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Specification table for standard dynamo and motor sizes for large and small cars.5th Jul 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0134
Special volt-ampere characteristic of battery and leads for starter motor belt tests.8th Jul 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0135
Starter motor tests carried out on car 4-EX.20th Jul 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0136
Test results for a standard motor under cold and hot conditions, detailing performance metrics.11th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0137
Performance test data for a motor with field coils in parallel under cold and hot conditions.11th Aug 1920Box 61b \ 3  scan0138
Comparison of motor performance under various voltage and temperature conditions.11th Aug 1920Box 61b \ 3  scan0139
Inspection and return of a Lucas starter motor.4th Aug 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0140
Letter to The Lucas Elec. Co. Ltd. regarding aircraft set connections, a vibrator regulator, dynamo fuse wire, and a starter motor.4th Aug 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0141
Standard volt-ampere characteristics and resistance limits for starter motor batteries, leads and cables.26th Aug 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0142
Defining the standard resistance and limits for high-rate discharge tests on batteries.1st Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0143
Performance characteristics of starter motors and batteries, referencing notes from the U.S.A.13th Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0144
Continued report on defining battery internal resistance limits for starter motor operation.13th Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0145
Revised high-rate battery discharge testing procedures and specifications.13th Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0146
Battery characteristics and their effect on starter motor performance, referencing specific test reports and curves.13th Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0147
Starter motor performance, comparing 12-volt systems, batteries, and cables with American S.A.E. standards.13th Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0148
Starter motor brake tests and the relative merits of using a torque base versus an ampere base for plotting results.13th Sep 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0149
Procedural document outlining various tests to be performed on a motor.13th Dec 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0150
Standardisation of the terms 'advance' and 'retard' for dynamos and starter motors.2nd Feb 1922Box 61b \ 3  scan0151
Continued technical note explaining the effects of advancing and retarding brushes on motor and dynamo output.18th Feb 1922Box 61b \ 3  scan0152
Comparative test report on a direct drive flywheel starter versus the usual gearbox starter equipment.18th Feb 1922Box 61b \ 3  scan0153
Comparison of different starter motor arrangements, including C.A.V., Bendix, and flywheel types.18th Feb 1922Box 61b \ 3  scan0154
Letter from Penfold & Randall offering patent rights for a new Dynamo and Starter.29th Jun 1922Box 61b \ 3  scan0155
Typed letter declining interest in a patent dynamo and starter.1st Jul 1922Box 61b \ 3  scan0156
Comparison table of various starter motors suitable for large cars, detailing their dimensions.1st Jun 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0157
Comparison table of starter motor specifications for small cars.25th Feb 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0158
Table of dimensions for dynamos and motors for large and small cars.18th Apr 1923Box 61b \ 3  scan0159
Accompanying curves of brake efficiency tests and slot diagrams for various starter motors.3rd May 1923Box 61b \ 3  scan0160
The general relations and formulas for starter motors.3rd May 1923Box 61b \ 3  scan0161
Page of typed and handwritten physics equations relating to motor torque, flux, and conductors.25th Feb 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0162
Comparative performance curve graph for different starting motors.25th Feb 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0163
Graph showing starting motor performance requirements and characteristics against amperage.13th Dec 1923Box 61b \ 3  scan0164
Graph of performance curves comparing various starting motors by amperage.8th Mar 1976Box 61b \ 3  scan0165
Whether to include the 'penny trick' for cold starting an engine in the 40/50 HP instruction book.1st May 1921Box 61b \ 3  scan0166
Test procedure sheet for motors, detailing five different test scenarios and power calculation formulas.28th Apr 1925Box 61b \ 3  scan0167
Use of thinner stampings for a 20 HP starter motor.18th Nov 1925Box 61b \ 3  scan0168
Cross-reference note for correspondence regarding a 20 HP starter motor.18th Nov 1925Box 61b \ 3  scan0169
Cross-reference note for correspondence relating to solid poles for the 20 HP starter motor.1st Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0170
Specification of inspection and test procedures for the Goshawk starter motor.1st Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0171
Test procedure for a motor, detailing the 'light test' parameters and fault diagnosis.1st Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0172
Procedure document detailing the load test for a motor.1st Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0173
The effects of magnetic circuits and resistances on motor performance during load tests.1st Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0174
Test procedures for an electric motor, detailing an intermittent load test and notes on examining brushes and commutators.1st Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0175
Insulation breakdown and resistance test procedures.8th Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0176
Standardization of solid pole pieces for 20 HP dynamos and starter motors.8th Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0177
Extract discussing the standardisation of laminated dynamo and motor poles to solid poles for cost savings.8th Dec 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0178
Data sheet appendix specifying standard dimensions for starting motors from various manufacturers.1st Dec 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0179
Specification sheet for barrel mountings, listing compatible yoke diameters for various manufacturers and their contact details.1st Jun 1926Box 61b \ 3  scan0180
Specification sheet detailing motor brush dimensions for various vehicle models.5th Jan 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0181
Order be placed for a further supply of sequence starter motor brushes.22th Jan 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0182
Change notice for a starter motor, specifying brushes with longer flexes.26th Jan 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0183
Listing blueprints for new parts required for a sequence starter motor commutator.26th Jan 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0184
