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Standardisation of coarser pitch rear axle gears to enable quieter axle production.23th May 1923Box 6 \ 4  04-page007
Cost savings on the 20 HP chassis by standardising coarser pitch rear axle gears.1st Jun 1923Box 6 \ 4  04-page008
Design completion of a 4-speed side lever servo drive and gearbox for the Goshawk project.27th Jun 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page009
Technical memorandum describing the features and mechanics of the Goshawk III 4-speed gearbox with servo.6th Jul 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page010
Dimensional changes to gearbox components for clearance.23th Jul 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page011
Manufacturing process and design modifications for the Goshawk III four-speed gearbox striking fork.23th Jul 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page012
Construction and modifications of the Goshawk III 4-speed gearbox casing.24th Jul 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page013
Drawing Lec.1913 for the Goshawk III four-speed gearbox, focusing on the casing and declutching gear.27th Aug 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page014
Points requiring attention for the 4-Speed Goshawk Gearbox model.12th Mar 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page015
List of engineering notes and required modifications for various mechanical components.12th Mar 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page016
Design note regarding a square-edged chamfered bore to clean foreign matter from a shaft.8th Dec 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page017
Improvements to the Goshawk model, including a 4-speed gearbox, front brakes, and a strengthened crankshaft.8th Dec 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page018
Modifications and feedback on the Goshawk 4-speed gearbox.10th Dec 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page019
Fitting and performance of a 4-speed gearbox with right-hand change on a 20 HP car.11th Dec 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page020
Graph plotting road speed against engine RPM for the Goshawk II & III gearboxes.26th Nov 1932Box 6 \ 4  04-page021
Recommendation for car 7-G-11 with a 4-speed gearbox to be used at WW until front wheel brakes are completed.13th Dec 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page022
Testing of a Goshawk 3 three-speed gearbox with a servo mechanism.7th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page023
Two arrangement options for the Goshawk three-speed gearbox with a central change and servo.10th Jan 1924Box 6 \ 4  04-page024
Cancellation of a new three-speed gearbox for the 20 HP chassis and the revised production plan.16th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page025
Secret memo suggesting thorough testing of the reverse shaft and gear on the Goshawk 3 four-speed box.9th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page026
Dynamometer testing of a 4-speed gearbox for 20 HP cars, detailing gear engagement issues and subsequent modifications.20th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page027
Road wheel dynamometer testing of a gearbox, detailing component wear and damage after running.20th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page028
Report page detailing measures to diagnose shaft deflection and gear meshing issues.21th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page029
Failures in the Four Speed Box for the 20 HP Chassis, attributing the cause to a design issue.21th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page030
Telegram received by telephone regarding a gear problem and a proposed solution.26th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page031
Telegram received by telephone regarding a fault with sliding gears and a three-speed box.26th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page032
Form for recording a telegram received by telephone.26th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page033
Graph of road speed against engine RPM for the Goshawk II & III gear ratios.27th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page034
Further tests and modifications to a 'USA' 4-speed gearbox due to overheating issues.27th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page035
Gearbox performance and durability tests, comparing 4-speed and 3-speed boxes.27th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page036
Tests conducted on a 'USA' 4-speed gearbox to confirm the reliability of modifications.28th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page037
Tests conducted on a 'USA' 4-speed gearbox, focusing on modifications to the reverse gear.29th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page038
Design issues and suggested solutions for a 4-speed gearbox.29th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page039
Potential faults and cures for a gearbox, referencing pinions, reverse gear, and a new three-speed box design.29th Jan 1923Box 6 \ 4  04-page040
Wire confirmation requesting test results for a four-speed gearbox with an old type reverse shaft and modified fork.29th Jan 1923Box 6 \ 4  04-page041
Testing a 'USA' 4-speed gearbox, detailing issues with the reverse and first gears.30th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page042
Secret memo detailing experimental improvements to a gearbox, including the reverse shaft, pinion sleeve, and striking forks.30th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page043
Defects and potential improvements for a 4-speed gearbox.2nd Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page044
Secret memo discussing issues and improvements for a relay advance and a four-speed gearbox.3rd Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page045
Modifications to pinions and shafts for improved silence and production.25th Feb 1943Box 6 \ 4  04-page046
Modifications to a 4-speed gearbox, including a detachable change speed lever and a simplified manufacturing process.25th Feb 1943Box 6 \ 4  04-page047
Cause and potential cure for gears creeping in a 4-speed gearbox.1st Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page048
Technical analysis discussing epicyclic creep and potential modifications to forks, shafts, and pinions.4th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page049
Secret memorandum detailing instructions and theory for modifying a 4-speed gearbox.4th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page050
Issues with the 1st and 2nd speed gears working out on a USA8 4-speed gearbox.1st Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page051
Telegram regarding a potential issue with a reverse wheel, shaft and bearings causing jittering.5th Feb 1926Box 6 \ 4  04-page052
Secret memo discussing the causes of 'creep' in the reverse shaft of a 4-speed gearbox for 'India'.1st Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page053
Solutions to pinion gear creeping, slack, and binding issues.30th Jan 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page054
Secret memo outlining experiments for a 4-speed gearbox, focusing on pinions and a splined shaft.1st Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page055
Up-to-date suggestions for a 4-speed gearbox.14th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page056
Drawing for a plain bearing reverse shaft, detailing lubrication modifications and material considerations.1st Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page057
