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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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New blueprints for a coachbuilder's body clearance template for the back axle of a 40/50 chassis.6th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 2  Scan203
Specification for 40/50 chassis clearances for boxes and wheels mounted in wells on the running boards.5th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 2  Scan204
Cold weather carburation issues leading to poor starting and running performance.13th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan001
Note on the use of induction exhaust pipe jacketing or the 'hot spot' principle in American cars.15th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan002
From Mr. Royce proposing an experiment for a hot spot induction system using exhaust gas on the 40/50 HP model.15th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan003
Mr. Royce's suggestions for experiments on reheating the carburetion system for the 40/50 HP chassis to handle poor quality petrol.21th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan004
Experimental modifications to a car provided for holiday testing.24th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan005
The cold weather starting performance of Experimental Car 2.EX, detailing carburetter issues and suggesting improvements.29th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan006
Methods for heating the carburation system on a 40/50 HP chassis, referencing Hupmobile and Marmon designs.3rd Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan007
Requesting experiments on the induction system using a mixture of petrol and paraffin to create bad fuel.8th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan008
Experiments with an auxiliary carburettor and recommending against the adoption of the Master Primer.12th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan009
Engine modifications required to run successfully on low-grade motor fuels.13th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan010
Continued list of engine design requirements with a comparison table against American and European cars.1st Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan011
Article from 'The Motor' magazine about the design considerations for carburetor hot-spots to improve fuel vaporization.22th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan012
Article discussing the Brewer hot-spot carburetion design and the introduction of American-made Kenyon cord tyres to the UK market.22th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan013
Modifications to the car's induction system to better suit current petrol quality and winter conditions.24th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan014
Issues related to faulty carburation and low-grade motor fuels.24th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan015
Technical discussion on engine carburation, fuel distribution issues, and the effects of low-grade fuels.24th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan016
Scheme for providing a hot spot on the tee joint of the 40/50 HP induction pipe.19th Feb 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan017
Request to send a blueprint of a 40/50 HP Hot Spot Induction Pipe to Rolls-Royce of America.19th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan018
Modifications to the 40/50 HP chassis to accommodate a lower grade of petrol.2nd Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan019
Continued memo discussing a cross-current heating scheme for the induction pipe to aid fuel vaporization.2nd Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan020
Investigation into the poor performance of post-war engines, specifically issues with the 40/50 chassis induction system and fuel distribution.24th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan021
Technical memorandum detailing an investigation into throttle design differences, specifically the boss, and methods for correction.24th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan022
Page discussing engine performance issues related to fuel distribution, throttle adjustment, and fuel quality.24th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan023
Engine performance with low-grade petrol and experiments with hot-spots and induction systems.24th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan024
Experiments on carburation and induction systems to accommodate lower-grade petrol.25th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan025
Experimental modifications to engine induction and exhaust piping, detailing their effects on performance.25th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan026
Experiments with induction pipes and hot spots to resolve engine carburation issues.3rd Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan027
Letter discussing difficulties with cold starting, comparing performance to American cars and detailing experimental solutions.3rd Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan028
Carburettor choker and primer schemes, and a proposal for a new air valve mechanism.19th Feb 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan029
Letter discussing experiments on induction pipe heating to improve engine performance and prevent pre-ignition.5th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan030
Letter discussing various methods tried for improving cold weather starting, including a choker scheme.6th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan031
Sketch showing the arrangement of collector nozzles for a heated induction pipe.6th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan032
Cover letter regarding heated induction pipes, referencing an attached letter from America and an article extract.13th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan033
Letter to the Managing Director discussing the design of heated induction pipes in American engines.25th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan034
Engine heating methods, including Vee engines, the Packard 'Fuelizer', and improving low-speed performance.25th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan035
Various methods of applying heat to engine manifolds and induction pipes.25th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan036
The necessity of heat for engine performance, summarizing results from tests on induction pipes and throttle pins.26th Mar 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan037
Page from an automotive journal describing a flexible universal joint, automatic advance coupling, a lubrication system, and a window regulator.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan038
Article from 'Automotive Industries' discussing methods for improving vehicle fuel economy and performance through testing and analysis.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan039
Page from 'Automotive Industries' discussing engine compression ratios and constant-clearance aluminum pistons.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan040
Article from an automotive journal discussing the design and testing of aluminum pistons and fuel vaporizers.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan041
Technical article from 'Automotive Industries' magazine discussing improvements in engine intake manifold design and carburetor application.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan042
Page from 'Automotive Industries' magazine showing various engine performance and characteristic curves with accompanying technical text.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan043
Page from an automotive journal detailing engine component testing and comparative performance analysis.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan044
Page from an automotive journal detailing engine performance characteristics with diagrams and graphs.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan045
Analysis with graphs showing the effects of compression and axle gear ratios on engine performance and fuel economy.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan046
