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Carburettor noise, detailing modifications tested to reduce suction noise without power loss.1st Feb 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page096
Baffle to achieve the same degree of silence as a long hot air pipe, with a standardisation sheet being circulated.9th Feb 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page097
Issue of a whistling carburettor on an open demonstrating 20 HP car.9th Feb 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page098
Noisy brake lever, a speedometer showing kilometres, and a whistling trouble.26th Feb 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page099
Alterations for a noisy brake lever and a whistling throttle on chassis 46-G-1.28th Feb 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page100
Urgent need to rectify rattling brake levers and whistling carburetters on 20 HP chassis.2nd Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page101
Issues with rattling brake levers and whistling carburettors on chassis 46-G-1.5th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page102
The cause and modification of whistling carburetters and noisy brake levers on the 20 HP chassis.10th Jun 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page103
Modifying carburetters and a proposed scheme for a floating stock of modified brake levers.9th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page104
Actions to fix whistling carburetters and noisy brake levers on the 20 HP chassis.9th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page105
Cover memo attaching a completed standardisation sheet for a low speed jet spindle and cone experiment.1st Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page106
Standardisation of the low speed jet spindle and cone to prevent whistling noise and to strengthen the part.8th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page107
Standardisation and costs for the Low Speed Jet Spindle and Cone.15th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page108
Modifications for rattling brake levers and whistling carburetters on the Goshawk chassis.10th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page109
Delivery of 20 HP cars with whistling carburettors and rattling brake levers.12th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page110
Carburettor adjustments for the Goshawk II engine, specifically regarding whistling and the use of varied thickness washers.27th Mar 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page111
Failures, faulty use, and petrol leakage from the starter carburetter on 20-HP cars.13th Apr 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page112
Letter about the seizure of carburetter throttles for the 20-HP model, discussing materials and poor assembly of control pins.18th Apr 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page113
Road tests for 20 HP carburation modifications on a Goshawk engine.10th May 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page114
Engine performance improvements, including consumption, torque, and acceleration, with details of ongoing vehicle testing.31th May 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page115
Poor response and adjustment of the throttle lever on the 20 HP chassis.31th May 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page116
Seizing of the Goshawk II carburetter's throttle valve spindle and potential solutions.6th Jun 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page117
Tests to resolve throttle valve spindle seizure in the 20 HP chassis carburetter.12th Jun 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page118
Adopting a plug type starting carburetter cock for the 20HP model.21th Jun 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page119
Requesting a dimensional change to phosphor bronze bushes for a 20 HP chassis carburetter.6th Jul 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page120
Carburettor restrictor issues in 20 HP demonstration cars following a visit.26th Jul 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page121
Carburetter control, the unsatisfactory position with tapers, and plans for retrospective action.23th Jul 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page122
Carburetter control modification standardisation sheet for the 4-Goshawk-II car.25th Jul 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page123
Preferred carburetter settings and a warning against incorrect mixture configurations.1st Aug 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page124
Complaint about the carburetter control cone taper on the 20-HP chassis and potential retrospective action.9th Sep 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page125
Necessity and expense of correcting carburetter controls on 334 cars.9th Sep 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page126
Inconsistent H.S. Air Valve action on the 20 HP Chassis carburetter, proposing a trial of experimental sets with a slack thread.3rd Oct 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page127
Measuring frame deflection on a 20 HP frame with a static load.10th Oct 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page128
Diagram and chart analyzing 20 HP frame deflections under a distributed load of 5200 lbs.4th Nov 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page129
Querying the continued use of Monel metal for 20 HP chassis carburetter filters, when a change to brass was previously requested.11th Oct 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page130
Faulty carburetter petrol filter on the 20-HP chassis, allowing fluff and foreign matter to enter the jets.12th Oct 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page131
Suggestion to relocate the petrol supply cut-off tap on the 'Goshawk' model for easier access in an emergency.12th Nov 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page132
Failure of the high speed jet control in a 20-HP carburettor.20th Dec 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page133
Failure of a high-speed jet control on a Solex carburettor, with a proposed design improvement.27th Dec 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page134
Customer complaints about a rattling petrol pipe on the 20-HP Chassis, requesting a redesign for better clearance or support.2nd Jan 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page135
Failures of a carburetter high-speed jet sticking on a 20-HP chassis.19th Jan 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page136
Production points for a modified air inlet on a 20 HP car.29th Apr 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page137
Standardisation document for a carburetter air inlet, proposed to reduce engine noise.29th Apr 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page138
Modified air inlet for a 20 HP car, detailing noise reduction and performance improvements.29th Apr 1934Box 5 \ 4  04-page139
Required modification to the Goshawk 11 carburetter controls.7th Jul 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page140
Modifications to the Goshawk III carburetter and its filter design.7th Jul 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page141
Goshawk III four-speed gearbox, detailing the casing, declutching gear, and method for preventing rotation of the reverse shaft bearing.27th Aug 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page142
Letter discussing experiments with the Goshawk starter carburetter for improved slow running on the EAC.2 chassis.16th Oct 1924Box 5 \ 4  04-page143
Required weight for a 20 HP engine's float for use with Benzol fuel.1st Jan 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page144
Schedule of alterations for the 20 HP carburetter as requested by Mr. Royce.12th Aug 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page145
