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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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Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding an offer for three sets of special pistons, assigning them the code number EX.1.27th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0124
Requesting an order to be placed with Light Production Co. Ltd. for six modified Bentley pistons.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0125
Request to place an official order with the Light Production Co. Ltd. for various sets of piston rings.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0126
Requesting an official order for various sets of piston rings from Light Production Co. Ltd.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0127
Requesting an official order for various sets of piston rings for different bore sizes.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0128
Letter to a supplier requesting specific sets of piston rings and giving feedback on a piston endurance test.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0129
Letter requesting details about an anodical piston treatment process from 1934, possibly called 'Alumiliting'.31th Jan 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0130
Comparison of power output between Aerolite and EB.1299 pistons for Bentley engines.10th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0131
Oil consumption tests comparing different piston types and chassis configurations.10th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0132
Valve clearance issues, oil consumption complaints, and piston performance testing.10th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0133
The endurance testing of Aerolite pistons for 3½ and 4¼ litre Bentley engines.10th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0134
Issues with piston rings being too close a fit in the grooves for 25/30 HP & 4 1/4 litre Bentley Pistons E.60632.18th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0135
Complaints of excessive oil consumption in Bentley vehicles, potentially linked to the fitting of Aerolite pistons.22th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0136
Letter discussing the commercial viability and pricing of Aerolite pistons for Bentley cars.25th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0137
Letter discussing the urgency of addressing criticism of the Aerolite piston with the Managing Director.25th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0138
Letter to C.H. Brooks of The Light Production Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting.28th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0139
Reasons for standardizing Aerolite pistons on Bentley vehicles.28th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0140
Comparison of standard and Aerolite pistons regarding oil consumption, power output, weight, and criticisms.28th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0141
The cost and production challenges of the Aerolite Piston.28th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0142
The introduction of Stromberg carburetters and Borg & Beck clutches.28th Feb 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0143
Test results table for Bentley cars comparing Standard pistons and Aerolite pistons over various mileages.10th Oct 1935Box 87 \ 2  scan0144
Cost analysis of substituting Aerolite Pistons for R.R. manufactured pistons on the 25/30HP Chassis.5th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0145
Questioning the price increase of Aerolite pistons for large bore Bentley cars.5th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0146
List of chassis numbers with details of work carried out on their pistons and rocker shafts.11th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. to W. A. Robotham concerning negotiations on the 3½' Bentley Aerolite.11th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0148
Letter discussing the price difference for Aerolite Pistons due to foundry scrap issues and manufacturing improvements.11th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding a price reduction and delivery of pistons.16th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0150
Notification of a price reduction for Bentley Aerolite Pistons from The Light Production Co.16th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0151
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting special piston rings to address an oil consumption issue.19th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0152
Race strategy and car modifications for the Le Mans race.21th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0153
Faroux's strategy for winning the Le Mans race, emphasizing reliability and continuous driving over outright speed.21th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0154
Letter confirming a 1/4 scale drawing of a new car body has been sent, showing the position for a straight petrol tank filler.23th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0155
Issue with 'petrol swabbing over' and the redesign of baffles to cope with the problem.23th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0156
Fuel tank filling methods, comparing churns to the Le Mans overhead system.23th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0157
Headlamps, a front cowl, and other parts.23th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0158
Letter regarding hotel accommodation for the Le Mans 24 hour race.23th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0159
Advice note from The Light Production Co. Ltd. for the dispatch of 15 slotted scraper rings.25th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0160
Letter from Offord & Sons Ltd. enclosing a quarter scale drawing showing the position of the petrol tank filler for a Bentley chassis.25th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0161
Letter to E.R. Hall discussing modifications to a Bentley body for racing, including filler cap placement and automatic oil feed systems.26th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0162
Page 2 of a typed letter discussing car modifications including a filler cap and headlamps for a 24-hour race.26th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0163
Letter to C.H. Brooks of The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the performance and testing of piston rings.27th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0164
Table of daily oil consumption figures for a Bentley (B-56-BN) and a 25 HP (22-G-V) model.27th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0165
Preparations for the Le Mans Race, including using a Phantom III for course policing and accommodation arrangements.27th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0166
Short communication regarding the unavailability of headlamp brackets.28th Mar 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0167
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting high unit pressure turned surface rings for trial on a Bentley.4th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0168
Request to place an official order for two different types of piston sets from Light Production Co. Ltd.7th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0169
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. about returning a set of cracked pistons that failed during a high-compression engine test.7th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0170
Request for six sets of pistons with modified specifications including dimensions, weight, and heat break sawcuts.7th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0171
Correcting piston dimensions for an order placed with Light Production Co. Ltd.18th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0172
Request to issue a covering order for an invoice from The Light Production Co. Ltd. for slotted scraper rings.23th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0173
