Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Letter to Leyland Motors inquiring about dry cylinder liners and discussing aluminium engine components.24th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0222
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding information on the fitting of liners.16th Sep 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0223
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing cracking issues with screwed-in valve seats in aluminium alloy cylinder heads.11th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0224
Letter to Leyland Motors discussing Silichrome inlet valve seats, bearings, and engine filtration methods.12th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0225
Extract from a report on American practices for fitting aero engine valve seats.27th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0226
Drawing of an exhaust valve seat.14th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0227
Blueprint for an Inlet Valve Seat.10th Dec 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0228
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. to Rolls-Royce discussing valve inserts and cylinder head issues.22th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0229
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding engine filter arrangements and bearing scratching issues.30th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0230
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. detailing specifications for screwed-in inserts in aluminium cylinder heads.30th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0231
Page two of a letter clarifying information on seat drawings and locking slot procedures.30th Nov 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0232
Letter from Leyland Motors thanking for information on screwed-in inserts in aluminium cylinder heads.1st Dec 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0233
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. requesting advice on the best method and instrument for measuring cylinder bore wear.20th Jan 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0234
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors confirming an arrival time at the Leyland Works.15th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0235
Visit to Leyland to discuss the practicalities of diesel combustion chambers for the Rationalised Engine Project.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0236
Engine design, including centrifugal blowers and crankshaft drive options, with comparisons to Bentley and Leyland engines.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0237
Visit to Leyland Motors discussing marine and diesel engine design.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0238
Engine design and performance, focusing on Leyland's experiences with C.I. engines, injector pumps, and crankshafts.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0239
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. enclosing two service manuals for the Leyland Titan TD.5 chassis and the Light-Six Oil Engine.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0240
Thank-you letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors for providing manuals.20th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0241
Cost and weight comparison between the Cub and Wraith engines.17th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0242
Cost and weight analysis for Leyland and Wraith gearboxes.17th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0243
Visit to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding their use of dry liners for cylinder bores.3rd May 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0244
Engine cylinder liner wear, comparing performance before and after fitting a dry liner in Leyland engines.3rd May 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0245
Inquiry to Leyland Motors regarding the cost of fitting Phosphor Chrome dry liners to the 'Cub' engine.15th May 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0246
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing a new combustion chamber design for C.I. engines.17th May 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0247
Short memo confirming a meeting between Spurrier and Grimshaw to discuss nitriding.19th May 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0248
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding engine components like pistons, nit-riding, and dry liners.1st Jun 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0249
Letter from Leyland Motors detailing the manufacturing costs for a cylinder liner, part No. X.45889.5th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0250
Operation sheet for the manufacturing of Cylinder Liners.4th Feb 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0251
Operation sheet (Sheet 2) for the manufacturing process of a Cylinder Liner.8th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0252
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing raised crown pistons, nitriding, and dry liner costs.21th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0253
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors arranging a visit to discuss raised crown pistons.22th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0254
Letter from Leyland Motors to W. A. Robotham regarding piston test results and a confidential crankshaft report.18th Sep 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding interesting results obtained on web sections.20th Sep 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0256
Letter to Leyland Motors discussing crankshafts, raised crown pistons, and their effect on compression ratios and detonation.20th Sep 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0257
Cover letter to Leyland Motors enclosing a report on raised crown pistons.22th Sep 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0258
Letter from Leyland Motors acknowledging a report on raised crown pistons and enclosing a report on tests with Wellworthy high compression pistons.23th Sep 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0259
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding details of the AC.9 big end bearings which ran on the Phantom III.28th Sep 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0260
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors concerning a missing blueprint of a Phantom III big end bearing.13th Oct 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0261
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding missing details for AC.9 big end bearings used on the Phantom III.16th Oct 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0262
Letter from Leyland Motors returning a test report on an Aerolite raised crown piston.16th Oct 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0263
Cover letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding a misunderstanding about a blueprint.18th Oct 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0264
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. concerning a blueprint for connecting rods.24th Oct 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0265
Letter to Leyland Motors asking for information on lubricating the 3rd speed driven gear.28th Nov 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0266
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding gearbox modifications and issues with the third speed wheel.11th Dec 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0267
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited discussing different methods of mounting gears in gearboxes, including the Spicer box.16th Dec 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0268
Letter to Leyland Motors thanking them for information on mounting constant mesh gears and returning a Spicer drawing.16th Dec 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0269
