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The particulars and brake test results of a motor, deemed unsuitable for the Goshawk engine.17th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan127
Analysis of motor torque and speed performance under test conditions.17th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan128
Brake test report for a Smith starter motor.10th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan129
Performance graph for a Smith Motor Type S.S.10th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan130
Performance graph showing the efficiency curve of a starter motor.23th Mar 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan131
Acquisition and testing of C.A.V. starter motors for the 40/50 Chassis and Goshawk II.23th Mar 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan132
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. proposing suitable starter motors for different chassis and offering samples for testing.31th Mar 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan133
The suitability of starter motors from C.A. Vandervell & Co. for two models, with a request for an opinion.4th Apr 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan134
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co Ltd regarding sample starter motors and pricing.11th Apr 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan135
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding specifications and pricing for SB and SC starter motors.14th Apr 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan136
Letter sent to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons and C.A. Vandervell regarding a suitable starter motor for 'N' Scheme 838.18th Apr 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan137
Starter motors from supplier C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd., including rotation direction and a quotation.19th Apr 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan138
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding the adaptation of a type SC starting motor.20th Apr 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan139
Visit to supplier C. A. Vandervell regarding batteries, dynamos, and motors.6th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan140
Suitability and testing of various electrical components, including motors, dynamos, and batteries for a small car.6th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan141
Standardization of battery terminals, comparing C.A.V. types with others.6th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan142
Comparison of C.A.V. Willard batteries for the U.S.A. market, detailing specifications and cell arrangement.6th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan143
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding the supply of parts and drawings for a Goshawk II starter motor.10th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan144
Letter detailing specifications for a starter motor, including shaft dimensions, bearings, terminals, and rotation.10th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan145
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding a 5' starter motor and its attached efficiency curve.17th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan146
Letter to Messrs C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd, requesting drawings for a driving end bracket and magnet case.10th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan147
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding the starter motor for the 'Goshawk II', discussing stud sizes, bearings, and a clerical error with a drawing.18th May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan148
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co., Ltd. regarding drawings for a Dynamo & Motor for a Goshawk II Engine.1st Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan149
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding drawings and modifications for a 'Goshawk II' engine starter motor.1st Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan150
Letter requesting prompt approval of drawings to proceed with the production of motor parts.10th Oct 1930Box 51 \ 5  Scan151
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. concerning the starter motor for the Goshawk II.4th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan152
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding a Starter Motor for the 'Goshawk II' Engine, enclosing blueprints and part details.5th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan153
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding design changes for the 'Goshawk II' starter motor.7th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan154
Alternative C.A.V. and Smith starter motors for the Goshawk II engine.9th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan155
Extract from a C.A.V. letter about a starter motor for the 'Goshawk II'.12th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan156
Clarifying a clerical error in the diameter of a C.A.V. make starter motor for a 'Goshawk II' engine.12th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan157
Discrepancy in specifications for a Starter Motor and Dynamo order for the 'Goshawk 11' engine.12th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan158
Internal memorandum regarding an order acknowledgement from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. for a Starter Motor & Dynamo for the Coshawk II.18th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan159
Letter from G.A. Vandervell & Co Ltd regarding order specifications for a C.A.V. dynamo and an 'SC' type starter motor.15th Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan160
Page 2 of a letter from C. A. Vandervell & Company Ltd. regarding a price consideration.10th Dec 1920Box 51 \ 5  Scan161
Letter concerning the electrical system for a dynamo and motor for the 'Goshawk' project, with a query about battery terminals.8th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan162
Letter to C. A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. arranging the loan of a brake pulley for testing a C.A.V. motor for the Goshawk engine.9th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan163
Requesting the despatch of a brake wheel to supplier C.A. Vandervell for testing a Goshawk II starter motor.9th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan164
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. concerning modifications to a Dynamo and Motor for the 'Goshawk' project.9th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan165
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co Ltd regarding a brake pulley for testing the C.A.V. Starter for the Goshawk engine.13th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan166
Letter to Messrs. C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. requesting the urgent return of a loaned brake pulley for motor tests.24th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan167
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. confirming the return of a Brake Pulley for Motor Tests.27th Sep 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan168
Preliminary report on a C.A.V. Starter Motor, comparing it to an S.B. type.28th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan169
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. requesting two spare brushes for a motor after one was accidentally broken.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan170
Technical report on the C.A.V. motor for 'Goshawk' II.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan171
Specifications and test results of a motor, including dimensions and electrical characteristics.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan172
Performance analysis of a motor for the Goshawk engine under various test conditions.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan173
The performance of a motor under load, comparing it to other models and suggesting its use on a Goshawk chassis.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan174
