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Calculations for Peregrine brakes concerning servo stroke and braking distribution.26th Nov 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page022
Issue with the Peregrine front brakes related to the swinging arm lubricator.28th Nov 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page023
Test results and proposed alterations for Peregrine brake units.2nd Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page024
The performance and modifications of the brake layout for the Peregrine II car.10th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page025
Blueprint showing the layout and specifications for a Peregrine brake system.3rd Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page026
Blueprint showing the design for Peregrine brake toggles.14th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page027
Material changes for Peregrine brakes, switching from Duralumin and Aluminium to mild steel.14th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page028
Performance and design of hydraulic brake systems.21th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page029
Note on Lockheed's automatic ratchet adjustment for brake systems and cylinder weights.21th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page030
Investigation into Peregrine foot brake leverages, identifying high torsion issues and proposing a solution by reducing lever lengths.24th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page031
Comparison and analysis of brake sponginess in the Peregrine system versus other models.16th Feb 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page032
Tests and improvements on the Brake Cam Actuating Shaft and Peregrine Brakes.13th Apr 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page033
Brake adjustments and pedal modifications for Peregrine & Bensport models.13th Apr 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page034
Scheme to overcome inefficient brakes on wet roads for Peregrine & Bensport models.3rd May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page035
Blank divider page with the handwritten number '107'.3rd May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page036
Tabulated list comparing valve opening specifications for various engines.12th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page037
Camshaft tests for the Peregrine engine, analyzing M.E.P. and power results from different configurations.12th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page038
Optimum camshaft timing and performance results from engine tests.12th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page039
Performance comparison graph for a Peregrine engine, testing small versus large valves.12th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page040
Performance graph showing the effect of various tappet clearances for a 104° camshaft engine.12th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page041
Graph comparing engine performance (BHP and BMEP) with varying tappet clearances.12th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page042
Performance graph comparing the best results achieved with two different camshaft configurations.14th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page043
Alterations to the Peregrine camshaft inlet form.14th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page044
Modification to a cam form.14th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page045
Replacement and modification of the Peregrine II Camshaft.22th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page046
Modifications and testing of a Peregrine engine camshaft.20th Mar 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page047
Camshaft timing diagram for the Peregrine engine.21th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page048
Requesting the production of the Peregrine camshaft as a solid shaft instead of hollow.25th Aug 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page049
Results of tests on Peregrine engine camshafts with various toe profiles.20th Sep 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page050
Design specifications and performance of two new camshaft forms.21th Sep 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page051
Performance comparison of alterations to the Peregrine engine to improve low-speed torque.25th Aug 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page052
Performance graph comparing a single 1 5/8' carburetter against two 1 1/4' S.U. carburetters.21th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page053
Performance graph for a reduced toe camshaft with large and small valves.21th Jul 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page054
Performance comparison graph for two different camshaft configurations, plotting BHP and BMEP against RPM.21th Sep 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page055
Noise issues and comparisons between standard and experimental Peregrine camshaft toes.21th Sep 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page056
Graph comparing the toe of camshafts with a standard shaft profile.20th Sep 1923Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page057
Modifications to the Peregrine engine's cam form to improve low-speed performance.1st Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page058
Note on the possibility of roar with overlap and its relation to back pressure in the exhaust system.1st Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page059
New camshaft design for the Peregrine engine with reduced overlap.8th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page060
Performance, silence, and manufacturing variations of a Peregrine engine camshaft.11th Nov 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page061
Modifications to the oiling of Peregrine camshaft bearings and the relocation of the oil drain plug.28th Feb 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page062
The need to alter the Peregrine camshaft E.100863 due to excessive overlap during slow running.24th Mar 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page063
Camshaft tests for slow running on the Peregrine engine.21th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page064
Performance graph comparing a 110° shaft with a normal 107° shaft to improve slow running.21th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page065
Performance graph comparing a 110° shaft (H.S.970) against a normal 107° shaft (E.100863) to improve slow running.21th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page066
Performance comparison graph for an extra short duration camshaft against a standard shaft.21th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page067
Blank page with the handwritten number '/08.' in the top right corner.14th Apr 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page068
Carburettor design, including the semi-expander and suction chamber for J.3 and Peregrine engines.14th Apr 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page069
Design and performance of the Peregrine carburetter and induction pipe, including throttle valve size and spatial constraints.23th Aug 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page070
The carburetter, air inlet, silencer, and mixture control systems.24th Aug 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page071
Peregrine carburetter and induction pipe, clarifying performance expectations and design simplifications.24th Aug 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page072
