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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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Spring experiments for the GYL-25 Sales Trials Car following feedback from Mr. Royce.20th Jul 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan158
Request to borrow the Barkerlite Trials car CAJ.23 to carry out an experimental test on its rubber engine mounting.24th Aug 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan159
Brake servo 'snatching' issue on a London Open Touring Trials car.24th Aug 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan160
Trial and sale of chassis GAJ-53 with an experimental engine mounting.14th Sep 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan161
Experimental engine feet on car GAJ-53, recommending they be replaced with standard parts before sale.14th Sep 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan162
The production and instruction of necessary pieces for chassis GSK-55.8th Nov 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan163
Request for the loan of a 20 HP Trials car to investigate a knocking issue in the rear shock absorbers.2nd Nov 1928Box 58 \ 1  Scan164
Request for the latest porcelain cleanable plugs for the New Phantom and Goshawk models.26th Jun 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan165
On the 20 HP 10,000 miles test at Chateauroux, detailing issues with overheating spark plugs and the engine mounting.14th Jan 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan166
Pre-ignition, ignition plug temperature, and water cooling issues in an aluminium cylinder head.10th Apr 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan167
Proposals and considerations for improving engine performance, focusing on compression ratio, water cooling of plugs, and ignition advance.10th Apr 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan168
Conclusions from a cylinder head test, with proposals for modification.30th May 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan169
Tendency to misfire on high compression 20/25HP engines and recommending a smaller spark plug gap.30th May 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan170
Note regarding sparking plug voltages on the 20/25 chassis, referencing another report.9th Feb 1931Box 58 \ 1  Scan171
The likely standardisation of the smaller 14 mm sparking plug.23th Oct 1931Box 58 \ 1  Scan172
Fix for an oil leak on the rear end of EAC and 20 HP engines, involving the attachment of a cover.27th Aug 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan173
Consideration of a 10,000-mile test for a 20 HP 'India' Production Car.1st Oct 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan174
Query about non-standard parts, lubrication, and alterations for a 20 HP 'India' car following a 10,000-mile test.23th Sep 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan175
Oil test and a revised lubrication procedure for the propeller shaft joints on a 20 HP 'India' car.10th Oct 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan176
Need for a lubrication piping system to reach inaccessible points on owner-driver cars.13th Oct 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan177
Query regarding the necessity of a lubricator for the servo drive on the India Gearbox.14th Dec 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan178
Overoiling issue on 20-HP cars and the proposal to supply depots with new piston rings.21th Jan 1926Box 58 \ 1  Scan179
Recommending a standardized gear oil for axles and gearboxes on 20 HP and Phantom models.23th Dec 1926Box 58 \ 1  Scan180
Automatic system for extra cylinder lubrication.26th Nov 1931Box 58 \ 1  Scan181
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the 20/25 HP lubrication system and the sourcing of parts.14th Jul 1932Box 58 \ 1  Scan182
Tests conducted on a thermostat from Messrs Smith & Sons for extra cylinder lubrication.10th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 1  Scan183
Unsuccessful testing of thermostat bellows for extra cylinder lubrication.14th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 1  Scan184
Graph showing the rating of bellows for a J III Cylinder Oil Thermostat, plotting extension against load.12th Oct 1932Box 58 \ 1  Scan185
Complaint of overoiling on a 20-HP Chassis from America.18th Dec 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan186
Letter from the American branch to London regarding an overoiling engine issue on a 20-HP car.4th Dec 1925Box 58 \ 1  Scan187
Requesting an experimental varnished cambric covered Maconites H.T. cable for a Phantom II chassis.20th Nov 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan188
Letter from The Macintosh Cable Company Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of Maconita H.T. Ignition Flexible cable.2nd Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan189
Comparative tests of Maconite, Gloverite, Super Glover, and Helsby H.T. ignition cables on a Phantom I chassis.1st Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan190
Results of physical and chemical tests on various dielectric cable materials.1st Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan191
Test results on four different cable insulation materials, including voltage breakdown and flammability.1st Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan192
Test report on the performance of different types of electrical cable insulation under high voltage and heat stress.12th Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan193
Test report comparing the insulation performance of Gloverite, Super Glover, Maconit, and Helsby cables after 10,000-mile road tests.6th Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan194
Comparative electrical tests on Maconite, Gloverite, and Helsby cables.6th Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan195
Comparison of Maconite, Cloverite, and Super Clover H.T. cables and their durability on Phantom I and Phantom II chassis.6th Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan196
Heat damage to H.T. wires from the exhaust tube and proposing solutions such as shielding or alternative cable materials.1st Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan197
Proposing experimental ignition wire tubing materials for the Phantom II.9th Dec 1929Box 58 \ 1  Scan198
Requesting the fitting of special heat and oil resistant ignition H.T. cables to test chassis 23-EX.9th Jan 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan199
New type of cellulose varnished cambric covered maconite H.T. cable for trial on experimental cars.1st Jan 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan200
Recommendation to use Cellulose Varnished Cambric Covered Maconite H.T. Cable for Sir Henry Segrave's two engines due to its good protection from oil and petrol.5th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan201
Request to fit cellulose varnished cambric covered maconite H.T. wiring for a 10,000-mile test on 14-G4.6th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan202
Letter to The Macintosh Cable Co. Ltd. regarding test results and issues with a sample of H.T. cable.11th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan203
Letter to The Macintosh Cable Co. Ltd enclosing a copy of a previously misplaced letter.18th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan204
Letter from The Macintosh Cable Company Ltd acknowledging a memo regarding Lacquered Cambric Covered H.T. Cable.19th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan205
Comparison of cellulose lacquered cambric covered maconite H.T. cables for car and 'R' engines.18th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan206
