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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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Faulty clutch found during a car test for chassis number B.4.JD.23th Dec 1936Box 85 \ 2  scan0313
Return of a lined friction plate from a 4¼-litre Bentley chassis for examination due to a slipping clutch.2nd Jan 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0314
Request to cut ventilation holes in a clutch case from the Unit Test Beds.13th Feb 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0315
Jaggering clutch found on chassis B.126.JD from Car Mart Stock.4th Mar 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0316
Propshaft dampers for 25/30 and Bentley models.4th Mar 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0317
Order for Bentley clutch facings from Ferodo.7th May 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0318
Clutch driven disc from Borg & Beck Co. of America, requiring modification to fit a Bentley.11th May 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0319
Cause and remedy for rattling Bentley clutch and brake pedals.13th May 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0320
Order be passed to Borg & Beck for Bentley clutch plates.27th Jul 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0321
Instruction to fit an American-made Long clutch plate with Thermoid facings to chassis 5.B.IV.29th Jul 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0322
Comparison table of specifications for P.III, 25/30, and Bentley models, including clutch data and other metrics.1st Jul 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0323
Specifications for a Single Plate 12.C.B. Clutch as supplied to Lincoln.14th Feb 1934Box 85 \ 2  scan0324
Letter from Long Manufacturing Co. regarding specifications for a 12' single plate clutch.20th Feb 1934Box 85 \ 2  scan0325
Instructions for facing off the hubs of five Bentley 10' clutch plates.7th Aug 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0326
Testing and recommendations for Thermoid clutch facings on 25/30 and Bentley models.10th Sep 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0327
Re-directing parts for a Bentley Clutch Servo to be fitted to a different chassis.3rd Oct 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0328
New Thermoid Facing for the Bentley Clutch to cure 'jagger troubles'.14th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0329
Request for details and supply department for materials for old type Bentley clutches.16th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0330
Limited supply of Graphite Bronze Facings for 3 1/2 litre Bentley Clutches.21th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0331
Works order for the supply of material for old type Bentley clutches to Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd.22th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0332
Partial fulfilment of an order for material for old type Bentley clutches due to stock shortages.26th Oct 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0333
Proposing a simple rig for testing clutch springs on 4¼ Litre Bentley & 25/30 models.8th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0334
Confirming the standardisation of 10-inch Bentley clutch plates to use Thermoid facings.16th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0335
Requesting an order for 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre clutch springs due to depleted stock in stores.19th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0336
The standardisation of Thermoid clutch facings for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.23th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0337
Despatch of 45 Bentley Clutch Plates to Borg and Beck for fitting Thermoid Facings.24th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0338
The supply and specification of 10' Thermoid faced clutches for Bentley vehicles.26th Nov 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0339
Request to prepare two S/M rings for testing the 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre clutch.6th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0340
Instructions for fitting new parts to a 20/25 & 3 1/2 litre clutch after a '1000 slip' test.8th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0341
The dynamometer testing of Graphite Bronze Clutch Facings for 20/25 and 3½ litre Bentley models.13th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0342
Results of clutch reliability and wear tests using different facing materials.13th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0343
Test report on clutch modifications, comparing Ferodo and Graphite Bronze facings.13th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0344
The testing of clutch facings, recommending the continued use of Graphite Bronze facings for 20/25 and 3 1/2 litre Bentley models.13th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0345
Graph plotting the wear of different driving face materials against the number of slips.9th Dec 1937Box 85 \ 2  scan0346
The mileage of Thermoid faced clutches in experimental Bentley cars.12th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0347
New part number for Graphite Bronze clutch facings for the 20/25 HP & 3½-Litre models.22th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0348
Request to prepare parts for a Bentley 10' Clutch with Centrifugal Assistance.26th Jan 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0349
Inquiring about wear and slack found in the bush for the 20/25 HP and Bentley clutch.25th Feb 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0350
Chasing the completion of parts for a Bentley 10' centrifugal assistance clutch.15th Mar 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0351
Instruction to fit a 10' Borg & Beck clutch with Centrifugal Assistance to a car.18th Mar 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0352
Requesting an order for a 10 C.F. Clutch for experimental work on a Bentley.19th Mar 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0353
Fitting of heavier weights for centrifugal clutch assistance.5th May 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0354
Instructions for preparing a modified flexible flywheel for a Wraith or Bentley model, detailing parts and modifications.3rd Jun 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0355
Requesting facilities to change the springs in several 10' Bentley clutches as a temporary measure.29th Jun 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0356
Modification of Bentley clutches by replacing black springs with green ones to correct excessive pedal pressure.29th Jun 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0357
Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding the spring poundage for a 10' Bentley clutch.29th Jun 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0358
Letter from Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. discussing clutch spring modifications due to excessive pedal pressure.29th Jun 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0359
Discrepancy with a 10' clutch spring's working length and thrust rate.4th Jul 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0360
