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scan0001 'Golden Bugatti', noting it is too large and heavy, with a handwritten note about the relationship with Ettore Bugatti.
View original record W/S. Cx. From Hs. Hs.7/MJ.14.7.33. Replying to Cx.7/KW.11.7.33. Many thanks for the above memo. We have at various times looked over the Golden Bugatti. This car has been exhibited at various motor…

scan0002 Notes discussing the successor to the 6 cyl Phantom II, Hives' opinion on competitors, and comments on the 'Golden Bugatti'.
View original record In July 1933, with the Bentley menace removed, & the successor to the 6 cyl Phantom II.I. decided upon as a Vee 12, Hives was understandably not interested in the Royalle in which he, with good…

scan0003 Private memo discussing the performance and price of a 2-litre Bugatti.
View original record S/W. (Private) Lp/LAM.14.11.32. To Rm. from Lp. I was talking to Staniland on Saturday, who mentioned that he had been trying the 2-litre Bugatti. He states that it is very comfortable and has shock…

scan0004 Interest in Bugatti engines and contemporary engine development projects.
View original record Evidence has already come to light showing that Royce & Hives were interested in the 2 litre Bugatti + had stripped, evaluated & rebuilt Presciliano's 2 litre. In the early 1930's the successor to the…

scan0005 Availability of a Golden Bugatti chassis at Park Ward's Works in Willesden.
View original record S/W. Hs. Cx7/KW11.7133. You might be interested to know that there is at Park Ward's Works in Willesden at the moment one of the Golden Bugatti chassis, which are specially built at a cost of £3000. a…

scan0006 Letter discussing Bentley performance against a 3.3 Bugatti, focusing on compression ratios and track comparisons.
View original record To Bt. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.8/KW.2.10.34. Dear Bt., Thank you for your note Bt.8/1.10.34. We are certainly interested in the 3.3 Bugattis because these are competitors of ours in France. So far we have…

scan0007 Test drive of a 50 HP Renault car.
View original record R.R. 493A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs./LGS.1.3.24. To R. From Hs. C. to C.J. RG. C. to DA. WGR. RE: 50 HP. RENAULT CAR. X1013 When we called at Paris on our…

scan0008 Delivery of a sold Packard car and driver to 'W'.
View original record Copy of Memo. C15/B281011. S to W. Oct. 28th 11. X436 We are sending you on Monday Mrs.Sherman's driver with a Packard car. This car is sold but is to be left with you and Mr.Johnson is writing you a…

scan0009 The possession of a Packard car and awaiting instructions.
View original record Nov. 17th 1911. Mrs. Sherman. X435 AW10/G171111. Mr De Looze. Mr Bruton. 17.11.11. With reference to your memo B72/L301011. The Packard car is now in our possession and I shall be glad to know if Mr.…

scan0010 The acquisition and study of a competitor's Packard car for its dry plate clutch design.
View original record R.R. 475 (50H) (W 930. 7.10.11) E.P. 198. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, P. NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. X435 This column is for Name of…

scan0011 Acquisition of a Packard clutch and the delays involved.
View original record Dec 19th 1911 File 29th December 1911 Mr Barrington. Packard Clutch. You will remember that Mr Johnson asked Mr Northey to obtain a plate clutch for the Packard car which we have at the Works; and…

scan0012 Departmental memo regarding the arrival of a clutch in Paris for Mrs. Sherman's driver and the arrangement of payment.
View original record R.R. 4M (38H) (X 166. 30.11.11). E P. 683 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C9/B2112 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. X435…

scan0013 Providing the approximate figures for a Packard plate clutch.
View original record X435 In reply to memo from Mr Bowen C32/B 301211 re Packard Plate Clutch. W. to S. 2/1/12. TBB2/L2112. The approximate figures of the Packard Clutch are as follows :- Diameter of clutch surface 15"…

scan0014 The unsuitability of a new Packard clutch for an old chassis and the subsequent return of payment.
View original record R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 131. 7.10.11). E.P 199. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C37/B23112 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. X435…

scan0015 To Mr. Barrington stating an attached matter should have been sent to the Technical Committee for consideration.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 448. 16.12.11). E.P 798. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0016 The difficulties in obtaining a Packard clutch for investigation.
View original record R.R. 233 a (tps n) (V.V. g8g. 23.9.14) G. 9363. Extract from TBB1 / L27412 X435- 8. Re Packard Clutch We have made attempts to obtain a Packard plate clutch for the purpose of investigating its design…

scan0017 The completion of experiments on a Packard car axle, with a proposal for its sale.
View original record R.R. Bda (100 H) X 726 14.3.12) G 2452 P. EP30/T16512 Mr Johnson for T.C. 16/5/12 RE PACKARD CAR. x435 We have a Packard car in our hands on which we have been experimenting for some time as regards…

scan0018 The despatch and potential overhaul of a Packard car used for experimentation.
View original record EP60/T20612 W to S. ( Mr Cowen ) 20/6/12 RE PACKHARD CAR. X435 With reference to the above car with which we have been experimenting, please say when we can despatch this and where as we have now…

scan0019 Test report on Packard oil following a dynamometer run.
View original record [Handwritten]: X.435 Packard. Tested on dynamometer. Distance run - 10 miles. Power at 1500 r.p.m. - Very good. Power at 2000 r.p.m. - Very good. Exhaust - Very clean. Engine - Very "free". Lack of…

scan0020 Departmental memo discussing the storage and potential sale of a secondhand Packard car.
View original record R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is…

scan0021 Experiments completed on a Packard car and awaiting further instructions.
View original record S.R. 283A 300 m) (L.L 439 26.7.12) G 9750. EP4/T25912. RE PACKHARD CAR. X435 To S. Mr. Cowem 25.9.12. I wrote you on Jan. 20th stating that we had finished the experiments to be carried out on this…

scan0022 Request for the full specification of a Packard car to be placed on the second-hand car list.
View original record R.R. 476 (100 H) (LL 27. 7. 12.) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. RH5/JW41012 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This…

scan0023 Specification sheet for a Packard car, detailing chassis, engine, body, and accessories.
View original record R.R 235A (100B) (LL 499 15.8 12.) M 29712. EP11/T151012. RE PACKARD CAR. X 435 W to S Comx. 15.10.12 With reference to your memo RH5/JW41012 re above, below we give particulars as far as we are able.…

scan0024 List specifying the types and quantities of lamps and various vehicle accessories.
View original record R.R 235A (100m) (LL 499 15.8 12.) M 29712. LAMPS ( all brass finish) 2 Climax type "C" acetylene headlamps. 2 " side lamps (oil) bevelled glass (bulls eye) 1 " Tail lamp (oil) 1 Brass finish Bleriot…

scan0025 Packard copying certain car parts and inquiring about American patent protection.
View original record Mr Barrington 24/10/12 CJ17/D241012 The Packard people bought one of our cars and have had it to pieces and examined it and are copying it as regards certain parts. For instance, they are casting…

scan0026 Internal instruction regarding the billing of 2-volt Crompton cells sent with a Packard car.
View original record R.R. 238 (24 n) (L.L. 255. 10.6.12) E.P. 1997. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Barrington Order No. Customer's No.: Exp Dept Re Packard Car. We sent with the above car to Sales Dept on the…

scan0027 Letter regarding the fitting of two 2 volt 40 ampere hour Crompton cells to a Packard car and the associated cost.
View original record X435 W. to S. 21-1-13 TBB9/L21113 Re Packard Car. With reference to the Packard car which was despatched to you on January 15th, will you please note that there were two 2 volt 40 ampere hour Crompton…

scan0028 Request to obtain a Packard Clutch for testing purposes.
View original record Wor/Hy3/L4115. PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL. W/S C. 4-1-15. We wish to make some tests with a Packard Clutch. We have not got a Packard car at the works and shall be glad to know if you have one in London…

scan0029 The difficulty in procuring a Packard car to examine the clutch, and a proposed alternative plan.
View original record Wor/Mcr11/L7115. R. 7-1-15. With reference to your memo R7/IB 301214 in which you ask us to make an effort to get hold of a Packard car for the purpose of examining the clutch, we have received a memo…

scan0030 Internal memorandum suggesting how to obtain particulars concerning the 'Packard Clutch'.
View original record R. R. 647 (100 H.) (U.U. 915—22-7-14.) B. & H. 2274. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (GERRARD) TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG., LONDON. Names and…

scan0031 To Mr. Hives regarding a request for information about the Packard Clutch.
View original record Wor/Mcrl8/E22115. Re Packard Clutch. X2135 Mr Hives. 22.1.15. Please take up the question with Mr Royce as to what particulars he requires concerning the Packard Clutch so that we may communicate with…

scan0032 The Packard 12-cylinder car, detailing engine specifications and dimensions.
View original record R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. COPY To R. from HY. c. to J. c. to Wor. c. to Na. c. to By. X.435 28th. March 1917. Hy1/NJ28317. Report on Packard 12-cylinder Car. Engine. 12…

scan0033 Page 2 of a report detailing engine specifications, including a comparison with a Packard engine.
View original record H.H. 835a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Contd. -2- Hyl/NJ28.3.17. The separate sketch No.1 shews this. Capacity. The displacement per cylinder as compared with the R.R. is as follows:-…

scan0034 Ignition, starter, cooling system, and carburetter of an engine.
View original record Contd. -3- Hy/NJ28.3.17. ----------- Ignition. There is no magneto ignition; the only ignition being the Delco, which is by battery and plain coil. There are two coils, one to each block of six…

scan0035 Description of the carburetter control mechanism and the dry multiple plate clutch.
View original record Contd. -4- It is fixed high up on an induction pipe which bridges across the space between the two blocks of cylinders. The separate sketch No.3 gives an idea of what the carburetter is like. There is…

scan0036 Technical report describing the design of a gear box, tyre pump, change gear lever, and rear axle.
View original record Contd. -5- Hyl/NJ28.3.17. the case which encloses it through the inspection hole on top. Gear Box. The gear is built on to the back of the clutch casing the whole being fixed rigidly to the engine,…

scan0037 Description of the differential gear, axle casing, and brake system.
View original record -6- face 1¾". The differential gear is of the bevel gear type and looks very small and compact. It has four pinions. The sketch No.5 shews the general arrangement of the axle box and the method of…

scan0038 Technical report on the torque rod, springs, front axle, and steering gear.
View original record R.H. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Contd. -7- Hy1/NJ28.3.17. B-------------- Torque Rod. A torque rod of pressed steel and of tapering channel section is fitted. It is anchored by a…

scan0039 The general running performance and characteristics of a car, comparing it to an American model.
View original record Contd. -8- Hy1/NJ2 8.3.17. ---------- The steering is not quite irreversible. The Car generally runs very nicely as regards the engine power and smoothness. It accelerates very well and is fast. The…

scan0040 Petrol consumption tests and vehicle weights for a Packard car and Car 7 CA.
View original record To R. from HY. Copy to J. 4th April, 1917. HY1/G4417. X.435 RE PACKARD CAR. Further to my reports on the Packard Car, I give below the result of the petrol consumption tests - four tests were made as…

scan0041 Requirements for car 7 C.A., focusing on springing experiments, high-speed valves, pistons, and other component specifications.
View original record W.R. A 388 (400 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G. 1546. X.435 R6/B11.5.17. To EH. from R. c. to J. " " By. " " E. "))" " Cy. X.682.- RE CAR 7 C.A. I shall only require this car for about a week, so that it…

scan0042 Internal discussion on vehicle modifications for starters, axle lightening, induction pipes, and improving petrol economy by adjusting gear ratios.
View original record -2- R6/Bll.5.17. Contd. with the single press button for the starter. This automatic switch was drawn out by Mr. Olley and sent to Derby a long time ago. It would be as well if Mr. Olley saw it while…

scan0043 Proposing dynamometer and consumption tests for the 'After-the-War' chassis, with a comparison to a Packard.
View original record To EH. from R, c. to J. X.435 R7/B23.5.17. X.682 - RE "AFTER-THE-WAR" CHASSIS X.435 When the Packard was in Derby, I presume it was never put on the dynamometer, Or I should have obtained a record of…

scan0044 Continued discussion on the disadvantage of having significant weight in wheels and brake drums.
View original record -2- Contd cannot show very much advantage if the weight is so very largely in the wheels and brake drums. R.

scan0045 Particulars and specifications of a Delco ignition coil taken from a Packard car.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.435 1.11.17. PARTICULARS OF DELCO COIL FROM PACKARD CAR Secondary winding consists of 44 1/2 layers of .005" enamelled wire. 325 turns per layer.…

scan0046 From EH to Mr. Lomas regarding a Packard car used for experimental work.
View original record To Mr. Lomas. from EH. EH2/LG29.11.17. 29th Nov. 1917. Re - Packard Car. 435. X 2047 The Packard is at present laid up because Mr. Royce has some of the parts. This car, when used, is solely for…

scan0047 Extract concerning a 'Bijur' dynamo for West Wittering and a second set on a Packard car.
View original record X.435. Extract from EH4/LG29.1.18. X.3014. RE DYNAMO FOR WEST WITTERING X.2048. X.3054. X.3231. It will be noticed from Mr. Clark's reports that the "Bijur" can be made to work at 12 volts quite…

scan0048 Index card concerning a lighting installation, a Bijur dynamo, and a cross-reference regarding Packard.
View original record X.435. 1.2.18. X.3362 - LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT W.W. X.435. See under X.3231 for for Matter re Packard Bijur dynamo for R. EFC.

