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Springs and loads for a rear hydraulic damper on a 20-HP chassis.1st Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan132
Car tests, including a 20 HP car and a Stutz, and requesting feedback on Phantom hydraulics and Chrysler engine mountings.2nd Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan133
The adjustment of front shock absorber loading on two trial cars.2nd Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan134
The shock absorber loadings for models 16-NC and 65-EF.1st Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan135
Shock absorber loadings for models 16-NC and 65-EF, with a handwritten reply.6th Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan136
Recommending shock absorbers be sent to Derby for modification to alter the low-pressure side loads.6th Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan137
Confirming an improvement in pitching after modifying the front hydraulic shock absorbers on chassis 59-LF.14th Dec 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan138
Modifications to hydraulic shock absorbers for chassis 59-LF.27th Dec 1937Box 55 \ 4  Scan139
Hydraulic shock damper performance, oil frothing tests, and new car models like the Sports Phantom.13th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan140
Typed letter extract recommending the purchase of a car, mentioning its advanced features.13th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan141
Car springing adjustments to address pitching issues and improve ride quality.13th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan142
Recommendation for experimental loading of front and rear hydraulic shock absorbers using packing pieces.24th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan143
Faulty near-side front hydraulic shock absorber on a Trials Phantom Saloon.24th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan144
Lord Curzon's feedback on a Phantom model, covering shock dampers, clutch, controls, and bodywork.30th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan145
Vehicle performance characteristics, including speed, bodywork, and engine compression.8th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan146
Experiments on hydraulic shock dampers, focusing on eliminating temperature effects and modifying pressure passages.8th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan147
Continued discussion on pressure velocity, damper loading and an objection to dampers fitted on model 14-EX.8th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan148
Graph of Pressure vs. Piston Velocity with a diagram illustrating piston passage design.8th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan149
Graph plotting pressure versus piston velocity for a standard type of shock damper, showing temperature variation effects.15th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan150
Proposing to supply a heavier pair of front road springs for the 14-EX model to fix an issue with the front springs hitting the buffers.15th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan151
Effectiveness and potential redesign of hydraulic dampers for Phantom and 20 HP models.19th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan152
Replacement of Hartford's friction shock absorbers with hydraulic types like Lovejoy and Houdaille.2nd Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan153
Standard and experimental hydraulic damper loadings for Phantom & 20 HP models.23th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan154
Fault with a damper caused by foreign matter lodging on the valve seat.28th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan155
Adjustments to hydraulic damper settings for the Phantom and 20 HP models.28th Feb 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan156
Letter discussing findings from an investigation into knocking front shock absorbers.8th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan157
Test report on modifying air vents and replenishing valves to prevent vacuum-pockets and shocks in an instrument.8th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan158
Cure using .020 vent and larger replenishing valves, and referring the matter for further analysis.8th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan159
Schematic diagram of a shock absorber.8th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan160
Shock absorber noise, hole size adjustments, and proposed experiments.26th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan161
Shock absorber failures, oil viscosity tests, and performance theories.26th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan162
Research, production challenges, and competitive analysis of hydraulic shock absorbers.26th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan163
Test conducted on a damper, including a diagram of the test setup, to investigate oil replacement and air release.26th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan164
Hand-drawn blueprint graph comparing the viscosity of various oils against temperature.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan165
Tests on staggering orifices in hydraulic dampers for the Phantom and 20 HP models.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan166
Shock absorber performance with staggered orifices using various oil viscosities and temperatures.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan167
Shock absorber and suspension design principles.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan168
Shock absorber performance, specifically addressing issues with rubber buffers and proposing future improvements.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan169
Suspension damper performance, with graphs comparing the current system to an ideal one for different driving conditions.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan170
Obtaining exact records of shock absorber loadings and internal pressures.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan171
Graph showing the measured rating of rubber buffers for the 40/50 rear axle.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan172
Graph plotting the rating of a road spring and buffer, showing load versus deflection.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan173
Performance graph for a hydraulic damper, showing oil pressure versus piston velocity under various temperature conditions.30th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan174
Graph comparing the viscosities of various oils against temperature.21th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan175
Series of hydraulic shock damper tests with various configurations and resulting pressure readings.21th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan176
Blueprint detailing hydraulic shock damper tests with various restriction configurations.31th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan177
The use of Lovejoy oil for hydraulic shock absorbers to address harsh riding in cold weather.31th Mar 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan178
Letter requesting a copy of findings from experimental work on shock absorbers.6th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan179
Issues and potential improvements for hydraulic shock absorbers.12th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan180
Letter discussing the use of Truffault shock absorbers on sports cars to address front wheel wabble.12th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan181
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America requesting confirmation on the loading figures for rear shock absorbers.13th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan182
