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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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Sales leaflet for the O.S. Automatic Petrol Gauge for under-bonnet tanks.20th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0174
Request to forward a petrol tank from car 12-EX to the O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd.20th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0175
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the modification of a tank to fit their gauge.20th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0176
Letter from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a petrol gauge to a tank.25th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0177
Brochure for O.S. Automatic Petrol Gauges, detailing a visible filler-cap model and a dashboard-mounted rear tank model.25th Oct 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0178
Sales leaflet for the O.S. Automatic Petrol Gauge for under-bonnet tanks.16th Nov 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to the O.S. Speedometer Co. requesting information on a petrol gauge.16th Nov 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0180
Letter from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding modifications required to fit their gauge to a tank.18th Nov 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0181
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. regarding experimentation on a tank and sending a blueprint for modification.19th Nov 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0182
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. requesting the expedited delivery of a tank fitted with a gauge.9th Dec 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0183
Letter from O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding improvements and adjustments to a Petrol Gauge.14th Dec 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0184
Continuation letter from O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. discussing the dispatch and testing of a tank and gauge.17th Dec 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0185
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. about the delayed delivery of a tank.17th Dec 1926Box 75 \ 2  scan0186
Letter to O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. chasing the delivery of a promised tank.7th Jan 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0187
Follow-up letter to The O.S. Speedometer Co. requesting an update regarding a tank.18th Jan 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0188
Letter regarding the discontinuation of the mercury gauge due to high material costs and its replacement with a new model.21th Jan 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0189
Advice note from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for a returned rear petrol tank.10th Feb 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0190
Letter from The O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a new gauge for a tank to be submitted for testing.12th Feb 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0191
The principle and function of an O.S. Rear Tank Gauge.12th Feb 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0192
Continuation sheet explaining the functioning of the Autovac fuel feed system and its interaction with a gauge.15th Mar 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0193
Letter from O.S. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting an opinion on a petrol gauge sent previously.15th Mar 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0194
Letter to the O.S. Speedometer Co. regarding a delay in testing a petrol gauge.17th Mar 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0195
Letter regarding the return of a borrowed gauge due to changes in the petrol feed system.7th Nov 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0196
Instruction to return a tested petrol gauge to Messrs. O.S. Speedometer Ltd.7th Nov 1927Box 75 \ 2  scan0197
Requesting experiments to determine the induction pipe length and carburettor placement for aero and chassis engines.8th Oct 1908Box 75 \ 2  scan0198
Continued list of technical considerations for a post-war chassis, focusing on induction pipes and the carburetter.3rd Oct 1916Box 75 \ 2  scan0199
Instructions for fitting a thin copper water jacket on the water inlet pipes for Chassis 7 CA.9th Nov 1916Box 75 \ 2  scan0200
Engine power curves comparing different carburetter and pipe configurations.6th Jun 1917Box 75 \ 2  scan0201
Technical note on carburettor performance, induction pipes, and fuel consumption.8th Jan 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0202
Alterations for the 40/50 HP chassis and delegating the required draughting work.8th Jan 1919Box 75 \ 2  scan0203
Index of alterations for the 40/50 HP present type chassis.18th Dec 1918Box 75 \ 2  scan0204
Carburation experiments and modifications for various engines and chassis.26th Apr 1917Box 75 \ 2  scan0205
Scheme for an engine air intake dust elimination system.29th Jun 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0206
Agreeing to standardize the size of copper asbestos washers for induction and exhaust pipes.27th Oct 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0207
Letter from Mr. Hives to Mr. Warwick about issues with American petrol and various component tests.20th Dec 1920Box 75 \ 2  scan0208
Request to test and compare the rate petrol passes through Monel Metal gauze versus copper gauze.17th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0209
Potential improvements to the 40/50 HP induction system and carburettor.17th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0210
Effectiveness of an alternating plug arrangement in two exhaust manifolds.2nd Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0211
From Mr. Olley to Mr. Hives regarding test results on induction pipes.17th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0212
Letter from Mr. Olley to Mr. Hives regarding the performance characteristics and findings on an inlet pipe.18th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0213
Inter-office correspondence regarding inconsistent results with induction pipes and a throttle modification.3rd Mar 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0214
Experimental results of exhaust-heated induction pipes and requesting further information.11th Apr 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0215
Letter from Bennett & Wood Ltd. regarding the shipment of an induction pipe fitting.15th Mar 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0216
Letter acknowledging the receipt of a case containing one Induction Pipe fitting.17th Mar 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0217
Testing a machined induction pipe for the 40/50 chassis, recommending its adoption.6th Apr 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0218
Letter from Bennett & Wood Ltd. inquiring about an induction pipe to potentially reclaim customs duty.6th Apr 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0219
Letter to Bennet & Wood Ltd. clarifying that the induction pipe received from Mr. B.A. Peat is a non-functional model.14th Apr 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0220
Inter-office correspondence discussing engine pre-ignition issues related to heated induction pipes and findings from an engine strip-down.27th Apr 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0221
Engine testing concerning spark plugs, overheating, and gasoline comparisons.27th Apr 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0222
Induction pipe experiments conducted on a 40/50 engine.26th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0223
Analysis of liquid petrol accumulation in induction pipes leading to cylinder misfiring and results from various tests.25th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0224
