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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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Need to advise on the importance of 40-lbs front tyre pressure and the suspension's influence on steering.30th May 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan197
Recommended tyre pressures for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.3rd Nov 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan198
Depot sheet detailing recommended tyre pressures for the 20 HP model.1st Nov 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan199
Request to test the effect of different back axle gear ratios on petrol consumption.28th Mar 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan200
Petrol consumption in relation to various back axle gear ratios.3rd Apr 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan201
Outlining a road resistance test procedure for cars.3rd Apr 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan202
Requesting performance tests on cars, focusing on engine power, speed on hills, and the impact of various physical factors.24th Apr 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan203
Performance variations between car 31-RB and 58-NA, and potential modifications.24th Apr 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan204
Recommending weight reduction and discussing the manufacturing of bevel gearing in America.24th Apr 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan205
Outlining the fundamental points for judging car performance.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan206
Car acceleration in relation to weight and engine power, with graphs.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan207
Factors affecting vehicle acceleration, including axle ratios, tractive resistance, carburation, and flywheel inertia.12th Jun 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan208
Page discussing engine torque curves and acceleration performance.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan209
The methodology for comparing car efficiency and performance.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan210
The effects of wind resistance and hill climbing on car performance.12th Jun 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan211
Vehicle acceleration and performance on gradients, referencing the Brooklands test hill.18th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan212
Showing a graph and discussion on the relationship between vehicle acceleration and hill climbing gradients.12th Jun 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan213
High-speed performance, analyzing windage, exhaust, and streamlining with a corresponding performance graph.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan214
The impact of streamlining, gear ratios, and braking on vehicle performance.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan215
The factors affecting a car's braking performance, such as friction, weight, and gradients.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan216
Vehicle stopping distances and times, including the effect of gradients.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan217
Vehicle braking performance, including a graph and analysis of wheel locking and retardation.12th Oct 1925Box 39 \ 2  Scan218
High-speed performance and acceleration of the Phantom compared to competitor vehicles.1st Oct 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan219
Vehicle performance, comparing a 20 HP model against competitors and discussing braking tests on a Phantom.1st Oct 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan220
Observations on the performance of a Lincoln car's suspension and a 6-cylinder A.C. engine.1st Oct 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan221
Performance data comparison table for various motor cars over standing and flying mile distances.1st Oct 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan222
Bar chart comparing the 'Displacement / Ton Mile' for various closed and open cars.8th Oct 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan223
Blank page marked with a Print Room stamp.8th Oct 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan224
Power curve graph for a 6-cylinder, 2-litre A.C. engine showing BHP against RPM.10th May 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan225
The testing of a Chrysler Red Head 72, detailing its weight, gear ratio, and engine performance.10th May 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan226
Car performance, including acceleration tests up Ticknall Hill and comparisons with other vehicles.10th May 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan227
Performance review and comparison of a Chrysler car against other American contemporaries.10th May 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan228
Report page analyzing a car's weight, safety, engine appendages, and body construction.22th Jun 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan229
Letter to the Royal Automobile Club requesting a suitable road near Cambridge for a high-speed steering test.22th Jun 1926Box 39 \ 2  Scan230
Performance comparison report of an improved 20 HP car against the standard model and a Chrysler car.4th Apr 1929Box 39 \ 2  Scan231
Performance comparison of the 20 HP car against the 40/50 model, discussing modifications and weight impacts.8th Apr 1929Box 39 \ 2  Scan232
Test report on a 6.5 Litre Bentley, focusing on high-speed wobble and steering issues on poor surfaces.28th Jun 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan233
Steering issues, focusing on column movement, wobbles, and a comparison with a Bentley vehicle's steering system.28th Jun 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan234
Vehicle performance evaluation report on its brakes, engine, clutch, gearbox, and suspension.28th Jun 1928Box 39 \ 2  Scan235
Performance and production quality analysis of a Bentley, comparing it to a Phantom and a Chrysler.28th May 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan236
Letter to Mr. B. Bonniksen inquiring about trialing an Isochronous Speedometer on an experimental car.28th May 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan237
Letter from B. Bonniksen regarding the supply of a speedometer and suggesting an alternative manufacturer.29th May 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan238
Letter from B. Bonniksen concerning overwhelming demand for the Isochronous Speedometer and a new manufacturing arrangement.30th May 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan239
From EFC to EH requesting particulars for ordering a Bonniksen Isochronous Speedometer for an experimental car.30th May 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan240
Bonnniksen Isochronous Speedometer, including details on flex length and catalogue supply.3rd Sep 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan241
Information required for ordering a Bonniksen Dead Beat Speedometer.3rd Sep 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan242
Requesting an experimental order of a Bonniksen Isochronous Speedometer for an Experimental car.4th Sep 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan243
Notification of receipt for an Isochronous Speedometer and springs for experimentation.18th Oct 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan244
Instruction sheet detailing the testing and incorrect readings of a Deschnevaux Speedometer.13th Dec 1917Box 39 \ 2  Scan245
Note on the repair findings for a Donnikson's Isochronous Speedometer.9th Mar 1920Box 39 \ 2  Scan246
Proposal for a new carburetter for chassis X.2766 and X.3511, detailing issues with the current design and suggesting improvements.24th Jan 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan247
