Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Maximum fan size and radiator clearance for the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | Make 7 X324 Please note Steadman- Hs/Rm. E/JNR.1/HP.8.10.35. Rm Phantom 3 Fan. In regard to the development of the above, it might be of help to you to know the room we have available on the engine… | ||
| scan0002 | Challenges with the Spectre model's cooling system, including limitations imposed by the hydraulic pump on the fan and radiator. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. 4324 Hs/Rm.12/KW.15.10.35. Spectre Cooling. We understand that the pump for the new hydraulic jacking system on the Spectre will definitely limit the width of the fan blade and also… | ||
| scan0003 | Modifications and testing for a Ph.III flexibly bladed fan. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X374 Hs/Std.3/KW.21.3.36. Ph.III Flexibly Bladed Fan. The modification asked for on Bentley and 20/25 HP. flexibly bladed fans in Hs/Std.6/JH.19.3.36 should be incorporated on the Ph.III… | ||
| scan0004 | Request to create an adaptor to test a superior Cadillac fan on a Phantom III for improved cooling. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x324 Hs/Std.12/KW.22.6.36. We send you herewith a rigid blade type of Cadillac fan, which has been removed from the Cadillac car. As tested at Brooklands this fan gives very much more… | ||
| scan0005 | Requesting the alteration of a standard Phantom III fan to match the specifications of a Cadillac fan for testing. | ||
| View original record | 324 To RHC. Hs/Std.5/JH. 25.6.36. In parallel with our tests on the rigid Cadillac fan, we wish to run a Rolls-Royce fan which is as similar to the above fan as we can make it. Our present standard… | ||
| scan0006 | Endurance failures on flexible blade fans and proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | x 324 To RHC. Hs/Std.9/JH. 7. 8. 36. Flexible Blade Fans. Our last attempt at endurance on a Ph.III fan of this type showed cracks developing on the base of the blades after about 5 hours at 4250… | ||
| scan0007 | Letter to Frank Wigglesworth & Co. Ltd. regarding a new fan belt for the Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | X374 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Std.20/KW. 3rd September, 1936. Messrs. Frank Wigglesworth & Co.Ltd., Shipley, Yorks. Dear Sirs, Fan Belt for Phantom III Car. We are anxious to use a larger and more powerful… | ||
| scan0008 | The particulars of the Phantom III experimental fan drive. | ||
| View original record | Particulars of Phantom III Experimental Fan Drive. Distance between Pulley centres 13.40" Speed ratio required 1.125 : 1 Maximum speed of driving pulley 4500 R.P.M. H.P. to be transmitted at maximum… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter to supplier British Goodrich Ltd. regarding an inadequate fan belt for the Phantom III car, requesting recommendations for a replacement. | ||
| View original record | X324 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Std.21/KW. 3rd September, 1936. Messrs. British Goodrich Ltd., Burton-on-Trent. Dear Sirs, Fan Belt for Phantom III Car. We are anxious to use a larger and more powerful fan… | ||
| scan0010 | Quotation from Frank Wigglesworth & Co Ltd for a Texrope drive for a Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | Telephone SHIPLEY 1666-7-8 PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE Telegrams 'CLUTCH SHIPLEY' 4374 ON ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE LISTS CONTRACTORS TO COLONIAL OFFICES BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS &c. Codes A B C CODE… | ||
| scan0011 | Replication of a Cadillac Fan for fitting and testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | 5374 To RHC. Hs/Std.1/JH.5.9.36 We are handing you the Cadillac Fan (rigid) type for fitting to 35-EX as mentioned in our memo. Hs/Std.19/KW.3.9.36. Before this is fitted, will you please take the… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding fan belts for the Phantom III car. | ||
| View original record | x324Std TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER CO. LTD. OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD,… | ||
| scan0013 | Testing a Cadillac rigid blade fan on the Phantom III car and proposing two new fan drive schemes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 8324 Hs/Std.3/JH. 21.9.36. Phantom III Fan Drive. We wish to run the Cadillac rigid blade fan on the Phantom III car (with a view to standardising this type of fan) using the increased speed… | ||
| scan0014 | Request to place an official order for No.447 Fan Belts for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. X324 Hs/Std.32/KW.9.10.36. Will you please pass an official order to The British Goodrich Co.Ltd., for - 2. No.447 Fan Belts for the Phantom III. These have been received.… | ||
| scan0015 | Request to make an adaptor to run a Phantom III fan blade assembly on a Bentley hub. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, X324 Hs/Std. 23/JH.14.10.36. Will you please make an adaptor to enable us to run a Phantom III fan blade assembly. on a Bentley hub ( as shown on attached sketch Rm. 240). Hs/Std. | ||
