Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Describing the 'Goshawk II' rear spare wheel carrier arrangement, referencing drawing No. lec.1369. | ||
| View original record | TO D.A. from E. Copy to MON. CFC. W.I. x 4085 COPY E2/G24/3/21. x 4085 RE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER - "GOSHAWK II". We send you herewith drawing No. lec.1369 shewing the arrangement that should be made for… | ||
| scan0002 | Further details for the Goshawk 11, specifically about fitting a temporary petrol level indicator. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. To Pa. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to BY. c. to EFC. E1/G9.4.21. X.4266 X 4085. RE GOSHAWK 11 - FURTHER DETAILS We send you herewith drawings LeC.1376 and LeC.1378 shewing the… | ||
| scan0003 | Relocation of the rear cross member and spare wheel on the Goshawk II model. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. X4085 X.4260 X.4085 X.4266 E3/G3.5.21 GOSHAWK 11 RE NO.2 FROM REAR CROSS MEMBER AND SPARE WHEEL POSITION. On drawings LeC.1369, 1376… | ||
| scan0004 | Design of a spare wheel carrier, comparing it to an American 'Essex' car. | ||
| View original record | X4085 To S. from R. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to PN. c. to C. c. to Da. c. to Hs. T X.3747 X.4217 X.4085 RE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. The "Essex" which is a cheap and clever American car and very comparable… | ||
| scan0005 | Query regarding wheel clearance for a 'Goshawk 11' model with various hood types, and a handwritten update on the decided wheel size. | ||
| View original record | -2- R3/G5.5.21. Will the new position shewn for the "Goshawk 11" wheel on the attached drawing clear the various types of hoods, namely, cape-cart, landaulette, and cabriolet? R. + Since decided on… | ||
| scan0006 | The proposed new position of the spare wheel on the 'Goshawk II' car. | ||
| View original record | X4085 To B.A. from E. Copy to Mrs. H. E.O. RECEIVED 6 MAY 1921 E2/G11/5/21. X4085. RE "GOSHAWK II" - POSITION OF SPARE WHEEL. We send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1390 shewing the new proposed position… | ||
| scan0007 | Confirming the satisfactory new position of the spare wheel carrier at the rear of the car. | ||
| View original record | X4085 COPY. To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. LOH. (Struck through) HS. (Struck through) HY. (Struck through) E.O. (Struck through) E1/G12/5/21. X4085 RE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Would you kindly note that we… | ||
| scan0008 | Revisions to the 'Goshawk II' spare wheel carrier, petrol tank, petrol filler, and filler cap. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. from E. Copy to E.D. X4085 2 EL/G9/7/21 X4085 X4266 RE "GOSHAWK II" - REVISED SPARE WHEEL CARRIER, PETROL TANK, PETROL FILLER, AND FILLER CAP. We send you herewith drawing Nos. Loc.1417, 1416,… | ||
| scan0009 | Extract regarding the design of the wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X.4085 8.10.21. Extract from E2/G8.10.21. X.4219 X,4085 We are designing the wheel carrier where it requires attention. E. | ||
| scan0010 | The standardization of accessories for the Goshawk 11 chassis. | ||
| View original record | C. from Hs. X4085 Hsl/LG30.12.21. GOSHAWK 11. X4067 X4085 We should like to know whether there has been any definite policy agreed to as regards what accessories will be supplied with the Goshawk 11.… | ||
| scan0011 | Decision memo regarding the design of a spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. Extract from R7/G30.12.21. X.4219 (6) SPARE WHEEL CARRIER X.4085. It was decided that we use a spare wheel carrier having shoes, as was in hand in Mr. Day's department. R. | ||
| scan0012 | Tail-light and number plate arrangement for the Goshawk 11. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Da. X4085 X.4079 X.4085 X.3594 X4090 Dal/M14.2.22. Have you any remarks to make about the tail-light and number plate as at present instructed for Goshawk 11. We refer to the convenience… | ||
| scan0013 | The fitting of luggage grids and tyre carriers to three Goshawks for a 10,000-mile trial. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hn5/LH22.2.22. 44085 RE. THREE GOSHAWKS FOR 10,000 MILES TRIAL. HY1/LG18.2.22. We have requested the various coachbuilders to fit luggage grids and tyre carriers to the bodies for the above. It… | ||
| scan0014 | Revised design for the Goshawk wheel carrier on the running board, requesting a prototype and a price. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. c. to EP. X4085 Dal/M4.10.22. GOSHAWK - WHEEL CARRIER ON RUNNING BOARD X.4085. We send you herewith N.sch. 1332 shewing a revised wheel carrier on the… | ||
| scan0015 | Suggested modification to the Goshawk wheel carrier to suit coachbuilding. | ||
| View original record | X4085 BJ. from Hs. Hs2/LG1.11.22. GOSHAWK WHEEL CARRIER. Referring to your BJ1/H27.10.22 attached. We suggest that as the suggested modification is required to suit coachbuilding, we consider that our… | ||
| scan0016 | Modification of a wheel carrier design and who should deal with it. | ||
| View original record | X4085 BJ c. Hs. Hs WW RECEIVED 1BY12-P6.11.22. Re BH1/H271022, the question of modifying the design of wheel carrier is one R, and W.W. must deal with. I suggest you discuss it with Da's man, (Ev) on… | ||
| scan0017 | Note about a request from Sales to cover the exposed hub of the Goshawk spare wheel with a sheet metal plate. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. Extract from Da/Ev3/M5.12.22. X.4219. (7) GOSHAWK - SPARE WHEEL ON RUNNING BOARD X.4085. It was suggested when designing this fixture that should there be any objection to the dirty interior… | ||
| scan0018 | Official order for fifty sets of side spare wheel carriers for 20 HP chassis, with a design query about a concealing hub plate. | ||
| View original record | X4085 COPY. S/W. (By) Hn3/LH23.12.22. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS FOR TWENTIES. We attach our official order for fifty sets of side spare wheel carriers for 20 h.p. chassis, as shewn in your print F.51973,… | ||
| scan0019 | Order for 50 Goshawk spare wheel carriers and the requirement for a standardisation sheet before fitting. | ||
| View original record | RHC HS. X4085 He RECEIVED DEC 28 1922 BY8-P27.12.22. GOSHAWK. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER ON SIDE OF CHASSIS We have received an official order for 50 sets of the above parts to arrangement number. We are,… | ||
| scan0020 | Proposed cover for the Goshawk 11 side spare wheel carrier hub. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. X.4085. Dal/M30.12.22. GOSHAWK 11. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER X.4085. In reply to BY10/P27.12.22., we send herewith N.sch.1366 shewing what we propose in… | ||
| scan0021 | On issues with the 20 HP chassis spare wheel carrier for the side position, recommending a return to an earlier design. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to Sp. Hsl/LG8.1.23. 20 HP. CHASSIS. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FOR SIDE POSITION. X.4085. We have been running a 20 HP. car with the spare… | ||
| scan0022 | Problems with the side-mounted spare wheel carrier on the 20 HP chassis and proposing alternative solutions. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Copy to Da. Y4085 Spl/H/10.1.23. RECEIVED JAN 12 1923 20 HP. Chassis - Spare Wheel Carrier for side position. ------------------------------ I have received a copy of Hsl/LG/8.1.23. and note that… | ||
| scan0023 | The release of parts and design change for the Goshawk side-mounted spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X4085 Mr. Booth. c. Hs. BY/Mtn8/H. 29. 1. 23 RE GOSHAWK SPARE WHEEL CARRIER ON SIDE. With reference to the parts we have held up in the Works for the above, kindly note we have discussed the matter… | ||
| scan0024 | Goshawk standardisation sheet for a side position spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | CJ. and BJ. from Hs. X4085 Hs/LG5.2.23. GOSHAWK - STANDARDISATION SHEET. X. 4085 - SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FOR SIDE POSITION. We attach for your remarks and signature copy of standardisation sheet in… | ||
| scan0025 | Goshawk spare wheel fitting that unscrews itself while driving. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ10/H6.2.23. X4085 Goshawk. Spare Wheel Fitting. You will remember at Richmond we discussed the desirability of having a fitting which would not unscrew itself to keep the spare wheel… | ||
| scan0026 | Investigating an issue with the Goshawk spare wheel fitting working loose. | ||
