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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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Torsional oscillation test results for a B.80 No.3 engine with a 2.75 diameter shaft and no damper.29th Mar 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0082
Main dimensions of a B.80 crank-throw.21th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0083
Request to arrange for the production of dies for eight-cylinder engine crankshaft forgings.26th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0084
Requesting a modification to a Bentley 80 induction pipe hot spot.27th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0085
Blueprint of a water hot spot on a B.80 induction pipe, with a proposed welded sheet aluminium water jacket.27th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0086
Suggestion that a spring drive could reduce gear rattle on crankshafts, making the damper more effective.27th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0087
Torsional oscillation tests on a B.60 No.4 engine fitted with a Wraith spring drive.28th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0088
Graph comparing engine vibration amplitude against RPM for different spring drive and damper configurations.22th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0089
Secret report on tests of a high-power cast iron engine unit and its performance compared to the standard Wraith.28th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0090
Performance tests for cars 28.G.VI & 29.G.VI at Brooklands, comparing different carburettor and exhaust configurations.29th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0091
Report comparing oil temperatures over consecutive laps for different car configurations, including sheet metal and aluminium bottom halves.29th Apr 1929Box 124 \ 1  scan0092
The durability of a Cast Iron engine unit after 4,300 miles of road and track testing, including at Brooklands.29th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0093
Preliminary road test results for a 30.G.VII vehicle fitted with an 8-cylinder high power engine.28th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0094
Trial of a car with an 8-Cylinder High Power Unit and arranging a future chassis meeting.28th Apr 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0095
Modifications to the specifications for B.60 and B.80 engine units.2nd May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0096
Confirming that instructions for detailing work on the Aluminium Straight 8 Engine have not yet been passed on.3rd May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0097
Comparative water temperature tests between two Wraith cars, one fitted with a cast iron engine.3rd May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0098
Requesting schemes and detail drawings for new 8-cylinder engine units.4th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0099
The design of the induction system for the Bentley 60, featuring 1.750' S.U. carburetters.5th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0100
The shortened front end of the frame for a B.60 Engine, Silver Ripple II.10th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0101
List of Parts (LOP) for the Bentley B.80 engine inlet pipe section.12th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0102
The cancellation of a mock-up design (PD.429) for the B.60 slipper spring drive in favour of a new scheme.12th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0103
Modifications to a B.60 cylinder head following completed tests.13th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0104
The conversion and modification of the B.60 crankcase pattern.15th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0105
Drawings for the Exhaust Manifold and Downtake, and a desire to proceed with testing.16th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0106
Valve spring failures and modifications for B.60 and B.80 engines.16th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0107
B.60 engine's Wraith damper, spring drive, and a single belt drive experiment.16th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0108
Urgent request to complete one of four B.60 crankshafts to a specific drawing to suit a harmonic damper.17th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0109
Specification for six experimental Bentley 80 block and crank cases from the Iron Foundry, detailing their material compositions.18th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0110
Responding to queries about the 8-cylinder engine, detailing patterns and castings.18th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0111
Specification memo for the flywheel and clutch of the Conventional 'S' No.1 Unit.18th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0112
Summary report on the strip examination of a B.80 No.3 Unit engine following an endurance test.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0113
Inspection report detailing the condition of various engine components and their associated measurements.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0114
Photographic record of B.80 No.3 Unit big end bearings after endurance testing.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0115
Engine main bearings laid out for inspection following a 105-hour endurance test.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0116
Test report detailing the dimensional measurements of main bearings and a crankshaft before and after a 50-hour test run.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0117
Cylinder bore dimension measurements before and after a 50-hour test for unit B.80 No. 3.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0118
Test report detailing connecting rod bearing and crankpin dimension measurements for a B80 Unit Nº 3 after a 50 hour run.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0119
Piston profile measurements for unit B.80 Nº3, identification M.30, before and after a 50-hour running test on Aerolite tin coated EB.3916 pistons.20th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0120
Test report on valve dimensions for a B.80 unit after a 50-hour engine run.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0121
New drawings and part changes for the Bentley 80 Engine.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0122
Experimental modifications for an 8-cylinder engine.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0123
The B.80 No.3 Unit 50-hour endurance test, including its detailed specification.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0124
Endurance test conditions specifying timings, RPM, loads, fuel, and oil parameters.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0125
Running record and consumption report for an engine test, detailing power output and fuel usage.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0126
Valve tappet clearance and crankshaft damper failures and testing.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0127
Engine component endurance tests, covering the crankshaft damper, valve springs, dynamo, belt drive, and electrical system.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0128
Inspection report on the general condition of engine parts after a period of running.22th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0129
The 50-hour bench endurance run of an 8-cylinder engine.23th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0130
