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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Technical report on engine component issues including gear rattles, oil pressure loss, and carburetter performance.9th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0121
The performance and failures of S.U. electrical petrol pumps, the radiator, and the clutch.9th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0122
Performance and condition of various vehicle components after mileage testing.9th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0123
Brake wear, pedal movement issues, and problems with Rudge Whitworth road wheels.9th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0124
The performance of hydraulic dampers, front axle components, and electrical equipment.9th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0125
Performance and wear report on various vehicle components including distributor points, battery, plugs, and tyres.9th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0126
Photograph of a fractured engine piston showing significant damage to the skirt and gudgeon pin boss area.12th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0127
Broken differential on a Bentley car and plans for modifications and testing.12th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0129
Performance of a Bentley car, specifically the gudgeon pins, brakes, and gaskets.12th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0130
Comparing the performance of a standard Bentley with a continental Phantom at the Brooklands race track.12th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0131
The failure of the axle differential on the Bentsport car and proposed modifications to fix the issue.13th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0132
Responding to a report on a Bentley car after 12,000 miles, attaching a list addressing criticisms and expressing satisfaction with the car's performance in France.13th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0133
Report titled 'BENSPORT' detailing eleven steps taken to rectify issues found during a 12,196-mile vehicle test.13th Apr 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0134
List of technical points and proposed solutions for various car components.17th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0135
Listing recommended spare parts for a Bentley running in France, with a note on a ribbed timing case for high oil temperature issues.17th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0136
Copy of a memo from 'Hs' to 'Rm' detailing vehicle issues with the petrol pump and exhaust system after a trip.19th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0137
Quieting the change speed lever and arranging a dynamometer test for vapour lock.20th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0138
The issues found during a 3 1/2 litre Bentley test in France.20th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0139
Vehicle faults including a loose front wing and a noisy change speed lever.21th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0140
Issues found during the testing of a 3 1/2 litre Bentley, including problems with the exhaust, speed, and wing movement.21th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0141
Field report on hotel stationery detailing vehicle performance metrics during a road test.21th Jul 1953Box 82 \ 1  scan0142
Troubleshooting efforts for issues found on a Bentley in France, including vapour lock and exhaust system problems.24th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0143
Note on the development required for a new type of change speed lever.24th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0144
Parts required to investigate exhaust system troubles in France.24th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0145
Letter regarding the transport of parts to France for Chassis No. I B IV, and the associated customs procedures.25th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0146
Letter regarding temporary importation of spare parts to France for Chassis No. I B IV.25th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0147
Letter to The General Transport Co. Ltd. requesting assistance for obtaining a temporary importation permit for spare parts in France.25th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0148
Letter to Mr. G.W. Hancock regarding issues with a petrol pump and exhaust system.27th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0149
List of technical issues and solutions for a vehicle.27th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0150
Short typed memo regarding the imminent arrival of Mr. Pattinson.27th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0151
Petrol system failure due to hot weather causing the engine to stop.27th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0152
Report detailing troubleshooting for an engine stoppage, identifying the cause as heat absorption in the fuel lines and filter.27th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0153
Vehicle testing and adjustments, including oil and petrol consumption figures.28th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0154
Test report on petrol boiling issues in intense heat and a note on hydraulic dampers.28th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0155
Petrol pump failures caused by vapour lock, detailing diagnostic tests conducted on a run from Boulogne to Chateauroux.29th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0156
Engine testing, covering petrol vapour in the filter, under-bonnet temperature, exhaust modifications, and carburetter consumption.29th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0157
Report from France detailing car parts customs, petrol system tests, and a potential rear axle design flaw.31th Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0158
Modifications and issues with pumps, exhaust, mountings, and engine knock.1st Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0159
Typed letter discussing poor petrol consumption, carburetter performance, and sending out new gaskets.1st Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0160
Telegram about petrol pump trouble and the subsequent fitting and testing of a new pump.1st Jul 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0161
The failure of a new petrol pump system and comparative performance tests.2nd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0162
Performance tests on a new pump at various engine speeds, comparing it to an older model.2nd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0163
Telegram reporting a complete failure of a petrol system and engine at high speed.2nd Aug 1932Box 82 \ 1  scan0164
Telegram from Chateauroux regarding the improved performance of pumps from 95 to 112 pints per hour.19th Oct 1920Box 82 \ 1  scan0165
Typed letter responding to a report, diagnosing car performance issues regarding maximum speed, crankshaft period, and transmission rattles.3rd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0166
List of technical queries and feedback on various vehicle components.3rd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0167
Communication regarding a telegram about petrol pump delivery and a request for a sketch of modified petrol piping.3rd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0168
Pump delivery tests and issues with engine cutting out due to petrol vapour.3rd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0169
Test results for petrol pumps with different packing washers under hot and cold conditions.3rd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0170
