Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter enclosing a specification for a device designed to prevent engine bore wear for criticism. | ||
| View original record | TEL. 5480 ROYAL. (6 LINES). RENSHAW ST, LIVERPOOL,1. [Handwritten] Rm Could you get someone to report on this HS 8th October, 1934. Dear Eastwood, Further to the short conversation I had with you on… | ||
| scan0002 | Automatic cylinder bore and chassis lubricator to prevent wear during cold starts, referencing British Patent No. 348420. | ||
| View original record | CYLINDER BORE AND CHASSIS LUBRICATOR. British Patent No.348420. Research by the I.A.E. has recently established the fact that if a small quantity of oil is injected into the cylinder bores when… | ||
| scan0003 | Automatic lubricator, noting its effect on decarbonising and observations on engine bore wear. | ||
| View original record | It has also been found quite unnecessary to carry out the usual decarbonising. In practice the valves and their seats are kept in better condition, due to absence of sticking and burning and after the… | ||
| scan0004 | Blueprint of a cylinder bore and chassis lubricator. | ||
| View original record | CYLINDER BORE & CHASSIS LUBRICATOR. BRITISH PATENT NO 345420. ENGINE SUMP OR OTHER OIL CONTAINER. FILTER. TO CYLINDER BORE, INDUCTION PIPE, OR OTHER PART TO BE FED. UNION TO OIL PUMP. SECTION THROUGH… | ||
| scan0005 | Letter to E.A. Eastwood discussing a lubrication device, its potential issues, and comparing it to other systems. | ||
| View original record | x4355 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KW. 13th October, 1934. E.A. Eastwood, Esq., "Breydon", Beryl Road, Upton, WIRRAL. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 8th October. We have already had a similar device… | ||
| scan0006 | Experiments for extra cylinder lubrication to prevent piston seizure when starting from cold. | ||
| View original record | x4357 To E. c. to SG. c. to Wcy. c. to Hy. c. to Dx. c. to Hm. c. to Rex. Hs/Hs.14/RW.2.11.34. Extra Cylinder Lubrication when starting from cold. These experiments were started owing to the several… | ||
| scan0007 | Scheme for extra cylinder lubrication during cold starts to reduce piston seizure. | ||
| View original record | Hn/rths.15/KW.2.11.34. Extra Cylinder Lubrication when starting from cold. The intention of this scheme is to provide a means whereby a supply of oil can be delivered to the cylinder wall when the… | ||
| scan0008 | Engine lubrication tests, focusing on the big end bearing and gudgeon pin oil supply under various conditions. | ||
| View original record | -2- We then cut a groove in the big end bearing (see D.V.62) in order that a more consistent supply of oil could be obtained and with this modification and having a .031" diameter jet in the side of… | ||
| scan0009 | Oil consumption tests on a Bentley unit and C.14 (20/25) unit following modifications. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rtms.15/KW.2.11.34. With the engine standard in every way before modification to the connecting rods we obtained an oil consumption of 1.975 pints/hour at 4000 r.p.m. on a Bentley unit. With the… | ||
| scan0010 | Blueprint showing a modification to a top half big end bearing. | ||
| View original record | B.V. 52 OFF SIDE 22 1/2° .020 .156 NEAR SIDE ALL OTHER DIMENSIONS SEE E55613 SCALE 2/1 MODIFICATION TO TOP HALF - BIG END BEARING R.M. 25.4.34 | ||
| scan0011 | Letter from M. A. McEvoy Ltd. regarding an experimental cylinder head cast in R.R. 50 alloy. | ||
| View original record | 1124 ON AIR MINISTRY & WAR OFFICE LISTS PHONE: DERBY 2091 M. A. McEVOY, LIMITED DIRECTORS: H. CECIL VICKERS, CHAIRMAN. R. C. VICKERS. R. B. WINYARD. A. E. SMITTEN, SECRETARY. REQ. OFFICE: LEAPER… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter to Messrs. M.A. McEvoy Ltd. declining a request to fit inserted valve seats in an R.R.53 cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Expl. Dept. Rn.12/MJ. 2nd. November, 1936. Messrs. M.A. McEvoy Ltd., Leaper Street Works, DERBY. Your ref: AES/EG. Dear Sirs, With reference to your request regarding the fitting of inserted… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to Hepworth & Grandage Ltd. regarding a paper on cylinder materials, requesting an examination of samples and information on cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Experimental Department 14th November 1936. Rm/Mths.4/AP. Messrs Hepworth & Grandage Ltd., St.John's Works, Bradford, YORKS For the attention of Mr.H.J.Young. Dear Mr.Young, The writer has been… | ||
| scan0014 | Extracts regarding the chemical composition and properties of piston rings for aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | 1/2U Spence 19.11.36. PISTONS RINGS AND CYLINDERS ETC. Extracts from:- Aircraft engine piston ring and cylinder wear. Robert Insley. Read before S.A.E. Jan.1936. ------------ PISTON RINGS. Standard… | ||
| scan0015 | Cylinder materials, lubricants, and the effects of heat on piston ring performance and design. | ||
| View original record | -2- Cylinder Materials. The following materials can be made to give satisfactory service without excessive wear:- (1) Plain carbon steel. (2) Chromium - molybdenum. (3) Nitrided steel. Smooth bores… | ||
| scan0016 | Analysis of piston ring arrangements and dry wear test results for various cylinder and ring materials. | ||
| View original record | -3- Suggests that reason of slotted scraper ring may be due to attempt to obtain quicker bedding ring. Best arrangement of rings seem to be (aero practice)- Two or three plain compression rings.) One… | ||
| scan0017 | List of observations on engine ring and cylinder wear, including factors like bore quality and lubricants. | ||
| View original record | -4- (5) Best ring and cylinder operation is obtained with cylinder bores as nearly round and straight as possible and with lapped surfaces. (6) As a rule the oils which reduce ring and cylinder wear… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting information on cylinder materials and wear. | ||
| View original record | 1124. Cylinder Experimental Department 25th November 1936. Rm/Smth.14/AP. Messrs. The Associated Equipment Ltd., Southall, MIDDLESEX. For the attention of Mr.Rackham. Dear Sirs, We are very interested… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter to Hepworth & Grandage Ltd. placing an order for twelve experimental liners. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Experimental Department 30th November 1936. Rm/Smth.6/AP. Messrs Hepworth & Grandage Ltd., St.John's Works, BRADFORD. For the attention of Mr.E.Hepworth. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the… | ||
| scan0020 | Requesting an order for twelve experimental Ph.III cylinder liners from Messrs Hepworth & Grandage. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Roy. from Rm/Smth. Rm/Smth.7/AP.30.11.36. Ph.III. Cylinder Liners. We have been in touch with Messrs Hepworth & Grandage, Bradford, regarding Ph.III. liners, and attach hereto their quotation… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter from The Austin Motor Company regarding a paper on cylinder material and wear. | ||
| View original record | PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY AND QUOTE REFERENCE The Austin Motor Company Ltd. LONDON SHOWROOMS 479-483 OXFORD ST. W.1 TELEPHONE: MAYFAIR 7620 LONDON SERVICE DEPOTS HOLLAND PARK… | ||
| scan0022 | Metallurgical analysis report for a wet liner, made from Vacrit Cylinder Iron by Hepworth & Grandage, including two micrographs. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Mark "Hepworth & Grandage Vacrit Cylinder Iron" * file in "Cylinder-General" M146 P 682.3 Wet Liner X100 X500 | ||
| scan0023 | Laboratory report on the chemical analysis and hardness of Phantom III Cylinder Liners. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 1124 HL3/WR.23.11.36. Laboratory Report No.L4180. Le SMITH} Re: Phantom lll Cylinder Liners. Graphite - 2.88% Combined Carbon- 0.32% Manganese - 0.85% Titanium - 0.10% Silicon - 2.39% Sulphur -… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter from Hepworth & Grandage Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss 'Vacrit' Liners. | ||
| View original record | CABLES and 'GRAMS: "RINGS, BRADFORD" • CODE: "BENTLEYS" • TELEPHONE: 9103 (6 lines) ON AIR MINISTRY APPROVED LIST. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, CROWN AGENTS. [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &… | ||
| scan0025 | Comparative costs and suppliers for Phantom III cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | 1124 LESmith / Ashworth & Grandage look good on cost too. What delivery promise? To Hs. From RHC. c. to E. c. to Rm. c. to Hy. RHC.6/MJ.2.12.36. Have shop got to bottom of distortion of thin… | ||
| scan0026 | Cost comparison table for Phantom III cylinder liners from various manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | Attached to RHC.6/MJ.2.12.36. PHANTOM 111 CYLINDER LINERS C O S T. Makers. | Type. | Castings. | Machining & Hardening. | Complete. | Remarks. Sheepbridge Company. | Hardened by Heat Treatment. |… | ||
| scan0027 | Extracts from a paper on aircraft engine piston ring and cylinder wear, comparing material compositions. | ||
| View original record | 112G 19.11.36. PISTONS RINGS AND CYLINDERS ETC. Extracts from:- Aircraft engine piston ring and cylinder wear. Robert Insley. Read before S.A.E. Jan.1936. ------------------- PISTON RINGS. Standard… | ||
| scan0028 | Cylinder materials, lubricants, and the effects of heat on piston ring design and performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Cylinder Materials. The following materials can be made to give satisfactory service without excessive wear:- (1) Plain carbon steel. (2) Chromium - molybdenum. (3) Nitrided steel. Smooth bores… | ||
| scan0029 | Analysis of piston ring arrangements, dry wear tests, and conclusions on cylinder and ring materials. | ||
| View original record | -3- Suggests that reason of slotted scraper ring may be due to attempt to obtain a quicker bedding ring. Best arrangement of rings seem to be (aero practice)- Two or three plain compression rings.)… | ||
| scan0030 | Numbered list of conclusions regarding engine ring and cylinder operation, wear, and testing. | ||
| View original record | -4- (5) Best ring and cylinder operation is obtained with cylinder bores as nearly round and straight as possible and with lapped surfaces. (6) As a rule the oils which reduce ring and cylinder wear… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to The Austin Motor Co. Ltd. regarding cylinder material and wear. | ||
| View original record | 84/10 Experimental Department 23rd. November 1936. Rm/Smth.7/AP. Works Director The Austin Motor Co.Ltd., Longbridge Works, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, Cylinder material and cylinder wear. We are very… | ||
| scan0032 | Advantages of using separate cylinder liners over the existing solid cast design. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From RHC. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. c. to E. c. to Dy. 1124 RHC.1/MJ.25.11.36. CYLINDER LINERS. Replying to Rm.2/AP.23.11.36 it is suggested the time has arrived to give very serious consideration to… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from The Associated Equipment Co Ltd answering questions about cylinder materials and wear. | ||
| View original record | THE ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Co LTD TELEPHONE: SOUTHALL 2424 (17 LINES) SOUTHALL MIDDX TELEGRAMS: "VANGASTOW SOUTHALL" YOUR REF. Rm./Smth.14/AP. OUR REF. C.E./HGY/GD. 1st December, 1936. Messrs.… | ||
