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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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List of action points and notes on various engine and drivetrain components.4th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0105
Meeting notes detailing actions required for axles, propeller shafts, bearings, and gearbox lubricant.4th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0106
Meeting minutes discussing heaters, water pumps, radiators, engine mounts, and fuel consumption tests.4th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0107
Requesting to get the engine for the supercharger rig into running condition.8th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0108
Confirming plans for an endurance test on a B.60 engine unit, detailing required modified parts.17th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0109
Performance of big end bearings and plans to test alternative tri-metal and lead bronze bearings.26th Nov 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0110
Notice for a Testers conference.2nd Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0111
Request for information on the Kestrel prototype test for a tank engine, including test conditions, hours, and fuel samples.3rd Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0112
Proposing the redesign of the Senior Range connecting rod to reduce weight and redistribute material for increased stiffness.17th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0113
Effectiveness of a rubber seal for water exclusion from the servo.17th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0114
Personnel changes within the Clan Foundry Organisation.4th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0115
Fitting a cylinder block with chromium-plated bores and requesting a summary on piston seizing.29th Dec 1940Box 159 \ 5  scan0116
Proposing experiments on a Borg & Beck clutch centre to address transmission rattles.4th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0117
Announcing a Tester's Conference for all testers.4th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0118
Instruction to inspect the pistons and rings on an Austin 8 due to high oil consumption.7th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0119
Minutes of a Testers' Monthly Conference regarding various vehicle components.8th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0120
Agreed modifications for body mounting, customer cars, induction systems, and a high-power engine.8th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0121
Meeting notes or progress report on various vehicle components and a model car.8th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0122
Meeting notes discussing progress on radiators, engine mounting, Myth and Ripplet models, and carburation.8th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0123
Actions on issues including piston seizures, clocks, direction indicators, and problems with freezing windows and doors.8th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0124
List of action points and notes regarding various vehicle components and testing procedures.8th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0125
Failure of the Marles steering worm with larger tyres, questioning materials and proposing an oil change.20th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0126
Article on valve timing, carburation, and idling in a 6-cylinder induction system.20th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0127
Delegating the task of liaising with Borg & Beck's regarding clutch centre damping.22th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0128
Arranging a car for a trip to London and requesting a replacement for a faulty jack.26th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0129
Arranging a car for a trip to London and a faulty jack on a Vauxhall.26th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0130
Petrol rationing for a personal car used for company business at the Clan Foundry.28th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0131
Announcing a Tester's Conference.30th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0132
Chassis section development report detailing tests on engine 'running on', dual induction, and oil pressure.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0133
Endurance testing proposals for a B.60 engine and its components.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0134
Technical report on the development and testing of various induction systems and carburetters.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0135
Comparison between a 2-S.U. system and a dual Stromberg carburettor, focusing on fuel economy and the effects of damping.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0136
Requesting a car to be arranged to meet Mr. Clifton at the L.M.S. station in Derby.11th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0137
Logbook note detailing issues with a sticking clutch, rattling timing gears, and poor slow-speed carburation.30th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0138
Summary of subcontracted machining work for experimental chassis parts at Smedley's, Belper.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0139
Log sheet tracking the progress of work orders for various components and assemblies.1st Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0140
Log sheet of work orders for external contractors and internal departments.1st Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0141
Job sheet detailing the work to be done on several spring components.10th Jan 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0142
Chassis section development, detailing ongoing jobs on the test bed.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0143
Endurance testing for a B.60 engine, detailing specific components for testing.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0144
The development and testing of various induction systems and carburetters.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0145
Comparing a 2-S.U. carburettor system with a dual Stromberg for fuel economy and performance.3rd Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0146
Minutes of the Testers' Monthly Conference discussing various vehicle components.4th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0147
Progress report on vehicle modifications, component testing, and model updates.5th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0148
Progress report on various car components and known issues.5th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0149
Progress report on various vehicle components and associated issues.5th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0150
Request for a report on vacuum ignition tests on a 4-B-30 model and for a monthly statement on experimental parts manufacture.5th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0151
Confirming a 14-day delivery timeframe for wheels from Kelsey Hayes.11th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0152
The use of the official notice board and changing water in fire buckets.27th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0153
Notice about a Testers' conference to be held at the Clan Foundry.27th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0154
Refinement of idling performance in high-power engines.4th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0155
