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Calculation table for the ampere-turns required to produce a specific magnetic flux.27th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan060
Calculations for motor field winding, including ampere turns, resistance, and cross-sectional area.27th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan061
Page discussing motor resistance, supply voltage, torque, and brake test performance.1st Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan062
Dangerous alteration of the EAC.10 distribution board's main battery fuse from a screw-in to a clip-in type.1st Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan063
Potential dangers of a proposed change to the main fuse arrangement and recommending the original design be retained.1st Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan064
Explaining an electrical fault causing the green lamp on the S.S. distribution board to remain on.1st Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan065
Persistent problems and experiments related to front road spring squeaks and lubrication.1st Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan066
Diagram illustrating the lubrication method for a flexible cable spring.28th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan067
Secret report on the improved riding comfort of the 18-EX 'SS' Phantom after a 450-mile test run.28th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan068
Car's performance, noting improvements in power, weight, engine smoothness, and appearance compared to the standard Phantom.1st Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan069
Test report on the failures observed during an 'SS' Bumper Test on a bumping rig.1st Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan070
Blueprint of an N.S. Axle Control Damper with handwritten notes detailing repeated component failures.5th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan071
Sketch showing the arrangement for fixing the radiator to an S.S. Bump Chassis, noting a stud failure.5th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan072
Recurring seizing issues with the dynamo pinion bush lubrication on the 'SS' engine.28th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan073
Suggestion to improve lubrication for the pinion bracket by modifying the vacuum pump cylinder's oil port.7th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan074
Design changes to an S.S. Sequence Starter's main and auxiliary switch to resolve a motor run-on issue.7th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan075
Testing and potential modifications for a Green Lamp Switch, focusing on armature and field contact breaks.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan076
Continued discussion and recommendation regarding the procedure for breaking an armature in relation to the field.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan077
Adjustment to the operating and fall-back voltage of a green lamp switch.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan078
Testing of an S.S. starter and modifications to the 9-EX starter.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan079
Test report on a new arrangement comprising a lengthened motor, modified pinion teeth, and an interlocked switch.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan080
Motor and gear performance, detailing issues with engagement, disengagement, noise, and clearances on various systems.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan081
Analysis of a mechanical disengagement issue, discussing energy absorption, gear noise, and the necessity of a fluid friction damper.11th Feb 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan082
Further note describing a method for observing the functioning of gears using a hole cut in the gear case.11th Feb 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan083
Information about a Rotary Displacement Pump from Stothert & Pitt Ltd.12th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan084
Decision to revert to a double pole push button switch and the related timing of its circuits.14th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan085
Torque and flux curves for a new lengthened armature S.S. motor.14th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan086
Report on the testing and potential modification of a sequence starter, with comparisons to a Bosch model.15th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan087
The suitability of using a higher-rated spring with a taper armature and the need for fluid damping.15th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan088
Follow-up report on experiments and observations regarding corner jamming issues with the S.S. Sequence Starter.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan089
Forces, friction, and spring requirements of a longer armature motor.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan090
Analysis of spring forces, armature taper, and electrical engagement in a starting mechanism.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan091
Analysis of motor engagement failure, discussing spring strength, winding gauge, and current.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan092
Experiments comparing a Bosch armature with an in-house motor, detailing operational failures and noise issues.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan093
Continued report on starter motor issues including various noises, motor curves, and a comparison with Bosch starters.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan094
Analysis of starter motor gear ratios and spring mechanisms, comparing with a Bosch design.17th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan095
Secret memo outlining the plan for testing and swapping experimental 'SS' cars in France.19th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan096
Reporting the successful completion of 60 hours of bumping tests on the 'SS' chassis with no failures.19th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan097
Fault investigation into the reversal of dynamo polarity causing cutout points to stick.19th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan098
Continued analysis of a dynamo and switchbox circuit arrangement.19th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan099
Troubleshooting of a high voltage fault related to a green lamp circuit and switchbox.20th Dec 1923West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan100
Secret memo reporting on the mileage testing of the 18-EX experimental car.20th Dec 1923West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan101
Secret memo reporting on a 2300-mile test of the 'SS' car, discussing starter motor adjustments and a clutch fault investigation.21th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan102
Modifications and experimental variations to an S.S. Sequence Starter to improve engagement.22th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan103
Modifications and testing of a motor's engagement mechanism, spring rating, and air damper.22th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan104
The issues encountered during a 10,000-mile test in France, after the first 5,000 miles.27th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan105
The delivery of a 20 HP car (14-G-4) to France, its new engine, and a persistent oscillation problem.27th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan106
Recommendation against fitting an experimental green lamp battery indicator to the 'SS' car, advocating for existing standard equipment.27th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan107
Recommendation to continue testing an experimental green lamp scheme and use the present Phantom electrical arrangement.29th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan108
Design of a fluid damper for the S.S. starter motor armature, referencing an attached sketch of a Bosch grease damper.29th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan109
