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scan0001 Drawing LeC.3753 for the 'Spectre' project, detailing the cylinder head and related components.
View original record X.464 319 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.8.1.34. c. WEH. Hs. re 'Spectre'. We send you herewith drawing: LeC.3753 showing the cylinder head. This drawing deals also with valves and guides, valve…

scan0002 Drawings for the 'Spectre' engine's cylinder head, gasket, and block, confirming a 6 to 1 compression ratio for the first build.
View original record To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hon. Hs. E/JNR.1/HP.18.1.34. re 'Spectre'. Please receive herewith - LeC.3754 showing further views of the cylinder head, the gasket, and the upper part of the cylinder block.…

scan0003 Heat treatment and hardness specifications for Spectre Cylinder Liners.
View original record RHC c.Hs. c.Sft.Mr.Pendlebury. X4694 319 BY/EM9/J.10.4.34. Spectre Cylinder Liners. ----------------------- Will you kindly note that the cylinder liners for the above engine have been ordered from…

scan0004 Exhaust cooling and jacketing on the Spectre Cylinder Head in comparison to other engines.
View original record X411 319 Rya (Signature) Steadman. Please check this To Hs. from E. E.1/HP.16.5.34. re Spectre Cylinder Head. Referring to the point raised in connection with the amount of exhaust cooling and heat to…

scan0005 Sending a lightened cylinder liner for the Spectre project.
View original record X6694 319 To RHC. from E/JNR. c. Hs. By. re Spectre. liner:- Drawing to By. Print to RHC. E/JNR.4/HP.4.7.34. We send you herewith the lightened cylinder LeC.4022. E/JNR.

scan0006 The manufacturing status and cost of Austenitic Cylinder Liners for the Spectre model.
View original record 40094 319 To Hs. from ROY. ---------- ROY18/MG24.7.34 ---------- Austenitic Cylinder Liners for Spectre -------------------------------------- Kindly note the present position is as under: Messrs.…

scan0007 Design and testing considerations for a Spectre cylinder head.
View original record SECRET PSN.1/MN.5/2/35. To BY. Copy to Mr. Hives. Mr/Ives. Hs/Rm. Mr/Parkinson. SMALL UNIVERSAL UNIT. SPECTRE CYLINDER HEAD. We send you herewith LeC 4338 of a Spectre cylinder and large valve head…

scan0008 Foundry scrap report for Spectre and Merlin engine components, detailing casting production, usage, and rejection reasons.
View original record SPECTRE +319 28.1.35. Cylinder Heads - Foundry scrap 42% 21 Castings produced 8 used | No. Cast | No Used | Foundry Scrap | Remarks |…

scan0009 The foundry casting results and scrap analysis for P.V. (Merlin) and P.V.G. engine components.
View original record (2) P.V. (MERLIN) Continued Pancake Cylinder Heads. | | No. Cast | No. Used | Foundry Scrap | Remarks | |---|---|---|---|---| | D. 1951/2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 scrap on Proof. 2 scrap on Water Test - porous…

scan0010 Foundry scrap report for P.V.G. crankcases and Kestrel Ramp cylinder heads.
View original record (3) 28.1.35. P.V.G. continued Crankcases - Foundry Scrap 25% 4 Castings produced. 2 used. [Table 1] Headers: No. Cast, No. Used, Foundry Scrap, Remarks Row 1: D. 2821, No. Cast: 2, No. Used: 1,…

scan0011 Cylinder distortion tests for Spectre & J. III engines, focusing on centricast iron liners.
View original record To: E.P. from RHC. c. Hs. c. [REDACTED] c. [REDACTED] 7319 RHC.4/MS18.2.35. SPECTRE & J. III. CYLINDER DISTORTION TESTS. Dimensions of Cylinder bores taken with hot and cold water in jackets - Hot…

scan0012 Report comparing cylinder bore expansion figures for Centricast and Nimol iron liners.
View original record (2) SPECTRE (2) - CENTRICAST IRON LINERS Comparisons of cylinder bore expansion figures obtained with and without the heads in position (see charts 3 & 4) shew that in the former case, expansion is…

scan0013 Explanation of the color-coding used on charts for cylinder bore dimensions.
View original record (3) RHC.4/MS18.2.35. The figures on the charts in Black denote the bore dimensions above or below drawing size in the cold condition, those in Red ink the dimensions obtained at the same points in the…

scan0014 Measurements of Spectre cylinder liners detached from the cylinder block, comparing Centri-cast and Austenitic steel types.
View original record SPECTRE CYLINDER LINERS MEASURED - WHILST DETACHED FROM CYLINDER BLOCK (BLUE FIGS. DENOTE DIMENSIONS TAKEN WITH LINER COLD) (RED FIGS. DENOTE DIMENSIONS TAKEN WITH LINER IN WATER AT 90° C) SPECTRE…

scan0015 Measurement chart for J.3 engine cylinder bore diameters with heads in position, taken with cold and hot water in the jacket.
View original record J.3. CYLINDERS - WITH HEADS IN POSITION (NIMOL IRON LINERS) E57011 12.2.35 2 NOTE:- DIMENSIONS 'AA' ARE TAKEN PARALLEL WITH CRANKSHAFT AND 'BB' AT RIGHT-ANGLES TO IT. NOTE:- BLUE FIGS. DENOTE…

scan0016 Dimensional measurements of the Spectre No. 2 engine cylinder bores with centri-cast type liners, taken without cylinder heads in position.
View original record SPECTRE Nº 2. CYLINDER BORES — DIMENSIONS TAKEN WITHOUT CYL. HEADS IN POSITION (WITH CENTRI-CAST TYPE LINERS) NOTE:- BLUE FIGURES DENOTE DIAMETERS OF CYL. BORES WITH COLD WATER IN JACKETS RED FIGURES…

