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Analysis of 'jellyfying' and road shock issues with proposed palliative measures.2nd Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan054
Investigation into vehicle booming and radiator movement, summarising findings and proposing future permanent solutions.2nd Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan055
Investigations into frame vibration ('jellying'), comparing to Maybach and detailing experiments with engine mounts and frame stiffening.2nd Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan056
Test report on an undamped frame stiffener for 'jellying' on car 25-EX.21th Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan057
Assumptions about experimenting with stiffening side members.28th Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan058
Frame distortion tests, specifically measuring torsional stiffness and front-end jellying.29th May 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan059
Vehicle frame jellying, comparing different engine mounting and chassis configurations on various car models.29th May 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan060
Series of five graphs showing the results of frame deflection and distortion tests under various conditions.28th May 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan061
Stamped blank page from a document set.30th May 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan062
Tests to investigate persistent steering jiggling on Phantom II cars.1st Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan063
Comparative road tests investigating steering stability, suspension, tyre pressure, and track width.31th Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan064
Tests concerning steering column damping, spring effects, axle damping, and tyre performance.31th Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan065
Spring eye movement during braking and joggle tests, and the development of a flexible shackle.1st Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan066
Diagram of a 'Snatchmeter' device for measuring steering movement.21th Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan067
Blank page with a date and location stamp from Derby.21th Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan068
Graphical analysis of the maximum movement of a flexible shackle spring eye under various driving conditions.31th Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan069
Almost blank page with a purple archival date stamp in the bottom right corner.31th Aug 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan070
Table of steering tests using a snatchmeter to record joggling under various car conditions.31th Aug 1981Box 28 \ 5  Scan071
Almost entirely blank or illegible document with a purple ink stamp.31th Aug 1981Box 28 \ 5  Scan072
Frame stiffness, body construction, and engine mounting strategies, with references to Packard and Lancia.19th Sep 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan073
Query asking for an explanation for a severe steering wobble that develops after 10,000 miles.24th Sep 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan074
Complaints of steering joggles and shocks on Phantom II cars and proposed solutions.26th Feb 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan075
Steering irreversibility, flexible shackles, and a proposal for a 10,000-mile test on car 19-KX.26th Feb 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan076
Recurring issue of 'frame jellying' and tests on potential solutions.7th Mar 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan077
Fitting of a spring shackle for steering joggles on models P.2., J.3., & J.1.7th Mar 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan078
Severe 'jellying' issue with a demonstration car (60-JS) ahead of Continental trials and seeking a solution.8th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan079
Radiator wobbling and fan knocking issues on cars 61-JS and 16-MS, and arranging for repairs.20th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan080
Need to increase initial radiator movement on P.2 and N.2 series cars.21th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan081
Suggestion to alter the radiator bottom tank to address movement complaints.21th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan082
Customer complaint about radiator movement on a Fairhurst 16-MS car.22th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan083
Complaint of radiator movement on Fairhurst's car 16-MS, including a list of attached parts for the repair.23th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan084
The despatch of parts and information to resolve radiator movement complaints.23th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan085
Proposed test to demonstrate improvements to 'frame jellying' by adding weight to the engine.28th Jun 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan086
Proposal to test a stiffened sub-frame to understand and overcome the 'jellying' phenomenon in a chassis.6th Jul 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan087
Road tests conducted in France on chassis 60.JS, focusing on radiator and body movement.14th Jul 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan088
Results of road tests on vehicle component movement and vibration.14th Jul 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan089
Results of vehicle stability tests focusing on torque reaction dampers.14th Jul 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan090
Test report detailing the results of vehicle dynamics and component movement under various damper settings.14th Jul 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan091
Test results comparing radiator movement, steering joggles, and torque reaction dampers, with observations on front wings.14th Jul 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan092
Conclusions of a report on radiator mounting, oscillation, and its effect on wing steadiness.18th Aug 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan093
Issue of radiator wing movement and frame 'jellying' on the Phantom II model and proposed solutions.18th Aug 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan094
Test report on mounting the radiator on the engine for the Phantom II, including a basic sketch.10th Oct 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan095
Requesting the urgent completion of a stiff subframe for frame jellying tests.10th Oct 1932Box 28 \ 5  Scan096
'frame jellying' issue on the 40/50 HP model 19-EX, discussing radiator movement and a proposed fix.16th Feb 1933Box 28 \ 5  Scan097
Expressions for the determination of interference in involute teeth.16th Mar 1918Box 28 \ 5  Scan098
Determination of interference in involute teeth.16th Mar 1918Box 28 \ 5  Scan099
Mathematical calculations for determining the conditions and extent of interference in pitch circles.28th Apr 1917Box 28 \ 5  Scan100
Calculations for determining gear interference, with an example for an Early Falcon epicyclic gear.28th Apr 1917Box 28 \ 5  Scan101
