Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Responding to a suggestion about fitting springs to the roller follower in the Marles steering gear. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm/FJH. 13 Rm/FJH.6/AP.4.8.37 MARLES STEERING. With reference to the attached suggestion from H.A. Wallis, of fitting springs to the roller follower of the steering gear for maintaining… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter confirming a telephone conversation and an arranged visit to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.9/AP. 1800 August 7th 1937 The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX For the attention of C.H.Smith Esq. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our telephone conversation of yesterday when… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the progress of an order for sample Cams. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. 1300 Telegrams : “ADAMANT, Phone, Luton.” CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.… | ||
| scan0004 | Report evaluating the performance of steering cams produced by Fellows Co., with comparisons to Adamant Eng: Co. products. | ||
| View original record | RHC. for HH (crossed out) 1300 COPY. RHC/A.MeW.1/Ls.10.8.37. RE STEERING CAMS PRODUCED BY FELLOWS Co. The above pieces have been measured for the regularity of the track at corresponding angular… | ||
| scan0005 | The finish quality of manufactured pieces and the execution of track finishing. | ||
| View original record | -2- The finish obtained upon the pieces is not so high as that upon the Adamant products, but polishing of the tracks has not been attempted. The 'finishing off' of the track at the extremes has been… | ||
| scan0006 | Comparative figure table of measurements for the Phantom III and 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | COMPARATIVE FIG: PHANTOM III. Top Heading: 0 Column Headers: Maker, 360, 270, 225, 180, 135, 90°, 45°, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 360 Row 'Fellows (16 Cutter)': -.010, -.005, -.002, -.001, 0, 0, 0,… | ||
| scan0007 | Return of 15 steering rollers to the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. for inspection and rectification. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. from Rm/FJH. C. Roy. 1300 Rm/FJH.1/AP.11.8.37 On 9.8.37 we took back to the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Chelmsford, 15 steering rollers to our F.61471 (their N.2784) whichwere supplied to us… | ||
| scan0008 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding steering roller friction torque and preload. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH.5/AP. August 11th 1937 The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., CHELMSFORD. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, We wish to thank you for your hospitality to our Mr.Goodall and the… | ||
| scan0009 | Letter to Bakelite Ltd. requesting an experimental sample of 'Idelite' rod for steering ball joint pads. | ||
| View original record | 1300 August 11th 1937 Rm/FJH.12/AP. Messrs Bakelite Ltd., Redfern Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM For the attention of E.B.Davies, Esq. Dear Sirs, We wish to try experimentally some ball pads in steering… | ||
| scan0010 | Request to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. to design a new cam and roller for a steering gear. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH.4/AP. August 14th 1937 The Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd., Dallow Road, LUTON. For the attention of Commdr. Matravers. Dear Sirs, We wish to try experimentally one of our small (1.500)… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter from Bakelite Ltd. quoting a price for laminated rod material for steering ball joints. | ||
| View original record | 1300 COPY. BAKELITE LTD. 68, Victoria Street, LONDON.S.W.1. 16th August, 1937. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.F.J.Hardy. Our Birmingham Office have advised us of your… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter from Bakelite Limited quoting a price for 'IDELITE' Bakelite laminated rod material for steering ball joints. | ||
| View original record | 1300. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: BAKELITE, SOWEST, LONDON. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 5511 (5 LINES) WORKS: BIRMINGHAM PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY, AND QUOTE CBW/WSR. To Roy Please return in… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the specifications and advantages of their Standard '510' Gear. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. Telegrams: “ADAMANT, Phone, Luton.” CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). 1300 ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.… | ||
| scan0014 | Concluding page of a letter from Adamant Engineering Company, Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Contd: -2- 16th August, 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. you have in mind. I should be very interested to hear from you as regards the above suggestion. Thanking you, and assuring you of our best… | ||
| scan0015 | Official order for 'Idelite' bakelite laminated rod for use on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1300 Rm/FJH.20/JH.17.8.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Bakelite Ltd., 68 Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. for 3 ft. of "Idelite" bakelite laminated rod, grade… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter to Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd. regarding a suggestion to use their 1 11/16 standard size. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.17/JH. 19th August, 1937. Messrs. Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd., Dallow Road, LUTON. For the attention of Commdr. Matravers. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 16th inst. and note… | ||
| scan0017 | Request to examine fractured 0.187 diameter rollers from a 32-EX steering gear for material flaws after a failure. | ||
| View original record | To H1/Mr.Whitehead. 1300 Rm/FJH.21/JH.20.8.37. Will you please examine the fractured 0.187 dia. rollers which we have handed to you to determine whether there is a flaw in the material. The rollers… | ||
| scan0018 | Request to The Chilton Company for a book on current gear fabrication mentioned in Automotive Industries. | ||
| View original record | 13000 Rm/FJH.4/JH. 20th August, 1937. Messrs. The Chilton Company Incorp., Chestnut & 56th Streets, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. Re Automotive Industries July 24 1937 Page 119. Dear Sirs, We should be… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for steering cams. | ||
| View original record | 1300 August 21st. 1937. Rm/FJH.4/AP. The Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd., Dallow Road, LUTON For the attention of F.W.Jackson Esq. Dear Sirs, Will you please send us a quotation for supplying us with… | ||
| scan0020 | Request to place an order for 3 steering rollers for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | TO Roy. c. to G/JWH. 1300 Rm/FJH.7/JH.24.8.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd., for 3 steering rollers to our F.89444/5/7, as mentioned in the… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company enclosing drawings for a Cam and Roller and clarifying specifications. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] [Logo: THE SOCIETY… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the specifications and manufacture of Cams and Gears. | ||
| View original record | Contd: -2- 20th August, 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. that this Cam is actually smaller than either the 84 degrees Cam, to M.22614, or the 90 degrees Cam of that same drawing number. We mention this… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for steering rollers for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1300 August 24th 1937 Rm/PJH.9/AP. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX For the attention of C.H.Smith Esq. Dear Sirs, On the occasion of the writer's visit to your Works on 2nd.… | ||
| scan0024 | Defects and production issues with Marles Type Steering cams from a supplier. | ||
| View original record | 1300 ~~RHC.~~ ~~c. to Roy.~~ c. to Mr.Hardy. RHC/EG.1/DB. 30.8.37. (dictated 28.8.37.) MARLES TYPE STEERING. I visited Messrs. Adamant Eng. Co., on Friday the 27th instant to acquaint Comm.Matravers… | ||
| scan0025 | Correction of rejected cams and a planned visit to a sister company in the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | -2- A promise was made to commence the correction operation early next week on the large quantity of rejected cams held by them, for which we have supplied special mandrils, but unless they exercise… | ||
| scan0026 | Proposal to change the finish of steering wheel nuts and locking plates for a cheaper alternative. | ||
| View original record | F. J. HARDY. 1300 To BY. - from RHC/SB. c. to Rm. c. to Hs. Comments? Very good F.J.H. RHC/SB.1/FH.30.8.37. RE. STEERING WHEEL NUTS. The above Nuts (E57659 25/30 HP. and P.III, E83279 Bentley), have a… | ||
| scan0027 | Requesting to send a broken Phantom III roller follower to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for examination. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. from Rm/FJH. c.c. D/BP. 130-0 Rm/FJH.9/MH.31.8.37. Will you please send to the Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., Dallow Road, Luton, the parts of a broken Ph. III roller follower which we hand… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter to Adamant Engineering regarding the design and manufacture of special cams for a steering box. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH.8/MH. The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., Dallow Road, Luton. 31st. August 1937. For the attention of Commdr. Matravers. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 20th. inst., and the… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter discussing a failure of roller bearings in a Phantom III chassis during endurance testing. | ||
| View original record | 2. Rm/FJH.8/MH. bearing cages, and not by moving the bearings apart. It is therefore, important that the limits shown are adhered to. An official order for these cams will follow shortly. We have… | ||
| scan0030 | Blueprint of a steering cam for a 1:500 gear with 4.1 left-hand turns. | ||
| View original record | 1.168 +0.002 -0.002 1.100 +0.005 -0.005 2.385 DIA. +0.005 -0.005 0.020 R 84° STOP TO STOP STEERING CAM - 1:500 GEAR. 4.1 TURNS L.H SCALE 2/1 | ||
| scan0031 | Request to place an official order with Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for three special steering cams for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. 1306 Rm/FJH.7/MH.31.8.37. Will you please send an official order to the Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., for 3 special steering cams to their M 22614, but modified in… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the examination of broken 'Phantom lll' roller assembly parts. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J. C.… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming an estimate and order for bearings. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark TELEPHONE 3151 (5 lines) TELEGRAMS HOFFMANN CHELMSFORD CODES USED: A.B.C. 5th EDITION, BENTLEY PHRASE, BENTLEY 2nd PHRASE, MARCONI AND WESTERN UNION 5 LETTER. BRANCHES:… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter from Adamant Engineering discussing safety concerns regarding modifications to a steering gear component. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams: “ADAMANT, Phone, Luton.” CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. AD FORM 93. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J. C.… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding Cams and a component failure on a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Contd: -two- 2nd September, 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Perhaps you would be good enough to let us hear from you, after having read and considered this letter, as to exactly what Cams you wish us… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding holding up the issue of order no. 47681 pending a query. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). AD FORM 93. 1300 ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting the urgent supply of steering and other rollers. | ||
