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10,000-mile bench test report on a Mushroom type HT rotor.11th Jun 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0091
Inspection results of a mushroom type ignition rotor after a 10,000-mile bench test.19th Jun 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0092
Graph of the make ratio-speed curve for a new standard contact breaker.27th Jul 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0093
Improvement of ignition distributor contact fingers for 40/50 and 20 HP chassis.15th Aug 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0094
Note referencing previous correspondence on the mushroom type rotor.7th Sep 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0095
Experimental record sheet for a mushroom type H.T. rotor for an H.T. battery ignition distributor.3rd Jul 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0096
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Mushroom type H.T. Rotor.3rd Sep 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0097
Electrical experimental record sheet for a mushroom type H.T. rotor for a battery ignition distributor.3rd Sep 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0098
Request to update the distributor spindle on chassis 10.C3 while it is in the shop.22th Oct 1928Box 61b \ 2  scan0099
Request for the return of a non-standard distributor with an off-set rocker and stainless steel pivot pin for examination.22th Mar 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0100
20-HP distributor rotor failure on car GXL-6 which caused complete engine failure.10th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0101
Investigation into the cause of a 20 HP distributor rotor failure and proposed solutions.11th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0102
Breakdown tests on a mushroom-type battery ignition distributor rotor.15th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0103
Breakdown tests of a battery ignition distributor rotor.12th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0104
The supply and testing of 4 distributor rotors with thicker crowns.19th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0105
Increasing the crown thickness for battery ignition mushroom H.T. rotors to prevent breakdown.20th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0106
Test report on the voltage breakdown performance of a battery ignition mushroom type H.T. rotor.19th Apr 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0107
Assistant's report on a battery ignition distributor head.2nd May 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0108
On the corrosion failure of a steel spring in the battery ignition distributor head, suggesting material alternatives.2nd May 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0109
Extract from a report regarding burnt tungsten contacts in a distributor causing misfires.30th May 1929Box 61b \ 2  scan0110
Ignition distributor rotor finger failure, recommending a modification to its bottom edges.30th Jan 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0111
Fitting a revised Low Tension Terminal Support to the Ignition Distributor for chassis 14-C4 and 23-EX.12th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0112
Recommendation to extend the radiusing to the top edges of the ignition distributor rotor finger to prevent breakdown.24th Feb 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0113
Distributor head and rotors made with a new XM.1000 Bakelite moulding powder.13th Mar 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0114
Requesting a test on a distributor head and rotor made from a special non-tracking bakelite material.3rd Apr 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0115
Extract from Mr. Hancock's report on vehicle 23-EX after 5,000 miles, specifically concerning the distributor.4th May 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0116
Extract from a report on the condition of an ignition coil and distributor after a 14,000-mile test.5th Apr 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0117
Extract from a report on the performance of an ignition coil and distributor after mileage tests.28th Apr 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0118
Instruction regarding the rounding off of the top edges of a distributor rotor finger.5th May 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0119
Test report on the non-tracking properties of Bakelite XM.1000 moulded material.9th May 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0120
Recommendation to standardize XM.1000 material for rotors and distributor heads over ordinary bakelite.19th May 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0121
Enquiry into failures on rotors and distributors and the potential use of Bakelite XM.1000 moulded material.21th May 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0122
Extract from Mr. Hancock's report on the condition of a distributor on car 23-EX after 9,000 miles.21th May 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0123
New, stronger spring for the ignition distributor on 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis.4th Jul 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0124
Extract from G.W. Hancock's report on vehicle 24-EX at 6,000 miles, regarding the distributor.20th Jul 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0125
Extract from G.W. Hancock's report on vehicle 24-EX at 10,000 miles, detailing a failure in the distributor contact points.15th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0126
Experimental record sheet for battery ignition distributor cams hardened by the 'Cloudburst' process.3rd Sep 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0127
Experimental record sheet for battery ignition cams hardened by the 'Cloudburst' process.3rd Sep 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0128
Experimental record sheet for battery ignition distributor cams hardened by the 'Cloudburst' process.4th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0129
Adjusting the distributor and sparking plug gaps for the 20/25 HP ignition system.4th Nov 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0130
Experiments with the 20/25 ignition system, focusing on distributor spark path and safety margins.9th Nov 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0131
20/25 ignition system tests, identifying insufficient coil voltage for higher compression engines and proposing solutions.4th Dec 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0132
Extract from a report on a distributor issue for vehicle 18-GIV after 6,000 miles.18th Dec 1930Box 61b \ 2  scan0133
Extract from a report on a 10,000-mile test of distributor components on vehicle 18-GIV.30th Jan 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0134
Suggestion for the lubrication of the battery ignition distributor cam.27th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0135
Request for the Experimental Department to create three lighter Contact Fingers for the Ignition Distributor on 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP Chassis.8th Jul 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0136
Reporting that the distributor tower on Phantom II and 20/25 engines becomes loose, and requests a modification using a bronze bush.1st Jul 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0137
To fit a new cam and H.T. rotor to ignition distributors on specific chassis for economy purposes.28th Aug 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0138
Recommendation to bush battery ignition distributor towers to prevent wear and irregular ignition at high engine speeds.29th Sep 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0139
Modification to the ignition distributor base for the 20/25 HP Chassis.10th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0140
Modification instructions for an ignition distributor on an 18-GIV chassis before a 10,000-mile test.23th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0141
