Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Requesting the setup of materials to test an induction pressure regulating device and instructions for related drawings. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. c. to Na. c. to By. ORIGINAL E2/B2:6:17. 3 X. 3065 Re Induction Pressure Regulating Device. With reference to Mr. Royce's memo R3/B2:6:17, copy of which we have sent you, would you… | ||
| Scan1 | Properties, sourcing, and price of Magnalium Metal. | ||
| View original record | 3 To EFC. from R. c.c. to J. c.c. to Na. ORIGINAL R15/B2:6:17. D 6 JUN 1917 RECEIVED Re X.3031 - Magnalium Metal. I am awaiting a further report with reference to the above. Taylor, Taylor & Hobson of… | ||
| Scan2 | Proposing tests for a new, less brittle aluminium-copper alloy for pistons. | ||
| View original record | To DPC. from R. c. to I c. to FH. c. to Na. ORIGINAL R9/B2:6:17. D 3 6 JUN 1917 RECEIVED X 2749 X 3069 Re Aluminium Copper Alloy for Pistons. Since it is evident that the aluminium copper alloy for… | ||
| Scan3 | Confirming the standardisation to cease using extra oil pipes for the cylinders or epicyclic gears. | ||
| View original record | To By from R. c to J c. to ED c. to EH. R4/B4:S:17. 5 ORIGINAL. X.2601 Re Extra Lubrication. X.2492. With reference to your memo ByS/G30417, I understand you have standardised that no extra oil pipes… | ||
| Scan4 | From Oy to EFC listing outstanding work to be done on a contact breaker. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from Oy. ORIGINAL. Oy2/B8:6:17. 6 X.2823 Re R.R. Contact Breaker. I enclose herewith a list of work still to be done on this contact breaker. I have already communicated most of this to you… | ||
| Scan5 | Properties and potential use of Magnalium alloy based on specific gravity and casting tests. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. c. to Wor. for Mr.Kesterton. D 2 R7/B9:6:17. 11 JUN 1917 ORIGINAL RECEIVED X.3031 Re Magnalium. In consequence of the high specific gravity, I would not take it without further proof… | ||
| Scan6 | Pressure drop caused by new R.R.C.H. air inlets and requesting the construction of a larger temporary version for testing. | ||
| View original record | To By. from E. c. to EH. ORIGINAL. E2/B13:6:17. 3 X.3010 Re R.R.C.H. Air Inlets. We should be glad to know if you have yet been able to try the new R.R.C.H. air inlets. We are anxious to find out if… | ||
| Scan7 | Suggesting a 100-hour test for an oil pump annulus made of nickel steel to achieve a specific Brinell figure. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. c. to J. c. to EH. c. to By. ORIGINAL RL/B15:6:17. Re X.2678 - OIL PUMP ANNULUS IN NICKEL STEEL TO GIVE A BRINELL FIGURE OF 220. I think we should run this for 100 hours and then… | ||
| Scan8 | Requesting an update on the experiments for a larger water pump. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. c. to EH. ORIGINAL E5/B25:6:17. 2 X.2854 Re Larger Water Pump. We should be glad to know if you have yet been able to get through the experiment on the larger water pump to determine… | ||
| Scan9 | Requesting an opinion on the efficacy of multi-ringed pistons in relation to oiling. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL. E7/B25:6:17 6 X.2209 X.2369. X.2809. Re Multi-ringed Pistons and oiling up. We note your remarks re the above question, but would like to know your opinion regarding the… | ||
| Scan10 | Micrometer measurements of a model for a lightened valve rocker. | ||
| View original record | To E.H. from E. ORIGINAL E1/B25:6:17. 3 X 3080 Re Lightened Valve Rocker. With further reference to my memo E4/B23:6:17, I have been over the model again with a micrometer instead of just callipers,… | ||
| Scan11 | Thank you note confirming the satisfactory performance of a new mushroom-shaped valve for aero engines. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. c. to J. ORIGINAL RL/B27:6:17. 2 Valves with Mushroom Shaped Head X.2845. Thank you for your report of 22/6/17 with reference to the above. We are very pleased to see that the special… | ||