| View original record | X 130.0 RM/FJH.19/MH. 9th. September 1937. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, We are very anxious to obtain the four… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the flexibility of a steering system and potential risks. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.18/MH. 1300 9th. September 1937. Messrs. The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., Dallow Road, Luton, Beds. For the attention of Commander Matravers. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter from Adamant Engineering confirming an order for experimental cams and providing drawing No.22638. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY,… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and machining of experimental cams. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telegrams : "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J. C. THREADGOLD &… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a potential order, with an enclosed blueprint. | ||
| View original record | Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. 13.9.37. - 2 - We shall be glad if you will look into the matter to see if you can make use of these. If so, we shall be very grateful to receive your order for them. Assuring… | ||
| scan0042 | Official order be sent to Hoffmanns for 3 roller followers for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. 1300 Rm/FJH.12/AP.14.9.37 Will you please send an official order to Hoffmanns for 3 roller followers to our F.89669/70 as mentioned in the attached copy of our letter to… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing requesting the creation of 3 experimental roller followers for a steering gear. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.11/AP. 14th September 1937 The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., CHELMSFORD For the attention of C.H.Smith Esq. Dear Sirs, We wish to try experimentally a lower gear ratio in one of our small… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding cams with American pattern bores and a request for prints. | ||
| View original record | 1300. 14th September 1937 Rm/FJH.9/AP. The Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd., Dallow Road, LUTON For the attention of F.W.Jackson Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of 13th inst. and the blue… | ||
| scan0045 | Telegram confirming the despatch of bearings and advising a follow-up letter. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = YOURS 9 TH RM/FJH BEARINGS N 2790 LEAVING TODAY WILL DESPATCH N 2784 EARLIEST POSSIBLE WRITING = HOFFMANN + 9 TH RM/FJH N 2790 ONE GP N 2784 ONE GP. | ||
| scan0046 | Letter regarding Order No. 47681 for an Experimental Cam, clarifying the non-inclusion of rollers and the lack of a received blueprint. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J. C.… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch and modification of special bearings. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0048 | Confirmation of a telegram from The Hoffmann Manufg. Co., Ltd. regarding the despatch of bearings. | ||
| View original record | P.60-24-5/5/37 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM No. of Wire T 39 SENT BY THE HOFFMANN MANUFG. Co., Ltd., CHELMSFORD, ESSEX. ROLLS ROYCE LTD. DERBY. On 14.9.37 The following wire was sent you on the above date… | ||
| scan0049 | Acknowledgment of an enquiry from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN 1300 Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS… | ||
| scan0050 | Official order for compression springs be sent to Messrs. Geo Salter. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.5/AP.16.9.37 Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Geo Salter for 6 compression springs as mentioned in our letter to them ref. Rm/FJH.4/AP, a… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter requesting the supply of 6 helical compression springs with specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 1300 September 16th 1937 Rm/FJH.4/AP. Messrs Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd., West Bromwich Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with 6 helical compression springs to the following particulars:- Outside dia.… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming work and correcting a bearing number. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND INDIA OFFICE. CHELMSFORD. BRANCHES:… | ||
| scan0053 | Querying the cost of Steering Roller Assemblies produced by Ransome & Marles Ltd. | ||
| View original record | F.J. HARDY. This seems expensive at £ per time Rm. Roy/Rts.2/HT.17.9.37. Rm 1300 Please note that the Steering Roller Assemblies instructed by you and produced by Ransome & Marles Ltd., are invoiced… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. enclosing Blue Prints for an Inner Column and a Cam. | ||
| View original record | 1300 AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd concerning the delivery schedule for special steering roller bearings. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FBI SMMT HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS… | ||
| scan0056 | The pricing of experimental steering roller assemblies. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.4/AP.20.9.37 1300 Re. your memo Roy/Rts.2/HT.17.9.37, we consider that the prices for the steering roller assemblies are reasonable for experimental quantities, as special… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., regarding the holding of further bearings until testing is complete. | ||
| View original record | 130° September 21st.1937 Rm/FJH.17/AP. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX For the attention of Commdr. Armitage Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 18th inst. Will you… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding a discrepancy in drawing specifications for a bearing. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 1300 HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS… | ||
| scan0059 | Visit to M. Olley at Vauxhall Motors to discuss steering systems and suspension layouts. | ||
| View original record | 1300 By. from from Rm/FJH. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to Mx. c. to Rm/Les. REPORT ON VISIT TO M.OLLEY AT VAUXHALL MOTORS. 17.9.37 This visit was the result of a letter from Da/DB. to Olley enquiring for… | ||
| scan0060 | Chassis vibration, steering geometry, and oversteering, with references to a Vauxhall 14. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FJH.1/AP.23.9.37 advantage of the Holkenberger layout is that the steering gear is not connected to this crossmember. The geometry with the Holkenberger layout can be made good for bouncing but… | ||
| scan0061 | Technical memorandum discussing bumper drums, threaded shackles, rear axles, and suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | -3- is even greater with an oscilloscope with a powerful flashing light combined, for some jobs, with a dull continuous light. Under these conditions the vibrating part is shown in slow motion by the… | ||
| scan0062 | Leaf spring design, including grooved section steel, interleaving materials, and damper technology. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/FJH.1/AP.23.9.37 They also have an endurance test rig for leaf springs with a stroke of 7 1/2" and Olley considered this a more reliable way of spring testing than the 3" cams on the bump rig,… | ||
| scan0063 | Analysis of spring construction, rear axle behaviour including sideways shake and tramping, and roll centre dynamics. | ||
| View original record | -9- We were shown an interesting construction which may be used to replace a spring for finding out the various movements. This we reproduce in Fig.6., where the upper drawing shows a spring with… | ||
| scan0064 | Modifications to rear springs and suspension to cure oversteering. | ||
| View original record | -6- RM/FJH.1/AP.23.9.37 by raising the roll centre. Unfortunately positive camber of the rear springs leads to oversteering, and raising the roll centre sufficiently to cure the shake resulted in… | ||
| scan0065 | Graph showing the change of wheel camber and steering geometry error for a Buick Model 60. | ||
| View original record | BK. 60-36437 Drg BL2281 8 BUICK MODEL "60" BUMP REBOUND 4" 3" 2" 1" 0 1" 2" 3" 4" 1° 2° 3° INWARD TILT OF TOP OF WHEEL INCREASE OF "TOE-IN" CHANGE OF WHEEL CAMBER (CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY ERROR) FIG.… | ||
| scan0066 | Graph illustrating the relationship between wheel bump/rebound and changes in wheel camber and steering geometry for the Wraith II. | ||
| View original record | Wr. I + II BUMP REBOUND WRAITH II INWARD TILT OF TOP OF WHEEL INCREASE OF "TOE-IN" CHANGE OF WHEEL CAMBER CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY ERROR FIG 3 TILT OF WHEEL CAUSING GYROSCOPIC EFFECT GEOMETRY ERROR | ||
| scan0067 | Graph plotting wheel camber and steering geometry errors against suspension bump and rebound. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH MOVEMENTS - P.III. WRAITH MOVEMENTS ON PHANTOM III 2 BUMP 3" 2" 1" -1° 0 1° 2° 3° INWARD TILT OF TOP OF WHEEL INCREASE OF "TOE-IN" REBOUND 1" 2" 3" 4" FIG. 2 CHANGE OF WHEEL CAMBER CROSS… | ||
| scan0068 | Graph showing the relationship between wheel camber change, cross steering geometry error, bump, and rebound for the Standard Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | STD Ph III. STANDARD PHANTOM III. BUMP 4" 3" 2" 1" -3° -2° -1° 0 1° 2° 3° 4° 5 INWARD TILT OF TOP OF WHEEL INCREASE OF "TOE-IN" REBOUND 1' 2' 3' 4' 5' CHANGE OF WHEEL CAMBER - - - CROSS STEERING… | ||
| scan0069 | Diagram showing a cross-section of a component with its neutral axis. | ||
| View original record | NEUTRAL AXIS. FIG. 5. | ||
| scan0070 | Three figures illustrating the design and geometry of a leaf spring suspension system. | ||
| View original record | 3/8 l e/2 A B C a FIG. 6. G R FIG 7 FIG 8 | ||
| scan0071 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding bearings and an enclosed drawing. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark TELEPHONE 3151 (FIVE LINES) TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN, CHELMSFORD… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming it is in order to work to the limits shown on their print. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.20/MH. 1300 29th. September 1937. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex. Your ref. JED/EH.101158. Dear Sirs, Re your letter of 23rd. inst., reference as above, we… | ||
| scan0073 | The inspection of 22 roller assemblies from Messrs. Hoffmann, detailing passed and rejected units. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Mr.Hardy. c. to Mr.Wallis. c. to Mr.Berry Inspector. RHC/EG.7/DB. 4.10.37. Report on 22 Roller Assemblies ex, Messrs. Hoffmann F.61471. These have now been inspected and we have passed 16 as… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to a supplier regarding the testing of sample steering rollers, noting rejections for excess preload and providing feedback on casehardening. | ||
| View original record | x 1300 Rm/PJH.2/MH. c. Roy. 7th. October 1937. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, With reference to the last batch of 21… | ||
| scan0075 | Request for the urgent delivery of three experimental rollers. | ||
| View original record | 2. RM/PJH.2/MH. The three experimental rollers to our P.89669/70 which you are making for us are very urgently required and we should be glad if you could let us have these as early as possible. Yours… | ||