| View original record | BJ. from Hs. X4085 Hsl/LG7. 2. 23. GOSHAWK SPARE WHEEL FITTING. We should like to know whether the cases of the spare wheel working loose has taken place on one car or several cars. We have run… | ||
| scan0027 | Returning a standardisation sheet with costs for a 20 HP chassis spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X4085 To Hs. from My/JW. My/JW/N1/139A/M8.2.23. 20.H.P. CHASSIS. X.4085 - SPARE WHEEL CARRIER IN SIDE POSITION. Hs/LG.30.1.23. [STAMP: RECEIVED 1923] [Handwritten: Hs] We return herewith copy of above… | ||
| scan0028 | Standardisation report for a spare wheel carrier for side position. | ||
| View original record | R R 755 (5 H) (S H 268, 29-9-20) G 2854 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FOR SIDE POSITION. Origin. In order to carry luggage or two spare wheels.… | ||
| scan0029 | Standardisation of a spare wheel carrier for side position. | ||
| View original record | R R 765 (5 H) (S H 268, 19-9-20) G 2954 X4085 COMPLETED 8.2.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FOR SIDE POSITION. Origin. In order to carry luggage or two… | ||
| scan0030 | Issues with Goshawk spare wheels coming loose. | ||
| View original record | X4085 To Hs. from BJ. BJ2/H9.2.23. Goshawk Spare Wheel Fitting. With reference to Hsl/LG7.2.23, these wheels have worked loose as follows:- On open car, 40-G-5, has come loose several times, once when… | ||
| scan0031 | Fault where the spare wheel carrier bolt on 20 HP cars works loose, recommending an immediate fix. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c.c. To CJ. c.c. To E. c.c. To Da. c.c. to BY. x4085 Hs4/LG22. 2. 23. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FOR 20 HP. CARS. x4085 / x4229 There have been several instances of the bolt fixing the spare… | ||
| scan0032 | Proposal to add a lock to the spare wheel bolt for the 20 HP Goshawk due to issues with it working loose. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Hs. X4085 Hs6/LG8.3.23. GOSHAWK SPARE WHEEL FITTING. X4085 We should be pleased to know whether you propose providing a lock on the bolt for the 20 HP. spare wheel. We have heard from… | ||
| scan0033 | Two experimental suggestions for locking the Goshawk 11 wheel carrier set screw. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. Da2/M14.3.23. GOSHAWK 11. WHEEL CARRIER. X.4085. We send herewith N.sch. 1390 shewing two suggestions for providing a lock on the wheel carrier… | ||
| scan0034 | The failure of the 20 HP spare wheel bracket. | ||
| View original record | X4085 To Hs. from BJ. Copies to [REDACTED] BJ2/H16.3.23. (Sg7/BM15.3.23.) Re 20 H.P. Spare Wheel Bracket. Below is a copy of memorandum from Th. Will you please let me know if you have heard of… | ||
| scan0035 | Inquiry into the failure of a 20 HP spare wheel bracket. | ||
| View original record | X4085 To BJ. from Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Th. (Ps.f) Hs1/LG16.3.23 RE. 20 HP. SPARE WHEEL BRACKET. BJ2/H16.3.23. We have heard of no previous failure of the spare wheel bracket. It is very difficult to… | ||
| scan0036 | Alternative positive lock for the Goshawk 11 wheel carrier set screw. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. c. to CJ. Wor. Hs. X.4085. Dal/M16.3.23. GOSHAWK 11. WHEEL CARRIER X.4085. In addition to N.sch.1390. we send herewith N.sch.1391, shewing a further alternative lock for the wheel… | ||
| scan0037 | Broken 20 HP spare wheel bracket, likely due to defective brazing. | ||
| View original record | X4085 P/Hs (copy to BJ to Sg) Th13/EG B78 Mar 19 1923 20 HP SPARE WHEEL BRACKET. Replying to your Hsl/LG16.3.23 the breaking of the bracket on Schmidt's car was due to the tube having broken away from… | ||
| scan0038 | Failure of a 20HP spare wheel bracket due to faulty brazing. | ||
| View original record | X4085 SRT C. W/Hs.(sg) C. (BJ) C. Hs. 20HP SPARE WHEEL BRACKET FAILURE. We have received a complaint from Sales with reference to the brazing of the central fixture carrying the wheel hub on the rear… | ||
| scan0039 | Mr. Royce's feedback on a heavy, electro-plated spare wheel carrier dust cover and requesting a new version made from black-enamelled sheet aluminium. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. To BY. from Da/Ev. Da/Ev1/M20.6.23. GOS. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER DUST COVER - N.sch.1366. X.4085. We have sent one of these on 4-G-11., and Mr. Royce has remarked that he does not like the whole… | ||
| scan0040 | Design and reinforcement of spare wheel carriers for 20HP, 40/50HP and Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. c. to Hs. X4085 DA/EV1/M23.11.23. RE. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER X.3633 20 HP. & 40/50 HP. X.4085 We thank you for your BY/C12/H19.11.23., and the enclosed L.F.396., and think… | ||
| scan0041 | Extract from a sales visit discussing the placement of the 20 HP spare wheel. | ||
| View original record | X.4085 Extract from DA/EV1/M12.2.24 - VISIT TO SALES FEB.8th. (5) 20 HP. SPARE WHEEL AT THE REAR - X.4085. It was agreed to be impossible to slope this wheel to miss the hoods of all bodies, and that… | ||
| scan0042 | Extract from a sales visit report concerning a side wheel carrier scratching paintwork, with a proposed modification. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. Extract from DA/EV1/M12.2.24. - VISIT TO SALES FEB.8th. (9) - SIDE WHEEL CARRIER - X.4085. The head of the side wheel carrier turns round causing the wheel to foul the paintwork and scratch… | ||
| scan0043 | Weak wheel carrier for the 20 HP model and a proposal to investigate strengthening it. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. Extract from DA/EV4/M14.7.24. RE. VISIT TO SALES ON 10TH.INST. X.4085 - 20 HP. WHEEL CARRIER. Sales still report that the 20 HP. wheel carrier seems to be weak in its fixing to the frame, and… | ||
| scan0044 | Mr. Royce's preferred method for a lock on the 20 HP chassis spare wheel bolt. | ||
| View original record | X.4085. To HS. from DA. DA2/M4.9.24. 20 HP. CHASSIS. LOCK OF SPARE WHEEL BOLT. X.4085. Referring to the standardisation sheet which has recently been sent round, I believe Mr. Royce is not sure that… | ||
| scan0045 | Adjustments for spare wheel carriers on the 20-HP chassis following the standardization of new heavy-duty tyres. | ||
| View original record | X5600 Hs. BY/HEB11/M.7.6.26. 20-HP. CHASSIS. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS, SEC:7430. In view of the fact that 5¼" Dunlop Cord Extra Heavy Wired on Tyres on 4½" X 21" Well Base Rims have been standardized on… | ||
| scan0046 | Design issues and improvements for spare wheel carriers, luggage carriers, and step irons on Phantom & Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV.) To Hs. } FROM R. To BY. ) c. to BJ. LHS. C. PN. SG. CWB. (5600 R3/M3.3.27. PHANTOM & GOSHAWK - SPARE WHEEL X.8400 CARRIERS, LUGGAGE CARRIER, STEP IRONS. X.8600 X.5600 These are very… | ||
| scan0047 | Riding qualities and the fitting of a rear luggage box and spare wheel carrier for Phantom & 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. DA/EV. c. to BJ. LHS. +5600 R12/M29.4.27. PHANTOM & 20 HP. X.8400 X5600 RIDING QUALITIES. X.8600 X5400 Regarding the rear luggage box, unfortunately it appears that we cannot consider… | ||
| scan0048 | Special parts for the Rear Spare Wheel Carrier and Luggage Grid on a 20 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 5. DUG. C. Hs/Rm. X5600 BY/HEB5/ML.5.8.27. 20 H.P. CHASSIS. REAR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER AND LUGGAGE GRID - SEC:7430 7002. Further to our memo BY/HEB6/ML.3.8.27. by which we issued the special parts… | ||
| scan0049 | Parts required for a Side Spare Wheel Carrier on a 20 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X5600 C. to HS/Rm. BY/HEB6/ML.3.8.27. 20 H.P. CHASSIS. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER - SEC:7430. Please receive herewith one blueprint of each of the following:- F.55166 - Supporting Tube (O.S). - 1 off… | ||
| scan0050 | Proposing a handle-operated central bolt for 20 HP wheel carriers, referencing models X.5600 and X.8600. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to SG. X5600 DA/EV2/M7.9.27. 20 HP. WHEEL CARRIERS X.5600 X.8600 Both Sales and R. have suggested that a handle might be more convenient for operating the central bolt of the 20 HP.… | ||
| scan0051 | Parts and modifications for a side spare wheel carrier on a 20-HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | C. HS/Rm. X5600 BY/HEB7/M.22.9.27. 20-HP. CHASSIS. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SEC:7430. Further to our memo' BY/HEB6/ML.3.8.27, by which we issued the Side Spare Wheel Carrier modifications to suit 31"… | ||
