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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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Weight comparison table of vehicle components between a Humber S.S. and a B.V. model.3rd Aug 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0082
Weight comparison table for various chassis components between a Humber S.S. and a B.V. Aluminium engine model.3rd Aug 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0083
Table comparing the weights of a complete car and its body components.24th Aug 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0084
Weight analysis of a Bentley W.3.10 (Aluminium) engine from an EX Corniche 14.B.V.24th Aug 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0085
Outlining a preliminary specification and weight-saving proposals for the 2.1 litre Rippletto model.30th Oct 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0086
Weight analysis detailing the estimated weight savings on the 'Rippletto' model compared to the 'B.V.' prototype.30th Oct 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0087
Specification for the first experimental model of the Rippletto Car.30th Oct 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0088
Appendix sheet listing vehicle components with their design specifications and sourcing information.30th Oct 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0089
Technical analysis comparing the frame stiffness of a 'Rippletto' frame with a Bentley V frame, including calculations and formulas.30th Oct 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0090
Appendix sheet showing a frequency calculation and comparison for different engine and frame combinations.30th Oct 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0091
Log sheet from 1935 detailing nominal and oval cylinder wear measurements in thousandths of an inch.4th Jan 1935Box 100 \ 3  scan0092
Tabular log of part measurements and test results with associated reference codes.16th Apr 1935Box 100 \ 3  scan0093
Tabular data log sheet recording a series of measurements and inspection results.16th Apr 1935Box 100 \ 3  scan0094
Tabular log of numerical measurements and observations.30th Nov 1935Box 100 \ 3  scan0095
Log sheet recording test measurements against various reference codes and dates.30th Nov 1935Box 100 \ 3  scan0096
Tabular data log showing numerical readings for various referenced parts recorded on different dates.31th Dec 1935Box 100 \ 3  scan0097
Report of crankshaft wear measurements for main bearing journals and big end journals.22th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0098
The discovery of a cracked piston in a Bentley B.151.HM.24th Aug 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0099
1,000-hour endurance test of a high-tension neoprene cable and recommendations for future designs.17th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0100
Main bearing fatigue due to hard driving versus a separate manufacturing defect on chassis B.84-MX.10th Jul 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0101
Price change for oils, recommending the use of '50' i.e. De Luxe.23th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0102
Seeking a ruling on the correct grade of Price's oil to be used, noting discrepancies in viscosity ratings and a price difference.9th Jun 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0103
Sending of a Bentley Governor Spring.18th May 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0104
Packing note for a small spring forwarded to Bentley Motors.18th May 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0105
Cylinder bore wear measurements for car B.118.GA after using Arctic Oil.28th Apr 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0106
Heat treatment tests performed on a connecting rod to investigate a growing effect.24th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0107
Report forwarding a cracked Bentley fan hub for examination following a customer complaint.6th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0108
Crack found on a returned Bentley Fan Hub.9th Mar 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0109
Standardization and replacement policy for Bentley crankshafts.2nd Feb 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0110
The fitting of new Nickel Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Bentley cylinder blocks to two cars.2nd Mar 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0111
Measurements and condition report of big-end bearings for chassis B.125 J.Y.6th Feb 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0112
Log of observations on Fabroil Timing Gears.23th Jan 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0113
Requesting average bore wear figures for cars fitted with the close clearance piston EB.3151.23th Jan 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0114
Cylinder bore wear in engines fitted with Bentley EB.3151 taper pistons and subsequent rebores.20th Jan 1939Box 100 \ 3  scan0115
Fisholow Canned Oil Socket Filler for Bentley cars, its operation, and a modification to aid gauge visibility.20th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0116
Typed memo from GWH to By.. regarding an article on a Canned oil socket in the Autocar magazine.16th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0117
Confirming the examination of tin-coated pistons for a 3½-litre Chassis No.B.2.CW.16th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0118
Investigating how an uncoated piston was supplied for a 3 1/2 Litre Chassis B.2.CW.13th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0119
Report regarding a sticking throttle on a Bentley Chassis B.199.KU caused by the use of cheap petrol or substitutes.14th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0120
Clarifying a misunderstanding about fuel mixtures, discussing choked petrol filters, and requesting the return of a carburetter body.14th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0121
The stock history of tinned pistons for a 3.5-litre Chassis.12th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0122
Cause of a seized piston in a 3.5 Litre chassis, questioning if an untinned piston was supplied.10th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0123
Requesting clarification on fuel types in relation to a Bentley throttle sticking issue.10th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0124
Issues with the thickness of cotton duck washers used for crankshaft dampers.8th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0125
Seized piston from a 3.5-litre engine, chassis B.2.CW, returned by Laystall Engineering.7th Dec 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0126
Request for the man-hours required for fitting and boring a set of connecting rods.11th Nov 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0127
Request for a list of Bentley 4¼ Litre chassis numbers that have had modifications B and C carried out.19th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0128
Complaining about the poor quality of work from the Repair Department regarding a poorly repaired DB.225 Cutout.17th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0129
Road test report comparing the performance of Mobiloil A and Mobiloil Arctic in a Bentley B.82.GA.3rd Oct 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0130
Bentley owner using Mobiloil Arctic thin oil.3rd Oct 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0131
