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Faults with starters, main switch coils, and court switches on various chassis.21th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan402
Technical report detailing issues and fixes for radiator leaks, tyre wear, telegauge failures, clutch seizure, and springing.21th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan403
Vehicle weight specifications, valve spring failures, and a complaint resolution for a Phantom II.21th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan404
Issues with bodywork, propeller shaft leaks, and unsatisfactory repair work at Cricklewood.21th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan405
Cost and improvement of special springs for Mr. Bernard Hopps' chassis GLR-50.21th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan406
Cost estimate for special springs for the 20 HP cars.24th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan407
Various component failures including water pumps, brakes, coils, and magneto wires.24th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan408
20 HP starter motor failures and issues with propeller shaft and sliding joints.24th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan409
Progress report on issues with lubricators, shock absorbers, exhausts, speedometers, cylinder leaks, and springing.24th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan410
Clutch seizure issue for Phantom II & 25 HP models, detailing revised clearance specifications.24th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan411
Diagnosis and proposed solution for a persistent high-speed steering wobble on a customer's car.26th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan412
Requesting a complete report on the progress of resolving customer complaints.26th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan413
Investigation and resolution of a car's high-speed wobble.27th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan414
The urgent replacement of a steering column for car 137-XJ.28th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan415
Series of tests conducted to diagnose and resolve a high-speed wobble complaint on car 137 X.J.28th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan416
Test report on steering complaints and subsequent alterations for car 91 G.Y.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan417
Replacement of a silver-plated steering column for chassis 180-GY for Capt. The Honorable Charles Winn.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan418
Report from W.R. Putterill regarding a road test of car 137XJ, noting a high-speed joggle after new front road springs were fitted.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan419
Checklist of vehicle suspension, steering, and tyre adjustments and specifications.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan420
Car modifications regarding the cross tube, spring compression, steering column plating, and luggage weight.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan421
Postscript note about depot closing times and weekend working arrangements.1st Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan422
Road test for car 137 XJ, detailing adjustments to dampers and pivots.1st Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan423
The fitting of a new steering column to car 137 XJ and the results of reduced front dampers.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan424
Progress report on front damper replacement and adjustments to front pivot clearances.30th Nov 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan425
Adjustments and checks on front road springs, steering, and tyres.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan426
Test report on car steering and damping performance.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan427
Steering issues with sales car 91 G.Y., including load measurements and test plans.2nd Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan428
On headed paper regarding travel plans to Derby, contingent on the performance of two cars.4th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan429
The investigation and resolution of a steering complaint for chassis number 137-XJ.4th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan430
Adjustments to the rear shock absorbers and the resulting effect on steering.4th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan431
List of customer complaints with the individuals allotted to investigate each issue.5th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan432
List of technical issues and the individuals or departments allotted to handle them.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan433
Monthly report on customer complaints regarding brake squeaks, shock absorbers, and springing.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan434
Technical issues and proposed solutions for various vehicle components, including couplings, steering, clutches, exhausts and drives.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan435
Technical issues and improvements for various vehicle components, including overheating, ignition coils, and propeller shaft joints.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan436
Failures and remedies for starter motor drives, petrol tanks, and radiators.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan437
Status report on various vehicle component issues, including pulleys, pumps, engine, and suspension.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan438
Progress report on various vehicle component issues and modifications.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan439
Complaints regarding H.T. wire tubes, magneto H.T. wires, water pump drives, and engine water leaks.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan440
Cover letter for a quarterly summary of work done to overcome complaints on cars.8th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan441
Query for instructions regarding the removed steering column and front springs for chassis 137-XJ.9th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan442
Spring weight calculations for a Phantom II, chassis 7-GN, for the Marquis de Viana.12th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan443
Requesting a copy of the original list of customer complaints for better understanding.11th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan444
Requesting a list of customer complaints be provided to the design department to help eliminate troubles.15th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan445
Quarterly complaints and tests of fabric couplings, detailing failure causes and replacement recommendations.19th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan446
Test report comparing the durability of different fabric couplings on non-spigoted and spigoted spiders.19th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan447
Test report on different types of fabric couplings, detailing their performance under specific conditions.19th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan448
Diagram illustrating the causes of failure in fabric coupling tests.19th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 2  Scan449
Manufacturing process and quality control for rivetted fabric couplings.8th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan001
Quarterly complaints report investigating rear axle pinion thrust bearing failures.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan002
Bearing failures due to shell finish issues, proposing a change to the Shatz type bearing for 'S' and 'T' series cars.16th Jan 1930Box 47 \ 3  Scan003
