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Points related to the function of hydraulic shock dampers.16th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan232
Responding to queries on hydraulic shock absorbers, detailing test results and future testing plans.7th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan233
Vehicle ride quality, tyre performance, and suspension adjustments.18th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan234
Indicator diagram tests of American shock absorbers with modified leaks.18th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan235
Riding comfort versus car control, referencing American conditions and a proposed test of a slotted type suspension.18th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan236
Comparison of Standard and American rear shock absorbers using high pressure diagrams.18th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan237
Series of performance graphs for a standard damper at various stroke lengths and pressures.13th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan238
Letter discussing characteristic car movements and vibrations related to shock absorbers.13th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan239
Technical discussion on shock absorber valve performance, leakage, and design modifications.13th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan240
Report page detailing shock absorber settings, recommended valves, and poundage testing procedures.13th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan241
The testing and comparison of different shock absorber systems, including adjustable needle valve and Houdaille types.13th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan242
Data tables for front, rear shock absorbers, and axle control specifications.21th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan243
Drawing of an adjusting needle assembly.21th Apr 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan244
Blueprint for a slotted high pressure valve for a hydraulic shock absorber.11th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan245
Blueprint for leaking high pressure valves with associated part numbers.27th May 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan246
Blueprint for a high pressure valve for a hydraulic shock absorber.18th Jun 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan247
Riding qualities, specifically tyres and road springs, for the Phantom and 20 HP models.20th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan248
Improvements to vehicle suspension, focusing on flexible springs and hydraulic shock dampers.23th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan249
Requesting a report on improvements to riding qualities by investigating tyres, springs, and dampers.23th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan250
Tests on high and low pressure end diagrams for hydraulic shock absorbers.1st Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan251
Agreeing to halt further investigation into hydraulic shock damper pressure diagrams as the damper is working satisfactorily.26th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan252
Specifications for front and rear damper springs to increase high-pressure loading.27th Jul 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan253
Letter discussing hydraulic dampers and the trial of new springs for car 29-CL.2nd Aug 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan254
Low-speed riding trouble, shock absorber loading, and damper testing.20th Aug 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan255
Request to modify a 20 HP gearbox for use in a shock absorber test rig.3rd Sep 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan256
Confirming the receipt of two steam engine indicators and the intent to adapt them for a shock absorber rig.1st Sep 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan257
Discrepancy observed in 40/50 suspension test results.10th Sep 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan258
Request to clean, polish and grease the rear springs and disconnect the hydraulic shock absorbers on car 98-NK.27th Sep 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan259
Technical memorandum on strengthening 'H' section levers for the Phantom chassis hydraulic and axle control dampers.27th Sep 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan260
Suggestion to modify the front hydraulic shock absorber mounting to prevent fouling the front wings.4th Oct 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan261
Practicality of changing the position of the front hydraulic shock absorbers.9th Oct 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan262
Requesting the drawing for modified levers on the axle control hydraulic dampers.17th Oct 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan263
Requesting the casting for a rear shock absorber testing rig.30th Oct 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan264
Noisy hydraulic shock absorbers on a 20 HP Weymann trials car and a 20 HP Barkerlite Saloon.31th Oct 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan265
Complaints and potential adjustments for hydraulic rear shock absorbers on 20 HP and 40/50 models.31th Oct 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan266
Investigating noise issues on the 20 HP hydraulic shock absorbers.2nd Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan267
Complaints of knocking rear shock absorbers on the 20 HP model and a proposed solution.1st Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan268
The difficulty in detecting shock absorber noise and a recommendation for the 20 HP rear damper.1st Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan269
Booking-out slip for two rear shock absorbers fitted to vehicle 10-G-3.1st Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan270
Customer complaints of knocks from rear hydraulic shock absorbers on 20HP models.12th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan271
Tests to determine the effectiveness of shock absorber positioning on the Phantom model to prevent high-speed wobbles.13th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan272
Diagram showing the positioning of shock dampers to mitigate high-speed wobble.12th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan273
Improvements to vehicle suspension for comfortable riding and reducing vibrations.19th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan274
List of further tests to investigate shock damper knocks.21th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan275
Customer complaint about noisy shock absorbers on chassis GBH-21.27th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan276
Test procedure document for troubleshooting and improving F. Blackmores shock absorbers.27th Nov 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan277
Typed memorandum discussing the potential replacement of dampers and valves to cure a noise issue on a car.3rd Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan278
Audible knocks in 20 HP shock absorbers caused by a faulty non-return ball valve.3rd Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan279
Letter to a customer regarding an experimental mechanic being sent to investigate and cure a noisy shock absorber issue.3rd Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan280