| scan0076 | Requesting the dispatch of a sectioned 25/30 HP steering roller to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Rm/FJH.6/JH.7.10.37. 1300 or 5'50 Will you please send to Messrs. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd. the sectioned 25/30 H.P. steering roller which we hand to you. The Parcel… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. detailing alterations to bearing specifications. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark TELEPHONE: 3151 (Five Lines) TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN, CHELMSFORD CODES USED: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, BENTLEY PHRASE, BENTLEY 2ND PHRASE, MARCONI AND WESTERN UNION 5 LETTER.… | ||
| scan0078 | Page 2 of a letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a section passed to their Research Department for examination. | ||
| View original record | THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO.. LTD. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Page. 2. Date Oct. 12th. 1937. and have them corrected. The section mentioned in your second paragraph has been passed to our Research… | ||
| scan0079 | Internal request to place an official order for 6 compression springs from Geo. Salter. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. 1300 Rm/FJH.2/AP.15.10.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs Geo. Salter for 6 compression springs as mentioned in our letter to them ref. Rm/FJH.3/AP., a… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd requesting the supply of 6 helical compression springs with specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.3/AP. October 15th 1937. Messrs Geo. Salter & Co.Ltd,, WEST BROMWICH Dear Sirs, Will you please supply us with 6 helical compression springs to the following particulars:- Outside dia. 0.930 -… | ||
| scan0081 | Order acknowledgement from Geo. Salter & Co. for helical compression springs. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE: MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS: SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS • ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES • IRONMONGERY SPRING BALANCES •… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing admitting a fault in bearing N.2784 and apologising for the error. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark TELEPHONE: 3151 (Five Lines) TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN,… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter discussing issues with a roller assembly part (F.61285) and proposing a design change to the supplier. | ||
| View original record | Roy/AW. c. to Mr.Hardy. 1300 RHC/EG.10/DB. 25.10.37. F.61285. Roller Assemblies. ex. Ransome & Marles. I send you herewith one Roller Assembly F.61285 which gives a preload of 78 inch. ozs. Will you… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter from Adamant Engineering regarding the dispatch and fitting instructions for special cams. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J. C.… | ||
| scan0085 | Review of competitor features from the 1937 Motor Show, focusing on steering controls, ball joints, and bumper bars. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/FJH. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. 1300 also 1293 Rm/FJH.1/AP.26.10.37. MOTOR SHOW - 1937 CONTROLS ON STEERING COLUMN. All American and a large number of up-to-date Continental cars have only the… | ||
| scan0086 | Engineering drawing of a mounting bracket or clamp assembly in multiple views. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 1. Fig. 2. | ||
| scan0087 | Blueprint showing multiple views of a mechanical clamp or bracket assembly. | ||
| View original record | Fig 1. Fig 2. | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to George Angus & Co. Ltd. clarifying a price for blanks and requesting a price for moulded blanks. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.4/MH. 1308 Messrs. George Angus & Co. Ltd., Angus Gear Works, St. Anthony's, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 28th. October 1937. For the attention of L.J.Ray, Esq. Dear Sirs, In answer to your letter of… | ||
| scan0089 | Requesting sets of Bakelite pads to be tested on Ph.III cars to see if they maintain load better. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FJH. from Rm. 1300 Rm.9/AP.28.10.37. Confirming our conversation with you, will you please get some sets of Bakelite pads which will be handed over to GWH. to try on Ph.III. cars to see if they… | ||
| scan0090 | Urgent internal request to order 'Idelite' bakelite laminated rod from Bakelite Limited. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. 1300 Rm/FJH.6/AP.1.11.37. Will you please order from Bakelite Limited., 68 Victoria Street, London, S.W.1, a further 3ft. of 'Idelite' bakelite laminated rod, grade… | ||
| scan0091 | Requesting to increase the quantity of 'Idelite' from 3ft to 6ft. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.7/AP.2.11.37. Further to our Rm/FJH.6/AP.1.11.37, will you please increase the quantity of 'Idelite' from 3ft. to 6ft. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0092 | Steering roller followers from Hoffmanns and a proposal to alter drawings to suit their dimensional changes. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/FJH. 1300 Rm/FJH.8/AP.5.11.37. STEERING ROLLER FOLLOWERS. We are now obtaining steering roller followers from Hoffmanns and have overcome the teething troubles with their productions.… | ||
| scan0093 | The production of Hour Glass Steering Worms and related steering cams. | ||
| View original record | To BY. & Rm. From RHC. c. to Hs. c. to Hy. c. to EJJ. [Handwritten] F.J. HARDY What happened to these Rm 1300 H H [crossed out] HOUR GLASS STEERING WORMS. Referring to our conversation on the… | ||
| scan0094 | Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding specifications and dimensions for steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1309 17th November 1937. Rm/FJH.10/AP. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX For the attention of C.H.Smith Esq. Dear Sirs, We note that in your letter, ref CHS/AMB.101934 of the 12th… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter to Adamant Engineering regarding the failure of Ph.III follower rollers and requesting samples for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH.1/AP. November 20th 1937. The Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd., Dallow Road, LUTON For the attention of Commdr. F.G. Matravers. Dear Sirs, During the early part of September we sent to you for… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the supply of parallel rollers and a lubricant sample. | ||
| View original record | 1300 AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.… | ||
| scan0097 | Page 2 of a letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a recipe for a mixture. | ||
| View original record | Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. 22nd November, 1937. - 2 - information a recipe of the mixture. Assuring you of our fullest co-operation at all times. We are, Yours faithfully, for ADAMANT ENGINEERING CO.LTD.… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. detailing a leadless paste lubricant for spline punching operations. | ||
| View original record | 22nd November, 1937. MESSRS ROLLS ROYCE LTD. ADAMANT SPECIAL LUBRICANT FOR SPLINE PUNCHING OPERATION. Originally we used pure White Lead diluted with boiled Linseed Oil to a consistency of creamy… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from a supplier discussing specifications for steering roller bearings, including diameters and contact angles. | ||
| View original record | 1300 BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0100 | Page 2 of a letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. suggesting alterations to drawings for selective assembly. | ||
| View original record | THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO.. LTD. To Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Page 2. Date 23.11.37. In altering your drawings, therefore, we would suggest that you quote only a nominal inner track diameter and… | ||
| scan0101 | Invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for rollers, seeking approval for payment. | ||
| View original record | 1300. Rm/FJH. G/WFH/AF.36/MV.24.11.37. AH We are in receipt of an invoice dated 22nd November from The Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd. for 300 3/16" x 3/16" Rollers, part No.S.9054 @ 10/-d.each plus 6d.… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. discussing a dimensional issue with steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0103 | Requesting an invoice from The Adamant Co. for 300 rollers not be paid as they were loaned for examination. | ||
| View original record | To G/WFH. from Rm/FJH. 1300 Rm/FJH.12/WH.25.11.37. RE YOUR G/WFH/AF.36/MV.24.11.37. Will you please note that the invoice from The Adamant Co. for 300 rollers should not be paid. These rollers have… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding spline punching lubricant and parallel rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH.9/MH. 25th. November 1937. Messrs. The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., Luton, BEDS. For the attention of F.W.Jackson, Esq. Dear Sirs, We wish to thank you for your assistance in connection… | ||
| scan0105 | Test results of three steering cams produced by the Fellows Gear Shaper Company. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from RM/FJH. c. to By. c. to Hs. c. to Hy. c. to MJJ. STEERING CAMS PRODUCED BY FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER COMPANY. The three steering cams produced by the above Company and which were handed to the… | ||
| scan0106 | The return of 300 loaned rollers to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. from Rm/FJH. + 1300 c. Roy/AW. Rm/FJH.10/MH.30.11.37. Will you please send to - Messrs. The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., Dallow Road, Luton, "For the attention of F.W.Jackson, Esq." the 300… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. discussing revised dimensions for inner races and an outer member. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH.11/MH. 25th. November 1937. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 23rd. inst. referring… | ||
| scan0108 | Steering joggle and kick-back issues in cross and side steering tube joints for Bentley and 25/30 HP models. | ||
| View original record | BY. c. to Hs. c. to Rm. c. to Mr. 1300. Hd/SB11/HR.1.1.38. [Handwritten note] This seems a sound suggestion. Let me have your comments [End handwritten note] re CROSS AND SIDE STEERING TUBE JOINTS.… | ||
| scan0109 | Page two of a document discussing a modification to a part, its effects, potential issues, and cost benefits. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Hd/SB11/HR.1.1.38. Continued:- The effect of this modification is to produce an immediate increase in the frictional load for a given spring pressure, and, what is more important, the friction… | ||
| scan0110 | Design drawing for Bentley Cross Steering Tube Ends, showing maximum bedding area. | ||
| View original record | G100433 G100441 MAXIMUM AREA OF BEDDING WITH PRESENT DESIGN. BENTLEY CROSS STEERING TUBE ENDS. 180. 270 330 415? | ||
| scan0111 | Dangerous fault caused by incorrectly fitting a locating washer on steering ball ends and a suggestion for a design change. | ||
| View original record | Dr. C to Hs. c to Rm. c to EHO. F.J.H. What are your views SB19/HR.6.1.38 1300 re LOCKING DEVICE ON BALL ENDS OF CROSS AND SIDE STEERING TUBES. 25/30 HP., Phantom III and Bentley.… | ||
| scan0112 | Exploded diagram of a locking device for steering ball pins. | ||
| View original record | LOCKING DEVICE. STEERING BALL PINS F S LW F T W Hd. 324 SB 8.1.37 | ||
