Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter from S.S. Cars Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a recent meeting, experimental work, and the provision of drawings for bearings. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 5661 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 11th December, 1937. W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls Royce,Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding engine firing issues and component specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1104. Rm3/R. 11th December, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, I have been looking through some of the information on firing after switching off. If you… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd regarding prints for main and con rod bearings for a 3 1/2 Litre engine, and requesting the name of a valve spring supplier. | ||
| View original record | SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS 'JAGUAR' COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY'S 2ND W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W.DAFFERN.O.B.E. F.C.A.… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. concerning the suitability of aluminum tin alloy bearings for crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm5/R. 15th December, 1937. S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. (For the attention of Mr. Heynes.) Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of December 14th. As we pointed out to you when… | ||
| scan0005 | Letter from the SS Works Managing Director's Office regarding a running-on problem and sending a cylinder head for examination. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 5561 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 1104 17th December, 1937 W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd. providing the weight of a 3.5-litre crankshaft before machining. | ||
| View original record | SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS "SWALLOW" COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY'S 2ND W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W.DAFFERN, O.B.E. F.C.A,… | ||
| scan0007 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding the production and fitting of aluminium-tin bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm/Mths.1/JH. 31st. December, 1937. S.S.Cars. Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. For the attention of W.Lyons Esq., Dear Sirs, With reference to the aluminium-tin bearings we are producing for you… | ||
| scan0008 | The despatch of 12 connecting rods to S.S. Cars Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1020a? To Hd/FC. from Rm/Mths. c. G/JWH. Rm/Mths.9/MH.25.2.38. Will you please arrange to despatch 12 connecting rods to - S.S.Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. and marked for the attention of… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding connecting rods and the inability to fit Aluminium-Tin bearings due to workload. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm/Mths.S/MH. S.S.Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. 25th. February 1938. For the attention of W.Lyons, Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference to the connecting rods you sent along to us some time ago… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter from SS Cars Limited regarding connecting rods and aluminium tinned bearings. | ||
| View original record | SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS 'JAGUAR' COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY'S 2nd W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W. DAFFERN, O.B.E. F.C.A.… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding a delay in providing details for Aluminium-Tin bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm/Mths. 10/MH. 3rd. March 1938. S.S. Cars Ltd., COVENTRY. For the attention of Mr.W.M.Heynes. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 1st. inst. regarding Aluminium-Tin bearings, we are… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter to Morris Commercial Motors Ltd. arranging a meeting about Aluminium-tin bearings. | ||
| View original record | 10204. Rm/Mths.11/MH. 6th.January 1938. Morris Commercial Motors Ltd., Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. For the attention of Mr.Ruffle. Dear Sirs, Mr.Herrington of High Duty Alloys Ltd. has informed us… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss Aluminium-tin Bearings. | ||
| View original record | TELEX: EAST TELEX 1200. TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM EAST 1960. Files 1020 A. TELEGRAMS: "MORTRUCKS", TELEX, BIRMINGHAM. BY APPOINTMENT MORRIS COMMERCIAL CARS LTD. PROPRIETORS:- MORRIS MOTORS LTD.… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter to Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss bearing details. | ||
| View original record | 1020a January 10th.1938. Rm/Mths.4/AP. Morris Commercial Cars Ltd., Adderley Park, BIRMINGHAM 8 For the attention of E.C.Ruffle Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 8th inst., and… | ||
