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Delay of car 21-G-IV due to the failure of Hall's metal bearings on a Bentley.21th Nov 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0134
Instruction memo to fit an air cleaner, silencer, and ignition parts to a 25/29 HP engine on car 21-G-IV.25th Nov 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0135
Modifications to the steering for chassis 21-G-IV before a 10,000 miles test.25th Nov 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0136
Trial of cast-iron main lever bearing bushes in shock dampers instead of bronze due to wear issues.29th Nov 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0137
Requesting to test a front roll rod Ex.20877 on car 18-G-IV.2nd Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0138
The delay in receiving a modified exhaust system for a 20/25HP Chassis 21-G-IV.2nd Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0139
Instruction memo to fit carburettor air cleaners, silencers, and ignition controls to Large Bore Bentley & 25 HP cars.3rd Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0140
Requesting the fitting of a front expansion box to an exhaust system.4th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0141
Tests on a Stromberg carburettor, requesting the creation of drain parts for an induction pipe.4th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0142
Requesting modifications to the fuel system of chassis 21-G-IV (Large Bore Engine).4th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0143
Use of the 25/30 nomenclature for the 20/25 and Bentley models.13th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0144
Progress report on car 21-G-IV, detailing recent modifications and outlining future testing plans.14th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0145
From Sg to Hs/Rm requesting a programme of tests for car 21-G-IV.16th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0146
Modifications to a car (21-G-IV) and outlining a proposal for its subsequent road testing.17th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0147
Programme for the GAL-20 engine, specifically the upcoming final engine build.17th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0148
Inefficiency of rear brake drum water excluders due to open holes and a request to block them for testing.17th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0149
Weak Marles steering box and recommendations for strengthening it.20th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0150
Cold start performance of the Stromberg Carburetter.21th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0151
The results of a radiator test, detailing temperatures with shutters open versus in operation.21th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0152
Requesting the removal of 20/25 frame tie rods from a car to reduce costs before an endurance test.23th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0153
Confirming no reports of propellor shaft vibration for the 25/30 HP car during a 10,000-mile test.24th Dec 1935Box 101 \ 4  scan0154
Vehicle test report detailing performance and issues with various components.2nd Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0155
Issues with a wireless system during refueling and providing petrol consumption data.7th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0156
Preliminary report on testing a new 20/25 turbulent head, Borg & Beck clutch, and Spectre steering.7th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0157
Test run report for a Stromberg Carburetter, noting issues with rich mixture, performance, and fuel consumption.7th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0158
Performance report on the engine, radiator, and steering systems.7th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0159
Vehicle performance issues including steering, riding, brakes, clutch, and electrical system failures.7th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0160
Report page detailing issues with the dynamo, fog lamp, and dipper switch.7th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0161
The hard riding of a car's front due to distorted dampers being incorrectly bolted to the chassis frame.8th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0162
Confirming arrangements for component 21.G.IV to undergo cold starting tests at Messrs. Lucas's cold chamber.10th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0163
Petrol consumption, oil consumption, and mileage.11th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0164
Confirming a conversation and instructing a modification to the calorstat spring on various models.14th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0165
Proposal to incorporate American noise insulation practices and modify the dashboard insulation on a car with a Thrupp & Maberly body.17th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0166
Summary memo regarding the development and testing status of the 'Big Bore 20/25' car.22th Jan 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0167
The effects of preloading the cam on a Marles steering system, resulting in heavy steering and poor self-centering.6th Feb 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0168
Recommending modified inlet valve springs for production after successful testing.7th Feb 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0169
Test report on vehicle 21-G-IV detailing performance metrics and faults.23th Mar 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0170
Disposal of a close-coupled, Hooper, four-door Saloon test car, recommending it be scrapped due to extensive testing and experimental parts.9th Oct 1936Box 101 \ 4  scan0171
Standardisation document for deleting the starter carburetter jet in the induction pipe.16th Jan 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0001
Introduction of a new part for the 'T' Series chassis, including test date and costs.9th Apr 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0002
Single versus double carburetter configurations for 6-cylinder engines.1st Feb 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0003
Preliminary arrangement for the Japan 3 induction system, referencing drawing LeC. 2881.5th Mar 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0004
Experiments to improve fuel distribution with a downdraught carburetter.2nd Apr 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0005
Progress on double carburetters, a new pump scheme, and issues with cornering.9th Apr 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0006
Alterations to the P.2. double carburetter to fix issues and proposing future developments.5th Apr 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0007
Request to detail an induction pipe for a Zenith 36 D.U.P. twin-choke carburetter to be tested on a 25 HP engine.8th May 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0008
Carburettor design choices for the 25HP 'Future Japan ls' model.28th May 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0009
Petrol supply design for single carburetters intended for Japan.3rd Jun 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0010
Modifications to a carburetter and induction pipe, and checking availability for fitting to a different model.22th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0011
Request to modify a carburetter according to attached blueprints.23th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0012