scan0017 Cylinder bore measurements for a 'Spectre' engine with heads in position and centri-cast type liners.
View original record SPECTRE (2). CYLINDERS - WITH HEADS IN POSITION (WITH CENTRI-CAST TYPE LINERS) 4 A BLOCK B BLOCK FRONT OF ENGINE C OF CRANKSHAFT. Note:- DIMENSIONS 'AA' ARE TAKEN PARALLEL TO CRANKSHAFT AND 'BB' AT…

scan0018 Request for parts to test schemes for reducing cam loads on the base circle.
View original record To RHC. + 319 Hs/Smth.19/KW.10.9.35. Schemes to reduce Cam Loads on Base Circle. Will you please make us as soon as possible pieces to LeC.4673/5, sufficient for testing the schemes on 2 cylinders of…

scan0019 Blueprint for a Phantom III Cylinder Head to address a top overoiling issue.
View original record HOL. C.EX. Hs/Fm. +319 Rm E/JNR.1/HP.25.9.35. re Phantom 3 Cylinder Head. We send you herewith blueprint:- LeC.4724 showing three oil drain pipes arranged on each head to drain the oil back to the…

scan0020 Alterations to cylinder heads for better oil drainage and a new experimental head with four inlet ports.
View original record BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs/Rm. RHG. [Signature] x319 E/JNR.1/HP.30.9.35. P.3. Cylinder Heads. URGENT. We send you herewith:- LeC.4711 showing alterations to the above which consist of better oil drainage…

scan0021 Specifications for inlet and exhaust valves for a Phantom III 4-port head.
View original record To E: +319 Hs/Smth.3/KW. 8.10.35. Phantom III. 4-port Head. Further to our memo. Hs/Smth.21/KW.2.10.35, in our opinion it will be sufficient to provide for a 1.500 inlet valve and 1.300 exhaust valve,…

scan0022 Modifying instructions for Phantom III cylinder heads, specifically regarding increased diameter exhaust valve stems.
View original record x319 To RHC. Hs/Swdl.28/KW.15.10.35. Phantom III. We wish to modify the note sent through with regard to the cylinder heads required by us to Hs/Swdl.3/KW.11.10.35. The exhaust valves to have the…

scan0023 Increasing the inlet and exhaust valve sizes for the Phantom III 4-port head, including a comparison table of valve specifications for various models.
View original record x319 R l.e. Smith E/JNR.1/HP.17.10.35. BY. (struck through) c. RHC. (struck through) c. Hs/Rm. re Phantom 3 - 4-port head. Referring to Hs/Smth.3/KW.8.10.35, we agree to increasing the inlet valve to…

scan0024 Radiator blockage in Spectre engines and instructions to fit protective liners.
View original record To RHC. X319 Hs/Rm.10/KW.28.11.35. We find that owing to the cylinder barrels of the Spectre being steel and the crankcase aluminium, we get the trouble previously experienced on the Phantom II, of…

scan0025 Request to have the cylinder liners on No.1 and No.9 units of a Phantom III nickel coated on the outside.
View original record To REC. + 319 Hs/Swdl.16/KW. 29.11.35. Phantom III. Will you please have the cylinder liners both on No.1 and No.9 units nickel coated on the outside, to the instructions BY.5/G. 21.11.35.…

scan0026 Confirming the replacement of Phantom III cylinder rubbers with a new material specification due to swelling issues.
View original record DY. c. Hs. Mr. Roy x 319 E.2/HP.6.12.35. Cylinder Rubbers for Phantom 3. This is/to confirm that the cylinder rubbers in the material at present used up till now have given trouble with swelling on…

scan0027 Unequal cylinder liner distortion on the Phantom III engine and the proposed pattern alteration to correct it.
View original record BY. c. Hs/Rm. c. Mx. X319 E/JNR.1/HP.9.12.35. Phantom 3 Cylinder Liner Distortion. Mx. has demonstrated that there is unequal cylinder liner distortion on No.1. cylinder "A" unit. The ribbing in the…

scan0028 Transmittal note regarding drawings for the Phantom III - 4-Port Head.
View original record X319 LE Smith Rm E/JNR.2/HP.14.12.35. DI. c. RHC. Hs/Rm. Phantom 3 - 4-Port Head. We send you herewith:- LeC.4762 showing the top water pipes from the rails to the radiator. Also herewith LeC.4761…

scan0029 Urgent request to order 48 'D' quality rubber rings from Goodrich Tyre Co. for the Phantom III Experimental Department.
View original record x319 Mr. Mills /Mr. Dolman. Hs/Swdl.21/KW.18.12.35. Will you please order from the Goodrich Tyre Co. 48. 'D' quality Rubber Rings, for Phantom III. These are required very urgently for the Exptl.…

scan0030 Laboratory report comparing the oil and water resistance of two different rubber compositions for Phantom III cylinder liner sealing rings.
View original record x 319 To E. c. Wor. c. Hs. c. HY. c. MX. c. R.H.C. Hl.1/AG.24.12.35. Laboratory. Re: Phantom lll Cylinder Liner Sealing Rings. (ES/HP.10.12.35.) Samples of the "D.T.Y.10" and of the "D" composition…

scan0031 Laboratory report on oil absorption and thermal expansion tests for 'D' type rubber sealing rings for Ph.lll Cylinder Liners.
View original record Redes Swall 319 To E. c. Hs. c. Mx. HL5/AG.15.1.36. Laboratory. Re: Sealing Rings for Ph.lll Cylinder Liners. We have carried out tests on the oil absorption of the "D" type rubber rings at 100°C.,…

scan0032 Issues with Phantom III Cylinder Liner Gland Rings, including incorrect volumes and new quality control procedures.
View original record 4796 x319 SW/JL BY. and Hs. Mr. Roy RMC. E/Lid.2/HP.15.2.36. Phantom III Cylinder Liner Gland Rings. There are in existence in the works a number of black gland rings E.87743 - "D" quality. These are…