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the inspection of a 6-cylinder aluminium cylinder block with dry liners after service testing.18th Dec 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0270
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors regarding inspection of engine block liners.21th Dec 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0271
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding the behaviour of their aluminium Cub engine and a request to see a spare block.21th Dec 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0272
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the testing and performance of a Cub engine in aluminium, with enclosed power curves.2nd Jan 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0273
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding a spare block for inspection.2nd Jan 1939Box 140 \ 3  scan0274
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding squeaking Halo III brake linings and the supply of Halo V linings for testing.10th May 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0001
Order of Ferodo brake linings for experimental testing.13th May 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0002
Internal memorandum requesting an urgent order for Ferodo brake linings.20th May 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0003
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining discussing test results and submission of new brake liner samples.24th May 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0004
Confirming that two larger samples of Lead Powder for Brake Linings are being sent.7th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0005
Urgent internal memo requesting an order of Ferodo brake linings for customers.7th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0006
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. regarding the testing of special yarn and fabric for experimental car linings.19th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0007
Persistent squeaking issue caused by a resinous substance on a drum.17th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0008
Requesting an order for Ferodo brake linings for Phantom III and Wraith models.17th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0009
Order for Ferodo brake linings for experimental purposes.22th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0010
Billing discrepancy with Ferodo Ltd. over an order for five brake liners that were supposed to be free of charge.25th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0011
Letter from Ferodo Ltd. regarding a disagreement over an invoice for the supply of 72 liners.24th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0012
Acquisition and testing of Ferodo brake linings and justifying why they were obtained for free.28th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0013
Letter concerning brake squeaking issues with test linings and the potential use of lubricants.28th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0014
Page 2 of a letter to British Belting Co. regarding the composition and performance of brake linings, including lead content and squeaking issues.26th Mar 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0015
Letter to Ferodo Limited concerning brake squeaks and a request for a sample of their bonding material for comparison.29th Jun 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0016
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding the properties required in a brake lining to avoid squeaking.1st Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0017
Confirming pricing and shipping details for lead powder to be used in brake linings.2nd Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0018
The receipt of Ferodo brake linings and a request for payment.9th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0019
Enquiry to General Plastics about 'Durez' Resin for use as a bonding agent in brake linings.12th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0020
Urgent internal memo requesting an order for Ferodo brake linings.14th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0021
Order of Ferodo brake linings for customer complaint cases.14th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0022
Letter to Bendix Products Corporation regarding issues with brake lining glazing and squeaks.14th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0023
The order of Ferodo brake linings for testing.29th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0024
Requesting an order for Ferodo brake linings.2nd Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0025
Letter to Thermoid Ltd. in New Jersey, U.S.A. regarding testing, pricing, and specifications for their brake linings.4th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0026
Letter to General Plastics Inc. acknowledging the arrival of a one-gallon sample of liquid resin for testing.6th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0027
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining arranging a meeting to discuss Bentley Brakes.7th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0028
Letter to Messrs Gandy's Brake Lining arranging a meeting at Derby.9th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0029
Instructing to fit brake linings intended for model 24.G.V1 onto model 29.G.V1 to save work.10th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0030
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding the development and testing of a 'Halo III' brake lining.13th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0031
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding the surprisingly high coefficient of friction in 'Halo III' shoes.14th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0032
Letter to Gandy's Brake Linings Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of brake linings.17th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0033
The return of defective Ferodo R.L.2 brake linings for a Wraith.17th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0034
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. regarding the return of defective R.L.2. parts which split upon bending.17th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0035
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding the testing and ordering of 'halo III' material pieces.19th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0036
The return of 'Halo' brake linings for testing.19th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0037
Letter from a supplier confirming receipt of an order for linings and advising of a holiday closure.20th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0038
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the supply and testing of new graphited brake lining material.21th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0039
Letter from Gandy's discussing the causes and theories of squeaking in 'Safeguard' brake linings.21th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0040
Letter from Gandy's regarding 'Safeguard' brake lining and solutions to brake squeaking.21th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0041
Letter from Ferodo Limited acknowledging a complaint about unsatisfactory liners supplied against order No.45136.21th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0042
Order for Halo brake linings from The British Belting & Asbestos Co.23th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0043
Urgent order for Ferodo brake linings.23th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0044
Letter from the Thermoid Company regarding a request for brake lining samples and blueprints.23th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0045
Letter from Thermoid regarding the supply and specifications of brake lining samples.23th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0046
Letter to Messrs Gandy's regarding brake lining test pieces and servo-induced squeaks.23th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 4  scan0047


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