Blueprint of a modified L.S.C. Choke for the China Engine.31th Oct 1929Box 102 \ 1  scan0013
Blueprint for a Modified H.S. Choke for China.24th Oct 1929Box 102 \ 1  scan0014
Blueprint drawing of a modified suction chamber for China.31th Mar 1940Box 102 \ 1  scan0015
Design and adaptation of a carburetter from a J.2 engine to a J.3 engine.29th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0016
Analysing the results of four different carburetter arrangements on Phantom II and 25 HP engines.7th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0017
Engine performance, addressing M.E.P., ramming, carburation options, and issues with detonation and roughness.7th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0018
Engine performance analysis, testing results, and future development work on different engine configurations.7th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0019
Performance comparison graph of four different carburetor arrangements on a Phantom II engine with a 4.9 C/R aluminum head.8th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0020
Single versus twin carburetter setups for the Phantom model, including designs for Japan.8th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0021
Results of experiments on different carburetter positioning arrangements for a car engine.11th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0022
Tests and comparisons of Claudel and Zenith carburettors.11th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0023
Technical note on the performance and application of S.U. carburetters, with a comparison to Bentley's setup.11th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0024
Performance comparison graph of different carburetter arrangements for a 25 HP engine.10th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0025
Graph comparing the performance of various carburetor arrangements on a Phantom II 4.9 C/R engine with an aluminum head.13th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0026
Different carburetter configurations for a 6-cylinder car.13th Jul 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0027
Carburetter performance tests at Brooklands comparing standard and S.U. carburetters with different bonnets and jet settings.6th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0028
Performance and petrol consumption test data for an S.U. carburetter with strong and weak mixtures.13th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0029
Performance test data for car 12-GIV at Brooklands, comparing carburetter and bonnet configurations.13th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0030
From 'R.' discussing the potential change of carburetters and the need for personal testing of a new S.U. specimen.20th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0031
Outlining requirements and considerations for carburetter design and performance.25th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0032
Heating systems and carburation for cars intended for cold climates like the USA.12th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0033
Drawings for an induction system for the J.1 and J.3 models, covering carburetters and pipes.12th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0034
Technical discussion on the relative merits and development of different carburetter types for car and aero work.28th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0035
Analysis of 25 HP engine power output in relation to increasing valve lift and inlet valve clearance.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0036
Performance graph comparing high and low lift rockers, showing BHP and BMEP against RPM.1st Jan 1940Box 102 \ 1  scan0037
Comparison of high and low lift rockers with twin Zenith carburettors for the Japan Unit engine.1st Jan 1940Box 102 \ 1  scan0038
Performance comparison graph of high and low lift rockers with ramming, for different valve and timing configurations.1st Jan 1940Box 102 \ 1  scan0039
Graphs showing the effect of increasing valve clearance on engine performance.1st Jan 1940Box 102 \ 1  scan0040
Graph showing the effect of increasing clearance around the inlet valve on engine performance with twin Zenith carburettors.1st Jan 1940Box 102 \ 1  scan0041
Sketch showing modifications to a Japan cylinder head to increase clearance around the inlet valves.2nd Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0042
Issuing a standardisation sheet for a spring-loaded control for the 20/25 HP starting carburetter.2nd Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0043
Request to manufacture two adaptors to test new carburettors on the existing Japan engine.6th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0044
Proposed spring control for the 25 HP starter carburetter and a resulting issue with starting the car by hand.14th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0045
Pros and cons of a spring control for the 25 HP starter carburetter and its potential application to the 40/50 model.15th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0046
Standardisation of a spring loaded control for the starting carburetter.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0047
Fitting of a new part to a 'J' series chassis, including tooling costs.13th Jan 1930Box 102 \ 1  scan0048
Abandoning the S.U. carburetter and developing a new single, semi-expanding carburetter.9th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0049
Experiments with different induction pipes and carburetters to improve fuel distribution and power output.17th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0050
Carburetter and induction pipe performance tests, with a comparison table.17th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0051
Power output graph for a 'China Unit' engine, detailing performance with a 112° camshaft and high lift rockers.17th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0052
Photograph showing a close-up of an engine, highlighting the carburettor and ignition system with a ruler placed for scale.19th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0053
Carburettor design, comparing double and single carburetter setups for various engines.19th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0054
Technical drawing of an induction pipe for a 1.875 bore S.U. carburetter.17th Nov 1926Box 102 \ 1  scan0055
Dynamometer tests to determine power lost in the carburettor air silencer and the effect of exhaust system modifications.23th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0056
Graph showing power loss from a PII carburetter air silencer on a Standard Car - 20 EX.23th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0057
Carburetion, concluding a single carburetter is preferable to a dual setup for a 6-cylinder engine.28th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0058
Letter discussing the 'Japan lll' carburetter design and enclosing a blueprint for modifying the 'Phantom ll' carburetter.3rd Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0059
Fuel distribution tests comparing vertical and horizontal single jet carburettors.10th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0060
Two photographs showing different angles of an engine.10th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0061
Photograph of an engine carburettor and intake manifold.10th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0062


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