Requesting the completion of detailing and production of two Studebaker dampers for the B.80 unit, as the original cannot be sourced.24th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0131
Specifications for belt and pulley angles on B.60 and B.80 engines.25th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0132
Specifications and a request for the production of two sets of dynamo pulleys.25th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0133
Instruction memo regarding a stud for the rocker cover on a Bentley 60 Chassis High Power Head.31th May 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0134
Blueprints for a Bentley 60 Chassis cylinder head.1st Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0135
Parts list and blueprint request for a Bentley 60 chassis water pump.2nd Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0136
The modification of a B.60 cylinder head by machining away the turbulent lip.5th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0137
Scheme for variable pitch fan pulleys to reduce excessive fan noise on W.80 and B.80 engines.6th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0138
Parts and requesting prints for a modified crankcase breather pipe for the Bentley 60 test car.6th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0139
Instructions to correct a mistake regarding the detailing of the Alum 80 engine, with new guidance on crankcase patterns and cylinder heads.6th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0140
Technical notes regarding cylinder head tests, camshaft bearings, and standard pistons for an Alum engine.6th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0141
Increase in oil pressure for B.60 & B.80 models by modifying the main oil pressure spring.7th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0142
Request to design an adaption for a Cadillac-type bonded rubber damper for the B.80 engine.7th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0143
Required work for an 'Unconventional' Aluminium 8 Cylinder Engine with a 3.250 bore.9th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0144
Instructions for a modification to a cylinder head for a Bentley 60 Chassis.12th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0145
Request to produce two induction pipes with a 1.500 inch diameter bore for the B.80 induction system.12th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0146
Request to redesign the water pump for B.60 and B.80 engines to incorporate a fan drive and heater connections.12th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0147
Request for parts to build a test rig for a Bentley B.80 triangle belt drive.12th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0148
The supply of a dynamo and pulleys for a Bentley 80 Pulley rig and for belt testing by Messrs. Ferodo.14th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0149
Failure report concerning a No.1 Inlet Rocker, part number EB.4731.14th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0150
Design considerations for exhaust valve seats and guides for an 8-cylinder engine.14th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0152
Request for blueprints and a list of required parts for the Bentley 80 Chassis crankshaft damper.14th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0153
Request to manufacture two core plugs with pressure tubes for a B.60 head and block.14th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0154
Distortion test conducted on a Bentley 60 clutch casing.15th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0155
Blueprint diagram showing stiffening webs welded onto a Bentley 6D clutch casing.15th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0156
Test report on the deflection of a Bentley 60 clutch casing under a 500lb load.15th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0157
Diagram illustrating stiffening webs welded onto a Bentley 60 clutch casing to correct deflection.15th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0158
Deflection test report for a Bentley 60 clutch casing under a 500 LB load.15th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0159
Request to design softer front springs for W.80 and B.80 models, including weight and load specifications.16th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0160
The detailing and ordering of springs.16th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0161
Design modification to an induction manifold with a cast-in starter passage.17th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0162
Experimental lighter rear suspension for a 6-cylinder C.I. engine.19th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0163
Increase in the number of instruction sets for the Bentley 80 chassis crankshaft damper.20th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0164
Clarifying the urgent parts required for the B.80 Water Pump Rig.23th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0165
Weight analysis summary and performance details for an 8-cylinder engine.23th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0166
Power curve graph for the B.80 8-cylinder engine with open exhaust, plotting BHP, Torque, and MEP against RPM.24th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0167
Request to place an official order for an experimental belt from Ferodo Ltd.24th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0168
Requesting blueprints for a crankshaft damper and pulley for a Bentley 80 chassis.27th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0169
Analysis of unvapourised fuel surging in the Induction System B.80 No.5 Unit at low speeds.28th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0170
Improving heat transfer to induction pipes and modifications to manifolds and carburetors.28th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0171
The production of 6 and 8 cylinder engine castings and a new induction pipe design for a B.80 engine.28th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0172
Design changes for strengthened front engine support feet for the B.80 and C.I. Conventional 8.28th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0173
The test bed running and specifications for B.80 Unit No. 5 after a 30,000-mile test.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0174
Engine power output, detonations, and oil consumption with 'Blow By' analysis.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0175
Valve bounce tests comparing Ph.III and EB.4678/9 springs and proposing alternatives.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0176
Engine valve bounce, induction system, and slow running performance issues.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0177
The performance and investigation of timing gears, dampers, and camshafts.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0178
Issues and solutions for various engine leaks and joints.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0179
Exhaust manifold failures and the condition of stripped engine components, including bearings.29th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0180
Graph of power comparisons on a B80 N°5 unit engine after 30,000 miles, testing an open exhaust against a Buick silencer.30th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0181
Specifications for the construction and testing of a Wraith 80 bump chassis.30th Jun 1939Box 124 \ 1  scan0183


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