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Proposed draft for a leaflet and chassis label regarding the cleaning of untarnishable surfaces.22th Dec 1930Box 154a \ 1  scan0235
Instructions for cleaning untarnishable surfaces such as chromium and 'Staybrite' steel.1st Apr 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0236
Letter to Mr. Heron regarding salt cooled valves and a query about Nitro Hardened Steel's compatibility with TEL dope.14th Mar 1931Box 154a \ 1  scan0237
Unsuitability of Nitro Hardened Steel when used with TEL (Tetraethyllead) dope.14th Mar 1931Box 154a \ 1  scan0238
Engine improvements using nitro-hardened crankshafts and cylinder liners.23th Apr 1931Box 154a \ 1  scan0239
Laboratory report detailing the results of tensile tests on various steel types.1st Oct 1931Box 154a \ 1  scan0240
Material supply and production capacity for crankshafts.1st Dec 1931Box 154a \ 1  scan0241
The comparison of cylinder liner steel with 0.6% carbon at varying hardness levels, detailing mechanical properties and friction tests.16th Dec 1931Box 154a \ 1  scan0242
Use of Firth's high-grade steel, its properties, and manufacturing considerations for various parts.15th Jan 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0243
Alternative steel suppliers to Firth's, weighing price against uniformity.19th Jan 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0244
Laboratory report on the unexpected results of case hardening tests on austenitic steel cylinder liners.9th Feb 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0245
Cylinder liners produced from austenitic steel by the Sheepbridge Stokes Centrifugal Castings Co.10th Feb 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0246
Comparison between the existing standard steel and a proposed new steel for use in aero engine connecting rod bolts.10th Feb 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0247
The risks of increasing the tensile strength of 3½% nickel steel.10th Feb 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0248
Laboratory report on the nitriding of austenitic steel cylinder liners.20th Feb 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0249
Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. Wormald discussing the cost and quality of steels.15th Mar 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0250
Paper from The Mond Nickel Company Limited on Nickel Steel, titled 'Breaking Records and Breaking Stresses', relating to the 'Golden Arrow'.15th Mar 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0251
List of other available publications on various nickel alloys and processes.15th Mar 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0252
The use and properties of Nickel Alloy Steels in the construction of the 'Golden Arrow' land speed record car.15th Mar 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0253
Diagrams illustrating the use of Nickel Alloy Steels in the 'Golden Arrow' racing car and its gearbox.15th Mar 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0254
Detailed report on the metallurgy and construction of the engine, transmission, frame, and axles of the 'Golden Arrow' record-breaking car.15th Mar 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0255
Technical bulletin detailing the use and properties of various steel alloys in automotive components, including axles, steering, and the 'Golden Arrow' engine.23th Apr 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0256
Cost and potential use of nitro-hardened crankshafts for the Bensport model.23th Apr 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0257
Supply of Nitralloy type crankshafts and comparing different steel types for production.26th Apr 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0258
Letter from the Air Ministry regarding the use and properties of Tantalum in steel alloys, following a sample being brought from America.19th May 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0259
Investigation into the unsatisfactory results of nitriding austenitic steel cylinder liners for Kestrel engines.7th Jun 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0260
Agreement with Vickers for the supply and nitriding of V.C.M. steel crankshafts.7th Jun 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0261
Use of the nitriding process on H.R. Crown Valve Steel for inlet valves.3rd Jun 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0262
From ROY to Hs. regarding the use of H.R. Crown Valve Steel for inlet valves.21th Jun 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0263
The nitriding treatment of austenitic steel liners.22th Jun 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0264
Use of electric upsetting machines for valve production from SLV Bar.21th Jul 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0265
The production, heat treatment and testing of Kestrel cylinder liners made from nitrided austenitic steel.5th Oct 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0266
Blueprint with measurements for a Kestrel Single Cylinder Liner made of Austenitic Steel.26th Sep 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0267
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the Nitro Hardened Crankshaft.17th Aug 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0268
Standardisation sheet for a nitin hardened crankshaft to reduce wear.17th Aug 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0269
Coefficient of linear expansion for H.R. Crown Austenitic Steel.19th Dec 1932Box 154a \ 1  scan0270
Order for 4000 Valve Stampings placed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company with Hughes Johnson Stampings Ltd.5th Sep 1933Box 154a \ 1  scan0271
Specifications and treatment procedures for Ford Steel suitable for cyanided gears.18th Dec 1936Box 154a \ 1  scan0272
Clarifying the lack of legal obligation for steel supplies from Firth's Steels.21th Sep 1938Box 154a \ 1  scan0273
Substitution of steel with aluminium for weight-saving in car parts, particularly axles.7th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0274
Comparison of gauge and weight ratios for steel versus light alloys (Aluminium and Magnesium) in various automotive components.7th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0275
Comparative analysis of the properties and performance of light alloys (Aluminium, Magnesium) versus steel components.8th Mar 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0276
Request for the comparative prices of SZN and XCr steels.16th May 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0277
Tempering graph for Vibrac Steel V.45, showing various material properties against reheating temperatures.16th May 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0278
Tempering graph for Vibrac Steel V. 30, showing material properties against reheating temperatures.16th May 1940Box 154a \ 1  scan0279
Analysis of the causes, effects, and methods for reducing harshness in the ride of an automobile.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0001
Journal page discussing automotive ride harshness and its measurement, with a cutaway diagram of a car's body and chassis construction.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0002
Paper discussing the causes of and solutions for harshness in automobiles, focusing on suspension and structural rigidity.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0003
Journal page discussing vehicle harshness and structural rigidity, illustrated with diagrams of torsional deflection twist tests.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0004
Technical page discussing and illustrating torsional deflection tests on automobile chassis and complete cars.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0005
Technical page from an S.A.E. journal analysing vehicle frame and body deflection with different mounting systems.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0006
