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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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Request to review and update maintenance notes for B.V. and Corniche cars, noting deficiencies such as missing tyre pressures.2nd Jun 1940Box 139 \ 3  scan0250
Suggested additions for the second edition of the running and maintenance notes for B.V. & Corniche cars.5th Jun 1940Box 139 \ 3  scan0251
Requesting a review of running and maintenance notes for B.V. and Corniche cars to identify deficiencies.2nd Jun 1940Box 139 \ 3  scan0252
Availability and distribution of Bentley V preliminary instructions.29th May 1940Box 139 \ 3  scan0253
Confirming the dispatch of various Bentley instruction books and maintenance notes.22th Feb 1941Box 139 \ 3  scan0254
Supercharger options and the potential for building a new engine if current modifications are unsuccessful.11th May 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0001
Design delays on the 'Bensport' model due to changing the supercharger position.29th Jun 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0002
Urgency of a blower and induction pipe experiment for Bensport.28th Jun 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0003
Blueprint for a Bensport engine with a side blower drive.2nd Jul 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0004
Options for a fan drive and blower on the Bensport project, comparing a Powerplus blower with a new design.13th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0005
Page 2 of a memo discussing a compromise design for a blower and its effect on the chassis layout.13th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0006
Proposing an experiment to fit a Peregrine chassis with a Powerplus blower for road testing.13th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0007
Design progress on the Bensport engine, supercharger, and fan drive, including challenges with the blower length.15th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0008
Mr Eyston's opinion on the possibility of engine boiling if the fan is removed.15th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0009
Use of a flat endless belt for the Bensport fan drive and blower.15th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0010
Body options and modifications for a Bensport (Bentley 'B') chassis.16th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0011
Supercharger and chassis specifications for the Bensport model.20th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0012
Repositioning of the steering column and improvements to control springs on the 25 HP and Peregrine models.20th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0013
Letter discussing a blueprint for mounting a Bensport blower and its effect on the radiator and starting handle.20th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0014
Technical notes regarding a Powerplus blower for a Bensport car, covering delivery, specifications, and modifications.24th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0015
Design notes on a blower, covering oil accumulation, fuel-oil mixing, and carburetor modifications.24th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0016
The power testing and modification of a No.10 blower from Messrs. Powerplus.24th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0017
The mounting and drive for a Bensport blower on the crankcase.24th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0018
Design document detailing a special Bibby-type spring coupling for a blower.24th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0019
Technical memorandum detailing the design and lubrication of a blower and crankshaft coupling.24th Aug 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0020
Progress and challenges of supercharging the Peregrine engine for the Bensport car.21th Sep 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0021
Completed design of a 2250 cc Bensport Blower, comparing it with a standard No.10 blower.23th Sep 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0022
The merits and integration of a Roots-type blower, comparing it to other designs and considering modifications.23th Sep 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0023
Design modifications and the fitting of a shortened Bensport Blower, referencing drawing LeC.3228.4th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0024
Delays and modifications to the Bensport and Peregrine engines, specifically regarding engine length and low-speed torque.1st Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0025
The slow progress of the Bensport engine supercharger project and the consideration of a new supplier.1st Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0026
Lubrication of a supercharged engine (blower), referencing a Bugatti design.5th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0027
Necessity of adding oil to petrol for supercharger lubrication on the 'Bensport' model.6th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0028
Need for an additional test bench to expedite work on the supercharged Bensport engine.7th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0029
The development and testing of superchargers for the Bentsport engine.7th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0030
Design and modification of Powerplus and Rootes type superchargers.7th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0031
Modifications and test failures of a Bensport/Powerplus blower.12th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0032
Blower balance and bearing load calculations in relation to 'Bensport' and print LeC.3234.14th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0033
Reliability and performance of various superchargers, including Bensport, Powerplus, and Rootes types.17th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0034
Page regarding the requirement for a drawing of a Roots type blower for a Bensport engine.27th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0035
Design modifications for a Roots-type Bensport blower, including rotors and gearing.27th Oct 1932Box 140 \ 1  scan0036
The despatch of a No.10 Powerplus Blower for free repair.23th Jun 1933Box 140 \ 1  scan0037
Providing the delivery address for a supercharger to Superchargers Limited for Mr G.E.T. Eyston.23th Jun 1933Box 140 \ 1  scan0038
Updated instructions and fuel recommendations for Powerplus Superchargers.3rd Jul 1933Box 140 \ 1  scan0039
Powerplus supercharger dispatched to Superchargers Ltd and plans for its future use in experiments.7th Jun 1933Box 140 \ 1  scan0040
Letter to Superchargers Limited regarding the return of a Powerplus Supercharger for fitting with new pumps.26th Jul 1933Box 140 \ 1  scan0041
The parts and modifications required to supercharge a Bentley chassis with a Powerplus Blower.1st Jan 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0042
Note confirming instructions to modify a B-4 unit crankshaft to fit a Powerplus Supercharger on a Bentley.24th Apr 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0043
Urgent request to Mr. Bradley for a wooden model of a supercharger to HR. 86.16th May 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0044
Letter from Superchargers Limited regarding the supply of a Powerplus Supercharger for experimental use.16th May 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0045
Letter to Powerplus Superchargers Ltd. regarding the experimental exchange of a No. 10 for a No. 11 blower.18th May 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0046