Page from an automotive journal featuring articles on engine economy, the new Heine-Velox car, and Danish military aviation.27th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan047
Article from an automotive industry publication discussing dealer-manufacturer relationships and business practices.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan048
Article from 'Automotive Industries' about the new model Lexington car and its Ansted engine.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan049
Page from 'Automotive Industries' magazine describing the Ansted engine and the Lexington model T chassis.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan050
Article from 'Automotive Industries' detailing the features of an engine, including its valve timing, fuel vaporizer, and lubrication system.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan051
Detail specifications and a longitudinal section diagram for the Model T Lexington Car and its Ansted engine.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan052
Specification sheet detailing dimensions, materials, and other data for various automobile components.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan053
Requesting the creation of three experimental sets of hot spot induction pipes for the 40/50 chassis.14th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan054
Testing of a heated induction pipe based on a print from Springfield.4th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan055
Methods for testing and improving engine induction pipe hot-spots.20th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan056
Issues with piston ring leakage and fumes, alongside tests on induction and exhaust pipe modifications.20th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan057
Modifications to an induction pipe with a hot spot, focusing on the branch pipe and exhaust box connections.20th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan058
Design of the 40/50 HP hot spot induction pipe, specifically the use of non-continuous steel branch pipes.22th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan059
Letter discussing gasoline distillation curves, fuel quality, and crankcase dilution.24th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan060
Engine starting methods, comparing the use of pilot jets and chokers with American gasolines.24th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan061
Cancellation of an extra air valve and quoting a report on gasoline quality.1st May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan062
Graph of distillation curves comparing various American gasolines and blends.1st May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan063
Graph comparing the distillation curves and specific gravities of various American gasolines and fuel mixtures.25th Nov 1919Box 50 \ 3  Scan064
Graph of American Gasoline Distillation Curves for various fuel types and specifications.25th Nov 1919Box 50 \ 3  Scan065
Study on the effect of different gasoline qualities on aviation engine performance.25th Nov 1919Box 50 \ 3  Scan066
Page from an automotive industry publication with articles on small displacement engines and transportation sales.27th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan067
Design and application of hot spot induction pipes for a 40/50 HP chassis.27th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan068
Carburettor modifications, cold weather operation, and the potential future use of paraffin carburettors.27th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan069
Experimental instruction to produce and trial a new 'Hot Spot Induction Fitting' for the 40/50 chassis induction pipes.28th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan070
Letter discussing cylinder wear and winter starting troubles related to Chassis 2PP.28th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan071
Cold weather starting issues, the need for a choker or pilot jet, and subsequent engine wear.2nd May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan072
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning the discovery of core sand in the throttle of chassis 45-AE.2nd May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan073
Letter from the Springfield, Mass. office concerning customer complaints about winter starting troubles and the development of a choker device.4th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan074
Request to make three sets of parts from blueprints for a hot spot induction pipe experiment on a 40/50 chassis.5th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan075
Requests from Mr. Platford for experimental reports and cable answers to be sent to Springfield.18th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan076
Letter discussing a paper by G. B. Dorris on manifold design aimed at eliminating crankcase dilution.24th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan077
Manifold design, carburetter placement, and comparative temperature readings for engine performance.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan078
Springfield complaints regarding the 40/50 chassis, focusing on induction pipe heat and carburation issues.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan079
Induction pipe experiments conducted on a 40/50 engine.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan080
Petrol loading in the induction pipe, its causes, effects on engine performance, and related test results.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan081
Testing the optimal position of a 'hot spot' on the induction pipe to improve fuel distribution in a multi-cylinder engine.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan082
Tests of different induction and exhaust pipe configurations to improve heating.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan083
Experiments testing various engine induction pipe designs to improve fuel distribution and performance.25th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan084
Tests conducted on a hot spot pipe and throttle to improve fuel distribution.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan085
Technical memo discussing modifications to the throttle and induction system to improve performance with lower grade fuels in cold conditions.26th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan086
Test report on various induction pipe configurations and their effect on engine performance.12th Nov 1920Box 50 \ 3  Scan087
Horsepower tests and carburetion improvements for the Goshawk I engine.1st May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan088
Test report on the Goshawk I engine comparing a Stromberg carburetter to the standard R-R model, and an analysis of the induction system and steering.31th May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan089
Note on steering wobble adjustments and the performance of the Goshawk I exhaust system.1st May 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan090
Explaining the cause of popping in the silencer on 40/50 HP cars when the throttle is shut.1st Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan091
Tests to diagnose the cause of explosions in the silencer.1st Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan092
Using a 'hot-spot' to reduce liquid petrol in the pipe and prevent explosions in the silencer.1st Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan093
Results of tests conducted on hot-spot induction pipes to improve engine torque and consumption.2nd Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan094
Recommendations for a new throttle casting and exhaust heating hot-spot system.18th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan095
Extract detailing the fitment and planned simplification of a heated induction pipe for American production models.3rd Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan096
Extract discussing the performance and required modification of a new choke design.4th Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan097
Telegram confirmation regarding engine test results for a 'hot spot' heating method.4th Jun 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan098


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