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Question and answer session on engine design, followed by a discussion on petrol injection and diesel work.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img208
Diesel engine performance, hydrogenated fuel, and a comparative analysis of engine cooling system drag.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img209
Hydraulic tappets, clutches, and specifications for LaSalle and Allison engines.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img210
Specifications for a Single Plate 12-CB Clutch as supplied to Lincoln.14th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img211
Letter from Wilcox-Rich Corporation regarding difficulties with hydraulic lifters and suggesting a design change.20th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img212
Valve spring failures and preventative design measures for the Bentley.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img213
Brief internal memo regarding cars from America and a previous conversation.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img214
Cars arriving from America on the ship Berengaria.13th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img215
Vehicle breakdown involving a valve spring failure on hotel letterhead.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img216
Travel issues in the US and a suggestion regarding Bentley valve spring failures.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img217
Experimenting with different oil grades (S.A.E. 30 and 10) for cold starting and resulting engine noise.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img218
Letter discussing travel plans, the shipping of competitor cars, and a theory on valve spring failures.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img219
On hotel letterhead regarding a Bentley's inadequate ground clearance in heavy snow and future travel plans.9th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img220
Report from the USA detailing a twelfth valve spring failure, a worsening axle, and cold starting experiments.9th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img221
Vehicle comparisons, valve spring failures, Bentley ground clearance issues, and travel plans.9th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img222
Cablegram from Detroit about a failed hydraulic adjuster ball valve test, proposing a poppet valve with increased damping.13th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img223
Conversation about competitor vehicles including Cadillac, Packard, and Essex Terraplane, and arrangements for testing and parts.14th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img224
Buick's adoption of the Dubonnet scheme, oil cooling for aero engines, and travel plans.14th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img225
Final tests conducted on Lead Bronze bearings.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img226
Page 2 of a letter detailing a visit to General Motors Patent Section and arrangements for license negotiations with Allisons.21th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img227
Engine bearing test #5, detailing the procedure, conditions, and results including dimensional changes.21th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img228
Engine bearing test log number 5 for Allison Bearings, detailing performance metrics over time.21th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img229
Engine bearing test results log for Allison Bearings, detailing oil temperatures, pressures, and torque loads at various RPMs.21th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img230
Engine bearing test log for Test #5 on Allison Bearings, recording various parameters over time.22th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img231
Engine bearing test #6, detailing the performance of a new Allison center main bearing specification S3-30.22th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img232
Procedure for an overspeed test on a bearing.22th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img233
Engine bearing test results for Allison Bearings, Test #6.22th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img234
Engine bearing test log data sheet for Test #6, focusing on Allison Bearings.22th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img235
Engine bearing test results for Allison Bearings, Test #6.22th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img236
Engine bearing overspeed test, detailing temperature and torque load changes at various RPMs.23th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img237
Test report on engine bearing performance, detailing issues with lead sweat, distortion, and wear.23th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img238
The wear analysis of intermediate, end, and center main bearings after a series of engine tests.23th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img239
Engine bearing test results log for Test #7 on Allison Bearings.23th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img240
Engine bearing test results for Allison bearings, including dynamometer data.23th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img241
Engine bearing test results for Test #7, detailing crankshaft and Allison main bearing wear measurements.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img242
Summary of results from bearing tests on an engine test rig for center main bearings.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img243
Engine on a test bed connected to a large Heenan & Froude dynamometer.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img244
Photograph of an engine on a test bed, connected to a Heenan & Froude dynamometer.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img245
Large V-12 engine undergoing testing on a dynamometer in a workshop.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img246
Photograph of a V-12 engine on a dynamometer test rig inside a workshop.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img247
Photograph of an industrial workshop with testing equipment and machinery.27th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img248
Photograph of a workshop showing a large Avery scale and control panel, likely for engine or component testing.15th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img249
Relaying a cable message from the U.S.A. regarding a hydraulic adjuster ball valve.15th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img250
Telegram received by telephone from Detroit regarding issues with a hydraulic adjuster for a ball valve.13th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img251
Telegram message arranging a telephone call at the Detroit Athletic Club.4th Nov 1942Box 173 \ 2  img252
Night cable letter regarding customs duty arrangements for a car imported on an 'Acquit Caution'.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img253
Letter from Mr. Robotham to Mr. Hives regarding Bentley front brakes and ethylene glycol cooling information.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img254
Letter from W. A. Robotham to H. S. West concerning a LaSalle dynamo and a Chevrolet starter motor.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img255
Letter from Delco-Remy Corporation regarding an enclosed outline for a Chevrolet starting motor and details on a LaSalle generator's fan ventilation.23th Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img256
Report concerning the air cooling of a LaSalle dynamo and a Chevrolet starter motor.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img257
Letter from Delco-Remy Corporation discussing the fan ventilation of a La Salle generator and requesting information on direction indicators.3rd Feb 1934Box 173 \ 2  img258