Page 4 of a calculation, showing the steps to find a final dimension in mm and inches.26th Apr 1917Box 28 \ 5  Scan102
Diagram for the determination of interference in involute teeth.26th Jan 1928Box 28 \ 5  Scan103
Request for four photostat prints of a diagram for the determination of the interference of involute teeth.19th Apr 1919Box 28 \ 5  Scan104
Confirming the dispatch of four photostat copies and an original diagram regarding the interference of involute teeth.28th Apr 1919Box 28 \ 5  Scan105
Diagrams and calculations for interference in involute teeth for a sun wheel and planet pinion.28th Apr 1919Box 28 \ 5  Scan106
Diagram and calculations for a 250 HP Sun Wheel and Planet Pinion gear mesh.10th Mar 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan107
Sternol Oil received from the Royal Aircraft Factory for experimental use.10th Mar 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan108
Chasing a report on the R.A.F. oil known as Sternol.26th Apr 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan109
Requesting the analysis results for a sample of Sternol oil for Mr. Royce.22th Apr 1929Box 28 \ 5  Scan110
Report on Sternol Oil, its use in aero engines, and a price comparison with Castrol.27th May 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan111
Letter from Prices' Company Ltd. regarding a delayed analysis of an Aero Engine Oil sample and potential substitutes.25th May 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan112
Letter from Prices' Company Limited discussing oil viscosity tests and providing samples for trial.25th May 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan113
Test report detailing the properties of various oil samples.1st Jun 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan114
Requesting a report and analysis results for Sternol oil.1st Jun 1916Box 28 \ 5  Scan115
High-speed steering wobbles caused by unbalanced Dunlop inner tubes.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan001
The reliability of Houdaille hydraulic dampers for high-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan002
Causes and potential solutions for high-speed steering wobbles.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan003
Vehicle dynamics, focusing on gyroscopic movements, damping, and weight reduction.2nd Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan004
Tests conducted to understand high-speed steering wobbles.2nd Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan005
Inquiry to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding testing facilities for the dynamic balance of wheels and tyres.2nd Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan006
Inquiry to the Cambridge Instrument Co. regarding the testing of dynamical balance for low-pressure tyres.2nd Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan007
Experimental apparatus built to investigate high-speed steering wobbles.2nd Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan008
Concerning high-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan009
High-speed steering wobble, its causes, and contributing factors like brakes and tyres.12th Jun 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan010
The causes of front axle wobble and the application of damping devices to prevent it.12th Jun 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan011
Investigating and solving vehicle wobble through damping in steering and axles.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan012
Report on tests conducted in France.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan013
Letter discussing tyre pressure tests and the causes of steering wobble on chassis 9-G-111.24th Aug 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan014
Report on steering wobble tests for the 20 HP car.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan015
Tests for steering wobbles on chassis 9-G-111.30th Aug 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan016
Report concluding that after re-balancing the wheels, the steering was perfect with tyre pressures at 40 lbs.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan017
Mechanical device to counteract high-speed steering wobbles.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan018
Proposal for an anti-wobbling device by strengthening shock absorbers and adding a torsional spring.4th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan019
Confirmation of a wire from Royce regarding gyrostatic wobble and wheel precession.4th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan020
Tests investigating high-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan021
Confirmation of a telegram from R. (Royce) to Clark regarding a 'gyrostatic wobble' issue and arranging a meeting.4th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan022
Technical memorandum discussing the phenomenon of front wheel wobbles, specifically addressing gyroscopic wobble.4th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan023
Continued discussion on the physics of wheel motion, specifically conical oscillation and precession.4th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan024
Gyroscopic wobble and precession in relation to wheel speed and brake drums.4th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan025
High-speed steering wobble observed during testing of a Lambda Lancia car.5th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan026
Chassis twisting, frame distortion, and high-speed wobble.12th Jun 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan027
Engine and vehicle specifications.1st Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan028
Blueprint showing a detailed assembly of a mechanical component, likely a carburetor.9th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan029
The causes of high-speed wheel wobble, concluding that wheel balancing is the most effective cure.9th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan030
The steering and braking of a Lambda Lancia car.10th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan031
The importance of wheel balance in reducing road shocks transmitted to the steering.10th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan032
High-speed steering wobbles in a Hispano Suiza, with comparisons to the Phantom.10th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan033
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the fitting of balloon tyres to Michelin disc wheels for experiments on high-speed steering wobbles.10th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan034
Alterations to pivot lean to resolve high-speed steering wobbles.10th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan035
Improvements to the New Phantom and India models' steering to address slow speed wobbles and road shocks.10th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan036
Mitigating high-speed wobbles and road shocks through tyre selection, balancing, and a new damped pendulum lever design.11th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan037
Evaluation of Derihon hydraulic shock absorbers against Houdaille models.11th Sep 1925Box 29 \ 1  Scan038


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