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Questioning the delay in implementing new type springs and investigating the cause of defective ones.2nd Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan125
Design considerations for a new cam for rollerless rockers, focusing on spring pressure and operating characteristics.2nd Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan126
Proposal for a new inlet cam form submitted for criticism, detailing changes to acceleration and engine timing.10th Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan127
Design and urgent production of compensated cams for the F.10 engine.13th Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan128
Instructing the Drawing Office to proceed with a new exhaust cam and await a blueprint for a modified valve lift curve.15th Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan129
Alternative designs for valve gear rocker bars and their mounting.2nd Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan130
The failure of a camshaft vertical drive on an X.F.8. engine during endurance testing.24th Feb 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan131
Aero engine reliability, focusing on piston failure from oil gumming and comparing various oils.1st Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan132
Continued memorandum discussing camshaft drive problems and logistical arrangements for personnel.3rd Mar 1920Box 43 \ 3  Scan133
Recalculation of special cam forms and valve lift curves for the F.10 engine.3rd Mar 1920Box 43 \ 3  Scan134
Modifications to valve lift curves for rockers without rollers, specifically regarding timing and rocker radius.7th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan135
Two schemes for strengthening rocker bars and designing oilways for valve gear rockers without rollers.8th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan136
Valve lift curves, cam timing adjustments, and the design considerations for making camshafts interchangeable.11th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan137
Proposal to use an artificially weakened camshaft drive for hangar tests to evaluate improvements.11th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan138
The failure of camshaft and magneto drives on a hangar test, suspecting torsional vibration as the cause.10th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan139
Comparison of explosion impulses and inertia torque in 20 HP and Falcon engines, and analysis of crankshaft oscillations.10th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan140
Summary of crankshaft vibration tests analysing resonance and the effects of running the engine with and without a propeller.10th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan141
Crankshaft vibration tests, the effectiveness of a spring drive as a shock damper, and further testing with a flywheel.16th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan142
Confirming instructions for adjusting the camshaft drive on F.10 hangar engines.16th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan143
Resolution of camshaft troubles, proposed magneto drive modifications, and ongoing engine performance issues.16th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan144
Test report on a Falcon 10 engine camshaft drive failure and subsequent endurance testing.8th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan145
Camshaft spline and magneto drive issues, including proposed modifications for testing.29th Jul 1917Box 43 \ 3  Scan146
Camshaft drive endurance tests with an aluminium pin and frictional damper.22th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan147
Cross-sectional diagram showing the arrangement for a camshaft driving pin.18th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan148
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference number, date, and a stamped date.18th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan149
Blueprint for rockers without rollers and its impact on cam and valve lift.23th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan150
Confirmation of a telegram detailing engine design decisions and issues.21th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan151
Camshaft drive failures, focusing on damping friction and proposing design improvements.24th Mar 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan152
Excessive wear on valve rocker bushes in Condor III engines at Farnborough and potential design modifications.4th Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan153
Series of camshaft drive tests conducted on an X-F-10 engine.5th Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan154
Report page detailing the conditions and results of engine endurance tests, noting component wear and a premature test termination.1st Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan155
On a new, simpler camshaft drive for the F.10 high compression engine.1st Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan156
The material specification and heat treatment for a new camshaft and rocker mechanism.7th Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan157
Improved key for the rear camshaft bearing following a failure report.14th Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan158
Drawing of a modified camshaft drive with a bayonet joint for easier engine timing.30th Apr 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan159
Modifications to the camshaft drive, cylinder block casting, and carburettor.3rd May 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan160
The manufacturing of F.11 engine camshafts and awaiting confirmation on the final cam form.25th Jun 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan161
Camshaft and high compression piston modifications for 2b engines.28th Jun 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan162
Recommendation to proceed with standard camshafts for F.11 engines due to RPM limitations.1st Jun 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan163
The effect of using longer duration inlet camshafts and rollerless rocker type E.30006.8th Aug 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan164
Comparative power curve graph for F.10 engines, testing the effect of a later inlet closing time.8th Aug 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan165
Single page document with a handwritten reference at the top and a date stamp at the bottom.10th Aug 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan166
Proposed Condor valve lift curve and its application to other aero engines.3rd Sep 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan167
Timing procedures for F.11 and F.12 engines.6th Oct 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan168
Procedure for timing the F.11 and F.12 engines.6th Oct 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan169
Continued document detailing engine timing specifications, clearances, and variations.6th Oct 1927Box 43 \ 3  Scan170
Listing the allowances for engine timing and camshaft inspection inaccuracies and their potential causes.8th Apr 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan171
Testing of aluminium alloy bearings for camshafts to save weight.8th Apr 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan172
Confirming arrangements to add an oil drain hole to the camshaft drives on 'Fox' and 'Wizard' machines.1st Apr 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan173
Amendment to the F.11 & F.XII engine timing instructions due to unsecured telescopic covers on the camshaft drives.1st May 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan174