| scan0113 | Undersized bore issue with Marles Type Steering Cams from Adamant Eng. Co. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Roy/AW. (crossed out) o. to Me. (crossed out) c. to Mr.Hardy. c. to BY/NS. (crossed out) RHC/EG.1/DB. 12.1.38. FAH (handwritten initials) re Cams FW.1428 - M.22517. ex Adamant Eng.Co. Marles Type… | ||
| scan0114 | Locking mechanism for ball ends on steering levers for Wraith, Bentley III and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | 1800 To By. c. to Hs. c. to RHC. c. to Hd/SB. Rm/FJH.5/JH.13.1.38. re Locking of Ball Ends on Steering Levers. We agree to the suggestion in Hd/SB.19/HR.6.1.38., that the locking washer on steering… | ||
| scan0115 | Request to send an official order to the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. for 16 needle bearing races and needles. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Roy G/JWH Rm/FJH.1/JH.24.1.38. Will you please send an official order to the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. for 16 needle bearing races and needles their No.NR.17 Modified in accordance with our… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding proposed design changes to a needle roller bearing for swivel pins. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0117 | Full-size drawing showing the application of a Hoffmann needle roller bearing to a front axle swivel pin. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN SPECIAL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING. OUTER RACE MUST BE AN INTERFERENCE FIT IN HOUSING RUNNING CLEARANCE ANNULAR GREASE GROOVE .8661 .71" .156 1.4064" DIA 1.537" DIA. .9720" TO -.0005" TRACK DIA.… | ||
| scan0118 | Blueprint detailing the specifications for a special needle roller bearing. | ||
| View original record | 56 22 M/M .8661" To - .002" .156" To - .002" .015 To +.010" Chamfer at 45° To ± 2° .71" .010R. To - .005 1.4064" DIA. To +.0005" 1.537" DIA. To - .010" .05 To +.010 Chamfer at 45° To ± 2° 1 M/M R.… | ||
| scan0119 | To Mr. Hardy regarding the hardness testing of a roller from Messrs. Hoffmann. | ||
| View original record | Mr.Hardy from RHC/EG. RHC/EG.2/DB. 2.2.38. 1300 Herewith one Roller ex Messrs. Hoffmann, which gives a Rockwell reading varying from C.54 to C.59 on the cam contact track. This will be the equivalent… | ||
| scan0120 | Quotation from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for special outer race and needle rollers. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0121 | Letter from The Fellows Gear Shaper Company requesting more information and parts to proceed with manufacturing cutters for the Wraith III and Phantom III units. | ||
| View original record | 1300. COPY. FEBRUARY 16, 1938. Alfred Herbert Ltd., Coventry, England. Attention C. & S. DW/WHF. Reference : Rolls-Royce Ltd. In order for us to proceed with the manufacture and development of cutters… | ||
| scan0122 | List of tested and approved lubricants for medium-duty industrial and railway rolling stock axlebox applications from British Timken Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1300. JANUARY, 1938. BRITISH TIMKEN LIMITED. BIRMINGHAM. 7/2K The Lubricants listed below in alphabetical order have been tested and found to meet our requirements for Medium Duty Industrial and… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for rollers and a drawing. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 1300. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark TELEPHONE 3151 (Five Lines) TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN,… | ||
| scan0124 | Technical drawing of a special outer race and needle rollers. | ||
| View original record | 57, .845", .095" To -002", .750" To +.010", 1m/m R .039", .01" R To -.005", .015" To +.010" CHAMFER AT 45° To ±2°, 1.537" DIA. To -.010", .05 To +.010 CHAMFER AT 45° To ±2°, 16 m/m .6299", .108",… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter from British Timken Limited concerning steering gear bearing specifications. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TIMKEN LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS ALSO BALL AND PARALLEL ROLLER BEARINGS TRADE MARK: TIMKEN LONDON OFFICE: 10, MAYFAIR PLACE, LONDON, W. 1. TELEPHONE: GROSVENOR 2944… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter from British Timken Ltd. regarding an agreement on the external diameter and radius of a cone rib for a bearing. | ||
| View original record | B.T.28 No. 2. To Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. B. T. LTD. Date 16.2.38. FW 168. (3) It was agreed that the external diameter of the cone rib 1.826" shall be rounded off with a radius of approximately… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint about steering roller preloads. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy. c. RHC/EG. Rm/FJH.4/MH. 2nd. March 1938. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, As arranged during our telephone… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter discussing a discrepancy in roller preloads for a supplied batch and restating the correct specifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- these rollers proved to have no preload. We think you will agree that there is a con- siderable difference between working near the lower limit of preload" as agreed to by us and sending in… | ||
| scan0129 | Dispatch of steering components from chassis 3-BU-168 for inspection following a complaint. | ||
| View original record | ?1300. N/W. Rm/FJH. c D/BP. (Strikethrough) Br/G13/M. 7.3.38. re, Technical - PIII and 25/30-HP Steerings. Chassis No. 3-BU-168 Fairhaven. --------------------------------------- With reference to… | ||
| scan0130 | Order for Roller Assemblies with Ransome & Marles Ltd. and the option to cancel the remaining balance. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Dh. [Struck through] c. Rm/Mr. Hardy. V300 [Handwritten] Roy/AW.7/IB. 9.3.38. [Handwritten initials] Order No. 30446. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd. advise us that the remaining 65 Roller… | ||
| scan0131 | To Mr. Hardy chasing a decision on Roller Assemblies F.61283 from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1300. Roy/Dn. c. Rm/Mr. Hardy. Roy/AW.23/IB. 16.3.38. Further to Roy/AW.7/IB. of the 9th inst. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. are pressing us for a decision on the Roller Assemblies… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. requesting a sample of 6 special helical compression springs. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy. Rm/FJH.5/MH. 1300 1st. April 1938. Messrs. Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd., WEST BROMWICH. Dear Sirs, We are urgently in need of some helical compression springs similar to our FW.1570 which you are… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding a grinding error and missing labels on bearing assemblies. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of helical compression springs. | ||
| View original record | ESTABLISHED 1760 1300. SALTER ARE SALTER LONDON: 50 LIME STREET, E.C.3. 'PHONE : MANSION HOUSE 5103 'GRAMS : SPRINGBALANCE, STOCK, LONDON. SPRINGS • ROLLER BEARINGS WEIGHING MACHINES • IRONMONGERY… | ||
| scan0135 | Scheme for the Bentley 111 and 50 steering column, specifically the steering box and its mounting. | ||
| View original record | DY/NS. [struck through] c. Rm. [struck through] c. HPS. [struck through] c. Da/Mo.S. [struck through] V300 DA.4/G.4.4.38. F.J. HARDY BENTLEY 111 and 50. STEERING COLUMN. 7pH Please receive herewith… | ||
| scan0136 | The side steering tube for Bentley 111 and 50 models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. (3) c. Rm. c. De/Mr.S. 1300. DA.18/G.5.4.38. FJ HARDY BENTLEY 111 and 50. SIDE STEERING TUBE. H.H Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.594 Side Steering Tube. The ends of the… | ||
| scan0137 | Chasing a decision on whether to keep an order for Roller Assemblies open or to cancel it. | ||
| View original record | Roy/Bn. c. Rm/Mr. Hardy. 1300 Roy/AW.16/IB. 6.4.38. Reverting to Roy/AW.23/IB. 16.3.38. which concerns order No. 30446, which is still open with Messrs. Ransome & Marles Ltd. for Roller Assemblies… | ||
| scan0138 | Parts list and instructions for the steering column and box for Bentley III & Bentley 50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To H.P.S. c.c. B. [crossed out] c.c. RHC/OAN [crossed out] c. Rm/FJH. BY/HEB.4/WB.13.4.38. 1800. BENTLEY III & BENTLEY 50 CHASSIS. STEERING COLUMN AND BOX SEC : 7050. [Handwritten annotation:… | ||
| scan0139 | Recommendation to use petrol-proof insulation for the horn wire in the steering column. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Da. from Rm. c. By. c. By/NS. Rm11/R.4.5.38. Protection of Horn Wire in Steering Column from petrol and oil. With reference to Scheme DCD.627 and Da22/G,22.4.38., we recommend that this scheme is… | ||
| scan0140 | Internal request to place an order for various bearings and cages with Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1300. Roy. from Rm/FJH. c C/JWH. Rm/FJH5/R.5.5.38. Will you please send an order to Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd. for the following:- 6 cages to suit their bearing 5 M.D.J.T.30. 1 bearing… | ||
| scan0141 | Protection of the horn wire in the steering column from petrol. | ||
| View original record | To Rm from Rm/MW. All Chassis. 1360 Protection of horn wire in Steering Column from Petrol & B.L. A scheme DCD 627 has been submitted to you with memo Da 22/G. 22.4.38 for approval. Mx, Scott and I… | ||
| scan0142 | Blueprint for an oil shield and bush for the horn cable on a Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | DCD.627 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. PRINT ROOM APR 28 1938 DERBY. OIL RESISTING RUBBER - BLACK. DUROMETER HARDNESS FIGURE 60-65. .421 DIA .281 DIA BOTTOM OF STEERING COL. RIDING CONTROL C'BORE & BUSH FW 1432… | ||
| scan0143 | Requesting the collection and examination of a competitor's latest steering gear. | ||
| View original record | [Redacted] 1300 c. Rm. ------- BY.7/G.11.5.38. STEERING WORMS. When Commander Matravers was at our Works he suggested sending one of their latest steering gears, so that we could satisfy ourselves as… | ||
| scan0144 | Request to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. to borrow parts for mechanical efficiency tests on a steering gear. | ||
| View original record | 1300. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Bm/FJH.15/JH. 12th May. 1938. Messrs. The Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd., Dallow Road, Luton. For the attention of F.C. Matravers Esq. Dear Sirs, We wish to carry out mechanical… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of a steering wheel and drop arm for testing. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." Telephone: LUTON… | ||
| scan0146 | Comparing the efficiency of a type 410 Marles steering gear from Adamant Engineering Co. against the model currently in use. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To By. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.25.5.38. MARLES STEERING GEAR. We have measured the efficiency of the type 410 steering gear submitted by the Adamant Engineering Co., and attach a print of the… | ||
| scan0147 | Graph showing the mechanical efficiency of an Adamant Type 410 steering column. | ||
| View original record | MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY OF ADAMANT TYPE 410 STEERING COLUMN GEAR FITTED WITH ROLLER FOLLOWER HAVING NEEDLE JOURNAL BEARING & PLAIN THRUST BEARINGS. EFFICIENCY - % STEERING EFFICIENCY SELF CENTERING… | ||
| scan0148 | Request to return a loaned Marles Steering gear type 410 to The Adamant Engineering Co. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To G/Mt. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.5/MH.27.5.38. Will you please return to:- "The Adamant Engineering Co., Dallow Road, Luton, Beds. For the attention of F.W.Jackson, Esq." the Marles Steering gear… | ||
| scan0149 | Outstanding invoice from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for a steering wheel and drop arm. | ||