Confirming an engineer has been sent to deal with Mr. Blackmore's car and to experiment on it.28th Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan281
Knocking shock absorbers on the 20 HP car caused by a faulty non-return replenishing valve.1st Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan282
Complaints of noisy hydraulics, accompanied by a blueprint of a sticking shock-damper ball valve.7th Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan283
Strengthened 'I' section lever design for the 'SS' front shock damper.7th Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan284
Requesting the production of pieces for shock absorbers according to attached drawings.12th Dec 1928Box 55 \ 4  Scan285
The weights of front shock dampers with different top half casings.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan286
Fitting new standard production shock absorbers to chassis GEM.21 for Mr. F.H. Blackmore.3rd Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan287
Dispatch of broken shock absorber parts.10th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan288
The despatch of a box of scrap broken shock absorbers to a Mr. Day.10th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan289
Scheme for a friction-held cross member to address 'SS' frame front jellying.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan290
The running of the 'SS' bumper chassis on the bumping rig, specifically regarding spring life with shock dampers.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan291
Analysis of failures during a 200-hour 'SS' chassis test on a bumping rig.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan292
Operational life and failure points of various levers, shafts, and casings under test conditions.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan293
Testing and failure points of rear shock absorbers during a 100-hour trial.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan294
Test log detailing the life, running conditions, and failure analysis of vehicle springs.7th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan295
Alternative schemes for the 'SS' engine suspension, including a rubber-lined proposal.7th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan296
Customer complaints and investigations into noisy hydraulic shock dampers on 20 HP cars.19th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan297
Analysis of gudgeon pin wear, fitment issues, and associated knocking sounds, including a diagram of the pin.19th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan298
Investigation into 'link' and 'bearing' knocks, discussing clearances, valve types, and diagnostic challenges.19th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan299
Technical memorandum discussing solutions for noise issues confined to the rear of the 20 HP model.22th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan300
Investigation and rectification of noises on Mr. Pilling's car, particularly concerning shock absorbers.22th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan301
Design of car and aero engine mountings.23th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan302
Sending prints for 'SS' engine mounting components.26th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan303
Design and challenges of the 'SS' engine mounting feet.28th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan304
Design of the 'SS' model's rear engine mountings and feet.28th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan305
Knocking issue in 20 HP hydraulic shock absorbers and suggesting a potential solution.30th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan306
Reducing the side clearance in shock absorber links to address noise issues.1st Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan307
Diagram of a hydraulic shock damper, noting a specific side clearance.31th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan308
Investigations into knocking noises from 20 HP shock absorbers.31th Jan 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan309
'SS' engine mounting, focusing on damper placement, rubber thickness, and frame stiffness.1st Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan310
Broken shock absorber shaft being sent for despatch and examination.1st Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan311
Design improvements for hydraulic shock dampers, including a patentable idea for spring-loaded connecting links.15th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan312
Letter to Mr. E. W. Hives requesting feedback on rubber engine mounting and cast-dash designs.15th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan313
Letter regarding the fitting of cloth and felt silencing sheets to dashboards.23th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan314
Shock absorber noises, detailing discrepancies between drawings and shop practice and proposing solutions.23th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan315
Technical memorandum discussing issues with shock absorbers, body noise, connecting tubes, and damper oil.23th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan316
Unsatisfactory performance of shock absorbers in warm weather and comparing them to American Houdaille.25th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan317
Telegram regarding engine feet rubber testing with different ferrules or rubber hardness.25th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan318
Test results and required improvements for the 21-EX experimental car before sending it to France.27th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan319
Noise, engine mounting and booming issues, with plans to test the 21-EX car in France.20th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan320
Listing parts to be fitted to the 21-EX car chassis before testing.20th Feb 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan321
Continued list of component modifications and improvements.5th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan322
Work order detailing modifications to the engine feet and dampers for a 22-EX car.5th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan323
Phantom Trials car for comparison testing related to frame issues.6th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan324
Technical memo discussing the design and performance of rubber engine mountings.7th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan325
Frame stiffness resonance and the pros and cons of using a cast dash.11th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan326
Modifications to 20 HP rear shock absorbers to address knocking issues.11th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan327
Telegram from Hives reporting that rear hydraulics were useless due to holes in valves, but the springing is now satisfactory on both cars after correction.23th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan328
Technical memo discussing problems and design preferences for hydraulic dampers.25th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan329
Rear hydraulic suspension issues on 'SS' model cars, specifically regarding drilled high-pressure valves.26th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan330
To hold modifications on 20 HP rear shock absorbers pending test results from a 10,000 miles test.28th Mar 1929Box 55 \ 4  Scan331


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