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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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Exhaust systems, noise silencing, and lessons learned from Cadillac.12th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img173
Engine noise, vibration, and competitor analysis of Cadillac's engine and electrical systems.12th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img174
Notes on Delco high-speed coils, starting systems, dynamos, and suspension.12th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img175
Technical note on engine inertia, wing mounting, frame frequency, volumetric efficiency, and clutches.12th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img176
Report from the USA on an investigation into Textolite timing gears at Buick.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img177
Manufacturing, inspection, and erection procedures for gears, with notes on Buick's engineering practices.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img178
Summary of design features from a competing manufacturer's new light eight vehicle.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img179
Report from the U.S.A. on competitor developments in aluminium connecting rods, pistons, and clutches.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img180
Car suspension development and a comparative analysis of competitor vehicles, particularly Packard and Cadillac.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img181
Notes on crankshaft specifications, balancing procedures, a crank damper design, and gearbox characteristics.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img182
Notes on gearbox, dashboard, clutch, and component weights, with a diagram of a synchro mesh cone.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img183
And blueprint diagram analysing Packard's engine mounting system.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img184
8-cylinder engine design, comparing Cadillac La Salle crankshaft dimensions and American crankcase stiffness with Bentley components.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img185
Comparison of American engine manifolding and performance with Rolls-Royce and Bentley equivalents, including torsional vibration data.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img186
Report from the U.S.A. discussing and comparing the suspension systems of Chrysler, General Motors, and Mercedes vehicles.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img187
Report comparing Cadillac, Packard, and Chrysler gearbox and transmission systems.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img188
Future developments, steering shocks, and a comparison of competitor engine weights.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img189
Competitor vehicle performance (Cadillac, Chrysler) and issues with Bentley steering in cold weather.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img190
Notes on vehicle suspension characteristics, weight distribution testing, and steering ratios.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img191
Report from the U.S.A. on the road performance and engine smoothness of various American cars.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img192
Comparison of straight-eight and V-eight engines on factors including silence, weight, installation convenience, cost, and power.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img193
Report comparing the ride quality and mechanical noise of American cars (Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac) with their own products.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img194
Developments in hydraulic lash adjusters, brakes, valves, suspension, supercharging, and six-cylinder engines.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img195
Vulture engine, American cars, travel plans, and a comparison of a V.8 Ford to a Bentley.19th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img196
Report from the U.S.A. on a bearing factory visit, engine components, and comparative road tests.24th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img197
Analysis of competitor engine designs from Cadillac and Buick, with discussion on silent tappets, engine configurations, and coachwork.24th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img198
The engineering challenges of combining chassis and coachwork, referencing Chrysler Airflow and Cadillac designs.24th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img199
Visit to the Hudson Essex Plant, comparing the Terraplane 6-cylinder engine to the 20/25 unit.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img200
Analysis of an 8-cylinder engine's smoothness and a breakdown of its component dimensions.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img201
American engine design features and summarizing potential development paths.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img202
Comparative analysis of competitor engine, gearbox, and crankshaft damper designs.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img203
Observations on various suspension types, frames, and pistons from competing manufacturers.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img204
Findings on piston ring design, oil supply, and connecting rod materials.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img205
Engine detonation, including a consumption loop graph and M.E.P. limits for air-cooled versus water-cooled engines.24th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img206
Notes on Ethylene Glycol coolant properties, operating temperatures, and related engine component findings.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img207
US automotive components including clutches, camshafts, and supercharging.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img208
Technical report discussing gearboxes, brake systems, shock dampers, and lubrication.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img209
Front end drive systems, comparing timing gears to silent chains, and issues with coachwork rattles.23th Feb 1934Box 178 \ 2  img210
Making a starter motor interchangeable with a Bosch unit for specific models, and related safety circuit considerations.7th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img001
Improvements to gearbox silence through changes in gear design, grinding processes, and bearings.1st Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img002
Urgent improvements for 'F' & 'H' aero engines, specifically regarding cylinder construction and supercharging.24th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img003
Outlining proposed developments and improvements for the Kestrel engine.7th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img004
Outlining considerations for the Continental Phantom's carburettors and extra oil system.9th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img005
Gearbox noise issues with the 25HP Synchro Mesh Helical 3rd Gearbox.9th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img006
Proposed engine power improvements, including valve lift, supercharger application, and valve timing adjustments.9th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img007
Use of .6 carbon steel for engine cylinder liners.9th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img008
Steering lock modifications for 18 inch diameter wheel rims to improve the turning circle.1st Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img009
Schemes for J.3 Shock Dampers.9th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img010