Proposed carburetter design, comparing it to other models and listing its five key advantages.24th Jan 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan248
Continued report discussing lubrication with petrol and dust protection for a component under a 'No.2 scheme'.24th Jan 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan249
Responding to a proposed carburettor design for chassis X.3511.17th Mar 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan250
Seeking feedback on a previously sent suggestion for a carburetter with a floating emulsion tube.4th Feb 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan251
Novel carburettor design and the possibility of patenting it.26th Feb 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan252
Letter from R. to EH. discussing a proposed carburetter design, a patent application, and the merits of the existing design.11th Mar 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan253
Letter discussing a carburetter sketch, its lack of patentable novelty, and its potential application and disadvantages for car and aircraft engines.11th Mar 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan254
Carburetter design improvements, focusing on constant vacuum, diffuser jets, and various existing models.11th Mar 1909Box 39 \ 2  Scan255
Carburettor testing on different engine types and a conclusion on design principles.11th Mar 1919Box 39 \ 2  Scan256
The design considerations for a moving diffuser jet versus a larger suction chamber, focusing on control and air damping.28th Jul 1932Box 39 \ 2  Scan257
Visit to the Delco factory regarding adapting experimental battery ignition for the Eagle engine.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan001
Report comparing Delco, Remy, and Dixie magneto ignition systems, and the reasoning for specific design choices.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan002
Technical note comparing the design and performance of a distributor with the Liberty and Dixie distributors.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan003
Distributor materials, comparing Bakelite and hard rubber, and issues with charring and surface sparks.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan004
Technical discussion on the design and performance of the Remy ignition system's contact breaker.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan005
The design and function of a contact breaker, focusing on rockers, wear, and an auxiliary rocker for preventing back-firing.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan006
The features of Delco contact breakers, generator components, and voltage regulators used in engines.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan007
Delco's separate dynamos and starting motors, detailing design makeshifts and issues with early models.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan008
Description of pressing a hardened and ground band into a soft wheel to form an abutment for the rollers of the free wheel.17th Apr 1918Box 39 \ 3  Scan009
Suggestion to experiment with Bakerised linen for the rubbing blocks of contact breakers.6th Feb 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan010
Letter from Diamond Fibre Coy. Ltd. detailing the properties and uses of Condensite Celeron.31th May 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan011
Letter concerning an import license for goods from the Swiss Insulating Works Ltd.31th Jul 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan012
Use of Bakelised Linen for electrical fittings and gears in automobiles and aero engines.25th Sep 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan013
Using a material for driving a speedometer and correspondence with the Continental Fibre Co.24th Sep 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan014
Letter from The Continental Fibre Company discussing the properties of Bakelite-Delecto and Continental-Bakelite.22th Sep 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan015
Letter from The Continental Fibre Co. detailing the properties and applications of Bakelite gear material.19th May 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan016
Letter requesting samples of various insulating materials for testing.14th Nov 1919Box 39 \ 3  Scan017
Letter regarding the supply of Swiss Works No.340 commutator micanite sheets and micanite parts for sparking plugs.1st Jul 1946Box 39 \ 3  Scan018
Quality of various magnetos, noting potential electrical issues with American Bosch machines due to cheaper materials.7th Feb 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan019
Uses and properties of Bakelite-Micarta in American electrical and engineering work.21th Dec 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan020
The use of Bakelite for impregnating coils, armatures, and condensers.21th Dec 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan021
The materials and construction methods for ignition condensers, commutators, and electrical connections, comparing Mica and Bakelite.21th Dec 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan022
Westinghouse's electrical work, sales figures, and the various applications of Bakelite-Micarta.21th Dec 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan023
The uses of Bakelite in various automotive components, seeking Mr. Royce's comments.21th Dec 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan024
On the 'Goshawk II' battery ignition, comparing various distributor designs and materials.24th Feb 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan025
Series of questions regarding the properties and uses of different insulating materials.3rd Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan026
Visit to the Watford Magneto Company regarding the insulation material 'Beldalite' and its moulding process.15th Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan027
Moulding processes and materials such as Beldalite, ebonite, and Bakelite.15th Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan028
Manufacturing capabilities, testing magnetos, and sourcing moulding materials like Bakelite.1st Nov 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan029
Letter concerning the development of an instrument board control switch using American-made components.3rd Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan030
Internal memorandum discussing anti-tampering measures and a new 4-position control switch for cars.10th Dec 1930Box 39 \ 3  Scan031
The American Bosch battery ignition coil, its properties, cost, and materials.15th May 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan032
The American Bosch battery ignition distributor, comparing their manufacturing and pricing.1st Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan033
The use of insulating materials like bakelite and ebonite for electrical production.15th Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan034
Material choices and manufacturing processes for a new electrical department, including bakelite, porcelain, and metalwork.15th Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan035
Manufacturing procedures, comparing UK and US methods, and considering the in-house production of specific electrical components.10th Dec 1920Box 39 \ 3  Scan036
Adoption of Bakelite as an insulating material for various parts.18th Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan037
Use of Bakelite and stabalite instead of ebonite for electrical components to reduce costs.18th Mar 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan038
Various insulating materials and the supply of a moulded ignition switch rotor.15th May 1921Box 39 \ 3  Scan039


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