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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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Internal order request for one patent copper gasket from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring Ltd.27th Aug 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0092
Letter from a supplier regarding gaskets for experimental purposes and customer feedback.30th Aug 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0093
Use of a higher compression head on a stream-lined Bentley.24th Sep 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0094
Request to modify connecting rods and big end bearings for extra cylinder lubrication tests.25th Sep 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0095
Use of higher compression heads on Bentley engines and the development of a suction control scheme for ignition advance.25th Sep 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0096
Confirming receipt of an invoice from Messrs. Wills for a special gasket.1st Oct 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0097
Letter to Wills Pressure Filled Joint Rings Ltd. concerning a special gasket for a Bentley cylinder head.1st Oct 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0098
Letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Ltd. regarding the use and pressure holding capabilities of their joint rings.2nd Oct 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0099
Modification of a Bentley Cylinder Head to fit a B-6 Unit.20th Oct 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0100
Request to replace inlet valves in high compression Bentley cylinder heads.25th Oct 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0101
Experiments on extra cylinder lubrication to prevent piston seizure during cold starts on Bentley engines.2nd Nov 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0102
Scheme for extra cylinder lubrication during cold starts to prevent piston seizure.2nd Nov 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0103
Lubrication tests for a modified big end bearing and connecting rod.2nd Nov 1954Box 86 \ 1  scan0104
Oil consumption tests on a Bentley unit with and without modifications to the connecting rods.2nd Nov 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0105
Blueprint for a modification to the No. 6 connecting rod.24th Sep 1921Box 86 \ 1  scan0106
Blueprint for a modification to a connecting rod (Con-Rod).24th Sep 1921Box 86 \ 1  scan0107
Blueprint showing a modification to the top half of a big end bearing.25th Sep 1942Box 86 \ 1  scan0108
Request to expedite testing on a new type of Bentley cylinder head before it enters production.14th Nov 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0109
Request to order 12 Bentley cylinder head gaskets from The Southwark Manufacturing Co.5th Dec 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0110
Request to produce a modified set of exhaust valves for a Bentley cylinder head test.1st Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0111
Instructing a change in exhaust valve diameter for a Bentley competition cylinder head.2nd Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0112
Five specific tasks related to car cylinder heads.15th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0113
Urgent work required on car cylinder heads and associated components.17th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0114
Material choice and design for the Bentley Silent Tappet Head.21th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0115
Follow-up letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Limited regarding gasket testing and potential orders.30th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0116
Testing and potential customer offering of a new high compression head for Bentley cars.4th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0117
Graph showing the power output of a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley B.4 Unit engine under two different test configurations.31th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0118
Design recommendations for a Bentley high-compression cylinder head.7th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0119
The failure of a Bentley high compression cylinder head (EX.16041) and proposed modifications for a new casting.7th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0120
Letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring, Ltd. following up on a visit and discussing designs for exhaust and inlet joint rings.7th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0121
Letter to Wills Pressure Filled Joint Rings Ltd. requesting the manufacture of 6 Patent Ring Joints for a Bentley exhaust manifold.11th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0122
Letter from Wills Pressure Filled Joint Ring confirming an order for six rings from drawing EB.115.12th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0123
Request to modify a Bentley Cylinder Head to accept larger exhaust valves.19th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0124
The advantages and modifications for the Bentley Close Centres Cylinder Head.20th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0125
Comparison of cylinder heads EB.2050 and Lec.3662, detailing performance and detonation characteristics.20th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0126
Report comparing two cylinder heads (EB.2050 and Lec.3662) based on performance tests and weight.20th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0127
Graph comparing the performance of three different Bentley cylinder head configurations against engine RPM.30th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0128
Performance comparison graph for two different Bentley cylinder heads.18th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0129
Testing and standardisation of a new high compression head for the Bentley.21th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0130
Investigation and design options for Bentley High Compression Heads.10th Sep 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0131
Cylinder head EB.2050 detailing service failure risks and standardization decisions.23th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0132
Design options and modifications for Bentley High Compression Heads.23th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0133
Design flaws and modifications related to the EB.2050 cylinder head.23th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0134
The delay in processing the standardisation sheet for Bentley High Compression Heads.27th Feb 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0135
Standardisation of a cast iron cylinder head machined to Hs.1372 for improved performance.7th Sep 1934Box 86 \ 1  scan0136
Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment.30th Nov 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0137
Request to modify a Bentley Cylinder Head to restore original combustion space capacity.5th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0138
Instructions for modifications to a LeC.3662 Cylinder Head, including stelliting exhaust valves.11th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0139
Standardisation and modification of Bentley cylinder heads to increase horsepower.11th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0140
Modifications to Bentley cylinder heads to increase power output and the results of related tests.9th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0141
