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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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Requesting daily reports on the oil consumption of a Trials car.3rd Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0068
High oil consumption in 25/30 HP models and the need to fast-track a new piston ring design.3rd Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0069
Oil consumption for unit C.16, detailing test run metrics and component specifications.7th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0070
Customer complaints about high oil consumption in new 25/30 models.8th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0071
Test results for oil consumption on Unit U7S with standard piston and rings.8th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0072
Calling a conference to discuss a serious complaint regarding 25/30 HP oil consumption.8th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0073
Calling a conference to discuss a serious complaint about 25/30 HP oil consumption.5th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0074
Test report on oil consumption for unit U.75 using standard piston rings.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0075
Letter discussing the investigation of a customer's car's high oil consumption and potential causes.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0076
Telegram about an overoiling issue in London traffic and a potential solution.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0077
The oil consumption of the 25/30 HP engine, detailing the risk of piston seizures if consumption is too low.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0078
The oil consumption of trial cars GUL-82 and GUL-1.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0079
Investigating the high oil consumption on the 25/30 Chassis, comparing piston and ring arrangements with other models.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0080
Tests on modified rings and the trial of three-ring pistons.9th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0081
Expressing shock and concern over high oil consumption in the 25/30 chassis due to a piston ring design change.10th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0082
Procedure for measuring oil consumption in trials cars.13th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0083
Major complaints of high oil consumption and clutch trouble, proposing solutions and further testing.13th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0084
Oil consumption test on unit U-7-S during a run to Sheffield.14th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0085
Oil consumption test results for engine unit 21-G-IV, C-16.14th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0086
Oil consumption on the 25/30 HP chassis, piston performance, and testing.14th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0087
Improvements to the 25/30 HP engine's oil consumption and investigations into piston faults.14th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0088
Graph plotting oil consumption in M.P.G. against distance for 25 HP models during 10,000-mile tests.14th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0089
Line graph plotting Bentley oil consumption in M.P.G. over a distance of up to 8,000 miles from various tests.14th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0090
Interchangeability and fitting of turned scraper rings from Bentley models to the 25/30HP model.13th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0091
Oil consumption test run to Oxford and return.15th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0092
Oil consumption for unit C-16 during an evening test run to Buxton and return.15th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0093
Oil and petrol consumption statistics for engine unit C-16.15th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0094
Oil consumption data for unit GAE-20.17th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0095
Oil consumption test run for a Chevrolet vehicle to Oxford and back, noting engine performance issues.31th Jul 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0096
Letter discussing oil consumption issues with the Big Bore 20/25, a new piston ring solution, and urging attendance at the T.T. Race.8th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0097
Two approaches to solving high oil consumption on the 25/30 model.8th Aug 1935Box 144 \ 3  scan0098
Modifications to piston rings to improve oil consumption on certain models.10th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0099
Oil consumption tests for the 20/25 Programme and Bentley models, detailing piston ring configurations.10th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0100
Outlining a four-point programme to address top overoiling for the P.111.10th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0101
25/30HP oil consumption test, investigating the effect of 'L' shaped rings and connecting rod modifications.8th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0102
25/30 HP engine oil consumption tests comparing standard and L-shaped piston rings.1st Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0103
Blueprint detailing the specifications for a section piston ring.11th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0104
Tests conducted to investigate excessive oil consumption in the 25/30 model.11th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0105
Tests conducted on various scraper and compression rings to control oil consumption.11th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0106
The testing and development of piston rings, including L-section types, to improve engine oil consumption.11th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0107
Piston ring experiments, detailing issues with L-section rings, blow-by, oil consumption, and proposed solutions.11th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0108
Piston and oil consumption tests comparing different scraper rings and components.24th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0109
Comparison of two oil consumption tests for the 21-G-IV engine with different piston ring and connecting rod setups.24th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0110
Need for more data to investigate ongoing complaints of excessive oil consumption and overoiling on Bentley cars.31th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0111
Analysis of customer complaints regarding excessive oil consumption and over-oiling in Bentley chassis.1st Sep 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0112
Continued report page discussing the bedding-in of piston rings during vehicle testing.1st Sep 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0113
The investigation into the cause of top overoiling on the Phantom III engine.25th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0114
Experiments with various bottom washers, grommets, and valve stems to improve performance and reduce costs.2nd Sep 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0115
Request for information and procedure for measuring oil consumption on the Phantom III model.30th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0116
