Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Page 2 of a memorandum discussing frame height limitations. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - To E. Copy to Hs. Worr Or Contd. Ev.1/IH.4.8.33. the same height above the level top of the frame as on J.3. We cannot do with it any higher. Ev. Encl. | ||
| scan0002 | Future improvements and model policies for the 25 HP and Phantom II cars. | ||
| View original record | 84704. To Hs. From Hs. C. to WCR. C. to R. C. to By. C. to De. C. to PH. Hs.1/HJ.25.4.33. 25 HP. & P.II CARS. V 5770 We foresee that in twelve months time the present 25 HP. car and the present… | ||
| scan0003 | Proposal for a new trial car featuring a J.1 engine, outlining its advantages over the present model. | ||
| View original record | -2- the J.1 engine into the Bensport. It is probable that we shall have to make the chassis 6" longer, which will leave the car 6" shorter than the present standard P.11, the lower chassis and… | ||
| scan0004 | Secret internal memorandum discussing future car development, including the 20/25 HP, Phantom II cars, and proposals for new engine-chassis combinations. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X4704 To Hs. from Sg. Re 20/25 HP and P.II Cars. Sg8/E26.4.33 Copy to Wor. E. [Struck through] By-Day-FN. [Struck through] X5770 I am in receipt of Hs.1/MJ.25.4.33. I quite agree that within… | ||
| scan0005 | Analysis of rear axle stresses and gear ratios for fitting a P.2 engine into a J.3 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. C. Sg. Wor. Hs. E. -------------------- X4704 DA.1/G. 2.5.33. P.2. ENGINE IN J.3. CHASSIS - REAR AXLE. -------------------------------------- If the engine is the 8.1 litre Phantom and… | ||
| scan0006 | Recommending that a pair of the '12/41' compromise should be obtained. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The 12/41 seems the best compromise, and we suggest a pair should be obtained. DA. | ||
| scan0007 | Analysis of rear axle stresses for a P.2 engine in a J.3 chassis with various gear ratios. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Da. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. E. Copy X DA.1/G.2.5.33. P.2. ENGINE IN J.3. CHASSIS - REAR AXLE. If the engine is the 8.1 litre Phantom and the rear axle the existing J.3. with a 4.1 axle ratio, the… | ||
| scan0008 | Recommendation to obtain a pair of components based on a '12/41' compromise. | ||
| View original record | (2) The 12/41 seems the best compromise, and we suggest a pair should be obtained. DA. | ||
| scan0009 | Axle ratios and performance calculations for the P.2. engine in the J.3. chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Ds. from Hs/Rm. c. to E. c. to By. Hs/Rm.1/KT.20.6.33. P.2. ENGINE IN J.3. CHASSIS. Referring to DA.1/G.2.5.33., we think the axle ratio of 12/41, that you suggest for P.2.J.3. is too low. We think… | ||
| scan0010 | Comparative table of vehicle performance metrics for different models, with a note on test results. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Ru.1/KT.20.6.33. | Wt. Cwts. | Engine c.c. | Axle Ratio | Wheel Rad. | Max. MEP. | Acc. fig. of merit engine cc. x alxe ratio x MEP / Wt. x wheel rad. | Max. MPH. at max. engine speed. |… | ||
| scan0011 | Performance graph plotting BHP and BMEP against RPM for the Large Bore Phantom Engine. | ||
| View original record | LARGE BORE PHANTOM ENGINE 5.5 C/R CAMSHAFT E.82448 - 1 1/4" LARGE AIR VALVE R.R. SEMI EXPANDING CARB. OPEN EXHAUST. B.H.P 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500… | ||
| scan0012 | Technical memo comparing rear axle gear ratios and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | Copy note To BY. from Da. c. Wor. E. Hs. Hdy. Da.1/HP.14.7.33. P.2. J.3. Rear Axle Ratio. We find that we cannot get into the existing J.3. Hypoid axle casing, a higher ratio than 3.072 = 14/43. In… | ||
| scan0013 | Analysis comparing Hypoid and spiral bevel gear ratios, stresses, and loads for an axle assembly. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - casing we can get in a considerably higher ratio in Hypoids viz. 13/37 = 2.845, in which though the crown wheel is 9", the load per in. is not high. Ratio. MPH at 3150. Crown wheel dia. D.P.… | ||
| scan0014 | Agreeing on the use of an 11/31 spiral bevel rear axle, with a request to also fit a 10/31 ratio. | ||
| View original record | K504 To By. from Hs/Gry. c. E. Da. Hs/Gry.4/KT.19.7.33. F.2. J.3. REAR AXLE -Da.1/HP.14.7.33. We agree that the best axle will be the 11/31 spiral bevel, but should like to be able to fit also a 10/31… | ||
| scan0015 | The preliminary specification and blueprint for an Experimental Continental Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. Wor. } from E. c. Hs. By. X470P. E.3/HP.22.7.33. Experimental Continental Chassis (Phantom 2 engine in J.3. frame.) Please find attached preliminary specification and blueprint - LeC.3580 of… | ||
| scan0016 | Preliminary specification for a mock-up chassis for the new Continental Phantom. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. c. RHC. PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION OF MOCK-UP CHASSIS FOR NEW CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. (PHANTOM 2 ENGINE IN J.3 CHASSIS) GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING NO. LeC.3580. Engine - Phantom 2 with modified… | ||
| scan0017 | Specification sheet detailing changes and comparisons for various chassis components. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Springs - Front and rear springs similar to J.3. but stiffened up as required for heavier loading. Dumb irons and anchorage brackets as J.3. Dashboard - New dashboard required. Steering Column.… | ||
| scan0018 | Secret internal memo regarding the urgent procurement of a car body from Park Ward for chassis J3.P2. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from EV. Secret. X+704. 29/7/33. Re P.2.J3. We have received C.s. consent to get a body for this chassis from Park Ward & Co. Our designs will not be ready for a week or so, but we hope to get… | ||
| scan0019 | Latest date for a body, referencing a letter from the 29th of the month. | ||
| View original record | A+70p To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/KT.1.8.33. P.2.J.3. BODY. With reference to your letter of the 29th inst, we think that the latest date for this body should be Oct. 1st. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0020 | Letter discussing the proposed body for a J3 Chassis with a P2 engine, detailing various technical queries and requirements. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To E. Copy to Hs. Nor. G 407 OP. Ev.1/IH.4.8.33. re P2.J3. We send herewith a print of Ev.S.101, the proposed body for the J3 Chassis fitted with a P2 engine, the chassis being taken from your… | ||
| scan0021 | Wheel, tyre, spring, and clearance specifications for a car. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. From Hs/Rm. C. E. Wor. C. C. Hs/Rm. 8/KT. 8. 8.33. F.2. J.3. With reference to Ev.1/IH.4.8.33. (1) We are proposing to use 6" x 18" wheels and tyres on this car which have a rolling… | ||
| scan0022 | Confirming the name 'Vulture' for the Phantom II engine fitted into the J.3 chassis. | ||
| View original record | XJ704 To Hs. from E. c. By. Sft. RHC. E.6/HP.30.8.33. re 'Vulture' Chassis. This is to confirm that the Phantom 2 engine fitted into the J.3. chassis will be known as the Vulture, to which Wor. has… | ||
| scan0023 | Blueprint LeC.3639 for the Vulture chassis general arrangement. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.19.9.33. c. Wor. Hs. RHC. re Vulture. Please receive herewith blueprint: LeC.3639 shewing the general arrangement of the Vulture chassis, complete with outline of… | ||
| scan0024 | Prints for the Vulture Chassis, specifically for the suspension of rear shock dampers and the battery. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. from E/JNR. E/JNR.2/HP.22.9.33. c.Hs. By. re Vulture Chassis. We send you herewith: LeC.3643 Suspension of the Rear Shock Dampers, using the J.3. Damper and various brackets which are in… | ||
| scan0025 | Modifications to the rear seat cushion on a No.1 Vulture chassis due to limitations with shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | x4704. To EV. from E. c. Hs. re Vulture. I am sending you herewith a print of LeC.3636 shewing a full scale view of the rear seat cushion on No.1. Vulture chassis. Owing to the limitations regarding… | ||
| scan0026 | Radiator specifications for the 'Vulture' model. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/KT.25.9.33. RADIATOR FOR "VULTURE" - LeC.3639. With reference to E.4/HP.21.9.33. We have examined this and as far as we can see from the LeC. the matrix dimensions will be 27… | ||
| scan0027 | Confirming a conversation about the radiator dimensions and cooling capacity for the Vulture LeC.3639. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. X5704. E.4/HP.21.9.33 Vulture Radiator to LeC.3639. Confirming conversation with you regarding the above, we should be glad if somebody would run over the dimensions of the radiator… | ||