Instruction book page detailing the timing procedure for F.XI & XII engines.1st May 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan175
Methods for accurately finding the engine's top dead centre (TDC).24th Aug 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan176
Completed scheme to prevent the camshaft drive from coming out of mesh on F Type engines.24th Aug 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan177
Modifications to the camshaft drive for existing engines.25th Aug 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan178
Alterations for the A and B units and a future design for the RR.F. Camshaft Drive.1st Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan179
Letter to the Air Ministry assigning modification numbers to scheme drawings for F-type engine components, specifically camshaft oil pipes and petrol pipes.8th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan180
Comparison of engine timing diagrams for standard and low lift camshafts, including clearance values.18th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan181
Instructions for fitting new camshafts to the 'Pipit' and other machines, ensuring definite orders and payment.18th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan182
Comparative power tests of the RR.F.XI.S. engine no.35, using standard versus long duration cams.1st Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan183
Engine performance tests conducted with air boxes and modified camshafts, including a comparison table of results.17th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan184
Engine power improvements with long duration cams and collaboration with aircraft manufacturers.18th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan185
Performance comparison graph for a Vickers Scout engine with standard and long duration cams at various pressure heights.18th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan186
Cover page with a handwritten reference number, date, and a print room stamp.21th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan187
Graph comparing the performance of standard versus long duration cams on Engine No 35 - Vickers Scout.21th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan188
Blank page with a date stamp in the bottom right corner.21th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan189
Performance graph showing altitude corrections for the FXI.S. engine with modified cams.19th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan190
Requirement to start the M.S/C. type test on engine No.113 and referencing another test on engine F.XI No.13.1st Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan191
Letter to Vickers Ltd. forwarding test results for the RR.F. XI supercharged engine, which has passed its Acceptance Test.22th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan192
Comparative power tests of standard vs. long duration cams on the F.XI.S. engine no. 35.21th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan193
Engine test results comparing performance with standard, flight-tested, and long-duration camshafts.17th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan194
Agreeing to fit long duration camshafts to the second engine for the Pipit machine.1st Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan195
Confirming an agreement for the Air Ministry to pay for long duration camshafts for an engine.25th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan196
New cam forms for valves and their application in various engines.6th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan197
Procedure for a moderate supercharger type test, focusing on the comparison of new and old camshafts.10th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan198
Camshafts for the M.S. Type Test engine No. 113.11th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan199
Letter to the Air Ministry enclosing a certified test curve for the F. Type engine with new long duration camshafts.13th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan200
Comparative power curves of standard and long-duration camshafts for the F.11 engine.16th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan201
Power curve comparison between a long duration and a standard camshaft.12th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan202
Cover page with a handwritten reference number, date, and a Print Room reception stamp.16th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan203
The design and supply of drawings for long-duration camshafts for the F. Engine.19th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan204
Instruction memo regarding the production and fitting of a new long duration camshaft for an F.XII engine following its type test.18th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan205
The use and design of long duration camshafts for the F-type engine.27th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan206
Requesting instructions and an order number for moving camshafts from Engine F.XII.S.99 to a type test engine F.XII.MS.113.5th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan207
Requesting the retrieval of camshafts from a crashed Parnall Pipit engine to proceed with a full supercharged engine type test.14th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan208
Decision to fit the full supercharged type test engine with new long duration camshafts.10th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan209
Variable valve gear design from the R.A.E. for single-cylinder water-cooled engines.17th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan210
Suitability of nitriding hardening for various aero engine components.19th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan211
Design of a single-cylinder test unit, focusing on its variable valve gear mechanism.19th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan212
The fitting of new camshafts to engines for the Interceptor Competition.21th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan213
Urgent supply and fitting of new camshafts for F Engines in various interceptor aircraft.22th Nov 1923Box 43 \ 3  Scan214
The supply and fitting of new camshafts for Scout machines.23th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan215
New camshafts for 'F' Engines in the Interceptor Competition.26th Nov 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan216
Valve lift modifications and timing for the 'F' type supercharged engine.1st Dec 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan217
Instruction regarding the design and fitting of new F. Type camshafts to a test engine.22th Dec 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan218
Suggestions for camshaft and valve spring design to improve performance and reduce stress.29th Dec 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan219
Simplification of mathematical expressions for cam lift using sinusoidal functions.3rd Jan 1929Box 43 \ 3  Scan220
Results of camshaft comparison tests on supercharged engines.3rd Jan 1929Box 43 \ 3  Scan221
Comparative power curves for a fully supercharged engine at 10,500 feet, comparing standard and long duration camshafts.20th Dec 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan222
Reference number and date on a blank cover page with a purple ink stamp.8th Jan 1929Box 43 \ 3  Scan223
Comparative power curves at full throttle for a moderate supercharger engine, comparing standard and long duration camshafts.20th Dec 1928Box 43 \ 3  Scan224


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