| scan0015 | Visit to Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. to discuss bearings for a new oil engine design. | ||
| View original record | 8 1020a To Hs. from Rm/Mths. c. Mr.Devereux. Rm/Mths.3/MH.17.1.38. REPORT OF VISIT TO MORRIS COMMERCIAL CARS LTD. At the request of Mr. Herrington of High Duty Alloys the writer interviewed Mr.… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. to Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. requesting crankshaft material and hardness specifications for V.E.B. engine main bearings. | ||
| View original record | For your information. 4020a BUY 272 Agents Copy Rolls Royce Ltd. FB/THF. 9th May, 1938. Messrs. Morris Commercial Cars Ltd., Adderley Park, Birmingham, 8. Attention of W.J.Artis, Esq. Dear Sirs, With… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter from ALTA Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. enquiring about the suitability of AC9 bearing material for their racing engines. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE - ELMBRIDGE 3157 TELEGRAMS - ELMBRIDGE 3157. ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Directors — G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. Your Ref Our Ref GT.LV. September 5th, 1938. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS,… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding confidential data on engines. | ||
| View original record | ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING Co. Ltd.—Continued. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Sept. 5th, 1938. 2 continued. engines using this material and any other points or data in connection with it which will be treated… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the use of AC.9 alloy bearing material in their racing engines. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/CTS.1/MH. Messrs. Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd., Fuller's way, Kingston Bye-Pass, Surbiton. 9th. September 1938. For the attention of Mr.G.Taylor. Dear Sirs, We thank you for… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. acknowledging a previous letter and advising that the requested drawings and data will be sent shortly. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE-ELMBRIDGE 3157 C.T.S. ✓ (handwritten) TELEGRAMS-ELMBRIDGE 3157 ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. File (handwritten) Directors — G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. Your Ref. Experimental. Rm/CTS.1/MH Our… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding their 2-Litre supercharged racing engine and AC 9 bearing material. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE—ELMBRIDGE 3157. C.T.S. 1020a TELEGRAMS—ELMBRIDGE 3157. ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING Co. LTD. Directors — G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. April 22nd, 1939. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS, SURBITON. Your… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. asking questions about engine component specifications and materials. | ||
| View original record | ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING Co. Ltd.—Continued. - 2 - April 22nd, 1939. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. 1. If the bore of the rod was ground (70 ton Nickel chrome) and provision made for lubrication, would… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter to Alto Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding Aluminium-Tin Bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/CTS.12/JH. 26th. April, 1939. Alto Car & Engineering Co.Ltd., Fullers Way, Kingston Bye-Pass, Surbiton. For the attention of Mr. Taylor. (re: Aluminium - Tin… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter to Alto Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. specifying working clearances for connecting rod and main bearings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Alto Car & Engineering Co.Ltd., 26th. April, 1939. the diameter of the housing into which it fits by .0005 to .001 per inch diameter. Working Clearance. Connecting Rod Bearings. Minimum =… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding connecting rods and bearing thickness. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE—ELMBRIDGE 3157. C.T.S. TELEGRAMS—ELMBRIDGE 3157. ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING Co. LTD. Directors — G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. May 1st, 1939. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS, SURBITON. Your Ref. Our… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing bearing thickness specifications and recommending a trial. | ||
