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Position on electric clocks and speedometers for the Left-Hand Phantom II Chassis.5th Sep 1930Box 64 \ 3  scan0311
Letter regarding the trial and specification of a Sparton S.O.S. horn and its aluminum mounting bracket for chassis 25-EX.11th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 3  scan0312
Cross-reference note for information relating to 40/50 Horns.31th Dec 1930Box 64 \ 3  scan0313
Describing a proposed scheme for a sequence starter motor, including a diagram and operational steps.22th Sep 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0001
Query regarding the end pull characteristics of a starter motor armature, including a diagram.24th Sep 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0002
New, simpler scheme for the Phantom Sequence Starter to prevent jamming.24th Sep 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0003
Internal memorandum discussing the electrical examination of the Phantom Sequence Starter No.2 Scheme.1st Oct 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0004
Operation of an armature-operated push switch to prevent engine hunting effects.1st Oct 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0005
Confirming instructions have been forwarded to modify a patent according to Mr. Royce's latest ideas.8th Oct 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0006
Sequence starter, confirming a reply has been resent.11th Oct 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0007
Proposing a trial of a simplified sequence starter on the 20 HP model.1st Nov 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0008
Redesigning a sequence starter for an EAC chassis, focusing on gear ratios and motor specifications.9th Nov 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0009
Drawing for a Phantom direct drive starter motor, its positioning, and required modifications.6th Dec 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0010
Concerning the new Phantom Sequence Starter scheme for a car destined for Le Canadel.27th Jan 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0011
Design progress of a new automatic switch unit for the starter motor.27th Jan 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0012
Required specifications for stranded copper flexible cables in an automatic switch unit.15th Feb 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0013
Required cross-sectional area for an automatic switch unit.16th Feb 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0014
Design and material options for a Phantom Direct Drive Flywheel Starter's automatic switch unit.3rd Mar 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0015
Sufficiency of the hold-on electromagnet for the Sequence Starter No.2 Scheme.8th Mar 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0016
Design memorandum discussing improvements for the Phantom Direct Flywheel Geared Starter Auto Switch Unit.10th Mar 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0017
Design memorandum with annotated sketches for a magnet-based electrical component.2nd May 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0018
New 'RR sequence' starter motor system for the Phantom Starter.2nd May 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0019
Continued note on the design and benefits of a nearly silent flywheel geared type system.2nd May 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0020
State and development of a sequence starter unit for EAC. 7.3rd May 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0021
Modifications and design considerations for a sequence starter.7th Sep 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0022
Report comparing two sequence starter schemes, No.1 and No.2A, with a focus on preventing jamming during engagement.26th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0023
The design and testing of gear teeth for a starting apparatus, focusing on noise reduction and engagement.26th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0024
Experiment on gear noise reduction using different types of teeth.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0025
Requesting a set of straight-toothed, sharp-cornered starter motor gears, summarizing previously issued gear types.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0026
Requesting a stop-work on specific gear rings and pinions, with a proposed alteration.8th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0027
Solution for jamming sequence starter gears by altering the gear tooth design.8th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0028
Preliminary trial of a 2A motor on an EAC.7 engine, focusing on the sequence starter's engagement and disengagement issues.8th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0029
Gear disengagement noise, comparing issues with 50 helical teeth and suggesting a 10° angle as a potential solution.8th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0030
Selection of a sequence starter scheme (2A, 2B1, or 2B2) for the EAC.1 engine.8th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0031
Continued internal memo discussing the redesign of a scheme and the decision to abandon a previous version.19th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0032
Suggestion to pause making helical gears for the 14-EX car and instead test a new motor with helical teeth on the 9-EX car for comparison.19th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0033
Modifications and arrangements for the Sequence Starter 2A and 2B schemes.20th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0034
Knock in the starter motor, its cause, and potential remedies.28th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0035
Starter motor issue and checking Mr. Royce's explanation by fitting a 9-EX starter to an EAC.1 chassis.3rd May 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0036
Fault with the starter on chassis 14-EX, suspecting a broken gear tooth.18th May 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0037
The cause of unevenness in a starter gear, identified as a bad burr on the flywheel ring.22th May 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0038
Starter fitment for the 14-EX car and the design of the starter button.31th May 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0039
Inspection report on starter motor gears, identifying burrs on the flywheel gear ring caused by the pinion disengaging.8th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0040
Design and advantages of an improved sequence starter motor, with reference to drawing LeC. 2425.14th Jun 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0041
Difficulties and expense of fitting a No.1 sequence starter to an EAC.7 chassis.30th Jun 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0042
List of sequence starter motor and gear schemes with their corresponding reference numbers.8th Aug 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0043
Specification of the armature taper diameters for the J. motor fitted to chassis 14-EX.27th Aug 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0044
Extract discussing proposals for a combined switch and a No. 2B motor on an experimental chassis.6th Sep 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0045
Modifications and obsolescence of sequence starter schedules and components.7th Sep 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0046
Proposal to fit Sequence Starter Scheme No. 2B to car EAC.1.12th Oct 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0047
Manufacturing process for a fully corrected pinion and gear, considering cutting versus grinding methods.21th Oct 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0048
