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Report page on carburetter and manifold experiments, with a diagram of an Eagle carburetter on a modified standard manifold.1st Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0128
Report page showing diagrams and notes on experiments with carburettor and feed pipe systems.1st Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0129
Report comparing a standard distributing pipe with an experimental design (Sketch No. 5) using a Phantom carburettor.1st Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0130
Constructing a new distributing pipe for the Phantom model to improve cold starts.27th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0131
Experiments with a superheated hot spot throttle heating system on the Phantom model.27th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0132
Report page detailing engine warming performance with a superheated system and heat flow tests on the cooling water.27th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0133
Page 3 of a report detailing heat addition analysis at various speeds and conclusions on induction pipe system performance.26th Nov 1906Box 66a \ 2  scan0134
Diagram of apparatus for heat flow tests and a graph of temperature rise of oil.26th Nov 1906Box 66a \ 2  scan0135
Modifications and performance targets for the Phantom induction pipes and engine components.30th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0136
The anticipated production of a lighter Phantom engine with aluminium cylinders.31th Aug 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0137
Valve timing and induction system improvements for the Aluminium Phantom engine.10th Sep 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0138
Proposal for designing and testing new twin-carburetter induction pipes for the Phantom engine.1st Dec 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0139
Preliminary lightening of the Phantom engine's waterpipe and flywheel, and improvements to the induction system.10th Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0140
Development and advantages of the Phantom induction pipe arrangement.2nd Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0141
Experiments with various induction pipe systems on the Phantom engine to improve fuel distribution.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0142
Experiments with a slotted intake pipe and a twin-throttle carburettor to improve cold distribution.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0143
Report page detailing various carburetor and manifold configuration tests and their effect on engine distribution.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0144
Engine tests on fuel induction systems, detonation, and the influence of temperature on performance.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0145
Comparison of exhaust heated and water heated systems, discussing detonation, economy, and reliability issues.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0146
Blueprint diagram illustrating a slotted pipe assembly.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0147
Blueprint diagram of a Double Throttle Carburettor.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0148
Diagram showing the layout of a double throttle carburettor and intake manifolds.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0149
Blueprint diagram showing a standard carburetor, labeled as Figure 4.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0150
Blueprint diagram illustrating a baffle in the intake manifold of a Hispano carburettor.2nd Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0151
Proposing various carburettor and induction pipe combinations for the Phantom model.2nd Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0152
Repeated failure of a Phantom induction pipe jacket feed pipe and proposing alterations to fix the issue.1st Feb 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0153
Letter discussing a suggestion to use fused quartz bearings on the choke valve spindle for the exhaust system.5th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0154
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America about failed tests on water-heated induction pipes for Phantom and Silver Ghost models.5th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0155
Improvements in boiling and heat-loss to the jackets by adding drains and boilers to the induction system.5th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0156
Proposing alterations to the Phantom Induction Pipe and Exhaust Jacketed Feed Pipe to overcome service issues.8th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0157
Proposed alteration to the Phantom induction and exhaust jacketed feed pipe.17th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0158
Requesting experimental work on induction pipe manifolds for the revised aluminium Phantom.7th Jun 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0159
Two schematic diagrams for a manifold system, showing options with and without a central connection.13th Jun 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0160
Creation of various induction pipe schemes, including materials and referencing.13th Jun 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0161
Experimental induction pipe for the Phantom engine.1st Aug 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0162
The design and testing of an experimental weir type induction pipe for a Phantom engine.29th Sep 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0163
Design of a new single downtake pipe, exhaust system, and a new slipper flywheel.24th Oct 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0164
Test results for a Weir type induction pipe for the Phantom model.1st Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0165
Weir induction pipe for models EAC.14 and EAC.10.13th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0166
Preliminary cold distribution tests of Weir type induction pipes on a Phantom engine.13th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0167
Modifications to the carburettor weir pipe to improve fuel distribution and prevent air locks.13th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0168
Induction system and carburetter testing, focusing on cold distribution and fuel mixture quality for the Phantom model.13th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0169
Page discussing engine port design and fuel distribution, comparing a six-port engine to a four-port arrangement and proposing new manifold tests.13th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0170
Continuation of a report on carburettor development and testing for various car models.17th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0171
Design and testing of a slot-type induction pipe for the EAC.14 engine.17th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0172
Alternative slotted induction pipe for testing.21th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0173
Design of gas passages, pipes, and carburettors for Super Sports models, along with vehicle testing feedback.21th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0174
Blueprint for a slot-type induction pipe for model EAC.14.23th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0175
Experimental results and preferences for a Weir type induction manifold for the Phantom engine.1st Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0176
Tests of single piece vs two-piece weir type induction pipes for EAC.10 and EAC.14 engines.17th Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0177
