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Report of experimental bench tests on a Dixie Aero 648 Magneto, including weight, design remarks, and distributor dimensions.15th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan37
Test report detailing the performance and endurance of a magneto under various conditions.15th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan38
High and low-speed sparking characteristics, resistance, and noise levels of a magneto.15th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan39
Performance curves and heating tests for the Rotax A.T.12 Dynamo.17th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan40
Comparison of Rotax and Bosch machine performance, focusing on field winding resistance and output curves.17th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan41
Comparison of Rotax and U.S.A. Bosch dynamo performance, construction, and cooling characteristics.17th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan42
Comparing the A.T.4 and A.T.12 dynamos for a small car.17th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan43
Test results for chassis dynamo heating at maximum output.22th Nov 1929West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan44
Comparison of specifications for Rotax A.T.13. and U.S.A. Bosch dynamos.17th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan45
Experimental bench tests for a B.T.H. Type F.M.6 Magneto.18th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan47
Results of various tests on a magneto, including armature flux, platinum point gap settings, and endurance trials.18th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan48
Various performance tests conducted on a magneto, including sparking characteristics and resistance measurements.18th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan49
The experimental bench tests of a Sonner Type C.M.1 Magneto.19th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan50
Results of various tests performed on a magneto.19th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan51
The performance characteristics of a magneto, detailing its sparking range, electrical resistance, and milli-ampere output.19th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan52
The unsatisfactory performance of a Nickel-Iron (Ni-Fe) battery for car starting compared to an acid battery.19th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan53
The experimental bench tests and initial impressions of three different magnetos.21th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan54
Continued page discussing selectable ranges, a forthcoming table, and tabulated bench test results for magnetos.21th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan55
Technical memo discussing the performance and potential modifications for a Rotax dynamo.30th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan56
Query regarding the cost-effectiveness of replacing a machine versus dismantling its armature.30th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan57
Performance curves and firing speeds for three types of magnetos.31th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan58
Comparison of low sparking speeds and test results for various types of magnetos.31th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan59
Table of lowest speeds in R.P.M. for various magnetos during regular firing on 5.5mm air gaps.22th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan60
Comparison table of various magnetos detailing their types, numbers, and performance speeds.19th Feb 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan61
Table of results of magneto performance tests.23th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan62
Comparative table of performance data for various magneto models.6th Aug 1919West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan63
Comparison table of test results for various magnetos, including resistance and output readings.15th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ March1921  Scan64
Mr. Royce's suggestions for strengthening the 40/50 M.P. Chassis Valve Tappet Lever.3rd May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan0
Position of the rear cross member and spare wheel on the Goshawk II.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan1
Requesting Pognon plugs for testing and to notify the company of an error in their advertisement.5th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan2
Advertisement for Pognon sparking plugs, with a handwritten note, and a for sale listing for a 1913 Bianchi car.5th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan3
Advertisement supplement page from 'The Autocar' magazine for car dealers and automotive accessories.5th Mar 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan4
The 40/50 HP breather, asking if a .625' copper pipe is sufficient for engine ventilation.3rd May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan5
From DA to BJ regarding accommodation for the Third Line 15 HP model and the Goshawk II project.3rd May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan6
Letter discussing the pros and cons of manufacturing versus purchasing bakelite insulation mouldings.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan7
Continued letter regarding the production of Bakelite insulating parts and the difficulty in finding a manufacturer in England.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan8
Use and modification of tungsten contacts on a low tension make and break ignition system.7th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan9
Production and improvement of Dunlop wire wheels for the 'Goshawk II' project.11th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan10
Design specifications for the 'Goshawk II' dynamo and starter motor, ensuring they follow specific drawings.21th May 1933West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan11
Suggesting an experimental part, the starter motor push button switch, be made from Bakelite instead of ebonite.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan12
Agreeing with a suggestion to use hardened washers to reduce wear on front springs and shackles.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan13
Effect of humidity in England on insulating materials compared to the U.S.A. or Europe.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan14
Proposed new position of the spare wheel on the 'Goshawk II' car, pending a decision from the Sales Department.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan15
Correspondence regarding drawing No. Lec.1389 for the 'Goshawk II' open four-seater body.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan16
Request to create a model of a small ball joint for 'Goshawk II' controls.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan17
The revised position of the spare wheel carrier.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan18
Sending drawings for the Goshawk II battery ignition gear's advance and retard governor.18th May 1937West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan19
Enclosing drawing LeC. 1391 for the Goshawk II engine's front suspension and radiator connections.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan20
New drawing for 'Goshawk II' clutch and brake pedals, superseding previous versions.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan21
'Goshawk II' connecting rod and piston, detailing instructions for creating wooden models of the combustion space.13th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan22