| scan0028 | Drawing LeC.3664, a tappet with a roller end designed to overcome camshaft squarks on the Vulture engine. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To BY. from E/JNR. c. WOr. c. By. c. Hs. E/JNR.2/HP.7.10.33. re Vulture. We send you herewith: LeC.3664 shewing the tappet made with a roller end, to overcome camshaft squarks. E/JNR. | ||
| scan0029 | Modifications for a test engine for the 'Vulture' project. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: Cancel] To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/KT.7.10.33. ENGINE FOR THE "VULTURE". There are various designs going through for improving the Phantom engine, but it will be some time before they… | ||
| scan0030 | Cause and proposed solution for a camshaft squawk on the Phantom II engine. | ||
| View original record | COPY: X-6704 To Wor. from E. E.7/HP.9.10.33. c. Hs. By. Sft. Mx. EP. Hd. x7090 re Camshaft Squawk on P.II. We have issued some roller tappets on the engine for the Vulture chassis to LeC.3664 in place… | ||
| scan0031 | Requirement for a filter for the oil supply to oil-adjusted tappets on the Vulture engine. | ||
| View original record | x4709. To By. from Hs/Rm. c. to E. Hs/Rm.15/KT.20.10.33. OIL ADJUSTED TAPPETS FOR THE VULTURE. Our experience on J.3. has shewn us that we definitely require a filter for the oil supply to the tappet… | ||
| scan0032 | Expressing interest in seeing the new schemes for the Vulture chassis. | ||
| View original record | K-70P To BY. from E. c. Hs. E.2/HP.7.11.33. re Vulture. We should be very interested to see the new schemes made for the Vulture chassis if these are now ready. E. | ||
| scan0033 | Sg. to Hs. enquiring about progress on the 'Vulture' project body and chassis. | ||
| View original record | X6704 To Hs. from Sg. re "Vulture". Would you please let me know whether anything has been done about a body for this? I have been making enquiries here and cannot find that anything is in hand. When… | ||
| scan0034 | Use of cast aluminium wheel arches for the Vulture car and sending castings to Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. v4704 S/W. To......Hs c to E. LID See ml Ev3/IH.15.11.35. re:- VULTURE. Although we do not propose finally to use cast aluminium wheel arches on Vulture, we think we will use them on this… | ||
| scan0035 | Fitting a side wheel carrier on the Vulture model, discussing its position, frame rigidity, and fouling with the steering tube. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. (Handwritten: x-704) (Handwritten: LID see me) S/W. To .........E. c: to Hs. -By. (Handwritten: By is crossed out) EV5/IH.15.11.33. (Handwritten: #S) SIDE WHEEL CARRIER, VULTURE, etc.… | ||
| scan0036 | Revised layout for the steering column and seating on the Vulture model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET V-copy To......S.....From EV. c. to Mr. Hs. Ey. Ev1/IH.16.11.33. VULTURE. ----------- We are sending to you herewith Ev.S.105, shewing a revised layout of the steering column and seating on… | ||
| scan0037 | The tube diameter and rigidity for the Vulture side spare wheel carrier. | ||
| View original record | K5704 To Ev. from Hs/Lid. C.c. E. By. Hs/Lid.12/KT.16.11.33. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER - VULTURE - EV5/TH.15.11.33. The 1 1/4 diameter tubes on 1.J.3. are, we consider, sufficiently rigid; there is a… | ||
| scan0038 | Request for the production and dispatch of two cast aluminium wheel arches for a Vulture Chassis. | ||
| View original record | K9704 To RHC; from Hs/Lid; Hs/Lid.10/KT.16.11.33. VULTURE CHASSIS. 'Ev' has asked for two cast aluminium wheel arches, as used on the first J.3., to be produced and despatched to Park Wards. Will you… | ||
| scan0039 | Delay in ordering a vehicle body for the 'Vulture' chassis. | ||
| View original record | x6704 To Hs. from Sg. re 'Vulture'. Copy to Weng Sg1/E17.11.33 Referring to Sg1/E10.11.33 and my conversation this afternoon, I have made enquiries and I understand that no body is actually on order.… | ||
| scan0040 | Internal memorandum discussing the design and specifications for road springs on the 'Vulture' mock-up vehicle. | ||
| View original record | K-704 To By. from Hs/Rm; Hs/Rm.13/KT.17.11.33 ROAD SPRINGS - VULTURE - MOCK UP. We naturally want to fit reasonably flexible road springs to this car in order to get a passable ride. On the other… | ||
| scan0041 | Design alterations to the Vulture model's steering wheel, accelerator, and back seat cushion. | ||
| View original record | x0704 SECRET. To EV. from E. --------------- c. Wor. Hs. By. ---------------- E.8/HP.17.11.33. ---------------- re Vulture. ----------- Replying to your memo EV.1/IH.16.11.33, the dimension of 27.75"… | ||
| scan0042 | Blueprint for the Vulture Body, showing proposed steering column and pedal positions. | ||
| View original record | X6704 To EV. from E. c. Wer. Hs. By. E.4/HP.18.11.33. re Vulture Body. We send you herewith a blueprint of your drawing EV.E.105 marked up to show proposed position of steering column and accelerator… | ||
| scan0043 | Progress of the 'Vulture' chassis, an enquiry about the body order, and final steering dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 86704 To Ev. From Hs. c. to Sg. Hs.2/MJ.18.11.33. Re. "Vulture". We have gone over the question of when we shall have the "Vulture" chassis ready and our programme is to complete this before… | ||
| scan0044 | Requesting dash profile and bonnet dimensions for the Vulture Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Ev. from Hs/Lid. c.c. to Ey. Hs/Lid.1/KT.20.11.33. VULTURE CHASSIS. We are already commencing the first chassis and we presume you are proceeding with the body. We should be glad if you could… | ||
| scan0045 | Accompanying blueprint F.85720, comparing P.2. 20/25 and Vulture vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | K6706 To Ev. from E. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. By. E.5/HP.21.11.33. Vulture. We send you herewith blueprint F.85720 showing comparison of P.2. 20/25 and Vulture dashboard,bonnet and radiator shapes. The Vulture… | ||
| scan0046 | Dispatch of drawings for the Vulture engine, including the radiator, oil connections, and camshaft torque curves. | ||
| View original record | X+704 To EY. from E/JNR. c. for. Hs. MHC. E/JNR.2/HP.22.11.33. re Vulture. We send you herewith drawings: LeC.3708 Radiator. LeC.3711 Oil connections from sump to oil pump. This has to be a special… | ||
| scan0047 | Design drawings and modifications for the Vulture model's bonnet, radiator, and dashboard. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Hy ........from Ev. c.c. to Sq. Ldr. Hs. XN704. Rm EV1/IH.22.11.35. VULTURE. ------- We send herewith Evs.108, shewing the contour of the bonnet radiator and dash for Vulture. The radiator… | ||
| scan0048 | Drawings and build progress for the Vulture Continental Touring Saloon car body and chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. x+704 LID see me To: [redacted] c.c. to sg. [redacted] Hs. EV EvE/IH.24.11.33. HS re:- VULTURE. --------- We send herewith Ev.S.103. and 104, being respectively the quarter scale lay-out of… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the construction of a Continental Touring Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO Hs. Evl/IH.241133. 24th November, 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, We are enclosing herewith all the necessary information to enable you to… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the modification of aluminium wheel arches for a particular body. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. aluminium wheel arches and these will arrive before you are ready to start building the body. On the drawing of these arches we have indicated such portions of the… | ||
| scan0051 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward Continental Touring Saloon on a Wide Frame 25.HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON. WIDE FRAME 25.HP. ROLLS ROYCE. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. Wide frame 25.HP. R-R. Untarnishable finish. Full details of the chassis are given on the… | ||
| scan0052 | Specification sheet for car body fittings, accessories, mounting and finishing instructions. | ||
| View original record | SCUTTLE ISOLATION" See N.Sch.ex 3438. and Ev.S.109. TOOLS. The road tools will be housed under the bonnet by Derby. All of the other tools and spares will be carried in the lid of the rear boot. BODY… | ||
| scan0053 | Drawing LeC.3718 which shows the radiator suspension for the 'Vulture' car. | ||
| View original record | X4704. To BY.from E/JNR. c. Hs. RHC. E/JNR.1/HP 25.11.33. re 'Vulture'. We send you herewith: LeC.3718 showing the radiator suspension for the above car. E/JNR. | ||