| scan0052 | Inquiry regarding the status of operating the central bolt on 20 HP wheel carriers without a spanner. | ||
| View original record | X5600 S/W. Hs. Sg13/1/11.10.27. Re: 20 HP. Wheel carriers. Referring to DA/Ev2/M7.9.27. relative to operating the central bolt without having to use a spanner, I should be very much obliged if you… | ||
| scan0053 | The standardization of a central bolt for a 20 HP spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. X5600 Hs2/LG12.10.27. 20 HP. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Re. central bolt which should be operated without spanner. The position of this is that it was fitted to the 20 HP. car we sent to R.… | ||
| scan0054 | Requesting feedback on a modified 20 HP spare wheel carrier for potential use on the Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. X5600 DA/EV13.10.27. RE. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS X. 8600 X.5600 Some little while ago we asked you to try a 20 HP. wheel carrier, either side or rear, having the hexagon of the fixing,… | ||
| scan0055 | The standardisation of a bolt for the 20 HP spare wheel carrier handle. | ||
| View original record | X5600 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hsl/LG19.10.27. 20 HP. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. With reference to the bolt for the handle instead of the hexagon. This is fitted to the 20 HP. car which you have at WW (10-G3.) If… | ||
| scan0056 | Finalized design for a Phantom spare wheel carrier, its variations, and interchangeability. | ||
| View original record | BJ. from R. c. to Wor. Hs. c. to BY. C. X5600 R7/M20.10.27. PHANTOM SPARE WHEEL CARRIER AT REAR X.8600 (WITHOUT LUGGAGE GRID). X.5600 The design for this has now been finished and sent to Derby. We… | ||
| scan0057 | Proposed change from a hexagon to a handle on the 20HP spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X 5600 EV DA/M4.11.27 20HP. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Replying to HS1/LC291027. concerning the handle in the place of the hexagon, we raised this question with R., and while he raised no… | ||
| scan0058 | Proposal to standardize the spare wheel fixing bolt with a handle instead of a hexagon head. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) BM. 2/1187. X5600 Completed 12/12/27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 7.11.27 Description of Parts. SPARE WHEEL FIXING BOLT WITH HANDLE INSTEAD OF HEXAGON.… | ||
| scan0059 | Form detailing information for fitting a new part to a chassis, including costs and test dates. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS (1) The number of the first chassis, on which the new part will be fitted. 'M' series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 19.3.28 (3) Cost of scrapped… | ||
| scan0060 | Design modifications for the rear end of 'India 3 & 4' models, covering the frame, petrol tank, wheel carrier, tail lamp, and exhaust. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X5600 DA3/M22.5.28. REAR END OF INDIA 3 & 4. X.5600 X.5400 X.5460 Herewith we send N.schs. 2575/6/7/8, shewing the frame rear end, 2nd. cross memeber and petrol tank, rear… | ||
| scan0061 | Modifications to the 20 HP rear wheel carrier for larger low-pressure tyres. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Hs. X5600 BY/Cgh2/G.4.7.28. 20 HP. REAR WHEEL CARRIER FOR WHEELS WITH 33" x 6" L.P. TYRES. ---------------------------------------------------- With reference to the difficulty with the spare… | ||
| scan0062 | Breakage of tubes on 20 HP side spare wheel carriers and suggesting a design improvement. | ||
| View original record | BY. c to Hs. c to Wor. X5600 Hm/NRC6/MW8/9/28. re 20 HP. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. We have always experienced a fair amount of trouble with breakage of the tube of the above, in many cases when cars… | ||
| scan0063 | Proposed new rear wheel carriers for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to Hs. C. SG. x5600 DA2/M17.10.28 20 HP. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. X.5600 X.5400 As it is proposed that on India 3., (and on SS.) one or two wheels will be always at the rear, whether… | ||
| scan0064 | Alternative rear end arrangements, including wheel carriers and luggage grids. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X5600 DA3/M31.10.28. INDIA 3 - BACK END. X.5600 X.5400 Herewith we send N.sch.2754 giving illustrations of the alternative arrgts. of the rear end which we are proposing. It… | ||
| scan0065 | Proposed system for carrying two spare wheels at the rear using a triangular bracket. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. S5600 DAS/M14.11.28. G.4. TWO WHEELS AT REAR WITHOUT LUGGAGE. X.5400 X.5600 Herewith we send N.sch.2780 shewing the system of carrying two wheels at the rear without… | ||
| scan0066 | The modification to carry a single spare wheel at the rear of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. Y5600 DA2/M1.12.28. G.4. SPARE WHEEL AT REAR. X.5600 X.5400 Herewith N.sch.2769 shewing the slight changes that are necessary to N.sch.2760 to enable one wheel to be carried… | ||
| scan0067 | Design and fitting of a single spare wheel carrier at the rear of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. BJ. Wor. X5600 Ev1/3.12.28. ONE WHEEL AT THE REAR 14-G-4. X.5600 X.5400 X.5800 We send herewith N.sch.2769 shewing the design for one wheel carrier permanently at the… | ||
| scan0068 | Proposed modifications to the 'SS' and India spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. c. to Wor. BY. YS600 DA4/M19.2.29. 'SS' AND INDIA SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X.7600 X.5600 Replying to Hs/AJL1/LG12.2.29. referring to the modifications to N.Sch.2760 : (a) We have investigated… | ||
| scan0069 | Improvements to the set screw bolt for a wheel carrier on a 20 HP close coupled 4-seater. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. from R. BY. Hs. X.5600 R2/M7.3.29. c, to sg, Wor. E. C. PRESENT 20 HP. N.sch.2839 I agree to the above - i.e. wheel carrier for close coupled 4-seater. With the present set screw bolt one… | ||
| scan0070 | Design and necessary adaptations for a side wheel carrier for the 20 HP Series OA chassis. | ||
| View original record | X. 5600 BY. from DA. c. to Sg. Hs. DA3/M 8. 3. 29. 20 HP. 51 in SERIES OA. SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. As the alternative wheel and luggage carrier on the rear is necessary for these chassis, we have prepared… | ||
| scan0071 | Design and requirement for a wheel carrier for a close-coupled body on the 20HP model. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. OR X5600 DA/EV6/M19.3.29. C. to HS. SG. CX/HN. re. WHEEL CARRIER FOR CLOSE COUPLED BODY ON PRESENT 20HP. We have heard from R. in his R2/M7.3.29. that he agrees to our N. sch. 2839.… | ||
| scan0072 | Development and testing of a double-arm side spare wheel carrier for a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rn. c. to BY. X5600 Hs/Rn6/LG27.3.29. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER - 20 HP. The 20 HP. car which went to France had no side spare wheel carrier. It was hoped that a scheme of double arm… | ||
| scan0073 | Two proposed layouts for side spare wheel carriers, requesting an urgent decision. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Wer. c. Hs. 75600 BYG/G.5.4.29. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. With reference to our correspondence with WW. on the above subject and/EV2/27.3.29. we have produced two layouts to meet the proposals… | ||
| scan0074 | The standardisation process for a 20 HP side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X 5600 To BY/RD. from Hs/Rm. Hs/RM1/LG16.4.29. With reference to BY/RD7/N12.4.29. We note that you have now issued a scheme for 20 HP. side spare wheel carrier. Before we issue a standardisation sheet… | ||
| scan0075 | The urgent need for a standardisation sheet for a new side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X5600 Hs BY/1/G.7.5.29. 12 April 17 April 20 HP. CHASSIS - SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. XA II We are still without the standardisation sheet for the new side spare wheel carrier to part list D.51723… | ||
| scan0076 | Standardisation of the rear spare wheel carrier and luggage grid to increase ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) Mᶜ C. Lᵀᴰ X 5600 Completed 9/5/29. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. REAR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER AND LUGGAGE GRID. LOP. 51697 Origin. To… | ||