Graph comparing the maximum ignition advance to avoid detonation for a cylinder head before and after modification.2nd Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0142
Graph comparing the performance of different Bentley cylinder head configurations.30th Jan 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0143
Blueprint sketch showing modifications to a cylinder head to improve power output.15th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0144
Blueprint detailing a modification to a cylinder head component with various dimensions.11th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0145
Sketch showing the modification of E.B.615 cores to suit the LEC 3662 cylinder head.17th Mar 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0146
Drawing of a modified high-compression cylinder head.11th May 1939Box 86 \ 1  scan0147
Additional requirement for a new set of push rods for Mr. R. Summers' Car, Chassis B-169-CW.21th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0148
Requesting an order for modified nickel cylinder head gaskets for an experimental engine.30th Mar 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0149
Causes and potential solutions for piston seizures on Bentley cars.4th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0150
Blueprint showing a modification to a con-rod, detailing the drilling of a hole.4th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0151
Requesting the fitting of an additional flange to the cylinder head of a B-23-AE engine unit.6th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0152
Blueprint for an additional flange for a 2nd rocker cover for a Bentley.11th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0153
Piston seizures on the Bentley 3/25 model.11th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0154
Following up on an order for heads for chassis B-11-EN, belonging to Mr. C.R. Fairey.12th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0155
Instructions to prepare a high compression cylinder head for chassis B-11-BN for Mr. C.R. Fairey.11th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0156
Instructions to fit high compression cylinder heads on three specific Bentley chassis.13th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0157
Controversy over increased maximum speed from a high compression cylinder head on a Bentley.15th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0158
And evaluating different schemes for lubricating engine cylinder walls.15th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0159
Acknowledging a request regarding a high compression cylinder head for a Bentley.26th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0160
Costs and considerations for fitting high compression cylinder heads, Aerolite pistons, and lead bronze bearings to Bentley cars.18th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0161
The production timeline for high compression cylinder heads on specific Bentley chassis.18th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0162
Cylinder head capacity of a 3.5' bore Bentley engine and modifications needed for use on a 20/25 model.25th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0163
Standardisation of parts for an oil feed to the cylinder wall from the connecting rod.5th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0164
Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment for the 'E' series chassis.17th Apr 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0165
Requesting an order for three similar C. & A. gaskets for a 20/25 3 1/4' bore engine.29th May 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0166
Promotional letter from Henry Wiggin & Company regarding the benefits and testimonials for their Cupro-Nickel gaskets.1st May 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0167
Informational leaflet from Henry Wiggin & Company Ltd. about their Cupro-Nickel Corrugated Gaskets.6th Aug 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0168
Variations in cylinder head volumes on Bentley engines and the effect on compression and detonation.6th Aug 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0169
The capacities of combustion chambers for B.5 and Y.4B.B units.31th Jul 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0170
Confirmation of a request to modify a large bore Bentley cylinder head drawing to increase the compression ratio.16th Aug 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0171
Requesting the modification of cylinder head E.B.615 to drawing number Hs.2118.10th Sep 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0172
Response to a request to increase the inlet port area on a Large Bore Bentley Cylinder Head.17th Sep 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0173
Request to modify the Large Bore Bentley Cylinder Head, recommending the use of the original design.17th Sep 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0174
New drawing for a Large Bore Bentley Cylinder rocker cover.27th Sep 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0175
Request to order six C. & A. gaskets for a large bore Bentley engine with non-standard stud centres.14th Oct 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0176
New drawings and part replacements for the Large Bore Bentley cylinder, valves, and fittings.23th Oct 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0177
Specifications for machining a Large Bore Bentley cylinder head to achieve a 6.4/1 compression ratio.14th Nov 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0178
Request for a larger bore Bentley cylinder block and head for comparison purposes.20th Nov 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0179
Listing new drawings and parts for a Large Bore Bentley Chassis Cylinder, explaining the reason for a delay in their formal issue.26th Nov 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0180
Request for three Bentley cylinder blocks to be honed to new dimensions for piston clearance tests.18th Dec 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0181
Confirming an alteration to drawing EB.2560 for the 3.500 Bore Bentley Head.23th Dec 1935Box 86 \ 1  scan0182
Test for cylinder distortion and running an engine without water between the bores to increase displacement.13th Jan 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0183
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd enquiring about the chromium plating of cylinder bores.30th Jan 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0184
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding tests on sodium-cooled valves.31th Jan 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0185
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding the testing of chromium cylinder bores.31th Jan 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0186
Tests conducted after removing the turbulent lip from a 20/25 4¼ bore cylinder head Lec.5002.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0187
Ignition and detonation test results for a modified cylinder head on Engine No. B-9.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0188
Ignition and detonation test data for Engine No. B-9 using Cylinder Head E.60660 and Shell No. 1 test bed exhaust system.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0189
Power comparison table for an EB. 615 head fitted to a standard engine with an open exhaust.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0190
Performance data table for a deturbulated Bentley cylinder head.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0191


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