scan0049 Removal and comparison of a Bijur dynamo and regulator from a Packard car.
View original record To R. from EFC. c. to BJ. X435 EFCS/T7.2.18. X.3231 - BIJUR DYNAMO AND REGULATOR X435 X336a X376a X356a We have now removed the Bijur dynamo and regulator set from the Packard car, and we find this…

scan0050 Pulley sizes for a dynamo and sourcing a suitable testing instrument.
View original record -2- Contd. Perhaps Mr. Royce would let us know the size of pulley he would require on this dynamo, or the size and speed of the driving pulley on the engine, which will drive this, so that we can…

scan0051 Proposing to swap a Bijur dynamo intended for house lighting with another to fit a complete 12-volt system to a car.
View original record H.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.435 EH4/LG28.1.19. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. 28th Jan, 1919. RE BIJUR DYNAMO X.3231 X.435. X 3762 X 3362 If you are agreeable we should like to…

scan0052 The replacement and electrical specifications of a Bijur dynamo for a 20 HP car.
View original record R.R. 235B (50T) (S.G. 755, 24-8-20) G. 2650 X.435 To EH. from R. c. EFC. 6th February 199. R6/G6.2.19. X.3231. RE BIJUR DYNAMO. X.3762. X.3362. X.435. With reference to the Bijur dynamo, I am quite in…

scan0053 Replacement of a Bijur dynamo with a C.A.V. dynamo for testing purposes.
View original record X.435. To R. from EFC. c. C.H. EFC5/T3.4.19. X.3231. X.3232. X.3362. RE DYNAMO FOR W.W. X.435. We would like to know if we may send you to replace the Bijur dynamo you have down there (which was taken…

scan0054 Request to replace a Packard Bijur dynamo with a specific model from car 49-GB due to charging issues caused by a 'hit and miss' engine governor.
View original record X430 To EFC, from R. c. CJ. c. EH. R1/G15.4.19. X.3231. X.3362. RE BIJUR DYNAMO X.1402. X.435. X.3762. X.3560. I shall be pleased to return the Packard Bijur as soon as I receive something to replace…

scan0055 The thermostat arrangement on a Packard car, including operational data and a sketch of the tube.
View original record X.435 X.3565 X.1364 To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to E c. to DA. EH2/LG2.6.19. RE THERMOSTAT ARRANGEMENT ON "PACKARD" CAR Attached herewith is a sketch which shews the thermostat arrangement…

scan0056 Request from Mr. Royce about the replacement of a Packard dynamo with a Bijur dynamo.
View original record To EH. from Bn. x.435 Bn6/P4.6.19. RE PACKARD DYNAMO When I saw Mr. Royce on Monday he asked me when we were going to send the Bijur dynamo to him, to replace the Packard dynamo which he is at present…

scan0057 The licensing of a Packard car designated for experimental use.
View original record To Mr. Lomas from EH. EH2/LG116.19. 11th. June 1919. Re - Packard Car. X.435 As the "Packard" Car will only be used now for Experimental purposes we do not consider it necessary to licence this car.…

scan0058 Requesting an official order for work on a 'Packard' Car.
View original record X.435 To Mr. Mills. from EH. Re. "Packard" Car. EH1/LG24.6.19. 24th. June 1919. With reference to attached, will you please send on official order for this work. O/N. 735. EH. R.R. 235 B(200 T) (S.F.…

scan0059 Requesting the urgent return of a Packard Bijur dynamo required for a Packard Car.
View original record To R. from EFC. c. CJ. X.435. EFC2/T30.6.19. X.435 - PACKARD BIJUR DYNAMO X.3231. We are anxious to have this dynamo returned at your earliest convenience, as it is urgently required for the Packard…

scan0060 Replacement Packard dynamo, a faulty Buick dynamo, and a dangerous engine starting handle.
View original record To EFC. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. X.435 X.3231. X.3317. RE PACKARD BIJUR DYNAMO. The Bijur Dynamo for the Packard car has been despatched to-day per passenger train. Delay in returning this has…

scan0061 The licensing of an experimental Packard car being run on illegal black number plates.
View original record R.R. 235 m(200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G. 2244 To D/AWS. From EH. X.435 EH4/LG23.7.19. 23rd. July 1919. With reference to attached, the "Packard" Car is running on black number plates. The last…

scan0062 Extract detailing the replacement of a Packard Bijur system, converting it from a 12-volt to a 6-volt setup.
View original record X.435 R.R. 235B (50T) (S.G. 755, 24-3-20) G. 2650 Extract from EFC1/T24.7.19. X. 3231. RE BIJUR CUTOUT X.3963. X.435. X.3560. We are replacing the complete Packard Bijur system on the Packard car,…

scan0063 Re-adjustment and refitting of a Bijur dynamo on a Packard car.
View original record EFC. X.435. 6.1.20. X.3231. X.435. RE BIJUR DYNAMO ON PACKARD CAR. This dynamo has been fitted with new brushes and the regulator has been re-adjusted-we shall now hand it over to Mr. Hives for…

scan0064 Instruction sheet to a Mr Clark regarding a carbon brush and requesting its return.
View original record X.435 R.R. 26 10M Bks.) (SE 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Clark 26/1 1925 Order No. Customer's No. Copy lead Herewith carbon brush taken out of Parker by someone…

scan0065 Request to order modified replacement brushes for a Bijur dynamo on a Packard car.
View original record H.R. 285A (100 TH S.G. 648. 19-2-20) G. 2018 To C.O. from Ck. c. Stores. X.435 Ck5/T27.1.20. X.3231. X.435. BRUSHES FOR BIJUR DYNAMO ON PACKARD CAR X.3945 We have had trouble with the Bijur dynamo on…

scan0066 Visit to West Wittering and the comparative analysis of a 12-cylinder Packard engine.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to EJ. c. to EN. c. to E. c. to Da. X.435 Hel/LGlC.2.20. V.3408 RE VISIT TO WEST WITTERING. We expect that it will be two or three weeks before the Hawk-Northcliffe chassis will be…

scan0067 Merits of a detachable engine head versus an over-head valve engine.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs1/LG10.2.20. ----------------- excellent proposition. The head would be such a simple piece that any Chauffeur would be able to decarbonise the engine in half-a-day. With a over-head…

scan0068 Order request for replacement brushes for a Bijur dynamo on a Packard car.
View original record X.435. To O.O. from Ck. c. to Stores. Ck5/T27.1.20. X.3231 X.485 BRUSHES FOR BIJUR DYNAMO ON PACKARD CAR We have had trouble with the Bijur dynamo on the Packard car owing to the brush connections…

scan0069 Compression, valve timing, and ignition data for a 'Packard' car.
View original record R B 235 a (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460. x.435 C/K. x.435 "PACKARD" CAR - COMPRESSIONS. checked on mixture control No.1 Cylinder - Off side. Engine revs. Compression. 2500 75 lbs. 2000 86 " 1500…

scan0070 Valve lift and timing specifications for a Packard car engine.
View original record PACKARD CAR. Degree on Flywheel. valve lift. .075" 10 .078" 20 .095" 30 .1225" 40 .160" 50 .203" 60 .2625" 70 .316" 80 .350" 90 .369" 100 .387" 110 .383" 120 .383" 130 .3805" 140 .364" 150 .333" 160…

scan0071 HP Consumption Tests on a 12-Cylinder Packard engine using 50% Benzol fuel.
View original record VS X435 12-CYLINDER - PACKARD. HP. Consumption Tests. 50% Benzol. R.P.M. HP. Pts. per hr. Pts. per HP.Hr. 500 21.2 18 .85 750 31.8 25 .78 1000 41.6 31 .74 1250 52 40 .77 1500 57.5 46 .8 1750 67 51 .76…

scan0072 Compression, valve timing, and ignition data for a 'Packard' car.
View original record X435 21.2.20. "PACKARD" CAR - COMPRESSIONS. No.1 Cylinder - Off side. Engine revs. Compression. 2500 75 lbs. 2000 86 " 1500 95 " 1000 82 " 750 91 " 500 93 " checked on mixture control No.3 Cylinder -…

scan0073 Valve lift data against flywheel degrees, cam specifications, and road test notes for a Packard Car.
View original record PACKARD CAR. 23.2.20 Degree on Flywheel. valve lift. 0 .075" 10 .078" 20 .095" 30 .1225" 40 .160" 50 .203" 60 .2625" 70 .316" 80 .350" 90 .369" 100 .387" 110 .383" 120 .383" 130 .3805" 140 .364" 150…

scan0074 Compression, valve timing, and ignition data for a 'Packard' car.
View original record HS. X435 21.2.20. "PACKARD" CAR - COMPRESSIONS. No.1 Cylinder - Off side. Engine revs. Compression. 2500 75 lbs. 2000 86 " 1500 95 " 1000 82 " 750 91 " 500 93 " checked on mixture control No.3…

scan0075 Valve lift data and cam specifications for a Packard car.
View original record PACKARD CAR. Degree on Flywheel valve lift 10 .075" 20 .078" 30 .095" 40 .1225" 50 .160" 60 .203" 70 .2625" 80 .316" 90 .350" 100 .369" 110 .387" 120 .383" 130 .383" 140 .3805" 150 .364" 160 .333" 170…

scan0076 The performance of a 12-cylinder Packard car engine, focusing on crankshaft vibration and compression.
View original record X.435 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. Hs1/LG25.2.20. X.435. 12-CYLINDER PACKARD CAR. We have run this car, with the small friction damper on the front end of the crankshaft,…

scan0077 Advantages of implementing an automatic ignition advance and retard system.
View original record x 435. VOL II To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. Hs2/LG28.2.20. X.3749. AUTOMATIC IGNITION ADVANCE. X.699. X.435. In considering a new car, we think we should gain some definite…

scan0078 Dynamometer test on a Packard car comparing an R-R carburetter with a Packard carburetter.
View original record X435 6.3.20. H.S. PACKARD CAR. DYNAMOMETER TEST R-R Carburetter. Eng. revs. | Dyn. revs. | lbs. | HP. 500 | 84.375 | 126 | 14.245 750 | 126.56 | 125 | 21.198 1000 | 168.875 | 114 | 25.79 1250 |…

scan0079 Dynamometer test results comparing a Rolls-Royce carburettor against a Packard carburettor on a Packard car.
View original record C.K. X.435 6.3.20. 1 X.435. PACKARD CAR. DYNAMOMETER TEST X.2Y68 R-R Carburetter. Eng.revs. Dyn.revs. lbs. HP. 500 84.375 -126 14.245 750 126.56 125 21.198 1000 168.875 114 25.79 1250 210.937 104…

scan0080 Specification sheet for Packard rear springs, detailing weight versus deflection measurements.
View original record X.435 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRINGS. REAR. No. 3 - with clips. Positive Chamber 5 1/2 cwts. qrs. lbs. Deflection. 4 2 21 1" 8 1 14 2" 12 1 0 3" 15 1 24 4" 18 3 20 5" 23 0 7 6" 26 0 0 6.500" File. Ex. MAR…

scan0081 Data sheet detailing load and deflection measurements for a Packard 1100 lbs rear spring without clips.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRINGS. 1100 lbs. REAR No.3 - without clips. Positive Camber 5 1/2 cwts. qrs. lbs. | Deflection. 4 0 0 | 1" 7 1 24 | 2" 10 3 6 | 3" 14 0 24 | 4" 17 2 22 | 5" 21 2 14 | 6" 24 1 24 |…

scan0082 Test report on Packard springs, showing deflection measurements under various loads.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRINGS. 1100lbs. N.S. No.1 - without clips. Positive Camber 7 1/2" cwts. qrs. lbs. | Deflection ----------------|----------- 3 0 0 | 1" 4 3 14 | 2" 6 3 14 | 3" 8 2 21 | 4" 10 2 0 |…

scan0083 Deflection test data sheet for a Packard Spring O.S. No. 2 with clips.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING. O.S. No.2 - with clips. Positive Camber 7.687" cwts. qrs. lbs. Deflection 0 10 1" 5 0 0 2" 7 1 21 3" 9 1 5 4" 11 1 21 5" 13 1 14 6" 15 2 14 7" 19 0 7 8" 20 0 14 8.687 EX. MAR…

scan0084 Test data sheet for a Packard N.S. spring showing deflection under various loads.
View original record 23. 3. 20. PACKARD SPRING. N. S No. 1 - with clips. Positive Camber 7.500" cwts. qrs. Lbs. Deflection. 2 7 1" 5 0 0 2" 6 2 17 3" 8 2 15 4" 10 3 10 5" 12 3 7 6" 15 0 0 7" 18 2 15 8" 19 3 6 8.500" EX.…

scan0085 Test data for a Packard Spring showing deflection measurements under various loads.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING. 1100 lbs. O.S. No. 2 - without clips. Positive Camber 7.687" cwts. qrs. lbs. Deflection. 2 3 14 1" 3 14 2" 7 0 0 3" 8 3 16 4" 10 3 7 5" 12 3 7 6" 14 3 0 7" 17 1 10 8" 20 0 0…

scan0086 Data sheet detailing load and deflection measurements for a Packard spring.
View original record HS from RHR 23.3.20. X435. PACKARD SPRING. (N.S.) No.1 - with clips. Positive camber 7.500" cwts. qrs. lbs. Deflection. 2 2 7 1" 5 0 0 2" 6 2 17 3" 8 2 15 4" 10 3 10 5" 12 3 7 6" 15 0 0 7" 18 2 15 8"…

scan0087 Test data sheet for a Packard spring, detailing deflection measurements under various loads.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING - 1100 lbs. (N.S.) No.1 - without clips. Positive camber 7 1/2" cwts. qrs. lbs. | Deflection 3 0 0 | 1" 4 3 14 | 2" 6 3 14 | 3" 8 2 21 | 4" 10 2 0 | 5" 12 1 14 | 6" 14 1 3 | 7"…

scan0088 Test data for a Packard 1100 lbs. (O.S.) spring, detailing weight vs. deflection and positive camber.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING 1100 lbs. (O.S.) No.2 - without clips. Positive camber 7.687" cwts. qrs. lbs. | Deflection. ------------------------------------- 2 3 14 | 1" 4 3 14 | 2" 7 0 0 | 3" 8 3 16 | 4"…

scan0089 Test data for a No.2 Packard Spring (O.S.) with clips, showing deflection under various loads.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING(O.S.) No.2 - with clips. Positive camber 7.687 cwts. qrs. lbs. Deflection. 3 0 10 1" 5 0 0 2" 7 1 21 3" 9 1 5 4" 11 1 21 5" 13 1 14 6" 15 2 14 7" 19 0 7 8" 20 0 14 8.687"

scan0090 Data sheet for a Packard rear spring, detailing load versus deflection measurements.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING. (REAR) No.3 - with clips. Positive camber 5½ cwts. qrs. lbs. | Deflection. 4 2 21 | 1" 8 1 14 | 2" 12 1 0 | 3" 15 1 24 | 4" 18 3 20 | 5" 23 0 7 | 6" 26 0 0 | 6.500"

scan0091 Test data for a Packard rear spring showing deflection under various loads.
View original record 23.3.20. PACKARD SPRING. 1100 lbs.(REAR) No.3 - without clips. Positive camber 5½ cwt. qrs. lbs. Deflection. 4 0 0 1" 7 1 24 2" 10 3 6 3" 14 0 24 4" 17 2 22 5" 21 2 14 6" 24 1 24 6.500" Weight of…

scan0092 Comparative analysis of weights and specifications for Packard and R-R rear axles and bevels.
View original record X.435 2. To Hs. From RHC. C.K. RHC3/LG24.3.20. X.3454 X.20-0. RE PACKARD AND R-R REAR AXLE. We give below particulars and comparative weights of Packard and R-R axle, also particulars of Packard…

scan0093 Note detailing the weights of a standard chassis float and two Packard car models.
View original record X 485 Standard Chassis Float - 3 ozs. 4 drams. (benzol float should be - 3 ozs. 15 drams). Packard Car The weight of the car with its tools, and spare tyres etc. is:- On front wheels - 2130 lbs. "…

scan0094 Comparison of the turning evenness between a 12-cylinder Packard camshaft and a standard 6-cylinder camshaft.
View original record X.435 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. Hs3/LG20.4.20. X.435. CAMSHAFTS. X.3423. X.2764. ----- We have been comparing the evenness of turning the 12-cylinder Packard camshaft and…

scan0095 Investigation into the cause of engine rattles, focusing on the camshaft wheel and timing gears.
View original record Contd. -2- We have taken an engine which is free from rattles we took the magneto off altogether so as to be free from any noise caused by the uneven turning of the magneto. We afterwards fitted a…

