Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Testing and characteristics of various helical gear oil pumps. | ||
| View original record | W.Bell.from Rm. HPS. Rm/Smth. 1371 Rm/Swdl.17/AP.19.1.37. OIL PUMPS. This memo is to confirm that the Helical gear pump LeC.4288 instructed in memo Rm/Swdl.7/AP.18.1.37. is now fitted in B.23.AE.… | ||
| scan0002 | Formula for calculating the minimum oil pressure required for oil to enter holes in journal bearings. | ||
| View original record | MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR OIL TO ENTER HOLES IN JOURNAL BEARINGS. This is (DW)^2 / 12g ; or, using customary dimensions P = 6.8 (DN)^2 / 100,000,000 where D is the journal dia. in ins. M " "… | ||
| scan0003 | Disagreement over the calculation for loss of oil pressure to pins due to centrifugal force. | ||
| View original record | Lr/Lov. from Rm. Rm26/R.19.1.37. OIL FEED TO PINS. Rm/Smth went over the figures of the loss of oil pressure to the pins, due to centrifugal force, and did not agree with the figure of 17 lbs per… | ||
| scan0004 | Re-organisation of rig testing equipment for cars, aero engines and manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. Rm/FD. Rm/Les. Rm/Wym. Rm/Smth. Rm/Mths. Rm/AFM. Rm/Swdl. Rm/FJH. Rm/CTS. Rm/Std. Rm/GR. Rm/Wst. Rm/JBD. Rm/Ed. Rm.18/R.19.1.37 RIG TESTING. In the re-organisation of the tomb, equipment is… | ||
| scan0005 | The co-ordination of rig experiments for car work. | ||
| View original record | New fule V.B W. Bell. HPS. Rm/Smth. Rm17/R.19.1.37. RIG EXPERIMENTAL CAR WORK. In order to co-ordinate the rig experiments which are asked for by the various sections of the car technical staff, we… | ||
| scan0006 | Use and testing of helical gear oil pumps. | ||
| View original record | W Bell file ~~W.Bell~~ from Rm. HPS. Rm/Smth. Rm/Swdl.17/AP.19.1.37. OIL PUMPS. This memo is to confirm that the Helical gear pump LeC.4288 instructed in memo Rm/Swdl.7/AP.18.1.37. is now fitted in… | ||
| scan0007 | Requesting rig tests for new Phantom III axle shafts and a flexible steel clutch coupling. | ||
| View original record | New file HPS. from Rm/Smth. W. Bell. Rm/Smth2/R.22.1.37. (1) New P.III axle shafts N. Sch. 4982. (2) More flexible steel P.III clutch coupling N. Sch.4908, using 3 plates only. Before we standardise… | ||
| scan0008 | Arranging for a representative to deal with Rubery Owen regarding frames for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm. c. to RHC. c. to E/Ev. c. to Rm/Smth. Rm12/R.22.1.37. Replying to E/HP.13.1.37., we are arranging for Rm/Smth, in conjunction with HPS' outside man to deal with Rubery Owen in all matters… | ||
| scan0009 | Instructions for fitting two types of steering rollers to a rig steering box for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1371 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.8/AP.5.2.37. RIG STEERING BOX. Will you please fit to the rig steering box the following steering rollers in the order mentioned - (1) Standard Phantom III. steering… | ||
| scan0010 | Crankcase depression tests comparing different breather methods to manage oil vapour and prevent oil leaks. | ||
| View original record | 81371 Rm/Gry from Rm/WB. Rm/WB2/M.24.2.37. Crankcase Depression Tests. We have been carrying our experiments with the object of ridding the crankcase of the undesirable properties which are present in… | ||
| scan0011 | Requesting the manufacture of a journal and centre plate for a brake testing rig. | ||
| View original record | 1371 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.14/AP.2.4.37. BRAKE TESTING RIG. Will you please make one journal and one centre plate as shown on RM.346/7. They form a bearing for a Bentley half axle and brake… | ||
| scan0012 | Requesting the manufacture of a cast aluminium pulley wheel for a brake test rig. | ||
| View original record | 1371. HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM3/R.12.4.37. BRAKE TEST RIG. Will you please make the pulley wheel Rm.353 in cast aluminium. It need not be machined all over. It should be roughly in balance. Rm/AFM. | ||
| scan0013 | Request for a standard Bentley speedometer and cable for a brake testing rig. | ||
| View original record | 1371 P. To Rm/Wst.from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.12/AP.16.4.37 Will you please provide Rm/AFM. with a standard Bentley speedometer and cable, which are wanted for measuring the speed of a brake testing rig. The… | ||