Progress of 10,000-mile car tests in France, including car adjustments and personnel movements.29th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan110
Investigation into a green lamp switch that has a mysteriously reduced operating voltage.29th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan111
Modifications to the S.S. Sequence Starter, discussing issues with non-taper armatures and performance of chassis 19-EX.31th Dec 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan112
Longitudinal pull and friction, discussing armature design, magnetic flux, and potential improvements with new brushes and dampers.15th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan113
Engine roughness at high speeds in the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models, recommending testing a balanced crankshaft.15th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan114
Report suggesting the use of counter weights on car crankshafts to reduce high speed roughness and vibrations.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan115
The possible causes of high-speed roughness and vibration in cars.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan116
Engine vibration, resonance, and roughness at different speeds, with references to specific engine models.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan117
Engine torsional periods and the distortion of moving parts at high speeds.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan118
Engine vibration, distortion balance, and potential solutions like using counter-weights.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan119
Crankcase design, materials, and their effects on engine vibration.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan120
Reducing high-speed engine roughness by comparing added counterweights against a stiffer crankcase.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan121
Comparison of crankshaft and engine designs, including those of Chrysler, Stutz, and Alfa-Romeo.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan122
Engine vibration, with a quote on crankcase vibrations, and the arrangement of counterweights on crankshafts.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan123
Competitor crankshaft balancing methods followed by details of vibration experiments conducted on a 20 HP engine.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan124
Page 10 of a report analyzing engine vibration characteristics and testing results.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan125
Analysis of crankshaft vibration and distortion, with a suggested new design for a 20 HP engine.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan126
Typed memorandum discussing crankshaft design, including pin lengths, disc-web shafts, and comparisons to racing engines.28th Sep 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan127
Diagram showing the inertia loads on a 20 HP engine crankshaft at 3500 R.P.M.28th Sep 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan128
Blank page stamped by the Print Room in Derby.13th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan129
Diagrams showing types of counterweights employed in some cars.6th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan130
Diagrams illustrating crankshaft counterweight arrangements for various engines.6th Nov 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan131
Blueprint with notes on the design and benefits of a counterweighted crankshaft for a 20 HP engine.29th Oct 1928West Wittering \ T \ November1928  Scan132
Proposed modification drawing for the Phantom II Air Silencer.2nd Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan001
Proposing a change from a single to a double guide for the Phantom radiator shutter thermostat bellows.1st Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan002
Rear spring clips striking the frame and a proposed modification to increase clearance.1st Apr 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan003
Lack of lateral adjustment for 20HP rubber-mounted engine feet and proposed solutions.4th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan004
Clarifying an error in the proposed letter-based nomenclature for new steering column options on long chassis vehicles.6th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan005
Design for conveying pressure oil to the rear axle via a coil spring and shackle pin.1st Jul 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan006
Requesting a print of drawing LeC. 2780 for an expanding carburetter with a fixed throat for the Phantom II.9th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan007
Options for conveying oil to the axles for centralised chassis lubrication.10th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan008
Alternative method for spring lubrication via an annulus inside the pins for a centralised chassis lubrication system.10th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan009
Specifications for the Experimental Continental Touring Car on a short chassis.10th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan010
From 'R.' (Royce) discussing the development of a silent, easy-to-change 4-speed gearbox using a Salerni coupling.13th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan011
Summary of a discussion on gearbox performance, gear changing, and silence.15th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan012
Gearbox noise and comparisons with Armstrong-Siddeley, Graham-Paige, and Chrysler vehicles.20th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan013
Comparing the noise levels of various gearbox designs based on pitch speed and load calculations.20th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan014
Proposal regarding the 20HP hypoid rear axle, to enable the pinion to be withdrawn for inspection without disturbing the gear.21th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan015
With diagrams detailing modifications to the Phantom II Invar piston for improved flexibility and fit.23th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan016
Blueprints and a model of a blower from Powerplus Co. for a compression ignition engine.25th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan017
Two proposals for modifying the increased charge switching system and its potential issues.25th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan018
Trial of a 20/60 Vauxhall, analyzing modifications made to eliminate radiator wobble and improve engine smoothness.27th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan019
Modifications to the Phantom II Air Inlet Silencer to reduce power loss.28th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan020
Ongoing experiments and potential solutions for the radiator shimmy problem.29th Jan 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan021
The necessary modifications to accommodate a spare wheel carrier for 7' section tyres.3rd Feb 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan022
Proposal to increase the thickness of Ferodo lining on rear brake shoes for the 20 HP 10,000-mile test.2nd Feb 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan023
Suggesting modifications to the clutch for a 20 HP 10,000-mile test vehicle.6th Feb 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan024
Design considerations for the revised bonnet and dash on the Phantom II model.10th Feb 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan025
Modifications to radiators and bonnets, referencing the 'Segrave Experiment'.10th Feb 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan026
'The Gearbox Problem', reviewing existing solutions and outlining requirements for a new, improved design.10th Feb 1930West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930  Scan027


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