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Vehicle modifications and testing strategy for a P. 2. 10,000-mile trial.30th May 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan207
Page 2 of a memo discussing a torque reaction damper and brake design experiments.30th May 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan208
Original drawing (LeC. 2911) for the P. 2. Diamond Engine mounting.30th May 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan209
Scheme for a starting handle shaft for the Diamond engine mounting.1st Aug 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan210
Experiments with engine mounting and torque arm configurations for the Phantom II.2nd Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan211
Urgent need to prove the principles of the Dismon Mounting for a 10,000-mile trial.2nd Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan212
Fitting of a new Diamond Engine Mounting suspension to Chassis 25-EX for testing.4th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan213
Test report on a car's vibration, bonnet, frame, and steering issues, with proposed solutions involving dampers and engine mounting.8th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan214
Phantom II W.W. conversion scheme, a 10,000 mile test, and issues with a diamond mounting causing 'excessive jellying'.6th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan215
Phantom II conversion scheme, detailing different engine mounting configurations and plans for road testing in France.9th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan216
Test report for a 25-EX car fitted with a modified engine suspension, evaluating retard boom, torque reaction, and frame stability.9th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan217
Tests to ascertain and eliminate bonnet movement on the Phantom II model.18th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan218
Diagram showing bonnet movement measurements in thousandths of an inch under chassis twist conditions for various engine mounting configurations.18th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan219
Issue of blueprints for Phantom II Frames and Fittings, specifically plates for the rear engine foot.18th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan220
The function and fitting of rear feet for a Diamond engine mounting.25th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan221
Urgently requesting a design for a side spare wheel carrier stay for cars with a diamond engine mounting.25th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan222
Requesting arrangements to test a new 40/50 engine mounting.29th Jun 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan223
Test report on jellying, torque reaction, booms, and the effect on steering by different loads on the front torque reaction dampers.4th Jul 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan224
Test report detailing the effects of torque reaction dampers on vehicle performance, vibrations, and comfort.4th Jul 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan225
Test report detailing vehicle booms, wing vibrations, and steering performance under various conditions.4th Jul 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan226
Results of the 5th test on torque reaction dampers, booms, steering and wing jellyfying.20th Jul 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan227
Provision of stiffer washers for friction dampers on a P.2. conversion mounting.20th Jul 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan228
Modifications to an engine's conversion mounting for improved rigidity and testing.24th Jul 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan229
Note on the replacement of a torque reaction damper spring for Phantom II conversion mountings.1st Aug 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan230
Modification to the lower water pipe to improve drainage and prevent ice from damaging the water pump.1st Aug 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan231
Designing damper discs with 30% larger area for a P.2 conversion mounting to address a knocking issue.8th Mar 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan232
Issues with new plates and old fabrics in reaction dampers, suggesting design improvements.13th Aug 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan233
Letter discussing the removal of rear engine feet on a 40/50 HP car, the resulting improvements, and subsequent safety concerns.2nd Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan234
Proposal to test bumper brackets for mounting spare wheels to address a flapping issue.3rd Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan235
Strength of rear engine mounting bolts and recommending a conversion to the Diamond engine mounting system for the 40/50 HP car, 58-GN.3rd Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan236
Standardizing the 'diamond' engine mounting and its application on models 58-GN and 25-EX.8th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan237
Design and testing of Diamond engine mountings for the 40/50 HP engine, chassis 58-GN.9th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan238
The conversion to P.2. Diamond Mounting.10th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan239
Diamond engine mounting design and scheduling of work on chassis 58-GN.10th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan240
Test result memo detailing engine timing adjustments to reduce torque reaction vibrations.25th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan241
Re-standardisation of the diamond mounting on the Phantom II and the resulting need for frame reinforcement.25th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan242
Instructions for modifications to the spare wheel carrier and diamond engine mounting.5th Oct 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan243
Technical memorandum regarding radiator mounting for a Phantom II with a Diamond Engine.22th Oct 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan244
Specifications for the Diamond Mounting Phantom II torque reaction damper poundage.7th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan245
Manufacturing tolerances and parts for the Phantom II radiator suspension with diamond engine mounting.7th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan246
Plunger modification, frame deflection, and urging a meeting to resolve delays in chassis testing.7th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan247
The important points of the Diamond engine mounting system.13th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan248
Design and issues of the Diamond engine mounting.16th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan249
The use of diamond mounting on car bodies not built on sub-frames and the potential loss of frame stiffness.16th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan250
Procedure and difficulties of removing the wheelcase with different engine damper schemes.7th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan251
Modifications for the Phantom II Diamond Engine Mounting.20th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan252
Modifications to the conversion mounting due to issues with the increased size of torque dampers.30th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan253
Potential issues with chassis having diamond mounted engines and bodies without sub-frames.30th Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan254
Technical note on a Diamond Mounting solution for dampers, avoiding additions to existing forgings.1st Nov 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan255
