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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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Blueprint with specifications and dimensions of a 34 HP Pontiac Eight luggage boot.1st Jan 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0230
Blueprint detailing the luggage space dimensions for a 1937 Oldsmobile 28 HP4th Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0231
Luggage capacity on a B.III model and potential modifications for a second Bentley body.4th Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0232
Designing the luggage boot capacity for the S.30 body, including an ideal shape and size.23th Aug 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0233
Comparison of luggage capacity and accommodation between various cars, including American models and specific company designs.23th Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0234
Comparison table of boot capacities for various car models.23th Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0235
Luggage accommodation, grids, and boot space, with comparisons to competitors like Chrysler.23th Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0236
Luggage accommodation schematic for a Bentley showing arrangement and capacity.23th Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0237
Blueprint comparing luggage capacity and arrangement for three different coachbuilt car bodies.1st Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0238
Luggage capacity comparison diagrams for various motor car models.1st Feb 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0239
Secret memo discussing design proposals to maximize luggage boot capacity on various car models.7th Mar 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0240
Modifications to the luggage boot capacity of a B.III model car.10th Mar 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0241
Increasing the luggage compartment depth on Wraith limousines by altering the tank.30th Apr 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0242
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd to Bentley Motors chasing a print for luggage container capacities.7th Nov 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0243
Cover letter for a report on luggage capacity.8th Nov 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0244
Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd to Bentley Motors regarding luggage capacities.9th Nov 1938Box 114 \ 4  scan0245
Luggage capacity and storage solutions for a Speed Bentley.13th Jan 1939Box 114 \ 4  scan0246
Follow-up letter regarding a recent meeting and mentioning travel details.13th Jan 1939Box 114 \ 4  scan0247
Road tests of coasting gear and clutch operations in London and on a 4 1/4 Bentley.13th Jan 1939Box 114 \ 4  scan0248
Vehicle endurance testing mileage and procedures.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0249
Photographs of car 34 CX after a run at Lilly Hall.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0250
Log detailing a schedule and a series of pre-drive checks for a vehicle test run.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0251
Log of a road journey and associated vehicle checks.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0252
Vehicle speed, driver testimony, and third-party accounts.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0253
Page of handwritten miscellaneous notes and observations.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0254
Covering various topics including work assignments, insurance, and vehicle issues.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0255
Anecdotal notes about various people and events.12th Nov 1920Box 114 \ 4  scan0256
Tests at Brooklands, mentioning several names or subjects.3rd Dec 1935Box 114 \ 4  scan0257
French dinner menu and list of attendees.3rd Dec 1935Box 114 \ 4  scan0258
Letter from H.F. Hamilton to 'Bill' reminiscing about former colleagues and his military service.6th Jun 1970Box 114 \ 4  scan0259
A deceased individual, their character, a car, and a book they wrote.6th Jun 1970Box 114 \ 4  scan0260
Letter arranging a visit and reminiscing about a past accident and other adventures.6th Jun 1970Box 114 \ 4  scan0261
The issues and experimental work concerning bearing materials for Bentley engines.3rd Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0001
Experiments with solid aluminium-tin bearings, including material composition and test results.1st Jan 1938Box 115 \ 1  scan0002
Issues with whitemetal bearings and proposing a new composition and testing methods.4th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0003
Change in the tin composition for Solid Hall's Metal Bearings.4th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0004
Modifications and recommended clearances for Halls' metal bearings in a large bore Bentley unit.6th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0005
Testing and development of Solid Hall's Metal Bearings.6th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0006
Letter to the Bearing Company of America regarding patent issues, manufacturing costs, and testing of their bearing.10th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0007
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding wear on differential pinion thrust washers and a potential replacement with parallel roller thrust bearings.13th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0008
Endurance testing results for Hall's metal bearings on Bentley engines.29th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0009
Suggested alternative arrangements of bearings to replace 2/MDJT35 & 3/MDJT35.29th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0010
Alternative methods for adapting Hall's solid bearings to the Marine type connecting rod for the Phantom III.29th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0011
Schematic of two connecting rod bearing schemes, A and B.29th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0012
Successful endurance testing of Hall's Metal Bearings on a Bentley.31th Jan 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0013
Letter requesting a meeting with Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. to discuss a Bentley pinion bearing failure.1st Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0014
Telex message to Hickling at Bearings, Newark from Grylls regarding availability.5th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0015
Instructing a change to the main bearings for 25/30 HP production engines.18th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0016
Querying the necessity of adding grooves to intermediate bearings for the 25/30-HP engine.18th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0017
Endurance test results defining diametrical clearances for Large Bore Bentley solid metal bearings.18th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0018
Handing over three Ransome & Marles bearings to be fitted as pilot bearings for specific clutches.19th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0019
Recommendation to replace lead bronze big end bearings with Hall's metal bearings on Bentley cars to prevent high oil consumption.24th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0020
Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding the dispatch of clutch spigot bearings with Oilite cages.24th Feb 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0021
Requesting tests to determine the amount of oil fed from a bearing to a gudgeon pin, suggesting specific comparisons and test setups.9th Mar 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0022
Diametrical clearances for the Phantom III crankshaft bearings.28th Mar 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0023
Recommendation to use Hall's metal for Bentley big end and main bearings instead of white metal.6th Apr 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0024
Recommending experimental tests for an aluminium tin bearing alloy with a soft crankshaft on a Bentley chassis.9th Apr 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0025
Endurance tests of Hall's solid metal main bearings, focusing on clearance and hammering issues.27th May 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0026
Report page discussing bearing heat treatment, Brinell figures, alloy composition, and clearance inconsistencies.28th May 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0027
To Roy requesting an official order for bearings from Ransome & Marles.28th May 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0028
Laboratory report on the performance, hardness, and composition of bearing alloy AC7, proposing an experimental alternative.3rd Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0029
Testing and analysis of a new graphited aluminium alloy bearing metal.9th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0030
Letter from D. Macintyre offering the English rights for a new bearing metal suitable for aeroplane work, listing its advantages.4th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0031
Typed letter proposing a plan for producing bearings and metal for import into England.12th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0032
Note confirming the Hall's metal main and big end bearings for units B-15 & B-22 are from the latest batch of castings.12th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0033
Payment approval for an invoice from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd for Journal Bearings.12th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0034
Clarifying that an order request for 6 bearings refers to a previously mentioned set.16th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0035
Failure of Phantom III blade rod bearings and instructions for subsequent tests and modifications.20th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0036
Laboratory report on the hardness, composition, and micro-structure of B14 Bentley Endurance Bearings.23th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0037
Micro-examination report on a sample of bearing metal.25th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0038
Telegram from Grylls arranging a visit to Hickling Bearings in Newark.30th Jun 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0039
Telegram received by telephone from Nickling regarding a satisfactory Friday morning.1st Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0040
Requesting a drawing modification for engine bearings to have fully circumferential grooves.3rd Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0041
Modifications to intermediate main bearings on experimental Bentley units.4th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0042
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding recommendations and a drawing for bevel pinion bearings.7th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0043
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. awaiting further instructions.7th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0044
Correspondence with Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding proposals for a 25/30 steering roller.15th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0045
The examination of engine bearings from Paris Trials Car Chassis B.8.GA, noting a 'hammering effect'.16th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0046
Analysis of wear and thickness measurements for Bentley B8GA connecting rod bearings from the Paris Trials Car.16th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0047
Tin bearing alloy compositions and requesting the production of specific big end bearings.28th Jul 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0048
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a worn steering gear roller from a Ph.III chassis.5th Aug 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0049
The alarming failure of big end bearings on Phantom III's and proposing tests on a new bearing alloy.7th Aug 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0050
Forwarding a letter from Vandervell Products Ltd regarding their new Babbitt bearings.1st Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0051
Letter from Vandervell Products to Bentley Motors regarding a new type of Babbitt Bearing and proposing a meeting.31th Aug 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0052
Requesting a follow-up on a white metal bearing and to arrange a discussion with Vandervell and Swindall.3rd Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0053
Short typed memo acknowledging a previous communication and promising a follow-up.3rd Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0054
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. expressing interest in their new white metal bearings.4th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0055
Failure of bearings on Bentley chassis and seeking guidance on the policy for different bearing types.7th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0056
Big-end failure and bearing wear on a vehicle in France.9th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0057
Test bed and road test results for Hall's Metal Bearings on Bentley engines.10th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0058
Failures of connecting rods and bearings after mileage tests.14th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0059
Communication regarding the types of bearings fitted to Bentley chassis in Paris.14th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0060
Typed memo concerning a serious issue with bearings on a Bentley chassis.14th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0061
Requesting the inspection of engine bearings on a high-mileage Bentley 4¼ litre trials car.15th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0062
Failure of AC7 Bentley Bearings and proposing changes to the casting process to prevent future issues.16th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0063
Telex message requesting a phone call regarding Bentley bearings.17th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0064
The testing and performance of Hall's Metal Bearings on Bentley engines.10th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0065
Connecting rod and bearing failures in two different engine test runs.16th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0066
Arranging for the investigation of Bentley bearings on a trials car.16th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0067
Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss bearings with the Experimental Department.16th Sep 1936Box 115 \ 1  scan0068


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