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Graph comparing engine performance (B.M.E.P vs R.P.M) for different inlet and exhaust valve durations.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page096
Blueprint graph comparing engine performance (B.HP vs R.P.M.) with associated valve timing diagrams.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page097
Performance graph for a Phantom II engine with a twin carburettor, 110° camshaft, 4.9 compression ratio and open exhaust.12th Jun 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page098
Performance graph comparing a large valve cast iron head with a standard aluminum head on a PI unit.12th Jun 1930Box 13 \ 2  02-page099
Performance graph of a PI unit comparing a large valve cast iron head with a standard valve aluminium head.12th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page100
Comparative table of engine valve specifications for various car models.17th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page101
Tests on 40/50 camshafts, valve timing, and large diameter inlet valves.17th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page102
Engine valve timing, lift, and camshaft modifications.17th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page103
Blueprint graph comparing different engine timing configurations found by experiment.17th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page104
Blueprint graph comparing the performance of large versus small valves.17th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page105
Blueprint showing desirable camshaft timing diagrams for the 40/50 model.18th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page106
Modifications to the rockers to increase the valve lift for a 40/50 model.18th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page107
Timing and camshaft modifications on the Phantom II and 25 HP models, detailing power curve increases.22th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page108
Desire to produce a new higher lift camshaft for the P.2 engine.23th May 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page109
Technical memorandum discussing tests and comparisons of engine timing and camshaft performance, with timing diagrams.24th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page110
Camshaft design alterations to improve engine performance and valve timing.24th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page111
Performance comparison graph of 110° and 114° camshaft timings, showing B.H.P and B.M.E.P against R.P.M.24th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page112
Performance graph showing Brake Horse Power and Brake Mean Effective Pressure against RPM for specific engine timings and configurations.6th Jul 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page113
Progress and fitting of a new camshaft for a Phantom II engine.6th Jul 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page114
Data tables comparing valve train component specifications and performance characteristics for the 25HP.JAPAN engine.27th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page115
Technical memo discussing the effects of a long duration camshaft on engine performance.21th Jul 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page116
Request to manufacture two modified camshafts to test increased power output.21th Jul 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page117
Diagram showing the arrangement and profiles for a PII left-hand inlet and exhaust camshaft.30th Jul 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page118
Technical drawing of a masked inlet seat component for the PII model.21th Jul 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page119
Test report on the High Power Camshaft P.II, comparing its performance against a 25 HP engine.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page120
Engine performance improvements via tests on valve lift ratios, cam angles, and camshaft designs.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page121
Tabulated list comparing valve opening specifications across various engine types.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page122
Performance graph showing engine power output and induction pipe depression against RPM for a long duration camshaft test.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page123
Performance graph showing the effect of increasing valve lift on a China engine.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page124
Performance graph showing the effect of increased valve lift on the 'Japan Engine'.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page125
Performance and silencing of the West Wittering 120° camshaft for the P.2 engine.5th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page126
Power curves and valve timing diagrams for a Phantom II engine, comparing three different camshaft specifications.6th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page127
Instruction to experimentally test a 5 1/4 - 1 compression ratio on the P.2 engine with a long duration camshaft.6th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page128
The results of tests on 114° camshafts and valve timing.26th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page129
Blueprint graph comparing performance characteristics for various camshaft timings.21th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page130
Performance comparison graph for 120° and 114° camshafts.21th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page131
Record of a telephone conversation regarding camshaft specifications for 20/25 HP, Phantom II, and Continental Phantom II models.4th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page132
Power output tests for the Phantom II engine, analysing the effects of camshaft and inlet valve modifications.18th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page133
Technical memorandum discussing the effect of different valve sizes, camshafts, and carburetter settings on engine power.1st Sep 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page134
Summary of conclusions on car engine performance, focusing on valve timing, cam design, and valve specifications.28th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page135
Performance graph comparing a twin carburettor induction system with a standard A1 carburettor system.20th Jan 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page136
Performance graph comparing large and small valves.26th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page137
Performance graph comparing different valve lift timings and settings against engine RPM.9th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page138
Graph comparing engine performance using high lift rockers with different valve lifts and carburettors.9th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page139
Graph showing the effect of increased valve lift on engine performance at various RPMs.9th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page140
Graph comparing engine performance based on various inlet valve durations and lift profiles.9th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page141
Performance graph comparing valve sizes and carburetor setups for a Phantom II engine unit with an open exhaust.31th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page142
Interpretation of performance curves for masked inlet valves based on different timings.31th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page143