Noisy helical gearing on a sequence starter and the proposal to use a quieter, high-class straight tooth gear.20th Oct 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0049
Jamming issues and improvements in sequence starter designs, comparing the No.1 and No.2A schemes.26th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0050
Starter motor gear design, comparing spiral and parallel teeth for noise reduction and engagement reliability.26th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0051
Continued page discussing an experiment using parallel and helical teeth to reduce gear noise.28th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0052
Wiring diagram for the connections of a Sequence Silent Starter on a 14 E.X. chassis.28th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0053
Blueprints for a starter motor's gear ring and pinion with corrected helical teeth.29th Nov 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0054
Tendency for starter motors to jam, analyzing tooth design and proposing a new, simpler engagement system.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0055
Page detailing the advantages of a starter motor system compared to others, and the progress on project EAC.10.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0056
Decision on which sequence starter scheme (2A or 2B) to fit to the EAC.1 engine.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0057
Continued memo discussing the redesign of a scheme and the abandonment of a previous version.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0058
Replacing the starter scheme on chassis 9-EX and design details of the motor.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0059
Development of sequence starter schemes 2A and 2B, including modifications to helical and parallel teeth.20th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0060
Report and the trial of a Sequence Starter 2B1 apparatus.21th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0061
Design and proportions of a sequence starter mechanism, including gear engagement and helical tooth angles.23th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0062
Simplified scheme for a sequence starter, detailing the requirements for a new press button switch.29th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0063
Extract comparing a new sequence starter to the existing Phantom and 20 HP models.31th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0064
Explaining the incompatibility of a 9-EX starter motor with a test rig designed for a 14-EX model.31th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 4  scan0065
Instruction and production of helical gears, comparing hobbing with planing on a Fellowes machine.2nd Jan 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0066
Simplified scheme for a sequence starter, including design specifics and patent considerations.4th Jan 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0067
Description of the control circuits for the Super Sports sequence starter as described in 1928.9th Jan 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0068
Continued discussion of a design scheme, its improvements, patent considerations, and comparison with a 40/50 design from 1913.14th Jan 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0069
Electrical circuits and interlock systems of a Super Sports sequence starter.14th Jan 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0070
Continued discussion on the necessity of carbon contacts in relation to electrical and mechanical interlocks and motor armature inertia.14th Jan 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0071
Initial manufacturing process for a sequence starter's main switch.14th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0072
Requesting winding particulars for the S.S. Chassis Starter main switch, referencing drawing LeC.2572.17th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0073
The winding details for the S.S. Chassis Starter Motor Gear No. 2 Scheme.18th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0074
Oversight in the Sequence Starter No. 2B scheme.20th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0075
Proposals for starter motor contact protection and design modifications for the sequence starter main switch.25th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0076
The S.S. Sequence Starter Main Switch.26th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0077
Request to temporarily remove various switch and actuator components from chassis 9-EX for examination.15th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0078
Sequence starter, recommending non-inductive resistance as the best and least expensive protection.5th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0079
Querying the insulation of switch frames for a sequence starter gear scheme, with a handwritten confirmation.15th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0080
The inspection and necessary repairs for the starting equipment on the 9-EX.24th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0081
Request to replace springs for a starter motor armature, with a table comparing poundages.6th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0082
The parts list for an S.S. Chassis Automatic Switch.27th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0083
Continued list of parts with corresponding drawing numbers, including washers, switches, and terminals.27th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0084
The unsatisfactory performance of a Sequence Starter Motor and Gear, No. 2B Scheme, on chassis 9-EX.10th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0085
Analysis of difficulties with armature engagement, including taper adjustments, end thump, and gear noise.27th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0086
Continued discussion on engine starter motor design, addressing noise, power, and proposing armature modifications.27th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0087
Urgent production and testing of a new switch for the S.S. Car chassis.10th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0088
Requesting a test on the 9-EX starter operation with a wedged relay to complete a report.11th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0089
B.S. Chassis starter motor design, comparing straight and helical teeth.11th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0090
Use of straight versus helical teeth for an S.S. chassis starter motor.12th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0091
Two minor failings and subsequent modifications to the Sequence Starter Motor and Gear, No.2B Scheme.13th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0092
Analysis of a 'B failure' related to spring tension, gear engagement, and resulting operational issues.17th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0093
The performance of different washers in a sequence starter motor and a proposed solution involving a new armature.17th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0094
Confirming a request to supply a new starter motor pinion for the 14-EX car.7th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0095
Providing the arrangement drawing number for a Sequence Starter Push Button Switch.28th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0096
Expressing concerns about the 'SS' starter motor's lack of power and reliability compared to the existing Phantom motor.28th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0097


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