bentley and Phantom III cylinder heads and proposed modifications.4th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0055
Two photographs showing cross-sections of an engine cylinder block.4th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0056
Cross-section photograph of a cast engine cylinder block.4th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0057
Sketch showing transverse waterways on Phantom III and Bentley cylinder heads.6th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0058
Letter to a supplier requesting modified gaskets to resolve a preignition issue.6th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0059
Confirming an order for 3-ply corrujoint cylinder head gaskets from The Southwark Manufacturing Co.6th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0060
Three proposed treatments to remedy corrosion in aluminium water jackets on Phantom III engines.14th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0061
Request to detail alterations for producing the Phantom III Hot Spot in Aluminium for trial.12th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0062
Cost investigation and proposal for manufacturing cylinder liners in-house for the Phantom III engine.18th Sep 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0063
Testing plain cast iron cylinder liners for the Phantom III engine to address distortion issues.21th Sep 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0064
Two proposed treatments to prevent corrosion in the aluminium water jackets of the Phantom III engine.24th Sep 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0065
Request for a specially cast Phantom III cylinder head to test heat transfer from the exhaust ports.24th Sep 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0066
Instructions to remove 4 port cylinder heads from test bed engine No. 8 and fit them into 32-EX chassis for the Phantom III.3rd Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0067
Request for records of cylinder bore wear on Phantom III's that have undergone endurance tests.6th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0068
Instruction concerning a modified exhaust valve and material trials for the Phantom III 4 Port Cylinder Head.6th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0069
Design modifications for the Phantom III engine's water heated hot spots.7th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0070
Testing a new bulged cylinder head end cover (Scheme Lec.5200) to improve cooling on the Phantom III engine.14th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0071
Conclusion on the effectiveness of new end covers based on temperature readings.14th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0072
Instruction to modify a pair of 4-port heads for a Phantom III, including deturbulating and restoring the standard compression ratio.14th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0073
Instructions to build a test rig for the Phantom III to test a longitudinal cylinder head water flow configuration.20th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0074
Modifications to a Phantom III deturbulated cylinder head by removing lips.26th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0075
The testing of a four port head on car 32-EX, focusing on water loss and temperature difference.5th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0076
Comparison of a 4-port cylinder head versus a standard 6-port head on the Phantom III engine.5th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0077
Engine head performance, comparing induction, valve sizes, and testing for Continental Units.7th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0078
Phantom III power comparison graph contrasting the performance of 4-port and standard 6-port cylinder heads.7th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0079
History and development of an improved Phantom III cylinder head.6th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0080
Performance test of a four-port cylinder head on car 32-EX, focusing on water loss and temperature difference.5th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0081
Comparison of 4 port and standard 6 port head on Phantom III.5th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0082
Development and testing of engine heads for the 'Continental Units', comparing valve sizes and performance.7th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0083
Power comparison graph for the Phantom III engine, comparing 4-port and 6-port cylinder heads.7th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0084
Modification to the Phantom III combined crankcase cylinder block to facilitate the production of cylinder liners.16th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0085
Suggested modification to the Phantom III cylinder liner and crankcase.18th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0086
Recommendation to alter the thickness of the 4 Port Induction System pipes for the Phantom III model.17th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0087
Requesting better inter-departmental cooperation on experimental designs, citing cylinder head modifications as examples.18th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0088
The cost of Phantom III cylinder liners and the search for more durable materials.27th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0089
Cost savings and performance issues of a four-port cylinder head compared to a six-port one for the Phantom III engine.26th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0090
Pair of 4 port heads and a pair of deturbulated and modified heads for a Phantom III.30th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0091
Experimental design for Phantom III cylinder liners using rubber rings.4th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0092
Blueprint for a rubber joint ring and liner top flange, designated PH III.7th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0093
Design of the 4 Port Induction Pipe for the Phantom III, specifically regarding the water feed and jacket.17th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0094
Design of a 4-port induction pipe for the Phantom III, specifically regarding the water feed and jacket.17th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0095
Modifications to the Four Port Head for the Phantom III cylinder head.18th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0096
Modifications to the Four Port Head for the Phantom III, specifically regarding the water heated induction system.18th Dec 1936Box 93 \ 4  scan0097
Cost-saving modification to the Phantom III water connections.9th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0098
The production schedule for the Phantom III four-port cylinder head.11th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0099
Modifications to the Phantom III Induction Pipe Heater casting to reduce weight and cost.13th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0100
Modifications to the Phantom III induction system's hot box due to a change in material.13th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0101
Standardisation of the Phantom III four-port cylinder head.19th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0102
Problems with a 4-port cylinder head, particularly the inefficiency of the exhaust silencer.20th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0103
Requesting the fitting of special Copper and Asbestos cylinder head gaskets to two Phantom III units.26th Jan 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0104
Modifications to the Phantom III 4 Port Head to accommodate different types of rockers and tappets.10th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0105
Confirming a verbal request to modify the Phantom III 4 Port Head to accommodate different tappets or rockers.10th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0106
Performance improvements and depression figures for the Phantom III induction system.24th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0107
Experiments to reduce gas flow restriction in a hot-spot by introducing a vane and modifying the carburettor.24th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0108
Comparing Phantom III and Merlin engine exhaust valve seats, suggesting design changes.26th Feb 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0109
Trial order of 20 cylinder liners from the British Piston Ring Co. and potential cost savings.2nd Mar 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0110
The issuance of blueprints for Phantom III Chassis Cylinder Head Drain Pipes.11th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0111
Request to alter a dimension on Drawing E88926/7 for the Phantom III Oil Drain in the Cylinder Head.12th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0112
Modification notice for the Phantom III regarding cylinder head oil drainage.22th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0113
Altering the exhaust manifold studs on the Phantom III cylinder head to a different material.22th Mar 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0114
Modification to water pipes to clear petrol pipes on a Four Port Head.2nd Jun 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0115
Urgent memo regarding the completion of modified 4 port heads with hydraulic tappets for the Phantom III.4th Jun 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0116
Standardisation of a 4 port cylinder head for the Phantom III.9th Jun 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0117
Estimation of new tool costs and production schedule for a component in the 'D' Series chassis.18th Sep 1928Box 93 \ 4  scan0118
Specification for the standardisation of a 4 port head.2nd Mar 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0119
Hold-up on work for the Phantom III chassis cylinder head and valves.27th Jul 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0120
Design improvements to the Phantom III 'D' Series cylinder head and a hold on production for specific parts.28th Sep 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0121
Revisions to the Phantom III four-inlet port cylinder head.30th Sep 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0122
Modification proposal for the Phantom III four-inlet port cylinder head concerning an additional water communication hole.2nd Oct 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0123
Modifications to the Phantom III 'D' Series four-port cylinder head and testing requirements.4th Oct 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0124
The continued use of the original four-port cylinder head for the Phantom III 'D' Series.5th Oct 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0125
Modifications for Ph.III valve seat inserts for exhaust and inlet seats.15th Oct 1937Box 93 \ 4  scan0126


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