scan0033 Investigation into high cylinder head water temperatures on Phantom III engines.
View original record x319 To S. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Mx. Hs/Std.10/KW.29.6.36. Report on Investigation into Local Cylinder Head Water Temperatures on Phantom III Engines. As a result of complaints from the Test…

scan0034 Various schemes tested to resolve water circulation issues in Bentley and 20/25 engines.
View original record -2- Hs/Std.10/KW.29.6.36. (4) Since the basic cause of the trouble could not be obviated, it was decided to endeavour to cure the trouble on the lines of the method we are standardising on the Bentley…

scan0035 Conclusions regarding temperature differences in the water jackets of Phantom III cylinder heads.
View original record -3- Hs/Std.10/KW.29.6.36. Conclusions. (1) On Ph.III cylinder heads considerable differences in temperature exist between various points in the water jacket, also between outlet water and rear of…

scan0036 Summary of design issues with the Ph.III cylinder head water-ways and proposals for redesign and further testing.
View original record -4- Hs/Std.10/KW.29.6.36. Summary. The water-ways on the Ph.III cylinder head are fundamentally bad from a design point of view, and should be rectified at the earliest possible moment. Consideration…

scan0037 Sketch of modifications to water holes on PIII cylinder heads to improve coolant circulation.
View original record SKETCH OF MODIFICATIONS TO WATER HOLES ON PIII CYL HEADS TO IMPROVE COOLANT CIRCULATION REAR END EXHAUST SIDE INLET SIDE FRONT END A .3125 DIA. ALL HOLES SHOWN TO BE LEFT OPEN AND OF SAME SIZE AS STD…

scan0038 Road test report comparing engine temperatures of different car configurations after a full throttle hill climb.
View original record Road Test (1). Cars run at same average speed over given course and temperatures noted at end of full throttle climb of Ticknall Hill. Car tested, and conditions of test etc. | Temperatures at end of…

scan0039 Table of temperature readings in degrees Celsius for Ph.III Cylinder Heads under various test conditions.
View original record (A) Temperatures in °C. at various points in Ph.III Cylinder Heads. Note: All numbers etc. of thermocouples & thermometers refer to diagram (1). 'A' series of tests. Point at which temperature was…

scan0040 Diagram illustrating the arrangements of thermometers, thermocouples, and water passage blanking for tests on a Phantom III engine's circulation system.
View original record (A) (1) DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATES POSITION OF THERMO COUPLES 1-10 & THERMOMETERS A & B. (2) EXHAUST SIDE REAR END. INLET SIDE FRONT END. ALL HOLES ARE BLANKED. DIAGRAM OF ARRANGEMENT OF WATER HOLES. HOLES…

scan0041 Diagrams illustrating water passage and circulation arrangements for engine testing on the P. III.
View original record A 4 EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END BLANKED HEAD BLOCK INLET SIDE HOLES NOT SHOWN ARE BLANKED. .3125 DIA. HOLE. CIRCULATION THUS. DIAGRAM OF ARRANGEMENT OF WATER HOLES. 5 EXH. SIDE. REAR END. FRONT END.…

scan0042 Table of temperature readings in degrees Celsius taken at various points on a Phantom III cylinder head under different test conditions.
View original record (B) Temperatures in °C. at various points in Ph.III Cylinder Heads. Note: All Nos. of Thermometers & Thermo-Couples refer to diagram (1) - 'B' series of tests. Points at which Temperatures were…

scan0043 Diagrams showing arrangements of thermometers, thermo-couples and water passage blanking during 'B' series of tests on Phantom III circulation.
View original record B. SIDE HEAD A SIDE HEAD DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATES POSITION OF THERMO-COUPLES 1-12 AND THERMOMETERS A, B, & C. EXH. SIDE REAR END INLET SIDE FRONT END .3125 DIA HOLE HEAD BLOCK BLANKED CIRCULATION THUS…

scan0044 Diagrams showing the arrangement of water holes and passage blanking for 'B' Series tests on a Phantom III experimental test bed.
View original record B (3) EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END INLET SIDE .3125 DIA. HOLE HOLES NOT SHOWN ARE BLANKED. DIAGRAM OF ARRANGEMENT OF WATER HOLES BLANKED CIRCULATION THUS. (4) EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END INLET SIDE…

scan0045 Water circulation issues on Phantom III production engines causing delays in unit testing.
View original record X319 c Hs/Rm from Mx. Mxx2/T4.7.36 PHANTOM III WATER CIRCULATION As we are having trouble with a number of cylinder heads on current production engines which is delaying the unit testing, due to…

scan0046 Cover letter for corrected prints of a report on Phantom III engine cylinder head water temperatures.
View original record < 319 to E. c. to For. c. to By. c. to Mx. Hs/Std.3/JM. 7.7.36. Report on investigation into local cylinder head water temperatures on Phantom III engines - Hs/Std.10/KW. 26.9.36. We send you herewith…

scan0047 Blueprint showing the arrangement of thermometers, thermo-couples, and water passage blanking for tests on a PIII circulation unit.
View original record (A) (1) DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATES POSITION OF THERMO COUPLES 1-10 & THERMOMETERS A & B (2) EXHAUST SIDE REAR END FRONT END INLET SIDE ALL HOLES ARE BLANKED DIAGRAM OF ARRANGEMENT OF WATER HOLES HOLES UNDER…

scan0048 Diagrams of water passage arrangements for 'A' series of tests on a P. III circulation unit.
View original record A 4 EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END BLANKED HEAD BLOCK INLET SIDE .3125 DIA. HOLE CIRCULATION THUS HOLES NOT SHOWN ARE BLANKED DIAGRAM OF ARRANGEMENT OF WATER HOLES. 5 EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END…

scan0049 Diagrams showing the arrangement of thermometers, thermo-couples, and water passage blanking for 'B' series tests on Phantom III circulation.
View original record B C "B" SIDE HEAD 7 8 9 10 11 12 "A" SIDE HEAD A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATES POSITION OF THERMO-COUPLES 1-12 AND THERMOMETERS "A", "B" & "C". 2. EXH. SIDE REAR END INLET SIDE FRONT END HEAD…