Diamond engine mounting, comparing Phantom I and Phantom II frame stiffness and discussing the use of subframes.1st Dec 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan256
Standardisation of a diamond engine mounting to overcome complaints of booms in the body.22th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan257
Standardisation of a chassis part, including costs and implementation details.23th Nov 1928Box 14 \ 5  Scan258
Production issues with the 40/50 HP Phantom Chassis Diamond Mounting.7th Dec 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan259
Fitting new parts to address issues with the diamond mounting on a 40/50 HP chassis.8th Dec 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan260
Clearance and fit for the rubbers on the Phantom II rear engine feet.23th Dec 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan261
Issue with brake ropes fouling a cross member on diamond engine mounted cars.30th Dec 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan262
Fouling issue with the 25 HP brake ropes and cross member.22th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan263
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Torque Reaction Dampers.22th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan264
Logistics and costs for fitting a new part to a chassis.21th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan265
Standardisation of the bottom water pipe from radiator to pump for a diamond mounted engine.21th Sep 1931Box 14 \ 5  Scan266
Standardisation of chassis parts, including fitting, testing and cost information.8th Jan 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan267
Immovable torque reaction damper from a 40/50HP Chassis and comparing the issue to one found in Silver Ghost clutches.8th Jan 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan268
The testing of special friction discs for Phantom Torque Reaction Dampers.23th Feb 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan269
Grease contamination of the rubbers used in the Phantom II radiator control.25th Feb 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan270
Increasing the poundage on friction engine dampers for the P.2 Diamond Engine Mounting.8th Mar 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan271
Suggestion to increase the poundage on friction engine dampers for the P.2 Diamond Engine Mounting using alternative springs.8th Mar 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan272
Analysis of bodywork cracking on a continental touring saloon, discussing the effects of diamond engine mounting on chassis rigidity.16th Mar 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan273
Chassis distortion and the torsional flexibility effects of using diamond engine mounting.1st Apr 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan274
Internal memorandum requesting an order for 12 diabolo rubbers for P.2 front engine feet.1st Apr 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan275
Modifications to the engine mounting for the 39th series chassis onwards, including changes to rubbers and pads.11th Apr 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan276
Procedural note on engine mounting, detailing adjustments for frame deflection using packing washers and feelers.11th Apr 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan277
Recommending that torque reaction damper fabrics be soaked in oil to prevent creaking and knocking.3rd May 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan278
Road tests conducted in France for chassis 60.JS, focusing on radiator and body movement.14th Jul 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan279
Results of road tests observing component movement and stability.14th Jul 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan280
Test report detailing the results of vehicle stability tests (Test 3 and 4) under various damper settings.14th Jul 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan281
Results of rough road tests on vehicle components and handling.14th Jul 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan282
Test results concerning radiator movement, steering joggles, and torque reaction dampers, with observations on wing construction.14th Jul 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan283
Conclusions of a report on tests involving an engine-mounted radiator, discussing oscillation, damping, and steadiness.12th Aug 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan284
Standardisation of a spring for torque reaction dampers.12th Aug 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan285
Form to document the introduction of a new part, including costs and chassis allocation.26th Sep 1929Box 14 \ 5  Scan286
Redesigned torque reaction damper for the Phantom II to fix a knocking noise.14th Nov 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan287
Design, materials, and functional requirements for torque reaction dampers.11th Jun 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan288
Scheme for preventing knocking noises in Phantom II torque reaction dampers.7th Dec 1932Box 14 \ 5  Scan289
Proposing to apply the Terraplane engine mounting to the Phantom and requesting a sketch for scaled-up engine rubbers.4th May 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan290
Experimental schemes for a Phantom flexible engine mounting.25th May 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan291
Proposal to allot car 22-EX for the first set of parts for the Phantom II Terraplane Engine Mounting.26th May 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan292
Conclusions from flexible engine mounting tests, discussing clutch performance and issues arising from increased smoothness.11th Jun 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan293
Confirming the transfer of rubber moulds to British Goodrich for Ph.II engine mounting.18th Jun 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan294
The Phantom Flexible Engine Mounting, sending drawing LeC.4042 for experimental testing.20th Jul 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan295
Suggested covers for rubber engine mountings on the 20/25 & Phantom models.25th Jul 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan296
Urgent memo regarding new drawings for the Phantom II's flexible engine mounting water connections.31th Jul 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan297
Rubber engine mountings for the Phantom II, listing part numbers and their equivalents.28th Aug 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan298
Modification to the Phantom Front Engine Rubbers.30th Aug 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan299
Requesting the preparation of necessary parts for the Phantom II front engine rubbers scheme for car 28-EX.11th Sep 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan300
Modifications required for the 40/50 rubber engine mounting.20th Sep 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan301
Request for a modification scheme for a rubber engine mounting on a 40/50 HP chassis.22th Sep 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan302
Phantom II engine mounting, comparing its behavior to the 20/25 model regarding torque reaction.27th Sep 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan303
Results of flexible engine mounting tests and proposing a new trial on the 20/25 model.27th Sep 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan304
The results of verifying different front engine mounting configurations to address clutch jaggers and vibrations.25th Sep 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan305
Tests to find out the twisting and movement of the rear axle.15th Oct 1934Box 14 \ 5  Scan306


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