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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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Confirming authority to proceed with manufacturing split pistons and converting existing castings.22th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0031
Typed copy of a telegram from Royce regarding piston design, engine testing and logistics for the 1 EX chassis.22th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0032
Covering note for the X.3732 Split Piston Standardisation Sheet.26th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0033
Recommendation regarding the turning of a band of metal on split type pistons.28th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0034
Request for a car with split type pistons for experimentation at West Wittering.29th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0035
Fitting of split type pistons to the 1.EX car and its scheduled journey.1st Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0036
Potential improvements to the design of split-type pistons.1st Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0037
Over-oiling issues with Car 1.EX and subsequent modifications to the pistons, clutch, wiring, and thermometer.3rd Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0038
From EH to R detailing modifications and issues with car 1.EX, including over-oiling and other updates.3rd Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0039
Agreeing to a proposal to modify split type pistons.1st Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0040
The machining of existing piston castings for a split piston arrangement.1st Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0041
Cover letter for a standardisation sheet regarding split type pistons.10th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0042
Standardisation document for a split, oval ground piston designed to eliminate piston knocks.22th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0043
Table of compression and permanent set measurements for a split type piston under varying weights.22th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0044
Tests on standard and split pistons to show deflection with various loads.9th Apr 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0045
Instructions sheet detailing test data for Standard Pistons under various loads measured in LBS.9th Apr 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0046
Standardisation of split pistons, production limitations due to a strike, and an investigation into an 'illusive' engine knock.12th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0047
Test report on the performance of split type pistons, noting some knocking issues.18th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0048
Faults, such as increasing clearances, found in split-type pistons and potential design improvements.12th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0049
Overcoming piston knocks, considering split pistons and the potential use of cast iron over aluminium due to production issues.12th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0050
The pros and cons of cast iron versus aluminium pistons, considering seizure risk, weight, and engine silence.12th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0051
The reliability of aluminium pistons versus cast iron pistons, citing issues at other car companies.12th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0052
Testing letter box slot and Zephyr type pistons, detailing issues with clearances, seizing, and knocking.16th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0053
Continued memo fragment describing pushing components into a cylinder bore.16th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0054
Piston design challenges, comparisons with Bentley pistons, and experiments with modifying them.29th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0055
Piston experiments, discussing different types, issues like seizure and knocking, and future testing plans.29th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0056
Recommendation to adopt an improved split aluminium piston design, drawing N. 2820.17th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0057
Change from aluminium to cast iron pistons and their performance.17th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0058
Modified design for an aluminium split piston.19th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0059
Challenges and decisions surrounding the bulk production of pistons, including a newly redesigned split piston.6th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0060
Gas leakage past split type pistons, detailing the resulting noise, inefficiency, and fumes entering the vehicle body.6th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0061
Expressing dissatisfaction with dynamometer power and compression readings.22th Mar 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0062
Extract from a Test Department report regarding piston rattles and the status of chassis with various piston types.22th Mar 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0063
Cylinder bore wear caused by aluminium versus cast iron pistons.12th Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0064
Piston material, comparing cast iron to aluminium, and related issues like wear, seizure, and decarbonisation.12th Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0065
Piston troubles, including knock in aluminium pistons and a repair procedure, along with tests on new split cast iron pistons.12th Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0066
Piston testing, focusing on clearances, piston knock, and gas leakage.12th Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0067
Analysis of piston ring performance regarding gas sealing, oil control, and crankcase vapour.2nd Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0068
Comparison of horsepower for engines with cast iron versus aluminium pistons, and a test showing HP with different numbers of rings.12th Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0069
Inquiry from Walker M. Levett Company regarding the history of slotted pistons.26th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0070
Proposed suggestions to cure over-oiling with the silent ram piston on the 40/50 HP chassis.24th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0071
Potential piston and cylinder modifications, including baffle plates and a plunger design.24th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0072
The specifications for three experimental silent ram pistons intended for the 40/50 HP chassis.27th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0073
Modifications to an oil collecting groove and a C piston, and requesting materials for tests.27th Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0074
Testing Ram Type silent pistons, detailing issues with over-oiling and piston knock.9th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0075
Urgent fitting of pistons for a car scheduled for a 10,000-mile run in France.9th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0076
Providing a status update on five experiments related to pistons, starter gear, brake shaft, and speedometer drive.10th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0077
Effectiveness and drawbacks of split aluminium pistons from the Aerolite Piston Co.1st Nov 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0078
Testing standard 'letter box slot' pistons and special 'Zephyr' pistons, detailing issues with clearances and knocking.16th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0079
Typed page fragment discussing the process of fitting components into a cylinder bore.16th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0080
