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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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Price list for a Nash-Hytor Vacuum Pump and associated components.30th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0175
Blueprint for a carburettor flow bench.13th Jun 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0176
General report on carburetter complaints and modifications for the 30 HP and Wraith UII models.20th Jul 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0177
Listing modifications and resolutions for issues across various car models including 30 HP, Wraith, Bentley, and Phantom.20th Jul 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0178
Continued list of issues and modifications for the Phantom III model.20th Jul 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0179
Letter to R. Railton requesting information on the duplex carburetter and induction system of a Terraplane 6.4th Aug 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0180
Letter to Automobiles Hotchkiss requesting information on their double choke downdraught carburetter setup.4th Aug 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0181
Letter to Mr. Ainsworth regarding tin-plated pistons and big end bearings.4th Aug 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0182
Proposal from Norman Engineering Company for a Size L6 'Nash Hytor' Vacuum Pump for a carburetter testing plant.20th Aug 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0183
Cover note regarding a duplicate pump scheme proposal from the Norman Engineering Co.14th Sep 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0184
Proposal from Norman Engineering Company for a 'Nash Hytor' Vacuum Pump for the Experimental Department.5th Sep 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0185
Blueprint for the arrangement of a Size L.6 Nash Hytor Vacuum Pump.2nd Jun 1937Box 122 \ 4  scan0186
Request to loan a Terraplane 6 induction system with carburetter for 3 days to allow a dimensioned sketch to be made.20th Sep 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0187
Letter from Thomson & Taylor regarding the fuel consumption of a 21 HP Terraplane 6 and offering services.20th Sep 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0188
Letter discussing the advantage of an aerodrome depot for engine overhauls and the absence of Mr. Railton.23th Sep 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0189
Letter to K.J. Thomson of Thomson & Taylor regarding a head-cum-induction system and congratulating them on a performance by John Cobb.23th Sep 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0190
Poor value for money regarding special items demanded on the Stromberg carburetter.4th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0191
The supply, stock, and pricing of Stromberg carburetters.4th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0192
List of required modifications and points to consider for a new engine component drawing, referencing the Wraith, Bentley, and Humber 'Snipe' models.4th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0193
Proposal to test different carburetter bodies and their associated starting mechanisms.4th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0194
Page discussing warm engine starting conditions and the finalization of carburetter specifications.4th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0195
Requesting tests on the S.U. carburetter solenoid's current consumption and low voltage performance.10th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0196
Letter from Gordon Equipments Ltd introducing their L.P. Exhaust Gas Analyzer.25th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0197
Operating instructions leaflet for an exhaust gas analyzer and for correcting the carburettor.25th Sep 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0198
Explaining correct carburation through exhaust gas analysis, featuring a combustion chart and a table of gas equivalents.25th Sep 1935Box 122 \ 4  scan0199
The fitting of a Duplex Stromberg Carburetter to the Wraith model.28th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0200
Performance differences between Bentley and Wraith induction systems.28th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0201
Comparative tests on the Wraith 28.G.VI using a standard Wraith induction system versus a Bentley III induction system.31th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0202
Performance comparison tables for the Wraith and Bentley III systems, including acceleration and hill climb data.31th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0203
Carburetter performance tests, comparing speed, petrol consumption, and other improvements between different systems and needle types.31th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0204
Engine idling, low-speed roughness, and an unsuccessful cold start test on a Bentley III system.31th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0205
Performance and acceleration comparison graph for the B III and Wraith systems.31th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0206
Graph comparing the power output of a B III induction system against a Wraith induction system under specific engine conditions.29th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0207
Alterations to the induction system and carburettors for improved fuel economy between B.II and B.III models.29th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0208
Petrol consumption tests for various Bentley III car configurations.29th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0209
Table of results from fuel consumption tests comparing two vehicle models with different carburettor and wheel setups.29th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0210
Constant speed consumption tests for Bentley III carburettors using different needle and jet tube assemblies.29th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0211
Cold starting difficulties with a 'Startex' carburetter at 6°F.29th Oct 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0212
Graph plotting constant speed petrol consumption in miles per gallon against miles per hour for the 7BV model.14th Nov 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0213
Letter from Thomson & Taylor apologising for a delay and responding to a query about a Hudson 6 head-cum-induction system.14th Nov 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0214
Test report on the operating voltage and current consumption of an automatic solenoid choke control.29th Nov 1938Box 122 \ 4  scan0215
Engine power figures related to exhaust and induction system modifications for a Paulin Bentley.13th Jan 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0216
Performance of induction and exhaust systems, and proposed detonation tests for Bentley models.13th Jan 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0217
Carburation, induction systems, and exhaust effects on engine performance.16th Jan 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0218
Testing cylinder bores by sending a block to Rovers for chromium plating.16th Jan 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0219
Development challenges with an automatic starting device, including 'freezing up' and performance issues.21th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0220
Comparison of the S.U. manufacturer's recommended settings for a starting device versus Rolls-Royce's own method.21th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0221
Analysis of S.U. carburettor starting methods and a proposed combined mixture/throttle control linkage.21th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0222
The impracticality of a 'fast idle' device when a hand throttle is required for steep gradients.21th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0223