| View original record | 1020a. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/CTS.9/JH. 3rd. May, 1939. The Alta Car & Engineering Co.Ltd., Kingston Bye Pass, Surbiton. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter dated 1st. May, and regret having… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding information on bearing thickness and their intention to approach Messrs. Wellworthy. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE - ELMBRIDGE 3157. C.T.S. .1020a TELEGRAMS - ELMBRIDGE 3157. ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING Co. LTD. File Directors — G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. May 5th, 1939. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS, SURBITON.… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory test results for A.C.9 bearings. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE–ELMBRIDGE 3157. TELEGRAMS–ELMBRIDGE 3157. 1020a. ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING Co. LTD. Directors – G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. Your Ref. Rm/CTS.9/JH Our Ref. GT.LV. July 10th, 1939. FULLER'S WAY,… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the inspection and diagnosis of bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/CTS.14/JH. 12th. July, 1939. The Alta Car & Engineering Co.Ltd., Fullers Way, Kingston Bye Pass, Surbiton. Your ref. GT/LV. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter to Leyland Motors discussing the use and properties of a new aluminium-tin alloy for big end bearings. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top middle: 102 Dec Handwritten top right: X August 26th 1937. Rm.9/AP. H.Spurrier Esq., Jr., Leyland Motors Ltd., LEYLAND, Lancs. Dear Mr.Spurrier, Thank you for your letter of August… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter from Leyland Motors regarding bearing metal alternatives for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Miss Reece - Remind me to answer this on FRIDAY. Rm. 1020a Leyland BY APPOINTMENT LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE, Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Leyland Motors discussing bearing materials and the use of cast crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm1/R. 3rd Sept., 1937. H. Spurrier, Esq., Jnr., Leyland Motors Limited, LEYLAND, Lancs. Dear Mr. Spurrier, Thank you for your letter of August 28th. We, too, have done a small amount of work on… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from Leyland Motors discussing bearing metals and the reliability of cast crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | Leyland Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS CUSTOMERS' VEHICLES DRIVEN AT OWNERS RISK ONLY YOURS ........... IN REPLY PLEASE… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding Mr. Robotham's absence on holiday. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm/Gryl/R. 8th Sept., 1937. Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. (For the attention of Mr. Spurrier). Dear Sirs, Mr. Robotham is at present away on holiday, and we will give him your letter of… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter from Leyland Motors discussing bearing materials (Satco, RR.56) and cast crankshafts. | ||
| View original record | Leyland BY APPOINTMENT LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS… | ||
| scan0036 | Page 2 of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited arranging a meeting in Derby. | ||
| View original record | Leyland Continuation of a letter From LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, -2- for Mr. Hodgson and myself to come over to Derby at some time in the near future for a dis cussion on this point, but as I shall be… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding testing new AC.6 die-cast aluminium alloy bearings in an 8.6-litre oil engine. | ||
| View original record | LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS CUSTOMERS VEHICLES DRIVEN… | ||
| scan0038 | Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding witnessing tests on bearings. | ||
| View original record | Leyland Continuation of a letter From LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, - 2 - the attention of Mr.Robotham. In the event of your wishing one of your Engineers to witness the tests carried out on these bearings,… | ||
| scan0039 | Requesting the production of 12 metal bearings for a Leyland engine to be fitted to rods. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Mths. X 1020 a Rm/Mths.5/MH.28.9.37. HALL'S METAL BEARINGS.(LEYLAND'S) Will you please produce with the least possible delay 12 bearings (in AC.6 alloy) to the attached sketch BV.125,… | ||
| scan0040 | Connecting rod bearing for a Leyland 8 Litre oil engine. | ||