| scan0054 | Drawing LeC.3717, showing the front engine suspension and torque reaction dampers for the 'Vulture' project. | ||
| View original record | x4706 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.25.11.33. c. Hs. RHC. re 'Vulture'. Please receive herewith:- LeC.3717 showing the front engine suspension and torque reaction dampers. Drawing to BY. Print to RHC.… | ||
| scan0055 | Dimensional discrepancies and amendments for the VULTURE project. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. VJ-94 To By.........from Ev. c. to Hs. Ev4/IH.28.11.33. re: VULTURE. ---------- Due to sending Ev.S.103 and 104 to you in a hurry, we were unable to check over the dimensions. We have done… | ||
| scan0056 | Scuttle isolation drawing EVS.109 for the Vulture project, comparing it to the J.S. design. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X+704. To Bv...........from Ev. c. to Sg. WOT, Hs. H. EvG/IH.28.11.33. LID re:- SCUTTLE ISOLATION - VULTURE. ----------------------- We send herewith EVS.109 - Scuttle Isolation Drawing for… | ||
| scan0057 | Delay in posting drawings for the 'Vulture body' to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X4704 To E.........from Ev. c. to Hs/Rm. EvS/IH.28.11.33. re VULTURE. ------- I think you ought to know that we posted to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., the full information for commencing work on… | ||
| scan0058 | Particulars of the exhaust system for the first Vulture chassis. | ||
| View original record | X2702 To RHC. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.1/KT.30.11.33. 1st VULTURE CHASSIS. Herewith particulars of the exhaust system for the 1st Vulture chassis. Hs.1223 shows the inside parts to be used for the system… | ||
| scan0059 | Instrument board design for the Vulture model, including the use of Bentley parts and wood finishing. | ||
| View original record | SECRET X4704 To E.........from Ev. c. to Sg. Worr Hs. Ev1/IH.30.11.33. VULTURE INSTRUMENT BOARD. As you will no doubt know, we get a fair demand for a large dial speedometer and a tachometer on P.2.… | ||
| scan0060 | Using a Bentley instrument board on the Vulture chassis, requesting specifications for the speedometer and tachometer. | ||
| View original record | Rm N4704 To Hs. from EV. EV.2/HP.5.12.33 c.c. E.E. Da. Vulture Instrument Board. We wish to confirm that it is agreedto use the Bentley instrument board on the first Vulture chassis. We propose to… | ||
| scan0061 | Instrument boards for the Vulture model, focusing on tyre size, axle ratio, and speedometer drive. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Ev. from Hs/Rm. c. E. Da. Hs/Rm.3/KT.6.12.33. VULTURE INSTRUMENT BOARDS. In view of the fact that we are going to use 6.5" tyres, we propose to start the Vulture off with a 2.92 axle ratio.… | ||
| scan0062 | Application of a synchromesh second speed to the Phantom II gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 4704 x73 To wg. ) from E. WOF. ) E.5/HP.6.12.33. c. Hs. By. ----------------- Phantom 2 Synchro mesh second speed. ---------------------------------- We have looked into the question of applying a… | ||
| scan0063 | The front and rear road springs for the 'Vulture' chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.13/KT.7.12.33. ROAD SPRINGS FOR "VULTURE" CHASSIS. The special front springs for this chassis were delivered this morning - piece number F.85721. So far as we know at… | ||
| scan0064 | Modifications for the No.7 Phantom Large Bore engine unit for the Vulture car. | ||
| View original record | X 9704 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.11/KT.7.12.33. PHANTOM LARGE BORE UNIT FOR THE VULTURE. We have allotted No.7 unit for this car. This is a large bore engine which we believe is almost entirely up to… | ||
| scan0065 | Desirable modifications to the plunger for the 'Vulture' Auto Tappets. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.7.12.33. c. Hs. RHO. re 'Vulture' Auto Tappets. We send you herewith: LeC.3726 showing some modifications to the plunger which we think are desirable to incorporate in… | ||
| scan0066 | Implementation and testing of a second-speed synchromesh gearbox for the Olympia Show. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Hs [Handwritten] 4704 To E. FROM Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs. re P.II. Synchro Mesh Second Speed. Sg11/E8.12.33 Thanks for E.5/HP.6.12.33. I note the two alternatives and have discussed the… | ||
| scan0067 | Power curve results for an 8-litre engine intended for the Vulture project. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Sg. From Hs/Rm. c.c. Nor. E. c.c. Hy. Rn. c.c. Ev. Hs/Rm.19/KT.11.12.33. x7771 We have now taken some power curves with the engine which we propose to fit the the Vulture. This is the 8 litre… | ||
| scan0068 | Graph comparing power tests between early and late valve timing on an 8.1 Litre Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | HS 1226 8.1 LITRE PHANTOM POWER TESTS (OPEN EXHAUST) COMPARISON BETWEEN EARLY AND LATE VALVE TIMING CURVES WITH 6:1 RATIO HEAD - LARGE INLET VALVES(EX.12011) 2.000 DIA THROAT 14 M/M SPARK PLUGS KLG… | ||
| scan0069 | Graph of 8.1 Litre Phantom power tests comparing 5.5:1 and 6:1 compression ratios. | ||
| View original record | HS. 1227 8.1 LITRE PHANTOM POWER TESTS (OPEN EXHAUST) COMPARISON BETWEEN 5.5:1 AND 6:1 COMPRESSION RATIO (A). 6:1 RATIO CYL HEAD - LARGE INLET VALVES TO (Ex 12011) - 2.000 DIA THROAT 14 M/M SPARK… | ||
| scan0070 | Power test curves comparing two SU carburettors with a semi-expanding carburettor on an 8.1 Litre Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | HS 1228 8.1 LITRE PHANTOM POWER TESTS (OPEN EXHAUST) COMPARISON BETWEEN 2 SU CARBS AND SEMI EXPDG CARB (LEC 3432) CURVES WITH 6:1 RATIO CYL. HEAD - LARGE INLET VALVES (Ex 12011) 2.000 THROAT 14 m/m… | ||
| scan0071 | 'Vulture' Brakes, including diagrams and modifications to the servo gear and linkage. | ||
| View original record | x704 To BY. from Da. Da.1/HP.8.12.33. c.c. Mr. [REDACTED] GRY 'Vulture' Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.3897 Diagram of the brake leverages on Vulture. Also N. Sch.3901, full scale layout of the servo gear… | ||
| scan0072 | Urgent internal memo requesting the order of Dunlop tyres and a wheel for the 'Vulture' chassis. | ||
| View original record | Xerox VERY URGENT. To Roy. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.16/KT.11.12.33. TYRES FOR "VULTURE". Will you please order from the Dunlop Rubber Co. 6, 6.5 x 18.0" covers and tubes for the above chassis. Six Dunlop… | ||
| scan0073 | The procurement and distribution of instrument panel components for the Vulture project. | ||
| View original record | S E C R E T. K670P. To Hs......from Ev. copy to By E. Hs/Wet. Ev1/IH.12.12.33. Re; VULTURE INSTRUMENT. You will remember that it was agreed to use the Bentley instrument patches on this first car.… | ||
| scan0074 | Comparing the performance of an 8-litre engine against a 7.6-litre unit. | ||
| View original record | X4750 To Sg. from Ha/Rm. Cc. Wor. E. Cc. Ry. Rm. Cc. Hvs. Ha/Rm.9/KT.13.12.33. <7111> 8 LITRE ENGINE. Referring to Sg7/E12.12.33. The 165 B.H.P. in our memo referred to the 7.6 litre unit. We attach a… | ||
| scan0075 | Performance comparison graph between different Phantom and Vulture engine configurations. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF 8.1 LITRE PHANTOM 6-1 C/R LARGE CARB. LE C 3432 AND 7.6 LITRE PHANTOM 5.25 C/R STANDARD SEMI-EXPANDING CARBURETTER I.E. MY. CHASSIS UNITS COMPARED WITH VULTURE UNIT ALL TESTS 114°… | ||
| scan0076 | The arrangement of the 'Vulture' petrol tank on the first chassis. | ||
| View original record | Xerox. To BY. from Da. c. Wor. E. HS. EV. Da.1/HP.13.12.33. 'Vulture' Petrol Tank. Herewith is N. Sch. 3903 arrangement of the petrol tank for the first Vulture chassis. It is intended that the… | ||
| scan0077 | The J.3. Gearbox for the Vulture, detailing changes in gear ratios and specifications. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from HDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Da. NNC. X570D. HDY.1/HP.14.12.33. J.3. Gearbox in Vulture. We are sending herewith N.Sch.3906 which shows higher indirect ratios for the Vulture on the lines of those… | ||
| scan0078 | Design work and timeline for the Second Speed Synchro Mesh on the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | 4704 x7010 To Sg. (WCR.) from E. E.11/HP.16.12.33. c. Hs. Ey. Da. HDY. E/JNR. W/Ltd. re Second Speed Synchro Mesh on Phantom 2. With further reference to item 5 of memo E.7/HP.12.12.33, I have been… | ||
| scan0079 | Modifying Vulture steering joints with metal dust shields and standardizing components. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Da. x-704. Da.1/HP.18.12.33. c. Wor. E. Hs. HDY. Vulture - Steering Joints. Herewith are N. Sch's 3907 and 3909, showing the steering joints adapted to sheet metal spring load dust shields… | ||
