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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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Potential causes and solutions for magneto drive slip and camshaft drive failure.16th Oct 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0246
The results of a test on Chassis No. 7-LF to address a 'galloping knock'.13th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0247
Page two of a memo discussing the results of a new material for slipper drives and the need for further testing.16th Jan 1933Box 65 \ 4  scan0248
Experimental slipper flywheel settings for the 7-LF car, comparing them to Springfield and Phantom standards.16th Jan 1933Box 65 \ 4  scan0249
Investigating an engine knock in a 7-LP car by adjusting the slipper wheel.5th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0250
Request to put in hand one set of heavier-than-standard slipper flywheels for a Phantom model.19th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0251
Modification to the Phantom Spring Drive, referencing manufacturing orders.23th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0252
Requesting an urgent order of flywheel springs for a Phantom spring drive to test a fix for 'galloping knocks'.20th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0253
Investigation into the cause of a 'galloping knock' engine noise reported by customers.23th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0254
Investigation into engine knock, involving tests with a slipper wheel and analysis of crankshaft torsional stress.23th Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0255
Analysis of crankshaft torsional strain and engine knock caused by slipper wheel friction.5th Jun 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0256
Design and testing of a stronger driving spring (E.77646) for a Phantom model.5th Jun 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0257
The replacement of a damper spring for the crankshaft spring drive on a Phantom car.13th Aug 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0258
Suitability and modification of a crankshaft spring drive for a Phantom car's camshaft.14th Aug 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0259
Order for 8 springs with specific dimensions and material.1st Oct 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0260
Engine alterations involving longer connecting rods and shorter pistons.3rd Jun 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0261
Performance of longer connecting rods and lighter pistons in the 46-PK engine.12th Jul 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0262
Secret memo discussing modifications to pistons, connecting rods, exhaust pipes, and the Scintilla magneto.17th Jul 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0263
Cable regarding the use of copper tubes in the cylinder and head for the E.A.C. engine.16th Mar 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0264
Connecting rod bearing failure on a car during tests in France.16th Apr 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0265
The condition of connecting rod bearings after a 10,000-mile test in France.18th Apr 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0266
Test to reproduce connecting rod bearing failure on an EAC engine.25th Sep 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0267
Telegram reporting the failure of conrod big ends and requesting two new high-speed rods to continue testing.9th May 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0268
Form for a telegram received by telephone with handwritten notes.23th May 1923Box 65 \ 4  scan0269
The failure of connecting rod bearings on a 93-NK car.12th May 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0270
Despatch of 6 connecting rods to Mr. Royce.1st Jun 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0271
The failure of connecting rods from a 93-NK car, noting issues with whitemetal adhesion.1st Jun 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0272
Confirmation of a wire message regarding an investigation into different alloy steels for connecting rods.6th Jun 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0273
Modifications and trials for connecting rods.12th Jun 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0274
Three proposed experiments for modifying EAC connecting rods.12th Jun 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0275
Proposing the use of duralumin connecting rods in the EAC engine to reduce weight and vibrations.1st Jul 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0276
Modifications to New Phantom connecting rods and camshaft bearings.25th Aug 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0277
Endurance test of various connecting rod bearings.16th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0278
Tests of connecting rod big end bearings, comparing standard and mild steel rods.28th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0279
22.5 hour test of new E.A.C. connecting rod bearings with loose white metal lined bushes.28th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0280
Crankcase expansion, bearing thrust, and comparing the reliability of bronze versus mild steel loose bushes.28th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0281
Table detailing design changes and specifications for New Phantom model connecting rods.24th Jun 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0282
Cablegram from Springfield to Derby requesting details for a Phantom connecting rod with separate big end bushing.2nd Dec 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0283
Standardisation document for modified connecting rod bearings.10th Dec 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0284
Design change for the 20 HP chassis connecting rods to use separate bushes, similar to the Phantom model.7th Jan 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0285
Test on a lighter Phantom engine using old short rods to save weight and reduce crankcase height.23th Feb 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0286
Modifications to the Lighter Phantom Engine's connecting rod length.15th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0287
Choice between long or short connecting rods for the Lighter Phantom Engine.19th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0288
Modifications and testing for a lighter Phantom engine, focusing on weight reduction.4th May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0289
Defect in Phantom cylinder block castings and proposed remedies to eliminate piston knocks.25th Jun 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0290
Modifications and casting improvements for Phantom cylinder blocks.27th Jun 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0291
Disagreeing with the suggestion to ask customers to tighten the cylinder head and adjust tappets post-repair.4th Jul 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0292
Proposal to experiment with fitting Hispano connecting rods to the Phantom engine to improve smoothness.9th Sep 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0293
Confirming the sending of drawing LeC. 2466 for the Phantom Sports Connecting Rod.1st Oct 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0294
Proposed tubular type connecting rod for the Sports Phantom.4th Oct 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0295
Phone message confirmation regarding alterations to a sports car due to a broken crankchamber.8th Oct 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0296
Comparing the weights of tubular section connecting rods between various cars.18th Oct 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0297