| scan0016 | Fitting a single belt fan drive and a Cadillac fan to a Phantom III No.8 test unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X374 Rm/Std.7/JH.31.10.30. Phantom III Fan Drives. Will you please fit the single belt fan drive scheme (to Rm.223) which you have completed to No.8 unit which is shortly going on the test… | ||
| scan0017 | Requesting an official order for four fan belts from British Goodrich of Burton. | ||
| View original record | X324 To Roy. Rm/Std8/GR.2.11.36. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. British Goodrich of Burton for four fan belts to their mould No.293. These have been ordered to-day from them by… | ||
| scan0018 | The material choice for Phantom III Cadillac Type Rigid Blade Fans, requesting two versions be built. | ||
| View original record | X324 To RHC. Rm/Std.34/JH.4.11.36. Phantom III Cadillac Type Rigid Blade Fans. These fans, as shown on Ex. drawings, are to have aluminium blades and rivets. We do not think that this will be safe… | ||
| scan0019 | Request to modify fan drive pulleys for models Rm223 and Rm224 due to issues with belt angles, and an urgent request for a new fan drive for 55-EX. | ||
| View original record | 8324 HPS. From Rm/Std. Rm/Std.1/MA.7.11.36. You have recently completed two fan drives for us, to Rm223 and Rm224, one using a single belt, the other using a twin belt. We have not had a great deal of… | ||
| scan0020 | The high cost of Phantom III fan blades and a recommendation to use mild steel instead of aluminium. | ||
| View original record | 324 STEADMAN. Rm. --- C. Hs. By. E/Lid.1/HP.26.11.36. Mhu Rm /SD Chassis Costs - Fan Blades. --------------------------- Our attention has been drawn to the high cost of the Phantom III fan blades… | ||
| scan0021 | Investigation into a composite fan pulley for the Phantom III, detailing potential cost savings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rm from G/Rb. G/Rb.22/M/72/W.30.11.36. Phantom III Fan Pulley - Section 5220. Rm/Std.5/AP.27.11.36. We have investigated the suggested composite type of fan pulley, consisting of a 2 Dished… | ||
| scan0022 | Comparison sketch of a standard (STD) pulley and a suggested pulley design. | ||
| View original record | STD PULLEY (P III) E 85919 LOCATION ON SPIGOT HERE SUGGESTED PULLEY PRESSINGS SPOT WELD STEEL PRESSINGS .083 (14SWG) SK 5028 | ||
| scan0023 | Costs and suitability of steel versus aluminium fan blades for various car models. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Rm/Std. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to RHC. 324 (handwritten) Rm/Std.7/AP.14.12.36. CHASSIS COSTS - FAN BLADES. Referring to your E/Lid.1/HP.26.11.36., in which you suggest trying steel fan… | ||
| scan0024 | Request for the manufacture of parts for an alternative high speed fan drive for a Phantom III Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.11/AP.22.1.37. We send you herewith Scheme Rm.296 which shows a two alternative high speed fan drive for the P.III. Cadillac fan, and a rig for testing same, which… | ||
| scan0025 | Urgent request to fit parts to a Phantom III fan rig for testing, needed for a customer's car heading to Kenya. | ||
| View original record | To HPS/W.Bell. 324 Rm/Std.7/AP.28.1.37. The parts for the P.III. fan rig scheme Rm.296 which we discussed with you are detailed, and are now being made - as soon as the essential parts for the rig… | ||
| scan0026 | Modifications and testing for a Cadillac fan drive on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. Rm/Std.1/JH.6.3.37. DRIVE FOR CADILLAC FAN ON P.III. As a result of the tests carried out on the fan rig you built for us recently, we find that a single belt to British Goodrich, mould… | ||
| scan0027 | Driving and driven pulleys for a single belt (Mould No.242) for a standard speed ratio with a Cadillac Fan. | ||
| View original record | Details of pulleys for single belt (Mould No.242). Drive for standard speed ratio with Cadillac Fan. DRIVING PULLEY. External dia. 4.950". Angle of vee 21 1/2°. Depth of vee .760± 10. Top width of vee… | ||
| scan0028 | Requesting to fit standard pulleys for the fan drive on car 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 324 Rm/Std.1/JH.9.3.37. Fan Drive on 33-EX. This car, which is in the shop, has an old single belt high speed fan drive fitted. We want to have a standard fan drive on this car. Will you… | ||
| scan0029 | Fan belt fouling against the starting handle bearing carrier on Phantom III and Wraith III engines. | ||
| View original record | 324 To E. from HPS/RH. O. to Hy/De. (struck through) c. to Rm. (struck through) C to By (struck through) Noted Rm/smy HPS/RH.1/VS.22.3.37. STD PHANTOM III. BEARING CARRIER FOR STARTING HANDLE. A foul… | ||
| scan0030 | Design drawing of a starting handle bearing carrier highlighting a foul condition with the fan belt. | ||
| View original record | Ex I 144 A FOUL IS EXPERIENCED BETWEEN FAN BELT & BEARING CARRIER WHEN AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS THE SHAPE GIVEN REPRESENTS APPROX POSITION OF FAN BELT IN WORST CONDITION SUGGEST MORE CLEARANCE BE GIVEN… | ||
| scan0031 | Instruction to fit a five-bladed Cadillac fan and pulleys to a Ph.III engine unit on a test bed. | ||
| View original record | γ 324. To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.8/AP.23.3.37. Will you please fit up the five bladed Cadillac fan which you have with the fan pulley instructed under Rm/Std.1/JH.6.3.37., which is now completed and… | ||