| scan0080 | From Sg. to Hs. requesting an update on the Vulture chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4704 [Handwritten] To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. [Struck through] re Vulture. Sg6/E21.12.33 You will remember that you said you expected to have this chassis ready before Christmas. I should be glad… | ||
| scan0081 | Modification of the 1st speed gear teeth for the J.3 Vulture gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from HDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Der. RHG. J.3. Gearbox for Vulture. With reference to your layout of 1st speed gear teeth, will you kindly instruct the teeth as shown by the middle view, i.e. pinion… | ||
| scan0082 | Secret memo from EV to SG regarding delays in building the body for the Vulture project. | ||
| View original record | COPY. SECRET. To SG. from EV. EVL/29.12.38 Re: BODY FOR VULTURE The body for Vulture will be back at Park Wards from the Panel Beaters on Saturday next. The earliest that one can hope to have it ready… | ||
| scan0083 | Necessity of a front axle bump test for the Vulture chassis before any speed testing. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. Sg. Wor. By. re Testing Vulture Chassis. Before we allow anybody to do any speed on the Vulture chassis, I am definitely of the opinion that we ought to have an equivalent bump test… | ||
| scan0084 | Sg. to Wor. regarding the Vulture project, attaching a related memo. | ||
| View original record | DODD x4704 See me HS To Wor. from Sg. re Vulture. Sg5/E1.1.34 Thanks for Wor4/T22.12.33. I have chased the body upwith Ev. and attach copy of memo. received from him to-day, giving information in… | ||
| scan0085 | Progress report and logistical plan for an experimental wide-frame 25-HP job, codenamed Vulture. | ||
| View original record | X4704 SECRET DODD 2nd January, 1934. To Hs. from Ev. Copy to Seabroke E. Ev.1/2.1.34. Re Experimental Wide-frame 25-HP. (VULTURE) We have been progressing this job since Friday with a view to giving… | ||
| scan0086 | Progress and scheduling for the Experimental Wide-frame 25 HP Vulture. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 4704 WOR. 2nd January, 1934. To Mr. ~~He.~~ from Ev. Copy to Mr. wor.E. Ev.1/2.1.34. Re Experimental Wide-frame 25 H.P. VULTURE. We have been progressing this job since Friday with a view to… | ||
| scan0087 | Specifications for a Vulture speedometer and a P.100 headlamp order. | ||
| View original record | Y X 4704 W/S. To EV. From Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.6/MJ.3.1.34. Re. your requests on the telephone. The Vulture speedometer dial contraction will be the same as the Bentley. The A.T.Speedometer people will give… | ||
| scan0088 | Order for Vulture speedometers and tachometers, requesting details on drive ends and cable lengths. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 4704 To Hs/Rm. from Ev. Copy to By. E. Hs/West. Ev2/IH.3.1.34. VULTURE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER. ----------------- You will see from the copy of the letter to the A.T. Speedometer Co. that… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. requesting a bespoke speedometer and tachometer for the 'Vulture' project. | ||
| View original record | COPY for Hs. Evl/IH.3134. VULTURE 3rd January, 1934. The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd., Chronos Works, North Circular Road, N.W. 2. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Arrowsmith. We wish to confirm that… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. setting a delivery deadline. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. 5/1/34. addressed for the attention of Mr. Hives. We would like to receive them not later than Wednesday of next week, January 10th, 1934. Yours faithfully, For… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch of a 26-gallon petrol tank for calibrating a petrol gauge on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X 4704 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.9/KW. 4th January, 1934. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you to-day a 26 gallon Petrol… | ||
| scan0092 | Memo inquiring about the hand overriding control for the shock absorbers on a Vulture car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Ev. Re Vulture Has this car got hand overriding control to the shock absorbers, & if so. is the control on the column or on the instrument board. If it is on the instrument board we shall… | ||
| scan0093 | Short message regarding the Vulture damper control being on the column. | ||
| View original record | 4704 Rolls-Royce Ltd., Conduit St. London. 5.1.34. Rolhead, Piccy, London. Ev. VULTURE DAMPER CONTROL IS ON COLUMN. HIVES. | ||
| scan0094 | The registration and chassis numbers for the 'Vulture' car project. | ||
| View original record | KT see me Hs X.4706 To Hs. from EV. EV./8/HP.5.1.34. re Vulture. We would be glad if you would find out the registration number of this car as we are using an interiorly illuminated number plate on… | ||
| scan0095 | Reserving registration number RC.1681 for the Vulture, 29-EX, and arranging for it to be built into the body tail. | ||
| View original record | Ev. X4704 Hs/FD.4/KWS.8.1.34. We have reserved Registration No. RC.1681 for the Vulture, 29-EX, and I am sending you this so that you can arrange for the number to be built in the body tail.… | ||
| scan0096 | Confirming that the body for the Vulture project was leaving Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | X4704 #S To Wer. from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. re Vulture. Sg8/E10.1.34 With further reference to my Sg6/E21.12.33 I understand from Ev. that the body for the above was leaving Park Ward's early this… | ||
| scan0097 | Confirming the agreement to number the Vulture Chassis as 29-EX. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC/HPS. Hs/FD.1/KW12.1.34. This is to confirm that Hs. has agreed that the Vulture Chassis should be numbered 29-EX. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0098 | Request for modifications to the spare wheel packing pieces and bolts, and to order a front number plate for Vulture Chassis 29-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/HPS. X4704 Hs/FD.2/KW12.1.34. Vulture Chassis 29-EX. Will you please reduce the spare wheel distance packing pieces .125" in thickness, and the chromium plated bolts for the same .1875" in… | ||
| scan0099 | Request to produce a set of plungers for the Vulture Automatic Tappet Head with modified clearance and diameter. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. Hs/Std.2/KW16.1.34. We wish to try a set of plungers for the Vulture Automatic Tappet Head with the clearance in plunger casings increased to .0015". Will you please have made for this… | ||
| scan0100 | Unit test report for the Vulture (1) engine, detailing initial issues and modifications for the automatic adjusting tappets. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Swdl. X4704 Hs/Swdl.1/KW17.1.34. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. UNIT TEST OF VULTURE (1). --------------------- This engine being urgently required for the chassis it was only possible… | ||
| scan0101 | Engine testing, detailing issues with oil feed, valve operation at high RPM, and cam/gear noise. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Swd1.1/KW17.1.34. The oil feed arrangement, at least with very good fitting plungers, does not appear ideal, as the oil has to force its way past this fit in order to reach the oil reservoir… | ||
| scan0102 | Power test report comparing a Vulture engine unit against a Phantom II, detailing differences in construction and performance. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Bwd1.1/KW17.1.34. --------------------- that a lighter mesh pinion would cure this; otherwise there is no rattle whatever from the remaining gears down to slow running speed. Power Test.… | ||
| scan0103 | Performance comparison graph for the Vulture and 8.1 Litre Phantom engines, showing BHP and MEP against RPM. | ||
| View original record | 8.1 LITRE VULTURE UNIT (NO.1) (OPEN EXHAUST) COMPARISON BETWEEN VULTURE & 8.1 LITRE PHANTOM UNIT BOTH UNITS WITH 6:1 COMP RATIO - LARGE INLET VALVES THROAT BOTH UNITS WITH 6:1 SEMI EXP'd'G CARB (LEC… | ||
| scan0104 | Proposed modification to the J.3. Gearbox to retain an interlock pin in the 1st and 2nd speed slider. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To BT. from HDY. c. for. Mr. Hs. Ea. HHC HDY.1/HP.18.1.34. J.3. Gearbox. We send herewith N. Sch.3946 which shows the modifications we propose to retain the interlock pin in the 1st and 2nd… | ||
| scan0105 | Request to test high rating valve springs on the Vulture cylinder head using 'R' engine valve springs. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X4704 Hs/Std.1/KW23.1.34. We wish to try some high rating valve springs on the Vulture cylinder head (automatic tappets), and for this purpose propose to use 'R' engine valve springs (E.38154… | ||
