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Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities Co. Ltd. concerning an agreement for the development of Road Transport Compression Ignition Engines.8th Mar 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0148
Page 2 of a letter addressed to E.W. Hives, Esq.8th Mar 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0149
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth proposing a collaboration on the development and licensing of compression ignition engines.8th Mar 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0150
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities proposing lump sum and royalty payment terms for a Road Transport Compression Ignition engine license.8th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0151
Legal deed outlining a licensing agreement between multiple parties for the manufacture and sale of patented engines.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0152
License agreement page detailing terms, royalties, and duration for using the 'Kadenacy System' in engines.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0153
Page from a licensing agreement detailing royalty payments and accounting procedures for the Kadenacy System.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0154
Page from a legal agreement outlining terms for sub-licensees, patents, royalties, and potential infringements.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0155
Page from a licensing agreement regarding patent infringement, fees, and improvements to the Kadenacy System.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0156
License agreement document detailing obligations between parties regarding patents and improvements to the Kadenacy System.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0157
Page 7 of a licence agreement detailing clauses for payment, confidentiality regarding the Kadenacy System, and procedures for giving notice.1st Jan 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0158
Arbitration clause followed by a schedule of United Kingdom patent numbers.14th Mar 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0159
Secret memo discussing staffing and responsibilities within the Marine Section engine design team.14th Mar 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0160
Meeting with the Admiralty about engine specifications for motor boats.1st Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0161
And comparing different manufacturers of Marine Reverse Gears.2nd Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0162
The potential sale of two marine engines to the Admiralty and the provision of hull blueprints.4th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0163
Order numbers for the development of Marine Engines - Chassis Type.5th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0164
Use of a governor and Vertex Magneto for marine engines.5th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0165
The programme to install marine engines into Admiralty and Civil boats.8th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0166
List of design and action points to be considered in finalising the designs for an experimental engine.8th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0167
Page outlining questions about financial contributions for marine units and requesting a completion date for the designs.8th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0168
Memo regarding the design work timeline for a marine engine.9th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0169
Proposition to fit 8-cylinder marine units into tenders for Imperial Airways.9th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0170
The decision to focus on the 8-cylinder marine engine and drop the 6-cylinder unit for the Navy and Imperial Airways.12th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0171
Letter to H. Sammons of Armstrong Whitworth Securities Co. regarding a proposed Kadenacy patent agreement.15th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0172
Decision to notify Hagg of choosing Imperial Airways over the Admiralty for marine engines.15th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0173
Price and specification comparison of British & American marine engines against the B.80 and B.60 models.15th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0174
With a diagram reviewing the Serck oil cooler for a Marine B.80 engine test.18th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0175
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities Co. Ltd. to W.A. Robotham acknowledging a previous letter and promising a follow-up.18th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0176
And agreeing on the pricing of marine engine units.19th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0177
Preliminary test report on the water circulation restriction of a Marine BO Serck Oil Cooler.19th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0178
Changes to marine oil fittings, specifically relief valves, a sump pump, and the oil flow system.22th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0179
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities Company arranging a meeting in Derby to discuss an alternative scheme.22th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0180
Letter to H. Sammons regarding an appointment and unexpected sick leave.25th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0181
Requirements for a new starter motor for a B.80 Marine Engine.25th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0182
Stating that The Parsons Engineering Co. cannot produce gearbox castings and stub shafts for a marine reverse gear.26th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0183
Crankcase modification on marine engines to accommodate a starter motor.26th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0184
Recommendation from the Admiralty to fit a Scintilla Vertex Magneto with a speed-limiting device, with a proposal to use it on the B.80 Marine Engine.24th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0185
Testing of a speed limit device or governor for marine engines.26th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0186
Explanation of the differences in the water and oil systems between the B.80 Marine engine and the standard motor car engine.22th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0187
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities Company Limited regarding a delayed response and arranging a future meeting.30th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0188
Instructions for a test on a marine engine cooling system arrangement.3rd May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0189
Details on a variable speed electric motor driving a second water pump for intercooler cooling.1st Dec 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0190
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Lucas enquiring about a starter motor for a marine engine.1st May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0191
Design specifications and limitations for a new starter motor for the B.80 Marine Engine.25th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0192
Relocation of a thermometer on the B.80 Marine Unit cylinder head.30th Apr 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0193
Letter confirming the dispatch of engine drawings and the subsequent delivery of the engine itself.1st May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0194
B.80 Marine induction pipe, rejecting a 'Ram Horn' design due to defects and reverting to a Solex up-draught carburetter.7th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0195
High positioning of a Scintilla Magneto on an 8-cylinder engine and the resulting need for an additional support stay due to vibration concerns.10th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0196
Expressing a lack of enthusiasm for the Scintilla magneto and suggesting modifications to the in-house distributor instead.13th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0197
