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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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Power curve results for an 8-litre engine intended for the Vulture project.11th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0067
Graph comparing power tests between early and late valve timing on an 8.1 Litre Phantom engine.8th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 3  scan0068
Graph of 8.1 Litre Phantom power tests comparing 5.5:1 and 6:1 compression ratios.8th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 3  scan0069
Power test curves comparing two SU carburettors with a semi-expanding carburettor on an 8.1 Litre Phantom engine.8th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0070
'Vulture' Brakes, including diagrams and modifications to the servo gear and linkage.8th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0071
Urgent internal memo requesting the order of Dunlop tyres and a wheel for the 'Vulture' chassis.11th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0072
The procurement and distribution of instrument panel components for the Vulture project.12th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0073
Comparing the performance of an 8-litre engine against a 7.6-litre unit.13th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0074
Performance comparison graph between different Phantom and Vulture engine configurations.13th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0075
The arrangement of the 'Vulture' petrol tank on the first chassis.13th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0076
The J.3. Gearbox for the Vulture, detailing changes in gear ratios and specifications.14th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0077
Design work and timeline for the Second Speed Synchro Mesh on the Phantom II.16th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0078
Modifying Vulture steering joints with metal dust shields and standardizing components.18th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0079
From Sg. to Hs. requesting an update on the Vulture chassis.21th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0080
Modification of the 1st speed gear teeth for the J.3 Vulture gearbox.27th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0081
Secret memo from EV to SG regarding delays in building the body for the Vulture project.29th Dec 1938Box 123 \ 3  scan0082
Necessity of a front axle bump test for the Vulture chassis before any speed testing.1st Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0083
Sg. to Wor. regarding the Vulture project, attaching a related memo.1st Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0084
Progress report and logistical plan for an experimental wide-frame 25-HP job, codenamed Vulture.2nd Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0085
Progress and scheduling for the Experimental Wide-frame 25 HP Vulture.2nd Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0086
Specifications for a Vulture speedometer and a P.100 headlamp order.3rd Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0087
Order for Vulture speedometers and tachometers, requesting details on drive ends and cable lengths.3rd Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0088
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. requesting a bespoke speedometer and tachometer for the 'Vulture' project.3rd Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0089
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. setting a delivery deadline.5th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0090
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch of a 26-gallon petrol tank for calibrating a petrol gauge on an experimental car.4th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0091
Memo inquiring about the hand overriding control for the shock absorbers on a Vulture car.2nd Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0092
Short message regarding the Vulture damper control being on the column.5th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0093
The registration and chassis numbers for the 'Vulture' car project.5th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0094
Reserving registration number RC.1681 for the Vulture, 29-EX, and arranging for it to be built into the body tail.8th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0095
Confirming that the body for the Vulture project was leaving Park Ward's.10th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0096
Confirming the agreement to number the Vulture Chassis as 29-EX.12th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0097
Request for modifications to the spare wheel packing pieces and bolts, and to order a front number plate for Vulture Chassis 29-EX.12th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0098
Request to produce a set of plungers for the Vulture Automatic Tappet Head with modified clearance and diameter.16th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0099
Unit test report for the Vulture (1) engine, detailing initial issues and modifications for the automatic adjusting tappets.17th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0100
Engine testing, detailing issues with oil feed, valve operation at high RPM, and cam/gear noise.17th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0101
Power test report comparing a Vulture engine unit against a Phantom II, detailing differences in construction and performance.17th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0102
Performance comparison graph for the Vulture and 8.1 Litre Phantom engines, showing BHP and MEP against RPM.12th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0103
Proposed modification to the J.3. Gearbox to retain an interlock pin in the 1st and 2nd speed slider.18th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0104
Request to test high rating valve springs on the Vulture cylinder head using 'R' engine valve springs.23th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0105
Urgent request to manufacture a range of taper needles for the Semi-expanding carburetter used on the Vulture engine.23th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0106
Road test report memo on the 'Vulture' car, detailing initial gearbox problems and overall performance.23th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0107
Required modifications and repairs for Vulture Chassis 29-EX.23th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0108
Petrol coming out of the breather pipe on the Vulture petrol tank and the addition of a baffle.23th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0109
Vulture axle rating compared to Bentley and the philosophy of experimental component testing.24th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0110
Vulture car's performance, a synchromesh failure, and arranging a meeting in London.24th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0111
Request to fit a carburetter from chassis 27-EX and the latest floorboard isolation scheme to the Vulture 29-EX chassis.24th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0112
Outlining the advantages of a new synchromesh 2nd speed gearbox design, for which a provisional patent is being sought.24th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0113
Reverse gear arrangement, an actuating lever, and a related patent.24th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0114
Petrol spillage from the Vulture petrol tank and the instruction to fit a baffle.25th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0115
