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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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Requesting the creation of drawings and manufacture of an E.A.C. Engine Front Bearer Tube in nickel steel.2nd Mar 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0046
Spare wheel carriers, front engine suspension, and bumpers.2nd Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0047
Use of a damper for mounting the Eagle 16 engine to steady movement.16th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0048
Issues with back axle controls, universal joints, and torque tube control.21th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0049
Requesting the creation of parts for engine mounts and a magneto adaptor, with an enquiry about sourcing improved fabric discs.8th Oct 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0050
Mean Effective Pressure limitations due to detonation and reaction vibrations.11th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0051
Internal memorandum detailing a proposed front axle control system for the Phantom model, using the spring and shock damper as control arms.4th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0052
Modifications to the Phantom Front Axle Control and engine torque dampers.12th Sep 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0053
Location and potential issues with the 40/50 HP torque arm and hydraulic damper.13th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0054
Blueprint showing the location of the 40/50 Torque Arm.10th Dec 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0055
The 10-EX engine suspension, detailing the objective of a 4-point support system to test frame rigidity and its effect on steering.25th Oct 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0056
The examination and testing of Mr. E. Feuerheerd's pump.1st Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0057
Recommendation for an engine suspension scheme to improve smoothness and reduce vibrations.1st Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0058
Test on a four-point engine suspension system to reduce vibration.1st Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0059
Blueprint detailing the rear engine mounting for the 10EX model, featuring a Hardy rubber-fabric coupling.6th Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0060
The engine suspension design for the EAC.10 Sports Phantom.6th Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0061
New rubber rear engine suspension system for the EAC.14.22th Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0062
Letter to Mr. Dodd concerning weak engine mounting brackets and the dispatch of stronger replacements.16th Dec 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0063
Sending a rubber block to Messrs. Dunlop for reproduction as car engine mountings.21th Dec 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0064
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. requesting the reproduction of a rubber block.21th Dec 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0065
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. specifying the load requirements for a rubber mounting block.30th Dec 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0066
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding rubber block samples and a request for more for experimental purposes.11th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0067
Official order be placed with Messrs. Dunlops for rubber pads for engine mountings.1st Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0068
Requesting the preparation of replacement steel strips for a rubber engine mounting.11th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0069
Torque reaction issues and experimental testing on a sports car with different engine mounting configurations.24th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0070
Engine mounting test for torque reaction and the resulting vibrations.24th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0071
Graph detailing the load versus deflection characteristics for a torque reaction fixed front mounting.25th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0072
Torque reaction and vibration testing after fitting a rubber block to the dash.25th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0073
Difficulties with torque reaction in a sports car and the effects of different engine setups.30th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0074
Damping and vibration issues related to the Continental Phantom.31th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0075
Recommending improved engine mounting plates and rubbers for the EAC.14 chassis following successful testing.31th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0076
Damping scheme for engine torque vibrations, referencing a sketch.2nd Mar 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0077
Query on the feasibility of a damper design combining dry friction with lubrication for its diametral fit.5th Mar 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0078
The implementation of a new rubber engine suspension for the Phantom Chassis F-2 and G-2 series.4th Apr 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0079
Scheme for a flexible engine mounting on the 10-EX model to prevent the engine from dropping.11th Jun 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0080
Specifications and quality control notes for the Phantom's rubber engine mounting.14th Aug 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0081
Internal memorandum addressing production issues with rubber consistency and altering deflection test parameters.9th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0082
The length tolerances for engine rubber mounting rubbers.10th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0083
Technical note regarding the correct reamed fit for bolts on a rubber engine mounting to prevent issues from vibration.8th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0084
The return of two tested rubber parts for a 40/50 HP car to Dunlop for inspection.20th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0085
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding issues with rubber engine mountings for the 40/50 HP car.20th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0086
Issues from a bump test, requesting replacement engine feet and a modified front axle for an endurance test.21th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0087
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to Mr. Hives at Rolls-Royce, requesting details on the usage conditions for two rubber buffers that were returned for inspection.21th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0088
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss tyres, engine mounts, and aero engine cylinder joints.22th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0089
Visit to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding new 'Fort' and 'Super' tyre models.25th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0090
Report discussing tyre shimmy, with a table of Dunlop tyre figures, and notes on rubber engine feet and rubber cylinder joints.29th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0091
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the properties and specifications for rubber engine mountings.29th Sep 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0092
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. requesting the production of sample rubber blocks with modified specifications for testing.3rd Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0093
Issues with 20 HP valve inlets sticking and an analysis of Phantom power curves.17th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0094
Engine experiments concerning compression ratio, piston rings, and torque reaction.17th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0095