| scan0032 | Requesting the production of Cadillac-style fan sets and pulleys to resolve overheating issues in the Ph.III car during idle. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.7/AP.15.6.37 As a result of tests recently carried out, we find that in order to cool the Ph.III. car satisfactorily in hot weather, for long periods of idling with the… | ||
| scan0033 | Request to manufacture a set of Phantom III fan pulley withdrawing tackle and two tubular spanners. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. D 324 Rm/Std.6/JH.12.7.37. Will you please make us one set of Phantom III Fan Pulley withdrawing tackle to EX.14712 but less parts EX.14815 and EX.14813, and also two tubular spanners one for… | ||
| scan0034 | Supply and installation of higher speed 5-blade fans and modified brackets for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | P 824. To Br. from Rm/Std. c. Sg. Hd. Rm/Std.22/AP.16.7.37 We expect the higher speed drive 5 blade fans for Ph.III. to be ready by the early part of next week and have made arrangements for three… | ||
| scan0035 | Delay in fan despatch and instructions for fitting a modified starting handle support bracket. | ||
| View original record | To Br. from Rm/Std. c. Hd. c. Sg. 324 Further to our Rm/Std.22/AP.16.7.37, we regret the delay in forwarding the fans mentioned therein, but owing to the Works holiday the first three sets will not be… | ||
| scan0036 | Parts list for three Cadillac type fans and associated parts for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To D/R. From HPS/CP. c. HD/PO c. S/HDB c. Rm/Std. 32-4 HBS/CP.1/WFC.27.7.37. O/54117. PHANTOM III FAN. Woken Rm / 50D We hand you herewith :- 3 - Cadillac type fans -complete, each comprising of the… | ||
| scan0037 | Despatch of Phantom III fan parts and the associated order number for credit. | ||
| View original record | To D/Er. from HPS/CP. c. Hg/FC. c. G/Rb. c. Rm/Std. 3&4 Wem Rm/STO HPS/CP.2/WFC.27.7.37. O/54117. PHANTOM III FANS. Further to HPS/CP.1/WFC.27.7.37. Please arrange to despatch to N., Cricklewood. Will… | ||
| scan0038 | Broken fan belt for a 32-EX Phantom III, and a request for a correct replacement. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/5/JAB.9.6.37. To. Rm. G. Rm/Std. G. Rm/GWH 324 also 300a 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Fan Belt. The fan belt has broken as stated in the Daily Report. This was the belt originally fitted… | ||
| scan0039 | Dispatch of higher speed fan sets for the Phantom III to America. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. 327 Rm/Std.1/JH.20.8.37. We have recently sent you a number of 5 blade higher speed fan sets for Phantom III. Will you please arrange to forward 3 sets complete (fans, belts, starting handle… | ||
| scan0040 | Instruction memo for an adaptor and modifications to fit a Cadillac five-blade fan onto an Experimental Wraith. | ||
| View original record | To By/NS. from Rm/Std. 324 Rm/Std.4/AP.14.9.37 Will you please detail and instruct - (1) An adaptor for mounting the Ph.III. cadillac five blade fan flange (Ex.24145) on Exp. Wraith for hub Ex.28288… | ||
| scan0041 | Standardisation of a Cadillac fan and development of a new fan belt drive system. | ||
| View original record | To By/HS. from Rm/Std. 324 Rm/Std.1/AP.20.9.37 Ph.III. FAN DRIVE. We are anxious to standardise the Cadillac 5 blade fan running at higher speed for Production as soon as possible. The fan drive which… | ||
| scan0042 | Requesting blueprints for an experiment on the Phantom III using a Cadillac type fan. | ||
| View original record | WPS [text crossed out] c. Rm. [text crossed out] 324. BY/NS.5/G.28.9.37. PHANTOM 111. FAN. Please receive herewith two blueprints of Ex.S.107 Fan Hub. 1 off. Ex.S.108 Fan Pulley. 1 off. These are… | ||
| scan0043 | List of new drawings and existing parts for the Phantom 111 fan and fan drive. | ||
| View original record | HPS. Rm. Rm/Std. 324 BY/NS.5/G.11.10.37. PHANTOM 111 FAN. S.CD.96 FAN AND FAN DRIVE. Please receive herewith blueprints of the following new drawings, detailed in accordance with the above scheme :-… | ||
| scan0044 | Instruction to source two types of Hoffmann Bearings for a more efficient and cheaper Cadillac type fan drive. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/NS.5/G.11.10.37. Hoffmann Bearing No.117 1 off. Hoffmann Bearing No.320 1 off. This has been done with a view to finding a more efficient drive for the Cadillac type fan, and at the same time… | ||
| scan0045 | New standardisation sheet for a Ph.III fan and drive to address overheating issues. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Std. 8 324 Rm/Std.6/AP.10.10.37. also 1310, 1003 Ph.III. Fan, Drive and Starting Handle. We have issued a Standardisation Sheet for a new Ph.III. Fan and Drive, which necessitates a… | ||
| scan0046 | The shipment of improved fans for Phantom III's to the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Hs. 324 Hs.16/KW.26.10.37. IMPROVED FANS FOR PHANTOM III'S IN THE U.S.A. We agree for three sets of parts to be sent to the U.S.A., but we assume these will not be sent until the scheme… | ||
