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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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Cablegram to Mr. Hives about the performance of a new Pilot Jet and vaporising scheme.27th Oct 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan199
Cablegram reporting the results of testing modified vaporiser pipes and a pilot jet for cold starting.27th Oct 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan200
Blueprint for a 40/50 model exhaust heated throttle for use in existing induction pipes.19th Oct 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan201
Modifications for the 40/50 HP Winter Carburation system, particularly regarding performance at full throttle when cold.3rd Nov 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan202
Design control and coordination issues between the Derby and Springfield plants for cars in America.9th Nov 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan203
And agreeing upon suggestions for winter starting in America.14th Nov 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan204
Design improvements for a starting carburetter and throttle mechanism for the 40/50 model.1st Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan205
'Dorris' petrol draining scheme for induction pipes and comparing it with other engine designs.16th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan206
Testing and improvements for the 40/50 model, including cold starts with paraffin mixture.16th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan207
Test report on engine power and fuel consumption using various percentages of paraffin mixtures.19th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan208
Performance data tables showing RPM, Pounds, and Consumption at 35% and 40% settings.22th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan209
Design points for an exhaust heated throttle and starting carburettor on a 40/50 chassis.22th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan210
Modification to the exhaust heated throttle connection for easier assembly.28th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan211
Modifications to an exhaust heated throttle, pilot jet, and the Goshawk 11 magneto control.29th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan212
Magneto advance range for a 40/50 HP car and the finding of a Bendix Pinion.29th Dec 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan213
Fitting an exhaust heated throttle to the 6.EX car and a meeting about a Goshawk chassis.9th Jan 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan214
Inter-office correspondence regarding the use of vaporizer pipes without collector rings for induction.10th Jan 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan215
Exhaust heated throttle, pilot jet, and associated controls for the 40/50 chassis.10th Jan 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan216
Performance of a new starting equipment scheme and Exide batteries for Springfield production.10th Feb 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan217
Letter regarding the difficulties of testing an exhaust-heated throttle on cars destined for Canada.4th Apr 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan218
Fitting a new induction pipe arrangement on a 40/50 HP engine on the test bench.6th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan219
Inter-office letter discussing the performance of a 'Hot Throttle' and the car's induction system.6th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan220
Trial of an exhaust-heated throttle and potential issues with engine lubrication in cold conditions.25th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan221
Carburation 'strong spot' issue caused by crude petrol congregating in cylinder inlet ports.25th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan222
Potential carburation troubles due to crude petrol congregation in cylinder inlet port holes.26th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan223
Bench tests of 40/50 induction pipes, detailing poor performance and proposed modifications.26th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan224
Carburetter placement to mitigate fire risk, proposing a new scheme for the Hawk Northcliffe engine.27th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan225
Letter discussing a carburation issue causing black smoke and seeking a solution for petrol pooling in inlet port holes.27th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan226
Experimental carburetion schemes for Goshawk engines, with sketches of two arrangements.28th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan227
Copy of a cable received from Mr. Platford at Springfield regarding car performance and travel arrangements.31th Jul 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan228
Carburation issues, the 'Hot Spot' scheme, and related modifications at the American Factory.2nd Aug 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan229
The Vaporiser Scheme and Pilot Jet used on American-made cars.18th Aug 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan230
Carburation issues, comparing the Doris and Derby schemes, and recommending the adoption of a proven American pilot jet system.8th Aug 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan231
Standardization of carburation features across English and American cars.1st Sep 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan232
Standardisation of a vaporizer scheme on the induction pipe to avoid crankcase dilution.8th Sep 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan233
Standardisation of an exhaust heated throttle and the value of superseded parts.14th Sep 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan234
Test report on the 'Dorris scheme' hot spot throttle for car 49-GB to assess 'piling up'.3rd Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan235
Engine tests on a 49-GB car, focusing on induction pipe modifications and spark plug performance.5th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan236
Standardisation of an exhaust heated throttle to improve running on low-grade petrol.8th Sep 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan237
Disadvantages of the vaporiser scheme for the 40/50 chassis.1st Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan238
Limitations of an exhaust heated throttle and considerations for a vaporiser scheme.5th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan239
Experiments and recommendations for modifying the engine's induction pipe and fuel distribution system.5th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan240
Issues with a boiler, a vaporiser scheme, and adjustments to the pilot jet for cold starts.5th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan241
Recommendation to continue with the exhaust heated throttle and not fit the vapouriser scheme until demand is proven.10th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan242
Modifications to the 6-EX and other 40/50 models, specifically avoiding a vapouriser scheme.10th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan243
Completion of a standardisation sheet for a vapouriser scheme on induction pipes.12th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan244
The cost of a repair job to fit a vapouriser scheme to induction pipes.13th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan245
Query regarding the application of a standardisation sheet for a Vaporiser on an Induction Pipe.20th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan246
Standardisation of a vaporiser scheme for the induction pipe.25th Oct 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan247
Instructions for conducting throttle distortion tests, detailing measurements taken before and after engine operation.12th Apr 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan248