Letter from Superchargers Limited declining a request to exchange a No. 10 for a No. 11 blower.25th May 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0047
Request to arrange for a spare set of higher ratio worm gears for a Supercharged Bentley.6th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0048
Requesting an additional Graham-Paige supercharger unit for parallel testing.19th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0049
Arranging the purchase of a blower from Grahams for approximately £20.21th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0050
Letter from Harrison Radiator Corporation requesting pamphlets on super-chargers from Mr. Laurence Pomeroy, Jr.19th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0051
Letter to Laurence Pomeroy Jr. recommending collaboration with an American expert on radiators and cooling systems.3rd Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0052
Letter from M. A. McEvoy (London) Ltd. regarding a mailing list for technical notes.7th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0053
Letter to The Harrison Radiator Corporation regarding radiator core thickness specifications and a blueprint.9th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0054
Potential purchase of a second Graham Blower (supercharger) for a Bentley.20th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0055
Request to build and fit a Graham supercharger, distributor head, and dynamo.18th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0056
Letter from Graham-Paige Motors Corporation confirming the dispatch of a blower unit free of charge.9th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0057
The Graham Car Supercharger.23th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0058
Description and test results for a Graham Car Supercharger.23th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0059
Continued analysis of blower and supercharger performance characteristics, including boost, efficiencies, and engine power.23th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0060
Report page detailing the effects of removing the carburetter and an easing joint washer on blower performance, with comments on running.25th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0061
General conclusion and a table of leading particulars for a Graham blower.23th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0062
Performance characteristic graph for a Graham Car Supercharger with carburetter, less air cleaner, using petrol at 3000 engine RPM.18th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0063
Performance characteristics graph for a Graham Car Supercharger at 1000 engine RPM.15th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0064
Performance characteristic graph for a Graham Car Supercharger at 2000 Engine RPM.15th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0065
Performance characteristics graph for a Graham Car Supercharger with carburetter and without an air cleaner.16th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0066
Performance characteristics graph for a Graham car supercharger with carburetter less air cleaner at 3500 engine RPM.18th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0067
Performance characteristics graph for a Graham Car Supercharger at 3000 engine RPM.18th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0068
Letter concerning the supply of a supercharger and an issue with engine detonation.30th Jul 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0069
Letter from Laycock Engineering Co regarding the supply of Layrub Patented Couplings.12th Oct 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0070
Advice note for the despatch of two Layrub patented couplings from Laycock Engineering Co.26th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 1  scan0071
Letter from Laycock Engineering Co. regarding the supply of Layrub Couplings.1st Nov 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0072
Letter to The Laycock Engineering Co. confirming a design modification for couplings.3rd Nov 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0073
Requesting a duralumin rotor for a Graham Supercharger due to high-speed testing concerns.12th Nov 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0074
Modifications to a duralumin impeller for a car supercharger to reduce clearance.15th Nov 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0075
Requesting the creation of parts for an auto boost control system for a Bentley.16th Nov 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0076
Experiments and durability testing of a Graham supercharger on a Bentley.15th Nov 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0077
Requesting a modification to the pipe on a Supercharged Unit B-12 to improve slow running.7th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0078
Blueprint drawing of an induction pipe for a supercharged Bentley.7th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0079
Design of a supercharger for a Bentley engine, referencing print Hs.1642.8th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0080
Blueprint of the leading dimensions for a Bentley supercharger.6th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0081
Requesting an examination of a Graham Blower after 10,000 miles and discussing an order for new gears.12th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0082
Three alternative schemes for positioning a B-12 supercharged unit.13th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0083
Replacement of 'Layrub' couplings with Hardy couplings to reduce gear drive noise on Supercharged Unit B-12.13th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0084
Troubles with gear noise and slow running on a supercharged Bentley.13th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0085
Blueprint for a high-power Straight '8' engine for a Bentley chassis, focusing on supercharger induction systems.15th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0086
Expressing urgency to complete supercharger tests before the arrival of Spectre and Wraith engines.13th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0087
Trialling a Buick hot spot on the test bed exhaust system for a Graham Supercharger on a B-12 unit.17th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0088
Durability, slow running, and mechanical reliability of centrifugal superchargers.18th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0089
Technical report on supercharging a Bentley engine, discussing power curves, boost levels, and blower efficiency.18th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0090
Summary of the positive experience with centrifugal blowers (superchargers) on cars like the Bentley, predicting their future standardization.16th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0091
Power curve graph comparing a naturally aspirated Bentley engine with estimated and measured supercharged configurations.17th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0092
Communication regarding the circulation of a progress report on the Bentley supercharger.19th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0093
Inquiring about progress on putting a supercharger on the Bentley chassis, with a handwritten reply.18th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0094
Data summary from test bed runs of a Graham Supercharger fitted to a Bentley.19th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 1  scan0095


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