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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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List of engineering decisions and modifications for various engine and chassis components.28th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page047
Series of recommendations regarding modifications to exhaust fittings, radiator, bonnet, flywheel and other components.28th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page048
List of recommendations and decisions for various vehicle components based on 10,000 mile car tests.28th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page049
Recommendations for modifications to the clutch pedal shaft, propeller shaft universal joints, and a water pipe to the carburetter jackets.28th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page050
Results of modifications and retests on 14 Bentley cars for demonstration and show purposes.29th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page051
List of vehicle issues and suggested improvements for various components.29th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page052
List of vehicle faults and observations, including issues with the engine, bodywork, and tyres.29th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page053
Letter from Ricardo & Co. confirming a meeting with Mr. Robotham and Mr. Hives.29th Sep 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page054
Letter to O. Thornycroft of Ricardo & Co. arranging a visit from the chief designer.2nd Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page055
Decisions on components for the 3½ Litre Bentley Chassis.4th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page056
List of decisions and actions on various vehicle components, continued from a previous page.11th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page057
Alternative designs for the Bentley mascot.11th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page058
The design and chromium plating of a Bentley mascot intended to represent the 'All-seeing Eye'.10th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page059
Short memo regarding an article by Malcolm Campbell on the Bentley in the 'Field' magazine.13th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page060
Design and reception of the new Bentley Mascot, including the artist's description.16th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page061
Request for Bentley chassis drawings or photographs for an announcement in 'La Vie Automobile' magazine.24th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page062
Decisions on parts for the Bentley chassis.27th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page063
Production instructions and release status for various car components.27th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page064
Updates and decisions on various vehicle components including pumps, lamps, clutches, and carburetters.27th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page065
Letter responding to a request for photographs and drawings of a Bentley chassis.31th Oct 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page066
Accompanying a Bentley chassis print.1st Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page067
Recommendations for pattern modifications and production decisions on the 3.5 litre Bentley Chassis.1st Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page068
List of recommendations for the production and sourcing of various vehicle components.1st Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page069
Recommendations and production decisions for various car components.1st Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page070
Recommendation to incorporate a bronze bush in the distributor tower bearing on Bentley engines.12th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page071
Production quantities and part standardisation for the 3½ Litre Bentley Chassis.12th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page072
Standardization of sparking plugs for the Bentley Car, comparing proposals from K.L.G and Lodge.1st Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page073
Testing and standardization of a 3.5 Litre Bentley following a piston failure.3rd Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page074
Of thanks for confidential memoranda concerning Bentley.3rd Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page075
Test report on the performance of a 100 M.P.H. streamlined Bentley car.6th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page076
Performance graph showing Brake Horsepower (BHP) vs Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) for a Bentley 3.8 unit.16th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page077
Cover note forwarding correspondence about Lord Howe's Bentley Touring Car B-1-AE, asking for comments.11th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page078
Cover letter discussing feedback received from Lord Howe concerning a two-day trip in a Bentley Open Touring car.9th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page079
Letter of thanks and feedback following a 312-mile test drive of a new Bentley.6th Nov 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page080
Page 2 of a road test report detailing a car's performance, handling, and suspension characteristics at high speed.6th Nov 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page081
Page from a vehicle test report comparing steering, gearbox, and braking performance against Mercedes and Alfa models.6th Nov 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page082
Providing feedback on a vehicle's features, including the dash layout, steering wheel, controls, and spark plugs.6th Nov 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page083
Engine performance, ignition, and a comparison of India vs. Dunlop tyres on an S.S. Mercedes.6th Nov 1935Box 3 \ 6  06-page084
Page 6 of a letter giving performance feedback, a race suggestion, and criticism of a body component.11th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page085
List of proposed modifications for a Bentley 10,000 miles test in France.11th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page086
Responding to Lord Howe's report on a Bentley's performance, discussing springing, steering, and braking.13th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page087
Feedback on a Bentley's steering wheel, controls, tyres, weight, and performance potential.13th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page088
List of criticisms and suggestions regarding various Bentley car details.15th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page089
Various points of criticism and suggestions for car improvements, including the jack, cut-out, suspension, and tyres.15th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page090
10,000-mile test on a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley to prove a strengthened piston and new petrol pump.20th Nov 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page091
Letter of appreciation and feedback from A. Pérouse following a test drive of a new Bentley Rolls Royce in Paris.2nd Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page092
Selection of spark plugs for Bentley cars, comparing Lodge and K.L.G. brands.4th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page093
Standardisation of K.L.G. sparking plugs for the Bentley Car.4th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page094
Standardization of sparking plugs for Bentley cars.5th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page095
Bentley production, specifically exhaust valve failures due to leaded fuels and the subsequent modifications.6th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page096