Piston designs, including the Zephyr split piston and potential improvements using steel springs.22th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0081
Extract discussing the effectiveness of plunger rings and cast iron pistons.22th Dec 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0082
List of new parts fitted to a car intended for a 10,000-mile run, with accompanying remarks.5th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0083
Request for a complete set of the latest type of aluminium pistons for a 10,000-mile chassis test.7th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0084
The conversion of condemned solid pistons to a split type by splitting and stretching.15th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0085
Recommendation to adopt an improved design of split aluminium pistons, referencing drawing N. 2820.17th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0086
Continued discussion on fitting cast iron pistons to specific cars and the expected performance differences compared to aluminium pistons.17th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0087
Instruction memo reporting on the performance of experimental pistons, noting increased vibration in a demonstration car.19th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0088
Modified type of split piston and its comparison to the current design.19th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0089
Bulk production of pistons, material constraints, and a re-designed split piston.21th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0090
The delayed standardization of a modified aluminium belt piston pending a 10,000-mile test run.27th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0091
Unreliability of current pistons and the prospects of a modified aluminium split piston design.27th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0092
Providing design specifications for a split aluminium piston for the 40/50 HP chassis.28th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0093
Continuation of a discussion regarding proposed modifications to an aluminium piston design.28th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0094
Letter discussing vehicle testing feedback, mileage targets, piston knock issues, and a comparison with another car.28th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0095
Typed report on the performance and condition of a car chassis, detailing various mechanical observations and mileage.28th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0096
Progress report on a 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.29th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0097
Progress report on a 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.29th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0098
Recommendation on the machining process for improved type OD split pistons.30th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0099
The proposed modification to the piston slot width and updating the relevant drawings.30th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0100
Interim report on the 10,000-mile test of latest type split aluminium pistons.30th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0101
The 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split pistons, noting elusive engine knocks.31th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0102
10,000 miles test of split aluminium pistons, noting mileage and a piston knock issue.2nd Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0103
Test report on the latest type of split aluminium pistons for chassis 53-CW, noting mileage and an audible piston knock.4th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0104
Progress report on a 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.4th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0105
List of items and modifications to be fitted to a trials car chassis for America.4th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0106
Test report on the performance of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.5th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0107
The 10,000 miles test of latest type split aluminium pistons.6th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0108
The 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons, detailing engine knock issues.7th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0109
The 10,000 miles test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.9th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0110
Providing a mileage update for the 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.10th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0111
Daily log report from February 1920 detailing vehicle maintenance, repairs, and performance.11th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0112
Daily log of vehicle performance, maintenance, and issues encountered during road tests.11th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0113
Progress report on a 10,000-mile test of latest type split aluminium pistons, noting mileage and audible knocks.2nd Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0114
10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons, detailing a persistent engine knocking issue.12th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0115
10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.13th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0116
Developed piston knock in chassis 1.TW and its subsequent repair.13th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0117
Elusive engine knock during a 10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons.14th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0118
10,000-mile test of the latest type of split aluminium pistons, noting issues with elusive knocks.16th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0119
The testing of the latest type of split aluminium pistons and the investigation of elusive knocks.18th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0120
The mileage testing of improved split pistons and their effectiveness in overcoming piston knock.20th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0121
Investigation into an elusive engine knock, potentially caused by piston or connecting rod side-play.20th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0122
Arrangement to provide a production car chassis for experimental purposes.23th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0123
Daily report on car 2.EX detailing runs, mechanical failures, and repairs from 19-02-1920 to 25-02-1920.25th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0124
Adoption of aluminium pistons and investigating an engine knock issue.20th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0125
Letter to Maddocks regarding rattling pistons on the 2EX chassis, suggesting carbon buildup as the cause and requesting an inspection.3rd Mar 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0126
Adoption of split aluminium pistons for repair cars and investigating causes of engine knock.26th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0127
Elusive engine knocks found in cars with the latest type of aluminium split pistons.2nd Mar 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0128
Daily report log on car 2.EX, detailing a journey and maintenance from Feb 26th to March 4th.4th Mar 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0129
Test driver's log from a continental trip detailing issues with tyres, piston rattles, and ignition, plus future journey plans.6th Aug 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0130


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