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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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Method for stress testing valve gear on new engines by adjusting the valve lash.23th Nov 1915Box 35 \ 3  scan 001
Engine design considerations for the 'After-The-War Chassis'.3rd Oct 1916Box 35 \ 3  scan 002
Extract regarding the specification for valves and valve springs on the 40/50 HP chassis.26th Nov 1918Box 35 \ 3  scan 003
Extract detailing an order for light type valves, stronger springs, and a higher lift cam for a 45/50 HP Chassis.29th Nov 1918Box 35 \ 3  scan 004
Alterations to be made to the 40/50 HP chassis for a batch of 500 units.8th Jan 1919Box 35 \ 3  scan 005
Index outlining alterations and experimental work for the 40/50 HP present type chassis.18th Dec 1918Box 35 \ 3  scan 006
Design and materials for valves, valve gear, and related engine components.18th Dec 1918Box 35 \ 3  scan 007
List of components used in the assembly of chassis 1. E.X. X.2565.30th Jun 1919Box 35 \ 3  scan 008
Instruction to produce valve grinding tools for the 40/50 chassis for experimental trials and production quotations.18th Aug 1919Box 35 \ 3  scan 009
Recurring failures of valve springs and requesting a plan to address the potential weakness.13th Nov 1919Box 35 \ 3  scan 010
Cases of broken valve springs and tappet springs in post-war cars.20th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 011
Comparison of the turning evenness between a 12-cylinder Packard camshaft and a standard 6-cylinder camshaft.20th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 012
Investigation into the cause of engine rattles, focusing on the camshaft, crankshaft and timing gears.20th Apr 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 013
Standard dimensions and limits for oversize valves.12th Jun 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 014
Different patterns of lubricators and felt-like glands for valve guides.21th Jul 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 015
Wear, noise, and required clearances in the tappet mechanism.6th Aug 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 016
Letter forwarding a circular about the 'Apex' Priming & Compression Valve from W. Edward Storey.12th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 017
Sales letter from W. Edward Storey proposing the 'APEX' Priming & Compression Valve.11th Oct 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 018
Product information sheet for 'The Apex' priming and compression valve.22th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 019
Valve guide wear on the 40/50 engine and potential lubrication solutions.22th Nov 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 020
Recurring tappet spring breakages and proposals for investigation.4th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 021
The applications and potential of Bakelite for various car components.21th Dec 1920Box 35 \ 3  scan 022
The serious issue of faulty tappets being manufactured with faces that are out of square.1st Jan 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 023
Valve mechanism noise caused by valve spring vibration.8th Jan 1921Box 35 \ 3  scan 024
New machining and inspection methods to address faulty tappets.11th Jan 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 025
Instruction detailing modifications to the Air Valve Cover, including machining and polishing.18th Jul 1921Box 35 \ 3  scan 026
Incorrect valve timing due to camshaft variations, with a proposal to inspect the mechanism and establish standard limits.24th Aug 1921Box 35 \ 3  scan 027
Valve longevity issues related to seat angles and clearance settings for Goshawk & 40/50 models.27th Dec 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 028
Engine valve performance, pre-ignition causes, and spark plugs.29th Dec 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 029
The practice of pinning piston rings, comparing American methods with the company's 40/50 and Hawk engines.30th Dec 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 030
Return of a 'Nesthill' Valve Spring Compresser tool.30th Dec 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 031
Query from Hs. to Roy. regarding the intended function of a valve spring extractor.19th Feb 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 032
Standardisation of a modified valve spring washer for a chassis.28th Feb 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 033
Investigation into broken valve springs on chassis 4-YG.20th Mar 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 034
Correspondence concerning broken valve springs and a burnt exhaust valve on chassis 9-YG, arranging for the replacement and investigation of the cylinder blocks.23th May 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 035
Investigating six broken valve springs and one burnt exhaust valve on chassis 9-YG.26th Apr 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 036
The investigation of burnt valves from a 40/50 chassis and the arrangement for further testing.7th Jun 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 037
Investigation into the distortion of exhaust valve heads on the 40/50 chassis.11th Jun 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 038
Design and material for improved engine valves, suggesting a 30° face angle and experiments with monel metal.20th Jun 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 039
Causes of burning exhaust valves and proposing changes to valve seat angles.6th Jul 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 040
The cause and cure for the failure of exhaust valves on post-war 40/50 HP cars.15th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 041
The failures of 40/50 exhaust valves, comparing post-war and pre-war designs.15th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 042
The causes of valve burning, particularly comparing post-war and pre-war designs with different valve seat angles.12th Jul 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 043
Engine valve seating angles, head shape, and material comparisons.15th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 044
Exhaust valve pre-ignition issues and recommendations for valve shape and material.15th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 045
Tappet clearances and weights for different exhaust valve types.15th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 046
Urgent modification regarding the use of existing valves as inlet valves.31th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 047
Standardisation proposal for chassis valves to overcome exhaust valve failures.16th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 048
The cost and stock value of valves.22th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 049
Standardisation of valves to overcome exhaust valve failures.16th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 050
Returning a standard sheet with filled-in costs for valves and the total stock value.22th Aug 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 051
