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Request to instruct a new exhaust manifold for Japan engines on the lines of the Phantom II.21th Apr 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page112
Delay in designing improved exhaust manifolds for P. 1. & G. 1. models due to illness.23th Apr 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page113
Power loss in the 25 HP exhaust system and proposing modifications to improve performance.6th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page114
Comparison of specifications for the 40/50 and 20/25 models, including capacity, downtake, and swanneck dimensions, along with their ratios.6th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page115
The development and testing of an exhaust system for the 'Japan' engine to reduce power loss.9th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page116
Comparison table of pipe and fish tail area inside diameters for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.9th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page117
Graph of power curves for a 25 HP Japan Unit with a standard carburetter and 112° camshaft.9th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page118
Blueprint graph of power curves for a 25 HP Japan Unit, testing various silencing system configurations.9th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page119
Graph plotting Brake Horsepower (BHP) and Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) against RPM for Engine No IV G.8 with various exhaust system configurations.11th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page120
Modifications for an exhaust system for a 25 HP model, utilizing a 40/50 HP type silencer.11th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page121
'Japan 1' exhaust system and carburettor requirements, comparing it to the Silver Ghost.10th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page122
Performance of the Phantom II exhaust system and comparing it to a new manifold design for the Japan 1 model.19th May 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page123
Performance graph and diagrams comparing two different exhaust manifold designs.12th Mar 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page124
Customer demand for extended exhaust tail pipes and considering two schemes for standardization on the F.2 & 25 HP models.2nd Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page125
The increased cost of a hinged support for Phantom II and 25 HP exhaust tail pipes.1st Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page126
The design and proposed testing for the J.1 exhaust silencing system.1st Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page127
Back pressure tests on the existing 25 HP J.I. exhaust system.9th Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page128
Graph of exhaust back pressure curves versus RPM for Engine Unit N.R.G8 with various silencer configurations, noted for 'Japan'.30th Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page129
Improved silencer for car model 19-G4.30th Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page130
Fitting and testing of two exhaust system options on car 19-G4, which is delayed due to radiator alterations.22th Jul 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page131
Request to supply and test modified exhaust manifolds for 20 HP and Phantom I cars.22th Jul 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page132
Testing modified exhaust manifolds to resolve cracking issues on 20 HP and Phantom I cars.22th Jul 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page133
Quarterly complaints of cracked exhaust manifolds on Phantom 1 & Phantom 11 models.28th Jul 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page134
Large number of ongoing complaints about the short life of exhaust system silencers.6th Aug 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page135
Instruction to create a new manifold for a W.W. exhaust system on car 19-GIV for an imminent 10,000-mile test.7th Aug 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page136
Request to test a front expansion box for the 20/25 HP exhaust system using a different gauge material to overcome a 'tinny' effect.19th Aug 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page137
Communication regarding a design issue where the exhaust silencer mounting interferes with gearbox removal.26th Aug 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page138
Dispatch of experimental Phantom I and 20 HP exhaust manifolds for testing and feedback.4th Sep 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page139
Standardisation document for a lengthened rear exhaust pipe.27th Jun 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page140
Standardisation form for a new chassis part, detailing costs and application.2nd Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page141
Request for information on the progress of tests for experimental modified exhaust manifolds on Phantom I and 20 HP cars.2nd Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page142
10,000-mile test on a 25 HP engine to resolve exhaust valve trouble by comparing different materials.6th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page143
Status of fitting experimental modified exhaust manifolds to customer vehicles.6th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page144
Requesting urgent experimental instructions for a 10,000-mile trial on a new exhaust valve design for a 20/25 HP chassis.8th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page145
Testing of exhaust manifold modifications on customer vehicles.9th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page146
Request to test modified exhaust manifolds on customer cars to address a cracking issue on 20 HP and Phantom I models.22th Jul 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page147
Arrangement to fit modified Phantom I & P.2 exhaust manifolds to customer cars to address cracking issues.28th Jul 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page148
Modification to the support design for an exhaust silencer.11th Sep 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page149
Letter regarding the dispatch and testing of experimental Phantom I and 20 HP exhaust manifolds.4th Sep 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page150
Request for information and monthly progress reports on experimental modified exhaust manifolds for P.1. and 20 HP cars.2nd Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page151
Design, criticism, and testing of improved exhaust manifolds for various chassis models.16th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page152
The progress of fitting experimental modified exhaust manifolds to cars.6th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page153
Use of fescolised steel versus Staybrite for exhaust downtake pipes on Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.8th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page154
The failure of experimental mild steel and 'fescolised' exhaust pipes.2nd Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page155
Request to modify a silencer by substituting a 1.5 inch diameter swan neck flange for the present 2 inch flange for test bed use.2nd Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page156
The requirement for bigger silencers on P.2 and 25HP exhaust systems.20th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page157
The design and materials for the silencer on the 'U' series 25HP chassis.10th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page158
Modifications to the 20/25 HP exhaust fittings for improved silencing tests.20th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page159
Investigation and proposed solution for a broken exhaust manifold.24th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page160
