Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Comparative weight analysis of Duralumin and Steel Rocker Pedestals for the Phantom Rocker Mechanism. | ||
| View original record | X7000 To Hs from RHC. RHC4/BE. 22.6.26. RE PHANTOM ROCKER MECHANISM. 12. EX. We give below comparitive weights of Duralumin and Steel Rocker Pedestals used on the above:- Standard Steel Pedestals 1… | ||
| Scan002 | Approval and development of a sequence starter for the Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | BY FROM E. C. to BJ. BFG. HS. Y3000 E2/M17.9.27. CRANKCHAMBER FOR SEQUENCE STARTER (PHANTOM). Your Sch. 963. is approved as a means of carrying on with the development of this starter on the existing… | ||
| Scan003 | Sending new drawings for a gearbox and clutch casing, detailing modifications and differences. | ||
| View original record | BY. From DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7000 DA4/M25.11.27. EAC.10 GEARBOX. X.7000 X.7310 X.7300 We send herewith the following N.schs. shewing the above gearbox and clutch casing :- N.scheme 2488 2450 2451 2452/… | ||
| Scan004 | Sending original drawings for the EAC.10 crankcase and correcting a previous dispatch. | ||
| View original record | BY. from E. c. to BJ. Hs. X7000 EAC.10 E1/M1.1.28. We send you herewith the originals of LeC.2501 and 2503 dealing with the front and rear ends of EAC.10 crankcase respectively. You will recollect… | ||
| Scan005 | Modifications to the 'SS' valve gear lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. BY. X7000 RL/M13.11.28. 'SS' VALVE GEAR LUBRICATION. X.7060 X.7090 X.7000 We would like a flood of oil at the push rod end of each rocker, and a small feed at the valve end. We… | ||
| Scan006 | Alterations to the 'SS' crankshaft rear oil retainer to improve efficiency and prevent leaks. | ||
| View original record | R. from E. c. to BJ. BY. c. to Wor. Hs. 47000 'SS' CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL RETAINER. X.7010 X.7000 The leak at the above point reported on the 10,000 miles test has not been experienced at Derby.… | ||
| Scan007 | Investigation into oil pressure loss in the 'SS' lower half crankchamber during heavy braking and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | R. from E. c. to BJ. Hs. BY. X7000 E2/M24.1.29. 'SS' LOWER HALF CRANKCHAMBER. X.7000 X.7010 It is complained, and has been demonstrated to us, that after heavy braking the oil pressure falls away to… | ||
| Scan008 | Oil pressure loss after braking and potential solutions for managing oil surge in the crankcase. | ||
| View original record | +7000 R. from E. c. to Sg. Hs. BY. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AFTER BRAKING. X.7010 X.7000 X.7660 X.7420 X.7190 We suggest that an open bottom half crankcase should be taken, charged with oil, and be… | ||
| Scan009 | Report comparing oil suction systems on the SS, Phantom, and India chassis, and proposing design improvements. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- an open bottom half test would confirm this. The Arrol Aster engine is fitted with leather flap valves over the holes through the cross webs but we do not want to propose anything of this… | ||
| Scan010 | Requesting figures for 'SS' model oil pressures when starting from cold. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from E. c. to Sg. 4700D E1/M15.2.29. 'SS' OIL PRESSURES. X.7010 X.7060 X.7000 We should be glad if you would let us know at some convenient time to what figures the various oil pressures, high,… | ||
| Scan011 | The maximum oil pressures for the 'SS' engine when starting from cold. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs. x7000 Hs7/LG19.2.29. 'SS' OIL PRESSURES. +7010 With reference to E1/M15.2.29. On starting up the SS. engine from cold and running at approx. 500 r.p.m. the oil pressures attain the… | ||
| Scan012 | Recommendation to modify the 'SS' bottom half and oil filter, specifying new hole dimensions and orientation. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From Hs. C. to S. Wor. [struck through] X7000 [handwritten] X7190 [handwritten] Hs1/LG6.3.29. 'SS' BOTTOM HALF AND OIL FILTER. We recommend that the 'SS' bottom half is instructed with the oil… | ||
| Scan013 | The test performance of Invar pistons for the Phantom II engine. | ||
| View original record | To R. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. X7000. HS/ACL/H13.11.29. X.7000 X.1506 X.7040 Re: INVAR PISTONS - PHANTOM 11. We have run a set of Invar pistons Lec2729/30 for 10 hours on a… | ||
| Scan014 | Oil leakage from the Phantom II Crankcase due to inadequate clearances and drain holes. | ||
| View original record | X7000. HS. Mx14/T23.1.30 re Phantom II Crankcase. We have been experiencing trouble with the oil thrower and end plate of the above, allowing oil to escape. We consider from past experience that the… | ||
| Scan015 | Query regarding the clearance of the crankcase breather pipe with the extra oil cock control rod on an L.H. P.2 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X7000 By. Hs. from E. c. Sg. E1/M24.5.30. X.7772 X.7000 L.H. P.2. CHASSIS. CLEARANCE OF CRANKCASE BREATHER PIPE WITH EXTRA OIL COCK CONTROL ROD. On the 1st. L.H. chassis we found the breather pipe had… | ||
