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Graph showing the power output of a 20-HP engine with different exhaust system configurations.1st May 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page012
Graph showing the power output of a 20 HP engine with increased compression ratios.15th Jul 1924Box 6 \ 7  07-page013
Blueprint of an experimental 20 horsepower exhaust manifold.16th Oct 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page014
Preparation of a 20 HP car for a 10,000 miles test in France and a request for exhaust system modifications.6th Jun 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page015
Delay in starting the design for the revised 20HP exhaust system.22th Jun 1924Box 6 \ 7  07-page016
Requesting an estimate on expected power increases from an engine after specific modifications.1st Nov 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page017
The repeated breakage of the exhaust pipe and bracket on the 20 HP model.23th May 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page018
Proposal to improve road clearance on Phantom and 20 HP models by modifying the exhaust pipe and rear petrol tank sump.9th Jul 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page019
Modifications to increase the power output of the 20 HP engine K5771.1st Sep 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page020
Comparison between an experimental engine and the standard production 20 HP model, detailing increased power and effects on petrol consumption.21th Jul 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page021
Performance graph comparing the power output and fuel consumption of a standard 20 HP engine against an experimental engine.21th Jul 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page022
Blueprint of the exhaust and induction manifold arrangement and timing diagram for an experimental Goshawk engine.7th Sep 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page023
Test report comparing three new exhaust manifolds against the standard for a 20 HP engine.17th Jan 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page024
Analysis of different exhaust manifold designs regarding power loss and gas flow dynamics.17th Jan 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page025
Recommendation to increase the internal pipe diameter on an experimental manifold.17th Jan 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page026
Graph comparing the performance of various experimental exhaust manifolds on a 20 HP engine.21th Jan 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page027
Design for the Super Sports 20 HP exhaust manifolds and pipe.21th Jan 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page028
The performance testing of various exhaust manifolds for a 20 HP engine.1st Feb 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page029
Recommendation to produce a new low power loss manifold (Sch. 934) for the 20 HP chassis.24th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page030
Performance graph comparing various experimental exhaust manifolds on a 20 HP engine.24th Nov 1927Box 6 \ 7  07-page031
Blueprint showing three different designs for 20 HP exhaust manifolds.15th Dec 1923Box 6 \ 7  07-page032
Potential engine improvements, referencing a Phantom scheme on the 20 HP model.28th Feb 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page033
Proposed sheetmetal bracket to support an exhaust system silencer on an X-shaped cross member.3rd Jul 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page034
Design modifications for the India 3 cylinder block regarding the water pipe flange and exhaust jacket connection.13th Jul 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page035
Induction pipe for the India 3 model, detailing adaptations for various carburettors.4th Jul 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page036
Meeting request to discuss preventing firing in the silencer for a 20HP car, chassis GRJ-23.19th Jul 1925Box 6 \ 7  07-page037
Drawings for exhaust pipes for India, specifically the design of branch pipes to avoid compound bends.28th Jul 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page038
The testing of cross web pistons and the gas-tightness of pinned rings.9th Sep 1928Box 6 \ 7  07-page039
Extract from a personal report regarding a cracked exhaust manifold and the failure of aluminium treatment on car 14-G-4.10th Jan 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page040
Design of 'SS' and 20 HP car exhausts to improve sound quieting.17th Jan 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page041
Technical memo about exhaust blows on the 20 HP Chassis caused by back pressure.24th Jan 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page042
Standardisation of using Staybright steel for the exhaust snout to prevent rusting.12th Feb 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page043
Details for fitting a new part to the 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis, including test dates and costs.1st Mar 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page044
Exhaust boom issue on a 20 HP car and proposing a new exhaust system.1st Mar 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page045
20 HP manifold and silencer system, questioning the source of increased noise.1st Apr 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page046
Problem with the 20 HP exhaust system and the proposed solution of a front expansion box.9th Apr 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page047
The stages of improvements for the 20HP model, using codenames like 'India', 'China', and 'Japan' to track changes to the chassis, bore, and engine mounting.14th May 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page048
Modifications to an exhaust system and analysing frame stiffness in relation to radiator movement and engine weight.27th May 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page049
Advantages and disadvantages of thermostatically controlled radiator shutters as an alternative to hand control.27th May 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page050
Review and critique of a 20 HP Cabriolet De Ville with a Blue Hooper Body, comparing it unfavourably to American cars.29th May 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page051
Recommendation to increase clearance in the stud holes for the 20 HP exhaust manifold following breakage due to restricted movement.17th Jun 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page052
Mr. Royce's decision to use new Crown Steel for exhaust valves and a high-conductivity alloy for valve guides.30th Jul 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page053
New exhaust fittings for the 20HP chassis, detailing a revised nozzle to eliminate whistling.26th Sep 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page054
Outlining an experimental plan for engine 'hot spots' and a development program for a 20 HP engine.16th Oct 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page055
List of action points for engine component testing and modifications, specifically for inlet manifolds and cylinder blocks.8th Nov 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page056
Checked print for an exhaust pipe for a 30HP chassis.8th Nov 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page057
Sending an inlet and exhaust manifold and a cylinder head for the improved 'China' project.29th Nov 1949Box 6 \ 7  07-page058
Progress on engine and axle development projects codenamed 'China' and 'Japan'.11th Nov 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page059
Alternative schemes for the front expansion box of the China exhaust system.15th Nov 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page060