| scan0014 | Request to manufacture pulleys and a junction piece for a brake test apparatus. | ||
| View original record | 1325} 1315} To HPS. Rm/AFM.17/JH.5.5.37. Brake test Apparatus. Will you please make one pulley Rm.373, six pulleys Rm. 374 and on junction piece Rm.275, all in mild steel. They are all pieces of a… | ||
| scan0015 | Outlining the required development work on shock dampers, listing the advantages of the Armstrong damper. | ||
| View original record | 1371 HPS. c. W. Bell. Rm/Les2/R.27.5.37. WORK REQUIRED ON SHOCK DAMPERS. The attached list outlines the development work required on Shock Absorbers. We should like arrangements to be made for… | ||
| scan0016 | Programme for the development and testing of shock dampers and associated damper rigs. | ||
| View original record | SHOCK DAMPER PROGRAMME. ARMSTRONG DAMPERS. Damper valve Rm.366. We should like a report of this valve. In order to use rod control dampers we need a valve whose spring load is considerably less than… | ||
| scan0017 | Requirements for damper rigs, links, suspension, and glands, with a focus on noise reduction and rubber components. | ||
| View original record | -2- DAMPER RIGS. E. We need a rig for noise tests of rear dampers. The noise which is causing most complaint is audible on our dampers when there is practically no amplitude of movement. We,… | ||
| scan0018 | Requesting a rig test for new Production 25/30 steering rollers from a different supplier, the Hoffmann Co. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/W.Bell. from Rm/FJH. c. HPS. Rm/FJH.1/AP.28.5.37 137! RIG STEERING TEST. We shall shortly be changing the source of supply for our Production 25/30. steering rollers. It is important that… | ||
| scan0019 | Deflection tests for rear axle pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from W.Bell. c. Rm/Gry. 1371 4.6.37 REAR AXLE PINION BEARINGS. P.III. G.83388 and Bentley GB.2035 The attached charts shew the relative deflections of the inner and outer races under the… | ||
| scan0020 | Requesting the fitting of a Ransome & Marles roller follower to a rig steering box for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. W.Bell. +371 Rm/FJH.21/AP.16.6.37 RIG STEERING BOX. Will you please fit to the above box the Ransome & Marles roller follower with 0.312" dia. balls, and marked 1.Rg which is… | ||
| scan0021 | Drawing of a special rig steering cam. | ||
| View original record | DOTTED LINE SHOWS EXISTING SHAPE. SPECIAL RIG STEERING CAM. | ||
| scan0022 | Requesting a modification to a rig steering box by fitting a new roller follower. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. W.Bell. 1371 Rm/FJH.13/AP.12.7.37 RIG STEERING BOX Will you please fit to the rig steering box a standard 25/30. roller follower produced by Ransome & Marles. It will be… | ||
| scan0023 | Rig tests on Hoffmann 25/30 steering rollers following a previous failure. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. W.Bell. 137X Rm/FJH.12/AP.15.7.37 STEERING RIG TESTS. The first Hoffmann made 25/30 steering roller failed on rig test in a short time, apparently because all the balls were… | ||
| scan0024 | Testing S/M nuts as a substitute for S/S nuts for the Phantom III carburetter drain pipe unions. | ||
| View original record | from HPS/W. Bell. c. to Rm. 1371 HPS/WB.1/CB.24.8.37. PHANTOM III DRAIN PIPE UNION NUTS. E.88038 S/S and S/M and Ex.28686 S/M Nuts. To prove that S/M nuts could be substituted for the S/S nuts at… | ||
| scan0025 | Rig test procedure for a 'Dumb Bell' Link G.84925 to investigate fatigue failure. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/W.BELL. 1371 Rm/AFM.7/JH.25.8.37. Rig Test of "Dumb Bell" Link G.84925. One of the above links appear to have failed in fatigue: and on the rig you have built, we want to try to reproduce this… | ||
| scan0026 | Test procedure for 'Dumb Bell Links' to investigate failures during rotation. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/AFM. HPS/WB. Rm/AFM1/R.30.9.37. DUMB BELL LINK TEST RIG. Following the information that the above links fail quickly if they rotate, we would like the following work carried out and tests… | ||
| scan0027 | Advisability of continuing with Phantom III rig tests. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Handwritten: 1371 Handwritten (crossed out): AFEM 2/4 Handwritten (crossed out): SRD Rm/WB.1/CB.15.10.37. Re: PHANTOM III RIG TESTS. Considering future policy re this chassis, we would be… | ||
