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Stamped by the Print Room in Derby.19th Jun 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan068
Power and M.E.P. curves for camshafts on the Phantom II and 25 HP models, detailing changes to valve lift.22th Jun 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan069
The design of a sylphon tube type remote control for hydraulic shock absorber valves.24th Jun 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan070
Urgent request for a design of a side spare wheel carrier stay for cars with diamond engine mounting and over-hanging bonnets.25th Jun 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan071
Requesting the return of the Experimental Department's 1931 expenses file.26th Jun 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan072
Operation and construction modifications for 'Flip Flap' bonnet shutters.30th Jun 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan073
Cover note attaching a copy of a report received from G.W. Hancock.6th Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan074
The optimal settings for torque reaction dampers and an investigation into engine detonations with different petrol types.4th Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan075
Dynamo performance and modifications to avoid overcharging batteries at high speeds.7th Mar 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan076
Dynamo performance improvements by altering field windings and armatures.3rd Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan077
Blueprint graph showing Dynamo Output Speed Curves for different field windings related to the Phantom II.1st Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan078
Mostly blank page with a purple 'Print Room, Derby' stamp in the bottom right corner.3rd Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan079
Results of comparative tests on different radiator tube sizes and the effect of bonnet shutters on cooling.18th Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan080
The standardisation of adjustable pedals for the P.2 'OZ' Series and the lack of a design for the 20/25 HP.20th Jul 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan081
Summary of minor troubles identified during a 10,000-mile test in France, focusing on exhaust valves and shock absorbers.1st Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan082
Issues and proposed solutions for steering, petrol pump vapour lock, suspension, and battery box.1st Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan083
Describing the 'Macrome' method of magnetically tempering steel.6th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan084
'Macrome' steel treatment, its success on valve springs, and plans for further testing on engine components.6th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan085
Summary of tests on Phantom II radiators carried out in France, detailing temperature readings during a hill climb.7th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan086
Summary of radiator tests showing critical atmospheric temperatures under various conditions.4th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan087
Summary of radiator tests conducted in France, comparing small and large hexagon dented types under various conditions.7th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan088
Calculations regarding balance weights for a 40/50 Phantom crankshaft.1st Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan089
Blueprint with calculations for a balance weight for model LeC 2925.1st Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan090
Cover note for a report on car 25-KX after completing a 10,000-mile test in France, noting it will continue to 15,000 miles.1st Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan091
10,000-mile report on vehicle 25-EX, detailing engine performance, specifically issues with torque dampers, pistons, and valves.5th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan092
The condition and performance of various engine components after testing.5th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan093
Issues and modifications for a petrol pump, speedometer drive, and flywheel/clutch assembly.5th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan094
Servo motor friction lining performance and failures of various exhaust system components.5th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan095
Test report on radiator and bonnet modifications, focusing on cooling efficiency and bonnet knocking.5th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan096
Modifications and performance of radiator mountings, brakes, axles, and steering systems.20th Apr 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan097
Modifications to the steering column, and front and rear shock dampers.20th Apr 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan098
Analysis and troubleshooting report on damper performance, oil loss, and component wear.20th Apr 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan099
Pedal heat, front and rear road spring performance, and petrol pump fuel supply issues.20th Apr 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan100
Faults with petrol leaks, the Bijur system, telegauge, battery suspension, distributor, and dynamo.20th Apr 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan101
Vehicle condition and performance report detailing issues with the bodywork, alongside data on weight, consumption, and tyre mileage.11th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan102
Blueprint for a Phantom II twin carburettor air silencer.11th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan103
Drawings for the central radiator mounting and a test on the speedometer drive for the 25-EX model.19th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan104
Issues with battery box arrangements, cantilever support tests, and component failures due to vibration.21th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan105
Issues with single-line petrol gauges and comparing them to other alternatives.24th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan106
Design reasons for the rear apron on the 20/25 HP model.25th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan107
Production and design of a new rivetless bonnet, comparing it to other schematics.25th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan108
Results of tests on three different armature windings for dynamos.28th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan109
Continued investigation into armatures and series winding for headlamps.28th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan110
Graph of dynamo ampere output curves against RPM, showing the effect of different armature slot sizes for a PII chassis.1st Dec 1930West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan111
Stamped, otherwise blank, two-page spread from an archive book.27th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan112
Prints for 25 HP high lift rockers and pedestals to increase valve lift.29th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan113
Explaining why a fitting for the 25 HP rear aprons was not completed in time for a car departing for France.31th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan114
Design and construction of rivetless bonnets, specifically shutter placement and riveting.31th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan115
Design and production issues with an Armstrong type bonnet and its side hinge.1st Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan116