| View original record | 1300? Rm/FJH G/WFH/CA55/NR.2.6.38 AHC We have an invoice from the Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd. dated 16th ulto. charging us the nominal figure of £1 for one Steering Wheel and one Drop Arm, which were… | ||
| scan0150 | The return of a steering wheel and drop arm to Adamant Engineering Co. for credit. | ||
| View original record | 1300 G/WFH. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH5/R.3.6.38. Re: your G/WFH/CA55/NR.2.6.38. The steering wheel and drop arm loaned to us by the Adamant Engineering Co. were returned to them on 27/5/38 for credit.… | ||
| scan0151 | Improvements to the cross steering geometry. | ||
| View original record | DY/NS. c. BY c. Rm. c. Rm/FJH c. Ev/JH c. De/Mc.S 1300. DA.8/G.14.6.38. B.111 and B.50. IMPROVED CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY AH It has been suggested by the Experimental Department that the wandering of… | ||
| scan0152 | Concluding statement page recommending the experimental mock-up of a scheme. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - DA.8/G.14.6.38. It is intended that this scheme should be mocked up experimentally as quickly as possible. DA. | ||
| scan0153 | Order for bearing cages from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1300? To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.5/MH.14.6.38. Will you please send an order to Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. for the following:- 2 Cages to suit their bearing 5 MDST.30 with… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter regarding delivery of three specially finished experimental cams M.22517. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON… | ||
| scan0155 | Trial of an improved steering geometry for the Bentley III, noting issues and proposed alterations. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/DB. 1300 also TR 450 Rm/FJH.17/JH.19.8.38. BENTLEY III STEERING. We have tried a mock up of the improved steering geometry FD.199/200/201/205 on 7.B.V. The new geometry is a… | ||
| scan0156 | Seeking clarification on the steering geometry for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models before proceeding with die production. | ||
| View original record | 1300P To Rm. from HPS/WSC. HPS/WSC.6/BA.18.8.38. Bentley III and Bentley 50. These seems to be some doubt regarding the finality of the Steering Geometry for the above cars. Can you please say what… | ||
| scan0157 | Improved cross steering geometry and components for Bentley III and Bentley 50 models. | ||
| View original record | 1305 To Mrs. c. Br. c. HHC/Wld. c. Rm/AFM. c. Rm. BY/HBB.4/WB.30.8.38. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50. FRONT AXLE (IFRS) - SEC : 7040. CROSS STEERING TUBE - " 7041. IMPROVED CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY -… | ||
| scan0158 | Parts required for the front spring suspension mechanism on Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To MES. c. Dr. c. NRO/cld. c. RHU/cc. c. Insp/AJD. c. HM. BY/HSB.4/WB.31.8.38. 1300 FJH BENTLEY 111, BENTLEY 50 AND WRAITH 80. SPRING SUSPENSION MECHANISM, FRONT - SEC : 7042. LOWER TRIANGLE TORQUE… | ||
| scan0159 | Instruction to experimentally test a new F.CD.845 Pendulum Lever for the Bentley 111 and 50 steering column. | ||
| View original record | DY/RS. [struck through] o. Rm. ---------- 13020 DA.4/G.31.8.38. FH BENTLEY 111 and 50. STEERING COLUMN. Please receive herewith the following :- F.CD.845 Pendulum Lever. The above scheme shews a… | ||
| scan0160 | Parts for improved cross steering geometry on Bentley III and 50 models, to be fitted to a test car. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. c.c. By. c.c. RWC/Wld. c.c. Rm. c.c. RWC/SS. [Handwritten: 13.00] BY/HEB.1/WB.2.9.38. BENTLEY III AND BENTLEY 50. FRAME AND FITTINGS - SEC : 7800. IMPROVED CROSS STEERING GEOMETRY - P.D.199.… | ||
| scan0161 | The required lengthening of levers on the Bentley 111 and 50 steering column to improve steering geometry. | ||
| View original record | 1300 BY/NS. c. Rm. c. De/JD. DA.5/G.6.9.38. BENTLEY 111. and 50. STEERING COLUMN. In order to bring the steering column in line with the improved steering geometry it will be necessary to lengthen the… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co., Ltd. requesting six steering cams for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1300 c. Roy. Rm/FJH3/R. 8th September, 1938. The Adamant Engineering Co.,Ltd., Dallow Road, LUTON, Beds: For the attention of F.W. Jackson, Esq. Dear Sirs, We are urgently in need of some steering… | ||
| scan0163 | Request to send an order to Adamant Engineering Co., Ltd. for 6 Steering Cams. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH4/R.8.9.38. Will you please send an order to The Adamant Engineering Co.,Ltd., Dallow Road, Luton, Beds., for 6 Steering Cams to their M.22313, as mentioned in… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the manufacture of 6 experimental steering cams, clarifying a cancelled drawing. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." Telephone: LUTON… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding a previously omitted Blue Print M.22313. | ||
| View original record | AD FORM 93. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 LINES). CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE &… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. concerning Pinion Bearings GB.2680 and a telephone conversation. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT. London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.V. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 lines). Telegrams:… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery and modification of bearings against an order. | ||
| View original record | Tech.Dept. FOH/AD. Roy/AW.25/IB. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. 20th September, 1938. Dear Sirs, ORDER No. 67732. (BRGS. GB.2680.) With reference to your valued communication of the 15th inst.… | ||
| scan0168 | Instruction memo regarding blueprints for an improved cross steering geometry on Bentley 111, 50, and Silver Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | To MR.U. [crossed out] c.c. Ev. [crossed out] c.c. HHC/Wlds. [crossed out] c.c. rudg/BS. [crossed out] c.c. Rm/ FdH. [crossed out] BY/HEB.3/WB.22.9.38. 1380 [handwritten] BENTLEY 111, BENTLEY 50 AND… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. requesting two small ball bearings for scientific apparatus. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/Gry.6/MH. 30th. September 1938. F.O.Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd., Newark-on-Trent, NOTTS. Dear Hickling, Some time ago you supplied us with some very small ball… | ||
| scan0170 | Order to be sent to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for 3 steering roller assemblies. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c.c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.8.10.38. Will you please send an order to Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for 3 steering roller assemblies F.89511, as mentioned in our letter… | ||
| scan0171 | Request for three experimental steering roller assemblies from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/FJH./MH. 8th. October 1938. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, We require for experimental purposes… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed response and the dispatch of four bearings. | ||
| View original record | BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS London Office 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding an order for special bearings, confirming receipt and noting a dimensional revision. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING Co., LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND INDIA OFFICE. MESSRS. ROLLS ROYCE… | ||
| scan0174 | Notice detailing a modification to the throttle controls for Bentley 111 and 50 models to suit a revised steering column. | ||
| View original record | BY/RS. c. Rm. 1300 DA.2/G.25.10.38. FJH BENTLEY 111 and BENTLEY 50. THROTTLE CONTROLS TO SUIT REVISED STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS. Please receive herewith :- AH E.CD.974 Modification to Hand Throttle… | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding an alteration to print F.89511. | ||
| View original record | 13070 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FJH.14/JH. 29th. October, 1938. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd. Chelmsford, Essex. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 12th inst. ref. JB/BK.D0108440A and… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. acknowledging a letter and a revised print. | ||
| View original record | 1300 HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND INDIA OFFICE BRANCHES: LONDON,… | ||
| scan0177 | The production, hardening, and quality control standards for Wraith steering cams. | ||
| View original record | 1300 to 650- To RHC. from Rm/FJH. c. By. Rm/FJH.4/MH.11.11.38. STEERING CAMS. We assume that you will soon be producing Wraith steering cams on the new Fellows machine. This machine appears to produce… | ||
| scan0178 | Scheme for a steering column gastight joint on the dashboard for B.5, B.50, and Wraith 80 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BT/NS. c. Rm. c. De/ID. 1300 DA.4/G.2.1.39. B.5. B.50. and WRAITH 80. STEERING COLUMN AND DASHBOARD. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1130 Steering column Gastight Joint on… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter to a supplier regarding failures of a steering gear roller follower on the Phantom III chassis and requesting new parts for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1300 also 350 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/PJH.10/JH. 4th. January, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.A. Smith Esq. Dear Sirs, We at present fit… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of sample rollers and spring rings. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.Ltd. EM/FJH.10/JH. 4th. January. 1938. If you have any difficulty in obtaining the spring rings to F.89830 in time we will accept the sample rollers without these… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. detailing corrections to dimensions for ball bearing steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | o. Da. c. Rm/FJH. 1360 11th.January 1939. DA/DB.20/N. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex. For the attention of C.H.Smith,Esq., Dear Sir, I have gone into the matter of the ball… | ||
| scan0182 | Dimensional alterations for a roller and race assembly to correct design errors. | ||
| View original record | -2- (5) Track radius centre line on roller inset .1587 from ends of roller, this gives a distance between track centre lines of .845. As previously dimensioned the track centre line separation of the… | ||
| scan0183 | Investigation and proposed modifications for steering and pedal positions on various car models. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FD. c. Rm/FH. c. BY/HS. c. Des/Ym. c. Da/Inv. STEERING POSITIONS. We have carefully investigated the driving positions on 9.B.5, 7.B.5. and 25.G.V1. with Rm/FD., and send herewith a blueprint… | ||
| scan0184 | Adjustments to the steering positions and pedals for various car models. | ||
| View original record | Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/FH. c. BY/NS. c. Da/JD. c. Da/Eu. 300 and 600 F DODD WALLER DA.3/G.17.1.39. STEERING POSITIONS. We have carefully investigated the driving positions on 9.B.5, 7.B.5. and 25.G.Vl.… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming revised drawings are in order for the manufacture of steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1700. BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0186 | Order for 6 steering rollers from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1360 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.2/MH.27.1.39. Will you please order from Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., 6 steering rollers to their N.3200. O/N. 52444. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0187 | Order for six steering cams from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.1/MH.27.1.39. Will you please order from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd., Luton, six steering cams to their M.22313. The bearing cones should be ground… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding tolerances and clearances for steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0189 | Alteration note detailing dimensional changes and redrawing of Rollers. | ||
