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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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Bench tests conducted on a Scintilla shunt-wound dynamo and regulator.9th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img161
Performance analysis and comparison of Scintilla and Bosch dynamo regulators against a standard 20/25 machine.9th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img162
Graph of Dynamo Output Curves under night-running conditions at 80°C.16th Jul 1932Box 179 \ 2  img163
The wear of brake linings in a P.2 gearbox with an epicyclic third gear.19th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img164
Performance improvements and power loss analysis for a compression ignition engine.20th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img165
Engine performance improvements related to volumetric efficiency and fuel injection systems.20th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img166
Technical memorandum discussing empirical data and design requirements for Phantom II and 25 HP valve springs.21th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img167
Difficulties of jacking cars and evaluating two permanently fitted four-wheel jacking systems.21th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img168
Operation and numerous disadvantages of a vehicle jacking system.31th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img169
The D.W.S. mechanical jacking system and its fitment.21th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img170
Comparison of 'Jackall' and 'D.W.S.' jacking systems, including weight, clearance, and cost.1st Jan 1942Box 179 \ 2  img171
Blueprint illustrating the components and operation of the D.W.S. four-wheel jacking system.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img172
Comparative test report on various sports cars, with performance data for the Alfa Romeo engine.21th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img173
Report comparing the performance of a supercharged Lagonda, the 16-34 model, the Phantom II, and American cars.21th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img174
Crankshaft period issues, comparing a car's performance to a Bentley's and detailing ongoing tests.21th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img175
Weights for the 20.G.IV model, broken down into complete, body only, and chassis.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img176
Road test results for a Continental 25 HP car comparing performance with different engine configurations and components.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img177
The internal condition of a 25 HP engine and the adaptation of a J.1 head for a Continental 25 HP car.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img178
Comparison graph of proposed Continental 25 HP engine power curves with an open exhaust.1st Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img179
Experiments to improve mixture distribution in a supercharged Kestrel engine at high altitudes.1st Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img180
The design and testing of an 'introverter' deflector for improving induction mixture spray.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img181
Experiments on a device to vary liquid discharge and distribution, with a note on suction in the induction pipe.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img182
Blueprint showing various designs for Kestrel mixture re-distributors.22th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img183
The deletion of the magneto from the 20/25 chassis.1st Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img184
Performance issues and subsequent modifications for the Phantom II Petrol Pump, model LEC 2951.25th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img185
Continuation of a report discussing the curve of deliveries at various RPMs.26th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img186
Performance graph for a Phantom II petrol pump, plotting delivery rate against pump speed for a test bed engine.15th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img187
The rehearsal of a French type test, including rating and backfire tests, for the Kestrel III S. Exp.11 engine.27th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img188
Engine safety tests, including performance data, backfiring issues, and cylinder testing.27th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img189
Test report detailing engine backfire tests, consumption loops, and performance analysis.27th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img190
Procedure for determining torque, power, and consumption curves at full throttle.27th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img191
Procedure for conducting a safety test on an engine, focusing on provoking and observing backfires.16th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img192
Blueprint graph showing comparative power curves for a Kestrel supercharged engine during French type test rating tests.16th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img193
Formulas for temperature and pressure corrections on engine power.7th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img194
Page of calculations for determining engine power using several variables and formulas.25th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img195
Performance graph showing comparative consumption loops for Kestrel supercharged engines at 2500 R.P.M.25th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img196
Performance graph showing comparative consumption loops for a Kestrel supercharged engine.4th May 1932Box 179 \ 2  img197
Short memo confirming a test is underway for the R.R. Single Expanding Carburetter.29th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img198
12-cylinder engines and new features in U.S. competitor cars.30th Jan 1932Box 179 \ 2  img199
Comparative table of specifications for 12-cylinder engines from various car manufacturers.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img200
Examination report on the big end split pinning of three Kestrel IB engines.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img201
Continued report on the examination of wear on split pins in IB and II a engines.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img202
Tests conducted to reproduce big end split pin failures in Kestrel engines.2nd Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img203
Inspection report detailing the condition of various fork and blade end pins after a test.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img204
Sourcing Stalloy iron strips for experimental ignition coil cores and discussing alternative designs.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img205
Visits to Gleason Works and Pierce Arrow in the U.S.A., detailing observations on gear manufacturing and vehicle development.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img206
Report page discussing vehicle suspension, brakes, engine smoothness, and details of a competitor's crankshaft damper.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img207