Potential modifications to the 20/25 engine's water pump to address boiling issues at low RPM.4th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img011
The investigation of a 25HP S.M. gearbox, giving approval to proceed to production with a qualification on its lubrication system.1st Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img012
Recommended design modifications for the Continental Phantom's petrol pump to improve output at higher speeds.12th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img013
Use of high-grade steel for aero engines and other components.15th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img014
Coachbuilding strategy, quality control, and confidentiality concerns.12th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img015
Drawing for modifying a 20/25 water pump.12th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img016
The interference between the front shock damper and rivets on the engine carrying cross member.12th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img017
Design drawing for the Peregrine engine's battery ignition, noting the control rod now clears the cylinder.12th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img018
Design of a non-spring loaded gland for a shock damper to reduce cost and save space.13th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img019
Automatic brake adjustment mechanism for an epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox, suggesting material and design changes.1st Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img020
Initial proposal and sketch for the J. 3 instrument board layout.13th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img021
Requirements and alternatives for electric horns for model J.3, noting the ineffectiveness of some existing options.17th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img022
Design of a shock damper with distant control, referencing scheme 3405.14th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img023
Design and suitability of a guard ring type steering column control.15th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img024
Possibility and risks of purchasing steel from sources other than Firth's, focusing on price and uniformity.13th Jan 1922Box 178 \ 3  img025
Crankshaft vibration dampers and a comparison with the Bentley 8.19th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img026
Positioning and policy for a high-frequency electric horn.15th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img027
Proposing a revised method for the oil connection on the 25HP front axle to address assembly difficulties.15th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img028
Specifications for the front end of the J. 3. chassis, with comparisons to the 25HP model.16th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img029
Design of the dashboard fixing and side wheel carrier, suggesting tests to simplify the assembly.16th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img030
Print showing the P.3 front axle control, its steering locks and lubrication method.16th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img031
Sending prints for a centre tubular cross member with solid flanges and an issue with twisted flanges.16th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img032
Bensport crankshaft, analyzing critical frequencies and damper inertia in comparison to Bentley and other engine models.16th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img033
Proposal for body wiring and accessory boards, suggesting repeating the accessory distribution box at the rear of the frame.18th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img034
The modification scheme for SU carburettors on the Continental Phantom chassis.1st Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img035
Manufacturing and specifications for car bodies for the JAPAN 3 and PEREGRINE 2 models.19th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img036
Options for coachwork, including building experimental bodies in-house versus sourcing from production firms like Rootes.19th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img037
Move from external floodlighting to internal lighting for instrument boards.19th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img038
Request for the estimated weight of a 20-G-4 chassis and body, with handwritten weight calculations.20th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img039
The need for a damper indicator oil gauge for the J. 3. instrument patch.20th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img040
Target weight for the Peregrine chassis and finished car in comparison to competitor models.22th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img041
Comparative table of specifications for various motor cars, including Rolls-Royce models and their competitors.23th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img042
Advantages of independent springing and proposing the creation of a chassis scheme.23th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img043
Potential design flaws and failures in the Phantom II gearbox, and proposing alternative gearbox designs.23th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img044
Ideas for a two-speed epicyclic gearbox, comparing it to a competitor's (Wilson) design.23th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img045
Three design schemes for J. 3. model radiator shutters.23th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img046
Use of oilless bearings in starter motors.28th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img047
With diagrams proposing alternative construction methods for an ignition coil.28th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img048
Manufacturing process and cost-effectiveness of a J.F. Frame tubular cross member.28th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img049
Use of J.1 engine heads for sports cars and a proposal for a new 'Bensport' model.28th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img050
With suggestions for improving the epicyclic third-speed gearbox.29th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img051
Modifications to the clutch, brake lever, and a scheme for pre-selecting gears.29th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img052
Inquiry regarding the force required to operate S.U. carburettor jet seatings.29th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img053
Standard substitute battery for the 20/25 HP model and improved clamping methods.29th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img054
Modifications and testing for Continental P. 2. induction pipes.30th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img055
Dimensions for a lubrication modification to the 20/25 battery ignition system.30th Jan 1932Box 178 \ 3  img056
Potential modification to the accelerator pedal for the Peregrine 2.1st Feb 1932Box 178 \ 3  img057
Clarifying the policy on the wiring of accessories for the J.3 chassis.4th Feb 1932Box 178 \ 3  img058
Specifications and suggestions for clutch and brake springs for an epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox.2nd Feb 1932Box 178 \ 3  img059
Recurring failures of the Phantom II spring drive and proposing a design alteration.2nd Feb 1932Box 178 \ 3  img060
Use of universal batteries on 25HP and J.3 models, focusing on tray modifications, lids, and securing methods.2nd Feb 1932Box 178 \ 3  img061
Use and scaling of coachwork parts from existing models for the 'Peregrine Two' project.4th Mar 1932Box 178 \ 3  img062


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