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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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Blueprint for a Bentley carburetter part from the S.U. Company.29th Apr 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0024
Bentley carburation, requesting a test of moving the intake silencer to improve consumption.3rd May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0025
Modification to the Bensport ignition wiring, requiring buffer ends on the induction pipes.5th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0026
Test results for various configurations of a Bentley Air Silencer.15th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0027
Instruction to incorporate modification V.1567 into drawing EB.355 for an air intake bend.19th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0028
Design and testing of a new, larger Bentley air silencer.24th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0029
Blueprint showing the design and dimensions for an experimental air intake, modified from E.B. 355.19th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0030
Test results and instructions for a new venturi-type centre piece for the Bentley induction system.24th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0031
Blueprint of a Balance Restriction component for a Bentley.24th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0032
Performance graph plotting B.H.P and B.M.E.P against R.P.M., with engine specifications and a timing diagram.23th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0033
Fitting a venturi centre piece to the Bentley Induction System.25th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0034
Increase in length of a Bentley Air Intake Silencer.27th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0035
From G.H. Whyman instructing RHC to make four air silencers for Bentley cars.29th May 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0036
Chasing a decision on the finish for Bentley carburettors and associated parts.14th Jun 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0037
Scratch brush finish for the induction system and air silencer of a Bentley destined for France.14th Jun 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0038
Alternative finishes for a Bentley engine and requesting a decision.16th Jun 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0039
Note discussing a failure in the riveting of supporting brackets for air silencers and requesting a design review.21th Aug 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0040
Standardisation of parts document for a modified water pipe to carburetter water jackets.10th Nov 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0041
Scheme to modify the petrol system on a Bentley car to reduce piping and unions.2nd Dec 1933Box 85 \ 4  scan0042
Requesting the production of a modified induction pipe and brass blanks for the Bentley Induction System on the Spectre engine.4th Jan 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0043
Effects of reducing the Bentley Induction Pipe diameter and requesting a mock-up.4th Jan 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0044
Instructions for building a Semi-Expanding Carburetter with specific modifications.25th Jan 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0045
Step-by-step procedure for changing and fitting the Float Chamber Dain pipes to a Bentley.30th May 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0046
Requesting the creation of spring-loaded mixture controls for Bentley carburetters to fix an issue with jets.22th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0047
Schematic for a Mixture Control component for a Bentley.31th May 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0048
Standardisation of parts for modified float chambers, drain pipes, and plug terminals to prevent petrol spraying and flooding.31th May 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0049
Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment for a modification to be fitted on all cars.14th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0050
Letter to the Packless Gland Co. regarding the design and supply of parts for a carburettor, water pump, and thermostat.26th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0051
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a carburetter mixture control, a packless gland for a water pump, and a by-pass thermostat.27th Jun 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0052
Testing of new, less expensive flexible petrol pipes from Benton and Stone.19th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0053
Comparing pricing and considering alternative suppliers for Petroflex pipes.25th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0054
Purchase and testing of Petroflex flexible petrol pipes from various manufacturers.26th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0055
Letter despatching carburetter mixture control parts for a Bentley and requesting information on by-pass thermostats.26th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0056
Requesting the dispatch of parts to the Packless Gland Co. for completion and testing.26th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0057
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding carburetter mixture controls and by-pass thermostats.27th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0058
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing thermostat design, its perceived shortcomings, and potential improvements.5th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0059
General arrangement drawing of a thermostat assembly.5th Jul 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0060
Arrangement of a thermostat mounting.1st Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0061
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce regarding carburettor mixture control.28th Aug 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0062
Letter to The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding carburetter mixture control performance.1st Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0063
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. requesting a progress update on carburetter mixture controls for a Bentley engine.20th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0064
Letter to Gabriel Manufacturing Co. inquiring about the leakage-proof design of their sample petrol flexes.21th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0065
Letter from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. describing the manufacturing and testing process of Titeflex Petrol Pipes.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0066
The second page of a letter from Gabrile Manufacturing Co. about a product demonstration.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0067
Promotional leaflet for Titeflex all-metal flexible hose and tubing.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0068
Instructions for applying and soldering couplings to Titeflex metal hose, including size and specification tables.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0069
Product catalog page for Tite Flex flexible metal hose and adapters, detailing their construction, application, and specifications.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0070
Brochure detailing the construction, features, and applications of Tite Flex all-metal hose.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0071
Technical leaflet describing the construction, properties, and applications of Tite Flex all-metal hoses.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0072
Informational leaflet on the features, construction, and application of Tite flex all metal hose.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0073
Product information sheet for Tite flex all-metal hoses, detailing applications, features, and ordering instructions.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0074
