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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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Addition of a coolant jet to the cylinder block for the Car Universal Unit with a high power head.3rd Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0088
The replacement of an exhaust valve for a high power head cylinder block, including material and dimensional changes.3rd Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0089
Visit to Coventry Climax Engines Ltd. to discuss the O.H.1 engine design, covering cylinder head form, plug position, and throat size.9th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0090
Comparative analysis of engine design features, including valves, temperatures, ignition, and cooling, with reference to Coventry Climax engines.9th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0091
Engine development issues concerning gaskets, inlet valve height, induction passages, and tests on an 8:1 compression ratio engine.9th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0092
Poor car performance, cylinder head material considerations, and patent litigation concerning O.H.1 type engines.10th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0093
Modifications to a high-power cylinder head and block, including a list of required parts.10th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0094
Visit to Coventry Climax Engine Co. regarding high power cylinder head design.11th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0095
Cylinder head design, combustion chamber characteristics, and engine performance tests.11th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0096
The performance figures and design of a four-cylinder Skinner engine tested by Coventry Climax.11th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0097
The supply of prints for a larger inlet valve (RS.317) for a High Power Head universal unit.11th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0098
Investigation into throat areas on high power cylinder heads to explain performance differences.8th Dec 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0099
Design of an inclined inlet valve high-power cylinder head for a single-cylinder unit.19th Nov 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0100
Modifications to the cylinder block, piston, and inlet valve dimensions.12th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0101
Cover note for a table on the cost and weight of units, detailing potential cost increases for alternative casting methods.12th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0102
Comparative table of five different engine construction types, analyzing weight, cost, and design remarks.16th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0103
Progress memo on the development of an overhead inlet side valve exhaust unit, detailing issues and findings.16th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0104
The pros and cons of a monobloc engine design with a cast iron crankcase and an aluminium head.16th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0105
Difficulties with an O.H.V. unit and the potential move to 12-cylinder or Vee-type engines.16th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0106
Power output tests of a High Power Head for a Bentley engine, comparing results and showing percentage gains.16th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0107
Performance graph comparing a high power head against a standard 3 1/2 litre Bentley engine on a water brake dynamometer.13th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0108
Dynamometer graph comparing a high power head against a standard 3 1/2 litre Bentley engine.13th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0109
Graph comparing the performance curves of standard and high-power Bentley engine units.13th Feb 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0110
Comparative efficiency of American car engines and the need to test exhaust system losses.31th May 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0111
Engine policy, comparing overhead, side valve, and push rod engines with reference to American designs.31th May 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0112
Producing an economical car, considering side-valve engines and referencing competitor performance.31th May 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0113
Performance comparison graph of the 25/30 HP engine against American engines (Buick and Terraplane).1st Jan 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0114
Performance comparison graphs for typical 1937 side-valve engines, and for Buick and Chrysler 8-cylinder engines.1st Jan 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0115
Performance graph comparing the Brake Mean Effective Pressure (B.M.E.P.) of Bentley engines against American engines under different exhaust conditions.1st Jan 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0116
Two graphs comparing the BMEP of 1937/1938 Buick and Oldsmobile engines.1st Jan 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0117
Graph comparing the top gear acceleration of a 25/30 HP Saloon car against an Oldsmobile Eight Saloon car.31th May 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0118
Comparison data of a No.2 High Power Head and a Standard Bentley Head for constant detonation.31th May 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0119
Performance graph comparing a high power head against a standard Bentley head for the same detonation intensity.20th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0120
Progress report on the single-cylinder development of an Overhead Inlet Side Valve Exhaust engine.20th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0121
Power comparison report between a high power inclined valve head and a standard 3.5 litre Bentley.9th Jul 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0122
Graph comparing performance against R.P.M. for different cylinder head, valve timing, and compression ratio configurations under constant detonation.9th Jul 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0123
Comparative performance graph showing Torque and M.E.P. curves for Bentley, Oldsmobile, and a 30 HP RR engine.1st Jul 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0124
Graph comparing B.M.E.P. against R.P.M. for different high-power head configurations.1st Jul 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0125
Resource allocation and the urgent need for design work on a single-cylinder high power head unit.27th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0126
Programme outlining tests and modifications for a single-cylinder unit, focusing on back pressure and camshaft design.27th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0127
Proposed modifications and tests for engine valve gear and valve seats.14th Jul 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0128
Outlining proposed engine component modifications and testing requirements.31th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0129
Secret memo detailing modifications for the Phoenix combustion chamber, specifically adapting the LeC.5368 high power head.31th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0130
Differential thermal expansion in a high-powered engine with an aluminium head and cast iron block.2nd Sep 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0131
Brief report on the development of a high-power engine head, detailing issues and recommendations.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0132
Blueprint graph of ignition advance curves against engine RPM for different cylinder head designs.11th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0133
Graph of detonation intensity versus RPM for four different high power head configurations.10th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0134
Blueprint showing the arrangement of a coolant jet in high power blocks.10th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0135
