Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 04-page01 | Instruction sheet to issue a number for laying various joints on a carburettor air valve suction chamber. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300. (6 B (P.P. 529. 5.2.13) G. 4410. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. E. INSTRUCTIONS. 11590 To: Mr Mann Order No.: Re: Customer's No. X705. 29-8-13 191 Please issue an X No for laying various joints on Air… | ||
| 04-page02 | Requesting tests on special washers for a suction chamber to prevent seizing due to moisture absorption. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX 996. 23.6.13) E.P. 4502. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 04-page03 | To Mr Hives regarding testing of new materials for suction chamber washers due to swelling issues. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM3/L10913. Re Suction Chamber Washers. X.705 Mr Hives. 10-9-13. Please note that special washers for the above are on order. We understand that the standard washers under the suction chamber of… | ||
| 04-page04 | Internal instruction to the Order Department to manufacture various types of washers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 m) (X.X. 153. 21.7.13) E.P. 4653. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Order Dept Order No. Re Customer's No. X 705 Please instruct works to make the following parts:- 1) E 3635 Suction… | ||
| 04-page05 | Departmental memo regarding the availability of C.A. washers for a shock absorber experiment, with subsequent handwritten queries and clarifications. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (PP 835. 8.4.13) E.P. 3962. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). [STAMP]: A.T. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Wor/SM14/L29913.… | ||
| 04-page06 | Expressing frustration with the Drawing Office over a 12-month delay on a suction chamber job. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100M) (VV 400. 19.1.14) E.P. 5828. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 04-page07 | Chasing an overdue report on an experiment with special material washers for a carburettor suction chamber joint. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). [STAMP: Enclosure] Names and indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr.… | ||
| 04-page08 | Request for a report on alternative suction chamber washers with a handwritten response questioning the need for a change. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/Mcr13/L19214. Re Suction Chamber Washers. X.705 Names and indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By… | ||
| 04-page09 | Departmental memo about issues with suction chamber washers becoming tight on carburettors and proposed experiments. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 635 (20 H) (PP 741. 17.3.13) E.P. 3745 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). E1/T. 23. 2. 14. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. SUCTION CHAMBER… | ||
| 04-page10 | Departmental memo discussing the necessity of a washer for the suction chamber and air valve assembly. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 635 (20 H) (PP 741. 17.3.13) E.P. 3745 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES. 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. E1/T. 23.2.14. SUCTION CHAMBER… | ||
| 04-page11 | Note about suction chambers swelling due to moisture, making them difficult to remove without causing damage. | ||
| View original record | Ei supra A&R. 26-2-14 X705. When a car has been at some time the works under the suction chamber, it is thought, becomes swelled owing to the absorption of moisture and is able to exert sufficient… | ||
| 04-page12 | Second application memo to Mr Hives requesting a report on special joint washers for a carburetter. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcrl7/L11314. Re Special Joint Washers for Carburetter. X.705 2nd application. Mr Hives. 11-3-14. We shall be glad to know when we may expect a report on the above as the Drawing Office are very… | ||
| 04-page13 | With a received date stamp. | ||
| View original record | Wor 13.3.14 Mr Mann Seen Wbr. W.M. MAR 13 1914 RECEIVED. | ||
| 04-page14 | Testing different washer materials, such as lead, copper and asbestos, for air valves. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. Na. E. Wor/EH1/L13314. March 13th. 1914. Re Washers for Air Valves. X.705 We have tested washers made of lead, copper and asbestos, and special jointing material. It… | ||
| 04-page15 | Suggestion to improve the air valve with a wire locking ring to prevent it from causing running issues. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH1/L13314. (contd). on road (it does happen now occasionally) which is a more serious complaint because it upsets the whole running of the car and it is difficult to drop on what is the matter. I… | ||
| 04-page16 | Internal memorandum concerning an experiment on air valve washers that swell from mixture absorption, causing removal difficulties. | ||
| View original record | Wor/McrG/L13314. Re Washers for Air Valves. X.705 J. R. E. Na. Mr Dalley. 13-3-14. We attach herewith Mr Hives report on the above experiment Wor/EHl/L13314. This experiment was instructed by Mr… | ||
| 04-page17 | Use of fibre washers versus ebonite washers for air valves. | ||
| View original record | To Wor for Mr. Hives from R. Copy to E. Copy to Na. Copy to E. Copy to Mr. Dalley. L7414 COPY. Re Washers for Air Valves. X.705. With reference to the washers under the air valve, originally I put on… | ||
| 04-page18 | Extract concerning a 10,000-mile engine final test on an ebonite suction chamber washer. | ||
| View original record | X 705 Extract from ARM.19718/18.5.14 in x824 Suction Chamber Washer (Ebonite) E 419 b. 10000 mile Engine Final Test | ||
| 04-page19 | Record of a suction chamber washer fitted to chassis 58NA. | ||
| View original record | FITTED TO CHASSIS 58NA ON MAY 26th, 1914. X. 705 SUCTION CHAMBER WASHER. Made to drawing E4196. | ||
| 04-page20 | Request for final reports on a list of experiments to be delivered without fail. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr6/L27714. X405 Mr Hives. 27-7-14. We shall be glad to receive final reports on the following experiments to-day without fail. Shuttered Bonnet. X.1085 Universal Bonnet. X.1181 Comparative test… | ||