Record of a telephone conversation regarding issues with the Phantom II and 20/25 HP models.22th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page161
Trial of an improved 20/25 exhaust manifold on the 'China' chassis for a 10,000 miles test.23th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page162
Change from a WW silencer to a short type Phantom II silencer, with instructions for creating and testing alternative pipe arrangements.23th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page163
Test report detailing vehicle performance issues, adjustments, and exhaust system trials.26th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page164
Test report on various exhaust system configurations, clutch slip, and engine rattles.4th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page165
Best dimensions for a 40/50 model, downtake, intermediate, and an anti-ticking pipe issue.27th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page166
Engine power output tests for the 10,000-mile car, comparing different camshafts and exhaust configurations.27th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page167
Performance graph comparing a C.I. unit with a C/R & C.XI unit over 10,000 miles.25th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page168
Blueprint graph of engine power curves from a 10,000-mile unit test, comparing various exhaust system configurations.25th Oct 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page169
The findings from tests on the Phantom II exhaust system and plans for future improvements.2nd Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page170
Performance graph detailing power losses for the Phantom II Short Type exhaust system, comparing Brake Horsepower and Brake Mean Effective Pressure against engine RPM.2nd Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page171
Graph analyzing power losses in a Phantom II short type silencer exhaust system under various configurations.2nd Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page172
Graph analysing power losses in a Phantom II short type silencer exhaust system at different RPMs.2nd Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page173
Requesting an update on the progress of tests for modified P.I. and 20 HP exhaust manifolds.2nd Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page174
Modernization of an engine unit and work on exhaust systems for car 19.G.IV.4th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page175
Status report on the testing of experimental modified exhaust manifolds on various chassis.6th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page176
Record of a telephone conversation with West Wittering regarding progress on exhaust manifold and carburetter designs.6th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page177
Design of a J.S. Exhaust Manifold, referencing blueprint LeC. 2970.7th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page178
Design of exhaust pipes for an engine model codenamed 'China'.10th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page179
Notification regarding a modification to the J.S. Exhaust Manifold & Pipe.21th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page180
Letter discussing car performance issues and potential modifications for models 19-GIV and 18-GIV.6th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page181
Vehicle road testing, issues with a slipper wheel, and improvements to the gearbox.6th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page182
Various exhaust system tests conducted on a 25 HP engine.6th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page183
Exhaust system tests focusing on various configurations to reduce noise and improve performance.8th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page184
Quarterly report from September 1931 analyzing customer complaints about exhaust systems.8th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page185
Summary of necessary modifications and complaints regarding manifolds, washers, and silencers for various car models.8th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page186
Quarterly report detailing customer complaints about noisy exhausts and their remedies.11th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page187
Summary of customer complaints and remedies for 20 HP, 20/25 HP, Phantom I, and Phantom II car models.1st Nov 1933Box 6 \ 7  07-page188
Remedies for sliding joints and an analysis of cracked or broken exhaust manifold complaints across various car models.1st Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page189
Ongoing issues and proposed solutions for various car components.1st Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page190
Replacing cracked 20 HP exhaust manifolds due to persistent failures.8th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page191
Exhaust silencers for P.2 & 'U' Series 25HP models, suggesting spot welding instead of riveting.20th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page192
Dynamometer tests to determine the power lost in the carburetter air silencer.23th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page193
Graph plotting power loss against engine RPM for a P.H. carburettor air silencer on a 20 EX standard car.29th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page194
Extract detailing a modification to the exhaust swan neck and fishtail support.26th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page195
Design change for an exhaust swan neck pipe to avoid fouling brake countershafts on the axle.19th Dec 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page196
Unsatisfactory steering and a cracked exhaust manifold during a 15,000-mile car test in France.29th Dec 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page197
Blueprints and a list of parts for the 'Japan III' project.11th Dec 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page198
Parts list and instructions for an induction system with nonexpanding carburetters.16th Nov 1931Box 6 \ 7  07-page199
Requesting the fitting of a flywheel inertia ring and bolts to a Wraith 27-G-VI.7th Aug 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page01
Squeaking brakes on a Wraith, requesting a trial of Ferodo R.U. linings.19th Aug 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page02
Request to modify car 27-G-VI by fitting larger 2BA studs to the radiator steam escape pipe flange.20th Aug 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page03
Request to fit standard 25/30 HP front engine feet and a new pair of rear bumper brackets to a Wraith III car.23th Aug 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page04
The application of part N.Sch.5145 to the brakes of a Wraith car.25th Aug 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page05
The replacement of the Kansas Snubber bonnet rest strip with Ferodo lacing on car 270 VI due to wear.30th Aug 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page06
Requesting the urgent modification of a car's radiator to stop water loss by fitting a baffle scheme.16th Sep 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page07
Test to address idling overheating on a Wraith 27-G-VI by increasing water flow.30th Sep 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page08
Urgent memo requesting the replacement of an inaccurate steering cam for chassis 27.G.Vl.15th Oct 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page09
Fitting a standard Borg & Beck 11' driven plate with Thermoid facings and testing thrust springs.25th Oct 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page10
Request to reduce the thickness of a rear axle pinion bearing washer to investigate an over-run rattle on a Wraith 27.G.VI.4th Nov 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page11
Requesting the fitting of a combined inlet nozzle and filler cap to car 27.G.VI.2nd Dec 1937Box 7 \ 1  600b 27 G V1 Mx Car-page12


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