Engine detonation tests comparing different cylinder head materials, valve types, and ignition settings.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0136
Power comparison graph for different high power head configurations at constant detonation.19th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0137
Engine performance report on plug position, power output, and detonation tests.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0138
The development and testing of inlet and exhaust valves, including different types, timing and bounce issues.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0139
Graph comparing power output (BHP) and BMEP for different cylinder head configurations against engine RPM.20th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0140
Graph plotting B.M.E.P. against back pressure for back pressure tests at 4000 R.P.M.9th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0141
Engine valve and timing tests to address detonation and improve power output on a Bentley engine.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0142
Power comparison graph of three different cylinder head designs, plotting B.M.E.P. and Main Engine B.HP against R.P.M.20th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0143
The testing of various cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, and an analysis of slow running performance.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0144
Engine component failures and their running hours.23th Jun 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0145
General conclusions on engine head development, covering gaskets, cooling, valves, and timing.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0146
Technical memorandum discussing valve gear design, back pressure issues, and cylinder head development.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0147
Photograph and details of the No. 2 high power block with an exhaust valve.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0148
Photograph of the No.1 High Power Head, showing the combustion chamber, and its associated inlet valve.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0149
Photograph of a No.1 high power block with an exhaust valve.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0150
Photograph of the No.2 High Power Block with details on its construction.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0151
Photograph of a No.2 High Power Head and its corresponding inlet valve.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0152
Photograph of a high power aluminium cylinder head with an inserted valve seat and a separate inlet valve.23th Aug 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0153
Photograph and details of the No. 4 High Power Head.12th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0154
Lighter valve gear mechanism on the new main engine head and its expected performance.12th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0155
Index of memos regarding high power cylinder head development.27th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0156
Index page listing technical reports with their subjects, reference numbers, and circulation lists from 1935-1936.31th May 1935Box 134 \ 2  scan0157
Index page of internal memos and instructions from October and November 1936.9th Oct 1936Box 134 \ 2  scan0158
Index page listing reports with their reference numbers, subjects, and circulation lists.15th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0159
History and progress of the High Power Cylinder Head Project.15th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0160
Progress and costs of a High Power engine head project and single-cylinder work.15th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0161
Uncovered aero figure from the previous year and the scale of single cylinder work.15th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0162
Visit to Coventry Climax Engines Ltd. to gather information on an O.H.I. type engine.16th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0163
Report discussing engine detonation, ignition advance, and spark plug positioning.16th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0164
Report discussing engine performance, including spark plug reach, valve overlap, engine breathing, and exhaust valve temperature.16th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0165
Report discussing design considerations for engine valves and ports, including temperature, shape, and cooling.16th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0166
Diagrams of an O.H.C. 3 Litre Coventry Climax and a Ricardo Venturi Inlet Port.18th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0167
Letter to Coventry Climax Engines Ltd. requesting a list of engine part weights.18th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0168
Letter discussing a list and declining to share information on the latest O.H.1 cylinder head.18th Oct 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0169
Thank you letter to Leonard P. Lee of Coventry Climax Engines Ltd for a list of weights and an update on O.H.1 head tests.2nd Dec 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0170
Cover note discussing a weight analysis comparison between a Coventry Climax engine and a Bentley engine for the High Power Unit project.1st Dec 1934Box 134 \ 2  scan0171
List of weights for the components of a 2-litre type JGS engine with a fully counterweighted, completely machined crankshaft.1st Dec 1934Box 134 \ 2  scan0172
Weight calculation sheet for engine components from Coventry Climax Engines Ltd.20th Dec 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0173
Valve timing tests for high power single-cylinder units and proposals for future development, including a new cylinder head.20th Dec 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0174
Proposed modifications and allowances for engine components including metal thickness and throat area.20th Dec 1937Box 134 \ 2  scan0175
Follow-up memo requesting the status on the matter of a High Power Cylinder Head.31th Jan 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0176
The suspension of a single-cylinder project and the design status of a less costly engine for Phoenix.1st Feb 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0177
Confirming an agreement to start a new high power unit at the same size as the 4.5-litre Bentley.22th Feb 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0178
Secret memo discussing competitor engine projects from Morris Motors and Vauxhall, and urging the completion of drawings for a new high-power engine.29th Apr 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0179
Requesting a cylinder head with a 7½:1 compression ratio and flat top pistons for a High Power engine test.5th Oct 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0180
Secret memo outlining preliminary cost and weight savings for a new high-power engine unit.26th Oct 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0181
Engine power improvements and experimental variations of the High Power Head Project, including proposals for a Straight Eight and 5-litre Six-cylinder engine.26th Oct 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0182
The merits and costs of an aluminium Straight Eight engine compared to a cast iron version.26th Oct 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0183
Power output graph for a 4¼ Litre Bentley engine, comparing two different compression ratios.15th Dec 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0184
Design and development tasks for a high power cylinder head.15th Dec 1938Box 134 \ 2  scan0185
Progress report on the B.60 engine test, comparing novel modifications to the conventional 4¼-litre engine.9th Feb 1939Box 134 \ 2  scan0186
The unsolved problems of developing a harmonic damper and a crank pinion spring drive for an engine.9th Feb 1939Box 134 \ 2  scan0187


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