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Specification for the '32 cwt' Comet, detailing modifications and estimated weight savings.3rd Jul 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0139
Continuation of a specification list for the '32 cwt' Comet, detailing components and their estimated weight savings.3rd Jul 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0140
Specification continuation document for the '32 cwt' Comet model, detailing weight savings.10th Jul 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0141
Plan to build the lightest possible 8-cylinder motor car based on the Corniche chassis.10th Jul 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0142
Specification of alterations and anticipated weight savings for a 15 B.V. 32 CWT. Car.10th Jul 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0143
List of alterations to a standard model with corresponding anticipated weight savings.10th Jul 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0144
List of alterations to the 11 B.V. Standard model, detailing the anticipated weight savings for each modification.10th Jul 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0145
List of alterations to a standard model and the corresponding anticipated weight savings.10th Jul 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0146
Anticipated weight savings from alterations to a standard design and future post-war modifications.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0147
Photographing and weighing of parts from a disassembled 14 HP Hillman Gearbox.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0148
Weight analysis of components for the Hillman 14 HP gearbox and actuating mechanism.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0149
Parts list for gearbox and clutch components detailing quantities, materials, references, and weights.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0150
Exploded view photograph of a mechanical assembly with its constituent parts numbered.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0151
Photo weight analysis document for a Hillman 14 HP gearbox, detailing the B gears and shafts.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0152
Weight and materials schedule for gearbox and clutch components, continued from a previous page.13th Mar 1944Box 132 \ 2  scan0153
Exploded view photograph of gearbox components, each numbered for identification.22th Feb 1939Box 132 \ 2  scan0154
Calculations of force and oscillation on a Straight 8 engine camshaft wheel.22th Feb 1939Box 132 \ 2  scan0155
Calculations for the crankshaft's torsional frequency and vibration amplitudes for a 3 Litre 6 Cylinder engine.11th Jan 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0156
Reliability and application of Studebaker-type crankshaft dampers.17th Feb 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0157
Requesting research into dynamic balancing machines for crankshafts and complete engines.4th Mar 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0158
Letter from W. & T. Avery Ltd. regarding their Avery-Schenck range of Dynamic Balancing Machines.27th Mar 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0159
Brochure detailing the features of Avery-Schenck dynamic balancing machines.1st Jul 1939Box 132 \ 2  scan0160
Brochure detailing three types of Avery-Schenck rapid dynamic balancing machines.1st Jul 1939Box 132 \ 2  scan0161
Confirming the arrival of undersized crankshaft forgings from America and instructions for their urgent machining and testing.30th Mar 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0162
The unmachinability of 4-carbon crankshafts due to high Brinell hardness and the required tempering treatment.30th Mar 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0163
Requesting a detailed drawing for a crankshaft based on a Lincoln-Zephyr sample, with a list of specifications.5th Apr 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0164
Instruction specifying the heat treatment for crank forgings to a Brinell hardness of 241-269.5th Apr 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0165
Replacement of a cast iron fan pulley to eliminate squeaks on a B40 engine crankshaft.9th Apr 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0166
The dispatch of drawings for a B.60 Crankshaft with integral balance weights.24th Apr 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0167
The production of crankshaft R.E.869, including supplier and component fitting instructions.16th May 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0168
Clarifying that Hykro crankshafts were used experimentally on Bentley and Phantom III models, but not in production.22th May 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0169
Poor physical test results and machining difficulties with carbon steel crankshafts, suggesting improved normalising.30th May 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0170
Letter to Humber Motors Ltd. regarding crankshaft damper performance and requesting information.29th Aug 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0171
File divider for 'Crankshafts General' with cross-references to other related files.15th Aug 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0172
Letter to the Air Ministry confirming a request for funds to cover bearing alterations and a crankshaft shipment from America.15th Aug 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0173
Letter from the Ministry of Aircraft Production regarding payment authorisation for bearings and crankshafts from the U.S.A.18th Aug 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0174
Letter from Humber Limited to W.A. Robotham discussing crankshaft damper experiences and materials.2nd Sep 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0175
Letter discussing damper stiction and suggesting modifications to damper rings and compression springs.24th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0176
Technical memorandum on the torsional vibrations of a flat 12-cylinder engine crankshaft.24th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0177
Engine vibration periods and crankshaft characteristics in 6 and 12-cylinder engines.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0178
Technical discussion on engine vibration, harmonics, and damping in various engine types.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0179
Moment of inertia of crankshaft dampers in relation to increased compression ratios, with reference to Buick and Bentley V8 engines.29th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0180
Constraints of increasing the inertia of the B.80 crankshaft damper flywheel.1st Nov 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0181
The position of a trunnion mounted jack.12th Nov 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0182
Survey on crankshaft torsionals and vibration issues in 6-cylinder and flat-12 engines.7th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0183
Summary of information and data regarding crankshaft torsionals for B.60 and flat 12 cylinder engines.9th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0184
Comparison of 6/rev vibration amplitude between a flat 12-cylinder engine and a B.60 engine.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0185
Analysis of engine vibration, harmonic orders, and damper settings for different engine configurations.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0186
Analysis of engine vibration, comparing 12 and 6 cylinder engines and the effects of gas and inertia on B.60 torsionals.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0187
Comparison table of weights and moments of inertia for B.60 and Flat 12 engine components.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0188
