Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Merits of a 4-speed gearbox over a proposed 3-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To EP. From EH. c. to HY. c. to Mr. Bellringer. <3426 X3420 EH4/LG7.2.19. 7th. Feb. 1919. It has been proposed by Mr. Olley that on future cars we should only use the 3-speed gear box. We think that… | ||
| scan0002 | Arguing against reverting to a 3-speed gearbox in favor of a 4-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X3720 HY3/VM10.2.19. 10.2.19. EH. from HY. X.3720. Your EH4/LG7219. Re Mr. Olley's proposal X.3426. to fit 3-speed gear boxes to chassis. I was… | ||
| scan0003 | Merits of a 4-speed gearbox over a 3-speed for future cars. | ||
| View original record | X.3720 COPY. R. from EP. c. to E. c. to EH. c. to Oy. ----------- X.3614 EP17/F11219. 11th. February, 1919. ------------------------- I was very surprised to hear from Mr.Olley that on future cars we… | ||
| scan0004 | Preference for a 4-speed gearbox over a 3-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X.8720 To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to OY. _____________ EH2/LG12.2.19. 12th February 1919. X.3501. X.3426 Mr. Olley has advocated the use of a 3-speed gear box on the cars. We… | ||
| scan0005 | Arguing in favour of a 4-speed gearbox over a 3-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to CY. X 3720 X.3426. X 3501 EH3/LG12.2.19. 12th February 1919. POINTS IN FAVOUR OF 4-SPEED INSTEAD OF 3-SPEED GEAR BOX. At the works I frequently drive… | ||
| scan0006 | The merits of 3-speed versus 4-speed gearboxes, considering performance, cost, and petrol consumption for a small car. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EH3/LG12.2.19. hills, it would be very unsatisfactory to have to use that gear mile after mile on reasonable gradients. I do not feel happy with the idea of overcoming the difficulty by… | ||
| scan0007 | Continuation page of a memo discussing the need to improve consumption due to poor quality. | ||
| View original record | Contd. --3-- EH3/LG12.2.19. the poor quality, we ought to do everything to improve the consumption. EH. | ||
| scan0008 | From Mr. Bellringer discussing overwhelming customer preference for 4-speed gearboxes over 3-speed versions. | ||
| View original record | X.3420 To EH. from Mr. Bellringer. 13.2.19. RE 3-SPEED AND 4-SPEED GEAR BOXES. X.3426 Concerning the above I fully endorse Mr. Platford's remarks regarding our customer's opinions on the matter. I… | ||
| scan0009 | Specifications for the change speed gate and side brake on the American model. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S P. 674, 22-5-19) G. 2376 X.3720 X.3680. Extract from R6/G27.9.19. X3720 RE AMERICAN MODEL CHANGE SPEED GATE AND SIDE BRAKE. Gate and side brake lever to be in centre of chassis.… | ||
| scan0010 | Use of a three-speed gearbox with central control, weighing its pros and cons against a four-speed gearbox for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X 8720. [Strikethrough]To Col. Franklin[/Strikethrough] [Strikethrough]Copy to Mr. Hives[/Strikethrough] Copy to CK. Bn13/W51119. RE THREE SPEED… | ||
| scan0011 | Requesting blueprints be made from drawings for the 40/50 HP American Chassis gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To BA. from E. Copy to C.J. BN. EH. * EFC. Copy of handwritten note sent on 13th inst. X.3420 RE 3/19 GEAR BOX - 40/50 H.P. AMERICAN CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1157, and two… | ||
| scan0012 | Decision to use a three-speed gearbox on the American model chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 9720 To DA. from R. Copy to CJ. " " WOR. " " BN. " " EH. R6/G17.11.19. X.3720. X.3614. X.3706. RE AMERICAN MODEL CHASSIS. You will understand that it has been decided lately that the American model… | ||
| scan0013 | 3/19 gear box for the 40/50 HP American Chassis, discussing drawings and modifications. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. E1/G17.11.19. & X.3720. RE 3/19 GEAR BOX - 40/50 H.P. AMERICAN CHASSIS. Referring to our memo E6/G13.11.19. concern-ing the above, the drawings we… | ||
| scan0014 | Page continuing a list of design modifications for a vehicle's gearbox and chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To DA. from E. -2- E1/G17.11.19 Contd. (2) The driving pinion on No. 1 gear shaft should have a 1 in 200 taper, although the drawing actually shews… | ||
| scan0015 | Speedometer drive for a 3/19 gear box, requesting blue prints of drawing No. LeC.1158. | ||
| View original record | X.3720. To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. E1/G18.11.19. X.3720 X.3685. RE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE FOR 3/19 GEAR BOX: Herewith please receive drawing No. LeC.1158 shewing the above. Would… | ||
| scan0016 | Change in the casing thickness for the 3/19 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. E4/G19.11.19. X.3720. Referring to the thickness of the casing of the 3/19 gear box, I think this is generally shewn on the three… | ||
| scan0017 | Noting experimental numbers for American Model Chassis components. | ||
| View original record | X.3720 DA/STT. EFC/AT1/S19.11.19. X.3614. - RE AMERICAN MODEL CHASSIS. Will you kindly note the following experimental numbers have been taken out for the above chassis. X.3685. Speedometer- drive.… | ||
| scan0018 | Merits of three-speed versus four-speed gearboxes and driver practices. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. Copy to BN. " " EH. " " WOR. " " EP. " " PN. RE GEAR BOXES. X.3720. The three or four speed depend entirely upon the engine, i.e. if engine is powerful, top gear is low, engine is… | ||
| scan0019 | Design and manufacturing strategy for gearboxes on the American chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To Wor. from Bn. To Dn. from Bn. Copy to Mr, (Ck) By. X.3720 Bn4/W20.11.19. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. X.3614 X.3720 As far as I can gather from… | ||
| scan0020 | Page discussing setting a standard of excellence for America. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - America should also be made here in order that we may set a standard of excellence to which America must work. Bn. | ||
| scan0021 | Drawing for a three-speed gearbox for an American chassis, noting design changes and requesting a blueprint. | ||
| View original record | R R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X8720 To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " HS. " " CK. URGENT! E1/G6.12.19. X.3720. RE THREE SPEED GEAR BOX FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. We send you herewith… | ||
| scan0022 | Specifications for the first American-built chassis, recommending a three-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X.3720 COPY. Extract To CJ. from R. Copy to WOR. " " BN. " " OY. X.3614. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. X.3720. R1/G6.12.19. The first chassis to be built in America I understand are to embody the following… | ||
| scan0023 | Modifiable ratio for a car indicator and its manufacturing advantages. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 B 20(T) (S.F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2876. Contd. -2- R1/G6.12.19. ratio which can be modified for any reasonable indicator being fitted to the car. My own impression of the advantages is so great… | ||
| scan0024 | Design of the American chassis, including Left Hand Steering and frame length. | ||
| View original record | M D 235 A 100 P S F. 575. 16-4-19) G. 2354. X3720 To R. from Bn. To Wor. To Bl. Copy to CJ. " " Da. 2 " " Hs. " " CK. " " BY. " " Mr. Hargrieves. Bn15/W10.12.19. X.3688. X.3720. X.3562. X.3614. - RE… | ||
| scan0025 | Schemes for the reverse pinion and modifications to the 3/19 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " CK. X.3720 E1/G22.12.19. X.3720. -m RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. Referring to your queries in respect to the above, would you kindly note that we shall shortly send you… | ||
| scan0026 | Design alterations for the front end of the 3/19 gearbox for the 40/50 HP American Chassis. | ||
| View original record | to Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Bn c. to EH. c. to Ck. X 3720 E3/G24.12.19. X.3720 - RE FRONT END DETAILS OF 3/19 GEAR BOX 40/50 H.P. AMERICAN CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1175 in… | ||
| scan0027 | Design of a dynamo driving pulley and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- E3/G24.12.19. the outside nut, which is formed on the dynamo driving pulley, is rotated. A further serrated piece is introduced between the pulley and the sunken ring which retains the… | ||
| scan0028 | Attaching a modified drawing for a gearbox rear bracket on a 40/50 HP American chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to BN. " " CK. ORIGINAL. E4/G30/12/19. 3 X.3720 RE GEAR BOX REAR BRACKET - 40/50 H.P.AMERICAN CHASSIS. Many thanks for your memo DA12/CB22/12/19, we attach herewith drawing No.… | ||
| scan0029 | Drawing for a reverse pinion and gear box body. | ||
| View original record | X 3720 To D.A. from E. Copy to C.J. " " BN. " " HS. " " CK. ORIGINAL E1/G1/1/20. (X 3720) RE 3/19 GEAR BOX - LEC.1172. We send you herewith the above drawing giving information concerning the reverse… | ||
| scan0030 | Sending drawing Lec.1179 with information on the gear box and front end suspension for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DAR from E. [DAR is struck through] Copy to C.J. [C.J. is struck through] " " H.S. " " CK. X.3720 X.3720 E1/G2/1/20. RE 3/19 GEAR BOX - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. I send you herewith drawing Lec.1179… | ||
| scan0031 | Approved modifications to the 3/19 gear box, with reference to specific drawings. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Ck. X3720 E2/G5.2.20. X.3720. - RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. In reply to your memo Dal/CB29.12.19, would you kindly note that Mr. Royce approves of the arrangement shewn in… | ||