Continued memo discussing the ratings of two couplings and details of a Chrysler spring drive.17th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0096
Graph comparing Torque versus Angular Deflection for Standard Hardy and Alpe couplings.9th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0097
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding rubber engine mountings and cylinder joints.9th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0098
Hand-drawn sketch of a mechanical component with annotations and measurements on the reverse of a typed memo.12th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0099
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. concerning the progress of rubber blocks.22th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0100
Measurement of drive flexibility and its effect on couplings and flywheel inertia.25th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0101
Recommendation to fit rubber engine mountings to car 24-CL to eliminate roughness between 40-50 mph.31th Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0102
Follow-up regarding the fitment of a rubber engine mounting modification to address a high-speed roughness complaint.1st Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0103
Visit to the Dunlop Works to discuss the non-skid life of tyres following customer complaints about skidding.28th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0104
Continuation page of a report discussing experimental rubber mixings to increase the load capacity for the 40/50 model.6th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0105
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning details of a rubber cylinder joint and a request for harder rubber blocks for engine mountings.6th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0106
Extract detailing the thermal expansion and failure analysis of a rubber cylinder joint.6th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0107
Cross-section drawing of an FXI Cylinder Joint with dimensions.1st Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0108
Design drawing of an F.XI rubber cylinder joint with dimensions and thermal expansion calculations.1st Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0109
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding rubber compound samples and a cylinder joint ring.9th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0110
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. following up on sample buffer blocks and requesting compression test details.29th Nov 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0111
Experiments with rubber engine mountings for the Phantom, exploring the possibility of avoiding drilling the rubbers.28th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0112
Specifying deflection under load for rubber components ordered from Messrs. Dunlop and discussing material mix experiments.4th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0113
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding testing and specifications for sample rubber blocks for an engine foot.4th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0114
Letter discussing specifications and requesting new orders for rubber components.4th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0115
Graph showing deflection versus load for various types of engine foot rubbers.4th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0116
Order for three types of engine rubbers from Messrs. Dunlop.5th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0117
New specifications, testing issues, and quality control procedures for rubber engine mountings.7th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0118
Concluding on the inconsistency and poor quality of rubber mixes from Mr. Jones of the Dunlop Co.7th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0119
Depot sheet describing issues with fabric couplings causing excessive torque re-action and roughness on pick-up.7th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0120
Correspondence from Dunlop about the hardness of experimental rubber blocks, compound No. 4 and No. 5.8th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0121
Unsatisfactory performance of rubber engine feet bolts and proposing the use of tight-fitting bolts as a solution.12th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0122
Blueprint showing section and elevation views of a mechanical component.15th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0123
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. following up on supplying rubber engine feet and arranging a meeting in Derby.15th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0124
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the specification for engine foot rubbers, requesting harder samples.22th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0125
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the weakness of engine foot rubber samples and requesting a new mix.31th Dec 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0126
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the development, testing, and supply of new Engine Foot Rubber blocks.1st Jan 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0127
The testing and sourcing of rubber engine feet from The Dunlop Co.3rd Jan 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0128
Rating test graph for F.78114 Engine Foot Rubbers, plotting load in pounds against deflection in inches.2nd Jan 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0129
Rating test results for engine foot rubbers supplied by Dunlops, measuring deflection under load.3rd Jan 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0130
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing the consistency and specifications of rubber compounds.3rd Jan 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0131
Test report on Phantom engine supporting rubbers, mix no. 6.7th Jan 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0132
Requesting a Phantom Trials car to act as a standard for frame jellying and booming tests.6th Mar 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0133
The design and characteristics of the S.S. suspension system.18th Sep 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0134
Shock absorber adjustments to improve riding qualities and overcome issues of insufficient firmness at high speeds.4th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0135
Arrangements for a trial of 'American spring and shock absorber modifications' on car 43-KR.4th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0136
Testing and potential delay of springing work on the 43-KR car.7th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0137
Arrangement of an experimental car, referencing chassis 43-KR.9th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0138
The springing on car 43-KR and arranging a car trial for Messrs. Olley and Southern.10th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0139
From Sg. to Hs. regarding travel arrangements for a person named Kennett.15th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0140
Improvements to the springing and ride quality of vehicle 43-KR.21th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0141
Test report on the springing and shock absorber performance of Mr. Sidgreaves' car 43-KR, before and after alterations.18th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0142
Road test report on the car's riding quality and springing performance.22th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0143
Alteration to shock absorbers to resolve a 'dithering' issue at low speeds.22th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0144
Test results and modifications to the springing of the 43-KR car.22th Oct 1929Box 65 \ 4  scan0145


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