Instruction sheet recording multiple sets of measurements taken under hot and cold conditions.12th Nov 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan249
Instruction sheet detailing measurements of throttle distortion under hot and cold conditions.13th Nov 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan250
Test report on a stainless steel throttle piston's fit and dimensions under thermal stress.13th Nov 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan251
Results of cold starting tests on a Derby Hot Throttle system.7th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan252
Page 2 of a test report on the Derby Hot Throttle system, detailing performance on a Springfield car and comparing boiler capacities.27th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan253
Procedure for standardizing the American chassis to be identical to the English chassis, including specific component concerns.27th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan254
Ignition improvements, exhaust-heated throttles for cold weather, and modifications to induction pipes and carburetters.27th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan255
Page discussing the patentability of a main throttle valve feature for its safety value.27th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan256
Behaviour of the Hawk-Northcliffe induction pipe and proposing a simpler design for the Seagull engine.27th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan257
Test report on two heat-treated 'Hot Spot Throttles' checking for distortion and sticking after a test run.29th Dec 1922Box 50 \ 3  Scan258
The implementation of a hot spot throttle for American procedures.13th Jan 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan259
Technical memo discussing modifications to the exhaust choke valve control for the 40/50 chassis.22th Feb 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan260
From GWH to Mr. Hives regarding testing on a diaphragm in hot spot throttles.23th Mar 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan261
Test on a 49-GB car to prove the Dorris scheme with a hot-spot throttle.27th Mar 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan262
Test report on the Dorris Scheme and hot-spot throttle for the 49-GB car.26th Mar 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan263
Test results for the 49-GB car regarding the Dorris scheme and hot-spot throttle.10th Apr 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan264
Tests on a 49-GB car to determine if the Dorris scheme is required with a hot-spot throttle by measuring collected petrol.11th Apr 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan265
From Mr. Caswell to Mr. Olley concerning testing of the Derby Hot Throttle system on car 102-CE.22th May 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan266
Letter discussing engine loading issues caused by vaporiser inlet pipes and the solution of fitting return pipes.22th May 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan267
Report comparing an exhaust heated throttle with a draining scheme against the current induction system for performance.1st Sep 1921Box 50 \ 3  Scan268
Letter regarding the Springfield Vaporizer Scheme for induction pipes on the 40/50 Chassis, enclosing related drawings and reports.22th Jun 1923Box 50 \ 3  Scan269
Dynamometer tests of a hot throttle system for gas consumption, horsepower, and temperature.15th Jan 1924Box 50 \ 3  Scan270
Test report page detailing engine performance issues and potential improvements related to the throttle and induction pipe.15th Jan 1924Box 50 \ 3  Scan271
Performance test results table for a standard chassis, detailing horsepower, consumption, and temperatures at various RPMs.14th Jan 1924Box 50 \ 3  Scan272
Graph of Brake Horsepower at full throttle measured on a Springfield Traction Dynamometer, comparing three different exhaust configurations.14th Jan 1924Box 50 \ 3  Scan273
Graph comparing fuel consumption (pints per HP hour) against engine RPM under three different throttle and exhaust test conditions.14th Jan 1924Box 50 \ 3  Scan274
Blueprint graph of full throttle Brake Horsepower curves measured on a Springfield traction dynamometer.14th Jan 1924Box 50 \ 3  Scan275
Experiments with induction pipe heating on Phantom engines, comparing a standard hot spot choke valve with a pre-heated intake air system.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan276
Comparison report on standard hot spot and preheated intake air engine systems.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan277
Report page analyzing engine torque variation with intake air temperature, featuring a graph and test results.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan278
Report analyzing the influence of fuel mixture strength on Mean Effective Pressure (M.E.P.), comparing standard hot spot heating with hot air only systems.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan279
Analysis of the effects of high air temperature on engine power, economy, and consumption.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan280
Graph showing the effect of different preheating methods on the power and efficiency of a Standard Phantom engine with a 4.1:1 compression ratio.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan281
Report page detailing tests on heating engine intake air, its effect on performance and detonation, and comparing it to heating the induction bend.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan282
The effects of hot air intake and compression ratios on engine performance and detonation.26th Jun 1926Box 50 \ 3  Scan283
Letter from Bleriot Limited offering their Beriot cutout and A.T. Speedometer for testing, with details on discounts and customisation.30th Dec 1920Box 50 \ 4  Scan001
Suggesting an experimental trial order of an A.T. Speedometer from Bleriot for the 'Kite' chassis.6th Jan 1922Box 50 \ 4  Scan002
Supply and required specifications for an A.T. Speedometer from Bleriot Ltd. for testing.6th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan003
Request for information from Bleriot Ltd. on fitting a sample A.T. Speedometer to a Goshawk II chassis.17th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan004
Letter from Bleriot Ltd. confirming a sample A.T. Speedometer has been sent for testing.28th Jan 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan005
Letter from Blériot Limited chasing a previous request for information on speedometers.5th Feb 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan006
Internal request for information regarding the test of a Bleriot A.T. Speedometer.6th Apr 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan007
Quoting a follow-up letter from Bleriot Ltd. regarding a sample A.T. Speedometer sent for testing.25th May 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan008
Follow-up letter regarding the testing of a Bleriot A.T. Speedometer.24th Jun 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan009
Proposing the return of an unsuitable Bleriot A.T. speedometer that could not be tested.13th Jul 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan010
Letter from Blériot Limited to Rolls-Royce Ltd concerning an A.T. Speedometer inquiry.26th Jul 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan011
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd requesting prices for speedometers and specifying design requirements.21th Jul 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan012
Inquiry regarding the test results for an A-T Speedometer forwarded by Messrs. Bleriot.1st Sep 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan013
Follow-up letter requesting an opinion on A.T. Speedometers before accepting customer orders.10th Sep 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan014
Inspection and potential use of an A.T. Speedometer for the 40/50 chassis.12th Sep 1921Box 50 \ 4  Scan015


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