| scan0077 | Form detailing chassis part fitting and testing information. | ||
| View original record | The number of the chassis on which the new part will be fitted. 51 in 'O' Date when chassis will be handed to test. 13.4.29 Cost of scrapped material, if any. Nil. | ||
| scan0078 | Instructions regarding the manufacture of spare wheel carriers for a 20 HP chassis with 19-inch wheels. | ||
| View original record | x5600 To Hs. BY/RD3/ML1.6.29. 20 H.P. CHASSIS. 19" WHEELS WITH NARROW TYPE HUBS. We have issued the necessary instructions to RHC. to enable Spare Wheel Carriers for both rear and side to be made to… | ||
| scan0079 | Flexibility issues of a 20 HP side spare wheel carrier and proposing an investigation for a solution. | ||
| View original record | X5600 Hs. from DA. DA4/M12.6.29. 20 HP. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X5600 With reference to the double arm carrier on the car which has just gone to France, we thought that it was too flexible. This is… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter to Mr. Hancock in France requesting an investigation into the flexibility of a side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X5600 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Angleterre. Hs/Rm3/LG14.6.29. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Hancock from Hs/Rm. X5600 X5340 SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Nobody seems… | ||
| scan0081 | Secret memo regarding N. scheme 2908 for a spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X5600 By. from DA. DAL/M15.6.29. Copy to Sg. Hs. SS. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X5600 We send herewith N. scheme 2908. shewing the rear spare wheel carrier carrying the wheel aft of the rear cross… | ||
| scan0082 | The unsteadiness of a spare wheel fitting and a proposed modification to fix it. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from GWH. COPY. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. 18.6.29. We have observed the unsteadiness of the spare wheel and the weakness of the fitting. The cause of the vertical movement… | ||
| scan0083 | Technical drawing of a side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | 17-G-1V - SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. rocks. NO.1. anchorage plate whip. D. 51717 G. W. Hancock. | ||
| scan0084 | Criticism of the 20 HP Chassis 'O' Series side spare wheel carrier and an instruction to limit production. | ||
| View original record | C.C. EX/AD. D/AHD. Ps. ------------------- X5600 BY14/G.19.6.29. 20 HP. CHASSIS 'O' SERIES - SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. ------------------------------------------ Whilst there appears to have been a… | ||
| scan0085 | Issues with the 20 HP spare wheel carrier, including frame torsion and non-rigid components. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/Rm. +5600 Hs/Rml/LG19.6.29. 19th. June 1929. 20 HP. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. +5840 The following is a note we have received from Hancock with reference to the spare wheel carrier. "We have… | ||
| scan0086 | Weaknesses and improvements to a side spare wheel carrier anchorage plate. | ||
| View original record | c o p y . To Hs/Rm. from GWH. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. 20.6.29. We have as previously reported bean working on the side spare wheel carrier. We have now had made and fitted the… | ||
| scan0087 | Pencil sketch of a slotted mechanical component with a central pin. | ||
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| scan0088 | Technical drawing comparing two different fan mounting designs on a pipe or rod. | ||
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| scan0089 | Forwarding a note and sketch from Hancock concerning a 20 HP side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X5600 To DA. from Hs. c. to BY. Hs/LG21.6.29. 20 HP. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X5600 X5840 We send you herewith a note and sketch we have received from Hancock in connection with the above. Hs. | ||
| scan0090 | Suggestions for increasing the stiffness of the 20 HP side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. By. from DA. X5600 DA1/M22.6.39. Copy to Sg. Hs. 20 HP. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X5600 We send herewith N. scheme 2914. on which we have indicated some suggestions for increasing the… | ||
| scan0091 | Attaching a note and sketches from GWH regarding a 20 HP car's 10,000-mile run in France. | ||
| View original record | X5600 #5600 DA. BY. from Hs. __________ Hs//LG24. 6. 29. X5840 X5600 We attach a note and sketches we have received from GWH. in connection with the 20 HP. car running 10,000 miles in France. Hs. | ||
| scan0092 | Suggestions for strengthening the 20 HP spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X5600 By Hs. } FROM DA. DA2/M26.6.29. RE . 20 HP. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X5600 With reference to the information from France sent under cover of Hs/LG24.6.29., and Hs/LG21.6.29., we have sent… | ||
| scan0093 | Side wheel carriers for the 20-HP chassis and centralised lubrication. | ||
| View original record | x5600. BY. Hs. c. Wor. c. D.BP. c. Sft. c. C. c. Sn. EP/Thnl/H19.8.29. x5600 x3806. re. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS FOR 20-HP. CHASSIS. CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. In accordance with instructions, we have been… | ||
| scan0094 | Unsatisfactory performance of the 20 HP spare wheel carrier and requesting a design modification. | ||
| View original record | To Ds. from Hs/Rm. c. to By. filing XS600 Hs/Rm.2/MJ.19.8.29. 20 HP SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. This was not satisfactory during the 10,000 miles test. It was greatly improved by experimental modifications… | ||
| scan0095 | Design suggestions for a 20HP side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA. DA1/M22.8.29. 20HP. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. In reply to HS/RM2/MU19829., we sent you a drawing N. scheme 2914. dated 26/6/29. - which was the result of a discussion with R. on this… | ||
| scan0096 | Error with step irons and spare wheel carrier brackets for the Japan III chassis. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Hs. X5600 BY/Cgh4/G.23.8.29. INDIA 111 STEP IRONS. -------------------- Further to the question of strengthening the double arm side spare wheel carrier brackets as requested in… | ||
| scan0097 | Technical memorandum regarding modifications to the 20 HP side wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | By. from DA/EV. Copy to - Hs. X5600 DA/EV1/M28.8.29. X5600 20 HP. - Re . SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. TWO ARM TYPE. We thank you for your By/CGH4/G23.8.29., and note that by accident the raised step irons have… | ||
| scan0098 | Modifications to a 20HP side wheel carrier, including changes to plate thickness and bolt fittings. | ||
| View original record | HS. ) FROM DA. BY. ) X5600 DA1/M29.8.29. X.5600. X.7600. 20HP. SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. We thank you for HS/RM3/MJ26829. Our impression that the Ss. carrier was perfectly rigid and strong was obtained… | ||
| scan0099 | Increasing the length of a bolthead and investigating frame stiffening for Ss. and 20HP models. | ||
| View original record | (4) We agree to increase the length of the bolthead to provide more surface, and suggest from 1" to 1.5". This has the additional advantage of bringing the load opposite the inclined sides of the… | ||
| scan0100 | Troubles and complaints regarding spare wheel carriers on Phantom II and 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | X5600 BY Hs. c. DA/EV. EP4/H7.10.29. re. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. X5600. X7600. We are still having trouble and complaints in regard to the above. I came across a new car the other day on which, when… | ||
| scan0101 | Proposal for luggage grids and wheel carriers for the 25HP model, outlining two different schemes. | ||
| View original record | P5600 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M12.12.30. C. to SG. HS. CX/HN. 25HP. - re. LUGGAGE GRIDS X.5400 & WHEEL CARRIERS. X.5600 It is proposed to use on the 25HP. the same system of wheel and carriers as on P.… | ||
| scan0102 | Design and testing of a new scheme for luggage grids and spare wheel carriers on the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X5600 To BY. From Sg. re 20/25. Luggage Sg15/E17.12.30. C. to Wor. Hs. Cx. Grids & Wheel Carriers. X.5400. X.5600. Referring to Da/Ev1/M12.12.30 when we looked at 18-G-4 at W. we were struck by… | ||
