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Phantom III valve gear tappet clearance figures under various operating temperatures.1st Feb 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0130
Endurance test report on Bentley unit exhaust valves with and without chromium plating.1st Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0131
Technical note on experiments with valve and tappet clearances, noise, and wear on Phantom and Bentley units.1st Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0132
Bottom tappet misalignment with the camshaft causing cross-bedding and tightness in the guide.1st Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0133
List of temperature-related clearance and expansion settings for a Bentley 25/30 model.4th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0134
Stresses of tapered valve springs on the 'Phantom III' and recommending a switch to parallel springs for improved safety.4th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0135
History and experimental use of hydraulic tappets on the Phantom III engine.9th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0136
Modifications to address tappet grooving, camshaft scoring, and alignment issues.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0137
Design and failure of Phantom III valve springs, with handwritten queries.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0138
Carbon steel spring failures, comparing American and English methods, and detailing stress figures for modified Phantom III valve springs.10th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0139
History of valve spring changes and development for the Phantom III engine.10th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0140
Page discussing cam form curves, spring load, and hydraulically controlled tappets.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0141
Modifications to the Phantom III engine valve gear to reduce overoiling.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0142
Failure of chrome vanadium valve springs, especially under extreme cold conditions.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0143
The quality and testing of American hard-drawn wire compared to domestic supply.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0144
Proposal to modify the Phantom III Relief Valve due to manufacturing difficulties.17th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0145
Agreeing to modification LeC.5275 and discussing issues with push-in versus screw-in valve inserts.21th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0146
Plans for research into valve gear and valve springs for various engines, beginning with the Phantom III.1st Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0147
Sheet 2 of a document discussing disconnecting a crank and ensuring oil supply.3rd Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0148
Confirming arrangements for valve gear research on a Ph.III engine unit.3rd Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0149
Valve gear rig tests to trial the use of plain carbon wire due to the cost of valve spring wire.1st Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0150
Five required modifications and trials for the Phantom III.6th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0151
Request to fit valve springs to a Ph.III No.6 engine and produce cheaper trial springs for a Bentley.7th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0152
Experimental modification to the Phantom III Rocker Mechanism to test low-stress valve springs.10th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0153
Changing the material for low-stress valve springs on the Phantom III from chrome-vanadium to carbon steel wire.10th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0154
Request to manufacture 12 Oil Restricting Plugs for rockers for the Phantom III.19th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0155
Micro-examination report on Phantom lll valve springs made from Brunton's high carbon steel wire.20th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0156
Valve spring design, materials, and potential suppliers in comparison with American practice.23th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0157
Report discussing two types of springs, their manufacturing methods, and seeking further information from America.23th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0158
Valve spring fatigue failure, surface decarburization, and the quality of Swedish wire, including a table of stress ranges.23th Sep 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0159
Letter discussing coil heat treatment, stress figures, and a potential design collaboration.19th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0160
Letter from the Royal Vice-Consulate for Sweden identifying UK firms who supply oil tempered wire.19th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0161
Modifications to the Phantom III valve gear, comparing two schemes for locating tappet guides.14th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0162
Scheme for low-stress valve springs for the Phantom III chassis, specifically a new lighter outer spring.28th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0163
Alternative single valve spring scheme for the Phantom III chassis.30th Oct 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0164
Issues found during testing a new Phantom III unit, specifically regarding thicker grommets causing potential damage.2nd Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0165
Serious issue with the Phantom III valve gear, requesting a meeting in Derby.12th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0166
Directive to alter exhaust valve specifications for various car and engine units due to failures.12th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0167
Requesting to send tappet push rods, adjusting screws for a P-III, and a set of plugs for a Bentley.12th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0168
Previous failures and a new proposal for testing Phantom III roller tappets, including a material change recommendation.13th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0169
Cost analysis and manufacturing suggestion for 25/30HP and Bentley valve rockers.16th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0170
Modifications to the Phantom III valve rockers concerning wear and oil supply.20th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0171
Replacement of double valve springs with a single spring on the Phantom III valve gear.27th Nov 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0172
Request to have six bushes made from an attached drawing to address a Phantom III valve issue.1st Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0173
Request to manufacture two sets of sodium-filled exhaust valves for a Phantom III engine.4th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0174
Phantom III short duration camshaft for running with large tappet clearances.4th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0175
Test results for Phantom III tappets, recommending new fittings and weaker springs.9th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0176
Tests comparing different types of bottom tappets for the Phantom III engine.9th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0177
Tappet and camshaft wear after endurance testing, with proposals for future tests and hardness comparisons.9th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0178
Investigation into valve mechanism trouble and misfiring on a PIII model during a cold start.9th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0179