Promotional document for Tite Flex all-metal hose, detailing its features and applications.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0075
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in delivering Thermostatic Mixture Controls for the Bentley.24th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0076
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of carburetter mixture controls.25th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0077
Engine breakdown on Bentley Chassis B-1-AE and the proposed modification to the air cleaner support bracket.3rd Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0078
Failure of a stiffening strip on Bentley carburetter air silencers and outlining the required modifications.4th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0079
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding a delay in dispatching a Thermostat for the Bentley Mixture Control.6th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0080
Internal request to order a flexible petrol pipe for a Bentley for test purposes.8th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0081
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. concerning a Bentley Mixture Controls unit.9th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0082
Page 2 of a letter regarding the testing of a bellows unit and suggesting a different material due to difficulties soldering stainless steel.9th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0083
5 HP loss at high speeds due to the Bentley Air Silencer and proposing modifications to the downtake pipe.9th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0084
Occasional flooding troubles experienced with the Bentley carburetter, focusing on the float mechanism.10th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0085
Blueprint of a float chamber, type 2T/RR.11th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0086
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding an Automatic Mixture Control unit and the material of its bellows plate.11th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0087
'flat spot' in Bentley low-speed acceleration and the solution of fitting a smaller diameter induction pipe.12th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0088
Comparative performance tests of different diameter induction pipes on Bentley cars.8th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0089
Performance comparison table for vehicles B-23-AE and 3-B-IV, testing different pipe and carburetor configurations.24th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0090
Customer complaints about the slow running of Bentley engines and carburetter adjustments.24th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0091
Letter discussing a customer complaint and seeking advice on how to communicate with customers.24th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0092
Report of a test carried out on a Bentley Small Bore Induction Pipe to EX.14528.24th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0093
Technical memorandum replying to queries about Bentley carburettors and comparing their performance to Rolls-Royce systems.27th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0094
The compromise between engine idle speed and high-speed performance, particularly concerning the Bentley model.27th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0095
Power loss experiments conducted on a Bentley engine.29th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0096
Page 2 of a report detailing engine performance tests on air silencers and induction pipes.29th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0097
Comparison of standard and 'R' type cam followers, detailing their effect on valve timing, power, and Mean Effective Pressure.7th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0098
Standardisation of parts report for a Titeflex all-metal flexible tube.7th Sep 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0099
Standardisation of parts document noting an externally sourced piece with no tool cost.22th Oct 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0100
Leakage tests for 'Titeflex' petrol piping after a 10,000-mile standardisation.16th Nov 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0101
Issues with snap acceleration on Bentley cars and the testing of different carburettor needles to improve performance.19th Nov 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0102
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. inquiring about the status of automatic mixture controls for a Bentley engine.14th Dec 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0103
Letter to The Packless Gland, Co.Ltd., requesting an update on the construction of two Bentley mixture controls.4th Jan 1934Box 85 \ 4  scan0104
Letter from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of an Automatic Mixture Control unit.5th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0105
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty Automatic Mixture Control unit and a request for a replacement.14th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0106
Instructing the dispatch of a Bentley automatic mixture control to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd.14th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0107
Letter from carburetter manufacturer AMAL regarding available down-draught carburetter sizes.14th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0108
Correspondence to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of a capillary tube and agreement to remake a bottom plate in brass.16th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0109
Letter from R.A.G. Limited regarding the supply and pricing of carburettors.16th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0110
Letter from R.A.G. Limited offering carburetter samples for testing.16th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0111
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. chasing the return of two Bentley automatic mixture controls.2nd Feb 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0112
Request to produce a modified induction pipe for a Bentley Competition vehicle.12th Feb 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0113
Request for two jets and jet guides to be made for Bentley Automatic Mixture Controls.26th Feb 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0114
Request to manufacture an induction pipe for downdraught carburetter tests on a Bentley engine.2nd Mar 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0115
Report comparing a standard induction system with a larger one, detailing their performance characteristics.8th Mar 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0116
Performance graph comparing three different induction system setups on a B.2 Unit.30th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0117
Graph comparing induction pipe depression against RPM for three different induction system configurations.30th Jan 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0118
Instruction to alter the pattern for an experimental Bentley induction pipe for Spectre development.10th Apr 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0119
Invoice from Thos. Crump & Co. Ltd. for special gauge glasses and glass bends.8th May 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0120
Requesting information on the location of an improved Bentley S.U. Floatchamber model.9th May 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0121
Requesting an order be passed to Messrs. Thos. Crump & Co.Ltd. for Special Gauge Glasses.13th May 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0122
Instruction to modify new S.U. carburetter float chambers to the standard 20/25 HP specification.14th May 1935Box 85 \ 4  scan0123


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