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Table of lowest speeds in RPM for regular firing of various magnetos (Condor & Hawk size).14th Sep 1923Box 4 \ 5  05-page248
Progress report on the experimental testing of various magnetos.15th Jan 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page249
Progress report table for experimental magneto testing, detailing models, quantities, weights, and test completion statuses.15th Jan 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page250
Request for specification tests required on a list of magnetos for various engines and chassis.29th Nov 1923Box 4 \ 5  05-page251
Magneto test specifications and a request for magneto samples.18th Dec 1923Box 4 \ 5  05-page252
Design of fabric couplings for magneto and dynamo drives, referencing blueprint Lec.1821 and proposing size increases.31th Jan 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page253
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons detailing a proposed practical test for magneto magnets, specifically for the R.O.1. Magnetos.14th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page254
Continued discussion on testing methods for magnets, armatures, and treated magnet steel.1st Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page255
Oil retainer design, magneto ignition governing, and brake control issues for the 3rd E.A.C. Engine.1st Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page256
With suggestions for improving the design of Magneto Fabric Couplings.2nd Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page257
Secret memorandum discussing ignition issues and magneto options for the EAC engine.9th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page258
New magneto and its design improvements to reduce noise in the Watford EC6.27th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page259
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the stringent tests and construction of the new four-cylinder Peel-Conner Magneto.8th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page260
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing petrol prices in the U.S.A., opposition to increases, and the unlikelihood of an oil famine.8th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page261
Regulations and an acceptance letter for the 1924 R.A.C. Small Car Trials.8th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page262
Magazine page discussing ignition components, insulation testing, and motoring in the West Indies.8th Feb 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page263
Design and reliability of a locked switchbox and ignition system, comparing various options.28th Mar 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page264
Chemical leak utility tests for magneto and battery ignition systems.5th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page265
Table of magneto distributor dimensions, make ratios, and ranges.8th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page266
Recommendations for the assembly and timing procedure of Dynamo and Magneto Drives for model EAC.111.13th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page267
Reduction in the maximum engine speed for the 40/50 HP model.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page268
Meeting about magneto requirements and alternatives, specifically regarding the Scintilla magneto.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page269
The specification of safety spark gaps in breakdown voltage versus millimetres for different magneto types.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page270
Performance specification for a six-cylinder magneto with automatic advance for the R.H. 40/50 car.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page271
Test procedures for a magneto, including endurance, short circuit, open circuit, and utility tests.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page272
Performance and timing specifications for a magneto system.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page273
Confirming the magneto armature speed specification for the 40/50 car.27th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page274
Letter to suppliers discussing the specifications for a six-cylinder magneto with automatic advance for the 40/50 car.29th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page275
Notes on six-cylinder magneto requirements for the 40/50 car, focusing on automatic advance mechanisms.29th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page276
Magneto ignition systems, advance mechanisms, and sparking requirements for an engine.29th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page277
Magneto and spark plug performance, analysing spark gap size and voltage requirements to prevent misfires.29th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page278
Magneto design, comparing revolving armature with revolving magnet types like the Scintilla.29th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page279
Continued page of a document detailing magneto specifications and performance requirements.29th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page280
Preliminary remarks and notes on the specification for a six-cylinder magneto with automatic advance for the 40/50 car.30th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page281
Magneto requirements for the EAC.2 engine and a tentative specification for a new six-cylinder magneto.30th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page282
Continued memorandum regarding Scintilla magnetos, including booklets, blueprints, and a draft specification.30th May 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page283
Table of sparking voltages for various gap sizes using a 3-point gap, and for specific magnetos.11th Jun 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page284
Curve graph showing sparking voltage against gap for a 3-point gap with Mascot electrodes.14th Dec 1920Box 4 \ 5  05-page285
Progress report table for experimental magneto testing, listing various models and their test statuses.30th Jun 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page286
Hoping the next 40/50 or R.A.C. car will have a governed magneto.30th Jun 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page287
Ignition systems, detonations, and the testing of magnetos with automatic advance for the 40/50 model.10th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page288
Comparing the characteristics of magneto and battery ignition systems with a corresponding graph.14th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page289
Technical document detailing the advantages and electrical properties of an annular spark gap.16th Jul 1934Box 4 \ 5  05-page290
Calculation of excess potential and electric force between a central wire and an outer cylinder.16th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page291
Mathematical analysis of electric force and potential difference in relation to wire diameter.16th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page292
Technical analysis of annular spark gap design, discussing wire to hole diameter ratios and discharge characteristics.16th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page293
Comparison of electric force in a concentric sphere gap versus a cylindrical gap, with relevant formulas.24th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page294
Secret memorandum outlining the reasons for not using the Scintilla magneto on the RAC.2 model.24th Jul 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page295
Test report comparing the sparking performance of Mea and Eisemann magnetos.20th Aug 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page296
Graph plotting automatic magneto advance characteristics against revolutions per minute for present and proposed arrangements.16th May 1921Box 4 \ 5  05-page297
