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Graph plotting load against movement to determine the efficiency and hysteresis of a torsion shaft for a 20-25 front axle.21th Dec 1934Box 13 \ 1  01-page76
Photograph of a cable-operated control or brake mechanism assembly.21th Dec 1934Box 13 \ 1  01-page77
Load testing rig with a Salter's spring balance and a series of linked components under tension.17th Jan 1935Box 13 \ 1  01-page78
Modification to address oil on hand brake shoes for the Phantom II and 25 HP chassis.17th Jan 1935Box 13 \ 1  01-page79
Hand brake efficiency and oil on the brakes for the Phantom II & 25 HP chassis.18th Jan 1935Box 13 \ 1  01-page80
Blueprint diagram illustrating where a crack occurs in a cylinder head.5th Mar 1927Box 13 \ 2  02-page001
Stiffening camshafts for the rear brakes by increasing their diameter and drilling them out, comparing them to the Phantom model.5th Mar 1927Box 13 \ 2  02-page002
Sponginess in EAC. 7. rear brakes and the required modifications.9th May 1927Box 13 \ 2  02-page003
Camshaft bearings, enclosing drawing Lec.2519.6th Mar 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page004
Material and design of camshaft bearings, suggesting aluminium alloy or magnesium.9th Mar 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page005
Valve lift curves, required accelerations, and related drawings for an engine.9th May 1923Box 13 \ 2  02-page006
Oil leaks from the F.2.B. Chassis rocker shaft cover caused by movement during testing.28th Jun 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page007
Widening of cams for valve gear to improve wear and lubrication.25th Jul 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page008
Change in the manufacturing process for super sports engine timing gears.28th Aug 1923Box 13 \ 2  02-page009
Alteration to engine timing, proposing two new camshaft designs with diagrams.30th Aug 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page010
New design for the Phantom rocker cover to prevent oil leaks and reduce tappet noise.9th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page011
Recommending the adoption of a new Phantom Rocker Cover after testing proved it superior to the standard version which had a tendency to loosen.18th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page012
The performance of the 'SS' engine, detailing running conditions, induction distribution, and optimal camshaft timings.20th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page013
Comparison of 110° and 116° camshaft performance with notes on vacuum pump lubrication and tappet adjustment.19th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page014
Power curve graph for a Super Sports Engine, comparing different camshaft configurations.19th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page015
Technical memorandum regarding new cam forms, spring pressures, and valve lift curves for various car and aero engines.6th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page016
From R. querying the delay on developing a longer duration cam for 'SS' engines X.7090 and X.7010.20th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page017
Delay in completing drawings for S.S. Engine long duration cam forms.24th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page018
Approving a tested engine unit for an urgently needed chassis, with further improvements planned for subsequent units.19th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page019
Tests and modifications to the 'SS' engine's rocker shaft lubrication system.11th Nov 1923Box 13 \ 2  02-page020
Sketch showing the oil restriction in the rockers for a Super Sports Engine.12th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page021
Blueprint for a modified rocker shaft with small flats for a super-sports engine.12th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page022
Requesting modifications to the 'SS' rocker cover to incorporate changes from the latest Phantom engine.11th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page023
Outlining proposed changes to the 'SS' valve gear lubrication system.13th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page024
Agreement to change the 'SS' engine cam and idler wheels to a one-piece Phantom type construction.16th Nov 1923Box 13 \ 2  02-page025
Application of nitrifying hardening to various engine components.19th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page026
Query on using copper-plating to prevent hardening on specific areas of parts during the nitrifying process.22th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page027
Modifications to the rocker shaft lubrication for the 'S.S.' Phantom chassis.23th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page028
Standardisation of a Phantom Rocker Cover to prevent it working loose and make an oil-tight joint.25th Sep 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page029
Form detailing information for a new chassis part, including costs and testing schedule.28th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page030
Camshaft design, valve lift curves, and practical considerations for improving performance.20th Dec 1928Box 13 \ 2  02-page031
Experiments and requirements for 'SS' valve rocker lubrication.22th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page032
Various schemes for 'SS' valve rocker lubrication and issues with cold start noise.22th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page033
Experiments with valve rocker lubrication schemes for the 'SS' engine.22th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page034
Oil leakage from a camshaft dowel screw and a proposed solution involving a new blueprint.29th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page035
Investigation into offsetting tappets on left-handed engines to allow for interchangeable timing gears.1st Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page036
Continued discussion on tappet mechanism design, including taper pins and camshaft lubrication.2nd Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page037
Discussion of design improvements for the 'SS' Valve Rocker Cover, addressing oil leaks, noise, and fastening issues.2nd Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page038
Suitability of a spring washer for 'SS' Camshaft Bearings and suggesting a sheet metal lock.3rd Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page039
Simplification of the engine valve rocker cover design to reduce components, cost, and noise.1st Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page040
Use of sheet metal lock washers in place of spring washers for camshaft bearings.8th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page041
Modifications to the S.S. rear brake camshafts and associated components.2nd Sep 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page042
Three potential schemes for improving the lubrication of the 'SS' valve gear.11th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page043
Technical memo discussing issues and proposed improvements for the valve rocker lubrication system.1st Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page044
Suggestion for an experiment on oil flow over the camshaft, tappet mechanism, and push rods.11th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page045
'SS' valve rocker lubrication, discussing two schemes and advising to withhold parts pending testing.11th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page046
