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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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New shorter duration cam form for the Bentley valve gear.16th Dec 1936Box 88 \ 4  scan0195
Valve spring loadings and the use of a common spring for different engines.25th Jan 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0196
Production and testing of non-surging, closely coiled valve springs for Bentley and Phantom III models.25th Jan 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0197
Modifications to a valve lift indicator reed for a Bentley engine.25th Jan 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0198
Proposing modifications to the Bentley Rockers valve gear to reduce cost.4th Feb 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0199
Trial production and modification of Bentley Rockers.13th Feb 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0200
The condition and wear of various engine valves after test-bed running.25th Feb 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0201
Concluding memo noting the good condition and lower cost of the S.65 valves.25th Feb 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0202
Engine valve failure and subsequent damage to a piston.17th Mar 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0203
Sketch and report on a broken exhaust valve from a Bentley No 4 cylinder.17th Mar 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0204
Broken No. 7 valve spring in the No. 4 cylinder exhaust, its replacement, and mileage.4th Apr 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0205
The testing of Bentley valves for failures and cracks.6th May 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0206
Broken Phantom III rocker shaft and a similar failure on a Bentley, chassis B.160.FB.4th May 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0207
Investigation report into the failure of a Bentley rocker shaft.28th May 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0208
Standardisation report on valve springs, comparing a new part with an old part.14th Jun 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0209
Standardisation form detailing a production change for the 'M' Series chassis with no extra tool cost.16th Oct 1936Box 88 \ 4  scan0210
Modification notice for a Bentley 11 modified rocker arm, strengthening the oil hole section.23th Sep 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0211
Standardisation of parts report for an inlet valve made from S.65 material.14th Oct 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0212
Production note regarding the introduction of a part for the 'N' Series chassis with no extra tool cost.19th Oct 1939Box 88 \ 4  scan0213
The locking of a 5.B.A. location screw in the rocker shaft for Wraith Bentley & 30 HP models.31th Dec 1937Box 88 \ 4  scan0214
The endurance testing of different valve spring designs for a Bentley chassis.27th Jan 1938Box 88 \ 4  scan0215
Material change for Bentley valve springs to carbon wire.4th Feb 1938Box 88 \ 4  scan0216
Correct tappet setting for the 'M' Series Bentley, including recommended clearances.14th Jan 1939Box 88 \ 4  scan0217
Recommendation to adopt a .010' tappet clearance as standard for 'M' Series Bentley engines.26th Jan 1939Box 88 \ 4  scan0218
Requesting a sample set of wheels for the 'Bensport' Bentley 'B' model.16th Aug 1932Box 88 \ 5  scan0001
Wheel and tyre size specifications and clearance issues for the Peregrine & Bensport cars.13th Sep 1932Box 88 \ 5  scan0002
From Sg. to Hs. regarding Bensport, asking for the size of the road wheels.24th Jan 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0003
The road wheel size for the BENSPORT car, stating it is the same as the Peregrine.24th Jan 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0004
Supply lead time from Rudge Whitworth and Dunlop for hubs and wheels for the 3.5 Litre Bentley.8th May 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0005
Expressing doubts about fitting Rudge-Whitworth wheels to the 3.5 litre Bentley and recommending Dunlop wheels instead.7th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0006
The necessity for wheels on the 3.5 Litre Bentley to be able to be fitted with discs.7th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0007
Decision to use Dunlop wheels for the first 200 3½ litre Bentley cars.9th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0008
Decision to order Dunlop wheels over Rudge Whitworth wheels for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley cars due to quality concerns.12th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0009
Instructions regarding the production and ordering of Dunlop wire wheels and hubs for the 3.5 Litre Bentley.13th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0010
Instruction to order 200 sets of Dunlop road wheels and hubs for the 3½ Litre Bentley.13th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0011
Sourcing road wheels for a Bentley car from various suppliers.20th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0012
Availability of sample 20 HP Dunlop and Bentley Rudge-Whitworth wheels for a discussion.20th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0013
The design of dodecagon nuts for R.W. Wheels on a Bentley car.26th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0014
Cover note for a chart showing the relative B.HP developed at the road wheels on a dynamometer for models 2-B-IV and B-23-AE.1st Jan 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0015
Blueprint graph comparing Brake Horse Power against Engine RPM for two different engine configurations.29th Dec 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0016
Experimental use of a metallization process on Bentley wire wheels from Rudge Whitworth.23th Jul 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0017
Developments with Rudge-Whitworth Company regarding Aluminium Alloy rims for racing cars and a potential set for a Bentley chassis.23th Jul 1934Box 88 \ 5  scan0018
Letter discussing the development and fabrication of aluminium alloy rims for racing cars.2nd Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0019
Letter to Messrs. Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. requesting an estimate for producing a Bentley Hub Extractor.2nd Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0020
Blueprint for a Bentley Hub Extractor tool.29th Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0021
Internal request to make one portable Bentley Hub Withdrawal Tool.29th Oct 1935Box 88 \ 5  scan0022
Letter from The Bramber Engineering Company regarding the modification of wheels and proposing solutions.11th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0023
Letter from Bramber Engineering Company Ltd. giving an assurance.11th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0024
Letter discussing the design and fitting of wheel balance weights.14th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0025
Letter from a tyre company discussing issues with wheel balance weights and clearances for Bentley wheels.14th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0026
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. suggesting Bramber make new wheels with provisions for balance weights.14th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0027
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding a wheel design issue from Bramber Engineering Company.14th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0028