scan0096 Test drive report on Lord Rocksavage's chassis after modifications, detailing performance figures and a comparison with a Packard.
View original record x.435. PN. to CJ c. to R c. to Hs. c. to EP. c. to C. c to E.F.C. PN6/DW7.5.20. RE LORD ROCKSAVAGE'S CHASSIS. 12.LW. X.435. X.4594 On Wednesday, the 5th.inst. I arranged for this car to meet me at…

scan0097 Critical assessment of a car's engine performance and its cramped 12-cylinder design.
View original record Contd. -2- throttle fully open, there was a good sound of rumbling and growling in the neighbourhood of the engine, which, to my mind, is so bad that were we to fit a similar engine on our chassis,…

scan0098 On the bench testing and adjustment of a Bijur dynamo and regulator for a Packard car.
View original record To Hs. from EFC. X 435 EFC16/T12.5.20. X.3231 - BIJUR DYNAMO FOR PACKARD CAR. X3560. X 435 This dynamo and regulator is now already on the bench and the present grade of brush is much more successful…

scan0099 Comparative report on the safety of Stanwell, Goodyear, and Firestone demountable rims during high-speed tests with a deflated tyre.
View original record Contd. X.435 -2- X.3725. Re Demountable Rims for Straight-sided Tyres the Stanwell. We have run a car at 60 M.P.H. with a deflated tyre and have swerved from side to side but the tyre and the rim…

scan0100 Instructions detailing the replacement of a broken ballast wire in a Delco ignition coil on a Packard car.
View original record RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 200552 X.435 91025 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To S.F.C. 15/6/20 -19 Order No. X 435 Customer's No. FB 92 Re. Delco Ignition Coils on Packard Car The ballast…

scan0101 Horsepower and consumption test data for a 12-cylinder Packard engine using a 50% Benzol fuel mix.
View original record (filed 25.6.20) File 70.PC/ 12-CYLINDER - PACKARD. X.435 HP. Consumption Tests. 50% Benzol. R.P.M. | HP. | Pts. per hr. | Pts. per HP.Hr. 500 | 21.2 | 18 | .85 750 | 31.8 | 25 | .78 1000 | 41.6 | 31 |…

scan0102 Test results and analysis of a Packard 12-cylinder engine, including performance data at various RPMs.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. Hs7/LG25.6.20. X.435. RE PACKARD 12-CYLINDER ENGINE. We have been running the Packard 12-cylinder engine on the Test Bed. We found it was quite…

scan0103 Continued report on engine horsepower tests across different gears and notes on the Packard engine's ignition system.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs7/LG25.6.20. Whilst we were testing this engine on the Bench as the gearbox was fitted, we tried the HP. on the various gears with the idea of ascertaining what loss there was when…

scan0104 Test report on engine spark ignition timing at various speeds, including a comparison to a Packard car.
View original record Contd. -3- Hs7/LG25.6.20. long as they have sufficiently long contact to avoid the spark jumping. We have taken a test with the automatic advance on the engine to see at what point the spark occurs at…

scan0105 Ignition timing settings and analysis of a Packard clutch system.
View original record Contd. -4- Hs7/LG25.6.2 O. lever is fully advanced the spark takes place 8° B.T.D.C. We found on the Bench Test that this setting of the ignition gave us the best results. It was, however, necessary…

scan0106 Problems of using copper tubes in radiators versus the more reliable brass tubes.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Oy. x.435 X.3456. X.3678. RE TUBES FOR RADIATORS. The only radiator we have run with copper tubes gave trouble owing to the tubes…

scan0107 Examination of the Packard car's petrol tank reserve compartment, with a diagram and discussion of its design flaws.
View original record R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.G. 643. 19-2-20) G. 2618 X 435. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. Hs2/LG6. 8. 20. X. 435. PACKARD CAR PETROL TANK. X. 3888. X. 3451. We have examined…

scan0108 Extract discussing in-house designed components and the weight of the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record H.R. 885a (100 T) (S.H. 159, 11-8-20) G. 2800 Contd. X.435 X.25665 Extract from R6/G7.9.20. (5) R.R. designed and constructed electrical installation entirely, except dynamo, cutout, batteries and…

scan0109 Vehicle weight reduction, component comparison with Packard, and material supply issues with steel castings.
View original record Contd. although we have added the weight of the electrical starter motor, and its equipment. It was the frequent and probably unjust complaints against weight that made us attempt to economise in the…

scan0110 The evaluation of Gabriel Snubbers shock absorbers fitted to a 12-cylinder Packard car.
View original record R.R. 881a (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 x435 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to EP. Hs5/LG8.11.20. X.1832. X.435. X.1494. GABRIEL SNUBBERS. EP. has reported that the best…

scan0111 Impressions from short test runs of Hispano-Suiza, Napier, Lanchester, and Packard cars at the Olympia Show.
View original record X435 To D. from Dr. a. to CJ. b. to WGR. c. to BN. d. to HS. e. to EFC. ----------- DA1/AH11.11.20 [STAMP: RECEIVED NOV 12 1920] Whilst at the Olympia Show I had a short run on each of the following…

scan0112 Comparative road test report on Napier, Lanchester, and Packard cars against a Rolls Royce standard.
View original record -2- DAL/AH11.11.20 ----------- NAPIER (contd) pulled well at low speeds, climbing a hill which I should judge to be about 1 in 16 at six miles an hour without faltering except towards the top where it…

scan0113 The performance of a Packard engine, noting difficulty in starting and the presence of a 'Fueliser' device.
View original record 434 DAL/AH11.11.20 ----------- PACKHARD (Contd) The engine pulled very well at low speeds, and I could not distinguish any transmission knocks. The transmission as a whole was very quiet. The engine…

scan0114 Clutch plate wear on a Packard and the design for a new 'Goshawk' single-plate clutch.
View original record To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. X435 R7/G23.11.20. X.435. X.4219. SINGLE PLATE CLUTCH AND GEAR BOX. I shall be glad (if you have not sketches of the details of the plate clutch and gear box when the latter…

scan0115 Examination of a Packard clutch plate and gearbox, comparing it to other American and Hawk-Northcliffe clutches.
View original record R.R. 386A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 X435 To R. from Hs/TMW. c. to CJ. c. to Da. Hs/TMW2/LG6.12.20. X.435. RE CLUTCH PLATE AND GEARBOX. X.1223. X.964. With reference to your R7/G25.11.20. We…

scan0116 Disposal of two Buick cars and a Packard car.
View original record To Wor. from Hs/TMW. X.435 Hs/TMW3/LG7.1.21. X.3317 RE. AMERICAN CARS. Further to letter from BJ. re the above and interview in your office. Mr. Royce sent back the Buick Car yesterday so that we now…

scan0117 Sourcing a suitable 6-volt Willard battery for a 12-cylinder Packard car.
View original record R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H. 159 11-8-20) G. 2800 X.435 To Wd. from EFC. c. Wd/Me. c. Hs/TMW. EFC1/S13.1.21. X.1198. 6 Volt Willard Battery for Packard Car. In order to put 12-cylinder Packard Car in a…

scan0118 Prices and conditions of second-hand American cars for sale.
View original record To Wor. from Hs/TMW. X 435 Hs/TMW1/LG26.1.21. SALE OF SECOND-HAND AMERICAN CARS. Attached herewith please find 6 Forms which we have filled in as far as possible for the information of Sales. The…

scan0119 Instruction note regarding a Willard battery received from stores for a Packard Car.
View original record RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 200552 X485 95157 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: S.F.C. Order No: X 1198 Customer's No.: F.D. 32. Re: X485 Willard Battery for Packard Car We have received…

scan0120 Sale and disposal of various car bodies and chassis, including a 5.EX Landaulet.
View original record X435 S/W Hs. C5/C21.9.21. X.3706 RE LANDAULET BODY FOR 5.EX CAR X.3317. X.180 Hs4/LG16.9.21. X.435. We will endeavour to sell the 5.EX Landaulet body as we note you will not require it for the…

scan0121 Typed memo requesting the delivery of the Essex and Packard cars.
View original record X. 435 S/W Hs. C9/C4.10.21. X.4217. X.435 Will you kindly let us know when you can let us have the Essex and Packard Cars. We should like these at once if possible. C. R.R. 2268 (100) (T) (S.H. 798.…

scan0122 Correspondence regarding the disposal of a Packard car and the sale of an old Buick car.
View original record C. from Hs. x435 x3317 x435 Hs3/LG19.10.21. We are sending the Packard Car to London tomorrow for you to dispose of. It should arrive at Conduit Street between 12 and 1-o-clock. With reference to the…

scan0123 Listing attached particulars for a Packard 12-cylinder car, a Buick car, and an Experimental Car.
View original record Sn. from Hs. X435 X435 X3317 X3743 Hs2/LG29:10.21. For your information we attach herewith particulars of the following cars:- Packard 12-cylinder.Car. Buick Car. 2.EX - Experimental Car. Hs/LG.

scan0124 Specification sheet detailing the particulars of a Packard car.
View original record R.R. 285 A (100 T) (S H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2947 PARTICULARS OF "PACKARD" CAR. Engine No.................. Chassis No................. Horse power................ 40 HP. No. of cylinders...........…

scan0125 Comparing the 27 HP Packard with the Goshawk model, discussing engine size, weight, and performance.
View original record To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. c. to PN. c. to Hs. X435 R2/M17.11.22. RE. PACKARD. X.435. X.4219. Regarding the 27 HP. Packard, its capacity is 40% greater than Goshawk. Do you want so large a chassis, or…

scan0126 Query about the disadvantages of the Packard straight-eight engine compared to a 6-cylinder model.
View original record X435 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 9th. Sept. 1926. OY. from Hs. Could you please let us know what disadvantages have been found with the Packard straight-eight engine. Fundamentally,…

scan0127 Request to obtain an 8-cylinder Packard car for an extended test.
View original record W/S. CWB. from Hs/Rm. X435 Hs/Rm3/LG29.10.26. 8-CYL. PACKARD. We are anxious to try an 8-cyl. Packard car. We should like, if possible, to give it a somewhat more extended test than an ordinary trial…

scan0128 Letter concerning difficulty in arranging the loan of an 8 Cylinder Packard and offering a Lincoln car as an alternative.
View original record S/W. X435 OWB14/GM/5-11-26. 8 CYLINDER PACKARD. Reference your Hs/Rm3/LG29.10.26. I fear it will not be very easy for me to make the arrangements you wish with regard to the above car. I had hoped to…

scan0129 Request to arrange a trial run on an 8-cylinder Packard car for possible purchase.
View original record To C. from Hs./Rm. X435 Hs/Rm2/LG8.11.26. We wish to obtain a trial run on an 8-cyl. Packard car with a view to possible purchase. We should like to know whether you can arrange this for us. Hs/Rm.

scan0130 Letter from Rolls-Royce of America discussing known issues with the Packard 8 Engine.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X435 Oy9-E-111126 Handwritten: R BSWOR E / HS Below are comments we have received from Oy in reply to an enquiry we made on the general impression of…

scan0131 Comparing the Packard straight-eight engine to another manufacturer's engine, discussing smoothness, carburation, and engine balance.
View original record -2- 5. At low engine speeds full throttle the Packard engine is certainly smoother than ours, possibly because of the better overlap of the strokes. But this is not necessarily the reason, because -…

scan0132 Request for information regarding a trial run on a Packard Straight-8 car.
View original record LU35 W/S. C. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rm1/LG16.11.26. PACKARD STRAIGHT-8. We should be glad to hear if you can give us any information with reference to the trial run on the above car. Hs/Rn.

scan0133 Brief typed memo regarding the Packard Straight-8 engine.
View original record X435 S/W Hs. C4/C17.11.26. Re Packard Straight-8. Hs/Rm1/LG16.11.26. ----- I hope to be able to let you know something about this tomorrow. C.

scan0134 Short typed memo arranging for a Packard to be available.
View original record 7435 S/W Hs. 18.11.26. We have arranged for a Packard to be available for you here at 10 a.m. on Wednesday next, (24th inst.) C.

scan0135 Request regarding a trial run for a Packard Straight-8 car to West Wittering.
View original record To C. from Hs/Rm. 4435 Hs/Rm4/LG19.11.26. PACKARD STRAIGHT-8. With reference to your note of the 18th.inst. Would it be possible to run this car to West Wittering and back during the day, or can we…

scan0136 Arranging for a Packard Straight-8 car for a run to West Wittering.
View original record XL35 S/W Hs. C17/C22.11.26. Re Packard Straight-8. ---------- With reference to your Hs/Rm4/LG19.11.26, yes, we can arrange for you to have the car for the day, to enable you to make the run to West…

scan0137 The test results and critique of a Packard Straight 8 car and its engine in comparison to the company's own 6-cylinder models.
View original record To BJ. from R. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. 435 R4/M25.11.26. RE. PACKARD STRAIGHT 8. X.435 X.634 The test of the above car yesterday confirms some of our views. With the 8 cyl. in line scheme an…

scan0138 Features and performance of the Packard Straight 8 engine.
View original record Hs. EP/Thn7/H30.11.26. re. PACKARD STRAIGHT 8. With reference to R's memo R4/M25.11.26. EP. instructs in connection with this that we should ask you what are the two or three features which the 8…

scan0139 Containing comments received on the Packard 8-cylinder engine and other straight-eight cars.
View original record X435 To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. c. to E. Hs3/LG1.12.26. RE: PACKARD 8 ENGINE. X435 Below are comments we have received from OY. in reply to an enquiry we made in connection with the general…

scan0140 Technical comparison of straight-eight and six-cylinder engine balance, performance and noise.
View original record contd :- -2- extra air valve (such as the latest Stromberg) and give a beautifully regular and dependable low speed performance (probably at the expense of very rich mixture). Possibly the size (etc.)…

scan0141 Road performance and engine comparison test report for a Packard 8-cylinder vehicle.
View original record To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to OY. PN. c. to EP. 7435 Hs/Rm3/LG3.12.26. PACKARD - 8-CYLINDER. Conditions for test :- 4-seater closed coach - 4 passengers. Car weight…

scan0142 Technical evaluation of a vehicle's engine roughness, steering stability, and braking performance.
View original record contd :- -2- low speeds due to low gear ratio and eight cylinders, and the smoothness of the engine at high speeds. We ran the car above 3000 r.p.m. several times on the indirect gears without…

scan0143 Continuation of a test report critiquing the clutch, suspension, and single-point lubrication system.
View original record contd :- -3- adjustment unless a servo is employed. CLUTCH. Smooth and light foot pressure. Only objection, slightly inclined to stay in unless pedal fully depressed when changing gear. This is a…

scan0144 Merits of the 6-cylinder Phantom engine versus competitor 8 and 12-cylinder engines.
View original record X435 To BJ. LORD WARGRAVE. MR. CLAREMONT. LHS. MR. FULLER) RR.OF MR. OLLEY. ) America MR. NADIN. ) Inc. MR. BAGNALL) WOR. RG. BY. HS. PN. CWB. FROM R. R3/M3.12.26. CONFIDENTIAL. X.435. X.8770. X.3993.…

