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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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Responding to an inquiry regarding the stock of 20/25 HP wheels and tyres.11th Nov 1935Box 106 \ 4  scan0149
Progress report on the Goshawk's 4-speed side lever servo drive and gearbox design.27th Jun 1924Box 106 \ 5  scan0001
Excessive tappet roller wear on test engines, attributed to oil shortage, and recommending pre-lubrication procedures.28th Jan 1926Box 106 \ 5  scan0002
Engine improvements for the E.16, F.10, Phantom, and Goshawk models, focusing on valve restrictions and new components.30th Mar 1926Box 106 \ 5  scan0003
Investigation into valve seat erosion caused by valve rotation during engine over-run.8th Aug 1926Box 106 \ 5  scan0004
Causes and solutions for noisy tappets on Phantom and 20 HP cars.1st Apr 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0005
Schematic drawing for raised valve rockers for a 20 HP engine.11th Apr 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0006
Proposed modification to the valve rocker mechanism to reduce noise and wear.22th Apr 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0007
Modified 20 HP cylinder head with large diameter valves.30th May 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0008
New 20 HP low stress valve spring for experimental testing and standardization.20th Jul 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0009
Request to obtain 30 stronger valve springs for a 20 HP model, with detailed specifications.1st Aug 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0010
Recommending longer inlet cams and new low-stress valve springs for various aero engines.13th Aug 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0011
Broken valve spring on a new 20-HP car and its similarity to issues with Condor valve springs.21th Sep 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0012
Forceful memo demanding the immediate cessation of production of doubtful valve springs and the urgent testing of new designs and materials.16th Nov 1927Box 106 \ 5  scan0013
Querying the purpose of a small screw on the 20 HP valve gear.23th Feb 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0014
Valve sizes for EAC.10 & India 3, referencing document LeC.2523.6th Mar 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0015
And comparing valve sizes for various engine models.6th Mar 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0016
Agreeing on valve sizes and materials for the 20 HP and Phantom models.9th Mar 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0017
Geometry of valve gear rockers on the Phantom and 20 HP models to reduce noise.13th Mar 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0018
Modified rocker angle for the Sports Phantom engine, including a diagram of eccentric thrust.15th Mar 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0019
Proposals for modifying the 20 HP cylinder for the India Chassis, detailing four different options.15th Mar 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0020
Modifications to 20HP valve fittings to improve oil supply to the tappets and prevent knocks.2nd Apr 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0021
New relief valve design for the 20 HP valve tappet and rocker shaft lubrication system.18th Apr 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0022
Lubrication issues with the valve tappet and rocker shaft on the 20 HP engine, particularly during cold starts.18th Apr 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0023
Oil flow issues and recommending fitting the Phantom three-stage release valve to the new India engine.25th Apr 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0024
Recommending an immediate change to the lubrication method for 20 HP valve tappets, and requesting a new design for a 3-stage relief valve.25th Apr 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0025
From 'R.' suggesting a method for testing different types of valve steels.11th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0026
Implementing valve guide clearance improvements from the Phantom model on the 20 HP model.12th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0027
Sending a drawing for the India 3 Cylinder Head and Valve Rockers.23th Jun 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0028
Drawing LeC. 2565 for an India 3 tappet rod.1st Jun 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0029
The design of new cam forms for various car and aero engines.6th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0030
Note on valve clearances and cylinder gaskets, detailing issues from gasket settling and best practices for reuse.10th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0031
Engine valve sticking issues on model 12-G-4 due to insufficient oil.16th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0032
Sticking valve inlets on the 20 HP engine and Phantom power curves.17th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0033
Engine experiments concerning camshafts, piston rings, and torque reaction.17th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0034
Coupling ratings and details of a Chrysler spring drive.19th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0035
Oil supply for valves and clutch shudder issues on Phantom and 20 HP cars.19th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0036
Clutch judder issue and special valve guide clearances on a 20 HP vehicle.22th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0037
Discussion about one-stage and three-stage relief valves and their effect on oiling for 20 HP and Phantom engines.29th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0038
20 HP valve clearances, gasket settling, reuse, and lubrication.29th Oct 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0039
Modified oiling scheme for 20 HP tappets to address issues of wear and noise.28th Nov 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0040
Instructions for fitting new cylinder head gaskets and testing on 20-HP valves.5th Nov 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0041
Standardisation of a scheme and parts availability for a 20 HP Chassis GSK-55.6th Nov 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0042
Design of new taper valve springs and camshafts for the 20 HP engine to prevent breakage and increase speed.10th Nov 1928Box 106 \ 5  scan0043
Secret internal memo containing a telegram regarding improvements to a 20 HP car, specifically mentioning rollerless tappets.26th Apr 1929Box 106 \ 5  scan0044
Revised 20 HP valve timing following Mr. Royce's wishes.18th Jun 1929Box 106 \ 5  scan0045
Issues with modified open-ended valve springs on 20 HP and Phantom cars, recommending a return to the previous design due to valve noise.16th Dec 1929Box 106 \ 5  scan0046
Implementation of asbestos valve washers and an increased gland angle to address an over-oiling problem in the 20 HP car.18th Mar 1930Box 106 \ 5  scan0047
Directive on rectifying over-oiling at low speeds by replacing standard felt washers with new asbestos washers and guides.30th Aug 1930Box 106 \ 5  scan0048
Instruction to minimize the stock of valve guides and ensure future manufacturing accommodates asbestos valve washers.30th Aug 1930Box 106 \ 5  scan0049