Request for a summary of work on an idling issue to avoid repeating previous efforts.4th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0156
Announcing a Testers' conference to be held on 3rd March 1941.27th Feb 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0157
The creation of instructions for modifications at Hythe Road.8th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0158
Specifications for the first Myth camshaft, including duration, valve lift and overlap.8th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0159
Minutes of the Testers' monthly conference discussing various vehicle components and modifications.3rd Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0160
Progress report on various vehicle components and planned actions.3rd Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0161
Development progress and issues on various car components.3rd Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0162
Various component issues including stores, test bed results, and investigations.3rd Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0163
The manufacture of experimental parts and investigations into gearbox, electrical, and carburetter issues.3rd Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0164
Meeting notes discussing the development and testing of shock absorbers, water pumps, springs, brake drums, and servos.3rd Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0165
Design and issues of the Ripplet spare wheel carrier.14th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0166
Confirming five action points discussed regarding engine component development.18th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0167
To all testers clarifying the procedure for sub-contract work from the Clan Foundry.19th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0168
List of faults and observations for vehicle 12.B.V., with instructions for the workshop.24th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0169
Handover of responsibility for maintaining charts on cylinder bore wear, oil, and petrol consumption.24th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0170
Establishing a formal procedure for authorizing the manufacture of chassis pieces.24th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0171
Outlining the process for creating and numbering drawings for purely experimental pieces.25th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0172
Announcing a Tester's Conference for all testers.26th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0173
Notice announcing a Tester's Conference to be held on Wednesday April 2nd.26th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0174
Criticism of S.U. petrol pumps causing wireless interference and the possibility of screening them.27th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0175
Request for a weight analysis and diagrammatic sketches of Morris and Vauxhall engines and gearboxes.30th Mar 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0176
Report comparing the petrol consumption and specifications of the B-214-GA and B-24-AW chassis.1st Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0177
Minutes from a Testers' Conference discussing various vehicle components and issues.2nd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0178
Progress report on experiments and issues for components like the camwheel, axle, and engine mounting.3rd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0179
Meeting notes discussing updates on piston seizures, direction indicators, windows, wheels, tyres, and carburettors.3rd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0180
Progress report on various car components including carburettors, springs, and engines.3rd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0181
Meeting notes discussing the Myth engine, gearbox, brake drums, and electrical equipment for the Senior Range.3rd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0182
Progress report on issues with thrust races, carburettors, shock absorbers, water pumps, servos, and small car development.3rd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0183
Progress report on vehicle testing and issues, including an Austin car, Wilmot Breedon's car, and hand brake levers.3rd Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0184
Confirming the handover of a petrol pump from a Liberty engine for testing to ascertain its failure conditions.18th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0185
Outlining development work to be performed on the No. 2 Meteor engine before endurance testing.21th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0186
Request to arrange a green light indicator for gear changes, activated by the governor weights at a specific RPM.21th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0187
Proposing the loan of a Merlin wheelcase to British Filters Ltd. for testing.25th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0188
Faults on a loaned car requiring attention, including the front seat, fascia, and a creaking door.25th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0189
Axle pinion failure on model 30.G.VII and requesting further investigation.27th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0190
Responding to various items discussed at a Testers' Conference.28th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0191
Table tracking oil consumption and component mileage for various chassis, with notes on engine modifications.30th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0192
Requesting information and data on cylinder bore wear for various car models.30th Apr 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0193
Minutes of a testers conference from May 1941, discussing component development and testing.5th May 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0194
Meeting minutes or a progress report on various vehicle components and ongoing tests.5th May 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0195
Progress report on various engine and chassis components.2nd Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0196
Minutes of a Testers' Conversation meeting discussing brakes, mountings, crankcases, and other components.2nd Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0197
Technical status report on component testing and modifications, including heaters, pistons, tyres, and carburettors.3rd Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0198
Progress report detailing actions and status on the Morris Box, Myth chassis, rationalised engine, and other components.3rd Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0199
List of tests and actions for carburettor consumption, a 4-cylinder engine, and an induction pipe.3rd Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0200
Meeting minutes discussing fan pulley inertia reduction and cylinder bore wear.3rd Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0201
Notes on a conference discussing requirements and issues with gearboxes, front suspension, brakes, clutch, and propeller shaft.23th Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0202
The performance of water pumps, transmission rattles, and cylinder bore wear.23th Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0203
Test report detailing cylinder bore wear measurements for various engine units.23th Jun 1941Box 159 \ 5  scan0204


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