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Potential engine improvements and design changes for a 20 HP Phantom scheme.28th Feb 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page196
Design schemes and specifications for the India 3 engine.21th Mar 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page197
Competitive pressures from Buick and Sunbeam, and outlining necessary engineering improvements for the 20 HP model.27th Mar 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page198
Underfed type of induction pipe for the India 3 model, referencing blueprint Lec. 2543.1st Apr 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page199
With a diagram discussing an alternative design for an induction pipe feed.4th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page200
Design of induction pipes and a carburettor for the India 3 model, comparing it to the 'SS' Phantom.1st Apr 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page201
Contingency plan for a new carburettor, proposing an alternative using an over-fed slot pipe.21th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page202
Design and adaptation of an induction pipe for the India 3 project, referencing drawing Lec.2371.4th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page203
Short memorandum regarding the positioning of jets in the 20 HP and 40/50 HP carburetters.20th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page204
Clarifying a proposed alteration to the 20 HP carburetter's choke and jet passage-way.25th Jul 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page205
Modifications to the 20 HP mixture adjustment lever to resolve a running issue.24th Aug 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page206
The poor slow running of the 20 HP engine, proposing a test with a Zenith carburetter.1st Aug 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page207
Follow-up memo on a half-finished drawing for carburetor alterations for the 20 HP model.26th Oct 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page208
With a sketch detailing a simplified throttle control scheme for the 'India 4' model.29th Nov 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page209
Advance blueprints for 20 HP. controls.1st Dec 1928Box 5 \ 4  04-page210
Design improvements and various ideas for carburation.1st Feb 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page211
Customer's difficulty in dismantling a carburettor jet on a 20 HP car, proposing a design improvement.21th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page212
Potential engine and chassis improvements for a new car model.27th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page213
Sales management, performance, testing, and a specific gearbox fault observed on a customer's car.29th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page214
Technical memorandum on carburettor settings and performance on experimental larger bore 20 HP engines.29th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page215
Specification sheet for two experimental 20 HP engines, one with an aluminum turbulent head and the other a modified cast iron standard head.2nd May 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page216
Change in throttle valve and venturi passageway diameter for the 20 HP carburetter.2nd May 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page217
Wire from Royce requesting a car for an election and the return of another car with carburetter modifications.25th May 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page218
'S.S. Hot Spot Experiments' and the '20 HP Programme'.16th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page219
Outlining proposed engine modifications and testing procedures.11th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page220
Lighter air valve for a 20 HP carburetter.11th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page221
Air temperature readings taken at the carburettor intake under normal running conditions.29th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page222
Requesting instructions for building a copper induction pipe to test a single Stromberg carburetter against a twin carburetter system for 'Japan'.29th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page223
Proposed scheme for improvements in carburetter design.13th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page224
Technical description of different carburetter arrangements and their operational principles.13th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page225
Page 3 of a memo regarding an air valve, a restrictor needle, and a carburetter drawing.4th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page226
First drawing of a new expanding carburetter design based on a recent patent.4th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page227
Tests comparing a single carburetter with a two-branch induction pipe against a dual carburetter system on a 'Japan' engine.28th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page228
Comparison of single versus twin carburettor systems and their performance characteristics on a Phantom model.24th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page229
Performance graph comparing two different induction pipe and carburettor setups for Engine No. 176.S-8.24th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 4  04-page230
Diagrams from tests of various induction pipe configurations for the JAP.VN. engine.2nd Dec 1923Box 5 \ 4  04-page231
The trial of a twin choke Zenith carburetter on the 20 HP 'Japan' engine.30th Jan 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page232
Suggested programme for 20 HP twin carburetter tests.24th Apr 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page233
Carburetter design choices for 6-cylinder engines and the Phantom II.5th May 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page234
Twin carburettor tests and camshaft comparisons for the 'Japan' engine.23th May 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page235
Engine tests comparing different riser pipe and choke sizes for power output and efficiency.23th May 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page236
Engine testing, comparing performance with different camshaft durations and carburetter configurations.23th May 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page237
Summary of engine experiment results on 'Japan' concerning carburettors, camshafts, and induction systems.23th May 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page238
Table of actual valve timing data taken on an engine with a .020 Tappet Clearance.27th May 1918Box 5 \ 4  04-page239
Performance graph comparing large and small bore induction manifolds on a 'Japan' engine with twin Zenith carburettors.28th Nov 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page240
Performance graph comparing different camshaft configurations on the 'Japan' engine model.28th Nov 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page241
Performance graph comparing a Twin Zenith carburettor against a standard chassis carburettor with different camshafts.21th Jun 1939Box 5 \ 4  04-page242
Blueprint for the arrangement of twin Zenith carburettors and induction pipes on a Japan engine.27th May 1931Box 5 \ 4  04-page243
Report comparing the road test performance of Twin Zenith and Solex carburetters on different engines.11th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page244
Carburettor design, comparing emulsion type diffusers with plain tube jets and the need for an acceleration pump.1st Jun 1932Box 5 \ 4  04-page245
