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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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Damper wheel design, materials, and friction characteristics, including a technical sketch.11th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img163
Noisy axle dampers and suggesting design improvements to prevent chatter.11th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img164
Technical memo discussing engine noise issues related to tappets and cam design.11th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img165
Valve lift, noise, and ideas for automatic adjustment mechanisms, including an oil-based temperature regulation system.7th Sep 1924Box 178 \ 3  img166
Issues with rocker shafts, clutch performance, and crankshaft dampers.29th Dec 1932Box 178 \ 3  img167
Analysis of damper wheel mechanics, friction, and lubrication, including design notes and a component sketch.29th Dec 1932Box 178 \ 3  img168
Design proposal for a more economical shaft for the Gosport & Peregrine gearbox reverse.11th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img169
Instrument board and chassis specifications for the left-hand drive car body 2-J. 3.18th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img170
'Bensport' chassis layouts and component design instructions, referencing the 'Peregrine' model.19th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img171
Bensport frame and transmission layout, with comparisons to the Peregrine model.5th Oct 1910Box 178 \ 3  img172
Reverse pinion and jaw clutch design for Bensport and other gearboxes, including a suggested design diagram.11th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img173
Agreeing to adjust the gear lever mechanism and discussing front cushion dimensions for various steering types.25th May 1938Box 178 \ 3  img174
Causes and potential solutions for transmission rattle.24th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img175
Practice of pinning piston rings for aero and car engines and a proposal to change it.5th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img176
Road test report and specification sheet for an Alvis 'Speed Twenty' car.24th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img177
Performance review of an unspecified car, detailing its handling, mechanics and comparing it to a Bentley.24th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img178
Comparison of an Alvis car with a proposed Bentley, noting the Alvis is the best of its type tested.28th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img179
Design considerations for a 2nd compression ignition test unit, including crankshaft, bore, stroke, and bearings.28th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img180
Various engine design considerations, including cylinder layout, valve types, combustion chambers, and supercharging.14th May 1924Box 178 \ 3  img181
The accessories to be supplied to the coachbuilder and required for mounting the body for car 2-J. 3.25th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img182
The accessories required for the Peregrine Ist Body, for both the coachbuilders and for mounting at Derby.25th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img183
Engine and clutch design for the 'Bensport' car model.28th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img184
Design memorandum discussing modifications to the gearbox, back axle, and brake systems.30th Nov 1936Box 178 \ 3  img185
Pedal adjustment, floorboards, the Peregrine engine, and the necessity of a cooling fan for a sporting model.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img186
Slackness of a Woodruff key and proposing alternative pin or bolt solutions for an S.M. Gearbox.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img187
Use of a Peregrine axle on the Bensport front axle, its associated issues and proposed solutions.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img188
Design options for Bentley exhaust valves and pipes, referencing sketches and the Silver Ghost.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img189
Problem of 'creeping gears' in gearboxes and potential solutions.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img190
Ignition experiments for a 25HP engine, focusing on distributor and spark plug performance.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img191
Carburettor performance, design modifications, and adoption for specific car models.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img192
System of splitting crankshaft balance weights, proposing investigation and a possible patent.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img193
Combination of parts for a steering system and the implications of friction and damping.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img194
Spiral angle of a gear to address a sideshaft failure and reduce mechanical stresses.30th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img195
Suggestions for engine head design and gearbox work for various projects.21th May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img196
Design considerations for valves, passages, a supercharger pipe, and the Powerplus blower for project Det. 3115.21th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img197
Recommending an experimental trial for a shock damper control system using a centrifugal governor.1st May 1932Box 178 \ 3  img198
Cause of a broken gear and clarifying departmental responsibilities for design and testing.1st Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img199
Design, configuration and fitting of the Bensport (Bentley 'B' model) radiator and bonnet.13th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img200
Design considerations for aero engines, including piston rings, liners, and cylinder block construction.6th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img201
Compression ignition engine development, outlining proposals and comparing different cylinder head designs and experimental units.6th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img202
Feasibility and technical requirements for Ricardo single sleeve and opposed piston engine designs.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img203
Schemes for shock dampers with automatic control and related modifications.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img204
Request to borrow a 20/25 steering wheel worm shaft to fit a model steering column to a dummy chassis for checking front seat height.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img205
Inspection of a luggage grid and apron on car 1-J.3 before the Sales department inspects it.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img206
Engine progress, head modification for better cooling, and gearbox development for the Bensport.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img207
Strength of helical gears in S.M. gearboxes and the effect of increasing the helical angle.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img208
Proposed torsionally flexible joint for a 25HP transmission and clutch.24th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img209
Design, performance and issues with ignition contacts, specifically regarding ballast resistance and condensers.4th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img210
Sizing, material, and tightening of Peregrine & Bensport cylinder head studs.6th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img211