| scan0032 | Sending two schemes related to a RE 3/19 gearbox, concerning levers and a bracket. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Hs. " " Ck. X3720 E2/G6.1.20. X.3720. - RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. We send you herewith the following two schemes - .Lec.1181 - Brake and Gear Control Levers. - this… | ||
| scan0033 | Sending drawing LeC.1183 with the final particulars for the RE 3/19 gearbox arms. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Hs. " " Ck. X.3720 E3/G7.1.20. X.3720. RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1183 giving the final particulars you require of the gear box arms.… | ||
| scan0034 | Drawing Lec.1187 showing a Gear Glider Guide for a 3/19 Gear Box. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. Copy to C.L. " " H.N. " " H.S. * * CK. X3720 X3720 RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. Herewith please receive drawing No. Lec.1187 shewing Gear Glider Guide for 3/19 Gear Box. E. [STAMP] D 10 JAN 1920 | ||
| scan0035 | Reassembling instructions for the 3/19 gear box. | ||
| View original record | X 3720 To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Hs. " " Ck. RE ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 3/19 GEAR BOX. X.3720. E2/G10.1.20. Please find attached some assembling instructions for the 3/19 gear box,… | ||
| scan0036 | Request for blueprints of American Gear Box Gear Wheels for 3 experimental sets. | ||
| View original record | R R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 To. Mr Crompton/Stt (crossed out) G. To Ck. (crossed out) X.3720 DA/Stt4/EF22. 1. 20. ********************************* American Gear Box Gear Wheels - X… | ||
| scan0037 | Instruction to add detail to the drawings for a Flywheel and Starter Gear Wheel, specifically how the teeth should be rounded. | ||
| View original record | RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 200552 X.3720 85641 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Prog from DA/SH Order No: C to Ch. Customer's No. Re: X 3720 40/50 3/19 Chassis. Gear Box. Kindly give… | ||
| scan0038 | Extract regarding the need to speed up production on new and improved chassis and engine parts. | ||
| View original record | X.3420 Extract from R1/G14.7.20. X.2565. NEW AND IMPROVED CHASSIS WORK. X.3555. X.3923. I write, however, to speed up the production of the X.3720. (1) Three speed box for 40/50 H.P. X.3481. (2) The… | ||
| scan0039 | Blueprints and modifications for fitting a 3/19 gearbox into a long chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 3720 To BY from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to WB (1 print). Copy to RMC (1 print). Copy to KFC. Dal/CB20-7-20. RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. X 3706 Please receive herewith two blue prints of "N" Scheme 511… | ||
| scan0040 | List of order numbers for various chassis and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | X3720 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ORDER NUMBERS. CHASSIS. X.3786. 50342 - Buzzard chassis. X.3481. 50075 - Goshawk " X.3893. X.3720. 50291 - American Parts or 3/19 Gearbox. X.2565. 735 - 40/50 Chassis.… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from the American subsidiary recommending a change to left-hand steering. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H. 159, 11-8-20) G. 2500 X3720 C O P Y. Oy6/G30.7.20. July, 30th 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 15 Conduit Street, London, England. Re: Suggested… | ||
| scan0042 | Request for the production of 3 sets of gearbox components for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. Mr. Coverley. from BY/TWD. R.R.235A (Lu T) (S-G) 10-2-20 G. 2018 c. to EFC. c. to DMS. c. to Des. X3720 BY/TWD5/GMK20.8.20. X.3720. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. 3/19 - GEAR BOX. SECTION 6030. SCHEME 1157.… | ||
| scan0043 | Requesting three sets of Lock Nuts for the Gear Control Lever to be made for a 40/50 HP 3/19 chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235B (50T) (S.G. 755, 24-3-20) G. 2650 X3720 By/TWD1/GMK21.8.20. To Mr. Coverley. c. to EFC. c. to Ms. c. to Da. X.3720. 40/50 HP. 3/19 chassis. SIDE LEVER MECHANISM. SECTION 6080. SCHEME 1181.… | ||
| scan0044 | Requesting the production of three sets of washers for a gearbox rear cover, based on drawing G:7264. | ||
| View original record | AUG 5 Cx.3720 To Mr. Coverley from BY/TWD. c: to EFC. c. to Ms. c. to Des RECEIVED BY/TWD2/GMK30.8.20: X.3720. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS: 3/19 GEAR BOX. SECTION 6030. SCHEME 1157. Please receive herewith two… | ||
| scan0045 | Request to expedite drawings for a left-hand drive 40/50 chassis with specific modifications. | ||
| View original record | X.3720 To Dn. from R. By. Copy to CJ. RE/G3.9.20. X.3562 X.3614 RE 40/50 CHASSIS. X.3683 X.3720 As telegraphed to you to-day, I would like you to make rapid progress with drawings for left hand car,… | ||
| scan0046 | Extract detailing immediate and future updates to electrical systems, a new three-speed gearbox, and left-hand steering. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H 159, 11-8-20) G. 2800 X.3720 X.2665 Extract from R6/G7.9.20. In addition to our own starter and ignition schemes we now have for the immediate future:- (1) Smith dynamo cutting… | ||
| scan0047 | Comparing gear ratios for a proposed 3-speed gearbox against previous successful and unsuccessful cars in the Austrian Trials. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CD. c. to BN. c. to Da. c. to E. c. to EY. c. to EP. X3720 Hsl/LG9. 9. 20. X.3720 RE - 3-SPEED GEARBOX. We suggest, before we get deeply involved in the new 3-speed gearbox, we… | ||
| scan0048 | Comparison of gear ratios for various car models and gearbox configurations, including the Austrian Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 Contd. -2- Hs1/LG9.9.20. axle we are still a long way off being equal to the Austrian Trials Cars. Below we give the gear ratios when taking into account… | ||
| scan0049 | Discussion about a new 3-speed gearbox and the increasing weight of cars. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- Hs1/LG9.9.20 -------------- the Works, we showed to him parts of the new 3-speed gearbox. He was positively horrified to think that we were contemplating such a change and said that he… | ||
| scan0050 | Requirements for a three or four-speed gearbox in heavy cars. | ||
| View original record | X 3720 To CJ. from R. C. to EAC. C. to LHB. C. to Wor. C. to He. C. to EP. C. to PN. C. to Da. C. to By. C. to R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of Oy). X.3426. RE THREE OR FOUR SPEED GEAR BOX.… | ||
| scan0051 | Standardizing back axle gear ratios for heavier cars to achieve equal acceleration and hill climbing performance. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R18/G12.10.20. Now at present we are giving a larger ratio of back axle gear, and you will remember that I particularly recommend that the still lower gear should be made standard for the… | ||
| scan0052 | New chassis design, focusing on gear ratios, weight saving, and the choice between a three and four-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- R18/G12.10.20. (2) In our new work we are expecting to get the back axle ratio proportionate to the weight approximately, so as to give for all cars equal acceleration, i.e. ft. per second… | ||
| scan0053 | Argument for using a three-speed gearbox over a four-speed, citing design complexities and prioritising engine perfection. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- R18/G12.10.20. inferior. In a few words "we cannot have a four speed box on the propeller shaft", because of the extra difficulty and complication of the change speed lever mechanism. For a… | ||
| scan0054 | Continued discussion comparing four-speed and three-speed semi-epicyclic gear arrangements and their performance. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -5- R18/GSI 12.10.20. In my simple semi-epicyclic arrangement I get four speeds because I cannot help it. In this case the dis-advantages are nil, and the third speed will naturally be, and can… | ||
| scan0055 | Merits of a three-speed versus a four-speed gearbox for new models, particularly concerning acceleration in traffic. | ||
| View original record | X.3720 To LHS. from R. Copy to CJ. " " EAC. " " Hs. " " FN. " " EP. " " Da. " " By. " " R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of OY). R9/G22.10.20. X.2565 RE NEW MODELS. X 3426 X 3720 Thank you for… | ||
| scan0056 | Engine flexibility, high speed performance, and gearing for different driving styles. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R9/G22.10.20. In addition to all these points it must be remembered that all engines are of an increasing flexibility, and our own are remarkable for their high speed for which they are run… | ||
| scan0057 | Fine mesh constant mesh gears for a 3/19 gear box, with drawing LeC.1296. | ||
| View original record | X3720 To Da. from E. Copy to C.J. " " Bv. " " Hs. " " EFC. E1/G28.10.20. X.4204. RE FINE MESH CONSTANT MESH GEARS FOR X.3720. 3/19 GEAR BOX. We send you herewith drawing LeC.1296 shewing the above.… | ||
| scan0058 | Blueprints for a modified gear box undershield for the 3/19 Gear Box on a Long Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3720 DA2/CB24-11-20. To BY from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to TH (1 print). Copy to HU (1 print). [text struck through] Copy to BFC. X 3720 Re 3/19 Gear Box on Long Chassis.… | ||
| scan0059 | Potential customer reception of left-hand drive cars and central gear change levers in a right-hand drive country. | ||
| View original record | X3720 To CJ. from R. c. to Hs. c. to F.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of OY') H12/G30.12.20. X.3562. X.4059. X.3720. RE STEERING. On receiving the cars from America with left hand steering in… | ||
