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Vibration measurements for a continuous battery box support at different speeds, identifying critical axle speed tramping.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan126
Explaining the new output curves for the Phantom II 45 Coil Dynamos.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan127
Analysis of dynamo coil performance, comparing output curves and magnetic circuit modifications.8th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan128
Page discussing the volt-ampere curve for a 12-volt P & R battery and considerations for an armature experiment.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan129
Experience with 'Diamond' engine mountings and torque reaction dampers on 20/25 and 25 HP engines.12th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan130
Tests on the 25 HP model's clutch pedal travel and flywheel strength.12th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan131
Graph comparing load versus deflection for a standard and a lightened 25 HP clutch.14th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan132
Very faint and mostly illegible document with bleed-through text from the reverse side, marked with a Print Room stamp.14th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan133
Road and bench tests of Delco adjustable hydraulic dampers, detailing the adjustment mechanism and its effects.14th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan134
Damper loadings, valve silence, and road test performance.30th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan135
Two graphs showing the variation in maximum ball pin load versus axle velocity for a Delco adjustable damper.14th Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan136
The reverse of a document or photograph with a date stamp.14th Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan137
Graphs showing high and low pressure tests for a Delco rear damper with a 12' lever and adjustable leak.14th Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan138
Performance charts for a Delco II adjustable rear damper under different leak and pressure settings.14th Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan139
Diagram illustrating the eccentricity of valve passages for a 'Delco II' model, viewed from the high-pressure end.7th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan140
Cross-section drawing for a Delco II leak adjustment shaft.7th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan141
Correcting a misunderstanding about the number of coils in a medium output dynamo.4th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan142
'Two Charge Scheme' involving modifications to the dynamo, switchbox, and lighting system.1st Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan143
Dynamo safety, resistance, and the use of 48-watt headlamp bulbs.10th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan144
Proposal to standardise a metal tool box on imported Phantom II cars, addressing unsatisfactory current tool storage methods.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan145
Examination of engine back-running during hand starting, focusing on magneto ignition timing.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan146
Magneto timing issues causing backward running and potential cures for EW6 type magnetos.6th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan147
Detonation issues in supercharged aero engines during take-off and proposing tests.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan148
Type test report on an F.27 engine with a 6/1 compression ratio, detailing new camshaft performance, detonation, and fuel economy.16th Jan 1932West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan149
Modifications to dynamo armatures to increase current output at high speeds.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan150
Survey and comparison of different dynamo-battery electrical systems, including those from Bosch, Bijur, and Westinghouse.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan151
Modifications to external regulator controls for dynamo battery systems, comparing different regulation methods.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan152
Comparison of the relative heating of shunt wound and inherently battery controlled dynamos.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan153
Standardisation and recommendation of headlamp bulbs for the Phantom II and 20/25 models.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan154
List of recommended standard lamp bulbs for the Phantom II chassis.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan155
List of standard recommended lamp bulbs for the 20/25 chassis.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan156
Crankcase distortion tests conducted on a 25 HP engine.20th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan157
Diagram of an inverted 25 HP crankcase top half, showing an indicator clock on the centre main bearing.20th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan158
The reverse side of a technical drawing with a Print Room stamp.20th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan159
Graph showing crankcase deflections under various load conditions for a 25 HP engine.20th Jan 1937West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan160
Cover sheet with a 'Print Room, Derby' date stamp.20th Jan 1937West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan161
Standardisation of a reduction gear to LOP E.35711, with new strengthened casings, a driving shaft with tighter serrations, and hardened roller races with reduced clearances.30th Jun 1930West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan162
Explaining the attached blueprint curves for the 20/25 dynamo, detailing the methodology for temperature rise settings.26th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan163
Comparison of performance curves for various dynamo modifications, including different coil counts and pole piece designs.26th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan164
The operation of the Lucas dynamo.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan165
Graph showing output speed performance curves for three different 20/25 Dynamos at a constant operating voltage.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan166
Heavily faded document, likely a carbon copy, with almost completely illegible text and a purple ink stamp.26th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan167
Installation tests concerning air space and the formation of steam pockets in 'F' engine cylinder jackets.27th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan168
Tests on engine cooling systems, focusing on header tank design, water flow, and steam formation.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan169
Water system filling procedures and tests conducted at various engine inclinations for aircraft.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan170
Engine cooling system tests, detailing tank capacities, water levels, and the influence of tank position on performance.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan171
Analysis of steam pocket formation and air trapping in engine cylinder jackets under various operating conditions.15th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan172
Report page discussing engine cooling system considerations, including tank position, header tanks, and steam pocket formation.11th Dec 1930West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan173
Graph showing cylinder water level and airspace tests for F'S & H/S engines at various angles of inclination.11th Dec 1930West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan174
