Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Complaint of a 40/50 HP engine overheating and potential solutions.7th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan133
Experiments and modifications to address engine water boiling on long mountain passes.8th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan134
Suggestion for using a glass disc to indicate the correct filling height for a matrix.2nd Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan135
Overheating complaints and loose spare wheels on the 20-HP Chassis from Switzerland.2nd Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan136
Complaints of water boiling on long mountain passes and potential issues with radiator design and placement.12th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan137
Experiments to resolve issues with water boiling on long mountain passes.8th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan138
Serious overheating complaint and proposed solutions for a customer's car.14th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan139
Correspondence regarding water boiling issues on Chassis No. 16-IM and the fitting of a new, deeper radiator.12th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan140
Letter discussing car performance in the Alps, the cost of a replacement radiator, and the effect of continental petrol quality on engine cooling.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan141
Persistent overheating problems with 20-HP cars in Switzerland and potential solutions.14th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan142
Overheating problems with 20-HP cars in Switzerland and the proposed investigation.13th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan143
Arrangements for an official to conduct performance tests on cars, possibly in Italy.13th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan144
Translated customer complaint letter regarding car overheating and a loose spare wheel.9th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan145
Arrangements for an assistant, Mr. Hancock, to travel to Switzerland to investigate water boiling issues.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan146
Inquiry about the progress of fitting a whistle to warn of boiling water due to customers forgetting to open radiator shutters.14th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan147
Internal query regarding work done on a customer's 40/50 HP car to understand a recent improvement in an overheating issue.15th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan148
Works Order for various parts for a customer named A. Schmidt Esq. in Geneva.15th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan149
Modifications and addressing overheating concerns for a 40/50 Car (chassis 40-PG) belonging to Mr. Sidney.15th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan150
Communication regarding water boiling troubles in Switzerland and the proposal to send an expert to investigate.15th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan151
Letter addressing a customer complaint about a vehicle's water boiling troubles.15th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan152
Arrangements for Mr. Hancock's visit to Switzerland, including passport collection and travel itinerary.8th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan153
Inquiry regarding potential overheating difficulties with the 40/50 HP chassis fitted with front-wheel brakes during recent tests in France.15th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan154
Disadvantages and doubtful advantage of fitting a warning whistle for water boiling.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan155
Water boiling issues in a car in Switzerland and coordinating a client visit and repairs.16th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan156
Overheating issues, associated reports, and planned tests.16th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan157
Engine cooling system limitations and overheating issues on a 40/50 HP car during a trip in France.13th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan158
Vehicle road tests focusing on engine cooling performance during continental mountain climbs and customer feedback on the issue.13th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan159
Cooling issues with a 40/50 HP demonstration car and the explanation provided, being page 3 of a larger document.8th Apr 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan160
Water boiling issues in 40/50 HP cars during 4-wheel brake tests in France.18th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan161
Works order for booking out a 'Davis' Anemometer for A. Schmidt Esq. in Geneva.18th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan162
Report from Geneva detailing car issues, including a chassis with a slack pivot pin and another with tight steering, complicated by a language barrier.19th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan163
Urgent memo regarding customer complaints about water boiling troubles and arranging a visit.21th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan164
Causes and potential solutions for engine water boiling in a 40/50 HP model.21th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan165
Report discussing engine cooling issues, fan efficiency, radiator size, and comparisons with a Hispano.21th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan166
Report page discussing engine cooling improvements, comparing radiator and bonnet designs to a 'Hispano' and considering changes to water circulation.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan167
Letter regarding a customer complaint about 'boiling' and a proposal to test a new 40/50 HP car in Italy.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan168
Letter detailing test results and customer complaints regarding overheating and other features on a 20 HP car.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan169
Continued report detailing vehicle faults including oil leaks, transmission slack, poor brakes, and sticking radiator shutters.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan170
Test results for a 20 HP car climbing the Col de la Faucille in Switzerland.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan171
Continuation of a 20 HP car test report from Switzerland, detailing engine temperatures and performance data over time.30th May 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan172
Test report on an Alfa-Romeo at Col-de-la-Faucille, including performance data and vehicle specifications.30th May 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan173
Test results and data for a 20 'P' model vehicle climb up the Col de la Faucille in Switzerland.30th May 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan174
Performance test data from a 20 HP vehicle during trials in Switzerland, continued from a previous test.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan175
Letter detailing test results and owner complaints for a Reverdin Goshawk vehicle.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan176
Letter discussing radiator shutter repairs and communication challenges while working abroad in France.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan177
Test log sheet detailing performance data during a hill climb up the Col de la Faucille.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan178
Performance log sheet for a Goshawk vehicle's hill climb test up the Col de la Faucille.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan179
Overheating issues and customer complaints regarding Mr. Reverdin's 20 HP car.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan180
Various vehicle faults including oil leaks, transmission slack, poor brakes, and sticking radiator shutters.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan181
