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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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Piston ring design, comparing different types to improve gas tightness and prevent crankcase vapour.1st Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0231
Comparison of horsepower (HP) for an engine with cast iron vs. aluminium pistons, and HP tests with different numbers of piston rings.12th Apr 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0232
Listing different piston designs that have been passed for testing.1st Jul 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0233
Design remarks for a split aluminium piston on a 40/50 HP chassis.28th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0234
Modifications to aluminium and split cast iron pistons.28th Jan 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0235
Modifications to an aluminium split piston for a 40/50 chassis.10th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0236
Design changes to a split aluminium piston for the 40/50 HP chassis.18th Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0237
Continued note on piston design for a lighter and more durable result.2nd Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0238
Modifications to an aluminium split piston for a 40/50 chassis following engine seizing tests.2nd Feb 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0239
Use of liners on pistons to achieve high and low compression and agreeing with a suggestion to use standard cylinders without liners.11th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0240
Use of a liner between the cylinder and crankcase for low and high compression engines.14th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0241
The decision to abolish the liner used with low compression pistons for early postwar cars.16th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0242
The decision to abolish cylinder liners and providing blueprints for a new experimental flexible split piston.22th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0243
The alteration of pistons for a low compression engine.25th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0244
Instruction to the Works to produce patterns for a low compression piston and to proceed with standardization.26th Jul 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0245
Distributing standardisation sheets for a wearing strip, oil feed, and piston.9th Aug 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0246
Standardisation of a flexible split piston for use without cylinder liners.30th Jul 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0247
Status and requirements for three new standardized parts for 'E' units.20th Sep 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0248
Extract from a memo discussing potential improvements and standardization for 'R' Series material, covering switches, pistons, and magnetos.2nd Feb 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0249
Drawing Lec.1069 for a 20 HP chassis piston and connecting rod, detailing design choices and modifications.24th Mar 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0250
Print for a 20 Hp. Piston & Connecting Rod.2nd Apr 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0251
Notification regarding the receipt of piston rings from the British Chuck & Piston Ring Co. for an experiment.20th Jun 1919Box 77 \ 3  scan0252
Listing the parts fitted to a 'Goshawk' engine for testing.20th Sep 1920Box 77 \ 3  scan0253
Instruction regarding the 'N' Scheme 852 for the Goshawk II piston and connecting rod, putting a previous memo on hold.2nd May 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0254
Design and manufacture of the 'Goshawk II' engine's connecting rod, piston, and combustion space.1st May 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0255
Design and manufacturing options for engine components, including pistons and connecting rods.1st May 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0256
Drawing for the minimum dimensions of a connecting rod.18th Jun 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0257
The creation of two urgent wooden models for a Goshawk 11 connecting rod and piston.18th May 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0258
Design modifications for the 'Goshawk II' piston and connecting rod.28th May 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0259
Design and testing of a cast iron piston for the Goshawk 11 engine, including decisions made by Mr. Royce.16th Sep 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0260
Advantages of using aluminium pistons over cast iron to reduce engine detonation.17th Oct 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0261
Drawing modifications for the Goshawk 11 engine to address an over-oiling issue.10th Nov 1921Box 77 \ 3  scan0262
Comparative study of piston designs 'Gos I' and 'Gos II' against a '40/50' model, with dimensioned drawings and tables of area and ratio calculations.17th Feb 1924Box 77 \ 3  scan0263
Fixing excessive oil consumption and smokey exhaust in Goshawk engines by modifying the piston scraper ring.10th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0264
Adoption of a bevelled scraper ring for maximum efficiency over other methods.15th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0265
Standardisation sheet for a bevel on a scraper piston ring, reference X No.4224½.15th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0266
Standardisation of a bevel on scraper piston rings to address over-oiling and smoking in Goshawk cars.14th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0267
Modifications to the 20 HP engine's latest oiling arrangement to address smoky exhaust issues.30th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0268
The advantages of ample engine lubrication during a trial run.30th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 3  scan0269
Effectiveness of a beveled lower scraper ring in preventing overoiling.19th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0270
Test results on bevelled piston scraper rings.1st Feb 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0271
Comparison of piston distances from Top Dead Centre (T.D.C.) for Goshawk 11 and Swashplate pistons at various crank angles.19th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0272
Fitting aluminium pistons for 40/50 and 20 HP chassis, addressing issues with seizing and knocking.4th Oct 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0273
Standardizing piston testing procedures to reduce expense and service failures.10th Oct 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0274
Testing of taper ground pistons for a 20 HP chassis.10th Oct 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0275
Request for a report on the 20 HP chassis pistons and taper grinding.24th Oct 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0276
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the grinding of pistons for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis.4th Oct 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0277
Recommendation to standardize pistons with taper grinding for the 20 HP chassis following successful testing.1st Nov 1923Box 77 \ 3  scan0278
Design of E.A.C.11 and Goshawk 11 pistons, specifically the piston pins and plugs.8th Jul 1924Box 77 \ 3  scan0279