Performance test data for a new pump with a .084 packing washer, tested under hot conditions.3rd Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0171
Report from Chateauroux, France, on petrol supply failure due to heat, and addressing issues with speed, consumption, crankshaft period, and transmission rattles.5th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0172
Ongoing vehicle issues including the gear lever, suspension, brakes, and petrol tank.5th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0173
Letter detailing the reasons for choosing electrical petrol pumps and instructions for testing.5th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0174
Continued memorandum discussing fuel pump silencing, water temperature, and oil temperature.5th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0175
Delays in fitting steel brake shoes and replacing leaking hot water tubes.6th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0176
Telegram from Chateauroux reporting a broken rear axle tube.7th Aug 1931Box 82 \ 1  scan0177
Typed memo from France reporting a broken rear axle tube and a pump failure due to heat.7th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0178
Radiator specifications, brake shoe materials, and ongoing vehicle tests.8th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0179
Letter discussing vehicle performance in hot weather and requesting an opinion on the exhaust system.8th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0180
The temporary importation of spare parts into France for Chassis No. I B IV.8th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0181
Telegram, a dismantled axle, brake shoes, a water thermometer, and electrical pumps.8th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0182
Letter concerning the receipt and fitment of S.U. petrol pumps, with comparisons to Alfa-Romeo and Bugatti systems.9th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0183
Comparative list of temperature readings from a Mercury thermometer and a Cambridge thermometer on test rig I.B.IV.9th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0184
Axle flange failure, exhaust cut-out, and side steering tube spring adjustments.9th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0185
Speedometer calibration variations due to temperature and tyre pressure.9th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0186
Progress report memo on vehicle repairs and modifications, including axle, brake, pump, and exhaust systems.10th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0187
Modifications to the exhaust system, anchorages, and ribbon springs.10th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0188
Letter concerning the dispatch of replacement water pipes and an improved Essex Terraplane fan to a customer in France.10th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0189
To Mr. G.W. Hancock regarding a Side Steering Tube, sending document RR.Sch.184.10th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0190
Attaching a copy of a sketch showing two failures reported from France.10th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0191
Sketches of a broken radiator tank and a fatigued water pipe.5th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0192
Telegram from Hancock inquiring about the dispatch of new tubes for a car.11th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0193
Letter to G.W. Hancock in France regarding updates and tests on car components including axle tubes, brakes, and cooling systems.11th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0194
Letter coordinating car testing activities and the dispatch of new components for a prototype vehicle.11th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0195
Replacement axle tubes and testing for a 3½ Litre Bentley car in France.11th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0196
Troubleshooting of fuel delivery issues with electrical pumps and piping during a mileage test.12th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0197
Receiving new axle tubes and testing the performance of different petrol pumps and supply pipes.13th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0198
From G.W.H. to Hs. reporting on vehicle repairs to the back axle, brakes, petrol pumps and windscreen.14th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0199
Damage to a vehicle caused by a partridge strike during a road test.14th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0200
Letter detailing modifications and tests on a car's petrol system and brakes, sent from France.15th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0201
Typed letter reporting on car performance, including a speed of 98 MPH, and modifications to the axle, steering, and springs.16th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0202
Report from G.W.H. to Hs. concerning a vehicle's running condition and a failed exhaust mounting from Chateauroux, France.17th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0203
Vehicle testing results and issues with brakes, fuel pumps, and pistons from France.18th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0204
Cracked pistons and damaged connecting rod bearings.18th Aug 1937Box 82 \ 1  scan0205
Telegram reporting a completely broken piston skirt on engine number five.18th Aug 1937Box 82 \ 1  scan0206
Telegram from Chateauroux requesting a complete set of pistons due to cracked skirts.18th Aug 1938Box 82 \ 1  scan0207
Acceleration test results for a 10x41 Axle with cut out closed.18th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0208
Report from France detailing engine valve seating distortion, lost clearance, and a broken N.S.F. wing stay.19th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0209
Telegram detailing a broken front balance weight stud causing a crankcase to break beyond repair.26th Oct 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0210
Letter to G.W. Hancock concerning Autoflux pumps and an analysis of piston failures.22th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0211
Engine water and oil temperature issues, with proposed tests and modifications.22th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0212
The investigation of a Low Inertia Damper, focusing on friction load and spring specifications.22th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0213
Issues and modifications for engine gear rattles, side steering, exhaust cut-out, and ignition tower.22th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0214
The examination and modification of an exhaust mounting and other parts.22th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0215
Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding the delivery of pistons, connecting rods, and the performance of petrol pumps.21th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0216
Page containing two photographs showing close-up views of engine components.21th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0217
Hand-drawn diagram of an SU petrol pump and filter assembly.21th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0218
Hand-drawn diagrams with notes illustrating wear on a mechanical component.23th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0219
Letter to a customer in France regarding various vehicle issues including the radiator, petrol pumps, engine knock, and spark plugs.23th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0220
Engine modifications, fuel pump performance, and issues with damaged pistons.24th Aug 1933Box 82 \ 1  scan0221


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