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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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Request to modify the 21-G-IV exhaust system by fitting a larger expansion box and modifying the rear silencer.5th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0116
Standardisation of a front exhaust expansion box in staybrite and lagged.23th Oct 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0117
Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment for a chassis modification, including Spherical Suspension.18th Sep 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0118
Standardisation of parts for an exhaust suspension by spherical joints on a bracket.23th Oct 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0119
Reference note for details on a front exhaust expansion box.6th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0120
Query regarding the status of the new Huntington-Heberlein type silencer.6th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0121
Testing and performance of a new Huntington-Heberlein silencer.8th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0122
Brief report on the test of a Huntington & Heberlein silencer, concluding the design lacks promise.16th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0123
Tests conducted on a 'Brown' silencer for a 25 HP exhaust system.14th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0124
Blueprint of a Huntington & Heberlein Silencer.14th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0125
Summary of tests on different exhaust systems for a 25 HP car.14th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0126
Assessment of a Graham-Paige silencer's suitability, noise, weight, and material quality in comparison to other designs.14th Nov 1934Box 104 \ 2  scan0127
Proposal to experimentally try stronger springs for the 25-HP exhaust suspension to resolve knocking complaints.19th Jan 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0128
Requesting the creation of 6 experimental stronger springs for a 25 HP exhaust suspension system to fix knocking.21th Jan 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0129
Urgent need to fix a silencer rattle or cracking issue on the 25 HP chassis.17th Jan 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0130
Instruction detailing the replacement of a spring for suspension links on the 20/25 HP chassis.24th Jan 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0131
Request to produce six E.60449 springs for testing on 20/25 HP exhaust fittings.25th Jan 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0132
Testing of a small exhaust snout on a 20/25 HP car and its effect on noise.13th May 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0133
Requesting to test a 25 HP car to observe the exhaust boom and fish tail hiss.14th May 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0134
Short memo regarding an exhaust snout and arranging a test for 20/25 HP cars.17th May 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0135
Testing an 'exhaust snout' on a car experiencing an 'exhaust boom'.23th May 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0136
Brief summary of road tests conducted on various 6-port induction manifolds.29th Jun 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0137
Extract for a conference regarding a customer complaint about an exhaust boom at 30 mph in car GLG-78.20th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0138
Reminder regarding an unresolved exhaust complaint on chassis GLC-78.20th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0139
Arranging for a car to be brought to Cricklewood to test improvements for an exhaust boom.20th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0140
Arranging a test drive of car GSF-4 to investigate a 30 m.p.h. exhaust boom.20th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0141
Confirming an appointment to investigate exhaust and potential clutch judder complaints at Cricklewood.21th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0142
The investigation and resolution of a 30 m.p.h. exhaust boom issue on a trials car.26th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0143
Complaint from Lady Latham regarding an exhaust boom on her car.26th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0144
Invoice from Lane & Girvan Ltd for two motor exhaust manifolds, with a handwritten annotation questioning the cost.27th Sep 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0145
Loan of two exhaust manifolds to Lane & Girvan Ltd. for black vitreous enamelling as a work sample.1st Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0146
Solution for exhaust boom at 30 m.p.h. on the 20/25 HP model using a new 'snout'.8th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0147
Exhaust boom on a 20/25 HP model, the supply of mounts and future standardization.9th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0148
Standardization and finish options for exhaust snouts on 20/25 HP trial cars.10th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0149
30 m.p.h. exhaust boom on a 20/25 HP model and requesting 'snouts' for new Trials Cars.17th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0150
Drawing LeC.4756 for a swan neck nozzle to address an exhaust boom on the 20/25 HP model.16th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0151
20/25 HP Vitreous enamelled exhaust manifold showing signs of burning after a 150-mile trial.22th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0152
Requesting the return of a 20/25 HP exhaust manifold.23th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0153
Request to manufacture three exhaust nozzles for a 25 HP exhaust system.23th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0154
Correspondence regarding the changeover of a 20/25 HP special black Vitreous enamelled exhaust manifold.24th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0155
Correspondence regarding the return and refitting of a 20/25 HP exhaust manifold.31th Oct 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0156
Apologising for a delay in returning an exhaust manifold for a 20/25 HP model which was lost in the Repair Dept.1st Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0157
Return of a black vitreous enamelled exhaust manifold from a 20/25 HP sales trials car.15th Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0158
Confirming the return of a 20/25-HP exhaust manifold and other parts via lorry.16th Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0159
Letter regarding the performance and cracking of two black vitreous enamelled exhaust manifolds during testing.20th Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0160
Testing an exhaust tail pipe adaptor for the 20/25 HP model to cure a 30 M.P.H. 'boom' noise.22th Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0161
Condition of a stove enamelled exhaust snout after a month of use and comparing it to a chrome plated one.27th Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0162
Letter from a supplier regarding the vitreous enamel finish on two exhaust manifolds.25th Nov 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0163
Modified exhaust system for the Large Bore 25 HP chassis.20th Dec 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0164
Blueprint for a 20/25 Front Expansion Box with cross-sectional dimensions.15th Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0165
Modifications for a 25-30 Front Expansion Box.15th Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0166
