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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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Proposed permanent design of radiator shutters for the Goshawk 11, raising concerns about cooling efficiency.26th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0252
Temporary radiator shutters being fitted to a Goshawk car.26th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0253
Production of the Goshawk 11 radiator and the need for a shutter design for the existing model.27th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0254
Dispatching drawings for Goshawk radiator and fan components.28th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0255
Letter from an instrument company discussing the feasibility of a vapour tension thermostat and proposing an alternative design.28th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0256
Cross-sectional diagram of a Samson brand regulator and valve assembly.1st Jan 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0257
Letter from The Steam Fittings Co. regarding the production of 'Sylphon' tubes for thermostats and enclosing a drawing for a shutter regulator.27th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0258
Blueprint of a Sylphon Thermostat for the Goshawk II engine.19th Jul 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0259
Blueprint of a thermostat-controlled radiator louvre system.1st Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0260
Fitting of temporary and permanent radiator shutters on Goshawk cars.1st Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0261
Fitting of permanent and temporary radiator shutters on Goshawk cars.4th Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0262
Arranging for a car fitted with shutters to be examined by C.J. in London on its way to Mr. Royce.11th Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0263
Note regarding arrangements for the inspection of a Goshawk II car at either Lillie Hall or Conduit Street.14th Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0264
Options for updating the bodywork on car 4-Goshawk-11 to fit a new radiator, bonnet and dashboard.21th Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0265
Authorizing an increase in the radiator order from 50 to 100 due to delays with an improved design.24th Aug 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0266
Extract regarding the fitting of temporary shutters to Goshawks to differentiate them from the 40/50 model.9th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0267
Goshawk 11 engine tests of different radiator fans, pulleys, and cowlings to improve cooling.1st Sep 1932Box 77 \ 4  scan0268
Comparison of Cowhawk fans from tests measuring wind velocity at three points on a Cowhawk-11 car.9th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0269
Sending drawings for Goshawk 11 radiator shutters.9th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0270
Request from Mr. Royce to test the Goshawk 11 engine cowling on the road under full power with a following wind.14th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0271
Drawings for hand-operated shutter controls for the Goshawk-11 engine.15th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0272
Sample radiator shutter for the Goshawk 11, with suggestions for improvement.20th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0273
The despatch of a Goshawk Radiator Shutter section to Mr. Elliott.20th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0274
Drawing for a Goshawk hand lever for shutters.21th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0275
From 'E.' to 'Hs.' regarding the design and production of radiator shutters for the Goshawk 11.30th Sep 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0276
Telegram received by telephone with instructions for modifying vehicle parts.2nd Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0277
Telegram message received by telephone regarding parts for Halliday at St Pancras.9th Jul 1918Box 77 \ 4  scan0278
Telegram requesting the despatch of strip leather and castle nuts for shutter frames.4th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0279
Telegram requesting shutter controls and associated small parts.22th Oct 1935Box 77 \ 4  scan0280
Telegram reporting that a supplied radiator is unsatisfactory and incorrectly drilled.22th Oct 1935Box 77 \ 4  scan0281
Confirmation to proceed with producing 250 sets of Goshawk 11 radiator shutters without modification.10th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0282
Goshawk 11 fan tests measuring air velocities through the radiator at varying speeds and conditions.26th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0283
Water temperature test results for the Goshawk 11 engine under various cooling configurations and speeds.26th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0284
Goshawk 11 temperature test results with varying speed and cowling configurations.30th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0285
Water temperature and velocity test results for a 3-Goshawk-11 engine.30th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0286
Test results for an 18-inch fan with shutters closed during a throttling down test on Swinscoe Hill.31th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0287
Test report on heat generation with performance data at half and full throttle.7th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0288
Summary of results from air velocity tests on the fan and radiator shutters.9th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0289
Velocity tests in ft. per min. through a radiator with and without an 18' fan cowl.9th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0290
Fitting a prototype radiator with built-in shutters to a 20 HP experimental car.10th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0291
From B.J. to Hs. requesting a sample of the new 20 HP radiator louvres for inspection.10th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0292
Test results for fan, shutter, and cowl performance related to engine cooling.16th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0293
The issues with manual radiator shutters on 20 HP cars and the cost of retrofitting thermostat control.20th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0294
Goshawk radiator shutters, discussing hand-controlled versus thermostat-controlled systems and associated issues.21th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0295
Testing of Goshawk radiator shutters and concerns about unexpected electrical failures.28th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0296
Radiator shutter operation and the design of the dashboard thermometer for the 20 HP model.24th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0297
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically radiator shutters.26th Oct 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0298
Improvements for the Goshawk radiator shutters, including a boiling water warning system and dial visibility.30th Nov 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0299
Burnt exhaust valve from a Goshawk-11 engine, attributing the failure to pre-ignition from boiling water and suggesting a radiator modification.2nd Dec 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0300
Confirming an arrangement to view the latest radiator shutters fitted to a Goshawk chassis.5th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0301
Arrangement to examine a car fitted with a radiator with built-in shutters.13th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0302
