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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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Standardisation sheets for a pilot jet and fan blade reinforcing plate, and travel plans for testing.20th Dec 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0060
Design of an exhaust-heated throttle and pilot jet, and a magneto control for a Goshawk 11 engine.29th Dec 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0061
Continued memorandum regarding magneto settings and the location of a Bendix Pinion.29th Dec 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0062
Standardisation Sheets No. 3438 for strengthening a Fan Blade and No. 4387 for a new experimental Pilot Jet design.19th Jan 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0063
Directive to calculate the value of stock parts to be scrapped upon the introduction of a new design.10th Jan 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0064
Exhausted heated throttle, pilot jet, and instrument board controls for the 40/50 chassis.10th Jan 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0065
The requirement for Standardisation Sheet No. 4387.10th Jan 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0066
Letter discussing the design and operation of a pilot jet for starting the car, particularly in cold conditions.4th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0067
Butterfly valve noise and recommendations regarding the exhaust-heated throttle.4th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0068
The replacement of primers with a pilot jet.2nd Feb 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0069
Requesting feedback on shock absorbers, carburetter, and axle performance, with updates on car deliveries.2nd Feb 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0070
Instructions for trialing a new induction pipe and heated throttle arrangement to improve engine performance on poor quality fuel.26th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0071
The standardisation of a Pilot Jet to replace the Primer, noting successful trials.26th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0072
Requesting costs for an experiment to replace a primer with a pilot jet.26th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0073
Standardisation and replacement of a primer with a pilot jet, including official comments and conference minutes.1st Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0074
Implementation of a new Pilot Jet design versus using up existing stock of primers.11th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0075
Decision to replace the primer with a pilot jet for improved starting.11th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0076
The standardisation of a new Pilot Jet, considering existing stock levels, customer complaints, and engine problems.1st Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0077
Completed standardisation sheet for replacing a primer with a pilot jet.1st Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0078
Cost valuation of priming device parts in stock that are to be superseded by a Pilot Jet.7th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0079
Standardisation of a chassis part, proposing a pilot jet to replace the primer for improved engine starting.26th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0080
Experiment to replace the primer with a pilot jet, seeking feedback on an attached standardisation sheet.1st Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0081
From CJ to Hs regarding consent to replace a primer with a pilot jet.10th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0082
Standardisation sheet for replacing a primer with a pilot jet.8th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0083
Cost breakdown of Priming Device Parts in stock which are to be superseded by the Pilot Jet.7th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0084
Standardisation of chassis parts to replace the primer with a pilot jet to improve engine starting.26th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0085
The successful replacement of a primer with a pilot jet to solve engine starting issues.26th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0086
Standardisation sheet confirming the adoption of a Pilot Jet to replace a primer.8th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0087
Confirming the decision to adopt the Pilot Jet to replace the Primer.11th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0088
Cable to Springfield, USA, regarding the winter suitability of a pilot jet and vaporizing scheme.11th Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0089
The total mileage of a metal battery box on chassis 6-GII.8th Jul 1925Box 74 \ 2  scan0090
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing the prevention of cold-knocking and cylinder wear by coupling extra oil to the pilot jet.16th Oct 1925Box 74 \ 2  scan0091
Letter discussing the extra oil system for the starter carburetter and cylinder bores on various engine models.26th Oct 1925Box 74 \ 2  scan0092
Letter from the American office to the UK office acknowledging correspondence about extra oil coupled to a pilot jet.9th Nov 1925Box 74 \ 2  scan0093
Meeting minutes discussing issues with woven covering for cone clutches.17th Jan 1911Box 74 \ 2  scan0094
Continuation page of a report on Cone Clutches, instructing Mr Platford to proceed with experiments.24th Feb 1910Box 74 \ 2  scan0095
Test report on Scandinavian belting used for a clutch.3rd Oct 1911Box 74 \ 2  scan0096
Experimental clutch with cotton belting.7th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 2  scan0097
Notes on a shaft received from Mr. Royce, its superiority to leather, and fitting to various chassis.10th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0098
Meeting note discussing the fitting of cotton belting to clutch cones for testing.18th Dec 1911Box 74 \ 2  scan0099
Cotton cone clutch, including a note from Mr Royce asking about its progress and competitor materials.6th Sep 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0100
To the Technical Committee discussing alternative materials and designs for clutches.6th Feb 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0101
Typed memo with hand-drawn diagrams illustrating methods for securing tape to an aluminium cone using rivets and clips.6th Feb 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0102
Note from Mr. Royce regarding the design and materials for a cone clutch.6th Feb 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0103
Experimental results of clutches fitted with untreated and treated cotton fabric.21th Feb 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0104
On clutch development, suggesting a trial of Renault spring tongues and noting progress with woven fabric clutches.2nd Jan 1914Box 74 \ 2  scan0105
Summary of notes from Mr. Royce regarding the testing and standardization of cotton cone clutches.10th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0106
Departmental memo discussing the proposal to make cotton fabric cone clutches standard practice.13th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0107
Departmental memo agreeing with a proposal regarding cotton fabric cone clutches, pending a report.13th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0108
Requesting experiments to prove the superiority of cotton cone clutches over leather ones.16th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0109