| View original record | TO: Rm/FJH. ALTERATION These Rollers have been revised and redrawn to a larger scale 2/1 instead of 1/1. (1) Width of Roller altd. from 1.1534+.000-.002 to 1.1625+.000-.002. (2) Dim. fixing track C/L.… | ||
| scan0190 | Alteration notice for Steering Cam Roller Assembly and Ball Bearing Race components. | ||
| View original record | TO Rm/FJH. ALTERATION F.89828 (1) Width of Roller altered from 1.1534+.000-.002 to 1.1625+.000-.002. (2) Dimension .0708+.001-.001 altered to .0662. F.89829 (3) .4145 altered to .4175. 3 Prints to… | ||
| scan0191 | Alteration details for a Roller (Ball Bearing Mounted), modifying dimensions to increase clearance. | ||
| View original record | TO Rm/FJH. R.R. 281 SHEET NO. 100361-158 KALAMAZOO PATENT "CUT-AWAY" SHEET BRIT. PAT. 375964, 1931 TITLE TO BE INSERTED BELOW LEVEL OF ASTERISK ALTERATION The diameter of the track has been increased… | ||
| scan0192 | Alteration notice detailing dimensional changes for a steering cam roller assembly and its corresponding ball bearing race. | ||
| View original record | TO: HPS, Rm/FJH ALTERATION (A) Dimensions for width of roller altered from 1.1676 to 1.1534 and clearance dimensions from .064 to .0708. (B) Outside dimensions of race altered from .8437 dia. to .8623… | ||
| scan0193 | Request to test sample Tufnol steering mechanism bearings on a chassis for 10,000 miles and report on their behaviour. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To. Rm. From RHC/DWB. Rm/Gry. [struck through] RHC/DWB.2/MC.1.2.39. TUFNOL STEERING BEARINGS Will you please arrange to have the various sample steering mechanism bearings fitted to a 10,000 mile… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding alterations to prints for a steering roller assembly. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Experimental Dept. Rm/FJH.7/MH. 4th. February, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter… | ||
| scan0195 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming receipt of a letter and that drawings F.89828, F.89829, F.89831, and F.89832 are in line. | ||
| View original record | 1300? HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. concerning an order for bearings, production status, and issues sourcing spring clips. | ||
| View original record | 1300 BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0197 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. regarding a special ball bearing, its price, and terms of sale. | ||
| View original record | THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. To ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. Page -2- Date 10.2.39 1 only - N.3294 Special Ball Bearing, part No.F.89828 with outer F.89832, @ ................£7.15s. nett. TERMS:- Carriage… | ||
| scan0198 | Scheme for modifying the steering wheel control head to accommodate a standard Lucas Trafficator unit on Bentley 5, B.50 and W.80 models. | ||
| View original record | 1300 DA.20/G.10.2.39. [Redacted Text] c. Rm. c. Dr/[Redacted] c. ROY/[Redacted] FSH BENTLEY 5, B.50 and W.80. STEERING COLUMN. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1195 Fixing of Lucas… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the inability to supply a new spring clip part, and suggesting an alternative supplier. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH 21/ER 15th February, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex. Dear Sirs, Re: your letter ref: JB/DH. We thank you for your letter of the 10th inst., reference… | ||
| scan0200 | Quotation from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for special bearings. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0201 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. about a modification to Steering Rollers. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0202 | Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the required dimensions for rollers in steering gears. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Experimental Dept. Rm/FJH.4/MH. 27th. February, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. Your Ref. JB/DH/DOA. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of 24th. inst.… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing clarifying a requested modification to an unground recess diameter on part F.89831. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN 1300. Registered Trade Mark BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BALL·AND·ROLLER·BEARINGS STEEL·BALLS·AND·ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0204 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. authorising a dimensional change for the unground recess on part F.89831. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Experimental Dept. Rm/FJH.3/MH. 1st. March, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. Your Ref. JB/ELK/DOA. Dear Sirs, Re your letter of 28th. February, we have no… | ||
| scan0205 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. thanking the Experimental Dept. for their correspondence. | ||
| View original record | BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0206 | Recommending a manufacturing process for 50 sets of steering cams for the B.V. 50. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To RHC. from Rm/FJH. c. Roy. c. By. c. Da. Rm/FJH.6/MH.9.3.39. STEERING CAMS. We believe that the Order Office are about to order 50 steering cams from the Adamant Co. for the B.V. 50 sets. We… | ||
| scan0207 | Modifications to the steering column control quadrant and addition of an oil shield for Bentley V and 'Corniche' models. | ||
| View original record | 1300 BY/RS. c. Hm. c. Da/JD. FJH DA.6/G.11.3.39. BENTLEY V and BENTLEY V. 'CORNICHE' (14-B-5.). D.CD.1245 STEERING COLUMN - MOD. TO CONTROL QUADRANT AND ADDITION OF OIL SHIELD AND BUSH. Owing to the… | ||
| scan0208 | Alterations to achieve a 3-degree caster angle for the B.V. car. | ||
| View original record | 1306 + 450 To Da... from Da/DB. c. Rm. Rm/FJH. c. Ev. Da/JD. Da/DB.5/N.20.3.39. 3º Caster Angle, B.V. In order to obtain the 3º caster asked for in Rm4/R.16.3.39, when the car is occupied by the… | ||
| scan0209 | Short typed cover note to 'Rm' enclosing a copy of a document for private information. | ||
| View original record | 1300, [Stamp:] FRANCO-BRITANNIC AUTOS Ltd 12 MARS 1939 12 AVENUE GEORGE V PARIS Dear "Rm", Herewith copy for your private information., but your "Rm" does dot figure on the original. [Signature: Rm] | ||
| scan0210 | Repeated and serious steering failure on chassis B-154-MR for Capt. Molyneux. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., LONDON..................to Sg. P A R I S Sr/Dm3/Vf.23.3.39 Re: Chassis B-154-MR - Capt.Molyneux ---------------------------------- I feel it my duty to report to you the… | ||
| scan0211 | Customer complaint regarding potential over-stressed steering on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. To Sg. -2- Sr/Dn8/Vf.23.3.39 I am doing my best to pacify Captain Molyneux, but unfortunately his driver was with the car on both occasions and the latter is no easy person to… | ||
| scan0212 | Query regarding an invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for Cams before releasing payment. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH 1300 G/WFH/CA.19/MG.22.3.39. We have an invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. dated the 7th instant, charging us with 3 - M22313 Cams against our Order 82271 which instructed the supply… | ||
| scan0213 | Urgent internal request for the manufacture of special ball end pins for Bentley V & 50 steering. | ||
| View original record | 1300. H.P.S. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH4/R.23.3.39. BENTLEY V & 50 STEERING. Will you please make 4 off ExS.563 Ball End Pin and 4 off ExS.763 Ball End Pin. These are special long neck pins in S/M and… | ||
| scan0214 | Report comparing the performance of old (7.B.V.) and new (9.B.V.) steering geometries. | ||
| View original record | 130D 40a . 40b E. FOR FILES. C. FOR LOG BOOK. 23.3.39. STEERING TESTS. 7.B.V. fitted with the old geometry was compared with 9.B.V. which has the latest improved geometry, on the Buxton Road. The… | ||
| scan0215 | Confirming that an invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. can be released for payment. | ||
| View original record | 18009. To G/WFH. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.1/MH.24.3.39. Re your memo ref. G/WFH/CA.19/MG.22.3.39, we herewith confirm that it is quite in order to release the invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. for… | ||
| scan0216 | The repeated failure of the follower roller in the steering column for chassis B.154.MR. | ||
| View original record | By RM To Sr. 1300. Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.24.3.39 Re: CHASSIS B.154.MR - Captain MOLYNEUX (Failure of the follower roller of the original steering column and also of the replacement one) Please find… | ||
| scan0217 | Damage sustained to a front axle and steering column after a hard shock. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA4/ET.24.3.39 - 2 - I think that we should bear in mind the accident which happened to B.S.MR, when the front axle and steering column received a hard shock. As you are aware, we had to fit a new… | ||
| scan0218 | Translated report from a mechanic detailing a steering failure and subsequent investigation. | ||
| View original record | Re: CHASSIS N° B.154.MR - Captain MOLYNEUX Translation of Mechanic Nanot's report dated 24.3.39. I arrived at Boulogne on the 21st instant, in order to change the steering column on the above car,… | ||
| scan0219 | Failure of steering rollers on chassis B154 M.R. and arranging for a replacement part to be sent. | ||
| View original record | 1300. R.R.Ltd Derby To Rm copy to By VAI/25-3-39 Re Chassis B154 M.R. Capt. Molyneux With reference to Sr's conversation over the telephone with you, concerning the two failures of the steering… | ||
| scan0220 | Potential follower roller fracture and steering column replacement on chassis B.154.MR. | ||
| View original record | 1300. To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................Rm. copy to By. F.J.H Levallois, Sr/VA.15/HB.27.3.39 re: Chassis B.154.MR. Capt. MOLYNEUX AH (handwritten) ------------------------------- With… | ||
| scan0221 | Correspondence from Levallois to Derby regarding the urgent need for two reconditioned or new steering boxes for chassis B.154.MR and B.182.MR. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top center: 1800] To Bentley Motors Ltd. DERBY......... [Handwritten: Rm.] Copy to [Underlined: By] [Handwritten, Struck-through: D/DP.] [Stamped and underlined: F.J. HARDY] [Handwritten:… | ||
| scan0222 | Steering gear issue on chassis B.154.MR for Capt. Molyneux, awaiting parts for inspection. | ||
| View original record | 1300. W/S. (C). c. Rm. BY.4/G.28.3.39. CHASSIS B.154.MR. CAPT. MOLYNEUX. STEERING GEAR. 1300. file With reference to your memo C.7/C.27.3.39. and the memo from Paris on the same subject, reference… | ||
| scan0223 | Letter to a supplier regarding the failure analysis of fractured steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1300 (Experimental Dept.) RM/FJH.15/JH. 30th March, 1939. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of Mr. C.H. Smith. Dear Sirs, We are posting to you to-night, under… | ||
