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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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The material ordering deadline for an F-2 Series Phantom Sports Chassis radiator.3rd Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0263
Water flow, overheating issues, and capacities of different radiator types.17th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0264
On radiator flow impairment due to slime buildup from hard water, proposing a chemical cleaning solution and design changes.19th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0265
Query regarding the status of a proposal to alter the radiator design by raising its shoulders to improve car body lines.23th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0266
Engine overheating caused by slimy deposits from hard water choking the radiator core.24th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0267
Methods for testing for radiator obstruction and for cleaning the radiator core using a chemical mixture.24th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0268
Instructions for radiator cleaning, discussing treatment procedures and the importance of using soft water.24th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0269
Graph of water flow in gallons per minute versus engine RPM for a complete water system.24th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0270
Diagrams illustrating accurate and rough tests for radiator efficiency and system restriction.22th Jan 1923Box 66a \ 4  scan0271
Blueprint drawing for a water venturimeter with dimensions, formulas, and construction notes.22th Jan 1923Box 66a \ 4  scan0272
Halted work on altering the radiator's appearance and suggesting a new approach.25th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0273
Confirming the adoption of a suggestion regarding the radiator.26th Jan 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0274
Standardisation of a radiator with integral shutters to improve appearance and reduce weight.7th Nov 1927Box 66a \ 4  scan0275
Schedule and costs for fitting a new part to a chassis series.9th Apr 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0276
Procedure and materials for cleaning radiators.2nd Apr 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0277
Warning notice regarding the use of 'Kleanwell' radiator cleaning solution on vehicles with aluminium cylinder heads.1st Jun 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0278
The 'KLEENWELL' radiator product and previous communications on the matter.6th Jul 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0279
Investigating a new self-lubricating bearing material for radiator supports.25th Aug 1928Box 66a \ 4  scan0280
Report concerning a choked radiator on car 29-CL caused by grease from the water pump.11th Feb 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0281
Reduction of radiator tube diameters and cleaning procedures.2nd Feb 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0282
Radiator core choking due to high viscosity anti-freeze solutions and water pump gland lubrication.30th Apr 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0283
Engine cooling and water circulation issues, highlighting radiator blockages from water quality and a specific chassis case.10th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0284
Radiator performance, potential failures, and the effects of anti-freeze.9th Sep 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0285
Design of engine radiator tubes and water circulation.9th Sep 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0286
Radiator tube corrosion issues in Springfield, USA, due to variations in water quality.13th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0287
Effect of an anti-freezing mixture on radiator tubes.13th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0288
Responding to a radiator difficulty, discussing tube materials, corrosion causes, and water quality.13th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0289
Radiator corrosion, comparing the effectiveness of tinned tubes versus using rainwater to prevent damage.13th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0290
Request to borrow a standard Phantom radiator for comparative tests on water flows.27th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0291
Comparing the cooling performance of the 'SS' car against previous Phantom models.27th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0292
High-speed cooling tests, comparing car overheating with louvred versus plain bonnets.12th Jun 1927Box 66a \ 4  scan0293
Continued report on bonnet ventilation and overheating issues in hot weather conditions.27th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0294
Performance comparison chart of top water temperature during a hill climb for three car models with different radiator configurations.27th May 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0295
Phantom radiator from the Stores for experimental examination purposes.3rd Jun 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0296
Results and recommendations from radiator flow rate tests.27th Jul 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0297
Recommendation to circulate a depot sheet regarding the cleaning of Phantom radiators to prevent clogging by aluminium hydroxide.7th Aug 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0298
New, cleanable radiator design and the testing of a self-cleaning filter.25th Nov 1929Box 66a \ 4  scan0299
Ongoing difficulties and repairs for noise originating from the servo gears.19th Jun 1924Box 67 \ 1  scan0001
Directive to stop producing existing servo gear parts for the E.A.C.II model and replace them with a new experimental design.13th Oct 1924Box 67 \ 1  scan0002
Instructions for a strengthened E.A.C.II servo drive to overcome rattling and noise issues.12th Nov 1924Box 67 \ 1  scan0003
Modifications and urgent requirements for front brake adjustment and the servo system.10th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0004
Page 2 of a typed letter or memo regarding the urgency of making a rapid move.1st Jun 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0005
Ignition and brake issues for the New Phantom car, focusing on servo vibration and brake friction materials.1st Jun 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0006
Potential modifications to address 'servo jaggers' on 20 HP and 40/50 models.25th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0007
Proposal to use Duralumin instead of porous phosphor bronze for servo gear worm wheels in 40/50 & 20 HP models.1st Oct 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0008
Introducing flexibility to servo operating cams to overcome 'jaggers' and brake snatching.1st Oct 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0009
Servo effectiveness issues on the 'New Phantom' chassis, related to incorrect pin fitting and oil contamination.13th Nov 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0010
Testing of Servo Friction Halos for brakes after they were deemed ineffective on a trials car.13th Nov 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0011
Efficiency of servos on a 103-MC, and recommending direct measurement when in doubt.16th Nov 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0012
Potential modification to the New Phantom chassis servo to prevent mis-assembly.17th Nov 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0013