Short memorandum concerning providing further figures on oil consumption for the Phantom III.1st Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0117
Excessive oil consumption and over-oiling complaints for Bentley vehicles.31th Aug 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0118
Summary of Chevrolet consumption test results.7th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0119
Letter to The Perfect Circle Ring Co. in the USA, concerning oil consumption problems with a six-cylinder engine.13th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0120
Piston ring radial thickness and pressure for an engine, comparing practices with those in America.13th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0121
Performance and design of different types of piston rings.13th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0122
Questionnaire regarding the design and specifications of piston rings.13th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0123
The manufacturing and performance of engine rings and pistons.13th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0124
Letter requesting information on acceptable cylinder bore irregularities and their effect on oil consumption.13th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0125
Successful trial for top over-oiling on the Phantom III engine.15th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0126
Excessive oil consumption on the Bentley 4¼ litre chassis and potential solutions.15th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0127
The oil consumption of a 25/30 HP engine, vehicle 22-G-V, after fitting a new cylinder block and 'L' shaped rings.15th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0128
Notes on information required regarding oil consumption.17th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0129
Engine oil consumption tests comparing different piston ring configurations.18th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0130
Oil consumption figures for a Bentley 3.B.1V, Unit B.18, after a test run with new parts.8th Dec 1936Box 144 \ 3  scan0131
Oil consumption results for Bentley Trials Cars B-2-GA and B-3-GA.8th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0132
Log of car oil consumption and mileage for November and December.7th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0133
Record of oil consumption for car 'B 2 GA' during November and December, detailing mileage and oil added.7th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0134
Request for information on when pistons and cylinders were changed for car 34EX, attached to oil consumption reports for the 25/30 and Phantom III models.7th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0135
The oil consumption and mileage for vehicle GUL 1.1st Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0136
Oil consumption of vehicle 34 EX, including mileage readings and oil quantities added.4th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0137
Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22, detailing mileage readings and the quantity of oil added.5th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0138
Oil consumption differences between oil types ('Mobil-arctic', 'Castrol XL') and the impact of mild weather.11th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0139
Oil consumption figures for the Bentley Trials Car B-4-GA.12th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0140
The oil consumption for car B 4 GA for November and December.8th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0141
List of different oils used in each of the trials cars.13th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0142
Referencing a list of oil types used in present Rolls-Royce and Bentley Trials Cars.14th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0143
Oil consumption and the importance of achieving round and parallel cylinder bores.15th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0144
Engine oil consumption and the importance of precise cylinder bore measurements.15th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0145
Test procedures for oil consumption and Bentley detonations.19th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0146
Tests on a Bentley head regarding detonation, plug failures, and oil pressure after fitting a new gear pump.19th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0147
High oil consumption on Bentley cars and proposing an increase in sump capacity or oil level as a solution.1st Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0148
Chasing a reply regarding oil consumption on Bentley cars.19th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0149
Request to fit a baffle to a unit to resolve an issue with oil pressure loss after braking.20th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0150
Request to manufacture baffle plates for a Phantom III engine to prevent oil splashing onto valve springs during oil consumption tests.25th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0151
Chasing a reply regarding oil consumption on Bentley cars.26th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0152
Oil consumption rates and sump capacity for 3½ and 4¼ Litre Bentley cars.28th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0153
Experiments to improve Bentley oil consumption rather than increasing sump capacity.29th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0154
The oil consumption for car B 4 GA, detailing mileage and oil added.1st Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0155
Oil consumption report for car GUL 82, detailing top-ups and mileage efficiency.2nd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0156
Oil consumption report for car GUL 1, detailing mileage and oil added.1st Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0157
Record of a car's oil consumption over a month, including mileage and top-up details.1st Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0158
The oil consumption for car B 2 GA, including mileage readings and oil added.1st Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0159
Latest oil consumption results for three Bentley trials cars.2nd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0160
Oil consumption results for the 25/30 HP trials cars GUL-1 and GUL-82.2nd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0161
Cover memo for oil consumption trial results for two Phantom III cars up to the end of January.3rd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0162
Record of oil consumption for vehicle 3-AZ-38, detailing mileage, oil top-ups, and calculated m.p.g.2nd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0163
Record of oil consumption for car 3-AZ-22, detailing mileage and oil top-ups.2nd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0164
Final oil consumption return for January for 34-EX.4th Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0165
The oil consumption for car 34 EX.3rd Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0166
Top over-oiling and poor oil consumption on the Phantom model, proposing experimental modifications.20th Feb 1937Box 144 \ 3  scan0167


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