| scan0047 | The standardisation of a five-blade fan and new starting handle for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to RHC. 324 also 1003 Rm/Std.6/JH.27.10.37. Phantom III Five Blade Fan and Cheapened Starting Handle. We issued a standardisation sheet some time ago for a five blade fan for Phantom III… | ||
| scan0048 | Comparing the performance and endurance of different fan belts for the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. c. HS. c. By/CS. Rm/Std.8/MH.22.12.37. Further to our memo Rm/Std.6/JH.27.10.37 the standardisation sheet mentioned therein was withdrawn but another one has not yet been… | ||
| scan0049 | Parts required to address idling overheating complaints and modifications for fan belt clearance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Std.8/MH.22.12.37. from the point of view of fan belt clearance. This means that the parts necessary for use in case of idling overheating complaints on chassis before 'E' series will only… | ||
| scan0050 | Testing and modification of five-blade fans and drives for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 324 Rm/Std.8/JH.23.12.37. FIVE BLADE FANS AND DRIVE - PHANTOM III. We now have a fan belt which shows promise of being very satisfactory - we therefore wish to run this on endurance on No.6.… | ||
| scan0051 | Requesting modification of engine pulleys to accommodate a new Ferodo fan belt for endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. x 384 Rm/Std.7/MH.30.12.37. FAN BELT ENDURANCE ON PH.III NO.6 UNIT- PULLEYS FOR SAME. We find that with the new Ferodo belt which we wish to test on the above engine the existing… | ||
| scan0052 | Requesting changes to pulley dimensions and the fan spindle adjusting slot for the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Std. 3248 Rm/Std.6/MH.3.1.381 We attach herewith two marked up prints showing the important pulley Vee dimensions to suit the Ferodo belt for Ph.III. Will you please detail the pulleys… | ||
| scan0053 | Instructions to rebuild a unit for a fan belt endurance test, specifying modifications for a rig engine. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. HPS/W.Bell. 324 Rm/Std.11/MH.12.1.38. In order to avoid delay in carrying out the fan belt endurance on the new Ph.III belt which was to be done on No. 6 unit on the test bed,… | ||
| scan0054 | Requesting the modification of two fan pulleys to overcome belt trouble on an endurance test engine. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. 324 Rm/Std.11/AP.4.2.38 We hand you herewith two fan pulleys off endurance Ph.III. unit No.6. Will you please modify these to EXS. 351/2 during the night if possible, so that we… | ||
| scan0055 | Request to strip a Phantom III fan for examination after an 11-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. γ 324 Rm/Std.1/MH.10.2.38. Will you please strip the Ph.III fan which we hand you herewith (and which has completed approx. 11 hours endurance on No.6 unit) for examination by… | ||
| scan0056 | Requesting the fitting and endurance testing of a fan with new aluminium blades. | ||
| View original record | γ 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.2/MH.14.2.38. We recently requested you to fit new aluminium blades to a Ph.III fan which we handed to you - Rm/Std.8/JH. 23.12.37. Also we requested modifications to… | ||
| scan0057 | PH.III high-speed fans and their non-standard replacement belts to address idling overheating. | ||
| View original record | 324. To Hd. from Rm/Std. c. Br. c. Roy. Rm/Std.8/AP.22.3.38 PH.III. HIGH SPEED FANS. You will recollect that approximately a year ago we supplied in all twelve Ph.III. 5 blade fans and high speed… | ||
| scan0058 | Sourcing replacement fan belts for Phantom III cars with high speed fans in London. | ||
| View original record | N/W. c Hd. c Rm/Std. STD Roy/[struck through] 324? Br/G24/M. 24.3.38. hlin Rm155D re, Technical - P.III - High Speed Fans. -? With reference to Rm/Std8/AP.22.3.38., on the subject of Belts for the… | ||
| scan0059 | The urgent dispatch of a Phantom III fan to the Cricklewood Depot for a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | 324 To D/BP. from Rm/Std. c. G/Mt. Rm/Std.3/AP.8.4.38 We are sending into the Stores one five blade Ph.III. fan with high speed drive pulley and belt. Will you please forward this to our Cricklewood… | ||
| scan0060 | Proposal to standardise the 5-blade high speed fan on D. series Ph.III. cars. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Std. c. By. c. Hs. 324 Rm/Std.7/AP.13.4.38. Ph.III. HIGH SPEED FAN, D. SERIES CARS. There is a proposal to standardise 5 blade high speed fans on D. series Ph.III. cars. The new pieces… | ||
| scan0061 | Requesting the manufacture of pulleys to test a new Phantom III fan belt on a B.III engine. | ||
| View original record | To By/Ald. from Rm Std. c. HPS. We wish to test out a Ph.III. fan belt with new angle of V - approximately 33° and top width of approximately 1", with a minimum of delay. In order to do this it will… | ||
| scan0062 | Request to place an official order with Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for three Ph.III Ferogrip fan belts. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Std. G/Lt. c. G/JWH. 324 Rm/Std.13/MH.2.5.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for three Ph.III Ferogrip fan belts. These were part of the consignment of… | ||
