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Page of illustrations showing a pan and various views of an engine assembly and its components.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0153
Page of five technical drawings illustrating various mechanical components and assemblies.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0154
Brief analysis of the automotive lubrication system presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0155
Technical analysis of engine lubrication systems, covering bearing pressures, oil viscosity, and temperature effects.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0156
Engine oil supply failures, the effects of high temperatures, and lubrication properties.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0157
Technical document detailing various engine lubrication systems, including pump and splash, full force feed, and systems for inverted air-cooled aircraft engines.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0158
Technical description of lubrication systems in various types of aircraft engines, including Vee and radial types.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0159
Page discussing various engine lubrication and cooling systems, referencing specific design figures.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0160
Comparison of lubrication systems, sludge formation, and engine cooling in automobile versus aircraft engines.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0161
Page discussing the importance of oil temperature, lubrication, and oil systems in automobile engines.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0162
Page of figures illustrating various cutaway views of a V-engine and a pan analogy.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0163
Page of drawings showing various mechanical components and cross-sections, labelled Figures 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21.31th May 1936Box 141 \ 2  scan0164
Three proposed engine improvements for filtration, oil cooling, and oil drawing.30th Dec 1938Box 141 \ 2  scan0165
Posing questions about replacing a Bijur-Luvax chassis lubrication pump with a Tecalemit unit.30th Dec 1938Box 141 \ 2  scan0166
Continuation page with tables detailing discharge rates and the number of feeds for various component sizes.30th Dec 1938Box 141 \ 2  scan0167
Operation and modification of a Tecalemit Chassis Lubricator.9th Feb 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0168
Blueprints for a tank for the Tecalemit lubrication system.22th Feb 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0169
Letter from Tecalemit to Rolls Royce regarding chassis lubrication, enclosing a list of drawings for various pumps and fittings.6th Mar 1929Box 141 \ 2  scan0170
Letter from Tecalemit with recommendations for feed lines and pump drive components, referencing specific part and drawing numbers.6th Mar 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0171
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. from the Experimental Department regarding an order for chassis lubrication parts.6th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0172
Letter discussing production prices and modifications to a pump shaft for mounting an impulse coupling.6th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0173
Letter to Luvax Ltd. concerning issues with blocking size 5 metering valves.15th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0174
Letter from Tecalemit confirming the dispatch of various chassis lubrication parts and discussing pricing.17th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0175
Continuation sheet of a letter from Tecalemit regarding a production quote for fittings and a shaft modification.18th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0176
Letter from Luvax Limited discussing a filter in a No. 5 Meter Valve to prevent blockages from metal particles.18th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0177
Investigation of a flexible pipe solution for front suspension lubrication.18th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0178
Requesting the production of 3 shafts (RM.588) to test the Tecalemit chassis lubrication unit.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0179
Blueprint for a Tecalemit pump drive shaft.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0180
Proposal to replace the Bijur-Luvax chassis lubrication pump with a Tecalemit unit, including a cost comparison.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0181
The design and operation of an automatic lubrication system, comparing impulse coupling and rotary pump mechanisms.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0182
Detailed cross-section drawing of a mechanical assembly with numerous numbered parts.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0183
Cross-sectional drawing of a mechanical assembly with numbered parts.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0184
Close-up view of an open tank showing the internal float and linkage mechanism.19th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0185
Close-up view of an engine bay component, showing a float mechanism inside a tank and a lubricant recommendation plate.24th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0186
Requesting a fatigue resistance comparison test between Bijur and Tecalemit chassis lubrication piping.24th Apr 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0187
Oil dilution, requesting a sample of oil that has covered the largest possible mileage for analysis.21th Aug 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0188
Chasing the delivery of small shafts for the Tecalemit chassis lubrication system.3rd May 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0189
Proposal for a cheaper automatic chassis lubrication system.12th May 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0190
Schematic drawing of the No. 5 Bijur metering valve for safety purposes.3rd Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0191
Order for a dozen Superflexit metal braided tubes for testing purposes.3rd Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0192
Inquiry to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a special union and gears for driving two speedometer cables.20th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0193
Request to create a drawing for a housing for the Tecalemit chassis lubrication pump drive.21th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0194
Letter from a supplier confirming the availability and price of a dual drive gearbox, requesting clarification on the chassis type required.22th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0195
Request to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for both Wraith and Bentley dual drives for an experimental box.23th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0196
Blueprints for a Tecalemit chassis lubrication pump.27th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0197
Requesting the return of 12 Superflexit pipes that were sent in error.28th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0198
Follow-up letter from Tecalemit Limited regarding the status of experimental work.28th Jun 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0199
Request to return a dual drive unit to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. as it does not fit the Bentley V.5th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0200
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. about returning a dual drive that does not fit the chassis.7th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0201
Requesting tests on a Tecalemit chassis lubrication pump.12th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0202
Invoice from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for a Dual Drive and Attachment, seeking authorization for payment.12th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0203