| scan0034 | A.E.C. Specification No. 21 for Cast Iron Liners, detailing chemical analysis and hardness limits. | ||
| View original record | A.E.C. Specification No. 21 Specification for Cast Iron Liners, etc. Chemical Analysis. Total Carbon ... ... ... 3.00—3.50% Combined Carbon ... ... ... 0.45—0.85% Silicon ... ... ... 1.80—2.30%… | ||
| scan0035 | A.E.C. Specification No. 22 for the chemical composition and hardness of cast iron for piston rings. | ||
| View original record | A.E.C. Specification No. 22 CAST IRON FOR PISTON RINGS. Rings to be made from Chill Castings to the following composition :— Chemical Analysis. Total Carbon not more than 3.5% Combined Carbon ... ...… | ||
| scan0036 | Technical drawing of a Cylinder Liner. | ||
| View original record | OVERSIZE O/D SEE A57134 DRAWING NOT TO BE SCALED THE ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Co. LTD. SOUTHALL, MIDDLESEX PART No: A 57109 MAIN DRAWING & DIMENSIONS: 6 WIDE x 0.1 DEEP 30° 5 ± 0 CHAMFER AT 45° 1R… | ||
| scan0037 | Technical drawing for a Piston Ring. | ||
| View original record | THE ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. SOUTHALL, MIDDLESEX. ETC. ? 2 TRACINGS THE ARTICLE SHOWN HEREUNDER IS THE SUBJECT OF CONTRACT. SUPPLIERS SHOULD THEREFORE REFER ALL ENQUIRIES FOR SAME FROM OTHER… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter to The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of their letter. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Experimental Dept. Rm/Smth.25/JH. 2nd December, 1936. Your ref. C.E./HGY/GD. The Associated Equipment Co.Ltd., Southall, Middx. For the attention of Mr. G.J.Backham. Dear Sirs, We beg to… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter to The Ohio Crankshaft Company inquiring about the 'TOCCO Process' for crankshaft hardening. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) Rm2/Smth/R. 23rd December, 1936. The Ohio Crankshaft Company, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Dear Sirs, TOCCO PROCESS. We should be glad to have particulars of your "Tocco Process" for… | ||
| scan0040 | Comparative investigation into the cost and material specifications of cylinder liner castings from four different suppliers. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. From RHC. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to Roy. Handwritten: LESmith 1124 Sheepbridge, which are the best liners, seem to be the cheapest Rm PH.111 CYLINDER LINERS. With reference to cylinder… | ||
| scan0041 | The procurement, cost analysis, and manufacturing process for cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Sheepbridge Stokes Centrifugal Castings Co. at 3/8d. each for quantities of 2,500, and these can be machined in our own works up to the Nickel Deposit Stage in 1 hr. 45 Mins. each at a cost of… | ||
| scan0042 | Visit from the Midland Cylinder Co. concerning a faulty cylinder casting due to porosity. | ||
| View original record | To Hs From RHC. Swal. Rm 1124 RHC.3/MJ.8.1.37. VISIT OF MR. HOPKINS OF THE MIDLAND CYLINDER CO. On Wednesday, the 6th.inst., we received a visit from Mr. Hopkins of the Midland Cylinder Company to… | ||
| scan0043 | Scheme for fitting a small rubber to the Phantom III cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | 1124. RHC. [text is crossed out] C. He. By. Rm. [text is crossed out] E.1/HP.8.1.37. Phantom III Cylinder Liners. [text is underlined] Referring to the final paragraph of your memo RHC.8/MJ.4.1.37,… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from the Electric Furnace Company Ltd. regarding correspondence about the TOCCO process involving the Ohio Crankshaft Co. | ||
| View original record | ON THE LISTS OF THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, ETC. Electric Furnace Company Ltd. Proprietors of Electric Resistance Furnace Co Ltd DIRECTORS: DONALD F. CAMPBELL. W. S. GIFFORD. LT COL. THE HON. O. H.… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to the Electric Furnace Co. Ltd. regarding the Tocco Process. | ||
| View original record | 1124? Experimental Department 21st. January 1937. Rm/Smth.10/AP. Electric Furnace Co.Ltd., 17 Victoria Street, LONDON S.W.1. Dear Sirs, TOCCO PROCESS. We thank you for your letter of the 20th. inst.… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter from The Ohio Crankshaft Company responding to an inquiry about the TOCCO hardening process. | ||
| View original record | THE OHIO CRANKSHAFT COMPANY 6600 CLEMENT AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO January 8, 1937 Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Attention: Mr. F. D. Smith Experimental Dept. Dear Sirs: We have your letter of the… | ||
| scan0047 | Advertisement for the 1937 Packard Twelve focusing on its Tocco-hardened crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | 1937 PACKARD TWELVE HAS TOCCO-HARDENED CRANKSHAFT The advanced 1937 Packard Twelve—one of the world’s leading automobiles—is mechanically far ahead of any car that has ever borne that distinguished… | ||
| scan0048 | Advertisement for the TOCCO PROCESS of surface-hardening crankshafts by electrical induction. | ||
| View original record | "TOCCO-HARDENED CRANKSHAFTS TO SAVE ENGINE USERS MILLIONS" Metallurgists and engineers who watched the commercial TOCCO-hardening of crankshafts at the recent Cleveland Metal Show estimated that the… | ||
| scan0049 | Informational leaflet promoting the use of TOCCO-hardened crankshafts in Yellow Coach buses. | ||
| View original record | YELLOW COACH USES TOCCO-HARDENED CRANKSHAFTS The new 36-passenger Diesel electric Yellow Coach, equipped with Hercules Diesel Engine and electric drive. The crankshafts of all Hercules Diesel Engines… | ||
| scan0050 | Advertisement for TOCCO-hardened crankshafts highlighting their longevity and cost-saving benefits. | ||
| View original record | ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES WITHOUT A BEARING ADJUSTMENT! TOCCO The illustration above shows a TOCCO-hardening installation designed and built for a leading truck manufacturer. At the right a… | ||
| scan0051 | Informational brochure detailing the TOCCO PROCESS for the surface hardening of crankshaft bearings by induction. | ||
| View original record | HOURS Reduced to SECONDS BY THE TOCCO PROCESS Surface Hardening by Induction Above left is shown the standard motor and special generator installed to produce the high-frequency current for TOCCO… | ||
| scan0052 | Brochure explaining the TOCCO PROCESS for hardening metal surfaces quickly and inexpensively. | ||
| View original record | THE TOCCO PROCESS HARDENS METAL SURFACES QUICKLY, INEXPENSIVELY . WITH ACCURATE AND UNIFORM RESULTS The Ohio Crankshaft Company has been making crankshafts for leading engine manufacturers for fifteen… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter requesting a copy of a 'Treatise on Cylinder Wear' from H.A. Grinding Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) 1124 Rm/Mths.10/M. 3rd February, 1937. H.A. Grinding Co. Ltd., Bristol Road, Bournbrook, BIRMINGHAM Dear Sirs, Will you please forward and addressed to me, c/o Experimental Dept.,… | ||
| scan0054 | Urgent internal memo requesting an order for Corrujoint and C. & A. cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Swdl. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Swdl.9/AP.4.2.37. Will you please order 3 Corrujoint cylinder head gaskets to LeC.5321 and 3 C. & A. gaskets to LeC.5322. These are very urgent, the results of… | ||
| scan0055 | Quality report rejecting five cylinder blocks due to casting defects and low Brinell hardness. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Cyl general file Mr. Rowbotham, for Doc. Smith, Re- 5 Cylinder Blocks E.B.2929 cast by the Midland Cylinder Co. The above Blocks are not up to the standard we require in the Bore and would be… | ||
| scan0056 | Necessity of drilling certain holes in car engine cylinder heads for inspection purposes. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/CTS. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/CTS.1/AP.19.2.37. CAR ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS. In reply to your memo HPS/RH.1/VS.16.2.37. in which you query the necessity for drilling the holes in the cylinder… | ||
| scan0057 | The return and replacement of cylinder block castings. | ||
| View original record | 1124 BY/EM. Rm/Dr.Smith. Roy/JT.16/MMcD.19.3.37 E.B.2929 Cylinder Block Castings. With reference to your memo BY/EM.12/J.18.3.37 please note on the 19th ulto we returned to the Midland Motor Cyl.Co's… | ||
| scan0058 | Arranging for an investigation into cylinder distortion using parts borrowed from Lagonda. | ||
| View original record | 1124 W/K. KC. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry2/R.9.4.37. Matthews is coming down to Kingsbury on Monday morning to do some more investigation into cylinder distortion. We have been able to borrow from Lagonda a… | ||
| scan0059 | Confirming an agreement to supply cylinder blocks from Midland Cylinder Co and a porous block for laboratory analysis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/Mr. Clay. 1124 Rm/Mths.5/JH.1.5.37. This is to confirm our conversation of yesterday afternoon in which you agreed to supply us with a cylinder block produced by Midland Cylinder Co . We should… | ||
| scan0060 | Request for a comparative analysis of two cylinders to investigate porosity and wear issues. | ||
| View original record | To Hl. 1124 Rm/Mths.19/JH.4.5.37. This is to confirm our conversation of the other day in which we asked you to let us have an accurate analysis of two cylinders, one as produced by Midland Cylinder… | ||
| scan0061 | Confirming the machining of a cylinder block at Kingsbury and providing an order number. | ||
| View original record | To G/Cam/TS. 1124 Rm/Mths.14/JH.10.5.37. With reference to your memo. G/Cam./TS.16/DN.8.5.37. the cylinder block in question is to be machined at Kingsbury with crankcase in position, the parts are to… | ||
| scan0062 | Laboratory report on the advantages of casting Bentley iron cylinders without chills. | ||
| View original record | To EY. c. to RHC. c. to E. c. to Hs. Rm 1124. HL.2/AG.22.5.37. Laboratory. Re: Cast Iron Cylinders without Chills. We have had five Bentley cylinders cast without chills in the bores. These have been… | ||
| scan0063 | Cylinder castings, comparing Chromidium material with standard castings and discussing future policy and design modifications. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Hs. from ROY. ROY11/MG24.5.37 CYLINDER CASTINGS EB.2929 Further to ROY1/MG3.5.37 to Hs, and EY3/G5.5.37 re above, kindly note the Midland Motor Cylinder Company advise they are not in a… | ||
| scan0064 | Copy of a letter from The Midland Motor Cylinder Co. Ltd. declining a request to use a special nickel alloy for cylinder castings. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Letter . From: THE MIDLAND MOTOR CYLINDER CO.LTD AEP/LS BIRMINGHAM 10th May.1937 "We are duly in receipt of your letter "of the 5th inst., dealing with Cylinder Castings, "and beg to reply as… | ||
| scan0065 | Use of 'Chromidium' iron for cylinder castings and its potential wear effects. | ||
| View original record | CYLINDER CASTINGS EB.2929. Referring to ROY.11/MG.24.5.37. and the Midland Motor Cylinder Co. Ltd's letter of May 10th, as stated in this letter I discussed the question of material very fully with… | ||
| scan0066 | Modifications to cast iron for chassis cylinders to improve wear resistance. | ||
| View original record | BY.14/G.25.5.37. RE: MODIFICATION TO CAST IRON FOR CHASSIS CYLINDERS. --------------------- Referring to Hl.2/AG.22.5.37. in which you report upon the production of cylinders without chills giving a… | ||