| scan0028 | Issues with Phantom III bottom tappets, requesting a switch to standard production valve gear. | ||
| View original record | 1371 To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.2/AP.16.10.37. PHANTOM RIG ENGINE In view of the trouble which is being experienced on Ph.III. bottom tappets, will you please fit the above unit with standard… | ||
| scan0029 | Asking whether to continue rig tests on Phantom III parts due to a decision to cut spending. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH from Rm. Rm/Std. Rm/AFM. 1371 Rm11/R.19.10.37. A lot of rig tests are being run on P.III parts. In view of the decision that we have got to cut down money spent on P.III, we should like to know… | ||
| scan0030 | Requesting modifications to a PH.III Fan Belt & Water Pump Rig Engine for endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. HPS/W.Bell. 8 324^2 1371 Rm/Std.12/MH.24.1.38. PH.III. FAN BELT & WATER PUMP RIG ENGINE. Will you please remove the four intermediate c/shaft main bearings from the above unit,… | ||
| scan0031 | Obtaining a concentric Bentley brake drum for a brake lining test rig. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 1371 Rm/AFM.1/JH.3.2.38. BENTLEY BRAKE DRUM FOR BRAKE LINING TEST RIG. We want a drum, the rubbing surface of which is absolutely concentric with the races in the hub, for a test rig. We have… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. describing a rig designed to measure thrust on clutch pressure plates and findings from tests. | ||
| View original record | 1371 also 1110 RM/HAC.1/MH. 25th. February 1938. Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa, WARWICKS. For the attention of Mr.Armitage. Dear Sirs, You may remember that some time ago,… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. discussing a rig for measuring thrust on a pressure plate. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. -2- 25th. February 1938. "dummy" springs, and then measuring from the face of the cover to the face of the pressure plate. The real merit of the rig is that it quickly shows… | ||
| scan0034 | The stripping, examination, and potential refit of a bearing rig unit. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Mths. 1371. Rm/Mths.5/MH.26.2.38. BEARING RIG UNIT. Will you please arrange to strip this unit at present rigged up in the tomb for an examination of bearings and shaft. If found… | ||
| scan0035 | Request to rebuild a PH.III rig engine with only four crankshaft bearings and sperm oil for testing on fans and water pumps. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. 1371 Rm/Std.4/MH.8.3.38. PH.III RIG ENGINE IN TOMB. Will you please rebuild this engine with only four c/shaft bearings and using Sperm oil as lubricant (as already requested) as… | ||
| scan0036 | The testing and modification of a Borg & Beck clutch test rig for Cricklewood. | ||
| View original record | 13 7/p also 1110 TO RHC/CB. Rm/NRC.2/JH.9.6.38. re Borg & Beck Clutch Test Rig for Cricklewood. We have tested the above rig and find it entirely satisfactory. The readings obtained agree exactly with… | ||
| scan0037 | Receiving two blueprints for a shock damper test rig, with instructions for 'B' Dept. | ||
| View original record | Ry/KPM. [crossed out] 1-1371. C. Rm. BY/Ald.4/G.19.12.38. Please receive herewith two blueprints of :- S.CD.1041 Test Rig for Shock Dampers. The above rig is designed for testing all types of… | ||
| scan0038 | Completion dates for a series of experiments on various automotive components. | ||
| View original record | 1371 To HPS/W.Bell from Rm/Gry. c. HPS/RH. Rm/Gry.1/MH.19.5.39. we have the following up against your Department and we should be glad if you could give us some idea of the completion date of these… | ||
| scan0039 | Supporting an increase in test rig availability and a comprehensive new testing equipment scheme. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: noted By file 1097 1371 + 1097. BY.19/G.29.6.39. By we are submitting a comprehensive scheme for new testing equipment as the result of visit to Vauxhalls. Room is the trouble Pms 1097… | ||