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding a change in thrust spring pressure for a Bentley 10.A3 clutch.4th Jul 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0361
Investigation into faulty Bentley clutch springs from an outside supplier causing excessive pedal loading.5th Jul 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0362
Discovery and resolution of an incorrect spring thrust issue on the Bentley clutch.11th Jul 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0363
Drilling angle of oil drain holes for 25/30 & Bentley flywheels.29th Aug 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0364
Note regarding clutch plates fitted with Thermoid for Phantom III, 125/30 and Bentley models.21th Oct 1938Box 85 \ 2  scan0365
Rig setup and dimensions for setting clutch fingers on Wraith and Bentley cars.24th Jan 1939Box 85 \ 2  scan0366
Requesting parts for a relay clutch mechanism and B.II engine oil pump for testing.11th May 1939Box 85 \ 2  scan0367
Technical memo discussing new engine timing and modifications for the Bensport power unit.23th Jan 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0001
Request to manufacture a new camshaft for the Bensport Unit by scaling down existing 'R' engine cam designs.21th Mar 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0002
Requirement of a new cam form for a Bensport Camshaft on the 'R' engine.3rd Apr 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0003
Blueprint showing camshaft timing, dimensions, and cam lift data.3rd Apr 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0004
The incorrect timing of a Bensport J.1 camshaft balancing cam and requesting a drawing alteration.4th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0005
Correcting the angle on a Bensport Balancing Cam drawing.11th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0006
Drawing for an increased oil well in the Bentley Balancing Cam housing.30th Sep 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0007
Valve gear noise, automatic tappet adjustment, and potential camshaft modifications.11th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0008
Investigation into the cause of Bentley tappet noise and various attempts to reduce it.11th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0009
Analysis of valve and cam operation to determine velocities for quiet engine performance.11th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0010
Analysis of cam contours, clearances, and their effect on tappet noise and valve velocity.11th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0011
Table of maximum clearances and velocities for quiet cam operation for Cylinders No.1 and No.2.11th Dec 1933Box 85 \ 3  scan0012
Graph of valve lift against crankshaft degrees for a Bentley No.1 cylinder inlet cam.29th Sep 1939Box 85 \ 3  scan0013
Blueprint graph detailing the performance of Bentley Cam Toes, plotting valve lift against crankshaft degrees.29th Sep 1939Box 85 \ 3  scan0014
Blueprint graph showing valve lift characteristics against crankshaft degrees for Bentley Cam Toes.29th Sep 1939Box 85 \ 3  scan0015
Graph plotting valve lift against crankshaft degrees for Bentley cam toes on a B7 No.2 cylinder exhaust cam.29th Sep 1939Box 85 \ 3  scan0016
Blueprint graph of Bentley cam base circle contours for Unit B7.1st Jan 1940Box 85 \ 3  scan0017
Graph comparing standard and suggested Bentley cam toe profiles, lift, and velocities against crankshaft degrees.1st Jan 1940Box 85 \ 3  scan0018
Request to put in hand a camshaft to drawing Hs.1260 for slow running experiments on a Test Bed engine.4th Jan 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0019
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth discussing valve timing and cam acceleration figures.17th May 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0020
Page two of a letter to Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd. regarding a 500 c.c. racing engine.17th May 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0021
Calculations for engine rocker ratio, cam and valve acceleration.24th May 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0022
Letter to Rudge Whitworth Ltd. detailing the maximum positive acceleration of a Bentley camshaft.24th May 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0023
Letter to G.L. Hack of Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding camshaft particulars and hydraulic tappet adjuster blueprints.19th May 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0024
Blueprint of a valve tappet block assembly with cross-sections and notes.19th May 1924Box 85 \ 3  scan0025
Blueprint of a cylindrical mechanical component with internal features.19th May 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0026
Graph comparing valve overlap and timing positions for various engines.30th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0027
Notification regarding the breakage of tappet springs on Bentley & 20/25 balance cams.30th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0028
Overhead camshaft with a silent drive, referencing the eccentric drive on a 4-litre Bentley.9th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0029
Letter from Michigan Tool Company regarding the use of Cone type worm gears for a proposed overhead camshaft.2nd Nov 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0030
Letter from Michigan Tool Company regarding gear design and thread spacing.2nd Nov 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0031
Letter to The Michigan Tool Company discussing requirements for an overhead camshaft drive using Cone worms.21th Nov 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0032
Concluding page of a letter discussing two leading British manufacturers.21th Nov 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0033
Design and modification of silent tappets for the Bentley.5th Dec 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0034
List of design features for Cadillac tappets intended for use in a Bentley.1st Dec 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0035
New camshaft design and timing for a Bentley engine to be used with silent tappets.4th Dec 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0036
Letter from Michigan Tool Company regarding a Cone Type Worm Gear.20th Dec 1934Box 85 \ 3  scan0037
Graph comparing the Brake Mean Effective Pressure curves of various Cadillac and Rolls-Royce products.3rd Nov 1932Box 85 \ 3  scan0038
New camshaft for Bentley cars, its suitability for supercharged models, and related drawing numbers.14th Feb 1935Box 85 \ 3  scan0039
Summary table of cam forms, detailing specifications for various engines.1st Apr 1935Box 85 \ 3  scan0040
Request to produce a modified Bentley Camshaft (EB.2258) with two keyways.1st Apr 1935Box 85 \ 3  scan0041
Request to try an R. engine type camshaft in a 3.500 Bore Bentley and have the tappets Fescolised.3rd Oct 1935Box 85 \ 3  scan0042
Distributing blueprints for a Large Bore Bentley Camshaft and associated parts.26th Nov 1935Box 85 \ 3  scan0043
Request for the manufacture of two different camshafts for a Bentley (High Power) engine.5th May 1936Box 85 \ 3  scan0044
Instructions for an extra keyway to be cut on a shaft and a reference to camshaft arrangement details.5th May 1936Box 85 \ 3  scan0045


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