scan0145 Explosions in the exhaust and clarifying the American term 'cracked' throttle in relation to a Packard Eight test.
View original record S/W. Hs. X435 CWB13/GM/24-12-26. EXPLOSIONS IN EXHAUST ETC. You will remember I promised to write and ask Messrs. Packard Motor Co., for some information regarding their cars, following on your recent…

scan0146 Letter from Packard Motor Car Company discussing carburettor design, performance, and resolutions to issues like 'spitting back'.
View original record PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT MICHIGAN December 10th 1926. Commander W. Briggs, C/o. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14-15 Conduit Street, London, W.1. Your Reference CWB8/GM/261126. My dear Briggs: I was…

scan0147 Letter from J.G. Vincent discussing engine idling, carburettors, vibration dampers, and chassis lubrication.
View original record (2) Commander W. Briggs Rolls-Royce, Ltd. London. December 10th 1926. From my experience I would conclude that wherever this difficulty exists it is caused by a mixture that is unduly lean on the…

scan0148 Letter from the American to the British office clarifying the specifications of the latest Packard 8 model.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X435. Oy1-E-122726 December 27, 1926. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Re Packard 8 Dear Mr. Hives: Your report to R. of December 3rd…

scan0149 Letter from Maurice Olley discussing performance issues with a new model, including intake roar and steering feel.
View original record Oy1-E-122726 -2- December 27, 1926. We think you would be interested in trying the latest model, which as we understand, has a higher maximum speed, without noticeable decrease in acceleration in the…

scan0150 Chassis length and bonnet shortening for an eight-cylinder car.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. X435 Hs5/LG29.12.26. X4024 X7260 RE. EIGHT-CYL. CAR. With reference to the attached note from OY. We consider that his comments on the length of the chassis…

scan0151 Letter discussing the eight-cylinder engine and the growing market for smaller, refined cars due to traffic congestion.
View original record C O P Y. OY3-E-12925. Hs. from OY. RE. EIGHT CYLINDER CAR. You recently asked about the eight-in-line engine and I gave you such information as we had. Now may I refer you to the December number of…

scan0152 Car chassis design, engine configurations, and body space considerations.
View original record contd :- -2- It seems to me that since we shall have to compress the car and cannot compress the passengers, we must shorten the engine. As our alternative for U.S. conditions we have the 20 HP. which…

scan0153 V-8 engine design, considering bonnet width, valve gear, and comparisons with a Packard 8 engine.
View original record contd :- -3- It appears to me that the major difficulty is to get overhead Phantom valve gear in a reasonable width of bonnet. Overhead tappet adjustment like the Phantom is particularly useful on the…

scan0154 Modifying a Phantom with a 14-tooth axle to match the hill-climbing performance of a Packard for a potential sale.
View original record 4435 Hs. PN18/GM/6.1.27. Copies to:- Cx. Wor. A case has arisen where we can sell a Phantom without much doubt if only it is capable of putting up the sort of performance which the straight-8 Packard…

scan0155 Comparing the 40/50 HP model's low axle ratio performance against a Packard, discussing displacement, acceleration, and weight.
View original record To PN. from Hs/Rn. c. to Cx. c. to Wor. 40/50 HP. LOW AXLE RATIO. With reference to PN18/GM6.1.27. The displacement/ton mile of 103-MC is 6850 litres, that of the Packard 8-cyl. is 8120 litres.…

scan0156 Arranging tests at Brooklands Track for a Packard straight-8 car and an open trials car.
View original record X935 To C. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG29. 8. 27. TESTS ON BROOKLANDS TRACK. X788 XS950 I am going down to Brooklands today and shall probably be there until Thursday or Friday. Mr. Royce has expressed a…

scan0157 Letter to Barkers coachbuilders requesting a Packard instruction book and enquiring about a Lancia.
View original record X435 Expl: Dept: Hs/Rm3/LG. 6th. Sept. 1927. Messrs. Barkers, Coachbuilders, 60, St. Audley St., London W.1. X9048 Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Manning. I wonder whether it would be possible…

scan0158 Trial of a Packard straight-8 engine and delaying a car purchase until after the Olympia Show.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. X435 Hsl/LGZ. 9.27. 8-CYL. ENGINES. We arranged for Rm. to try the latest Packard straight-8 engine when he was in London recently. Attached is his report. We…

scan0159 Testing the latest Packard 8-cylinder car and observing updates on the 1928 chassis.
View original record To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. 7 Hs/Rml/LG.9.27. PACKARD 8-CYLINDER CAR. We tried the latest 8-cyl. Packard car. As far as we could ascertain the engine differs in no respect from that…

scan0160 Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding an instruction book for a Packard Chassis and a potential Lancia bargain.
View original record X 435 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. ESTABLISHED 1710. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. BARKER & Co. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD SPECIALISTS IN COACHWORK FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE…

scan0161 Purchase of competitor cars for trial runs and analysis.
View original record To Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. Sg. +435 R2/M17.10.27. PURCHASE OF A CAR OF OUTSIDE MANUFACTURE. X. 4336 X. 4048 X. 3531 X. 407 X. 435 What car ought we to get for a trial run up? E. says…

scan0162 Suggesting improvements to bumper bars and spring shackles based on observations at a Motor Show.
View original record B.Y. Derby. C. to Hs. Derby. ~~War~~ London. X435 Pt.8/FM-SX-1-33. At the recent Motor Show here, more than one R.R. owner drew my attention to the neat way in which bumper bars fore and aft are…

scan0163 Drawing of a Packard 8 manifold with dimensional annotations and comparative engine data.
View original record 4435 DRAWING NO. S.K 264 SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS FRONT OF ENGINE APP 2" SQUARE INSIDE APP 1 3/4" INSIDE " 1" " APP 1 3/4" INSIDE " 1 1/8" " ABT. 1 3/4" - 2" BORE OF CARB 2 1/2" O.D.…

scan0164 Forwarding an attached report concerning a Packard Car.
View original record S/W HS 8435. To Hs. from Sg. re Packard Car. Sgl/E15.9.31 RECEIVED 15 SEP 1931 I think you will be interested to see the attached report from PN on the above car. Sg. Enc. Copy of PN.15/WTI1.9.31

scan0165 Technical review and driving impression of a Packard Saloon car.
View original record COPY. Sg. from PN. PN.15/WT11.9.31. Packard Car. The Saloon car, short wheelbase, which we had an opportunity of driving yesterday, is rated at 32 H.P. and has :- 8-cylinder engine. Synchro-mesh on…

scan0166 Car's performance, discussing ignition, suspension, steering, frame, and pricing.
View original record -2- The automatic ignition advance appeared to be very effective over a wide range, there being no lever provision on the steering wheel for affecting the timing, as with R.R. control. It has…

scan0167 Test drive and review of a Packard car, focusing on its shock absorbers, gearbox, and engine performance.
View original record N3 X435. To R. from Sg. Copy to Lor. H. Hs. re Shock Absorbers. You will, I think, be interested to know that, having heard that there was a Packard car now available for sale with hydraulic shock…

scan0168 Observations of Packard's engine and gear production methods.
View original record X435. R. From Hs/Rn. (In U.S.A.) c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to By. February 10th, 1932. PACKARDS. These people are very different to General Motors. However we had a look round their production…

scan0169 Engine design features including crankcase material, dampers, and cylinder angle.
View original record -2- done by machine, in assembling nuts run down by electri-cally driven clutch operated spanners, final tightening done in normal manner. On design I got the following :- Crank Case Material. On the…

scan0170 Letter to F.L. Manning of Barker & Co. regarding the accessibility of a Packard engine's crankshaft damper for an experiment.
View original record X435 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.21/KW. 26th January, 1934. F.L. Manning Esq., Messrs. Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 66, South Audley Street, LONDON, W.1. Dear Manning, Thank you very much for your…

scan0171 Letter from the Experimental Department to F.L. Manning of Barker & Co. arranging a meeting concerning a Packard.
View original record x435 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 30th January, 1934. F.L. Manning, Esq., Messrs. Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 66, South Audley St., LONDON. W.1. Dear Manning, Many thanks for risking such censure…

scan0172 Arranging to borrow a Packard car to carry out tests with the crank damper removed.
View original record W/N - Br. x 435 Hs/Gry.3/KW.31.1.34. I have arranged to borrow a Packard Car to-morrow (Thursday) morning, in order to carry out some tests with the crank damper removed. We can only have the Car from…

scan0173 Thank you letter for the loan of a Packard Car for testing, detailing brake issues found.
View original record Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 2nd February, 1934. F.L. Manning, Esq., Messrs. Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 66, South Audley Street, LONDON, W.1. Dear Manning, Very many thanks for the loan of the…

scan0174 Test on a Packard Straight Eight engine and a request for information on Cadillac V.8 and Straight 8 engines.
View original record X 435 To Sg. From HS. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. Attached herewith is a report from Ha/Gry. on a test which we recently made on a Packard Straight Eight Engine. We have cabled…

scan0175 Straight 8 crankshaft vibrations, comparing performance with and without a damper on a Packard car.
View original record To Eg. from Hs/Gry. c. to Wor. c. to R. c. to Ey. c. to Da. c. to Rly. Hs/Gry.22/KW.5.2.34. Straight 8 Crankshaft Vibrations. ---------------------------- Further to our report Hs/Gry.11/KW.6.1.34, in…

scan0176 Engine crankshafts, bearing configurations, and resolving brake judder issues.
View original record To Rm. from Hs/Gry. The Athletic Club, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. X435 Hs/Gry.5/KW.9.2.34. I have run a Packard through its top period without crank damper or damage to the engine. The period is not…

scan0177 From Sg to Hs/Rm regarding the acquisition of a 12-Cylinder Packard, focusing on the feature of independent front springing.
View original record y435 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re 12-Cylinder Packard. I attach copy of letter received from Mr.Leonard Williams. I fancy you rather expected that the factory would deny that they were going to produce this…

scan0178 Letter from Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd. regarding the suspension on a Packard 12-cylinder chassis.
View original record Copy of letter from Messrs. Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd. ---------------- LW/PB. Gt. West Road, Brentford, Mddx. 10th May, 1934. A.F. Sidgreaves, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14/15, Conduit Street,…

scan0179 Comparison between a 12-cylinder Packard and a 12-cylinder Cadillac, concluding the Cadillac is the superior model to benchmark.
View original record x435 Sg. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/MA.12.5.34. 12 CYLINDER PACKARD. (Sg.12/E.11.5.34.) In our opinion there is nothing to choose in smoothness between the 12 cylinder Packard and the 12 cylinder Cadillac,…

scan0180 Letter to Packard Engineering requesting technical details on the suspension of their 8-cylinder model.
View original record 435 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.19/KW. 7th May, 1934. W. Griswold, Esq., Packard Engineering Dept., Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Griswold, I came to the conclusion when in America that the Packard was…

scan0181 Letter from Packard Motor Car Company providing spring rate and shock absorber information for the Super Eight model.
View original record L.E.S. x435 PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT MICHIGAN July 13, 1934. Mr. W. A. Robotham, Rolls-Royce, Limited, Derby, England. Dear Mr. Robotham: Reference: Hs/Rm.19/K W. I am awfully sorry this…

scan0182 Letter from Packard Motor Car Company regarding riding qualities and oil lubricated shackles.
View original record Mr. W. A. Robotham, Rolls-Royce, England. 7-13-34 - page 2. I feel that all of these details materially effect the uniformity in the riding qualities in our cars. Also, we use oil lubricated shackles.…

scan0183 Table detailing metering and spring load specifications for shock absorber valves.
View original record July 13, 1934. Shock Absorber Valves Metering and Spring Load Shock Absorber Location Type of Valve Delco Valve No. Effective Area Fixed Orifice Spring Load Valve…

scan0184 Private memo regarding the arrangement to view a 12-cylinder Packard for an Aero Show.
View original record COPY. To: 'Sg' LONDON. PRIVATE. Levallois. Sr1/Crn.2.11.34 re: 12 cylinder 'Packard'. Thank you for your memo. Sg9/E1.11.34. I am taking up this matter in the right quarters and feel certain that…

scan0185 Arrangements to test drive a 12-cylinder Packard car in Paris.
View original record x435 To Hs. from Sg. re 12 cylinder Packard. Sg14/E5.11.34 Referring to my conversation the other day, I wrote to Sr. enquiring as to whether there was a fairly up-to-date 12-cylinder car belonging to…

scan0186 From Sg. to Hs. requesting the date for a trip to the Paris Show regarding a 12 Cylinder Packard.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. re 12 Cylinder Packard. Sg10/E15.11.34 Referring to my Sg14/E5.11.34 have you now settled the date when you will be going over to Paris for the Show, if, as I assume, you are going, so…

scan0187 Note arranging for a trial of a 12-cylinder Packard car in Paris.
View original record W/P - Sr. X435 Hs/Rm.6/KW.17.11.34. We have seen your note offering to let us try a 12-cylinder Packard when Hs. is in Paris. He will arrive in Paris on the evening of Monday the 26th, and would like…

scan0188 Internal memorandum regarding a run on a 12-cylinder Packard.
View original record To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/KW.17.11.34. 12-cylinder Packard. Referring to Sg.10/E.15.11.34. We have advised Sr. that Hs. will be in Paris on the 26th, and asked him to fix up the run on the Packard.

scan0189 Difficulties in arranging a test of a 12-cylinder Packard car.
View original record To: "Rm" WORKS. 4435 Levallois SrIO/Crn.21.II.34. re: 12 cylinder "Packard". Your memo. Hs/Rm6/KW.17.II.34. I note with pleasure that "Hs" will be in Paris on Monday, the 26th inst., and would like to…

scan0190 Requesting a report and comparison of a 12-Cylinder Packard with Spectre following a trial in Paris.
View original record X435. To Hs. from Sg. re 12-Cylinder Packard. Sg11/E3.12.34 I should be interested to hear whether you and E. were able to try this when over in Paris and, if so, to have your report and comparison…

scan0191 Arrangement to test a 12-cylinder Packard in Paris once it becomes available.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. 8 Hs.1/MJ.4.12.34. re. 12-Cylinder Packard. There was not a modern 12 cylinder Packard available in Paris. The one that Sr. anticipated being there had not arrived. We have arranged…

scan0192 To G.W. Hancock regarding the trial of a 12 cyl. Packard car.
View original record G.W.Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. From Hs. We had intended to try a 12 cyl. Packard car when in Paris but the car had not been delivered. We should like you to keep in…

scan0193 Availability of a Packard car.
View original record +435 To Hs. From GWH. hotel de france Chateauroux. indre. france. 8th December 1934 Re the Packard car, Sr. has promised to let me know as soon as it is available. GWHancock G.W.H.

