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Report comparing different change speed gearbox designs for ease of use and quiet operation.25th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page207
Technical comparison of different gearbox mechanisms, listing advantages and disadvantages for each.25th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page208
Comparative analysis of gearbox designs, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of internal mesh with dog clutches.25th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page209
Gearbox operations, difficulties with specific gears, and a proposal for an epicyclic 3rd gear with a brake.10th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page210
Modifications to a 3-speed easy-change gearbox roller cage, including sketches.10th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page211
Typed memo discussing the design and testing of a freewheel mechanism with a diagram of a cage component.14th Apr 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page212
Proposal for an easy-change gearbox device using a vacuum-assisted clutch mechanism.14th Apr 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page213
Weight reduction, body construction, and potential performance improvements for the future 20 HP model.16th Apr 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page214
Modifications and manufacturing methods for a freewheel in a sideshaft gearbox.23th Apr 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page215
Defect in the ground tooth form for 20 HP chassis gears and the implemented solution.1st May 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page216
Modifications to the 20 HP chassis gears to increase their strength.3rd May 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page217
The gear ratio limitations for the 20 HP model.1st May 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page218
Stock levels of Bevel Wheels and Pinions for the 20-HP Chassis.31th May 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page219
Various approaches to solving gearbox problems, focusing on silent operation and ease of use.3rd Jun 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page220
Technical discussion on the Salerni Coupling, its disadvantages, and proposed improvements.3rd Jun 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page221
Report discussing gearbox designs, helical gears, the Salerni coupling, and potential patents.11th Jun 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page222
Recommending that the 20 HP, 10 x 47 axle gears should be scrapped following an increase to the engine bore.11th Jun 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page223
Recommendation for speedometer calibration standards for S.S. and 20 HP models.4th Jul 1922Box 6 \ 4  04-page224
Request for a report on the freewheel position in the sideshaft on the 20HP gearbox.1st Aug 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page225
Instructions to despatch 20 HP chassis gearbox gears with long teeth to the Gear Grinding Co. for completion.23th Aug 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page226
Requesting a report on the 20 HP gearbox freewheel and discussing future clutch and flywheel design policy.24th Aug 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page227
Comparison of freewheel designs for a 20 HP gearbox, contrasting the sideshaft and De Lavaud schemes.11th Oct 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page228
The production and comparative testing of special long addendum teeth gears for the 20 HP gearbox.8th Nov 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page229
Investigation into the comparative merits of spur, epicyclic, and internal (spool) gears for a silent 3rd speed gearbox.24th Dec 1929Box 6 \ 4  04-page230
Potential improvements to change speed gears, including a new silent 4-speed design.1st Jan 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page231
Gearbox changing and silence, comparing the 20 HP and Phantom models, and considering freewheel improvements.25th Jan 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page232
Report comparing gearbox performance, ease of use, and noise levels with competitor vehicles.15th Jan 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page233
Comparing the silence and performance of various gearbox designs, including Wilson, Lanchester and epicyclic types.20th Jan 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page234
'The Gearbox Problem', comparing existing designs and proposing a new arrangement.10th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page235
Gearbox design, including reverse units, servo drives, clutches, and braking systems.10th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page236
New gearbox design with details on speed rings, pawls, clutches and potential patentable claims.13th Feb 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page237
20 HP gearbox leaking oil badly through the ball race housings on a shock absorber rig.13th Feb 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page238
Gearbox height dropping after 3,000 miles and considering a new cross-member support.28th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page239
Need for a support for the rear of the 20 HP gearbox following tests in France.7th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page240
Proposal for a new rear suspension for the 20/25 HP gearbox, based on the Phantom II design.9th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page241
Preliminary designs and problems related to a full epicyclic gearbox.2nd Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page242
Investigation of different gear train arrangements to achieve a specific ratio.12th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page243
Investigations into the design and control of a synchro-mesh gearbox, including patent applications.12th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page244
Brake application, gear change requirements, and potential control improvements for a vehicle's transmission system.12th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page245
Technical memo discussing gearbox and clutch issues during vehicle coasting.12th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page246
Three gearbox design schemes, including proposals from Mr. Hardy and Mr. Royce.14th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page247
Technical discussion and comparison of various gearbox and clutch designs, including Armstrong-Siddeley and Chrysler systems.14th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page248
Improvements to the car's gear change mechanism, relating to jaw clutches and resilient couplings.30th Apr 1932Box 6 \ 4  04-page249
Investigations and proposals for resolving a car gear problem.29th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page250
Technical summary and discussion of gearbox design alternatives and considerations.29th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page251
Design document detailing specifications for an epicyclic gearbox and servo control systems, page 3.29th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page252
Servo-assisted sequential gear changes and an alternative flywheel sideshaft mechanism.26th May 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page253
Request to strip and examine the freewheel on a 20 HP gearbox.26th May 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page254
Gearbox problems and comparing various design schemes, including epicyclic and Maybach.26th May 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page255