| scan0067 | 15,000-mile test run comparing a lower Brinell hardness cylinder block from Midland Cylinder Co. against a standard block. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. c. E. c. By. c. RHC. c. EHS. c. HI. 1124 Rm1/R.26.5.37. We have now completed a 15,000 mile run on one of the cylinder blocks manufactured by the Midland Cylinder Co., and having a… | ||
| scan0068 | Cylinder bore dimension measurements for a B3 unit cylinder block after 16,922 miles. | ||
| View original record | B3 UNIT CYL BORE DIMENSIONS CYLINDER BLOCK EB2929.1/C PRODUCED BY MIDLAND CYLINDER CO. MEASURED AFTER 16,922 MILES BRINELL 205-214. IN FRANCE CROWN CENTRE MOUTH TABLE DATA: Nº | POSITION | CROWN… | ||
| scan0069 | Cylinder bore wear and dimension measurements for Block EB 2929 after a 16,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | B.4. UNIT CYLINDER BORE DIMENSIONS. BLOCK EB 2929 PASSED TO TEST 24-12-36 HAS COMPLETED 16,000 MILES IN FRANCE BRINELL 244-271 DIAGRAM LABELS: CROWN, CENTRE, MOUTH TABLE OF MEASUREMENTS: NO | POSITION… | ||
| scan0070 | Summary of I.A.E. research findings on material wear resistance for components like cylinders and piston rings. | ||
| View original record | 1124. I.A.E. Research (1931) 27-5-37 Besides that ① Hardness is unreliable criterion & resistance to wear of cast iron ② most evidence favours a piston ring hardness equal or greater than cylinder. ③… | ||
| scan0071 | Findings on engine bore wear and the performance of various components. | ||
| View original record | 2. in ratio 4:1 Leylands Austenitic liners in conjunction with hardened tempered rings gives best all-round performance, taking into account the corrosion effect. # Briefly our new results are as… | ||
| scan0072 | Analysis of engine bore wear, comparing Midland cylinder blocks to in-house blocks and noting the effects of ventilation. | ||
| View original record | 31 type on 20/25, bore wear increased. This indicates insufficient crankcase ventilation. Comparing the recent 15,000 miles tests of 6BIV & 3BIV, the midland Cylinder Co's block on 3BIV shows better… | ||
| scan0073 | Metallurgical analysis on the effects of adding chromium and nickel to an alloy during casting. | ||
| View original record | 4. removed. Taking results all-round the addition of chromium seems to be a step to be taken. Pearlitic structure appears to be good from the results of other people but this structure is dependant… | ||
| scan0074 | Comparison of the chemical composition and properties of various cylinder irons. | ||
| View original record | 5. addition of chromium which is apparently very sharp in action even in small quantities; it is a carbide forming element & is therefore exactly opposite to nickel & silicon, both of which tend to… | ||
| scan0075 | Note on the chemical analysis of materials, comparing phosphorus content in liners. | ||
| View original record | 6 appear to reduce the amount of free ferrite, but these points should be confirmed by the laboratory. AEC use a similar analysis to Midland Cyl. Co except that they use more phosphorus. The… | ||
| scan0076 | Results of a Brinell hardness test performed on an I/C G.M. cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | COPY 1124 HPS. 1.6.37. G.M. CYLINDER BLOCK I/C Brinnel test in nine places on crown. Brinnel On No.3. cylinder...........216, 215, 216. Between No.3. and No.4........199, 203, 224. On No.4.… | ||
| scan0077 | Modifications to cylinder casting techniques for 25/30, Bentley, and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. Ey. Rm. RHC. HPS. Mr Walker (Pattern Shop). c. Mr Goodall. Des / JNR. 1124 Cylinder Castings. With regard to utilising the system of ventilation of cylinder block cores as used in America, we… | ||
| scan0078 | Comparing material specifications for cast iron cylinder blocks between in-house production and an external supplier. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From RHC. Handwritten: PHC/CM 124 RHC.10/MJ.25.6.37. CAST IRON CYLINDER BLOCKS. It was my intention when chatting to you, to take up the question of Cast Iron Cylinder Blocks as Hs. had… | ||
| scan0079 | Visit to the I.A.E. Research Dept. to discuss cylinder bore wear and oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | To Ey. from Rm/Mths. c. to Da. c. to Mx. [Handwritten] 1124 also 1220 Rm/Mths.5/AP.17.8.37 REPORT ON VISIT TO I.A.E. RESEARCH DEPT. 12.8.37 This visit was paid to the I.A.E. Research Dept. in order to… | ||
| scan0080 | Engine component materials, hardness, and finishing techniques for wear reduction. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Mths.5/AP.17.8.37 moment for reducing wear were Austenitic liners, nitrided liners, and Chromium plating of bores. He mentioned that besides Rovers, Standard were now laying down plant for… | ||
| scan0081 | Ring flutter, bearing tests, and gear tooth measurement. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Mths.5/AP.17.8.37 (9) Ring Flutter. They were carrying out tests on ring flutter and were inclined to believe that the vibration was of radial character and not an up and down vibration in the… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from J. Payen Ltd. about Cylinder Head Gasket E.88842 and a visit from Mr. Fleck. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Rideswell — What is all this about. You should try & see Mr Fleck when he arrives. Dms Typed: We attach copy of letter received from Messrs J. Payen Ltd., London, re Cylinder Head Gasket… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter providing a quotation and recommendations for gaskets, discussing material thickness and water sealing. | ||
| View original record | ( COPY. ) CHURCH STREET CHISWICK LONDON.W.4. 20th August 1937. REF. E.1283 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. ------- Dear Sirs, With reference to our conversation, we have pleasure in enclosing a… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from J. Payen Ltd. recommending gasket testing before a production order and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - thick, the additional cost of which is comparatively small, and would merely increase the cost of the gaskets by 1/4d each. In any case we would definitely recommend that you try out a number of… | ||
| scan0085 | The super honed finish for cylinder bores, noting improved oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/EG. from Rm/Mths. 1124 Rm/Mths.6/MH.1.9.37. CYLINDER FINISH. With reference to your memo RHC/EG.3/DB 31.8.37. it is still essential that cylinder bores should be produced with the super honed… | ||
| scan0086 | To the Iron Foundry requesting a hold on the production of an experimental cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | To Mr.Knagg - Iron Foundry from Rm/Mths. H2H Rm/Mths.1/MH.9.9.37. With reference to our conversation over the 'phone this morning, we confirm that we should like a cylinder block producing in Chrome… | ||
| scan0087 | Test results on cylinder bores of low Brinell hardness. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Ds. c. MX. Rm10/R.28.9.37. CYLINDER BORES OF LOW BRINELL. We have been running tests on a cylinder block of low brinell with a view to checking up the desirability, or… | ||
| scan0088 | Bentley cylinder bore wear and oil consumption tests for car B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY CYLINDER BORE WEAR AND OIL CONSUMPTION B.23.AE. The special features on this car are as follows:- (1) Low Brinell cylinder block produced without chills in the bore, but otherwise to normal… | ||
| scan0089 | Test results for a venturi crankcase breather and cylinder wear measurements. | ||
| View original record | -2- Venturi crankcase breather. The venturi breather tests show that the depression in pipe leading from the crankcase to be as follows under calm conditions - 30 m.p.h. - 0.3 inches of water. 70 " -… | ||
| scan0090 | Series of questions regarding a report on oil consumption and cylinder wear in Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Rm/Mths. from Rm. Stone Rm.3/AP.11.10.37 OIL CONSUMPTION AND CYLINDER WEAR REPORT. We have read your report on Oil Consumption with considerable interest. We should like to have an answer to… | ||
| scan0091 | Page discussing a proposed standard test for cylinder bore wear on a Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | -2- (6) continued It appears to us that the original loose liner Wraith engine is an ideal way of getting comparative results. We ought to get some of the Phosphor Chrome liners made by Leylands… | ||
| scan0092 | Cylinder bore durability, oil consumption, and the testing of different cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | File Cylinder Wear 1124 By. from RM. c. HS. c. E. c. Rg. c. RMC. c. Da. c. Lr. RM5/R.27.10.37. CYLINDER BORE DURABILITY. We have accepted the fact that one of our most important objectives is to make… | ||
| scan0093 | Oil consumption and cylinder wear with conclusions on piston rings, clearance, and oil viscosity. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Mths.8/KH.19.10.37. OIL CONSUMPTION & CYLINDER WEAR REPORT. This report covers the work done in attempting to improve oil consumption and in investigating the factors contributing to cylinder bore… | ||
| scan0094 | Investigations and recommendations concerning engine oil consumption and cylinder wear. | ||
| View original record | -2- Oil Consumption - cont'd. being that the ring is not square in the groove due to its natural twist when closed and vibration is therefore damped out due to friction of ring in groove. (9) With… | ||
| scan0095 | List of recommendations to improve engine bore wear, followed by a note on oil consumption tests. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Mths.8/WR.19.10.37. Recommendations to improve bore wear. (a) Increased oil supply at low speeds, whilst maintaining present supply at high speeds. (b) Addition of chromium in the iron up to… | ||
| scan0096 | Oil consumption tests for different piston and ring configurations. | ||
| View original record | -4- latter case blow-by was excessive, due presumably to leakage past the stops. All curves were taken on the test bed under full throttle conditions. The piston using stops does not settle down to… | ||
| scan0097 | Oil consumption test results for split skirt pistons with various piston ring arrangements. | ||
| View original record | Rm/the.3/W.19.10.37. FIG. II of filling a radius on the upper edge of all rings as well as lower edge is not shown since we only took one reading, this being exactly the same as the previous result,… | ||
| scan0098 | Report page with a graph detailing oil consumption tests for various piston and ring configurations. | ||
| View original record | -6- consumption under certain conditions. But against this, since adopting the extra oil supply we have had no complaints of seized pistons. It appears, therefore, that for future engines we should… | ||
| scan0099 | Report with a graph detailing oil consumption tests on various piston ring configurations. | ||
| View original record | -7- FIG. IV Fig. IV again shows the unreliable nature of 4 ring stopped piston. Curve (1) shows the effect of fitting Wellworthy 'Simplex' type of ring to a standard piston, this ring is very flexible… | ||
| scan0100 | Graphs and text detailing oil consumption tests in relation to engine pressure and speed. | ||
| View original record | -3- Before starting actual tests we carried out tests with various oil pressures using standard pistons and the result of these tests are shown on Figs. V and VI. FIG. VI Sketch VII Graph 1 Title:… | ||
