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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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Faults and issues found with various car components during testing, page 2.25th Feb 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0264
How to handle potential customer complaints and 'dangerous items' before car delivery.25th Feb 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0265
Query regarding increased petrol consumption for the 4 1/4 litre Bentley.26th Feb 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0266
Blueprint figures, cylinder head comparisons, and petrol consumption for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.27th Feb 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0267
Internal memorandum requesting the order and distribution of 12 custom springs.27th Feb 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0268
Performance comparison graph showing horsepower, fuel consumption, and acceleration tests for a car converted from a 3.5-litre to a 4.25-litre engine.3rd Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0269
Technical memorandum discussing issues with seat fixings, clutch, oil consumption, and engine pinking.3rd Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0270
Experimental development for brakes to reduce squeaking and increase consistency.3rd Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0271
Modifications for Experimental Bentley and Phantom III cars.9th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0272
Secret memo stressing the importance of secrecy for the Wraith II and Bentley III projects.16th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0273
Summary of road test performance results for various car makes, compiled by 'THE MOTOR'.10th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0274
Progress report on development work for the Phantom III, covering carburetter issues and engine noise.26th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0275
Progress report on vehicle testing, covering components like tyres, gearbox, clutch, and steering.26th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0276
Progress report on the 20/25 HP (22-G-V) vehicle, covering mileage tests, induction system issues, and specific component investigations.26th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0277
The 'Big Bore Bentley' prototype, detailing mileage completed and key areas for experimental improvements.26th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0278
Engine gear rattle issues in the 4¼ Litre Bentley production and potential solutions.12th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0279
The satisfaction from production and chassis tests on the last Bentley series.12th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0280
Timing gear 'sing' and 'rattle', and the feasibility of using Fabroil gears for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley production.15th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0281
Detonation tests on a Bentley car to determine the correct automatic advance curve.7th Apr 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0282
Graph of the ignition advance curve versus speed for a B.23.A.E. deturbulated head with a 6.5-1 compression ratio.24th Apr 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0283
The provision of a soft, non-nitrogen hardened shaft for a Bentley Chassis for experimental purposes.24th Apr 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0284
Providing stopping distances for the 3 1/2 litre Bentley from an 'Autocar' road test.25th Apr 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0285
Graph plotting stopping distance against speed for a Bentley 3 1/2 Litre car, based on a road test.28th May 1934Box 82 \ 4  scan0286
Graph plotting stopping distance in feet versus speed in MPH for a Bentley 3 1/2 Litre car.18th May 1934Box 82 \ 4  scan0287
Acknowledging receipt of information from a previous correspondence.27th Apr 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0288
Cracking issue on the Bentley Head Lamp Cross Member and a proposed design change.1st May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0289
General car position report on Phantom III and 20/25 HP models, detailing test progress and issues.1st May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0290
Investigation into engine failure and a clutch issue on Bentley B-56-BN after going off the road.1st May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0291
Performance graph comparing the BHP and BMEP of a 3 1/2 Litre and a 4 1/4 Litre engine against RPM.4th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0292
Requesting bore concentricity measurements for 3.5 and 4.25 litre Bentley engines at different temperatures.5th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0293
Cracks developing in the dropped front cross member on Bentley models.6th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0294
Blueprint diagram illustrating cracks on a mechanical part and its welding.23th Apr 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0295
Request to make parts for a trial of a two-stage relief valve oiling scheme for a large bore Bentley.11th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0296
Request to produce 3 modified Bentley Head Lamp Bracket Crossmembers due to failures in France.12th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0297
Private letter discussing customer feedback and criticisms of the 4¼-litre Bentley.12th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0298
Listing drawings being sent for a Bentley O.H.C. Conversion Engine.14th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0299
Letter discussing vehicle performance issues including brakes, accommodation, oil consumption, and fuel mixtures.20th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0300
Notice to withdraw a leaflet for the 4¼ litre Bentley Saloon due to inaccurate figures from an Autocar reprint.21th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0301
Wheelbase and chassis modifications for the Bentley III to improve passenger space.26th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0302
Vehicle wheelbase length, body design, luggage capacity, and spare wheel placement.27th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0303
Letter discussing body space and high oil consumption issues on Bentley and other models.27th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0304
Customer complaints and investigations into heavy oil consumption on specific vehicle chassis.27th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0305
List of cars waiting for shop work and the required actions for each vehicle.27th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0306
Planned work on a Packard, a specific car (GLG-5), and experiments on Phantom III models.27th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0307
Code numbering changes for 'G' series Bentley Chassis due to a switch to large bore engines.29th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0308
List of drawings sent for the Bentley O.H.C. Conversion Unit.29th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0309
The stiffened headlamp cross member and wing stays on a Bentley chassis.3rd Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0310
The reason for omitting the propeller shaft damper on the 4¼-Litre Bentley.3rd Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0311
Successful experimental clutch modification on the 4 1/4 litre Bentley.4th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0312
Letter discussing potential Bentley improvements, categorised for 'Speed Merchant' and 'Ordinary Owner' customer profiles.4th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0313
