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Requesting the centre of gravity for slinging and removing the 'Goshawk II' engine unit.21th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan64
The revised front dumbiron for the Goshawk II.22th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan65
Modified design for the induction and exhaust pipe of the 'Goshawk II' engine.11th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan66
Questioning the purchase of Dubiliers condensers and proposing design modifications for in-house production.21th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan67
Drawing LeC.1491, which details a modification to the 'Goshawk II' undershield for an altered front suspension.21th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan68
Use of metric versus inch-sized ball bearings for American productions.9th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan69
Drawing Lec.1492 for a starting carburettor on the 40/50 HP chassis.24th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan70
Visit to West Wittering with Messrs. Hives and Haldenby concerning the 'Goshawk II' vehicle.23th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan71
Design considerations for wheels, ignition, axle leaks, and front suspension.25th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan72
Design considerations for the radiator, frame riveting, and water pump fixing.1st Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan73
Design points for ignition, starter, brakes, instrument board, and steering.25th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan74
Design decisions for pedals, petrol indicators, bonnet locks, and electrical systems for the 'Goshawk II' chassis.25th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan75
Typed memo discussing engineering updates and issues for various vehicle components.25th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan76
Design suggestions and decisions for various car components.25th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan77
Updates and schemes for chassis wiring, petrol feed, lubrication, radiator shutters, luggage grids, and front engine support.25th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan78
Sending drawing Lec.1486 regarding the 'Goshawk II' engine front suspension.1st Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan79
Confirmation of a telegram regarding the composition and potential alteration of a paper condenser.28th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan80
Confirmation of a telegram regarding a condenser problem and the procurement of specific paper.29th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan81
The use and supply of oiled condenser paper for coil making.30th Nov 1921West Wittering \ H \ November1921  Scan82
Comparative compression tests for the 1.EX car at Brooklands, comparing high and low compression setups and the effect of wind.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan0
Performance test results for car 1.EX comparing high and low compression engine configurations with open and closed exhaust cut-outs.9th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan1
The replacement and transport of a Goshawk car with a Hooper body.10th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan2
Recommendation by Dunlop and Michelin to cease using security bolts for tyres, particularly cord tyres.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan3
Ineffectiveness of tyre security bolts and recommending their discontinued use with cord tyres.26th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan4
And proposing tests for different combinations of steering systems.10th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan5
Steering geometry, pivots, and methods for avoiding steering wobbles, with a reference to production Goshawks.26th Apr 1917West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan6
Report concerning a broken crankshaft and other engine damage on an 8.HP. Rover, car number LC.82886.11th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan7
Faulty S.E.V. magneto from a Delage car and its potential future use.12th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan8
New steering application of a radius rod for the 40/50 model to solve steering problems.12th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan9
Arrangements and modifications for No.4 and No.6 Goshawk.12th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan10
Agreeing to fit Goshawk 11 cars with Wefco type gaiters.12th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan11
Request to ensure cars for personal use are insured to allow a visitor not in the company's employ to drive.12th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan12
Recommendation concerning the use of Bakelite moulded commutators as a more economical alternative to the Mica system.12th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan13
Query regarding the flexibility of buffer springs on a Goshawk Steering system.14th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan14
The return of two oil pressure gauges mounted on a teak board.18th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan15
Modifications to the buffer springs in the Goshawk 11 side steering tube.19th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan16
DA to HS regarding the Goshawk steering system, discussing thrusts and proposed new springs.21th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan17
The adaptation of a Goshawk 11 battery ignition to a Goshawk I chassis.21th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan18
Complaint about the poor quality of cotton waste and a recommendation to use a woven rag wiper instead.21th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan19
Performance of the Goshawk engine at Brooklands, defective spark plugs, and testing.22th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan20
Experiments with spring loads and clearances for the Goshawk steering system.22th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan21
Component issues and suggestions for improvements following a visit.22th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan22
Requesting particulars of a bakelite fitting for a detachable terminal on the low tension wire.23th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan23
From E. to BY. detailing Mr. Royce's requested design modifications for the Goshawk 11 Bendix Pinion.25th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan24
Request for a longer throttle control rod for the Goshawk and an inquiry about a sparking plug spanner.25th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan25
Seven points of interest regarding the bodywork of the No.4 Goshawk model.26th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan26
Specifications for the tool equipment for the Goshawk model.26th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan27
Adaptation of a Goshawk 11 Klaxon switch to the 40/50 chassis steering column.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan28
Confirmation of a wire from Royce requesting pipe dogs and screwing dies for iron water pipe.29th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan29
Design specifications and dimensions for Goshawk bodies, comparing drawings from various coachbuilders.29th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan30
