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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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Design preference for the Spectre's bonnet eye on the dash.2nd Jul 1934Box 92 \ 6  scan0258
Lightened form of Amal bonnet fastener for Spectre bonnets, with a suggested modification to the handle bearing.14th Jul 1934Box 92 \ 6  scan0259
Instruction to use a Bentley type bonnet eye on the Spectre dashboard due to fitting difficulties.21th Aug 1934Box 92 \ 6  scan0260
Suggesting a modification to the Spectre model's bonnet rest to avoid weakening it at the radiator end.29th Aug 1934Box 92 \ 6  scan0261
The louvered bonnet drawing for the third Spectre chassis.22th Feb 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0262
Requesting the fitting of bonnet locks to the Spectre vehicle.7th May 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0263
Secret memorandum regarding the urgent fitting of a temporary bonnet lock to the experimental Spectre cars.9th May 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0264
Bonnet design specifications for the Spectre model, covering different angles, shutters, and louvres.14th Jun 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0265
Request to manufacture a louvered bonnet for a 'Spectre' model for testing purposes.12th Aug 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0266
The provisional design of bonnet locks for the Spectre model, including details for demonstration cars.5th Sep 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0267
Experimental job on Spectre under-bonnet temperatures, using thermostatically operated shutters.10th Sep 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0268
Requesting a design change for the Phantom III bonnet louvres to match a drawing from Messrs. Barkers.1st Oct 1935Box 92 \ 6  scan0269
Tests conducted on thermostatically controlled bonnet shutters on a Phantom III and a Lincoln car.1st Jan 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0270
Conclusions and summary on the effectiveness and control of thermostatic bonnet shutters for engine cooling.1st Jan 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0271
Duplication of a shuttered bonnet for Chassis 3-AZ-70, referencing Chassis 34-EX for details.22th Apr 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0272
Providing the drawing number for the 7° Sloping Bonnet.25th Apr 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0273
High under-bonnet temperatures and a proposal for a new cooling system design separating engine temperature control from radiator shutter operation.29th Oct 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0274
Engine cooling systems, radiator shutters, and under-bonnet temperature control, with proposed modifications for the Phantom III.29th Oct 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0275
The benefits of an independent shutter control scheme to reduce average vehicle temperatures.12th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0276
Under-bonnet temperature readings and the design progress of a thermostatic unit for shutter control.12th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0277
Wider bonnet rest strip fabric for car 35-EX and a related query for a Bentley strip.17th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0278
Complaints and suggested improvements for the Phantom III bonnets.31th Dec 1936Box 92 \ 6  scan0279
Sketch showing a proposed bonnet support mechanism in open and closed positions.5th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0280
Confirming the standardisation of shutters for the Phantom III bonnet side panels.5th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0281
The design and production of Phantom III bonnets using standard 25/30 HP shutters.5th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0282
Requesting modification of a chassis drawing for Phantom III bonnets.8th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0283
The fitting of shutters to the new standard Phantom III bonnet.9th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0284
Experimental modification to the Phantom III bonnet and scuttle fitting to correct irregularities.10th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0285
Test results and the procedure for fitting bonnets to the Wraith III model.23th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0286
Experiment to mount the bonnet off the scuttle instead of the dash on the 36-EX car.23th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0287
Requesting the fabrication of two sets of Phantom III bonnet rest angles with wider lacing strips.21th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0288
Issue with the bonnet rest angle preventing radiator removal on the P.XII model.27th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0289
Suggestion to reduce under-bonnet temperature on the Phantom III by using the flywheel as an extraction fan.31th May 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0290
Under-bonnet airflow issues and potential solutions for engine cooling.31th May 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0291
Suggestion to reduce under-bonnet temperature on the Phantom III by modifying the flywheel and casing to act as an extractor fan.31th May 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0292
Dispatch of a Phantom III bonnet and instructions for its fitting.17th Jun 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0293
Modification request for the Phantom 111 Bonnet Rest Plate and Angle Brackets.30th Aug 1937Box 92 \ 6  scan0294
Instructing the fitting of a special Ferodo bonnet rest strip to car 32-EX.14th Jan 1938Box 92 \ 6  scan0295
Power losses in the Phantom and Spectre exhaust systems and the development of a larger silencer.24th Sep 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0001
Spectre exhaust system, proposing a new silencer to address power loss issues.24th Sep 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0002
Preliminary figures for an exhaust system and a newly designed silencer undergoing testing.8th Oct 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0003
Test results for engine performance under four different exhaust system configurations.8th Oct 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0004
Design and testing of Spectre exhaust manifolds, proposing fabricated prototypes before finalizing a cast design.5th Nov 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0005
Arrangement diagram for the exhaust fittings and ground clearances of the Spectre model.2nd Nov 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0006
Test report on an experimental Spectre exhaust system and proposals for modifying the silencer.5th Dec 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0007
Power loss on the Spectre exhaust system.5th Dec 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0008
Performance graph comparing Brake Horsepower vs RPM for different Spectre II exhaust systems.4th Dec 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0009
Blueprint for a large resonant silencer for the Spectre.24th Nov 1934Box 93 \ 1  scan0010
Instruction to manufacture and fit a new front expansion box for an exhaust system.9th Jan 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0011
Requesting the manufacture and fitting of a modified oval swan neck exhaust pipe for a 30-EX model.10th Jan 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0012