| scan0224 | Letter concluding that core hardness measurements from 500 to 600 diamond hardness are thoroughly chaotic. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FJH.15/JH. 30th. March.1939. Core hardnesses we have so far measured range from 500 to 600 diamond hardness. You will see from the above that the whole position appears to be thoroughly… | ||
| scan0225 | Dispatch instruction for broken steering parts to be sent for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Hd/FC. from Rm/FJH. c. D/BP. Rm/FJH.2/R.31.3.39. Will you please despatch to :- "The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., for the attention of C.H. Smith Esq." the two small portions of broken… | ||
| scan0226 | Order and pricing record for steering roller assembly part FW.911. | ||
| View original record | 1300 1-7050. Steering roller assemblies. FW.598 - Ring to be obtained from Adament by Hoffmans. OOS. Piece No.FW.911. Comprising FW.905 roller (1) FW.910 race (2) 1964 balls. (22). Wraith. B/S-M.… | ||
| scan0227 | Steering load tests for Bentley and Wraith chassis, detailing failures and seeking guidance on acceptable limits. | ||
| View original record | 1300. Er Rm RHC LA14/T31.3.39 RE. STEERINGS We have now applied our load test to the steerings of 45 chassis. 38 of these are Bentleys and 7 are Wraiths. Out of these we have broken the rollers in 27… | ||
| scan0228 | The safety testing of steerings prior to despatch. | ||
| View original record | 1300. LA. from Rm. By. RHC. Rm5/R.31.3.39. re: Steerings. With reference to LA14/T31.3.39., we consider that there is no danger whatever in despatching steerings to customers which have passed the… | ||
| scan0229 | Confirming a request to rig a Wraith Bumper chassis steering column for testing steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.31.3.39. WRAITH & BENTLEY II STEERING. This is to confirm that we have asked you to rig up the Wraith Bumper chassis steering column for the purpose of testing… | ||
| scan0230 | Confirmation of successful steering roller tests for the Wraith & Bentley 'M' Series. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To LA. from Rm/FJH. c. RHC. Rm/FJH.5/MH.31.3.39. WRAITH & BENTLEY 'M' SERIES STEERING. This is to confirm that we agree to your releasing chassis with steering rollers which have successfully… | ||
| scan0231 | Request to despatch the Wraith Steering Roller Assembly FW.911 by Air Mail. | ||
| View original record | 1308 To Hq/FC. from Rm/FJH. c. D/BP. Rm/FJH.3/MH.31.3.39. Will you please despatch to Sr. by Air Mail the Wraith Steering Roller Assembly FW.911, which we have handed to you. Rm/FJH. | ||
| scan0232 | Confirming the satisfactory results of a 50 ft. lbs. steering safety test, representing a 40% overload. | ||
| View original record | 1300 LA. LB. c. Rm. c. RHC. c. W/S (C). STEERING. I wish to confirm that the test which I have now imposed of 50 ft. lbs. on the steering gives a satisfactory factor of safety, and that any cars which… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter from Adamant Engineering Company discussing a new self-adjustable ball bearing for steering gears. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. AD FORM 93. Telegrams: “ADAMANT, Phone, Luton.” CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON… | ||
| scan0234 | Promotional letter from Frank Ashby & Sons Ltd. regarding the 'Brooklands' Fully Flexible Steering Wheel. | ||
| View original record | MANUFACTURERS & PATENTEES OF CYCLE AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES 1300- FRANK ASHBY & SONS LTD. DIRECTORS: F. ASHBY C. ASHBY F. E. BROOKE BOURNVILLE STAMPING WORKS CHARLOTTE ROAD . STIRCHLEY BIRMINGHAM . 30… | ||
| scan0235 | Steering roller failures on Wraithe and 'M' Series Bentleys. | ||
| View original record | 13001 By. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Da. c. RHC. c. MX. c. Da/Hdy. c. LA. c. W/P - Sr. Rml/R.4.4.39. STEERING ROLLER FAILURES. The attached report indicates that about 40% of the steerings fitted to Wraithe… | ||
| scan0236 | Steering roller failures in Bentley 'M' Series and Wraith models, detailing test results. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm/FJH. c. Hs. c. Da. c. RHC. c. Mx. c. Ba/Hdy. c. LA. Rm/FJH.1/R.3.4.39. BENTLEY 'M' SERIES & WRAITH. STEERING ROLLER FAILURES. Up to date, two steering rollers FW.911, as fitted to both… | ||
| scan0237 | Technical report on weak rollers, test results, and potential causes of failure in Wraith and Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- withstood this load, and were satisfactory on magnetic crack test. The proportion which passed this test was so small, approx. 10%, that the conditions were changed to 50% overload. About 60% are… | ||
| scan0238 | Analysis of roller faults relating to core hardness, material structure, and casehardening depth. | ||
| View original record | -3- The outstanding fault is that the core of the rollers is much too hard, and, consequently, brittle. The core should be 400-450 brinell. Core hardnesses we have measured on faulty rollers vary from… | ||
| scan0239 | Experimental Department rig test results for production supplies of Steering Rollers FW.905. | ||
| View original record | 3.4.39. Results of Exp. Dept. Rig Tests on Production Supplies of Steering Rollers FW.905. 15 Rollers fetched by L.A. from Hoffmanns on 31/3/39. 4 Failed on 100% overload 0 Passed " " 2 Failed on 50%… | ||
| scan0240 | Directive regarding the manufacturing process for steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1300 F.J.H RHC. Rm. ROY ROY/Les. RHC/Wld. BY/HSB. BY/NS. BY.20/G.5.4.39. STEERING ROLLERS. FJH To avoid a repetition of our trouble, all future steering rollers should be manufactured at RR. up to the… | ||
| scan0241 | The overload test procedure for steering rollers on Bentley 'M' Series and Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1300 W/P. To Sr. (By Air Mail). C. LA. Rm/FJH.8/MH.5.4.39. STEERING ROLLER FAILURES. BENTLEY 'M' SERIES & WRAITH. For the time being we are releasing production Bentley and Wraith chassis with… | ||
| scan0242 | Confirming a telephone conversation regarding a steering modification for chassis B-84-LS. | ||
| View original record | 1300. Private & Confidential. S/W.........Rm. Trl/D5.4.39. Re: Chassis B-84-LS. M Jean Francqui. Confirming telephone conversation this afternoon, I understand that you will ring up Rob. in Utrecht in… | ||
| scan0243 | Confirmation of a telephone call clarifying which Bentley chassis required attention in Belgium versus Holland. | ||
| View original record | 1300 S/W......Rm. Tr22/D6.4.39. This is to confirm telephone conversation with Gry. this afternoon to the effect that we received a telegram from Paris stating that it was not, as we had been… | ||
| scan0244 | Steering roller failures, detailing the supply of new parts and their fitment to specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. DERBY........... Rm. Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.6.4.39. Re: STEERING ROLLER FAILURES. (RmI/R.4.4.39 and Rm/FJH.1/R.3.4.39) Many thanks for the copies of your memos, which I have read… | ||
| scan0245 | Confirming the dispatch of a new steering box roller for chassis B.116-MR. | ||
| View original record | 1300 AIR MAIL To: Rob. c. to Tr. c. to S/SP. c. to Lf. c. to Rm. BY/SB.1/MG.6.4.39 CHASSIS NO. B.116-MR. Jules Delacroix Confirming our telephone conversation this morning regarding the steering of… | ||
| scan0246 | Experimental creation of a cross steering lever for a reduced out-of-centre point scheme. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Da/DB. c. BY. Rm/AFM. Da/JD. EV. 1300? Da/DB.9/G.6.4.39. CROSS STEERING LEVER FOR REDUCED OUT-OF-CENTRE POINT. PD.418 attached to Da's copy, shows the cross steering lever for the reduced out… | ||
| scan0247 | Urgent internal memo regarding the investigation and testing of steering roller failures on Bentley 'M' Series and Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Sr/VA.3/JAB.7.4.39. To. Rm/FJH. c. D/BP. c. Go. (Paris) BY AIR MAIL. VERY URGENT. Steering Roller Failures. Bentley "M" Series & Wraith. With reference to… | ||
| scan0248 | Letter concerning steering roller failures on Bentley 'M' series & 'Wraith' models, requesting tested parts and returning distorted ones for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To Rm/FJH. Derby C. By. " Mx. " D/BP. " Sr. is absent Levallois VA.8/ET.12.4.39 Re: STEERING ROLLER FAILURES Bentley "M" series & "Wraith" We confirm having telephoned to your office this… | ||
| scan0249 | Clarifying a reference to a car following a telephone conversation. | ||
| View original record | 1800. PER BAG. W/S. Tr from Rm. Rm1/R.12.4.39. Gry. tells me that you rang up about B.24.LS. We do not understand the reference to this car as the one dealt with was B.116.MR., and you will have… | ||
| scan0250 | The urgent examination of steering rollers on experimental cars to avoid accidents. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH. from Rm. Rm10/R.12.4.39. 79/H Every suspected steering roller on an Experimental car should be examined and tested with the greatest possible expedition in order to avoid accidents. Rm. | ||
| scan0251 | The B.V. steering column bracket becoming loose and recommended modifications. | ||
| View original record | 1300 and 450 To By. from Rm/FJH. c. DA. c. Da/Ev. c. By/NS. Rm/FJH.5/MH. 13.4.39. B.V. etc. STEERING COLUMN. We have had three cases to date of the steering box becoming loose on the bracket which… | ||
| scan0252 | Invoice from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for verbally ordered parts and requesting payment authorisation. | ||
| View original record | 1300 Rm/FJH G/WFH/CA.33/MG.14.4.39. We have an invoice from the Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. dated the 3rd instant, charging us 3/6d. nett for 1 - P.3553 type Top Bearing Cup, 1 - P.3562 Inner Race, 1… | ||
| scan0253 | Analysis of a steering box rocker shaft failure on a Phantom III Paris demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | Sg. Hs. C. Rm. PHANTOM 111. RE: FAILURE OF STEERING BOX ROCKER SHAFT ON PARIS DEMONSTRATION CAR. I have been dealing with this matter personally from the time of receiving the report of the failure.… | ||
| scan0254 | Steering system failures, proposed improvements, and the production of replacement follower rollers for Wraith and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.18/G.14.4.39. earth could be a serious danger. It just happens that we have had a car back at Derby, which went over a heap of small stones on the side of the road, which caused the driver to… | ||
| scan0255 | Status report on the changing of steering rollers for Bentley 'M' series and Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Rm. Copy to LA. D/BP. 1300 F.J.H Sr. is absent Levallois VA.4/ET.14.4.39 Re: CHANGING OF STEERING ROLLERS Bentley "M" series and Wraith chassis In order that you… | ||
| scan0256 | Status report on fitting new rollers to cars, including a list of Wraith chassis and required materials. | ||
| View original record | VA4/ET.14.4.39 - 2 - Promised delivery :At coach- date. :builders: B.160.MR : Mr. BLONDEAU : 30. 4.39 : yes :New roller to be fitted. B.182.MR : Mr. ORTIZ LINARES: 25.4.39 : yes : D° B. 3.MX : Mr.… | ||
| scan0257 | Status report on customer vehicles, detailing work required, primarily the fitting of new rollers. | ||
| View original record | VA.4/ET.14.4.39 - 3 - WXA.20 : Major Eric LODER : 7.II.38: I.303 : Car in South of France. : : (miles):New roller to be fitted. : : :We will send parts to our : : :Nice Depot. WXA.42 : Mr. WORMS : 30.… | ||
| scan0258 | Chassis WMB.29, detailing required materials and arrangements for fitting a new roller. | ||
| View original record | VA.4/ET.14.4.39 - 4 - Will LA. please note that chassis WMB.29 (Mr. Simon PATINO) is a Paris order. This chassis, however, is at Messrs? Hooper's Works London, where the new body is being made. We… | ||
| scan0259 | Steering failures on Wraith and Bentley series chassis, proposing solutions and future design improvements. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To BY. & Rm. c. Sg. Hs. C. & LA. From RHC. RHC.1/FH.14.4.39. WRAITH AND BENTLEY STEERING. With reference to the Steering failures we should be pleased if you would issue definite instructions as… | ||