| scan0040 | The test rig procedures to determine the life of varying axle shaft sizes and wheel bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1341 /1015 To HPS/B1. from Rm/Gry. c. HPS/RH. c. Les. Rm/Gry.13/MH.3.7.39. AXLE SHAFT TEST RIG. The tests we wish to carry out on this rig are to determine the life of varying shaft sizes both ground… | ||
| scan0041 | Test results for four 45 mm shafts that were run at 2 tons for 250,000 revolutions. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry.13/WH.3.7.39. Test (5). Four 45 mm shafts left black, run at 2 tons for 250,000 revolutions. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0042 | Enquiry to David Brown & Sons regarding the supply of gearboxes for a shock damper test rig. | ||
| View original record | 1341 Experimental Dept. Rm/AFM.4/MH. 5th. July, 1939. David Brown & Sons (Huddersfield) Ltd., HUDDERSFIELD. Dear Sirs, Shock Damper Test Rig. We want to operate a shock damper test rig by a 5 H.P.… | ||
| scan0043 | Quotation from David Brown & Sons for a 'Radicon' worm reduction gear unit for a shock damper test rig. | ||
| View original record | 1371 DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD) LTD HUDDERSFIELD HEAD OFFICE & MAIN WORKS TELEPHONE 3500 HUDDERSFIELD (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS GEARING HUDDERSFIELD Rm/AFM.4/MH. BRANCH WORKS PENISTONE SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES… | ||
| scan0044 | Quotation from David Brown & Sons to Rolls Royce for shock damper test rig components. | ||
| View original record | DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD) LTD HUDDERSFIELD HEAD OFFICE & MAIN WORKS TELEPHONE 3500 HUDDERSFIELD (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS GEARING HUDDERSFIELD BRANCH WORKS PENISTONE SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES MANCHESTER LOCKWOOD… | ||
| scan0045 | Quotation from David Brown & Sons (Hudd) Ltd. for a heavy type output shaft. | ||
| View original record | DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD.) LTD. Continuation to Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Sheet No. 2. the output shaft (heavy type), suitable for a maximum bore of 2 in. diameter. PRICE ... £2. 11. 0. TERMS: Nett… | ||
| scan0046 | Specification sheet for Radicon Worm Reducers, Type 'RHU'. | ||
| View original record | RADICON WORM REDUCERS SPECIFICATION No. E387·17 By selecting from our Monthly List one of the standard ratios which we stock in a number of sizes, despatch can be effected in 24 hours. RADICON WORM… | ||
| scan0047 | Specification sheet for David Brown Radicon Worm Reducers, type 'RHU' (single reduction). | ||
| View original record | RADICON WORM REDUCERS SPECIFICATION No. E387·17 [Diagram of a Radicon Worm Reducer - Side View and Top View of the baseplate] LABELS ON DIAGRAM: F3, G, B, RADICON, E, A CENTRES, C, X, K, F2 S HOLES… | ||
| scan0048 | Quotation from David Brown & Sons for a Shock Damper Test Rig with gear unit and couplings. | ||
| View original record | 1341 DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD) LTD HUDDERSFIELD HEAD OFFICE & MAIN WORKS TELEPHONE 3500 HUDDERSFIELD (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS GEARING HUDDERSFIELD BRANCH WORKS PENISTONE SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES MANCHESTER… | ||
| scan0049 | Quotation from David Brown & Sons for geared motor units, reducing gear units, and flexible couplings with pricing. | ||
| View original record | DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD.) LTD. Continuation to Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd. Sheet No. 2. Second Stage. 4.65 H.P. on the input shaft, 210/approx. 70 or 210/approx. 630 R.P.M. One "David Brown" totally… | ||
| scan0050 | Quote from David Brown & Sons for a helical geared motor unit and a flexible coupling. | ||
| View original record | Sheet No. 3. DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD.) LTD. Continuation to Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd. Second Reduction. 2.8 H.P. on the input shaft, 210/approx. 70 R.P.M. or 210/approx. 630 R.P.M. One "David Brown"… | ||
| scan0051 | Specification sheet for the 'Radicon' worm reducer, type 'RHU'. | ||
| View original record | RADICON WORM REDUCERS SPECIFICATION No. E387·17 By selecting from our Monthly List one of the standard ratios which we stock in a number of sizes, despatch can be effected in 24 hours. RADICON WORM… | ||
| scan0052 | Specification sheet for David Brown Radicon Type 'RHU' worm reducers. | ||
