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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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Oil consumption tests for the 'V' series carried out in France.15th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0012
Comparing oil temperatures and consumption between a 'V' series and a standard 40/50 HP car.20th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0013
Investigations of an oil relay governor.21th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0014
Modifications to the oil relay ignition governor, specifically addressing issues with sticking inner pistons.1st Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0015
Modifications to the ignition advance control springs and hydraulic piston return spring.25th Sep 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0016
Issues with a magneto return spring and the failure of cup leathers on test.21th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0017
Cup leather failures in pistons, investigating the effects of oil temperature and viscosity.21th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0018
Testing an ignition oil relay leather piston ring.21th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0019
Graph showing the viscosity of Price's Motorine 'C' oil at various temperatures.20th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0020
Graph of the ignition advance curve with engine requirements under extreme working conditions.20th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0021
Piston ring testing and oil consumption.1st Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0022
Telegram from Royce regarding excessive oil consumption and a new design for piston, splasher, rings and trunk.27th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0023
Wire confirmation from Royce to Hives concerning excessive oil consumption and sending a new piston and splasher design for testing.27th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0024
Experiments for pistons with concave crowns and other components to test for oil consumption.28th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0025
Extract detailing proposed engine modifications to improve excessive oil consumption.29th Apr 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0026
'V' series and Condor 'L' shaped piston rings and oil consumption tests.1st May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0027
Inconsistent oil consumption results due to the lapping of 'L' shaped piston rings.13th May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0028
Over-oiling on the 20 HP chassis and stretching rear axle spring clips.15th May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0029
EAC engine cylinder expansion and oiling problems.16th May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0030
Piston testing to address an over-oiling and oil consumption issue.19th May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0031
Graph of test bench results showing oil consumption curves for the E.A.C. engine.19th May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0032
Over-oiling on the EAC engine, suggesting a test with the piston pin oil feed shut off.6th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0033
The oil consumption of trial cars and requesting continued monthly reports.6th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0034
Resolving high oil consumption and cylinder overoiling by adopting a new 'L' section ring.15th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0035
Cylinder overoiling, explaining the phenomenon through the action of chamfered piston rings.27th Feb 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0036
Graph of oil consumption versus RPM for an E.A.C. engine, comparing different piston and ring configurations.11th Jul 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0037
Oil consumption figures for three trials cars over the last month.11th Jul 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0038
Proposed fix for an oil leak at the rear end of EAC and 20 HP engines.27th Aug 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0039
Difficulty of creating a list of cars likely to be troubled with over-oiling.1st Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0040
Arranging cures for engine over-oiling in two specific cases and the uncertainty of a permanent solution.4th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0041
Request for a list of complaints regarding over-oiling on the New Phantom chassis.18th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0042
Complaints of over-oiling on specific New Phantom chassis.21th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0043
Over-oiling problem with the New Phantom car engine after 10,000-mile tests.21th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0044
Serious issue of 'overoiling' in the New Phantom model and proposing new testing procedures.22th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0045
Page 2 of an internal memo regarding a visit to Mr. Royce to provide him with information on a serious situation.22th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0046
Customer complaints and testing strategies for an overoiling issue on the New Phantom model.22th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0047
The persistent over-oiling issue in the New Phantom model.25th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0048
Page 2 of an experimental report concerning over-oiling problems in cars.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0049
Modifications to a Phantom car going to France, covering the steering, front axle, and engine.26th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0050
Investigating and proposing a solution for over-oiling on the 'Phantom' engine.28th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0051
Instruction No.52 for the 40/50-HP Chassis regarding plugging oil holes in inlet rockers to fix excessive lubrication.29th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0052
Limitations of high-speed 10,000-mile tests in detecting over-oiling issues on the 'New Phantom' model that only appear in slow traffic.29th Sep 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0053
Specific case of engine over-oiling on a Phantom, sent to the Works for inspection.1st Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0054
Investigation into an over-oiling complaint on Phantom cars.10th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0055
Lubrication piping system for owner-drivers to reach inaccessible points.13th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0056
Chassis lubrication, centralized oiling schemes, and the Phantom car.15th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0057
Testing and implementation of the Bijur chassis lubrication system, including a list of 38 lubrication points.15th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0058
General adoption and benefits of centralized lubrication systems, with a specific note on steering for the Silver Ghost.1st Mar 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0059
Reprint from the Society of Automotive Engineers journal describing a Central-Point Chassis-Lubrication System.1st Mar 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0060
Detailed explanation of a central-point chassis lubrication system, its components, and operation.1st Mar 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0061