Graph showing the brake efficiency and performance curves for a Type S.C. starter motor on a Goshawk chassis.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan175
Performance characteristic chart for the X 4342 C.A.V. Motor Type S.C.21th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan176
Brake test results for a C.A.V. Type S.C. starter motor.21th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan177
Brake test report for a starter motor.21th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan178
Instruction sheet with test results for a C.A.V. DB Goshawk Dynamo at 20°C.1st Dec 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan179
Instruction sheet detailing voltage settings for a C.A.V. D.B. Goshawk Dynamo at various speeds.1st Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan180
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding an order for spare dynamo and motor brushes.3rd Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan181
C.A.V. dynamo for the 'Goshawk II' and recommending specific LeCarbone brushes.9th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan182
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding the quality and performance of brushes for a small dynamo and motor.11th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan183
Broken brush spring and ill-fitting replacement brushes causing noise, with a suggestion for improvement.16th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan184
Correspondence regarding quotations for Dynamos and Motors for the Goshawk II engine from C.A. Vandervell and Rotax.16th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan185
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. concerning the supply and specifications of motor brushes.18th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan186
Correspondence regarding a delay in receiving a price quotation from C.A. Vandervell & Co. for dynamos and motors for the Goshawk 11 project.22th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan187
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co Ltd regarding brushes and a suggested terminal cover for small dynamos.28th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan188
Extract concerning a visit to West Wittering about the Goshawk II engine's electric starter.30th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan189
Letter to Messrs. C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding a special electrical arrangement for a starter motor.23th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan190
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding the feasibility of special windings for a starter motor.24th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan191
Page 2 of a continuation letter from C.A.V. & Co., Ltd.28th May 1930Box 51 \ 5  Scan192
Letter from C.A. Vandervell & Co. regarding starter motors and arranging a meeting in Derby.26th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan193
Letter from C. A. V. & Co., Ltd. regarding a proposed meeting in Derby.27th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan194
Letter to C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding the feasibility of incorporating special windings into small starter motors.27th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan195
The return of three unused C.A.V. 'SC' starter motors for a potential price if returned.21th Sep 1923Box 51 \ 5  Scan196
12-volt engine starter from Lucas for a Wolseley 'Hornet' chassis.2nd Jun 1931Box 51 \ 5  Scan197
Short memo confirming the dispatch of one small Lucas starter motor.2nd Jun 1931Box 51 \ 5  Scan198
The dispatch of a small Lucas starter motor to a customer at no charge.2nd Jun 1931Box 51 \ 5  Scan199
Requesting the return of a Lucas starter motor after inspection.3rd Nov 1931Box 51 \ 5  Scan200
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited acknowledging receipt of starter motor calculations.3rd Jun 1932Box 51 \ 5  Scan201
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited confirming the dispatch of a sample 4 1/2 inch machine and its accompanying drawing.3rd Jun 1932Box 51 \ 5  Scan202
Letter to Joseph Lucas Co. Ltd. regarding patent numbers for a Bijur starter motor drive and a preference for this quieter system for a Bentley sports car.7th Jun 1932Box 51 \ 5  Scan203
Page 2 of a letter regarding starter motor engagement and proposals for Bentley electrical equipment.8th Jun 1932Box 51 \ 5  Scan204
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories concerning starter engaging gear drives for a Bentley Sports car.8th Jun 1932Box 51 \ 5  Scan205
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. following up on the adaptability and pricing of Slow Engagement Starters.9th Jun 1932Box 51 \ 5  Scan206
Drawings for the 'Goshawk II' battery ignition gear's advance and retard governor.1st May 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan207
Drawing Lec.1432 for the revised ignition governor on the Goshawk II engine.1st Jul 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan208
The distribution of blueprints for the 'Goshawk II' ignition governor experiment.19th Aug 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan209
Revised specification for the Goshawk II engine's battery ignition advance.28th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan210
Outlining the requirement for a test rig for the Goshawk 11 Governor's automatic advance.18th Nov 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan211
Inadequate venting on the high tension distributor for the Goshawk 11 battery ignition system, causing verdigris buildup.16th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan212
Revised drawing for clips on the battery ignition distributor moulding.17th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 5  Scan213
Extract discussing the rationale for retaining manual ignition control alongside automatic control for the Goshawk engine.23th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan214
Issues with the Goshawk ignition governor's advance characteristic and the need for a new design.24th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan215
Continuation of a report discussing a required advance characteristic and a variable motion ratio for a cam mechanism.24th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan216
Design and automatic advance requirements for the Goshawk engine's ignition governor.27th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan217
Explanation of a diagram and curves detailing the dynamic couple exerted by governor weights for engine timing.27th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan218
Continued analysis of a governor system, discussing the relationship between spring characteristics, speed, and advance curves.27th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan219
Analysis of governor performance by comparing various actual and ideal cam advance curves against engine requirements.1st Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan220
Governor weight characteristics and advance curves.27th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan221
Page discussing the physics and design limitations of a governor mechanism, specifically concerning spring action and weight motion.27th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan222
Developing a satisfactory automatic ignition advance, with comparisons to the Bosch ignition system.27th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan223
Graph showing the advance characteristics of the Goshawk ignition governor.23th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan224
Diagram for determining the advance characteristic of the Goshawk ignition governor.23th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan225
Goshawk II battery ignition and the governor's function for preliminary advance.28th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 5  Scan226


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