| View original record | RADICON WORM REDUCERS SPECIFICATION No. E387·17 DAVID BROWN RADICON WORM REDUCERS Type “RHU” (single reduction) PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS (inches) Size | A | B | C | D | D2 | E | F | F2 | F3 | G | H | H2 |… | ||
| scan0053 | Specification sheet for Radicon Worm Reducers, Type RHU. | ||
| View original record | RADICON WORM REDUCERS SPECIFICATION No. E387·17 By selecting from our Monthly List one of the standard ratios which we stock in a number of sizes, despatch can be effected in 24 hours. RADICON WORM… | ||
| scan0054 | Specification sheet for David Brown Radicon Worm Reducers, type 'RHU' (single reduction). | ||
| View original record | RADICON WORM REDUCERS SPECIFICATION No. E387.17 DIAGRAM LABELS: Top Left Diagram: F3, G, B, E, A CENTRES, C, X, S HOLES FOR T DIA BOLTS, N, M, P, V, U, L Top Right Diagram: H, F, W, D, D2, K2, H2, OIL… | ||
| scan0055 | Leaflet for patented Cone-Ring Flexible Couplings, available in heavy and medium duty types. | ||
| View original record | CONE-RING FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS (Patented) RADICON DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD) LTD HEAVY AND MEDIUM DUTY TYPES DAVID BROWN & SONS (HUDD) LTD HUDDERSFIELD D/3901 Leaflet No. E304.2 | ||
| scan0056 | Specification sheet for Medium and Heavy Duty 'David Brown' cone-ring flexible couplings. | ||
| View original record | Page 5 MEDIUM DUTY TYPE [Diagram of a cone-ring flexible coupling] Labels on diagram: C, B, C, E, F, G, A DIA, D DIA DRIVING HALF DRIVEN HALF "DAVID BROWN" FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS (Cone-Ring Type)… | ||
| scan0057 | Technical brochure for 'Cone-Ring' flexible couplings, detailing their functions, design principles, and advantages. | ||
| View original record | ‘CONE-RING’ FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS Page 2 Functions of Flexible Couplings. Flexible couplings may be required to serve any or all of the following purposes: (a) Accommodation of errors in alignment of… | ||
| scan0058 | Distributing a report on proposed test rigs and soliciting ideas for further rigs. | ||
| View original record | File 13262 / 13417 To Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/FJH. Rm/TAS. Rm/CTS. Rm/RC. Rm/RD. Rm/MHR. Rm/Wym. Rm/JRS. Rm/Clm. Rm/Col. Rm.6/MH,13.3.40. Herewith is a report from Bastow in which he outlines the rigs he… | ||
| scan0059 | List of test rigs for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | G. Bastow.10/MH.13.3.40. Below is a suggested list of test rigs. Some of these are already existing. Would you please comment on the need for the remainder and on the order in which they should be… | ||
| scan0060 | Various test rigs for automotive components such as cranks, gearboxes, valves, and pumps. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - G. Bastow 10/MH.13.3.40. Torque Reversed Test Rig. Heavy duty joggling endurance rig running at approximately 1000 r.p.m. for testing model cranks, levers, steering worms, etc. This rig is now… | ||
| scan0061 | Setup of test rigs for various engine components like pumps, valves, and springs. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - G. Bastow 10/MH.13.3.40. The drive from the motor would be by a short propellor shaft to the rear end of the crankshaft (or gearbox). As much of any engine as is required to support and drive… | ||
| scan0062 | Cover memo for a report by Bastow on proposed test rigs, inviting further ideas. | ||
| View original record | D 1371 - To Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/FJH. Rm/TAS. Rm/CTS. Rm/RC. Rm/RD. Rm/MHR. Rm/Wym. Rm/JRS. Rm/Clm. Rm/Col. Rm.6/MH.13.3.40. Herewith is a report from Bastow in which he outlines the rigs he is… | ||
| scan0063 | Suggested list and commentary on test rigs for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | G. Bastow.10/MH.13.3.40. Below is a suggested list of test rigs. Some of these are already existing. Would you please comment on the need for the remainder and on the order in which they should be… | ||
| scan0064 | Various test rigs for automotive components like gearboxes, pumps, and steering. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - G. Bastow 10/WH.13.3.40. Torque Reversed Test Rig. Heavy duty joggling endurance rig running at approximately 1000 r.p.m. for testing model cranks, levers, steering worms, etc. This rig is now… | ||