Potential customers for B.80 marine engines, including Imperial Airways and Messrs. Samuel White.14th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0198
Letter from marine engineers W. & J. Tod Ltd. discussing the market for a new 8-cylinder marine engine.18th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0199
Page 2 of a letter from W. & J. TOD LIMITED regarding an experimental engine and fuel types.21th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0200
Parts required for a B.80 Marine Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold, scheme PL.169.21th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0201
Letter from the Experimental Department discussing safety fuel options and potential engine developments.22th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0202
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities to W.A. Robotham concerning a follow-up and well wishes.22th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0203
Parts for a thermometer installation in the cylinder head of a B.80 Marine Engine.23th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0204
Letter to H. Sammons regarding a meeting, explaining that development work has stopped due to war production.24th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0205
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities Company Limited regarding a potential visit and the development status of a road vehicle engine.28th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0206
Letter discussing the temporary suspension of a road vehicle engine project due to the international situation and shifting manufacturing to aviation.30th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0207
Comparing performance data for 2-stroke Compression Ignition and Petrol Injection engines.31th May 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0208
Request for information on pumps and nozzles for 2-stroke engines.1st Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0209
Forwarding a letter from Messrs John Morris & Co. (Gosport) Ltd. regarding the development of marine units.1st Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0210
Letter from Armstrong Whitworth Securities Company Limited to W.A. Robotham acknowledging a letter and promising a follow-up.3rd Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0211
The progress status of various components for the Clan Experimental marine engine programme.11th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0212
Progress on various components for the Clan Experimental marine engine programme.11th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0213
Letter to The Zenith Carburetter Co. regarding an advertisement for Stromberg Updraught Marine Carburetters.12th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0214
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd regarding Stromberg marine and twin updraught carburetters.14th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0215
Follow-up letter from Solex Ltd. regarding a sample of a Dual Carburettor.17th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0216
Letter to the Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. clarifying requirements for marine and dual carburetters.18th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0217
Parts and drawings for the B.80 Marine Unit.19th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0218
Requesting the results of an oil flow test on a filter assembly to settle an outstanding account.21th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0219
Letter to Solex Ltd. inquiring about a carburetter that has not been received.23th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0220
Blueprints for an induction pipe and oil cooler for a B 80 Marine engine.27th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0221
Letter from Solex Ltd regarding the dispatch and material composition of a 35 m/m FFVS carburettor.28th Jun 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0222
Calculating starter motor torque for the B.80 'Marine' engine based on data from the B.60 engine.1st Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0223
Performance analysis and discussion of the B.80 Engine's starter motor and battery system.2nd Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0224
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce regarding a Bendix Aviation twin updraught carburetter.2nd Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0225
Confirming the dispatch of blueprints for the B80 Marine engine's crankshaft and flywheel.6th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0226
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co Ltd regarding the receipt and finishing of 6 dual Stromberg Carburetters from America.8th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0227
Final designs for the inter-cooler installation on a B.80 Marine Unit, questioning the size chosen.10th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0228
The dispatch of blueprints for a marine engine sump pump bracket and cap.10th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0229
Parts required for a flame arrester for a B.80 Marine engine carburettor.11th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0230
The issue of blueprints for a B 8Q Marine engine's Parsons reverse box and crankshaft.11th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0231
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting drawings and literature for the UUR.2 carburetter from The Zenith Carburetter Co.11th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0232
Report on the performance of 2-stroke and 4-valve engines.14th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0233
Oil cooler size for an 8-cylinder marine engine.14th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0234
Chasing a flow test report for a Filter Assembly in order to settle a long-standing account.15th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0235
Letter from Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the procurement of a carburetter from America and the related import license.15th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0236
The parts required for a B.80 Marine engine crankcase dipstick assembly.15th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0237
Prints for two of the latest Twin Disc Clutch Co's gearboxes, noting their unsuitability due to diameter.17th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0238
Instructions regarding blueprints for a B.80 Marine engine oil pump assembly.17th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0239
Letter from Solex Ltd. regarding the supply of a Twin Updraft Solex Carburettor and potential delivery delays.17th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0240
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. concerning the import of a U.R. carburetter from America for experimental use.18th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0241
Letter to Solex, Ltd. suspending development work for the F.F.V.S. carburettor.22th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0242
Letter from The Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding an application for a licence to import a UUR carburetter.22th Jul 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0243
Applications for extra petrol rations for five individuals.2nd Aug 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0244
Designer staffing for marine work and instrument development for the Rippletto vehicle.12th Sep 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0245
New drawing blueprints issued for a Dynamo & Salt Water Pump.8th Aug 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0246
New parts required for a B.80 Marine engine, specifically for the header tank, intercooler, and water connections.2nd Oct 1940Box 133 \ 3  scan0247


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