Explanation of the central-point chassis lubrication system, detailing oil distribution, component design, and flow control.1st Mar 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0062
Detailed description of the central-point chassis lubrication system, its components, operation, and an analogy to a single-wire electrical system.15th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0063
The lubrication of steering pivots for the 'Phantom' model.15th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0064
Slow running tests on a 'New Phantom' chassis to investigate over-oiling issues.26th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0065
Technical observation on engine cylinder mixture and spark plug condition.22th Oct 1928Box 72 \ 1  scan0066
Daily test log detailing mileage, fuel consumption, and observations on engine plug and bore conditions.22th Oct 1928Box 72 \ 1  scan0067
Cover memorandum regarding over-oiling, attaching a related document for information.29th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0068
Customer complaint from Sir Albert E. Bingham about over-oiling on his new Phantom car.29th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0069
Spark plug options and a note on their performance in different car models.30th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0070
Strategy for addressing an over-oiling issue on 'New Phantom' models.30th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0071
Conference memo discussing over-oiling issues and piston ring tests on 'New Phantom' models.28th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0072
Resolving engine over-oiling issues, the implementation of special road tests, and procedures for handling customer cars and complaints.28th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0073
Customers over-filling engines with oil and a proposed solution of fitting an overflow cock.28th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0074
Standardization of detachable ignition plugs for the 'New Phantom' chassis to address overoiling issues.13th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0075
Special sparking plugs to address over-oiling issues.4th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0076
Query asking for consideration on adopting a modification for all chassis prior to dispatch from the Works.25th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0077
Issues with non-demountable Lodge sparking plugs on the 'New Phantom' model and the proposal to replace them.2nd Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0078
Copy of a letter discussing a customer complaint about the cleanability of standard Lodge spark plugs in an over-oiling engine.2nd Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0079
Change to demountable Lodge sparking plugs and the issue of plugging oil holes.5th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0080
Plugging the oil hole in the New Phantom's inlet rocker to prevent over-oiling.6th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0081
Investigation into a customer's suggestion regarding an over-oiling issue on a 40/50 car.11th May 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0082
New Phantom over-oiling, specifically testing Lodge detachable spark plugs.9th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0083
Over-oiling issues and the standardisation of new demountable Lodge sparking plugs.9th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0084
Testing various spark plugs for over-oiling on the New Phantom model.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0085
Comparing the mileage before failure of various makes of spark plugs.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0086
Standardization and testing of a demountable Lodge ignition plug.10th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0087
Request for information to reply to a previous memo regarding over-oiling and sparking plugs.10th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0088
Forwarding a customer complaint letter regarding a new car oiling up badly.12th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0089
Design of the vent pipe between the crankcase and carburetter to prevent oil entering the cylinder.13th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0090
Check tests for New Phantom engine over-oiling, detailing procedures and results for four chassis.25th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0091
Proposal for special tests at regular intervals during a 10,000-mile car test to gather evidence on component wear.25th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0092
Suggesting a standard over-oiling test for a 'New Phantom' vehicle running in France.28th Nov 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0093
The investigation into oily brake servo motors and their varying efficiency.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0094
Issue with oil creeping onto servo friction plates and proposing solutions.1st Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0095
Blueprint diagram showing the distribution of oil through a mechanical assembly during excessive lubrication.11th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0096
The distribution of information to overseas depots about engine overoiling on the 40/50 HP chassis.3rd Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0097
Technical bulletin detailing the symptoms and remedies for engine over-oiling in the 40/50 HP 'New Phantom' chassis.8th Oct 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0098
Instructions on plugging rocker arm holes and subsequent engine testing procedures.2nd Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0099
Instruction sheet on fitting Lodge Detachable Sparking Plugs to the 40/50 HP 'New Phantom' chassis to address overoiling issues.2nd Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0100
The comparison of 3 and 7 oil feeds to crankshaft bearings.1st Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0101
New Phantom engine experiments comparing 7 and 3 direct oil feeds.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0102
Oil consumption and discharge through engine bearings, comparing different oil feed configurations.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0103
Page with a graph showing oil consumption and discharge versus engine RPM for different bearing feeds.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0104
Investigating oil pressure differences between direct and indirect supply engine bearings.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0105
Analyzing oil pressure in relation to engine speed for various main bearings.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0106
Oil pressure and consumption related to engine bearing clearances, including a graph of oil pressure versus RPM.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0107
With a graph detailing oil consumption tests on the 40/50 HP Silver Ghost and Phantom engines.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0108
Oil consumption and oil temperature rise in relation to engine speed.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0109
Page discussing the temperature rise of oil flow through engine bearings.1st Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0110
Oiling tests for the Phantom model.15th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0111


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