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Test of the petrol pump and autovac system.27th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page121
Letter discussing an oil pump adaptor to fix a leak and seeking recommendations on oiling intervals for various components.27th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page122
Instructions for testing experimental car 21-EX for engine noise, body booming and squeaking servos.28th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page123
Stopping servo squeaking and a proposal to test a Phantom front axle on an S.S. chassis to improve steering.28th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page124
Bench tests for vehicle cooling systems, focusing on radiator design and fan efficiency.28th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page125
Instructions for vehicle testing and research, covering adjustments to the fan, axle, engine mounting, and steering.28th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page126
Completion of 9,000-mile tests on a 20 HP car and planning further experimental tests on a 21-EX car in France.28th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page127
Telegram regarding the completion of a car and its subsequent departure for Grenoble.29th Jun 1909Box 5a \ 2  02-page128
Communication regarding a telegram about the completion of a nine-thousand-mile car trial and handover arrangements.28th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page129
9,000-mile performance and condition report on engine unit 17-I-IV.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page130
Performance and issues of various engine components after mileage testing.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page131
Test report detailing the performance of various vehicle components after mileage.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page132
Condition report on various vehicle components following mileage testing.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page133
Vehicle inspection report detailing the condition of axle, suspension, and drivetrain components after testing.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page134
Condition report on various vehicle components after mileage testing, noting failures and required modifications.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page135
Vehicle inspection and performance test report detailing the condition of various components.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page136
9,000-mile car investigation, detailing issues with the one-shot lubrication system and proposing revised maintenance intervals.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page137
Letter concerning a delay with a 20-HP car and instructions for car ZI-EI.30th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page138
Cancelled travel arrangements, a radiator fan experiment, and a detailed analysis of a Bijur oil pump leak.1st Jul 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page139
Issues with one-shot lubrication, rear shock dampers, and cooling system performance.1st Jul 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page140
Test report on vehicle water temperature and cooling system performance under various conditions.1st Jul 1939Box 5a \ 2  02-page141
Note requesting another test drive for the 20 HP 10,000 Miles Car after its return from France, before it is sent to Derby.1st Jul 1939Box 5a \ 2  02-page142
Telegram enquiry regarding the fitting of a standard Phantom front axle with short hubs.4th Jul 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page143
Investigations into failures concerning petrol supply, petrol gauge, oil pump, and battery box.5th Jul 1922Box 5a \ 2  02-page144
Oil leakage onto brakes, insufficient bodywork clearance, and silencer backfires found during vehicle testing.7th Jul 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page145
Vehicle test results following alterations to the autovac, steering, and bijur pump.7th Jul 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page146
Adjustments and tests for steering, cooling, carburettor backfire, and oil pump leakage.8th Jul 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page147
Communication with Paris about a front axle and observations on steering after altering the body.14th Sep 1914Box 5a \ 2  02-page148
Page with a handwritten reference number and date at the top.14th Sep 1914Box 5a \ 2  02-page149
Request for the return of car 14-G4 to Derby, as it may be needed for a 20 HP car delivery to France.31th Jan 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page150
Confirmation of preparing documents for Chassis 14-G-IV to be taken to France on a Touring Acquit.4th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page151
Clutch modifications for a 20 HP 10,000-mile test, including increasing spring load and pedal stroke.6th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page152
Proposal to increase the thickness of rear brake shoe linings for a 20 HP 10,000-mile test.6th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page153
Proposal to reduce direct braking on a 20 HP car by altering the rear brake differential lever during a 10,000-mile test.6th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page154
Letter confirming the application for a touring permit for a client's vehicle, detailing car specifications and financial arrangements.6th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page155
Requesting confirmation regarding any alterations.8th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page156
Second report of the design committee detailing modifications for the 25 HP model.7th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page157
Modification to the brake leverage on Phantom II models, with a recommendation for retrospective fitting.1st Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page158
List of modifications for a 20 HP Chassis after 10,000 miles, specifically for the clutch and footbrakes.10th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page159
Specifications and component modifications for a 10,000-mile test on vehicle 14-G4.11th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page160
Insurance for a 20 HP car and its crew for a 10,000 miles test in France.17th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page161
Logistics for a 20 HP car undergoing a 10,000-mile test.17th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page162
Arranging a meeting at Bignalls Corner for a 20 HP car undergoing a 10,000 miles test.18th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page163
Post office telegraph confirming safe arrival in Chateauroux.22th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page164
The uninhabitable condition of a garage and delays to work.23th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page165
Progress report on car performance tests, detailing issues with the rear axle and the unavailability of a garage.24th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page166
Vehicle performance tests regarding acceleration, consumption and dynamo output, with an update on garage construction.25th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page167
The repair of a broken exhaust pipe and the resumption of mileage testing from Châteauroux, France.26th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page168
Dynamo output chart for car 18-G4 and the potential harm of the charging rate.27th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page169