Experiment on a plain bearing reverse shaft for a 4-speed gearbox, comparing whitemetal and bronze bearings.1st Feb 1935Box 6 \ 4  04-page058
The Goshawk II & III chassis gear ratios.12th Feb 1928Box 6 \ 4  04-page059
Design of a 4-speed gearbox, specifically a torsionally free double pinion system.13th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page060
Solutions for a reverse gear issue in a 4-speed gearbox, including different bearing and gear arrangements.4th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page061
Modifications to a gearbox to address issues with torque bind and gear selection.17th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page062
Secret report on the Goshank III - India 4-speed gearbox test.17th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page063
The full torque testing of a parallel reverse shaft, detailing observations on gear meshing and performance.17th Mar 1935Box 6 \ 4  04-page064
Experiment thinning down splines for the first and second speed pinion, with a production suggestion.17th Feb 1935Box 6 \ 4  04-page065
Secret memorandum proposing modifications and further testing on the splines of a 4-speed gearbox for India.17th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page066
Testing of a plain bearing reverse shaft and potential for rattle.17th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page067
Secret memo detailing the results of two successful tests conducted on a 4-speed gearbox.17th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page068
Progress report on foot brake improvements for the 7-0-11 car, noting a reduction in groaning and squeaking.19th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page069
Secret internal memorandum detailing the results of tests on an India - 4 speed gearbox.19th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page070
Tests on a reverse shaft, comparing results with and without plunger springs and using different forks.19th Feb 1938Box 6 \ 4  04-page071
Technical memorandum discussing gearbox shaft experiments, including a sketch of a proposed reverse shaft.19th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page072
Wired message suggesting a logical cure for reverse by using specific bearing and bushing arrangements.19th Mar 1926Box 6 \ 4  04-page073
Secret internal memo responding to a telegram about torsionally free pinions for an India 4-speed gearbox.20th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page074
Rough drawing and experiment for torsionally free pinions on a 4-speed gearbox for India.21th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page075
Secret memo detailing the first test of a reverse torsionally free pinion in an India 4-speed gearbox.23th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page076
Gearbox testing detailing issues with gear meshing, component damage, and proposed design modifications.23th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page077
Secret test report on an India 4-speed gearbox, detailing the results of the second test on torsionally free reverse pinions.23th Mar 1926Box 6 \ 4  04-page078
Suggestion for facilitating gear assembly by drilling alignment holes and using etched marks.23th Feb 1935Box 6 \ 4  04-page079
Design modifications for a 4-speed gearbox for India, based on a telegram from Mr. Royce.26th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page080
Graph of car speed versus engine RPM for various 20 HP gear box ratios with an 11/50 axle ratio and 31.400 inch effective wheel diameter.2nd Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page081
'INDIA' 4-speed gearbox, detailing an issue where the second speed gear disengages under power.27th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page082
40/50 HP gearbox test, noting issues with gears working themselves out.28th Feb 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page083
Request to test a car with a complete 4-speed gearbox in London before production.2nd Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page084
Secret memo discussing a recurring fault with the 2nd speed on a 4-speed gearbox for the 'India' model.12th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page085
Secret memo regarding production and delivery estimates for the 'India' four-speed gearbox and four-wheel brakes.3rd Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page086
Secret memo regarding experiments and test results for a 4-speed gearbox.3rd Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page087
Secret memo on 4-speed gearbox modifications for India, discussing design changes and patentable features.3rd Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page088
Test drive in London of a 4-speed gearbox fitted to a 20 HP car.4th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page089
The dismantling, condition, and testing of the 'India' 4-speed gearbox.1st Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page090
Confirmation of a telephone message attaching Authorisation Sheets and actioning the introduction of parts.5th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page091
Authorisation to introduce a change into 'INDIA' regarding the first and second speed wheels.1st Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page092
Tests conducted on an 'India' 4-speed gearbox.25th Sep 1934Box 6 \ 4  04-page093
Technical memorandum discussing a mystery fault with the second speed of a 4-speed gearbox, suspecting shaft bending and proposing solutions.7th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page094
Secret memo regarding the 'India' four-speed gearbox and its incorporation into the 'G' Series chassis.9th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page095
Secret memorandum discussing the redesign of a 2nd motion shaft for a 4-speed gearbox intended for India.17th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page096
Tests carried out on the 'India' gearbox.7th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page097
Gearbox testing, focusing on gear disengagement issues and comparing different gearbox models.17th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page098
Test of an 'India' gearbox with 14.5° obliquity gears in an old 40/50 HP car.18th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page099
AJS's visit to Derby to review experiments on gearbox components.18th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page100
Suggestion for overcoming pinion unmeshing issues in the 'India' four-speed gearbox.21th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page101
Technical drawing with annotations detailing a design for a splined shaft with helical portions.21th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page102
Authorisation sheet for a modification to the Brake Wheel and Gear on project 'India'.19th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page103
Secret memo considering a patent for a cost-saving method of attaching gears in a 4-speed gearbox.30th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page104
Tests conducted on an obsolete 'India' gearbox to diagnose a gear disengagement fault.20th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page105
Authorisation sheet No.6 for the 'INDIA' project, regarding covers for the gearbox.23th Mar 1925Box 6 \ 4  04-page106


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