Causes of oil shortage in hydraulic shock absorbers and the correct filling procedures.14th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan183
Troubleshooting methods for shock absorbers and air release systems.27th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan184
The investigation into knocks on hydraulic shock absorbers, identifying three causes and their cures.27th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan185
Fitting of additional Hartford shock absorbers on sports cars for high-speed performance.27th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan186
Loading specifications for rear shock absorbers and comparing them to American standards.27th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan187
Proposal to modify car 98-NK for steering and shock absorber tests, and to overhaul its engine unit.3rd May 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan188
Sketches and parts for modifying an indicator for hydraulic work on shock absorbers.1st May 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan189
Letter from the American branch to the UK branch regarding hydraulic shock absorbers.24th May 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan190
Letter from the American branch to the London branch regarding the loading of rear shock absorbers.24th May 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan191
Request for the methodology and a sketch of the apparatus used for testing hydraulic shock absorbers.25th May 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan192
Advising to wait before giving out shock absorber test results due to a revision of methods.6th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan193
Request to make parts for a hydraulic shock absorber efficiency measuring device and a reminder about a chassis.8th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan194
Informational leaflet detailing the features and fitting cost of a new hydraulic shock damper.1st Jul 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan195
Article reprint detailing the new hydraulic shock damper and other model updates.1st Jul 1927Box 55 \ 4  Scan196
Various damping solutions to address steering problems, including a spring-damped pendulum and hydraulic arrangements.15th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan197
The modification of an old Crosby steam engine indicator to measure hydraulic shock absorber pressures and analyse test diagrams.8th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan198
Summary of findings from damper tests, comparing working pressures and proposing modifications to the standard damper piston.8th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan199
Report page discussing vehicle suspension issues like high-speed wobbles and the efficiency of shock absorbers.8th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan200
Chart comparing the characteristics of Viscosity Loading and Standard Rear Hydraulic Shock Dampers.18th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan201
Blueprint detailing alterations to a pressure velocity damper.18th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan202
Performance graphs for a rear damper with staggered passage at various stroke lengths.18th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan203
Comparison of standard and velocity pressure dampers showing mean and maximum effective pressures at varying strokes.18th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan204
Performance graphs for a Standard 40/50 rear hydraulic shock absorber at different stroke lengths.18th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan205
Potential causes and test methods for trapped air within a hydraulic shock damper.22th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan206
Shock absorber valve testing and modifications for improved riding conditions.25th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan207
Instructions on the correct procedure for filling hydraulic shock absorbers with oil.25th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan208
Tests conducted to determine the effect of temperature rise on hydraulic dampers.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan209
Performance tests of a hydraulic damper, focusing on staggered orifices, oil frothing, and temperature effects.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan210
Summary of tests on a damper, comparing the performance of staggered and plain narrow bore passages.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan211
Blueprint showing two graphs comparing standard damper performance under high and low pressure, with variations in temperature.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan212
Series of graphs and diagrams showing the variation in staggered orifices occasioned by temperature.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan213
Series of graphs illustrating performance variations with oil temperature under different load, stroke, and port configurations.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan214
Investigation into a phenomenon observed in hydraulic shock dampers.26th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan215
Continued tests of hydraulic dampers, focusing on pressure phenomena and oil expansion.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan216
Analysis of oil pressure dynamics within a damper system, focusing on high and low pressure strokes.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan217
Damper performance tests, focusing on vent configurations, oil temperature effects, and pressure phenomena.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan218
The results of tests on dampers and shock absorbers, including observations on air vents and indicator diagrams.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan219
Series of graphs showing temperature effects and air vent modifications on a high-pressure damper.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan220
Graphical comparison of high and low pressure sides for a standard damper.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan221
Indicator diagrams for a standard damper under specific load and temperature conditions for various HP and L.P. strokes.28th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan222
From Mr. Royce requesting further tests and experiments on hydraulic shock dampers.28th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan223
Shock absorbers and spring setups for various models and road conditions.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan224
Difficulty of removing front dampers on vehicle 29-CL due to torque control modification, and arranging to send parts.1st Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan225
Request to obtain and modify a set of front and rear hydraulic shock absorbers for chassis 29-CL.9th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan226
Difficulty of changing front shock absorbers on car 29-CL and arranging assistance for the changeover.11th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan227
Questioning discrepancies found in diagrams for hydraulic shock dampers.13th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan228
Alternative designs for the 'SS' rear shock damper, comparing two schemes and outlining modifications.4th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan229
Confirming the completion and dispatch of hydraulic shock absorbers for chassis 29-CL.14th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan230
The despatch of experimental hydraulic dampers and side steering tube springs.16th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan231


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