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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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Modifications to the radiator, bonnet, pistons, and pivot pin bushes.10th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan233
Issues with braking, shock absorbers, and the selection of road springs for a car.10th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan234
Sending Woodhead springs to France for testing on cars 9-FK and 98-NK.10th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan235
Tests conducted on 40/50 HP radiators to alleviate boiling issues.11th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan236
Engine fan efficiency, power consumption, and fan belt limitations at high speeds.21th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan237
Fan drive improvements and bonnet ventilation to reduce boiling.11th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan238
Engine cooling improvements and the effects of engine boiling.11th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan239
Statement on the acceptable duration a 20 HP or 40/50 HP car can run while boiling.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan240
Requesting a report on a visit concerning water boiling troubles with chassis 60-PK.12th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan241
From CJ to Hs regarding engine overheating issues observed during the Austrian Trials, with a proposed solution.12th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan242
Congratulatory memo from CJ to Hs on a discovery related to the heating of water.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan243
Potential improvements to the engine cooling system, specifically the fan belt and bonnet louvres.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan244
Improvements to the engine cooling system, including radiator size, fan efficiency, and air exits.13th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan245
Covering letter for a report on car 60-PK overheating when climbing a hill.15th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan246
The inspection and road test of chassis 60.PK due to overheating issues in mountainous terrain in France.3rd Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan247
Typed report discussing vehicle performance issues, including piston knock and engine boiling during a hill climb.6th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan248
Car overheating, referencing the 1913 Austrian Trials and potential radiator modifications.6th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan249
Alleviating engine boiling on a 40/50 HP car by changing into a lower gear.1st Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan250
Alleviating engine boiling troubles by hill climbing on indirect gears.8th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan251
Engine cooling performance in relation to gear selection and fan speed.18th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan252
Gear selection, radiator performance, and fan belt tension during a hill climb test.9th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan253
Graphs showing radiator temperature performance during hill climb tests at Cat and Fiddle Hill.16th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan254
Guidance on how to respond to Mr. Nicholls regarding a delayed report for Chassis No. 60.PK.23th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan255
Expected boiling troubles with Chassis No. 60-PK (Schley).24th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan256
Parcel containing testing equipment delivered to the Experimental Department.25th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan257
Methods for condensing steam in engine cooling systems and comparing them to American approaches.29th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan258
Outlining suggestions on engine cooling, detailing the advantages of steam cooling and the results of a trial on a 40/50 HP car.30th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan259
Engine over-heating issues, condenser tanks, and pressurized cooling systems.14th Sep 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan260
Test report on a pressurized radiator system to prevent boiling above 100°C.14th Sep 1923Box 24 \ 4  Scan261
Test results showing boiling points at different pressures and engine temperature/pressure at various speeds.14th Sep 1923Box 24 \ 4  Scan262
Road test results for engine cooling performance on a hill climb with varying release valve pressures.8th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan263
Overheating issues with Chassis No. 49-AE for Mr. Hurliman.8th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan264
Letter concerning an overheating complaint on Chassis No. 49-AE for a client in Zurich.6th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan265
Letter to a customer regarding issues with their car's wiring and cooling system.6th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan266
Letter responding to a customer's complaints about their car and the cooling system.8th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan267
Customer complaint letter regarding electrical and overheating issues with chassis No. 49-AE.3rd Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan268
Follow-up letter regarding a customer's overheating issues for chassis 49-AE.13th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan269
Urgent complaint regarding overheating for Chassis No. 3-KG, owned by I. de Pedraza.22th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan270
Potential solutions for an overheating complaint regarding chassis 3-KG.23th Oct 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan271
Engine overheating in the 40/50 HP model and proposing a test with and without a thermostat.14th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan272
Thermostat-related overheating problems in the 40/50 HP model and proposing tests.12th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan273
Requesting the urgent dispatch of parts for chassis GAK.65 to prevent recurring water boiling issues for the owner, Mr. Gerald Mere.15th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan274
Fitting a modified propeller shaft to car G.A.K. 65 to fix oil leaks and water boiling problems.17th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan275
The effect of removing the thermostat on 40/50 HP engine overheating issues.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan276
The modification of test results based on further testing.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan277
The difficulties of on-road cooling system tests and the development of new methods for comparing radiator efficiency.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan278
Analysis of engine cooling curves and factors affecting heat transfer based on Newton's Law of Cooling.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan279
Description of radiator cooling testing methods based on Newton's Law, including 'Method 'B''.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan280
Table outlining the atmospheric temperatures at which car engines will boil with different radiator systems and cooling configurations.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan281
Test report detailing radiator performance under various conditions using Method 'B'.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan282
Comparison of cooling system performance with different radiator matrices and alterations.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan283