| scan0063 | Instruction detailing part replacements and new drawings for the Phantom III Chassis fan assembly. | ||
| View original record | To. HES. C. BT. c. RHO/EXN c. Rm/Std. 1135. 324 W.R.R / STD BY/CS1/EH.12.5.38. Re Phantom III Chassis - Spring Drive - Section 5020. Fan - Section 5220. 5 Blade Cadillac Type Fan with "Ferogrip" Fan… | ||
| scan0064 | The loan of Phantom III fan parts to Messrs Ferodo Limited for fan belt tests. | ||
| View original record | 324 To D/SP. from HPS/WSC. AD/RC. G/Th. Rm/Std. HPS/WSC.3/BA.25.6.38. Phantom III Fan. Will you please forward to Messrs Ferodo Limited, Chapel-en-le-Frith, marked for the attention of Mr. Sutcliffe,… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging receipt of parts for testing. | ||
| View original record | 324 a 1135 All Communications to be addressed to the Company. FERODO LIMITED TELEPHONE: 250 CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: FRICTION, PHONE, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. FERODO REGD. TRADE MARK. BRAKE… | ||
| scan0066 | Request to detail a Phantom III fan flange to be used in reverse for carburetter intake tests. | ||
| View original record | 324. To By/Ald. Rm/Std.6/JH.15.8.38. Will you please detail a Phantom III fan flange to enable us to use a Phantom III fan blowing on the reverse direction to the normal one. This is required in order… | ||
| scan0067 | Requesting an analysis report on a failed Ph.III fan flange and blades after a rig test. | ||
| View original record | 324 To Hl. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.2/MH.7.9.38. We hand you herewith a Ph.III fan flange and blades which has failed on rig test. The piece No. of the flange is E.89254 and that of the blade is E.89255 -… | ||
| scan0068 | Failure and subsequent repair and refitting of a Phantom III fan. | ||
| View original record | Y 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.3/MH.7.9.38. We will hand to you the Ph.III fan which you built and sent to Messrs. Ferodo last week - the blades of same have failed. Will you please fit new blades… | ||
| scan0069 | Laboratory report on the failure of a Cadillac Fan Flange and Phantom III fan blades, including material composition analysis. | ||
| View original record | File Pur/Fan. M.1681. To Rm/Std. from H1/E.JW. Laboratory. H1/E.JW. 1/JM. 16.9.38. By Please note & return Rm/STD Failure of Cadillac Fan Flange & Phantom III fan blades. Your ref. Rm/Std. 5/JH.… | ||
| scan0070 | Failure analysis report on Phantom III fan blades due to fatigue cracks and incorrect material hardness. | ||
| View original record | (2). No.2. Phantom III fan blades. All the five blades on this fan were found to have fatigue cracks starting from the top rivet hole. One of the blades had broken in two at this point. The material… | ||
| scan0071 | Laboratory report with magnified photographs of a failed Cadillac fan flange. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: H1/E.J.W. 1/JM. 16.9.38. M.1681/1 x2. M.1681/2 x250. Failed Cadillac fan flange. | ||
| scan0072 | Two fan failures on the Phantom III and Wraith models during fan belt tests. | ||
| View original record | 324 also. 624 To By. from Rm/Std. c. HS. c. RHC. c. Roy. c. Hd. Rm/Std.10/MH.20.9.38. PH.III AND WRAITH FIVE BLADE FANS. During the course of tests on fan belts which Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. are carrying… | ||
| scan0073 | Request to design a grease seal for the Phantom III fan, based on the Wraith design. | ||
| View original record | 324. To By/Ald. Rm/Std.4/JH.29.9.38. Will you please scheme and detail a grease seal for the Phantom III fan on the lines of the Wraith one, but involving a minimum of modification to existing Phantom… | ||
| scan0074 | Requesting the examination of a cracked Ph.III fan blade and the construction of a new fan assembly for testing and standardization. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.1/MH.4.10.38. We hand you herewith a Ph.III fan flange and blade set off Messrs. Ferodo's rig, one blade havingcracked. Will you please remove all the blades from the… | ||
| scan0075 | Parts and blueprints for the Phantom III chassis fan assembly. | ||
| View original record | 324 c. Rm. c. Fan/Std. BY/Ald.2/G.15.10.38. Whac Ray / STD PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. FAN - SECTION 5220. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- S.CD.939 Grease Seal for Fan… | ||
| scan0076 | Stripping, inspection, and repair of a noisy fan from car 35-EX. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std. 7/MH.19.10.38. We hand you herewith the fan off 35-EX car which has become noisy. Will you please strip it for Rm/Std. to examine as regards grease internally, and… | ||
| scan0077 | Investigation into cracking of Phantom III fan blades and standardisation for the Phantom III & Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | 324. STO HoloRuysam To BY & Rm. from RHC/DWB. c. Hs. c. Roy. c. Hd. RHC/DWB.2/MD. 24.10.38. FAN BLADES - P.III & WRAITH. We have investigated the cracking of P.III Fan Blades reported in… | ||
| scan0078 | Introduction of new Dural fan blades for the Phantom III and new blades for the Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 324. To By & Rm. From RHC/DWB. c. Hs. c. Roy. c. Hd. STD Rowe Rm / SDD RHC/DWB.1/WD.29.10.38. FAN BLADES - P.III & WRAITH. Further to RHC/DWB.2/MD.24.10.38, it has been confirmed with By/Mtn. that the… | ||
