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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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Proposing tests to investigate the phenomenon of engine 'running after switching off' during cylinder head comparisons.4th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0192
Issue of 'running after switching off' and the role of sodium-filled versus solid exhaust valves.17th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0193
Test report on water circulation modifications to address exhaust valve temperature and engine 'running on'.17th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0194
Modifications to engine water cooling galleries and future valve considerations.20th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0195
New List of Parts for the Crankcase & Bearings to suit the L.H. Silver Phantom.20th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0196
Modifications to the B.80 Studebaker Crankshaft Damper.20th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0197
New and existing parts required for the B.80 Front Engine Mounting scheme.20th Jun 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0198
Status report on existing engine units under development at the time of a work stoppage.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0199
Outstanding new units and the development status of a one-piece crankshaft.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0200
Changes to crank drawing RE.869, cost-saving measures, and problems concerning the crankshaft damper.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0201
The development and issues concerning camwheels, connecting rods, and pistons.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0202
Aerolite and split skirt pistons, including details on grinding, and test bed results for cylinder heads and blocks.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0203
The investigation of engine inserts, chrome plating, and a test rig for cylinder lubrication.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0204
Testing procedures for cylinder bore wear, oil consumption, and piston ring performance.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0205
Analysis of component wear, including valve material specifications and test results.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0206
Specifications and test data for engine components, including material composition, valves, induction pipes, and carburettors.5th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0207
Specification table for Vandervell bearings and bushes for the rationalised B.80, B.60, and B.40 engine ranges.10th Oct 1939Box 124 \ 2  scan0208
Specification table for various types of piston rings.10th Oct 1939Box 124 \ 2  scan0209
Table of dimensions and test results for various engineering components.10th Oct 1939Box 124 \ 2  scan0210
Technical table detailing specifications and applications for various pistons.10th Oct 1939Box 124 \ 2  scan0211
Table of piston specifications, including dimensions, materials, and remarks.13th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0212
The mileage, fuel consumption, and modifications for a Cast Iron Engine B.60.13th Jul 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0213
New and altered parts for a B.80 model, compiled under Scheme PL.227.3rd Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0214
Specification revision document detailing parts removed and fitted for a Bentley engine unit.4th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0215
Specification change document detailing the removal and fitting of cylinder head and rocker cover components.7th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0216
Specification revision memo for Engine Unit B.60 No.2, detailing changes to components.7th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0217
Blueprints and drawing alterations for the B.60 Ripplet engine components.9th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0218
New and existing parts for the 'RIPPLETTS' shackle bracket assembly.9th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0219
Letter discussing the design and manufacturing of the B-80 engine, with comparisons to other engines.10th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0220
From RH to Rm confirming the handover of a complete set of parts for B.80 No.6.19th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0221
Parts for rear spring brackets under sections 6120 and 7030.31th May 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0222
Instructions for fitting a 'DELCO' distributor to a B.60 Number 6 engine, listing required blueprints and parts.27th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0223
Letter from the British Bundy Tubing Company regarding the supply of Bundylim tubing for external oil pipes.28th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0224
Requesting an order for various sizes of O.D. tubing from The British Bundy Tubing Co. Ltd.20th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0225
Letter to The British Bundy Tubing Co. Ltd. confirming the supply of tubing and noting remarks on silver soldering.30th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0226
Inquiry to The British Bundy Tubing Co. Ltd. about converting experimental engines to use their tubing, requesting specific sizes and a quotation.23th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0227
Performance and petrol consumption test report comparing Duplex Stromberg and S.U. carburettors on a Bentley Car 11 B.V.23th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0228
Comparison of fuel consumption figures between Stromberg and 3 S.U. carburettors, including test specifications.27th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0229
Comparison of engine data for 'Myth' and 'B.60' models, with reference to American engines.27th Aug 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0230
New List of Parts for a Water Pump fitted with a Morgan Stuart Gland and Skefco Ventilated Bearing.10th Sep 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0231
Notification of a gearbox change on a Silver Wraith chassis, fitting a standard Bentley V production overdrive gearbox.16th Sep 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0232
Updates to oil fittings for the B.60 Ripplet to suit a Delco Remy Distributor and PD.439 Wraith Spring Drive.30th Sep 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0233
Confirming the completion of instructions for a rationalised valve gear scheme without grommets.30th Sep 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0234
Requesting an alteration to the B.60 Induction Pipe design RE.147 based on test results.4th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0235
Camshaft rattle issue in a B.60 Cast Iron Engine and proposing a solution.4th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0236
B.60 connecting rods required for servicing experimental cars.7th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0237
Sequence of modifications list for the B.60 & B.80 crankcase and cylinders.9th May 1939Box 124 \ 2  scan0238
Index of modifications and specifications for various engine crankcases and cylinders.7th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0239