Comparison of performance between original and modified Spectre exhaust manifolds.7th Feb 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0013
Graph comparing the performance of different exhaust manifolds on a Spectre No. 1 unit.7th Feb 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0014
Re-designed exhaust manifold for the Spectre model, detailing its improvements.11th Mar 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0015
Request to have redesigned 'Spectre' exhaust manifolds made and fitted to the 30-EX car, Loc.4408.27th Mar 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0016
Testing the Spectre Exhaust System, detailing efforts to reduce 'tinniness' using rope lagging.24th Apr 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0017
Using lagging to reduce 'tinniness' and requesting suggestions to improve the system without increasing weight.24th Apr 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0018
New 'Spectre Exhaust System' blueprint, proposing a test with a larger manifold to reduce 'tittering' noises.28th May 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0019
Secret memorandum regarding an experimental Spectre exhaust manifold modification.22th Jun 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0020
Request to cast three additional exhaust manifolds for test bed endurance work before the pattern is altered.8th Jul 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0021
With annotations regarding the exhaust tail pipe length on the Spectre model.8th Jul 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0022
Secret memo detailing a modification for the No.3 Spectre silencer to increase its flow area.12th Jul 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0023
Instructing on modifications for Spectre exhaust systems due to power loss issues.6th Aug 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0024
Secret memo detailing a minor modification to the Spectre Silencer to improve exhaust flow.29th Aug 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0025
Sending drawing LeC.4640, which details a silencer lagged with sheet asbestos.14th Sep 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0026
Specifications for modifying the exhaust silencer on the Spectre II car.16th Sep 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0027
List of modifications for the Spectre Exhaust Silencer system.25th Sep 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0028
Instruction to fit the Finned Exhaust manifold E.86817 to Phantom III cars for production.4th Oct 1935Box 93 \ 1  scan0029
Instruction to place an order with Metallisation Ltd. for aluminising a Phantom III exhaust tail pipe.24th Apr 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0030
Letter to Metallisation Ltd. regarding the aluminising of a Phantom III exhaust tail pipe.24th Apr 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0031
Squeaking exhaust systems and the preference for a simpler rubber mounting solution.25th May 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0032
Issues with exhaust system rattles and squeaks, proposing a rubber suspension solution.10th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0033
Photographs of three different designs for metal mounting brackets.12th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0034
Proposal to test aluminised mild steel exhaust systems to reduce costs on Phantom III and 25/30 chassis.12th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0035
Requesting the fitting of aluminized mild steel exhaust components to Phantom III and 25/30 HP cars.16th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0036
Cost comparison of spherical pads for the exhaust system from Gandy and Ferodo.24th Jun 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0037
Use of Aluminized mild steel instead of Staybright for exhaust silencers on Phantom II and 25/30 HP models.28th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0038
Methods to improve the Phantom III exhaust system to reduce boom at 30 M.P.H.31th Aug 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0039
Alternative, cheaper filter element for the Phantom III Air Silencer.25th Sep 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0040
Requesting information on which car specific exhaust system spherical pads, sent to France, were fitted to.29th Sep 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0041
Technical note discussing modifications to ignition timing and other issues for car 37-EX.5th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0042
Modification to the Phantom III exhaust system to address an exhaust drone.13th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0043
Complications with the Phantom III exhaust system and proposing a modified approach.26th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0044
Modifications to the Phantom III exhaust system, including a new tail pipe and rubber mounting.26th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0045
Instruction regarding a modified tail pipe and suspension for the Phantom III exhaust system.26th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0046
Material cost savings for the Phantom III exhaust system.31th Oct 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0047
Requesting a modified tail pipe and suspension be fitted to a Phantom III car.3rd Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0048
Request to modify the Phantom III exhaust system on the experimental vehicle 37-EX.7th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0049
The manufacture of plain exhaust manifolds for a Phantom III for testing purposes.12th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0050
Modifications to the Phantom III exhaust system to reduce weight and cost.12th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0051
Design recommendation to mount the rear silencer further back to reduce exhaust noise, noting a limitation on the Phantom III car.12th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0052
Requesting the fabrication of two seam-welded tubes for a Phantom III exhaust system.12th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0053
Status update on the Phantom III C.Series Exhaust System, detailing production hold-ups.13th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0054
Instruction to fit a new type of rear silencer and aluminized exhaust system to a car.14th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0055
Methods of protection for the exhaust system against corrosion and scaling.16th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0056
Requesting a programme of tests for an exhaust system to ensure a smooth transition into production.13th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0057
Exhaust boom issue and drone at 30 m.p.h. on chassis GUL-1.26th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0058
Requesting the substitution of a document concerning 'Exhaust Boom - GUL-1'.26th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0059
Exhaust boom issue on vehicle GUL-1 and a potential solution.26th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0060
Designs and materials for a revised Phantom III exhaust system.26th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0061
Request to remove engine torque re-action dampers from vehicle 32-EX for mounting experiments.28th Nov 1936Box 93 \ 1  scan0062


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