Request to modify the 19-GIV battery ignition distributor with three specific changes.25th Nov 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0142
Experimenting with brass and nickel to improve the lifespan of distributor sparking points.9th Nov 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0143
Request to test a revised combination of metals, brass and nickel, for ignition distributor contacts and rotor blades.26th Nov 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0144
Change in the design of an electrical ignition coil with an external primary.28th Nov 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0145
Redesign of a battery ignition distributor head to use moulded bakelite for the threads and terminal nuts.14th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0146
Blueprint diagram of a distributor boss cross-section with a bakelite terminal nut.12th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0147
Request to manufacture three lighter battery ignition levers and modify the rocker block to address ignition irregularities.6th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0148
Work order for the manufacture of components for an ignition distributor for 20/25 & 40/50 HP models.22th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0149
Request to modify a 20/25 standard battery ignition distributor for high-speed work on the test beds.23th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 2  scan0150
Confirming specifications for a battery ignition distributor, including the make-to-break ratio and condenser capacity.1st Jan 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0151
The design and material specifications for the 'Japan III' Ignition Distributor.3rd Feb 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0152
Expected shipment of a Distributor from the Delco Aviation Corporation.3rd Feb 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0153
Ventilation design for the J.III distributor head, comparing gauze-covered holes to drilled holes.2nd Mar 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0154
The optimal air gap size for a jump spark battery ignition distributor.5th Feb 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0155
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically modifications to a battery ignition distributor.4th Feb 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0156
Standardization report for chassis parts.24th Mar 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0157
Request for one distributor for testing with a new type of ignition coil in connection with J. 3. and Peregrine engines.24th Mar 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0158
The lack of a synchronising mechanism for the two breaks on the Japan 3 and Peregrine distributor.4th Apr 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0159
Recommendation to change materials for J.3. and Peregrine ignition distributor components for improved wear.4th Apr 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0160
On battery ignition distributor wear, comparing stainless steel points to a preferred combination of brass inserts and a nickel rotor blade.1st Apr 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0161
Request to arrange a trial for a Watford 6 cylinder ignition distributor for comparison with a Lucas model.9th May 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0162
Confirming a conversation with the Watford Company regarding the supply of Distributors and Coils with Automatic Advance.13th May 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0163
Critique and suggestions for the J.3 and Peregrine engine distributors.14th May 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0164
Distributors and coils with automatic advance from the Watford Company and the potential use of a double lever and three-lobed cam.18th May 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0165
Responding to a suggestion regarding insulating washers for the 'Japan III' ignition distributor.21th May 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0166
Standardisation of battery ignition distributor head, sparking points, and rotor blade to reduce wear.6th Apr 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0167
Standardisation form for a new chassis part, detailing approval, costs, and implementation.12th Jan 1938Box 61b \ 2  scan0168
Request for a modified cam (D.53027) for the J. 3. and Peregrine distributor to be fitted to a test bed engine.26th May 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0169
Excessive wear on distributor contact points, concluding that varying ballast resistance temperature is the cause.2nd Jun 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0170
Proposal from a supplier for different types of battery ignition distributors for a 6-cylinder engine.14th Jun 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0171
Requesting Messrs. North's to make a distributor head with two contact levers and a three-lobe cam for trial on the Bensport.29th Jun 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0172
Special Distributor Head with a three-lobed cam for the Watford Battery Ignition.19th Jul 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0173
Peregrine and J.3. Distributor, enclosing document LeC.3073.24th Aug 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0174
500-hour bench endurance test for the new type Peregrine ignition distributor.30th Sep 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0175
Page 2 of a test report on a new distributor, comparing its performance and noting a lubrication issue.21th Aug 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0176
Request for six spare contact plates and levers for a Peregrine Distributor for bench testing.30th Aug 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0177
Failure and proposed modifications for the Peregrine ignition distributor.21th Sep 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0178
Mistake with the Peregrine ignition distributor which caused misfiring, and a proposed temporary fix.23th Sep 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0179
Water ingress issues with the Peregrine ignition distributor and proposed solutions.4th Oct 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0180
Blueprints and modifications for the 'Peregrine II' Ignition Distributor cam.28th Oct 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0181
Request to fit a Double Breaker Peregrine Ignition Distributor to a J.1 engine to improve high-speed performance.29th Oct 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0182
New, cheaper method of producing Rocker Blocks for the Peregrine II Ignition Distributor from Bakelised Linen.29th Oct 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0183
Proposal to source Peregrine, J.3, and Bensport ignition distributor contact sets from Delco-Remy due to cost savings.11th Nov 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0184
Alteration 736/Dss for the Ignition Distributor on 'Peregrine II' and 'Japan III' chassis, listing new parts.16th Nov 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0185
Request to produce a Peregrine & J.3 Distributor unit for bench testing experiments.17th Nov 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0186
Modifications to the Peregrine ignition distributor to improve ventilation and prevent rusting, including results of a 500-hour bench test.12th Dec 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0187
Request to alter the gears on an ignition test rig for Peregrine distributors.13th Dec 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0188
Modification request for the ignition distributor governor on a 3 Per.II Chassis.30th Dec 1932Box 61b \ 2  scan0189
Adaptation of Peregrine distributors for Bensport engines, requiring a new cam for reversed rotation.3rd Jan 1933Box 61b \ 2  scan0190


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