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Engagement faults with the Phantom II sequence starter motor and revised test specifications.26th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0234
Continued report on machine testing, lubrication issues, and proposed modifications to a motor.26th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0235
The performance of the Phantom II starter motor after a modification.31th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0236
Modification to the Phantom II Sequence Starter Gear, which has been put in abeyance.2nd Apr 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0237
Proposal to disconnect the Bijur oil supply system from the starter motor on the 40-50 HP Chassis and use self-lubricating bearings.13th Apr 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0238
Inspection report on a motor fault caused by incompetent dismantling and repair of a floating bush and pinion.16th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0239
Request to obtain an Austin 7 or Riley 9 starter motor for experimental adaptation to an epicyclic gear change.21th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0240
Starter motor modifications and a condenser replacement for a 40/50 chassis 10,000-mile test.23th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0241
The failure of a starter motor on chassis 34-XJ, detailing the investigation and cause.23th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0242
Samples of an Austin Seven starter motor for a visit.28th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0243
Request to overhaul and modify a sequence starter motor for a test rig.29th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0244
Suggesting a test of a new aluminium bronze starter pinion for the 40-50 HP chassis to achieve a more 'ladylike' engagement.18th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0245
Unsatisfactory performance of self-lubricated Grapholly bearings in a Phantom II starter motor.23th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0246
Continued document page outlining suggestions for modifying a steel housing and bearing assembly.23th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0247
Requesting the fitting of British Carbon brushes to a starter motor for a 10,000-mile test.23th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0248
Issues found with British carbon brushes fitted to a starter motor during a 10,000-mile test.29th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0249
Methods to waterproof the P.2 starter motor due to failures from water ingress.8th Jul 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0250
Instruction to manufacture two D.73363 starter motor pinions for testing on a 40/50 chassis.12th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0251
Instruction to modify the total thickness of cork washers on drawing D.52214 for a 20 HP starter motor to prevent slipping.13th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0252
Request to fit a new aluminium bronze pinion onto a sequence starter on a test rig.4th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0253
Ongoing slipping issues with the 25 HP starter motor and potential solutions.15th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0254
Providing six 'Bound Brook Oil-less Bearings' bushes from Hardy Spicer for the 40-50 HP Chassis starter motor.23th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0255
Request to trial new oil-less starter motor bearing bushes from Hardy Spicers.25th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0256
Design for an ignition with an external primary and a cheaper sequence starter for certain chassis.27th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0257
Samples of self-lubricated Oilite bearings for the 40/50 HP starter motor.28th Oct 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0258
Customer complaint about a faulty starter motor for a Phantom II chassis.18th Nov 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0259
The testing of new aluminium bronze materials for the starter motor pinion on the 40-50 HP Chassis.7th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0260
Preliminary calculations for a 4 1/2' carcase sequence starter motor, including armature and field specifications.17th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0261
Preliminary calculations for a 4½ inch diameter starter motor (Sequence J.3).17th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0262
Record of a telephone conversation regarding the electrical system for the Japan III Peregrine model.21th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0263
Record of a telephone conversation regarding the electrical system design for the Japan III and Peregrine chassis.21th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0264
Inquiry regarding the design progress of a new two-way foot switch for a three-lamp scheme.13th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0265
Design and production of a two-way foot switch for the central lamp scheme.6th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0266
Proposing the in-house design of a dimming switch for L. and R.H. chassis.23th May 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0267
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding a characteristic curve for a Lucas C.5. 12 volt Dynamo and a sample foot-operated light switch.5th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0268
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. discussing issues with dynamo output curves and a two-way foot-operated switch.23th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0269
Page two of a letter to Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd. concerning the need for a reliable high-amperage switch.23th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0270
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing tests on a foot-operated switch and the curve of a C.5 Dynamo output.11th Jul 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0271
Test report detailing temperature rise and output variation for a C.5. Dynamo.26th Jun 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0272
Test report from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories on a foot-operated dipper or changeover switch.8th Jul 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0273
Status of a two-way foot switch design and the temporary use of a Bosch alternative.28th Jul 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0274
Two-way foot switch design for a central lamp scheme.8th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0275
Requesting an update on the progress of a new two-way foot switch design to replace a Bosch unit.14th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0276
Development of a two-way foot switch for the central lamp scheme to replace a Bosch component.8th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0277
Two-way foot switch design for a central lamp scheme.8th Aug 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0278
Follow-up communication regarding a two-way foot switch design for a central lamp scheme.19th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0279
Development status and personal preference for a two-way foot switch for a central lamp scheme.20th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0280
