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Performance graph comparing Brake Horse Power and B.M.E.P. for different camshafts on a GOS-C1 engine.19th Dec 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0036
Test report comparing the performance of a long duration 112 degree 'China' camshaft with standard and 'Japan' configurations.19th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0037
Note on the comparative effects of long duration camshafts with single and double throat carburetters.23th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0038
Twin carburetter tests and camshaft comparisons conducted on the 'Japan' engine.23th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0039
Test report on engine performance relating to riser pipes, induction, hot spots, and choke sizes.23th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0040
Engine performance tests comparing different duration camshafts and carburettor setups.23th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0041
Summary of engine experiments on 'Japan' regarding carburetter and camshaft performance.23th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0042
Table of actual valve timing data for various camshaft settings from twin carburettor tests on the 'Japan' engine.27th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0043
Performance graph comparing large and small bore induction manifolds on a 'Japan' engine with twin Zenith carburettors.21th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0044
Performance graph comparing different camshafts on the 'Japan' engine configuration, plotting B.HP and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M.21th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0045
Performance comparison graph of Twin Zenith versus Standard Chassis carburetters with different camshafts.22th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0046
Blueprint detailing the arrangement of a twin Zenith carburettor induction pipe for a 'Japan Engine'.27th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0047
Drawing LeC. 2864, showing details for the Japan 3 valve rocker gear and cylinder head.2nd Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0048
The valve rocker gear and cylinder head for the 'Japan 3' engine.9th Feb 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0049
Proposing changes to a casting's plugging methods and inspection holes, with sketches.12th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0050
Request to manufacture camshafts for a 25 HP Japan engine.12th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0051
Blueprint of a camshaft profile and its associated timing diagram for a 25 HP engine.12th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0052
Comparative table of valve train specifications for 25HP Japan and Phantom II engines.12th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0053
Requesting the production of two camshafts for a 25 HP engine using Kestrel cam forms.12th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0054
J.1 specification document detailing proposed changes to an engine, flywheel, gearbox, engine mounting, and camshaft.21th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0055
Notes and timing diagrams for 'Try No 1 Camshaft' and other vehicle components including the back axle, brakes, and engine head.21th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0056
Design considerations for petrol pumps, radiators, and carburetters.29th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0057
Power output results from testing different camshafts for the Japan I project.29th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0058
Analysis of engine performance concerning valve timing, cams, and silencers for various models, including diagrams of inlet and exhaust duration.22th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0059
Performance graph comparing a twin Zenith carburettor against a standard chassis carburettor with different camshafts.22th May 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0060
Performance graph comparing a Twin Zenith carburettor against a Standard carburettor with different camshaft configurations.11th Jul 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0061
Engine power outputs, detailing test results and required component improvements for various models.30th May 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0062
Conclusions on camshaft design, performance limitations, and potential improvements for car engines.5th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0063
Permissible duration for inlet valve opening in car engines by referencing aero cams.5th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0064
Suitability and potential modification of R. engine camshafts for car work.5th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0065
Practical limitations of modifying cams and valve areas for luxury car engines.9th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0066
Instruction to produce a new set of .2 longer valves for the 25 HP 'Japan' unit.29th Jun 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0067
Prints for 25 HP high lift rockers to give increased valve lift.29th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0068
Technical discussion on achieving increased valve lift for the 25HP 'CHINA' engine by altering rocker ratios and cams.12th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0069
Telephone conversation note detailing camshaft modifications for 20/25 HP and Phantom II engines.4th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0070
Camshaft and carburetter improvements, specifically for the 20/25 model.23th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0071
J.3. valve rocker and the calculation of its lift.23th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0072
New camshaft design for a 25 HP engine, comparing theoretical and practical valve timings.24th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0073
Summary of tests on power output for the 'Japan' project, detailing carburettor, induction, and valve timing adjustments.24th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0074
Summary report on tests of induction pipe capacity, carburetter performance, and inlet valve clearance.24th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0075
Graph comparing the performance of three different carburettors based on B.HP and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M.19th Aug 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0076
Performance chart and specification sheet for the 'Japan Unit' engine.18th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0077
Performance comparison chart for different carburettor arrangements on a Japan Unit engine.18th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0078
Graph plotting the effect of increasing induction pipe capacity on engine performance, showing B.HP vs R.P.M.1st Jul 1940Box 102 \ 5  scan0079
Graph comparing engine performance with two different timing alterations on a 112° camshaft.23th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0080
Graph comparing induction pipe capacities for a Japan Unit based on different engine configurations.23th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0081
Performance comparison graph for single versus double Claudel carburettors.23th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0082
Close-up, side-view photograph of an installed automobile engine.23th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0083
Six photographs showing various engine intake manifold and carburettor arrangements.28th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0084
Technical memorandum discussing car engine performance, with conclusions on inlet valves, cam design, and timing.28th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0085
