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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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Recurring 'drive rattle' issue on a Bentley chassis and seeking alternative repair methods for the driving dogs.15th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0161
Broken cage in a pinion bearing and issues with driving dogs.15th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0162
Technical memo regarding noisy Bentley rear axles due to pinion bearing preload loss.13th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0163
Method for checking and regaining preload on pinion bearings.10th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0164
Requesting information about a pinion bearing failure with a broken cage.11th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0165
Faulty pinion from a noisy rear axle on a Bentley chassis, possibly due to insufficient hardening.10th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0166
Clearance issues and remedies for Bentley Rear Axle Thrust Races.9th Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0167
Thrust race removed from car B.114.GA due to a running hot complaint.1st Sep 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0168
Cover sheet for a report on transmission failures.17th Aug 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0169
Transmission and road shaft failures, listing maintenance history for several vehicles.11th Aug 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0170
Two instances of shaft failures, including vehicle maintenance history and mileage.11th Aug 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0171
Noisy axle and faulty bedding of a ball race on a Bentley Chassis B-138-JD.29th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0172
Propeller shaft damper and noise issue on a Bentley rear axle.26th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0173
Axle noise on a Bentley and the fitting of a propeller shaft damper.25th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0174
The failure of thrust cages in pinion bearings and a request for returned parts for examination.25th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0175
Attempts to quiet a noisy Bentley rear axle, with a secondary finding of tyre noise.24th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0176
Returning a defective rear axle unit from a 3½-litre car, detailing previous failures and the vehicle's neglected condition.23th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0177
Corrections made to a Bentley 138.J.D. rear axle following a road test.23th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0178
Bentley axle noise complaint caused by an incorrect radius on the pinion ball race housing.22th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0179
Repeated Bentley rear axle failure, attributed to the owner's reckless driving.22th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0180
Mr. Sopwith's Phantom III which has rear axle trouble and needs to be brought to the Works.15th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0181
Return of a faulty rear axle unit from a 4¼-litre Smiley chassis for examination and overhaul.9th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0182
The slack measurement on the inner roller bearings of a Bentley rear axle pinion.4th Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0183
The failure of a rear axle thrust race for a 3.5-litre chassis, identifying incorrect assembly as the cause.2nd Jun 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0184
Log of transmission failures, categorized by driver dogs and road shafts.5th Jul 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0185
Faulty Bentley rear axle (170-GA) being returned due to a badly picked up pinion.28th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0186
Owner's complaint report No.139 regarding a transmission failure and a jammed rear axle driver dog.10th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0187
Thickness discrepancy and material query for Bentley Pinion packing washers.6th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0188
The dismantling and investigation of a noisy Bentley rear axle, chassis B.75 HM.6th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0189
Reminder memo concerning the dispatch of faulty 'D' series Bentley Hubs to Dunlops for inspection.6th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0190
Work carried out on noisy Bentley rear axles.3rd May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0191
Inspection report detailing the failure analysis of a pinion bearing assembly.4th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0192
Strip report on a customer's Bentley rear axle which has had repeated bearing trouble.1st May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0193
The propeller shaft damper on a Bentley rear axle and its correct poundage setting.27th Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0194
Road test on a Bentley rear axle.26th Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0195
Failure of a pinion race and the return of the associated rear axle unit.23th Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0196
Trial log for a Bentley rear axle pinion, schedule Sch.23493.9th Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0197
Faulty hub from a 'DG' Series Bentley be 'stolen' for inspection by Dunlops to investigate 'wheel driver knocks'.9th Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0198
Returned axle and a request to measure the pinion bearings for alignment.2nd Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0199
Recurring failure in Bentley rear axle drives and proposing a modification with a tie rod.2nd Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0200
Faulty Bentley front axle with a broken drill bit found wedged in a duct.31th Mar 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0201
Faulty Bentley rear axle from chassis 105.BL, detailing a broken driver and sheared splines.25th Mar 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0202
Failure analysis of two different pinion bearings and a proposal for an axle replacement.24th Mar 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0203
The contents of a parcel containing faulty Bentley car parts for inspection.23th Mar 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0204
Improvements and trials related to the Bentley rear axle, including securing bolts, bearings, and lubrication.19th Feb 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0205
Modifications to the Bentley rear axle to address leaks and test new bearings.18th Feb 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0206
Requesting information on oil leaks from the Bentley rear axle casing.13th Feb 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0207
Technical memo discussing oil leaks and thrust bearings in the Bentley rear axle.16th Feb 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0208
The dispatch of three sets of parts for a Bentley rear axle for trials.29th Jan 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0209
The increasing issue of wheel driver knock on the 4 1/4-litre Bentley, with observations on wear patterns and manufacturing defects.13th Nov 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0210
Proposal to modify the driver dog design by increasing spline length to reduce wear.13th Nov 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0211
