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Letter to Crossley Motors Ltd. regarding arrangements for a works visit.4th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0045
Dispatch note from Rudge-Whitworth for a 4.99 HP Ulster engine, complete with carburetter and magneto.4th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0046
Technical memorandum discussing performance improvements of a single-cylinder car unit, comparing Kestrel and Bentley components.4th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0047
Volumetric efficiency, anti-detonating characteristics, and proposed blowing tests on engine models.4th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0048
Comparison of Kestrel and Bentley ramp heads, showing performance curves and valve area data.4th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0049
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Limited regarding the dispatch of a 500 c.c. racing engine for experimental purposes.4th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0050
Letter from 'Successors to Rudge Whitworth Ltd.' explaining the difficulty in measuring pipe length for dynamometer testing.5th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0051
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Limited regarding a delay in engine testing due to a lack of a suitable brake.5th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0052
Follow-up letter to Norton Motors Ltd. regarding a previous unanswered letter.5th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0053
Request to remove the head of a Rudge engine to measure valve sizes for an Air Ministry inspection.6th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0054
Letter from Crossley Motors Ltd. confirming a meeting with Mr. W.A. Robotham.6th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0055
Letter to H.R. Ricardo discussing cylinder head designs from Crossley's, their similarity to Ricardo's own, and planned single-cylinder tests.11th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0056
Requesting an official report on single cylinder development.13th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0057
Letter from Harry Ricardo discussing a 'High Power Head' patent from a competitor named Whatmough and Ricardo's own successful patent action.13th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0058
Report comparing a 'Ramp' type cylinder head with a standard Bentley head on a single-cylinder test unit.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0059
Comparison of 'Ramp' and standard cylinder heads, detailing constructional differences and detonation test setup.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0060
Performance comparison between the 'Ramp' cylinder head and the standard head, focusing on detonation and power output.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0061
Analysis of engine performance based on modifications to choke size, valve lift, timing, and exhaust valve size.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0062
Engine test results, including power loss, supercharged tests, and various mechanical failures.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0063
Engine valve mechanism issues, proposed solutions, and future work on cylinder head design and performance testing.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0064
Graph comparing the performance of Ramp and Standard cylinder heads in Bentley single-cylinder tests.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0065
Graph showing detonation tests with a Ramp Cylinder Head, plotting BMEP and ignition advance against RPM.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0066
Detonation tests on a Bentley single cylinder engine with a standard cylinder head.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0067
Graph comparing the power performance of Ramp and Standard cylinder heads on a Bentley single-cylinder test engine using normal fuel.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0068
Power comparison chart for Ramp and Standard cylinder heads from Bentley single-cylinder tests, using anti-detonating fuel.26th Jul 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0069
Graph comparing the indicated power and consumption of Ramp and Standard cylinder heads for Bentley single cylinder tests.1st Nov 1937Box 133 \ 2  scan0070
Graph comparing the effect of choke size variation on BMEP for a Ramp Head versus a Standard Head in Bentley single cylinder tests.1st Nov 1937Box 133 \ 2  scan0071
Graph comparing performance with different exhaust valve sizes and timings on a Bentley single cylinder head.1st Jul 1937Box 133 \ 2  scan0072
Graph showing supercharged power curves from Bentley single cylinder engine tests with a ramp head.1st Jul 1937Box 133 \ 2  scan0073
Correction notice for a report on the Single Cylinder Bentley Unit, instructing the recipient to substitute incorrect curves.2nd Aug 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0074
Urgent requirements and status for a single-cylinder Bentley engine project.3rd Aug 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0075
Comparing the No.2 Ramp Cylinder Head with a Standard Bentley head.24th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0076
Single cylinder Bentley unit, comparing the performance and detonation characteristics of a revised 'Ramp' cylinder head against the standard version.11th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0077
Detailed report comparing the performance of standard and No. 2 Ramp Bentley cylinder heads.11th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0078
Comparison of No. 2 Ramp and Standard cylinder heads, focusing on constructional details and detonation performance.11th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0079
Comparison of engine performance using different spark plug positions, cylinder heads (No.2 Ramp vs standard Bentley), and exhaust timing durations.11th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0080
Effects of dual ignition, larger inlet valves, and indicated power on engine performance.11th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0081
Report page detailing various valve timing comparisons in a table and discussing resulting mechanical troubles, specifically valve bounce.11th Oct 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0082
Leaking exhaust valves in a standard Bentley head and future work on ramp and modified Bentley heads.26th May 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0083
Graph showing the results of air consumption and volumetric efficiency tests on a Bentley single-cylinder engine.26th May 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0084
Graph plotting Horse Power and Mean Effective Pressure against RPM for a single-cylinder Bentley engine test.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0085
Graph plotting Brake Horse Power and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M. to show the effect of variation in exhaust duration on a Bentley single cylinder engine.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0086
Graph showing power and consumption curves from Bentley single cylinder tests for the Nº2 Ramp Head.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0087
Graph from the Bentley single cylinder tests showing the effect of dual ignition on power output, BMEP, and ignition advance against RPM.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0088
Performance graph from a Bentley single-cylinder engine test showing power output with a large inlet valve (Nº 2 Ramp Head).5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0089
Graph plotting the effect of inlet valve orifice coefficient improvements on engine performance.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0090
Graph plotting the effect of inlet valve orifice coefficient improvements on engine performance during Bentley single-cylinder tests.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0091
Indicated power and consumption curves from Bentley single cylinder tests.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0092
Graph comparing engine detonation performance between a No. 2 Ramp head and a standard Bentley head during single cylinder tests.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0093
