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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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Procuring water temperature regulators from America for the 40/50 HP chassis.25th Sep 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0240
Laboratory report on the capacity and liquid composition of a thermostat expanding reservoir.18th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0241
The analysis and testing of sylphon tubes for thermostat control.23th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0242
Continued discussion regarding a variation of approximately 2 degrees found on a valve, possibly due to fitting issues.23th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0243
Standardisation of thermostat control and the delivery of sylphon tubes from America.1st Apr 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0244
Confirming a cable sent to Mr Olley in the States regarding sylphon tubes for thermostat water connections.24th Apr 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0245
Standardization of the chassis thermostat and the sourcing of Sylphon Tubes.27th May 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0246
Confirmation of a cablegram regarding the delivery of Sylphon tubes.11th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0247
Delayed cable and the shipment of Fulton Sylphon tubes on the S.S. West Celeron.20th Jul 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0248
The shipment and customs clearance of Sylphon Tubes for chassis thermostat water connections.30th Jul 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0249
Mr. Royce's proposal and sketch for manufacturing Sylphon tubing in-house.11th Aug 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0250
Particulars and test results for a Syphon tube supplied from the U.S.A., noting a substituted part.25th Aug 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0251
Letter discussing the potential use of Sylphon tubing for a combined delivery and relief valve on an air pump.24th Sep 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0252
Letter regarding a pressure issue in a gas tank and a proposed solution.24th Sep 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0253
Correspondence from The Fulton Company regarding the supply of Sylphon samples for a Petrol Valve.7th Sep 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0254
Suggested design for a combined delivery and relief valve on an air pump, using small sylphons.25th Sep 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0255
Requesting information and advice on the operating limits, testing, and installation of Sylphon thermostats.13th Oct 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0256
Copy of a cablegram from Springfield containing a coded message and its translation.8th Jan 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0257
Correspondence regarding the supply and specification of Copper Sylphon Tubes for a 40/50 hp Chassis Petrol Gauge.12th Oct 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0258
List of specifications and modifications for a post-war chassis, continued from a previous page.3rd Oct 1916Box 78 \ 1  scan0259
The effects of increasing engine temperature by partially blocking the radiator during a cold weather test drive.13th Mar 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0260
Suggestion to modify airflow by fitting a piece of plywood with a hole to the inside of the radiator.13th Mar 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0261
Provisions for blocking off the radiator in cold weather for the 40/50 chassis.4th Apr 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0262
Engine cooling issues and the necessity of using the full size of the radiator despite the engine running too cold.4th Apr 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0263
Instruction that the first few cars must be sent out without bonnet frames, using simple blanking-off pieces instead.22th May 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0264
Methods for screening radiators and implementing a water bypass system to manage engine temperature.28th May 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0265
Use of radiator louvres and thermometers to control engine temperature.2nd Jun 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0266
Extract discussing seasonal radiator temperature control using plates or boards.1st Jun 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0267
Design and material of a radiator blanking off piece for the 40/50 chassis.5th Jun 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0268
The seasonal adjustment of the radiator bye-pass for the 40/50 chassis.22th May 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0269
Radiator boiling issues during vehicle testing on hills and at high speed.28th Jul 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0270
Design of radiator baffles, comparing circular baffles to flat aluminium strips.9th Sep 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0271
Design and issues with radiator blanking-off plates to manage engine temperature.18th Sep 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0272
Instruction to the Production Department regarding the immediate fitting of radiator blanking plates to current car chassis to resolve a piston knock issue.10th Sep 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0273
Supplying and fitting plates to reduce radiator surface on all produced chassis.20th Sep 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0274
Requesting blueprints and the urgent production of various blanking plates and strips for 40/50 cars.22th Sep 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0275
Partially covering radiators during autumn to maintain an economical engine temperature.20th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0276
The fitting of blanking plates in radiators and the circulation of associated instructions.23th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0277
Radiator blanking plates being delivered with new chassis.23th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0278
Instructions for the use and fitting of radiator blanking plates.10th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0279
Customer complaints about engine vibration and piston knock, and the results of a demonstration.29th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0280
Engine issues including spark gap, ignition, engine harshness, and piston knock on cold starts.16th Apr 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0281
Instructions for fitting low and high compression pistons with slotted skirts to specific chassis.29th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0282
Radiators and blanking plates, referencing a telegram from Mr. Royce.11th Nov 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0283
Fitting of blanking plates to radiators and the circulation of instructions.23th Oct 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0284
Radiator blanking plates for pre-war cars, including radiator sizes and types for different series.20th Nov 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0285
Suggestion for a thermostatic device to control cooling water temperature in cylinder jackets.20th Nov 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0286
Correct use of blanking plates for radiators during winter months.25th Nov 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0287
Use and benefits of supplying four blanking plates for radiators to regulate engine temperature.8th Dec 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0288
List of experimental parts that have been fitted to various chassis.10th Dec 1919Box 78 \ 1  scan0289