Page discussing a potential design alteration to a driver dog to reduce wear and address a knock.20th Oct 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0212
Customer complaint regarding a sheared rear axle driving shaft on a 3 1/2 litre Bentley.20th Oct 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0213
Growing complaint about driving dogs on the 4¼ litre Bentley.27th Oct 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0214
Customer complaints of wear on the Bentley 4.1/4 Litre driving dogs and splines.18th Aug 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0215
Problematic rear wheel hubs on a Bentley, comparing suppliers Rudge Whitworth and Dunlop.20th Mar 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0216
Test report on a Bentley 178.JD regarding an over-run issue with the rear axle.11th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0217
Bentley complaints about pinion bearing oil leaks and issues with wheel drivers.15th Mar 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0218
Faults and reports on four Bentley rear axles, specifically issues with ball races.10th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0219
Shipment of two worn Bentley drums and hubs with driving dog rattle.11th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0220
Bentley 4¼ with a broken rear axle towed in for repair.11th May 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0221
Bentley complaints, specifically rear axle troubles, pinion bearing issues, and oil leaks.7th Apr 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0222
Requesting to find a customer's car to test parts to fix a recurring rear axle thrust race issue.23th Jan 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0223
Faulty Bentley valve spring and the subsequent special examination to prevent future defects.1st Jan 1937Box 102 \ 4  scan0224
Letter discussing parts delays for car 22-G-V and investigating engine misfiring issues related to fuel type and spark plugs.6th Jul 1936Box 102 \ 4  scan0225
Query regarding the potential adoption of Scheme 876, a modification to the 20-HP valve rocker mechanism.4th Apr 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0001
20 HP engine power development, focusing on camshaft experiments.23th May 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0002
Engine performance comparing standard and long-duration camshafts, discussing power curves, B.M.E.P., and valve bounce.31th Mar 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0003
Experiment showing that high induction pipe depression reduces the advantage possible with long duration cams.31th Mar 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0004
Camshaft modifications detailing the impact on engine power, consumption, and efficiency.31th Mar 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0005
Engine performance test results, conclusions, and proposals for further development on the 20 HP and Phantom engines.26th May 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0006
20 HP engine test using a long-duration camshaft and stronger valve springs to increase power and prevent valve bounce.26th May 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0007
The intention to trial Stromberg carburetters to gather information on low depression.26th May 1927Box 102 \ 5  scan0008
Performance graph showing the increase in Brake Horse Power and Brake Mean Effective Pressure for a 20 HP engine after various modifications.6th Oct 1928Box 102 \ 5  scan0009
New cam forms for valves, spring pressure, and valve lift curves for various car and aero engines.6th Oct 1928Box 102 \ 5  scan0010
Practical considerations for camshaft design, including valve lift curves and floating speed.20th Dec 1928Box 102 \ 5  scan0011
Valve timing and camshaft design for the 20 HP car.8th Jun 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0012
Performance improvements for the 20 HP car, focusing on pistons, camshafts, valves, and exhaust systems for experimental chassis.11th Oct 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0013
Assumed power increases for large and small bore engines, and the fitting of cutouts to 20 HP models.5th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0014
Comparison of power output and performance between 116° and 110° camshafts on the 'China' engine.5th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0015
Camshaft and engine performance tests, discussing detonation, compression ratios, and fuel doping.5th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0016
Blueprint graph comparing the open exhaust power curves of a 116° camshaft versus a standard 110° camshaft on a 'China' engine.4th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0017
Comparison of a 116° camshaft versus the standard camshaft on a Standard China Engine, detailing performance differences.2nd Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0018
Continued page discussing the performance of a 115° camshaft and recommending the standard camshaft.1st Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0019
Graph comparing the performance of a 110° and a 116° camshaft on a standard 'China' engine.12th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0020
Experiment comparing long (116°) and short (110°) duration camshafts on a 20/25HP engine to analyze low power causes.16th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0021
Adjustments to camshaft duration and tappet clearance to address low engine power at high speeds.16th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0022
Comparison of different camshafts on the 'Japan' engine and related test results.19th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0023
B.M.E.P. readings at various RPMs for a specific camshaft configuration and plans for further testing.19th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0024
Graphical comparison of two camshafts (110° and 116°) on Engine N° IV G-8, plotting Brake Horse Power and B.M.E.P. against engine RPM.16th Nov 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0025
Test report on a 112º long duration camshaft for the 'China' engine, comparing performance against other camshafts.20th Dec 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0026
Performance graph comparing different camshaft configurations for Engine No GOS-C1.14th Dec 1929Box 102 \ 5  scan0027
Improvements and testing for a 20 HP long duration camshaft.18th Mar 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0028
Instruction to fit a 112° camshaft to engine GOS.C.1 and subsequently fit the engine into car 12-G4.25th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0029
Table of ignition advance settings at various engine RPMs.25th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0030
Graph of engine compression pressures versus RPM, comparing different camshaft configurations.25th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0031
Performance comparison between long and short duration camshafts at different compression ratios.26th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0032
Test report on a 112° long-duration camshaft, comparing performance with different compression ratios and valve timings.26th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0033
Analysis of engine performance concerning power, detonation, and ignition settings with different camshafts and compression ratios.26th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0034
Performance graph comparing Brake Horse Power and B.M.E.P. for different camshaft and high compression configurations.24th Apr 1930Box 102 \ 5  scan0035


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