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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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Data table showing detonation and ideal ignition advance for a silenced EB. 615 cylinder head.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0192
Data table showing engine performance results for a cylinder head as part of the Bentley Development program.20th Mar 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0193
Performance graph for a 25/30 HP 'Turbulence' cylinder head, comparing two configurations.3rd Apr 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0194
Requesting an order of four Corrujoint 3 ply cylinder head gaskets for a Bentley.3rd Apr 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0195
Changes to the cylinder head water circulation, specifically drilling water holes only at the rear of the engine block for the 25/30 and Bentley models.14th May 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0196
Requesting urgent pattern alterations to a Bentley high power engine head to address overheating and pre-ignition issues.20th Apr 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0197
To follow up on a previous order and to place a new order for specific cylinder head gaskets.24th Apr 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0198
Instruction memo regarding modifications to induction manifolds for a High Power Bentley.27th Apr 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0199
Design of a new exhaust valve for a Bentley unit based on previous endurance tests.22th May 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0200
The deturbulation of a cylinder head from Bentley unit No.19.25th May 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0201
Requesting an order for 'Corrujoint' cylinder head gaskets from a supplier in Slough.29th May 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0202
Seat erosion on Bentley high performance cylinder heads and proposing a new casting method.9th Jun 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0203
Requesting modifications to a Bentley (High Power) cylinder head pattern to reduce the compression ratio.16th Jun 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0204
Graph of engine advance curves for Delco Remy governors on Bentley engines, comparing a deturbulated head with a standard head.2nd Jul 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0205
Bentley cylinder distortion and expansion tests for 3.5 litre and 4.25 litre blocks.2nd Jul 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0206
Page 2 of a report on the expansion and distortion of a 4¼ litre engine component.2nd Jul 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0207
Confirming the scrapping of 3.5 Litre High Compression Head castings and the lead time for new ones.7th Aug 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0208
Standardisation of parts document concerning plugging the front water ways in a Bentley cylinder head.19th Aug 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0209
Estimated cost sheet for extra Jigs, Tools, and Equipment for the 20/25 HP model, introduced during the 'G' series.8th Jul 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0210
Requesting the loan of two 25/30 or 4 1/4 litre Bentley cylinder blocks.5th Oct 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0211
Cylinder wear results from tests in Kingsbury and anticipating further details from Paris.8th Oct 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0212
Of thanks for further detailed information on Bentley cylinder bore wear.9th Oct 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0213
The standardization and testing of a deturbulated Bentley cylinder head.29th Oct 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0214
Query about conducting a test on a Bentley engine by leaving out the centre cylinder studs.2nd Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0215
The design of cylinder block EB.2561 regarding valve tappet covers and oil deflecting ribs for the 4 1/4 litre Bentley and 25/30 models.9th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0216
Design modifications to a Bentley Cylinder Head.12th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0217
Bentley engine test with a modified cylinder stud configuration, resulting in a blown gasket.16th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0218
Dispatch of two KB.2929 Cylinder Blocks to the Bentley Service Station in Kingsbury.21th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0219
Request for test results on 'Corrujoint' and 'Klinger' materials for cylinder head joint washers.21th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0220
Corrujoint Washers as a potential replacement for C. & A. Washers.26th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0221
Satisfactory performance and specifications of Corrujoint cylinder head gaskets compared to other types.26th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0222
Customer complaint about a badly machined Bentley cylinder block.4th Dec 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0223
The inspection, testing, and oil consumption of Bentley cylinder blocks.4th Dec 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0224
Decision to use copper asbestos gaskets for the 25/30 and Bentley cylinder heads.14th Dec 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0225
Standardisation of a scraper ring due to complaints of high oil consumption.27th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0226
Cost estimation sheet indicating nil tool cost for an order for the 'KU' Series.9th Nov 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0227
Cylinder bore distortion, its effect on oil consumption, and proposed grinding methods to rectify it.4th Jan 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0228
Standardisation of parts report for a deturbulated cylinder head.21th Dec 1936Box 86 \ 1  scan0229
Production note estimating the cost of new tools for the 'L' Series chassis.26th Jan 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0230
The material specification for a Bentley Cylinder from The Midland Cylinder Co.26th Jan 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0231
Request to manufacture a plate for use in Bentley cylinder distortion tests.30th Jan 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0232
Cylinder block wear on a Bentley, proposing a modification to the carburettor strangling control.2nd Feb 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0233
Advantages and difficulties of the cylinder block design for 25/30 and Bentley models.5th Apr 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0234
Analysis of different cylinder block design and manufacturing methods, focusing on water spaces, studs, and wet liners.5th Apr 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0235
And recommending different engine construction options, including the Peregrine design.17th Apr 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0236
Confirming the dispatch of a defective dynamo coupling from a 4¼-litre chassis.17th Apr 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0237
Requesting the despatch of a Bentley crankcase and cylinder block for machining.30th Apr 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0238
Despatch and machining of a Bentley crankcase and cylinder block.30th Apr 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0239
Instruction to the despatch department to send a Bentley cylinder block and crankcase to Bentley Motors Ltd. for machining.4th May 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0240