Approval, testing, and sourcing of a new high-silicon valve steel for chassis and aero work.19th Nov 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 052
Material for valves, referencing mileage data from Springfield.23th Nov 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 053
Standardisation sheet for valve material for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.28th Nov 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 054
Standardisation of valve material for 40 HP and 20 HP chassis to increase life.30th Oct 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 055
Faulty 40/50 HP valve spring that broke during a test, referencing a previous issue with 20-HP springs.17th Jan 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 056
Repeated 40/50 HP valve spring failures due to faulty material, with a recommendation for replacement.30th Jan 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 057
Private memo regarding valve stems and guides for the 40/50 model car.9th May 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 058
Forwarding a note about slow running on 40/50 HP engines to other departments.18th Sep 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 059
Improving slow running on 40-50 HP engines by fitting air-tight washers to the valves.17th Sep 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 060
On addressing wear on 40/50 HP valve guides by standardizing bronze guides in place of cast iron.24th Sep 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 061
Testing and feedback on a 40/50 HP engine fitted with cylinders for completely enclosed valves.1st Nov 1924Box 35 \ 3  scan 062
Modification to prevent oil being drawn up the valve stem on the 40/50 HP engine.25th Aug 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 063
Valve seat trouble in Phantom and other engines, posing several questions for investigation.16th Apr 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 064
Booklet on the Midgley Scholey lighting system, sent for interest.17th Nov 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 065
Letter discussing the Midgley-Scholey chassis electrical equipment, its control method, and a critique of its battery charging system.30th Jan 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 066
Critique of car electrical systems, including vibrator regulators, the Midgley-Scholey system and junction boxes.30th Jan 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 067
Letter from the Spanish representative regarding new electrical starter equipment from Messrs. Scholey.4th Mar 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 068
Report on new electrical equipment from Scholey & Co.5th Mar 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 069
Requesting the return of a booklet on Midgley-Scholey chassis electrical equipment.8th Mar 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 070
The Midgley-Scholey chassis electrical equipment, including the dynamo and control units.18th Mar 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 071
Critique of a dynamo's voltage regulator and a starter motor unit with a Bendix drive.18th Mar 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 072
Continued report on an electrical system, critiquing the switchboard, junction box, and wiring.18th Mar 1922Box 35 \ 3  scan 073
Requesting the return of a booklet about the Midgeley-Scholey Electrical System.13th Nov 1923Box 35 \ 3  scan 074
Letter from Midgley Car Lighting Company Limited proposing their electrical lighting and starting equipment.12th Feb 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 075
Letter from Midgley Car Lighting Company proposing a meeting in Derby to demonstrate components.17th Feb 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 076
Letter to The Midgley Car Lighting Co. Ltd. regarding their electrical equipment.17th Feb 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 077
Continued letter discussing the principles and objections to dynamo machines.2nd Mar 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 078
Letter from Midgley Car Lighting Company regarding a Controller unit being sent for examination.2nd Mar 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 079
Letter from Midgley Car Lighting Company regarding a visit and tests for their M.C.L. Controller.7th Mar 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 080
Letter from Midgley Car Lighting Company Limited regarding their Cut out and Controller, offering a Dynamo for testing.29th Apr 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 081
Blueprint of a 5-inch Saddle & Saddle Mag Dynamo with dimensions.29th Apr 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 082
Blueprint graph showing the output curve for a Standard 5' Dynamo.30th Apr 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 083
Letter to Midgley Car Lighting Co. Ltd. concerning a delay in testing their Cutout and Controller.30th Apr 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 084
Follow-up letter from Midgley Car Lighting Company regarding tests on a Cut out and Controller.4th Jan 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 085
Letter to Messrs. Midgley Car Lighting Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in testing a cutout and controller.5th Jan 1925Box 35 \ 3  scan 086
Midgley cutout and controller, referencing an attached report and diagram.24th Jun 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 087
Investigation into the operation of a Midgley cutout and controller for dynamo control.21th May 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 088
The operation and electrical tests of a controller armature and cutout unit.21th May 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 089
Test results and electrical specifications for a controller, including shunt and series measurements.21th May 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 090
Dynamo output characteristics with a discharged battery and various field circuit resistances.21th May 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 091
Wiring diagram for a vehicle dynamo controller and cut-out unit.24th Jun 1936Box 35 \ 3  scan 092
Blank page with a Print Room stamp from the Derby facility.24th Jun 1936Box 35 \ 3  scan 093
Methods of controlling field resistance, comparing the Remy method with a voltage method and a ballast resistance unit.30th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 094
Hand-drawn wiring diagram for a Midgley controller and cut-out unit.18th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 095
Reverse of a document showing a 'Print Room' stamp from the Derby facility.18th Aug 1926Box 35 \ 3  scan 096
Patent specification for an Automatic Charge Reducing Switch, known as the Midgley Patent.16th May 1927Box 35 \ 3  scan 097
Missing specification copy for the Midgley Patent Automatic Charge Reducing Switch.28th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 3  scan 098
The specification for an Automatic Charge Reducing Switch, Midgley Patent.30th Jun 1927Box 35 \ 3  scan 099
The return of a patent specification and various Bosch components.21th Oct 1927Box 35 \ 3  scan 100


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