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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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Instruction to test if a radiator fan with three blades performs as well as one with six on the 40/50 HP model.5th Jun 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0161
20 HP fan and fan pulley, referencing drawing No. Lec.1108.3rd Jul 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0162
Cheaper-to-produce sheet metal fan design for the 20 HP chassis, referencing drawing LeC.1113.26th Jul 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0163
Comparison test results for a 3-bladed fan versus a standard 6-bladed fan on a 40/50 chassis.26th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0164
Test results comparing maximum temperatures for 3-bladed and 6-bladed fans during hill climb and level running tests.26th Nov 1919Box 75 \ 3  scan0165
Accompanying drawing LeC.1388 for the 'Goshawk II' fan and bracket.21th Apr 1940Box 75 \ 3  scan0166
Alteration to the fan pulley and increasing the fan size for the Goshawk 11 chassis.8th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0167
Design changes for the Goshawk II engine's wheelcase, gearing, and fan.13th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0168
Alterations to the fan, radiator, and flywheel assembly as per Mr. Royce's instructions.13th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0169
Recommendation to lengthen the fan pulley adjustment nut on the fan drive bracket to improve accessibility.21th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0170
Design changes to the Goshawk 11 carburetter silencer and control gear.29th Oct 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0171
Recommendation to provide fan lubrication using an 'ENOTS' Lubricator.15th Nov 1921Box 75 \ 3  scan0172
Proposed fan cowling for the Goshawk 11 engine and the potential for increased noise.2nd Mar 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0173
Continued testing and fan belt issues of the G-Goshawk-11 car.22th May 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0174
Mileage, engine misfire due to a stretched valve, loose spring clips, poor quality fan belts, and a broken thermometer on a test car.18th May 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0175
The design of a larger fan and radiator modifications for the Goshawk 11.30th May 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0176
New fan fixture design for the Goshawk engine, putting a hold on related parts.21th Jun 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0177
Recommendation to use a short-link fan belt for the Goshawk 11.19th Jul 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0178
Query regarding the production finish for the 'GOSHAWK II' Fan Hub and Blades.21th Aug 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0179
From 'E' forwarding a request from Mr. Royce to test the Goshawk 11 cowling under full power road conditions.1st Sep 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0180
Comparison of wind velocity tests on Goshawk fans with different configurations and engine speeds.28th Sep 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0181
Drawings for a spring-mounted fan for the Goshawk 11.28th Sep 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0182
Querying whether a specific spring-mounted 18-inch fan should be fitted to the first 20 Goshawk II cars.4th Oct 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0183
Water temperature test results for the Goshawk 11 engine under various cooling configurations on Swinscoe Hill.26th Oct 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0184
Goshawk 11 engine temperature test results under various fan and cowling configurations.26th Oct 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0185
Water temperature test results for the Goshawk II engine on Swinscoe Hill under various fan, cowling, and shutter configurations.26th Oct 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0186
Data table comparing atmospheric and water temperatures under different engine cooling configurations.23th Nov 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0187
Confirming all production Goshawks will have a larger fan with a spring-tightened fan belt.23th Nov 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0188
Omission of an untested automatic spring adjustment for the Goshawk 11 engine fan.27th Nov 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0189
New arrangement to drive the fan from the dynamo on the Goshawk engine.1st Dec 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0190
Modification for the Goshawk 11 engine's fan, driven from the dynamo drive, to reduce gear noise.7th Dec 1922Box 75 \ 3  scan0191
Query regarding which of two springs, E.52284 and E.52285, should be used for production of the Goshawk II fan.28th Mar 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0192
Standardisation of a spring tension mechanism for fan belt adjustment.26th Feb 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0193
Cost implications of implementing a fan belt adjustment alteration at different stages of production.6th Mar 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0194
Requesting severe testing of a new special endless and jointless 20HP fan belt from Messrs. Ormerod & Co. to solve booming issues.16th Apr 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0195
The performance and failure of an Ormerod endless fan belt during testing.30th Apr 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0196
Modification to the fan drive for the Goshawk engine.26th Apr 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0197
Parts required for a fan drive from a dynamo drive.1st May 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0198
The failure of a special fan belt during testing and its return to the sender.2nd May 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0199
Telegram received by telephone from Royce awaiting a decision on drive preference.19th Jul 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0200
Fan belt irregularity and mounting solutions for the Goshawk 11 engine.21th Jul 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0201
Series of graphs comparing belt drive performance, spring tensions, and the effect of temperature on belt slip.25th Jul 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0202
Two graphs comparing fan drive pulley performance against engine RPM, and fan drive control systems.25th Jul 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0203
Slight revision to the Goshawk II fan pulley and spring drive.16th Aug 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0204
Complaint about the new Fan Drive E.52560 on the 20 HP Chassis.30th Aug 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0205
New, improved endless leather vee-type fan drive belts from supplier Messrs. Ormerod for the 20HP model.28th Sep 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0206
Agreeing to a suggestion from the Tool Dept. to make the pivot and spindle for the fan drive a one-piece forging.16th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0207
Bench experiments to determine the optimal blade shape for 20 HP radiator fans made from sheet material.1st Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0208
Continued testing and comparison of different fan designs, including modifications and results.1st Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0209
