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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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Letter from the Air Board Technical Dept. requesting a reply regarding carburettors for engines.5th Mar 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 195
Responding to an Air Board query about R.R.C.H. carburettors, disputing the results of R.A.F. tests.8th Mar 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 196
Carburetter test results, the efficiency of the R.R.C.H. type, and a proposal to test an improved C.H.7 carburetter on an 'Eagle' engine.1st Mar 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 197
Reply to the Air Board regarding a letter about carburettors for engines.5th Mar 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 198
Letter from the Air Board Technical Department requesting a reply concerning engine carburetters.5th Mar 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 199
Letter from the Royal Flying Corps regarding carburettor adjustments and throttle control issues on an experimental Eagle engine.17th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 2  scan 200
Report page concluding on an engine trial, noting good performance despite slight carburetter trouble.26th Apr 1917Box 37 \ 2  scan 201
Modifications to the Claudel-Hobson carburetter diffuser jet for Condor, Eagle, and Falcon engines.29th Jul 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 202
Modifications to the pilot jet tube for Condor, Eagle, and Falcon carburetters.29th Jul 1918Box 37 \ 2  scan 203
Future design work procedures for the Claudel-Hobson jet.15th Feb 1916Box 37 \ 2  scan 204
Letter from a rubber manufacturer regarding a sample of 'RUBMETAL' for testing purposes.8th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 001
Request to test a sample of No.5 Rubmetal against the rubber joints currently used on Aero Engines or Chassis Water Connections.27th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 002
Requesting the testing of a 'Rubmetal' rubber sheeting sample for use in water connections.28th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 003
From RHC to EFC listing completed experiments ready for fitting to an engine.12th Feb 1918Box 37 \ 3  scan 004
Tests on using hydrogen to prime engines for easier starting.2nd Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 005
Requesting to push forward the testing of a hydrogen priming device.19th Feb 1918Box 37 \ 3  scan 006
Approval letter from the Air Board for a hydrogen priming device on new primers for Eagle and Falcon engines.16th Feb 1918Box 37 \ 3  scan 007
Extract outlining a rough specification for a modified Eagle engine, focusing on carburettor and ignition system alterations.27th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 008
Letter regarding drawings for the Battery Ignition system for the Eagle and Falcon engines, with requests for prints and design modifications.2nd Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 009
Modifications to the Remy ignition system, its coupling, and control gear, with comparisons to the 'Falcon' and 'Eagle' engine designs.9th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 010
And proposing modifications to the interconnected controls for a Magneto Remy-Ignition system.13th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 011
Controls and synchronisation for Magneto and Remy ignition systems on 'Falcon' and 'Eagle' engines.15th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 012
Explaining the function of the hand starting magneto as a backup system for battery ignition.9th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 013
Interconnection of magneto and battery ignition on airship engines, raising concerns about timing and potential backfires.16th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 014
The interconnection of magneto and battery ignition controls on air-ship and Eagle engines.18th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 015
Adjustments to the battery ignition control range and subsequent test results on a low compression airship engine.27th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 016
Continuation of a report on diagnosing an engine issue by syringing water onto the distributor and coil.27th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 017
Request to test a fixed jet to replace the altitude control on commercial machines operating on the Paris Service.1st Aug 1921Box 37 \ 3  scan 018
Letter from Robinhood Engineering Works regarding new Spring Terminal Clips for K.L.G. sparking plugs.21th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 019
Order office note concerning Spring Terminal Clips for Robinhood Engineering Co.24th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 020
Letter to The Robinhood Engineering Co. regarding a short shipment of Spring Terminal Clips.4th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 021
Advice note from The Robinhood Engineering Works for clips for K.L.G. sparking plugs.5th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 022
Order for 24 K.L.S. clips for sparking plugs from Robinhood Engineering Co.6th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 023
The testing of special spring terminal clips for sparking plugs.10th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 024
Requesting testing and a report on a sample Spring Terminal Clip received from The Robinhood Engineering Works, Ltd.10th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 025
Instruction note from the Aluminium Foundry requesting an order number for pistons to be made from Hall's special metal.15th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 026
Note specifying the metallic composition of standard pistons under reference X.3198.15th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 027
Experiments fitted to an Eagle 'A' engine.12th Feb 1918Box 37 \ 3  scan 028
The metallic composition for standard pistons, noting the experiment is superseded.7th Sep 1918Box 37 \ 3  scan 029
Pistons made from Mr. Hall's special metal for the 'Condor' engine.13th Dec 1918Box 37 \ 3  scan 030
Porosity issues with a special 'H' Alloy aluminium piston and proposed casting solutions.21th May 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 031
Urgent experiment to modify an anchor ring by removing internal beading and machining the web.29th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 032
Confirming the fitting of a special Anchor Ring without internal beading to a 'Falcon' B engine.13th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 033
Requesting an opinion on 'Fastnut' washers for potential testing.29th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 034
Dismissing the use of 'Fastnut' washers following a negative report from Mr. Hives.19th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 035
Letter detailing improvements in a new Watford magneto ignition system for use on engines.21th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 036
Magneto and battery ignition systems for 'Eagle' aero engines.13th Nov 1916Box 37 \ 3  scan 037
The development of an electrical starting device for the 'Eagle' engine.13th Nov 1916Box 37 \ 3  scan 038