Analysis of a Pierce-Arrow hot spot manifold, an A.C. intake silencer, and rubber engine mountings.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img208
Blueprint of a Pierce Arrow engine mounting and notes on an exhaust silencer.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img209
Technical report discussing improvements and observations on steering, suspension, engine, and transmission components.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img210
Diagram showing a self-adjusting tappet and a crankshaft damper.4th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img211
Pros and cons of sheet metal versus moulded battery lids.2nd Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img212
Optimal air gap size in a jump spark battery ignition distributor.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img213
Proposal for chassis wiring to protect batteries against over-discharge using a master switch system.2nd Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img214
Continued note on using a diaphragm to protect the starter motor circuit and chassis wiring.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img215
Analysis of 12-cylinder engine crankshafts, vee angles, and torsional vibrations for a 6250cc engine.9th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img216
Comparative study of bearing and balance weight arrangements for a 12 cylinder engine.9th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img217
Data table for a 12-cylinder engine, analyzing properties at 30° and 45° angles.9th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img218
Technical table of coefficients for calculating torsional vibrations in V-engines with 60, 65, 80, and 90 degree bank angles.10th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img219
Visit to R.A.E. Farnborough to inspect a faulty boost regulator, detailing the causes and proposed modifications.10th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img220
On modifications to boost regulators and the development of automatic altitude mixture control units for aircraft engines.26th Oct 1932Box 179 \ 2  img221
The performance of Vee carburetters on Kestrel engines and related flight tests.14th Oct 1932Box 179 \ 2  img222
The effect of individual magneto timing on engine detonation.10th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img223
Recommendations on magneto settings and wiring schemes to manage engine detonation.10th Apr 1932Box 179 \ 2  img224
Test report on an Alfa-Romeo engine.10th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img225
Engine test report discussing ignition, spark plugs, running speed, vibrations, and camshafts.10th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img226
Report page detailing engine test results, including valve timings, oil pressure, and component accessibility.10th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img227
Power and consumption curve and valve timing diagram for an Alfa-Romeo unit with exhaust manifold only.4th Dec 1925Box 179 \ 2  img228
Graph of an Alfa-Romeo engine's boost pressure and temperature against RPM.4th Dec 1925Box 179 \ 2  img229
Graph showing compression pressures against RPM for an Alfa-Romeo unit with a 5.35:1 compression ratio.4th Dec 1925Box 179 \ 2  img230
Graph plotting the mechanical efficiency of an Alfa-Romeo unit against its RPM.4th Dec 1925Box 179 \ 2  img231
Exhaust valve lift diagram for an Alfa-Romeo unit.4th Dec 1925Box 179 \ 2  img232
Graph plotting valve lift against the engine crank angle.4th Dec 1925Box 179 \ 2  img233
Graph plotting a curve related to engine timing, showing a closing point and Top Dead Center (TDC).8th Feb 1929Box 179 \ 2  img234
Blueprint graph illustrating valve timing profiles relative to crankshaft angle around Top Dead Center (TDC).8th Feb 1929Box 179 \ 2  img235
Graph illustrating the inlet valve lift for an Alfa-Romeo unit.8th Feb 1929Box 179 \ 2  img236
Blueprint graph showing a 'closing' curve.8th Feb 1929Box 179 \ 2  img237
Graph showing valve lift against crank angle for inlet and exhaust valves around top dead centre.8th Feb 1929Box 179 \ 2  img238
Graph plotting a curve with an x-axis labelled B.D.C. and numerical increments.12th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img239
Preliminary test results and modifications for the Phantom II Expanding Carburetter.12th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img240
Carburettor performance issues, identified faults, and ongoing development work.22th Aug 1932Box 179 \ 2  img241
Performance comparison graph between a 2.500 Bore Single SU carburettor and an RR Updraught Expanding carburettor.22th Aug 1932Box 179 \ 2  img242
Comparison of the merits of an epicyclic third gearbox versus a synchro-mesh gearbox.11th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img243
Progress update on synchro-mesh and experimental epicyclic gearboxes for the 25 HP and Phantom II models.11th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img244
Tests of a new full-length taper bush for the reverse gear of a 25HP Synchromesh Gear Box.12th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img245
Confirming experiments on the Japan 3 Dynamo, specifically for an improved 3rd brush machine.12th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img246
Report comparing a synchromesh gearbox to one with an epicyclic third gear.12th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img247
Experiments to cure overrun gear rattles on a 25HP model by fitting a friction damper.2nd Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img248
Conference at the Air Ministry discussing the feasibility of battery ignition on aero engines.8th Mar 1932Box 179 \ 2  img249
Conference memo discussing magneto versus battery ignition for aero engines, including design compromises and competitor progress.1st Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img250
The necessity and design considerations for radio screened sparking plugs in aero engines.15th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img251
Cooperating with plug manufacturers to create a new design outside of standardisation considerations.15th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img252
Test report comparing the durability of standard versus two-piece cylinder block top joints on a 'Kestrel' engine under detonation conditions.16th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img253
Engine tests comparing standard and two-piece cylinder blocks, with analysis of detonation and overheating effects.16th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img254
Drawing of two rings.16th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img255
Drawing of a circular component, possibly a ring or washer.16th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img256
Drawing of two rings.17th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img257
Notification that an engine unit is now running on the test bed.17th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img258
Comparing the durability of steel versus aluminium wings during 10,000-mile road tests.18th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img259
Test report on a reduction gear spring drive for a Kestrel engine.18th Feb 1932Box 179 \ 2  img260


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