| scan0060 | Armature windings, field coils, and brush systems for various dynamos and motors. | ||
| View original record | X3720 To E. from EFC1 c. to Da. c. to RHC. c. to By/Mr. Robinson. EFC1/T24.1.21. X.3945. - BRUSH SYSTEM -> DYNAMO. X.3526. X.3348. - BRUSH SYSTEM - MOTOR. X.3534. Perhaps you would kindly take up with… | ||
| scan0061 | Comparing American cars to a Napier, discussing driving pleasure, comfort, and central gear levers. | ||
| View original record | X 3420 To PN. from R. c. CJ. BJ. EP. Hs. R1/G8.2.21. X.3720.- RE RUN ON NAPIER. The best and largest of the American cars gives me exactly the same impression as that given to you by the Napier, viz.… | ||
| scan0062 | Requesting remarks in triplicate on an attached letter concerning Maag Gear. | ||
| View original record | X4365 EWT. to Hs. EWT/HJC8/G13.4.21. X.4365 Re: Maag Gear. Attached hereto is copy of letter reference Oy10-G23321 addressed to CJ. from America. Copy has been sent to R. If you have any remarks to… | ||
| scan0063 | Experiments and testing of Maag gears for the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | CC Mr. Nadin Mr. Bagnall Mr. Hulley Mr. Southern X4365 Oy10 - C23321 March 23, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention: Messrs. Royce & Hives. Dear… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter to Mr. Claude Johnson regarding gear cutting work by Pratt & Whitney, sheet 2. | ||
| View original record | Dy10 - G 23321 March 23, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson - Sheet 2. The Pratt & Whitney Company are doing this work free of charge, as they are anxious to interest us in the use of these gears. From the… | ||
| scan0065 | Inter-office letter discussing three-speed gearboxes, central gear changes, and left-hand steering for the American market. | ||
| View original record | R.R.A. - 26-5m. -9-27-20 40233 X3720. INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Oy9 - G 27421 April 27, 1921 Dear Hives: Re: Three-Speed Box & Central Change Replying… | ||
| scan0066 | Advantages of a gearbox with R.H. drive and central change, and comparing its silence to American cars. | ||
| View original record | We appreciate the advantages of the box which you enumerate and also another advantage peculiar to the R.H. drive and central change, which Mr. Royce formerly pointed out, namely that the chauffeur… | ||
| scan0067 | Investigation into two systems of gear grinding for gearboxes, favouring the Gear Grinding Co. system over the Maag system. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce of America Inc., Springfield, Mass. OY. C. to Hs. GROUND GEARS FOR GEARBOX. X.4365 X.3426 Referring to OY3/G6.2.22, I investigated two systems of gear grinding - (a) The Maag. (b) A… | ||
| scan0068 | Continuation of a letter concerning an American company. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- I can supply, if the American Co. consider it desirable, the name of the American firm concerned, but do not hope to obtain good results, in view of what I was told by people who were in… | ||
| scan0069 | Provision for friction in the new Phantom link and balance gear. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. X3720 Hs4/LGH.3.26. PROVISION FOR FRICTION IN NEW PHANTOM LINK AND BALANCE GEAR. X8310 With reference to BY3/H1.3.26. N.sch.1860 was never adopted because it did not allow us to get… | ||
| scan0070 | Question about the grinding of gearbox gears. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. X3720 Hs/Rm6/LG19.11.26. QUESTION 48. With reference to Hy66/W16.11.26. We suggest that this question should be sent to BY. Hs/Rm. Grinding of gearbox gears. | ||
| scan0071 | Letter regarding sketches showing the directions of rotation for shafts on the engine and gearbox for a Springfield Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Mr. R.W.H. Bailey, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. (Copy for attention Mr. E.W. Hives) Dear Mr. Bailey: RE: SPRINGFIELD CHASSIS In connection with the prints we are sending you, I think you will… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter discussing a proposal from Pratt and Whitney for producing experimental oil pump gears for the Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | OYS.R.11.11.27 November 11th, 1927. Mr. T. S. Haldenby, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Bailey) (Copy for attention of Mr. Hives) Dear Mr. Haldenby: RE: OIL PUMPS… | ||
| scan0073 | Comments on an attached letter regarding the RRAI Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | HS Y3720. To R. from Sg. To BY. from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. re RRAI. Gearbox. Sg1/E29.4.29 Attached please find copy of letter received from Oy. I should be glad to have your comments in regard to this… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter discussing the market and technical situation for automobile transmissions in the United States. | ||
| View original record | OY 8 Mr. A. F. Sidgreaves, Rolls Royce Limited, London, England. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves: April 17th, 1929. cc - Mr. Royce Mr. Bailey Mr. Hives GEARBOX - SECTION 6030 We are very anxious to present a true… | ||
| scan0075 | The design, performance, and construction of an experimental gearbox. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Through the courtesy of the designer and chief engineer we have been permitted to see and try out this box in one of their experimental cars, and we have every reason to believe that this design… | ||
| scan0076 | Design, features, and testing of a new silent gearbox. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - If these gears were lapped by the Copeland or other suitable process, the designer is confident that absolute silence in production could be acheived at little extra cost, even with… | ||
| scan0077 | Blueprint showing a cross-section of a 4-speed gearbox and its gear layout. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NO. SK 315. SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS MOVEMENT OF GEAR LEVER R 3 1 2 4 DOUBLE HELICAL 16 P. ABOUT 45° HELIX ANGLE HIGH 3RD 2ND 16P 12P 40T 30T REVERSE EMERGENCY LOW HYATT PILOT… | ||
| scan0078 | Blueprint detailing the rotational directions and helix angles of various engine components. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NO. SK 140 SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS IGNITION HEADS - BOTH ANTICLOCKWISE ROTATION WATER PUMP - R.H. CAM WHEEL - L.H. CRANK PINION - R.H. HELIX IDLER - R.H. GENERATOR DRIVE -… | ||
| scan0079 | Schematic diagram of the gearbox and servo drive system, detailing gear particulars. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NO. SK 141 SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS 2ND M.S. 44 T. STR. 20° TP OR 70 T. L.H. HELIX 1ST & 3RD M.S. 26 T. STR. 20° TP OR 42 T. R.H. HELIX SPEEDO. DRIVE SERVO DRIVE SERVO WORM… | ||
| scan0080 | Follow-up memo requesting a reply concerning an RRAI Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | HS X3720 To R. from Sg. To BT from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. re RRAI Gearbox. Sg15/E13.5.29 Would you kindly let me have a reply to my Sg1/E29.4.29 enclosing copy of letter received from Oy., so that I may… | ||
| scan0081 | Clarifying that a previous report on American gearbox practice was purely informational. | ||
| View original record | Sg. [crossed out] c. Hs. x3720 BY11/G.15.5.29. R.R.A.I. REPORTS GEARBOX ) - SECTION 6030. ------------------------ Referring to Sg1/E29.4.29. we had not remarked upon this because it was mainly… | ||
| scan0082 | Inter-office report on the disappointing results of the first experimental Bethune Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | RRA 25 28M 8.29 62961 X3720. INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. H#S Btn-2 Nov. 7, 1929. To: Mr. Olley From: Mr. Burton Co- Expl.Dept. Mr. Beaver Mr. Bagnall… | ||
| scan0083 | Modifications to gears, shafts, and couplings, including material changes and gear tooth adjustments. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Mr. Allen informs us now, it is possible to run nitralloy gears and pinions together. From our experience we believe these can be made without appreciable distortion and tremendously hard. These… | ||
| scan0084 | Preliminary report detailing the history and experience with the Bethune Gearbox D-3709. | ||
| View original record | Expl.-1 November 6, 1929. TO: Mr. Olley (England) FROM: Experimental Dept. cc Mr. Beaver Mr. Burton PRELIMINARY REPORT - BETHUNE GEARBOX - D-3709. SECTION 6030. It is thought that a history of our… | ||
| scan0085 | Analysis of gearbox noise and gear changing issues, with suggestions for alternative gear materials and treatments. | ||
| View original record | -2- these gears would be free from distortion, and enable us to judge the design without being adversely affected by the material. In running on the road, the tone of the second speed gears is very… | ||
| scan0086 | Gearbox improvements, focusing on reducing second gear noise and enhancing the ease of shifting. | ||
| View original record | -3- 2) Audible Second Speed Gears. A. From a consideration of axle ratio and tire size, we know that the ratio of the speed of the Reo propeller shaft to the speed of the RR propeller shaft is 129/77.… | ||
| scan0087 | Graph of audibility characteristics for second speed gears, plotting vehicle speed against gear tooth contact frequency. | ||
| View original record | AUDIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS of SECOND SPEED GEARS MILES PER HOUR STD RR BOX EXPL. RR BOX REQ RR BOX GEAR TOOTH CONTACT FREQUENCY - TEETH/SEC. MUSICAL NOTES C D E F G A B c d e f g a b c' d' e' f' g' a'… | ||
| scan0088 | Confidential memo discussing design points and issues with a modified gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Btn-2 Oct. 23, 1929. CONFIDENTIAL To: Mr. Bagnall Co- Mr. Olley (Await return) Mr. Beaver Expl.Dept. From: Mr. Burton Modified Gearbox We have today issued some definite instructions for the assembly… | ||
