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Performance comparison graph for two different vertical SU carburettor distribution setups.11th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0063
Blueprints and parts for the 'Japan III' project, covering cylinder, inlet pipes, carburetter, and silencer sections.11th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0064
Parts list for engine induction and carburettor systems, continued from a previous page.11th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0065
The readiness of fixed choke carburettors for fitment to a 16-G-IV unit, with an attached power curve from a Japan 1 unit.14th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0066
Performance graph showing power output for a 'Japan Unit' engine with specific modifications to cams, rockers, and valves.12th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0067
Requesting the replacement of a blueprint due to an error in the title.14th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 1  scan0068
Performance graph plotting engine power output, pressure, and induction against RPM for a specific component setup.8th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0069
Modifications and testing of a 25 HP carburetter.8th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0070
Preliminary test results for a larger choke carburetter on a 20/25HP car.15th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0071
The effects of using a heavy air valve on carburetter performance and idling.29th Feb 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0072
Features and development of various carburettors for the Phantom model.29th Feb 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0073
Fuel consumption and engine valve timing specifications.3rd Mar 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0074
Difficulties with new carburettors and the merits of single versus dual carburettor systems.3rd Mar 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0075
Comparison of carburetter configurations for Continental Phantom & 25HP models, weighing performance, cost, and complexity.5th Mar 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0076
List of modifications and specifications for LeC.2924 carburetters.1st Apr 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0077
Carburetter design for J. 3 and Peregrine engines.14th Apr 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0078
Issues with carburettors sticking during slow running, suggesting a cause related to a washer causing distortion.13th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0079
List of eight modifications and checks for carburettor and throttle systems.9th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0080
Continuous trouble with carburetter throttles sticking during slow running due to distortion and thermal expansion.13th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0081
List of modifications and fixes relating to throttle, carburettor, and induction system issues.9th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0082
Cover note for an attached list of modifications to LeC.2924 carburetters.20th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0083
List of modifications for LeC. 2924 carburettors.20th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0084
Performance of fixed throat carburetters and proposing future developments for continental models.30th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0085
Continued memorandum outlining objections to the SU carburetter compared to fixed adjustment alternatives.30th May 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0086
Decision to abandon the use of double carburetters on the J.I. model.17th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0087
The design and fitment alteration for a J.3. Semi-Expanding Carburetter.30th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0088
The design and part interchangeability of the expanding carburettor for the J.III chassis, comparing it with the Phantom II model.6th Jul 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0089
Loss of effective mixture control with the semi-automatic carburetter.16th Jul 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0090
Fuel consumption and the mixture strength control for the J.3. & Peregrine carburetter.31th Aug 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0091
Modifications to a mixture lever and its quadrant markings following the deletion of a carburetter governor.3rd Oct 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0092
Instruction to build a 25 HP Tank Carburetter for test bed purposes.1st Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0093
General report on the development and testing of carburettor intake silencers.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0094
The design of an A.C. Silencer for a 5-litre engine, including a diagram and notes on tuning methods.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0095
Tests for a carburetter air intake silencer, comparing alternatives to eliminate induction roar.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0096
Test report comparing the performance of different intake silencer designs and configurations.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0097
Recommending an intermediate size of silencer for the induction pipe, with an attached photograph.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0098
Blueprint detailing designs and performance data for PII Resonance Silencers for a Semi Expanding Carburetter.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0099
Blueprint detailing two designs for Phantom II intake resonance silencers for a semi-expanding carburetter.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0100
Blueprint showing diagrams and specifications for two types of American intake silencers for Chrysler and Nash vehicles.28th Nov 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0101
Blueprint showing the design of a typical A.C. silencer for a 5-litre car.2nd Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0102
Tests conducted on an air intake silencer for a 25 HP car.2nd Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0103
The development and testing of an adjustable air silencer, including a dimensioned sketch.3rd Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0104
Modifying the air silencer on the 20/25 HP model to regain lost power.3rd Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0105
Performance curves for a 20/25 HP engine with various tank carburetter configurations and timing diagram.14th Dec 1932Box 102 \ 1  scan0106
Request to put in hand two further sets of J.III carburettors and associated pipes.3rd Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0107
Additional feature for the J.2 and Phantom II semi-expanding carburetters to prevent air leakage.3rd Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0108
The testing, modification, and standardization of a 25 HP carburetter with an air silencer.4th Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0109
Re-designed throttle edge adjustment for semi-expanding carburetters on Phantom II and J.2 models.16th Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0110
Carburetor testing and troubleshooting for a J.II engine unit.30th Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0111