| 04-page21 | Instruction memo regarding suction chamber washers and the completion of an order. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6B) (VV. 300. 5.1.14) E.P. 5714. 19813 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: W.G. Warren 28.7.1914 Order No. Customer's No. Re: Suction Chamber Washers. Herewith Washers E4196 - ebonite… | ||
| 04-page22 | The trial of ebonite washers as a replacement for fibre ones under an air valve. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. E. Ha. Report on Ebonite washers to replace fibre one under air valve. I.705. We have run several of these on cars, I can find no advantage in them. It is still… | ||
| 04-page23 | Testing of different materials for suction chamber washers. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr12/L29714. Re Suction Chamber Washers. X.705 J. 29-7-14. R. E. Na. Special Washers were ordered up on 10/9/13 to be tested. It was stated that when a car has been out on the road for some time… | ||
| 04-page24 | Blank divider page with the number 706 written at the top. | ||
| View original record | 706 | ||
| 04-page25 | Instruction sheet regarding the need for an experimental number for light connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 303. (6 B (P.P. 529. 5.2.13) G. 4210. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 11599 E. To: Wks for A.W. Mercer Date: 1/9/13 191 Order No.: Customer's No.: X706 Re: I instructed on 30/8/13. Super Sheet… | ||
| 04-page26 | Confirming verbal instruction for milling H-sections on con-rods. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 206. 30.7.13) E.P. 4696. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 04-page27 | Instructions and queries regarding experimental work on chassis 2100E, involving axles, brakes, connecting rods, and pistons. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (24 B) (PP. 776. 26.3.13) E.P. 3883. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr. Elliman Customer's No.: XYOh Re Chassis 2100 E. & Light Conn. Rods E2940 I am fitting Light Axle & Double Rear… | ||
| 04-page28 | Continuing work on light connecting rods for testing patented light steel pistons. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. x706 R11/P 14.11.13. To Wor. from R. Copy to J. Copy to E. Mr. Elliott tells me that he has the impression that the work has been stopped on the light form of connecting rod in which the… | ||
| 04-page29 | Instruction from Mr. Royce to test and complete light connecting rods made of white metal instead of brasses. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (150 m) (XX. 830. 8.10.13) E.P. 5166. COMPLETED. Wor/SM2/L181113. Re Light Connecting Rods - white metal instead of brasses. E.3486. X.706 Mr Matthews. 18-11-13. Mr Royce wishes these to be… | ||
| 04-page30 | Note detailing that Light Connecting Rods were fitted to chassis 2100 E. | ||
| View original record | X706 Fitted to Chassis 2100 E extract from A & M 4062/241113 in x225. Light Connecting Rods E3486 Super sheet 3616. | ||
| 04-page31 | Production status of seven light connecting rods without brasses. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 851. 27-5-13) R.P. 4330. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 04-page32 | Replying to E3/P 30.12.13, stating that Light Connecting Rods are in hand and a specimen will be sent to Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM7/L2114. Re Light Connecting Rods. E. 2-1-14. Le Canadel. In reply to your memo E3/P 30.12.13, we wish to state that the Light Connecting Rods without brasses are well in hand and we hope to… | ||
| 04-page33 | Light connecting rod sent as a specimen, noting an incorrect milling. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM4/L14114. Re Light Connecting Rods. X.706. R. 14-1-14. We are sending to you under separate cover one light Connecting Rod without brasses as a specimen, as requested by Mr Elliott in his memo… | ||
| 04-page34 | Instructions regarding a connecting rod for Mr. Royce, noting a milling defect. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (24 u) (PP. 776. 26.3.13) E.P. 3883. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Athercen Order No. Customer's No. X706 Re Connecting Rod. for Mr. Royce. Herewith Conn. Rod E3486. for despatch.… | ||
| 04-page35 | Testing connecting rods with novel steel pistons, which was stopped due to an electric dynamometer fault. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. E. Na. Wor/EH1/C6314. March 6th. 1914. Re Connecting Rods, S 824 Both on 2704 and 58 NA engine the pistons were not eased at the sides. We have run the engine with… | ||
| 04-page36 | Connecting rod failure during engine testing and proposing further stress tests. | ||
| View original record | From Ex. Dept. Copies for: J. R. E. Na. Re Connecting Rods. We fixed up another dynamo on the engine test plate to keep the test going. No. 2 connecting rod broke, similar fracture to the others,… | ||
| 04-page37 | Urgent internal request for a connecting rod for chassis 2100E, delayed due to a missing drawing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100b) (VV.586. 23.2.14) E.P. 6076. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Wor/Mcr4/L10314. Names and Indicating letter.… | ||
| 04-page38 | Overheating issues with novel steel pistons where solder melted on the oil pipe during a bench test. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for; J. R. E. Na. Wor/EH7/L11314. March 11th. 1914. Re Novel Steel Pistons. x.706 We find on examination after bench test with high compression that the gudgeon pin end of the… | ||
| 04-page39 | Instructions to dispatch a connecting rod for urgent copper plating. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 m) (V.V. 300. 5.1.14) E.P. 5714. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. 19652 INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Mercer Date: 23 . 3 . 1914 Order No. Customer's No. Chassis 2100E Re: Light Connecting Rod without Brasses.… | ||
| 04-page40 | Notification that Connecting Rod E.3486 has been copper-plated at the large end and is available from the Stores. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (VV 663. 9.3.14) B.P. 6166. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 04-page41 | Record of a connecting rod replacement fitted to car 2100R. | ||
| View original record | x406 Fitted to Car 2100R. Extract from. Arm 19680/9.4.14 in x454 One connecting rod E3486 has been fitted on above car. (replace) | ||