Communication noting no further news on the design of the two-way foot switch for the central lamp scheme.20th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0281
Two-way foot switch of R.R. design for a central lamp scheme.22th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0282
Development of a two-way foot switch for the central lamp scheme.22th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0283
Development of a two-way foot switch for a central lamp lighting system.30th Sep 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0284
Special switch from the Lucas Company, intended as a potential substitute for a German-made Bosch switch for operating the 3rd Lamp.10th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0285
Examination and critique of a Lucas Foot Switch, noting its design flaws.6th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0286
Follow-up inquiry regarding the design of a two-way foot switch for a central lamp scheme.28th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0287
Design and testing of a two-way foot switch for a central lamp scheme.31th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0288
Design and testing of a two-way foot switch for a central lamp scheme.31th Oct 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0289
Two-way foot switch for a central lamp scheme.25th Nov 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0290
Lucas enquiry for a Central Lamp Control Switch and the search for an English replacement for the Bosch part.28th Nov 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0291
Information regarding the Lucas Centre Lamp Control Switch.3rd Dec 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0292
Testing of a Lucas two-way switch on an experimental chassis and the decision to postpone standardization.8th Dec 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0293
Querying a decision on a new Lucas switch and requesting information on a two-way footswitch design.12th Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0294
Lucas and Rolls-Royce designs of a two-way switch for a central lamp scheme.26th Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0295
Design of a two-way switch for the central lamp scheme to minimise voltage loss.1st Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0296
The design and testing of a Lucas two-way switch compared to a Bosch switch.17th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0297
Instructions and report regarding the testing and fitting of Lucas foot switches.20th Dec 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0298
The performance and voltage drop tests of a Lucas two-way switch for a central lamp scheme.20th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0299
Design of a switch, comparing the Lucas switch unfavourably with a Bosch two-way switch.20th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0300
Design of a two-way switch for a central lamp scheme.27th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0301
Testing of a Lucas two-way switch for the central lamp scheme on chassis 19-EX.31th Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0302
Replacing the instrument board-fitted Lucas dipping switch with a foot-operated switch for 25 HP dipping lamps.13th Nov 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0303
Request to obtain a new Lucas foot-operated 'Dipper' switch for experimental car 20-EX due to repeated trouble.18th Jul 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0304
Faulty ammeter and Lucas foot-operated changeover switch on car 20-EX.19th Jul 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0305
Note confirming the decision to retain the foot-operated dipping switch on the Phantom II car.29th Jul 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0306
The design adaptation of an auto switch unit for a long type distribution board and switchbox.25th Mar 1929Box 61b \ 3  scan0307
The specifications for switchboxes to work with a long distribution box and auto switch unit.8th May 1929Box 61b \ 3  scan0308
Alternative switchbox arrangements and the implementation of experimental auto charge control systems.8th Jul 1929Box 61b \ 3  scan0309
Request for three modified switchboxes to operate with long distribution boxes incorporating auto charge control switches.8th Dec 1930Box 61b \ 3  scan0310
Urging the experimental shop to proceed with instructions regarding switchboxes for auto charge control switches.1st Mar 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0311
Cross-reference note for the 40/50 switchbox (general).1st Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0312
The alteration of a switchbox on chassis 58-GN, listing required parts and material considerations.1st Jan 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0313
Arrangement for repairing chassis switchboxes for a customer at 'N'.23th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0314
Letter arranging for a chief electrician to visit Derby to acquire knowledge on repairing chassis switchboxes.27th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0315
Arranging training for an electrician on the repair of chassis switchboxes to address non-interchangeable keys.29th May 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0316
Cover memo for the test specification of a 40/50 Switchbox.15th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0317
Specification of test for a 40/50 switchbox.15th Jun 1931Box 61b \ 3  scan0318
Set of electrical testing procedures for a switch unit using a 12-volt battery and lamp.5th Jan 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0319
Electrical experimental record sheet for a 40/50 Switch-box test.5th Jan 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0320
The price paid by the Bentley Co. for a large Bosch switchbox.8th Mar 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0321
Request for the return of a Bosch switchbox lent for inspection.5th May 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0322
Phantom II being moved using the starter motor and a suggestion to create a full electrical cut-off when the ignition is locked.3rd Nov 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0323
Recommendation for a key-controlled locking switchbox to secure all vehicle electrical circuits.8th Nov 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0324
Design requirement for a new switch-box to prevent battery discharge.28th Dec 1932Box 61b \ 3  scan0325
Starter motor test curves for the Peregrine N° P.4 motor.7th Jan 1933Box 61b \ 3  scan0326
Performance graph showing test curves for the Peregrine starter motor, armature D100364.7th Jan 1933Box 61b \ 3  scan0327
Graph of performance test curves for a Bosch starter motor.24th Jan 1934Box 61b \ 3  scan0328
Note requesting an update to the switchbox test specification to prevent ignition circuit interruption.24th Jan 1934Box 61b \ 3  scan0329
Letter from American Bosch Magneto Corporation concerning sample magnetos and ignition system components.12th Jan 1921Box 61b \ 4  scan0001
Inter-office memo from American Bosch Magneto Corporation detailing the computation of governor characteristics.12th Jan 1921Box 61b \ 4  scan0002
Concluding page of a report discussing the complexity of variables and advising against a 'cut-and-try' method.13th Jan 1920Box 61b \ 4  scan0003
Mathematical procedure and equations for a ring governor.13th Jan 1920Box 61b \ 4  scan0004


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