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Comparison table of valve clearance increases for various materials at 80°C.23th Apr 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0028
Use of duralumin for larger diameter valve push rods and parallel guide tubes for the lighter Phantom engine.23th Apr 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0029
Benefits of a water-heated throttle over a valve in the exhaust pipe and suggesting further tests.11th Jun 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0030
Potential modifications to a water-heated throttle system.12th Jun 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0031
Requesting 'Ochromite' Phantom exhaust valves for an experiment to improve heat conductivity and prevent self-ignition.25th Jun 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0032
Proposal to test a longer copper valve guide with an umbrella valve to cure self-ignition on the Phantom.25th Jun 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0033
Alternative designs for a Lighter Phantom Engine valve rocker cover.6th Jul 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0034
Experiment observing the rotation of valves on Phantom and 20 HP engines to investigate valve seat erosion.8th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0035
Technical memorandum discussing valve movement, potential erosion, and methods to prevent valve rotation.19th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0036
Use of aluminium bronze for valve seats and associated design precautions.25th Sep 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0037
Properties of aluminium bronze for inserted valve seats, referencing an S.A.E. journal.27th Sep 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0038
Valve timing and induction system improvements for the Aluminium Phantom engine.9th Oct 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0039
Alterations to aero engine parts, specifically solid key type bottom tappets to make them quieter.24th Sep 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0040
Test report on the performance of a set of tappets fitted to car 12-EX after a 10,000 mile test run.5th Oct 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0041
Cost analysis for a standardisation sheet concerning new and old tappets.5th Oct 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0042
Requesting better Mean Effective Pressure and suitable valve springs for 20 HP and 40/50 engines.1st Nov 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0043
Improved valve springs, suggesting testing them and halting production of the older, weaker versions.23th Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0044
Investigation into the causes and solutions for noisy tappets on Phantom and 20 HP cars.8th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0045
Design study for a modified valve rocker raised by .125 inches for a Phantom II engine.14th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0046
Phantom tappet noises and the effectiveness of rocker alterations in reducing valve noise.16th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0047
Different valve timing for the Sports Phantom to improve high-speed output, based on a comparison with Lorraine engines.23th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0048
Query about the possibility of removing felt glands on valve gear to allow for the adoption of double valve springs.23th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0049
Test report on the value of felt glands on Phantom engine valves, focusing on oil consumption and smoke emission.28th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0050
Long-term effectiveness of felt glands on valves and proposing a design alternative to reduce oil consumption.30th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0051
Experiment to modify the Phantom valve rocker gear to test the effect on valve seating noise.30th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0052
Valve spring trouble for Condor and Phantom engines, proposing a new design and a formula for reliability.11th Jul 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0053
Use of longer inlet cams and the performance of different valve springs for various engines.13th Aug 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0054
Modified duralumin push rod for the Phantom valve gear, proposing two schemes.24th Aug 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0055
Sending drawings with information for the Phantom Sports Engine's crankcase, cylinder blocks, and valve gear.31th Aug 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0056
Potential inlet air noise issue with experimental Phantom and 20 HP engines.1st Sep 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0057
Modifications to the Phantom cylinder block, valve gear, and wheelcase for sports chassis.9th Sep 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0058
Confirming the dispatch of drawing LeC.2479 for double valve springs for the final Sports Phantom.22th Oct 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0059
Stating it is unnecessary to experiment with valve spring material on customer cars.29th Oct 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0060
Trial of Elektron valve covers for the Phantom.8th Nov 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0061
Proposed modifications for Phantom engine power development.28th Nov 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0062
Updates and changes to Sports' Phantom valves, springs, and fittings.23th Nov 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0063
Valve lift diagrams and clearances for car and aero engines, with a hand-drawn diagram.17th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0064
Query regarding modifications made to Phantom valve springs due to insufficient coil clearance.2nd Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0065
Calculations and modifications for Phantom valve springs.24th Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0066
Confirming the valve sizes for the 20 HP and Phantom models.9th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0067
The improved geometry of valve gear rockers for the Phantom and 20 HP models.13th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0068
Modified rocker angle for the sports Phantom, with a diagram of eccentric thrust.23th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0069
Design of exhaust and inlet valve guides for the Phantom Aluminium Head.23th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0070
Requesting the production of one set of an adapter for a Phantom Chassis valve experiment.4th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0071
Brief memo regarding the satisfactory state of the SS Engine Valve Gear.4th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0072
Recommendation to redesign a tool for removing valve springs.17th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0073
Phantom engine valve stretching, comparing different steel types and proposing design improvements.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0074
Page from a document discussing standard material and shock loads on valve stems for car and aero engines.26th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0075
Modifications to Phantom valves, specifically increasing the stem diameter.26th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0076
Laboratory memo regarding the high silicon content found in stretched Phantom valves.5th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0077
Phantom valve stretching, attributing the issue to high silicon content and proposing solutions.7th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0078