Agreeing to exclude dynamo and starter motor brushes from the spares kit, but not an L.T. Screw or Rocker Arm.21th Feb 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0185
Test procedures for a starter motor, model X.543.21th Apr 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0186
Test procedure for determining friction and plotting quantities, including horsepower calculation formulas.5th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0187
Standardisation of punched armature plates for the 40/50 starter motor.5th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0188
Table of figures comparing chassis starter rolling conditions for various motor models.11th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0189
Standardisation of punched armature plates for dynamos and motors.23th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0190
Comparison table of specifications for various starter motors for small cars.23th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0191
Using punched armature plates for the Phantom chassis starter motor, delaying the 20 HP motor.24th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0192
Comparative table of specifications for various starter motors.24th May 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0193
Comparison table of technical specifications for four different starter motors for small cars.21th Jun 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0194
The use of punched armature plates for a 20 HP motor.21th Jun 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0195
The use of punched armature plates in dynamos and motors, specifically the 40/50 motor and 20 HP models.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0196
Continuation of starter motor comparison tables for 40/50 HP size, Group A models.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0197
Continuation page of a table detailing specifications for various starter motors.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0198
Comparison table of dimensions and weights for various starter motors for the 40/50 HP size engine.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0199
Comparative table of specifications for various starter motor models.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0200
Table of specifications for various starter motors, continued from a previous page.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0201
Comparison table of starter motor dimensions and weights for 40/50 HP size models.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0202
Comparison table of technical specifications for two different starter motors.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0203
Specifications table comparing two starter motors, a Robert Bosch and an R.R. E.A.C model.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0204
Comparison table of dimensions and weights for various 20 HP size starter motors.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0205
Continuation of a table detailing specifications for various starter motors.10th Nov 1927Box 61b \ 3  scan0206
Comparison table of specifications for various starter motors.15th Jul 1929Box 61b \ 3  scan0207
Procedure for conducting brake and flux tests on a starter motor.15th Jul 1929Box 61b \ 3  scan0208
Procedure for conducting a static torque test on a motor, including data recording and calculation formulas.14th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0209
Arrangement and accessibility of motor and dynamo terminals on the Phantom and 20/25 HP models.14th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0210
Condition report for a Motor T7LX from 14 GTV after a 17,000-mile road test.29th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0211
Inspection report on a motor's bearings, pinion teeth, and flywheel ring.8th Dec 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0212
The inaccessibility of the starter motor terminals on the Phantom II & 20/25 chassis.29th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0213
Simplified sequence starter for the 20/25 chassis.8th Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0214
The performance of CM5H brushes in sequence starter motors.12th Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0215
Instruction sheet with handwritten notes regarding a machine failure and component condition.14th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0216
Test report on a 20/25 starter motor drive fitted with a stronger spring to prevent undue slipping.22th Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0217
Investigation into a starter motor and auto switch failure on chassis 70.XJ due to contamination and incorrect reassembly.20th Feb 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0218
Phantom II starter motor failure and the proposal to add a circuit diagram to the main switch cover.25th Feb 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0219
Inspection report on a Sequence Starter Motor from car 9 Ex after 26,700 miles.3rd Mar 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0220
Inspection report noting component condition, highlighting issues with teeth, terminals, and support, recommending quality improvement.8th Dec 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0221
Limitations of the Bijur starter motor and proposing alternatives for the Japan 3 model.3rd Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0222
Discussion comparing the suitability of a foot-operated starter versus a sequence starter and other alternatives.3rd Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0223
Starter motor engagement issues with the Phantom II during frosty weather.5th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0224
19-EX starter motor jamming and a request for a bench examination.10th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0225
Request to remove and examine the starter motor from car 19-EX and inspect the flywheel teeth.10th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0226
Technical note on Phantom II sequence starter engagement issues and a proposed experiment using helical teeth.18th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0227
Experimenting with a 7.5 degree spiral pinion and gear ring for the Phantom II sequence starter gear.9th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0228
Recurring starter motor failures during chassis testing and the urgency of resolving the issue.19th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0229
Malfunctioning starter motor (No. N15U) on a L.H. Ph.II Chassis.19th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0230
Cold-weather test on a Phantom II starter motor to diagnose failures caused by congealed oil.21th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0231
Failure analysis of a sequence starter motor after a 25,000-mile test.24th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0232
Instructions regarding a motor test, noting issues with low torque and excessive lubrication at the commutator end.8th Dec 1924Box 61b \ 3  scan0233


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