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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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Complexity of the Ph.III steam valve and filler, proposing design reconsideration for cost reduction.24th Feb 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0040
Arguing for the superiority of the Phantom III steam valve over the 'Camel valve' for production models.27th Feb 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0041
Confirming the setup of a water rig for water loss and surging tests on a Phantom III radiator.29th Feb 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0042
Recommendation for the production specifications of Ph.III radiator steam valve diaphragms.14th Mar 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0043
Trial for a new steam escape pipe design for the Phantom III radiator.27th Mar 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0044
Modifications to the steam escape pipe on the 33-EX radiator.1st Apr 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0045
Requesting the fitting of production water inlet pipes to a radiator for testing water loss.1st Apr 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0046
Modifications to stiff radiator shutters on car models 32-EX and 6-B-IV.15th Apr 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0047
The radiator from car 33-EX and instructions for W. Smith to change the water inlet pipes.28th Apr 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0048
Experiments and recommendations to resolve water loss in the Phantom III radiator system.30th May 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0049
Modifications to the Phantom III fan to improve deficient low-speed cooling by increasing its speed.4th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0050
Material change for the radiator filler cap on the 25/30 HP and Phantom III chassis.9th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0051
Issues with the Phantom III radiator steam valve and proposing a new design scheme.9th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0052
Overheating issues with the Phantom III cooling system and proposed solutions.10th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0053
Radiator, fan, and bonnet cooling tests conducted on a 33-EX car at Brooklands.10th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0054
Report summarizing cooling performance issues and proposed solutions for the Ph.III car model.10th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0055
Remedying low-speed cooling issues by using a more effective fan and comparing Ph.III and Ph.II car performance.10th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0056
Table summarising the results of radiator tests conducted at Brooklands.19th May 1931Box 94 \ 3  scan0057
Critical air temperature figures for a Phantom II car with a standard radiator under various driving conditions.19th May 1931Box 94 \ 3  scan0058
Graph of Phantom I and Phantom II power curves, titled as a comparison for Phantom II and Ph.III models.11th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0059
The standardisation of the Mark VI Radiator Matrix for the Phantom III.11th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0060
Proposing cooling system modifications for a Phantom III car, based on tests conducted on a Cadillac.22th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0061
Phantom III modifications and the delivery of two 'Mark VI' type Radiator Matrixes for the Experimental Department.24th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0062
Requesting the construction of a complete radiator assembly for Phantom III cooling tests.25th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0063
Proposal to change the type of water connection hose and jointing on Phantom III, Bentley & 25/30 vehicles.6th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0064
Unsatisfactory Phantom III cylinder heads and water circulation temperature variation.7th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0065
Two alternative schemes to improve the frontal appearance of the Phantom III radiator.8th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0066
Appearance of a Phantom III radiator and fitting a new wire mesh grill.10th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0067
Laboratory report on the analysis of a softening rubber radiator hose from a Phantom III vehicle.11th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0068
Letter to Messrs. G. Harvey & Co. requesting samples of wire mesh for masking car radiator matrices.27th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0069
Experimental modification to the Phantom III radiator steam valve.4th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0070
Radiator corrosion, recommending tank removal for examination and fitting a new matrix.5th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0071
Requesting a modified yoke for a 35-EX radiator to be painted dull black before being built up.6th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0072
Fitting and testing of a new Hallay matrix radiator for the Phantom III.7th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0073
Letter to The Leyland Rubber Co. Ltd. enquiring about the suitability of 'P.R.' hose for high-temperature water connections.12th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0074
Request to fit higher speed fan pulleys to vehicles 33-EX and 35-EX by swapping parts from other units.13th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0075
Letter from a supplier acknowledging an order for hose connections and advising of a delay due to an annual works closure.14th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0076
Issues with radiator triangulation and proposing an improved scheme for the Phantom III.20th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0077
Standardisation of a radiator matrix in a Marston Mark VI block to improve cooling.6th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0078
The estimated cost and production availability for extra jigs, tools and equipment.24th Jun 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0079
Query regarding the delay in standardizing a more efficient manufacturing method for Phantom III radiator shutter vanes.29th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0080
Letter from G.A. Harvey & Co regarding the preparation and sending of samples for a frame.31th Jul 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0081
Letter to a supplier inquiring about producing wire mesh grilles in a lighter aluminium alloy.1st Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0082
Requesting to standardise and fit a 'folded over' type of shutter to the 35-EX car radiator.1st Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0083
Design changes to the Phantom III radiator yoke and bracing.1st Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from G.A. Harvey & Co. acknowledging a request to reduce the weight of an item.4th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0085
Letter from G.A. Harvey & Co. regarding the construction of wire mesh grilles from aluminium wire.7th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0086
Letter to G.A. Harvey & Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for 'crinkled' type mesh grilles in aluminium wire.10th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0087
Quotation from G. A. Harvey & Co. for 200 aluminium wire guards.14th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0088
Correspondence with The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of a twin fan belt arrangement.17th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0089