Return of an unsuitable dual drive part and the cancellation of payment.14th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0204
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. concerning a quotation for a rotary pump, its design use, and preferred manufacturing material.20th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0205
Requesting the testing of Tecalemit check valves as part of a replacement for the Bijur chassis lubrication scheme.21th Jul 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0206
Blue prints for a flexible pipe for the front wheel suspension on a Bentley V chassis.17th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0207
Request to make a drawing for a modified Superflexit pipe for the Bentley V chassis lubrication system.17th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0208
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. concerning the design and testing of an impulse coupling and feed regulators.18th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0209
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. regarding the delivery from different types of feed regulators and requesting a recommendation.18th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0210
Request for a scheme to be drawn for spring lubrication by grease gun.21th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0211
Authorising the loan of an impulse coupling to Tecalemit Ltd for testing.23th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0212
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. regarding a delay in providing an impulse coupling for testing.24th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0213
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. regarding the shaft speed for an impulse coupling drive.28th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0214
Letter from Tecalemit Limited acknowledging a letter from the Experimental Department dated 28th August.4th Sep 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0215
Invoice from Tecalemit Limited for the supply of nipples.31th Aug 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0216
Incorporation of a centralised lubrication system into new work.30th Oct 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0217
Schemes for fitting Tecalemit mechanically driven lubrication pumps to various car chassis.2nd Oct 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0218
Requesting a drive be schemed for a Tecalemit lubrication pump on the small gearbox.4th Nov 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0219
Comparing the automatic chassis lubrication system on a Rover with the current scheme.22th Feb 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0220
Revised drive for the Tecalemit lubrication pump due to manufacturing difficulties.22th Feb 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0221
Cover note regarding bearing history for a petrol injection project.12th Aug 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0222
Investigation into the Merlin engine's main pressure lubrication system and bearing metallurgy.22th Jul 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0223
Comparison of lubrication schemes and bearing loads in Kestrel, Merlin, and Bentley engines.22th Jul 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0224
Comparison of Merlin and Bentley engine lubrication systems and bearing specifications.22th Jul 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0225
Analysis of engine big-end bearing failures, investigating causes related to oil flow and testing alternative bearing schemes.22th Jul 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0226
Analysis of bearing lubrication suggesting the repositioning of oil feed holes to improve performance under maximum load.22th Jul 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0227
Main bearing development, comparing different tin and silver alloys for anti-seizing and fatigue properties.19th Jun 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0228
Test report comparing various engine bearing designs, alloys, and oil supply conditions, with corresponding figures of merit.19th Jun 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0229
Proposed future programme for assessing the anti-seizing properties of various alloys and bearings.19th Jun 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0230
Statistical report on Merlin II, III, IV and X engines returned for service, detailing aircraft types and causes of damage.31th May 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0231
Chart detailing various failure types for 237 returned MER II, III, IV, and X engines.31th May 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0232
Statistical report on Merlin III, IV, and X engine faults and service returns from March-May 1940.31th May 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0233
Analysis of internal glycol leaks and bearing failures in returned Merlin and X engines.31th May 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0234
Lubrication and anti-wear treatment for the bronze magneto drive skew gear on the Merlin engine.28th Oct 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0235
Use of various Extreme Pressure (E.P.) oils for running-in gears.31th Oct 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0236
Letter from British Bundy Tubing discussing a sample set of 'Bundylim' tubing parts and acknowledging order No. 34884.20th Nov 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0237
Requested modification to the dip-stick for rationalised engines.12th Dec 1940Box 141 \ 2  scan0238
Letter to British Bundy Tubing Co. Ltd. regarding a set of fittings and drawings for oil pipes.17th Jan 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0239
The despatch of various oil fittings to the British Tubing Co. Ltd.17th Jan 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0240
Letter from the British Bundy Tubing Company acknowledging receipt of an order for sample oil tubes and associated drawings.21th Jan 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0241
Tests to ascertain the value of a hole in the connecting rod for extra cylinder lubrication under cold starting conditions on a Bentley engine.10th Feb 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0242
Oil throw tests comparing drilled vs non-drilled connecting rods and discussing piston seizure on Bentley engines.4th Apr 1935Box 141 \ 2  scan0243
Report discussing oil consumption on Bentley engines, focusing on the effects of blanking an extra oil hole in the connecting rod.19th Oct 1937Box 141 \ 2  scan0244
Letter to Vauxhall Motors discussing issues with oil seals, materials, and leakage problems.27th Mar 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0245
Letter to Tecalemit Ltd. inquiring about flexible hoses for the automatic chassis lubrication system on a Daimler 2 1/2 litre car.20th Mar 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0246
Comparing engine oil way dimensions for various engine models.18th Apr 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0247
Letter from British Bundy Tubing Company regarding the manufacture of handmade oil pipes.19th Aug 1941Box 141 \ 2  scan0248
Letter responding to an enquiry about brake squeak, discussing methods for obtaining friction-speed curves and the apparatus used for testing.24th Jan 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0249
Page 2 of a letter to the Institute of Automobile Engineers regarding brake lining performance and a meeting arrangement.24th Jan 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0250
Letter from the Automobile Research Committee arranging a meeting to discuss brake squeak.27th Jan 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0251
Letter to the Institution of Automobile Engineers detailing the points made about brake temperature.4th Feb 1939Box 141 \ 2  scan0252


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