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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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Effects of suspension arm friction on front and rear brake operation.17th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0123
Drawing showing the various positions of a servo system's suspension arm.17th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0124
Schematic layout of a complete braking system, including front, rear, servo, and foot pedal components.15th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0125
Modification to reduce front braking on 40/50 HP cars, citing issues caused by Australian roads.17th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0126
Accidents in Australia caused by fierce front braking on unmetalled roads and the recommended corrective action.17th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0127
Letter regarding depot reports on brake servo system adjustments and an attached memo for review.17th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0128
Requested chassis modifications for the first two sports cars, specifically regarding the brake lever, rear spring, and framed instruments.31th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0129
Mechanics of a braking system and refuting a claim about a swinging arm.31th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0130
With diagrams explaining a difficulty with the 40/50 HP servo front equaliser shaft and brake leverage.1st Feb 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0131
Continued analysis of front brake snatching and thumps, with a proposed solution involving a stop.1st Feb 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0132
Diagram and explanation of the 40/50 Swinging Link mechanism.29th Nov 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0133
Test report on the effect of adding a steel band damper to a front brake drum to stop brake squeak.29th Nov 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0134
Letter from America acknowledging information on the action of the servo for a bulletin on brakes.28th Nov 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0135
Confirming the decision to use cast aluminium for brake straps instead of duralumin.9th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0136
Changes to the front equalising shaft levers for the sports car braking system, specifically for the 10-EX model.14th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0137
Comparison of different brake distribution setups and calculations for sports car applications.14th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 5  scan0138
Calculation of the torque required on 40/50 servo gears to lock the rear wheels.5th Jan 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0139
Fitting Raybestos brake linings to a Sports Phantom and Tenoid linings to a 12-EX model.5th Jan 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0140
Weight comparison between standard brakes and side by side brakes, detailing component weights and total weight saved.1st May 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0141
Production and testing process for a new set of brake drums for a Phantom car.18th Jul 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0142
Letter to Rolls Royce of America regarding issues and design features of the front brakes on the 61-RF English Phantom.19th Jul 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0143
Letter explaining a design decision about a Duralumin flange and advising on safe braking with four-wheel brakes while steering.16th Aug 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0144
Letter from the American branch regarding front brake trouble on an English Phantom 61-RF.16th Aug 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0145
Recommendation to modify the drain pipe on the Phantom's side-by-side rear brakes to prevent mud clogging.9th Oct 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0146
Proposal for a main grease drain for side by side brakes, noting the required alterations.23th Oct 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0147
Tests to overcome brake squeaks on the Phantom model by modifying the damper sectors.2nd Nov 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0148
Letter to K.B. Speid Esq. explaining the issues with oil pump servo mechanisms in braking systems.2nd Nov 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0149
Experimental use of nitrate steel for water pump shafts and brake drums.6th Nov 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0150
Recommending the adoption of part number N.sch.2746 for the drain on side by side rear brakes.26th Nov 1928Box 66 \ 5  scan0151
Explaining the reasons for replacing experimental duralumin forged brake shoes with cast shoes.9th Jan 1929Box 66 \ 5  scan0152
Inquiring about the effectiveness of the rear brake mud shield on the Phantom model.19th Jan 1929Box 66 \ 5  scan0153
Technical response concerning the performance of Phantom Rear Brakes in muddy conditions.25th Jan 1929Box 66 \ 5  scan0154
Front braking alteration for Malcolm Campbell's Phantom car by reverting to an earlier front equaliser shaft.20th Jun 1929Box 66 \ 5  scan0155
Cost breakdown for re-lining Phantom Brakes of the Side-by-Side Type.1st Nov 1929Box 66 \ 5  scan0156
Secret memo concerning a copy of Mr. Royce's memo on small modifications to the EAC.4 carburetter.10th Feb 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0001
Secret memo suggesting five modifications to a carburetter design for the EAC X.9080.2nd Feb 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0002
Secret memorandum outlining questions and suggestions for engine and chassis improvements.10th Mar 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0003
Page 2 of a memo detailing improvements for vehicle clutch, brake, and exhaust systems.7th Jul 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0004
Drawings for lightweight air valves and a proposal to test a smaller low-speed throat for a carburetter.7th Jul 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0005
Modifications to the Goshawk III carburetter accompanying drawing No.LeC.1900.7th Jul 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0006
Secret memorandum on carburetter design considerations for the air valve, piston, and throat.18th Jul 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0007
Two schemes for the carburetter mixture control, referencing associated drawings.3rd Oct 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0008
Secret memorandum discussing improvements to the slow running performance of the EAC.11 engine.10th Jun 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0009
Secret internal memo detailing a visit and inspection of a carburetter on an EAC.2 chassis.23th Oct 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0010
Request for a recommendation on making the accelerator pedal throttle opening more gradual for the 93-NK car.29th Oct 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0011
Scheme for improving carburation by increasing water temperature to the carburetter and throttle valve.17th Dec 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0012
Investigations into the EAC carburetter, including test bench and road tests.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0013
Page 2 of a memorandum discussing modifications to carburetter designs for the 40/50 HP and new EAC models.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0014
The carburetter for the EAC engine.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0015