scan0050 Diagrams of water hole arrangements and circulation for 'B' Series of Tests on an experimental test bed.
View original record B (3) EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END INLET SIDE .3125 DIA. HOLE HOLES NOT SHOWN ARE BLANKED. BLANKED CIRCULATION THUS. DIAGRAM OF ARRANGEMENT OF WATER HOLES (4) EXH. SIDE REAR END FRONT END .3125 DIA…

scan0051 Proposal regarding plugging holes in the Phantom III cylinder head to avoid scrapping expensive units.
View original record c. Hs/Rm. x319 BY.2/G.6.7.36. Steadman Note - HS/STD PHANTOM III - CYLINDER HEAD. Referring to Mx.2/T.4.7.36. this proposal has only been in our hands a day or so. We had completed a scheme, but a…

scan0052 Urgent request to experiment with bulged covers for the Phantom III cylinder head to improve water circulation.
View original record URGENT Noted HS/STD x319 DY. c. Hs/Rm. c. RHC. c. Mx. STEADMAN - E/JNR.2/HP.10.7.36. Phantom III Cylinder Head Water Circulation. We send you herewith:- LeC.5200 showing covers for the front and rear…

scan0053 Potential engine modifications to reduce oil temperature and improve filtration to combat cylinder bore wear.
View original record To Hs/Swdl. x319 Hs/Rm.2/KW.16.7.36. Cylinder Bore Wear. I think that even when we get the thin oil running in our engines we shall suffer from excessive cylinder bore wear unless we keep the oil…

scan0054 The waterways of Phantom III cylinder heads, comparing two examples with different temperature differentials.
View original record X319 E. From Hs/Std. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to Mr.Walker/Pattern Shop. Hs/Std.9/MA.4.8.36. WATERWAYS ON PHANTOM III CYLINDER HEADS. Further to our report reference Hs/Std.10/KW.29.6.36 we…

scan0055 The comparison of waterways in Bentley and Phantom III cylinder heads and proposed modifications.
View original record -2- Hs/Std.8/MA.4.8.36. Cont'd. (4) The waterways on the Bentley head are very much bigger than those on the Phantom III head, both on the drawing and in the casting. It seems surprising that the…

scan0056 Two photographs showing cross-sections of an engine cylinder block.
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scan0057 Cross-section photograph of a cast engine cylinder block.
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scan0058 Sketch showing transverse waterways on Phantom III and Bentley cylinder heads.
View original record P III STD. CYL HEAD - E.84727 (SECTION ON C/L OF VALVES) BENTLEY STD. CYL: HEAD. (E.B.2560) (SECTION ON C/L OF VALVES.) SKETCH SHOWING TRANSVERSE WATERWAYS ON P III AND BENTLEY CYL. HEADS.

scan0059 Letter to a supplier requesting modified gaskets to resolve a preignition issue.
View original record X319 Expl. Dept. Hs/Swdl.2/MJ. 6th. August, 1936. The Southwark Mfg., Co. Ltd., Green Lane, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM. 9. Dear Sirs, Will you please make and forward to us six 3 ply joints to EB.2619…

scan0060 Confirming an order for 3-ply corrujoint cylinder head gaskets from The Southwark Manufacturing Co.
View original record X319 Roy. From Hs/Swdl. Hs/Swdl.11/MA.6.8.36. We have ordered by letter Hs/Swdl.2/MJ. 6.8.36 from :- The Southwark Manufacturing Co., Green Lane, Birmingham, 6 - 3 ply corrujoint cylinder head gaskets…

scan0061 Three proposed treatments to remedy corrosion in aluminium water jackets on Phantom III engines.
View original record 4319 RHC. From Hs/Std. Hs/Std.9/MA.14.8.36. Examination of No.9 Unit out of 32-EX. has shown a good deal of corrosion of the aluminium water jackets the cylinder block and crankcase. To remedy this we…

scan0062 Request to detail alterations for producing the Phantom III Hot Spot in Aluminium for trial.
View original record x319 To By. From Hs/Swdl. c. to E. PHANTOM III HOT SPOT. Will you please detail the necessary alterations to the hot spot drawings of both the existing standard and the 4 port exhaust heated hot spot…

scan0063 Cost investigation and proposal for manufacturing cylinder liners in-house for the Phantom III engine.
View original record SWDL x 319 Wor. c. Hs. By. Sft. RHC. E/Lid.1/HP.18.9.36. Phantom III Chassis Costs. Cost investigations have shewn that we are having to pay £15.18.0 per engine for cylinder liners which are bought…

scan0064 Testing plain cast iron cylinder liners for the Phantom III engine to address distortion issues.
View original record RHC c. Sp. Wor- Hs. By. Sft. +319 Rm Swoll- E.3/HP.21.9.36. Phantom III Cylinder Liners. With further reference to E/Lid.1/HP.18.9.36, which shows that we can save £8/2/- per engine by using cast iron…

scan0065 Two proposed treatments to prevent corrosion in the aluminium water jackets of the Phantom III engine.
View original record To RHC. X319 Hs/Std.28/JH. 24.9.36. Corrosion of Aluminium Water Jackets on Phantom III. In order to stop the above corrosion (which is slight and does not damage the cylinder blocks, but chokes our…

scan0066 Request for a specially cast Phantom III cylinder head to test heat transfer from the exhaust ports.
View original record S 319 To RHC. Hs/Std. 9/JH. 24.9.36. We wish to determine the amount of heat which is picked up by the circulating water due to the jacketing of the Phantom III exhaust ports, since the heat to water…

scan0067 Instructions to remove 4 port cylinder heads from test bed engine No. 8 and fit them into 32-EX chassis for the Phantom III.
View original record To RHC. X319 Hs/Swd1.9/JH.3.10.36; Phantom III. Will you please remove the 4 port cylinder heads complete with induction pipes off the test bed engine No.8 and fit into 32-EX chassis (No.13 Unit) now…

scan0068 Request for records of cylinder bore wear on Phantom III's that have undergone endurance tests.
View original record X319 To Hs/Mths. Hs/Rm.22/KW.6.10.36. Cylinder Bore Wear. Can you find any records of the cylinder bore wear on the Ph.III's which have so far run endurance tests ? Hs/Rm.