Fuel consumption issues and potential fixes for the J.3 & Peregrine carburetter.31th Aug 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page073
Designs for the Peregrine carburetter air inlet and crankcase breather connection, with reference to two prints.8th Sep 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page074
Blueprint for experimental modifications to a Peregrine carburetter.15th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page075
Unsatisfactory annular connection on the Semi-Expanding Peregrine Carburetter.17th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page076
The initial test runs of the Peregrine carburetter, discussing its promising performance and spatial constraints.24th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page077
The preliminary tests of a semi-expanding carburetter for the Peregrine engine.24th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page078
Carburettor piston modifications, clearances, and main jet adjustments.24th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page079
Carburettor testing, detailing modifications to the diffuser and investigations into slow running performance.24th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page080
Carburetter testing, covering starting, petrol levels, and air intake silencer issues.24th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page081
Performance graph comparing S.U. and R.R. carburettors by plotting B.M.E.P. and depression against engine speed.28th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page082
Experimental modifications for the Peregrine Carburetter.28th Oct 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page083
Requesting the experimental production of a Carburetter Automatic Starting Device for the Peregrine engine.1st Nov 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page084
Design and development updates for the Peregrine Carburetter.12th Nov 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page085
Work-in-progress report on modifications to the Peregrine carburettor and steering assembly.6th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page086
Blueprint for fitting a J.2 carburetter to a Peregrine throttle body for experimental use.7th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page087
Use of a J.2 carburetter with a Peregrine uptake and two alternative designs for the steering box.8th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page088
Analysis of carburetter tests completed on the Peregrine engine.13th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page089
Test report comparing carburetter performance under five different configurations and modifications.12th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page090
Performance data tables for J.3 and S.U. carburetters on a Peregrine manifold.12th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page091
Distribution issues with the Peregrine carburetter and a proposed solution.12th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page092
Instruction to try a less tapered venturi tube in the Peregrine carburetter.15th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page093
Modifications to the Peregrine carburettor, comparing tapered and parallel-sided venturis.19th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page094
Testing different choke and venturi combinations to resolve loading issues.19th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page095
Drawing and experimental production of a long small choke for a Peregrine engine carburetter.20th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page096
Drawings for the Peregrine Engine's induction pipe and carburetter.24th Dec 1932Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page097
Revised Peregrine Carburetter suitable for the new steering box position.4th Jan 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page098
Re-designed throttle edge adjustment for the Peregrine carburetter.14th Jan 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page099
New position for the crankcase breather pipe on the Peregrine III Car.18th Jan 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page100
Construction of a third and final induction pipe for improving Peregrine distribution.1st Feb 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page101
Tests on Peregrine carburetter induction pipes, discussing distribution issues and proposed modifications.3rd Mar 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page102
Preliminary tests of twin S.U. carburettors on a Peregrine engine.20th Mar 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page103
The development and testing of semi-expanding carburettors for the Peregrine engine, comparing them with S.U. carburettors.26th Mar 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page104
Carburetter trials for the Phantom 27-EX and ongoing development for the Peregrine engine.26th May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page105
Blueprint of the Peregrine induction system with annotations and dimensions.29th May 1943Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page106
Sketch showing modifications to a semi-expanding carburetter.28th May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page107
Performance graph comparing Small and J3 R.R. Semi Expanding carburetters for the Peregrine setup.28th May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page108
Performance graph comparing the max power and fuel consumption of two different carburetter setups on a Peregrine engine.28th May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page109
Graph comparing the max power and performance of S.U and RR J3 carburettors for the Peregrine engine.30th May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page110
Improvements to the Peregrine induction system and the performance of different hot spot heating methods.30th May 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page111
Graph plotting hot spot temperatures in degrees Celsius against engine RPM for three different heating methods.13th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page112
Policy reasons for persevering with the RR carburettor over the S.U. carburettor for the Peregrine engine.13th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page113
Page number '110.' on a blank divider sheet.13th Jun 1933Box 1 \ 10  B001_X106 TO X 110-page114
Blue page with the handwritten page number 136.6th Jul 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page01
Experimental Peregrine pistons with a more flexible skirt and thinner crown.6th Jul 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page02
Issues with Peregrine piston stiffness, comparing it to other models, and proposing a more flexible design.2nd Aug 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page03
Investigation into a loud clatter from a Peregrine engine, identified as piston noise.26th Aug 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page04
Request to change Peregrine engine pistons to a lower compression ratio for supercharger work.26th Jun 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page05
Piston replacement and compression ratio change for the Peregrine II engine.2nd Sep 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page06
Piston LeC.3214 for the Experimental Peregrine Engine, detailing compression ratios.23th Sep 1932Box 2 \ 1  B002_136 137-page07


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