Proposed modifications for a Goshawk open body, comparing it with designs from Hooper and Barker.1st Aug 1932West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan31
Continuous high-rate battery discharge tests for various proposed batteries for the Goshawk project.1st Aug 1932West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan32
Performance tests and comparisons of Exide, C.A.V. Willard, and P & R batteries.8th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan33
Graph of battery curves showing continuous high rate discharge at constant circuit resistance.9th Aug 1925West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan34
Moulding powder with asbestos filler from the Mouldensite Company and its suitability for commutators.9th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan35
Comparing the improved parts of 6-Goshawk-11 against 4-Goshawk-11 and recommending its modernization.10th Aug 1932West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan36
The investigation and repair of an S.E.V. magneto from a Delage car.10th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan37
Concluding memo about a magneto not being required for return to West Wittering.10th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan38
Lost petrol tank filler caps on the Goshawk 11 and recommending a retaining chain.10th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan39
Recommendation to fit Wefco type gaiters to the road springs of Goshawk II cars.8th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan40
Testing a modified Goshawk steering rod which eliminated shocks but increased steering wobble and instability.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan41
Comparison of steering wheel movement on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models due to the geometry of steering connections.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan42
Complaints about steering being too light and unstable, particularly when overtaking.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan43
Broken top leaf on a Goshawk 11 front road spring with reduced initial camber.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan44
Confirming the decision to adopt the Pilot Jet to replace the primer.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan45
Speed trials of the Goshawk II at Brooklands, detailing performance issues and results.18th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan46
Modifications to the Goshawk steering system to increase friction.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan47
Upgrade options for the 4-Goshawk-11 model, focusing on potential body alterations.1st Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan48
Fitting radius rods to the front of a 40/50 chassis and the resulting improvement to steering.21th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan49
Springs on a Goshawk-11 vehicle in France.22th Aug 1922West Wittering \ I \ August1922  Scan50
Reliability of Lodge porcelain and K.L.G. mica ignition plugs for Goshawk engines.3rd Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan0
Requesting a replacement dynamo with a mica supported commutator for a No.4 Goshawk engine.3rd Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan1
Interior design issues found in a No.3 Goshawk limousine affecting driver comfort.27th May 1935West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan2
Confirming Mr. Royce's agreement to alterations related to the Goshawk Tool Kit and friction flywheel withdrawal.4th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan3
Requesting the transfer and modification of various cars and chassis for design study and temporary use.5th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan4
Modifications to the Goshawk control gear and steering box support, including corrected lever angles.5th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan5
The design of a Goshawk valve rocker lever without a roller, referencing drawing Lec 1608.5th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan6
Requesting a test on a Goshawk longitudinal steering tube with specific spring buffer movements and strengths.5th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan7
Loosening of Goshawk engine suspension bolts and proposing a test to remedy it.5th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan8
Solution for a broken fixing on the Goshawk battery box caused by the battery being slack.7th Jul 1932West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan9
Failure of a Goshawk steering box and proposed design modifications.6th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan10
Modification to the Goshawk side steering tube, based on drawing N.sch. 1308.7th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan11
The adoption of a glass window for the Goshawk carburetter's float chamber.7th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan12
Prohibition of bakelite commutators on dynamos for the Goshawk model.10th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan13
The investigation of a failing magneto from a Delage car.10th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan14
Failure of large porcelain ignition plugs on a Goshawk engine and comparing them with K.L.G. plugs.10th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan15
Experiment for the Goshawk steering column support, conveying suggestions from Mr. Royce.13th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan16
Potential causes for breakages in the Goshawk battery box fixing and suggesting a test.12th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan17
Shipment of a dynamo and a request for additional parts for a Goshawk vehicle.12th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan18
With a sketch concerning the Goshawk clutch's centring bush and a query from Mr. Royce.12th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan19
Proposed modification to the Goshawk luggage grid and requesting a price from Derby.13th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan20
Drawing No. LeC 1611 for the Goshawk spring drive extracting nut, to be put through for standardisation.14th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan21
Viability of materials for building a moulded commutator, considering heat resistance and durability.15th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan22
Conclusion regarding the temperature rise in a starter motor based on its short duty cycle.10th Dec 1920West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan23
Evaluation of Amplokon spark intensifiers, concluding they are not worthwhile for the company's engines.17th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan24
Trials of 'amplokons' with a magneto, assessing their effect on sparking performance under various conditions.4th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan25
The testing and analysis of Amplokon spark intensifiers.4th May 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan26
Trying an auxiliary gap at the sparking plug to overcome leakage and misfiring.20th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan27
Updates to the front road springs and radiators for production Goshawks.20th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan28
Material choices for the steering box, petrol tank cover threading, and the revised layout of the instrument panel.30th Jan 1933West Wittering \ I \ July1922  Scan29


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