Dispatch of drawing LeC. 2762 for an exhaust pipe related to modifications for China.18th Nov 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page061
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Firth's Crown Steel car engine exhaust valves.23th Aug 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page062
Design committee report discussing 'F' type crankshafts, the Schneider Trophy, exhausts, and battery charging.13th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page063
Two failures, a hypoid axle and the exhaust system, during a 10,000-mile test in France.14th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page064
Component failures, agreed modifications, and arrangements for extended testing in France.14th Mar 1929Box 6 \ 7  07-page065
Recommendation to delete drain holes in silencers as they are a source of exhaust noise.19th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page066
The failure of an exhaust valve on a 20 HP car and a request for steel analysis.22th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page067
Covering letter for a correspondence from Halford, designer of a 16-cylinder air-cooled engine, concerning a silencer.26th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page068
Request to manufacture a replacement sliding joint for a 20 HP silencer in two different bronze alloys due to a failure.26th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page069
Vortex Silencers, sending a drawing of a 20 HP rear expansion chamber for testing.27th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page070
Troubles with the 20/25 HP chassis exhaust system and potential solutions.27th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page071
Confirming a blueprint for a Vortex Silencer has been sent to Major Halford to manufacture a test unit.29th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page072
Nineteenth design committee report on a 10,000-mile test, discussing modifications and issues with exhaust pipes, valves, and rear axle.1st Apr 1938Box 6 \ 7  07-page073
Urgent request to prepare a complete set of 20 HP exhaust system pieces for production.4th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page074
Change of material to S.L.V. steel for exhaust valves on 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.4th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page075
Components and recommended modifications for the 20 HP exhaust system.3rd Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page076
Request for a Bijur pump, a front expansion box, and friction shock absorbers required for testing.7th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page077
Directive to revert to S.L.V. specification No. 238.A for exhaust valves on 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.7th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page078
Outlining the reversion to S.L.V. steel for exhaust valves, the associated scrap costs, and implementation timeline.8th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page079
Suggestion to modify the longitudinal stay for the 20/25 HP chassis exhaust silencer.2nd Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page080
Request to prepare parts to modify the 20 HP car exhaust and clutch systems.24th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page081
Cover memo from 'Wor' to 'Hs/Rm' forwarding an attached memo from 'Sg' for investigation.6th May 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page082
Poor rear seat comfort and exhaust spitting on a 20/25 HP model.26th Jun 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page083
Criticisms of the 20 HP car's ride and exhaust spitting, with proposed solutions and comparisons to other models.7th May 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page084
Engine performance issues like 'spitting in the silencer', comparing with American and Experimental cars.21th May 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page085
Issues and required improvements for body mounting and coachbuilding.21th May 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page086
Report discussing chassis and body-related noise, vibration, and booming issues.1st May 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page087
Standardisation report for exhaust valves E.53158, replacing a failed part following tests.16th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page088
Carburettor and camshaft comparison tests performed on the 'Japan' engine.21th Aug 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page089
Engine tests comparing riser pipes, bore diameters, and choke sizes to improve performance.24th Aug 1926Box 6 \ 7  07-page090
Report comparing engine performance with different camshaft configurations.23th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page091
Summary of experiment results on the 'Japan' engine, focusing on twin carburetters and a long duration camshaft.23th Aug 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page092
Table of actual valve timing data taken on an engine with .020 tappet clearance, showing results from twin carburetor tests.10th Jan 1932Box 6 \ 7  07-page093
Performance comparison graph of large and small bore induction manifolds using twin Zenith carburettors on a 'Japan' engine.11th Feb 1937Box 6 \ 7  07-page094
Performance graph comparing different camshafts on an engine codenamed 'Japan'.11th Feb 1937Box 6 \ 7  07-page095
Performance graph comparing twin Zenith carburetters against standard chassis carburetters on the 'Japan' engine model.29th Jul 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page096
Blueprint detailing the arrangement of a twin Zenith carburettor and induction pipe on a Japan engine.28th May 1920Box 6 \ 7  07-page097
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the exhaust system E.55578.23th Apr 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page098
Material and design of exhaust valves for car and aero engines.13th Aug 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page099
Requesting to be kept informed of the results regarding exhaust valves for car and aero engines.2nd Sep 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page100
Stating a reluctance to alter exhaust valves following previous issues with Austenitic Steel.9th Mar 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page101
Outlining three design schemes for the revision of the 25HP 'Japan' engine.11th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page102
Causes and potential cures for 'spitting in the silencer'.20th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page103
The effects of fitting a smaller low-speed choke tube to a carburetter to correct spitting.20th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page104
Tests carried out to investigate and resolve engine spitting issues on car 22-EX.20th Nov 1930Box 6 \ 7  07-page105
Failure of a 25HP exhaust manifold after 3000 miles and proposing potential solutions.1st Jan 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page106
Causes of exhaust manifold failures and proposed solutions.26th Feb 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page107
Manifold design issues and potential improvements for the P. 2 model.24th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page108
Development of exhaust manifolds with cooling ribs for various car models.24th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page109
Prints of exhaust manifold modifications for 20 & 25HP chassis.2nd Apr 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page110
Design improvements for a 25HP exhaust pipe nozzle.9th Apr 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page111


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