Changing 20 HP and 40 HP filters in the back tank and carburettors to a fine mesh to solve choked jets.25th Aug 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page146
Modifications to a 20 HP carburetter and the fitting of cutouts.25th Aug 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page147
Carburetter modifications for the 20 HP car to increase power and address performance issues.10th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page148
Solutions for a broken flange on a Goshawk induction pipe and proposing further tests.14th Sep 1925Box 5 \ 4  04-page149
Attempts to increase power on the 20 HP engine and details of chassis weight increases.17th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page150
Experiments on a 20 HP engine to determine if power output can be increased by using a larger carburetter and induction passage.17th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page151
Engine power output tests comparing standard and large carburettor throttle sizes and throat sizes.17th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page152
Carburetter metering issues and maximum power tests on a 20 HP engine.17th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page153
Test report page comparing a standard carburetter with a diffuser jet carburetter, including a performance graph.17th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page154
Carburettor experiments, comparing a diffuser and a light aluminium air valve against standard components.17th Feb 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page155
Experiments with carburetter throat size and diffuser jets to increase power in the 20 HP engine.11th Jan 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page156
Proposal to revert to the original method of fixing the spring in the air valve to improve reliability.11th Jan 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page157
Complaint about leakages from the window on the 20 HP carburetter float chamber, suggesting its removal.1st Aug 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page158
Proposal and approval to delete the window in the float chamber to prevent leaks.5th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page159
Improvement to the carburetter for the 20 HP model.18th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page160
Test report comparing a new light aluminium air valve with the standard brass valve for a 20 HP carburetter.17th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page161
Performance analysis chart and text for a 20HP carburettor, detailing mixture control against engine RPM.17th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page162
Method for developing carburetter air ports using an adjustable test rig to achieve the correct mixture.17th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page163
Carburetter development, detailing the relationship between depression and air valve lift, port design, and results from a 10,000-mile road test.17th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page164
Report page discussing carburettor jet performance, with blueprint diagrams of an adjustable carburettor and high-speed choke.23th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page165
Need for a locking device on a float chamber lid for carburetters.23th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page166
Addition of locks for the float chamber lid on the 20 HP model.26th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page167
Alterations for a 20 HP, 10,000-mile car currently in France.31th Mar 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page168
Request to produce designs for locking the float chamber lids for two chassis.16th Apr 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page169
Approval for testing schemes for float chamber cover locking devices on Phantom & 20 HP models.3rd Jul 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page170
Request for a new anti-detonating cylinder head casting for a 20 HP engine.11th Aug 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page171
Proposing to swap and compare carburetters and induction systems between a Lorraine car and a 20 HP chassis.9th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 4  04-page172
Customer complaint for vehicle GOK-75 regarding weakness of carburation and poor performance.1st Jan 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page173
Need to examine choked petrol jets to understand the necessary filter type.1st Jan 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page174
Investigation into choked jets on a 20 HP model, and the dispatch of a fluff sample for analysis.11th Jan 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page175
Various induction pipe and carburettor configurations for the Phantom engine.20th Feb 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page176
Use of gauze filters versus slit filters for the Phantom and 20 HP models.2nd Mar 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page177
Choking of low speed carburettor jets on a 20 HP car, chassis GYK-48.15th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page178
The finish of 30 HP low-speed jets.16th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page179
Instructions and parts list for a carburetter modification on a 20HP Chassis.22th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page180
Letter to Stromberg Motor Devices Ltd. requesting to test their carburetters on a 20 HP car engine.28th May 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page181
Continuation of a letter discussing desired carburetter performance features and trials.7th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page182
Suggestion for improving an air valve to prevent corrosion and sticking by using cathode treatment or a different alloy.7th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page183
Experiments with Phantom carburetters concerning high induction pipe depressions and power output.19th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page184
Carburettor performance, comparing a 'straight through' type with existing Claudel and Zenith systems on Phantom, Goshawk and 20 HP models.19th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page185
Summary of carburetter test results for the Phantom and 20 HP models, discussing power gains and future testing.9th Oct 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page186
Power curve graph for the Lighting Phantom engine, showing an increase due to a low deflection carburettor.9th Oct 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page187
Power curve graph for a Phantom engine, showing the increase due to larger chokes in the carburettor.23th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page188
Customer's report on a choked low-speed carburettor jet on a 20 HP model.23th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page189
BJ to Hs returning a signed standardisation sheet regarding mixture control on the column.1st Oct 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page190
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the mixture control on the column.23th May 1927Box 5 \ 4  04-page191
Introduction of a new part for the 'M' Series chassis, including test date and costs.1st Apr 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page192
Whistling noise from 20HP carburettors and a proposed modification.16th Jan 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page193
Modification of the throttle valve drawing for the 20 HP chassis carburetter.18th Jan 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page194
Sending drawings Lec. 2627 and 2630 related to India 4 controls.1st Jan 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page195


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