100-mile test comparing MOBILOIL A and MOBILOIL ARCTIC, recording oil consumption, engine characteristics, and pressures.22th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0132
Query regarding the production progress of oil flow test rigs for Paris and Derby.20th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0133
Selection of car owners to approach for testing thin oil after engine rebores.23th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0134
Arrangement of tests for thin oils, specifically 'Arctic oil', on Bentley cars.21th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0135
Fault where the engine oil filler cap stud unscrews on Bentley and Wraith models.29th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0136
And rejecting a suggestion to add a gauze to the engine's oil filler cap.31th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0137
Modifications to white metal bearings and oil pump for a 3 1/2 litre engine.7th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0138
Service record detailing recurring bearing failures and associated repair costs for a 3 1/2 litre car.17th Dec 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0139
Trial of thin oil (Arctic) in Bentley cars used primarily for town running.16th Sep 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0140
Examination of returned pistons suffering from 'scuffing' and a proposal for using tin plating to prevent future seizures.20th Jul 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0141
Engine failure in a Bentley B.118.GK, detailing a fractured No.2 piston.15th Aug 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0142
Growing issue with Bentley KLG.FLB30X plugs burning thin, causing misfires.14th Jun 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0143
Notification regarding the receipt and forwarding of a new set of KLG.FLB.50.X. plugs.15th Jun 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0144
Following up on bad starting issues with a 4¼-litre car owned by a Mr. Nicholls.21th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0145
Extract of a letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding anti-freeze recommendations for a 1938 Bentley.7th Dec 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0146
Complaint of engine detonations in a 4 1/4 litre Bentley, suspected to be caused by a faulty governor.30th Sep 1936Box 100 \ 3  scan0147
Broken valve spring from a Bentley B-114-HK, suspected to be caused by a material flaw.4th Dec 1936Box 100 \ 3  scan0148
Micro-examination report on a broken valve spring from a Bentley B-114-HK.30th Dec 1936Box 100 \ 3  scan0149
Examination of an inlet valve from a Bentley B-230-GA, noting deposits from Ethyl fuel.14th Mar 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0150
Clarifying a misunderstanding about a reported rocker arm failure on a 4¼-litre engine.10th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0151
The failure of a rocker arm on Chassis No. B.58.GA.8th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0152
Broken Phantom III Bentley rocker shaft and a similar failure on another vehicle.4th May 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0153
Technical note on the opinion against using aluminium washers for joints under plugs and banjos.2nd Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0154
List of Bentley chassis fitted with valve springs made from Swedish heat-treated carbon steel wire.4th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0155
Testing of Bentley valves for failures and cracks.6th May 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0156
To Mr. Lang regarding chassis B-122-GA, detailing new parts fitted and an ongoing oil consumption test.2nd Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0157
Close-up photograph of a flywheel assembly, noting mileage.31th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0158
Highlighting a safety concern with a Bentley Bonnet Fastener due to sharp corners on the stamping.31th Oct 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0159
Machining error found on Bentley connecting rod bearings.14th May 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0160
Bentley B.74-HK with engine trouble, finding a broken connecting rod and a cracked crankcase.6th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0161
Fitting instructions for Bentley main bearings and a change-over to white metal.5th Jan 1938Box 100 \ 3  scan0162
Responding to service complaints about rod weight tolerances and proposing a stamping procedure.10th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0163
Bearing seizure issues on chassis B-117-JY.10th Sep 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0164
The dispatch of Bentley connecting rod bearing shells for re-conditioning at Kingsbury.23th Sep 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0165
Outlining the procedure and quality standards for repairing connecting rods at the Kingsbury Depot.18th Sep 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0166
No.2 connecting rod failure in a 4¼ Litre Bentley, chassis B.14.HK.23th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0167
Bearing failures on chassis B.117.JY and the Chief Engineer's recommendation for a full engine examination.16th Sep 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0168
Service complaint memo regarding the failure and replacement policy of connecting rods for P.III, 25/30 & Bentley models.19th May 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0169
Responding to an owner's complaint report regarding engine knock, bearing clearance, and shims.16th Oct 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0170
Bentley B.244.GA with excessive oil consumption, including test results and analysis of potential causes.7th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0171
Analysis of piston ring performance and oil consumption, with references to Michelin and Bugatti designs.7th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0172
Engine modification 'C' for a 3.5-litre car, detailing the changes and road test results.5th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0173
100-mile high-speed test of a Bentley, chassis B-122-GA, with special engine components.5th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0174
Typed report on poor oil consumption tests for Chassis 260 GA.29th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0175
Oil consumption test on chassis B.260.GA for Mr. Embiricos after fitting new scraper rings.12th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0176
Overoiling complaint and high-speed oil consumption tests for a Bentley B.122.GA.6th Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0177
Excessive oil consumption in Bentley cars, potential solutions, and issues with owner oil-level checks.11th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0178
The poor condition of con-rod and main bearings from Mr. A. Embiricos's Bentley 260.GA.11th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0179
Service troubles with Bentley 3½ and 4¼ litre engines.2nd Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0180
Inquiry about work carried out on chassis B.260.GA regarding excessive oil consumption and engine modifications.16th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0181


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