Use of long-toed cams to manage tappet clearance for engine silencing.19th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page144
Tests on engine tappet clearance and the resulting noise levels.24th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page145
Graph showing the effect of increased valve lift on a standard camshaft and cylinder head.24th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page146
Blueprint drawing for an inlet valve with dimensional tolerances.5th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page147
Proposed Brooklands test to compare camshaft and compression ratio improvements on the Continental P.2. car.5th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page148
Power output difference between balanced and unbalanced twin carburettors.2nd Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page149
Graph comparing the power output of balanced versus unbalanced twin carburettors.29th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page150
The results of tests conducted on masked inlet valves.29th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page151
Report page discussing the results of engine testing related to valve lift, clearance, and horsepower.29th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page152
Performance comparison chart of masked versus unmasked camshafts with different lift rockers.29th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page153
Performance comparison graph of a 112° masked camshaft and a 114° unmasked camshaft, plotting B.M.E.P. against R.P.M.2nd Dec 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page154
Results of exhaust system loss tests conducted using a 114° camshaft.2nd Dec 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page155
Performance graph comparing manifold only, cut-out open, and full exhaust systems.30th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page156
Analysis of a short type exhaust system, comparing performance with different components.30th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page157
Summary of two development tests carried out on a 114° camshaft.7th Jan 1941Box 13 \ 2  02-page158
Performance graph comparing a 114° camshaft with a twin inlet cam and camshaft configuration.27th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page159
Performance graph comparing high and low lift rockers on a 114° Camshaft E 82448.28th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 2  02-page160
Engine power development, focusing on valve timing, lift, and supercharger application.9th Jan 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page161
Technical memorandum discussing cam forms and valve timing for J.III and Peregrine engines, comparing theoretical values with test results and Alfa Romeo designs.18th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page162
Summary of existing camshafts for various engine models showing their timing and duration.18th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page163
Blueprint comparing three cam forms and four alternative engine valve timings.18th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page164
Standardisation of a 114º long duration camshaft with stronger tappet springs.6th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page165
Standardisation of chassis parts form.26th Nov 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page166
Optimal timing specifications for a new camshaft, part number E.82448 1140, including a timing diagram.13th Dec 1932Box 13 \ 2  02-page167
Request to manufacture two types of camshafts for the 40/50 model.17th Mar 1933Box 13 \ 2  02-page168
Blueprint detailing the cam lift specifications and dimensions for an 8 Litre Phantom camshaft.17th Mar 1933Box 13 \ 2  02-page169
Cause and proposed solution for a camshaft squawk on the Phantom II engine.9th Oct 1933Box 13 \ 2  02-page170
Modification to a tappet fork to address camshaft squawks, re-issuing a related document and referencing a previous memo.8th Dec 1933Box 13 \ 2  02-page171
Cause and potential solution for knocks in Phantom II engines.16th Dec 1933Box 13 \ 2  02-page172
Technical memo proposing a reduction in the camshaft end clearance for the Phantom II and other chassis.18th Dec 1933Box 13 \ 2  02-page173
Feasibility and testing of a balancing cam for the Phantom II car.5th Jan 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page174
Accuracy of camshaft manufacture, suggesting the measurement of a specific cam form to check for inaccuracies.20th Jun 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page175
Issues with a No. 4 inlet valve and requesting a new camshaft for a Ph.II engine.25th Jun 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page176
Requesting a new camshaft with corrected forms for two cams following tests on hydraulic tappets.5th Sep 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page177
Standardisation of parts for the old camshaft to E.80070 to increase valve gear silence.26th Sep 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page178
Nil estimated cost of extra jigs, tools, and equipment for a specific instruction.26th Sep 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page179
Graph of Brake Mean Effective Pressure curves comparing various Cadillac and Rolls-Royce products.26th Sep 1934Box 13 \ 2  02-page180
Scheme for carburettor mixture control and related ignition control revisions.6th Jul 1926Box 13 \ 3  03-page001
On the successful road and bed testing of new carburetter jets, designed to reduce manufacturing scrap.31th Mar 1927Box 13 \ 3  03-page002
Experimental induction pipe manifold arrangements for the revised Phantom engine.7th Jun 1927Box 13 \ 3  03-page003
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating two alternative connection schemes for a component.29th Dec 1927Box 13 \ 3  03-page004
Engine detonation using french petrol, pre-ignition and misfires.29th Dec 1927Box 13 \ 3  03-page005
Design and fitment of a Weir induction pipe for models EAC.14 and EAC.10.3rd Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page006
Proposed alterations and improvements to the EAC.7 model, including radiator design, engine suspension, and body mounting.9th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page007
Technical memorandum discussing vehicle improvements related to throttle, suspension, carburettor, brakes, and bodywork.13th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page008
Weir induction pipe and petrol head considerations for chassis EAC.14 and EAC.10.13th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page009
The design of induction pipes and cylinder heads, discussing siamesed ports and comparing 4-port and 6-port arrangements.17th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page010
Page discussing the application of an undertype slot for induction pipes, referencing a blueprint.7th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page011
Design of weir vs. slot type induction pipes for the EAC.14 engine.7th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page012
Alternative underfed slotted induction pipe for EAC.14 and testing considerations.21th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page013
Relocation of the Autovac position.21th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page014
Committing to a 6-port induction scheme over a 4-port arrangement.21th Jan 1928Box 13 \ 3  03-page015


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