Failures and modifications to a silencer's sliding joint and intermediate expansion box.6th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page097
Unresolved issues with the 3.5 Litre Bentley Production Chassis, including drive groan and oil leaks.7th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page098
Report page detailing persistent issues with gearbox rattle, horn button functionality, and gear lever vibration.7th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page099
Testing a higher compression larger inlet valve cylinder head for Bentley performance.13th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page100
Power output graph for a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley engine.12th Feb 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page101
Report on a higher compression cylinder head, pointing out a typo and suggesting a conference for the next Bentley batch.14th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page102
Correcting a typing error in mileage figures concerning Bentley engine performance.18th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page103
Recommending an order for 50 sets of stellited K.L.G. 765A spark plugs for a Bentley car.22th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page104
Test drive report and feedback on a demonstration Bentley car, No. B-154e, over a 450-mile journey.28th Dec 1933Box 3 \ 6  06-page105
Cover note for a chart showing the relative B.HP developed at the road wheels on dynamometer for models 2-B-IV and B-23-AE.1st Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page106
The allocation and potential modifications for the first 15 Bentley cars.10th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page107
22-gallon petrol tank and rear axle for Bentley chassis No. B-35-AE.12th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page108
Confirmation memo regarding the repair of a Bentley B-4-A unit and its specific components.2nd Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page109
Fitment of a larger petrol tank to Bentley Chassis No. B-35-AY.13th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page110
List of suggested modifications for the first 15 Bentley cars based on servicing experience.12th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page111
Modifications to Bentley cars to align them with production models, including an urgent request for a customer vehicle.18th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page112
Offer and acceptance of a chassis delivery to Mr. C.W. Nichols of Smith & Sons.20th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page113
Response deferring a decision to 'Wor.' due to the implications on material supplies from production.12th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page114
Investigation into the cause of a 'boom' noise on a Bentley 3-B-IV at 3250 engine revs.23th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page115
Fitting a higher geared axle and modified instruments to Bentley Chassis B-171-AE.23th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page116
Covering note forwarding a copy of a memo for review.26th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page117
Test drive report on the first production Bentley B.65, noting an issue with wing rigidity.25th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page118
Criticism of the difficulty starting a Bentley from cold, with a comparison to a Hillman Minx.26th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page119
Issues with Bentley starter motors and the development of an improved version.27th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page120
The investigation and reduction of engine 'boom' on a Bentley 3-B-IV.23th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page121
Design considerations for connecting rods and pistons for the 3 1/2 litre Bentley engine.26th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page122
Confirming a drawing will be issued for a piston pin size modification.26th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page123
Development of the 3½ litre Bentley power unit, proposing an experiment related to the crankshaft bearings.29th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page124
The testing of production Bentley cars, noting issues with front wing flapping and bonnet movement.5th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page125
Vehicle performance issues including clutch shudder, rattles, boom period, and floorboard vibrations.5th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page126
List of reported vehicle faults and suggested actions, continued from a previous page.2nd Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page127
Report from the U.S.A. on a Bentley valve spring failure, S.A.E. papers on 'Knee Action', and Chrysler suspension.8th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page128
Report from the U.S.A. on running issues found in a Bentley, covering ground clearance, valve springs, and axle problems.22th Jan 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page129
Brake and suspension performance, noting issues with body rattles and draughts, specifically for American conditions.5th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page130
Requesting an update on the development and testing timeline for the 3 1/2-Litre Bentley power unit.25th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page131
Questioning a change to the radiator mounting on production Bentley cars, deeming it the opposite of an improvement.6th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page132
Roughness effect of running a 3 1/2 litre Bentley engine with four bearings and requesting a report on 8-in-line engines.6th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page133
Customer complaints regarding Bentley Chassis B.65-AE, including bonnet knock, vibration, and damper issues.7th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page134
Findings on various vehicle systems including exhaust, suspension, clutch, and carburettors.1st Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page135
The training and placement of Mr. Dershow and its impact on Bentley car demonstrations.1st Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page136
Supply of spare parts for Bentley cars for private owners.7th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page137
Use of a driver for a 10,000-mile Bentley endurance test and a potential replacement.8th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page138
Follow-up telephone conversation regarding a dangerous braking complaint for a Bentley, chassis B-39-AE.13th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page139
Replacement of clutch components on the Open Trials Car B.1.AE.14th Aug 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page140
Replacing the clutch Friction Plate and Ferodos on an Open Trials Car B.1.AE.14th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page141
Dispatch of chassis 2-B-IV to Messrs. Park Wards for the fitting of lamps and horns.17th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page142
Wing and radiator movement on a Bentley, detailing tests to reduce it.27th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page143
List of modifications and components to be fitted to a car.2nd Mar 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page144
Requesting a Bentley Saloon, chassis B.47.AE, be made ready for collection.26th Feb 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page145
From Sg. to Hs. regarding a Bentley, requesting an answer to points raised in an earlier communication.5th Mar 1934Box 3 \ 6  06-page146


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