Magneto ignition, automatic advance, and hand control for the 20 HP engine.14th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0303
Management of a press visit regarding a new radiator with built-in shutters.15th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0304
Customs clearance for three 'Goshawk 11' experimental thermostats from the Fulton Co.2nd Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0305
Letter from The Fulton Company regarding charging three shutter thermostats.15th Dec 1922Box 77 \ 4  scan0306
Sales request to hide the bolt heads on the side plates of the 20 HP radiator shutters.9th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0307
Effectiveness of louvres on the Goshawk model and proposing standardization on the 40/50 model.10th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0308
Tests on the Goshawk bonnet, concluding that shutters are preferable to louvres for radiator ventilation.23th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0309
Experimental thermostat for the 'Goshawk 11' and related correspondence from the Fulton Co.30th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0310
Letter from The Fulton Company regarding the specifications and performance of three returned shutter thermostats.16th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0311
Concluding page of a letter from The Fulton Company regarding the installation and testing of parts.16th Jan 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0312
Design of a non-rattling cooling shutter as an alternative to louvres on the Goshawk bonnet.6th Feb 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0313
Particulars for three types of shutter thermostats built and loaded in the U.S.A.1st Feb 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0314
The despatch of a thermostat for fitting to a 5-Goshawk-11 car.1st Feb 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0315
Sending a thermostat for a 5-Goshawk-11 engine and requesting feedback on its operating temperature.10th Feb 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0316
Fitting and road testing a new thermostat for a Goshawk 11, with suggestions for design improvements.24th Feb 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0317
Investigation into a sticking thermostat for car 5.GOS:11, identifying the cause as an eccentric lower guide which was subsequently filed for clearance.27th Feb 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0318
Request to test a siren for the radiator steam escape pipe as a boiling water alarm.1st Mar 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0319
Finish of radiator shutters on the 20HP model, comparing nickel silver to black enamel.7th Mar 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0320
Information sheet detailing specifications and performance data for radiator tests.7th Mar 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0321
Graph showing the delivery performance of a GII water pump against engine RPM.27th Mar 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0322
The delayed implementation of an improved 20HP radiator with thermostat-operated louvres.27th Mar 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0323
Complaint about a leaking radiator on a 20-HP car from the shutter frame's centre bolt tube.7th May 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0324
The Goshawk 11 radiator, listing capacities and weights for the tube matrix and cylinder block.4th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0325
Overheating test on car 73A7 where the water boiled, questioning if this is acceptable for a chassis destined for France.23th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0326
List of questions regarding a 20-HP engine overheating issue to diagnose the cause.26th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0327
Cooling performance of a 20 HP car, with reference to attached test results.27th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0328
Series of five graphs showing the results of cooling tests on a 20 HP engine under various conditions.21th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0329
Radiator tests performed on a 20-HP car during a hill climb.19th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0330
Cover letter for a report on the cooling system of a 20 HP car, noting a previously supplied blueprint.27th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0331
Radiator tests conducted on a 20-HP car.19th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0332
The cooling and performance tests of a 20 HP chassis, noting issues with radiator shutters and slow speed performance.30th Jul 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0333
Solutions for engine water boiling issues in 40/50 and Goshawk models.10th Aug 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0334
Engine performance, Goshawk radiator shutters, and the cooling benefits of a by-pass radiator.11th Aug 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0335
Requesting a copy of a report regarding Goshawk engine cooling, as Mr. Royce wants work done on the topic.11th Aug 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0336
Covering note for an attached report and blueprint concerning the cooling of the 20 HP model.13th Aug 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0337
Summary of performance tests at Brooklands for a 6-Goshawk-11 car, covering car conditions, speed work, and hill climbs.22th Aug 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0338
Radiator tests for the 6-Goshawk-11, comparing a small and larger radiator under varying conditions.23th Aug 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0339
Comparative table detailing the specifications of Goshawk 11, 40/50 HP, and Marmon radiators.14th Sep 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0340
Customer request for integral radiator shutters on a 20-HP car.21th Sep 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0341
The design of radiator shutters and louvres for the 20 HP chassis.30th Nov 1923Box 77 \ 4  scan0342
Seizure of the radiator shutter operating lever on the 20 HP model due to mud and grit.4th Feb 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0343
Water boiling issues on 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars, comparing radiators and recommending shutters.1st Feb 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0344
Potential solutions to water boiling issues in 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars.6th Feb 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0345
Water boiling issues and potential solutions on 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars.1st Feb 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0346
The seizure of the operating lever for the 20-HP radiator shutter controls and the testing of a preventative steel shield.8th Feb 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0347
Comparing the actual capacity of thermostat and standard type 20 HP radiators.1st Apr 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0348
Specifications for two types of 20 HP radiator, Standard and Thermostat.3rd Apr 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0349
New 20 HP radiator with shutters, detailing mileage tests and efficiency compared to the previous model.4th Apr 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0350
Engine water boiling issues on the 20 HP model and recommending a new radiator with thermostat-operated shutters.26th Apr 1924Box 77 \ 4  scan0351


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