| scan0106 | Urgent request to manufacture a range of taper needles for the Semi-expanding carburetter used on the Vulture engine. | ||
| View original record | X4704 RHC. From Hs/Swdl. Hs/Swdl.3/MA.23.1.34. Will you please make a range of taper needles to (Hs.1281) for the Semi-expanding carburetter used on the Vulture. These are urgently required.… | ||
| scan0107 | Road test report memo on the 'Vulture' car, detailing initial gearbox problems and overall performance. | ||
| View original record | 84704 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. Hs.5/MJ.23.1.34. Re. 'Vulture'. The 'Vulture' car has been run on the road this week-end. This car is fitted with the gearbox… | ||
| scan0108 | Required modifications and repairs for Vulture Chassis 29-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Gry. X4704 Hs/Gry.19/KW.23.1.34. Vulture Chassis 29-EX. -------------------- The following points need attention on this car - (1) Rocker shaft cover fouls Bijur tank on torque… | ||
| scan0109 | Petrol coming out of the breather pipe on the Vulture petrol tank and the addition of a baffle. | ||
| View original record | BWG see me HS To Hs. from E/Lid. X4704 E/Lid.4/HP.23.1.34. c. Da. By. Juli Vulture Petrol Tank - Outside Filler. We understand that when filling up the Vulture petrol tank, petrol comes out of the… | ||
| scan0110 | Vulture axle rating compared to Bentley and the philosophy of experimental component testing. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Sg. and Wcr. from E. E.3/HP.24.1.34. c. Hs. By. Da. Hdy. re Vulture. Regarding the last paragraph of Hs.5/WJ.23.1.34, the Experimental Department's comparison of Bentley and Vulture axles… | ||
| scan0111 | Vulture car's performance, a synchromesh failure, and arranging a meeting in London. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. F. BY. Dd. Hdy. C&Ex. re Vulture. Sg12/E24.1.34 Thanks for Hs.5/MJ.23.1.34 relative to the above car. Very glad to hear that the performance is so good and the… | ||
| scan0112 | Request to fit a carburetter from chassis 27-EX and the latest floorboard isolation scheme to the Vulture 29-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | RHC/HPS. X4704 Hs/FD.2/KW.24.1.34. Vulture - 29-EX. Further to the modifications to the above chassis, will you please fit the Carburetter off 27-EX, which we will hand over to you in exchange for the… | ||
| scan0113 | Outlining the advantages of a new synchromesh 2nd speed gearbox design, for which a provisional patent is being sought. | ||
| View original record | CRY X5310 4704 To BY/NW. from HDY. c. Sg. Wor. W. Hs/Gry. HDY.2/HP.24.1.34. Synchromesh 2nd Speed. We wish to take out a provisional patent for a combination of features which we are using on the new… | ||
| scan0114 | Reverse gear arrangement, an actuating lever, and a related patent. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HDY.2/HP.24.1.34. (2) continued:- arrangement when used with a S.M. 2nd speed clutch on the layshaft are:- (a) a reverse gear can be used of the type which we prefer without limiting the size of… | ||
| scan0115 | Petrol spillage from the Vulture petrol tank and the instruction to fit a baffle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X4704 Hs/Bwg.10/KW.25.1.34. Vulture Petrol Tank. -------------------- It has been reported that when filling up the above tank, petrol spills from the breather pipe. According to N.Sch.3903 a… | ||
| scan0116 | Calculations comparing the Vulture axle to the Bentley axle, and discussing instances of Bentley axle failures. | ||
| View original record | x4704 To Sg. and Wor. from E. c. Hs. Hy. Bn. Ba. Hdy. re Vulture Axle. With regard to the Vulture axle, Mr Day has made some calculations of which we attach a copy, and from which it will be seen that… | ||
| scan0117 | Comparative table of stress calculations for pivot and axle components on various car models. | ||
| View original record | Pivot. Pivot. Axle. Headers: Stress due to vertical load. (Static). Comparative stress allowing for speed. Fig. of merit. Stress due to side skid (μ=.400) Fig. of merit. Stress at centre line of axle… | ||
| scan0118 | Implementation of second-speed synchromesh across different car chassis and gearbox series. | ||
| View original record | COPY. K7370 4704 Sg17/E29.1.34. To Hs. from Sg. copy to Wor. E. BY. Hdy. Cx. Re Second Speed Synchromesh. Thanks for Hs.8/MJ.23.1.34. I of course realised when I first heard of this backing off of the… | ||
| scan0119 | The weights of Vulture, 40/50HP, and 20/25HP gearboxes and components. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Hs/Gry. from RHC/HPS. RHC/HPS.1/BE30.1.34. We give below the weights of Vulture, 40/50HP and 20/25HP. Gear Boxes. Vulture Gear Box lbs ozs. less Change Gear, Servo and Governor… | ||
| scan0120 | The design progress and chassis alterations for a new second-speed synchromesh gearbox. | ||
| View original record | SRT See me (Handwritten) HS (Handwritten) To Sg. from E. E.2/HP.30.1.34. c. Wor. Hs. By. Cx. Hdy. X7310 (Handwritten) 4704 (Handwritten) re Second Speed Synchromesh. Replying to the query in your memo… | ||
| scan0121 | Internal order request for a pair of rear road springs for the Vulture 29-EX. | ||
| View original record | 4704 Roy/Ms. c. to RHC. Hs/Les.3/KW.1.2.34. Vulture - 29-EX. ******************* Will you please order a pair of rear Road Springs to F.58352 - 1100 lbs. load. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0122 | Proposed modifications to the P.2. Gearbox, including the R.H. and Central Change Gear. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from HDY. c. Sg. Hcr. E. Hs. Da. RMC. EV. P.2. Gearbox with B.M. 2nd. R.H.and Central Change Gear We send herewith N. Sch's 3964/5 which shew the gears and actuating mechanism for the rear half… | ||
| scan0123 | Spring plungers and roller bearings for a gearbox. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HDY.2/HP.3.2.34. ---------- Eight spring plungers are provided for the 2nd speed S.M. sleeve but it may be found that six are sufficient in which case the spacing should be altered. Three R.… | ||
| scan0124 | Request to manufacture and fit a new type of plunger for Vulture Automatic Tappets. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 4704 Hs/Std.21/KW.5.2.34. Vulture Automatic Tappets. We wish to try a different type of plunger valve and a different method of feeding oil to these tappets. Will you please have an… | ||
| scan0125 | Adaptability of the P.2 synchromesh second speed gearbox for central change. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. from E. c. Wor. Hs. By. X7370 4704 E.9/HP.6.2.34. Replying to your memo Sg28/E5.2.34, we are only spending sufficient time on the P.2. synchro mesh second speed gearbox in connection with… | ||
| scan0126 | Short typed memo discussing a potential run on a Vulture engine. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to wor.E. [Struck through] re Vulture. Sg10/E6.2.34 If this is in running order, it occurred to me that I might avail myself to-morrow of the opportunity of a run on it.… | ||
| scan0127 | Modifications to the P.2 Gearbox and central change gear. | ||
| View original record | V7310 4704 To BY. from HDY. HDY.1/HF.6.2.34. c. SE. Wor. E. Hs. Da. WHC. P.2. Gearbox with S.M. 2nd. RM. and Central Change Gear. We send herewith N. Sch.3968 which shows the front half of the above… | ||
| scan0128 | Requesting a modification to by-pass the main oil pressure relief valve on Vulture & 28-EX engines. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x4704 Hs/Std.4/KW.7.2.34. Vulture & 28-EX Automatic Tappets. ---------------------------------- We wish to ensure a supply of oil to the rocker shaft at low speeds, and high oil temperatures,… | ||
| scan0129 | Request to fit new rear road springs to the Vulture 29-EX chassis, F.58355. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x4704 Hs/Les.9/KW.14.2.34. Vulture - 29-EX. Will you please fit the new rear road springs for the above chassis - F.58355. These arrived in the Works on Saturday. Hs/I.A.Leslie. | ||
| scan0130 | Bearing choices and alterations for the P.2. B.M. 2nd Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 4704 X7370 HDY.1/HP.20.2.34. GRY To BY. from HDY. c. Wor. H. Hs. Par. HMG. P.2. B.M.2nd Gearbox. As we wish this box to be as little experimental as possible, we have decided not to use the F. type… | ||
| scan0131 | The testing of Cadillac type automatic tappets for Vulture and Phantom cylinder heads. | ||
| View original record | X4704 20.2.34. Report on Cadillac Type Automatic Tappets for Vulture & Phantom Cylinder Heads. As a result of the results obtained on J-III silent tappets, two sets of such tappets have been… | ||
| scan0132 | Report page detailing issues and solutions related to a push-rod mechanism, including valve bounce, spring ratings, plunger clearance, and oil supply to tappets. | ||