And comparing seven possible design schemes for the 'SS' left-hand engine.15th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page047
Various engine design schemes, camshaft configurations, and future development directions.15th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page048
Alternative drive schemes, with a reference to the Silver Ghost.3rd May 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page049
Urgent internal request to issue drawings and instructions for testing two 'SS' rocker lubrication schemes.3rd May 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page050
Request to prepare 45° cams and G.76811 levers, while advising not to scrap existing parts due to an unresolved brake lining issue.19th Apr 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page051
Requesting instruction for 3 camshafts for the SS, to drawing number E.77322.10th May 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page052
Storage of experimental braking system levers and cams for potential future use.6th May 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page053
Producing improved camshaft forms for the 20 HP car, referencing related blueprints.8th Jun 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page054
Failure of nitro-alloy camshafts during testing and querying the order of more material.21th Oct 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page055
Removal of a hard skin from Nitro-Alloy camshafts and ordering a second set for further testing.23th Oct 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page056
Investigation into the cause and remedy for a camshaft squeak.4th Nov 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page057
Trial of bronze tappet guides to address a camshaft squeak.6th Nov 1929Box 13 \ 2  02-page058
Phantom II camshaft squawks, recommending a change to solid camshafts.18th Feb 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page059
Urgent directive to stop boring Phantom II camshafts to eliminate squeaks.19th Feb 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page060
Instructions to restrict the production of Phantom II engine tappets in Silico Manganese steel and repurpose excess material for gudgeon pins.17th Mar 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page061
Postscript regarding a telephone call to Firths about holding a Silico Manganese steel order.17th Mar 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page062
Ordering case hardening nickel steel for Phantom II camshafts and tappets.17th Mar 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page063
The dispatch and marking of steel bars for the Phantom II Camshaft and Tappet.22th Mar 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page064
The P.2. Petrol Pump, its interchangeability, and required modifications for installation.9th Jul 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page065
Investigation into noise from the rocker arms of a Phantom II camshaft mechanism.22th Aug 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page066
10,000-mile test on a camshaft, advising to produce 20 sets before standardisation.25th Aug 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page067
Investigation into camshaft squawks on the P.2 model, identifying the cause and proposing an improved lubrication system.6th Dec 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page068
Requesting experiments on the 40/50 HP engine, specifically altering the camshaft to increase power output.12th May 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page069
Outlining the timeline for the production of higher lift cams for a P.2. model.27th May 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page070
Power output and performance of three different camshafts.29th May 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page071
Engine performance related to camshaft timing, tappet clearance, and silencer design.22th May 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page072
Performance comparison graph for Twin Zenith versus standard chassis carburettors on the 'Japan' engine with various camshafts.22th May 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page073
Performance graph comparing Twin Zenith and standard carburetters with 110° and 112° camshafts.11th Jul 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page074
Engine power test results for the Phantom II and 25HP engines, highlighting requirements for improved components.30th May 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page075
Experiments for increasing horsepower on the P.2 engine.3rd Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page076
Power increasing experiments involving different carburetters and camshafts.3rd Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page077
Engine power tests comparing different carburetter and exhaust system configurations.1st Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page078
Graph showing power loss against engine RPM for Engine No SS-15 with various standard exhaust system configurations.9th Jan 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page079
Graph of B.M.E.P. curves for a PII standard engine with different exhaust configurations.5th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page080
Power curve graph for a Phantom II engine comparing performance with different camshafts.3rd Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page081
Graph of Phantom II engine B.M.E.P. curves with open exhaust and 4.6:1 compression ratio, comparing camshaft types.5th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page082
Power curve graph for a 'Standard' Phantom II engine with two test conditions.3rd Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page083
Graph of four Phantom II engine power curves taken with an open exhaust.3rd Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page084
Graph of PII BMEP curves for various engine configurations, taken with open exhaust.3rd Jun 1921Box 13 \ 2  02-page085
Outlining conclusions on camshaft design, its limitations and performance characteristics across various engines.5th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page086
Note on determining the permissible duration of inlet valve opening for car work by referencing aero cams.5th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page087
Camshaft design fears and suggestions for various car work engines.5th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page088
Camshafts, compression ratios, and fuels to increase power from the P. 2 engine.5th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page089
Practical limits of engine design, focusing on cams and valve areas for luxury cars.9th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page090
Requesting the preparation of valve lift curves for longer duration, higher lift cams.10th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page091
Experiments on camshafts for the Phantom II engine.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page092
Engine performance testing, focusing on camshaft timing, valve design, and carburettor comparisons.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page093
Technical memorandum discussing engine performance improvements with a comparison to Bentley engines.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page094
Graph plotting Inlet and Exhaust Valve B.M.E.P against Engine R.P.M, showing the effect of varying tappet clearances.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page095


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