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Standardising a machine with different output settings based on control brush angles for the S.S. chassis.24th Sep 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan126
Instruction to check the M angle of a dynamo armature before winding due to a slight discrepancy.24th Sep 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan127
Follow-up letter from Le Carbone regarding a trial of dynamo carbon brushes.26th Sep 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan128
Letter to The Le Carbone Co. declining to test experimental brushes due to other priorities and a lack of issues with the standard ones.27th Sep 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan129
Request to manufacture three armatures for a 40/50 HP Chassis Dynamo with an intermediate output.2nd Oct 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan130
Inspection, records, and despatch checklist for dynamo particulars.23th Oct 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan131
Test report on Morganite EG2 brushes with an increased bevel to reduce noise.25th Nov 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan132
Test report on dynamo brushes detailing issues of irregular charging, sticking, sparking, and heavy wear.4th Apr 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan133
Instruction sheet detailing a report on dynamo brush wear after extensive mileage.4th Mar 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan134
Brush wear and performance, concluding that a new type is less reliable and not recommended.1st Dec 1924Box 60 \ 1  Scan135
Instruction sheet comparing the properties of different grades of Morganite and Le-Carbone brushes.17th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan136
Confirming the use of a standard dynamo for the 18-EX chassis.26th Nov 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan137
Dynamo output insufficiency and battery charging for 20 HP and Phantom II models.28th Nov 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan138
The development and specifications of Intermediate Output dynamos, detailing 'major output' and 'minor output' settings.28th Nov 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan139
Dynamo output tests for the 20 HP model compared to the Phantom model.28th Nov 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan140
Request for an up-to-date Standard Phantom II dynamo for comparison testing against an experimental machine.3rd Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan141
Performance comparison table for PI and PII type dynamos with 56 coils and thinner armature stampings.1st Apr 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan142
Performance comparison data table for various dynamo models.1st Apr 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan143
Performance comparison table for various dynamos, based on a routine procedure.1st Apr 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan144
Urging the production of three intermediate Phantom II armatures due to insufficient dynamo output.3rd Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan145
Graph of 40/50 H.P Dynamo Output Curves.14th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan146
Instructing an experiment with reduced gauge field coil windings for 20 HP and Phantom dynamos.3rd Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan147
Performance of dynamo battery systems in relation to demand for the Phantom II and 20 Hp models.4th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan148
Dynamo output, control limitations, and safety margins related to heating.14th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan149
Dynamo performance and requirements for Australian driving conditions.4th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan150
Dynamo cut-in speed and the instability of the dynamo-battery-load system, leading to overcharging or undercharging issues.1st Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan151
Battery consumption, charging issues, and the need for external automatic dynamo control.14th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan152
Description of various dynamo output curves shown on a blueprint for a 20 HP unit.4th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan153
Analysis of intermediate output dynamo performance curves and investigation into control brush spring pressure.4th Dec 1922Box 60 \ 1  Scan154
Comparison of output curves for various armature machine configurations for Phantom I and II models.14th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan155
Modifying windings for 20 HP and Phantom II dynamos to improve performance at high speeds.4th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan156
Graph showing output curves for a 20 HP dynamo.1st Jul 1928Box 60 \ 1  Scan157
Blueprint graph showing 40/50 HP Dynamo Output Curves.14th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan158
Performance and future development of the dynamo battery system.19th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan159
Dynamo capacity and proposing a two-way switch scheme for summer and winter charging.19th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan160
Performance of dynamo battery systems in relation to demand, and the issues of under and over-charging the battery.27th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan161
Half-charge switching idea for the dynamo and battery charging system.27th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan162
Auto charge control system and comparing it to other vibrator control systems.27th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan163
Comparison of vibrator control systems, including carbon plate regulators and metallic 'dithering' contact points.27th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan164
Dynamo noisiness and a proposed solution using bimetal thermostat control.27th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan165
Move to an intermediate output dynamo and a reliable battery charge indicator.28th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan166
Instruction to replace an obsolete dynamo (SS1) with a medium output version (SS2) on chassis 22-EX.30th Dec 1929Box 60 \ 1  Scan167
The completion of Phantom II intermediate output dynamos and armatures.3rd Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan168
The differences and testing procedures for new intermediate output dynamos for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.3rd Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan169
Confirming receipt of a previous letter and issuing instructions for the production of one dozen intermediate output dynamos for testing.3rd Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan170
Modifications and assembly instructions for an intermediate output dynamo for road testing.6th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan171
To Mr. Brock from EFC revising the dynamo test programme and cancelling a previous arrangement.10th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan172
Internal works order for two sets of parts for 40/50 and 20-HP dynamos.10th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan173
Modifying the 40/50 HP and 20 HP dynamos with finer field windings.3rd Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan174
Production test report for a Dynamo AH.35.SS, detailing two points of failure.22th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan175