scan0194 Two imported 12-cylinder Packard cars, proposing that a letter be written to arrange a test drive.
View original record X 435 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. Sg1/E17.12.34 This is to confirm the information I gave you the other day, namely, that we have heard that Mr.Murphy, the Traffic Manager of the L.M.S. has imported…

scan0195 Enquiry into the location of a 12-Cylinder Packard for inspection.
View original record C O P Y. To Wor. from Sg. Eg.1/E.27.12.34. 12-Cylinder Packard. Thanks for Wor6/R.18.12.34. We have made further enquiries from the person who gave us the information and we find that the cars in…

scan0196 Enquiring whether to wait for a car or to borrow one from Mr. Murphy.
View original record Hs. from Wor. Wor8/T28.12.34. Re attached correspondence. Will you please say whether you can wait for this car, or would you prefer we borrow one from Mr. Murphy. attd Wor.

scan0197 Trial of a 12-Cylinder Packard car.
View original record 435 To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.15/KW.4.1.35. 12-Cylinder Packard. Wor8/T.28.12.34. With reference to the attached correspondence, we can wait until February to try this car. Hs/Rm.

scan0198 Performance of a Hotchkiss car and the potential trial of it and a Packard 120.
View original record To Bn. from Hs/Rm. x435 Hs/Rm.9/KW.5.4.35. We noted with interest in this week's "Autocar" the performance of the Hotchkiss. We should like to try this car if possible with the opportunity of taking…

scan0199 The opportunity to test a competitor's 12-cylinder Packard car.
View original record x435 S/W...Hs c. to Sg. C11/C24.4.35 Mr. Geoffrey Duveen, whom you probably know is a very enthusiastic and rich motorist, has brought over from America one of the new 12 cylinder Packards. He is…

scan0200 Confirming arrangements to collect a 12-cylinder Packard for testing in the Derbyshire Hills.
View original record S/W Hs...from C. X435 C16/C25.4.35 Re 12 cylinder Packard. Confirming our conversation on the telephone today, I will arrange with Mr.Geoffrey Duveen for the Packard to be at this address at 9.30 on…

scan0201 Secret memo outlining plans for a comparative car test involving a Packard and a Spectre, with arrangements to keep the test clandestine.
View original record SECRET Y435 S/W Hs...from C. C2/C27.4.35 Confirming our conversation with your representative on the telephone, unfortunately Mr.Geoffrey Duveen is not willing that we should take his Packard for a…

scan0202 Requesting a report on impressions of the 12-cylinder Packard trial.
View original record HS X435 To E. from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re Packard. Sg8/H1.5.35 I do not know whether you are already doing so but, if not, I think it would be advisable for you to make out a little…

scan0203 Cover note sent with a borrowed Packard detail booklet, requesting its eventual return.
View original record S/W. Hs. x435 Cx12/KW.1.5.35. Herewith I send you the Packard detail booklet as arranged yesterday at Bignell Corner. You are requested by the person lending it to us to return it to the address…

scan0204 Trial of a servo-assisted clutch and its potential application for Spectre, Wraith and 20/25 models.
View original record To HDY. from E. c. Hs/Rm. Da. JNR. Ram +435 E.1/HP.7.5.35. Clutch Operation. We tried a Packard 12 last week and this car had a servo assisted clutch operation which worked very nicely. C's car is…

scan0205 Letter to the Packard Motor Company with feedback and queries about their 12-cylinder and 120 models.
View original record V435 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.11/KW. 8th May, 1935. Walter Griswold Esq., Engineering Dept., The Packard Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Griswold, We like the clutch operation on the…

scan0206 Comparison of brake re-lining mileage between a Cadillac 16 and a Bentley.
View original record -2- The Cadillac 16 which we had over here required its brakes re-lining every 3,000 miles. Under similar conditions, and putting up a higher average speed, our Bentley brakes last for about 28,000…

scan0207 Test report and comparison of a 12-Cylinder Packard against the Rolls-Royce Spectre.
View original record X435 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. 12-Cylinder Packard. Test by Sg., C., E., Hs., Cx., Bn., Rm. This car is fitted with a 4-bearing, 12 cylinder engine of 473 cu.ins. capacity, having a bore…

scan0208 Trial report comparing the Cadillac 16 to the Packard and assessing the Spectre model.
View original record -2- Hs/Rm.1/KW. 8.5.35. Generally speaking, the trial of this car has confirmed our impression as formed in America, that the Cadillac 16 is a far better model for us to work to in producing a new…

scan0209 Comparing the 12-cylinder Packard against the Spectre model, focusing on performance, weight, and power unit design.
View original record Rm x435 To Sg. and Wor. from E. c. Hs. 12 Cylinder Packard. With reference to Sg.8/E.1.5.35 and Hs/Rm.1/KW.8.5.35, we are in agreement with the latter report. We believe that the performance was…

scan0210 Evaluation report on the design and components of a Packard vehicle.
View original record - sheet 2 - the Packard this drain pipe was fitted and was seen to be dribbling petrol after the engine was stopped. The arrangement of side valve cylinders makes it very easy to remove the cylinder…

scan0211 Technical note on a braking system, mentioning its operation and a comparison to a 12 cylinder Packard.
View original record - sheet 3 - E.5/HP.9.5.35. The major objection is, of course, that the assistance to the brakes is not maintained after the engine is stopped. The rear brakes are fitted with single shoes and a hand…

scan0212 Letter returning a loaned 'Packard Service Information' booklet.
View original record 4435 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 9th May, 1935. H. Mills, Esq., 4A Belgrave Mews North, Belgrave Square, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sir, We are returning to you herewith your "Packard Service Information"…

scan0213 Introducing the details of a Packard 12-cylinder car trial.
View original record X435 To E. c. to Da. Hs/Rm.4/KW.9.5.35. Herewith details of the Packard 12-cylinder Car which we tried the other day: Hs/Rm.

scan0214 Table detailing the specifications of various car engines.
View original record 4435 9.5.35. PARTICULARS OF CAR ENGINES. TYPE | BORE | STROKE | STROKE/BORE | TOTAL CYLINDER CAPACITY | R.A.C. RATING | WHEEL BASE | TRACK --- Phantom II | 4.250" | 5.500" | 1.29 | 468 cu.in 7668 c.c.…

scan0215 Mechanical specifications comparison sheet for Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve 12th series models.
View original record x431 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Extracts from Packard Service Information - 12th Series. Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208. ENGINE: Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4.…

scan0216 Specification comparison sheet for Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.
View original record -2- | | Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 | Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208 | |---|---|---| | Valve seat angle | 45º | 45º | | Valve Spring | Packard-Double | Packard-Single | | Valve spring…

scan0217 Specification sheet comparing Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve engine components like pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts.
View original record -3- Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 | Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208 PISTON, CONT'D: Width of compression rings | 1/8 | 1/8 Width of oil rings | 5/32 | 5/32 Depth of ring groove (oil) | .158…

scan0218 Specification comparison sheet for the Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.
View original record -4- Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208 CRANKSHAFT CONT'D: Vibration damper - type Lanchester Lanchester Weight 112¼ lbs. 120 lbs. Total bearing area 72.13 sq.in.…

scan0219 Specification sheet comparing Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.
View original record -5- Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208 FRONT AXLE CONT'D: Rake or caster: 1 deg. / 1 deg. Wheel toe-in: 0 - 1/16" / 0 - 1/16" King pin angle: 9 deg. / 9 deg.…

scan0220 Specification comparison sheet for Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models, detailing their gasoline systems, rear axles, and springs.
View original record -6- Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208 GASOLINE SYSTEM: Carburetter - make - size Stromberg-Duplex Stromberg-Duplex Gasoline feed Mechanical Pump-AC Mechanical…

scan0221 Technical specification sheet comparing the brakes and wheels of Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.
View original record -7- Packard Super Eight Model 1203-1204-1205 Packard Twelve Model 1207-1208 BRAKES: Type Internal - expanding on all four wheels Internal - expanding on all four wheels Operation Mechanical with…

scan0222 Letter from Packard Motor Car Company discussing clutch vacuum control and crankshaft disturbances.
View original record PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT MICHIGAN May 21 1935 Mr. W. A. Robotham, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. My dear Mr. Robotham: I am enclosing a blueprint showing the clutch vacuum control with…

scan0223 Technical letter discussing minimum flywheel inertia, damper design, and braking performance.
View original record Mr. W. A. Robotham. 5-21-35 - Page 2. As to the minimum flywheel inertia, I have always worked on the basis that this should not be less than approximately one-eighth of the total flywheel effect of…

scan0224 Letter from Packard's Chief Research Engineer regarding brake performance comparisons and Girling brakes.
View original record Mr. W. A. Robotham, 5-21-35 - Page 3. City work I do not feel is very hard on brakes. I do find, however, from contacts with our Service Departments, there are many kinds of drivers who are such…

scan0225 Arranging to view a new Packard and the disposal of a Terraplane at Lillie Hall.
View original record S/W Hs/Rm Hs/Rm11/KW1.6.35 C30/C13.6.35 We understand the car you want is the new £500 odd Packard and we are arranging to see one of these immediately. Will you please send the Terraplane to Lillie…

scan0226 The price of a Packard 'One-Twenty' and the logistics of replacing a Graham vehicle used for Aero transport.
View original record X1086 W/S - C. Hs/Rm.7/KW.14.6.35. C.30/C.13.6.35. The Packard we want I presume is about £500 in England. It is known as the "One-Twenty" model. The Terraplane is being used on Aero transport work…

scan0227 Ordering a Packard car and the sale of a Terraplane and Graham Paige.
View original record S/W. Hs/Rm. from C. Rm x1086 C7/D19.6.35. Hs/Rm.7/KW.14.6.35. We have ordered the Packard, black, £495 list, and it will be ready in about ten days' time. We note you are sending us the Terraplane now…

scan0228 Brief memo regarding a red Packard car and the despatch of a Terraplane.
View original record X1086 W/S - C. Hs/Rm.9/KW.27.6.35. PER BAG. Packard Car. I am sorry I could not ring you up yesterday. We should like the Packard to be in red as delivery seems reasonable. The Terraplane was…

scan0229 Mechanical fault found in a Packard car during a test run.
View original record Rm x1086 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.Ox. [Text Struck Through] Sg1/E9.7.35 We obtained delivery the other day of the Packard which you wanted. Cx. and I took it out yesterday evening for a little…

scan0230 Letter to Packard's Chief Research Engineer regarding the testing of a Packard 'One-Twenty' and 12-cylinder engines.
View original record X1056 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 10th July,1935. W. R. Griswold, Esq., Chief Research Engineer, Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Griswold, Thank you very much for your…

scan0231 Letter comparing Bentley and Packard dampers, American vs. European car characteristics, and Girling brakes.
View original record -2- Hs/Rn.10/KW.10.7.35. If we compare our Bentley damper with the figures of the Packard damper which you sent to me, we have a rating of flexibility whereby the inertia is driven by the crankshaft…

scan0232 Confirming the return of a Packard car to Lillie Hall to be exchanged for one with a larger engine.
View original record X 1086 S/W To Hs. from Sg. re The Packard Car. Sg9/E24.7.35 Confirming conversation with you here to-day, please send the Packard back to Lillie Hall to-morrow and I will deal with the question of…

scan0233 Confirming the arrival time and location for the Packard car.
View original record To Sg. From Hs/Rm. Y1086 Hs/Rm.8/MJ.29.7.35. Re. The Packard Car. Replying to Sg.9/E.24.7.35. The Packard car will arrive at Lillie Hall tomorrow the 30th.inst. Hs/Rm.

scan0234 Delay in obtaining a Packard car due to engine and steering specifications.
View original record Wait for it S/W Hs. C10/C14.8.35 Re PACKARD CAR. ------- Mr.Greenwood, from whom we are obtaining this car (viz. the cheap Packard with the larger engine) advises us that he cannot get this until…

scan0235 Packard Car, confirming the decision to wait for a chassis with right-hand steering.
View original record X1086 W/S - C. Hs/Gry.7/KW.16.8.35. Re Packard Car. Hs. has asked me to reply to your C.10/C.14.8.35 and say that we will wait until we can get a chassis with the right-hand steering. Hs/Gry.

scan0236 The collection of a new Packard car and a request for further instructions.
View original record -> S/W...Hs e. to Sg --- Rm x1086 C21/C29.10.35 We are collecting the new Packard car tomorrow (Wednesday) evening. Will you please let me know what you want done with it. C.

scan0237 Request for the Instruction Book for a Packard car which was returned to Old Hill Motors.
View original record F.Dodd. HAVE YOU GOT THIS. S/W Hs C16/C31.10.35 Confirming our conversation on the telephone this afternoon, we should be glad if you would kindly send us the Instruction Book for the Packard car…

scan0238 Confirming the enclosure of a Packard instruction book and two spare keys.
View original record W/S - C. X1086 Hs/FD.8/KW.2.11.35. C.16/C.31.10.35. We enclose herewith the Packard Instruction Book, as requested in the above memo., and also 2 spare keys for the Packard car. Hs/F.Dodd.

scan0239 Acknowledgement of receipt for an instruction book and two spare keys for a Packard car.
View original record X1086 S/W Packard Car Hs/FD8/KW2.11.35 C1/C4.11.35 We beg to acknowledge receipt of the Instruction Book and the two spare keys for this car. C.