| View original record | -2- As soon as separation in the push-rod mechanism takes place, however slight, the eccentric and plunger follow up and take up this clearance - the oil under the plunger has not time to leak out… | ||
| scan0133 | Technical report on issues and conclusions from testing tappet sets on a Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | -3- PHANTOM. This set of tappets gave similar troubles to the Vulture set, the eccentric bearing clearance having to be increased to .0025" before they would operate at all. The valve bounce speeds… | ||
| scan0134 | Suggestions regarding eccentric bearings, considering alternatives like needle, roller, knife-edge, or duralumin, and discussing the oil supply system. | ||
| View original record | -4- for its effective working on the maintenance of an oil film between the eccentric white metal and steel of the shaft, is entirely unsuited to the work which it has to do; the high local pressures… | ||
| scan0135 | Proposing a separate oil filter for rockers and a new rig for testing engine tappets. | ||
| View original record | -5- (2) A separate oil filter for the oil to rockers should be fitted to all engines fitted with these tappets, as the smallest amount of dirt will put them out of action. The main oil filter on… | ||
| scan0136 | Summary report suggesting alterations and re-designs for automatic tappets. | ||
| View original record | -6- Addition to Report on Automatic Tappets. We should like to summarise the above report in the following suggested alterations and re-design of these tappets :- (1) Either (a) different design of… | ||
| scan0137 | Modifications and details for the P.2. S.M. 2nd Gearbox casing. | ||
| View original record | X7370 4704 To DY. from HDY. HDY.2/HP.21.2.34. c. Wor. E. Hs. Ss. RHC. P.2. S.M. 2nd Gearbox. We send herewith N. Sch's 3985/6/7/8 which show the remainder of the details of the casing of this box.… | ||
| scan0138 | Gearbox clearances and potential design modifications for the P.2. S.M. 2nd Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X7310 4704 To By. from HDY. c. Wer. N. HS. Be. HHG. MDY.1/MP.22.2.34. GRT P.2. S.M. 2nd Gearbox. Referring to N. Sch.3968 the clearances we show between the reverse actuating fork and the adjacent… | ||
| scan0139 | Work instruction memo detailing modifications and examinations for the 29-EX Vulture car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/CEP. X4704 Hs/FD.3/KW.22.2.34. 29-EX - Vulture. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above car :- Rear Axle examined. Rear Road Springs changed. Engine Mounting Rubber… | ||
| scan0140 | Postponement of a trip to Derby concerning the 'Vulture' project and arranging use of a Packard. | ||
| View original record | GRY x4704 See me To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Bn. re Vulture. Sg1/E26.2.34 Hs It would not suit me very well to devote the whole of Thursday afternoon to this and drive up to Derby, especially as I have to… | ||
| scan0141 | Wear and proposed modifications for the J.3. gearbox clutch retaining plate for the Vulture engine. | ||
| View original record | X5310 (crossed out) 4704 To BY. (crossed out) from HDY. c. Wor. E. Hs. Day. (crossed out) RHC. HDY.2/HP.27.2.34. GRY [Illegible signature] J.3. Gearbox. --- Examination of the J.3. gearbox in the… | ||
| scan0142 | Internal memorandum regarding damage to the 2nd speed teeth on a Vulture gearbox. | ||
| View original record | x4704 To Hs. from HDY. c. E. RHC. HDY.1/HP.27.2.34. Gearbox on Vulture. Examination of this box, which is now dismantled for gear quietening, shows that the 2nd speed teeth have been crashing since… | ||
| scan0143 | Noisy and erratic synchromesh gearbox, proposing a new build and gear set. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X5310 Hs/Gry.6/KW.5.3.34. Synchromesh 2nd Speed Gearbox. We think it essential to have a second gearbox of this type. The one fitted to the Vulture is very noisy and the synchromesh operates… | ||
| scan0144 | Instruction to modify clutch cones for the J.3. Gearbox in the Vulture engine to prevent teeth crashing. | ||
| View original record | GRY X4704 To BY. from HDY. HDY.2/HP.6.3.34. c. Wor. B. Hs. Der. RMC. J.3. Gearbox in Vulture. Will you kindly instruct S.M. clutch cones for the top, 3rd and 2nd gears of this box with 8° angle of… | ||
| scan0145 | The issues and performance of a Synchromesh 2nd Speed Gearbox fitted to a Vulture chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Ha/Gry. c. to Wor. c. to Et c. to Ey. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. X4704 Ha/Gry.2/KW.7.3.34. Synchromesh 2nd Speed Gearbox. We have fitted the first gearbox of this type to the Vulture chassis.… | ||
| scan0146 | Gearbox issues, including a distorted thrust plate, noisy gears, and seizing pinions. | ||
| View original record | -2- We also noticed that the thrust plate that is used when engaging 1st gear or coming out of 2nd gear was distorted and worn. Haly. has given us a modification to overcome this. The gearbox is at… | ||
| scan0147 | Requesting instructions for the J.3. Gearbox to use the same specifications as the standard 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | To SY. from MDY. C. WGB. B. Ms. Ds. WHO. GRX x4704 HDY.2/HP.7.3.34. J.3. Gearbox. In order to enable this box to be run at an early date with all of the gears ground, will you kindly instruct constant… | ||
| scan0148 | Modifications to the 1st speed gears for the Vulture gearbox. | ||
| View original record | x4704 To BY. from HDY. c. Wks. B. Hs. Hq. RMO. HDY.1/HP.7.3.34. GRY J.3. Gearbox in Vulture. Will you kindly instruct 1st speed gears for the Vulture .075 wider than now as shown by N. sch.4007… | ||
| scan0149 | Issues with the Synchromesh 2nd speed Gearbox in the Vulture, including gear noise, crashing teeth, and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To E. from HDY. c. Sg. Wor By. La. Hs HDY.2/HP.8.3.34. Synchromesh 2nd speed Gearbox in Vulture. With reference to Hs/Gry.2/KW.7.3.34, I am not convinced that we yet know much about the silence… | ||
| scan0150 | Alteration to the synchromesh cam angle for the 2nd Speed Synchromesh Gearbox No. 2. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. Hs/Gry.10/KW.9.3.34. 2nd Speed Synchromesh Gearbox No. 2. We understand you are building this up with 20/25 ratio ground gears. We should also like to try an altered synchromesh cam… | ||
| scan0151 | Alterations for a second synchromesh gearbox for the J.3 car. | ||
| View original record | ABRX X.4704 To BY. from HDY. HDY.1/HP.12.3.34. c.c. Hs. Da. WHO. Gearbox for J.3. ---------------- The Experimental Department are about to build another gearbox of the J.3. synchromesh 2nd speed type… | ||
| scan0152 | Modification notes regarding the eccentric adjustment sleeve position and the change lever bracket. | ||
| View original record | .. - 2 - HDY.1/HP.12.3.34. Eccentric Adjustment of S.M. Sleeve Position. ----------------- Modifications as shewn by N. Sch's 3895 and 6 to be incorporated except that as there is an opening in the… | ||
| scan0153 | Hardness of gear tooth surfaces, comparing different gearboxes and the effects of specific oils. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To R. from HDY. HDY.1/HP.13.3.34. Vulture c.c. for. By. Hs. Hl. DA. RHC. Hardness of Gear Tooth Surfaces. A comparison between the 1st speed gears of the Essex Terraplane and the new J.3.… | ||
| scan0154 | Modifying petrol tanks with outside fillers and issues with breather pipes. | ||
| View original record | BWG see me To Hs. from E/Lid. x4704 x25 x1460 E/Lid.1/HP.14.3.34. c. By. RHC. Petrol Tanks with Outside Fillers. We have now two cars fitted with petrol tanks having outside fillers, viz. Vulture and… | ||
| scan0155 | Engine starting issue with the 29-EX Vulture, caused by a dirty petrol filter and a malfunctioning petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To Sg. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.15/KW.13.3.34. 29-EX - Vulture. The engine started up without any trouble, but after running for a minute, stopped and would not start again. The float chamber was… | ||
| scan0156 | Pre-dynamometer test inspections and modifications for the Vulture 29-EX car. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. Hs/Gry.7/KW.13.3.34. Re. Vulture - 29-EX. We are going to run some full throttle torque dynamometer tests on this car and before doing so would like to inspect the Gearbox. Sales, who… | ||
| scan0157 | Vulture petrol system failure caused by water contamination leading to the formation of Alum. Hydroxide. | ||
| View original record | To DG. c. to HS. Vulture Petrol System Failure. With reference to the above trouble which you experienced recently. On inspection we found that the Filter and Pumps were heavily coated with a white… | ||
| scan0158 | Modifications to the J.3. Gearbox for the Vulture engine, specifically concerning cones and clutches. | ||