| scan0089 | Confidential memo detailing the results and proposed improvements for a modified gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Btn-1 Oct. 25, 1929. CONFIDENTIAL To: Mr. Ross Cc- Mr. Bagnall Mr. Olley (Await return) Mr. Beaver Expl.Dept. Mr. Linnett Jr. Mr. Humpston Mr. Buckley From: Mr. Burton Modified Gearbox Our first… | ||
| scan0090 | Page detailing the fitting of a side shaft on standard bearings using shims. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 4. Side Shaft on standard bearings, located endwise in best location, by means of shims. For this reason the box casing should be standard in all respects that is, the locating shoulder at the… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter discussing faults and design considerations for a herringbone gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X3720. ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. HS SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY-4 Dec. 29, 1929. Mr. E.W. Hives, Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Cc- Mr. Burton Dear Mr. Hives: HERRINGBONE GEARBOX We have a letter… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter from Maurice Olley regarding gearbox noise and suggestions for gear helices. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Altogether it is rather wonderful that the 2nd speed is as quiet as it is having only a thin whine on drive and not too much noise on overrun. I would suggest that if Coverley makes up a similar… | ||
| scan0093 | Diagram from a Mechanics Instruction Book for a Silent-Second Transmission. | ||
| View original record | MECHANICS INSTRUCTION BOOK CB7 SILENT-SECOND TRANSMISSION Held endwise G D A B C E K F I H Printed in U. S. A. September, 1929 | ||
| scan0094 | Cutaway diagram of a transmission selector mechanism. | ||
| View original record | CB8 Reo Motor Car Company START-SECOND TRANSMISSION | ||
| scan0095 | The development of silent third and easy change gearboxes, and the potential trial of a new four-speed box. | ||
| View original record | To. Mr. Froud Hs. C. to Mr. Hives. C. to Mr. O.s C. to Mr. P. x 720 Hs.3/AJ.10.9.30. GEARBOXES. Before Mr. returned to U.S.A. he was naturally interested in the development of the silent third and the… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter from Carl A. Neracher regarding the application of Chrysler's spool gear type transmission, with Maybach synchronizers, for Rolls Royce cars. | ||
| View original record | .X3720. 8 CARL A. NERACHER 225 Covington Drive DETROIT, MICHIGAN Sept. 6, 1930 Mr. Hives, Chief Experimental Eng'r, Rolls Royce Co., Ltd., Derby, England My dear Mr. Hives: I recently received a… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter from Carl A. Neracher discussing a quieter, non-ground gear transmission and arranging for a trial unit to be sent. | ||
| View original record | CARL A. NERACHER 225 Covington Drive DETROIT, MICHIGAN Mr. H. 2 You will note that no grinding of gear teeth has been done on the small transmission you will receive and that ordinary production… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter to Mr. E. W. Hives regarding internal-geared transmissions. | ||
| View original record | x3720. 8 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Oy-1 Sept. 6, 1930. [STAMP: RECEIVED 18 SEP 1930] Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Attention of: Mr. E. W. Hives Dear Mr. Hives:… | ||
| scan0099 | Details on a proposed larger internal gear assembly, selector shift, axle ratios, and torque-equalized brakes. | ||
| View original record | Oy-l - 2 - (3) Send you drawings of a larger internal gear assembly suitable for 350 lbs. feet torque with their suggestions (which may not interest you) for the use of improved materials as compared… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter from Maurice Olley discussing a servo action scheme and the patent implications of using a Maybach Clutch with a Pearson-Neracher box. | ||
| View original record | Oy-1 - 3 - A by-product of this scheme is to make any Servo action on the average passenger car unnecessary since the whole of the pedal-travel can be used for leverage, without any allowance for wear… | ||
| scan0101 | Request to inspect a gearbox supplied by Automotive Research Corp. upon its arrival. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED SEP 20 1930 HS X37/20 Hs. BY3/G.20.9.30. RE GEARBOX BEING SUPPLIED BY AUTOMOTOVE RESEARCH CORP. I would like to see this box when it arrives and before it is despatched to R. It would be of… | ||
| scan0102 | From Wor. to Hs. regarding a letter from Oy.. to be investigated in America. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Wor. X 3720. Wor4/T.15.10.30. I attach a letter received from Oy.. I do not know whether you have had a copy, but it will be useful for you to investigate when you go to America. Wor. | ||
| scan0103 | Various gearbox designs and manufacturing considerations. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. [Handwritten in blue ink: W] [Stamp: RECEIVED 13 P...] [Handwritten in red ink: Wor] Oy-1 October 3, 1930. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Attention:… | ||
| scan0104 | Differences in gear design practices and the effects of the pot-lapping process. | ||
| View original record | --2-- Where the gears differ from our practice is in - (a) Lower pitch-line speeds (i.e. shafts closer together). (b) Steeper helix - 30° to 45°. (c) Wider Gears. They differ from Panhard practice in… | ||
| scan0105 | Comparison of different gearbox ratios and notes on gear manufacturing processes. | ||
| View original record | --3-- To show this approximately - The old 3 speed box would have - Box Ratios Axle Ratios High 1.0 5.0 Second 1.7 8.5 First 3.0 15.0 The spool type four speed box will have - High 1.0 3.8 "Country"… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter discussing a sample four-speed transmission with Maybach clutches and instructions on its operation. | ||
| View original record | X3720. P. O. Box 109, Detroit, October 25, 1930. Messrs. Rolls Royce, Inc., Derby, England. Gentlemen: Attention of Mr. E. W. Hives. Some time since you received word from Mr. Olley that you woud be… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter detailing the performance of and requesting feedback on a sample Maybach clutch transmission. | ||
| View original record | We woud like to have you install this sample transmission in a car of about the same characteristics as the Chrysler Eight, the smaller of the two Chrysler cars with which we fit four speed… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter discussing transmission noise, internal gearing technology, and patent licensing. | ||
| View original record | the bearing rollers do not fill the spaces between the races by one and one half thousandths (0.0015) inch will eliminate much of the noise that comes from the bearings, provided the bearings are as… | ||
| scan0109 | Letter from J.W. Pearson concerning business representation and licensing of patents, specifically mentioning Borg-Warner Corporation. | ||
| View original record | your opinion of its commercial importance and I woud also appreciate anything that you might feel justified in doing to cause them to consider my application favorably. I realize that you do not know… | ||
| scan0110 | Results of tests on an American gearbox fitted with a spool gear third speed. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to Da. E. c. to By. TESTS ON AMERICAN GEARBOX FITTED WITH SPOOL GEAR THIRD SPEED. ------------------------- You will remember that Oy. arranged for Mr. Heracher of… | ||
| scan0111 | Request to obtain drawings of American gearboxes, specifically from a 16-cylinder Cadillac, for comparison with the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from HDY. x3720 Rm [signature] HDY.1/HP.10.4.34. C. E. American Gearboxes. E. has suggested that it would be useful to us to have drawings of the gearbox of a large American car with an… | ||
| scan0112 | Inquiry to The Michigan Tool Co. about the supply and specifications of cone worm gears for a motor car engine. | ||
| View original record | X3720 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.5/KW. 12th October, 1934. The Michigan Tool Co., 1717, Six Mile Road East, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Sirs, CONE WORM GEARS. We are looking into the matter of arranging… | ||
| scan0113 | The 4-speed synchromesh gearboxes of Alvis, Hillman, and Humber cars at Olympia in 1934. | ||
| View original record | X3720 To E. from HDY. HDY.1/HP.23.10.34. c. Sg. Wer. Hs. Ba. Ey. Hs/Gry. Alvis, Hillman and Humber 4 Speed Synchromesh Gearboxes at Olympia 1934. As requested in E.1/HP.8.10.34, I give below a report… | ||
| scan0114 | Gearbox performance and design, noting noise levels and construction features. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - Silence. The car was not sufficiently quiet generally to enable an accurate comparison to be made with our cars. My impression was that the silence was good except on the over-run, when… | ||
| scan0115 | Comparative analysis of gearbox design features, including a section on the Hillman-Minx. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 3 - (2a) The reverse is by a double width pinion engaging with the 1st speed pinion and an extra large gear alongside the 1st speed wheel. The reverse pinion has double the normal travel and… | ||
| scan0116 | List of technical observations and points for consideration regarding a gearbox design, including synchromesh, gears, and shafts. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 4 - control of the sliding pieces on the 3rd motion shaft. The operation of these pieces could be observed on a box shown separately in the Annexe and it could be seen that they tilted… | ||