| scan0103 | Test to reduce movement in side spare wheel carriers by tying them to the dashboard. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Rm. X5600 Hs/Rm.4/MJ.5.3.31. Y7600 x5600 SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. When we take off the rear engine feet in order to reduce engine vibrations, we find that on cars with side spare… | ||
| scan0104 | Modifications to side spare wheel carriers to address engine vibration and frame deflection. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. or. c. to Da. E. Ey. X5600 Hs/Rm.6/KT.5.3.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. X.7600. X.5600* We have two possible reasons for wanting to do without the rear engine feet - (1)… | ||
| scan0105 | Query regarding engine mounting and side wheel carriers for the Japan III model, specifically about preventing frame twisting. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. SECRET X5600 EV1/10.3.31. COPY TO E. RE SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. JAPAN III. X. 5600. X. 5005. The mounting of the engine, at present intended for Japan III, we understand to be that known… | ||
| scan0106 | Design of side wheel carriers and dashboard brackets to prevent frame twisting on various chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/RM. FROM EV. X.5600 EV3/10.3.31. COPY TO R. SG. WOR. E. BY. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. X.5600 X.7600 We thank you for our copy of Hs/Rm.6/KT.5.3.31. After the 25th chassis in R. series 20/25 HP. the… | ||
| scan0107 | Design of spare wheel carriers for the side of the bonnet, focusing on frame stiffness and mounting to the dash. | ||
| View original record | HS. ) FROM R. DA/EV ) (At Le Canadel.) BY ) X5600 R2/M19.3.31. CAR WORK - SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS FOR SIDE OF BONNET to stiffen the frame when rear foot not used, or with diamond mounting? I quite agree… | ||
| scan0108 | The standardisation of side-mounted spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X5600 To DA/EV. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. Spare Wheel Carriers. Hs.7/WJ.4.5.31. X.7600. X.5600. Following the decision arrived at at W.W. we are issuing a Standardisation Sheet for… | ||
| scan0109 | Agreement on two standard options for the rear wheel carrier and grid on 20/25 HP 'T' series cars. | ||
| View original record | X5600 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M6. 5. 31. X. 5400. X. 5600. Copy to - SG. " WQR. " HS. 20/25 - SECOND HALF OF 'T' SERIES REAR WHEEL CARRIER AND GRID. It is now agreed that there may be two standards… | ||
| scan0110 | Proposed changes to the bonnet and side wheel carrier for the 'T' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Da/Ev. c. Sg. Wor. c. Ev. E. X5600 Da/Ev4/M6.5.31. 20/25 - SECOND HALF OF "T" SERIES, BONNET AND SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. X.5260 X.5600 X.5770 Due to coachwork commitments in the form of… | ||
| scan0111 | Outlining a programme for standard and future designs of wheel carriers and luggage grids. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Da/Ev. c. Sg. Wor. Bv. X5600 Da/Evl/M7.5.31. P.2. and 20/25 X.5400 X.7400 WHEEL CARRIERS AND LUGGAGE GRIDS. X.5600 X.7600 Following upon the decision during your last visit to WW. and our… | ||
| scan0112 | Standards for spare wheel carriers and recommendations on wheel placement for customers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Evl/M7.5.31 contd 2nd. Standard. One spare wheel at the rear carried on a dummy hub carrier to N.schs. 3184/5. This will apply to sporting cars which have the rear seat forward enough to permit… | ||
| scan0113 | Attached documents regarding spare wheel carriers to decide on future equipment. | ||
| View original record | -> Hs. at. W. Copy to EV. W X5600. Hn17/I/7-5-31. y 600 y 5600. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. Sg. has passed to us his copy of Hs7/MJ4-5-31. You will we think be interested to read the attached copies of… | ||
| scan0114 | Design and supply of wheel carriers and luggage grids for the N-2 series chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY S/W. (BY) Hn10/I/5-5-31. 40/50 WHEEL CARRIERS. We are informed by Sg. that R. agrees that on N-2 series chassis we need not have a spare wheel at the back when a luggage grid is fitted.… | ||
| scan0115 | Interchangeability of wheel carriers and luggage grids on the 20/25 chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (BY) COPY Hnll/I/5-5-31. BACK END OF 20/25 CHASSIS. Sg. tells us that the wheel carrier question is the same on the 20/25 chassis as on the 40/50 model, concerning which we have written you… | ||
| scan0116 | Methods for steadying the side wheel carrier on various car models. | ||
| View original record | TO HS, FROM EV. COPY TO BY. X5600 EV2/26.6.31. X.5600 X.7800 STEADYING THE SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. We note that with the diamond engine mounting the side wheel carrier needs to be steadied either from the… | ||
| scan0117 | Requesting remarks on points related to the 20/25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | -2- believe Sales may ask us to do in the case of the 20/25 HP. car. We shall welcome your remarks on these points om Monday. EV. | ||
| scan0118 | Proposal for steadying the side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | X5600 BY. FROM DA. DA1/M2. 7.31. C. to SG. HS. 20/25. - DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING AND SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X.5005 X.5600 Replying to HS/LID6/MJ25631, we send herewith N. sch. 3300 shewing the… | ||
| scan0119 | Uselessness of a stay and the purpose of plates on the engine arms for the 25HP side wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | HS. } FROM R. BY. } Y5600 R2/M15.8.31. C. to SG. WOR. DA. 25HP. SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. The stay that we all thought might do some good is quite useless, and we have decided to try to get the stay to the… | ||
| scan0120 | Design and fitting of side wheel carriers and stays for a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. FROM EV. COPY TO HS. SG. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. 25 HP. With the diamond engine mounting the side channel alone is too elastic to carry the side wheel carrier. The stays which we sent to you and… | ||
| scan0121 | Design of a petrol tank for the 'U' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 5600 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M29. 8. 31. X. 5460 X. 5120 C. to - SG. HS. PETROL TANK - 'U' SERIES. X. 5600. At the request of Sales we have made a design of petrol tank extending to the rear… | ||
| scan0122 | Resolving side wheel unsteadiness by testing various modifications to stays and mountings. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. 85600- Copy to - BY. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS AND DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING. DA/EVL/M8.9.31. 87600 We feel that the stay from the side wheel carrier to the dashboard is only an immediate… | ||
| scan0123 | Drawing and notes for a stay bracket to be attached to a flange and web. | ||
| View original record | We believe this length to be best. STAY BRACKET ATTACHED TO FLANGE & WEB. We believe this could be tried on the 25 HP. The angle would only be about .750 but could be thick. The present stay should be… | ||
| scan0124 | Remarks on the design of the spare wheel carrier and diamond engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | X5600 Hs. RHC. BY/HEB. BY/RD. ------ BY/8/G.5.10.31. X.7600 X.7605 X.5600 X.5005. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING. --------------------- On the phone EV. made the following remarks as the… | ||
| scan0125 | Failure of stays for side wheel carriers and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY. HS/RM. FROM DA/EV. C. to - SG. BY. DA/EV3/M14.10.31. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS WITH DIAMOND MOUNTING. We thank you for your HS/RM2/AD21031. and broken stays between the carrier and the dashboard. We… | ||
| scan0126 | Need for an alternative to a proposed stay to the dash for the side wheel carrier, to accommodate future demand for longer bonnets. | ||
| View original record | x5600 To Hs. from Sg. re. Side Wheel Carriers. Sg4/E14.10.31. I understand that with the diamond engine mounting the die wheel carrier is not steady enough and it is proposed to have a stay to the… | ||
| scan0127 | Experiments on tie rod supports for side spare wheel carriers on the 25 HP and 40/50 models. | ||