Carburetter mixture control adjustments and performance.25th Sep 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0016
The performance and characteristics of an EAC carburetter under various load conditions.25th Sep 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0017
Issues and operational principles of the EAC carburetter for the 40/50 HP engine.1st Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0018
Carburettor design for increased power output, detailing throat size and depression characteristics.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0019
Modifications to an EAC carburetter to match the performance of the standard 40/50 HP carburetter.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0020
Comparing the performance of a standard 40/50 HP carburetter with a converted EAC carburetter on an EAC engine.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0021
Graph comparing the power output of an E.A.C. engine with different carburettors, plotting Brake Horsepower (BHP) against Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0022
Graph comparing carburetter metering performance under light loads and throttled conditions for various setups.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0023
Graph comparing carburettor mixture settings against engine RPM for various E.A.C. carburettor configurations under light load.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0024
Graph comparing E.A.C. & 40/50 carburetters on an E.A.C. engine under full load.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0025
Graph plotting depression in the carburettor mixing chamber against R.P.M. for standard and converted carburettors.15th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0026
Design drawing for an experimental carburettor's suction chamber and high speed throat.21th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0027
Secret internal memo regarding the testing of carburetter modifications.21th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0028
The spring loading for a carburetter throttle, including spring specifications and test results.24th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0029
Secret memo providing instructions for oil relay ignition control and the carburetter.30th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0030
Setting up and fitting a carburetter.1st Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0031
Page detailing specifications for float, filter, and jet valve components.25th Sep 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0032
The adjustment procedures for carburetter components like jet tubes, operating rods, and levers.26th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0033
Testing procedures for carburettor components including the jet operating lever and petrol float chamber.26th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0034
Procedures for checking petrol levels and flow in a carburetter float chamber.25th Sep 1924Box 66a \ 1  scan0035
The specifications for air valve and suction chamber units.28th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0036
The fitting and testing procedures for an air valve spring and air piston.28th Jan 1935Box 66a \ 1  scan0037
The method for adjusting the E.A.C. Carburetter.29th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0038
Page 2 of an experimental report detailing engine tuning and testing procedures.28th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0039
Engine carburetter settings and performance characteristics.29th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0040
Graph comparing the power output of an E.A.C. engine with different carburettors against R.P.M.17th Feb 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0041
Graph comparing carburetter metering performance under light, throttled loads for various configurations.17th Feb 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0042
Graph comparing mixture control settings against RPM for different carburettors on an E.A.C. engine under full load.17th Feb 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0043
Graph comparing depression in the mixing chamber versus RPM for standard and converted carburetter configurations.17th Feb 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0044
Blueprint detailing the testing procedures and settings for an E.A.C. Carburetter.28th Jan 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0045
Required washers and high-speed valve specifications for the EAC carburetter.16th Mar 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0046
Secret memo discussing design improvements for an adjustable throttle lever.17th Mar 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0047
And suggesting modifications to the accelerator movements for the EAC and 40/50 HP models.22th Apr 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0048
Blueprint detailing the accelerator pedal movement and linkage for the 40/50 model.21th Apr 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0049
Diagram and calculations for the E.A.C. accelerator pedal and throttle linkage movement.21th Apr 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0050
Carburetter heating, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of reverting to a water-heated throttle system.1st May 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0051
Tests on the exhaust heated throttle, choke valve, and their effects on engine power.1st May 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0052
Power reduction due to a choke valve and a seasonal overheating issue in Australia.1st May 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0053
Carburettor and ignition plug issues for the New Phantom model, requesting replacement parts.30th Jun 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0054
New shutter control system from West Wittering for the 'X' Series and 7-EX models.7th Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0055
Design and specifications for petrol filters and future fuel tanks.20th Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0056
Fuel filter gauze standards, materials, and maintenance issues.1st Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0057
Carburetter needle taper and non-standard filter mesh on the New Phantom and Goshawk models, with a request for a replacement filter.1st Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0058
The failure of an E.A.C. carburetter filter and outlining proposed design improvements.24th Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0059
Comparing the E.A.C. carburetter's low-speed jet on the New Phantom and Silver Ghost models.1st Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0060
Changing filters to fine mesh for 20 HP and 40 HP models to prevent choked jets.25th Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0061
Carburetter filter problems, clarifying a previous instruction, and proposing solutions for choked jets.26th Aug 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0062
Change from exhaust heating to water heating for the EAC carburetter on the New Phantom model.9th Sep 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0063
Use of monel metal gauze in petrol filters for carburetters.1st Sep 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0064
Proposed modification to the exhaust heating system on the New Phantom model.1st Sep 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0065
Carburetter petrol flow and float weight.29th Sep 1925Box 66a \ 1  scan0066


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