| scan0065 | Proposal for a test rig to evaluate various engine and chassis components. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - G. Bastow 10/MH.13.3.40. The drive from the motor would be by a short propeller shaft to the rear end of the crankshaft (or gearbox). As much of any engine as is required to support and drive… | ||
| scan0066 | Confirming the arrangement to build test rigs for oil filters and air cleaners. | ||
| View original record | 137/ To G.Bastow. Rm.3/MH.16.3.40. TEST RIGS. Further to our conversation, this is to confirm that we shall arrange for rigs to test oil filters and air cleaners. Rm. | ||
| scan0067 | Requirements and priorities for various component test rigs. | ||
| View original record | γ 1371 To G.Bastow from Rm. Rm.5/MH.13.4.30. With reference to your note re test rigs ( a copy of which I attach) the expensive thing about any rig is the bed plate on which it is located, and the… | ||
| scan0068 | Justification and use of a rig for testing gearbox cones. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm.5/MH.13.4.30. There seems to be some doubt as to whether we can justify a rig for testing gearbox cones. However, one of the rigs which you arrange for other purposes will very probably need a… | ||
| scan0069 | Suggested list of test rigs with notes on their status, location, and potential setup. | ||
| View original record | G. Bastow.10/MH.15.3.40. Below is a suggested list of test rigs. Some of these are already existing. Would you please comment on the need for the remainder and on the order in which they should be… | ||
| scan0070 | Various test rigs for automotive components such as gearboxes, pumps, and valves. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - G. Bastow 10/WH.13.3.40. Torque Reversed Test Rig. Heavy duty joggling endurance rig running at approximately 1000 r.p.m. for testing model cranks, levers, steering worms, etc. This rig is now… | ||
| scan0071 | The setup of test rigs for various engine components like pumps, valves, and springs. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - G. Bastow 10/MH.13.3.40. The drive from the motor would be by a short propeller shaft to the rear end of the crankshaft (or gearbox). As much of any engine as is required to support and drive… | ||
| scan0072 | Request to manufacture an axle shaft endurance rig, a wheel endurance rig, and door locks from drawings P.L.162 and P.L.172. | ||
| View original record | 1371 EJJ. from Rm/GB. c. EJJ/DH. c. Rm. Rm/GB.1/ML.17.4.40. Will you please have the axle shaft endurance rig, and the endurance rig for wheels, door locks, etc., shown on Drawings P.L.162 and P.L.… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting assistance with the layout and installation of test rigs in the workshop. | ||
| View original record | 1371 - EJJ. from Rm. c. Rm/GB. Rm.6/ML.19.4.40. TEST RIGS. Herewith a summary of the present test rig position, in Rm/GB.14/JH.9.4.40. I am particularly anxious to start installing these rigs because… | ||
| scan0074 | Requirements for test rigs, specifically for wheel tests and fan belt endurance tests. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Ref EB.14/JH.9.4.40. TEST RIGS. In reply to your note Rm.9/JH.13.3.40. it will be most convenient to take the items in this note in the reverse order. This wheel test will be included in the… | ||
| scan0075 | Planning and requirements for various component endurance tests. | ||
| View original record | Your suggestion of combining the spring endurance test with the shock absorber endurance test will be followed. In the Vauxhall spring endurance test the springs are stroked equally either side of the… | ||
| scan0076 | List of various test rigs and their specifications. | ||
| View original record | -3- RG/CE.14/JB.9.4.40. List No.1. Rig. Motors and bed plates to come from W.Halls shop. (45)° axle shaft rig. 3 H.P. fixed speed motor from W.Halls shop (this was on shock absorber rig). (Wheel test.… | ||
| scan0077 | List of required motors, bedplates, and a generator for various test rigs. | ||
| View original record | Bm/CH.14/JD.9.4.40. List No.2. New motors and bedplates. Fan belt, fan, and water pump test rig. - 25 H.P. variable speed D.C. motor on wheels and two 6' x 4' bed plates. (8 H.P. motor and blower… | ||
| scan0078 | Confirmation memo for the removal of car rigs and motors for the 'Clan' to the Clan Foundry. | ||