Letter discussing high-temperature effects on lead bronze bearings and oil coolers, proposing hydrogen brazing as a solution.3rd Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img259
Letter discussing a mishap, progress in lead bronze bearing production, and a meeting to arrange a license.3rd Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img260
Letter detailing a visit to Allison's and a Plymouth plant to observe manufacturing processes and bearing development.3rd Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img261
Letter discussing production improvements, business opportunities in bearing production, and a material change to lead bronze.16th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img262
Letter regarding delayed correspondence and the development of high-temperature lead bronze bearings in the U.S.A.16th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img263
With a sketch of an Allison cylinder head, discussing petrol injection and compression ignition for flying boats.4th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img264
Engine performance tests, valve overlap, and safety fuel characteristics.4th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img265
Travel plans back to England and the potential to gather information on independent suspension in Detroit.16th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img266
Report from the USA with a blueprint of an Allison-style engine head, discussing petrol injection and performance data.16th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img267
Engine running difficulties, safety fuel properties, and a planned trip to Detroit to research independent suspension.16th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img268
Procurement and evaluation of competing American cars for research purposes, including Cadillac, Packard and Hudson.16th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img269
Telegram received by telephone regarding credit for chassis parts and a defective supercharger.19th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img270
Telegram received by telephone regarding a potential purchase for Bentley.19th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img271
Telephoned telegram message from Rowbotham regarding a preferential fitting for an order sailing to New York.20th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img272
Relaying a cable from the USA about a credit for LaSalle parts and a recommendation to purchase a Graham car for Bentley.20th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img273
Cablegram from Detroit recommending the purchase of a Graham Eight supercharger for a Bentley.19th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img274
From New York discussing pivoted brake shoes, valve tests, and Condor type cylinder heads.8th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img275
Page two of a report discussing engine development, glycol leaks, oil consumption, and interactions with Wright and Eclipse Aviation.8th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img276
Competing technologies including Rotax starters, variable pitch propellers, and Packard crankcase designs.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img277
Letter discussing exhaust-valve operation with leaded fuels and combustion chamber forms.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img278
Findings on pivoted brake shoes, an engine type test at Wrights, and Condor type cylinder heads.20th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img279
Engine development discussions, including glycol leaks, cylinder heads, and valve sizes.20th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img280
Wright's oil consumption control methods and a visit to Eclipse Aviation Corporation regarding their various projects.20th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img281
General Motors pamphlet on knee action and a water-cooled Packard crankcase design.20th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img282
Letter from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics discussing a report on exhaust-valve operation with leaded fuels and combustion chamber design.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img283
Visit to General Motors concerning the development and production of lead bronze bearings.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img284
Lead bronze bearings, testing procedures, and production rights.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img285
Visit to General Motors to investigate the production processes for lead bronze bearings, including challenges, materials, and patent considerations.6th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img286
G.M. Truck Co.'s bearing tests using lead bronze and leaded oil, noting the resulting surface deposit.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img287
Lasalle Chassis parts, specifically superchargers, and seeking clarification on how to purchase them.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img288
Authorizing a credit of $300 to the American Company for Lasalle chassis parts.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img289
Telegram from New York to Derby advising of a delayed arrival.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img290
Telegram received by telephone regarding a delayed arrival from New York.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img291
Night letter cable to Allison Engineering Co. querying the dispatch of the remainder of bearings.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img292
Letter from Mr. Robotham in New York to Mr. Hives discussing piston performance, engine comparisons with American cars, and potential Bentley improvements.5th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img293
Report received from the U.S.A. detailing issues and observations regarding hydraulic silent tappets.23th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img294
Poppet valve seats, valve lift curves, and the use of Cadillac tappets by other manufacturers.23th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img295
Memorandum about a discussion with General Motors regarding issues with hydraulic silent tappets.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img296
Valve mechanism design, performance, and testing methods.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img297
Notes on the standardisation and use of Cadillac tappets by Packard and The White bus company.12th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 2  img298
The Bendix Aviation Corporation's two-speed supercharger, including a diagrammatic sketch of the drive employed.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img001
The benefits of a two-speed supercharger and the operation of an automatic variable pitch propellor.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img002
Description of the operation and performance of a semi-automatic transmission developed by the Eclipse Company.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img003
Design, advantages, and disadvantages of a constant mesh helical gearbox.22th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img004
With a diagram explaining the operation and advantages of a two-speed supercharger.10th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img005
Description and performance review of an automatic variable-pitch propeller.10th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img006
Semi-automatic transmission developed by the Eclipse Company, detailing its performance and design.10th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img007
Page 4 of a gearbox analysis, listing disadvantages and a summary comparison.10th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img008
Urgency of a £300 payment to Mr. Inskip.23th Mar 1934Box 173 \ 3  img009


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