| View original record | BV.125, 3.250 DIA. +10, 2.982 DIA. -2, 3.437 DIA., 3.625 DIA., CHAMFER AT 45º, 1.812, 2.062, 2.125, 3/32 FINISH IN POSITION, OIL HOLE, .250 DIA. +5, 1.625 +1/2, DOWEL HOLE .250 DIA. DRILL, TO SUIT… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding a delay in dispatching connecting rods and bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm/Wths.4/WH. Messrs. Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. 15th. October 1937. For the attention of Mr.H.Spurrier. Dear Sirs, We regret the delay you have experienced in receiving your… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter to Leyland Motors regarding a delay in supplying connecting rods and a query about an oil supply hole in the bearings. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Mths.2/LH. + 1020a 18th. October 1937. Messrs. Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr.H.Spurrier. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 15th. inst. we regret to state that… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter from Leyland Motors regarding connecting rods, bearings, and testing arrangements. | ||
| View original record | LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: LEYMOTORS, LEYLAND. TELEPHONE: LEYLAND 81400 (16 LINES) Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the testing and modification of six connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED. Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. BY APPOINTMENT ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS TELEGRAPHIC… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding the despatch of connecting rods with Aluminium Tin bearings and arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Mths.7/MH. 1020a Messrs. Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. 12th. November 1937. For the attention of Mr.H.Spurrier. Jnr. Dear Sirs, We despatched, marked for your attention, yesterday the… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter from Leyland Motors advising that engine tests on AC.6 big end bearings are complete and ready for inspection. | ||
| View original record | Leyland Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS CUSTOMERS VEHICLES DRIVEN AT OWNERS RISK ONLY. BY APPOINTMENT LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED,… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter from Leyland Motors requesting a change in communication protocol for the dispatch and testing of parts. | ||
| View original record | Leyland 1020c MTHS BY APPOINTMENT LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED. Head Office and Works, Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. YOURS Rm/Mths 7/MH. IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE CB/HK. OURS Tel: Ext: 151. ALL… | ||
| scan0048 | Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss A.C.6 alloy bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Leyland Section Rm/Mths.14/JH. 17th November, 1937. Messrs. Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, Lancs. For the attention of Mr.V.W.Pilkington. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 16th inst.… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. enclosing information requested by Mr. Matthews regarding main bearing, connecting rod, and oil pump details. | ||
| View original record | Leyland [Handwritten: 1020~ MTHS] BY APPOINTMENT LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter to Leyland Motor Co. Ltd. regarding information on a chart and future tests on a seized AC.6 bearing's effect on a crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm/Mths.2/MH. 30th. November 1937. Messrs. Leyland Motor Co. Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. For the attention of Mr. V.W.Pilkington. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 25th. inst. and for the… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter from Leyland Motors detailing the results of an engine bearing seizure test. | ||
| View original record | LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works, LEYLAND. LANCASHIRE. Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:… | ||
| scan0052 | Continuation page of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited's Chief Engineer. | ||
| View original record | Leyland Continuation of a letter From LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED. - 2 - further experiences of a similar type, we will be very pleased if you will let us have any information you have obtained. Yours… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to Leyland Motors discussing the performance and seizure issues of A.C.6 versus R.R.56 bearing materials. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm10/R. 3rd December, 1937. Messrs. Leyland Motors Limited, LEYLAND. Lancs: Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 2nd December with reference to the A.C.6 bearings you have been running.… | ||
| scan0054 | Short internal memo regarding a letter from Leylands concerning A.C.6 bearing material and an employee's performance. | ||
| View original record | 1020 a Hs. from Rm. Rm12/R.3.12.37. Attached is a copy of a letter from Leylands re A.C.6 bearing material. Devereux seems to have been leaving the job severely alone lately. We have written to him as… | ||
| scan0055 | Report of a visit to Leyland Motors to examine Hall's metal connecting rod bearings and compare different alloys. | ||
