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Page two of a letter regarding a jet adjustment.12th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0176
Letter from Cleveland Petroleum Products regarding fuel performance and petrol pump diaphragm failures.13th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0177
Engine fading issues possibly linked to the use of Ethyl petrol versus standard R-R petrol.28th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0178
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the examination of six 850 plugs suspected of causing misfiring.29th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0179
Report and examination on six K.L.G.850 plugs removed from a Bentley car.28th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0180
Chemical analysis of spark plug deposits and performance test results.28th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0181
Conclusions from an investigation into engine misfiring, ruling out spark plugs and lead deposits as the cause.31th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0182
Letter to The Ethyl Export Corporation regarding engine misfiring and pinking issues attributed to lead deposits from Ethyl fuel.31th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0183
Cover page for an attached copy of a letter from a director.31th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0184
Investigation into alleged trouble with sparking plugs due to the use of Ethyl petrol.31th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0185
Acknowledgement of receipt concerning Ethyl Petrol.4th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0186
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation discussing spark plug issues, deposits from leaded fuel, and potential solutions.1st Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0187
Letter discussing sending engine plugs to Detroit for testing and suggesting alternative plug types.1st Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0188
Bentley chassis misfiring issues when using Ethyl fuel.7th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0189
The investigation into engine misfiring when running with leaded ethyl petrol.7th Feb 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0190
Electrical insulation and conductance tests of various plugs at different temperatures, considering lead deposits and material types.7th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0191
Graph plotting leakage resistance versus temperature for a new KLG 850 A spark plug, showing performance during heating and cooling cycles.29th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0192
Graph of leakage versus temperature during heating and cooling cycles for a plug after a 650-mile run.29th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0193
Graph plotting leakage versus temperature for a KLG 850 A plug during heating and cooling cycles after a 650-mile run.29th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0194
Graph plotting leakage in megohms versus temperature in degrees Celsius for a cleaned KLG 850A plug during repeated heating and cooling tests.23th Aug 1938Box 150 \ 1  scan0195
Graph plotting leakage against temperature for a K.L.G. V9/1 component with a heavy lead deposit.8th Aug 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0196
Investigation into sparking plug trouble when using Ethyl petrol.7th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0197
Petrol pump diaphragm failures when using Cleveland Discol fuel and renewing interest in it due to issues with Ethyl.19th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0198
Letter from The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding the performance and testing of G.3 diaphragms with alcohol-based fuels.15th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0199
Letter to Mr. Skinner discussing a leaking 'G' type diaphragm and the potential effects of 'Discol' fuel.17th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0200
Conversation with Mr. Raymond Mays regarding his 4¼-Litre Bentley's performance with Discol fuel.17th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0201
Letter to F.R. Banks of The Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the return of borrowed blueprints.22th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0202
12 misfiring sparking plugs from a Phantom III, car 34-EX, after running on 'Ethyl' fuel.25th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0203
Dispatch of defective sparking plugs to The Ethyl Export Corporation for examination.28th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0204
Letter to The Ethyl Export Corporation regarding defective plugs and complaints on the Phantom III.28th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0205
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding an investigation into defective plugs and issues with leaded fuel.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0206
Paper discussing a new high octane blending agent for modern aircraft engines.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0207
High-octane aviation fuels, anti-knock compounds, and their application in aircraft engines.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0208
Analysis of the physical characteristics and water tolerance of Isopropyl Ether as an aviation fuel.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0209
Analysis of water solubility and ice separation in various aviation fuel blends at different temperatures.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0210
The properties and testing of Isopropyl Ether blends in aviation fuels.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0211
Technical analysis of Isopropyl Ether as a blending agent in aviation fuels, discussing its properties, economy, and availability.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0212
The supply and performance testing of Isopropyl Ether and Iso-Octane as aviation fuel components.29th Sep 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0213
Table of physical characteristics for the pure compounds Isopropyl Ether, Pure Iso-Octane, and Benzene.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0214
Storage test results for aviation gasoline in a hot room at 100°F.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0215
Table comparing the characteristics of various 100 octane aircraft engine fuels.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0216
Table showing single-cylinder octane number data for blends in aviation gasoline.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0217
Table of Single Cylinder Army Octane Numbers for blends of Isopropyl Ether and Technical Iso-octane in Knock Reference Fuel C-9.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0218
Graph showing Cyclone engine performance trends over a 10-year period from 1925 to 1935.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0219
Chart showing the variation in cylinder head temperature with fuel consumption and octane rating for two different engine models.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0220
Graph showing the A.S.T.M. distillation curves for three different aviation gasolines.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0221
Graph showing the A.S.T.M. distillation of 45% blends of mixed blending agents in typical aviation gasoline.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0222
Graph showing the A.S.T.M. distillation curves for typical aviation gasoline and two different isopropyl ether blends.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0223
Chart showing A.S.T.M. & Series 30 at 375°F ratings for clear and leaded blends of isopropyl ether in aviation gasoline.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0224
Graph of A.S.T.M. & Series 30 ratings for Isopropyl Ether and Iso-Octane blends in aviation gasoline.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0225
Graph showing lead requirements of aviation gasoline blends to achieve 100 Army Octane number.30th Jan 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0226