| scan0101 | Oil tests comparing viscosity at 100°C with oil consumption rates for different brands. | ||
| View original record | -9- Rm/Mths.S/BN.19.10.37. Our tests with various oils showed us that oil consumption could not be reliably estimated from the viscosity figures as seen from the results tabulated below, these tests… | ||
| scan0102 | Bentley oil consumption tests with various piston ring arrangements. | ||
| View original record | -10- Fig. VII shows the results of tests with various ring arrangements, curve (1) now represents our recently standardised arrangement of rings and curve (4) is a repeat curve. Curve (5) shows the… | ||
| scan0103 | Bentley oil consumption tests showing results of different piston ring configurations and low viscosity oils. | ||
| View original record | -11- Fig. VIII shows farther results of tests with low viscosity oils, curve (1) represents the then standard arrangement of rings and curve (2) shows the effect of fitting an "L" section ring in the… | ||
| scan0104 | Comparison of oil consumption and blow-by between cylinder blocks machined whilst on the crankcase versus those machined in the normal manner. | ||
| View original record | -12- Rm/mths.B/H.W.19.10.37. of a cylinder block machined whilst bolted to crankcase by means of a 'dummy' cylinder head and in which the distortion was thereby cut down to a minimum. Curve (2) shows… | ||
| scan0105 | Analysis of ring flutter, its effect on oil consumption, and blow-by under different engine loads, including a related graph. | ||
| View original record | -19- Ring Flutter - Continued. The reason for this is put down to ring flutter which appears to be a critical radial vibration of the ring, and the explanation why this phenomena does not occur with… | ||
| scan0106 | Comparative analysis of piston and ring details and a discussion on engine ring flutter speeds. | ||
| View original record | -14- flutter at 2780 r.p.m., so that under dive bombing conditions at 2830 r.p.m. oil consumption can be expected to be excessive. For Merlin we should suggest that the radial depth of ring be… | ||
| scan0107 | Analysis of cylinder bore wear comparing Aerolite and Split Skirt pistons in Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | -15- Hs/Mths.8/WB.19.10.37. why the Oldsmobile requires two scraper rings to get the same oil consumption as the Chevrolet, it will be seen that the flutter speed of the Oldsmobile scraper ring is… | ||
| scan0108 | Report page analysing Bentley cylinder bore wear across different chassis series and piston types, with an accompanying graph. | ||
| View original record | -16- SW/Lths.3/H.19.10.37. In order to find if any particular series was bad for wear we have separated the figures according to series and the results are shown on Fig. IV. The increase in wear since… | ||
| scan0109 | Comparison of Brinell hardness at various points on centrifugally cast and individually cast piston rings. | ||
| View original record | -17- FIG. XV CENTRIFUGALLY CAST RINGS LIGHT PRODUCTION Co. WELLWORTHY MTHS 1.12.36 VARIATION IN BRINELL HARDNESS AT VARIOUS POINTS ON PISTON RING FIG. XVI INDIVIDUALLY CAST RINGS HEPWORTH & GRANDAGE… | ||
| scan0110 | Engine oil consumption at various speeds and proposed tests with an increased capacity oil pump to improve bore wear. | ||
| View original record | -18- RM/Fths.S/IP.19.10.37. quantity of oil to lubricate the top ring as in the other case with the pressure kept constant at 25/lbs/sq.in. It will also be noticed that at low speeds the oil… | ||
| scan0111 | Graph comparing Bentley cylinder bore wear between Aerolite and Split Skirt pistons over mileage. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY CYLINDER BORE WEAR CYL. WEAR PER 1000 MILES (INCHES/10,000) MILEAGE (MILES X 1000) 1 AEROLITE PISTONS 2 SPLIT SKIRT (EB. 1299) | ||
| scan0112 | Request to the Works Laboratory to section and micrograph three cylinder blocks to show wear and plating. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Mr. Whitehead, Works Laboratory. CYLINDER BLOCKS. -------------------- We are sending three cylinder blocks for your attention. Will you please have these cut up to suit and produce… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. advising of a delay to an order for Klingerit 1000 material due to the need to re-roll it. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger, Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER,(AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) W.E.HOES A.E.HORTON F.DAVIES NORMAN H.TAYLOR,(SECRETARY) PATENTEES,… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. confirming the dispatch of 6 sample Cylinder Head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | File 1124 Richard Klinger, Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH. CHARLES KLINGER,(AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP. (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) W.E.HOES A.E.HORTON F.DAVIES NORMAN H.TAYLOR,(SECRETARY) PATENTEES… | ||
| scan0115 | To Mr. Vickers of the Iron Foundry confirming an agreement to supply 16 cylinder liners for Phantom III engines. | ||
| View original record | To Mr.Vickers (Iron Foundry) from Rm/Mths. + 1124 Rm/Mths.6/MH.12.11.37. This is to confirm our conversation of the other day in which you agreed to supply us with 16 Cylinder liners in the material… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing quotations and specifications for cylinder head joints. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Swdl.15/MH. 1124? Experimental Dept. 15th, December 1937. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerit Works, Sidcup, KENT. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 14th. inst. giving quotations… | ||
| scan0117 | Letter to R. Klinger Ltd. regarding a quotation and a new order for joints. | ||
| View original record | -2- R. Klinger Ltd. 15th. December 1937. Tests are being carried out in respect of this feature. In your letter you state that the quotation for 1,000 inlet flange joints as per the sample handed to… | ||
| scan0118 | Production difficulties with a four-port cylinder head and a recommendation to proceed with a revised design. | ||
| View original record | To BY. & Rm. From RHC. c. to Hs. 1124 RHC.8/MJ.16.12.37. FOUR-PORT CYLINDER HEAD. We are having considerable difficulty in producing the Castings for the first type four-port cylinder head and so far… | ||
| scan0119 | Instructing a change to a different cylinder head for the 'D' series due to casting supply issues. | ||
| View original record | L Sec Rm. [REDACTED] 214? 1124 BY.27/G.17.12.37. FOUR-PORT CYLINDER HEAD. Referring to your memo RHC.8/MJ.16.12.37. pointing out good castings cannot be obtained for the ? four-port head already… | ||
| scan0120 | From Rm. to RHC. forwarding a letter from the Buick Foundry. | ||
| View original record | 1124. RHC. from Rm. Rm9/R.30.12.37. Herewith a letter from the Buick Foundry which may be of some interest to you, I have acknowledged the letter, and if you have any further questions you would like… | ||
| scan0121 | Letter to Buick Motor Division regarding cylinder cores. | ||
| View original record | 1124. Rm10/R. 30th December, 1937. M.S. Golden, Esq., Buick Motor Division, Flint, MICHIGAN. U.S.A. Dear Mr. Golden, Thank you for your letter of December 20th and enclosures relating to our cylinder… | ||
| scan0122 | Report from the Iron Foundry on the results and scrap rates for batches of Bentley 25/30 Cylinder Block castings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from RHC/Vs. (Iron Foundry) (FOR YOUR INFORMATION.) 1124 / 7 5/JT.1.2.38. RE - BENTLEY & 25/30 CYLINDER BLOCKS. (EB.2929) Castings for the above part are now despatched from the foundry in… | ||
| scan0123 | Bentley & 25/30 cylinder blocks and a new integrated block/crankcase engine design. | ||
| View original record | RHC/Vs. 1124 Rm14/R.4.2.38. BENTLEY & 25/30 CYLINDER BLOCKS. We are very pleased to hear that you are now going so well with the standard cylinder blocks. The designs for the new engine where the… | ||
| scan0124 | Confirming satisfaction with a high phosphorous cylinder liner material and suggesting a trial production run. | ||
| View original record | RHC/VS. c.c. RHS. c.c. Rm. c.c. Rm/Swdl 1124 Files BY.2/G.10.2.38. CYLINDER LINER MATERIAL. I am satisfied with the cylinder liner material (high phosphorous type)referred to in RHC/VS.2/JT.7.2.38.… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing tests on 'Klingerit 1000' cylinder head gaskets and ordering more for experimental use. | ||
| View original record | 1124 t2ds ? Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.8/MH. 11th. February 1938. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerit Works, Sidcup, KENT. Dear Sirs, We have continued our tests on your "Klingerit 1000" cylinder… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. confirming an order for 1000 gaskets and discussing a graphite treatment process to prevent joints from sticking. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Richard Klinger, Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER,(AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP W.E.HOES A.E.HORTON F.DAVIES NORMAN H.TAYLOR,(SECRETARY) PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS GOVERNMENT… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding treated 'Klingerit 1000' cylinder head gaskets being sent for testing. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger, Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER,(AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) W.E.HOES A.E.HORTON F.DAVIES NORMAN H.TAYLOR,(SECRETARY) PATENTEES… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter to a supplier regarding an order and samples of cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm/Swdl.9/MH. Experimental Dept. 18th. February 1938. Mr.Horton, Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., "Klingerit Works", Sidcup, KENT. For the attention of Mr.Horton. Dear Sirs, We have received 6… | ||
| scan0129 | Tests to determine the effect of improved waterways on cylinder head temperatures. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. c. Da.. c. Hs. c. Da/MoS. REPORT ON TESTS CARRIED OUT ON CYLINDER HEADS F.89206 ON TEST BED TO DETERMINE EFFECT OF IMPROVED WATERWAYS ON CYLINDER HEAD LOCAL TEMPERATURES. TESTS. A… | ||
| scan0130 | Line chart comparing engine head temperatures with different water pumps at 1000 and 3000 RPM. | ||
| View original record | SHEET (1) CHART OF TEMPERATURE AT OUTLET & LOCAL POINTS IN HEAD TEMPERATURE °C (1) = 6 PORT HEAD. CONTINENTAL WATER PUMP 3000 R.P.M. OUTLET TEMP (2) = 4 PORT HEAD. E.89206. OPENED UP WATERWAYS. STD.… | ||
| scan0131 | Diagram showing points at which local head temperatures were recorded on the exhaust and inlet sides. | ||
| View original record | SHEET (2) EXHAUST SIDE. REAR FRONT 1 2 6 3 4 7 5 CORE PLUGS INLET SIDE. FRONT 9 8 REAR CORE PLUGS POSITIONS OF NUMBERS ARE POSITIONS AT WHICH READINGS WERE TAKEN DIAGRAM SHOWING POINTS AT WHICH LOCAL… | ||
| scan0132 | Graph showing average cylinder wear and the number of cylinder blocks from various series. | ||
| View original record | 1124 SHOWING THE NUMBER OF CYLINDER BLOCKS FROM EACH SERIES AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CYLINDER BLOCKS MEASURED BETWEEN 1st JAN 1938 & 31st MAR 38 GRAPH SHOWING AVERAGE CYLINDER WEAR PER… | ||
| scan0133 | Graph comparing cylinder wear and reboring rates for different engine series and piston types. | ||
| View original record | SHOWING THE NUMBER OF BLOCKS FROM EACH SERIES AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CYLINDER BLOCKS REBORED 20% 15% 10% 5% 0 A B C D E F G H SPLIT SKIRT PISTONS AEROLITE PISTONS AVERAGE MILEAGE… | ||