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. discussing wheel manufacturing and proposing a revised design.14th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0029
Letter to The India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning wheel spoking, balance weights, and tyre testing for a Bentley.19th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0030
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an issue with rims for the Phantom 111.19th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0031
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company regarding the instruction to Bramber Engineering Co. to manufacture and ship wheels.20th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0032
The despatch of a Phantom III Road Wheel to The Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. for inspection.21th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0033
Letter to Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. regarding a Phantom III road wheel sent for inspection.21th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0034
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a 5.00 x 18' wheel for inspection.21th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0035
Request to send balance weight bases for six wheels to Bramber Engineering Co. Ltd.21th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0036
Letter from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. Ltd. confirming receipt and examination of a 5.00 x 18' road wheel.24th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0037
Letter to The Bramber Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting five wheels after a successful sample test.31th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0038
Letter from Bramber Engineering confirming an order to build five Rolls-Bentley wheels.1st Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0039
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. requesting a pair of modified experimental Bentley front wheels.7th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0040
Querying the delivery of wire wheels for a 3 1/4 Litre Bentley following an invoice from the India Tyre & Rubber Co.15th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0041
Requesting the booking in of ten 4.00 x 17 wire wheels for a 3 1/2 litre Bentley.16th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0042
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the delivery of two special Bentley wheels.17th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0043
Request to issue a covering order to Messrs. Dunlop Co.Ltd. for two special Bentley Road Wheels.18th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0044
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning out-of-pocket expenses for two special Bentley Road wheels.19th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0045
Confirming the price of wheels mentioned in a previous reference.22th Sep 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0046
Letter to Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd. regarding a leaflet on Jordon Central Lock Wheels and an inquiry about using wire wheels with a short hub.29th Oct 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0047
Wheel experiments comparing the cornering power and handling of different tyres and rims.18th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0048
Bentley rear wheel arch and its potential application for project B.III.1st Dec 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0049
The design of a Bentley rear wheel arch and its impact on the rear door entrance width.1st Dec 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0050
The position of wheel experiments, comparing different tyres and rims.18th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 5  scan0051
Letter to Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd. regarding drawings for central fixing road wheels.2nd Feb 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0052
Follow-up letter from Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd. regarding their suggestion to fit Central Type Wheels.29th Jan 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0053
Chasing the return of faulty 'D' series Bentley Hubs for inspection by Dunlops.6th May 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0054
Sending two worn Bentley drums and hubs with driving dog rattle for inspection.11th May 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0055
The despatch of two Bentley Hubs to The Dunlop Wheel & Rim Company for examination.21th May 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0056
Comparative cost analysis memo regarding the use of Hoffmann ball bearings versus Timken bearings for a Bentley front wheel hub.26th May 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0057
Standardising 17 x 6.500 tyres on Bentley cars, noting it is not possible without increasing rear wheelarch clearance.16th Sep 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0058
Request to post one aluminium wheel disc centre piece to Mr. Honeyman at Conduit St.19th Oct 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0059
Cracked aluminium wheel disc centre piece after testing.19th Oct 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0060
Modifications to the Bentley 11.A rear wheel arches to accommodate larger 6.5 x 17 tyres.18th Nov 1937Box 88 \ 5  scan0061
The despatch of four wheels and tyres for chassis B.117.JY.3rd Feb 1938Box 88 \ 5  scan0062
Laboratory examination of two chromium-plated parts for deposit thickness and porosity.21th Jun 1938Box 88 \ 5  scan0063
Design and fitment of a larger 22-gallon petrol tank for the Bentley 'B' model.16th Feb 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0064
The petrol tank design for Bensport, discussing the use of a 16-gallon tank.24th Feb 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0065
Required petrol tank size for the Bensport car, comparing it to the Peregrine and 20/25 models.27th Feb 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0066
Petrol tank size for the Bensport model, recommending against a larger tank due to weight concerns.28th Feb 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0067
Design, capacity, and modifications for the large petrol tank B.4.2nd Mar 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0068
Issues with petrol surge and pump starvation in Bentley and Peregrine petrol tanks.29th Mar 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0069
Alteration to the baffles of a Bentley petrol tank to improve fuel filling.20th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0070
Fitting of a proper petrol tank to a 10,000-mile test chassis by modifying the coachwork.12th Jul 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0071
Modification to a Bentley petrol tank following a complaint about filling difficulties.1st Aug 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0072
Confirming the new Bentley petrol tank is a satisfactory improvement for production.3rd Aug 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0073
Petrol fume issues in Bentley cars and proposing a revised tank breathing system.18th Sep 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0074
Petrol tank ventilation to prevent fuel fumes from entering the car body.23th Sep 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0075
Circulation of recommendations for petrol tank ventilation to coachbuilders.28th Sep 1933Box 88 \ 5  scan0076


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