Customer complaints about wear on clutch fabrics, cylinder blocks, and silencers for the 20/25 model.16th Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0167
Cancelling an order for 6 sets of induction and exhaust manifolds and substituting them for the 25/30 HP model.29th Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0168
Proposal to use a black enamelled induction pipe on the 25-30 chassis, pending testing and cost analysis.29th Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0169
Clarifying that an exhaust tail pipe adapter is not required for the Big Bore 25 HP car.3rd Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0170
Comparing the design, complexity, and efficiency of a proprietary air silencer against a Packard equivalent.4th Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0171
Cross-section photograph of two cylindrical metal components.28th Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0172
Cost analysis of the 20/25 HP chassis exhaust system, focusing on material and labour without overheads.28th Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0173
Reducing the cost of suspension for the Wraith II model by using less costly, self-lubricating materials.28th Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0174
Engine silencing and the costs of sound insulation for the chassis floor and bodywork.28th Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0175
Dissatisfaction with high exhaust system costs and outlining strategies for reduction through material and design changes.3rd Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0176
Efficiency and cost of engine exhaust systems and intake silencers for various car models.3rd Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0177
High cost of the Vokes Air Filter EB.2772 and the search for cheaper alternatives.28th Feb 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0178
Potential adoption of metal spraying treatment for exhaust tail pipes.9th Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0179
'Aluminized' metal spraying process for exhaust pipes and related components.19th Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0180
Letter regarding a 'metal sprayed' exhaust pipe treatment on a 20/25 HP car.27th Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0181
Cost reduction measures for the chassis exhaust system.30th Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0182
Letter to a customer requesting details about a 'metal sprayed' exhaust pipe process.1st Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0183
Acknowledgment of an order for a Burgess Air Cleaner Element with a copper gimp filter medium for testing.2nd Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from The British Oxygen Company Ltd regarding the results of metal spraying an exhaust pipe.3rd Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0185
Letter from The British Oxygen Company Ltd regarding metal spraying and aluminising processes for car and aero parts.3rd Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0186
Letter from The British Oxygen Company Ltd. regarding a bitumastic compound and a metal spraying demonstration.3rd Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0187
Letter to The British Oxygen Co. Ltd. regarding the 'Aluminized' treatment for an exhaust tail pipe.15th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0188
Cost savings for the 25/30 HP exhaust system.15th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0189
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding the design of an experimental exhaust silencer for the 'Wraith' chassis.17th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0190
Letter from The British Oxygen Company declining to duplicate metal spraying experiments on an exhaust system.17th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0191
Requesting an official order for aluminizing a 20/25 HP exhaust tail pipe.20th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0192
Letter to Metallisation Ltd. regarding the aluminizing of a 20/25 HP exhaust tail pipe.20th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0193
Letter to The Burgess Products Company regarding an exhaust silencer for a 'Wraith' chassis and a 25/30 HP car.22th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0194
Letter from Burgess Products Company requesting additional data for an experimental exhaust silencer for a 25/30 HP car.24th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0195
Letter to The Burgess Products Company providing the compression ratio and maximum revs for the 25/30 HP engine.27th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0196
Letter from Burgess Products Company acknowledging receipt of information on the compression ratio of the 25/30 HP engine.28th Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0197
Acknowledgement of order for a Burgess Exhaust Silencer for testing on a 25/30 HP car.7th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0198
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding the dispatch of an experimental exhaust silencer and enclosing related bulletins.7th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0199
Product data sheet for Burgess Acousti-Pad, a sound absorbent for air-conditioning duct noises.1st Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0200
Product data sheet for Burgess Acousti-Pad, a sound-absorbing duct lining, with charts and tables for noise level calculations.1st Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0201
Bulletin explaining noise measurement with a decibel chart comparing various common sound sources.1st Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0202
Informational document explaining the concept of sound intensity, the decibel scale, and calculations for noise level management.1st Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0203
Letter to The Burgess Products Co. Ltd. arranging to fit an exhaust system to a car for testing.8th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0204
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding a delay in dispatching an experimental exhaust silencer.8th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0205
Letter from Burgess Products Company offering to cooperate on silencer tests.11th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0206
Rattling exhaust systems on 25 HP cars, identifying the intermediate pipe stay as the cause.26th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0207
A rattling stay on the 25 HP exhaust system and a proposed modification.7th Mar 1935Box 104 \ 2  scan0208
Letter from Burgess Products Company enquiring about the testing of a new experimental exhaust silencer.26th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0209
Letter to The Burgess Products Company regarding a delay in testing an exhaust silencer.27th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding the testing of an experimental exhaust silencer.28th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0211
Requesting the fitting of a Burgess exhaust silencer to component GAE-20.29th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0212
Customer complaints of exhaust rattles on the 20/25 HP model.27th May 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0213
Letter from Burgess Products Company arranging a test of an experimental exhaust silencer.12th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0214
Issue with the 25 HP exhaust system's rear silencer fouling a cross member.15th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0215


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