| scan0134 | Graph showing average cylinder wear per 30,000 miles on a Bentley 6 1/2 Litre engine, comparing Smith-Bentley and Twin SU carburetors. | ||
| View original record | FITTED WITH 'SMITH-BENTLEY' CARBS FITTED WITH TWIN 'SU' CARBS .015 .010 .005 WB TB FW WK TW BX DH KD PR RR MD FA WT KF LB BA FR KR SB NH LR HM 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 SERIES & APPROX: YEAR… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter from Coopers Mechanical Joints Limited enclosing a book about cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | 1124. TELEGRAMS: ENDURE-SLOUGH. BIRMINGHAM W.L.KENDRICK, DALKEITH. BARNT GREEN. MANCHESTER MRS S.CHAPMAN, 11, EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, ST MARY'S GATE. TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 3978. TELEPHONE: SLOUGH 675 (2… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter discussing a draft paper on cylinder wear and a proposed methodology for testing materials. | ||
| View original record | 1124 TELEPHONE No 4495. (2 LINES.) Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. 16th.May. 1938 W.Robotham, Esq. Rolls Royce Ltd. DERBY. My dear Robotham, I enclose for your learned inspection a rough draft to… | ||
| scan0137 | Expense of re-boring cylinders and suggesting alternative solutions. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm/Mths. c. Ey. c. Mx. c. GWH. Rm1/R.8.6.38. Re-boring Cylinder. It is quite evident that the Company is being put to a considerable amount of expense in re-boring cylinders which might be… | ||
| scan0138 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing gasket comparison results, ordering a supply, and cost considerations. | ||
| View original record | 1124 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Swdl.7/R. 9th June, 1938. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., "Klingerit Works", Sidcup, KENT. (For the attention of Mr. Herton) Dear Sirs, We have carried out a careful… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to R. Klinger Ltd. regarding quotations for rocker cover and cylinder head joints. | ||
| View original record | -2- Messrs. R. Klinger Ltd. 9.6.38. Regarding the quotation for rocker cover joints in accordance with your letter 13.5.38., these are reasonably satisfactory and we should be pleased if you would… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding the supply of Sump Rocker Cover Joints using Klinger-Black material. | ||
| View original record | WE ARE EXHIBITING PALACE OF ENGINEERING EMPIRE EXHIBITION SCOTLAND 1938 BELLAHOUSTON PARK GLASGOW Richard Klinger Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP… | ||
| scan0141 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding a quotation for cylinder head gaskets to drawing EW.1014. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger Ltd. 1124 ? DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) W. E. HOES NORMAN H. TAYLOR (SECRETARY) SALES DIRECTORS: A. E. HORTON,… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding quotations and samples for gaskets and joints. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.7/MH. 22nd. June 1938. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerite Works, Sidcup, KENT. For the attention of Mr. Horton. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of the… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from Super Oil Seals & Gaskets Ltd. following up on a sales visit and offering to supply samples of Steelbestos material for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1124 ON APPROVED LISTS OF WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND A.I.D LONDON OFFICE: 26, Portugal Street, Kingsway, W.C.2. Phone: HOLBORN 1421. Super Oil Seals & Gaskets Ltd. Manufacturers of the "PERFECT" OIL… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. confirming a quotation for cylinder head gaskets and advising on the dispatch of samples. | ||
| View original record | WE ARE EXHIBITING PALACE OF ENGINEERING EMPIRE EXHIBITION SCOTLAND 1938 BELLAHOUSTON PARK, GLASGOW 1124 Sider Richard Klinger Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH. CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT).… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter to W. Helmore of Cambridge Engineering Laboratory discussing corrosion, cylinder bore wear and sending drawings of loose liners for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm9/R. 29th June, 1938. W. Helmore, Esq., Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Helmore, You will probably be wondering because you have not heard from me in reply to your letter of the 13th… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter to a supplier, Richard Klinger Ltd., urgently requesting the despatch of 12 cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.4/MH. 5th. July 1938. Messrs.Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerit works, Sidcup, KENT. For the attention of Mr.Horton. Dear Sirs, We have received the sample rocker cover… | ||
| scan0147 | Modifications to the cylinder head for increased push rod clearance on Wraith III and Bentley 111 models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Swdl. SWDL DA.4/G.2.7.38. WRAITH 111 and BENTLEY 111 - PUSH ROD CLEARANCE IN CYLINDER HEAD. 1124 Please receive herewith E.CD.775 Modifications to Cylinder Head to give increased… | ||
| scan0148 | Problem of cylinder bore wear in engines, particularly Bentleys. | ||
| View original record | Hm/CTS. from Rm. c. Rm/Swdl. Rm2/R.6.7.38. CYLINDER BORE WEAR. We believe that at the moment the weakest part of our engines, particularly on the Bentley is the rate at which the cylinder bores wear.… | ||
| scan0149 | Causes of cylinder bore wear and the need for further testing on a new cylinder material. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm2/R.6.7.38. We have recently changed the characteristic of our cylinder iron to facilitate Foundry work. We should keep a careful check to see whether this has increased our bore wear. Kingsbury… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd concerning a potential quality issue with an order of gaskets and the dispatch of a replacement batch. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Richard Klinger Ltd INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) W. E. HOES NORMAN H. TAYLOR SALES DIRECTORS:… | ||
| scan0151 | Returning incorrect cylinder head gaskets and receiving correct ones from Richard Klinger Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To D/BP. fro, Rm/Swdl. c. Hd/FC. Rm/Swdl.9/MH.8.7.38. We have received 12 cylinder head gaskets from Richard Klinger Ltd., Sidcup, Kent, which have not had correct treatment. They have sent 12… | ||
| scan0152 | Requesting an alteration to a drawing for a cylinder head water jacket modification. | ||
| View original record | CS. This also applies to the 8? NS. To By/NS. from HPS/Cy. HPS/Cy.2/EP.21.7.38. RM for your attention By EB.3844 CYLINDER HEAD. To facilitate moulding it has been necessary to modify the contour of… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter discussing full-scale cylinder bore wear tests and the potential solution of chromium-plated bores. | ||
| View original record | 1124? Rm.S/MH. 2nd. August 1938. W.Helmore, Esq., Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Helmore, We are up to the neck in it trying full scale cylinder bore wear tests on all sorts and kinds of… | ||
| scan0154 | Questioning the necessity of a requested modification for a cylinder head to facilitate moulding. | ||
| View original record | 1124. To HPS/Cy. from Rm. Rm.11/MH.5.8.38. EB.3844 CYLINDER HEAD. With reference to HPS/Cy.2/EP.21.7.38, we find it difficult to understand why the modification which you request should be necessary… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter discussing chromium plating as a promising method for engine bore treatment and referencing work by Rover. | ||
| View original record | 1124? Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. TELEPHONE No 4495. (2 LINES.) 8th.August, 1938 W.A.Robotham, Esq. Rolls Royce Ltd. DERBY. Dear Robotham, Many thanks for your letter of the 2nd.inst. I think… | ||
| scan0156 | Research on alloy cast iron cylinder bore wear, comparing sand and centrifugally cast materials. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm. c to By. c to Hs. c to RHC. c to HPS. c to Rm/Swl. c to Rm/OTS. RHC/Vs.1/JT.9.8.38. Research on Alloy Cast Iron Cylinder Bore Wear. Following upon the instructions contained in your memo… | ||
| scan0157 | Comparison of different metal alloys for use in cylinder blocks and liners. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 3. Nickel Chrome Molybdenum Alloy (Mark A103) This is the material which we would recommend to replace our existing cylinder block material and from which we anticipate the best bore wear… | ||
| scan0158 | Comparison of materials and production costs for cylinder liners and cylinder blocks. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - RHC/Vs.1/JT.9.8.38. 4. Copper-Chrome-Molybdenum (Mark B109) Unheatreated this material gives the maximum machineable hardness "as cast", and possesses excellent wearing qualities. TC. Si. Cr.… | ||
| scan0159 | Problem of cylinder bore wear and proposing investigations into new materials for liners or integral block castings. | ||
| View original record | 1124 R G / Vs. from Hm. c. Hs. c. Ey. c. HUC. c. Ds. c. RFS. c. Rm/Swdl. Rml/W.10.8.38. CYLINDER BORE WEAR. With the improvement in the bearing situation brought about by overdrive gearboxes and… | ||
| scan0160 | Order for two dozen 'Neuprene' bushes with specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 1124? To Roy. from Rm/Swdl. c. C/JWH. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.11.8.38. Will you please order two dozen "Neuprene" bushes to the following dimensions from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd., having a durometer… | ||
| scan0161 | Production, machining, and identification stamping of cylinder liners for Wraith units. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. No 1124. Rm/Swd1.7/JH.16.8.38. CYLINDER LINERS. Various material of liners both in sand cast and centrifugally cast form are being produced in accordance with this memo. RHC/VS.2/JT.11.8.38.… | ||
| scan0162 | Cylinder material tests for the Wraith, requesting sample rings for an engineering laboratory. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To HPS. Rm/CTS.7/JH.19.8.38. CYLINDER MATERIAL TESTS. The Iron foundry are producing loose liners for comparative tests on Wraith, to determine the merits of certain materials relative to… | ||
| scan0163 | Proposing an accelerated test method on a friction rig to evaluate materials for cylinder bore wear. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Hl. (Lab). c. to By. Rm/CTS.12/JH.19.8.38. CYLINDER BORE WEAR. To obtain reliable results, in connection with the comparisons of materials in relation to their individual effects on cylinder… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to supplier Richard Klinger Ltd. regarding a weakness in cylinder head gaskets and requesting a modified design. | ||
| View original record | Sudl EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Swdl.9/JH. 24th August, 1938. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerit Works, Sidcup, Kent. For the attention of Mr. Horton. Dear Sirs, There are a number of holes… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd regarding the supply of twelve cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger Ltd WE ARE EXHIBITING PALACE OF ENGINEERING EMPIRE EXHIBITION SCOTLAND 1938 BELLAHOUSTON PARK GLASGOW DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) CHARLES SOUKUP… | ||