Instructions for chromium plating and fitting a wire mesh radiator grille to a Phantom III.17th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0090
Request to send an official order to Messrs. John Marston & Co. for a Phantom III radiator matrix.18th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0091
Radiator, fan, and cowl tests conducted at Brooklands on the Ph.III car.4th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0092
Summary of conclusions from cooling system tests, comparing radiator cowls and different fan types.5th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0093
Summary of radiator test results comparing various fan, cowling, and bonnet configurations.6th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0094
The cooling effect of removing various front-end components from a Phantom III.6th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0095
Results of a Brooklands test showing critical air temperature under various vehicle configurations at approximately 88 MPH.8th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0096
Requesting the assembly and fitting of a modified Mark VI radiator matrix from John Marston Ltd.21th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0097
Requesting a modification to the steam valve base during the rebuild of the 35-EX radiator.24th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0098
Appearance and efficiency of the wire mesh on a radiator for model 34-EX.24th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0099
Use of a temporary wire mesh on the radiator of the 34-EX model.28th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0100
Proposed alteration to the Phantom III radiator by removing the front cross bar.29th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0101
Saving weight and cost on car radiators by reducing the matrix size on Bentley models.28th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0102
Proposed modifications to the radiator matrix for weight, area, and cost reduction.28th Sep 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0103
Radiator core design, dimensions and testing for Bentley, 25/30 HP, Wraith and Phantom III models.28th Aug 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0104
Modifying instructions for fitting a lightened radiator matrix to a Phantom III.6th Oct 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0105
Modifications and visibility issues related to the Phantom III front apron and bonnet.27th Oct 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0106
Potential design changes to the radiator and bonnet.29th Oct 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0107
Cooling system alterations, refuting the effectiveness of reducing matrix height and widening the bonnet, and requesting a new radiator design for a Bentley car.29th Oct 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0108
Response to criticisms regarding the design of the Phantom III lightened radiator with pressure cooling.6th Nov 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0109
New design for the Phantom III wing stay fixing on the radiator, noting a cost saving and requesting tests.6th Nov 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0110
Instructions for building the matrix unit for the 35-EX radiator without a steam valve.16th Nov 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0111
The assembly of the Phantom III Radiator Steam Pipe, suggesting a detachable clip for easier installation.19th Nov 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0112
Specification for production Phantom III oil coolers.21th Nov 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0113
Scheme for a combined bypass thermostat and shutter control unit for the Phantom III radiator tank.5th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0114
From Marstons detailing potential cost reductions on radiators for various car models.5th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0115
Tests investigating methods to lower the Phantom III under-bonnet temperatures.8th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0116
Temperature and carburation tests conducted under various driving conditions.8th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0117
Report presenting conclusions and a summary on tests to reduce petrol pump temperature and the effects on carburation.9th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0118
The deletion of side-guards, weighing the small gain in petrol pump temperature against cost and weight savings.9th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0119
Table of results for under-bonnet temperature tests under various car configurations and road conditions.9th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0120
Table showing the results of under-bonnet temperature tests under different car and road conditions.9th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0121
Assembly issues with the Ph.III radiator shutters and suggesting improvements.11th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0122
Requesting a cost estimate for a proposed combined thermostatic bypass and shutter control unit on the PH.III.11th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0123
Cost estimate for a Thermostatic Bypass and Shutter Control Unit on the Phantom III Chassis.11th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0124
Scheme for combined by-pass and shutter control on the Phantom III radiator, including estimated weight and cost increases.21th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0125
The replacement of non-tested oil temperature regulator matrices on certain Phantom III cars.21th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0126
Oil temperature regulator (cooler) failures on PH.III cars.1st Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0127
Oil cooler pressure tests, failures, and manufacturing issues with a supplier.1st Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0128
Diagram showing the positions of leaks on PH III oil coolers.5th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0129
Adaptation of a combined bypass thermostat and shutter control unit for the Phantom III radiator.5th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0130
Test report on the Phantom III water-heated hot-spot box to determine if one inlet pipe can be dispensed with.16th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0131
Instructions and request for equipment to clean the Phantom III oil temperature regulator matrices.30th Dec 1936Box 94 \ 3  scan0132
The incorrect fitting of noise-insulated thermometers on production chassis, particularly the P.III.6th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0133
Requesting modification of a non-standard Phantom III radiator for comparative testing.8th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0134
Potential corrosion issues with the Phantom III Radiator Cap Valves.12th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0135
Design to provide easy adjustment for the Phantom III radiator shutters.14th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0136
From Rm/Std to HPS requesting overdue steam valve parts required for the Test Bed.27th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0137
Request to detail an adaptor for fan driving pulleys and a special starting handle support bracket for a Phantom III car.28th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0138
Instruction to fit a Phantom III calorstat spring to a 3.B.1V radiator calorstat.28th Jan 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0139


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