| scan0079 | Cracked Phantom III fan blade set and a request for new Duralumin blades to be fitted and sent to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.9/MH.28.10.38. We hand you herewith a Ph.III fan flange and blade set, the blades of which have cracked while running on Messrs. Ferodo's test rig. Will you please fit… | ||
| scan0080 | Requesting the preparation of a Phantom III fan with dural blades to be sent to Ferodo. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.7/MH.9.3.39. PH.III FANS. We wish to send to Ferodo a further Ph.III fan with dural blades. Will you please prepare a fan with standard spider and blades to E.89255 in… | ||
| scan0081 | Request to build two Phantom III production fans with duralumin blades for belt testing due to a previous fan failure. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.5/MH.28.3.39. PH.III FAN. Will you please build up two Ph.III production fan spiders with blades to E.89255 in dural. These are to be sent to Ferodos for belt testing.… | ||
| scan0082 | Request to despatch two Phantom III fans to Ferodo Ltd. for destructive testing. | ||
| View original record | 324 & 1135 To Hd/FC. from Rm/FJH. c. D/BP. Rm/FJH.9/MH.3.4.39. Will you please despatch to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Frith, for the attention of J.N.Longley, Esq., the two Ph.III fans which we… | ||
| scan0083 | Requesting the urgent assembly of two Phantom III fan and spider assemblies for testing. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. Rm/Ed.4/JH.10.5.39. PHANTOM III FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY. Will you please make up two Phantom III fan and and spider assemblies as soon as possible. These are urgently required for tests on… | ||
| scan0084 | Requesting an investigation into the failure of a Phantom III fan spider. | ||
| View original record | 324. To H1/EJW. Rm/Ed.1/JH.13.5.39. P.III FAN SPIDER. We hand you herewith one fan spider in S/M. which failed after approximately 20 hours running at 4,300 - 4,500 r.p.m. on a test rig. Will you… | ||
| scan0085 | Phantom III fan spider failure due to incorrect material specification. | ||
| View original record | 324 To HPS. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/Ed.12/JH.14.6.39. Phantom III Fan Spider. We have recently had a fan spider fail at Messrs. Ferodo's and laboratory analysis shows that the material was to specification… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter enclosing prints for the Phantom III fan drive pulley. | ||
| View original record | 324 Rm/FJH.15/BT 7th November, 1941. Messrs. John Marston Ltd., WOLVERHAMPTON. Attention of Mr. Steadman. Dear Sirs, As promised in our letter of yesterday, we enclose the following prints of the… | ||
| scan0087 | Design scheme for a cheaper fan and pulley assembly for Bentley and 25/30 models. | ||
| View original record | SCHEME FOR BENTLEY AND 25/30 FANS WITH CHEAPER CONSTRUCTION NOTE: ANGLE OF DRIVING PULLEY TO BE AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED TABLE SAME COMBINED BRACKET AND WATER OUTLET FOR BOTH 25/30 AND BENTLEY -… | ||
| scan0088 | Requesting a quotation for 4 dozen Aerolite pistons for the Spectre engine. | ||
| View original record | X4694 336 Roy. c. to Wor: Hs/Rm.18/KW.5.7.34. E. has asked us to get some Aerolite pistons for the Spectre. Will you please get a quotation for 4 dozen from Mr. Brookes of the Aerolite Piston Co. The… | ||
| scan0089 | Use of semi-split versus solid skirt pistons for the Spectre engine. | ||
| View original record | x4694 336 To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs/Rm.3/KW.8.11.34. Spectre Pistons. Some little time ago you asked us not to proceed with the semi-split pistons. We agree that for the 20/25 and… | ||
| scan0090 | Request addressed to RHC for the manufacture of one set of Spectre pistons to B.V.42 specification. | ||
| View original record | 461/4 336 To RHC. Hs/Mths.2/KW.10.11.34. Spectre Pistons. Will you please make one set of pistons to B.V.42 as we wish to try them in Spectre as soon as possible. Hs/Mths. | ||
| scan0091 | Comparing the weights of pistons for Spectre and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -4694 336 12.11.34. Comparative Weights of Pistons. Spectre. Complete with Rings & Gudgeon Pin. = 20¾ ozs. Without Gudgeon Pin = 16¼ ozs. Bentley. Complete with Rings & Gudgeon Pin = 23¼ ozs. Without… | ||
| scan0092 | Specification sheet detailing the measured diameters for new Aerolite pistons and cylinder bores. | ||
| View original record | SPECTRE NO. 2 DIAMETERS OF PISTONS AND CYLINDER BORES NEW AEROLITE PISTONS PISTON DIAS. Table 1: Piston Diameters Headers: PISTON REF NO, PISTON UNIT NO, WHEN MEASURED, RING LANDS (A, B, C), SKIRT (D,… | ||
| scan0093 | Bedding of Spectre No. 2 pistons and requesting a modification for Spectre No. 5 pistons. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +356 Hs/Mths.11/KW.13.3.35. Spectre No: 2 Pistons. We should like the pistons B.V.42 recently removed from Spectre No. 2 unit measured as the bedding of these pistons varies considerably. The… | ||