| scan0166 | The last chassis produced with chilled bores and the material of the cylinder iron. | ||
| View original record | GWH. 1124. also 1113. Rm/CTS.1/JH.27.5.38. SPECIFICATION OF CYLINDER IRON IN PRODUCTION. Further to your query of the other day the last chassis to be turned out with chilled bores was No.U.4.VR. on… | ||
| scan0167 | Official order for 12 modified cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | 1024. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Swdl.8/JH.30.8.38. Will you please pass an official order for 12 cylinder head gaskets in 1/32 Klingerit to EW.1014 but with unnecessary holes deleted to the Klingerit… | ||
| scan0168 | Proposed modifications to the Wraith III and Bentley III cylinder block to assist the foundry. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm c. Rm/Swdl c. RHC/SB c. RHC/VS 1124- DA.1/G.1.9.38. WRAITH 111 and BENTLEY 111. MODIFICATIONS TO CYLINDER BLOCK TO ASSIST FOUNDRY. Please receive herewith :- E.CD.871 Modifications for… | ||
| scan0169 | Casting of water jackets and the potential deletion of tie-bars for certain models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - DA.1/G.1.9.38. Since then, however, the foundry have reverted to the one-piece core for the water jacket, which means that loose core pieces are necessary to form the tie-bars in the casting. To… | ||
| scan0170 | Proposed modifications to the Wraith cylinder block to facilitate casting and reduce factory costs. | ||
| View original record | To. Dat...........From RHC/SB/GTH. +260 1124 RHC/SB/GTH.1/MC.7.9.38. C. Mr H & Rm. C. Mr/Swd. C. RHC/VS C. HY/MS MODIFICATIONS TO WRAITH CYL: BLOCK TO FACILITATE CASTING We have investigated the… | ||
| scan0171 | To the Iron Foundry requesting cast samples for cylinder material friction tests. | ||
| View original record | 1124. To RHC/Vs. (Iron Foundry) Rm/CTS.3/JH.7.9.38. CYLINDER MATERIAL TESTS. 9.8.38. With further reference to your memo. RHC/Vs.1/JJ. Will you please supply suitable cast samples to produce the disc… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to Richard Klinger Ltd. about performance issues with Klingerit washers and requesting alternative material suggestions. | ||
| View original record | 1124? Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.5/MH. 9th. September 1938. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerit Works, Sidcup, KENT. Dear Sirs, We recently ordered some small washers .500 outside dia., .312… | ||
| scan0173 | Research into alloy cast iron cylinder bore wear, detailing new liner compositions and requesting hardness tests. | ||
| View original record | Files SWD2. 1124 Rm. c to He. c to By. c to RHC. c to HPS. c to Rm/Swl. c to Rm/GMS. Please keep me up to date with the progress of this job & details of what- is actually being tested. Rm Research on… | ||
| scan0174 | Letter from a supplier discussing a problem with flaking washers and suggesting a new material. | ||
| View original record | WE ARE EXHIBITING PALACE OF ENGINEERING EMPIRE EXHIBITION SCOTLAND 1938 BELLAHOUSTON PARK GLASGOW 32ND INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXHIBITION CARS & BOATS OCT 13-22 EARLS COURT OUR STAND No. 361 AVENUE A… | ||
| scan0175 | Testing of nickel molybdenum and nickel chrome molybdenum alloys to address cylinder head seat cracking and cylinder bore wear. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To RHC. from Rm. c. HPS. c. Hs. c. By. Rm.1/MH.6.10.38. CRACKING OF CYLINDER HEAD SEATS. In order to determine whether the material can be a predominating factor with regard to valve seat… | ||
| scan0176 | Casting of cylinder heads and blocks in special alloys for trial on Wraith and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Swdl. c. HPS. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.12.10.38. CRACKING OF CYLINDER HEAD SEATS. 1124. Further to the memo Rm1/MH.6.10.38, we understand that 3 cylinder heads have been cast accordingly, for… | ||
| scan0177 | Modifications to the coring of cylinder blocks for the Wraith model, proposing experimental testing before standardisation. | ||
| View original record | 1124 also 619 To By. from Rm/Swdl. c. RHC. c. HPS. Rm/Swdl.2/MH.21.10.38. MODIFICATION TO CORING OF THE CYLINDER BLOCKS (WRAITH). With regard to the modified coring of the cylinder block (ECD.871) to… | ||
| scan0178 | Requesting analysis of two cylinder heads that showed different results during valve seat cracking tests. | ||
| View original record | 1124- To H1. (Mr. Whitehead. Rm/CTS.21/JH.26.10.38. Cylinder Heads. We are passing for your attention sections removed from two cylinder heads which we have been testing, in connection with the… | ||
| scan0179 | Dispatch request for 9 sample rings of cylinder material to Squadron Leader Helmore in Cambridge. | ||
| View original record | 1/24 D/BP. from Rm/CTS. c. Hd/FC. Rm/CTS7/R.28.10.38. to:- Will you please despatch the following parts Squadron Leader Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE, 9 sample rings of cylinder material… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter from the Experimental Department regarding the dispatch of nine rings from cylinder liners for corrosion testing. | ||
| View original record | 124 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/CTS6/R. 28th October, 1938. Squadron Leader Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Sir, Further to your letter of July 4th last, we are despatching for your… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter from the Engineering Laboratory in Cambridge proposing a testing procedure for the corrosion resistance of nine cylinder liner samples. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE NO 4495. (2 LINES.) 1124 Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. 7th.November 1938 W.A.Robotham,Esq. Rolls - Royce Ltd. DERBY. Dear Robotham, Reference your letter of the 28th.October, I propose… | ||
| scan0182 | Page two of a letter from the Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge, regarding a new Y alloy rotor cast and a report for the A.R.C. | ||
| View original record | -2- TELEPHONE NO 4495. (2 LINES.) Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. 7th November, 1938 a new Y alloy rotor cast. Would you prefer that R.R. should do this or shall I get it done locally to save time?… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter to Wing Comndr. Helmore suggesting the use of O2 to accelerate tests and to get a new Y alloy rotor made locally. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm11/R. 11th November, 1938. Wing Comndr. Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Helmore, Thank you for your letter of November 7th. I suggest that you use O2 to accelerate the test. I… | ||
| scan0184 | Order for Klingerit cylinder head gaskets and a quotation for production quantities. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Roy. from Rm/Swdl, c. G/JWH. Rm/Swdl.5/MH.22.11.38. Will you please order 1 dozen Klingerit cylinder head gaskets to EW.1933 but 1/16" thickness and not 1/32" as shown on the drawing. At the… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing changing the hole dimensions for joints to overcome production difficulties. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH - CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) - CHARLES SOUKUP (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) - W. E. HOES - NORMAN H. TAYLOR (SECRETARY) SALES DIRECTORS: A. E. HORTON,… | ||
| scan0186 | Production implementation of the Klingerit 1000 cylinder head gasket. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Roy. from Rm/Swdl. c. Roy/AW. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.7.12.38. KLINGERIT 1000 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. In reply to your memo Roy/AW.7/IB.1.12.38, a sheet has been issued to incorporate the Klingerit 1000… | ||
| scan0187 | Request to modify the B.60 & B.80 Klingerit cylinder head joints by increasing hole sizes and adding extra holes. | ||
| View original record | 1124 and 104H To By/CS. from Rm/Swdl. c.c. Da/Jnr. c.c. Da/McS. Rm/Swdl.4/MH.7.12.38. B.60 & B.80 KLINGERIT CYLINDER HEAD. We have had a request from the makers of the above joints to increase the… | ||
| scan0188 | Confirming instructions to Rd. Klinger Ltd. to proceed with Cylinder Head Gaskets. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Swdl. 1124 Piles Roy/AW.1/IB.20.12.38. With further reference to our memo' Roy/AW.1/IB.,13. 12. 38. Will it be in order for us to instruct Messrs. Rd. Klinger Ltd. to proceed with the Cylinder Head… | ||
| scan0189 | Standardisation of a Klingerit cylinder head joint for the 'C' series Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Roy/AW. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.4/MH.21.12.38. In reference to your memo Roy/AW.1/IB.20.12.38, a standardisation sheet has been issued for the Klingerit cylinder head joint EW.1933, 1/32" thick… | ||
| scan0190 | Outlining the testing procedure for comparing Delco and Rolls-Royce distributors. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm/FD. Rm/RC. Rm/Swdl. Rm3/R.4.1.39. With regard to the tests which are being carried out comparing Delco and Rolls-Royce distributors, we think it is important that with each distributor the… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter to the British Piston Ring Co. regarding the withdrawal of pressed-in exhaust valve seats from an experimental engine. | ||
| View original record | 1124? Experimental Dept. Rm/Ed.6/MH. 12th. January 1939. The British Piston Ring Co. Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, We wish, in one of our experimental engines incorporating pressed-in… | ||
| scan0192 | Alteration to the cylinder head gasket drawing EW.1933. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.8/MH.13.1.39. CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. We recently issued a Standardisation Sheet for the "Klingerit" cylinder head joint EW.1933. When it comes to the position of… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. discussing issues and proposed modifications for cylinder head gaskets. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Richard Klinger Ltd. DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH . CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) . CHARLES SOUKUP (BRITISH CZECH ORIGIN) . W. E. HOES . NORMAN H. TAYLOR (SECRETARY) SALES DIRECTORS: A. E.… | ||
| scan0194 | Copy of a letter from Wilmot Breeden Ltd. concerning the dimensions and suitability of Oscillith bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Our Ref: HCR/BJ/DMK. 24th January, 1939. COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM WILMOT BREEDEN LTD., For the attention of I.A.R.Leslie, Esq., Dear Sirs, OSCILLITH BUSHES. We desire to thank you for your… | ||
| scan0195 | Unsuitability of newly supplied gaskets for existing cylinder block castings, necessitating a re-order of the old type joint. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Swdl. BY/Mr. Shelton. (Mr. Shelton is struck through) Handwritten: Files 1124 Roy/AW.16/IB. 2. 2. 39. Further to your memo' Rm/Swdl.4/MH. 21. 12. 38., wherein you inform us that a standardisation… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter to a supplier regarding the unsatisfactory performance of special gaskets on a single-cylinder test unit. | ||
| View original record | H24 Experimental Dept. Rm/Swdl.3/MH. 10th. February, 1939. Messrs. Richard Klinger Ltd., Klingerit Works, Sidcup, KENT. For the attention of Mr. Horton. Dear Sirs, Further to the question of gasket… | ||