Confirming the receipt of scraper rings for a 4 1/4 litre Bentley chassis.24th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0174
Request to place an official order for 72 Slotted Scraper Rings.25th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0175
Requesting the preparation of Bentley pistons to be sent for grinding.27th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0176
Requesting an official order for 36 Scraper Rings from Light Production Co. Ltd.28th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0177
Letter to a supplier requesting scraper rings and discussing ongoing tests on other piston and ring designs for Bentley engines.28th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0178
Letter concerning piston design and an official order for rings.28th Apr 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to The Light Production Ltd. requesting the supply of various piston rings.4th May 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0180
To Roy requesting an official order for 48 Piston Rings for the Light Production Co. Ltd.5th May 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0181
Letter to Mr. Brooks of The Light Production Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting about piston rings.25th May 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0182
Recommending the trial and potential standardization of turned Bentley Scraper Rings to address high oil consumption.26th May 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0183
Experiments on Bentley scraper rings to improve engine oil consumption.25th May 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0184
Supplier of piston scraper rings for the Bentley chassis and arranging an order.4th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0185
The procurement and performance issues of piston scraper rings for the Bentley chassis.6th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0186
Dispatching pistons to the Light Production Co. for grinding and requesting an official order be passed.9th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0187
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. despatching pistons for grinding to a No.10 cam.9th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0188
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting the supply of 14 modified 4.5 litre Bentley pistons.10th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0189
Instructing Roy to place an official order for 14 pistons with the Light Production Co. Ltd.10th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0190
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding a discrepancy in an engineering drawing for a special Aerolite piston.16th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0191
The closing page of a letter from the General Manager of The Light Production Co. Ltd.17th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0192
Letter to a supplier regarding a drawing correction for an angle and faulty scraper rings causing high oil consumption.17th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0193
Despatch of Piston Scraper Rings to the makers for examination due to high oil consumption.17th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0194
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. discussing the flatness and manufacturing process of scraper rings.22th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0195
Letter from The Light Production Company Ltd. regarding high oil consumption.22th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0196
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting 72 modified scraper rings for oil consumption tests.23th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0197
Comparison of piston ring details and oil consumption between Chevrolet and Bentley engines.23th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0198
Specification sheet detailing the properties of compression rings and Chevrolet scraper rings.23th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0199
Page detailing specifications for 'Stepped type' and 'Plain' compression rings, with a note comparing them to Chevrolet rings.23th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0200
Technical analysis and comparison of piston rings, including material properties, manufacturing methods, and oil consumption tests.23th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0201
Comparison of various lubricating oils' consumption and viscosity, with analysis of the results.23th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0202
Specifications and analysis requirements for Chevrolet piston rings.24th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0203
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. updating on the production status of various piston sets.24th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0204
Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding delivery updates for Aerolite pistons and R.R. Castings.24th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0205
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of Type 'B' piston rings.24th Jun 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0206
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. requesting a supply of compression rings for oil consumption tests.3rd Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0207
Requesting an official order be passed to the Light Production Co. for Compression Rings.3rd Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0208
Telegraphic request for the urgent supply of a set of D Type rings.9th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0209
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. confirming the despatch of a set of rings.9th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0210
Request to pass an official order for two sets of P.R.657 'D' type turned rings to the Light Production Co. Ltd.11th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0211
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding a cracked ring and a request for a replacement.11th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0212
Urgent telegram requesting 48 turned compression rings with a 3 1/2' diameter.11th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0213
Requesting an official order be passed to the Light Production Co. for compression and scraper rings.11th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0214
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. placing an order for various types of rings.11th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0215
Telegram requesting the earliest delivery date for turned compression rings with scarf and butt joints.16th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0216
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. confirming a telegram and urgently requesting the delivery of turned compression rings.17th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0217
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. concerning piston ring sideways clearance.28th Jul 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0218
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. ordering 50 plain piston rings.4th Aug 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0219
Official order for 50 piston rings from Light Production Co. Ltd.4th Aug 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0220
Requesting an official order for rings for a 25/30 chassis and Bentley spares.13th Aug 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0221
Letter to a supplier requesting the supply of rings and correcting specifications on the associated drawings.13th Aug 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0222
Specifications and ordering requirements for various types of piston rings, including scraper and compression rings.13th May 1936Box 87 \ 2  scan0223


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