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The arrangement of Switch Box X.No.4081 and the return of its costed standardisation sheet.5th Nov 1923Box 172 \ 2  img019
Standardisation of Morganite EG.2 quality brushes for 20 HP dynamos as a second source of supply.25th Mar 1924Box 172 \ 2  img020
The performance and wear of 'AG.2 Morganite Brushes'.22th Oct 1923Box 172 \ 2  img021
Extract comparing the test results of different Goshawk dynamo brush materials.1st Dec 1923Box 172 \ 2  img022
Repeat tests of EGO and EG2 Morganite brushes on a Goshawk Dynamo.7th Dec 1923Box 172 \ 2  img023
Test report on Morganite EG2 brushes for a 2C HD Dynamo as a potential second source of supply.29th Oct 1925Box 172 \ 2  img024
Noting that brushes in a specific material are now standardised for second string purposes.29th Oct 1925Box 172 \ 2  img025
Standardisation of chassis parts for an improved type Bijur drive.28th Jun 1924Box 172 \ 2  img026
Standardisation proposal for a replacement starter motor pinion drive.28th Jun 1924Box 172 \ 2  img027
Standardisation and cost for replacing a Starter Motor Pinion Drive.7th Jul 1924Box 172 \ 2  img028
Standardisation of a cartridge type field fuse with spare for chassis parts.2nd Jul 1924Box 172 \ 2  img029
Standardisation of a 20 HP Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections.20th Aug 1924Box 172 \ 2  img030
Test report on a chassis part, noting its condition and laboratory results.14th Aug 1911Box 172 \ 2  img031
Standardisation of a 20 HP Dynamo Armature with two coils and 57 Commutator Segments.30th Aug 1924Box 172 \ 2  img032
Standardisation of a chassis part, specifically rotating the 20 HP dynamo by 28 degrees for better accessibility.10th Mar 1925Box 172 \ 2  img033
Inspection report on a 20 HP Dynamo M, detailing its condition and improved accessibility after a 4096-mile test.1st Feb 1925Box 172 \ 2  img034
Standardisation of a 20HP starter switch with reduced gauge spring fingers, positive release and self-centering contacts.21th Apr 1925Box 172 \ 2  img035
The condition of a 20 HP starter switch after a 10,000-mile test.6th Apr 1925Box 172 \ 2  img036
Standardisation of a round base EAC type ignition coil for the 20 HP model.15th Sep 1925Box 172 \ 2  img037
Standardisation of the H.T. Distributor Rotor, blade, sparking points and the omission of steel spring washers.22th Jun 1926Box 172 \ 2  img038
Standardisation of the Klaxon switch and wire for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis.22th Jun 1926Box 172 \ 2  img039
Proposal for an improved method of holding the battery box to improve reliability.17th Dec 1926Box 172 \ 2  img040
Standardisation of solid pole pieces for the 20 HP dynamo to reduce production costs.14th Dec 1926Box 172 \ 2  img041
Standardisation of solid field poles for the 20 HP starter motor.6th Jan 1927Box 172 \ 2  img042
Questionnaire regarding the fitting of a new part as part of chassis standardisation.21th Mar 1932Box 172 \ 2  img043
Standardisation of a 20 HP Dynamo - 28 Slot Armature for a chassis.28th May 1927Box 172 \ 2  img044
Standardisation form for a new part to be fitted on an 'L' series chassis.28th Sep 1927Box 172 \ 2  img045
Standardisation proposal for the 20 HP starter drive to improve reliability.21th Nov 1927Box 172 \ 2  img046
Standardisation form for a new part to be fitted to an 'M' series chassis, detailing costs and test date.9th Apr 1928Box 172 \ 2  img047
Standardisation of Watford Type RW/1 Sleeveless Magneto for 20 HP Chassis.10th Jan 1930Box 172 \ 2  img049
Alteration record for lightened ignition wire tubes for Eagle, Falcon, and Hawk engines.22th Oct 1917Box 172 \ 3  img001
Standardisation of a wiring tube for battery/high tension ignition wires on the 40/50 HP Chassis.7th Apr 1919Box 172 \ 3  img002
Recommendation to use a specific wiring tube for battery high tension wires on the 40/50 chassis.4th Apr 1919Box 172 \ 3  img003
Standardisation of Glover's Wires (Ferreflex armoured) for Chassis Wiring and Modified Clips.13th Nov 1919Box 172 \ 3  img004
Change in cable supplier from Lucas to Glovers for standard chassis wiring.6th Nov 1919Box 172 \ 3  img005