Calculations comparing the Vulture axle to the Bentley axle, and discussing instances of Bentley axle failures.29th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0116
Comparative table of stress calculations for pivot and axle components on various car models.29th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0117
Implementation of second-speed synchromesh across different car chassis and gearbox series.29th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0118
The weights of Vulture, 40/50HP, and 20/25HP gearboxes and components.30th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0119
The design progress and chassis alterations for a new second-speed synchromesh gearbox.30th Jan 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0120
Internal order request for a pair of rear road springs for the Vulture 29-EX.1st Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0121
Proposed modifications to the P.2. Gearbox, including the R.H. and Central Change Gear.3rd Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0122
Spring plungers and roller bearings for a gearbox.3rd Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0123
Request to manufacture and fit a new type of plunger for Vulture Automatic Tappets.5th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0124
Adaptability of the P.2 synchromesh second speed gearbox for central change.6th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0125
Short typed memo discussing a potential run on a Vulture engine.1st Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0126
Modifications to the P.2 Gearbox and central change gear.6th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0127
Requesting a modification to by-pass the main oil pressure relief valve on Vulture & 28-EX engines.7th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0128
Request to fit new rear road springs to the Vulture 29-EX chassis, F.58355.14th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0129
Bearing choices and alterations for the P.2. B.M. 2nd Gearbox.20th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0130
The testing of Cadillac type automatic tappets for Vulture and Phantom cylinder heads.20th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0131
Report page detailing issues and solutions related to a push-rod mechanism, including valve bounce, spring ratings, plunger clearance, and oil supply to tappets.20th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0132
Technical report on issues and conclusions from testing tappet sets on a Phantom engine.20th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0133
Suggestions regarding eccentric bearings, considering alternatives like needle, roller, knife-edge, or duralumin, and discussing the oil supply system.20th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0134
Proposing a separate oil filter for rockers and a new rig for testing engine tappets.20th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0135
Summary report suggesting alterations and re-designs for automatic tappets.27th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0136
Modifications and details for the P.2. S.M. 2nd Gearbox casing.21th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0137
Gearbox clearances and potential design modifications for the P.2. S.M. 2nd Gearbox.22th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0138
Work instruction memo detailing modifications and examinations for the 29-EX Vulture car.22th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0139
Postponement of a trip to Derby concerning the 'Vulture' project and arranging use of a Packard.26th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0140
Wear and proposed modifications for the J.3. gearbox clutch retaining plate for the Vulture engine.27th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0141
Internal memorandum regarding damage to the 2nd speed teeth on a Vulture gearbox.27th Feb 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0142
Noisy and erratic synchromesh gearbox, proposing a new build and gear set.5th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0143
Instruction to modify clutch cones for the J.3. Gearbox in the Vulture engine to prevent teeth crashing.6th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0144
The issues and performance of a Synchromesh 2nd Speed Gearbox fitted to a Vulture chassis.7th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0145
Gearbox issues, including a distorted thrust plate, noisy gears, and seizing pinions.7th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0146
Requesting instructions for the J.3. Gearbox to use the same specifications as the standard 20/25 model.7th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0147
Modifications to the 1st speed gears for the Vulture gearbox.7th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0148
Issues with the Synchromesh 2nd speed Gearbox in the Vulture, including gear noise, crashing teeth, and potential improvements.8th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0149
Alteration to the synchromesh cam angle for the 2nd Speed Synchromesh Gearbox No. 2.9th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0150
Alterations for a second synchromesh gearbox for the J.3 car.12th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0151
Modification notes regarding the eccentric adjustment sleeve position and the change lever bracket.12th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0152
Hardness of gear tooth surfaces, comparing different gearboxes and the effects of specific oils.13th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0153
Modifying petrol tanks with outside fillers and issues with breather pipes.14th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0154
Engine starting issue with the 29-EX Vulture, caused by a dirty petrol filter and a malfunctioning petrol pump.13th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0155
Pre-dynamometer test inspections and modifications for the Vulture 29-EX car.13th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0156
Vulture petrol system failure caused by water contamination leading to the formation of Alum. Hydroxide.16th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0157
Modifications to the J.3. Gearbox for the Vulture engine, specifically concerning cones and clutches.17th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0158
Investigation into a Vulture model's petrol system failure, specifically the formation of a white jelly substance possibly caused by Ethyl petrol.19th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0159
Request to manufacture another set of vent parts for a Vulture petrol tank filler due to a severe leak.21th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0160
Request to have a set of valve springs made to specification Hs.1302 for a Vulture cylinder head.22th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0161
Tests on corrosion in the Vulture petrol system.22th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0162
Reduction in the thickness of the change gear lever for the J.3. gearbox.22th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0163
Weight-saving modification to the J.3. gearbox 3rd motion shaft.24th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0164
The results of a corrosion test on alum castings for the Vulture petrol system.22th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0165
Failure of the Vulture Bevel Pinion and proposing design improvements or alternatives.6th Apr 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0166


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