Engine component design and manufacturing choices for the 'Buzzard' project, page 2.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan23
Drawing for the minimum dimensions of a connecting rod stem.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan24
The impracticality of a proposed design change for the Goshawk II crankshaft oil caps.21th Nov 1935West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan25
Dimensions of the 'Swallow' frame and the expectation of a drawing to be fixed up after Whitsuntide.13th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan26
From E. to H.S. conveying Mr. Royce's instruction not to test expansion plugs on the Goshawk II engine.3rd May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan27
The riveting method for a 'Goshawk II' small ball joint for controls.21th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan28
Request to test Monel metal sheets for radiators and to investigate modifying the standard nickel alloy as a cheaper alternative.5th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan29
Gasket for the Goshawk II carburettor joint.24th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan30
Five design points from Mr. Royce for the 'Goshawk II' rear engine support.1st May 1932West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan31
Design modifications for the 'Goshawk II' piston and connecting rod.28th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan32
Listing C.A.V.-Willard battery numbers selected by Mr. Royce for the Goshawk and 40/50 HP cars.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan33
Request for particulars of suitable small carburettors for a lighting engine to replace an unsatisfactory floatless model.2nd Jun 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan34
Modification to the Woodmilne tyre pump connection proposed by Mr. Royce.1st May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan35
Issue with a washer spreading and a union nut being an unnecessarily tight fit.5th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan36
Visit to Messrs. Lucas in Birmingham regarding Bakelite moulding and junction box fuse clips.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan37
Discussions with Messrs. Lucas regarding fuse holders and a lengthened E.575 Dynamo.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan38
Dynamo and motor suitability for a small car, referencing Lucas products.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan39
Experimental bench tests for a U.S.A. Bosch Magneto type D.U.Z.6.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan40
The design and testing of a distributor, including measurements and endurance test results.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan41
Magneto test report detailing open/short circuit, utility, and advance/retard range results.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan42
Test report on sparking characteristics, electrical resistance, and noise levels of an ignition component, compared to the Z.R.6 model.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan43
Issues with obtaining satisfactory Bleriot Phi cutouts and problems with their assembly.10th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan44
Discussion with a supplier regarding the specification and operation of a cut-out for an R.R. car.10th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan45
Performance loss on a Watford E.6 magneto caused by its securing strap short-circuiting the magnetic flux.10th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan46
Evaluation of pressure-fed grease caps and lubricators, comparing various samples to the 'Alemite' system.11th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan47
Pressure-fed grease lubrication systems, comparing Alemite products and potential suppliers.11th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan48
Page discussing the development of an 'Alemite' lubrication system for an experimental car.11th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan49
Test results and observations on a C.A.V. cutout device under cold and hot conditions.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan50
Technical note on ensuring operating voltage remains higher than the E.M.F. of a battery.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan51
Responding to a query about substituting Bakelite sheets for Micanite.19th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan52
Use of Bakelite as a replacement for Mica and Micanite in condensers and commutators.18th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan53
Investigation into issues with thrust washers and bearings on Gleason bevel gears, detailing tests and proposed solutions.4th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan54
Dynamometer testing of a modified bevel pinion and thrust bearing arrangement.24th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan55
Test report detailing the seizure of a reverse pinion and subsequent damage to a gearbox on a 7.CA car.24th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan56
Confirmation of a telegram telephoned to Chichester about a delay in standardizing a flexible ignition part.25th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan57
Redesign of a flexible connection from the condenser to the crankchamber due to failures and sparking in the previous design.27th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan58
Performance of Smith, Lucas, and C.A.V. electrical cutouts.31th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan59
Comparison of the operational performance of various electrical cutouts under different temperature conditions.31th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan60
Test log sheet recording the operational data of various electrical cutouts under different conditions.20th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan61
Modifications and comparing the performance of a Smith Dynamo Type 2D against previous models and specifications.31th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan62
The heating test of a dynamo from Messrs. Smith and its potential standardization for the 40/50 chassis.31th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan63
Graph showing hot condition output curves for various dynamos against speed.17th May 1921West Wittering \ F \ May1921  Scan64
Observations on the manufacturing process of Bakelite commutators.5th Aug 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan1
The design of inspection and filler plugs for the Goshawk II gearbox.1st Aug 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan2
Calculations and the practical mechanical construction of the Goshawk II starter motor.7th Jul 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan3
Modifications to the hot throttle induction pipe to improve engine performance with poor quality petrol.8th Aug 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan4
Failure of a cell in an Exide battery due to faulty components and a request for a replacement.8th Aug 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan5
Instruction on the cross steering tube, advising that a hole should not be made and precautions taken to prevent spelter formation.21th Aug 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan6
The bump test comparison between American-made front springs and standard Woodhead springs.10th Aug 1931West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan7
The quality and testing of Bleriot Phi cutouts.11th Aug 1921West Wittering \ G \ August1921  Scan9


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