scan0069 Instruction concerning a modified exhaust valve and material trials for the Phantom III 4 Port Cylinder Head.
View original record Files STEADMAN SWDL. 319 Instruct for Continental Phantom BY. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. E/JNR.1/HP.6.10.36. Ru Phantom III 4 Port Cylinder Head. We send you herewith:- LeC.5305 showing a modified exhaust valve…

scan0070 Design modifications for the Phantom III engine's water heated hot spots.
View original record To E. c. to By. x319 Hs/Swdl.5/KW.7.10.36. Phantom III. In view of the satisfactory results we have obtained with water heated hot spots up to the present, will you please carry out the following.…

scan0071 Testing a new bulged cylinder head end cover (Scheme Lec.5200) to improve cooling on the Phantom III engine.
View original record To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. X319 Hs/Std.21/JH.14.10.36. Report on Cylinder Head End Cover. Scheme Lec.5200. This scheme was produced to endeavour to reduce the temperature difference which…

scan0072 Conclusion on the effectiveness of new end covers based on temperature readings.
View original record -2- From these figures it is seen that these new end covers make no appreciable difference to the temperature recorded and therefore no useful purpose will be served by adopting them. HB/Std.

scan0073 Instruction to modify a pair of 4-port heads for a Phantom III, including deturbulating and restoring the standard compression ratio.
View original record X319 To RHC. Hs/Swdl.4/KW.14.10.36. Phantom III. Will you please modify one pair of 4-port heads (E.87735) which are going through to Rm.241. This modification includes deturbulating and recovery of…

scan0074 Instructions to build a test rig for the Phantom III to test a longitudinal cylinder head water flow configuration.
View original record X319 To RHC. Hs/Std.5/KW 20.10.36. Phantom III Cylinder Head Water Flow. We consider that we can reduce the tendency to local hot-spots, steam pockets, etc., by making the water flow longitudinally;…

scan0075 Modifications to a Phantom III deturbulated cylinder head by removing lips.
View original record 3/8 Swett. Rodes BY. c. Rm. RHC. E/JNR.4/HP.26.10.36. P.III Deturbulated Cylinder Head. We send you herewith LeC.5343 and LeC.5348 showing the lips removed from the combustion space both for the…

scan0076 The testing of a four port head on car 32-EX, focusing on water loss and temperature difference.
View original record 319 To Rm. Rm/Std.8/JH.5.11.36. The four port head on 32-EX car was recently checked for its effect on water loss and temperature difference between front and rear of cylinder head. The car was run…

scan0077 Comparison of a 4-port cylinder head versus a standard 6-port head on the Phantom III engine.
View original record To E.Sg. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to By. X 319 Rm/Swdl.15/JH.5.11.36. Comparison of 4 port and standard 6 port head on Phantom III. There is an appreciable gain in power by the 4 port head at high…

scan0078 Engine head performance, comparing induction, valve sizes, and testing for Continental Units.
View original record -2- An induction depression of 5" Hg. is an extraordinary high figure and if it is possible to bring this down to our normal Bentley and 25/30 H.P. figure of approximately 2- 2.5 Ins. Hg. by removing…

scan0079 Phantom III power comparison graph contrasting the performance of 4-port and standard 6-port cylinder heads.
View original record PHANTOM III POWER COMPARISON SP 38 COMPARISON BETWEEN 4 PORT AND 6 PORT HEADS BOTH HEADS WITH SAME WATER HEAT HOT SPOT (STD) CURVES WITH STD STROMBERG CARBURRETTOR (OPEN EXHAUST) STANDARD 6 PORT HEAD…

scan0080 History and development of an improved Phantom III cylinder head.
View original record Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. to E. By. H2RT 1229 319 Rm3/R.6.11.36. IMPROVEMENT IN P.III CYLINDER HEAD. The history of this improved cylinder head is as follows:- When we had the four carburetter scheme on…

scan0081 Performance test of a four-port cylinder head on car 32-EX, focusing on water loss and temperature difference.
View original record COPY. To Rm. Rm/Std.8/JH.5.11.36. The four port head on 32-EX. car was recently checked for its effect on water loss and temperature difference between front and rear of cylinder head. The car was run…

scan0082 Comparison of 4 port and standard 6 port head on Phantom III.
View original record To E. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to By. Rm/Swdl.15/JH.5.11.36. Comparison of 4 port and standard 6 port head on Phantom III. There is an appreciable gain in power by the 4 port head at high speeds, as…

scan0083 Development and testing of engine heads for the 'Continental Units', comparing valve sizes and performance.
View original record -2- This is to be one of the next jobs in connection with the development of the "Continental Units". One point which must not be overlooked in the comparison of the heads is that the valves in the 4…

scan0084 Power comparison graph for the Phantom III engine, comparing 4-port and 6-port cylinder heads.
View original record SP 38 PHANTOM III POWER COMPARISON COMPARISON BETWEEN 4 PORT AND 6 PORT HEADS BOTH HEADS WITH SAME WATER HEAT HOT SPOT (STD) CURVES WITH STD STROMBERG CARBURRETER (OPEN EXHAUST) STANDARD 6 PORT HEAD…

scan0085 Modification to the Phantom III combined crankcase cylinder block to facilitate the production of cylinder liners.
View original record To E. From RHC. or to Rm. Handwritten: RW Swdl RHC./SS.2/MJ.16.11.36. PHANTOM 111. COMBINED CRANKCASE CYLINDER BLOCK. In order to facilitate the production of cylinder liners, we shall be glad if you…