Experiments on various fan designs, analysing blade shape, curves, and overall performance.1st Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0210
The merits of high versus low speed engine fans and their drive ratios.1st Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0211
Analysis of cooling fan performance comparing a new experimental fan to the present standard model.9th Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0212
Comparison of thrust and power requirements for various 20 HP fans.9th Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0213
Performance graph comparing fan speed and power required versus axial thrust for Hispano and Goshawk fan modifications.3rd Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0214
Graph comparing the thrust and power of different engine fans against fan speed.9th Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0215
Data sheet detailing power requirements and thrust measurements for a Goshawk 4-blade fan with an experimental modification.4th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0216
Data table showing calculations for Test No. 2.31th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0217
Test data on the power required to drive a Goshawk No. 2 radiator fan with modified blades.5th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0218
Calculations from Test No. 22 for the Goshawk engine.31th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0219
Test results for the power required to drive a Goshawk radiator fan under various circumstances.6th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0220
Data table of calculations for Test No. 8 on a Goshawk engine.31th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0221
Data table showing the power required to drive a Goshawk engine radiator fan under various conditions.6th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0222
Data table of calculations from Test No. 24 for the Goshawk engine.31th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0223
Test data table showing power required to drive a 2nd Goshawk radiator fan under various circumstances.13th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0224
Tabulated log of calculations for Test No. 25, continued.22th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0225
Test data for power required to drive a Goshawk radiator fan under various circumstances.22th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0226
Continuation of Test No. 26 calculations in a tabular format.2nd Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0227
Test report detailing the power required to drive a radiator fan under various circumstances.2nd Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0228
Continuation of calculations for Test No. 27, detailing electrical performance measurements in a table.31th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0229
Test results table for the power required to drive a radiator fan under various circumstances.3rd Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0230
Continuation of Test No. 27 showing calculation results in a table.31th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0231
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing the effects of frame distortion on engine and gearbox wear.4th Mar 1911Box 75 \ 3  scan0232
The effectiveness of struts fitted to the frame to avoid door rattles.5th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 3  scan0233
Agreement to re-fit car doors with struts to cure rattling and arrange for road tests.5th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 3  scan0234
Sketch showing the measured deflection of a component at various points without struts fitted.5th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 3  scan0235
Record of tests and modifications for a 12-inch deep frame.14th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 3  scan0236
Report card detailing work carried out on a chassis frame and body fitting.12th Apr 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0237
Introduction of a deeper frame, its weight, cost, and potential for lightening through drilling.12th Apr 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0238
Continuing tests with a 12' frame and a new 9' frame for improved stiffness.14th Aug 1918Box 75 \ 3  scan0239
Standardizing to a 9-inch frame over a 12-inch frame, considering tests, rigidity, and production implications.15th Apr 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0240
Record card detailing the consideration, comparison, and eventual dismantling of 9' frames.18th Sep 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0241
Departmental memo relaying a telegram from Mr Royce approving 9' frames with 1/8 inch metal for model 2100.25th Apr 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0242
Containing a telegram from Mr. Royce about frame and fly-wheel design for series 2100.29th Apr 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0243
The details and potential use of new frame trusses from France and the ongoing testing of a 12-inch frame.3rd May 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0244
Record card for front wing gauges.10th Jul 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0245
Fitting of deep frames and trusses to various chassis, including updates on body fitting and testing.20th May 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0246
Adoption of Aluminium Wing Gauges F 2492 as a standard.27th Aug 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0247
Departmental memo discussing whether to use old stock or commence with a new type of front wing gauges.28th Aug 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0248
Wing gauges, recommending their adoption as standard for L to E cars.30th Aug 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0249
Seeking advice on the standardization of front wing gauges for L to E cars.30th Aug 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0250
The decision to dismantle a 12' frame and requests for test results on other frames.18th Sep 1912Box 75 \ 3  scan0251
An account of tweaking a 12' frame during a test in 1926.1st Jan 1926Box 75 \ 3  scan0252
Broken front tubular cross member from chassis 1860.23th Jan 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0253
Departmental memo regarding an investigation into a broken front cross tube.23th Jan 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0254
Internal request to despatch a broken cross tube for Mr. Royce.10th Dec 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0255
Broken front cross tube bracket on chassis 1860 and its relation to a previous failure.10th Feb 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0256
Analysis of chassis component failure, specifically regarding brackets, rivets, and cross tube lugs.10th Feb 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0257
Analysis of a bracket failure leading to side frame twisting and side thrust on the front horns.10th Feb 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0258
Cause of torsion in the front horns and evaluating a proposed solution.10th Feb 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0259
Chassis breakage, suggesting bracket reinforcement, replacing rivets with bolts, and adding a front cross member.10th Feb 1913Box 75 \ 3  scan0260


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