scan0240 Performance and handling comparison between a purchased 8-Cylinder Packard, a Buick, and the Phantom III model.
View original record X1086 To Hs. from Sg. re 8-Cylinder Packard. Sg7/E4 11.35 Copy to Wor. F. RV. Referring to the above car, which we have purchased, with straight 8 engine of the size used in America as distinct from…

scan0241 Surprising weight of a car and comparing it to Bentley and Packard models regarding weight reduction and power-to-weight ratios.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. Sg7/E4.11.35 - 2 - We had the car weighed with the tank nearly full of petrol and the complete weight was only 33 cwt. This really is very surprising when one bears in mind the fact…

scan0242 Listing a backlog of jobs for various cars waiting in the shop.
View original record x1086 To AMG. Hs/Rm.3/RW.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-G-IV.…

scan0243 Technical report comparing the frame, pedals, and spring shackles of a Packard car with a Rolls-Royce Phantom III.
View original record Handwritten Notes: X108 Hs. c. Wor. c. E. c. By. c. RHC. I should like the Packard and silencer sectioning against one of our own, photographs taken and a reply prepared to the criticism contained in…

scan0244 Comparative analysis of Packard's engine/gearbox suspension, front wheel suspension, and shock dampers.
View original record -2- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.12.35. two for the shackle pins at the ends, and one in the middle to take bolt. The complete shackle is formed by placing a tubular distance piece between the two bars and passing…

scan0245 Technical analysis and comparison of shock dampers, roll bars, and steering columns, with reference to a Packard design.
View original record -3- The shock dampers themselves are of the most simple construction, not unpleasing to the view, and apparently do their work to the complete satisfaction of our critical people. Is it agreed that…

scan0246 Comparative analysis of competitor steering linkage and petrol tank designs.
View original record -4- Sft/Sct1/BH.20.12.35. LINKAGE BETWEEN STEERING COLUMN & ROAD WHEELS. This is effected by tubular rods, connected at suitable points to ball end pins. The end pieces, unlike ours which are brazed,…

scan0247 Comparative analysis of Packard components, including the radiator and starting handle, against Rolls-Royce standards.
View original record -5- SIDE ENGINE GUARDS. Except for the two Side Engine Guards, which are made of Sheet Iron instead of, as in our case Aluminium we note there are no other underpans. RADIATOR. Whilst no doubt…

scan0248 Comparison report on Packard's air and exhaust silencers versus the company's own more complex designs.
View original record -6- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. AIR SILENCER. The air silencer of the Packard appears to be a proprietary article, simple in construction and capable of being easily placed in position by reason if its one…

scan0249 Comparative analysis of a competitor's silencer, bonnet, and dashboard construction.
View original record -7- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. Over the whole unit there is a lack of elaboration which we are used to, such items as heat-shields, asbestos and sheet metal lagging being absent. Our method of suspension,…

scan0250 Comparison of Packard's manufacturing methods and components against Rolls-Royce's, focusing on cost reduction.
View original record -8- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. We take it, that this is one of the many features pronounced good by those who have tried out the Packard, yet at a time when an endeavour is being made to reduce costs and…

scan0251 Report analysing the design and production costs of engine components like the crankcase, starter motor, and water pump.
View original record -9- interior of the engine. Externally it is not displeasing, its plain almost girder like crankcase being free from scrolls, bosses or platforms. The absence of these features must inevitably reduce…

scan0252 Analysis of the oil filler, oil level indicator, and rear axle components, considering design, cost, and comparison to alternatives.
View original record -10- OIL FILLER. This may be satisfactory and sufficient for the purpose, the cover also cannot be denied certain good, if cheap points, we should imagine, however, that a few dozen of these could be…

scan0253 Technical report comparing axle and differential components with Bentley and Packard models.
View original record -11- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. Hypoid gears are fitted with an offset of 2.000 as against .650 on the Bentley Axle, this makes for maximum quietness, and if our axles were the same in this respect, our…

scan0254 Critique and comparison of rear shock absorber anchorage, rear brakes, and gearbox components.
View original record -12- Doing duty for a rear shock absorber anchorage is a rough fishplate. This plate is fastened to the lower spring plate by the four legs of the spring clips. The overhanging portion of the…

scan0255 Report page discussing the gearbox design, body brackets, and step irons with comparisons to other models.
View original record -13- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. Conversely the fitting up or other handwork must be considerably reduced before the cover is attached. The actual hand lever itself is of the most crude and common type,…

scan0256 Comparative analysis of automotive components against the Phantom III and Packard chassis.
View original record -14- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. then rivetted to the frame this giving corner strength to the completed bracket. This simple bracket is in striking contrast to the gigantic proportions of those on the…

scan0257 Critique and comparison of various automotive components, including the clutch operating mechanism, chassis, and suspension parts.
View original record -15- Sft/Sctl/BH.20.11.35. Malleable Castings, Aluminium Die Castings, Strip Steel bent, and Sheet metal pressings, some of these being very crudely produced. CLUTCH OPERATING MECHANISM. The Clutch…

scan0258 Comparative analysis of a Packard automobile's design and manufacturing processes.
View original record -16- Sft/Sct1/BH.20.12.35. must be made to a fine limit if the ultimate adjustment for correct pivot lean is to be obtained. At one time, Road Springs, without sacrificing quality were supplied with a…

scan0259 Request for information on the weight of Packard and Bentley axles and suspension, with handwritten notes about a Buick.
View original record X1086 HS/Rm. GRY. We shall not have this car stripped until the Buick is rebuilt. Urge Dodd to get Buick replacement parts. Rm. Da.1/HP.11.1.36 Packard Car. We should like the following information -…

scan0260 Financial loss on a sold Graham Paige and questioning the purchase of a Packard.
View original record GRY see me x1086 S/W To Hs. from Sg. re American Cars. Sg16/E13.1.36 We seem to have made a very heavy loss over the sale of the Graham Paige as we were only able to get £75 for it whereas it cost us…

scan0261 Request to strip a Packard back axle for inspection to inform the design of the banjo back axle for the Wraith.
View original record x1086 To RHC. Hs/Rm.23/KW.17.1.36. Packard Rear Axles. Da. has made a special request that we should strip the Packard back axle and lay it out in some quiet corner where he can have a look atit. He…

scan0262 Request to obtain a Packard air silencer for a 120-B type engine.
View original record X1086 To Roy. Hs/FD.4/JH.18.2.36. Will you please obtain a Packard air silencer for us, for the 120-B type engine. The chassis No. is X.27751/992-1812. The distributor for these cars is, Leonard…

scan0263 Request to strip a Packard car gearbox for examination by the Design Department.
View original record To RHC. X.1056 Hs/FJH.9/KW.19.2.36. Packard Car. Will you please strip the Packard gearbox as soon as possible. This is required for examination by the Design Dept. Hs/F.J.Hardy.

scan0264 Requesting the rebuild of a Packard Car chassis.
View original record To RHC. X 1086 Hs/Rm.15/KW.19.3.36. Packard Car. Will you please go ahead and rebuild this chassis as soon as possible, as we are anxious to get rid of it. Hs/Rm.

scan0265 Weight breakdown of the Packard Front Suspension components.
View original record To Rm. X1076 Hs/Les.3/KW.1.4.36. Packard Front Suspension Weight. lbs. ozs. Front Cross Member 28 0 Centre Steering Lever 3 0 2 Springs 22 4 2 Buffers & Pots 6 1 2 Cross Steering Tubes 2 7 2 Torque…

scan0266 Comparison of front end weights and suspension systems for Bentley, Wraith, and Packard models.
View original record To E. from HS/Les. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. X1086 HS/Les.18/KW.24.4.36. Herewith a front end weight comparison of the suspensions of the Bentley, 20/25 HP., Ph.II, Ph.III Wraith and Packard,…

scan0267 Table comparing the weights of chassis front end parts for various car models.
View original record CHASSIS FRONT END WEIGHTS. <1086> BENTLEY 25 HP. PARTS | lbs. | lbs. | Ph.II. lbs. Front axle with control (no brakes) | 49.5 | 60.3 | 87.5 2 road springs | 38.2 | 56.4 | 78.0 2 shock dampers | 22.75…

scan0268 Request to dismantle a Packard clutch for inspection.
View original record To RHC. x1086 Hs/Smth.17/JH.1.5.36. Packard. May we please have the clutch dismantled for inspection. Hs/Smth.

scan0269 Weight specifications for a Packard Road Wheel and its components.
View original record FILES. X1086 2.5.36. Packard Road Wheel. Tube - 3 lbs. Tyre - 29 " Rim - 24 " Complete 56 lbs. Hs/F.Dodd.

scan0270 Request to rebuild a Packard car, noting that parts borrowed by the Design Department have been returned.
View original record To RHC. X1086 Hs/Gry.5/KW.14.5.36. Packard Car. Will you please rebuild this car. We understand the Design Dept. have returned all the parts they borrowed, and we are doing our best to obtain any…

scan0271 Request for a Packard 120 B front engine mounting rubber.
View original record X1056 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.32/KW. 8th June, 1936. Leonard Williams, Esq., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex. Dear Sir, Have you a box type front engine mounting rubber in stock for the Packard 120 B…

scan0272 Letter from distributor Leonard Williams regarding a part request for a 120B Packard car.
View original record WEST END SHOWROOMS 12 BERKELEY STREET, LONDON, W.1 TELEPHONE: GROSVENOR 2941-2 SCOTTISH SHOWROOMS & SERVICE DEPOT CORSTORPHINE RD, MURRAYFIELD, EDINBURGH PHONE: EDINBURGH 63229 GRAMS: PACKARSCOT…

scan0273 Letter to Leonard Williams Ltd. requesting a rubber mounting for a Packard chassis.
View original record x1056 HE/FD.21/JH. Exptl. Dept. 10th June, 1936. Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Mddx. For the attention of Mr. Crosland. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 9th.…

scan0274 Request to place an official order for a Packard Front Engine Mounting Rubber.
View original record To Roy. X1086 Hs/FD.17/KW.13.6.36. Will you please send an official order to Leonard Williams, Great West Rd., Brentford, Middlesex for - 1. Packard Front Engine Mounting Rubber. This has been…

scan0275 Letter requesting the supply of Packard engine and gearbox mounting rubbers.
View original record X1086 Exptl. Dept. HS/FD.12/JH. 7th August, 1936. Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Mddx. Dear Sirs, Could you please supply us with a set of Packard front box type engine…

scan0276 The supply and ordering of engine mounting rubbers.
View original record X 1086 To Roy. Hs/FD.4/JH.11.8.36. Attached is a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Mddx. asking them to supply engine mounting rubbers. We have…

scan0277 List of weights for the components of a Packard rear axle.
View original record COPY. X1086 WEIGHTS OF PACKARD REAR AXLE. lb. Banjo Casing (which includes welded-on Spring Seating and two Oil Seals which are fixed in Tube ends ..... 48.125 Pinion Housing which is integral with…

scan0278 Letter from Chevrolet Motor Company requesting bearing shells for testing and mentioning future discussions on piston rings and bore wear.
View original record CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY DETROIT, MICHIGAN GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING FOR ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION CHEVROLET PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS August 14, 1936 W. A. Robotham, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby,…

scan0279 Letter to The Chevrolet Motor Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of aluminium-tin bearing shells for testing.
View original record X1086 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 5th September, 1936. A. Taub Esq., The Chevrolet Motor Co.Ltd., Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Taub, Replying to your letter of August 14th, we have to-day…

scan0280 The despatch of 4 aluminium tin bearing shells to Chevrolet Motor Company.
View original record To D/BP.. c. to G/Mt. X1086 Hs/Gry.2/JH.5.9.36. We are sending into the Stores 4 aluminium tin bearing shells for despatch to :- A. Taub Esq., Chevrolet Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.…

scan0281 Letter to Packard Motor Co. enquiring about the reasoning behind their new 6-cylinder engine's crankshaft balance weight arrangement.
View original record X1086 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.6/KW. 14th October, 1936. W. Griswold, Esq., The Packard Motor Co., Detroit, Mich., U.S.A. Dear Mr. Griswold, I see in "Automotive Industries" the other day that you have…

scan0282 Technical analysis and comparison of Packard-type independent front suspension.
View original record E. from Rm/AFM. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to R. PACKARD TYPE SUSPENSION. Owing to the fact that our Packard car has a tendency to dip its bonnet when its very powerful hydraulic-bendix brakes…

scan0283 Causes of brake dipping on a Packard car and potential solutions using rubber bushes.
View original record -2- Rm/AFM1/R.1.2.37. The dipping of the front of the Packard when braking is due to three things:- (a) Powerful front brakes (impossible on P.III) (b) High C. of G. (c) Light poundage shock dampers.…

scan0284 Blueprint diagram showing the main dimensions and components of a Packard suspension system.
View original record RIGID JOINT SHOCK DAMPER CL OF CHASSIS FRONT OF CAR SILENTBLOC BUSH ON CENTRE OF PAN SILENTBLOC BUSH, UNDER CHASSIS FRAME UPPER PIVOT, RUBBER BUSH LOWER PIVOT, GREASE LUBRICATED BUSH PACKARD…

scan0285 Request to Messrs. Leonard Williams for brake linings or brake shoes for a 120B Packard chassis.
View original record 1086. Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.18/JH. 2nd. March, 1937. Messrs. Leonard Williams. Great West Road, Brentford, Mddlx. Dear Sirs, Can you please supply us with a set of brake linings, or brake shoes…

scan0286 Requesting payment clearance of an account with Leonard Williams for supplying Packard brake linings.
View original record 1086 G/JWH. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.14/AP.10.3.37. Will you please have the account cleared with Leonard Williams for supplying a set of Packard brake linings 0/54333. £3. 3. 9. Rm/FD. Att. please find…

scan0287 Request to place an official order with Messrs. Leonard Williams for a set of Packard brake linings.
View original record 1086. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/ED.9/JH.13.3.37. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Leonard Williams for supplying a set of Packard brake linings. 0/54333. £3.9.9. Rm/F.Dodd.

scan0288 Comparison of front and rear wheel weights for Packard, Vauxhall, and Rover models, measured in hundredweights, quarters, and pounds.
View original record 1086 May 1937. PACKARD. 34 H.P. c. q. lbs. Front Wheels 15 3 7 Rear " 18 1 14 = c. q.lbs. 34 - 21 VAUXHALL. 25 H.P. 9 ft 3 in. Wheelbase Short Type. Time up Ticknall 57.8 secs. (With 6 gals of petrol…

scan0289 Technical memorandum detailing suspension data and spring rates for a Packard vehicle.
View original record To H. from Rm/AFM. c.to Da. c.to Ev. Rm/AFM.1/BJ.1.5.37. Packard Suspension. The following data has been obtained concerning our Packard. Wheel movement. OS. NS. Bump 3 15/16th 4¼ Rebound 2¼ 2 11/16th…

scan0290 Disassembled rear hub, brake drum, and associated bearings.
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scan0291 Weight analysis blueprint for Packard hubs.
View original record WEIGHT ANALYSIS PACKARD HUBS 1929 12 RIVETS 5 RIVETS 12" 3 1/4" 3 8/10" 6 9/10" 10 2/10" 11 9/10" 17/32 SECTION 1/4" SECTION 1/8" SECTION 1 1/2" 2 1/4" 3 1/2" WEIGHT REAR HUB & DRUM: 16 LBS 9 OZS.…

scan0292 Request to create a 2-cavity mould for a Packard spherical rubber suspension bearing.
View original record HPS. from Rm/Les. 1086 Rm/Les.11/AP.11.5.37 PACKARD SPHERICAL RUBBER SUSPENSION BEARING Will you please make a 2 cavity mould for the above part. We are very anxious to get our Packard running with…

scan0293 Comparing the weights of the Packard front suspension to the Bentley III.
View original record To E. from Rm/Les. c.c. Ds. c.c. By. c.c. E/Ev. c.c. Hs. 1086 Rm/Les.14/AP.19.5.37 PACKARD FRONT SUSPENSION. The attached photos shows the weights of the main parts of the Packard front suspension.…

scan0294 Photographic layout of various vehicle components with their respective weights.
View original record TORQUE ARM 6lbs. 8ozs. DAMPER 14 lbs. YOKE 7lbs. 6ozs. SUSPENSION ARM 14lbs 6ozs. E90814

scan0295 Confirming arrangements to loan a Packard Car to Mr. James.
View original record W/S Blb. from Hs/LS. Copy to Rm. 1086 Hs./LS.3/T29.5.37. In reply to your Blb.11/LAM.27.5.37, we have arranged to loan Mr. James the Packard Car on June 12th. Will you please get into touch with Rm.…

scan0296 Comparative table of performance data for Packard, S.3, Buick, and C.15 engines.
View original record 1086 PACARD S. 3 37 - 60 C 15 BUICK 3 ³/₁₆ 3 ³/₈ 3 ⁷/₁₆ 3 ¹/₄ 4 ¹/₄ 4 ¹/₄ 4 ⁵/₁₆ 4 ⁷/₈ DISP. 236 228 320.2 323.5 B.H.P. 93.36 @ 3200 93 @ 3600 124.4 @ 3400 125 @ 3200 TORQUE 192.9 @ 1200 168 @ 1200…