Failure of radiator plate fixings due to variations in leather packing.28th Feb 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0290
Use of rubber versus leather washers for a radiator blanking plate and its fittings.2nd Mar 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0291
List of components for a trials car intended for the American Company.1st Mar 1930Box 78 \ 1  scan0292
Requirement to fit radiator plates suitable for winter conditions upon delivery of a car.16th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0293
Notification that the radiator blanking plate is now a standard part.30th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0294
Chasing a reply regarding a blanking plate and fittings for a radiator.7th Apr 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0295
Unsuitability of radiator blanking plates for American driving conditions due to temperature fluctuations.23th Apr 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0296
Adjustable radiator covers and blanking plates suitable for different climates.23th Apr 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0297
Use, effectiveness, and aesthetics of adjustable radiator covers.10th May 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0298
The condition of a vehicle, outlining issues with tyres, battery, carburettor, and exhaust.10th Aug 1920Box 78 \ 1  scan0299
Loud boom from the engine at high speeds and proposing a modification to the radiator blanking plates.22th Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0300
Requesting a discussion regarding the use of Blanking Plates with a new Thermostatic control before circulating a related memo.22th Apr 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0301
Following up on a proposal to discuss the use of Blanking Plates with the new Thermostat control.3rd Jun 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0302
'Winterfront' radiator shutters available in the U.S.A. and their features.4th Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0303
Attaching a copy of a letter from America concerning a Winterfront Automatic Radiator Shutter.1st Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0304
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America to the London office regarding the Winterfront Automatic Radiator Shutter.21th Jan 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0305
Advertising leaflet for the 'Winterfront' automatic radiator shutter.21th Jan 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0306
Advertisement leaflet for the 'Winterfront' automatic radiator shutter system.11th Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0307
Internal request for information on the mileage of U.S.A. Bosch Magnetos and Winterfronts for standardization purposes.11th Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0308
Letter from America concerning U.S.A. Bosch Magnetos and Winterfronts.24th Mar 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0309
Letter providing feedback on the performance of American Bosch magnetos and winterfronts on various cars.5th Mar 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0310
Letter from M. Olley of Rolls-Royce of America discussing the 'Galli-ator' fitting and its cost of $25.00.1st Nov 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0311
Induction pipe changes and solutions for cold starting issues with cars in the American market.1st Nov 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0312
The experimental stage of a vaporiser scheme, comparing its performance with and without an exhaust heated throttle.1st Nov 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0313
Recommendations for improving car performance in cold weather, with a proposed cable reply to Mr. Royce.4th Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0314
Proposal for radiator tube dimensions and ordering tubes for experimental radiators.4th Feb 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0315
Ordering of radiator tubes with specific expanded end dimensions.1st Mar 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0316
The issue of water loss during hill climbing, considering potential solutions such as a new apparatus or engine design.7th Sep 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0317
Tests on a smaller fan pulley to address engine overheating and water loss issues.12th Sep 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0318
Engine water loss and a proposed radiator overflow system with a sketch.11th Mar 1929Box 78 \ 1  scan0319
Cross-sectional drawing of a filler neck featuring a stand pipe, perforated plate, and an overflow pipe.13th Oct 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0320
List of experimental work recently instructed on the 40/50 Chassis.13th Oct 1921Box 78 \ 1  scan0321
Demountable rims and the status of wheels returned from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.24th Feb 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0001
Extract detailing plans to test the 4.EX experimental chassis, listing its new features.27th Feb 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0002
Mr. Royce's opinion on fitting Warland rims to cars and proposing Goodyear or Firestone rims as alternatives.30th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0003
Recommendation to use straight-sided tyres and Goodyear demountable rims for American-made cars.30th Mar 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0004
Comparison of Firestone, Stanwell, and Goodyear demountable rims for straight-sided tyres.19th May 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0005
Report comparing the safety of Stanwell, Goodyear, and Firestone wheel rims when used with a deflated tyre at speed.19th May 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0006
Discussion comparing Firestone, Goodyear, and Dunlop wheel rims for use on both English and American chassis.19th May 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0007
Letter from Firestone Steel Products Co. discussing a suggested locking ring device for 'C' type rims.16th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0008
Letter comparing the Stanwell split side ring to the Goodyear ring and discussing a manufacturing proposition.16th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0009
Letter regarding the cancellation of an order for Firestone rims following failures during high-speed road tests.25th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0010
Pros and cons of different tyre rims from manufacturers like Firestone, Goodyear, and Dunlop.25th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0011
Comparison of the safety features and failure modes of Goodyear and Firestone tyre and rim designs.25th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0012
Wheel and rim locking devices, referencing Dunlop, Pierce-Arrow, and Firestone, and proposing new designs.25th Jun 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0013
The quality and suitability of the Firestone rim for wire wheels, including potential modifications and balancing.25th May 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0014
Cover letter forwarding correspondence received from the Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an interview with Mr. Maddocks.7th Jun 1921Box 78 \ 2  scan0015
Return of wheels and demountable rims from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.24th Feb 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0016
Extract of a memo detailing new features and test plans for the 4.EX experimental chassis.27th Feb 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0017
Comparison of Firestone, Stanwell, and Goodyear demountable rims for straight-sided tyres.19th May 1920Box 78 \ 2  scan0018


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