Analysis of valve sticking due to oil starvation in bearings and the design of a new bush to resolve the issue.9th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0180
Experiment comparing standard and RM26 bushes, noting their effect on valve closure and suggesting a conclusive test on a PIII car.1st Dec 1926Box 96 \ 2  scan0181
Blueprint of a rocker pillar bush with dimensions and material specifications.1st Dec 1926Box 96 \ 2  scan0182
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating a rig setup for conducting valve tests.11th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0183
Investigation into cold starting trouble and engine misfiring related to PIII valves and fittings.11th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0184
Test observing the wrapping effect on bearing faces when a new, slightly oval rocker and eccentric are fitted.11th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0185
Lubrication of rocker adjusting screws for the Phantom III engine.11th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0186
Experimental trial of new lower stress valve springs for the Phantom III engine.11th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0187
Modification notice for the Phantom III valve gear, concerning valve guides, washers, and springs.17th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0188
Testing various bushes to resolve sticking issues with Phantom III valves and fittings during cold starting.14th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0189
Blueprint for a bush for PIII rockers.14th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0190
Blueprint for a Bush for PII Rockers.14th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0191
Design blueprint for a Bush for PIII Rockers.17th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0192
Request to manufacture a set of chill cast, cast iron bottom tappets for a Phantom III engine.17th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0193
Modifications to the Phantom III rockers, specifically the deletion of hydraulic operation.22th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0194
Simplification scheme for the oil pipes and relief valve for the Phantom III ordinary rockers.24th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0195
Tests on alternative valve spring materials and designs for Bentley and Phantom III engines to reduce cost.24th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0196
Analysis comparing the cost and performance of different valve springs, proposing a new universal spring made from Swedish wire.24th Dec 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0197
Technical drawing detailing the specifications and dimensions for a valve spring with variable coil spacing.5th Jan 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0198
Report from France regarding Phantom III engine trouble with hydraulic tappets and valve clearances.5th Jan 1936Box 96 \ 2  scan0199
Examination of a noisy and burst tappet on chassis 54-EX, attributing the issue to lubrication failure and proposing solutions.9th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0200
Modifications to the valve gear lubrication system for the Phantom III engine.11th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0201
Recommending modifications to the Phantom III valve gear to address known issues.11th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0202
Modifications to the Phantom III Valve Gear regarding over-oiling and oil consumption.12th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0203
Controversial costs and a simpler scheme for the Phantom III Valve Gear.20th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0204
Investigations into over-oiling problems with the Phantom III Valve Gear and proposing a new design for valve wedges.12th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0205
Short note regarding very small supplies of oil on 24 rocker levers.22th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0206
Modifications for the Phantom valve gear lubrication system to reduce wear and overoiling.22th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0207
Issues with Phantom III hydraulic tappets and proposing changes to clearance tolerances.22th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0208
Replying to a suggestion about deleting the cup in a valve spring top washer and discussing a new scheme.23th Feb 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0209
Investigation into misfiring on a Phantom III caused by a partly unscrewed exhaust valve insert.24th Feb 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0210
Further design for Phantom III Valve Spring Wedges to prevent oil running down the valve stem.27th Jan 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0211
Sticking exhaust valve in a 35-EX Phantom III, including valve clearance loss measurements.1st Mar 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0212
Description of work carried out on a Phantom III chassis to address top overoiling issues.9th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0213
Drain pipe modifications and fuel consumption results for chassis 3-AZ-170.9th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0214
Recommending the use of felt pellets over new valve wedges based on rig testing results.24th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0215
Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, concerning the clearance between inlet valves and guides.25th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0216
The standardization of tappet valves and guides for production on the 'C' Series chassis.26th May 1938Box 96 \ 2  scan0217
New design for Phantom III valve rockers, noting a known fault with excessive oil flow.16th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0218
Test report on the wear of bottom tappets for a Phantom III Unit No.8 after a one-hour endurance test.19th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0219
Cost-saving modification to the tappet block and clamp for the Phantom III.22th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0220
Modifications and testing of a tappet block and clamp for a camshaft.24th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0221
Test report on Phantom III valve gear, comparing a small base circle camshaft with different tappet materials.26th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0222
Over-oiling issue on the Phantom III model and recommending a course of action regarding close clearance valves.30th Apr 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0223
Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, specifically the housing of a non-return ball valve and seat.3rd May 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0224
Cost estimation for new tooling for a standardized non-return and relief valve housing on the Phantom III.19th Mar 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0225
Check of the valves and valve gear on a specific car.3rd May 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0226
Requesting the fitment of standard Phantom III double valve springs to a test unit.5th May 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0227
Suggestion to restrict flow through the Phantom III valve gear filter using an orifice.21th May 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0228
Requesting altered E.85506 valve guides for the Phantom II valve gear to reduce noise.27th May 1937Box 96 \ 2  scan0229


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