Test results of a 20 HP vehicle during a hill climb of the Col de la Faucille in Switzerland.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan182
Continuation of a 20 HP vehicle performance test in Switzerland, detailing temperature and performance metrics over time.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan183
Over-heating issues, tests in different weather conditions, and radiator modifications for various car models.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan184
Continued memo regarding a new radiator design, its testing in Italy, and potential adoption for the 40/50 HP model.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan185
Short memo from B.J. to By. and Hs. regarding cooling systems and enclosing another document.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan186
Pros and cons of radiator and cooling system design for the 40/50 HP car.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan187
Overheating potential of the 20 HP model compared to the 40/50 HP model.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan188
Overheating issues with the 40/50 HP engines and a proposal to test an M.A.C.II car against a Hispano.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan189
'Water Boiling Troubles' and the status of an engineer sent to Switzerland.22th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan190
Technician's visit to Geneva to investigate water boiling troubles, which were untestable due to cold weather.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan191
Correspondence regarding radiator test procedures and logistics for a 20 HP car.25th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan192
Effectiveness of the radiator fan for cooling on 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis.25th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan193
Report discussing engine cooling, radiator airflow, and bonnet ventilation at various speeds and conditions.25th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan194
Report comparing the cooling systems and overheating issues of the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models, including notes on driver habits.25th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan195
Investigating boiling troubles through radiator tests on a 40/50 HP car.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan196
Page discussing the heat flow to the jacket water of a test bed engine under full load.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan197
Data table showing results from radiator tests on a 40/50 HP engine.25th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan198
Graph comparing radiator temperatures of a Rolls-Royce 40/50 and a Hispano-Suiza during a full-throttle hill climb test.25th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan199
Blank document page with a red 'Print Room' stamp.26th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan200
Graph showing comparative cooling tests between a Rolls Royce 40/50 and a Hispano Suiza vehicle at an average speed of 35 mph.26th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan201
Series of graphs showing radiator performance tests on a 40/50 HP car, measuring heat dissipation and various temperatures under stationary conditions.26th May 1931Box 24 \ 4  Scan202
Blank page with a red ink stamp indicating receipt by the Print Room.26th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan203
Testing an overheating car in Southern Europe, including experiments with different bonnets.1st Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan204
Telegram from Hancock in Geneva to Hives in Derby updating on the status of 40-50 model tests.27th Aug 1916Box 24 \ 4  Scan205
Letter discussing the choice between fitting shutters or louvres for a car, including observations on cooling effectiveness and wind velocity.27th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan206
Letter detailing challenges with car temperature testing, including logistical issues and interactions with other car owners.27th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan207
Vehicle testing progress, detailing weather-related delays, a wired update, and issues with local petrol quality.27th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan208
Letter discussing the fitting of shutters versus louvres and cooling modifications on a car.27th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan209
Challenges and results of hill climb performance tests conducted in France.27th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan210
Vehicle testing progress, covering modifications, weather challenges, test adjustments, and fuel quality.26th Mar 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan211
Radiator boiling tests conducted on the Col-de-la-Faucille for chassis 83EE.26th Mar 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan212
Test log sheet for Chassis 83EE during a hill climb on the Col-de-la-Faucille route.26th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan213
Performance test log for chassis 83EE on the Col de les Faucille hill climb.20th Mar 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan214
Test log sheet for chassis 83EE during a climb of the Col de la Faucille.26th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan215
Performance and temperature log for chassis 83EE during a hill climb test on Col de la Faucille.26th May 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan216
Secret memorandum discussing improvements to car radiators and fans for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.29th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan217
Engine overheating issues and potential solutions related to fans, radiators, and bonnets.29th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan218
Letter providing instructions on managing customer expectations during field testing to address boiling troubles.29th Aug 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan219
Continued memorandum instructing an individual to visit Mr. Schley in France regarding an issue with boiling before returning to Derby.1st Sep 1923Box 24 \ 4  Scan220
Telegram from Hancock to Hives regarding travel arrangements from Geneva to Grasse.1st Sep 1923Box 24 \ 4  Scan221
Secret memorandum discussing the causes of water boiling in engines and potential solutions like radiator size and bonnet design.2nd Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan222
Vehicle inspection and performance test of a Landaulet in Grasse, France.3rd Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan223
Engine boiling and piston knock issues experienced during a hill climb.20th Jun 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan224
Customer advice on preventing vehicle overheating.3rd Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan225
Visit to Grasse to inspect and test Mrs Schley's car, chassis 60PK.3rd Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan226
Engine overheating issue causing compression loss and a standstill, with suggestions for remedy.30th Sep 1936Box 24 \ 4  Scan227
Post Office Telegraph confirming arrival in London.30th Sep 1936Box 24 \ 4  Scan228
Engine over-heating and the difference in heat transfer to water between high and low compression engines.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan229
The relative amounts of heat rejected to cooling water based on engine compression ratios.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan230
Comparing the combustion chamber, cooling, and petrol consumption of an E.A.C. car against the 40/50 HP model.12th Jul 1928Box 24 \ 4  Scan231
Radiator and road spring tests in France on a 40/50 HP car.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan232


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