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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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Secret memo regarding a blueprint for SS valve springs and associated testing.23th Apr 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan051
Valve lift curves and associated cam and rocker arm design.9th May 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan052
Valve springs for Phantom engines, noting a clicking noise issue with double springs.11th May 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan053
Analysis of Phantom double valve springs, comparing loads and bounce speeds to a standard single spring.11th May 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan054
Investigation into a high-pitched clicking noise from the valve gear at a specific engine speed.8th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan055
Suggestion from Elliott to Hives to increase the coil clearance on SS valve springs by altering the bottom washer.8th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan056
New taper valve springs and camshaft provisions for the 20 HP engine to increase top speed.10th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan057
Experimental 'SS' double valve springs and a proposal to use standard Phantom springs instead.13th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan058
Paper on the design and failure analysis of valve springs.1st Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan059
Analysis of valve spring materials, heat treatment, and design to eliminate resonant vibrations, including comparative data and frequency formulas.1st Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan060
Page describing new industrial processes for cadmium plating and wire annealing, with a partial article on spring stress calculations.1st Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan061
On valve-spring design, discussing natural frequency, surge, stresses, and the effects of the number of coils.1st Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan062
Technical discussion on valve-spring stress, surge, and the factors leading to fatigue failure.1st Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan063
Investigation into valve spring performance, comparing double, single, and taper springs to address issues like bouncing and surging.20th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan064
Comparative analysis of various valve springs, detailing their periodicity, performance, and application.20th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan065
Analysis of spring periodicity and mean radius, comparing single, double, and Curtiss D.12 valve springs.20th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan066
The speed at which resonance occurs in a spring system due to camshaft vibration.20th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan067
Analysis of resonance and vibrations per revolution for inlet and exhaust cams.20th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan068
Analysis of valve spring resonance, coil surging, and the properties of taper springs, including the Ricardo formula for natural frequency.20th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan069
Conclusion document outlining six key points regarding spring design and performance.23th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan070
Mr. Elliott's investigation into different types of valve springs.23th Feb 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan071
Performance and potential redesign of the 'SS' Taper Valve Spring.14th Mar 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan072
Technical memo on valve spring improvements for 20 HP and Aero engines, highlighting the advantages of taper springs.18th Mar 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan073
Agreement to test a well-tapered valve spring against a parallel one.25th Mar 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan074
Note regarding an extra heavy valve spring.2nd May 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan075
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America to the UK discussing valve spring surge, referencing external papers, and requesting harmonic analysis of a cam layout.2nd May 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan076
Valve spring design, harmonics, surging, and performance comparisons.2nd May 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan077
Letter requesting notes or ideas regarding noise from springs and the tilt of faces.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan078
Society of Automotive Engineers preprint paper on the idiosyncrasies and causes of issues with valve mechanisms.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan079
Different instruments for studying valve-mechanism idiosyncrasies and valve motion.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan080
Study of valve-mechanism idiosyncrasies, focusing on spring vibration, surge, and methods of measurement.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan081
Analysis of valve-mechanism idiosyncrasies, detailing harmonic theory, valve lift curves, and spring vibrations.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan082
Study of valve-mechanism idiosyncrasies, focusing on spring vibration and surge with experimental data graphs.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan083
Technical paper on the idiosyncrasies and harmonic analysis of valve mechanisms.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan084
Paper about using an electric telemeter to investigate valve-spring surge.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan085
Paper on the use of an electric telemeter to measure and analyze valve-spring surge.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan086
Mathematical and oscillogram analysis of valve-spring surge and harmonics.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan087
Analysis of spring and cam harmonic characteristics with oscillograms and computed amplitude data.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan088
Analysis of valve-spring surge using an electric telemeter, with spring characteristic data and oscillograms.15th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan089
Analysis of valve-spring surge and stress using an electric telemeter to inform spring design.1st May 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan090
Development of valve springs to reduce noise in the Phantom engine valve gear.1st May 1929Box 56 \ 2  Scan091
Continued discussion on engine valve train issues, including valve seating, tappet clearance, and valve spring performance.19th Mar 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan092
Requesting the exact specifications for new valve springs for a high-speed test on development engine No. 20.19th Mar 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan093
Valve spring coil vibrations and requesting specific data for a modified spring design.30th Aug 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan094
Notes concerning the design of valve springs as affected by spring coil vibrations.28th Aug 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan095
Technical analysis of the frequency of vibration in spiral springs, specifically in relation to valve spring breakages.28th Aug 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan096
Theoretical analysis of spring design, discussing the relationship between frequency, stress, deflection, and material properties.28th Aug 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan097
Analysis of stress, load, and deflection in parallel spiral springs using mathematical formulas.28th Aug 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan098