| scan0117 | Various gearbox components and design considerations. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 5 - More Solid Gears. We have noticed that the gears of American boxes are stronger than appears necessary but the reason may be more connected with distortion in hardening and the use of… | ||
| scan0118 | Gearbox cone placement and the pros and cons of synchronising the first speed gear. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 6 - (1) When the cones are placed on the upper shaft as on the Alvis and Hillman, the operation of the gear change requires too much effort except perhaps on a small car. (2) When the cones… | ||
| scan0119 | Letter to David Royce regarding a viewing of an American Warner 3 speed cum overdrive gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1154. Experimental Dept. Rm/Gry.2/MH. 26th. May 1938. David Royce, Esq., 111, New Street, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sir, Our mutual friend, A.C.Bertelli tells us that you are agent for the American Warner 3… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter from David Royce regarding Warner Gear Company's overdrive transmissions. | ||
| View original record | 1153 or 1154 TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 3064. DAVID ROYCE WHITE HOUSE NEW STREET • BIRMINGHAM 2 27th May, 1938. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Experimental Department/Rm/Gry.2/MH. Dear Sirs, Warner Gear… | ||
| scan0121 | Request for a covering order for a Warner Gear overdrive unit and a Chrysler gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. G/JWH. 1154 Rm/Gry.5/MH.26.10.38. While Hs/LS. was in America he ordered from the Warner Gear Division one of their new controllable overdrive units. We have now cabled to them… | ||
| scan0122 | Request to the Warner Gear Division for a Chrysler gearbox with right-hand remote control gearshift. | ||
| View original record | 1154. Rm/Gry 26/10/38. WARNER GEAR DIVISION, MUNCIE, INDIANA, U.S.A. WHITE PLEASE SEND CHRYSLER GEARBOX WITH REMOTE CONTROL GEARSHIFT IF POSSIBLE RIGHT HAND IN ADDITION TO OVERDRIVE ALREADY ORDERED.… | ||
| scan0123 | Night Letter Telegram to Warner Gear Division inquiring about the torque capacity of gearbox model AS3-T86A. | ||
| View original record | 1154 Rm/GN N.L.T. 17.2.39. White WARNER GEAR DIVISION, MUNCIE, INDIANA, U.S.A. WHAT IS TORQUE CAPACITY OF GEARBOX AS3-T86A. GRYLLS. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0124 | Telegram received by telephone specifying the maximum torque capacity for part number AS3-T86A. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1154 Hdy TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 8-50 Date: 18-2-39 To: L.c Roycar By: SS from: Muncie Indiana 3-33 13wds Maximum torque capacity of AS3-T86A is 195 lbs feet… | ||
| scan0125 | Telegram received by telephone detailing the maximum torque capacity of part AS3-T86A. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1154 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 8-50 Date: 18-2-39 To: LC Raycar By: SS from: Muncie Indiana 3-33 13wds Maximum torque capacity of AS3-T86A is 195 lbs feet FROM:… | ||
| scan0126 | Cablegram from Warnergear stating the maximum torque capacity for part number AS3-T86A. | ||
| View original record | FORM No. 6. 1154 21/7 WESTERN UNION (THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY) CABLEGRAM ANGLO-AMERICAN TELEGRAPH Co., LD. CANADIAN NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS JUN 18 AM 6 47 RECEIVED AT 1, BROAD STREET, CHAMBERS,… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter to Chrysler Motors requesting a quote for a speedometer drive unit for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry2/R. 8th March, 1939. Chrysler Motors Limited, Mortlake Road, Kew Gardens, SURREY. Dear Sirs, We recently obtained from Warners in America, a gearbox of the type used on… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter from Chrysler Motors regarding a gearbox and speedometer inquiry. | ||
| View original record | 115H? CHRYSLER MOTORS LIMITED CHRYSLER MOTOR CARS DIRECTORS: WILLIAM WALLACE, W.LEDYARD MITCHELL, U.S.A. D.C.TEWSON, C.B.THOMAS, U.S.A. BENJAMIN KING, U.S.A. Chairman. TELEPHONE: PROSPECT 5580 (10… | ||
| scan0129 | Letter from Cooper-Stewart Engineering regarding a speedometer for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | THE COOPER-STEWART ENGINEERING CO LTD Registered Office: STEWART HOUSE 136-7 LONG ACRE LONDON W.C.2 Proprietors: TEMPLE BAR 4941 (3 LINES) Telegrams & Cables: SPEEDISTIC OR WEALSHAN RAND LONDON Codes:… | ||
| scan0130 | Letter to Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting a speedometer cable and drive unit for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1154- Rm/Gry.8/MH. 23rd. March, 1939. Messrs. The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd., Stewart House, 136/137, Long Acre, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter reference WAT/W/21… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter concerning the availability and specifications of a Speedometer pinion for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1154 Registered Office: STEWART HOUSE, 136-7, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C.2. Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 9801 (4 LINES) Telegrams and Cables: SPEEDISTIC OR WEALSMAN, RAND, LONDON Codes: ACME, BENTLEY AND… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter to Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. describing markings found on a speedometer worm from a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1154 RM/Gry.2/MH. 30th. March, 1939. Messrs. The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd., Stewart House, 136/137, Long Acre, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, HH/W/31. Thank you for your letter of March 28th.… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from Cooper-Stewart Engineering regarding a speedometer for a Warner gearbox, suggesting a stock pinion. | ||
| View original record | Registered Office: STEWART HOUSE, 136-7, LONG ACRE, LONDON, W.C. 2. THE COOPER-STEWART ENGINEERING CO LTD Telephone TEMPLE BAR 9801 (4 LINES) Telegrams and Cables: SPEEDISTIC OR WEALSMAN, RAND, LONDON… | ||
| scan0134 | Internal request to place an order for a speedometer pinion for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1154 To Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. G/JWH. Rm/Gry.4/MH.13.4.39. Will you please send the Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd., an official order for a 17 or 18 toothed speedometer pinion to fit a warner… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter to The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a trial for a speedometer pinion. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.3/MH. 13th. April, 1939. Messrs. The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd., Stewart House, 136/137, Long Acre, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Thanks for your letter of April 11th., from which we note… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. following up on an enquiry for a speedometer pinion for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1154 Registered Offices: STEWART HOUSE. 136-7, LONG ACRE. LONDON, W.C.2. Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 9801 (4 LINES) Telegrams and Cables: SPEEDISTIC OR WEALSMAN, RAND, LONDON Codes: ACME, BENTLEY AND… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting a pinion on a 'sale or return' basis. | ||
| View original record | γ 1154 c. Roy. Rm/Gry.1/MH. 2nd. May, 1939. The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd., Stewart House, 136/137, Long Acre, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter reference WAT/W/4 of 29th.… | ||
| scan0138 | Letter from Cooper-Stewart Engineering regarding sending a Chrysler speedometer driven gear part for a Warner gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Registered Offices: STEWART HOUSE 136-137, LONG ACRE LONDON W.C.2 1154 SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 9801 (4 LINES) Telegrams and Cables: SPEEDISTIC OR WEALSMAN.… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. confirming a speedometer driven gear fits and requesting a quote. | ||
| View original record | 1154. c. Roy. Rm/Gry.15/MH. 22nd. May, 1939. Messrs. The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd., Stewart House, 136/137, Long Acre, LONDON, W.C.2. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter reference… | ||
| scan0140 | Order for a speedometer and cable from the Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | 115H Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. JWH. Rm/Gry8/R.26.5.39. Will you please order from the Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co., 136/137, Long Acre,, W.C.2., one speedometer and cable as mentioned in their letter -… | ||
| scan0141 | Confirmation memo requesting the preparation of drawings for fitting a Warner overdrive gearbox to a Rationalised chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1154 To By/Ald. Rm/FJH.3/JH.27.5.39. WARNER GEARBOX. This is to confirm that we have asked you to prepare the necessary drawings for fitting the Warner overdrive gearbox, complete with steering column… | ||
| scan0142 | Providing the name and address of the manufacturers for 3-ply plate glass. | ||
| View original record | Mr Nadin Mr Spinney 21.3.12. TBB2/L21312. X673 The name and address of the manufacturers of the 3 ply plate glass is - La Société du verre TRIPLEX, 11, rue Desnouettes, Paris. 15e arrondissement | ||
| scan0143 | Internal instructions regarding parts for an estimate on a 2300 chassis 4-seater open car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (24 B) (LL. 255. 10.6.12) E.P. 1997. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS: 7-11-12 X673 To: Mr Barrington. Order No. Customer's No.: A S Lever Re. Attached estimate. for 2300 chassis / 4 seater… | ||
