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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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Of notes from Mr. Royce concerning various vehicle components following a visit to West Wittering.22th Jul 1920Box 43 \ 1  Scan020
Increased starter motor noise and a suggestion to interpose a spring to make it more silent.1st Aug 1920Box 43 \ 1  Scan021
Providing criticisms and notes on the design of a U.S.A. Phantom Generator.30th Sep 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan022
Control brush settings, overheating issues, and the design of cutout contact points.30th Sep 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan023
Comparison of windings for Derby & Springfield cutouts.5th Oct 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan024
Letter from the American to the English branch regarding a generator wiring diagram error and issues with electrical polarity.26th Oct 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan025
Modifications and testing of generator components such as brushes, armature plates, and cutouts.26th Oct 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan026
Performance of a cut out and the soldering of contacts in production cars.15th Dec 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan027
Various technical points regarding a generator, including polarity, air gap, and operating temperatures.15th Dec 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan028
Construction and winding details for an Auto Charge Control Switch.3rd Feb 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan029
Internal communication regarding the testing of a switch before despatch to the U.S.A. and sending updated prints to Mr. Olley.9th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan030
Winding specifications for an auto charge control switch.9th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan031
Wiring diagram for the connections of R.R. Auto-Switch Units.4th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan032
Letter discussing the Auto Charge Control Switch, its potential testing, and a comparison of battery charging systems.28th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan033
Letter discussing the final arrangement of a 12-volt auto charge control switch and its benefits over standard charging rates.29th Mar 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan034
Graph showing the performance characteristics of a generator under test conditions.29th Nov 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan035
Letter recommending the use of thinner laminations in the generator armature following successful tests.11th Jun 1928Box 43 \ 1  Scan036
Modifications to the Throttle Body for the Series IX 'EAGLE' engine, including changes to throat and barrel dimensions.4th Feb 1922Box 43 \ 1  Scan037
Outlining the test plan for the experimental 'Eagle' engine following completion of 'Condor' engine tests.1st Aug 1922Box 43 \ 1  Scan038
Instructions for an 8-hour engine test and discussion of a fuel supply proposal from British Petroleum.1st Aug 1922Box 43 \ 1  Scan039
Short telegram-style message concerning engine settings for the King's Cup air race.7th Sep 1922Box 43 \ 1  Scan040
List of proposed modifications for the 'Eagle' engine.21th Oct 1922Box 43 \ 1  Scan041
List of proposed modifications and considerations for an engine, likely the Condor.16th Jan 1923Box 43 \ 1  Scan042
Reputational damage caused by a third-party selling old, poor-condition Eagle engines and the company's response.16th Jan 1923Box 43 \ 1  Scan043
Copy of a letter sent to the press clarifying the use of their aero engines by a German firm.10th Nov 1923Box 43 \ 1  Scan044
Enquiring about a modification, if it has been tested, and what was suggested.1st Mar 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan045
Issues with induction pipes and float chamber covers on Eagle IX engines for K.L.M. Rotterdam.1st Mar 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan046
Modification to the Oil Drain Pipes from Camshaft Casings to Crankcase on Eagle Series IX Engines.5th May 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan047
Cover letter for a standardisation sheet regarding the thickening of camshaft casings on 'Eagle' II engines.26th Jun 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan048
Proposal to increase the thickness of the camshaft casings by 50% on Eagle IX Engines due to breakages.14th May 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan049
100-hour test of an Eagle 1X engine to prove new parts.19th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan050
Engine test, detailing issues with rocker box flooding and carburetter vibration.19th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan051
Component failures including oil pipe dampers, valve springs, hand starter, and magneto drives.19th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan052
50-hour test bed run detailing issues with engine components.20th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan053
Engine test issues including magneto failure, leaking cylinder jackets, and valve clearance problems.19th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan054
Valve stretch and wear measurements after engine dismantling.19th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan055
Test averages, breakages, and a summary of dismantling conditions.19th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan056
The condition of various engine components following a test.8th Feb 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan057
Proposal to test and use steel for the lower section induction pipe on 'Eagle' IX engines.25th Aug 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan058
Aero engine reliability, comparing it with durability, and considering design choices for the Eagle and Super Eagle engines.2nd Sep 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan059
Assignment of designer 'E.' to the Super Eagle engine project and the reliability of the Eagle IX engine.25th Jun 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan060
Preparations for hangar tests on the Eagle IX engine.25th Jun 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan061
Requesting the manufacture and testing of proposed 'Eagle' XX engine crankshafts against the standard 'Eagle' IX model.10th Jul 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan062
The revised support for the carburettor and induction pipes on the Eagle IX aero engine.8th Oct 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan063
From R. on new aero engine designs, comparing 12-cylinder and 16-cylinder models and recommending an alternative engine.11th May 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan064
Design rationale and modifications for a new ultra-high-speed engine.20th Jan 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan065
Stressing the importance of testing a new induction pipe system and valves for the 'Eagle' IX aero-engine.20th Jan 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan066
Requesting the conversion of a Condor Hangar for a 50-hour test on an Eagle engine with new induction pipes.20th Jan 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan067