| View original record | GRY X4704 To BY. From HDY. HDY.1/HP.17.3.34. c. Wor. E. Hs. Ba. RHC. J.3. Gearbox in Vulture. With reference to Hdy.2/HP.6.3.34, we should like the 8° cones with threaded surface for top, 3rd and 2nd… | ||
| scan0159 | Investigation into a Vulture model's petrol system failure, specifically the formation of a white jelly substance possibly caused by Ethyl petrol. | ||
| View original record | BNG x4704 See my Hs To Hs. from Sg. re Vulture Petrol System Failure. Sg16/E19.3.34 Referring to Hs/BWG.5/KW.16.3.34 I am very much interested to note the result of your investigation into the petrol… | ||
| scan0160 | Request to manufacture another set of vent parts for a Vulture petrol tank filler due to a severe leak. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 4704 Hs/Bwg.11/KW.21.3.34. Vulture Petrol Tank Filler Air Vent. Will you please make another set of Vent parts as to those you are making for 2-B-IV (Bn's car), for the above car. This vent… | ||
| scan0161 | Request to have a set of valve springs made to specification Hs.1302 for a Vulture cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/HPS. X4704 Hs/Std.12/KW. 22.3.34. Will you please have a set of valve springs made to Hs.1302, as we wish to fit these to the Vulture cyl. head. Hs/C.S.Steadman. | ||
| scan0162 | Tests on corrosion in the Vulture petrol system. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. to HS. X4704 -> See also X2677 HS/Bwg.14/KW.22.3.34. Corrosion set up in Vulture Petrol System. Thank you for memo. Sg.16/E.19.3.34. We have carried out the tests referred to in our last… | ||
| scan0163 | Reduction in the thickness of the change gear lever for the J.3. gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To DY. From HDY. c.c. Mr. P.B. Hs. Mr. A.F.C. HDY.1/HP.22.3.34. GRY J.3. Gearbox. Now that the gearbox is free from the vibrations of the engine we think that a reduction in the thickness of the… | ||
| scan0164 | Weight-saving modification to the J.3. gearbox 3rd motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To BY. from HDY. c. Wer. F. Hs. De. WHC. HDY.1/HP.24.3.34. J.3. Gearbox. We should like to take advantage of the reduced torque on the J.3. compared with Vulture to save some weight in the 3rd… | ||
| scan0165 | The results of a corrosion test on alum castings for the Vulture petrol system. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. c. to Hs. X4704 Hs/Bwg.14/KW.22.3.34. Corrosion set up in Vulture Petrol System. Thank you for memo. Sg.16/E.19.3.34. We have carried out the tests referred to in our last memo.,… | ||
| scan0166 | Failure of the Vulture Bevel Pinion and proposing design improvements or alternatives. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To BY. from Da. De.2/HP.6.4.34. c. wor. Mr. Hs. Hay. RHC. Vulture Bevel Pinion. -------------------- In view of the failure of the pinion by destroying the cone, we suggest that future pinions… | ||
| scan0167 | Requesting an experimental trial of automatic adjusting tappets for the Vulture engine, made from duralumin. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. from E/JNR. c. Hs. re Automatic Adjusting Tappets - Vulture. Please receive herewith blueprint:- LeC. 3861 showing the eccentrics made in duralumin. We should like these tried… | ||
| scan0168 | 2nd speed synchromesh gearbox for the Vulture, recommending 55° cams and design improvements for oil leaks. | ||
| View original record | X4704 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT REFERENCE :- Hs/Gry.15/KW.12.4.34. Subject of Report :- 2nd Speed Synchromesh Gearbox on Vulture. General Conclusions :- Recommendation to use 55° cams for top and… | ||
| scan0169 | Dynamometer test report on the Vulture gearbox, detailing failures and proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry.15/KW.12.4.34. VULTURE GEARBOX. We have run a dynamometer test on the 2nd speed Synchromesh gearbox fitted to the Vulture. For these tests a rear axle torque arm was fitted so that 1st gear… | ||
| scan0170 | Attempts to cure valve spring surge and valve bounce on the Vulture Automatic Tappet Cylinder Head. | ||
| View original record | X4704 April, 1934. Report on further attempts to cure trouble due to Valve Spring surge and Valve bounce on the Vulture Automatic Tappet Cyl. Head. To cure this trouble it was decided to try the… | ||
| scan0171 | Summary comparing old and new camshafts regarding performance issues like valve bounce and power output. | ||
| View original record | -2- Summary. From the point of view of trouble with silent tappets due to valve bounce it appears that the old standard camshaft E.80070 is considerably better than the latest standard E.82448 shaft -… | ||
| scan0172 | Performance graph comparing an original standard camshaft with a present production camshaft for a Phantom II 8 Litre No.7 unit. | ||
| View original record | H.S. 1338 PHANTOM II 8 LITRE N°7 UNIT COMPARISON BETWEEN ORIGINAL STD. CAMSHAFT (116° E 80070) & THE PRESENT PRODUCTION CAMSHAFT (114° E 82448) PRODUCTION S.E. CARBURETTER - LARGE INLET VALVE HEAD… | ||
| scan0173 | Delay in dispatching the 'Vulture' car due to a gearbox failure. | ||
| View original record | X4704 Sg. Hs/Rm.6/KW.5.5.34. Re. Vulture. We were about to despatch this car to you when we had a gearbox failure. This means that we shall not be able to get the car to London until Tuesday. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0174 | Request to expedite the delivery of wheels from Dunlops for Vulture dynamometer gearbox tests. | ||
| View original record | X6704 Roy. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.13/MA.9.5.34. WHEELS FOR VULTURE DYNAMOMETER TESTS. With regard to the letter from Dunlops reference HEP/LW.57.D. dated 4th instant will you please ask them to proceed… | ||
| scan0175 | The failure of the 3rd speed driven gear in the Vulture gearbox and a suggestion for improvement. | ||
| View original record | 36702 To E. From Hs/Gry. c. Da. By. c. Hdy. Hs/Gry/4/KT.11.5.34. VULTURE GEARBOX. We have to report a failure of the 3rd. speed driven gear on this gearbox. Two teeth were broken right off and a third… | ||
| scan0176 | Proposed modifications to the Vulture gearbox due to gear failure. | ||
| View original record | X4704 RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.1/MA.14.5.34. VULTURE GEARBOX. In view of the failure of the 3rd speed gears in this box we should like to try 10 DP 25º obliquity gears to Hs.1393 for all the helical… | ||
| scan0177 | Blueprint of a centre side shaft bearing for a Vulture gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Hs 1397 CENTRE SIDE SHAFT BEARING VULTURE GEAR BOX | ||
| scan0178 | Specifications and an end view diagram for helical gears of the Vulture gearbox. | ||
| View original record | HS.1393. DIAMETRAL PITCH 10 SPIRAL ANGLE 31° 0' 9" OBLIQUITY 25° ADDENDUM .100 CHORDAL THICKNESS .15708 DEPTH OF TOOTH .2250 C.M 27/33 LAYSHAFT 33T R.H. 3RD SPEED 29/31 LAYSHAFT 29T R.H. 2ND SPEED… | ||
| scan0179 | Technical note on gear teeth stresses and pitch line loading for various gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | X4704 Hdy. - This may interest you. Rm. Hs/Gry.26/KW.30.5.34. Gear Teeth. In view of the failure of the Vulture 3rd speed driven gear, we have calculated the tooth stresses in this gear for several… | ||
| scan0180 | Gearbox lubrication, pitch line loading, and relative load values for various models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.20/KW.30.5.34. If, however, pitch line loading is not considered a fair criterion, and that owing to distortion the area in contact is proportional to the diametral pitch, then relative… | ||
| scan0181 | Preparations for radiator tests on the Vulture car at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Radiator Tests on Vulture at Brooklands. We are proposing to carry out radiator tests on the Vulture car at Brooklands in the near future, and should like to get the car in the shop at the… | ||
| scan0182 | Requesting the creation of a variable pitch fan for testing on the Vulture engine. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +4704 Hs/Rm.6/KW.21.6.34. Variable Pitch Fan. We think that this fan is going to be very useful to us on the Vulture. We therefore want to get one on test as soon as possible. As discussed… | ||
| scan0183 | Tests carried out on fans and a Vulture radiator at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Std. X4704 Hs/Std.14/KW.3.7.34. Report on Tests Carried out on Fans and Radiator (Vulture) at Brooklands 26.6.34. The parts tested were a Vulture radiator and three different fans, the… | ||
| scan0184 | Radiator performance results detailing water and bonnet air temperatures at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Std.14/KW.3.7.34. Radiator Results. (1) 30 M.P.H. Full Throttle. Maintained Water Temp. oC. Bonnet Air Temp. (Actual) Top Bottom Mean Louvres Open 51.5 39.0 45.3 35 Louvres closed 55.5 41.5… | ||