| scan0144 | The trial of Triplex Glass in the windscreens of test and experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 83r. 27.5.13) E.P. 4330. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0145 | Instruction to test Triplex glass in the windscreens of experimental cars, using already broken screens where possible. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 295A (150 n) (XX. 79. 8.7.13) E.P. 4584. Wor/SM5/L26713. Re Triplex Glass. X.673 Mr Hives. 26-7-13. Mr Johnson wishes us to test some Triplex glass in the windscreens of some experimental cars.… | ||
| scan0146 | The supply and fitting of Triplex Glass for a customer, Messrs Homes & Co. | ||
| View original record | Hy. 17-12-13. On 6/12/13 we informed you that Messrs Homes & Co. were waiting for you to supply a car on which to fit the above. They have rung us up this morning to know if they are to send the glass… | ||
| scan0147 | Instruction to issue an official order to fit a piece of Triplex glass to the windscreen of car 1926. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300. (6 B (P.P. 382. 8.1.13) G. 4114. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 12080 To: Mr Wormald for Mr Mills. Order No.: Y35. Customer's No.: X6Y3 Re: Exp. Please send official order to Messrs… | ||
| scan0148 | Feedback on the windscreen and luggage carrier design for car 2704, with suggested improvements. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (150 H) (V.V. 585. 23.2.14) G. 0363. COPY. To Da. from R. Copy to Wor for Hy. Copy to J Copy to Na. RL/P 18. 3. 14. With reference to 2704, I like the wind screen on this; although it makes… | ||
| scan0149 | On the testing of 'Triplex' celluloid glass, noting its tendency to discolour and lose transparency. | ||
| View original record | J. for R. 25.3.14. Da2/G25314. With reference to the special celluloid glass in the windscreen of 2704, this is called "Triplex" glass, and several samples have been on test in the Experimental Dept.… | ||
| scan0150 | The suitability of Triplex glass for use in windscreens and windows of covered cars. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. Ds. Ns. Wor/Hy9/L1714. July 1st. 1914. REPORT ON TRIPLEX GLASS. X.673 This glass is for use in windscreens and windows of covered cars. It costs several times as much… | ||
| scan0151 | Internal memorandum discussing the testing and quality issues of Triplex Glass, leading to the cessation of experiments due to the war. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (VV. 975. 1.5.14) E.P. 6536. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/Mcr8/L2714. Names and Indicating letter.… | ||
| scan0152 | Brief internal memo regarding the decision to abandon the use of Triplex Glass. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Wor. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Da. Copy to Na. Ay 8714 R1/P 6. 7. 14. Re Triplex Glass. X.673. I agree. Pleaee abandon this glass. R (Sgd.) F. H. R. R.R. 255A 150 (H) W.W. 276. 12-5-14) G.… | ||
| scan0153 | Ordering a halt to experiments on Triplex Glass. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L7714. Re Triplex Glass. X.673. Hy. 7-7-14. In reference to your report on the above Wor/Hy9/L1714, Mr Johnson remarks :- "Stop experiments" p. Wor. | ||
| scan0154 | Enquiry into the use of 'Triplex' glass for the No. 6 Goshawk. | ||
| View original record | To H. from B.J. BJ17/H14.11.22. Copy to Hs. X.673 No. 6 Goshawk. With reference to R3/M16.10.22, addressed to Hs., the third paragraph refers to "Triplex" glass. I have made enquiries as to why we are… | ||
| scan0155 | Reasons for not using Triplex glass on the front wing screens of 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To BJ. LHS6/LH13.11.22. No. 6 GOSHAWK. With reference to R3/M16.10.22 we are not using Triplex glass in the front wing screens of 20 h.p. cars for the following reasons: (1) After a… | ||
| scan0156 | Replacement of a defective glass screen for a Sports Phantom. | ||
| View original record | W S/W. (Hs) X673 SPORTS PHANTOM. Sg/Hnl9/EDI/23-1-28. With reference to our telephone conversation of this afternoon, I communicated with Hoopers who tell me that, having noticed the defect in the… | ||
| scan0157 | Query regarding a case of Triplex Glass for chassis 12-EX held at customs in Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1673 EWP/23/FAW 7.5.28. To "Hs" Derby Chassis I2-EX. There is , at the Customs in Paris, a case containing three sheets of Triplex Glass which has been sent over by Sanderson & Holmes; of Derby .… | ||
| scan0158 | Request to the Paris Depot to return 3 sheets of Triplex glass to Derby for Chassis 12-EX. | ||
| View original record | Paris Depot. To EWP. from Hs. Y673 Hsl/LG9.5.28. CHASSIS 12-EX. With reference to EWP/23/FAW7.5.28. We should be glad if you will arrange to return the case containing 3 sheets of Triplex glass to… | ||
| scan0159 | From Paris to Mr G.W. Hancock regarding the return of a case of Triplex glass for Chassis 12-EX. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Derby X673 EWP/25/FAW 16.5.28 From EWP Paris To Mr G.W.Hancock Chassis 12-EX. Case J.7056. Triplex Glass. In reply to your Hs/GWH1/LG/14.5.28, we thank you for letter enclosed from Traufler &… | ||
| scan0160 | Request to send an official order for three sheets of Triplex Patent Safety Glass. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Hs. c. to G/WFH/CA. X673 Hs3/LG30.5.28. With reference to G/WFH/CA5/DS26.5.28 attached. Will you please send official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for three sheets of… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter advising against the use of toughened glass for car screens due to safety concerns following recent experiments. | ||
| View original record | x673 Copy to: Wor. Hs. EP. E. Ev9/BE. 18th June, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Toughened Glass. We believe that it has been intended to fit… | ||
| scan0162 | Suggestion to use the Bentley front hub inner bearing locking plate on the Bentley III to avoid making new parts. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To BY. Copy to Gs. Rm. RHC. HHS. E/Ev.1/MN.16.1.37. Bentley III Front Wheel Hub. We send herewith N.Sch.5001 showing how it is possible to use the Bentley front hub inner bearing locking plate… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter to Alford & Alder requesting an estimate for manufacturing hubs and hub caps for Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 100T 200B 1159 Rm/Gry2/R. Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., 89, Walworth Road, LONDON. S.E.17. Sept. 7th 1937. Dear Sirs, We understand from Messrs. Lagonda Ltd. that you make for them the hubs… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd regarding an enquiry for Bentley chassis hubs and hub caps. | ||
| View original record | H001 200B 1159 Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from an automobile component manufacturer regarding a quotation for hubs and hub caps. | ||
| View original record | 1159 2003 Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof… | ||
| scan0166 | Continuation sheet of a business letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. | ||
| View original record | ALFORD & ALDER (ENGINEERS) LTD. Continuation Sheet No............2............ We trust that we have made the position quite clear and that we shall receive your reply in due course. If, however, you… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter to Alford & Alder Ltd. concerning the manufacture of hubs for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: 106? 20013 1159] Rm/Gry.15/MH. 22nd. September 1937. Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., Deacon Street, Walworth, London, S.E.17. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter concerning… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. confirming an appointment for a representative to visit. | ||
| View original record | Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof entrusted to us… | ||
| scan0169 | Requesting the despatch of a hub cap and laboratory report to Messrs. Alford & Alder Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. 1001 2003 1159. Rm.7/JH.5.10.37. Will you please despatch today the attached hub cap and laboratory report, to Messrs. Alford & Alder Ltd., Deacon Street, Walworth, S. .17. as per… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to a supplier regarding the poor quality plating on a sample hub cap. | ||
| View original record | 1001 200B 1159. Rm4/R. 5th October, 1937. Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., Deacon Street, Walworth, S.E.17. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you, under separate cover, the hub cap which you left… | ||
| scan0171 | Letter from a supplier discussing the plating quality of a sample hub cap and requesting testing specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1001 2003 1159 Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof… | ||
| scan0172 | Continuation sheet (page 2) of a letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. | ||
| View original record | ALFORD & ALDER (ENGINEERS) LTD. Continuation Sheet No.......2..................... Thanking you in anticipation of your reply, and assuring you of our best attention. We are, Gentlemen, Yours… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter to Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. regarding chromium plating and thread specifications. | ||
| View original record | 100+.200B 1159 Rm/Gry/7/R. 7th October, 1937. Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., Deacon Street, Walworth, S.E.17. Dear Sirs, Ref: VAG/MM/2552. We thank you for your letter of October 6th. As… | ||
| scan0174 | Alternative supplier, Alford & Alder, for cheaper hubs than Dunlops. | ||
| View original record | 1001200 B 1159 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry4/R.16.10.37. We have approached Messrs. Alford & Alder to see whether they can make us hubs more cheaply than Dunlops do now. We have reached the present stage,… | ||
