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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 feed experiments on the Phantom and oil consumption tests on the Silver Ghost.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0112
With graphs showing Silver Ghost oil consumption versus oil pressure and oil flow from road tests.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0113
Comparing oil consumption and leakage with seven versus three oil feeds for main bearings on Phantom and Silver Ghost cars.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0114
Oil discharge in a Phantom engine, comparing results with and without grooves in the intermediate bearings.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0115
Summarizing the factors controlling oil consumption and their relative importance.12th Jun 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0116
Remedies for over-oiling engines, focusing on piston designs and lubrication modifications for the Phantom engine.15th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0117
Letter acknowledging receipt of an Experimental Report regarding a comparison of oil feeds to crankshaft bearings.24th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0118
Front hub lubrication, discussing bearing failures due to a lack of lubrication on specific chassis.29th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0119
Front bearing lubrication issues, replacement policies, and customer refunds.29th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0120
Change from grease to oil for front hub lubrication and requesting updated drawings.29th Dec 1925Box 72 \ 1  scan0121
Acknowledgement of receipt for Experimental Report No. 8980 regarding oiling tests on the Phantom.2nd Jan 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0122
Procedure for measuring oil flow through the bearings on a Phantom engine.27th Apr 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0123
Continuation page of a data table showing performance metrics under different RPMs.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0124
The factors controlling overoiling in Phantom engines compared to Silver Ghost engines.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0125
Report with graphs analyzing engine oil consumption versus oil flow through bearings for Silver Ghost and Phantom models.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0126
Comparison of oil consumption versus oil pressure for Silver Ghost and Phantom models, attributing differences to bearing clearances.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0127
Comparison of oil flow between Silver Ghost and Phantom engines and methods for reducing it.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0128
Engine testing, oil flow, and the performance of different types of piston rings.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0129
The causes of oil consumption and smoking exhaust, with a summary of findings from engine tests.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0130
High oil consumption on the Phantom engine, linking it to the fit of bearings and piston rings.1st May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0131
Graph plotting oil flow through bearings against engine RPM for car 12.EX at a pressure of 17.5-27 lbs/sq in.6th May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0132
Oil tests and instructions to address over-oiling in Phantom engines.6th May 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0133
Oil flow measurements through bearings for car 67-TC and providing comparative test data.7th Jul 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0134
New, more convenient method for lubricating the off-side bearing of the clutch operating shaft.16th Jul 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0135
Engine inspection for Chassis 115-MC, detailing issues with bearings and the crankshaft due to overoiling.25th Sep 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0136
Investigation into steering lubrication and its effect on reversibility, comparing the Phantom and Silver Ghost models.26th Nov 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0137
Recommending a change in gear oil, standardizing 'Amber A' for axles and gearboxes on both 20 HP and Phantom models.23th Dec 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0138
Graph comparing the viscosities of various oils based on temperature versus efflux time.1st Mar 1928Box 72 \ 1  scan0139
Requesting a car with an over-oiling Phantom engine for a two-day test of a new corrective scheme.1st Mar 1928Box 72 \ 1  scan0140
Advantages of minimizing lubricating grooves in aero and car engines.3rd Mar 1928Box 72 \ 1  scan0141
Technical memorandum discussing engine over-oiling, related sparking plug trouble, and tests on various scraper rings.10th May 1928Box 72 \ 1  scan0142
Report page discussing engine oil pressure at idling speeds and the Curtiss oiling system.19th Nov 1929Box 72 \ 1  scan0143
Modifications to HP shock absorber valves and the lubrication of grooved springs for the Phantom I.19th Nov 1929Box 72 \ 1  scan0144
Secret internal memorandum discussing the progress of engine development, including crankcase patterns and cylinder block design.5th May 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0145
Continued testing of a rubber mounting with a single point mounting on car 9-EX.22th Nov 1927Box 72 \ 1  scan0146
Requesting design details for the breather connections on the E.A.C. engine crankcase.11th Sep 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0147
Secret memo discussing the merits of a disc crankshaft and its potential impact on engine design and performance.8th May 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0148
Requesting an order for forgings for the 'Seagull' crankshaft X.3837, referencing drawing No.Lec.1633.1st Oct 1922Box 72 \ 1  scan0149
'Seagull' spring drive and slipper flywheel, sending a drawing and requesting a blueprint.16th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0150
The ratio of connecting rod length to crank radius for various engines like Condor, Goshawk, and Hawk.7th Mar 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0151
Extract concerning combined magneto & battery ignition systems, hydraulic relays, and modifications to connecting rods and pistons to prevent engine knock.1st Apr 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0152
Comparison of vibration and connecting rod length between Goshawk I and Goshawk 11 engines.1st May 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0153
Tests with longer connecting rods to address over-run vibrations in an EAC engine.1st May 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0154
Testing lower compression pistons for the EAC car to reduce detonation and improve engine smoothness.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0155
Magneto, discussing its automatic advance and suitability for an engine.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0156
Potential solutions for overrun vibration, including shaft thickness, flywheel weight, and piston weight.29th Feb 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0157
With a diagram and notes on a combined magneto and battery ignition automatic advance system.1st Apr 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0158
Explanation of a double-acting, symmetrical 5-piston valve arrangement with diagrams.1st Apr 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0159