| scan0094 | Cancelling previous instructions and providing new ones for grinding semi-split pistons. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 1336 Hs/Rm.17/KW.14.3.35. Grinding of semi-split Pistons. After examining the semi-split pistons ground to B.V.42, as removed from Spectre 2 car, it is obvious that this is not satisfactory.… | ||
| scan0095 | Difficulty with Spectre pistons and the potential use of modified Bentley connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 336 Hs/Rm.2/KW.9.4.35. Spectre Pistons. In the trouble we are having with the Spectre pistons we are having difficulty in divorcing the characteristic of the piston from that of the engine.… | ||
| scan0096 | Design of 'Spectre' pistons, proposing to base them on the existing 'Phantom' and '20/25' models for safety reasons. | ||
| View original record | To E. X336 Hs/Rm.2/KW.19.7.35 Spectre Pistons. We think that as a safety-first measure we ought to design and make a Spectre piston to exactly the same scheme as the present Phantom and 20/25 pistons.… | ||
| scan0097 | Requesting the preparation of 12 Spectre pistons to be sent for grinding and use in a Bentley unit. | ||
| View original record | x336 To RHC. HS/Mths.5/KW.5.8.35. Spectre Pistons. Will you please prepare 12 E.86632 pistons (Spectre) as far as the grinding stage, as we wish to send them along to the Light Production Co. to be… | ||
| scan0098 | Request to fit new bushes to Spectre pistons due to them being too slack in the gudgeon pin bores. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X336 Hs/Mths.4/KW.5.8.35 Spectre Pistons. We have now run the first set of Spectre pistons ground to Aerolite No.10 cam in B-2 unit, and the bushes are too slack in the gudgeon pin bores. We… | ||
| scan0099 | Request for six Spectre Pistons with fitted bushes to be prepared for an endurance test in a B-2 unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x336 Hs/Mths.20/KW.3.9.35. Spectre Pistons to LeC.4617 (Full split skirt). Will you please prepare six of the above pistons and have bushes fitted so that we can run them for Endurance test in… | ||
| scan0100 | Endurance testing and issues with sand-cast Spectre pistons, proposing die-cast pistons as a solution. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. X336 Hs/Rm.7/KW.21.10.35. Spectre Pistons. Attached is a copy of a report on the endurance running we have carried out on the fully split Spectre pistons with lightened… | ||
| scan0101 | Endurance test report on Spectre Fully Split Skirt Pistons. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. Spectre Fully Split Skirt Pistons. We have now successfully completed our usual endurance test on a set of Spectre pistons having a full split skirt to Lec.4617. The pistons… | ||
| scan0102 | Report comparing the oil consumption, power output, and weight of various piston designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Mths.S/KW.21.10.35. The oil consumption over the run was 1.14 pints/hr. which compares fairly well with Bentley using Aerolite pistons, but is better than Bentley when using EB.1299 pistons.… | ||
| scan0103 | Requesting a set of Spectre E.87347 die-cast pistons to be prepared for a C-10 unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x336 Hs/Mthw.9/KW.15.11.35. We should like a set of Spectre E.87347 Die-Cast Pistons preparing so that we can fit them in C-10 unit when the longer connecting rods which you are already… | ||
| scan0104 | Instructing the fitting of specific parts to a C-10 engine for Spectre piston tests. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +336 Hs/Rm.2/KW.18.11.35. We are allotting C-10 engine for Spectre piston tests. Will you therefore please fit to this unit a standard 20/25 camshaft and the longer con. rods instructed in… | ||
| scan0105 | Ordering, testing, and failures of steel skirted and Spectre pistons for the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. 8336 Hs.5/MJ.4.12.35. PHANTOM 111 PISTONS. I have looked into the question of the steel skirted pistons on the Phantom 111 and this matter was discussed at our conference in March,… | ||
| scan0106 | Apologising for an error concerning the discussion of Steel Skirted Pistons for the Phantom III at conferences. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Wor. x336 Wor2/T6.12.35. PHANTOM III PISTONS. Your Hs5/MJ4.12.35. I hasten to at once say that I was wrong, that these Steel Skirted Pistons were mentioned at the conferences, and I apologise… | ||
| scan0107 | Recommendation to adopt slotted scraper piston rings for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | +336 Rm Hs/Rm from Mx. Mx22/T9.12.35. RE. PHANTOM III PISTON RINGS The three Phantom III Cars which have been used for demonstration purposes were fitted by us with slotted scraper rings. These cars… | ||
| scan0108 | Instruction to use slotted type scraper rings for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | x336 BY. C. Mx. Hs/Rm. E/Lid.1/HP.18.12.35. re Phantom 3 Piston Rings. "E" is in complete agreement with Mx.22/T.9.12.35, copy of which is attached, and would be glad if you will therefore instruct… | ||
| scan0109 | Issue with the Phantom III Gudgeon Pin marking cylinder walls and requesting a design change. | ||
| View original record | Rm BY. c. Hx. c. Hs/Rm. E/JNR.1/HP.20.12.35. re Phantom 3 - Gudgeon Pin. The buttons at each end of the gudgeon pin have marked the cylinder walls on one of the above engines. This trouble has never… | ||
