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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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Continued discussion on piston design, gas leakage, and the effectiveness of different types of piston rings.12th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0081
Comparison of horsepower (HP) for an engine with cast iron vs. aluminium pistons, and a test showing HP with different numbers of piston rings.12th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0082
Proposal to add extra rings to pistons to resolve various engine faults.20th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0083
Engine issues including oil leaks, ignition problems, and unsatisfactory performance.20th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0084
Complaints and potential solutions for fumes entering the interior of covered car bodies.24th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0085
Unfavorable criticism regarding post-war car acceleration and horsepower compared to pre-war models.10th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0086
Engine performance comparing high and low compression, discussing over-oiling issues and customer feedback.10th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0087
Gear ratios, tyre sizes, and engine performance in pre-war and post-war cars.10th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0088
Issues with pre-war pistons, broken induction pipes, and piston ring claps, suggesting a trial of aluminium pistons.22th Nov 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0089
Causes of gumming pistons and the relative merits of various lubricating oils.1st Oct 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0090
Issues caused by gas leakage past engine pistons and the development of an apparatus to test for it.12th Oct 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0091
Test report on engine air leakage with results tabulated against engine speed.12th Oct 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0092
Engine leakage tests, observing variations with speed and planning further tests on rings and pistons.10th Oct 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0093
Piston leakage, suggesting testing pressure at normal speed rather than leaks at various speeds.10th Oct 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0094
Tests on gas leakage past pistons on a Phantom engine under various pressures.9th Nov 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0095
Piston ring leakage tests, discussing the effects of speed, pressure, and potential 'gumming' issues.28th Nov 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0096
Graph plotting piston leakage against compression pressure for a 'New Phantom' engine at different RPMs.28th Nov 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0097
Temperature of the air under the foot-boards where the main switch is fixed.14th Aug 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0098
Thermometers, thermostats, and crankcase breather fumes for the 40/50 HP chassis.4th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0099
Proposal for an experiment to vent engine breather gas directly to the open air to prevent it entering the cabin.5th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0100
Complaints and potential causes of fumes inside covered car bodies.24th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0101
Urgent response regarding a customer's complaint about fumes in the car body.25th Feb 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0102
Requesting an experiment to redirect crankchamber fumes away from the vehicle body, based on a suggestion by Mr. Royce.26th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0103
Customer complaints about engine fumes entering covered bodies and proposing a solution.1st Mar 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0104
Potential non-standard additions and improvements for a trials car for the American Company.1st Mar 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0105
Suggestion for the disposal of gases from the breather pipe by routing them to the carburetter.23th Mar 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0106
Mr. Royce's suggestions for improving ventilation to resolve issues with hot footboards and engine fumes.23th Mar 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0107
Customer complaints about fumes in the car body and a proposed solution involving the crankchamber breather.3rd Feb 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0108
Customer complaints about fumes in car bodies and proposing a solution to modify the chassis.24th Mar 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0109
Debiting work to a department and the process for handling disagreements.23th Mar 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0110
Customer complaints about engine oil leaks and recommendations for improving crankchamber ventilation.31th Mar 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0111
Temporary fitting to stop crankcase breather fumes entering the vehicle body, and the need for a permanent design.5th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0112
Internal memorandum regarding customer complaints about fumes entering car bodies.6th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0113
Successful fix of a fume issue in a customer's car and the proposal to standardize the solution.14th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0114
Points of oil leakage from engines and suggesting potential improvements.15th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0115
Proposal for connecting the breather and carburetter on the 40/50 engine to avoid fumes entering the body.16th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0116
Proposal for a 'Goshawk' breather and oil filler to prevent engine fumes from entering closed bodies.19th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0117
Customer's complaint about engine fumes and the urgency to install a new pipe.21th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0118
Customer complaints regarding fumes in the car body and crankchamber breather, seeking approval for an experimental fix.23th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0119
Temporary and a new scheme for dealing with engine fumes in car bodies.29th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0120
Requesting clarification on the sufficient diameter for a copper pipe to ventilate an engine.5th May 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0121
Remedying issues with fumes entering the vehicle body, suggesting modifications to the cut-out, silencer, and pedals.28th Jun 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0122
Extract from a letter discussing solutions for fumes entering the car body, particularly for American models.6th Jul 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0123
Standardising a breather from Springfield to solve fume issues in car bodies for the American market.1st Jul 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0124
Memo discussing the design and testing of a cast aluminum breather for covered bodies.21th Jun 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0125
Letter with a technical drawing proposing a modification to a breather.21th Jun 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0126
Producing the present type of crankcase breathers while awaiting standardization of a new design.11th Jul 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0127
Test results and recommendations for preventing crankcase fumes in the 40/50 chassis.19th Jul 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0128
Crankcase pressure, vent pipes, and the effects of lubricating oil dilution.19th Jul 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0129
