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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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Test drive report for car 12-EX, detailing performance observations and suggestions for improvement.22th Jul 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0172
Urgently requesting details on modifications and parts for steering, aero, and oil relay systems.1st Aug 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0173
Chassis 12-EX after a 6000-mile test, detailing the performance of the magneto, battery ignition, and ignition governor.19th Aug 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0174
Ignition governor differences between 7-EX and 12-EX models, with a request for adjustments based on test readings.1st Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0175
Explanation of an oil relay governor ignition system, its inception, and its advantages in preventing engine detonation.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0176
Engine detonation theory, particularly the impact of engine size and the use of dual ignition systems.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0177
The advantages of a linked ignition system with a light governor and oil relay to prevent detonation.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0178
Procedure for setting ignition timing and troubleshooting potential issues.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0179
Instructions for setting the magneto timing, detailing adjustments for retard and advance positions.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0180
Procedure for checking and adjusting the engine ignition advance mechanism and associated linkage.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0181
Instructions for adjusting linkage movement and troubleshooting the oil relay system, including piston removal.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0182
Fitting instructions and troubleshooting guide for the oil relay assembly and cup leather.29th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0183
Page describing the characteristics of the ignition advance hand control at different speeds.5th Oct 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0184
Technical information memo concerning the R-R Oil Relay Governor Ignition.5th Oct 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0185
Standardisation of an ignition governor oil relay piston using metal packing rings.23th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0186
Tests of a new ignition oil relay with metal piston rings and proposed ignition advance curves.9th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0187
Adjustments to a piston and spring assembly for controlling initial advance, including a technical diagram.9th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0188
Graph showing Ignition Advance on the flywheel versus RPM for an Oil Relay system.12th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0189
Fitting instructions and modifications for a metal piston relay, including a diagram for a new collar.12th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0190
Instructions for modifying a governor with new springs, loads, and engine timing adjustments.12th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0191
Blueprint graph of an ignition advance curve with a diagram of an oil relay.23th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0192
Experiments to improve the performance and reduce noise of a Phantom Ignition Governor Relay.23th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0193
Ignition advance relay piston performance and issues with retardation.23th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0194
Page discussing engine ignition advance modifications and material testing, including a performance graph.23th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0195
List of alterations to the governor and relay piston for a 10,000-mile test on the 12-EX, with a corresponding ignition advance curve graph.23th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 1  scan0196
Disadvantages of light governor weights and recommending stronger control springs.4th Feb 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0197
Feedback on a new trials car and proposed improvements for the 20 HP model, focusing on parts stock management and electrical upgrades.4th Feb 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0198
Benefits and historical issues with the Phantom ignition auto-advance system.2nd May 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0199
Adjustments to the ignition advance curves for an aluminium engine fitted with a turbulent head.6th May 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0200
Blueprint graph comparing ignition advance curves for a Lighter Phantom engine, showing present, required and proposed curves.17th May 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0201
Requesting an update on action to be taken regarding a loose nut on the Phantom's Oil Relay Filter causing engine seizure.17th May 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0202
Phantom ignition control lever seizing due to lack of lubrication and proposed solutions.31th May 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0203
The fitting of a Phantom ignition governor set to vehicle 10-EX.1st Jun 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0204
Prints and stock parts for a Phantom Ignition Governor experiment.1st Jun 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0205
New experimental locking scheme for the milled nut on the Phantom oil relay filter.3rd Jun 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0206
Rejected proposal for a locking device and a proposed change to the ignition relay/governor.11th Nov 1927Box 65 \ 1  scan0207
Test report on leakage load for leather and brass ignition relay pistons.28th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0208
Request to detail a new spring for the oil relay on the Continental Phantom engine.2nd Feb 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0209
Distributing two prints of a Governor Spring for an Ignition Governor experiment.10th Feb 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0210
Request from the American office for a plotted curve showing the altered ignition advance characteristic for an aluminum head.4th Aug 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0211
Investigation into the cause of a seizing dynamo drive pinion bush on an 'SS' engine, detailing an experimental lubrication fix.30th Aug 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0212
Engine testing, detailing oiling issues, modifications to drain grooves, and notes on future tests.30th Aug 1938Box 65 \ 1  scan0213
Modification to the oil drain slots in the governor housing of an S.S. Engine.30th Aug 1938Box 65 \ 1  scan0214
Blueprint detailing an experimental drain trough for an 'S.S' dynamo drive to feed oil to a bush.30th Aug 1938Box 65 \ 1  scan0215
Technical memorandum detailing the specifications for magneto and battery ignition timing and control angles.19th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0216
Comparison table of present and proposed ignition timing settings for a Phantom engine.27th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0217
Cover letter for an attached table and blueprint concerning Phantom ignition timing.28th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0218
Drawing and comparing ignition timing diagrams for the Phantom engine, specifically the magneto and battery advance curves.2nd Oct 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0219
