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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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Querying the inconvenient gear lever position and lack of foot room on the 'Silver Ripple' 12-B-V model.9th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0185
The gear lever position and rear passenger room for the Silver Ripple model.10th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0186
Ergonomic issues with the 'Silver Ripple' model, focusing on the gear lever and rear passenger foot space.12th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0187
For the file on 'Silver Ripple I', mentioning mileage and other details.13th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0188
Modifications and tests for the Ripple Unit on a 12.B.V. chassis.10th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0189
List of specifications and modifications for an engine unit, detailing changes to various components.16th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0190
Specification sheet for engine components including crankcase, crankshaft, and pistons.16th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0191
Request to reline a servo on job 12.B.V. with genuine VG.90 linings.19th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0192
Request to fit various silencers and tail pipes to a 12.B.V. car with a Ripple Engine.19th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0193
Faults found in a car's gearbox, brakes, steering, engine, suspension, and clutch after a weekend test.19th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0194
Urgent internal memo requesting the preparation of an inertia ring for a specific chassis unit.22th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0195
Weight analysis of 12-B-V coachwork and potential future weight reduction.22th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0196
Weight analysis of the 12.B.V. body and chassis, detailing components and comparing figures with Park Wards.22th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0197
Secret memo following up on a previous query regarding the position of the change-speed lever for 'Silver Ripple'.26th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0198
Request for a complete weight analysis of 12.B.V.27th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0199
Requesting a list of jobs for the 'Ripple' chassis conversion, to be circulated to all testers.28th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0200
Propeller shaft centre bearings, including an order for new parts and a specification for another model.30th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0201
Fitting Skefco special wheel bearings to a 12.B.V. rear axle.30th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0202
Modifications for Gearbox No. 11 to be fitted to a 12.B.V. for its French test.30th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0203
Summary of points raised during a conference on the 'Silver Ripple' car.30th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0204
List of action points regarding car fittings and preparation for testing and delivery to France.30th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0205
Fitting of a lightened bumper bar to vehicle 12.B.V. before it leaves for France.1st Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0206
Instructions and providing updates on various items for the 'Silver Ripple' project.3rd Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0207
Weight analysis for the 12.B.V. Ripple model.3rd Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0208
Follow-up request for a reply regarding the project 'Silver Ripple' 12-B-V.3rd Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0209
Secret memo correcting the word 'Forward' to 'Backward' in a previous document concerning 'Silver Ripple'.4th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0210
Forwarding of blueprints for a Bentley 12-B.V. rear bumper.4th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0211
Requesting the fitting of a 12.B.V. bonnet with the latest fasteners and new side plates.5th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0212
The brake lining material for the 12.B.V. model on the front and rear.10th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0213
Requesting the fitting of a Marston heater to a 12.B.V. car destined for France.11th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0214
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing weight savings and production implications for the Bentley 12.B.5 body.11th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0215
The second page of a letter arranging a preliminary talk with Mr. Evernden.11th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0216
Responding to specific items regarding parts, assembly, and schemes.11th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0217
Modernising the bonnet of a Bentley 5, chassis 12.B.5, to use standard 'Amal' fasteners.14th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0218
Forwarding of blueprints for a lightened rear bumper bracket for the Bentley 12-8-V chassis.15th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0219
Note about the trial of a B.V. Car by Geoffrey Smith.19th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0220
Secret memo regarding the handover and testing of car 12-B-V (Ripple) in London traffic conditions.1st Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0221
Fault report from a test drive of car '12 B.V (?) - RIPPLE'.2nd Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0222
List of nine work items for final adjustments to car 12-B-V before it commences its mileage.10th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0223
With three action points regarding a propellor shaft, petrol tank gauge, and air vent filling pipe.14th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0224
Confirming a courtesy car has been provided whilst a cylinder block is changed on another vehicle.29th Sep 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0225
The irregular importation of chassis 14.B.V. and plans for re-importing the repaired body.27th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0226
Various faults found in a test vehicle, including issues with the gearbox, heater, and petrol consumption.29th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0227
Listing issues with the clock, instrument board lighting, and oil consumption.29th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0228
Insurance claim for an accident to vehicle 14.B.5, seeking repair and towing costs.3rd Jan 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0229
Complete weight analysis of the Continental Bentley.9th Jan 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0230
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding issues with dropping doors and strained hinges on an all-steel body.24th Jan 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0231
Instruction to fit a small bore induction pipe to cars, replacing the existing larger bore pipes.2nd Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0232
The repair of a leaking roof on Chassis No. 12-B-V and awaiting instructions.19th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0233
Vulnerability of the main battery lead and the need for a design change.1st Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0234
Serious fault where a main battery cable shorted, causing a fire risk, and the subsequent wiring modifications.1st Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0235