Effects of high dynamo output on battery charging and temperature.28th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page170
Reporting on the delayed start of a 10,000-mile endurance run on a 20 HP car in France.28th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page171
Telegram reporting the failure of a front housing of a pinion hypoid axle.28th Oct 1935Box 5a \ 2  02-page172
The failure of a front pinion/hypoid axle housing, detailing oil leakage and lateral movement.28th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page173
Chasing up missing daily reports for a 10,000-mile test car.7th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page174
Report regarding a pinion bearing failure on a hypoid axle during a 20 HP 10,000-mile test.1st Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page175
Vehicle faults including a brake squeak, an oil leak from the hypoid axle, and an unsteady front end.1st Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page176
Vehicle mechanical failures concerning manifold washers, exhaust pipes, an axle, and a camshaft.2nd Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page177
Drawing of an exhaust manifold for a 25 HP engine, noting several studs and a break.3rd Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page178
Examination of a worn pinion bearing and the oil level in shock absorbers.3rd Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page179
Telegram from Hancock regarding the availability of a trials car axle in Paris and asking for the arrival date of a new one.Box 5a \ 2  02-page180
Telegram reporting an axle failure due to wear of ball races, requiring a new pinion.4th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page181
Correspondence regarding the despatch of a replacement hypoid axle and propeller shaft to France.4th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page182
Sourcing of a replacement axle from Paris following a telegram about a damaged propeller shaft.4th Sep 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page183
Hypoid axle failure caused by a worn ball bearing on the bevel pinion.12th Nov 1945Box 5a \ 2  02-page184
Graph showing petrol consumption, plotting miles per hour against miles per gallon for a 20/25 HP model.25th Feb 1936Box 5a \ 2  02-page185
Graph of dynamo output in amps versus speed in MPH for a 12 coil armature modification, with and without lights on.3rd Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page186
Blueprint graph showing top gear acceleration, plotting speed in miles per hour against time in seconds.25th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page187
Graph showing top gear acceleration performance for a 20/25 HP vehicle.25th May 1934Box 5a \ 2  02-page188
Acceleration data showing time taken for speed intervals and calculated acceleration.19th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page189
Multiple vehicle failures, concerning the hypoid axle, exhaust manifold, and front wing stays.6th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page190
Issues with rear shock-damper links, a starter carburetter control tap, and front wheel brakes.9th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page191
Correspondence regarding the shipment and repair of a rear axle, an oil leak, and other vehicle repairs.9th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page192
Telegram from Chateauroux to Derby regarding an axle that arrived in Paris.11th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page193
Letter discussing ongoing issues with rear shock absorbers, dash-board brackets, and the height of the gear-box.11th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page194
Technical memorandum discussing suspension adjustments, including spring rates, shock absorber loads, and rear brake leverage.11th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page195
5,000-mile test report on engine unit 14 GIV, detailing performance and issues with the exhaust manifold, valves, and suspension.12th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page196
Test report detailing the performance and condition of various engine and electrical components.12th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page197
Test report on the performance and condition of various vehicle components and modifications after a 5,000-mile run.12th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page198
Vehicle inspection report detailing the condition of various components and noting any faults or repairs.3rd Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page199
Logistics for completing the final 1,000 miles of a 9,000-mile car test.3rd Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page200
Letter regarding lubrication problems in rear shock absorber connecting links.7th Feb 1912Box 5a \ 2  02-page201
Telegram reporting that the exhaust manifold has broken again after new brackets were fitted.25th Aug 1932Box 5a \ 2  02-page202
Final stages of a 10,000-mile test for a 20/25 HP Chassis.13th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page203
Instructions regarding car testing in France, return to England, and fitting a modified exhaust system.13th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page204
Vehicle components including shock dampers, dashboard brackets, axle performance, and spring behavior.13th May 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page205
Investigation into axle component wear and a proposed theory related to braking and universal joints.14th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page206
Telegram from Hancock to Hives in Derby, requesting a new exhaust manifold as the present one is hopeless.14th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page207
Telegram to Hancock confirming the despatch of an exhaust manifold.14th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page208
Two failures, a hypoid axle and exhaust system, during a 20 HP 10,000-mile test in France.14th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page209
Component failures, modifications, and arrangements for extended testing in France.14th Mar 1938Box 5a \ 2  02-page210
Vehicle's recurring exhaust manifold failure, a new axle's performance, and engine roughness at high speed.14th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page211
Recurring exhaust valve failure and exhaust system cracking during car testing.14th Nov 1928Box 5a \ 2  02-page212
The testing of a new rear axle, detailing issues with vibration, overrun notes, and slackness when hot.14th Jan 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page213
Letter regarding the fitting of a new exhaust system and the completion of vehicle mileage testing.16th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page214
Letter detailing test results and a proposed solution for inadequate lubrication of shock absorber connections.17th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page215
Design drawing for an inner ball pad (lower).15th Dec 1925Box 5a \ 2  02-page216
Blueprint for the machining and specification of an inner top ball pad.19th Aug 1924Box 5a \ 2  02-page217
Arrangement of a rear hydraulic shock damper for a 20 HP vehicle.17th May 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page218
Vehicle testing, detailing issues with the exhaust manifold, brakes, and frame distortion.17th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page219
Status and issues with various vehicle components.10th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 2  02-page220


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