Carburetor testing, comparing Zenith and Stromberg models and discussing road test results on a Phantom.1st Jun 1932Box 5 \ 4  04-page246
Diagrammatic sketch of a Stutz-Zenith carburettor.7th Jun 1940Box 5 \ 4  04-page247
Visit to WV, a 25HP chassis, and design progress on the Phantom II induction system and petrol pump.9th Jul 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page248
Increasing petrol consumption, suggesting bench tests to investigate carburation issues.10th Jul 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page249
Test drive report on a 25 HP car with a double Zenith carburetter.9th Jul 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page250
Whether increased acceleration on a Phantom II car was due to a drilled air-valve or advanced ignition timing.28th Jul 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page251
Brake thumping and carburation issues for a 25 HP car (Japan model).20th Aug 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page252
High engine oil consumption and potential remedies, including increasing the oil reserve.21th Sep 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page253
Brake issues, crankchamber modifications, and testing for the 25 HP model for Japan.21th Sep 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page254
25 HP car in Japan, addressing a brake failure and an experiment with extra oil.8th Sep 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page255
Requesting the development of an air silencer for the 20/25 HP carburetter.25th Oct 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page256
Thermostat temperature settings, carburation imperfections, and twin carburetors for 25HP and 45HP cars.1st Dec 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page257
Carburettor noise on the Phantom II and a proposal to use the crankcase as a silencer.20th Dec 1930Box 5 \ 4  04-page258
Oil retention issue with the Universal Joint and a suggested design improvement for the end caps.29th Sep 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page01
From the Technical Committee regarding developments for a Universal Joint and Clutches.16th Oct 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page02
Experimental log for an oil-retaining clutch coupling.17th Oct 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page03
To standardize the maximum load on springs.10th Sep 1912Box 5 \ 5  05-page04
Redesign of the coupling between the engine and gearbox to reduce over-running noise.17th Nov 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page05
Engine induction pipe pressure and its effect on a rattling coupling.28th Nov 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page06
Minutes from the 87th meeting regarding the reduction of clearance in a gearbox universal joint to fix knocking.28th Nov 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page07
Meeting notes regarding clearance in the universal joint on the gearbox.21th Dec 1911Box 5 \ 5  05-page08
Modifications to clutch couplings to improve oil retention and reduce wear for the 2100 series.19th Mar 1912Box 5 \ 5  05-page09
Departmental memo discussing improvements to universal joint engine couplings and proposing a trial on car no. 1601.15th Jul 1912Box 5 \ 5  05-page10
Advising against experimenting with a new clutch coupling for the chassis.13th Apr 1926Box 5 \ 5  05-page11
Confirming an order for three fabric couplings from Messrs. Hillman.23th Apr 1928Box 5 \ 5  05-page12
Confirming the order and despatch of three Hillman Fabric Couplings against blueprint G.74711.28th Apr 1926Box 5 \ 5  05-page13
Revised standard allowed time and burden sheet for an assembly.4th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 5  05-page14
Request for the procurement of various Alpe Couplings without any drilling.4th Jun 1928Box 5 \ 5  05-page15
Test report on Hardy fabric couplings, detailing different setups and failure modes.15th Jul 1929Box 5 \ 5  05-page16
Results of four sequential tests (Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6) on a fabric disc coupling attachment.15th Jul 1929Box 5 \ 5  05-page17
Test report for Test No. 7, a 50-hour repeat test on disc plates fastened with specific rivets.11th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page18
Chasing a report on Hillman fabric engine driving couplings for potential cost savings.11th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page19
Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. concerning failures with fabric couplings.30th May 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page20
Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. acknowledging a complaint and arranging a visit.2nd Jun 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page21
Fabric coupling failures and the suggestion to test a 'Harmetic' coupling disc from a third-party supplier.21th Oct 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page22
'Fabric Couplings' and sending a drawing to the Universal Ball Bearing Repair and Manufacturing Co.3rd Oct 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page23
Internal office order to purchase one dozen fabric couplings from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd.6th Oct 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page24
Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. confirming the supply of two experimental fabric discs for testing, marked 'A' and 'B'.4th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page25
Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. regarding the testing and supply of modified fabric coupling discs and requesting specifications for a new coupling.6th Oct 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page26
Letter from supplier Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. discussing the construction and specifications of discs.7th Oct 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page27
Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd regarding their 'Hermetic' Flexible Fabric Coupling and confirming an appointment.7th Oct 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page28
Forwarding a copy of a letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of 12 fabric couplings.12th Nov 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page29
Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of 12 couplings for testing.8th Nov 1930Box 5 \ 5  05-page30
Request to return a coupling to The Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. with observations on its failure.10th Feb 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page31
Letter to a supplier regarding the testing and failure of fabric couplings.10th Feb 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page32
Sending two scrap couplings to the Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. for examination.10th Feb 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page33
Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the performance of flexible fabric couplings and proposed improvements.18th Feb 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page34
Letter from Hermetic Rubber Co Ltd regarding the construction of four pairs of flexible fabric couplings for testing.13th Mar 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page35
Letter to Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. enquiring about a particularly good batch of fabric couplings stamped with the number 104.28th Mar 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page36
Letter from Hardy Spicer & Co. Ltd. clarifying disc numbering on flexible couplings and addressing a past complaint.30th Mar 1931Box 5 \ 5  05-page37


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