The concluding page of a set of notes from the Engineer-in-chief.28th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 039
Request to test a new magneto model for future aero engines.28th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 040
Instructing the handover of two 'CC' Watford Magnetos to Mr. Hives for testing and reporting.5th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 041
Letter to the Controller of the Air Board Office discussing improvements to Watford magnetos.21th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 042
The design and implementation of jump spark and battery ignition systems for 'Eagle' aero engines.21th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 043
Design of an electrical starting device for the 'Eagle' engine.8th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 044
Technical note on the new C.6 type Watford Magnetos, detailing alterations and comparisons to the previous model.8th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 045
Continued page of a report on the testing and weight comparison of duralumin and steel rocker arms.18th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 046
Cancellation of an experiment on a magneto type for future aero engines.18th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 047
Departmental memo to Mr. Hives about a sketch for a clutch jack, including a humorous handwritten note.28th May 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 048
Hand-drawn sketch of a lever mechanism with an aluminium heel plate and a cross-section of a vertical link.30th Jun 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 049
Modification of a Michelin jack to make it suitable for their vehicles, specifically by reducing its height.30th Jun 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 051
Procuring a suitable chassis jack from a supplier, discussing sample sizes.17th Oct 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 052
Product leaflet for 'The Speedily Jack' detailing its operation, specifications, and prices for different models.1st Jan 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 053
Promotional leaflet for 'The Speedily Jack' detailing its features and operation.21th Oct 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 054
Letter from The Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Company introducing their 'Speedily Jack' for cars.21th Oct 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 055
Comparing Michelin jacks to those from Lake & Elliott, recommending Michelin as the superior option.16th Dec 1919Box 37 \ 3  scan 056
Cover note for a circular concerning Hi-Lo Jacks.15th Apr 1920Box 37 \ 3  scan 057
To Mr Clark detailing the receipt of various parts including hydrometers, a jack, springs, and a dynamo.10th May 1920Box 37 \ 3  scan 058
Sending a Duff-Jack from the Duff Jack Sales Co. for testing in the Experimental Department.10th May 1920Box 37 \ 3  scan 059
Axle height measurements for jacking purposes and issues with the front axle jack pad.9th Jun 1920Box 37 \ 3  scan 060
Supply difficulty of Michelin Jacks and requesting an opinion on the Duff Jack as a temporary alternative.6th Jun 1920Box 37 \ 3  scan 061
Requesting a report on the testing of a Duff Jack.1st Aug 1920Box 37 \ 3  scan 062
Querying the origin of three motorcar jacks received from The Blackheath Garage.27th Apr 1921Box 37 \ 3  scan 063
Trial of three model jacks sent by a Mr. W.A. Chapman.13th May 1921Box 37 \ 3  scan 064
Specification for a jack for a 40/50 HP model fitted with 7-inch Dunlop low-pressure tyres.25th Sep 1924Box 37 \ 3  scan 065
Unsuitability of the standard jack for 20HP and 40/50 chassis fitted with Balloon Tyres.25th Sep 1924Box 37 \ 3  scan 066
Reporting on tests to determine the suitability of the standard jack with various sizes of balloon tyres.9th Apr 1926Box 37 \ 3  scan 067
The jack for the 7-EX model not shortening enough to fit under the front axle with medium pressure tyres.7th Jun 1926Box 37 \ 3  scan 068
Proposed housing for a jack and pump to avoid enlarging the running-board toolboxes.8th Mar 1927Box 37 \ 3  scan 069
Test report and review of the 'SKYHI' hydraulic jack, detailing its shortcomings.27th May 1927Box 37 \ 3  scan 070
Suitability of Rapson lifting jacks and the requirements for a new jack for the 'SS' model.1st Feb 1929Box 37 \ 3  scan 071
Assessment of a SKYHI Hydraulic Jack, Model No.163, detailing its dimensions, weight, and suitability for Phantom II cars.8th Jan 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 072
Specifications for hydraulic jacks for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.11th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 073
Design requirements and difficulties of hydraulic jacks for vehicles.28th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 074
The merits and issues of the Dunlop Jack and Jackall System for jacking vehicles.28th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 075
Required specifications for hydraulic jacks for company vehicles, including lift calculations.24th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 076
Specifications for a car jack system and issues with existing models.17th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 077
Clarifying the method for determining hydraulic jack dimensions for the Phantom II vehicle.17th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 078
Calculations for determining jack requirements based on rear axle height and wheel dimensions.17th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 079
Specifications and requirements for a suitable car jack.17th Feb 1930Box 37 \ 3  scan 080
Standardising D.W.S. jacks on the 40/50HP chassis to replace the screw jacks.5th Oct 1932Box 37 \ 3  scan 081
Letter from the Air Board Office discussing the Upton Lewis Testing Machine and requesting conductivity test results for aluminium alloys.24th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 082
Instruction sheet detailing the relative conductivity test results for various metals and alloys.30th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 083
The method used for conductivity tests on aluminum alloys.31th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 084
Method for conducting conductivity tests on aluminium alloys.31th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 085
Letter responding to a request for results of conductivity tests on Aluminium Alloys.3rd Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 086
Results of conductivity tests on aluminium alloys.3rd Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 087
Requesting reliability testing of various aluminium alloys for new 'Condor' Series III crankcases.7th Mar 1923Box 37 \ 3  scan 088
Plan to test the deflection of aluminium pieces using a rotating rig and under a static load over time.1st Jul 1923Box 37 \ 3  scan 089
Porosity of a piston alloy with 7% copper and proposing tests without zinc or tin.4th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 090
Requesting six pistons made from a new 7% copper, 93% aluminium alloy for testing.6th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 3  scan 091


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