Options for a torsionally flexible joint in a transmission.7th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img212
Materials, lubrication, and testing for crankshaft dampers.8th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img213
Compression ignition engine design, comparing it with Beardmore's catalogue, and weighing the trade-offs between performance and economy.1st Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img214
4-cycle supercharged engine improvements and the importance of communicating with the Air Ministry.8th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img215
Arranging a meeting for Mr. Underwood to present compression ignition drawings.8th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img216
Design schemes for Sports Saloon and Sports Open Tourer bodies on Bensport chassis.9th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img217
Testing a 25HP Hardy fabric coupling behind a gearbox to eliminate 'Coronation Rattle'.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img218
Scuttle isolation for Bensport, referencing scheme 3486.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img219
Accompanying a schedule showing wheel arch clearances for Bensport.9th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img220
Chassis component modifications for the Bensport Saloon.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img221
Paint finishes for wire wheels and the issues associated with using wheel discs.19th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img222
Bamford Multi Plate Clutch, referencing an obsolete drawing and detailing design modifications.11th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img223
List confirming instructions received from Derby for seventeen different vehicle sections and components.13th Jun 1922Box 178 \ 3  img224
Progress report listing sections available, sections held up due to lack of information, and sections held up for want of a ruling.14th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img225
Outlining five points of consideration regarding the Bensport and Peregrine starter motors.14th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img226
Design considerations for C.I. engines and the future of diesel-electric locomotives.14th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img227
Evaluating a semi-expanding carburetter against existing designs.15th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img228
Experiments and potential new designs for crankshaft dampers, including friction materials and centrifugal loading.18th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img229
The trial of a new Peregrine & Bensport cylinder head.15th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img230
Design decisions for the Bensport engine, including blowers, drives, and supports.15th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img231
Design decisions for the radiator, carburetter, and front axle for Bensport and Peregrine models.16th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img232
Confirming an agreement to raise the front end of the Bensport steering column and asking for confirmation it does not interfere with the inlet pipe.16th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img233
Bensport front brake cables, their position, and clearance for carburettor parts.16th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img234
Collection and fitting of a 4-door saloon Peregrine body, also known as Bentley 'A'.16th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img235
Record of a telephone conversation discussing design proposals for the Bensport engine.17th Jun 1922Box 178 \ 3  img236
Design considerations for an engine, including auxiliary drives, superchargers, and dampers.31th Mar 1940Box 178 \ 3  img237
Sourcing vehicle accessories, ignition systems, and starters, weighing options from different suppliers.17th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img238
Modification to the Brampton clutch for providing an oil drain and methods for locking the ball bearing retaining nut.17th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img239
Alternative schemes for supporting the Beresford Engine, proposing a simpler method than the current one.13th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img240
Camshaft over-running issues and potential solutions for the Bensport engine.21th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img241
Slight design changes to the Bentley 'B' model bonnet and radiator following a model viewing at Park Wards.21th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img242
Testing clutches to determine the cause of friction loss, possibly due to serrations locking up on the Phantom model.21th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img243
New telephone extension from Sir Henry Royce's house to the drawing office at 'Camacha'.21th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img244
Design changes to the Bensport engine, focusing on supercharger placement and cylinder head configuration.22th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img245
Design of a 25HP reverse gear, including bearing arrangements and material choices.23th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img246
Comparing the performance and features of cars 19-EX and J.3, with a focus on suspension.24th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img247
Criticisms and proposed modifications for the gear control system on several car models.25th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img248
Steering column and wheel specifications for the Bensport model.27th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img249
Confirmation of a phone conversation regarding modifications to the Bensport engine, including crankshaft adjustments and supercharger placement.27th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img250
The arrangement of engine components including pumps, ignition, gearbox, and supercharger.10th Apr 1934Box 178 \ 3  img251
Design delays and knock-on effects caused by repositioning the supercharger on the Bensport chassis.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img252
Design choices for the Bensport model, including controls, mascot, and filler cap, with references to Bentley and Peregrine ll parts.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img253
Explaining a delay on the Peregrine body project due to a backlog of customer orders and clarifying lorry transport logistics.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img254
Fitting of bodies for the Peregrine II and J.111 chassis.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img255
Placement of the numberplate and tail lamp on Phantom models carrying two spare wheels at the rear.29th Jun 1932Box 178 \ 3  img256
Weight of the coachwork for the Peregrine / 'Bentley A' 4 door saloon.2nd Jul 1932Box 178 \ 3  img257
Requesting a report on the condition of a received P.2 clutch disc.5th Jul 1932Box 178 \ 3  img258
Request for a working specimen of steering column controls for modification to meet company standards.5th Jul 1932Box 178 \ 3  img259
Potential improvements and modifications to clutch designs.5th Jul 1932Box 178 \ 3  img260
Gear ratio compromises for a damper speed control unit on the Bensport gearbox speedometer drive.1st Jul 1932Box 178 \ 3  img261
Design updates and solutions for the Bensport engine, focusing on the supercharger, crankshaft, pistons, and flywheel.7th Jul 1932Box 178 \ 3  img262


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