Graph comparing constant speed petrol consumption for various induction systems and car models.25th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0224
Article discussing the power gains achievable by 'ramming' an engine's air intake.25th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0225
Article on engine ramming effect and the Bristol Perseus X engine, with an advertisement for 'dag' colloidal graphite.25th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0226
Article on the Berlin Motor Show alongside an advertisement for Durez plastic ignition components.25th Mar 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0227
Carburation development for new six and eight-cylinder engines and scheduling a meeting to improve processes.1st Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0228
Outlining the order of urgency for development work on carburetter and induction systems.2nd Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0229
Outlining responsibilities for carburetter testing, coordination of results, and collaboration with Vauxhalls.2nd Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0230
Modifying induction pipes by inserting sheet lead into the core box to reduce the bore size.12th Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0231
Outlining a suggested programme of tests for carburation systems and components.14th Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0232
Comparison of the Standard B.V., Standard Wraith, and new Duplex systems for performance and fuel economy.14th Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0233
Unvapourised fuel surging in the Induction System B.80 No.5 Unit.28th Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0234
Design of induction pipes and manifolds for carburettors to improve heating at low speeds.28th Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0235
Production of 6 and 8 cylinder engine castings and the induction pipe for a B.80 engine.28th Jun 1939Box 122 \ 4  scan0236
Incorrect drawings for carburetter specifications sent to the S.U. Co.18th Jul 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0001
Production trial for an automatic start device for a 6-cylinder engine.23th Aug 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0002
Advantages and disadvantages of an electrically operated automatic choke for a Stromberg carburetter.23th Aug 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0003
Comparison of external and internal fast idle systems for an engine's electrical choke unit.23th Aug 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0004
Two methods for the automatic starting system on an 8-cylinder engine.30th Aug 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0005
Outlining proposed comparison tests for different induction systems on 6-cylinder engines.31th Oct 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0006
Experiments on induction systems for future development engines.15th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0007
Requesting the production of two further induction pipes following a successful trial.18th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0008
Policy and test results for induction systems on Bentley and R.R. products.27th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0009
Report comparing performance and petrol consumption for Twin S.U. and Duplex Stromberg carburettors on a B.60 No.4 engine.27th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0010
Performance and fuel consumption comparison of carburettor and exhaust systems on a 124ccs capacity engine.27th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0011
Page stating the weight of a twin system and a single system.27th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0012
Power comparison chart for single and twin exhaust systems on a B60 N°3 Unit Chain Drive.5th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0013
Power curve graph comparing engine performance with different pipe and carburettor setups.24th May 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0014
Letter to Henry Wiggin & Co. Ltd. inquiring about the feasibility of manufacturing specific coiled bimetal strips.11th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0015
Letter discussing carburation systems and the choice between exhaust or water heating.19th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0016
Carburation issues, including water-heated versus exhaust-heated hot spots and ignition.22th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0017
Carburation, hot air intakes, and a comparison between S.U. and Stromberg carburettors in cold weather.22th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0018
Technical report analyzing the effects of hot and cold air intake on carburettor performance and mixture temperature.22th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0019
Carburettor settings for 8-cylinder and Ripple engines, detailing issues in cold weather and the proposed solution of using heated induction pipes.22th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0020
Request to place an order with Allen White for the manufacture and fitting of two metal hot spot casings onto an induction pipe.26th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0021
Meeting notes detailing actions for carburettor adjustments and plug testing on various vehicles.31th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0022
Issues and solutions for transport cars, coils, and various carburetter systems.1st Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0023
Meeting notes discussing automatic choke control, carburetter drain pipes, 8-cylinder engines, and air silencers.1st Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0024
Note on the decision for a positive earth electrical system for the Ripplet and a request to investigate freezing brakes.1st Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0025
Re-consideration of drain pipes on S.U. and Duplex Stromberg carburettors for a new series of engines.15th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0026
Development and alterations of the Stromberg twin-choke carburettor.19th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0027
Technical memorandum discussing carburettor design including the starting choke, controls, and petrol filter.19th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0028
Design notes on the float chamber, needle seating, and external finish for a carburettor.19th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0029
Letter to Zenith Carburetter Co. Ltd. discussing needle seat diameter and pressure for the A.A. 25 carburetter.20th Jul 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0030
Letter detailing pressure and load calculations for a carburetter needle and seat arrangement.20th Jul 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0031
Issues and improvements regarding sticking choke spindles on Stromberg carburettors.19th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0032
Summary report on the Bentley V. S.W. Startex Carburetter, detailing its disadvantages and proposed schemes to fix them.21th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0033
The major disadvantages, specifically freezing issues, of fitting the S.U. Startex carburettor.21th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0034
Modifications and solutions for carburettor icing issues on starter units.1st Jan 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0035
Carburettor freezing, fuel distribution issues, and potential solutions for cold starting problems.21th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0036
Plug tests on transport cars following carburettor modifications for fuel economy.29th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0037
Development and modification of an automatic choke system for carburetors.5th Mar 1940Box 123 \ 1  scan0038


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