Investigations into battery box suspension, gearbox oil leaks, oil pumps, and thrust races.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan004
High failure rate and cost of the 20/25HP rear axle thrust bearing, proposing to introduce a new, better bearing earlier than planned.13th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 3  Scan005
Monthly report on customer complaints detailing issues with brake squeaks, shock absorbers, springing, and fabric couplings.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan006
Progress report on design modifications and issue resolutions for various vehicle components.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan007
Progress report on issues and tests related to various vehicle components.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan008
Progress report on various technical items including noisy oil pumps, engine overoiling, and dynamo issues.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan009
Issues and updates for various components including valve springs, speedometers, wires, and drives.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan010
Status update on engine water leaks from cylinders, noting no new reports have been received.16th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan011
Quarterly complaints for December, with statistics on various model failures.23th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan012
Correction to the December 1930 Quarterly Complaints report, specifically for steering complaints.24th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan013
Investigations into the causes and temporary cures for brake squeaks.24th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan014
Investigation into the causes and remedies for brake squeaks, particularly concerning bedding of the brake liners.24th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan015
Investigation into brake squeak complaints, comparing liner materials and damping devices on Phantom I and II cars.24th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan016
Use of Ferobestos brake material on the 20/25 HP model and comparing it to Ferodo.27th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan017
Cover note for a quarterly complaint report on brake squeaks from December 1930.27th Jan 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan018
Quarterly complaint report from December 1930 detailing issues and remedies for brake squeak.31th Dec 1930Box 47 \ 3  Scan019
Monthly customer complaints report on booming, vibrations, brake squeaks, and shock dampers for 25HP and Phantom models.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan020
Technical issues and improvements concerning springing, fabric couplings, steering, and clutches.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan021
Ongoing vehicle issues such as exhaust troubles, slipper drives, and engine overheating, along with proposed solutions.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan022
Component issues, tests, and proposed improvements for various chassis parts.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan023
Complaints and resolutions for various vehicle components, including petrol tanks, radiators, oil pumps, engines, and dynamos.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan024
Various vehicle component issues, their status, and proposed or implemented resolutions.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan025
Status report on various vehicle components and issues, including leaks, wiring, and pumps for models like the Phantom I & II and the 20/25HP.18th Feb 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan026
Confirming modifications for Mr. Fairey's Phantom II car, including a higher compression head and stiffer brake drums.27th Mar 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan027
Querying whether to investigate a chassis following a complaint or offer it for immediate sale.28th Mar 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan028
Supply of blueprints for a replacement cylinder head for chassis 34-GN.30th Mar 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan029
Brake upgrades and a new high compression head for Mr. Fairey's car, 34-GN.31th Mar 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan030
Modifications to be made to Mr. Fairey's Phantom 11 car.31th Mar 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan031
Typed memo from Hs. to C. stating that chassis 100-GY is of no use after testing.31th Mar 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan032
Arrangements for getting hold of Mr. Fairey's Phantom.1st Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan033
Customer complaints monthly report detailing issues with Phantom II and 25 HP models, including vibrations, brake squeaks, and shock absorbers.8th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan034
Ongoing issues and resolutions for various vehicle components including springing, clutches, and exhaust systems.8th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan035
Faults and resolutions for various vehicle components.8th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan036
Faults and fixes for issues including radiator leaks, fan pulleys, oil pumps, and engine piston knocks.8th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan037
Progress report on various vehicle component issues, including valve springs, oil leaks, and electrical systems.8th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan038
Water pump fabric drive oil shield for the 20/25 HP model and engine water leaks from cylinders.8th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan039
Customer's angry complaint about a drumming noise in their Phantom II, chassis 119-GN.6th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan040
'Sg.' to 'Hs.' regarding a complaint letter from Mr. W.J. Iden about car 119-GN.9th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan041
Personal letter of complaint regarding excessive noise in a Phantom II vehicle.3rd Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan042
Letter from Mr. Iden regarding vehicle performance, discussing both resolved faults and severe noise issues at high speeds.10th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan043
Monthly report discussing customer complaints and the policy of delivering cars with known faults like piston knocks and brake squeaks.10th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan044
Ongoing issues with clutches, shock absorbers, steering, and high tension wiring.10th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan045
Internal correspondence regarding assigning work on Capt. Thistlethwaite's chassis 194-ON.13th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan046
Responding to a customer complaints report, clarifying the policy on shipping cars with known faults and defending an employee's efforts.13th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan047
Collection and servicing instructions for Mr. Iden's car, chassis 119-GN.15th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan048
Proposed braking modifications for Capt. Thistlethwaite's car, chassis 194-GN.17th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan049
Brake test report detailing stopping distances, pedal and toggle measurements, and noting a groaning issue from the rear brakes.24th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan050
Brake test report for vehicle 194.GN, detailing measurements and a groaning issue.24th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan051
Brake test report for vehicle 194-GN detailing specifications, settings and results.27th Apr 1931Box 47 \ 3  Scan052


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