| View original record | X.7600. X.5600. To R. from Hs/Rm. X5600 c. Sg. c. Wor. E. c. De. HY. Hs/Rm.5/AD20.10.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. Recent experiments have shown that the tie rod support from the bottom of the frame… | ||
| scan0128 | Requesting the preparation of parts for side spare wheel carrier supports for a 25HP model. | ||
| View original record | Y5600 To RHC. from Hs/Les. Hs/Les.1/KT.27.10.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUPPORTS 25HP. Will you please prepare a set of parts to F.58124 modified to Hs.453 and Hs.454. If it is possible we should… | ||
| scan0129 | Request to prepare another set of parts for testing side spare wheel carriers on a 25 HP bumper chassis. | ||
| View original record | 85600. To RMC. from Hs/Les. Hs/Les.1/KT.3.11.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS 25 HP. Will you please prepare another set of parts to N.S.3358 which we shall like to test on the 25 HP. bumper chassis.… | ||
| scan0130 | Index of files concerning V. tubes, a new 25 HP design, and broken parts. | ||
| View original record | x5600. FILES. x7600. V. tubes for 25 HP. N.S.3300. V. tubes for P.II. N.S.3303. Latest design for 25 HP. N.S.3356. Parts that have been broken on the bump. N.S.3322. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0131 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically for side-mounted spare wheel carriers. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (IOH) (8459, 24-10-30) 6/3185. +5600. COMPLETED 26.11.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.5.31. Description of Parts. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS ON THE SIDE. Origin. To suit customers… | ||
| scan0132 | Standardisation of chassis parts, detailing the first chassis to receive a new part. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted... 101 in 'T' for 20/25 HP. and 51 in N.2 for 40/50 HP. Date when chassis will be handed to… | ||
| scan0133 | Requesting a report on issues with steadying the side wheel carrier on P.2 and 25HP models. | ||
| View original record | Copy X5600 HS. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M10.12.31. X7600 X5600 X7260 X5260 C. to SG. CX. BY. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. We are anxious to receive a report from you re. the schemes you have tested for steadying… | ||
| scan0134 | Stiffening schemes for a side spare wheel carrier on a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | Copy. X5600 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M18.12.31. X5600 Copy to - HS. 25 HP. 10,000 MILE CAR - 18-G-4. With reference to GWH's report as to the side spare wheel carrier we have never had a technical… | ||
| scan0135 | Modifications for side wheel carriers and the standardization of longer bonnets for P.2 and 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | Copy. X5600. TO HS. FROM EV. BY. COPY TO SG. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. EV1/21.12.31. X7600 X5600 XB260 X5260 We take it that with the introduction of diamond engine mounting on both P.2. & the 25 HP. the… | ||
| scan0136 | Continuation page discussing the standardisation of longer bonnets on two car models. | ||
| View original record | -2- EV1/21.12.31.cont'd. be used. We believe that we have now removed all the technical obstacles in the way of standardising the longer bonnets on both cars if N.Sch.3399 is satisfactory. EV. | ||
| scan0137 | Analysis of schemes to improve the internal support for side spare wheel carriers. | ||
| View original record | To E. DA. from Hs/Les. C. to BY. DA/EV. Ref: Hs/Les.3/MA.30.12.31. x 5600 x7600 x5600 INTERNAL SUPPORT FOR SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. 25 HP. M.S.3356 effected a large reduction of the movement of the… | ||
| scan0138 | Deflection tests for a bumper chassis, focusing on frame movement and bracket design. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Les.S/W.30.12.31.cont'd On the bumper chassis we have taken deflection tests and have reduced the frame movement by 60% by using Fig.11. The external connection between the dash and the frame… | ||
| scan0139 | Blueprint diagram of a test apparatus for a 25 HP side spare wheel bracket. | ||
| View original record | FIG: 1. Y TEST APPARATUS FOR SIDE SPARE WHEEL BRACKET 25. H.P | ||
| scan0140 | Blueprint showing the design and linkage of a clutch pedal. | ||
| View original record | CLUTCH, PEDAL., Y, F 1 G II, P 2 | ||
| scan0141 | Instruction to produce a further 50 sets of spare wheel carrier steadies for the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. F. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. H.S. X5600. BY/Cgh.7/G. 31.12.31. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS - SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. The Works require instructions to produce some more spare wheel carrier steadies… | ||
| scan0142 | Dashboard fixing and side wheel carrier, suggesting tests and potential cost-saving deletions. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. X5600. DA/EV2/M16.1.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. X.5500. X.5600. J. 3. DASHBOARD FIXING, AND SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. We send herewith N.sch.3414. shewing the dashboard fixing and side wheel… | ||
| scan0143 | Design modifications for a side wheel carrier to prevent it from working loose. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. c. E. c. Hs. c. RY/DD X5600. BY.15/G.19.1.32. J.111 - SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. Referring to DA/EV.2/M.16.1.32. and dealing with the last paragraph in particular, we found that with either a taper… | ||
| scan0144 | Satisfactory trial of a spare wheel carrier (scheme NS.3399) for the 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | Hs To BY. From Hs/GWH. X86000 Hs/GWH.6/MJ.17.2.32. 20/25 HP. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. We have tried out the scheme NS.3399 for holding the side spare wheel and find that it is quite satisfactory. The… | ||
| scan0145 | Blueprint and list of parts for the 'Japan III' Side Spare Wheel Carrier. | ||
| View original record | 85600. RHC. c-Hs. BY/RD2/W.22-2-32. Re :- "Japan III". Side Sp. Wheel Carrier, Sec:7430. We hand you herewith one blue print of L.O.P. D.53230 which covers the parts issued in our memo… | ||
| scan0146 | Blueprint for a 25HP steadying stay to frame and side wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | To RHB C to HS YS600. 26/2/32 25HP STEADYING STAY TO FRAME & SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. We send you blueprint LEC 3002 design for the above. I understand E has talked over this job with you. E/SNR [Stamp:… | ||
| scan0147 | Testing of side spare wheel carrier supports and cantilever pedals for P.2 and 25HP models. | ||
| View original record | 5600 7600 E. From Hs/Les. c. to By. c. to Wor. c. to Sft/ASM. Hs/Les.1/MA. 8. 4. 32. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUPPORTS AND CANTI-LEVER PEDALS. P.2. We are now able to state that the concealed support… | ||
| scan0148 | New internal scheme for side spare wheel carrier supports for the 25HP model. | ||
| View original record | x5600. RHC. From Hs/Les. Hs/Les.4/MA.3.6.32. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUPPORTS 25HP. We note that the D.O. have now completed F.59150 an internal scheme for supporting the side spare wheels using the… | ||
| scan0149 | Need to test a new scheme for side spare wheel carrier supports on the 25HP model. | ||
| View original record | x 5600. RHC. From Hs/Les. Hs/Les.10/MA.17.6.32. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUPPORTS 25HP. We sent you a note on the 3rd inst., saying that we were anxious to test the new scheme for supporting side… | ||
| scan0150 | Standardisation of a side spare wheel carrier supported by a rod to the dash through the scuttle. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (19120, 13-10-31) BM. 3/7588. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. X5600 COMPLETED 4.7.32. Date 12.4.32. Description of Parts. Side spare wheel carrier supported by a rod to the dash through… | ||
| scan0151 | Standardisation form for chassis parts, noting implementation details and associated costs. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted........... When required. Date when chassis will be handed to test...... Cost of scrapped… | ||
| scan0152 | Design of side spare wheel carrier brackets for the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | LES See me HS Hs. x5600. BY/Cgh. 4/G. 18.8.32. RECEIVED 20/25 HP. CHASSIS - SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER BRACKETS. Certain customers are demanding bonnets extended almost as far back as the windscreen,… | ||