Urgent memo from BJ to Wor concerning oversized cables for chassis wiring and an enclosed standardisation sheet.4th Dec 1919Box 172 \ 3  img006
Standardisation report concerning the replacement of K.L.G. plugs with Lodge Porcelain Plugs C9 Type.17th Nov 1919Box 172 \ 3  img007
Standardisation of brush springs for a starter motor to give 9/10 lb. pressure.21th Nov 1919Box 172 \ 3  img008
Standardisation of the main switch base plate, changing from two to three securing bolts.15th Dec 1919Box 172 \ 3  img009
Copy of a wire from West Wittering regarding issues and suggestions for 'Day N Scheme Eighty Three'.26th Jun 1919Box 172 \ 3  img010
Standardisation of an Actuator Box of increased power for parallel arrangement with the main switch.17th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img011
Extract detailing experiments on an actuator box with increased power for a parallel arrangement.23th Dec 1919Box 172 \ 3  img012
Comparison and recommendation for a new actuator box winding arrangement.23th Dec 1919Box 172 \ 3  img013
Recommendation to adopt a stronger actuator box for the parallel arrangement and to incorporate modifications to the starter clutch.16th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img014
Standardisation report on the jaw clutch engaging the starter motor and bush.20th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img015
Cross-sectional sketch of a component with annotations for hole dimensions and surface reduction.20th Oct 1938Box 172 \ 3  img016
Fault with the starter mechanism and proposing modifications.21th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img017
Recommendations to address inaccurate machining of bushes and to supply depots with modernised jaw clutches.21th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img018
Standardisation of battery ignition by positioning the coil close to the distributor.21th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img019
Standardisation of chassis parts relating to a black fibre tube for H.T. wires on battery ignition systems.30th Mar 1920Box 172 \ 3  img020
Extract about experiments showing that H.T. conductors in earthed metal tubes are detrimental to battery ignition.20th Nov 1919Box 172 \ 3  img021
New arrangement of high tension wire with the coil close to the distributor.20th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img022
Standardisation of C.M.3 copper morganite brushes for the starter motor.23th Apr 1920Box 172 \ 3  img023
Standardisation of chassis parts, relating to improved wiring and modifications to the Lucas Junction Box.10th Jun 1920Box 172 \ 3  img024
Test report on C.M.3 Copper Morganite brushes for a starter motor under heavy load conditions.22th Apr 1920Box 172 \ 3  img025
Description of an addition to a diagram showing ammeter connections.10th Jun 1920Box 172 \ 3  img026
Rewiring of the 4 EX car with an improved 'Glovers Ferflex' wire and junction box.10th Jun 1920Box 172 \ 3  img027
Standardisation of sheathing for Glovers cables to improve appearance and provide protection.17th Aug 1920Box 172 \ 3  img028
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically cell connecting strips and a stay bolt for a Chloride BXE 5 Battery.10th Aug 1920Box 172 \ 3  img029
The testing of a special chloride battery featuring flexible connecting links and a central stay bolt.10th Aug 1920Box 172 \ 3  img030
Standardisation of fixing the coil to the distributor arm by moving the mounting feet from the side to the bottom of the coil case.25th Sep 1920Box 172 \ 3  img031
Standardisation report for a new serrated magneto drive, including test results, cost analysis, and approval signatures.29th Sep 1920Box 172 \ 3  img032
Comparison of test results between fabric and serrated magneto drives for the 40/50 chassis.27th Sep 1920Box 172 \ 3  img033
The problems with the fabric magneto drive, concluding with a recommendation to standardize the serrated magneto drive.10th Jun 1917Box 172 \ 3  img034
Standardisation proposal for fitting perforated ebonite sheets in 6 BXE 5 Exide batteries.21th Oct 1920Box 172 \ 3  img035
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Mercury GB3 Sparking Plugs.15th Feb 1921Box 172 \ 3  img036