Graph illustrating the octane number blending characteristics of Isopropyl Ether and Iso-Octane by the Army Method of Test.15th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0227
Request to dispatch failed 10% chromium valves and an analysis of successful silchrome steel to the Ethyl Export Corporation.15th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0228
Letter to The Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the testing of chromium and silchrome exhaust valves.15th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0229
Request to dispatch failed 10% chromium valves and an analysis of successful silchrome steel to Mr. F.R. Banks of the Ethyl Export Corporation.15th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0230
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding Bentley exhaust valves and sparking plug tests.16th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0231
Letter to F.R. Banks of The Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the testing of special 10% chrome exhaust valves.22th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0232
Material specification report, number 238B, detailing valve hardness after testing.22th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0233
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation acknowledging receipt of valve samples for laboratory examination.23th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0234
Assessment of Aero Napet Fuel's suitability for use in cars, concluding it is unsuitable.30th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0235
Letter discussing the confirmed effect of ethyl petrol on sparking plugs, particularly on cars used for short distances.3rd Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0236
Negative effects of Ethyl petrol on spark plugs, causing misfiring and customer complaints.30th Oct 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0237
Misfiring issues caused by Ethyl petrol on sparking plugs and potential solutions for customers.4th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0238
The continued use of Ethyl fuel despite potential misfiring issues in Bentley vehicles.4th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0239
Attached letter concerning Cleveland Discol fuel.10th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0240
Letter from Cleveland Petroleum Products Co. enquiring about the testing of Cleveland Discol.9th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0241
Testing of Cleveland Discol Fuel on a car over a 12-month period due to a lack of prior experience.16th Dec 1935Box 150 \ 1  scan0242
Vehicle modifications for customers wishing to use Cleveland Discol fuel.14th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0243
Quotation for Dichlorothylene.24th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0244
Letter from Imperial Chemical Industries regarding an investigation into Dichlor-Ethylene and Ethylene products.4th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0245
Quotation from Imperial Chemical Industries for the supply of Dichloroethylene.14th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0246
Letter from Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. concerning the price of drums and the availability of Dichloroethylene.14th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0247
Letter to Imperial Chemical Industries discussing the suitability of Dichlorethylene and Trichlorethylene based on their freezing points.18th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0248
Confirming instructions to run and record data on spark plugs during testing on Ethyl.26th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0249
Mysterious car trouble due to plugs, linked to the use of Ethyl petrol, and suggesting a depot instruction sheet.23th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0250
Technical memorandum discussing serious spark plug trouble, potentially linked to the use of ethyl fuel.26th Nov 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0251
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation clarifying issues with spark plug deposit build-up and discussing ceramic versus mica plug types.1st Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0252
Testing of additional plugs on Ethyl.8th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0253
Follow-up memo regarding a delay in receiving an instruction sheet for Ethyl Fuel and Plug Trouble.11th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0254
Confirming B.P. Ethyl fuel meets the required knock-rating standard for experimental work.11th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0255
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the properties and analysis of a new valve steel, Silchrome XCR.12th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0256
Letter concerning a set of unstellited valves for Mr. A. T. Colwell of Thompson Products Inc.12th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0257
Letter to Ethyl Export Corporation regarding Silchrome XCR steel for use as exhaust valves.16th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0258
Letter to Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the use and acquisition of Silchrome XCR steel for exhaust valves.16th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0259
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding a request for twelve Silchrome XCR valves and discussing the application of Stellite.17th Dec 1936Box 150 \ 1  scan0260
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation concerning customer complaints about leaded fuel causing spark plug issues.8th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0261
Letter to W.A. Robotham requesting a meeting to discuss the results of recent tests.8th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0262
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation to reschedule a visit and inquire about an injury.9th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0263
Use of Ethyl lead fuel in Bentley cars and related petrol pump and sparking plug issues.9th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0264
Recommendations for addressing carbon buildup and spark plug issues in a Bentley, including using specific fuel.9th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0265
Use of ethyl lead fuel in Bentley cars and the issue of 'pinking'.8th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0266
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation quoting the material analysis of XCR from Thompson Products, Inc. for an order of 12 valves.12th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0267
Letter from the Experimental Department regarding customer complaints about lead petrol and results from ceramic plugs.11th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0268
Customer complaints regarding the use of ethyl lead fuel in Bentley cars and proposed solutions.12th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0269
Engine pinking, the use of ethyl fuel, and the urgent need for a suitable spark plug to resolve the issue.12th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0270
Summary of customer complaints regarding spark plug trouble caused by using ethyl lead fuel.14th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0271
Issues related to Ethyl fuel and spark plugs in Bentley cars.14th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0272
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding a dispute over the cause of engine trouble and a circular that blamed the lead content in petrol.18th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0273
Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding the damaging effect of a circular.18th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0274
Issues with spark plugs in Bentley cars due to ethyl lead fuel, and potential solutions.19th Jan 1937Box 150 \ 1  scan0275


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