| scan0197 | Recommending the adoption of 'Klinger Black' rocker cover joints for the Phantom III due to superior performance and lower cost. | ||
| View original record | 112H To By. from Rm/Swdl. c.c. Roy. c.c. By/CS. c.c. Hd. c.c. CWH. W/k. c.c. Mx. Rm/Swdl.3/WH.11.2.39. PHANTOM III ROCKER COVER JOINTS. From time to time there has been a considerable amount of… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter from Richard Klinger Ltd. acknowledging a letter and arranging a visit from Mr. Horton. | ||
| View original record | Richard Klinger Ltd. 1124 FBI INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD DIRECTORS: CECIL F. KARUTH - CHARLES KLINGER (AUSTRIAN SUBJECT) - CHARLES BOUKUP (BRITISH… | ||
| scan0199 | Urgent internal memo to order 3-ply Corrujoint gaskets from The Southwark Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1/24 Roy. from Rm/Swdl. G/JWH. Rm/Swdl.4/R.18.2.39. Will you please order immediately from:- The Southwark Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Green Lane, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM, 9. 6- 3 ply Corrujoint gaskets… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter from the Experimental Department following up on corrosion and wear tests being conducted by the Engineering Laboratory in Cambridge. | ||
| View original record | 1124? EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/CTS.21/JH. 21st. February. 1939. Wing Commander Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter ref. Rm/CTS.6/R. dated 28th. October,… | ||
| scan0201 | Electric furnace produced 'Nickel Chrome Molybdenum' cylinder liners sent to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | HPS. c.Rm. c.RHC. c.HPS/RH. c.Rm/OTS. c.HPS/PG. 112 A? RHC/Vs.2/EP.29.4.39. Iron Foundry. Electric Furnace Produced Cylinder Iron. O/No. 523 We have today despatched to the Experimental Department 17… | ||
| scan0202 | Authorisation for an order to Ley's Malleable Castings Co., Ltd. for electric furnace produced Nickel Chrome Molybdenum cylinder liners. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 11 Z4 RHC/Vs.2/EP.4.5.39. Iron Foundry. Re - Electric Furnace Produced Cylinder Liners in Nickel Chrome Molybdenum. We suggest you authorise an official order to Messrs Ley's Malleable Castings… | ||
| scan0203 | Request to place an official order with Messrs. Ley's Malleable Castings for an electric furnace melt and casting work. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Roy. from Rm. c. G/JWH. Rm2/R.4.5.39. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Ley's Malleable Castings for the following work which they have completed for us:- Make Electric Furnace… | ||
| scan0204 | Instructions for fitting special cylinder blocks with short liner inserts to cars WXA.1 and WXA.2. | ||
| View original record | 1124, 664 + 663 To LA. from Rm/Swdl. c. EX. c. HPS/RH. c. Rm/PD. c. Rm/CTS. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.12.5.39. WXA.1 AND WXA.2. The special cylinder blocks which are now avail- able should be fitted to the above… | ||
| scan0205 | Follow-up letter to the Cambridge Engineering Laboratory regarding the testing of sample rings of cylinder material. | ||
| View original record | 1124? EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/CTS.21/JH. 17th. May, 1939. Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. For the attention of Wing Commander Helmore. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of 21st. Feb. andyours of… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter from the Engineering Laboratory in Cambridge regarding the completion of 360-hour cylinder corrosion tests. | ||
| View original record | 1124 TELEPHONE NO 4495. (2 LINES.) Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. 24th May, 1939. Rm/CTS.21/JH. Rolls Royce, Ltd., Experimental Department, Derby. Cylinder Corrosion Tests. Dear Sirs, With… | ||
| scan0207 | Letter to Commander W. Helmore concerning Cylinder Corrosion Tests. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm13/R. 31st May, 1939. Commander W. Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Helmore, Cylinder Corrosion Tests. Thank you very much for your letter of the 24th May. I should like to come… | ||
| scan0208 | Requesting the production of six new cylinder liner castings in Rhosphor Chrome to replace a lost batch. | ||
| View original record | 1124 + 1123 To Mr. Vickers. (Iron Foundry). Rm/CTS.14/JH.7.6.39. Cylinder Liners. This is to confirm that you will produce six further castings EW.1000 in Rhosphor Chrome (B.106) These are machining… | ||
| scan0209 | Letter from the Engineering Laboratory in Cambridge to W.A. Robotham regarding cylinder corrosion tests. | ||
| View original record | 112A. TELEPHONE NO 4495. (2 LINES.) Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. 19th. June, 1939 W.A.Robotham, Esq., Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Cylinder Corrosion Tests. Dear Robotham, Enclosed report as… | ||
| scan0210 | Report from Cambridge University Engineering Laboratory on experiments into the corrosive wear of cylinder steels over 360 hours. | ||
| View original record | REPORT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING LABORATORY. EXPERIMENTS ON THE CORROSIVE WEAR OF ROLLS ROYCE CYLINDER STEELS. RUNNING TIME 360 HOURS. By WING COMMANDER W. HELMORE, Ph.D., M.Sc., F.C.S.,… | ||
| scan0211 | Test report for a fluid wear apparatus, detailing the weight loss of a ring specimen over several days. | ||
| View original record | FLUID WEAR APPARATUS. Test No. RR8. Specimen: ROLLS-ROYCE B.108 Oil: P.4 Gas: O₂ Gas pressure: 40 lb/sq.in. Original weight of ring: 210.0240 g. Final " " ": 209.9960 g. Difference 0.0280 g. Date |… | ||
| scan0212 | Test results from a fluid wear apparatus on a specimen ring, measuring weight loss over time. | ||
| View original record | FLUID WEAR APPARATUS. Test No. RR9. Specimen: ROLLS-ROYCE B.109 Oil: P.4 Gas: O2. Gas pressure: 40 lb/sq.in. Original weight of ring: 204.9100 g. Final " " ": 204.8765 g. Difference 0.0335 g. Date |… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter discussing a report on corrosion tests, cylinder bore wear, and a proposed meeting in Cambridge. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm2/R. 24th June, 1939. Commander W. Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Helmore, Many thanks for your report on corrosion tests. I would like to come over to Cambridge on Wednesday… | ||
| scan0214 | Telegram from Helmore to W. A. Robotham arranging a meeting at the engineering laboratory. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM 1124. No. 5 OFFICE STAMP: MIDLAND ROAD B.O. * 26 JU 39 DERBY Time handed in: 8.54 Office of Origin: London T Words: 16 To: W. a. Robotham, Experimental Dept. Rolls Royce Derby… | ||
| scan0215 | To Mr. Aspley regarding a trial of chromium plating on second-hand cylinder blocks. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Mr. Aspley. (Lab.). Rm/CTS.15/JH.29.6.39. re Chromium Plating. We understand that the rig for chrome plating cylinder bores is now complete. We are therefore sending to the plating shop for… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter to Commander W. Helmore regarding a recent visit and the potential provision of a loose liner engine. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm8/R. 29th June, 1939. Commander W. Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Helmore, Thank you so much for the very pleasant few hours you gave us at Cambridge the other day. I am… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter from the Cambridge Engineering Laboratory regarding engine testing, material treatments, and a proposed meeting. | ||
| View original record | 112A Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. TELEPHONE Nọ 4495. (2 LINES.) ................5th.July,.......1939 Dear Robotham, Reference your letter of the 29th.June, I should like to suggest coming to… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter to Wing Commander Helmore acknowledging his letter and advising of a delayed response from Mr. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Rm/Gry4/R. 6th July, 1939. Wing Commander Helmore, Engineering Laboratory, CAMBRIDGE. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 5th July, Mr. Robotham is away from the Works until next Monday, and… | ||
| scan0219 | Urgent memo requesting the immediate order of 3 ply Corrujoint Gaskets. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Lcs. c. to Les/AW. c. to G/J&H. Rm/Swdl.6/JH.12.7.39. Will you please order immediately from - The Southwark Manufacturing Co. Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham.9. 6 - 3 ply Corrujoint… | ||
| scan0220 | Letter from Enwood Steel Products Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss Loded Iron Cylinder Liners. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Telephone: NOTTINGHAM 2702. ENWOOD STEEL PRODUCTS LTD. ENGINEERS & REPRESENTATIVES. DIRECTORS: J. W. NEWTON (MANAGING) T. W. H. BURNESS PRUDENTIAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, NOTTINGHAM. YOUR REF.… | ||
| scan0221 | Letter to Mr. J.W. Newton of Enwood Steel Products Ltd. postponing a meeting date. | ||
| View original record | Rm8/R. 2nd August, 1939. J.W. Newton, Esq., Enwood Steel Products Ltd., Prudential Buildings, Queen Street, NOTTINGHAM. Dear Mr. Newton, Thank you for your letter of August 1st. I cannot give you a… | ||
| scan0222 | Proposal to trial Olive joints on gallery pipes as a cost-saving replacement for brazed joints. | ||
| View original record | 1124? By. from Rm. c. Rm/Swdl. Rm4/R.2.8.39. Now that Olive joints have been accepted for high pressures, we are proposing to try them out on the gallery pipe, and everywhere else where there is a… | ||
| scan0223 | Instructing that equipment for chromium plating cylinder blocks not be scrapped and be kept for use after the conclusion of hostilities. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Rm/CTS. from Rm. Rm.1/MH. 18.9.39. Will you please make sure that the equipment which was got together for chromium plating cylinder blocks is not scrapped, as we shall want it at the… | ||
| scan0224 | The investigation and redesign of high power cylinder heads to improve performance. | ||
| View original record | 1124 + 1129 To Ev. c. to Jnr. c. to Rm/Gry. c. to Rm/Wym. c. to Rm/OJS. Rm/Swdl.2/JH.12.10.39. HIGH POWER CYLINDER HEADS. Further to our report Rm/Swdl.2/MH.1.2.39. regarding the investigation of the… | ||
| scan0225 | Comparison of modifications and performance characteristics of various cylinder head designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) EXS.1384 which is a modification to the original head, yet without a pattern tear up the only alteration being to lower the water space around the sparking plug. The special features of this… | ||
| scan0226 | Development and testing of the EXS.1383 cylinder head through various modifications. | ||
| View original record | -3- This is confirmed by the condition of the cylinder head gasket when carrying out detonation loops, i.e. MEP. against advance. As far as can be noted on the bed the idling with the sloping valve… | ||
| scan0227 | Blueprint showing three modifications to a component, detailing changes to recesses, throat, and a turbulent lip. | ||
| View original record | S90 EB.3844 Exs 1809 MODIFICATION DEEPER PISTON RECESSES. Exs. 1284 MODIFICATION GRADUATING THE INCREASED THROAT. EXS.1383 MACHINING .100 OFF THE FACE GIVING .17 COMPRESSION SPACE OF ILLCS = 7.0:1… | ||
| scan0228 | Graph comparing the performance of different B.60 cylinder head configurations and ignition advance. | ||