| scan0185 | Test results comparing different cooling fans based on maintained water and bonnet air temperatures. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Std.14/KW. 3.7.34. FANS. (1) 30 M.P.H. Full Throttle - Bonnet Shutters closed. Maintained Water Temp. oC. Bonnet Air Temp. (Actual) Top Bottom Mean No Fan 61 49 55 22 59 Std. Fan 50 39 44.5 23… | ||
| scan0186 | Conclusions on radiator performance, comparing the Vulture and Spectre cars. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Std.14/KW.3.7.34. CONCLUSIONS. Radiator. From above tests it is seen that the Vulture radiator matrix is adequate for dealing with the water heat to be dissipated from the Vulture engine. Below… | ||
| scan0187 | Comparison of staggered bladed and American variable pitch fans against the standard Ph.II fan for cooling and noise. | ||
| View original record | -5- HS/Std.14/KW.3.7.34. Fans. The staggered bladed fan to LeC.3766 is equal in cooling efficiency to the standard Ph.II fan and definitely quieter. The American variable pitch fan tested is more… | ||
| scan0188 | Graph showing the results of Phantom fan tests conducted at Brooklands Track. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM FAN TESTS AT BROOKLANDS TRACK JUNE 26. 1934 AIR TEMP. TO BOIL 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 AMERICAN V/P FAN STAGGERED LEG 3766 FAN STANDARD PI FAN NO FAN 30 FULL THROTTLE M.P.H. 60 CRUISING OLD… | ||
| scan0189 | Graph of Vulture radiator tests at Brooklands Track, plotting air temperature against speed. | ||
| View original record | VULTURE RADIATOR TESTS AT BROOKLANDS TRACK, JUNE 26 1934, AIR TEMP TO BOIL °C, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, LOUVRES OPEN, LOUVRES CLOSED, M.P.H., 30 FULL THROTTLE, 45 FULL THROTTLE, 60 CRUISING, 75, 90 FULL… | ||
| scan0190 | Future plans for the Vulture Car. | ||
| View original record | Rm Y4704 to Rm 26 (Dm) To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re The Vulture Car. Sg6/E9.7.34 When I was at Derby last week, I meant to have raised this point from the point of view of what are we going to do… | ||
| scan0191 | Instructions for rebuilding a Vulture Gearbox with new gears, synchromesh core, and cam. | ||
| View original record | Y4704 RHC. Hs/Gry.11/KW.20.7.34. Vulture Gearbox. When rebuilding this box with the new 25º obliquity gears will you please refit a 10º 2nd speed synchromesh core in conjunction with a 55º cam. These… | ||
| scan0192 | Confirming an agreement to delete the non-standard and non-saleable Vulture and J.III cars. | ||
| View original record | x4704 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. E. re Vulture Car. Sg6/E18.10.34 Referring to our conversation yesterday this is just to confirm our having agreed that, as we do not really want to make use of… | ||
| scan0193 | Sending two new blueprints for the Vulture engine's pump drives, which cancels previous schemes. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To. BY. Copy to MST. HS. RHS. SVT. G/RD. E/Rbr.2/MN.9/11/34. VULTURE ENGINE. We are sending you herewith two blue prints of DES.2286 showing the arrangement of the oil, petrol and water pump… | ||
| scan0194 | Experimental department report on the behaviour of the first all-helical gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 46704 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT 'REPORT REFERENCE :- Hs/Gry.6/KW.23.11.34. Subject of Report :- All Helical Gearbox. General Conclusions :- A few notes on behaviour of first box. Copies of Report… | ||
| scan0195 | Preliminary report on the performance of the Spectre All Helical Gearbox, detailing issues with reverse gear, noise, gear disengagement, and oil distribution. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Hdy. c. to RHC. Hs/Gry.6/KW.23.11.34. Spectre All Helical Gearbox - Preliminary Report. We have run the first of these boxes on the Vulture car. On the first run on the rig, reverse gear… | ||
| scan0196 | Gearbox performance, detailing issues with 2nd gear disengagement and slack in the 3rd motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.6/KW.23.11.34. When disengaging 2nd gear we have noticed that air and oil displaced by the sliding piece cannot easily escape when the outer member is in contact with the 1st speed pinion… | ||
| scan0197 | To cancel Vulture chassis order numbers to avoid confusion with the new Vulture Aero Engine. | ||
| View original record | +4704 To Hs/Why. from Hs/CEP. C. [Redacted] C. [Redacted] Re. Vulture. In view of the fact that a Vulture Aero Engine has been created, and in order to avoid confusion with the existing Vulture… | ||
| scan0198 | Suggesting fitting a hardy fabric coupling and grooved pistons for the 'Vulture' car. | ||
| View original record | X4704 To RHC. Hs/Gry.11/KW.4.12.34. Vulture. While alterations are being made to the gearbox of this car we wonder whether you could prepare the necessary parts to fit a hardy fabric between the… | ||
| scan0199 | Bodywork issues with car 29-EX, including a fouling rear door and difficult-to-open luggage compartments. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/F.Dodd. c. to Hs/Rm. X4704 Hs/Wym.17/KW.17.12.34. Re 29-EX, Body. Will you please note that on the above car, the nearside rear door will not open properly, due to the bottom of the door fouling… | ||
| scan0200 | Request to weigh the Vulture radiator for comparison with the Wraith radiator. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X4704 Hs/Std.22/KW.19.3.35. Vulture Radiator. We wish to obtain the weight of the radiator of this car in order to compare it with the Wraith radiator. Will you therefore have the radiator… | ||
| scan0201 | Car weight reduction through the use of smaller wheels and tyres. | ||
| View original record | COPY To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Bn. x4704 Hs/Rm.25/KW.19.3.35. CAR WEIGHTS. There is no doubt that one of the points where the Americans obtain a major saving in… | ||
| scan0202 | Comparison table of wheel and tyre weights, and ground clearance for five different car models. | ||
| View original record | Hs/FD.1/KW.14.3.35. Comparative Wheel & Tyre Weights & Ground Clearance. | | J-III Wraith 6.50 x 16 4.5 Rim. | Bentley 5.50 x 18 | Buick 6.25 x 16 | Graham 7 x 16 | Essex 6.25 x 16 |… | ||
| scan0203 | Table comparing wheel and tyre weights in pounds for various car models and tyre sizes. | ||
| View original record | 19.3.35. Top Table: Wheel & Tyre weights - lbs. Model/Tyre Size, Weight (lbs.) Vulture 6.50 x 18, 64.25 Vulture 7 x 18, 73.25 Spectre 7.50 x 17, 69.00 20/25 6.00 x 19, 64.0 Projected 20/25 6.00 x 17,… | ||
| scan0204 | Specification for a car with a Wraith engine fitted into a Vulture chassis. | ||
| View original record | +4704 To RHC. Hs/Gry.14/KW.20.3.35. Wraith Engine in Vulture Chassis. Herewith specification of what we should like for this car :- (1) Front axle moved back to centre of springs. (2) Dash to remain… | ||
| scan0205 | The successful high-torque testing of 12 x 35 spiral bevel rear axle gears on a Vulture car. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. 4704 Hs/Gry/9/KW.1.4.35. Rear Axles. We think it worthy of putting on record that, during the gearbox testing we have carried out on the Vulture car equipped with… | ||
| scan0206 | General schedule of car road work tests for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD . 1043 Hs/Rn.7/KW.1.6.36. Car Road Work Tests General. 18-G-IV. Zenith. Having completed Stromberg. 20-G-IV. Controls & Air Silencer, & Petrol Pump. Rehearsal for Wor's car. Carb. & hot-spot… | ||
| scan0207 | List of notes and action items for various vehicle projects and tests. | ||
| View original record | -2- Vulture. Reduce damper loads to not more than 100 lbs. ball pin. Transmission tests. Examine and report on hydraulic tappets. Lp's Car. Try new production clutch cover plate on this car. B-23-AE.… | ||
| scan0208 | Listing cars and associated jobs waiting for the shop. | ||
| View original record | X1043 To HHC. Hs/Ms.S/KW.14.11.35. we know you have been tied up with changeovers in the shop lately, but when you get straight again we have the following cars waiting for the shop :- 21-S-IV.… | ||
| scan0209 | The failure of a propeller shaft universal joint on the Vulture car and the design of a replacement. | ||
| View original record | X1043 To E. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to By. Propeller Shafts. We have to report a failure of the rear universal joint of the propellor shaft fitted to the Vulture car. This joint is of the… | ||
| scan0210 | Close-up photograph of a metal component with a forked clevis joint on the end of a shaft. | ||
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| scan0211 | Instructing to cease production of parts for the Vulture Car, which has been condemned as unsafe and is to be scrapped. | ||
| View original record | X1043 To RHC. Hs/AFM.21/JH.5.8.36. Vulture Car. This car has been condemned as unsafe to drive, and will shortly be scrapped. Will you discontinue making any pieces for it, including the brakes… | ||