Bentley chassis options, performance complaints, and reducing coachwork weights.4th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0314
Engine oil consumption, endurance testing, and racing at Le Mans.4th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0315
Log sheet recording daily oil consumption in M.P.G., mileage, and total mileage.11th Mar 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0316
Inaccuracy of speedometer readings following a test by 'the Autocar' on a 4¼ litre Bentley.5th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0317
Factors affecting the accuracy of Bentley speedometers, including tyre effects, temperature, and wear.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0318
List of special units required for a Bentley O.H.C. Conversion Unit.10th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0319
Ignition advance analysis and tests on turbulent lips for 20/25 HP and Bentley cylinder heads.10th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0320
Tests of turbulent cylinder heads and ignition governors on Bentley and 20/25 models.10th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0321
Bench test results for 25/30 HP ignition governors, comparing performance on standard and modified cylinder heads.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0322
Specification for a Bentley type governor frame to obtain a 20° crank angle range, including comparison with Delco governors.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0323
Pair of graphs showing road test results on a Bentley to determine maximum permissible advance to avoid detonation.16th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0324
Graph of ignition governor curves for a test on a deturbulated head with a standard chassis exhaust silencer.16th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0325
Graph showing ignition governor curves for a 25/30 standard turbulent head engine.16th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0326
Ignition curve tests for a Bentley unit with standard and deturbulated cylinder heads.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0327
Blueprint chart of ignition governor curves for a Bentley standard turbulent head engine.5th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0328
Graph showing Bentley ignition governor curves for a deturbulated head.5th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0329
Power comparison chart for a Bentley 4 1/4 Litre engine, contrasting standard turbulent and deturbulated cylinder heads.5th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0330
Detonation tests conducted on 25/30 HP and Bentley cars using different cylinder heads.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0331
Results of detonation tests conducted on a B-23-AE engine.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0332
Engine detonation tests conducted on the 21-G-IV model.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0333
Graph of detonation curves for a 21 G.T. car, comparing turbulent and deturbulated cylinder heads with different ignition systems.9th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0334
Blueprint graph showing the Delco ignition curve and performance test results for two different cylinder heads.12th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0335
Criticism from the press regarding 'fast' speedometers and proposing a conference to resolve the issue.12th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0336
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. discussing spark gap issues and ignition timing for a Bentley.12th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0337
Tests conducted on a Bentley Induction System using a spark gap.11th Jun 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0338
Table of spark gap measurements in millimeters for a 6-cylinder engine and coil at various speeds and loads.8th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0339
Reprint from 'The Autocar' magazine about the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Saloon.8th May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0340
'Autocar' magazine road test report for the 4¼-litre Bentley, detailing its performance, handling, and features.1st May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0341
Performance and specification data sheet for the 4¼-Litre Bentley Saloon.1st May 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0342
The urgent need to modify the die for the Bentley & 25/30 high tension ignition rotor due to on-road failures.6th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0343
Listing drawing numbers for the assembly of a Bentley O.H.C. Conversion Unit engine.9th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0344
Request to make six governor drives for trial fitting of Delco Remy distributors on Bentley and 25/30 units.9th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0345
Status report on Phantom III experimental cars, detailing work on clutches and steering systems.11th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0346
Technical update regarding vapour lock, connecting rod big ends, and continental chassis replacements.11th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0347
Idling improvements and oil consumption issues for the 20/25 HP 15,000 miles car.11th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0348
15,000-mile car, clutch variations and testing, and brake jagger issues.11th Jul 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0349
Order for Bentley chassis horns and a possible part substitution.6th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0350
Stating that a standardisation sheet for Bentley chassis horns cannot be issued at present.7th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0351
Performance comparison between a 4¼ Litre Bentley and a Cadillac 8 Cyl. Vee.10th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0352
Typed memorandum page discussing improvements to American performance.10th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0353
Requesting a report on the use of an Acme thread on a Bijur starter pinion for 25/30 and Bentley models.17th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0354
The Acme Thread on a Bijur Starter Pinion for 25/30 HP and Bentley models, discussing cold start testing.19th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0355
Expressing disappointment with the lack of support for cost-saving efforts on Bentley parts, specifically a new exhaust system.20th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0356
Cost analysis of existing Bentley parts compared with potential alternative reductions.25th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0357
Parts list for Bentley valves, detailing part numbers, quantities, and costs for materials and labour.25th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0358
Explaining the delay in costing the modified Bentley Exhaust System for standardisation purposes.25th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0359
Recurring rotor failure on the Bentley 25/30 HP chassis due to spark earthing, and the urgent need to implement a new design with an air gap.25th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0360
The general car position, detailing ongoing tests and issues for the Phantom III model.28th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0361
Technical report on exhaust boom, valve springs, and connecting rod bearing issues.28th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0362
Test results and ongoing investigations for various car components and models.28th Aug 1936Box 82 \ 4  scan0363


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