Design memo discussing an automatic progressive gear change system and comparing it to the Wilson gear.26th May 1933Box 6 \ 4  04-page256
Experimental easy-change gearbox fitted to the 14-EX car.2nd Jul 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page257
Failed free-wheel on a 25 HP model and the need for a modified design.2nd Jul 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page258
Gearbox support for the 20/25 HP model, focusing on tube clearances.25th Jul 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page259
Reminding a colleague to write a note regarding 'Silent Third Gear' and considering the purchase of a Graham Paige car for evaluation.30th Jul 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page260
Solutions for oil leakage from the back of 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP gearboxes.20th Aug 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page261
Diagram of the 3rd motion shaft bearing housing and its oil return passage for a 40/50 HP chassis.26th Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page262
The urgent need to improve the 2nd and 3rd speed gears for the high-torque Phantom engine.22th Aug 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page263
Demonstration and gearbox issues of competitor cars, the Graham Paige and Studebaker Commander.29th Aug 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page264
Summary of the principles and schemes guiding the development of new gear change mechanisms.1st Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page265
Comparative analysis of spool gear, freewheel, and synchro-mesh gearbox systems from competing manufacturers.1st Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page266
Decision not to trial an epicyclic gear design and the difficulties of the car's development.1st Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page267
Development of a silent third gear and comparing car performance.30th Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page268
Various schemes and arrangements for a silent third gear gearbox.2nd Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page269
Comparison of the Graham Paige car with the Phantom II (26-EX) leading to a proposed experiment in engine construction.3rd Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page270
Scheme to address oil leakage from the back of 20/25 & 40/50 gearboxes.1st Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page271
Development direction of a silent third gear, specifically concerning the epicyclic gear design.28th Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page272
Proposed schemes for a silent third gear and an interim plan to fit a freewheel to a Phantom car.9th Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page273
The arrangement and testing of epicyclic trains for a 25HP epicyclic gearbox.25th Sep 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page274
And comparing several different gearbox design schemes and proposals.1st Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page275
Evaluation of various gearbox and clutch systems, including epicyclic, spool, and synchronous mesh types.16th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page276
Visit to West Wittering to discuss development schemes for an easy-change gearbox.16th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page277
Gearbox from the U.S.A. and a scheme to fit Maybach type clutches.12th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page278
Simpler schemes for easy gear changes in Phantom I and II models.23th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page279
Differences in epicyclic gears and the fitting of Maybach clutches to the Phantom I gearbox.4th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page280
Creation of a specimen epicyclic 3rd speed train for testing purposes.4th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page281
Confirming drawings have been sent for a revised epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox intended for testing purposes.10th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page282
Schemes related to a revised epicyclic three-speed gearbox.16th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page283
Revised drawing for an epicyclic third gearbox, specifically regarding the movement of a joint.25th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page284
Modification to the jaw clutches in a revised epicyclic third-speed gearbox.29th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page285
Modification to the 1st speed dogs for the all-epicyclic gearbox.29th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page286
The oil pump and lubrication arrangement for a revised epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.31th Oct 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page287
Revisions to the epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.11th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page288
Current position on change gear (gearbox) technology and various alternative schemes.3rd Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page289
Evaluation of different gearbox and transmission designs, including competitor analysis and historical development attempts.3rd Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page290
Design update memo regarding the development of a 3-speed pre-selector gearbox.4th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page291
Modifications and additions to a revised epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.4th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page292
Revised epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox and a proposed 8.5 inch fabric coupling.7th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page293
Modifications to the servo and brake arrangements for the revised epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.1st Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page294
Revisions to the epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox, specifically regarding the inspection cover and vacuum cylinder.1st Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page295
Shortening the oil pump for the epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.12th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page296
Proposal for the assembly procedure of a revised epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.12th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page297
Design and testing of a new 25HP & 45HP epicyclic gearbox, considering helical versus straight gears for silent operation.20th Dec 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page298
Work allocation for a steering column job related to a vacuum control pre-selection scheme.20th Dec 1930Box 6 \ 4  04-page299
Departmental memo discussing the positioning of speed and brake levers on the B-type steering column.28th Jun 1911Box 6 \ 5  05-page01
Suggestion for the position of the Change Speed Lever on the B type steering column.30th Jun 1911Box 6 \ 5  05-page02
Instruction regarding the cost of replacing worn change speed side levers.2nd Apr 1912Box 6 \ 5  05-page03
Instructions discussing a modification to a cross tube to compensate for wear on a lever.8th Aug 1910Box 6 \ 5  05-page04
Response from the Technical Committee regarding the design of a lever, comparing pull-on vs. push-on types.9th Jan 1913Box 6 \ 5  05-page05
Suggestion made by a driver for Mr. Ogden Codman.10th Jan 1912Box 6 \ 5  05-page06
Meeting minute discussing a suggestion to change the hand brake lever from a pull-on to a push-on design.12th Jan 1912Box 6 \ 5  05-page07


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