The effects and optimal placement of a 'hot spot' on an induction pipe to improve fuel distribution.26th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0225
Testing modifications to induction and exhaust pipes related to engine heating.26th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0226
The testing of various induction pipes and hot spots to improve engine fuel distribution.26th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0227
Further tests conducted on a hot spot pipe, including the use of a deflector and comparisons with American cars, concluding on modifying the throttle.26th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0228
Discussion of modifications to the throttle and induction pipe to improve performance with lower-grade fuel in cold conditions.26th May 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0229
Test report comparing the performance of different induction pipe configurations.10th Feb 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0230
Extract regarding U.S.A. complaints and proposed alterations to the induction system.8th Jun 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0231
Abandoning the piston throttle valve in favour of a butterfly valve for the 20 HP model.12th Jul 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0232
Photograph of the left-hand carburetter position and induction pipes.12th Jul 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0233
Inter-office letter discussing the design and testing of heated induction pipes and manifold systems.12th Jul 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0234
Fire risks, throttle controls, and the testing of a new heated pipe design.1st Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0235
Inter-office letter discussing engine pre-ignition problems related to induction pipes and spark plugs.1st Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0236
The causes and characteristics of engine pre-ignition, detonation, and fuel knock.1st Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0237
Letter discussing engine knocking, pre-ignition, fuel volatility, and performance of different gasoline types.2nd Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0238
Inter-office letter discussing induction pipes, thermometers, and preignition in engines.2nd Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0239
Engine detonation, preignition, fuel distribution, and manifold design.2nd Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0240
Intake manifold designs, including a proposal and diagram for a corrugated hot spot.3rd Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0241
Inter-office letter discussing induction pipe vacuum figures and road performance.3rd Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0242
Inter-office letter discussing the problems of 'equal distribution' in induction pipes due to the quality of American gasoline.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0243
Analysis of engine performance using collection bottles on carburettors and induction pipes to study fuel distribution.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0244
Various methods for fuel vaporization and manifold design.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0245
Discussion of various manifold designs intended to improve fuel vaporization to compensate for poor quality gasoline.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0246
Analysis of fuelizer performance and potential developments in induction pipe design.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0247
Analysis of a manifold heating and fuel separation scheme for improving engine performance in cold weather.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0248
Fuel systems, induction pipes, and comparative power tests.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0249
Dynamometer testing procedures, valve timing, and fuel consumption for engine performance evaluation.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0250
Carburetter control, fuel mixture economy, and suggestions for improving mileage.9th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0251
Letter discussing experiments and results with different types of induction pipes, particularly heated versus unheated.9th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0252
The effects of a heated pipe, fan cooling, and fuel detonation on engine performance.19th Mar 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0253
Letter urging immediate action on improving a heated induction pipe for better winter performance.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0254
Letter to Hives discussing issues with fuel atomisation in induction pipes, detonation, and potential solutions.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0255
Engine development focusing on induction systems, comparing the performance of drained pipes versus hot spot schemes.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0256
Technical memo discussing carburettor modifications, alternative fuels, and methods to prevent engine boiling.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0257
Engine performance using different fuel mixtures, comparing gasoline and kerosene.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0258
Engine performance test results comparing fuel consumption with different cylinder capacities, throttles, and ignition systems.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0259
Graph plotting fuel consumption (US Pints per BHP hours) against revolutions from a traction dynamometer test.8th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0260
Graph showing Full Throttle Brake Horse Power on a Speed Traction Dynamometer.22th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0261
Letter discussing induction pipe arrangements and enclosing secret photographs of the Goshawk 11 engine for a new small car project.22th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0262
Letter discussing five specific faults with induction pipes on cars in the U.S.A., including starting issues and fuel problems.23th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0263
Engine fuel distribution, comparing dry gas versus liquid petrol and evaluating the 'Dorris' scheme.8th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0264
Letter discussing engine performance issues, fuel detonation, and potential solutions involving throttle and shutter adjustments.23th Aug 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0265
Letter discussing a vaporizer scheme, the use of kerosene fuel, and the function of a hot throttle and a Re-Atomizer.12th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0266
Technical discussion on engine fuel vaporization methods, comparing hot spot and vaporizer schemes for running on various fuels like kerosene.12th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0267
Request for findings on a vaporiser scheme without a hot throttle.20th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0268
Technical letter discussing issues with induction pipes, carburation, and potential solutions like the 'Dorris scheme' and exhaust heated throttles.20th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0269
Report discussing crankcase oil dilution, the 'Dorris scheme', the Goshawk 11 car, and production issues.20th Sep 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0270
Letter discussing the development and performance of a vaporizer scheme and pilot jet, referencing issues with collector rings.5th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0271
Cold start issues and experiments with air/fuel mixture devices on car engines.5th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0272
The merits of an exhaust-heated throttle compared to a vaporizer scheme and hot air methods for fuel delivery.5th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 2  scan0273


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