scan0297 Concerning the postponement of a customer's Packard collection and the related work on the vehicle.
View original record 1086 S/W. CONFIDENTIAL. Db/Blb.8/LAM.7.6.37. To Rm. from Blb. [Handwritten in red ink] WYMAN - Release note [Handwritten] Ru, Re: PACKARD. Mr. James has found it necessary to postpone his holiday…

scan0298 Packard Independent Front Wheel Suspension and its adjustments.
View original record Rm. Copy to E. Da. By. RHC. HPS. Rm/Les Handwritten: Les You are answering this ? Rm 1086 E/Ev.1/M.10.6.37. PACKARD INDEPENDENT FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION. ------------------------------------------ We…

scan0299 Request to Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd. for rear shock absorber connecting links for a Packard 120 P chassis.
View original record 1086 Experimental Dept. Rm/Les.10/JH. 22nd June, 1937. Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex. Dear Sirs, We should be much obliged if you would send us a pair of rear…

scan0300 Confirming the handover of Packard front suspension parts for analysis with the intent to copy the materials.
View original record To Hl. from Rm/Les. 1086 Rm/Les.2/AP.29.6.37 This is to confirm that we have handed you the following Packard front suspension parts for analysis:- 1. Torque arm. 2. Main suspension lever. 3. Shock…

scan0301 Letter from the Experimental Department concerning an order for shock absorber links for a 120.P. Packard.
View original record 1086 Rm/Les.21/AP. Experimental Department 2nd. July 1937 Messrs Leonard Williams (Distributors) Ltd., Brentford, MIDDLESEX Dear Sirs, Thank you for the two shock absorber connecting links for our…

scan0302 Request to issue a covering order for two shock absorber connecting links for a Packard Car.
View original record To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 1086 Rm/Les.20/AP.2.7.37 Will you please issue a covering order to Messrs Leonard Williams Ltd., Brentford, Middlesex, for two shock absorber connecting links…

scan0303 Letter to W.L. Harris of Silentbloc Ltd. regarding the fitting of Inlox type bushes to a Packard car.
View original record 1086 Rm/LesLO/R. 6th July, 1937. W.L. Harris, Esq., Silentbloc Ltd., Victoria Gardens, Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill Gate, W.11. Dear Mr. Harris, We are now in a position where we should like to fit…

scan0304 Requesting the replacement of Inlox rubber bushes with Silentbloc bushes on a Packard car's front expansion.
View original record HPS. from Rm/Les. 1086 Rm/Les8/R.8.7.37. PACKARD CAR. Will you please replace the Inlox type rubber bushes in the front expansion:- (a) pivot of main suspension lever to frame, (b) " " top triangle to…

scan0305 Weight analysis cover sheet for a Packard rear axle.
View original record PACKARD REAR AXLE WEIGHT ANALYSIS. 16.7.37.

scan0306 Parts list with quantities and weights for the Rear Axle assembly.
View original record SECTION 1. REAR AXLE. No.off. Weight. lbs. ozs. Axle Banjo Casing 1 Studs - Pinion Housing. 8 Rear Spring Pads. 2 47 8 Rear Spring Clip Guides. 2 Half Shaft Oil Seals. 2 Brake Supply Branch Bolt. 1…

scan0307 Parts list with quantities and weights for the Rear Axle assembly.
View original record SECTION 1. REAR AXLE. (Cont'd) No.off. Weight lbs. ozs. Differential Star Wheel 2 } Diff. Star Wheel Facings 2 } Diff. Star Wheel Spindle 1 } 1 15 Diff. Spindle Pin 1 } Differential Planet Wheels 2 }…

scan0308 Continued list of parts for the Rear Axle (Section 1), detailing quantities and weights.
View original record SECTION 1. REAR AXLE. (Cont'd). No.off. Weight lbs.ozs. Wire Crown Wheel Bolts ) 8 1/4 Pinion Casing Bolt 1 ) Pinion Casing Nut 8 ) 5 1/2 Spring Washer 9 ) Diff. Housing Nut - Castellated 4 ) 2 3/4…

scan0309 Photograph showing the disassembled components of a 1936 Packard 8 Cylinder rear axle, section 1.
View original record PACKARD 1936 8 CYLINDER REAR AXLE SECTION I NEG N°. 3031 C

scan0310 Blueprint for a motor vibration damper assembly, including a performance graph.
View original record TOP LEFT GRAPH: DISTANCE MOVED AT 10 IN. RADIUS INCHES FROM CENTRAL POSITION TORQUE IN LBS INCHES MOTOR VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY WHEN TESTED ON FIXTURE MUST GIVE LOOP FALLING ENTIRELY WITHIN THIS…

scan0311 Request to pass an order for various parts to Leonard Williams (Distributors) Ltd.
View original record Copy. from Rm. c. G/JWH. 1049 Rm10/R.13.7.37. Will you please pass an order for the following parts to Leonard Williams (Distributors) Ltd., Brentford:- 4 S/A Lower Grummets A 4/- 4 " " " Retainers…

scan0312 Letter requesting rear axle buffers and a spare parts list for a Packard 120.B.
View original record 1086 August 5th 1937 Rm/Les.9/AP. Messrs Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX. Dear Sirs, Re. Our Packard 120.B. Chassis No.X.27751/992-1812 Will you please send us a pair of…

scan0313 Requesting a covering order for parts for a Packard car 120.B chassis.
View original record To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 1086 Rm/Les.10/AP.5.8.37 0/54117. Will you please issue a covering order to Messrs Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlsex, for a pair of rear…

scan0314 Letter from a distributor regarding the dispatch of some parts and a delay in supplying others.
View original record WEST END SHOWROOMS 12 BERKELEY STREET, LONDON, W.1 TELEPHONE: MAYFAIR 7541 (4 LINES) SCOTTISH SHOWROOMS & SERVICE DEPOT CORSTORPHINE RD. MURRAYFIELD, EDINBURGH PHONE EDINBURGH 63229 GRAMS PACKARSCOT…

scan0315 Letter to a supplier confirming the intention to self-manufacture parts due to stock unavailability.
View original record 10862 August 7th 1937 Rm/Les.12/AP. Messrs Lenoard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 6th inst. As you have not yet got the rear buffer…

scan0316 Order for four 7.00 x 16 Dunlop covers for use on a Packard car.
View original record To Roy. c. to, G/JWH. 1086 Rm/FD.8/JH.9.8.37. Will you please order 4 7.00 x 16 Dunlop covers only for use on the Packard car. O/N.54333. Rm/F.Dodd.

scan0317 Letter to Dunlop Ltd. requesting six hand-made 6.50 x 17 tyre covers.
View original record Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.16/JH. 1332 1066 9th August, 1937. Messrs. Dunlop Ltd., Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Price. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 5th…

scan0318 Telegram requesting the arrival time for Packard brakes.
View original record 1086 Rm/R. 12.8.37 PACKARLOND, PHONE, LONDON. PLEASE WIRE TIME OF ARRIVAL OF PACKARD BRAKES. LESLIE, ROYCAR.

scan0319 Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of brakes by passenger train.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1086. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12-40. Date 12.8.37. To Leslie Roycar. By NA. from Hendon 12/3/8. Brakes despatched from Ealing station passenger train 11.30 a.m.…

scan0320 Letter concerning brake repairs and a parts request for a Packard 120.B Chassis.
View original record 1086. August 13th 1937 Rm/Les.12/AP. Messrs Leonard Williams Lrd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX Dear Sirs, Re. Packard 120.B. Chassis No.X.27751/992-1812. We telephoned to you last Tuesday…

scan0321 Page 2 of a letter listing vehicle faults and requesting parts, an estimate, and a spare parts list.
View original record -2- 4. We are getting knocking, from sideway movement of the rear spring shackles. We should like one complete shackle and pins, so that we can check where our assembly is faulty. 5. We have lost the…

scan0322 Letter from a Packard Cars concessionnaire quoting prices for various car parts for a Packard 120.B chassis.
View original record LEONARD WILLIAMS & CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: LEONARD WILLIAMS (CHAIRMAN) THE EARL OF MACCLESFIELD ARTHUR WILLIAM STANTON J.P. R. P. DENMAN FREDERICK STATHAM TOWLE SOLE CONCESSIONNAIRES FOR BRITISH ISLES…

scan0323 Letter confirming the return of locks and a clock for repairs.
View original record -2- We note you are returning the locks for the keys to be fitted, and also the clock for repairs. These will be dealt with immediately upon arrival. Assuring you of our best attention at all times.…

scan0324 Packard front brake assemblies and luggage compartment locks to Messrs Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd.
View original record 1086 D/BP. from Rm/Les. c. G/Mt. Rm/Les.10/AP.17.8.37 We are sending into the stores for despatch to Messrs Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex - (a) Pair of Packard…

scan0325 Covering order for a list of spare parts for Messrs Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd.
View original record Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 1086 Rm/Les.9/AP.17.8.37 Will you please issue a covering order to Messrs Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex for:- 1. One hand brake…

scan0326 Letter regarding the return of faulty Packard 120.B brake assemblies and a new parts order.
View original record 1086 August 17th 1937 Rm/Les.8/AP. Messrs Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX Dear Sirs, Packard 120.B. We thank you for your letter of the 14th inst. We are returning to…

scan0327 Letter from a Packard Cars concessionaire regarding the return of front brake assemblies and associated parts.
View original record Handwritten: Hand brake Spring Bonnet piece 1086 LEONARD WILLIAMS & CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: LEONARD WILLIAMS (CHAIRMAN) THE EARL OF MACCLESFIELD ARTHUR WILLIAM STANTON J.P. R. P. DENMAN FREDERICK STATHAM…

scan0328 Requesting payment authorisation for an invoice from Leonard Williams (Distributors) Ltd. for an instruction book.
View original record Miss Perkins 1086 Please write necessary note. Rm Rm. --- G/WFH/CP.50/MV.27.8.37. --- We have received an invoice from Leonard Williams (Distributors)Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, for 1…

scan0329 Requesting an official order be sent to Leonard Williams Ltd for repairs and petrol for a Packard.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1086 Rm/FD.17/JH.27.8.37. Will you please send an official order to Leonard Williams Ltd, Great West Road, Brentford, Mddx. for £2.14.11d. for repairs and petrol to the Packard.…

scan0330 Official order for one instruction book.
View original record To Roy. from Rm. c. G/WFH. 1086 Rm.10/AP.28.8.37 Re. G/WFH/CP.50/MV.27.8.37 Will you please send an official order to Messrs Leonard Williams Ltd, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, for one…

scan0331 Official order be sent to Leonard Williams for 9/-.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 108b Rm/FD.9/JH.15.9.37. Will you please send an official order to Leonard Williams, Great West Road, Brentford, Middx. for 9/-. O/N.54333. Rm/FD. Attached account.

scan0332 Request for the despatch of front brake shoes and linings for a specific chassis.
View original record 1086. Rm/FD.16/MH. Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middx. 30th. September 1937. Dear Sirs, Will you please despatch to us 1 pair of front brake shoes and linings for the…

scan0333 Letter from Packard Motor Car Company regarding the exchange of car catalogs.
View original record PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT, MICHIGAN 1097? Rm October 5, 1937 Rolls Royce, Limited Derby, England Gentlemen: We are pleased to send you, under separate cover, catalogs illustrating all models…

scan0334 Official order be sent to Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd. for material supplied for the Packard.
View original record TO ROY. c. to G/JWH. 1086 Rm/ED.9/JH.22.10.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., for the material supplied for the Packard. O/N.54333. Cost £2.17.9d. Rm/FD.

scan0335 Request to send an official order to Messrs. Oscroft & Co. Ltd. for parts received for a Packard vehicle.
View original record + 1086 To Roy. from Rm/FD. c. G/JWH. Rm/FD.7/MH.25.10.37. Please send an official order to - Messrs. Oscroft & Co. Ltd., Derwent Street, Derby. for the sum of 8/3d. for parts received on the Packard.…

scan0336 Removal of experimental parts from a Packard car chassis.
View original record W/S. C. from Rm. 1086 Rm2/R.5.11.37. PACKARD CAR. With reference to your note re the Packard car, we are removing some experimental pieces from this chassis, and will let you know as soon as it is…

scan0337 Removal of experimental parts from a Packard car for transfer to Lillie Hall.
View original record S/W Rm. 1086 C3/C8.11.37 PACKARD CAR. Rm2/R5.11.37. ------------------ I note you are having some experimental parts removed from this car, and will let me know as soon as it is ready to go to Lillie…

scan0338 Query regarding invoices and the delivery of two keys for a Packard Car.
View original record Rm/Les. (crossed out) FD 1086 Have we Recd both Yes G/WFH/CT.77/JM.12.11.37 With reference to our Order No.46269, dated 19th. August on which Messrs. Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd., Great West Road,…

scan0339 Confirmation of receiving two keys for Packard O/N.54333 and a request to arrange payment.
View original record G/WFH. 1086 Rm/FD.11/JH.15.11.37. Referring to G/WFH/CT.77/JM.12.11.37. Yes we have received both keys. Will you please arrange payment accordingly. Packard O/N.54333. Rm/FD.

scan0340 Request to Leonard Williams Ltd. for manifold washers for a Packard 120 chassis.
View original record 1086 Rm/FD.10/JH. 19th November, 1937. Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlx. Dear Sirs, Can you please supply us with a set of inlet and exhaust manifold washers, also an…

scan0341 Official order be sent to Leonard Williams Ltd for a set of Packard manifold washers that have already been supplied.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/FD. c. G/JMH. c. G/Mt. 1086 Rm/FD.2/WH.23.11.37. Will you please send an official order to - Leonard Williams Ltd., Brentford, MIDDX. for 1 set of Packard inlet and exhaust manifold…

scan0342 The issue of a covering order for parts requested in an attached letter.
View original record To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. 1086 Rm/Les.2/AP.19.2.38 Will you please issue a covering order to Leonard Williams for the parts requested in the attached letter Rm/Les.3/AP.19.2.38. Rm/Les.…

scan0343 Letter requesting a set of rubber bushes for the front suspension of a Packard 120.B chassis.
View original record 1086 February 19th.1938 Rm/Les.3/AP. Messrs Leonard Williams & Co.Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX Dear Sirs, Re. Packard 120.B. Chassis X.27751/992-1812 will you please send us a set of…

scan0344 Inquiry to a Packard dealer regarding improvements in their new car models.
View original record 1086 February 22nd.1938 Rm/Les.2/AP. Messrs Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX Dear Sirs, Re. Packard 120.B. Chassis No.X.27751/992-1812 We find that our Packard car is now…

scan0345 Comparison of end thrusts in yoke bushings for the B.III and Packard models, including diagrams and calculations.
View original record 1086 23rd. February 1938. COMPARISON OF END THRUSTS IN YOKE BUSHINGS ON B.III AND PACKARD. The distance "a b" is 10.3" on the Packard and 10.0" on the B.III. The distance "c" is 6.425" on the Packard…

scan0346 Page of calculations for end thrust and horizontal component forces on a lever and bushing.
View original record -2- 23rd. February 1938. B.III. Mms. abt. b. 145 x 5.6 = add. end thrust in top lever x 10 Additional end thrust = 81.3 Horizontal component along bushing = 81.3 Cos 67½ = 31.3 lb. Rm/Mr.Kennington.