Phantom engine valve springs, comparing standard single type to double springs which cause a clicking noise.11th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0079
The performance and characteristics of Phantom double valve springs, comparing them to standard single springs.11th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0080
Investigation into a high-pitched clicking noise from the valve gear at 1250 r.p.m. on experimental cars.19th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0081
Valve clearance measurements with an aluminium head for a Phantom engine.19th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0082
Reminder to supply figures for tappet clearance variations on Phantom engines.9th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0083
Test for noisy valves caused by cylinder head distortion.21th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0084
Confirming valve guide clearances for turbulent heads to eliminate valve clicking.23th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0085
Comparative study on valve stretching for four different steel materials under specified load and temperature conditions.4th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0086
Testing of various valve steels.11th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0087
On test results finding K.E.965 austenitic steel a satisfactory alternative for silchrome in valves.15th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0088
Instructions for setting the valve clearance on a Phantom engine with an aluminium head.25th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0089
Issues with Phantom rocker brackets due to uneven material expansion and suggesting a return to all-steel brackets.12th Jul 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0090
Valve clearance issues caused by cylinder gasket settling, with recommendations for gasket reuse.10th Oct 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0091
The cause and remedy for an elusive squeak on the Phantom chassis, originating from the oil pump system.22th Oct 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0092
Cablegram from Springfield, Massachusetts to Derby requesting information on air valve operation at full throttle.23th Nov 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0093
Response to a cabled query about the engine speed at which the air valve commences to lift.1st Dec 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0094
Letter discussing the issue of valves dropping into the cylinder on turbulent head engines.21th Feb 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0095
Wallace-Barnes valve springs, their performance on Phantom models, and proposed design changes.13th May 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0096
Valve gear noise issues, detailing the evolution of valve springs for the Phantom model.13th May 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0097
Engine valve clearances, tappet roller alignment, and the complexities of valve spring performance analysis.25th May 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0098
Typed memo about a vibration complaint in a car's valve gear, which the Nice depot could not resolve.25th May 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0099
Valve spring issue on Phantom cars, a customer complaint, and the proposed solution of fitting heavier springs.1st Jun 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0100
Follow-up memo regarding an unresolved issue with chassis 53-WR.21th Jun 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0101
Response to the Paris Depot concerning valve gear vibration and noise on chassis 53-WR, suggesting causes and remedies.1st Jun 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0102
The investigation of an engine clatter on chassis 53-WR, traced to slackness in two connecting rods.28th Jun 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0103
Secret memorandum detailing potential engine and chassis improvements and design considerations.10th Mar 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0104
Improvements for the silencer, clutch, and brake operation, with an appeal to finalise the program.1st May 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0105
Secret memorandum on design changes for induction and exhaust pipes, switching to bolted joints and simplifying the heat jacket.1st May 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0106
Secret memorandum on an experimental engine with opposed sparking plugs and a new induction pipe design.30th May 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0107
Cracked 'V' series induction pipe bends and the proposed modifications.15th Apr 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0108
Drawing illustrating a cracked induction bend from car 98NK.15th Apr 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0109
Authorisation sheet for a modification to the brake pedal gear on the 'India' plus F.W.B. model.21th May 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0110
Comparison of induction pipe depressions for E.A.C. and 40/50 HP engines at various speeds.1st May 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0111
Comparing the performance of a standard induction system with an experimental aluminium pipe and water-heated hot spot.1st Sep 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0112
Insufficient heating on the Phantom induction pipe and proposed solutions.12th Oct 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0113
With diagrams illustrating four different induction pipe and carburettor systems for testing on an EAC engine.1st Nov 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0114
Methods and experiments for heating the throttles on the Phantom model.19th Feb 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0115
Engine cooling strategies using steam and the practicality of exhaust-heated throttles.23th Feb 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0116
Further chassis testing of a Phantom cylinder head with opposed sparking plugs to investigate detonation and popping in the silencer.23th Feb 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0117
Tests on Phantom induction pipes to overcome fuel separation issues in the system.24th Feb 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0118
Use of aluminium versus fibre washers on an induction pipe.10th Mar 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0119
Drawings and modifications for the Phantom Aluminium Head.10th Mar 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0120
Design simplifications for the induction pipe bolting on a Phantom Aluminium Head.10th Mar 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0121
Strengthening modifications to the New Phantom induction pipe and Autovac union fitting.22th Mar 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0122
Development and potential benefits of a lighter aluminium engine with increased horsepower for the Phantom model.11th Apr 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0123
The aluminium induction system and carburetter for the 40/50 HP Chassis C.2. Series.6th Jul 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0124
Standardisation of an Aluminium Induction and Bend in place of Cast Iron to reduce weight.6th Jul 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0125
Distribution tests for the Phantom engine, comparing different manifold and carburetter configurations.1st Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0126
Comparison of fuel distribution and performance using different manifold and carburettor configurations.1st Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0127


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