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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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Specification sheet comparing connecting rod and crank dimensions for Condor, 40/50 HP, and Goshawk engines.19th Jul 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0281
Request to produce two experimental Goshawk II crankshafts instead of one.19th Oct 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0282
Listing detail drawings for the Goshawk II experimental crankshaft and requesting production of two sets.1st Oct 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0283
Faults and proposed solutions for the 20HP slipper drive.26th Oct 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0284
Investigation into faulty crankshaft bearings on a 20-HP engine due to blocked oil ways from a deposit.6th Nov 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0285
Experimental disc crank for a Goshawk engine, referencing the Hispano crankshaft and outlining proposed tests for new models.1st Jan 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0286
Testing a disc crankshaft for a 20 HP engine, detailing vibrations, weight and performance.1st Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0287
Continued memorandum discussing the fitting of a damped spring drive to overcome an issue at full power.8th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0288
Merits of a heavier disc crankshaft for an aero engine, proposing it could reduce flywheel weight and allow for a shorter, higher-speed engine.8th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0289
Suggesting modifications to a damaged clutch plate and first motion shaft for experimental testing.27th Jun 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0290
High speed vibrations in a 20 HP engine, comparing a disc crankshaft with a standard one.26th Sep 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0291
Request for a blueprint and performance report on the Goshawk disc crankshaft.8th Oct 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0292
Sending a blueprint for the Goshawk disc crankshaft and requesting a report on its experimental performance.10th Oct 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0293
Modifications and performance of the 5-G-11 car, focusing on crankshaft vibration and steering.20th Oct 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0294
Modifications to the pivot pin, steering box fixing, and silencer.20th Oct 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0295
Results of tests on Aero Engine crankshafts, particularly the poor performance of a disc type.19th Nov 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0296
Crankshaft design, bearing wear, and vibration issues in 20 HP cars.26th Nov 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0297
Page two of a document discussing a stiffer crankshaft with modified pins and journals.3rd Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0298
From Hs. to E. regarding the dispatch of crankshaft blueprints.3rd Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0299
Tests conducted on a 20 HP crankshaft.23th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0300
Tests conducted on 20 HP crankshafts.23th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0301
Vibration tests on various shafts at different speeds and throttle conditions.23th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0302
Stress testing a standard crankshaft to failure by towing a car.23th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0303
Blueprint showing the position of a fracture on a Goshawk disk crankshaft.17th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0304
Blueprint of a Standard Goshawk Crankshaft showing fracture locations.19th Dec 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0305
Sketches of parts required to complete tests on a crankshaft vibration damper.28th Jun 1927Box 74 \ 3  scan0306
Requesting to fit a second crankshaft damper with improved plates and a larger flywheel onto a 20 HP test bed engine.15th Jul 1927Box 74 \ 3  scan0307
Excessive slack in cylinder valve stem guides and proposing reduced clearances.30th Nov 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0308
Excessive play in engine valve guides on new cars and the associated costs of repair.29th Nov 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0309
Excessive wear in valve guides on new cars, detailing a specific customer case and requesting authorisation for repair costs.18th Nov 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0310
Wear on 40/50 valve guides and proposing the testing of valve guide bushes as a more economical repair method.1st Jan 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0311
Proposal to address excessive wear on 40/50 valve guides by testing and standardizing replaceable valve guide bushes.1st Jan 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0312
Relaying Mr. Royce's decision to reject a proposed alteration to the 40/50 chassis valve gear.1st Jan 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0313
Reminder memo from C.J. to Hs. regarding the discontinuation and substitution of the 40/50 HP chassis.2nd Feb 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0314
Correspondence on 40/50 HP valve guides.1st Feb 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0315
Confirming Mr. Royce's agreement to trial replaceable valve guides on the 40/50 chassis for standardization.22th Feb 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0316
Blueprints for an experiment with valve guide bushes for the 40/50 chassis.17th Mar 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0317
Requesting a full report comparing the quality of post-war valves to pre-war valves.30th May 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0318
Valve troubles in post-war cars, specifically addressing excessive wear, burnt valves, and potential causes.1st Jun 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0319
The causes of valve wear in post-war cars and methods of lubrication.1st Jun 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0320
Continued discussion on lubricating worn valves and guides, and introducing replaceable guides.1st Jun 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0321
Valve troubles in post-war cars and a proposed scheme for lubricating valve guides.9th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0322
Continued note on oil consumption at each valve.9th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0323
Request to return a standardisation sheet for bushes for valve guides with the costs filled in.1st Aug 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0324
Distribution memo for completed standardisation sheets regarding tyres, valve guides, and throttle.10th Oct 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0325
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically bushes for valve guides.3rd Jul 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0326
Cost implications of changing valve guides from bar material to die-casting for the 40/50 HP Chassis.9th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0327
Proposal for fitting detachable bushes for valve guides to address poor slow running on 40/50 engines.8th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0328
Standardisation of replaceable valve guides and material experimentation.11th Nov 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0329
Proposal to alter the valve guide clearance for the 40/50 chassis by modifying the diameter of the valve stems.5th Dec 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0330
40/50 chassis, instructing the reduction of valve guide bores to suit existing finished valves by producing a special undersize reamer.6th Dec 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0331
Wear on valve stems and guides for the 40/50 model.9th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0332
Valve stem issues with raw petrol and grit, proposing a new design for enclosing valves.2nd May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0333
