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Camshaft comparisons for the 'Japan' engine, also referencing the 'China' engine.10th Nov 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page232
Test report detailing B.M.E.P. values at different R.P.M. for a modified camshaft and outlining future tests.1st Nov 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page233
Performance test report comparing a Limousine coupe car 12-G4 and a Hooper cabriolet 14-G4.27th Nov 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page234
Thrust tests of a Goshawk bevel pinion thrust bearing.18th Feb 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page001
Comparative drawing of New Departure and Hoffmann bearings with weight breakdowns.19th May 1913Box 6 \ 1  01-page002
Arrangements for a 10,000-mile test run of a 20HP engine with a new oil cleansing system in chassis No.1644.22th May 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page003
The investigation into crankshaft vibrations on the 20 HP engine.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page004
Preliminary experiments investigating engine vibration intensity at various speeds with and without slipper dampers.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page005
Report page detailing engine vibration tests and analysis of torsional oscillations with slipper flywheels.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page006
Belt drive experiments detailing crankshaft vibration analysis at various speeds and configurations.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page007
Analysis of crankshaft torsional vibration and disturbing torque caused by piston inertia.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page008
Experiment to graphically show torsional oscillations using a specially constructed indicator apparatus.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page009
Analysis of crankshaft torsional oscillations and the effect of damping at various engine speeds.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page010
Analysis of diagrams showing torsional vibrations and oscillations at various engine speeds.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page011
Analysis of crankshaft oscillations, vibrations, amplitude and stress at various speeds.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page012
Summary of tests with an indicator for torsional oscillations, including amplitude, frequency, and damper effectiveness at various RPMs.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page013
Torsional deflection and inertia experiments to determine the natural frequency of a crankshaft.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page014
Calculations of inertia and the natural frequency of vibration for a crankshaft and associated parts.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page015
Page of calculations and analysis regarding torsional vibration, natural frequency, and crankshaft inertia.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page016
The influence of a stiffer crankshaft on engine vibration and critical speed.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page017
Summary of experiments on torsional vibrations, critical speeds, and crankshaft taper erosion.1st Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page018
Summary of findings from vibration tests and an outline of future experiments on engine components.18th May 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page019
Inertia turning moment diagram for a 20 HP 6-cylinder engine.18th May 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page020
Blueprint diagram for a torsional vibration indicator.21th Jul 1923Box 6 \ 1  01-page021
Graph of torsional deflection curves comparing standard and stiffer 20 HP crankshafts.21th Jul 1923Box 6 \ 1  01-page022
Torsional oscillation diagrams for a standard 20 HP crankshaft at various RPMs.9th Dec 1912Box 6 \ 1  01-page023
Arrangement of apparatus for crankshaft deflection tests.9th Dec 1912Box 6 \ 1  01-page024
Further experiments into crankshaft vibrations on the Phantom and 20 HP engines.20th Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page025
The effects of slipper wheel damping and friction torque on engine vibrations at various speeds.20th Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page026
Analysis of engine vibration, friction torque, and slippage at varying RPMs, with conclusions from preliminary tests on the Phantom model.20th Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page027
Further experiments on engine vibrations and the effects of damping friction on the 20 HP and Phantom models.20th Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page028
Tests investigating engine vibration, specifically the effects of damping friction, piston position, and piston weight on vibration amplitude.20th Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page029
Crankshaft stiffness, vibration testing, and the effects of piston weight.7th Apr 1933Box 6 \ 1  01-page030
Torsional vibration diagrams for the Goshawk III crankshaft without damper wheels under various conditions.7th Apr 1933Box 6 \ 1  01-page031
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically main bearings with steel shells.24th Sep 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page032
Internal memo from H.S. to B.J. requesting a signature.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page033
Experiments to reduce torsional vibrations in 20 HP and Phantom engines by using a non-rigidly mounted flywheel.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page034
Continued analysis of crankshaft vibration, friction torque, and damper characteristics.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page035
Crankshaft and torsional vibrations, including experiments with flywheel damping and observations on the Phantom engine.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page036
Analysis of engine crankshaft vibration and internal damping, comparing a Phantom engine to a 20 HP model.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page037
Investigation into viscous-friction and centrifugal dampers to reduce engine vibration and resonance effects.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page038
Conclusion of a report on crankshafts confirming the reliability of the investigation methods.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page039
Blueprint of a 20 HP crankshaft experiment, detailing the friction mounting of the flywheel.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page040
Graph comparing torsional vibration amplitudes of the Goshawk and Phantom engines at critical speed without external damping.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page041
Graph illustrating the reduction in amplitude of torsional vibrations with decreasing friction in the flywheel mounting.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page042
Polar diagrams comparing crankshaft oscillations of the 20-HP and Phantom models at resonance speed.9th Nov 1926Box 6 \ 1  01-page043
Comparative data table of stiffness, inertia, and dimensional properties for various engines.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page044
Experiments and conclusions regarding crankshaft torsional vibrations and dampers for the 20 HP engine.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page045
The application and effectiveness of friction dampers and harmonic balancers on engines.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page046
Analysis of crankshaft vibrations and dampers, comparing the standard 20 HP model with the 1-G-1.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page047
Analysis of engine crankshaft vibration, focusing on the relationship between stiffness and inertia of its component parts.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page048