| scan0175 | Quotation from Alford & Alder for the supply of wheel hubs for Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm/Gry. [Handwritten: 1524 200B] [Handwritten: 159.] Rm/Gry.2/AP.24.11.37. WHEEL HUBS. Knowing that Dunlops supply hubs to Rolls-Royce only, we approached Alford & Alder who make hubs for… | ||
| scan0176 | Copy of a quotation from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. for supplying hubs and hub caps. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF QUOTATION RECEIVED FROM ALFORD & ALDER (ENGINEERS) LTD., DEACON STREET, WALWORTH, LONDON S.E.17. 18th November 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. DERBY. To supplying 1500 to 2000 sets (Ordered… | ||
| scan0177 | Quotation from Alford & Alder for wheel hubs for the Bentley, Wraith, and B.III models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. From Rm/Gry. Rm 1001 200B Rm/Gry.2/AP.24.11.37. HS WHEEL HUBS. 1159. Knowing that Dunlops supply hubs to Rolls-Royce only, we approached Alford & Alder who make hubs for every-one else, and… | ||
| scan0178 | Copy of a quotation received from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. for the supply of hubs and hub caps. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF QUOTATION RECEIVED FROM ALFORD & ALDER (ENGINEERS) LTD., DEACON STREET, WALWORTH, LONDON S.E.17. 18th November 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. DERBY. To supplying 1500 to 2000 sets (Ordered… | ||
| scan0179 | The modification of brake drums for Bentley III front hubs. | ||
| View original record | 1028-1159. To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.2/MH.27.11.37. 2008 BENTLEY III FRONT HUBS. In reply to HPS.1/BA.26.11.37. Will you please use up the drums you have made, after reducing the size of the outer… | ||
| scan0180 | Supply of hubs for Dunlop wheels, noting a competing offer and the status of dies for 'Wraith' hubs. | ||
| View original record | To: Hs. c. RHC. [Handwritten annotations]: Rm see me 1001 2003 Hubs 1159 ROY.5/B.26.11.37 DUNLOP WHEELS. Arising out of your remark that Alford & Alders have offered to supply such Hubs at… | ||
| scan0181 | Blueprint alteration for Bentley III Front Hub brake drums and a query on scrapping 5 existing sets. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from HPS. 2000 HPS.1/BA.26.11.37. O/54148 1159 File Bentley III Front Hubs. We attach hereto blue print of FB.2828. Front Brake Drums, incorporating alteration No.17177/F. We wish to point out… | ||
| scan0182 | Alteration note for the dimensions of a front brake drum. | ||
| View original record | H.P.S. [Struck through: IPS/C&L] [Struck through: RHC/CAN.] 17177 / F. 1028 25-11-37 SEC 7044 BENTLEY III GB 2828. BRAKE DRUM - FRONT. A/. DIA: OF INNERMOST RIB ALTERED FROM 14.500(+5) DIA: TO… | ||
| scan0183 | Laboratory report on a chromium plating test of a sample hub cap. | ||
| View original record | alford file 200B GRY- What does all this mean. Shall we have to plate these hub caps ourselves Rm/Gry. Rm Laboratory 1159. Re. SAMPLE HUB CAP. SUBMITTED FOR CHROMIUM PLATING TEST. The above cap was,… | ||
| scan0184 | Instructions to Alford & Alder for manufacturing wheel hubs for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hoor 200B 1159. To Hs. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/AP.1.12.37. WHEEL HUBS Are you in agreement that we should instruct the Order Office to write to Alford & Alder as follows:- 'We have given this matter of… | ||
| scan0185 | Potential cost savings on wheel hubs and seeking alternative supplier quotations. | ||
| View original record | 12D/ 200B To Roy. from Rm/Gry. 1159 Rm/Gry.6/AP.6.12.37. WHEEL HUBS In order to get the benefit of a saving of £2. 5. 0. per set of hubs we sent the attached memo to Hs. for his agreement. The piece… | ||
| scan0186 | Instruction memo for the replacement of hub parts for a Bentley III chassis, referencing blueprints and new part numbers. | ||
| View original record | To Messrs [Struck through] ov BPY [Struck through] cc RHC/CAN c. Rm/Gry. Copy to Messrs. [Struck through] 2008 BY/GS10/EH.6.12.37. 1159 Bentley III Chassis. Hubs - Section 7044. Please receive… | ||
| scan0187 | Copy of a letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. concerning a quotation for parts and tooling. | ||
| View original record | 200B Copy of letter from Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., Deacon Street, Walworth, London, S.E.17. 1159. 8th. Dec. 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Gentlemen, Further to our quotation… | ||
| scan0188 | List of gauges and tooling for rear hubs, front hubs, and hub caps. | ||
| View original record | MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED. 8th. December 1937. Gauges for Rear Hubs GB.519/20 About 54 gauges and templates 2 hardened and ground spigots or mandrels. 8 jigs & fixtures 2 - 26 teeth broaches 1… | ||
| scan0189 | Quotation from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. for the supply of hubs and hub caps. | ||
| View original record | MESSRS. ALFORD & ALDER (ENGINEERS) LTD. Deacon Street, Walworth, London, S.E.17. QUOTATION. 8th. December 1937. TO SUPPLYING SETS OF HUBS AND HUB CAPS EACH SET COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING:- ONE PAIR… | ||
| scan0190 | Visit to a potential supplier, Messrs. Alfold and Alder Ltd., for the manufacturing of wheel hubs. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from RHC/EG. RHC/SS. c. to BY. c. to RM. c. to Ds. c. to RHC. 2008 GRY/ 1159. RHC/EG.4/DB. 8.12.37. WHEEL HUBS. In connection with the above we paid a visit to the works of Messrs. Alfold and… | ||
| scan0191 | Observations of manufacturing methods, inspection processes, and general plant conditions. | ||
| View original record | -2- RHC/EC.4/DB. 8.12.37. contd. We were however, very impressed by the simplicity of the loading of their jigs particularly on drilling, where the parts are secured in position by means of cams and… | ||
| scan0192 | Supplier quotation from Alford's for Bentley III hubs and potential ordering strategies. | ||
| View original record | 2008 Roy. from Rm/Gry. c.HS. Rm/Gry2/R.10.12.37. BENTLEY III HUBS. )159. We attach to this memo a quotation from Alford's for lesser quantities of hubs, and also a letter saying that the tools are… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter to Messrs. Alford & Alder regarding a laboratory report on a chromium-plated hub cap. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.1/MH. 2003 1159. 20th. December 1937. Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., Deacon Street, Walworth, London, S.E.17. For the attention of Mr.V.A.Glover. Dear Sirs, We send you herewith a… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter from Alford & Alder regarding a laboratory report on a faulty chromium-plated hub cap. | ||
| View original record | 200b 1159 Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter concerning the submission of a sample hub cap for chromium plating laboratory testing. | ||
| View original record | Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof entrusted to us… | ||
| scan0196 | Laboratory report on the plating deposits and polish quality of a sample Alvis hub cap. | ||
| View original record | 2006 1159. Rm/Gry. HL/EA.1/JN.14.2.38. LABORATORY Re. SAMPLE ALVIS HUB CAP DER PLATED BY ALFORD AND ALLIOTT. The deposits present on the above cap were found to be as follows :- Base material - Steel.… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter to Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. regarding a laboratory report on the chromium plating of an Alvis Hub Cap. | ||
| View original record | 2006? 1159. Rm3/R. 14th February, 1938. Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd., Deacon Street, WALWORTH. S.E.17. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of 28th January - your reference VAG/MM/5490 - we… | ||
| scan0198 | Letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd regarding the quality of a sample hub cap. | ||
| View original record | Registered Office: 89, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E. 17. FIRE. We do not accept any liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Motor Cycle or part thereof entrusted to us… | ||
| scan0199 | To suspend work on gauges and tools for the Bentley III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. C to Roy ------- 2000 1159. ROY/Ms3/P.24.2.38. BENTLEY III CHASSIS. In accordance with your verbal instructions I have requested Messrs. Alford & Alder to suspend all work on the various… | ||
| scan0200 | New design for the Phantom III rear hub brake drum and end plate. | ||
| View original record | HPS. [crossed out] c. Rm. [crossed out] c. Rm/APM. [crossed out] 1159. BY/Ald.1/G.21.3.38. PHANTOM III. REAR HUBS - SECTION 6170. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following (one… | ||
| scan0201 | Frequent complaints of noisy hub bearings and a request to investigate the source of contamination. | ||
| View original record | W/K. To GWH, from Rm/FJH. 1159 Rm/FJH.3/MH.28.3.38. PH.III HUB BEARINGS. We are puzzled by the frequent complaints of noisy front and rear hub bearings. Br. returned to us one bearing which we found… | ||
| scan0202 | Proposal to manage worn hub serrations by maintaining a floating stock of hubs with .005 oversize serrations. | ||
| View original record | To. Ey & Rm.....From RHC/SB. c. to HS. [crossed out] c. to Rm/GWH. [crossed out] GRY 1159y RHC/SB.2/MC.1.4.38. HUB SERRATIONS With reference to Rm/GWH.4/N.31.3.38., it has always been contended that… | ||
| scan0203 | The investigation of noisy hub bearings on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FJH.. from GWH. 1139 ? Rm/GWH.5/N.1.4.38. Phantom III - Hub Bearings. The question of noisy hub bearings has been receiving investigation. Up to the present there has been no evidence of how the… | ||
| scan0204 | Costs and practicalities of repairing worn hub serrations. | ||