Request to check and skim an intermediate output armature due to unevenness causing brush chattering.24th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan176
Specifications for a higher output dynamo for the Prince of Wales' car 115-WJ.28th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan177
Specification for a dynamo for the Prince of Wales' car 115-WJ.28th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan178
Urgent internal memo regarding the swapping and fitting of dynamos on test vehicles.30th Jan 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan179
Testing dynamo SS.7, noting noise issues and harsh brushes, and requesting further tests on a rig.3rd Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan180
Modification of an intermediate output dynamo with a new armature and bracket.4th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan181
Instructions on 48 coil armature dynamos for 20HP and 40/50HP cases, detailing changes to brush angles and pole pieces.10th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan182
Arrangement for testing and standardisation of 20 HP and 40/50 HP machines.5th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan183
Performance of a modified dynamo for the Prince of Wales car 115-WJ.5th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan184
The dynamo for the Prince of Wales' car, 115-WJ.8th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan185
Methods to increase dynamo output for the Phantom and 20 HP models.1st Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan186
The development and advantages of a 48 coil armature machine over standard and higher output types.1st Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan187
Dynamo and armature modifications and testing for 20 HP, 40/50 HP, and Phantom models.1st Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan188
The production of higher output dynamos for the Phantom II, comparing 48-coil and 56-coil designs.10th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan189
Request for a new carcase and end bracket for a 48-coil armature dynamo, with instructions for modification.10th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan190
Complaints of dynamo brush noise and considering alternative brush grades.10th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan191
Specification table for different grades of brushes, detailing their physical and electrical properties.11th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan192
The manufacture of 10 Intermediate Output Dynamos for the 40/50 Chassis.11th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan193
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. regarding different grades of carbon brushes for chassis dynamos.12th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan194
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company about dynamo brushes for the Phantom II and 20 HP chassis.18th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan195
Testing of a high output Phantom dynamo for the Prince of Wales' car.19th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan196
Production test log for 56 coil higher output narrow brush machines of the SS type.19th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan197
Performance comparison log sheet for PI and PII type dynamos.19th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan198
Performance comparison table for various dynamos based on routine procedures.1st Apr 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan199
Performance comparison table for various dynamos.1st Apr 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan200
Phantom 48-coil dynamo (SS.7) being fitted to engine 23-EX for a 10,000-mile test.19th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan201
Arrangements for the despatch and fitting of a special dynamo for the Prince of Wales' car.21th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan202
Despatch instructions for a higher output dynamo for the Prince of Wales' car.21th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan203
Instructions regarding experimental brushes for Phantom II and 20HP Dynamos.22th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan204
Instruction regarding the hardness of natural graphite grades for HM5 and HM6 type brushes.8th Dec 1924Box 60 \ 1  Scan205
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. regarding an order for dynamo brushes for a Phantom.24th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan206
Request to order experimental dynamo brushes for the Phantom II model.24th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan207
Test report for a higher output dynamo for a Phantom II chassis, made for the Prince of Wales' car.25th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan208
Production test report for a machine intended for Phantom I H.O. models, detailing output and performance adjustments.25th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan209
The performance of a modified 56 coil dynamo (OS.95.SS) for the Phantom II, fitted to the Prince of Wales' car.25th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan210
Fitting of a new medium output dynamo and the return of the old one.28th Feb 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan211
Requesting modification to the poles on a 48 Coil Armature Dynamo for a higher output machine.8th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan212
Performance graph showing output requirements for a 40/50 HP S.S. Dynamo, plotting Amperes and Volts against RPM and MPH.4th Jul 1940Box 60 \ 1  Scan213
Urging the fitting of a Medium Output Dynamo to a car for rapid testing and standardization.11th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan214
From EFC to Roy requesting an order of copper wire for experimental dynamo field windings.11th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan215
Urging the production of medium output dynamos and requesting advance samples for testing.17th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan216
Instructions regarding the performance investigation of modified medium and high output 48 coil dynamos.21th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan217
Instruction sheet specifying modifications to brushes and springs for an order.1st Dec 1924Box 60 \ 1  Scan218
Specifications and modifications for medium and high output 48 coil dynamos.21th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan219
The necessary modifications for the experimental high output 48-coil Phantom II dynamo.24th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan220
Test report on the suitability of a field resistance for a 40/50 high output dynamo.24th Mar 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan221
Requesting to fit a medium output dynamo with experimental parts to machine 19-EX and return the old one.7th Apr 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan222
Fitting of a medium output dynamo with experimental parts to car 19-EX.1st Apr 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan223
Modification of standard Morganite brushes for a Phantom I dynamo, increasing the bevel from 15° to 30°.9th Apr 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan224
Blueprint and production of a higher output dynamo for the 40-50 HP Chassis.23th Apr 1930Box 60 \ 1  Scan225


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