Test report and recommendation for Mercury CB3 Sparking Plugs following a series of five performance tests.1st Oct 1937Box 172 \ 3  img037
Standardisation of a new Exide 6 BXE5 battery with independently supported elements.23th Mar 1921Box 172 \ 3  img038
List of modifications and improvements continuing a standard sheet, likely for a battery.21th Mar 1921Box 172 \ 3  img039
Recommending the standardisation of the Exide BXR.5 battery following successful testing.27th Apr 1921Box 172 \ 3  img040
Standardisation document concerning the ZR-6 American Bosch Magneto.24th Mar 1921Box 172 \ 3  img041
Recommendation to standardize on American Bosch ZR-6 magnetos for Springfield-built cars based on performance, guarantee, and cost.24th Mar 1921Box 172 \ 3  img042
Extract detailing the performance and reliability of American Bosch ZR-6 magnetos on pre-war and post-war cars.5th Mar 1921Box 172 \ 3  img043
Use and reliability of American Bosch magnetos fitted to cars in 1914 and 1915.18th Jan 1921Box 172 \ 3  img044
Standardisation of a Main Switch and Actuator Box for chassis parts.28th May 1921Box 172 \ 3  img045
Standardisation sheet for a main switch and actuator box for Bentley connection, noting a development charge.1st Jun 1921Box 172 \ 3  img046
Distributing a completed standardisation sheet for a main switch and actuator box arrangement for series connection.15th Jun 1921Box 172 \ 3  img047
Standardisation of an improved Lucas Cut-out with duplex magnetic circuit.7th Jul 1921Box 172 \ 3  img048
Standardisation of chassis parts relating to a spring on the dynamo drive tension rod.20th Jan 1920Box 172 \ 3  img049
Investigation into the cause of dynamo noises, identifying the Whittle belt as the source and exploring solutions.1st Jan 1919Box 172 \ 3  img050
Belt quality and a recommendation for a spring-loaded tensioner to reduce noise and adjustments.18th Dec 1919Box 172 \ 3  img051
Standardization sheet regarding the dynamo drive's spring on the tension rod, including remarks from Mr. Royce.10th Aug 1921Box 172 \ 3  img052
Standardisation of a contact breaker arm bush, replacing fibre with bakelite micarta.13th Sep 1921Box 172 \ 3  img053
Standardisation document for a condenser with an earthed connection for battery ignition systems.19th Sep 1921Box 172 \ 3  img054
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the Sleeve type Watford Magneto.15th Sep 1921Box 172 \ 3  img055
Standardisation of an improved fixing for the lid of a battery box.30th Dec 1921Box 172 \ 3  img056
Standardisation of the Goshawk-11 Battery Ignition unit for the 40/50 HP chassis.8th Sep 1922Box 172 \ 3  img057
Standardisation Sheet for a G.II battery ignition unit on a 40/50 HP chassis.27th Oct 1922Box 172 \ 3  img058
Standardisation of a self starter for pre-war chassis.3rd Nov 1922Box 172 \ 3  img059
Returning a standardisation sheet and providing a cost estimate for fitting a self-starter to pre-war chassis.13th Nov 1922Box 172 \ 3  img060
Standardisation proposal for a more durable Peto & Radford battery to replace the Exide type.15th Sep 1922Box 172 \ 3  img061
Test report on a P & R Battery Type B.D.W.11.3rd Mar 1922Box 172 \ 3  img062
Recommendation to adopt the P & R battery for the 40/50 model as a simultaneous standard with the existing Exide battery.16th Sep 1922Box 172 \ 3  img063
Road test report for a P & R B.D.11 battery for a 40/50 model.4th Apr 1922Box 172 \ 3  img064
Standardisation of Chassis Parts form for a modification to the ignition switch.26th Oct 1922Box 172 \ 3  img065
Standardisation of a longer ignition coil in a stabalite case for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.25th Jul 1923Box 172 \ 3  img066
The standardization and testing of a half-inch longer ignition coil in a stabalite case.24th Jul 1923Box 172 \ 3  img067
The mileage testing of various coils on Goshawk engines, concluding with the benefits of an improved design.24th Jul 1923Box 172 \ 3  img068
Standardisation of a push button switch cover made in Bakelite.31th Jan 1924Box 172 \ 3  img069
The performance and potential standardization of a Bakelite push-button starter switch.8th Jan 1924Box 172 \ 3  img070


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