Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Complaints of studs pulling out of aluminium and Mr. Royce's recommendation for thread length. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to EH. c. to EP. E3/B2:7:17. ORIGINAL X. 3115. Re Studs in Aluminium. There have, from time to time, and recently, been complaints of studs pulling out of aluminium. We have not a… | ||
| Scan1 | Static load test on aluminium crankcase slings to determine their failure point. | ||
| View original record | To EH.) from E. ORIGINAL E2/B2:7:17. 3 X.3114 Re Aluminium Crankcase Slings. With reference to the aluminium loops we are putting on the crankcase for carrying the weight of the engine, I think it… | ||
| Scan2 | Incorrect springs supplied for the crankshaft gear wheel spring drive. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL E4/B4:7:17. 3 X2886 Re Crankshaft Gear Wheel Spring Drive. With reference to the latest crankshaft spring drive, would you please note that we think the springs supplied, which… | ||
| Scan3 | Approving the construction of a new carburetter air inlet, warning that it must be petrol-tight to prevent fire. | ||
| View original record | MSH. G (21-8-16) 138 C.2) (T 100) 4288 D.H. H To EH. } from R. By. c. to J. ORIGINAL R2/B4:7:17. X. 3083 Re R.R.C.H. Carburetters. X. 3010 As far as I am concerned, I shall be pleased if you will make… | ||
| Scan4 | Tensile test results for various aluminium piston alloys and proposing further tests. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. c. to J. c. to Mr. Hall. ORIGINAL R1/B4:7:17. [STAMP: RECEIVED 6 JUL 1917] X.3032. X 3123 X.3039 - Tensile Tests of Aluminium Alloys. Mr. Hall should have a copy of anything in… | ||
| Scan5 | Stating the material specification for the Oil Pump Annulus is no longer important as the current practice is sufficient. | ||
| View original record | To Dy. From R. [struck through] c. to EFC. ORIGINAL R3/B6:7:17 B X.2678 Re Oil Pump Annulus in Nickel Steel to give a Brinell Figure of 220. a more [struck through] By8/C22617 This matter, we… | ||
| Scan6 | Instructing the Experimental Department to test pistons made from the new B.4 aluminium alloy. | ||
| View original record | To Dy. from R. [crossed out] c. to J. c. to EPC. ORIGINAL R2/B6:7:17. 4 X 3123 Re Aluminium Alloys for Pistons. X 3032 With reference to the B.4 alloy, I think this will be a great improvement on the… | ||
| Scan7 | Requesting a reduction in the quantity of petrol tank measuring sticks from two to one. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL E3/B6:7:17. Re Petrol Tank Measuring Sticks. With further reference to my note F4/B2:7:17, if you have not despatched the above, will you please reduce the number from 2 to 1.… | ||
| Scan8 | Requesting a reduction in the quantity of petrol tank measuring sticks to be despatched. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL E3/B6:7:17. Re Petrol Tank Measuring Sticks. With further reference to my note E4/B2:7:17, if you have not despatched the above, will you please reduce the number from 2 to 1.… | ||
| Scan9 | Requesting a report on the casting characteristics of various aluminium alloys for engine tests. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Hall) from E. EFC? c. to WH c. to Ry ORIGINAL X.3032 Re Aluminium Alloys. X.3039 With reference to the above, we have received the reports of the variation of yield point, elongation, and… | ||
| Scan10 | .010' error in the valve lifter and proposing a modification to curve its surface. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. C. to J. [crossed out] C. to By. [crossed out] ORIGINAL R2/B12:7:17. 2 X.3001 RE VALVE LIFTER. Thank you for your memo with reference to the cylindrical contact on the valve lifter. I… | ||
| Scan11 | Suggesting a special fixture for machining cross steering tube joint brasses. | ||
| View original record | To M. from Oy. c. to Ev. c. to EH. ORIGINAL X.3126 Re LeC.839 - Special Fixture for machining Cross Steering Tube Joint Brasses of LeC.832. I send herewith a suggested fixture for holding and… | ||
| Scan12 | Errors in cylindrical tappet bolts due to misaligned valve guides and rockers. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. c.c. to By. ORIGINAL X.3001 Re Cylindrical Tappet Bolts. RECEIVED With reference to your report re the above, you say that the error is partially due to valve guides being out of… | ||
| Scan13 | Inquiry regarding the status of obtaining thinner cylinder jackets. | ||
| View original record | To By. From E. c. to EFC. ORIGINAL El/B19:7:17. 3 X.2954 Re Thinner Cylinder Jackets. It is some time now since we raised the question of obtaining some thinner cylinder jackets. Would you kindly let… | ||
| Scan14 | Requesting standardisation sheets for a new camshaft drive following successful testing. | ||
| View original record | To Ry. from R. c. to J. c. to EH. c. to EPC. ORIGINAL R4/B19:7:17. 3 X.2909 X.2926 RE NEW CAMSHAFT DRIVE. I understand that you can now get out the standard-isation sheets for the new camshaft drive,… | ||
| Scan15 | Requesting the creation of standardisation sheets for a new camshaft drive. | ||
| View original record | To By. from R. c. to J. c. to WH. c. to EFC. ORIGINAL. R4/B19:7:17. 3 X.2909 X 2926 RE NEW CAMSHAFT DRIVE. I understand that you can now get out the standard-isation sheets for the new camshaft drive,… | ||
| Scan16 | Request for a specification for a single drawer cabinet for an experimental index, or for one to be made. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. ORIGINAL. E2/B19:7:17. 2 X.2848. Re Cabinet for Experimental Index. With reference to the above, I believe you will remember that we asked you to get a specification for a single… | ||
| Scan17 | Instructions to put a large radius on a cylindrical tappet screw face. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL EL/B20:7:17. 3 Re X.3001 - Re Cylindrical Tappet Screw Face. With reference to your memo EH1/AT16717, I presume that you have by this time received Mr. Royce's memo R2/B12717… | ||
| Scan18 | Request for a more complete report on piston head temperature variations for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. To H. from E. c. to HFC. EL/B23:7:17. ORIGINAL. D 2 24 JUL 1917 X.2991. Re Temperature of pistons in Engine. X.2749 [crossed out] [Handwritten note: for pending to Commander Briggs] Mr. Royce… | ||
| Scan19 | Report on the use of vaseline or mineral grease in the water system. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL F4/B28:7:17. D 3 X.3156 Re Grease in Water System. X.2438 STAMP: 30 JUL 1917 STAMP: RECEIVED Would you please report to Mr. Royce whether you think vaseline or mineral grease… | ||
| Scan20 | Requesting descriptive booklets for Atwater Kent Ignition Timers. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. ORIGINAL. R1/B30:7:17. X.2943 - ATWATER KENT IGNITION TIMERS. With reference to your memo EFC12/T26:7:17, I should be pleased to see the descriptive booklets of the Atwater Kent… | ||