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List detailing the status of experimental work and tests on various engine and car components.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 76\2\  scan0236
Date  15th December 1920 guessed
  
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Radiator. Completed. Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)). "A"
Induction pipes. Scheme N.574. "
Bonnet. Part details. "
Side lever mechanism. "
Rear brakes. "

Camshaft casing. Completed. Buzzard(Aero Engine).
Cylinder heads. "
Crankcase & bearings, various details "
Fan. "

Bonnet model - Lec. 1311. Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) "B"

EXPERIMENTAL WORK ON CARS.

Long type chassis.
3/16 Gearbox, Flywheel & Clutch.
Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) Chassis.

EXPERIMENTAL TESTS.

Carburation tests on Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) engine.
Distribution and increased power tests - Condor(Aero Engine).
Investigation tests on Marmon & Essex Cars.

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTAL WORK.

Examination and test of modified Keith dynamo and Cut-out for 4LX. Car for U.S.A.
Performance of Westinghouse and Rotax dynamos on plain shunt.
Investigation and test of Bleriot Phi Cut-out.
Heating test of Lucas E575 dynamo at constant output of definite amount.
Comparative experimental tests of magnetos.
Bench test of series arrangement of Actuator box and Main switch for CKV. Car.
  
  
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).


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