| View original record | x 1020 a To By. from Rm/Mths. c. Hs. REPORT OF VISIT TO LEYLAND MOTORS. This visit was made to Leyland to examine the first set of Hall's metal connecting rod bearings to be supplied to them. These… | ||
| scan0056 | Rod clearance tests and the supply of bearings to Leyland for road condition testing. | ||
| View original record | -2- was .0033 to .0035 but Leyland's for their preliminary tests with a view to observing the effect of seizure fitted these rods with a clearance of only .0025. They appear to have run perfectly well… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding missing drawings for AC.9 bearing blanks needed for production. | ||
| View original record | 1175 102 o/a Experimental Dept. Rm/Mths.13/MH. 5th. July 1938. Messrs.Leyland Motors Ltd., Leyland, LANCS. For the attention of Mr.Markland. Dear Sirs, With reference to the AC.9 bearing blanks you… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter from English Racing Automobiles discussing test results of an aluminium tin alloy for bearings. | ||
| View original record | ENGLISH RACING AUTOMOBILES Lᵀᴰ BOURNE LINCS TELEPHONE BOURNE 121 DIRECTORS H.W. COOK, RAYMOND MAYS, PETER BERTHON OUR REF. PB/JB. DATE 26th October, 1937. Handwritten: 1020a SG file MANUFACTURERS OF… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter to English Racing Automobiles regarding the performance of an experimental Aluminium Tin Alloy in big-end bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Rm3/R. 16th November, 1937. English Racing Automobiles Ltd., BOURNE, Lincs: Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 28th October. We are glad to hear that you have had good results from… | ||
| scan0060 | Letter from English Racing Automobiles regarding oil filtering conditions and the supply of Aluminium Tin. | ||
| View original record | E R A ENGLISH RACING AUTOMOBILES LTD BOURNE LINCS. DIRECTORS H.W.COOK RAYMOND MAYS PETER BERTHON TELEPHONE BOURNE 121 OUR REF. PB/JB. YOUR REF. Rm3/R. DATE 17th November, 1937. Handwritten Annotation:… | ||
| scan0061 | Requesting costings for producing E.R.A. bearings and bearing liners in various quantities. | ||
| View original record | To G/Rb. from Rm/Mths. E.R.A. BEARINGS. Will you please let us know the cost of producing bearing blanks in both centrifugally cast material and in material cast as a billet in Hall's metal, in order… | ||
| scan0062 | Price quotation for Halls metal bearings and alloy liners for English Racing Automobiles Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Mths. from G/Rb. G/Rb.1/K/R.71237. 1020a Mths let me have this back for Devereux visit on Friday next. Rm English Racing Automobiles Ltd. Halls metal Bearings - Drg.E/10016A R.R.56 Alloy Liners… | ||
| scan0063 | Request to prepare 50 sets of connecting rod bearing blanks and 50 sets of R.R. 56 liners for E.R.A. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1020h. HPS. Rm/Mths.9/JH.10.12.37/ E.R.A. BEARINGS. Will you please prepare 50 sets of connecting rod bearing blanks similar to those already supplied to E.R.A.Ltd. in A.C.7 alloy produced from… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter to E.R.A. Ltd. regarding the production of aluminium-tin connecting rod bearings for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | X 1020a Rm/Mths.7/MH. 13th. December 1937. Messrs. E.R.A. Ltd., BOURNE, LINCS. For the attention of Mr. P.Berthon. Dear Sirs, With reference to Aluminium-tin connecting rod bearings we wish to advise… | ||
| scan0065 | Internal memorandum concerning the production, pricing, and ordering process for E.R.A. bearings and liners. | ||
| View original record | 10209 To D/BP. from Rm/Mths. c. HPS/CEP. Rm/Mths.1/MH.11.12.37. E.R.A. BEARINGS. We have issued instructions to HPS. to produce within the next 10 days 50 connecting Rod bearing blanks in AC.7 alloy… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from English Racing Automobiles Ltd. regarding an order for 50 aluminium tin castings for big end bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a MTHS ENGLISH RACING AUTOMOBILES LTD BOURNE LINCS TELEPHONE BOURNE 121 DIRECTORS: H.W. COOK. RAYMOND MAYS PETER BERTHON OUR REF. PB/JB. YOUR REF. Rm/Mths.7/MH. DATE 17th December, 1937.… | ||
| scan0067 | Order from English Racing Automobiles Ltd. for aluminium tin castings for big end bearing shells. | ||
| View original record | ORDER TELEPHONE: BOURNE 121. ENGLISH RACING AUTOMOBILES LTD. 5096. E.R.A. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. BOURNE LINCS. PLEASE SUPPLY— 17th December, 1937. QUANTITY DESCRIPTION PRICE 50 Aluminium… | ||
| scan0068 | Technical drawing of a connecting rod big end bearing. | ||
| View original record | 2.1260 DIAMOND BORE TO 2.1265 DIA. SHELLS TO BE MARKED IN PAIRS ON THIS EDGE. .2192 R .2182 5/32 R 5/32 R 68 ± .02 M/M CRS. 1 9/16 28 +.017 M/M -.005 1.103 1 1/4 1 9/16 .026 RAD. .032 2 1/2 DIA. 2.885… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter to E.R.A. Ltd. regarding an order for centre-main bearings and a change in the manufacturing firm. | ||
