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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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Experiments with a tie rod support for side spare wheel carriers on the 25 HP and 40/50 models.20th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan051
The testing and subsequent failure of side spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II model.20th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan052
The testing and modification of spare wheel support brackets and related bonnet fitting issues.8th Sep 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan053
Standardisation of spark plug sizes, advocating for the 14mm thread.23th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan054
Using Fort tyres on a 25 HP car and the effects of trying smaller 18' wheels on the gearing.23th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan055
Tests conducted on the reverse gear of a 25 HP synchromesh gearbox.24th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan056
Issues with woven brake lining and soliciting suggestions for design improvements.28th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan057
Modifications and performance tests of the R.R. petrol pump.29th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan058
Graphs showing petrol pump delivery performance under various air bottle and reservoir configurations.19th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan059
Blank, hole-punched document with a 'received' date stamp in the bottom-left corner.29th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan060
British origin of the Boyce electric clock and plans to test samples from other manufacturers.30th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan061
The examination of ignition coils and testing a new starter motor design.30th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan062
Interpretation of performance curves for masked inlet valves with varying timings.31th Oct 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan063
Blueprint detailing the specifications of a Hispano front brake drum.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan064
Stamped blank page from the Print Room, Derby.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan065
Tests conducted to understand power losses in the Phantom II exhaust system.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan066
Graph analysing power losses in a Phantom II short type silencer exhaust system under various configurations.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan067
Blank page with a Print Room reception stamp from Derby.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan068
Graph analysing losses to the exhaust system for a Phantom II short type silencer.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan069
Stamped document from the print room with illegible content.2nd Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan070
Proposal to redesign the distribution board and cut-out for the 20/25 and 40/50 chassis, including a new fuse layout.4th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan071
Recommendation to relocate the electrical cut-out and consolidate the circuit distribution onto a single board for the 20/25 chassis.4th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan072
Necessary diameter for propeller shafts to prevent whirling at high speeds.4th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan073
Issues with bonnet movement on Phantom II models and proposing improved bonnet lock designs.5th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan074
Ferranti electric clocks found they had no suitable products to offer.7th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan075
Tests comparing standard and low inertia spring drive balance weights for a 25 HP engine.7th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan076
Replacement of ammeters with control warning lamps on chassis electrical systems.1st Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan077
Modifications, testing, and implementation of electrical petrol pumps.12th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan078
How alterations to a petrol pump's suction passages and valve ports affected its efficiency.14th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan079
Experiments and modifications to a standard F.II. petrol pump to increase its output.13th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan080
Summary of pump modification tests 7 through 11, detailing changes to suction passages and ports and their effect on delivery rates.13th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan081
Summary of final test results comparing modifications to a standard banjo attachment, noting an increased delivery rate.13th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan082
Comparative testing of forged steel versus cast iron brake drums, including issues with squeaking and cracking.14th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan083
Weights and specifications for various 40/50 model brake drums and related components.7th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan084
Design, materials, and instrumentation for the 20/25 HP instrument board.7th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan085
Procedure for removing the wheelcase with a Diamond Mounting P.2.7th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan086
The Junkers two-stroke C.I. motor-coach engine, including details from an interview and technical specifications.18th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan087
Continued report on engine design and performance, comparing it to a Junkers aero engine.18th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan088
The performance figures, specifications, and design details of a Junkers aero engine.18th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan089
Compression ignition engines observed at the Commercial Motor Transport Exhibition.18th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan090
Technical review and comparison of Junkers, Fowler, and Blackstone engines.18th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan091
Engine injector equipment from various manufacturers and a meeting with C.A.V.-Bosch.18th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan092
Correcting a previously stated incorrect weight of ribbed drums on a chassis.1st Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan093
Test summary and comparison of a Lucas battery ignition distributor and coil against a standard company unit.23th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan094
The inferior performance of a Lucas ignition coil compared to an in-house design and other competitors.23th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan095
Preliminary report on the Bosch regulated dynamo, comparing its performance to the existing third brush controlled type.21th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan096
Performance analysis and comparison of a faulty Bosch regulated dynamo against a standard model.21th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan097
Graph comparing the output curves of 40/50 Standard and Bosch dynamos.19th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan098
Heavily faded document, likely a carbon copy, with a purple ink stamp at the bottom.21th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan099
Transmitting curves of axle movements taken on a Phantom 1 vehicle.25th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan100
Sending detail drawings for ribbed brake drums for the Phantom II.25th Nov 1931West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931  Scan101


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