scan0086 Suggested modification to the Phantom III cylinder liner and crankcase.
View original record SUGGESTED MODIFICATION TO PH III CYLINDER LINER & CRANKCASE UNDERCUT IN LINER .065 x .020 DEEP UNDERCUT IN CASE .065 x .050 DEEP (APPROX) DIAMETER OF RUBBER .075 VOLUME OF RUBBER TO BE 98% TO 100% OF…

scan0087 Recommendation to alter the thickness of the 4 Port Induction System pipes for the Phantom III model.
View original record 319. Swdll to Lee BI. c. HGW. FHC. RM. E/Lid.3/HP.17.11.36. 4 Port Induction System. On looking over our designs we find that the present standard Phantom III induction pipes, and also the induction…

scan0088 Requesting better inter-departmental cooperation on experimental designs, citing cylinder head modifications as examples.
View original record 319 To E. from Rm. Rm6/AP.18.11.36. Could you arrange to check up with us before designs are issued relating to current experiments. At the moment we do not always work efficiently. One instance of…

scan0089 The cost of Phantom III cylinder liners and the search for more durable materials.
View original record 319. Hs. from Rm. Rm12/R.27.11.36. CYLINDER LINERS. As I mentioned to you verbally, the cost of the P.III cylinder liner was not due to the material of which it was made. The attached memos indicate…

scan0090 Cost savings and performance issues of a four-port cylinder head compared to a six-port one for the Phantom III engine.
View original record 319 COPY. To Sg. & Hs. c. to By. RHC. Rm. Phantom III 4 port cylinder head. We have now received the estimate for the four port cylinder head and induction system compared with the present standard…

scan0091 Pair of 4 port heads and a pair of deturbulated and modified heads for a Phantom III.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. J 919 Rm/Swdl.20/AP.30.11.36 PHANTOM III. Will you please put in hand a pair of 4 port heads to E.87735 also a pair deturbulated and modified to Rm.241. RM./Swdl.

scan0092 Experimental design for Phantom III cylinder liners using rubber rings.
View original record Swell. what exactly do these do to help production. Did not know we were having any trouble Rm. BY. c: RHC. Rm. E/JNR.3/HP.4.12.36. Phantom III Cylinder Liners. 319 Ref. RHC/SS.2/MJ.16.11.36.…

scan0093 Blueprint for a rubber joint ring and liner top flange, designated PH III.
View original record LEC 5415 3.690 DIA. +2 .025 R 3.535 DIA. -2 15° .075 .075 DIA. 3.375 DIA. RUBBER JOINT RING THIS DESIGN IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MEMO. RHC./SS. 2/MJ 16.11.36 ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM DEC 7 1936 DERBY…

scan0094 Design of the 4 Port Induction Pipe for the Phantom III, specifically regarding the water feed and jacket.
View original record Leelee 319. Fmr. from E. C.c. to. by. Da. HrS.Fm/Swdl. E/JMF. E/Pen. E.3/HP.17.12.36. 4 Port Induction Pipe - Phantom III. As a result of Fm/B1.16/AP.16.12.36, it is evident that we shall have to…

scan0095 Design of a 4-port induction pipe for the Phantom III, specifically regarding the water feed and jacket.
View original record Rm. from E. c. Hs. By. Da. HPS. Rm/Swdl. E/JNR. E/Psn. E.3/HP.17.12.36. 4 Port Induction Pipe - Phantom III. As a result of Rm/Bl.16/AP.16.12.36, it is evident that we shall have to retain the double…

scan0096 Modifications to the Four Port Head for the Phantom III cylinder head.
View original record To HY's. Copy to Mr. DH. Rm/Swdl. Swoll Piles (handwritten) Four Port Head - Phantom III. We send you herewith Lec.5420 showing the water pipes from the top water rails to the hot box for the water…

scan0097 Modifications to the Four Port Head for the Phantom III, specifically regarding the water heated induction system.
View original record To BY. 319 E/PSN.7/MN.18.12.36. Copy to Rm. Dr. HFS. Rm/Swdl. Four Port Head - Phantom III. We send you herewith LeC.5420 showing the water pipes from the top water rails to the hot box for the water…

scan0098 Cost-saving modification to the Phantom III water connections.
View original record STEADMAN . 319. DY. c. Rm. WPS. E/JNR.1/HP.9.1.37. Phantom III Water Connections. Please receive herewith:- LeC.5459 showing the top water rails for the 4 port cylinder head. The modifications shown…

scan0099 The production schedule for the Phantom III four-port cylinder head.
View original record 319 To BY. From RHC. c. to E. c. to Rm. c. to HS. RHC.2/MJ.11.1.37. PHANTOM 111 FOUR PORT CYLINDER HEAD. We are most anxious to ascertain exactly when the four port cylinder head for the Phantom 111…

scan0100 Modifications to the Phantom III Induction Pipe Heater casting to reduce weight and cost.
View original record Sump Iecls 319 Rm. Mr Walker (Pattern Shop) c. Sg. Hs. By. RHC. HPS. E/Psn. Phantom III - Induction Pipe Heater - 4 Port Head. Confirming discussions with respect to the centre box of the induction…

scan0101 Modifications to the Phantom III induction system's hot box due to a change in material.
View original record 319. To BY. [Crossed out] Copy to Rm. Dr. [Crossed out] HPS. [Crossed out] Rm/Swdl. E/PSN.1/MN.13.1.37. URGENT. Phantom III Induction System, Four-port Head. We send you herewith LeC.5461 showing…

scan0102 Standardisation of the Phantom III four-port cylinder head.
View original record 319 c. Rm. BY/Cgh.11/W.19.1.37. Phantom III : Four-Port Cylinder Head. With reference to RHC.2/MJ.11.1.37, we have made enquiries and understand that the Experimental Department are not yet in a…