Secret memo discussing wear on 40/50 valve guides and recommending a new enclosed design.2nd May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0334
Querying the adoption of enclosed valves for the 40/50 model, referencing the practice at the Springfield plant.13th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0335
Wear on 40/50 HP valve guides and the potential adoption of new valve covers from the Springfield facility.13th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0336
Urgency of addressing wear on 40/50 valve guides.15th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0337
Wear on 40/50 HP valve guides and proposing to perform modifications at Derby to avoid delays.17th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0338
Solutions for wear on valve stems and guides, including lapping, polishing, and adding covers.22th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0339
Proposed schemes to address wear on exhaust valve guides.23th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0340
Query about the progress of experiments on 40/50 HP valve guides and their potential standardization.18th Aug 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0341
Standardisation of Chassis Parts regarding the use of Bronze Valve Guides in place of Cast Iron.21th Aug 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0342
The comparative wear of Phosphor Bronze (P.B.) versus cast iron valve guides after 12,000 miles.21th Aug 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0343
Examination report on the wear of valves and guides for a 98-NK car after a 10,000-mile test.20th Aug 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0344
Progress on adopting new valve covers for 40/50 HP valve guides.23th Sep 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0345
The wear of 40/50 HP valve guides and the standardisation of bronze guides to replace cast iron ones.24th Sep 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0346
Letter from Katalite Corporation regarding the application and performance of their product on car engines.22th Mar 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0347
Letter from Katalite Corporation discussing tests and the potential application of their catalysed cylinder head to Rolls-Royce engines.22th Mar 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0348
Testimonial letter from Westinghouse Electric International Company regarding the improved performance of trucks treated with Katalite.14th Oct 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0349
Testimonial letter to The Katalite Corporation about the performance of a Katalizer device in a Pierce Arrow Limosine.14th Oct 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0350
Testimonial letter from an automobile distributor detailing performance improvements on a Velie touring car after using a catalytic agent.6th Mar 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0351
Advertisement for 'Katalite', a chemical agent claiming to maximize motor fuel efficiency.30th Dec 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0352
Letter from the Springfield Gas Light Company to the Katalite Company regarding equipping their entire fleet of vehicles with a catalytic agent.30th Dec 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0353
Promotional leaflet explaining the benefits of the fuel additive 'Katalite' for engine performance.30th Dec 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0354
Promotional document explaining the benefits and application of KATALITE, a catalytic agent for improving engine combustion.30th Dec 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0355
Promotional document for a chemical engine treatment called KATALITE.6th Feb 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0356
Report reprinted from the Newark Star-Eagle newspaper on increased gasoline mileage in a Dodge vehicle after cylinder head treatment with 'Katalite'.6th Feb 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0357
'Katalite', enclosing a copy of document Oy1/E/22724 and four charts.10th Mar 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0358
Letter discussing Dr. Sokal's catalysing process for engine cylinders and a proposal for further testing.27th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0359
The effectiveness of a catalyser, its maintenance regarding carbon build-up, and its benefits with a Ricardo head.27th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0360
Letter from Katalite Corporation to Mr. M. Olley discussing the use of Katalite to counteract engine detonation, referencing enclosed test data.21th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0361
Letter to Mr. M. Olley discussing test results on fuel consumption, cylinder heads, detonation and spark advance, with a focus on a treatment called 'Katalite'.21th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0362
Letter from Locomobile Company of America introducing Dr. Sokal and his work on a catalytic agent called Katalite.27th Dec 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0363
Material 'Katalite' following a visit to America and information gathered in New York.14th Mar 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0364
Letter discussing Dr. Sokal's catalysing process for engine cylinders and proposed testing.27th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0365
Effects of a catalyser on engine performance, carbon build-up, and fuel economy.27th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0366
Letter from Katalite Corporation regarding developments in counteracting detonation with 'Katalite', including test results.21th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0367
Letter from Edward Sokal to Mr. M. Olley discussing engine tests and performance improvements using 'Katalite'.21th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0368
Letter from the Locomobile Company of America introducing Dr. Sokal and his work on a catalytic agent named Katalite.27th Dec 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0369
Graph comparing fuel consumption at full throttle for an untreated versus a 'Katalited' Ricardo head.12th Nov 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0370
Graph comparing fuel consumption of an untreated versus a 'Katalited' Ricardo head at part throttle.12th Nov 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0371
Dynamometer test results graph comparing a 'Katalited' cylinder head against an untreated one.3rd Dec 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0372
Dynamometer test graph from The Locomobile Co. of America for an engine with a Ricardo cylinder head.14th Nov 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0373
Inquiry from the US office to the UK office regarding the Katalite process and a treated Hupmobile.30th Jun 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0374
Letter discussing the 'Katalite' process, its performance, disadvantages, and comparison to doped fuel.31th Jul 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0375
Covering memo regarding 'Katalite', attaching a copy of document Oy6-E-51624 and its enclosures.26th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0376
Letter discussing the experimental use and adoption of Katalite fuel treatment, suggesting its trial on aero engines.16th May 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0377
Letter from American Katalite Corporation regarding evidence of Katalite's effect on counteracting detonation in high compression engines.21th Apr 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0378
Letter to the Chief Engineer of Willys-Overland Company discussing experiments with a substance called Katalite to counteract engine detonation.14th Apr 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0379
Letter discussing the chemical phenomenon of detonation in engines, comparing fuel stratification with a 'Katalite' catalytic coating.14th Apr 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0380


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