Paper discussing the causes of and methods for reducing harshness and noise in automobiles, including mathematical analysis.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0007
Paper on the requirements and testing of aircraft engine lubrication.14th Jun 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0008
Aircraft engine lubrication experiments studying ring-sticking and piston cleanliness with various oils.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0009
Journal page discussing engine component failure modes such as ring-sticking and bearing corrosion, with supporting test data graphs.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0010
Page from a journal on aircraft-engine lubrication, detailing experiments and factors affecting carbon formation.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0011
Technical paper discussing carbon deposits and sludge formation in engines.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0012
Paper on aircraft engine lubrication, detailing test conditions, methodology, and results for oil performance.1st Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0013
Journal page detailing tests on engine ring-sticking, analysis of used oil, and methods for reducing carburetor icing.10th Mar 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0014
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding an order and specifications for rear leaf springs.3rd Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0015
Letter from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd discussing pricing for Ferodo Strips and spring interleaving.4th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0016
Price quotation from Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. for various sizes of Ferodo strips.3rd Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0017
Order request for a further supply of special Jackson Board interleaving for rear springs.7th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0018
Follow-up letter from DuPont regarding 'Orel' Rubber Lubricant.9th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0019
Letter from Du Pont regarding a new rubber lubricant 'Orel' and an offer of a sample for testing.21th Dec 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0020
Letter to Ellison Insulations requesting a sample of 'bakelized' material for testing as interleaving for road springs.13th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0021
Official order for Bakelized material from Ellisons Insulations, Birmingham.17th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0022
Official order for a sheet of rubber from the British Tyre & Rubber Co.17th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0023
Letter to E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. requesting a sample of 'Orel' rubber lubricant.18th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0024
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company Ltd. regarding a shock-absorber arrangement with a laminated disc valve.20th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0025
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company describing an invention's features related to a piston and valve assembly.19th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0026
Cross-sectional diagrams of three mechanical valve or injector components.20th Jan 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0027
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company detailing a shock-absorber arrangement with a laminated disc valve.19th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0028
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company Ltd. discussing the mechanics of a piston and valve assembly.19th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0029
Requesting an official order for Bakelized Fabric material for the interleaving of rear road springs.21th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0030
Letter from Enwood Steel Products Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss spring manufacture.27th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0031
Letter to Cloudsley Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding car suspension, comparators, and dampers.27th Jan 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0032
Letter from The Cloudsley Engineering Company offering to sell an Oyston Suspension Comparator instrument for £72 10s.1st Nov 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0033
Article on the Oyston Comparator for investigating and measuring vehicle suspension and damping performance.1st Nov 1938Box 154a \ 2  scan0034
Analysis of vehicle suspension performance using a gyroscopic recording instrument and comparing results from different cars and adjustments.6th Feb 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0035
Requesting approval to purchase an Avery No. 662 Spring Testing Machine.6th Feb 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0036
Letter from the Experimental Department to Ellison Insulations Ltd. regarding the testing of graphite impregnated Tufnol.8th Feb 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0037
Letter to a spring supplier requesting a change in the manufacturing process for springs.10th Feb 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0038
Order for Silentbloc bearings for use in B.lll & 50 chassis.21th Feb 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0039
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Spring Co. Ltd. enquiring about the weight increase of a new 56' leaf spring.22th Feb 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0040
Order for road springs for two chassis.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0041
Requesting the despatch of a Firth road leaf spring to Willcot (Parent) Co. Ltd.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0042
Order for 50 pairs of rear road springs from Messrs. Thomas Firth.1st Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0043
Standardisation of Firth Springs for the Bentley V rear road springs.2nd Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0044
Order for front and rear road springs for a Bentley V Bumper Chassis.6th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0045
Letter to E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co. regarding the absence of Mr. Martindale.6th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0046
Letter from the Experimental Department to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. regarding the development of a proposed 56' leaf spring.10th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0047
Request for a 1000 lb. spring for the FW.1781 series.10th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0048
Letter to the English Steel Corporation requesting the urgent manufacture of two pairs of coil springs.13th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0049
Specifications for 8' static deflection springs with an 850 lbs. normal load.13th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0050
Official order for coil springs from the English Steel Corporation.15th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0051
Letter to Toledo Woodhead Springs Ltd. requesting a cost estimate for cutting new Roles for a leaf spring.22th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0052
The pros and cons of the Packard type front suspension.27th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0053
Review of the advantages and disadvantages of the Packard suspension system.27th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0054
Technical analysis and comparison of various vehicle suspension systems, with requirements for a rationalised programme.27th Mar 1939Box 154a \ 2  scan0055


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