Comparison table of engine component specifications for 20HP, 40/50HP, Lorraine, and Hispano engines.25th Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0298
Revisions to the crankshaft and connecting rods for EAC.10 and 14 models.25th Nov 1927Box 65 \ 4  scan0299
Comparison of Pierce Arrow and Phantom connecting rod piston assembly weights, with a request to source Pierce Arrow parts for inspection.2nd Jan 1928Box 65 \ 4  scan0300
Proposed alterations to the 'V' series exhaust pipes, main switch, and thermometer position.8th Dec 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0301
Material change for valve stem guides in the E.A.C.II cylinder head from Cast Iron to Phosphor Bronze.2nd Dec 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0302
Material choice between Stainless Steel and Monel Metal for E.A.C. cylinder tubes.23th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0303
Difficulties in swaging stainless steel and Monel metal cylinder water tubes, with a comparison to copper and thermal expansion data.26th Jan 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0304
The causes of 'EAC' over-oiling, focusing on oil passing valve stems and the optimal orientation of scraper rings.2nd Feb 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0305
Cylinder over-oiling, offering a theory on the performance of chamfered piston rings.25th Sep 1924Box 65 \ 4  scan0306
Choice of material for cylinder water tubes, comparing copper, monel metal, and stainless steel.9th Mar 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0307
Tubes in cylinder heads, comparing monel, copper, and stainless steel, and recommending copper for future use.11th Mar 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0308
Reliability and expansion of copper tubes in cylinder heads.23th Mar 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0309
Calculated versus tested cylinder capacity, and the instructed acceptable range.27th Mar 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0310
Cylinder temperature, expansion, and oiling for the EAC engine.16th May 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0311
Tests with a new cylinder head and new sparking plug positions.18th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0312
EAC engine with opposed sparking plugs and an induction pipe in the cylinder head.18th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0313
Engine power loss, distribution, and detonation under different induction and ignition configurations.18th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0314
Investigating the influence of spark plug position and ignition timing on engine detonation and power.18th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0315
The effect of single and dual ignition systems on ignition advance and detonation.18th Sep 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0316
Performance graph showing engine Brake Horsepower against RPM to illustrate power loss caused by a water-heated induction pipe.20th Jul 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0317
Performance graph comparing induction systems by plotting Brake Horsepower against Revolutions Per Minute.23th Jul 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0318
Graph plotting ignition firing position against engine RPM to determine the optimal advance for maximum torque and to avoid detonation.18th Aug 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0319
Graph plotting firing position against RPM for a single cylinder engine with a 5.2 to 1 compression ratio.10th Nov 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0320
Weights of the EAC cylinder block and cylinder head.10th Nov 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0321
Error in a design report and the design of an aluminium head and cylinders for the Phantom.1st Dec 1925Box 65 \ 4  scan0322
Outlining the benefits of using an aluminium head and cylinders for the Phantom engine.8th Feb 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0323
Further testing on a Phantom cylinder head with opposed sparking plugs to investigate detonation and silencer popping.2nd Feb 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0324
Revised proposals for a lighter Phantom engine with an aluminum cylinder head and block.27th Feb 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0325
Technical memo discussing design suggestions for the Phantom cylinder head to improve combustion and spark plug placement.6th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0326
Analysis of turbulence in combustion, referencing various engine designs including those by Ricardo, Duesenberg, and Hispano.6th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0327
Engine cam and cylinder head design, comparing different methods for achieving turbulence and efficiency.10th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0328
Drawing LeC.2212 for the Phantom Aluminium Head and discussing modifications requested by Mr. Royce.10th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0329
Simplification of the induction pipe bolting for a Phantom Aluminium Head.10th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0330
Recommendation to modify Phantom cylinders with extra thickness to reduce knocking sounds.1st Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0331
Issue of 'No.5. Cylinder Knock' and the proposed solution of standardizing cylinders with extra thickness on the trunks.19th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0332
Design schemes and weight-saving suggestions for the Lighter Phantom Engine.31th Mar 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0333
Use of a larger diameter duralumin valve push rod for the lighter Phantom engine.23th Apr 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0334
Modifications and tests for a lighter Phantom engine, focusing on weight reduction and a new anti-detonating head.4th May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0335
Investigation into 'engine thuds' on the Phantom engine compared to the Silver Ghost.1st May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0336
The occurrence of engine thuds, requesting an example be set aside for experimental study.17th May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0337
Definition and cause of 'engine thuds' in various car models, particularly the Phantom and Silver Ghost.19th May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0338
Characteristics and naming of an engine thud, suggesting it be called a throb or 'the Gilpin' trouble.21th May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0339
Engine thuds and a throbbing sensation in vehicle 87-LC, while also arranging a visit to Derby.22th May 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0340
Design changes to the Phantom Aluminium Cylinder Block, including increasing its height.7th Jun 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0341
Instruction memo detailing the testing process for new copper asbestos cylinder gaskets for the New Phantom engine.28th Jun 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0342
Procedure for fitting and testing new Phantom cylinder gaskets.29th Jun 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0343
Modifications to the cylinder head water outlet for the Lighter Phantom Engine.6th Jul 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0344
Design alternatives for a lighter valve rocker cover for the Phantom engine, comparing a two-piece pressed and riveted design against a magnesium alloy casting.6th Jul 1926Box 65 \ 4  scan0345


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