| View original record | B.60 CYLINDER HEAD COMPARISON S. 100 B.60 N°3 UNIT. CAMSHAFT: E.B. 4332 VALVE TIMING I.O. 1° A.T E.O. 27° B.B. I.C. 49° A.B E.C. 11° A.T PISTONS: AEROLITE (FLUSH TOP) INDN. SYSTEM. 2 - 1 1/2 S.U'S ON… | ||
| scan0229 | Performance comparison graph for a B.60 No. 3 unit 6-cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | B.60 No 3 UNIT B.60 CYL. HEAD COMPARISON. S.101 CAMSHAFT E.B. 4332 VALVE TIMING. I.O. 9° A.T. I.C. 49° A.B. E.O. 27° B.B. E.C. 11° A.T. PISTONS: AEROLITE (FLUSH TOP) INDN. SYSTEM. 2 - 1 1/2" S.U.'S ON… | ||
| scan0230 | Performance graph comparing different cylinder head and exhaust system configurations for a B.60 No.3 unit. | ||
| View original record | B.60. CYL. HEAD COMPARISON S.102 B.60. N°3 UNIT CAMSHAFT E.B. 4332 VALVE TIMING I.O. 9° A.T. E.O. 27° B.B. I.C. 49° A.B. E.C. 11° A.T. PISTONS AEROLITE (FLUSH TOP) INDN. SYSTEM 2 - 1 1/2" S.U's ON… | ||
| scan0231 | Revival and development of a flat 12-cylinder engine for commercial vehicles and rail-cars. | ||
| View original record | 1124. To Ev. from Rm. Rm.9/MH.25.10.39. CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT OF MULTI-CYLINDER ENGINE. There is a general revival of the flat 12 cylinder engine having 2 banks of 6 cyls. Leyland's are making one,… | ||
| scan0232 | Short chromium plating some cylinder bores to compare wear against normal cast iron. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To HPS. c. to HPS/RH. All our cylinder blocks in the future will have two or more of the cylinder bores short chromium plated. We are not chromium plating all the bores, because we want to carry… | ||
| scan0233 | Issues and recommended procedures for chromium plating car cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rm. H1/EA-/SK.22.1.40. Laboratory. RE : Chromium Plating of Car Cylinder Bores. In connection with the plating of the 3 cylinder engine bores, a number of points have arisen which it would be as… | ||
| scan0234 | New drawing for a Cylinder Head with a 3 1/2' bore and a 6.5 to 1 compression ratio. | ||
| View original record | 1124 File To Rm. c. Rm/FJH. c. Rm/CTS. c. Ev. Ev/HH.2/WB.6.2.40. Cylinder Head. 3 1/2" bore. 6.5 to 1. Sec: 5050 - Cylinder. Please receive herewith two prints of the following new drawing :- RE.327.… | ||
| scan0235 | Requesting details for an experiment on chromium plating cylinder bores for Griffon engines. | ||
| View original record | 1124 Lr/RVM.10/EAH.20.2.40. To - RM. CHROMIUM PLATING CYLINDER BORES. With regard to cylinder liner wear near the top of cylinder bores, we understand that remarkable improvements have been obtained… | ||
| scan0236 | Short memo discussing the lab report on chromium plating of cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | To Lr. Rm.2/ML.22.2.40. Chromium Plating of Cylinder Bores. With reference to your Lr/RVM.10/EAH.20.2.40. herewith the Lab. report on the chromium plating which they did for us on cylinder bores. We… | ||
| scan0237 | The method for chromium plating car cylinder bores on a 6-cylinder Bentley block. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Mr.Salt. Hl./EA. 1/JM. 16.10.39. Laboratory. Chromium Plating Of Car Cylinder Bores. For your information details are given below of the method employed in carrying out the above operation on the 6… | ||
| scan0238 | Procedure for plating, including solution parameters and post-treatment instructions. | ||
| View original record | (2) Plating is carried out as follows :- Solution - Chromic Acid 250grammes/litre. Sulphuric Acid 0.037N. Temperature - 53/55°C. Current - 600 amps. Time - 30 minutes. Afterwards the assembly is… | ||
| scan0239 | The method for chromium plating car cylinder bores for a 6-cylinder Bentley block. | ||
| View original record | This is a Copy Rm/Mr.Salt. HL./EA. 1/JM. 16.10.39. Laboratory. Chromium Plating of Car Cylinder Bores. For your information details are given below of the method employed in carrying out the above… | ||
| scan0240 | Request to send an official order for a Morris cylinder head gasket which has already been supplied. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Les. c. to G/JWH. c. to G/Mt. Rm/FD.9/JH.21.2.40.. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Kennings, King Street, Derby for one Morris cylinder head gasket, this has been supplied.… | ||
| scan0241 | Design modifications and investigations for a sheet metal rocker cover and cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: C.T.S We must start a list and filing system for schemes that are awaiting costing We can do nothing with this scheme until we have some cost figures Hte (circled) Rm (circled)… | ||
| scan0242 | Confirming a telephone request for cylinder bore measurements and speedometer reading for Chassis 28.G.V1. | ||
| View original record | 1124 W/N. Br. Rm/Hm.9/ML.7.3.40. CHASSIS 28.G.V1. UNIT W.111. No: 5. This is to confirm a telephone conversation with Br/G. on the 7th. inst. asking for cylinder bore measurements and speedometer… | ||
| scan0243 | To Aspley (Lab) regarding arrangements for a visit to Leyland's to observe their chromium plating process and a request to plate short liners. | ||
| View original record | 112H To Aspley (Lab.) Rm.7/MH.14.3.40. We are leaving you to make your own arrangements with Leyland's with regard to a visit to see how they chromium plate. We are going to submit to you shortly a… | ||
| scan0244 | Request for the average cost of re-boring pistons and cylinder bore durability data for small cars. | ||
| View original record | 1124 To Rm/AA. from Rm. Rm.13/MH.14.3.40. Would you find out the average cost of re-boring and fitting new pistons on a small car such as the Vauxhall 12, Morris or Austin. Will you endeavour to get… | ||
| scan0245 | Requesting parts for chassis number 28-G-Vl based on a cylinder report. | ||
| View original record | N/W. .Rm/Hm. c. Hd. c. D/BP. 112H Br/G13/G.15-3-40. File re. Chassis No. 28-G-Vl. With reference to Rm/Hm.9/ML.7-3-40., herewith please find Cylinder Report, as requested. The mileage reading is… | ||
| scan0246 | Wear measurements for engine bores and pistons. | ||
| View original record | REPORT RE WEAR IN BORES & PISTONS ======================== Fitter Chassis No. G-28-VI Job No. 33712 Date 14- 3- 40 Mileage 54,245 Speedo Reading BORE | NOMINAL | TAPER | OVAL | M | C | T 1 | 3.500 |… | ||
| scan0247 | Engine bore wear, re-boring intervals, and the potential benefits of using chrome plate or longer inserts. | ||
| View original record | 1124 + 1123 To Rm/CTS. We think it is very important that we should get a good picture of the average wear over the full length of bore from car engines run under different conditions. We say this… | ||
| scan0248 | Alteration note correcting two dimensions on a cylinder head joint washer due to a drawing office error. | ||
| View original record | 1124. To RM 144 RE 24.4.40 B.40. SECTION 5050. RE.307. CYL'S HEAD J/INT WASHER ALTERATION DIMENSION 'G' .1200 SHOULD READ .137. DIMENSION 'G' .150 SHOULD READ .175. REASON D.O. ERROR. NB W | ||
| scan0249 | Patent search on the chromium plating of cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 1124 Hl./EA. 2/JM. 1.5.40. Laboratory. Chromium Plating of Cylinder bores. --------------------------------- In order that the position should be clear, Mr.Walker has made a patent search on the… | ||
| scan0250 | Request for information regarding an innisation test rig for single cylinder test beds. | ||
| View original record | To: Mr. West, Aero Electrical Lab. From: Rm/CTS. Cd 1124 Rm/CTS.14/JMS.9.5.40. Having seen your innisation test rig being used on the single cylinder test beds, we should be greatly obliged if you… | ||
| scan0251 | Advantages and disadvantages of a new type of high power cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Cylinders Several V/24 Copy. Jnr from Rm c: Rm/Wym c: Rm/CTS HIGH POWER CYLINDER HEADS. ------------------ The conclusion I have come to, with regard to the two types of cylinder head… | ||
| scan0252 | Advantages and disadvantages of two different high-power cylinder head designs. | ||
| View original record | 1124 COPY. Jnr. from Rm. C. to Rm/Wym. Rm/CTS. HIGH POWER CYLINDER HEADS. The conclusion I have come to with regard to the two types of cylinder head which we tried is the small advantage in… | ||
| scan0253 | Modifications to improve engine idling on the high power head. | ||
| View original record | Jnr. from Rm. c. EV. Cylinders general 1124 re IDLING OF THE HIGH POWER HEAD. We are not very happy about the potential idling of the Myth engines. The engines we have already made are none too good,… | ||
| scan0254 | From the Laboratory requesting photographs of the deepest worn portions of a non-plated chassis cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | To H1/EJW. from Rm/CTS. (Laboratory) //2XX Rm/CTS.2/ET.22.10.40. CHASSIS CYLINDER BLOCKS. ------------------- With reference to your H1/EJW.1/JM.17.10.40, will you please produce photographs of the… | ||
| scan0255 | Conclusions on two types of high power cylinder heads for 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines. | ||
| View original record | 1124 COPY. Jnr. from Rm. C. to Rm/Wym. Rm/CTS. HIGH POWER CYLINDER HEADS. ------------------------- The conclusion I have come to with regard to the two types of cylinder head which we tried is the… | ||
| scan0256 | Measurement of cylinder bore readings for chassis No. 25-G-V1. | ||
| View original record | Rm / CTS. b.f.h. (explained to Rm.) N/W - Rm. Br/CP16/H.5.12.40. Is this what you expect? What does L mean? 112A Re: Chassis No.25-G-V1. File Rm. CYL. BORE WEAR In accordance with your request, we… | ||
| scan0257 | Requesting a camshaft with cam forms suitable for hydraulic tappets for an 8-cylinder aluminium engine. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/HH. from Rm. Aluminium 8 cyl Engine. When you send the instructions through for the completion of the 8 cylinder aluminium cylinder block, will you please instruct with it a camshaft having cam… | ||
| scan0258 | Particulars of a cylinder block fitted to a Wraith III service car, including bore wear and mileage records. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/Wym. 1124 Rm/Wym.3/RH.2.6.41. We give below particulars of the Cyl. Block fitted to Wraith III Unit No.8, chassis 25.G.VI, now Aero Service Car. Cyl Block. EW.1923. All bores chromium… | ||
| scan0259 | New 75 m/m cylinder head design, its compression ratio, and a potential valve clearance issue. | ||
| View original record | WYMAN (crossed out) Rather high? Rm (circled) 1124 To Rm. from Jnr. c. to Rm/HH. RM TOO HIGH Jnr.2/SW.7.7.41. 6.4:1 is now on the limit with present day fuel Rm/Wyman. 75 m/m. Cylinder Head. We have… | ||
| scan0260 | Rate of cylinder wear on small bore engines. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from FJH/CTS. c. to Wym. c. to Jnr. File Chassis 1124 FJH/CTS. 1/HM. 3.2.44. Rate of cylinder wear on small bore engines. Re. your memo Rm. 7/h. 31.1.44. In your memo, you are asking for a… | ||
| scan0261 | Analysis of engine big end failure and cylinder lubrication issues. | ||
| View original record | -2- probable that insufficient lubrication has been a problem on this engine, because these clearances have never been right since the unit was built. M.40. Total Mileage 6506. This engine has a big… | ||
| scan0262 | Cylinder wear issues related to Aerolite pistons and potential resolutions. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - When Aerolite pistons were introduced in "B" series 3½ litre; records show an immediate increase in rate of cylinder wear. The main difference between this piston and our conventional split… | ||