Standardisation of asbestos valve guide washers on the 20 HP chassis.1st Sep 1930Box 106 \ 5  scan0050
Laboratory report on a failed 20/25 HP valve spring, attributing the failure to overstressing.3rd Jul 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0051
Instruction memo detailing altered blueprints and replacement parts for the 20/25 HP Chassis valves and fittings, specifically for a Cast Iron Turbulent Head with increased valve lift.14th Jul 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0052
Requesting further sets of valve springs for 25 HP C.I. and IV.G.6 units.23th Oct 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0053
Standardization of valve springs and a higher lift camshaft for the 25HP engine.24th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0054
Comparison of standard production (E.56325) and proposed production (Hs.451) valve springs.24th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0055
Blueprint showing designs and modifications for inlet and exhaust valves with various measurements.28th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0056
Comparison graph of load, stress, and deflection for 25 HP chassis valve springs.28th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0057
Performance and standardization of 25 HP valve springs.28th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0058
Details and stress calculations for a 25 HP valve spring.28th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0059
Technical drawing of a 'China' valve spring.28th Nov 1931Box 106 \ 5  scan0060
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically valve springs, washers, and guides.7th Jan 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0061
Standardisation form detailing the fitting of a new part to a specific chassis.12th Mar 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0062
Test report on valve spring performance and measurements during endurance runs.12th Jul 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0063
Endurance tests on valve springs for the 20/25 HP engine, concluding they are unsuitable for standardisation.5th Jul 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0064
Use of specific valve springs and their effect on performance and timing gear rattle.19th Jul 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0065
The performance of Valve Springs (HS.477/E58525) for the 20/25HP model.31th Aug 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0066
Technical report on the development and issues with self-adjusting tappets on the J.3 unit.12th Sep 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0067
Comparison of plunger and casing designs between R.R. and Cadillac, analysing leakage factors.12th Sep 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0068
Comparison of plungers and springs between Cadillac and R.R, focusing on leakage factor.12th Sep 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0069
Comparison document detailing the specifications for plungers and springs for R.R. and Cadillac models.23th Sep 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0070
Two experimental schemes for modified plungers for automatic tappets.23th Sep 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0071
Report on self-adjusting tappets and the return of defective plungers and valves for testing.27th Oct 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0072
Troubleshooting leaking plunger valves on self-adjusting tappets.27th Oct 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0073
Provision of Exhaust and Inlet Valve Lift Curves.27th Oct 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0074
The status of the J.2 engine, specifically concerning tappets, springs, and bore liners.8th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0075
New Inlet and Exhaust Valve Curves, which supersede a previous version.28th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0076
Proposed modifications to self-adjusting tappets for the J.2 unit.30th Nov 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0077
The failure of cast iron eccentric rockers on a self-adjusting tappet and a proposal to remake them in steel.12th Dec 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0078
Blueprint for an improved exhaust valve to replace an existing one for Japan I units.21th Dec 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0079
Material issues and the production of silent tappets for the J.III unit.3rd Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0080
Tests conducted on a silent tappet rocker system with a hard shaft and nickel eccentrics.7th Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0081
Engine testing, detailing issues and resolutions for rockers, plungers, and eccentrics.7th Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0082
List of recommendations for improving a mechanical system, focusing on plunger valves, eccentrics, and rocker shafts.7th Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0083
Power curve data table for the J.II Unit (L.B.) engine with specific settings.7th Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0084
Performance graph plotting Brake Horsepower (BHP) and Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) against RPM for a Large Bore J III Unit 2.400 engine.20th Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0085
Addition to a report on silent tappets, detailing two experienced troubles and suggesting alterations.20th Mar 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0086
Modifications and improvements to automatic valve tappets.27th May 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0087
Standardisation of valve spring E.58525 and cotter E.58524 for the 25 HP chassis.2nd Sep 1932Box 106 \ 5  scan0088
Costs and chassis information for the introduction of a new part.30th May 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0089
The failure of silent tappets due to an oil supply issue.30th May 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0090
Photograph of a machined metal component.19th Jun 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0091
The disappointing test results of a silent tappet mechanism on a J.II. engine.19th Jun 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0092
Improved pieces and a modification for J.3. Silent Tappets due to previous failures.28th Jul 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0093
Exhaust valve failure on a J.111 unit and a proposed modification.2nd Aug 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0094
Testing of a self-adjusting tappet on the 20/25 model.2nd Sep 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0095
Urgent internal order request for one set of plunger springs for automatically adjusting tappets.6th Sep 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0096
Use of white metal for the bearing surface of hydraulically operated tappets.6th Sep 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0097
Specification for an experimental plunger spring.9th Sep 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0098
Modifications to the oil supply for J.III silent tappet plungers.9th Sep 1933Box 106 \ 5  scan0099


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