Page from an analysis comparing the inertia and stiffness of engine components for a standard 20 HP and a 1-G-1 model.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page049
Technical analysis of crankshaft inertia and stiffness, including calculations for vibration periods.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page050
Comparison of crankshaft inertia and stiffness between a standard 20 HP engine, a Goshawk engine, and a Lorraine Dietrich engine.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page051
Technical analysis of crankshaft inertia and stiffness, comparing four-bearing and seven-bearing designs with references to Lorraine and Phantom engines.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page052
Analysis of an engine's 'master period' and crankshaft vibration, comparing stiffness and inertia with the Goshawk engine.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page053
Engine crankshaft stiffness, inertia, dampers, and timing gear drives.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page054
Analysis of a 1-G-1 type damper and its effects on the 'master period' and vibrations of the 20 HP engine.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page055
Analysis of harmonic vibrations and their effect on a six-cylinder in-line engine crankshaft.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page056
Calculation of shaft vibration and harmonic speeds based on crankshaft frequency.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page057
Calculation of the periodicity and frequency for a Lorraine Dietrich crankshaft.21th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page058
Graph showing the amplitude of oscillation and torsional vibrations due to gas pressure torque harmonics at full throttle for a Standard 20 engine.21th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page059
Big end bearing failure on car 10-G-111, causing a delay for its availability in London.1st Jun 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page060
Fitting and advantages of a 1.G.1. type spring drive and damper on a G.11 engine.1st Jul 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page061
Comparison table and analysis of inertia, weight, and torque for different spring drive systems.1st Jul 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page062
Comparing the G.1. type damper to the standard slipper wheel, noting its effect on engine smoothness and critical speed.9th Jul 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page063
Modifications to the 20 HP crankshaft for testing and improved performance.9th Jul 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page064
Requesting a modified detail drawing for a larger 20 HP crankshaft.27th Aug 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page065
Lightening and simplification of the Phantom engine for sports and racing purposes, alongside other modifications for an experimental chassis.29th Aug 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page066
Instructions for the frame, engine crankshaft, and gears for a 20 HP car intended for trial in France.1st Sep 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page067
Design, materials, and modifications for the 'India 3' crankshaft damper and timing gear spring drive.17th Sep 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page068
The Phantom lightened crankshaft and G.1. type spring drive, with machining instructions.24th Sep 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page069
Requesting a blueprint for an improved 20 HP chassis crankshaft for an upcoming production series.17th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page070
The testing of the co-efficient of friction for various materials both dry and oily.19th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page071
Friction tests for various materials and an analysis of viscous friction in a multi-plate spring drive damper.22th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page072
Modifications made to the India 3 crankshaft.22th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page073
Request for the acquisition of two types of springs with detailed specifications.24th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page074
Request for the return of experimental Spring Drive tracings for dimension checking.28th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page075
Test results comparing crankshaft vibration with a standard versus a new spring drive and damper on a 20 HP engine.31th Oct 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page076
Difficulties with plate splines and the effectiveness of dampers and flywheels in reducing engine vibration.22th Apr 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page077
Dynamometer experiments with a spring drive to resolve spline issues and extend the smooth running range.1st Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page078
Summary of test results on the G.1. type spring drive for the 20 HP engine.1st Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page079
Blueprint of an experimental spring drive for the Goshawk-III.1st Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page080
High-speed engine vibrations observed in 40/50 HP and 20 HP engines near the crankshaft's critical speed.1st Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page081
Racing engine design, focusing on 1500 c.c. engines, crankcase types, and spring drives.9th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page082
Requesting an order of six sets each of new washers for the 20HP and 40/50HP chassis spring drive.9th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page083
Request to borrow 20 HP crankshafts from the machining bay for experimental tests.21th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page084
The replacement of piston pins and testing a new crankshaft design.21th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page085
Design principles and stiffness of crankshafts.23th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page086
Decisions on ordering crankshafts and related materials for the 20 HP Chassis 'M' Series.23th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page087
Notes on the method of comparing calculated and test stiffness in crankshafts using the Air Ministry empirical formula.24th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page088
Empirical formula and data table for calculating crankshaft stiffness in bearings.23th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page089
Request for an urgent modification and stiffness test on a 20 HP shaft, impacting all new crankshafts.1st Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page090
Drawing detailing a modification to a standard shaft to reproduce part LEC. 2480.1st Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page091
Experiments determining the reduction in torsional strength of a 20 HP crankshaft during machining operations.1st Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page092
Graph showing the results of a torsion test on a 20 HP crankshaft from forging to finished shaft.6th Nov 1919Box 6 \ 1  01-page093
Test report on a 20 HP crankshaft detailing results and suggesting modifications for increased stiffness.1st Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page094
Increasing engine performance and a note on the relative weakness of the 40/50 shaft pins.9th Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page095
Crankshaft torsion test results for a 20 HP shaft, from forging to finished product.9th Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page096
Continued analysis of crankshaft stiffness, comparing calculated and tested values and the reinforcing effect of bearings.9th Dec 1927Box 6 \ 1  01-page097


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