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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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Creation, format, and future use of an index for archive files.28th Jun 1991Box 177 \ 5  img151
Index listing cross-references, file numbers, box numbers, and subjects for boxfiles 74-81.28th Jun 1991Box 177 \ 5  img152
List of alphanumeric reference or part codes.28th Jun 1991Box 177 \ 5  img153
List of alphanumeric reference codes.28th Jun 1991Box 177 \ 5  img154
List of alphanumeric part or reference codes.11th Jan 1936Box 177 \ 5  img155
List of alphanumeric reference codes.11th Jan 1936Box 177 \ 5  img156
Letter regarding repairs to the cam followers of a Phantom II, chassis number 184 PY.1st Jan 1970Box 177 \ 6  img151
Letter responding to a customer's enquiries regarding a Wraith vehicle, its parts, and documentation.7th Jan 1970Box 177 \ 6  img152
Letter providing advice on sourcing parts and specialists for car restoration.7th Jan 1970Box 177 \ 6  img153
Letter to a customer regarding obtaining spare parts in the U.S.A.7th Jan 1970Box 177 \ 6  img154
Introductory memo about a series of reports on car performance to help officials handle customer complaints.1st May 1926Box 178 \ 1  img001
Index of various car performance and mechanical topics.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img002
The fundamental points for judging car performance.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img003
Explaining the relationship between car weight, engine power, and acceleration, illustrated with two graphs.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img004
Page discussing tractive resistance, carburation, and flywheel inertia in relation to car performance and acceleration.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img005
Engine torque curves and their effect on vehicle acceleration, comparing two different performance profiles.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img006
Guide on comparing car efficiency by calculating displacement per ton mile and considering tractive resistance.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img007
The effects of wind resistance and streamlining on car performance, leading into a section on hill climbing.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img008
Vehicle hill climbing performance versus acceleration capabilities, with specific reference to the Phantom model.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img009
Graph and text explaining the relationship between acceleration and surmountable gradients for hill climbing.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img010
Page discussing high-speed performance, covering windage, exhausts, and streamlining, with an accompanying performance graph.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img011
The effects of streamlining and gear ratios on car performance, referencing the Thomas Special car.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img012
Explaining the effect of wind on the maximum speeds of touring cars.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img013
Graph and analysis showing the effect of wind on a car's maximum speed and the required horsepower.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img014
With a graph showing the horsepower required to overcome wind resistance at various road speeds.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img015
Index outlining the fundamentals of car performance with a focus on the cooling system.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img016
Explaining the general principles of heat generation and loss in a petrol engine, using the Silver Ghost as an example.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img017
Technical explanation of the fundamental methods of heat dissipation in a cooling system, focusing on conduction and convection.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img018
Engine cooling systems, heat dissipation, and heat generation factors in petrol engines.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img019
Page discussing factors affecting engine cooling, including the influence of combustion chamber design.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img020
Comparison of engine heat rejection and efficiency between Silver Ghost, Phantom, and Hispano engines via two graphs.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img021
Page discussing engine compression ratios and their effect on heat transfer to the cooling system, including a graph of test results.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img022
Page discussing engine dimensions, thermal losses, and radiator size, including a comparative graph.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img023
The influence of fuel mixture strength on engine cooling, featuring a graph specific to a Silver Ghost engine.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img024
Engine carbonisation, aluminium pistons, and conventional water cooling systems.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img025
Technical analysis of how increasing water flow through the radiator core affects engine overheating and critical atmospheric temperature.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img026
Page from a report on radiator efficiency, comparing the effects of rapid versus sluggish water circulation on heat dissipation.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img027
Graph of radiator efficiency versus water flow, with a comparison of thermosyphon and pump circulation cooling systems.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img028
Page discussing thermosyphon cooling systems and types of radiator cores.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img029
Comparison of the efficiency of various radiator core designs, including diagrams and analysis.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img030
Page discussing radiator core efficiency and the limiting efficient depth of the core, with a comparative chart.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img031
The value of bonnet ventilation for radiator cooling efficiency, with test data from a Silver Ghost.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img032
Page discussing engine cooling challenges in large cars and the possibilities and limitations of cooling fans.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img033
Comparison of engine cooling fan performance, including a graph plotting thrust versus engine RPM for different fan models.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img034
Comparison of relative strains on fan belts for different engine models, including a graph.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img035
Page discussing engine fan design variations, including a performance comparison graph between two fan types.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img036
The principles of water cooling under pressure, including a graph showing boiling point versus gauge pressure for a Silver Ghost radiator.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img037
The method of pressurizing the water cooling system and its effect on efficiency, mentioning the R-R Silver Ghost.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img038
The disadvantages of a cooling system and the principles of evaporative cooling.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img039