The mounting of a Brigg's Petrol Pump on the Falcon engine.2nd Oct 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0001
Instruction to create a pattern and casting for a Petrol Pump Drive Bracket for experimental use.3rd Oct 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0002
Notification regarding an experimental part not to be sent to the tool department.25th Oct 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0003
Notification regarding the receipt of various bearings from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. for a Brigg's Petrol Pump.25th Oct 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0004
Testing requirements for the Briggs Petrol Pump.2nd Jan 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0005
Forwarding a copy of an R.A.E. report on a Briggs' Petrol Pump.4th Jan 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0006
Letter from the Ministry of Munition of War enclosing an R.A.E. report on a Martin self-regulating petrol pump.6th Dec 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0007
Royal Aircraft Establishment report on further endurance tests of the Martin Petrol Pump.19th Sep 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0008
Tests and results for a pump's performance, including endurance, flow, and suction tests.19th Sep 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0009
Analysis of pump performance including pressure fluctuations, carburetter feed, tilting, and hand operation.26th Apr 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0010
Conclusions from a pump test, outlining performance after 100 hours and detailing advantages and disadvantages.26th Apr 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0011
Cancellation notice for the Briggs' Petrol Pump.30th Mar 1920Box 77 \ 4  scan0012
Development of engine-driven petrol pumps for Eagle or Falcon engines.4th Jun 1920Box 77 \ 4  scan0013
Testing of a gasoline feeding device despite Mr. Royce's opinion on its lack of utility.27th Sep 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0014
Gasoline feeding device invented by Mr. Twembley for automobiles and aeroplanes.17th May 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0015
Technical discussion about the design and performance of a pump and valve system, claimed by Mr. Twambley as his invention.26th Apr 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0016
Device for supplying gasoline to an engine, comparing different pump designs and proposing a trial.26th Apr 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0017
Cancelling the experiment on a gasoline feeding device.30th Mar 1920Box 77 \ 4  scan0018
Proposal and diagram for a chassis fuel feed system using an engine-driven vacuum pump.26th Apr 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0019
Vacuum feed system for gasoline and a potential new invention.4th Feb 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0020
Advantages and potential issues of a vacuum feed system for petrol supply.24th Apr 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0021
Page two of a document discussing improvements and trials of the Auto Vac system compared to the existing pressure system.24th Apr 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0022
Letter regarding a customer complaint about a car's pressure system and the suggestion to fit a vacuum feed.3rd Sep 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0023
Letter addressing customer dissatisfaction with a car's pressure system and discussing potential solutions.4th Sep 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0024
Letter from the New York office regarding faults with pressure systems, spare parts supply issues from England, and design flaws in an experimental air pump.4th Sep 1919Box 77 \ 4  scan0025
Extract from a report on an American visit discussing issues with bonnet fittings, radiators, locks, battery boxes and vacuum feeds.11th Nov 1920Box 77 \ 4  scan0026
Tests carried out to show the limitations of the vacuum petrol supply system on a 40/50 chassis.22th Nov 1920Box 77 \ 4  scan0027
The limitations of vacuum petrol supply systems at full throttle.22th Nov 1920Box 77 \ 4  scan0028
Size and position of the vacuum tank on a 40/50 chassis, model 6.EX.15th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0029
Petrol flow and consumption tests for a vacuum tank fitted on a 6-EX model, including horsepower data.15th Mar 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0030
Mr. Royce's request to experimentally fit a vacuum pump to the petrol system.30th Jun 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0031
Mr. Royce's thoughts on a vacuum reservoir and autovac system for the 40/50 model.4th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0032
Modifications to the petrol tank, including the adoption of a vacuum feed system and luggage grid.27th Jun 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0033
Letter from the US office to the UK office discussing fuel feed system heating and misfiring issues.22th Sep 1927Box 77 \ 4  scan0034
Improvements to the suction-pipe connection and a proposed new finish for the vacuum tank.22th Sep 1927Box 77 \ 4  scan0035
Letter from Maurice Olley regarding misfiring issues caused by the vacuum tank and the results of tests on different pipe arrangements.27th Sep 1927Box 77 \ 4  scan0036
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine describing the Wood-Milne foot pump.21th Sep 1912Box 77 \ 4  scan0037
Departmental memo regarding the trial and testing of a Wood Milne foot pump.6th Mar 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0038
Requesting the testing of a foot pump received from Messrs Wood Milne Ltd for a month's trial.7th Mar 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0039
Departmental memo requesting an opinion on the Woodmilne Foot Pump.13th Mar 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0040
Experiment testing the 'Wood-Milne' foot tyre pump.1st Apr 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0041
Recommendation of a garage pump, including the 'Wood-Milne' model and electric alternatives.8th Apr 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0042
Departmental memo concerning the testing and experimentation of Wood-Milne and Electric tyre pumps.11th Apr 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0043
Note regarding a Wood-Milne Foot Pump sent to Mr. Royce with Chassis 2301.22th Apr 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0044
Seeking the Experimental Department's opinion on the Woodmilne Foot Pump.6th Nov 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0045
Confirming a report on the Woodmilne Foot Pump, stating it is as good as the standard pump and that preference is a matter of opinion.8th Nov 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0046
From Wor. to Mr. Hives requesting a new foot pump connection and a magneto for Mr. Royce.31th Jul 1917Box 77 \ 4  scan0047
Correspondence regarding the testing and rejection of the Hampden Pump in favour of an in-house designed mechanical air pump.25th Feb 1921Box 77 \ 4  scan0048
Comparing alternative foot pumps to the Dunlop pump.1st Dec 1925Box 77 \ 4  scan0049
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the function of a four-cylinder, engine-operated Kellogg tyre pump.21th Sep 1912Box 77 \ 4  scan0050
Proposed schemes for a chain drive from the camshaft to an air pump or revolution counter.23th Jun 1913Box 77 \ 4  scan0051


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