Blueprints and altered drawings for the B.60 RIPPLET scheme, covering air silencers and cylinder heads.9th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0236
New and existing parts required for a Shackle Bracket assembly.9th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0237
Brake wear and adjustments for a 12-B-V model, with a handwritten query about comparison to a B2 model and a response.30th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0238
Investigation into steering nibbles on car 12.B.V. after changing the tyres.5th Oct 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0239
Various vehicle performance issues, including weak carburetion, poor acceleration, and noisy components in cold weather.21th Jan 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0240
Various faults and observations on vehicle 12.B.V.24th Mar 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0241
Requesting details of petrol and oil added to chassis 12.B.V whilst at Glasgow.23th Apr 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0242
Road test report giving impressions on the handling, performance, and build quality of a 'Rationalised Programme' car.23th Apr 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0243
Continued report on a car's performance, discussing exhaust, carburetters, engine idling, and overall driving experience.24th Apr 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0244
Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, detailing changes to the rear springs.24th Apr 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0245
Faults with car 12.B.V. after it was loaned out.25th Apr 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0246
Issues with the speedometer, gearbox, and carburation of car 12.B.V.25th Apr 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0247
Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, Engine Unit Ripple No. 2, detailing changes to the front shock absorbers.20th May 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0248
Specification revision for a Bentley Chassis 12.B.V., detailing changes to the rear axle and hubs.8th Mar 1944Box 98 \ 5  scan0249
Blueprints and production instructions for Bentley 111 induction pipes.16th Nov 1937Box 99 \ 1  scan0001
Proposing alternative induction pipe designs for the Bentley III engine for comparative testing.22th Dec 1937Box 99 \ 1  scan0002
Technical memorandum detailing the requirements and outstanding points for the Bentley III induction system.7th Mar 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0003
To stop further design work on an existing induction system and delay drawings for the final Bentley III induction system.3rd Mar 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0004
Requesting the replacement of the induction system on car 7.B.V.30th Mar 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0005
Request to manufacture a new, larger vent pipe for a Bentley III to prevent carburettor flooding.7th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0006
Inspection report on the Bentley III S.U. Carburetter High Pressure Pump, detailing issues with flooding and component finish.26th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0007
Suggested specification for a Bentley III induction system, proposing to combine mixture and automatic controls on one drawing.28th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0008
Specification document detailing modifications to the Bentley III induction system.28th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0009
Scheme for testing mixture controls and an automatic device prior to a 10,000-mile test.28th Apr 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0010
The specification for the Bentley 111 induction system and carburetter.5th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0011
Issues and proposed modifications for Bentley III carburettors.6th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0012
Comparative test report on four different induction systems for the Bentley III and Bentley 30 models.10th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0013
Technical comparison between Stromberg and S.U. carburettor systems, focusing on part-throttle correction and the effects of mixture pulsation.10th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0014
Analysis of engine test results regarding part throttle correction, mixture settings, and induction pipe design.10th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0015
Power and B.M.E.P. performance graph for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine.10th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0016
Power curve graph for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine comparing two different induction systems.1st Jan 1933Box 99 \ 1  scan0017
Power curve graph for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine comparing two different induction systems.1st Jan 1933Box 99 \ 1  scan0018
Graph illustrating part-throttle fuel economy for a 4¼ Litre Bentley engine, comparing different carburettor systems.1st Jan 1933Box 99 \ 1  scan0019
Graph showing fuel economy at part throttle for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine.1st Jan 1933Box 99 \ 1  scan0020
Graph comparing the fuel economy of two different induction systems for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.1st Jan 1933Box 99 \ 1  scan0021
Graph comparing part throttle fuel economy against engine RPM for two different induction systems on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.30th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0022
The need to mock-up parts and make design changes to the Bentley III induction system.30th May 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0023
Producing a mock-up induction system for the Bentley III engine, incorporating a new automatic S.U. carburetter.22th Jun 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0024
The effect of intake air temperature on the power, detonation and carburation of a Bentley III unit.11th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0025
Graph showing Power & Detonation performance against Intake Air Temperature for a Bentley III engine.1st Jul 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0026
Blueprint chart of a Bentley III engine showing power and detonation characteristics against RPM and ignition advance.1st Jul 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0027
Essential alterations to float-chamber components for the Bentley III & B.50 chassis.18th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0028
Proposed modifications to the Bentley 111 starter carburetter unit to eliminate air intake whistle and prevent fire risk from petrol spillage.19th Aug 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0029
Blueprint graph comparing the power output curves for the Phantom III and Bentley III engines with open exhausts.1st Nov 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0030
Issues with the Bentley III induction system and the need to expedite testing on the newly designed version.1st Nov 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0031
B.V. Induction System and a decision on automatic carburation for the Bentley V.21th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0032
Issues with banjo connections on the Bentley V induction system petrol pipes.29th Nov 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0033
Request to produce a modified detail drawing for Bentley V induction pipes.2nd Dec 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0034
Order of copper and asbestos washers for testing on the Bentley V.9th Dec 1938Box 99 \ 1  scan0035


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