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Required modification for petrol tanks with outside fillers on two specific cars to resolve fuel leakage from the breather pipe union.14th Mar 1934Box 17 \ 5  Scan221
Standardisation report for a bottom washer for valve springs.24th Sep 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan001
Standardisation of solid key type bottom tappets to produce a more consistent quiet tappet.24th Sep 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan002
Note on a standardisation sheet regarding the cost analysis of replacing old tappets.5th Oct 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan003
Cost implications of standardizing tappets.5th Oct 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan004
Test report on 'turbulent' type heads for the lighter Phantom engine, aimed at reducing detonation and continued firing.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan005
Report page discussing engine test results, comparing an original head to an alternative, focusing on detonation and turbulence.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan006
Engine head performance detailing compression ratio tests and ignition characteristics.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan007
Engine timing, detonation, and self-ignition characteristics of a turbulent type cylinder head.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan008
Engine experiments concerning self-ignition, turbulence, and the effects of using smaller valves.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan009
Summary of test results on the Lighter Phantom engine, comparing different head and valve configurations.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan010
Preparations for road and bench testing three different engine heads with a specific compression ratio.10th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan011
Graph of Ignition Advance versus B.M.E.P. curves for different Aluminium Phantom engine configurations at 1000 RPM.11th Dec 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan012
Blank document reverse with a Print Room stamp.11th Dec 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan013
Graph of ignition advance curves for various Phantom engine configurations against engine RPM.2nd Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan014
Power comparison graph for an Aluminium Phantom engine with different valve sizes.2nd Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan015
Graph of Ignition Advance versus B.M.E.P. curves for an Aluminium Phantom engine at 1000 RPM.27th Oct 1916Box 17 \ 6  Scan016
Drawing of smaller diameter inlet and exhaust valves for the Lighter Phantom Engine.27th Oct 1916Box 17 \ 6  Scan017
The reverse side of a document showing a date stamp from Derby and a handwritten number.11th Dec 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan018
Valve gear rocker geometry for the RAC.10, Phantom and 20 HP models to reduce noise when seating.3rd Mar 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan019
Modified rocker angle for the sports Phantom, including a diagram illustrating eccentric thrust.1st Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan020
Query regarding modifications made to Phantom valve springs due to insufficient coil clearance.1st Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan021
Cylinder head blueprint, focusing on valve layout, rockers, and gear adjustments.22th Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan022
Query regarding the purpose of a small screw introduced on the 20 HP valve gear.23th Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan023
EAC.10 valve gear, suggesting duralumin for the rocker bar supports and noting thermal expansion effects.2nd Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan024
The EAC.10 valve gear, comparing rocker shaft dimensions and estimating shaft deflection under load.27th Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan025
EAC.10 & India 3 valve sizes, enclosing another document.6th Mar 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan026
And comparing engine valve sizes for various models.6th Mar 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan027
Valve noise issues in a 15EX engine and proposed actions for resolution.7th Mar 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan028
Two different valve gear rocker geometries to minimise scrub and valve noise, referencing a trial on a Phantom engine.7th Mar 1926Box 17 \ 6  Scan029
Making the exhaust and inlet valve guides interchangeable for the Phantom Aluminium Head.23th Mar 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan030
'R.' concerning the satisfactory state of the SS. Engine Valve Gear.4th Apr 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan031
Valve stretching on a Phantom model, comparing different steel compositions and proposing a strengthened valve design.25th Apr 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan032
Continued memorandum discussing materials and shock loads on car and aero engine valve stems.26th Apr 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan033
Modifications to Phantom valves, specifically increasing the stem diameter for inlet valves.26th Apr 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan034
Phantom valve stretching, proposing to scrap valve steel with high silicon and switch to a heavier exhaust valve design.7th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan035
Valve gear design, clearances, and proposed modifications for Phantom & EAC.10 engines.7th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan036
Continuation page of a memorandum proposing modifications to feeler gauges, plug settings, and cam designs for the Phantom model.9th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan037
Technical memo discussing the design and specifications for valve lift curves and associated cam components.9th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan038
Valve spring performance and noise issues on Phantom engines with turbulent heads.1st May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan039
Technical memorandum discussing the performance and characteristics of Phantom double valve springs.11th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan040
Investigating a high-pitched clicking noise from the valve gear at 1250 r.p.m. on experimental cars.19th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan041
Reminder to supply figures for tappet clearance variations on Phantom engines.19th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan042
Required co-efficient of expansion for Phantom push rods based on nickel content.22th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan043
Ignition timing setting for the turbulent head.31th May 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan044
Method to test various valve steels on an engine test bed.11th Jun 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan045
Final recommendations for the valve and ignition timing of an aluminium head engine.14th Jun 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan046
Two cases of broken valve springs on F.2.B. Chassis engines.28th Jun 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan047
Calculation of E.A.C.10 valve lift curves and cam forms for Condor and Falcon engines.29th Jun 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan048