scan0103 Problems with a 4-port cylinder head, particularly the inefficiency of the exhaust silencer.
View original record 319 Hs. from Rm. c. to E. c. to By. c. to RHC. Rm12/R.20.1.37. P.III - 4 Port Cylinder Head. Referring to RHC2/MJ.11.1.37., we are enthusiastic about the 4 port cylinder head, and it is going to…

scan0104 Requesting the fitting of special Copper and Asbestos cylinder head gaskets to two Phantom III units.
View original record HPS. from Rm/Swdl. d 319 Rm/Swdl.5/AP.26.1.37. PHANTOM III. CYLINDER HEAD JOINTS. In reply to your memo HPS/WSC.3/VS.25.1.37., will you please fit two of the special Copper and Asbestos gaskets to…

scan0105 Modifications to the Phantom III 4 Port Head to accommodate different types of rockers and tappets.
View original record HPS from Rm/Swdl. 319 Rm/Swdl.10/M.10.2.37. Phantom III 4 Port Head. We have asked By to incorporate bossing on the 4 port head (E88758) that will suit either hydraulic tappets (std) or the solid…

scan0106 Confirming a verbal request to modify the Phantom III 4 Port Head to accommodate different tappets or rockers.
View original record By from Rm/Swdl. 319 Rm/Swd19/M.10.2.37. Phantom III 4 Port Head. This memo is to confirm our verbal request that you will incorporate the bossing on the cylinder heads E88758 to suit either the…

scan0107 Performance improvements and depression figures for the Phantom III induction system.
View original record 319. ToE. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.9/AP.24.2.37. PHANTOM III. INDUCTION SYSTEM. As you know, the four port head has by cutting out the long and restricted manifold of the 6 port head improved the…

scan0108 Experiments to reduce gas flow restriction in a hot-spot by introducing a vane and modifying the carburettor.
View original record -2- From these results it will be seen that there is an appreciable restriction to the gas flow through the hot-spot in standard form (1) amounting to 1.8" Hg. which represents approximately 18.B.H.P.…

scan0109 Comparing Phantom III and Merlin engine exhaust valve seats, suggesting design changes.
View original record 319. Rm. c. BY/CS. BY/SS.15/W.26.2.37. Phantom III. Exhaust Valve Seats. (Rm/Swdl.3/AP.24.2.37) With reference to the above memo, we have compared the Phantom III Exhaust Seat E.86788 with the latest…

scan0110 Trial order of 20 cylinder liners from the British Piston Ring Co. and potential cost savings.
View original record Files Surt'z RHO. HPS c.Rm. ROY. 319. BY/EM.18/J.2.3.37. P.III CYLINDER LINERS - E.87890. We are now in receipt of information that the British Piston Ring Co, Limited, have supplied to us the first…

scan0111 The issuance of blueprints for Phantom III Chassis Cylinder Head Drain Pipes.
View original record 319. [Illegible text struck out] c. Rm/Gry. BY/CS4/EH.11.3.37. Re Phantom III Chassis - Cylinder Head Drain Pipes as per sketch from Design Office. Please receive herewith blue prints of the…

scan0112 Request to alter a dimension on Drawing E88926/7 for the Phantom III Oil Drain in the Cylinder Head.
View original record Handwritten top: Poles 319. Scott Handwritten right: Please follow up correct depot sheet Nxx25/T12.3.37 GRY Typed: [Struck through] BF [Struck through] S H [Struck through] HFS o Rm/Gry from Mr.…

scan0113 Modification notice for the Phantom III regarding cylinder head oil drainage.
View original record 319. Piles. Swdt BY. c. Rm. HPS. E/JNR.1/HP.22.3.37. Phantom III - Cylinder Head Oil Drainage. We send you herewith LeC.5589 showing a modification to the seating of the inlet valve spring. This…

scan0114 Altering the exhaust manifold studs on the Phantom III cylinder head to a different material.
View original record 319 TO: BY. [struck through] Copy to SA. [struck through] Rm/GWH. E.H. [struck through] E/PSN.3/MN.22.3.37. [Handwritten notes and signatures] WyM Is this OK Yes Exhaust Manifold Studs in Cylinder…

scan0115 Modification to water pipes to clear petrol pipes on a Four Port Head.
View original record Piles Files [text is crossed out] Swall - How does this affect our standardisation sheet P By. [text is crossed out] Copy to Rm. HPS [text is crossed out] 319 E/PSN.5/M.2.6.37. PH.III. FOUR PORT HEAD.…

scan0116 Urgent memo regarding the completion of modified 4 port heads with hydraulic tappets for the Phantom III.
View original record To HPS. 319 Rm/Swdl.1/JH.4.6.37. T Phantom III. Will you please urge the completion of the set of 4 port heads with hydraulic tappets which we ordered in our memo. Rm/Swdl.10/M.10.2.37. These to be…

scan0117 Standardisation of a 4 port cylinder head for the Phantom III.
View original record RR 755 (10M) 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070 COMPLETED 26.8.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Description of Parts: 4 PORT CYLINDER HEAD. Origin: To match up with 4 port induction system for simplicity…

scan0118 Estimation of new tool costs and production schedule for a component in the 'D' Series chassis.
View original record AUTOMATIC III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS S0888 X Estimated cost of new tools £362. 0. 0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st. chassis in "D" Series (without scrap.) TABLE 1: MATERIAL | LABOUR |…

scan0119 Specification for the standardisation of a 4 port head.
View original record SPECIFICATION FOR STANDARDISATION OF 4 PORT HEAD. To detailed instructions By/CS.1/EH.2.3.37. with the following alternations. E.88447 exhaust valves (strengthened) E.88782 Inlet valves (solid) Water…

scan0120 Hold-up on work for the Phantom III chassis cylinder head and valves.
View original record looked 3/9. To: H.P.S. c. Rm c. Rm/Swdl. BY/CS.12/N.27.7.37. Re Phantom III Chassis - Cylinder Head - Section 5050. Valves & Fittings - Sec: 5060. LeC.5533 - Valve Springs raised .500 With reference…