| Scan016 | Trials and suggestions for fixing oil leaks from the rear crankcase of a Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Hs/GWH. 17000. Hs/GWH.1/WJ.28.5.30. RE. PHANTOM OIL LEAKS FROM REAR OF CRANKCASE. 17000 We tried the suggestion you made of balancing the clutch casing with the pressure under the bonnet. A… | ||
| Scan017 | Design of the L.H. P.2 Sump Drain Plug, comparing a direct screw design with a newer version using an insert. | ||
| View original record | X7000 Hy. from E. c. Sg. c. Wor. Hs. E1/M21.8.30. X.7000 X.719D L.H. P.2. SUMP DRAIN PLUG - LeC.2788 re Ry1/G20.8.30. --- The original of LeC.2788 shewed the sump drain plug screwed into the aluminium… | ||
| Scan018 | Practice and implications of screwing drain plugs directly into an aluminium base. | ||
| View original record | X7000 By. from E. c. Sg. c. Wor. Hs. E1/1426.8.30. X.7000 X.7190. OIL SUMP AND FILTER SLUDGE DRAIN PLUGS SCREWED DIRECT INTO ALUMINIUM. It is not desired to unduly prolong the correspondence with… | ||
| Scan019 | Improvements to 25HP and 45HP engines, focusing on crankshaft balancing and crankchamber stiffness. | ||
| View original record | E. BY.} FROM R. HS. (At Le Canadel.) X/000 R2/M20.12.30. C. to SG. WOR. C. to RG. DA. 25HP. AND 45HP. ENGINES. X.7000 X.634 X.5000 X.7010 X.5010 We have now settled that we must not use cast iron… | ||
| Scan020 | Proposed improvements for the 25HP and 45HP engines, focusing on crankshafts, suspension, and clutch design. | ||
| View original record | (2) One feels that in the improvements we are introducing in the 25HP. all the above will,be incorporated. For the 45HP. we need to test the present shaft with the 4 system of balance, using… | ||
| Scan021 | Proposal to increase the diameter of the crankcase oil filler, specifically for the 28 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | E. [Struck through] HP. [Struck through] Hs. x7000 V1000 BY3/G. 26.1.31. OIL FILLER FOR CRANKCASE. ----------------------- There seems to be a general impression that our oil filler is on the small… | ||
| Scan022 | Redesigning the crankcase oil filler to have a larger orifice for direct pouring from a can. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM E. C. to SG. WOR. C. to EP. HS. X7000 E2/M28.1.31. OIL FILLER FOR CRANKCASE. X.7000. X.5000. We agree with your remarks about the oil filler. The present dia. of our oil fillers is based on… | ||
| Scan023 | Progress report on a scheme to convert approximately 300 crankcases to a new 'diamond mounting' system. | ||
| View original record | R. FROM E. E3/M5.2.31. X7000 C. to SG. WOR. C. to HS. BY. P. 2. DIAMOND MOUNTING. X.7005. X.7000. Please find attached print of LeC. 2873. dealing with the above. This is not a completed scheme but… | ||
| Scan024 | Crankcase cracking in two test bed engines and proposed modifications to increase stiffness and bearing life. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Gry. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to By. Hs/Gry.2/MJ.31.8.31. P.11 CRANKCASES. Two of our test bed engines, each of which has done about 400 hours running, have developed cracks in the… | ||
| Scan025 | Photograph documenting multiple cracks in an engine crankcase, highlighted for inspection. | ||
| View original record | N/A | ||
| Scan027 | Conclusions on engine balance weights, flywheel vibrations, and bearing loads. | ||
| View original record | COPY. RC. BY. } FROM R. HS. } C. to SG. WOR. E. R2/M28.9.31. X634 X7010 X5010 X7000 X5000 re. BALANCE WEIGHT, FLYWHEEL, CRANKCHAMBER DEFLECTIONS, & BEARINGS. We have now straightened this matter out… | ||
| Scan028 | Improvements to the central bearing of the Phantom crankcase due to a crack in an 8-litre engine. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. RMC. re Phantom Crankcases. We send you herewith LeC.3480 showing improvements to the central bearing of the crankcase, in which we have altered the ribs and webs different… | ||
| Scan029 | Instruction sheet detailing the replacement of an oil filler on a Phantom II chassis with a larger version. | ||
| View original record | [strikethrough]To Rmcr[/strikethrough] cs Hs/Rm K7000. BY/CS3/EH;9:8:33; Re Phantom II Chassis - Oil Filler - Sec: 5201; R&R;Scheme 427 Larger Oil Filler; Please receive herewith blue prints of the… | ||
| Scan030 | New drawings and parts for the 40/50 HP Chassis Oil Filler. | ||
| View original record | To R.M.C. c. Hs/Rm. X7000 BY/CS14/EH.5.10.33. Re 40/50 HP. Chassis - Oil Filler - Sec:5201. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following new drawings and LOP. detailed in accordance with… | ||
| Scan031 | Standardisation of chassis parts, fitting a larger oil filler to the crankcase. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 (10m) (37133. 28-10-32) SM. 3/9064/1. X7500 COMPLETED 3.11.33. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 14.7.33. Description of Parts. LARGER OIL FILLER TO CRANKCASE. Origin. To facilitate… | ||
| Scan032 | Implementation and costs associated with a new standardized chassis part. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted......... When existing material has been used up. Date when chassis will be handed to… | ||