Cellulose lacquered cambric covered maconite H.T. cable for car and 'R' engines.25th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan207
Letter concerning the quality and surface finish of lacquered cambric covered H.T. cable.26th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan208
Extract from a report on the condition of high-tension wires after 5,000 and 10,000 miles of use.26th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan209
Request to order an improved Cellulose Lacquered Cambric Covered Maconitem H.T. Cable for the Phantom II chassis.28th Mar 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan210
Extract from a report on the performance of high tension cables after 14,000 miles.5th Apr 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan211
Improved cellulose lacquered cambric covered maconite H.T. cable and its fitting to experimental chassis.23th May 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan212
Cellulose Lacquered Cambric Covered Maconita H.T. Cable and its fitting to chassis 18-EX and 24-EX.23th Jun 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan213
Extract from G.W. Hancock's report on the condition of Maconinte ignition cables on car 24-EX after 6,000 miles.20th Jul 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan214
The failure of cambric covered H.T. ignition cables after testing, recommending a woven asbestos alternative.18th Aug 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan215
Extract from G.W. Hancock's report on the poor condition of Maconita ignition cables on chassis 24-EX after 10,000 miles.15th Aug 1930Box 58 \ 1  Scan216
The performance of Champion sparking plugs types AE.4, AE.9, and AE.1.23th Mar 1928Box 58 \ 2  Scan001
Letter to Champion Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the return and testing of various spark plugs.13th Apr 1928Box 58 \ 2  Scan002
Follow-up letter regarding Giomme's sparkling plugs from the W.B. Kahn Company Ltd.6th Jan 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan003
The test results of Igna-Segrave sparking plugs on a 20 HP engine.9th Jan 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan004
Follow-up letter requesting the return of Giomme's sparking plugs.23th Jan 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan005
Giomme's Sparking Plugs and correspondence with W. B. Kahn Co., Ltd.14th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan006
Letter from W. B. Kahn Company Ltd. chasing up a report on Giomme's Sparking Plugs.13th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan007
Failure and subsequent disposal of Ciomme's Sparking Plugs.15th Feb 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan008
Letter from Lissen Limited proposing a test of their new aviation spark plugs, as suggested by the Air Ministry.29th Aug 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan009
Continuation sheet from Lissen Limited regarding aircraft plugs with steel bodies.29th Aug 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan010
Letter regarding the forwarding of six B.S.2. type sparking plugs received from Messrs. Lissen and their previous tests.5th Sep 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan011
Letter from Lissen Limited to Colonel Fell regarding a new type of sparking plug for aircraft engines.1st Sep 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan012
Follow-up letter from Lissen Limited regarding the testing of aircraft sparking plugs.2nd Dec 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan013
Letter from Lissen Limited requesting a performance report on aircraft sparking plugs sent for testing.16th Dec 1930Box 58 \ 2  Scan014
Article discussing spark plug problems, their relation to heat characteristics, and diagnosing engine conditions.16th Mar 1929Box 58 \ 2  Scan015
Detailed explanation of spark plug operation, heat range, and fouling characteristics.1st Mar 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan016
Supplement to a report on detonation, discussing the challenges of obtaining consistent H.U.C.R. values due to fuel deposits.1st Mar 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan017
Letter regarding a new Mica Sparking Plug for aero engines and its performance.1st Dec 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan018
Letter to A.J. Rowledge regarding a spark plug designed by Mr. Roy Hurley and plans for its manufacture in England.1st Dec 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan019
Letter from Captain Cyril Turner regarding a proposition for a new type of mica sparking plug.7th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan020
Construction and drawbacks of existing mica sparking plugs and proposing an improved H-T plug design.7th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan021
Letter detailing the features and ongoing tests of a new H-T sparking plug design.7th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan022
Letter detailing single-cylinder and endurance test results for sparking plugs and their use by other engine manufacturers.7th Dec 1931Box 58 \ 2  Scan023
Running time and test parameters for H.T.312 plugs on F.25 and F.607 engine test schedules.19th Jan 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan024
Letter from Captain Cyril Turner concerning Hurley-Townsend Sparking Plugs, requesting a test report and engine specifications.2nd Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan025
From Captain Cyril Turner with requests for tests and engine data.23th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan026
Test report on B.G. Spark Plugs, type 116, for the Kestrel engine.23th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan027
Results of engine tests on spark plugs, focusing on fouling, gap erosion, and overall condition.23th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan028
Three photographic views of a B.G. Paris spark plug.24th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan029
The testing of Hurley-Townsend sparking plugs, type 312.24th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan030
Letter to Capt. Cyril Turner regarding tests on Hurley-Townsend Spark Plugs and the service life of existing plugs.13th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan031
Table of service engine particulars relevant to spark plugs.13th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan032
The features and test results of Hurley-Townsend Type 312 sparking plugs.24th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan033
Blueprint detailing scrap sections through the sparking plug bosses for Kestrel and Buzzard engines.14th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan034
Letter to Capt. Cyril Turner regarding tests on Hurley-Townsend Spark Plugs.13th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan035
Table of specifications for Kestrel and Buzzard engines relevant to spark plugs.13th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan036
Blueprint detailing cross-sections of cylinder blocks for Kestrel and Buzzard engines.14th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan037
Letter from Captain Cyril Turner regarding the testing and potential UK manufacture of Hurley-Townsend spark plugs.16th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan038
Letter to Capt. Cyril Turner opposing the suggestion of running a Type Test engine on H.T. spark plugs.22th Apr 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan039
Proposing the use of K.L.G. aero plugs alongside Lodge plugs to avoid a monopoly.11th May 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan040
Letter from the Air Ministry granting provisional airworthiness approval for K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Type V.9.15th Feb 1932Box 58 \ 2  Scan041


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