Technical discussion on an automatic ignition advance mechanism, including design considerations for pistons, magnetos, and detonation.27th Dec 1922Box 72 \ 1  scan0160
New simplified design for the 'Seagull' cylinder head and induction pipe and the plan to test it.27th Dec 1922Box 72 \ 1  scan0161
The 'SEAGULL' cylinder head and valve rocker gear.1st Oct 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0162
Specifications for a rocker mechanism and valve push rods, including materials, dimensions and clearances.27th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0163
Explaining the design choice of casting the 'Seagull' engine's cylinder block in two separate groups of three.27th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0164
Secret memo from E. to Hs. regarding engine development progress for the crankcase, cylinder blocks, and ancillaries.5th May 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0165
Blueprints for an experimental cylinder head and valve guides.28th Nov 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0166
Design and drawings for the 'Seagull' cylinder head and valve rocker gear.1st Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0167
Technical memorandum detailing the design and arrangement of valve push rods and rocker mechanisms.8th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0168
Modifications to the 'Seagull' valve rocker components and associated drawings.8th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0169
Calculations for the 'Seagull' valve rocker exact lift, referencing drawing No.LeC.1671.19th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0170
Engine's power curve, performance, and a specific issue with tappet adjustment.29th Sep 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0171
Issues with sticking tappets, a proposed fix, and the need for stronger valve springs.8th Oct 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0172
Secret memo detailing modifications to the EAC gearbox, engine support, and valve tappets for the power unit.13th Oct 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0173
E.A.C. engine tappet modifications to resolve sticking issues and a comparison of three different carburettors.3rd Oct 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0174
Tests of an E.A. C-1 engine, discussing valve stretching and proposed modifications.26th Nov 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0175
The failure of umbrella valves on an E. A. C-1 engine after 250 hours of testing.1st Nov 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0176
Inadequate heat flow and E.A.C. valve spring breakages.18th Jan 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0177
Secret memorandum on the valve lift and valve springs for the EAC engine, with comparisons to other engines.18th Jan 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0178
Proposed changes to valve lift, valve springs, and the use of tubular push rods.4th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0179
Replacement of valve E.70319 with the flat-headed valve E.71163 for 132 sets of EAC.II chassis.4th Jan 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0180
Secret internal memo requesting models of E.A.C. valve gear parts for inspection.19th Jan 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0181
Secret memorandum discussing alternatives for valve springs to reduce stress and breakage.25th Jan 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0182
Page 2 of a report discussing the properties of steels.22th Feb 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0183
Request to produce 100 valve forgings for the EAC engine using a special steel supplied by Messrs. Firths.22th Feb 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0184
Technical drawing of an E.A.C. valve with key dimensions and specifications.1st May 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0185
Valve lift curves with lower lift, sending associated drawings and specifying new dimensions.6th Jun 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0186
Tests with lower lift cams on an E.A.C. engine.19th Sep 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0187
The results of tests with a low lift camshaft on an EAC engine.17th Sep 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0188
Oscilloscope observations of valve bounce on Engine 1-EAC-11 with a high lift camshaft at various speeds.19th Sep 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0189
Test results for valve bounce on engine 1-EAC-11 with a low lift camshaft at various speeds.19th Sep 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0190
Telegram regarding car parts for a Silver Ghost and potential issues after repairs.20th Sep 1926Box 72 \ 1  scan0191
New pattern for the 'Seagull' cylinder head and induction pipe.27th Dec 1922Box 72 \ 1  scan0192
Test bench experiments with a Marmon engine for induction pipe development and its subsequent failure.15th Mar 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0193
Continued report on engine testing, discussing the disappointing B.M.E.P. of a Marmon engine compared to a Goshawk-11.15th Mar 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0194
Fuel/air distribution experiments conducted on a Marmon engine.15th Mar 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0195
Non-homogeneous fuel mixture supply and surging in the intake manifold.16th Nov 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0196
E.A, C-1 engine investigation regarding the boiler draining scheme.16th Nov 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0197
Tests of the R.A.C-1 induction system and hot-spot on a 40/50 HP engine.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0198
Petrol consumption, distribution, and performance of the standard R.A.C. hot-spot induction system.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0199
Comparing the performance of different induction system hot-spots, including cast iron and aluminum variants.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0200
Comparing the efficiency of aluminium versus cast iron hot spots for fuel evaporation.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0201
Carburetter and induction system modifications, seeking confirmation on the heating system for the elbow and boilers.19th Jan 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0202
Secret memo detailing engine design considerations from a meeting at Le Canadel.1st Mar 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0203
Carburetter for the E.A.C. engine.1st Oct 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0204
Summarising observations on the performance of the E.A.C. Carburetter.12th Jul 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0205
Completion of the carburetter and induction system, seeking confirmation on related heating system alterations.9th Jan 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0206
Print of the Knave carburetter for the E.A.C. engine.5th Dec 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0207
'whistling' noise in the carburetter at low speeds.1st Oct 1923Box 72 \ 1  scan0208
Improvements to the exhaust, silencer, and cutout system for the E.A.C. engine.14th Mar 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0209
Meeting memorandum discussing engine design for cam timing, induction, exhaust, and detonation.22th Mar 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0210
Testing a fixed choke type carburetter with a vaporiser.29th May 1924Box 72 \ 1  scan0211


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