List of procedures for the comparison of experimental magnetos.2nd Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page298
Page detailing a series of electrical tests for a magneto, including short circuit, open circuit, and utility tests.2nd Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page299
Page of a magneto test procedure outlining various electrical load and spark gap conditions.2nd Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page300
Testing procedures for magneto sparking regularity and firing speeds at different advance positions.2nd Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page301
Test procedures for a primary point gap, magneto break, and observing machine operation.21th Aug 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page302
Table of results of magneto performance tests.21th Aug 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page303
Comparison table of various magneto specifications and performance data.21th Aug 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page304
Specification table for various magneto models detailing their electrical resistance and performance data.22th Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page305
Comparing the performance of English magnetos versus German Bosch magnetos in post-war and pre-war vehicles.22th Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page306
Revised specification for the performance of a 6-cylinder magneto, including experimental work on annular spark gaps.20th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page307
Experiments to standardize a 'leak' component for testing magneto performance under simulated sparking plug conditions.20th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page308
Investigation into electrostatic principles of annular gaps and spark-over voltage using different electrode sets.20th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page309
Technical table detailing measurements and observations for different annular gaps.8th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page310
Magneto performance, including electrostatic principles, standardized test gaps, and comparative bench tests.20th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page311
Instructions for a standardised gap and chemical leak test on various magnetos to complete performance specifications.24th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page312
Instruction sheet detailing test results for various magnetos, including speed ranges and operating conditions.24th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page313
Instruction setting the specification speed limits from 700 rpm to 2800 rpm for magneto speeds.27th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page314
Letter to Lucas Elec Co. detailing alterations to the specification for a six-cylinder magneto.27th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page315
The concluding page of a specification document, noting that the speed range may be subject to alteration.3rd Nov 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page316
Experimental comparison report on three magnetos: Watford ZC6, R. Bosch ZR.6, and B.T.H. CE.6.3rd Nov 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page317
Tests of primary point gaps, contact breaker timing, endurance, and utility for three magneto models.13th Nov 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page318
Results of performance tests on various magneto ignition systems under different configurations.3rd Nov 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page319
Comparison of performance characteristics for various magneto models.3rd Nov 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page320
The high and low-speed sparking characteristics of various magneto models.3rd Nov 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page321
Investigation into the low speed sparking characteristics and performance of standard E06 machines.6th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page322
Table of low-speed sparking results for the Standard E06 Watford Magneto.6th Oct 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page323
Performance comparison report of Watford, R. Bosch, and B.T.H. magnetos, focusing on electrical output and noise levels.19th Dec 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page324
Forwarding a leaflet from Magdynamo Engineering Co. Ltd. concerning their ZU-4 magneto.19th Dec 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page325
List of positive rotation magnetos in the laboratory with condition remarks.9th Jan 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page326
And comparing various ignition control schemes for the 'V' Series engine.31th Jan 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page327
Note discussing potential detonation issues with separate governors and wide-apart spark plugs.31th Jan 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page328
Specification of performance for a 6-cylinder magneto without automatic advance for the 40/50 car.25th Feb 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page329
Magneto utility and spark testing procedures under various conditions.25th Feb 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page330
Specifications for magneto operation, including minimum sparking speed, timing, silence, and direction of rotation.25th Apr 1928Box 4 \ 5  05-page331
Literature from Marelli Magnetos about their use by Italian and French car manufacturers.25th Apr 1928Box 4 \ 5  05-page332
Assessment of Marelli magnetos, noting their robust construction, unique contact breaker, and use in other vehicles.28th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page333
Table detailing magneto performance tests according to a new general specification, incorporating automatic advance.21th Aug 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page334
The method for testing magneto volt-ampere capacity and calculating the figure of merit.21th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page335
Table detailing the results of magneto tests, including volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit.21th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page336
Comparison table of magneto tests, detailing volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit.21th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page337
Comparison table of magneto tests showing volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit.14th Apr 1928Box 4 \ 5  05-page338
Test results table for chassis magnetos, comparing volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit.14th Apr 1928Box 4 \ 5  05-page339
Test report comparing the volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit for various aero magnetos.14th Apr 1928Box 4 \ 5  05-page340
Test procedure outlining the steps for demagnetising tests on a magneto.27th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page341
The test procedure for determining the volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit of magnetos.21th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page342
Table of test results for various magnetos, showing their volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit.21th Apr 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page343
Comparison table of magneto tests showing volt-ampere capacity and figure of merit for various manufacturers.23th Nov 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page344
Test results report for various magnetos against general specifications, without automatic advance.23th Nov 1925Box 4 \ 5  05-page345
Table of results of magneto performances.4th Jan 1926Box 4 \ 5  05-page346
Tabular report on performance and noise level tests for various speed ranges.2nd Sep 1924Box 4 \ 5  05-page347


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