Blank document page with a receiving stamp from Derby.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan175
Graph determining the air space in cylinder blocks based on header tank height and engine tilt for F.S. F. M/S engines.11th Dec 1930West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan176
Blank document page with a Print Room date stamp from Derby.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan177
Graph from an installation test showing water displacement by steam in a Hart Header Tank.5th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan178
Stamped document backing sheet.10th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan179
Graph showing the quantity of water displaced by steam formation in the cylinder jackets of a Hart Header Tank under two test conditions.6th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan180
Blank page with a Print Room stamp.16th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan181
Graph from installation tests showing the effect of airspace in cylinder jackets on water displaced.5th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan182
Graph from installation tests on a Fury Tank showing the effect of RPM on water displaced during the warming-up period.5th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan183
Diagram illustrating installation tests for filling an aircraft's water system on uneven ground to manage air space in cylinder jackets.22th Dec 1930West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan184
Sketch of the apparatus and method for obtaining data on airspace in engine cylinder jackets when inclined at different angles.5th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan185
The temperature rise settings for Phantom II medium and high output dynamos.27th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan186
Inertia torque and local out-of-balance as causes of engine roughness.27th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan187
The causes and investigation of failures in Entex ignition coils.28th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan188
Analysis of magnetic circuit design for energy storage, comparing closed versus open circuits and the impact of core size and windings.28th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan189
Ignition coil winding insulation materials, wire quality, and performance issues related to spark plug gaps.28th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan190
The experimental production and voltage testing of ignition coils, discussing their performance and durability.28th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan191
Ignition coil testing, including impregnation, voltage, insulation, and comparison with American coils.28th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan192
Tests and construction of Delco Lovejoy hydraulic dampers.30th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan193
Report analyzing the design and function of a damper, focusing on venting, filtering, and valves.30th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan194
Technical analysis of spring, damper, and valve performance in a vehicle's suspension system.30th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan195
Report page discussing damper levers, patent situations, road tests, and piston dampers.30th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan196
Weight comparison table for Lovejoy and 20 HP rear shock damper components.30th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan197
Graphs comparing bending and torsion deflection under load for various hydraulic damper levers and arms.3rd Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan198
Mostly blank document with a purple stamp in the top right corner.3rd Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan199
Set of graphs and data tables showing the variation in Delco loading with axle velocity for rear axle dampers.3rd Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan200
Performance graphs and data for front axle dampers with 7.5' levers.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan201
Blueprint showing various performance diagrams for a Delco Damper system.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan202
Graph showing the performance variation of a Delco Damper with temperature at high and low pressures.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan203
Performance variation graphs and data tables for a Delco Damper at different speeds.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan204
Graph plotting the variation of maximum ball pin load against axle velocity for a 7.5' lever.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan205
Diagram of a Lovejoy Piston with cross-sections and annotations.9th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan206
Blueprint with specifications for an upward/low pressure valve and a high pressure/rebound valve.20th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan207
Blueprint graph and diagram detailing the results of Delco lever deflection tests.20th Jan 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan208
Heavily faded carbon copy document with a purple ink 'Print Room' date stamp.3rd Feb 1931West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931  Scan209
Policy and design proposals for shock dampers, referencing several numbered schematics.2nd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan001
Modifications to Maybach dog clutches, focusing on face angles and tooth rounding for experimental models.2nd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan002
Correspondence regarding drawings and schemes for the Japan 3 gearbox casing.2nd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan003
Request for a rough drawing of hydraulic dampers to be submitted to Derby for criticism.2nd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan004
Various schemes and issues related to gearbox design, specifically change gear and Maybach jaws.2nd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan005
Permanent application for a successful lubrication test on front shock dampers.3rd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan006
Suitability of different starter motors and drives for the 'Japan 3' project.3rd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan007
Accidental crashing issues with hand-controlled Maybach dogs and proposing design modifications.31th Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan008
Gear changing procedures, transmission clicking, and potential improvements.3rd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan009
Modifications to the Maybach jaws on an experimental epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.3rd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan010
Original prints and sample sets for bonnet ventilators.3rd Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan011
Design issues and suggestions for the P. 2. Rear Apron.4th Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan012
Proposal for the Japan 3 dynamo drive and mounting, detailing the pinion design, lubrication, and materials.5th Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan013
Preliminary arrangement for the 'Japan 3' induction system and carburetter.5th Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan014
Design and development of hydraulic dampers, comparing different design choices.6th Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan015
Issues with front dampers, axle control, and the scaling of a damper design for different vehicle weights.6th Mar 1931West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931  Scan016


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