Internal memorandum from Sft. to Hs. regarding the production status of parts for crankcase breathers.15th Jul 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0130
Standardization of a proposed inexpensive vent for the 40/50 chassis crankcase.8th Aug 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0131
Persistent oil leaks from bottom half crankchamber joints and proposing the addition of lugs and bolts as a solution.9th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0132
Car overheating issues in Switzerland and various tests and modifications to address them.1st Oct 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0133
Investigation into the cause of 'sea-sickness' in covered cars, identifying exhaust fumes as the culprit.15th Nov 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0134
Solutions for crankchamber fumes and ride comfort issues causing 'sea-sickness'.20th Dec 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0135
The escalation process for obtaining a satisfactory explanation.20th Dec 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0136
Solution for engine fumes on the 40/50 chassis by using a carburetter air inlet connection.30th Dec 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0137
Standardisation of chassis parts relating to the crankcase vent.4th Sep 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0138
Urgent internal memo regarding a customer complaint about a missing crankchamber fume device on Chassis 43-RG for Lord Rocksavage.14th Nov 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0139
Standardization of a device for crankchamber fume extraction and its supply for Lord Rocksavage's car, chassis 43-RG.14th Nov 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0140
Solution for excessive engine fumes by fitting a breather pipe from the crankcase to the hot air pipe.26th Jan 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0141
Requesting a blueprint regarding the breather pipe from the crankcase to the hot air pipe for a 40/50 chassis.27th Feb 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0142
Arrangement of a breather pipe from the crankcase to the hot air pipe for the 40/50 model.1st Mar 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0143
Complaints about excessive heat in the vehicle's cowl and driver's footwell.30th Jul 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0144
Complaints of excessive heat in the vehicle's cowl and footwell, with proposed solutions.30th Jul 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0145
Modifications to reduce heat and noise, such as a double dashboard, rubber floor mats, and a shorter gearbox undersheet.30th Jul 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0146
Suggestion for routing an exhaust pipe and arranging a vaporizer, requesting comments from Mr. Royce.1st Jul 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0147
Drawing of a corrugated rubber mat for the front floorboard.1st Jul 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0148
Hand-drawn diagram showing a double dash arrangement for Mr Thorsen's car.28th Jul 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0149
Hand-drawn scheme for splash guards to replace ventilated under-sheets.1st Jul 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0150
Proposed aluminum guard to prevent hot drafts through the pedal slots, replacing the flywheel guard.28th Jul 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0151
Causes and potential solutions for fumes entering the car's interior.29th Mar 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0152
Confirming the chassis number for a car fitted with the Argen Heating Scheme and arranging a road test.29th Apr 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0153
Issue of fumes in car bodies and arranging for a trial on experimental cars.1st Jun 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0154
Investigation into the cause and solution for exhaust fumes entering closed car bodies, identifying air suction as the root problem.3rd Jun 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0155
Solutions to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the car body through window 'falls'.3rd Jun 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0156
Methods to eliminate fumes and smell from oil dripping on the 40/50 HP model.25th Jun 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0157
Issue of engine exhaust fumes entering the car body and proposing a swan neck exhaust as a solution.1st Jun 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0158
Fumes entering the car bodies on the Phantom and 20 HP models.14th Oct 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0159
Fumes in car bodies and the plan to supply a drawing for a casing around the gear change system.24th Oct 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0160
Proposed modification to prevent hot air leaks into the coachwork via the gearbox gate mechanism.24th Mar 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0161
Revised scheme to prevent gas leaks through India floorboards, which improves gearbox maintenance.25th Mar 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0162
Causes and potential solutions for overheating in the rear compartment of Phantom cars.14th Jul 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0163
Request for an experiment to measure the floor temperature of a closed car and identify heat sources.9th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0164
Test report on interior overheating in Phantom cars caused by heat radiation from the silencer.9th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0165
Recommendations for heat insulation of floorboards using asbestos lagging to shield from silencer heat.9th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0166
Customer complaints about overheating in the interior of Phantom cars and a proposed solution.25th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0167
Temporary and permanent solutions for heating issues in the back of closed 'New Phantom' cars.25th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0168
Methods to insulate the coachwork from exhaust pipe heat.23th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0169
Issue of overheating in New Phantom Cars due to heat from the floor-boards.4th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0170
Overheating in the interior of Phantom cars and the challenges of fitting exhaust lagging.30th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0171
Investigating heat in the rear compartments of 40/50 HP cars and a coachbuilder's proposed solutions.31th Aug 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0172
Letter suggesting the chassis builder is responsible for the heat in the car's interior.1st Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0173
Resolving issues with unbearable heat from the footboards of closed bodies on Phantom chassis.1st Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0174
Overheating in the interior of Phantom Cars.1st Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0175
Solutions for overheating interiors in Phantom cars, focusing on insulation and collaboration with coachbuilders.7th Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0176
The unusual experience of both rear tyres being punctured simultaneously.9th Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0177
Private memo regarding complaints and the overheating of inside bodies.9th Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0178
Reduction of interior heat in Phantom cars.16th Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0179
Cost and liability for fitting asbestos sheeting to address interior heat in 'Phantom' cars.14th Sep 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0180


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