Trial of a dirt excluder on B.80 engines, enclosing drawings for a modified flywheel.7th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0240
Cross-reference memo regarding the Silver Wraith model 30.G.VII.9th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0241
Requesting modifications to a Damper Flywheel and production of a Locking Cover for a Crankshaft Damper.11th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0242
Reference note concerning 'Myth Exhaust Valve Tappets', cross-referencing another file.3rd Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0243
Failure of chain drives and proposing a switch to aluminium alloy timing gears for cast iron engines.10th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0244
Instructions for alterations to a modified Studebaker type crankshaft damper and related components.7th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0245
Specification revision for Bentley 80 Engine Unit No. 5 for Silver Wraith Chassis 30 G VII.9th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0246
Specification of a new replacement part for the Water Pump & Fan.9th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0247
Material test specifications for Cast Aluminium Alloy Timing Gears used on the Lincoln Zephyr.9th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0248
Specification revision for the gearbox fitted to a Silver Wraith Chassis 30 G VII.9th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0249
Engine vibration orders, torque components, and reciprocating masses in various engine configurations.16th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0250
Drawings for the B.80 Marine Engine's crankcase and cylinder components.14th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0251
Possibility of manufacturing timing gears for cast iron engines.16th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0252
Specification revision for Bentley V Chassis 9-B-V, Unit B 60 - No. 3, detailing changes to the rear axle and wiring.29th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0253
List of new drawings and blueprints for the B.80 Alum Engine induction and carburetter system.10th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0254
Parts list for an air silencer, water return pipe, and petrol feed pipe assemblies.30th Sep 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0255
Oil fittings for the Delco Remy Distributor and Wraith Spring Drive.30th Sep 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0256
Work report on Bentley Chassis 9-B-V detailing the replacement of a gearbox and the fitting of new cam levers.9th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0257
The addition of new parts for the A.C. Air Silencer under alteration No.194/RE.11th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0258
Alteration instructions for the RE.289 Rocker cover.30th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0259
Specification for B80 No. 6 Unit (Cast Iron).30th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0260
Specifications for engine components including main bearings, crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons.30th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0261
List of parts for the cylinder head, valves, fittings, inlet pipe, and carburettor.30th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0262
List of engine components, their part numbers, and specifications including valve timing.30th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0263
Typed list of engine components and their associated parts or modifications.30th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0264
List of components required for a complete Dynamo.31th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0265
Torsional rigidity and proposing a return to an all-welded construction for eight-cylinder frames.31th Oct 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0266
Drawings for a sodium-filled exhaust valve for B.40, B.60, and B.80 engines.5th Nov 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0267
Feasibility of increasing the inertia of the B.80 crankshaft damper flywheel.1st Nov 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0268
Note detailing the removal of the Bentley 80 No.1 Unit from chassis 4-B-50.23th Nov 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0269
Specification revision for Bentley Unit -B.80.No.6 fitted to chassis 4-B-50, detailing connecting rod changes.16th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0270
Notification regarding the removal of Bentley 80 No.6 Unit from Bentley Chassis 4-B-50.18th Jan 1941Box 124 \ 2  scan0271
Confirming the fitting of a Bentley 80.No.6 Unit to chassis 4-B-50.23th Nov 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0272
Confirming the fitting of the Bentley 80 No.1 Unit to Bentley Chassis 4-B-50.18th Jan 1941Box 124 \ 2  scan0273
Specification revision document for a Bentley 80 No. 6 Unit, detailing parts replaced and work carried out.12th Aug 1941Box 124 \ 2  scan0274
Record of Dynamo and Ignition Distributor part changes and specifications.12th Aug 1941Box 124 \ 2  scan0275
Confirming design agreements for a 16 Horsepower 6 Cylinder engine.28th Nov 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0276
Requirements for an endurance test on a B.60 engine unit.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0277
Report comparing test bed and road results for Cast Iron Engine Units with various configurations.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0278
List of specifications for a tested cylinder head.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0279
Engine performance report detailing issues with a cylinder head, including detonation, ignition timing, and rough running.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0280
Engine road performance tests, focusing on ignition timing, detonation, and governor units.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0281
Test report on the performance and characteristics of the EB.3844 cylinder head.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0282
Engine detonation tests comparing different cylinder heads and compression ratios.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0283
Comparison of performance and engine smoothness between the EB.3844 and Exs.1383 heads.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0284
Test results and comparison of cylinder head EB.4706, noting its performance for slow running, detonation, and compression ratio.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0285
Report comparing the performance of different cylinder heads and experiments to resolve engine 'running on' issues.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0286
Series of engine tuning adjustments and performance test results.17th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0287
New design for a B.60 & B.80 water pump casing.18th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0288
Request to the Tracing Office to trace 11 attached drawings and graphs and provide 5 prints of each.20th Dec 1940Box 124 \ 2  scan0289
To the Pattern Shop regarding new patterns for a B.60 and B.80 water pump and modifications to an existing pattern.3rd Jan 1941Box 124 \ 2  scan0290
Request to produce springs and spring rings for a B.60 and B.80 water pump.4th Jan 1941Box 124 \ 2  scan0291


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