Departmental memo regarding the manufacture and testing of twelve cotton fabric cone clutches.22th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0110
Report card detailing updates on a cotton fabric clutch with separate segments.21th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0111
Test report comparing leather and bottom belting materials for clutches on a dynamometer.28th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0112
The condition of clutch and belting after dismantling, and engine torque test results.2nd Jan 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0113
Comparative tests on a standard leather cone clutch and a cone clutch with cotton belting.1st Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0114
Test report on the performance of a cotton belting clutch under various loads and temperatures.1st Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0115
Committee decision to make the cotton belting clutch a standard part.12th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0116
Requesting the numbers of available London Trials Cars for fitting with cotton belting cone clutches.12th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0117
Implementation of a new cotton fabric clutch to replace the existing leather version.13th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0118
Note on the types of clutches fitted to various experimental cars.15th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0119
From F.H. Royce requesting a comparison between a cotton fabric lined clutch and a leather lined clutch, focusing on performance issues like jaggering and shrieking.15th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0120
Outline of the development and testing progress of a cotton fabric cone clutch.15th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0121
The testing and development of different clutch cone samples, leading to a standardized design.15th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0122
Progress report on an experimental clutch, noting delays due to other experiments.25th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 2  scan0123
Log detailing instructions, tests, and progress for clutch segments.25th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 2  scan0124
Page of miscellaneous log entries and a small sketch.16th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0125
Departmental memo regarding fitting a new type of clutch to Trials car No. 1735.16th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0126
The fitting of Cotton Belting Cone Clutches to London trials and experimental cars.18th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0127
Test report and data for a cotton belting clutch.19th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0128
Report log detailing component tests, inspections, and correspondence.16th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0129
Record of a Clutch Cone being supplied to the Test Department on two separate occasions.19th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0130
Departmental memo detailing Mr. Royce's notes on tape-wound and cotton fabric cone clutches.22th Apr 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0131
Tests of a Cotton Fabric Cone Clutch, investigating a 'jaggering' issue with different fabric thicknesses.3rd May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0132
Page 2 of a document describing the recessing of tube rivet heads.3rd May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0133
Job card detailing the supply of cotton fabric clutches to the Test Department.3rd May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0134
3/16 inch cotton fabric clutch test.3rd May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0135
Indicating a further report.4th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0136
The testing of a three-sixteenth cotton fabric clutch material.4th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0137
Typed note regarding a clutch test, stating a further report will follow.11th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0138
Departmental memo comparing the performance of the cotton fabric clutch against the plate clutch.11th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0139
Departmental memo discussing a plate clutch issue, including a 'jaggering' effect and observations on groove wear.18th Mar 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0140
Further report on dynamometer tests for a three-sixteenth cotton fabric clutch.15th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0141
On cotton belting cone clutches, detailing a change in material thickness and tests to prevent edge fraying.20th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0142
Record card detailing the fitting of a cotton fabric cover to Clutch Cone C133 for Chassis 1200.21th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0143
Issues with a cotton belting clutch on car 1200, requesting a new one fitted with extra rivets.24th May 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0144
Instructions for the supply and manufacture of Clutch Cone G1791 to the Test Department.4th Jun 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0145
Test report for a 3/16' cotton fabric clutch with shellac washed off, wired edges and seams.20th Sep 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0146
Test report on a cotton belting clutch of 3/16' thickness.20th Sep 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0147
1/4' cotton fabric clutch with shellaced, wired edges and seams.2nd Jan 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0148
Record card detailing the supply and status of Clutch Cone G1860 to the Test Department.1st Jul 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from F.H. Royce to Claude Johnson concerning the attachment of cotton fabric to aluminium clutch cones.6th Jul 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0150
Letter discussing proposed changes to a clutch & fly-wheel design, including materials and dimensions.13th Jul 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0151
Page 2 of a document for Claude Johnson with typed text and handwritten notes regarding a clutch mechanism.27th Jul 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0152
From Mr Royce regarding experiments on cotton fabric clutches using staples.27th Jul 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0153
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the attachment method for cone clutch fabric, which caused a delay.22th Aug 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0154
Instruction to supply three Clutch Cones to the Test Department with related drawing numbers.24th Aug 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0155
Record concerning the supply and specifications for clutch cones for the Test Department.26th Aug 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0156
Test report on the performance of a cotton fabric clutch after being run through flood water.28th Aug 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0157
To Mr. Royce regarding the testing and fitting of a new cone clutch with stapled fabric.30th Aug 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0158
Issues and modifications regarding cotton fabric cone clutches, including riveting and stitching.9th Jul 1912Box 74 \ 2  scan0159


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