Page 2 of a memo regarding the range of machines and a suggested alteration.2nd Oct 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0220
Ignition timing diagram for the F.A.C. 10 engine, showing degrees of advance.26th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0221
Comparison table of present and revised ignition timing settings for the Phantom engine.27th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0222
Engine control drawings, covering the governor control, magneto, and ignition synchronising mechanism.20th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0223
Cover memo regarding an attached drawing for Magneto and Throttle Governor Controls.25th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 1  scan0224
Steering, engine, and chassis issues for a new car, with suggestions for improvements, possibly for the Phantom II.28th Jun 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0225
Engine specifications including timing, power curve data, compression ratio, and clearance volume.11th Jul 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0226
Recommending an optimal ignition timing of 12 degrees before top dead centre to reduce detonation.15th Jul 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0227
Graph showing power variation with ignition timing for S.S. Engines on Engine No S.S.5.27th Sep 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0228
Complaints of the battery ignition distributor rotor working loose and rubbing against the collector pins.27th Sep 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0229
Testing of specially hardened distributor cams using the 'cloud-burst' process.26th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0230
Testing of specially hardened ignition distributor cams using the 'Cloudburst' process.30th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0231
Detonation issues and recommended ignition timing adjustments for the Phantom II model.6th Nov 1929Box 65 \ 1  scan0232
Requesting a special battery ignition cam for 23-EX be hardened by the 'cloudburst' process.28th Jan 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0233
H.T. rotor failures during endurance tests and a recommendation to increase insulation thickness due to higher compression ratios.20th May 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0234
Request to remove the 'Cloudburst' hardened contact breaker cam from 23-EX for examination.7th Jun 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0235
Statement clarifying the standard ignition timing for the Phantom II vehicle.16th Jul 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0236
List of ignition timing settings in degrees for the Phantom II model.16th Jul 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0237
Request to remove 'cloudburst' cams from experimental cars 23-EX, 19-EX, and 22-EX for examination.15th Aug 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0238
Inquiry regarding seizure of the battery ignition contact breaker lever on its pivot.18th Sep 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0239
The seizure of the battery ignition contact breaker lever on its pivot due to lack of lubrication.19th Sep 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0240
The seizure of the battery ignition contact breaker lever, identifying tight bush clearance and lack of lubrication as causes.22th Sep 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0241
Cases of the battery ignition contact lever pivot seizing due to lack of lubrication.23th Sep 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0242
Proposing two modifications for a self-lubricating pivot pin, noting it was tested on chassis 10-G3.23th Sep 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0243
Material selection for the battery ignition contact lever pivot to prevent corrosion and wear.29th Sep 1930Box 65 \ 1  scan0244
Delco-Remy vacuum-operated automatic ignition advance system.5th Oct 1931Box 65 \ 1  scan0245
Instruction to arrange for the fitting of a separate dynamo control scheme onto a chassis.22th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 2  scan0001
Proposal for electrical circuits, fuse arrangements, and a switchbox ignition test system.8th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0002
Decision on a new arrangement for electrical wiring circuits, moving to a separate charging switch.9th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0003
Sparking on the charging switch and proposing an experiment to observe it.22th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0004
Observations and planned tests on the field break spark of a charging switch.25th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0005
New scheme for an electrical switch to prevent destructive sparking.25th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0006
Modifications to an ignition and charging switchbox, referencing drawing LeC. 2597.2nd Oct 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0007
Omissions and required revisions for an SS wiring diagram.6th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0008
Request to supply 3 sets of parts for a revised switchbox arrangement on a chassis, with manufacturing notes.23th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0009
Parts required for the S.S. Chassis Magneto Earthing Switch.27th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0010
New parts and blueprints for the S.S. Chassis IS switchbox.5th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0011
Switchbox contact life tests.7th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0012
Instruction sheet detailing burnt electrical contacts and suggesting their renewal for testing.8th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 2  scan0013
Results of switchbox contact life tests and requesting modifications for further testing.8th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0014
Production specification and test for an EAC.10 or S.S. switchbox.30th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0015
Production inspection and test specification for a switchbox for a 40/50 chassis.30th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 2  scan0016
Continued list of electrical testing procedures for a switch or terminal box.4th Jan 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0017
Technical memo discussing the circuit arrangement of a green lamp charge indicator and comparing it to the old Lucas system.4th Jan 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0018
Cancelling the specification for production, inspection and test of the EAC.10 switchbox.23th Jan 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0019
Modification of the S.S. Chassis switchbox.31th Jan 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0020
The specifications and differences between various switchboxes for Phantom models.2nd Feb 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0021
The specifications and modifications of the Final S.S. Standard switchbox.28th Feb 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0022
Results of comparative life tests for switchbox and cut-out contacts.28th Feb 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0023
Switchbox life tests for a 20 HP unit, detailing failure modes and operations count.23th Feb 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0024
Test report page detailing failure modes of an electrical cut-out, comparing 'Armature break first' and 'Field break first' scenarios.23th Feb 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0025
Continuation page of a report discussing variations in setting up a switch for testing.1st Mar 1929Box 65 \ 2  scan0026


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