| View original record | 1020a EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/Swdl.15/JH. 24th August, 1938. Mr. P. Berthon, E.R.A. Ltd., Bourne, Lincs. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your order for centre-main bearings in our aluminium-tin… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter from English Racing Automobiles Ltd. confirming an order for aluminium-tin alloy Centre Main Bearings has been forwarded. | ||
| View original record | 1020 E R A ENGLISH RACING AUTOMOBILES LTD BOURNE LINCS. DIRECTORS H.W. COOK RAYMOND MAYS PETER BERTHON TELEPHONE BOURNE 121 OUR REF. YOUR REF. DATE RACING. AB/JB. Rm/Swdl.15/JH. 3rd September, 1938.… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter to E.R.A. Ltd. concerning the urgent production of AC.9 bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a. Experimental Dept. Rm/CTS.11/MH. 11th. November 1938. E.R.A. Ltd., Bourne, LINCS. For the attention of Mr. P.Berthon. Dear Sirs, We are instructed by Mr. Robotham that you urgently require… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd regarding an urgent part request from E.R.A. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1020a Experimental Dept. Rm/CTS.15/MH. 15th. November 1938. Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd., Lymington, HANTS. For the attention of Mr. Blackith. Dear Sirs, We have had an urgent telephone call from… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter from the Experimental Department confirming the dispatch of A.C.9 alloy die-cast rings. | ||
| View original record | 1020a. (Experimental Dept.) Rm/CTS11/R. 15th November, 1938. P. Berthon, Esq., English Racing Automobiles, BOURNE, Lincs: Dear Sir, To confirm our telephone message of this morning, we are despatching… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. requesting their scale of charges for rings to align pricing. | ||
| View original record | 1020a? Experimental Dept. Rm/CTS.5/MH. 23rd. November 1938. Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd., Lymington, HANTS. For the attention of Mr. Blackith. Dear Sirs, We wrote you the other day concerning some… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. regarding the pricing of R.R.AC.9 bearings for E.R.A. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | SERVICE DEPOTS LONDON 89 BLACKFRIARS RD S.E.1 TELEPHONE WATERLOO 5762-3 172 GT. PORTLAND ST. W.1 TELEPHONE: MUSEUM 2433 119 LEYTONSTONE RD. STRATFORD. E.15 TELEPHONE: MARYLAND 2439 BIRMINGHAM 143… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter from the Experimental Department regarding A.C.9 material supplied to a third party. | ||
| View original record | 1020a. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/CTS.9/JH. 29th. November, 1938. Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd., Lymington, Hants. For the attention of Mr. Maynard. Dear Sirs, With further reference to the A.C.9… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings seeking advice on a component design from R. Lister & Co. | ||
| View original record | 1020a SERVICE DEPOTS LONDON 89 BLACKFRIARS RD. S.E.1 TELEPHONE: WATERLOO 5762-3 172 GT. PORTLAND ST. W.1 TELEPHONE: MUSEUM 2433 119 LEYTONSTONE RD. STRATFORD E.15 TELEPHONE: MARYLAND 2439 BIRMINGHAM… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter from R. A. Lister & Co. to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. regarding a trial of Aluminium Tin Alloy bearings. | ||
| View original record | MR. BLACKITH & blueprint ✓ MR. MAYNARD C O P Y R. A. LISTER & CO., LTD., DURSLEY. Ref: BRJ/EBB 26th October, 1938. Messrs. Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd., Lymington, Hants. Dear Sirs, Aluminium Tin… | ||
| scan0079 | Blueprint drawing for a 'BIG END BUSH' from Wellworthy Piston Rings Limited. | ||
| View original record | DRG. No: SK 2697 SHEET SIZE No: C BUY 47 1/8 DIA. OIL HOLES. DRILL IN POSITION 1/64 x 45° 2" +.002 DIA. REAM IN POSITION 2 1/4 DIA + 2 1/2 2 5/64 BORE OF SHELL 2" - 6 BORE BEFORE PRESSING IN POSITION… | ||
| scan0080 | Summary of bearing orders and progress for the month of October. | ||
| View original record | SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER OF BEARING ORDERS & PROGRESS ------------------------- Order List. ------------ Dennis........... 27 pairs. De Havilland.... 8 pairs - trial set. E.R.A............ 24 pairs… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. concerning deliveries and outstanding orders for AC.9 Bearings. | ||
| View original record | SERVICE DEPOTS LONDON 89, BLACKFRIARS RD S.E.1 TELEPHONE: WATERLOO 5762-3 172 GT. PORTLAND ST. W.1 TELEPHONE: MUSEUM 2433 119 LEYTONSTONE RD STRATFORD - E.15 TELEPHONE: MARYLAND 2439 BIRMINGHAM 143… | ||
| scan0082 | Summary of bearing orders for January, detailing outstanding orders and despatched bearings. | ||
| View original record | SUMMARY FOR JANUARY of RR.AC9 BEARING ORDERS ETC. PROGRESS (crossed out) Orders outstanding - 1.2.39. -------------------------- B'ham and Midland Omn.Co. 28 - pairs. Finished Machined. Citroen 12 -… | ||