Results of tests and subsequent production adoption for a modified speedometer drive.31th Aug 1931West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931  Scan117
Graph and data table showing the exhaust valve lift curve, including velocity, acceleration, and timing diagrams.12th Jun 1934West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan001
Clarifying the type of ignition coil used on a 25 HP car and the status of an experimental design.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan002
Tests carried out on a dynamo auxiliary field winding.2nd Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan003
Modifying series windings to improve electrical output performance for headlamps and different driving conditions.2nd Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan004
Blueprint graph showing dynamo output speed curves and the effect of series winding excited by headlamp current.1st Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan005
Blank document page bearing a Print Room stamp from the Derby facility.2nd Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan006
Graph of output speed curves showing the effect of series winding excited by headlamp current.2nd Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan007
Mostly blank document page with a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby.3rd Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan008
8,000-mile report on engine 19.G.IV, detailing performance and adjustments.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan009
Performance and modifications of the flywheel, clutch, gearbox, servo motor, and exhaust fittings.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan010
Exhaust manifold, exhaust silencer, and fan failures during mileage tests.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan011
Performance and issues observed with the radiator, bonnet, and steering column during mileage testing.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan012
Vehicle component performance, including issues with steering lubrication, a noisy axle, universal joint leaks and brake wear.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan013
Inspection report detailing issues with the Bijur lubrication system and the condition of the front and rear road springs.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan014
Various component failures and modifications including dampers, a telegauge, a Bijur tank, and a windscreen wiper.11th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan015
Vehicle condition and performance report detailing issues and metrics for various components.15th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan016
Possibility of reducing wheel diameter on the 25 HP model.15th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan017
Cover note for prints and a letter from Messrs. Lodge Plugs Ltd.23th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan018
Failures and proposing design changes for the battery ignition contact breaker lever.28th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan019
Complaints with standard instrument board clocks and evaluating potential mechanical and electric replacements.28th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan020
Recommendation to produce a sample batch of Boyce clocks for comparison with the manual wound time piece.28th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan021
25 HP thin flange flywheel and a request for a new design.2nd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan022
Tests conducted on two HERTZMARK air compressors.3rd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan023
Performance testing of two different sized air compressors.3rd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan024
Blueprint showing two cross-section views of a Herzmark single stage AV compressor.3rd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan025
Graph comparing pressure rise against time for two different sized Herzmark single-stage air compressors.30th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan026
Page with a purple ink stamp from the Print Room in Derby.3rd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan027
Analysis of 25 HP engine power output concerning increased valve lift and clearance.5th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan028
Performance comparison chart of high and low lift rockers with twin Zenith carburettors.6th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan029
Back-page or cover sheet with a date stamp from Derby.6th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan030
Performance comparison of high and low lift rockers with ramming, using Claudel carburettors.6th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan031
Performance graphs showing BHP and MEP vs RPM, detailing the effect of increasing clearance around the inlet valve.6th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan032
Performance graph comparing BHP and BMEP against RPM for different inlet valve clearances and valve lifts.5th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan033
Sketch showing modifications to a Japan cylinder head to give increased clearance around inlet valves.5th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan034
Blank document with a 'Print Room' received stamp.5th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan035
Cover memo for a report on 19-G4 after 15,000 miles of testing in France, including comments on failures.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan036
The condition and performance of Engine Unit No. C.10 after 7,000 miles.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan037
The performance and issues with the flywheel, clutch, gearbox, servo motor, and exhaust fittings.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan038
Component issues including engine mounting, fan belt, radiator, and bonnet.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan039
The performance and issues found with the steering, prop shaft, and rear axle over extended mileage.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan040
Test report on the performance of rear brakes, front axle, and front road springs.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan041
Examination report on road springs, shock dampers, and a telegauge after road testing.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan042
Performance of various vehicle components including the Bijur tank, Lucas wiper, engine guards, aprons, and electrical systems.7th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan043
Vehicle condition report detailing the starter motor, petrol tank, bodywork, performance statistics, and tyre mileage.9th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan044
Effect of various carburettor choke sizes on the Phantom II engine.9th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan045
Hydraulic dampers and replenishing pipes.9th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan046
Testing of exhaust manifold modifications on customer vehicles.9th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan047
Performance of an A.C. petrol pump and recommending the R.R. pump for better performance at low speeds.2nd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan048
Work and testing being done on a petrol pump to achieve the required delivery.3rd Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan049
Suggestion to use a less expensive and more robust moving iron type ammeter for the chassis.14th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan050


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