Theoretical analysis of spring stresses, frequency, and deflection, including mathematical formulas.28th Aug 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan099
The mathematical principles and properties of taper spiral springs.3rd Sep 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan100
Attached notes on the subject of valve spring coil vibrations.3rd Sep 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan101
Noise issues with the valve springs on the 20/25HP engine and proposing a solution.19th Sep 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan102
Comparing the quietness and performance of two different valve springs, E.78071 and E.70442.25th Sep 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan103
Modifications to valve springs and washers for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.29th Sep 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan104
Blueprint detailing the location and part numbers of valve springs for the 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.27th Sep 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan105
Quarterly complaint note regarding valve springs, suggesting they be changed in-house to avoid future issues.12th Nov 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan106
Investigation into valve noise on a Phantom II, traced to improperly squared valve springs.10th Nov 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan107
Improved spring and an issue with a filter fouling a cross member.13th Nov 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan108
Extract from quarterly complaints regarding the fitting of a new spring and a disagreement on coil bedding.13th Nov 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan109
Handing over new closed-end valve springs for the 20/25 HP and Phantom II models to the Experimental Department for testing due to noise issues.22th Nov 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan110
The mathematical formulas for calculating valve spring wave velocity.22th Nov 1930Box 56 \ 2  Scan111
The formulas for wave velocity and stress in terms of load.18th Dec 1931Box 56 \ 2  Scan112
Page of valve spring calculations for a 40/50 model.18th Dec 1931Box 56 \ 2  Scan113
Requesting a further set of 25 HP valve springs with revised specifications to achieve the required load.19th Jan 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan114
Technical memorandum detailing empirical data and requirements for Phantom II and 25 HP valve springs.21th Jan 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan115
Standardisation of valve springs, bottom washers, and valve guides to enable higher engine revs without spring bounce.7th Jan 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan116
Standardisation form for a chassis part change.2nd Jan 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan117
Rating test results for Peregrine Tappet and Valve springs, showing deflection under various loads.24th May 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan118
Graphs showing load vs. deflection spring ratings for 'Peregrine' Tappet and Valve springs.24th May 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan119
Testing double valve springs and requesting a set be fitted to an engine.8th Aug 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan120
Request to run an endurance test on valve springs using a test bed unit.6th Aug 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan121
Exhaust valve failure on a Phantom II Unit 25 engine, with detailed specifications for valve springs.27th May 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan122
Requesting the fitting of a set of double valve springs to a high compression head for P.2 25.23th Sep 1932Box 56 \ 2  Scan123
Carburetter modifications and performance improvements for the 20 HP car, comparing it to competitors.1st Sep 1925Box 56 \ 2  Scan124
Solutions for a broken Goshawk engine induction pipe flange and future design considerations.14th Sep 1925Box 56 \ 2  Scan125
Attempts to increase power on a 20 HP engine and related chassis weight increases.1st Feb 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan126
Experiments to determine if the power output of the 20 HP engine could be increased by using a larger carburetter.2nd Feb 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan127
Engine power test results comparing standard and large carburetter throttles, and the effect of throat size on power output.15th Jan 1925Box 56 \ 2  Scan128
Carburetter metering issues and maximum power tests on a 20 HP engine.15th Jan 1925Box 56 \ 2  Scan129
Test report comparing the performance of a standard carburetter against a diffuser jet carburettor, including a performance graph.15th Jan 1925Box 56 \ 2  Scan130
Report page summarising experiments on carburettors, including a diffuser model and one with a light air valve.15th Jan 1925Box 56 \ 2  Scan131
Experiments into carburetter throat size and diffuser jets as a solution to power loss in the 20 HP engine.1st Mar 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan132
Modifications to the 20 HP induction and exhaust pipes with a strengthened flange.1st Mar 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan133
Approving the design for a 20 HP engine's aluminium induction pipe.24th Mar 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan134
The instruction to proceed with work on 20 HP induction and exhaust pipes.25th Mar 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan135
Comparison between a Lorraine car and a 20 HP model using different carburetters and chassis.9th Nov 1926Box 56 \ 2  Scan136
The new 20 HP induction system, detailing its advantages over the standard system, including weight reduction and simplified manufacturing.27th Jan 1927Box 56 \ 2  Scan137
Test report comparing the performance of 'Manifolds to LeC. 2216' against standard manifolds, with power curve data.21th Mar 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan138
Design schemes and modifications for the India 3 engine.21th Mar 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan139
Recurring failure of induction pipes on the 20 HP exhaust and induction system, requesting a standardization sheet for an improved design.1st Apr 1927Box 56 \ 2  Scan140
With a diagram discussing an alternative design for an induction pipe to prevent fuel flow issues.7th Apr 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan141
Technical letter discussing carburetter design with accompanying hand-drawn diagrams.5th Apr 1927Box 56 \ 2  Scan142
Standardisation report for replacing the cast iron induction pipe with an aluminium one to improve reliability.5th Apr 1927Box 56 \ 2  Scan143
Costs and implementation details for a new part on the 'L' series chassis.8th Oct 1927Box 56 \ 2  Scan144
Potential engine design improvements and modifications.2nd Feb 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan145
Potential modifications to the cylinder head and induction pipe arrangement for the India 3 model.1st Apr 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan146
Arrangement of the cylinder head and induction pipe for 'INDIA 3', enclosing drawing LeC.2541.4th May 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan147
Blueprint for an underfed type of induction pipe, detailing a modification to lower the carburettor.5th Apr 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan148
Design of induction pipes and carburettors for the 'India 3' project, making comparisons to the 'SS' Phantom model.8th Apr 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan149
Novel, patentable scheme for car induction pipe heating using an exhaust hot spot and a valve.21th Jun 1928Box 56 \ 2  Scan150


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