| scan0110 | Alterations to the Phantom III gudgeon pin pads. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Ey. c. to Mx. X336 Hs/Rm.8/KW.21.12.35. Phantom III Gudgeon Pin. Referring to E/JNR.1/HP.20.12.35. We think it would be unwise to alter these gudgeon pin pads on production… | ||
| scan0111 | Alterations and new drawings for the Phantom III Chassis piston. | ||
| View original record | To R.H.G. c. Hs/Rm. Re Phantom III Chassis - Piston - Section 5040. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following drawings;- E.87810 Piston - Grinding Drawing which replaces E.87409. E.87811… | ||
| scan0112 | Continued note on specifications for gudgeon pin end pieces and slotted rings. | ||
| View original record | (2) (4) Gudgeon pin end pieces as Bentley 'Aerolite' viz;- 11½° cone ends with .250 radius at appex of cone. Should there be any difficulty in increasing the width of bottom ring groove, Mx. suggests… | ||
| scan0113 | The 10,000-mile test for the Phantom III piston development to address piston knock. | ||
| View original record | X336 COPY. E. Hs. Hy. SFT. Copy to Wcr. EXG/T3.2.36. PHANTOM III PISTON DEVELOPMENT. We have completed a 10,000 miles test on the unit bed without any sign of piston knocks. To obtain this result we… | ||
| scan0114 | Proposal to fit new pistons and liners to the 34-EX engine and future plans for an experimental engine. | ||
| View original record | -2- MX6/T3.2.36. We now propose to fit these pistons complete with their liners to the engine of 34-EX, the Brown Limousine Trials Car which is being brought up to date. It is proposed that the next… | ||
| scan0115 | Phantom III piston development, specifically the design of the piston skirt. | ||
| View original record | +336 ART SW DC RHG. c. Hs/Rm. Hs/Mr Swindall. E.2/HP.10.2.36. Phantom III Piston Development.m Possibly this information may be already known to you but I am nevertheless sending you a copy of memo… | ||
| scan0116 | Ongoing development and testing of pistons and liners for the Phantom III engine. | ||
| View original record | Sft. Sft/Mr Goodall. c. E. c. BY. from Mx. Mx.1/T.8.2.36. PHANTOM III PISTON DEVELOPMENT. Although we have met with some success in using specially ground pistons with the use of short liners, the… | ||
| scan0117 | Log of piston, ring, and rocker shaft work performed on various chassis numbers. | ||
| View original record | x336 R.R.Pistons. Chassis No. 121-AE) 173-AE) 193-CW) 110-DG) New Pistons. 181-DK) 185-DK) 199-DK) 55-AE) New rings. 9-CW ) 134-CR) 62-DG) 79-DK) 21-DK) Rocker shaft. 107-CW) 72-CR) 152-DG) 161-BL… | ||
| scan0118 | The 2000-mile test run of a new set of Phantom III pistons, including dismantling for inspection. | ||
| View original record | X336 Hs/Rm from Mx. Mx9/T25.3.36 Phantom III Pistons. We have completed 2000 miles on the latest set of pistons we are running on the test bed. I heard them started up cold this morning and they are… | ||
| scan0119 | Requesting figures on existing Bentley rings to order new high unit pressure rings for the Spectre engine to prevent overoiling. | ||
| View original record | x336 To Hs/Mths. Hs/Rm.1/KW.6.4.36. We ought to be looking into the question of getting some high unit pressure rings for the Spectre in case we run into overoiling. Will you please get some figures… | ||
| scan0120 | Request to prepare 24 Phantom III pistons for grinding by Light Production Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X336 To RHC. Hs/Mths.2/JH. 27.4.36. Phantom III Pistons. Will you please prepare 24 Rm. 99 pistons as far as the grinding stage as we wish to send them to the Light Production Co.Ltd., to be ground to… | ||
| scan0121 | Issues with broken Phantom III piston rings and recommending new gap specifications. | ||
| View original record | + 336 To By. c. to E. c. to Mx. Hs/Mths.19/JH. 7. 8. 36. Phantom III Piston Rings. We have recently had on Phantom III engines, cases in which the top compression rings have been found to be broken… | ||
| scan0122 | Not proceeding with the LeC.5221 3-ring piston with ring stops for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Mths. From Hs/Rm. ✓336 Hs/Rm.7/MJ.12.8.36. Herewith LeC.5221 3 Ring Piston with Ring Stops Phantom lll. We are not proposing to go forward with this for the time being. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0123 | Alteration of the Phantom III Piston Ring gap to manage supplier costs. | ||
| View original record | 4336 To Ey. c. to E. c. to Mx. Hs/Mths.1/JH.19.10.36. Phantom III Piston Rings. Further to our memo. Hs/Mths.19/JH.7.8.36. in which we called for an increase in the closed gap of Phantom III Piston… | ||
| scan0124 | Technical memo regarding a new high compression piston design for the Phantom lll. | ||
| View original record | 336 BY/NS c. Rm. c. Rm/Swdl c. HES DA.14/G.23.12.38. File Swdl PHANTOM 111 - HIGH COMPRESSION PISTON. Please receive herewith :- E.CD.1119 High Compression Piston - Phantom lll. The new piston which… | ||
| scan0125 | Recommendation to replace the standard Phantom III top piston rings due to breakage. | ||
| View original record | 336 To By. Rm/CTS.11/JH.27.2.39. Phantom III Piston Rings. With reference to the breaking of Phantom III top rings. It is recommended that the standard ring EB.1494 should be replaced immediately by… | ||