Request to manufacture a 25 HP camshaft according to an accompanying sketch.28th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0086
Blueprint detailing the valve timing and cam positions for a 25 HP camshaft.28th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0087
Specifications for the adaption of a Kestrel short duration high lift camshaft.28th Sep 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0088
Change in cam angle and timing for the 20/25 HP engine.2nd Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0089
Correction note regarding a report on power output for Japan, clarifying units of measurement and test parameters.2nd Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0090
Internal memorandum analysing the results of tests on 25 HP power output, specifically concerning increased valve lift and clearance.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0091
Performance graph comparing high and low lift rockers using a single carburettor Japan unit.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0092
Performance comparison graph of high and low lift rockers with different valve timings and configurations.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0093
Comparison of high and low lift rockers with ramming using Claudel carburettors, showing performance graphs and valve timing diagrams.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0094
Graph showing the effect of increasing clearance around the inlet valve on engine performance.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0095
Graph showing the effect of increasing clearance around the inlet valve on engine performance with twin Zenith carburettors.5th Oct 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0096
Sketch showing modifications to a Japan Cylinder Head to give increased clearance around the inlet valves.4th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0097
Outlining the requirement for new type E.57177 camshafts for several existing engine units.4th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0098
Carburetter design choices, favouring a single carburetter over the S.U. type.10th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0099
Use of long-toed cams and steel push rods to manage tappet clearance and reduce engine noise.19th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0100
Cored hole in the crankcase wall to prevent oil buildup in the camshaft chamber.18th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0101
Tests on tappet clearance and the resulting noise levels for the 40/50 standard camshaft.24th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0102
Camshaft timing specifications for the 'Hot Stuff' Japan Unit.17th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0103
Technical memorandum regarding the standardization of higher lift camshafts and stronger valve springs for the 25HP engine.24th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0104
Comparing standard and proposed production valve springs for chassis.24th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0105
Graph comparing the load, stress, and deflection characteristics of two 25 HP chassis valve springs.23th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0106
Blueprint comparing inlet, standard, and improved exhaust valves, with handwritten modification proposals.23th Nov 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0107
Request to produce a new 'China' camshaft with modified timing for the exhaust cam.9th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0108
Power output improvements from tests on engines with higher compression pistons and different exhaust systems.10th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0109
Performance chart comparing the Brake Horsepower (BHP) of a CXI high-lift unit with three different manifold and exhaust setups.4th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0110
Graph showing power output and compression pressure for a CTX Unit with various exhaust configurations.4th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0111
Graph of engine power output curves against RPM for various exhaust configurations, including a valve timing diagram.1st Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0112
Power output chart comparing two configurations of the C.10 Unit for 19 G.IV.1st Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0113
Request to produce a camshaft for a high output Japan unit, specifying a drawing number and angle between cam centres.17th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0114
Request to produce a modified camshaft designated 'China Camshafts' with a specific timing.30th Dec 1931Box 102 \ 5  scan0115
Calculations and timing diagrams for an improved camshaft design for China.9th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0116
Engine power improvements, including valve timing, superchargers, and tappet clearance.9th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0117
Standardisation of a camshaft with increased valve lift and timing.5th Jan 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0118
Standardisation document for a chassis part, specifying its first application and associated costs.12th Mar 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0119
Camshaft timing and performance tests for the 20-25HP (China) Unit.29th Feb 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0120
Performance graph of B.HP and B.M.E.P. vs R.P.M. for a 20-25 HP China Unit engine with various valve timings.29th Aug 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0121
Performance graph comparing B.HP and BMEP against R.P.M. for two different camshaft timing configurations.29th Feb 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0122
Instruction to manufacture a camshaft for the J.3 unit with a specific cam form and angle.1st Mar 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0123
Analysis of experimental camshafts, focusing on inlet duration and valve timing.18th Apr 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0124
Camshaft design, valve timing, and engine test results.18th Apr 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0125
Summary of test bed measurements for seven different existing camshafts.18th Apr 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0126
Blueprint comparing four alternative engine valve timings for Japan III, Peregrine, and Bensport cam forms.18th Apr 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0127
Engine noise issues, focusing on tappet and camshaft design for improvement.11th May 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0128
Technical memo discussing issues and potential solutions for oil temperature, auto-adjustment, clutch, and crankshaft dampers.11th May 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0129
Technical memorandum discussing the design and materials for damper wheels, including a cross-section diagram.24th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0130
Technical memorandum comparing engine performance based on valve size, lift, and duration of opening for 3' Bore 'China' and 3.25' Bore 'J.1' engines.24th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0131
Analysis of engine performance comparing valve sizes, camshaft duration, and turbulence effects between various engines.24th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0132
Summary of findings on engine performance relating to exhaust systems, camshafts, and valve areas.24th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0133
Comparative table of specifications for various engine models.24th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0134
Graph showing the effect of increased valve lift on engine performance at a 4.78 compression ratio.24th Jun 1932Box 102 \ 5  scan0135


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