Analysis of fan value, mixture strength, and radiator capabilities of Hispano and 40/50 HP models at varying speeds.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan284
Results of radiator tests using 'Method A' to compare different matrix sizes and configurations.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan285
Radiator efficiency tests and methods for determining cooling system performance.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan286
Page from a report concluding that readings obtained by method 'B' are more probably correct.21th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan287
Graph of cooling curves comparing performance with shutters open versus fan off at 30 M.P.H.26th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan288
Blank reverse side of a document with a date stamp from Derby.26th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan289
Graph plotting logarithmic temperature against distance and time to compare cooling performance with various fan, shutter, and louvre configurations.26th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan290
Graph demonstrating the consistency of radiator temperature readings over distance travelled using a towing method.26th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan291
Graph comparing the cooling performance of a large radiator at 20 M.P.H. under 'No Fan', 'Standard', 'Louvres', and 'Shutters' configurations.28th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan292
Blank page with a received stamp from the Print Room.28th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan293
Investigations into vehicle cooling systems and radiator tests.28th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan294
Summary discussing engine overheating issues at low speeds and radiator performance.28th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan295
Methods for comparing radiator cooling efficiencies.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan296
Radiator cooling efficiency and heat dissipation, applying Newton's Law of Cooling.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan297
The methodology for testing radiator cooling efficiency under load.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan298
Summarizing radiator performance results based on matrix height and ventilation improvements.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan299
The 40/50 HP cooling system, comparing its efficiency against a Hispano model.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan300
Comparing the cooling performance of the Hispano and 40/50 HP engines at 20 M.P.H.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan301
Comparing the merits of Hispano and 40/50 type radiator matrices.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan302
Recommendations to reduce engine over-heating.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan303
Table comparing cooling matrix performance with varying heights and depths at a road speed of 30 mph.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan304
Table detailing the value of various types of bonnet ventilation on a '20/4' matrix at 30 and 40 M.P.H.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan305
Comparative analysis of cooling performance between Hispano and 40/50 fans and systems.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan306
Test results for the 40/50 HP cooling system efficiency at various speeds, configurations, and mixture strengths.23th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan307
Cover letter regarding Experimental Report 766 on the cooling of the 40/50, attaching a related document.23th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan308
Letter responding to an experimental report on 40/50 cooling, with suggestions on radiator height and driver visibility.15th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan309
Proposed improvements for bonnet shutters, undersheets, and engine cooling systems.15th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan310
Solutions for the 40/50 model's water boiling issue, including a new fan and bonnet design.31th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan311
Engine cooling improvements to prevent water boiling, proposing a new fan and advocating for louvres over shutters.31th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan312
Policy for fitting louvred bonnets on 20 HP & 40/50 HP chassis for improved cooling.8th Jan 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan313
Remedy for customer complaints about water boiling and tests on improved fan efficiency.21th Jan 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan314
Road tests for the cooling of an EAC engine radiator.3rd Mar 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan315
The cooling efficiency and water pump delivery, comparing a new broad-bladed fan with the original narrow-bladed fan.25th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan316
Comparing water temperatures and water pump delivery between EAC 'V' series and 40/50 cars.3rd Mar 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan317
Bar chart comparing the cooling efficiencies of 'E.A.C. V Series' and '40/50 2 1/4' Matrix' systems at different speeds.26th Mar 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan318
Blank document page with a Print Room receiving stamp.31th Mar 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan319
Graph comparing the Thrust and Power versus Engine Speed for a standard 40/50 6-bladed fan and an experimental E.A.C. fan.25th Mar 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan320
Heavily faded document, possibly a cover sheet, with a red receiving stamp in the bottom right corner.31th Mar 1925Box 24 \ 4  Scan321
Bar chart comparing the atmospheric temperature at which a car will boil under various cooling and ventilation configurations.25th Nov 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan322
Report in The Autocar of a 40/50 HP car boiling, attributing the issue to a non-standard blanking plate fitted to the radiator.10th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan323
Results of cooling system investigations and recommendations for managing overheating.10th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan324
Page discussing engine cooling performance, local heating when stopped, and a test of a 40/50 HP car with a 2 3/4 inch radiator matrix.9th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan325
Secret internal memo discussing urgent cooling system investigations and required alterations for new and existing cars to prevent overheating.9th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan326
Engine cooling issues and radiator design compromises due to sales department feedback.13th Dec 1924Box 24 \ 4  Scan327
Overheating and water boiling trouble on a 40/50 HP car in Australia.9th Feb 1925Box 24 \ 5  Scan001
Cause of overheating and water boiling trouble, suggesting high atmospheric temperature in Australia.10th Feb 1925Box 24 \ 5  Scan002
Overheating issues in Australia, testing a single branch exhaust manifold against a two-branch system on a 40/50 engine.1st Apr 1925Box 24 \ 5  Scan003
Investigating a potential overheating issue in a 40/50 HP car, likely caused by a faulty exhaust butterfly baffle.25th Sep 1924Box 24 \ 5  Scan004
Overheating issues of the 40/50 model at various speeds and ventilation configurations.9th Apr 1925Box 24 \ 5  Scan005


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