| View original record | 11593 To RHC/SB.. from GWH. c. By c. Rm. c. Hs. Rm/GWH.15/N.6.4.38. ------------------- Hub Serrations. ---------------- With regard to your memo RHC/SB2/MC.14.38, we note that you consider the… | ||
| scan0205 | The process and costs for rebroaching and replacing Bentley hub serrations and brake drums. | ||
| View original record | To. Hy & Ru......From RHC/SB. O. to Hs. O. to Rm/GWH. 1113? 1159. RHC/SB.1/MC.8.4.38. GRAY HUB SERRATIONS - BENTLEY Referring to Rm/GWH.15/N.6.4.38., it was intended that hubs should remain integral… | ||
| scan0206 | Implications of fitting an over-size broached hub on a Bentley, suggesting a drawbroach as a solution. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/SB. from Rm/GWH. c. By c. Rm. c. Hs. 1159 Rm/GWH.2/N.13.4.38. Hub Serrations - Bentley. ------------------------ With reference to your memo RHC/SB.1/MC.8.4.38, the question of having to fit an… | ||
| scan0207 | The decision to proceed with tooling for Bentley III hubs. | ||
| View original record | 1159 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.9/MH.29.4.38. BENTLEY III HUBS. With regard to the attached letter from Alfords it was agreed at a Conference this morning that we could go ahead with tools for… | ||
| scan0208 | Request for blueprints of a wheel disc and wheel nut for the Wraith III model for the purpose of testing and pricing. | ||
| View original record | HPS. c. Rm. c. Rm/Gry. 1159 BY/Ald.22/G.24.5.38. WRAITH 111. REAR HUB. SECTION 6170. FRONT HUB. SECTION 7044. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following :- Ex.S.762 Wheel Disc.… | ||
| scan0209 | Distribution list for blueprints of Bentley 50 Chassis parts related to the pressed steel road wheel. | ||
| View original record | 1159 ? BY/CRL.2/E.16.6.38. c. Rm/Gry. BENTLEY 50. CHASSIS. REAR HUB. FRONT HUB. SECTION 6170. SECTION 7044. PD.187. Pressed Steel Road Wheel. Please receive herewith two blue prints of each of the… | ||
| scan0210 | The use of angular contact bearings on the Bentley 111 front hub. | ||
| View original record | 1159 c. Rm. DA.6/G.17.8.38. GRY AFM BENTLEY 111. FRONT HUB AND BEARINGS. Herewith is PD.240 shewing the use of angular contact bearings as suggested by Rm/Grys, in place of the roller and deep groove… | ||
| scan0211 | New and replacement blueprints for Wraith III wheel discs and nuts. | ||
| View original record | HPS c. Rm. c. Rm/GRL 1159 - also 6020 BY/Ald.11/G.1.9.38. WRAITH 111. SECTION 6170. REAR HUB. SECTION 7044. FRONT HUB. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following drawings :-… | ||
| scan0212 | Use of A/C bearings with wire wheels on the front hubs for the Bentley 111 model. | ||
| View original record | 1159 BY/NS. c. BY/CRL. c. Rm. DA.5/G.21.10.38. BENTLEY 111. FRONT HUBS. FJH We want to use A/C. bearings with wire wheels on the Front Hubs of the next B.111 car which goes to France. PD.240 shews the… | ||
| scan0213 | Letter from Fred W. Barker proposing an improvement in wheel and hub construction and requesting blueprints. | ||
| View original record | Fred. W. Barker AUTOMOBILE WHEELS F.W.B THE WESTLAND TELEGRAMS . . WHEELS STOURBRIDGE TELEPHONE . . 57116 STOURBRIDGE 1159 OLDSWINFORD STOURBRIDGE ENGLAND January 24th. 39. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0214 | Letter to F.W. Baker requesting a sketch and patent specification for a proposed improvement to car hubs. | ||
| View original record | 1159 Rm/Gry.2/MH. 25th. January, 1939. F.W.Baker, Esq., Oldwinsford, Stourbridge, WORCS. Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter of January 2nd. Before sending you an arrangement drawing of the hubs on… | ||
| scan0215 | Letter from a wheel manufacturer regarding a design improvement for hub construction. | ||
| View original record | F.W.B THE WESTLAND 1159 TELEGRAMS . . WHEELS, STOURBRIDGE TELEPHONE . . 57116 STOURBRIDGE OLDSWINFORD STOURBRIDGE ENGLAND Fred. W. Barker AUTOMOBILE WHEELS 27th. January 39. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd.… | ||
| scan0216 | Confidential letter from an automobile wheel supplier offering a test car for inspection to demonstrate wheel durability. | ||
| View original record | Fred.W.Barker AUTOMOBILE . WHEELS . TELEGRAMS . . WHEELS, STOURBRIDGE TELEPHONE . . 57118 STOURBRIDGE OLDSWINFORD STOURBRIDGE ENGLAND CONFIDENTIAL. January the 28th. 39. Your Ref. RM/GRY.2/MH. Messrs.… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter instructing Mr. S.A. Shawe to visit Rolls-Royce to discuss the principle of cushioned energy and a car's performance. | ||
| View original record | January the 28th. 39. Mr. S.A. Shawe C/o. Mr. R. Scoins 120 Hurst Gate, Mexborough, Yorks. Dear Shawe, While you have been away it has struck me that it would be an advantage in view of the ideas I… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter from an automobile wheel manufacturer offering a modified hub assembly for testing. | ||
| View original record | FWB THE WESTLAND 1159. TELEGRAMS - - WHEELS STOURBRIDGE TELEPHONE - - 57118 STOURBRIDGE OLDSWINFORD STOURBRIDGE ENGLAND Fred W. Baker AUTOMOBILE WHEELS Febry. the 14th. 39. Your Reference Rm/Gry.2/MH.… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter from the Experimental Department to F.W. Baker regarding a patent for a spring wheel. | ||
| View original record | 1159? (Experimental Dept.) Rm/AFM8/R. 16th February, 1939. Mr. F.W. Baker, Oldswinford, STOURBRIDGE, Glos: Dear Sir, In reply to your letter of the 14th instant, your patent is interesting, and… | ||
| scan0220 | Letter to Mr. F.W. Baker declining interest in his wheel patents. | ||
| View original record | 1159. Rm8/R. 17th February, 1939. Mr. F.W. Baker, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, GLOS: Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of February 14th, we regret that pressure of other work prevents us taking an… | ||
| scan0221 | Letter proposing a trial of a new patented wheel design on a car. | ||
| View original record | F.W.B THE WESTLAND 1159 TELEGRAMS - WHEELS, STOURBRIDGE TELEPHONE - 57118 STOURBRIDGE OLDSWINFORD STOURBRIDGE ENGLAND Fred.W.Baker AUTOMOBILE WHEELS Febry the 21st. 39. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby.… | ||
| scan0222 | Patent specification for improvements in or relating to vehicle wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1159? File Susp PATENT SPECIFICATION 487,179 Application Date: June 28, 1937. No. 17898/37. Complete Specification Accepted: June 16, 1938. COMPLETE SPECIFICATION Improvements in or relating to… | ||
| scan0223 | Patent specification for detachably mounting a vehicle wheel on an axle or shaft. | ||
| View original record | 2 487,179 forms a cushion drive. The sleeve 5 insulates the wheel from the axle so that there is no metal to metal contact. When the drive through the axle 1 is 5 reversed, means are provided to… | ||
| scan0224 | Complete specification drawing for a patent, showing multiple cross-sectional views of a mechanical assembly. | ||
| View original record | 487,179 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION 1 SHEET [This Drawing is a reproduction of the Original on a reduced scale.] Fig. 1. Fig. 2. Fig. 3. Fig. 4. Fig. 5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10a 11 12 12a 13 14 14a 15 16… | ||
| scan0225 | Solution for grease leaking from front hubs onto the brakes. | ||
| View original record | 1159 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/MH.8.5.39. FRONT HUBS - ALL CARS. You may know that we have had some trouble with the grease leaking out of the front hubs on to the brakes. The Works have got over… | ||
| scan0226 | Instruction to hold work and replace front hub bearings for a Bentley V. Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1159 To. Roy. c. RHC/Wld. c. RHC/GL. (3 copies). c. G/Rb. c. G/Mt. c. LA/Skn. c. BY. c. RHO/ss. c. Rm/Gry. BY/CRL.2/E.19.5.39. BENTLEY V. CHASSIS. FRONT HUB. SECTION 7044. In accordance with verbal… | ||
| scan0227 | Instructions for fitting specific Hoffmann bearings to the Front Hub of a Bentley V Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. Roy. c. RHC/Wld. c. RHC/GL. (5 copies). c. G/Rb. c. C/Mt. c. LA/Skn. c. BY. c. RHC/SS. c. Rm/Gry. 1159 BY/CRL.2/E.23.5.39. BENTLEY V. CHASSIS. SECTION 7044. FRONT HUB. In accordance with BY's… | ||
| scan0228 | Replacement of angular contact bearings with ordinary deep groove ball bearings for rationalised chassis hubs. | ||
| View original record | 1159 666 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.2/MH.23.5.39. RATIONALISED CHASSIS HUBS. It has been decided to replace the angular contact bearings now used in the front hubs of the above chassis by ordinary… | ||
| scan0229 | Parts list notification for the radio contact unit on the 'Corniche' chassis front hub, and an update to the List of Parts. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c. By. c. Rm/Grys. c. Ld/JP. c. RHO/SS. c. Les. for HPS. c. RHC/McC. 1159 BY/CRL.1/WB.27.7.39. "CORNICHE" CHASSIS (SIX SETS) FRONT HUB - SEC : 7044. Kindly note, the following parts which… | ||
| scan0230 | Alteration record for an end plate dimension due to a drawing office error. | ||
| View original record | TO RM. 149/RG. ?e 1159. 25-4-40. SENIOR RANGE. REAR HUBS - SEC. G170 FRONT HUBS - SEC. 7044. RG. 793. END PLATE ALTERATION .515 dim" ALTERED TO .465. REASON D.O. ERROR PRINT HAS BEEN HANDED TO ROY/LES… | ||
| scan0231 | Experimental production of an aluminium hub and drum for senior range motor cars. | ||
| View original record | 1159 Rm/GB. from Rm. c. Rm/MHR. Hubs general Rm.14/ML.29.10.40. ALUMINIUM HUB AND DRUM. Confirming our conversation on the subject, we should like you to go into the question of producing… | ||
| scan0232 | Part numbers for the Front and Rear Hubs of the Bentley 6 & Corniche 60. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. C.J.H. Rm/HH.3/SW.13.11.40. 1159 Bentley 6 & Corniche 60. Front Hub - Sec. 7044. Rear Hub - Sec. 6170. LOP's and the following details have been prepared in accordance with FD.485… | ||