Experiments comparing different carburetter and manifold pipe designs, including road and bench test results.17th Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0178
Report page comparing road test results of various manifold and induction systems for improved cold distribution on the Phantom engine.20th Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0179
Tests of Weir type induction pipes for the Lighter Phantom engine.20th Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0180
Test report comparing the performance of different induction pipe, fishtail, and hot spot pipe configurations.20th Feb 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0181
Test report comparing the power output and fuel distribution for two different engine induction setups.29th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0182
Performance graph comparing BHP and BMEP for three different induction pipe configurations against engine RPM.29th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0183
Performance graph from tests on Weir induction pipes, showing BHP and BMEP against engine RPM.29th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0184
Performance graph from 'Weir Induction Pipes Tests, Sheet III', comparing different pipe configurations.29th Mar 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0185
Performance graph from Weir Induction Pipes Tests, Sheet IV, comparing different pipe configurations against engine RPM.21th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0186
Tests of weir and slotted type Phantom induction pipes, comparing one-piece and two-piece designs.21th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0187
Experiments with distributing pipe and nozzle designs to improve mixture distribution and fuel efficiency.21th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0188
Report comparing the performance of weir, standard, and slotted induction pipes, concluding the weir pipe is superior.21th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0189
Graph plotting specific petrol consumption against dynamometer load for a Phantom Engine No. HU 25 at 1000 RPM, comparing a standard induction pipe with a Weir induction pipe.21th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0190
Performance comparison graph of different Weir induction pipes on a Phantom engine.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0191
Tests of a modified straight-through vertical carburetter for the Phantom engine.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0192
Tests comparing fixed size choke carburetters with constant depression carburetters.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0193
Continued report on carburettor testing, focusing on air intake position and mixture distribution.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0194
Sketch illustrating a twin air intake for a Claudel Hobson carburettor.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0195
Blueprint showing the internal dimensions of a Claudel-Hobson carburettor and weir induction pipe for the Phantom model.25th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0196
Graph showing power variation and induction depression with different choke sizes for a Phantom engine.26th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0197
Requesting modifications and comparative testing for Phantom induction pipes.26th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0198
Modifications for the Weir induction pipe for the Phantom engine.1st May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0199
Proposed modifications to the Phantom Weir type slotted induction pipe.12th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0200
Development of Phantom induction pipes and engine tappet clearance issues.30th May 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0201
Test report comparing the rate of temperature rise between a standard exhaust-heated hot spot and a water-heated system for the Phantom induction pipe.7th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0202
Continuation of experiments on a hot spot, focusing on temperature variations and water circulation.9th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0203
Further tests on exhaust and water heated induction pipes for the Phantom.9th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0204
Comparison of the heating performance of a standard exhaust system versus a water heating system for the induction pipe.9th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0205
Graph comparing the temperature rise of a hot spot on an F.2.B. Series Phantom engine using either exhaust or water heating.9th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0206
Diagram illustrating the setup for Phantom Hot Spot Tests.11th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0207
Comparing four different induction pipe heating systems for the Phantom model.14th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0208
Comparison of water-heated and exhaust-heated induction systems for improving engine starting and running conditions.14th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0209
Report discussing the optimal 'hot spot' position and heating methods for a six-cylinder induction system.12th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0210
Graph comparing the temperature rise of a hot spot on an F-2-B Series Phantom engine with different exhaust and water heating methods.12th Jun 1928Box 66a \ 2  scan0211
Recommending sending an 'SS' car to the U.S.A. to be tested under American conditions.21th Jan 1929Box 66a \ 2  scan0212
Feasibility of converting different types of camshafts and asking for instructions.17th Dec 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0213
Secret memo authorizing the standardization of the Lower Lift Camshaft X.8090.10th Oct 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0214
Need to scrap existing camshafts and create new cam formers due to new sales requirements.18th Dec 1924Box 66a \ 2  scan0215
Tests to resolve an over-oiling issue on the Phantom engine.9th Sep 1925Box 66a \ 2  scan0216
Material selection and issues for valve push rods on the Phantom engine.15th Apr 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0217
Procedure for measuring the oil flow through the bearings on a Phantom engine.27th Apr 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0218
Continuation page of a data table showing results for R.P.M., pressure, temperature, and flow rate.6th Jul 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0219
Alternative designs and materials for a lighter Phantom engine valve rocker cover.6th Jul 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0220
Valve rocker cover construction for the Lighter Phantom Engine, proposing a magnesium alloy casting.13th Oct 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0221
Issues and proposed solutions for magneto drive slip and camshaft drive failure.16th Oct 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0222
Lighter valve rocker cover for the Phantom engine to be produced in 'Electron' metal.23th Oct 1926Box 66a \ 2  scan0223
Modifications to the 40/50HP Phantom Chassis raised rockers, including a list of replacement parts.10th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0224
Requesting the communication of experiment results regarding valve seating and noise minimisation.10th Mar 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0225
Phantom tappet noises and the effectiveness of altering the rockers to quiet the valves.16th Apr 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0226
Long duration camshaft experiments conducted on the Phantom engine.16th Aug 1927Box 66a \ 2  scan0227


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