Comparison of crankshaft equivalent lengths and natural frequencies for the B.60 and Phantom III engine systems.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0189
Graph of torsional vibrations for a Flat 12 Cylinder 4 Stroke engine.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0190
Graph of torsional vibrations against crankshaft RPM for a Flat 12 Cylinder 2 Stroke engine.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0191
Graph of torsional vibration analysis for a B60 crankshaft against RPM.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0192
Graph of torsional vibration amplitudes for a B60 crankshaft at different RPMs.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0193
Graph plotting torsional vibration amplitude against crankshaft RPM, showing the separate effects of gas torque and inertia torque for a B60 engine.26th Oct 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0194
Graph of B60 engine Mean Effective Pressure (M.E.P.) curve against RPM, used for torsional calculations.27th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0195
Proposal for a Vee 8 C.I. 2-stroke tank engine, detailing crankshaft characteristics and performance.27th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0196
Preliminary investigation and calculations for a proposed Vee 8 C.I. 2-stroke tank engine.22th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0197
Analysis of inertia torque coefficients and the effect of a frictional tuned vibration absorber on 1 node vibrations.29th Aug 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0198
Analysis of engine inertia loads, vibrations, and unbalanced forces for different crank configurations.29th Aug 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0199
Calculations and conclusions regarding engine 2 node vibrations, stress, and torque.17th Feb 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0200
Crankshaft torsional vibrations in B.60 and flat 12-cylinder engines.17th Feb 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0201
Magnification factor at resonance, equilibrium stress, and comparing engine performance using mathematical expressions.17th Feb 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0202
Analysis of crankshaft vibration, amplitude, and optimum torque settings for a friction damper.17th Feb 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0203
Page discussing fundamental expressions for friction damper energy dissipation and engine vibration calculations.17th Feb 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0204
Torque component vibration, engine speeds, and future design work for 6 and 12 cylinder engines.17th Feb 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0205
Comments on a memo regarding crankshaft torsional vibrations in B.60 and Flat 12 engines.16th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0206
Technical memorandum discussing engine vibration analysis, focusing on flat 12-cylinder engines and torque components.16th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0207
Comparing the effect of a Humber type damper versus a Wraith type damper on crankshaft critical speed.28th Apr 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0208
Analyzing the effect of various dampers on crankshaft critical speed and natural frequency.30th Apr 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0209
Weight breakdown of damper parts for R.R. Wraith, Humber, and Studebaker types attached to a crankshaft.30th Apr 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0210
The effect of a Humber type damper on the critical speed of a B.60 crankshaft.8th May 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0211
Comparison of the Moments of Inertia for an R.R. Damper and a Humber type Damper.8th May 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0212
Crankshaft dampers, engine vibration issues, and potential solutions.24th May 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0213
Technical memo answering questions on lowering crankshaft critical speed by analysing connecting rod weights and damper types.12th Jun 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0214
Pulley materials and their effect on crankshaft and camshaft critical speed.12th Jun 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0215
Crankshaft dampers, rubber mounting pulleys, and connecting rod weight.17th Jun 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0216
Properties and proposed testing of a Ferobestos pulley for a crankshaft.26th Jun 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0217
Instruction to lighten the 8-cylinder crankshaft by boring out the journals.26th Jun 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0218
Excessive weight of new connecting rods and proposing design modifications.17th Jun 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0219
Letter requesting a supply of Ferodo Ferobestos 'L' material for a light crankshaft pulley.7th Aug 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0220
Cracked crankshaft for an eight-cylinder engine and the possibility of its repair due to a shortage of parts.11th Aug 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0221
Letter to R.A. Lister & Son Ltd requesting the supply of various spare parts for a plant pump.12th Aug 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0222
Letter from Ferodo Ltd discussing the supply and testing of Ferobestos pulleys and 'V' belts.12th Aug 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0223
Testing and feasibility of using Welsh washers in crankshafts, comparing materials.8th Sep 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0224
Production cost savings by using softer cranks, detailing heat treatment and machining processes.8th Sep 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0225
Outlining the additional floor area, labour, and equipment required to service 20 Allison engines per week.7th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0226
Personnel list for Aero Work in the Derby District, categorized by job role and employee status.7th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0227
Personnel list categorizing employees by district, role, status, and employee number.7th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0228
Personnel list for chassis work, organised by Derby and Belper districts, roles, and employee numbers.11th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0229
Distributing a photograph of page 14 from the Allison Operation and Maintenance Handbook.11th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0230
Schematic diagram of the oil pressure system for Allison V-1710-C15 engines.20th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0231
Proposal for handling the repair and assessment of the Allison engine.20th Jan 1941Box 132 \ 2  scan0232
Capacity and feasibility of undertaking Allison engine repairs.10th Dec 1940Box 132 \ 2  scan0233
Unsatisfactory macrostructure and dimensional issues with a Bentley connecting rod forging.8th Feb 1937Box 132 \ 2  scan0234
Micro-examination report concerning an unsatisfactory connecting rod forging, attributing the fault to a defect in the die.8th Feb 1937Box 132 \ 2  scan0235
Proposal for a cheaper alternative method for milling the inside panel of 25/30 HP and Bentley connecting rods.14th Apr 1937Box 132 \ 2  scan0236
Service complaint memo about the failure of connecting rods, discussing weight variations and proposing stamping weights on future parts.19th May 1937Box 132 \ 2  scan0237
Proposing an experiment to address issues with connecting rod little end bushes.4th Jan 1938Box 132 \ 2  scan0238


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