| scan0153 | Standardisation of a 20/25HP Spare Wheel Carrier. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (19120. 13-10-31) BM. 3/7588. X5600 COMPLETED 30.8.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.2.32. Description of Parts. 20/25HP Spare Wheel Carrier. Origin. designed in conjunction… | ||
| scan0154 | Fitting of a new part to a chassis and associated costs. | ||
| View original record | The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted................. When required. Date when chassis will be handed to test................ --- Cost of scrapped material, if… | ||
| scan0155 | Standardisation of chassis parts for a concealed support for side spare wheel carriers on a 25 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (30405. 21-4-32) BM. 3/8382/4. COMPLETED 17.1.33. x5600 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 19.8.32 Description of Parts. CONCEALED SUPPORT FOR SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS 25 HP. Origin.… | ||
| scan0156 | Standardisation form for a new chassis part, including the first chassis number for fitting, test date, and costs. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION ON CHASSIS PARTS REF. NO. G.I/16.11.32 Date. 16.11.32 [STAMP: RECEIVED JAN 17 1933] The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted....... 101 in 'W' Date when… | ||
| scan0157 | The redesign of the 20/25 dashboard and spare wheel carrier stays. | ||
| View original record | X5600 To BY. from Da. Da.1/HP.5.9.34. ----------------- [Strikethrough]C. WGH, Hs, Hsy, HJG.[/Strikethrough] 20/25 Dashboard and Spare Wheel Carrier Stays. --------------------------------------------… | ||
| scan0158 | Inquiring about potential throttle sticking issues with a specific lower stressed throttle spring, piece number EB.3429. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm. c.c. Dr. c. GWH. W/K. Rm.1/MH.31.3.39. With reference to attached. We understand that a lower stressed throttle spring was fitted on production from 99th. in 'L', piece No. EB.3429.… | ||
| scan0159 | Slow running adjustment and throttle coupling for the 4¼-Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/CTS. c. Da. 4¼-LITRE BENTLEY. SLOW RUNNING ADJUSTMENT. For some considerable time opinion has been varied regarding the most suitable method of coupling the throttles together of two… | ||
| scan0160 | Slow running adjustment and throttle spring issues on the 4¼ Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/CTS... from Rm/GWH. c. By................ Rm/GWH.6/N.25.3.39. 4¼ Litre Bentley. Slow Running Adjustment. With reference to your memo Rm/CTS.5/MH. 4.3.39. The service department at K. are… | ||
| scan0161 | Slow running adjustment and synchronisation of carburetter throttles for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | W/K. TO GWH. from Rm/CTS. Rm/CTS.5/MH.4.3.39. [STAMP: MAR 6 AM 1939] 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY. SLOW RUNNING ADJUSTMENT. On the new B.V. we wish to make use of past experience to incorporate the best possible… | ||
| scan0162 | The storage of cars in showrooms or garages following a visit from Shell-Mex Co. | ||
| View original record | [REDACTED] [REDACTED] GWH. (K). BY.4/G.16.2.39. RE: STORING CARS IN SHOWROOMS OR GARAGES. I had a visit from Mr. Duff of the Shell-Mex Co. on Tuesday last, and attach hereto copy of a memo which I… | ||
| scan0163 | Issues of fuel gum formation in cars stored in showrooms or garages and recommending procedures to prevent it. | ||
| View original record | W/S. (G). BY.2/G.16.2.39. RE: STORING CARS IN SHOWROOMS OR GARAGES. I have had an opportunity of discussing the above matter very fully with Mr. Duff of the Shell-Mex Co. He confirms my view that the… | ||
| scan0164 | Petrol deterioration in fuel tanks and a proposed warning for customers. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The question of the amount of petrol in a tank is important, because the effect is proportional to the surface exposed and to the bulk of the liquid, so that if one had a tank half full, which… | ||
| scan0165 | Investigation into the problem of petrol gumming and its corrosive effects on fuel system components. | ||
| View original record | Extract from "Motor Service & Repairs" dated February 1939. AN INVESTIGATION INTO "PETROL GUMMING". There has been some concern lately among service managers and repairers at the effect on fuel… | ||
| scan0166 | Petrol gum formation tests and recommendations for preventing and clearing gum deposits. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - encouraged to quicken the test. The fresh petrols did not produce any stuck needle, nor did one with "Adcoid" added, but with two "aged" petrols, in which gum formation had thus been induced… | ||
| scan0167 | Investigation into the causes and effects of petrol gumming in fuel systems and the results of corrosion tests. | ||
| View original record | Extract from "Motor Service & Repairs" dated February 1939. AN INVESTIGATION INTO "PETROL GUMMING". There has been some concern lately among service managers and repairers at the effect on fuel… | ||
| scan0168 | Petrol gumming tests, including results with an additive, and advice on preventing and cleaning gum deposits with acetone. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - encouraged to quicken the test. The fresh petrols did not produce any stuck needle, nor did one with "Adcoid" added, but with two "aged" petrols, in which gum formation had thus been induced… | ||
| scan0169 | Investigation into petrol gumming, its causes, and the results of corrosion tests on fuel systems. | ||
| View original record | Extract from "Motor Service & Repairs" dated February 1939. AN INVESTIGATION INTO "PETROL GUMMING". There has been some concern lately among service managers and repairers at the effect on fuel… | ||
| scan0170 | Test results on petrol gumming, its effect on needle sticking, and recommendations for prevention and cleaning. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - encouraged to quicken the test. The fresh petrols did not produce any stuck needle, nor did one with "Adcoid" added, but with two "aged" petrols, in which gum formation had thus been induced… | ||
| scan0171 | Investigation into petrol gumming, its causes, corrosive effects on fuel systems, and test results. | ||
| View original record | Extract from "Motor Service & Repairs" dated February 1939. AN INVESTIGATION INTO "PETROL GUMMING". There has been some concern lately among service managers and repairers at the effect on fuel… | ||
| scan0172 | Returning a Bentley carburetter body and sourcing a supply of 'Coaline' for investigation. | ||
| View original record | GWH. at K. BY/Mtn16/N.21.12.38. Bentley - Carburetter. We are returning to you the carburetter body that was sent to demonstrate the gumming up, and we are proceeding with our investigations. In… | ||
| scan0173 | Fuel deposit issues in a carburetter from different fuel types and mixtures. | ||
| View original record | GWH. (K). c. H1/Mr. Whitehead BY.12/G.16.12.38. Referring to Rm/GWH.23/N.14.12.38. and Rm/GWH.24/N.14.12.38. I note that you have returned the body of the S.U. carburetter showing a gummed up… | ||
| scan0174 | Investigation into the gumming up of throttles on a Phantom III, caused by petrol residue. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.6/N.16.12.38. Re: Gumming up of Throttles. ------------------------- I was investigating at N. as to their troubles with sticking throttles, and I learnt that a Phantom… | ||
| scan0175 | Following up on a telephone conversation regarding the acquisition of cars. | ||
| View original record | To By... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.5/N.16.12.38. Re our telephone conversation, Mr.Pike has promised to do his utmost to obtain the necessary cars. I will telephone you when it will be possible to bring… | ||
| scan0176 | Issues with a new composition washer in S.U. Carburetters for the 'MR' series car. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.26/N.8.12.38. Re: S.U. Carburetters. I am enclosing a composition washer taken out of a new car 'MR' series, which was condemned years ago by K. for the same trouble as… | ||
| scan0177 | Service costs and a cost-sharing agreement for Zenith carburettor modifications. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm. c. Hy. c. Hdr c. Br. w/N. c. Rm/GWH. W/K. SERVICE COSTS. Br. told us that Zeniths were charging 10/9d. for carrying out the modifications to 25/30 carburetters which have recently been… | ||