Description of a steam-based engine cooling system using a gear pump, including an illustrative diagram.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img040
Page from a report discussing the efficiency gain from using an evaporative engine cooling system.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img041
List of the advantages and disadvantages of evaporative cooling systems.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img042
Various engine cooling methods, including liquid and air cooling.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img043
Methods for comparing the relative efficiency of car cooling systems.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img044
Procedure for testing and comparing vehicle radiator performance during a hill climb.15th Feb 1926Box 178 \ 1  img045
Page outlining procedures for testing cars, including towing for hill climbing simulation and considerations for investigating cooling systems.25th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img046
The method employed for petrol consumption tests on a New Phantom model.25th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img047
The methodology and results of fuel consumption tests.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img048
Page discussing factors that affect petrol consumption, such as engine friction, speed, and carburetter settings.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img049
The fuel economy possibilities of the Phantom model.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img050
Blueprint diagram for a flow meter to measure petrol consumption.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img051
Car performance, focusing on petrol consumption and optimum driving speed.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img052
Page illustrating the thermal efficiency curve of a 4-stroke petrol engine and discussing the performance of the Phantom model.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img053
Gear ratios and their effect on car economy and road speed.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img054
The effects of acceleration and four-wheel brakes on petrol consumption.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img055
Carburation and petrol consumption, illustrated with a graph of typical curves for a 4-stroke petrol engine.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img056
Carburettor settings and ignition advance, with a graph showing brake load versus spark advance.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img057
Engine friction, rolling resistance, and factors affecting fuel consumption.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img058
Two graphs showing the effects of speed, tyre pressure, and mixture control on petrol consumption.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img059
Series of graphs showing the effect of ignition advance, axle ratio, and engine temperature on petrol consumption.21th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img060
Theoretical and actual fuel economy improvements in M.P.G. for the Phantom model.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img061
The action, adjustment, and limitations of the New Phantom carburetter.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img062
Formula for the velocity of petrol flow.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img063
Carburetter performance, focusing on air/petrol velocity and mixture richness in the New Phantom model.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img064
Carburettor adjustments and conditions for a New Phantom carburetter.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img065
With two graphs showing carburettor mixture control adjustments under different conditions.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img066
Possible troubles caused by incorrect carburetter settings and the automatic range.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img067
Carburettor adjustments, function at low speeds, and prerequisites for tuning.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img068
Petrol grades, fuel supply, and carburettor adjustments.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img069
The procedure for setting the low speed jet of a carburetter.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img070
Carburettor mixture testing, troubleshooting, and performance comparison between Phantom and Silver Ghost models.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img071
Troubleshooting guide listing engine running problems and their probable causes.26th Nov 1925Box 178 \ 1  img072
Page discussing the fundamental laws of vehicle braking, focusing on road surface friction and retardation.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img073
The effects of vehicle weight and gradients on braking performance and stopping distances.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img074
Analysing vehicle stopping distances and times, including a graph.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img075
Pedal pressure required to lock wheels at high speeds and the limits of vehicle retardation for passenger comfort.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img076
Blueprint containing two graphs showing practical braking figures obtained with a three-pen chronograph.12th Oct 1925Box 178 \ 1  img077
Two graphs illustrating the effect of brake distribution and road surface variation on vehicle stopping distance.9th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img078
Description of the four-wheel braking system and its servo mechanism.9th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img079
Description of an improved semi-servo four-wheel braking system, detailing its operation and the function of the servo components.9th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img080
The operation and adjustment of a servo-assisted braking system with equalisers.9th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img081
Instructions for setting up and adjusting the four-wheel brake system.8th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img082
Instructions for brake adjustment, including serrated adjustment, toggle settings, and bedding.1st Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img083
Instructions for checking and adjusting brake pull levers, rods, and ropes.8th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img084
Technical instructions for setting up rear brakes and servo systems on a 40/50 RR car.1st Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img085
Technical description of a servo mechanism's operation, adjustment, and maintenance.8th Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img086
Instructions for adjusting brake system components, including serrated adjustments, levers, and pedal movement.1st Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img087
Instructions for the adjustment of the four-wheel braking system.1st Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img088
Instructions for checking and adjusting the front brakes, including clearances and operating mechanism movements.1st Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img089
Instructions for checking front brake clearances and adjusting the servo.1st Jul 1924Box 178 \ 1  img090


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