Investigating complaints of varying brake efficiency due to oil on the brake servo motors.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0014
Oil creepage from a servo plate onto friction plates and suggestions for remediation.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0015
Diagram illustrating the distribution of oil resulting from excessive lubrication at a specific point in an assembly.1st Dec 1936Box 67 \ 1  scan0016
The cause and cure for 'servo jaggers' in braking systems.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0017
Unsuccessful test to overcome 'servo jaggers' and recommending a new solution.16th Dec 1925Box 67 \ 1  scan0018
Requesting a design scheme to introduce flexibility in the servo engagement to prevent 'servo jaggers'.1st Jan 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0019
Experiments to eliminate 'servo jaggers' and 'thumping' in the braking system.5th Jan 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0020
Experiments to cure 'servo jaggers' and thumping issues by modifying springs and camshaft flexibility.28th Jan 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0021
'Servo Jaggers' and the use of a rubber washer on the Phantom model.22th Apr 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0022
Telegram regarding the reduction of a countershaft diameter for a Twenty horsepower model.29th Apr 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0023
New Phantom servo operation, proposing a flexible washer to cure servo jaggers.30th Apr 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0024
Introduction of a rubber ring to add flexibility to the servo operation.3rd May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0025
Requesting a drawing for a particular rubber ring for a standardisation proposal on servo operation.5th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0026
Issue with 'servo jaggers' and the use of a rubber washer as a temporary solution.5th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0027
Brief internal memo from BJ to Hs regarding Servo Jaggers.11th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0028
The distribution of a standardisation sheet for 'Servo Jaggers'.14th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0029
Suggesting modifications to the Phantom servo operation for increased flexibility.19th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0030
Improved friction head for the Phantom servo gear balancer links.20th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0031
Scheme N.2196 for the 20HP servo gear, detailing its flexibility and an increased separating spring.31th May 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0032
Standardisation of chassis parts to introduce flexibility in servo operation to overcome servo jaggers.30th Apr 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0033
Introduction of flexibility in servo-operation to overcome 'servo jaggers'.11th Jun 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0034
Modification to overcome 'Servo Jagger' on specific trial cars.17th Jun 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0035
Modification to the 40/50 HP chassis to overcome servo jaggers.19th Jun 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0036
Dangerous 'servo jagger and grab' braking issue on chassis 21-TC and the need for further investigation.23th Jun 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0037
Recommendation to use lead bronze ('Kelmit') and stainless steel ('Staybrite') to prevent parts from seizing and rusting.7th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0038
Lubrication issue with the New Phantom Servo, proposing the use of stainless steel pegs and self-lubricating bushes.15th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0039
Grabbing servo issue on chassis 21-DC, caused by rusty pegs.14th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0040
Recommendation to use Staybright or Stainless steel for the pegs on the servos for the Phantom and 20 HP models.16th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0041
Instruction to the Experimental Department to produce nine stainless steel dowel pins.16th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0042
Material selection and finishing processes for alignment dowels.16th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0043
Proposal to experimentally use ground and polished stainless steel dowels.16th Jul 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0044
Flexibility in servo operation to overcome 'Servo Jaggers' on 40/50 HP cars.7th Aug 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0045
Modifications to the Phantom servo brake gear to prevent a pin fouling a suspension link.27th Aug 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0046
Modifications to the servo brake mechanism to improve front braking.1st Dec 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0047
Proposed alterations to the 40/50 braking system to reduce front braking.19th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0048
Blueprint graph and calculations concerning 40/50 model brake distribution.13th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0049
Adjustments to the brake distribution for the 40/50 & 20 HP models.13th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0050
Test report on using spring dampers to overcome servo jaggers, including results from a 10,000-mile test on a 12-EX model.22th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0051
Modifying the Phantom chassis servo reduction gear to reduce noise and improve performance.14th Jan 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0052
Standardisation document regarding flexibility in the servo shaft by replacing a rubber ring with a plate spring.24th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 1  scan0053
Querying the testing and application details for a standardisation sheet regarding flexibility in the servo shaft.17th Jan 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0054
Standardisation sheet discussing the alteration from rubber to flat steel springs for flexibility in the servo shaft.1st Jan 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0055
Complaints regarding servo jaggers on the New Phantom and 20 HP chassis.27th Jan 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0056
Proposal to delay using a modified servo reduction gear until it has completed 10,000 miles.3rd Feb 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0057
Difficulty with the 40/50 HP servo and front brake equaliser shaft, leading to brake snatching and thumps.11th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0058
Continued analysis of a brake mechanism, proposing a mechanical stop to prevent excessive movement and slackening of the front brake ropes.19th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0059
Standardised flexibility for the servo shaft and a proposed 2-plate spider solution for the 20 HP model.19th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0060
Suggesting the use of a rubber scheme for servo shaft flexibility as the steel plate scheme is unfeasible without new shafts.24th Mar 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0061
Error with a new stronger servo spring (G.74778) and requesting a return to the old standard spring (G.72484).12th Apr 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0062
Service flexibility and the provision of free parts for complaints on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.28th Apr 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0063


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