| scan0178 | Revised low stress throttle return spring to address complaints of throttle sticking. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. Rm. c. Mx. c. Hd. c. Hs. ------------ Rm/GWH.18/G.4.5.38. BENTLEY THROTTLE SPRING. EB.3429. The revised low stress throttle return spring that has been issued for complaints of throttle… | ||
| scan0179 | From GWH to Rm discussing issues with a Bentley, specifically a sticking throttle, brake adjustments, and misfires on a 25/30 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | To Rm.. from GWH. Rm/GWH.5/N.31.3.38. ------------------ With reference to your memo Rm.1/R.29.3.38, I got in touch with Messrs. Park Ward & Co. re Mr Robert's Bentley. Mr Roberts being away. The… | ||
| scan0180 | Examination and replacement of an air silencer from a Bentley chassis B.230-GA. | ||
| View original record | Hd. Rm/CWH. (K). c. D/BH. c. C/Rb. c. Rm/Wym. BY/NS.5/G.28.3.38. BENTLEY. CHASSIS B.230-GA. MILEAGE 34,839. AIR SILENCER - CARBURETTER. Kindly note we have handed the air silencer off the above… | ||
| scan0181 | Bad starting on a 4¼-litre car belonging to a Mr. Nicholls and arranging for its examination. | ||
| View original record | Pk. Pk/KC/DPB/21.1.38. re: Nicholls, and Bad Starting. 4¼-litre. ---------------- Re Rm's memo to Hancock concerning the above, GWH has asked me to find out from you if there have been any further… | ||
| scan0182 | Investigation into starting issues on 4 1/4 Litre Bentley cars owned by Mr. G. Vandervell and his father. | ||
| View original record | File To Rm. c. Hs. c. BY. c. MX. Rm/GWH.7/C.12.1.38. STARTING 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY. Mr. G. Vandervell's statement that the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley has got a bad reputation for starting is unfounded, and is… | ||
| scan0183 | Defective starter motor and associated battery issues due to cars being parked for long periods in winter. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Rm/GWH.7/G.12.1.38. 1 - defective starter motor, the brushes required cleaning. On enquiring from the interviewers, I learn that when these troubles are complained of, all are due to the battery… | ||
| scan0184 | Starting issues on 4¼-litre Bentleys and the potential use of thinner oil. | ||
| View original record | K/W. c. Rm. c. Hs. c. By. c. R. c. GWH. Pk/8.1.38. STARTING 4¼-LITRE BENTLEYS. ================= Rml/R.S.1.38. GWH has replied to your memo in detail. I certainly would not have said that the 4¼-litre… | ||
| scan0185 | Ongoing issue of sticking carburetter throttles in Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To By... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.9/N.14.2.38. ------------------- Bentley - Sticking of Carburetter Throttles. ------------------------------------------ I regret to say that after all the efforts, work… | ||
| scan0186 | Internal request for information on the availability of parts and the status of a design change test for a damping effect. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.17/N.25.11.37. Can you please give me information on the following:- When can Kingsbury expect: (1) Improved joint washers for carburetters, to prevent distortion. (2) New… | ||
| scan0187 | New designs for Bentley throttle springs to replace stretched standard ones. | ||
| View original record | K/KC. c to FSC. c to TKW. c to Carburettor Section. Rm/GWH/DPB/14.12.37. BENTLEY THROTTLE SPRINGS. ------------------------- Instead of replacing the standard throttle springs for those found… | ||
| scan0188 | Revisions to the Throttle Return Spring on a Bentley Chassis, including part replacements and modifications. | ||
| View original record | ~~To-Mr BY~~ ~~Mr EH~~ c.c. Rm/G.H. ~~Mr.Rm/CR.~~ C.c. RHC/G.A.H. Re Bentley Chassis - Inlet Pipes - Section 5070. Carburetter - " 5080. Revised Low Stress Throttle Return Spring. Further to our memo'… | ||
| scan0189 | Enquiries into the condition of Voke's air cleaners on Bentley cars and the difficulty in obtaining a dirty one. | ||
| View original record | GWH Rm/Wym. from Rm/GWH. Kingsbury, 1st February, 1937. Air Cleaners. With reference to your memo Rm10/R.25.1.37, I have made enquiries here with regard to Bentley's I have just seen a Voke's filter… | ||
| scan0190 | Confirming a modification to fix a sticking throttle on a 4¼ Litre Bentley carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GWH. Rm. BY/Mtn40/N.28.10.37. Re: 4¼ Litre Bentley - Carburetter Controls - Throttle Sticking. Referring to your memo Rm/GWH.16/N.21.10.37, we have issued instructions for the depth of slots to be… | ||
| scan0191 | Modifications to the Bentley II Chassis accelerator pedal bearing to address sticking issues. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/GWH. BY/HRB4/M.1.6.37. G R BENTLEY II. CHASSIS. PEDALS SEC; 7100. RE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING. Rm/GWH6/JH.22.5.37, It has been reported by memo' that the complaints of Throttle sticking are… | ||
| scan0192 | Cause of throttle sticking in 4¼ Litre Bentley carburetter controls. | ||
| View original record | File Copy. To BY. from Rm/GWH. c. to Rm. Rm/GAW.16/N.21.10.37. ------------------- 4¼ Litre Bentley - Carburetter Controls - Throttle Sticking. ------------------- We have come across a further cause… | ||
| scan0193 | Lower stressed throttle return spring for the Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | c.c. RM/GWH. GWH BY/CS2/EH.11.9.37. Re Bentley Chassis - Inlet Pipes - Section 5070. Carburetter - Section 5080. Lower Stressed Throttle Return Spring. Please receive herewith blue prints of the… | ||
| scan0194 | Throttle body distortion on 4¼-litre Bentley vehicles due to non-standard spanners and washer design at the Kingsbury Depot. | ||
| View original record | WNH Hs. from Rm/GWH. c. Rm. Kingsbury. 8.6.37. I am reporting this matter, but leave it entirely with you as to whether any action should be taken. It has been the principle of R.R. to use standard… | ||
| scan0195 | Blueprint of two throttle flange joints for 4¼ and 3½ litre engines. | ||
| View original record | 4¼ LITRE. 3/8" STUDS & NUTS THESE ENDS ARE SQUASHED IN. 3½ LITRE. 5/16" STUDS & NUTS. THROTTLE FLANGE JOINT. | ||
| scan0196 | Modification to the Bentley S.U. carburetter float chamber cover to fix a flooding issue. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. from RHC/Cy. c.c. to Rm. (crossed out) c.c. to RHC. (crossed out) c.c. to Hs. (crossed out) Handwritten note: G.W.H. Depot sheet warning about this? Rm COMPLAINTS FROM KINGSBURY. BENTLEY… | ||
| scan0197 | Petrol leaks from the float chamber lid on a Bentley 3.5-litre S.U. carburetter. | ||
| View original record | RWH. Hs. Rm. RHC. Kingsbury - May 11/1937. BENTLEY S.U. CARBURETTER. There have been odd cases with the 3½-litre, of petrol leaks from the float chamber lid. The machining for the banjo for the… | ||
| scan0198 | Investigation into clutch fierceness and slipping issues with Graphite Bronze facings on the 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | W/K - GWH. Rm/NRC.2/JH.25.5.39. [Stamped: MAY 26 AM 1939] 20/25 Clutch - Graphite Bronze. Rm/GWH.8/N.24.5.39. Fierceness is a trouble not so far experienced after nearly 1 1/2 years of successful… | ||
| scan0199 | Issues with fierce 25 HP graphite bronze clutches. | ||
| View original record | To Rm... from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH.8/N.24.5.39. 25 H.P. Clutches - Graphite Bronze. The graphite bronze friction lining fitted to the 25 h.p. clutches are giving a fair amount of trouble due to being too… | ||
| scan0200 | Test rig for Borg & Beck thrust springs on 25/30 and 4¼ Litre Bentley clutches. | ||
| View original record | c. GWH. TEST RIG FOR BORG & BECK THRUST SPRINGS 25/30 and 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY. Some complaints of clutch operation may be the results of unsuitable thrust spring poundage, and this factor may have… | ||
| scan0201 | Clutch judder, thrust poundage, and the function of anti-rattle springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/NRC.10/JH.6.7.38. between the engine and the pedal shaft (25/30). When judder is complained of, we usually find a light thrust poundage is helpful, so long as the slip at get-away is not… | ||
| scan0202 | New rig designed for determining the total pressure of Borg & Beck clutches. | ||
| View original record | w/N. To Br. From Rm/NRC. c. W/K - Pk. c. Rm/GWH. W/K. c. Hs. Rm/NRC.2/MH.28.6.38. CLUTCH 25/30 & 4¼ LITRE. We have designed a rig for determining the total pressure exerted by the thrust springs of… | ||