| View original record | 1371 + Clan file EJJ from Hs. Hs/I/ML.27.5.40. CAR RIGS FOR THE "CLAN" This is to confirm that you are in order in removing the car rigs and motors outlined in HPS.I/CB.22.12.36, to the Clan Foundry.… | ||
| scan0079 | The redesign of an endurance test rig for axle shafts, wheels, etc. | ||
| View original record | 1371 To Rm. From Rm/GB. Rm/GB.15.6.40. ENDURANCE TEST RIG FOR AXLE SHAFTS, WHEELS, ETC., The above rigs were shown on Drawings P.182 and PL.172. In the detailing of these by the Plant Dept., the rigs… | ||
| scan0080 | Re-design and modification of an endurance test rig for axle-shafts and wheels. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/GB. ENDURANCE TEST RIG FOR AXLE-SHAFTS, WHEELS, ETC., The above rigs were shown on Drawings P.162 and PL.172. In the detailing of these by the Plant Dept., the rigs were practically… | ||
| scan0081 | Material shortage, suggesting following Bastow's specification for car division test rigs to avoid extravagance. | ||
| View original record | EJJ. from Rm. 1371 Rm.3/ML.17.6.40. TEST RIGS - CAR DIVISION In view of the present grave shortage of material, we suggest that your people could with advantage, follow Bastow's specification for his… | ||
| scan0082 | Test results of capacity tests made on a lower half on Clan rig. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Wheeler. from Rm/GB. Rm/GB.1/ML.5.8.40. LOWER HALF RIG TEST. Results of capacity tests made today on lower half on Clan rig, were as follows :- | Pump Speed. r.p.m. | Time for 1.5 galls. seconds.… | ||
| scan0083 | Design and application of test rigs for windscreen chains and leaf springs. | ||
| View original record | To Ov. from Rm/GB. Re/GB.1/ET.25.8.40 Thanks very much for your letter. It was good to hear from you again. My job was to have been chiefly rig testing car components, but other things have… | ||
| scan0084 | Spring rebound dynamics and the design of a fan, belt, and water pump test rig. | ||
| View original record | R m/GB.1/ET.25.8.40 -2- 3. The angularity effects of the conn. rod will make the time on which the spring is on rebound greater than the time on which it is on bump. This will have the effect of… | ||
| scan0085 | Test rig setups for various automotive components including valves, oil pumps, and air cleaners. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GB.1/ET.25.8.40 - 3 - The thought of using the wind tunnel for aerodynamic tests on 1/8 size models of cars has occurred to us. The small size of the tunnel (2 ft. sq.) might make the value of the… | ||
| scan0086 | The procedure and timeframe for testing a cleaner using a suction blower. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GB.1/ET.25.8.40 - 4 - A suction blower will be set up on the H.R. machine and air will be drawn from the shop through the cleaner. If shop air turns out to be too clean, a means of producing dust… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter from Rotol Airscrews Limited concerning rig tests on a Vulture I engine. | ||
| View original record | 1371 TELEPHONE: CHURCHDOWN 322. TELEGRAMS: ROTOL, GLOUCESTER. ROTOL AIRSCREWS LIMITED DIRECTORS: SIR G. STANLEY WHITE, BT. A. F. SIDGREAVES, O.B.E. A. H. R. FEDDEN, M.B.E. E. W. HIVES, M.B.E. YOUR REF… | ||
| scan0088 | Tests conducted on a Bentley engine to evaluate the effectiveness of extra cylinder lubrication from a hole in the connecting rod. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from Rm/Hm. c. Rm/OTS. Rm/Hm.1/RH.10.2.41. 1371 EXTRA CYLINDER LUBRICATION ON BENTLEY. Tests have been carried out on the rig engine to ascertain what value the hole in the conn. rod has on… | ||
| scan0089 | Analysis of oil thrown onto cylinder bores from drilled versus non-drilled connecting rods, and a discussion on piston seizure in Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- S.A.E. 20 OIL. DRILLED ROD. | | Oil Thrown onto Bottom of Bore. | Oil Thrown onto Top of Bore. | |---|---|---| | Non Pressure Side | 3 Sec. | 5 Sec. | | Pressure Side. | 3 Sec. | 9 Sec. | S.A.E.… | ||
| scan0090 | Oil consumption on Bentley engines, specifically concerning an extra oil hole in the connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | -3- bed running, in spite of making every effort to do so. We have had no success with the anodic treatment of the pistons. We are therefore left with the extra piston lubrication when starting up,… | ||