The testing schedule for an Eagle IX engine with improved induction pipes and valves.21th Jan 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan068
The development of the Eagle 1X engine.12th Jul 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan069
Modifications and endurance testing of an Eagle 1X engine (No. 9-E-456).21th Jan 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan070
50-hour, 4-run engine endurance test.25th Sep 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan071
Experimental report, page 3, detailing cylinder leaks, component breakages, and performance data from a running test.1st Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan072
Engine vibrations felt at various points on a rigid test bed.25th Sep 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan073
Issues and recommendations for carburetter stays and related components.2nd Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan074
The weight comparison of new and old pipes and engine tappet clearances.8th Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan075
Rough sketch of an Eagle cylinder showing the position of leaks developed during a 50-hour test.2nd Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan076
Blank document page with a filing room date stamp from Derby.3rd Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan077
Cover letter for a 50-hour test dismantling report on engine 9-E-456.1st Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan078
Dismantling report following a 50-hour test on engine 9-E-456, detailing the condition of the carburettors, reduction gear, and valves.2nd Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan079
The condition of engine components including valves, cylinders, and gears after a test run.1st Feb 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan080
Testing of 13 Eagle IX engines using a specific fuel, Krasnagnarsky spirit, for the Russian Trade Delegation.13th Mar 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan081
Laboratory analysis of a sample gallon of Krasnagnarsky Spirit.17th Mar 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan082
The analysis and bed testing of Krasnagnarsky Spirit fuel on an Eagle VIII engine.17th Mar 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan083
Performance comparison table for an engine using B.P. and Krasnagnarsky spirit fuel.17th Mar 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan084
Laboratory report on the distillation and composition of a Krasnagnarsky Spirit sample.16th Mar 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan085
Increasing the power of the Eagle engine.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan086
Eagle engine power tests.1st Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan087
Camshaft comparison between the Eagle V111 and Eagle 1X.26th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan088
Carburetter comparison for Eagle engines with different setups and compression ratios.26th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan089
Comparing carburettor and compression ratio performance curves for the Eagle IX engine.1st Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan090
Comparing compression ratios and carburetters on different engine configurations.26th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan091
Page discussing future investigations for the Eagle 1X engine, including induction systems and valve bounce analysis.25th Sep 1924Box 43 \ 1  Scan092
Page discussing tests on compression ratios, pistons, and sparking plugs.1st Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan093
The theoretical power increase from higher compression ratios in engines.1st Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan094
Comparing B.M.E.P. and power curves for Condor 1V and Eagle engines.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan095
Performance curve comparing two different camshafts (A and B) for the Eagle engine, plotting Brake Horsepower and Brake Mean Effective Pressure against RPM.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan096
Blank page with a Print Room stamp from Derby.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan097
Performance comparison graph of two camshaft configurations (Eagle VIII and Eagle IX) plotting B.HP and B.M.E.P. against engine R.P.M.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan098
Blank page with a Print Room date stamp from Derby.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan099
Performance comparison graph for Eagle VIII and Eagle IX carburettors at a 5.27/1 compression ratio.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan100
Blank page with a Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan101
Performance comparison graph of Eagle VIII and IX carburettors on an engine with Eagle IX camshafts.29th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan102
Performance comparison curves for Eagle VIII and Eagle IX carburettors.29th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan103
Performance graph comparing BHP and BMEP against RPM for different engine compression ratios.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan104
Blank page with a Print Room date stamp.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan105
Graph comparing engine performance curves (BHP and BMEP) at different compression ratios.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan106
Performance graph comparing Eagle VIII and Eagle IX carburettors, plotting B.HP and B.M.E.P. against R.P.M.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan107
Performance graph of actual and theoretical BHP and BMEP curves against RPM for different carburetor configurations.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan108
Graph plotting actual and theoretical B.H.P and B.M.E.P curves against R.P.M. for different engine configurations.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan109
Heavily faded document with a red 'Print Room' stamp on the bottom right.28th Aug 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan110
Performance results of the boosted Eagle engine and mentioning future developments with the Fancom X engine.1st Sep 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan111
Instruction note for fitting a hardened sun wheel and planet to an Eagle IX engine.20th Jan 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan112
Alternative methods for chassis lubrication, specifically clip-on oil guns.21th Oct 1925Box 43 \ 1  Scan113
Engine troubles for Imperial Airways, including total hours flown for various engine models and components.28th Jan 1926Box 43 \ 1  Scan114
Confidential memo regarding service disruptions and the confidentiality of information concerning Lion and Puma engines.19th Mar 1926Box 43 \ 1  Scan115
Questioning the decision to use inserted valve seats for Eagles 8 & 9 cylinders at a late stage.19th Mar 1926Box 43 \ 1  Scan116
Feedback from a Luft Hansa Chief Engineer regarding the Eagle IX engine's performance and a resolved valve seat erosion issue.28th May 1927Box 43 \ 1  Scan117
Minutes of a conference discussing proposed alterations for American cars, specifically Report B.2nd Dec 1919Box 43 \ 2  Scan001
Suspension components, comparing grease cups to oilers and proposing design improvements.2nd Dec 1919Box 43 \ 2  Scan002


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