Line and scatter plot graph comparing 'Ideal' and 'Actual' results, with a condition noted as 'Passage Blocked'.13th Feb 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0112
Request to build and fit an air silencer and cleaner for a 25 HP carburetter.13th Feb 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0113
Testing of an air silencer on a 25 HP car, noting an issue with excessive oil consumption.16th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0114
Performance graph of Horsepower vs R.P.M. comparing a standard silencer with an experimental silencer.15th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0115
Modified crankcase breather and flame trap gauze for the 20-HP Resonance Air Silencer.25th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0116
Two new designs of copper gauze air cleaners for 20-HP and Phantom II models.28th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0117
Tests on air silencers for 25 HP & Phantom II cars to investigate and resolve excessive oil consumption.30th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0118
Oil consumption issues and breather pipe modifications on Phantom II cars.30th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0119
Blueprint showing a modification to the breather connection on a Phantom II crankcase.30th Mar 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0120
With a blueprint showing modifications to a silencer for a test to increase power output.4th Apr 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0121
Request for parts and modifications for a J.III No.2 test unit carburettor.31th May 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0122
Design for a clean air supply to a 20/25 HP tank carburetter to prevent grit ingress.2nd Aug 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0123
Customer complaint of 'spitting in exhaust' on the 20/25 chassis on retard.26th Aug 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0124
Carburettor performance and a spitting exhaust issue on a 25 HP chassis.31th Aug 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0125
Modification to the 20/25 Chassis Carburetter Air Valve to prevent dust ingress.11th Sep 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0126
Proposed modification to the carburetter air valve on a 20/25 HP chassis.12th Sep 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0127
Requesting a modification to the 20/25 HP carburetter.13th Sep 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0128
Reporting on the road test results of a modified carburetter air valve for a 20/25 HP chassis.29th Sep 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0129
The performance of a 1 5/8 S.U. carburetter on a 20/25 HP engine.8th Oct 1935Box 102 \ 1  scan0130
Standardisation report for a modified carburetter and air silencer to reduce noise.4th Jan 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0131
Implementation specifications and costs for a new chassis part.13th May 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0132
Confirming the dispatch of a blueprint for a 20/25 HP 1-5/8' Horizontal Carburetter.4th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0133
Comparative tests for an improved carburetter on a 25 HP car to increase performance and fix banging in the silencer.7th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0134
Arranging a meeting at Bignall's Corner to test a 25 HP Demonstration car.8th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0135
Arranging a meeting for carburetter tests on a 25 HP vehicle.9th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0136
Request to prepare a test bed for a new carburetter designed for the 20/25 HP engine.9th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0137
New 20/25 HP carburetter, focusing on petrol consumption, production status, and the need for comparative tests.11th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0138
Drawing LeC.3694, showing the air intake silencer for a 1-5/8' horizontal carburetter on a 20/25 HP model.15th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0139
The dispatch of a horizontal carburetter for a 20/25 HP vehicle.15th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0140
New 20/25 HP Horizontal Carburetter, referencing associated drawings for controls.15th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0141
Carburettor tests for the 20/25 HP model, comparing an experimental LU carburettor with the standard one.28th Nov 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0142
Experiments on the 20/25 carburetter air valve and proposing a modification to prevent it from sticking.7th Dec 1933Box 102 \ 1  scan0143
Modified 20/25 HP carburetter designed to prevent the air valve from sticking and arranging its fitment to chassis 20-G-IV.15th Jan 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0144
Request for a modification to fit a 20/25 Horizontal Carburetter LEC.3688 to a standard engine.17th Jan 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0145
Arranging to fit a modified carburettor to car 20-G4 to prevent a sticking air valve.16th Jan 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0146
Instruction to prepare a second 25 HP Air Valve Piston for use on chassis 19-G-IV.8th Feb 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0147
The demonstration and usefulness of a Cambridge Exhaust Gas Analyser for engine testing.1st Jan 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0148
Reprint from 'The Automobile Engineer' on the Cambridge Exhaust-Gas Analyser for determining mixture strengths.1st Jan 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0149
The principles of operation and features of the Cambridge exhaust-gas tester.18th Jan 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0150
Performance and acceleration figures comparing two different carburettor types.13th Feb 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0151
Issues of sticking air valves and exhaust explosions on the 20/25 HP model.15th Feb 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0152
Two proposed schemes to fix sticking air valves on the 20/25 HP car.15th Feb 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0153
Modifications required for the 20/25 Horizontal Carburetter.28th Feb 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0154
Request to borrow a complete 20/25 petrol system to carry out tests on a new horizontal carburettor.10th Mar 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0155
Tests of the 20/25 Autovac petrol supply system with a new horizontal carburetter.13th Mar 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0156
Graph of Autovac fuel supply tests, plotting delivery vs. consumption and time to empty against engine RPM.15th Mar 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0157
Modifications to a new horizontal carburettor for the 20/25 model.15th Mar 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0158
Request for the production of a modified suction piston for a 20/25 horizontal carburettor.26th Mar 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0159
The 1 1/2' Horizontal Carburetter for the 20/25 model and its modifications.29th Mar 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0160
Urgent memo regarding a 1½' Horizontal Carburetter for a 20/25 HP test car.4th Apr 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0161
The testing and implementation of new 20/25 HP carburetter air valves.7th Apr 1934Box 102 \ 1  scan0162


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