Case of a valve spring breaking during a Unit Test.9th Jul 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan049
Test report on Phantom Push Rods, concluding that a new oiling method offers no advantage.10th Jul 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan050
Design change to the valve gear cams, increasing their width for improved wear and lubrication.25th Jul 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan051
On the stretching of exhaust valves, identifying insufficient tappet clearance as the cause.1st Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan052
Depot sheet detailing the tappet adjustment procedure for Phantom F.2.B. series engines and onwards.1st Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan053
Telegram from Royce to Hives requesting a call regarding valve gear noise.7th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan054
Suggestion to increase the coil clearance on SS valve springs by altering the bottom washer.8th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan055
Tappet pad wear in the S.S. engine after 50 hours of testing and a proposed solution.9th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan056
New taper valve springs and camshaft provisions to increase engine speed for the 20 HP model.10th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan057
Sending a Tappet to Mr. Royce for examination.10th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan058
Telegram from Royce regarding required modifications to tappet springs.12th Oct 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan059
Relaying a telegram from Royce with instructions for modifying tappet springs.12th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan060
Design and development strategy for the 'SS' chassis, including rollerless tappets and spring pressure.2nd Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan061
Engine valve train components, including cam and follower hardness, lubrication, and spring pressure.13th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan062
Proposed modifications for the 'SS' valve gear lubrication system.13th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan063
'SS' valve springs, proposing the use of standard Phantom springs with modifications.13th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan064
Trial of nitrifying hardening on 'SS' and aero engine components.19th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan065
The material required to produce rollerless tappets for the SS engine.20th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan066
Installation and potential modification of the 'SS' rear axle damper for easier valve access.21th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan067
Query on selectively hardening parts during the nitriding process, suggesting copper-plating as a method.22th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan068
Recommendation to alter the thread count on the 'SS' tappet adjusting screw for finer adjustment.28th Nov 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan069
The required feeler gauge blade sizes for the SS unit.8th Dec 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan070
Querying the correct tappet clearance for SS models with new cam forms.11th Dec 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan071
Experiments and findings related to 'SS' valve rocker lubrication systems, particularly concerning cold starts.22th Jan 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan072
Modifications to an engine's oil supply system to prevent exhaust smoke.26th Jan 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan073
Proposed method for locating the 'SS' valve tappet guide.26th Jan 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan074
Investigation into a suggestion to offset the tappet instead of the camshaft for 'SS' valve gear and left-handed engines.1st Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan075
Tappet mechanism design, including taper pins, tappet guides, and camshaft lubrication.2nd Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan076
Sending drawings for 'SS' valve cover, inlet cam form, and valve gear.2nd Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan077
Potential design modifications for the SS. Valve Gear and Desaxe Tappets.2nd Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan078
Simplification of the chassis engine valve rocker cover design.6th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan079
Various schemes and proposals for valve rocker lubrication.6th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan080
Continued note on an experiment to allow blow-off oil to lubricate the camshaft and tappet mechanism.1st Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan081
Schemes for improving the lubrication of the 'SS' valve gear.1st Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan082
Two schemes for valve rocker lubrication on the 'SS' engine.2nd Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan083
Update on the accuracy of jigging dowel pins for the valve tappet guide location.12th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan084
Request for the various oil pressure figures (high, intermediate, low) when starting the 'SS' model from cold.15th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan085
Design suggestions and material choices for a valve cover.16th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan086
Design and testing of an SS engine valve rocker cover.21th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan087
Comparing valve gear lubrication oil pressures during engine warm-up versus normal running conditions.1st Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan088
Note on the maximum oil pressures for the 'SS' engine when starting from cold.19th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan089
Technical memorandum discussing the design of an SS valve gear cover, including features, noise transmission, and structural stiffening options.25th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan090
Alloy used in German castings and a modification to a stud and thumb nut arrangement.29th Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan091
Telegram requesting particulars of a tappet spring used on the S S 10000 miles car.29th Feb 1928Box 17 \ 6  Scan092
The S.S. valve tappet guide location and set screw arrangement.14th Feb 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan093
Agreeing to test a suggested lubrication method for the 'SS' Valve Gear.2nd Mar 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan094
Design, materials, and manufacturing of an SS. Valve Cover, suggesting the use of magnesium.1st Mar 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan095
Design, testing, and potential improvements of an 'SS' taper valve spring.14th Mar 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan096
Agreeing to test tapered valve springs against parallel ones for superiority regarding periodic vibrations.25th Mar 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan097
The testing of SS valve springs, noting a difficulty with natural frequencies.23th Apr 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan098
Improvements to Phantom valve springs to prevent valve bounce at high speeds.10th Jun 1929Box 17 \ 6  Scan099


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