Graph showing the effect of spark plug position on detonation for a No.2 Ramp Head in a Bentley single-cylinder test engine.5th Jan 1944Box 133 \ 2  scan0094
Graph showing the effect of dual ignition on detonation for a Bentley single cylinder engine with a No. 2 Ramp Head.13th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0095
Report on 'Ramp Head No.2', its promising performance, and suggestions for further modifications and testing.13th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0096
Comparison of three valve head designs and a discussion on valve timing for competition cars.15th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0097
Engine head design, focusing on turbulence, detonation, volumetric efficiency, and comparing single vs multi-cylinder performance.13th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0098
Graph showing the volumetric efficiency and BMEP of Bentley Unit B.3 against engine RPM.12th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0099
Power curve tests for a Standard Bentley Head with modified valve timing and no overlap.17th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0100
Graph plotting Brake Horse Power against RPM to show the effect of valve timing overlap on a standard Bentley cylinder head.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0101
Performance improvements and testing plans for a new Ramp No. 2 cylinder head design.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0102
Report page discussing engine performance comparisons of the Ramp head, focusing on compression ratios and volumetric efficiency.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0103
Car single cylinder development work, including cylinder heads, sleeve valves, and overhead camshafts.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0104
Analysis of engine cylinder head designs, including overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and hydraulic tappets.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0105
Engine design considerations including supercharging, cylinder heads, and valve configurations.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0106
Effect of stroke bore ratio on efficiency and challenges related to supercharging.19th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0107
Chevrolet cylinder head improvement with staggered valves and suggesting further investigation.22th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0108
Particulars and disadvantages of a Chevrolet cylinder head valve arrangement.27th Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0109
Improvements to cylinder head design, specifically regarding flame travel and breathing capacity.8th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0110
No.2 Ramp Head Report and the effects of engine modifications on gas flow.8th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0111
Comparing a Bentley 'Close-Centres' Head with a Standard Head.11th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0112
Development work comparing a 'close-centres' cylinder head with a standard one on a single cylinder Bentley unit.11th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0113
Detailed report and comparison of 'close-centres' and standard cylinder heads, discussing valve timing and constructional details.11th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0114
Power output improvements from modifying engine valve and port sizes.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0115
Analysis of the effect of reducing valve timing overlap on power for standard and 'close-centres' cylinder heads.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0116
Analysis of engine power output, detonation, and valve timings at various RPM settings.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0117
Tests and mechanical troubles with 'close-centres' heads, valve lift, and tappets.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0118
Future work and recommendations for engine development, focusing on cylinder heads, carburettors, valves, and camshafts.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0119
Graph comparing the performance of close-centres and standard cylinder heads on a single-cylinder test engine.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0120
Graph charting the results of Bentley single-cylinder engine tests on the effect of improving the valve orifice coefficient.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0121
Graph showing the effect of valve orifice coefficient improvements from Bentley single cylinder tests.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0122
Graph showing the effect of valve timing overlap on the power of a standard Bentley single-cylinder head.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0123
Graph showing the effect of valve timing overlap on power for a single cylinder engine test.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0124
Blueprint graph showing power curves from a Bentley single-cylinder engine test with valves timed for 4000 RPM.1st Nov 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0125
Graph comparing detonation, B.M.E.P., and ignition advance in Close-Centres vs. Standard Heads for Bentley Single Cylinder Tests.12th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0126
Modifications for a small universal single cylinder unit, specifically a 9:1 compression ratio Bentley cylinder head.12th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0127
Request for performance curves showing power variation with valve lift on a Small Universal Single Cylinder Unit, for development on the Wraith and Spectre models.12th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0128
New design for a Bentley single cylinder head and ordering spare castings of the existing pattern.13th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0129
Modifications to engine heads based on single-cylinder test results for competition work.13th Dec 1934Box 133 \ 2  scan0130
Proposing the creation of a second Bentley Universal Unit to prevent future design delays.1st Jan 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0131
Outlining the priority of various engine research and modification jobs.19th Jan 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0132
List of discussion topics regarding an exhaust-driven turbine, Kestrel and Exe engines, and alternative Car Heads.19th Jan 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0133
Expressing concern about the de-prioritization and lack of progress on car single-cylinder unit work.21th Jan 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0134
Viability of sleeve valve engines for use in motor cars, based on a conversation with Mr. Fedden.1st Feb 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0135
Report comparing sleeve valve and poppet valve engine performance characteristics.1st Feb 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0136
Comparative table of various engine specifications and performance data.27th Feb 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0137
Comparison of power and detonation for high power heads using single and twin inlet valves.27th Feb 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0138
Function and practicality of suction operated ignition control.8th Feb 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0139
Graph showing the characteristics of the suction and speed-operated ignition control for a Graham-Paige car.9th Jan 1938Box 133 \ 2  scan0140
Graph of Bentley ignition advance curves at 2000 RPM, plotting brake lift against ignition advance for various loads.7th Jan 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0141
Graph showing the volume distribution against flame travel for Bentley Standard and Ramp cylinder heads.8th Apr 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0142
Requesting indicator cards for the Spectre engine to study combustion chamber characteristics.8th Apr 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0143
Requesting indicator cards to be taken from a single cylinder unit.15th Apr 1935Box 133 \ 2  scan0144


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