The testing of a new cylinder head and induction system for Bentley development.21th May 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0241
Cylinder bore wear, materials like Chromidium iron, and Brinell hardness for 25/30 and Bentley cylinder blocks.29th May 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0242
Cylinder bore wear, comparing Brinell hardness values, and considering alternative castings to improve quality.29th May 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0243
Comparison of engine cylinder bore wear statistics for various vehicles and components.31th May 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0244
Cylinder wear data for Midland Cylinder Co. and R.R. Cast Cylinders after 16,900 miles in France.31th May 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0245
List of Bentley chassis fitted with replacement cylinder blocks during the month of June 1937.1st Jul 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0246
Log sheet detailing cylinder wear measurements for various chassis in thousandths of an inch.1st Jun 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0247
Log sheet from June 1937 detailing measurements for various vehicle chassis.30th Jun 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0248
Simplified design of Bentley cylinder blocks to facilitate foundry work and plans for testing.30th Jul 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0249
Modifications to a Bentley cylinder block and head with improved cores.5th Aug 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0250
Experimental Bentley cylinder block and head castings, detailing casting defects and dimensional inaccuracies.31th Aug 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0251
Inspection report detailing dimensional errors, weight, and defects of a cylinder block casting.31th Aug 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0252
Design alterations and foundry issues for the Bentley Cylinder Block & Head.2nd Sep 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0253
Bentley cylinder bore wear and oil consumption, detailing specific engine features and test results.28th Sep 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0254
Venturi crankcase breather tests and cylinder wear measurements.2nd Nov 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0255
Request to fit a packing plate under the cylinder block to adjust the compression ratio.2nd Nov 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0256
Modification to the cylinder block to prevent scratching on the working face of the piston.14th Jun 1937Box 86 \ 1  scan0257
Modification proposal to introduce a radiused finish to cylinder bores to prevent scotching on working faces.14th Feb 1928Box 86 \ 1  scan0258
Blueprints for Bentley single-cylinder ramp head components, including piston and cylinder head modifications.3rd May 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0259
Parts list and instruction memo for oil pipes and fittings on a Bentley 11 'M' Series chassis.14th Nov 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0260
Requesting the production of oil filter support brackets for the Bentley 11 chassis.6th Dec 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0261
Notice circulating blueprints for a 'General' Oil Filter and its fittings for the Bentley 'M' Series, 101st chassis onwards.8th Dec 1938Box 86 \ 1  scan0262
Issues with pistons, gasket leakage, and boost levels for the supercharged 'Bensport' engine.20th Sep 1932Box 86 \ 2  scan0001
Piston specifications and turbulence tests for the Bensport Engine.27th Feb 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0002
Bensport car with piston failure at Chateauroux due to worn locking rings on the gudgeon pin.3rd Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0003
Method for locking gudgeon pins in Bensport Pistons using an aluminium plug.3rd Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0004
Blueprint detailing a modified gudgeon pin location for a 20/25 piston.8th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0005
Use and specifications of Bensfort pistons, including dimensions and compression ratios.3rd Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0006
Required increase in diametrical load for gudgeon pin retaining rings.8th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0007
The failure of Bensport gudgeon pin fixings after 5000 miles and the subsequent modifications tested.9th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0008
Photographic comparison of two pistons, one of which shows a significant fracture at the gudgeon pin boss.9th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0009
Bensport piston failure and modifications to pistons and pins for a car in France.9th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0010
Blueprint detailing a modified gudgeon pin location for a 20/25 piston.8th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0011
Blueprint detailing a modification to a 20/25 Piston, part number E 56610.8th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0012
Blueprint for a Gudgeon Pin with dimensions and manufacturing instructions.8th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0013
Blueprint for an 'End Pad - Gudgeon Pin'.8th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0014
Proposed modifications to the Bensport piston design and production considerations.14th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0015
Instructions regarding the fixing of gudgeon pins for the Bentley engine now being built.15th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0016
Piston failure on a Bensport model and the proposed solution.20th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0017
Piston failure in a Bensport car after just over 1,000 miles.30th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0018
Analysis of Bensport piston failures, discussing material, clearance, and design issues.25th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0019
Explaining the failure of a Bensport piston due to it being made from an unsuitable old crankcase alloy.27th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0020
Request for tensile strength figures for a 10% zinc and 2% copper alloy following an analysis of a Bentley piston.27th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0021
Questioning the alloy used in two failed 'Bensport' pistons.28th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0022
Laboratory report on the ultimate stress of various aluminium alloys after heat soaking.28th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0023
Increasing the load on a 20/25 circlip and analysing piston failures.28th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0024
The fitting and load characteristics of wires and Bensport circlips for various engines, including the 20/25, Peregrine, and Phantom II.28th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0025
Analysis of broken Bensport Pistons due to unsuitable material.29th Mar 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0026
Sketch for a modified bedding on Bensport Pistons to prevent skirt failure.12th Apr 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0027
Improved design for the Bensport Piston to address a reported failure.19th Apr 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0028
Five modifications made to the Bensport Piston design.26th Apr 1933Box 86 \ 2  scan0029


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