scan0121 Design improvements to the Phantom III 'D' Series cylinder head and a hold on production for specific parts.
View original record E. Dept. C. to C.C. (crossed out) C. to D.M. (crossed out) C. to R.H.C. (crossed out) c. to Rm. 319- PHANTOM III - 'D' SERIES, CYLINDER HEAD WITH FOUR INLET PORTS. We have in hand a design to improve…

scan0122 Revisions to the Phantom III four-inlet port cylinder head.
View original record Sewell E. Dept. F. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. C. RRD. C. RHC/CAN. C. Rm. P. C. C. 319. DA.3/G.30.9.37. Vole PHANTOM III - REVISED FOUR INLET PORT CYLINDER HEAD. We send herewith E.CD.107 Modified Four…

scan0123 Modification proposal for the Phantom III four-inlet port cylinder head concerning an additional water communication hole.
View original record 319. C. Rm. PHANTOM III - FOUR INLET PORT CYLINDER HEAD E.CD.107. Included in the modifications to the above cylinder head was an additional water communication hole from cylinder to cylinder head at…

scan0124 Modifications to the Phantom III 'D' Series four-port cylinder head and testing requirements.
View original record 319. Da. from Rm. c. O.C. c. I.B. c. RHC. c. E. Dept. Rm7/R.4.10.37. P.III - 'D' SERIES - CYLINDER HEAD WITH FOUR INLET PORTS. Referring to the modifications to the P.III 4-port cylinder head, we did…

scan0125 The continued use of the original four-port cylinder head for the Phantom III 'D' Series.
View original record E. Dept. G. Rm. C.C. S. R.H.G. O. I.R. 319. DA.7/G.5.10.37. PHANTOM 111 "D" SERIES - CYLINDER HEAD WITH FOUR INLET PORTS. In view of Rm.7/R.4.10.37. will you please instruct Works to carry on hand to…

scan0126 Modifications for Ph.III valve seat inserts for exhaust and inlet seats.
View original record 319 Sudell o By. from Rm/Swdl. o. By/CS. c. HPS. Rm/Swdl.5/AP.15.10.37. Ph.III. valve seat inserts. Regarding the several isolated cases we have had of exhaust valve seats coming loose in the cylinder…

scan0127 Instructions regarding an experiment on new valve seats for a Phantom III chassis cylinder.
View original record [Stamped and crossed out text] To: Mr S. [Illegible] c. RHO/OANs c. Rm/Swdl. [Handwritten text] Swdl 319. file [Typed text] BY/CS3/EH.22.10.37. Re Phantom III Chassis - Cylinder - Section 5050. Please…

scan0128 Complete set of Phantom III Connecting Rods sent to the Paris Depot for a trials car.
View original record To EBP. from HPS/WSC. Ed/FC. G/Rb. Pdm MTN HPS/WSC.2/BA.30.10.37. 314 0/54117. Phantom III Connecting Rods. We hand you herewith:- 1 Complete set of Ph.III Connecting Rods, fitted with AC.6 Big-End…

scan0129 Request to machine Phosphor-Chrome cylinder liners for the Ph.III drawing for fitting in a No.14 unit.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. 319 Rm/Swdl.2/AP.2.11.37. Ph.III. cylinder liners. Will you please machine some Phosphor-Chrome liners to the standard Ph.III. drawing in readiness for fitting in No.14. unit.…

scan0130 Note to Mr. Vickers of the Iron Foundry confirming an agreement to supply 16 cylinder liners for the Phantom III.
View original record Mr. Vickers. (Iron Foundry). 319 Rm/Mths.12/JH.10.11.37. CYLINDER LINERS. This note is to confirm our conversation of the other day in which agreed to supply us with 16 cylinder liners suitable for…

scan0131 Requesting the inclusion of an asbestos valve grummet for the Phantom III 4 port cylinder head.
View original record To By. c. to By/CS. 319 Rm/Swdl.2/JH.18.12.37. Phantom III 4 port head. Will you please include the 4' - 4'6" asbestos valve grummet on the LOP for the latest 4 port cylinder head (E.89206). This is…

scan0132 Laboratory results for centrifugally cast Phantom III cylinder liners with a higher phosphorous content.
View original record To By. from RHC/Vs. (Iron Foundry) c to RM. c to Hs. c to RHC. c to HPS. c to Rm/Swdl. 319 2/JT.7.2.38. R.R. Centrifugally Cast Phantom 111 Cylinder Liners. Further to your memos By.15/G.20.1.38. and…

scan0133 Laboratory report on the analysis of a cast iron cylinder liner, showing micrographs, chemical composition, and hardness.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: H1/EJV.6/JN.5.2.38. BRINELL HARDNESS. (V.P.N. 30Kg) 269 - 318. M.1536/1 Unetched. X 60 RR.OF.19. Total Carbon. 3.03 % Silicon 2.10 % Manganese 1.14 % Sulphur 0.04 %…

scan0134 Water leaks from the Phantom III cylinder head gasket and proposed solutions.
View original record To RHC. from Rm/Swdl. 319. Rm/Swdl.4/MH.12.5.38. PHANTOM III CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. Regarding the water leaks from the above and coming up by the studs this was originally complained of when the 4 port…

scan0135 Testing of Phantom III cylinder liners made from 'High Phosphorous iron' against standard Sheepbridge liners.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. 319' Rm/Swdl.3/MH.13.5.38. PHANTOM III CYLINDER LINERS. Two cylinder liners have been submitted to us as produced by R.R. in "High Phosphorous iron" which we wish to compare with…

scan0136 Production and testing of special Phantom III cylinder liners made from high phosphorous iron.
View original record RHC/Dgs. RHO/Fks. Rm/Swdl. HPS. 319 BY.8/G.30.5.38. File PHANTOM III. CYLINDER LINERS, Referring to your note of the 30th May, the 61 special Phantom lll liners have been produced in The high…

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