scan0347 Request for a covering order for work done on a Packard car by Leonard Williams Ltd.
View original record 1086 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c.c. G/JWH. Rm/Les.14/AP.3.3.38 Will you please send a covering order for the following work which was done on our Packard car by Leonard Williams Ltd. 1. Supply and fit…

scan0348 Dimensional comparison drawing of a front axle assembly between a B-III model and a Packard.
View original record 1086 Dimensions in Dark (B-III): 6 3/8" 2" 18" 9 3/8" 1 1/4" 11 1/2" Dimensions in Red (Packard): 3 1/8 7 1/4 21 1/4 4 1/4 10 1/4 0 10 1/2 Crossed out dimension: 7 3/8" Notes: B-III dimensions in…

scan0349 Request to send a covering order to Leonard Williams Ltd. for 6 Packard rebound rubbers.
View original record 1086. Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. G/JWH. c. G/Mt. Rm/Les.6/AP.17.3.38 Will you please send a covering order to Leonard Williams Ltd., Brentford, for 6 Packard rebound rubbers. These have been received…

scan0350 Telegram requesting the supply of two coil springs for a specific reference number.
View original record 1086. hie 19.3.38 PACKARLOND, PHONE, LONDON. PLEASE SUPPLY TWO COIL SPRINGS FOR X.27751/992-1812 LISLIP, ROYCAR.

scan0351 Requesting a covering order for a pair of Packard front coil springs.
View original record To Roy/Ms. c. to G/JWH. 1086 Rm/Les.10/JH.21.3.38. Will you please send a covering order to Leonard Williams Ltd., Brentford for a pair of Packard front coil springs. These have been received.…

scan0352 Comparing steering geometry errors between the B.III and Packard suspension systems.
View original record To Da., from Da/DB. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Ev. 1086. also 450 Da/DB.7/N.21.3.38. F.J.H PLEASE DISCUSS Rm Steering Geometry Errors, B.III and Packard. It was pointed out during the…

scan0353 Request to obtain two 7.00 x 16 Dunlop Fort tyre covers for use on the experimental Packard car.
View original record To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1086 Rm/FD.8/JH.27.4.38. Will you please obtain - 2 7.00 x 16 Dunlop Fort covers only for use on the Packard exptl. car. O/N.52449. Rm/FD.

scan0354 The failure of Bentley III rubber bearings and yoke movement, comparing them to the Packard design.
View original record To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. 8 1086 also HHD. Rm/AFM.2/EH.9.5.38. BENTLEY III & PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT. On the Bumper tests the rubber bearings of the Bentley III have been failing too…

scan0355 Investigation comparing the sideways yoke movement between Bentley III and Packard cars.
View original record BENTLEY III & PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT. The sideways movement of the yokes on the above two cars has been investigated and the following data have been obtained:- The movement of the top bearing of the…

scan0356 Comparison of torque arm and suspension deflections between a B.III model and a Packard.
View original record -2- which is not machined like the cast steel torque arm on B.III. This allows a small amount of relative movement between the torque arm and lower lever, or possibly between the studs and the torque…

scan0357 Report page detailing rigidity figures and data from deflection tests on pressed and cast steel torque arms.
View original record -3- No deflection of the yoke took place when the angle was increased to approximately 112° for Bentley III and 105° for the Packard - see Fig.II. Some further figures have been obtained for the…

scan0358 Table analyzing the deflections measured on a Bentley III yoke under increasing loads.
View original record BENTLEY III YOKE MOVEMENT. LOAD. | TOP OF YOKE REL. TO FRAME. | BENDING OF YOKE(A.) | NEEDLE BEARING CLEARANCE & BENDING OF PIVOT PIN & HOUSING. (B) | SIDEWAY MOTION OF YOKE (C). | ROTATION OF LOWER…

scan0359 Data table showing Packard Yoke Movement under various loads and hysteresis effects.
View original record PACKARD YOKE MOVEMENT. LOAD. | TOP OF YOKE REL.TO FRAME. | BENDING OF YOKE A. | NEEDLE BEARING CLEARANCES & BENDING OF PIVOT PIN AND HOUSING B1 B2. | SIDEWAY MOTION OF YOKE C. | ROTATION OF LOWER…

scan0360 Diagram illustrating the geometry and deflection of a torque arm, lower lever, and yoke assembly.
View original record Normal position (67½°) giving .117" deflection. Frame ℄ Position giving no deflection L = 112°. A A₁ Torque arm. Lower lever. Yoke. Fig. II. NB. The position of the Arm. A on the Packard for no…

scan0361 Graph plotting the sideways movement of a yoke against wheel load.
View original record B.III MOVEMENT OF YOKE SIDEWAYS PLOTTED AGAINST WHEEL LOAD INCHES DEFLN Y-AXIS VALUES: .040, .030, .020, .010 X-AXIS LABEL: WHEEL LOAD LB. X-AXIS VALUES: 0, 300, 600, 900, 1200, 1500 GRAPH LINES:…

scan0362 Comparative drawings of a B III and a Packard pivot pin at the bottom of the yoke.
View original record COMPARATIVE DRAWINGS OF B III AND PACKARD PIVOT PIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE YOKE. B III PACKARD FIG. III

scan0363 Diagram illustrating the rigidity test setup for the lower triangle of a B III front suspension.
View original record RIGIDITY TEST FOR LOWER TRIANGLE OF B III FRONT SUSPENSION A E STRUT D C B FIG. IV 30 LB.

scan0364 Graph plotting the sideways movement of a Packard yoke against wheel load, showing contributions from various components.
View original record PACKARD MOVEMENT OF YOKE SIDEWAYS PLOTTED AGAINST WHEEL LOAD Y-AXIS LABEL: INCHES DEF. Y-AXIS VALUES: .040, .030, .020, .010, 0 X-AXIS LABEL: WHEEL LOAD LB. X-AXIS VALUES: 0, 300, 600, 900, 1200, 1500…

scan0365 Sketch showing the movement of various links of a suspension assembly.
View original record SKETCH SHOWING MOVEMENT OF VARIOUS LINKS OF SUSPENSION ScD 575 .053 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. PRINT ROOM MAY 18 1938 DERBY A B C D V E 6A/32 B...

scan0366 Request for a covering order for a hand brake lever, part No.237171, for Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd.
View original record To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Les. c. c. G/Mt. c. c. G/JWH. 1086. Rm/Les.4/MH.21.5.38. Will you please send a covering order to:- Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd., Great West Rd., Brentford, Middlesex. for 1 hand…

scan0367 Comparing the effect of brake torque on the front suspension of the Bentley III and a Packard.
View original record 1086 alec 446. To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Ds. c. Ds/V. Rm/AFM.6/WH.27.5.38. BENTLEY III FRONT SUSPENSION. EFFECT OF BRAKE TORQUE ON B.III & PACKARD. As stated in our RM/AFM.2/WH.9.5.38, we have measured…

scan0368 Recommendation and calculation for testing a stiffened brake yoke and associated components.
View original record -2- Rm/AFR.6/MH.27.5.38. Our recommendation is that we only try the stiffened yoke for the time being, and that we continue to use our present proportion of front braking. We can introduce a thrust…

scan0369 Stiffness and deflection calculations for a Bentley III Yoke, including a beam diagram.
View original record -3- STIFFNESS OF BENTLEY III YOKE. [Diagram of a beam with the following labels: Clockwise moment M and downward force 1400 lbs at point O. Upward force 1000 lbs at distance 'a"'. Upward curved arrow…

scan0370 Mathematical calculations for deflection due to slope and bending.
View original record -4- (2) Deflexion of B below A due to slope. Let Ø = slope at A Ø = 1/EI (14,500a - 500a² - 4,000a + 200a²) = 1/EI (10,500a - 300a²) Deflexion = Ø (10 - a) = 1/EI (105,000a - 3,000a² - 10,500a² +…

scan0371 Mathematical calculations for deflection, comparing Packard and Bentley III models, and analyzing the B.III Yoke.
View original record -5- Rm/AFM.6/WH.27.5.38. EIyB" = -133 (10 - a)³ = -133 (1000 - 300a + 30a² - a³) = -133,000 + 40,000a - 4,000a² + 133a³ yB = 1/E.I. (-133,000 + 40,000a - 4,000a² + 133a³) Total Deflexion = 1/E.I.…

scan0372 Comparison of yoke movement data between a Packard and a Bentley III due to braking loads.
View original record Rm/FWK.16/JH.27.5.38. Packard and Bentley III Yoke Movements Due to Braking Loads. The above phenomenon was investigated and the following data obtained. The endwise movement of the top bearing of the…

scan0373 Measurements of suspension component movement for Bentley III and Packard models.
View original record -2- Rm/FWK.16/JH.27.5.38. In addition to this data the following information has also been obtained. 1. The inner bearing of the lower triangle lever moves forward. .005" for Bentley III. .007" for…

scan0374 Data table and analysis of Bentley III yoke movement and deflection due to braking torque at various loads.
View original record BENTLEY III YOKE MOVEMENT DUE TO BRAKING TORQUE. LOAD. | Yoke Movement rel. to frame. | A. Yoke Bending. | B. Distortion of Needle bearing pivot pin etc. | C. clearance etc. neck. | D. Twist in | E.…

scan0375 Data table of Packard yoke movement and component deflection measurements under various loads due to braking torque.
View original record Packard Yoke Movement due to Braking Torque. | Load. | Yoke movement rel. to frame. | Yoke bending A | Distortion of pivot pin etc. B | Needle bearing clearance C | Twist in Neck. D | Backward…

scan0376 Requesting the procurement of one headlamp glass for a Packard car.
View original record 1086 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.3/JH.12.7.38. Will you please obtain one headlamp glass for the Packard car from Leonard Williams. Motor No.X.27751. O/N.52449, Rm/FD.

scan0377 Covering order for a supplied Packard cylinder head gasket.
View original record 1086 To Roy. c.c. to G/JWH. c.c. to G/Mt. Rm/FD.10/JH.5.9.38. Will you please send a covering order to R.Cripps & Co.Ltd., Parliament Street, Nottingham. for one Packard cylinder head gasket. This has…

scan0378 Comparison table of performance metrics including weight, horsepower, speed, and wind resistance for various car models.
View original record 1086 CAR. | TOTAL WT. 2 PASS: | ROAD WHEEL HP. AT MAX.LAP SPEED. | MAX. LAP SPEED | WEIGHT ON FRONT WHEELS TONS. | FRONTAL AREA OF CAR SQ. FT. | Windage & Tractive Res: / M.P.H.^2 or Factor 'K' | C.…

scan0379 Return of a Packard gearbox to the makers for repair.
View original record 1086 To Hd/EE. D/BP Rm/FD.1/JH.1.10.38. We are sending into the stores today a Packard gearbox, which we are returning to the makers for repair. Will you please have this sent to Messrs. Leonard…

scan0380 Letter from the Experimental Department concerning the return of a Packard 120 B gearbox for repair.
View original record 1086 C. to Roy. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.2/JH. 1st. October, 1938. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDX. Dear Sirs, We are returning the gearbox of our 120 B Packard for…

scan0381 Letter from Packard Motor Car Company regarding the sending of their 1939 car catalogs and requesting catalogs in return.
View original record PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY DETROIT, MICHIGAN 1086 Rm October 3, 1938 NRC Can lon find the Packard ones & do as they ask Gentlemen: We are pleased to send you, under separate cover, catalogs…

scan0382 Letter regarding the purchase of a second-hand gearbox.
View original record 1086. Rm.14/MH. 6th. October 1938. Messrs. Leonard Williams (Distributors) Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MDDX. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of 5th. October. In view of the fact that you…

scan0383 Requesting an official order for a re-conditioned gearbox for a Packard car.
View original record To Roy. from Rm. c. G/JWH. Y 1153. 1086. Rm.15/MH.6.10.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Leonard Williams (Distributors) Ltd., for a re-conditioned gearbox for the Packard car now…

scan0384 Letter from Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd. regarding a reconditioned gearbox.
View original record R. Dodd LEONARD WILLIAMS & CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: LEONARD WILLIAMS (CHAIRMAN) - THE EARL OF MACCLESFIELD - R. P. DENMAN - FREDERICK STATHAM TOWLE SOLE CONCESSIONAIRES FOR BRITISH ISLES PACKARD CARS WEST…

scan0385 Letter to Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd. requesting missing parts for a Packard 120 B gearbox.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.10/JH. 12th October, 1938. Messrs. Leonard Williams Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDX. 1086 Dear Sirs, We have received the gearbox for our Packard 120 B model for…

scan0386 Letter from the Experimental Department regarding an incomplete gearbox flange for a Packard 120.
View original record 1086 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.10/JH. 17th. October, 1938. Messrs. Leonard Williams, Great West Road, Brentford, Mddx. Dear Sirs, We wish to thank you for posting on the gearbox flange for our…

scan0387 Letter from Leonard Williams & Co. Ltd. apologising for omitting to send rear end fittings for a gearbox.
View original record 1086. LEONARD WILLIAMS & CO. LTD. DIRECTORS: LEONARD WILLIAMS (CHAIRMAN) . THE EARL OF MACCLESFIELD . R. P. DENMAN . FREDERICK STATHAM TOWLE SOLE CONCESSIONNAIRES FOR BRITISH ISLES PACKARD CARS WEST…

scan0388 Letter to Packard Motor Car Co. acknowledging their 1939 catalogues and sending them Rolls-Royce and Bentley catalogues.
View original record 1086 C. D/BP. Will D/BP. please have these catalogues suitably packed and forwarded. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.4/JH. 7th. November, 1938. The Packard Motor Car Co. Detroit, Michigan. U.S.A. For…

scan0389 Request for measurements to be taken on the universal joints of a Packard propeller shaft.
View original record 1086. HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH7/R.8.11.38. Prop. Shaft Universal Joints. Will you please take the following measurements on the two universal joints of the Packard propeller shaft which we have handed…

scan0390 Sale of a Packard car in London.
View original record 1086. W/S. C. from Rm. c. Sg. c. Hs. Rm5/R.28.11.38. PACKARD CAR. We are sending the Packard car down to London for sale. Rm.

scan0391 Short note confirming a Packard car is being sent for sale.
View original record 1086 S/W Rm. C11/C29.11.38 PACKARD CAR. Rm5/R28.11.38 ----- I note you are now sending this car to us for sale. C.

scan0392 Despatch of a Packard car to Lillie Hall for second-hand sale.
View original record 1086 To HPr/CEP. c. to D/BP. c. to D/L. c. to G/Mt. Rm/FD.8/JH.1.12.38. Will you please note that the exptl. dept. have despatched the Packard car to Lillie Hall to be sold second hand 31.11.38.…

scan0393 Official order be sent to Leonard Williams for an attached invoice.
View original record 108b To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.11/JH.20.12.38. Will you please send an official order to Leonard Williams for 17s. 8d. as per attached invoice of Nov. 14th. O/N.52449. Rm/FD.

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