| scan0260 | Investigation into the cause of a broken rocker shaft on a Phantom III demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Sr. Da. Rm. c. Sg. c. C. c. Hs. c. BY/SD. BY.7/G.15.4.39. PHANTOM 111. PARIS DEMONSTRATION CAR. RE: BROKEN ROCKER SHAFT. As the result of examining the broken rocker shaft, I can say positively,… | ||
| scan0261 | Analysis of a steering failure, discussing potential causes, forces involved, and considerations for design improvements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.7/G.15.4.39. sink right into it and set up the kind of heavy continuous blow which would produce the high loads on the steering connections necessary to cause such a failure. In this… | ||
| scan0262 | Correspondence regarding the assessment and proposed repair of a damaged demonstration car chassis (3.DL.58) following an accident. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. 1300. To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm. Derby Mr Ha. D/BP. Handwritten note: Should like to see steering parts Rm AH Levallois Sr/VA.I/ET.17.4.39. Re: CHASSIS 3.DL.58 DEMONSTRATION CAR.… | ||
| scan0263 | Order be issued for steering column bearing parts from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c.c. C/JWH. Rm/FJH.C/MH.18.4.39. Will you please issue an order to the Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for the following parts of a steering column bearing. 1 - P.3553 Top… | ||
| scan0264 | Technical memorandum detailing the reasons for changes to the steering components on Wraith and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH AND BENTLEY STEERING. With reference to Sg.2/E.17.4.39. returned herewith, the information which Sg. asked for is given below:- (a). Change to the lighter article. The change was not made with… | ||
| scan0265 | The testing and failure analysis of rollers, including an incident with a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (f). One of the rollers produced and heat treated by this Company, but finished ground by Hoffmanns, stood up to an overload of 3 to 1 without defect. Tested further it failed at an overload of… | ||
| scan0266 | Modification to the Phantom III steering rocker shaft, replacing an oil seal with a felt washer. | ||
| View original record | Dev. from Da/DB. C.c. Ev. Rm. Da/ID. Ev. 1300 Da/DB.3/G.18.4.39. PHANTOM III - STEERING. PD.422, attached to Da's copy, shows the strengthened rocker shaft for the Phantom III steering, the Phantom II… | ||
| scan0267 | Laboratory report on the unsatisfactory heat-treatment of a batch of steering rollers due to an abnormal case depth requirement. | ||
| View original record | 1300. F.J. HARDY. Laboratory. 19/4/39. Hmr. Ry. Fm. Phe. F.J.H. Steering Roller - EW 905. A batch of approximately 100 of the above pieces were produced here between April 3rd and April 7th. The… | ||
| scan0268 | Experimental heat-treatment process for a roller part and establishing standard procedures in the Hardening Shop. | ||
| View original record | 2. We found by experiment that it was necessary to increase both quenching temperatures by 10C in order to acquire the required fine grain on the case and core of this roller. The whole batch was… | ||
| scan0269 | Point regarding future checks for the required depth of case on parts. | ||
| View original record | 3. in the future what to look for where this depth of case is required on this or other parts. | ||
| scan0270 | Issues with the steering gear follower roller on the Phantom III, instructing a reversion to the original design. | ||
| View original record | BY/HS. BY/HEB. Rm/Hdy. O. BY/SB. 1300. BY.7/G.19.4.39. PHANTOM III. STEERING GEAR. In view of the troubles we have encountered with the Bentley and Wraith follower roller, it is clear to me we must… | ||
| scan0271 | Twisted rocker shafts in the Phantom III steering gear, proposing a stronger design for the 8-cylinder Silver Wraith. | ||
| View original record | De [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] 1300, BY.8/G.19.4.39. PHANTOM III and SILVER WRAITH. RE: STEERING GEAR. Having had a number of Phantom III rocker shafts twisted as much as 10º by apparently small… | ||
| scan0272 | Replacement and material specifications for faulty steering rollers in Wraith and Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | 13 50 RHO. Sg. Hy. G. Rm. BY.2/G.19.4.39. F.J.H. WRAITH AND BENTLEY STEERING. RE: RHC.1/FH.14.4.39. As the result of instructions issued to replace the rollers which are likely to be faulty, we have a… | ||
| scan0273 | Analysis of roller and ball race failures, subsequent intensive testing, and material treatment issues. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The original robust roller used on the 25/30 gave us trouble with the balls and ball races failing. We have in this month's complaint folder (H.1/C.15.4.39) a report of a failure on the road due… | ||
| scan0274 | Issues and requested repairs for demonstration chassis 3.DL.58 following a road test and accident. | ||
| View original record | /1300 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Bys Copy to Rm. MX. Hd. D/BP. Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.20.4.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.DL.58 - DEMONSTRATION CAR. ----------------------------------------------------- With… | ||
| scan0275 | Examination of a demonstration car, with instructions to repair steering components and a bent frame. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To: Levallois c. to Rm. c. to Mr. c. to Hd. c. to D/BP. BT/SB.10/MG.20.4.39 CHASSIS NO. 3.DL-58. DEMONSTRATION CAR -------------------------------------------- Sr/VA.1/ET.17.4.39 The Steering… | ||
| scan0276 | The development and testing of steering roller followers, comparing different manufacturers and designs. | ||
| View original record | 1300. To By. from Rm/FJH. c. Hs. c. Da. c. RHC. c. MX. Rm/FJH.11/MH.20.4.39. STEERING ROLLER FOLLOWERS. Some time after we first adopted the Marles type steering on Ph.III and 25/30 we experienced a… | ||
| scan0277 | The performance and reliability of Wraith and Ph.III type rollers, detailing service failures and rig test results. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/FJH.11/MH.20.4.39. The outer roller of the Wraith type is therefore as strong as the Ph.III type F.89447, while under fatigue conditions the balls and the ball track on the inner race are… | ||
| scan0278 | Summary of endurance tests on large type steering rollers, measuring running time to failure under various loads. | ||
| View original record | ENDURANCE TESTS ON LARGE TYPE STEERING ROLLERS. Handwritten note: (Rocking Shaft Torque Load at 9.437") Speed = 450 R.P.M. on roller. Load measured normal to inner tooth surface. TABLE DATA: Column… | ||
| scan0279 | Test results table for various large type rollers and bearings under different loads. | ||
| View original record | E II CE TESTS ON LARGE TYPE STI I ROLLERS. Handwritten: Rocking Shaft Torque Load at 9.487. Speed = 450 R.P.M. on roller. Load measured normal to inner tooth surface. TABLE DATA: Row 1 Header: Type of… | ||
| scan0280 | Cause of a Phantom III steering failure and a subsequent accident. | ||
| View original record | 1300 To EH. from Sg. re P.III Steering Failure. SgS/H21439 Referring to HY.18/G.14.4.39 and HY.7/G.15.4.39 I am afraid I cannot accept your explanation that the cause of the trouble was due to the… | ||
| scan0281 | Agreement with supplier Hoffmans regarding the production and replacement of steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1300 F.T.H. RHC c. Roy c. Rm. c. Roy/Dn. BY/Mtn6/N.24.4.39, Steering Rollers. We suggested to Hoffmans that all future rollers they supplied to us should be either:- (a) Produced by them from material… | ||
| scan0282 | Investigation into a Phantom III steering failure by analyzing the broken components. | ||
| View original record | 1300 BY.1/G.25.4.39. F.T.H PHANTOM III. STEERING FAILURE. Sg.8/E.21.4.39. is to say the least of it somewhat hasty and premature, you should at least have suspended judgment until we had discussed the… | ||
| scan0283 | Past accident involving a broken steering wheel, a subsequent lawsuit, and component improvements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - This incident does not stand alone, in CJ's time a certain customer in Paris had a very serious accident, the car turned over, and two or three people were seriously injured. The steering wheel… | ||
| scan0284 | Twisted rocker shaft in the steering column of chassis 3.CP.88 for Mr. Herman Cron. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Sr. C. c. Rm. c. Hd. c. Mx. BY.2/G.15.7.38. CHASSIS 3.CP.88. MR. HERMAN CRON. Sr/VA.1/AD.7.7.38. I have no doubt but that the position outlined in the above memo in connection with chassis… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the results of an overload test on steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy. c. By. 1350 Experimental Dept. Rm/PJH.3/MH. 26th. April, 1939. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, we are returning to you… | ||
| scan0286 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a check on grinding. | ||
| View original record | The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. -2- 20th. April, 1939. Will you please also check that the grinding is not eccentric. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| scan0287 | Instructing the despatch of 11 faulty steering roller assemblies for examination and credit. | ||
| View original record | To Hd/FC. from Rm/FJH. c. D/BP. 1300 Rm/FJH.4/MH.26.4.39. Will you please despatch to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex, for the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq., the 11 steering… | ||
| scan0288 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding an investigation into steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING Co. LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND INDIA OFFICE. BRANCHES:… | ||
| scan0289 | Steering wheel issues and proposals for the Bentley and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | 1300 By. from Rm. Rm7/R.29.4.39. STEERING WHEELS. When we were discussing the Commercial Vehicle project yesterday with Hs., we mentioned the mess we were in with steering wheels. He recommended that… | ||
| scan0290 | Steering rocker shaft issues in Phantom III vehicles, including a list of affected chassis. | ||
| View original record | For RM COPY TO BELGIUM CLOUD To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............Dy. Copy to Dy/SB. Hd. GMN.(K) 1300. Levallois Sr/VA.2/ET.2.5.39 Re: PHANTOM III - STEERING ROCKER SHAFTS… | ||
| scan0291 | Log of steering column and rocker shaft failures and repairs on various cars. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VAB/ET.2.5.39 - 2 - 24.10.38 : 3.BT.117 : 10.632 : P-122 : Rattle in steering column due to side play between roller and cam. 21.11.38 : 3.BU.140 : 17.144 : P-139 : Commencement of failure of cam… | ||
| scan0292 | Steering column and rocker shaft issues, including damage from a bad accident. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA2/BT.2.5.39 - 3 - 30. 6.38 : 3.CP. 88 : 6.I7I : While attending to slackness in the steering column, we discovered that the splined portion of the rocker shaft was twisted. Chauffeur maintains… | ||
| scan0293 | Failure of steering rollers on Wraith & 'd' series Bentley cars, urging for replacements. | ||
| View original record | 1300 , 250 & 650 To AHD. from RM/FJH. c.c. RV. c.c. SV/SH. c.c. DA. c.c. Rd. c.c. ALB. W.L.H. c.c. His. RM/FJH.1/MR.5.5.39. WRAITH & 'd' SERIES BENTLEY STEERING ROLLERS. A further example of a… | ||
| scan0294 | Revised serrations for the steering gear rocker shaft on Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. 1300. DA.6/G.8.5.39. WRAITH III, WRAITH 80, B.5, B.50. STEERING GEAR. F.T. HARDY Please receive herewith FD.428 shewing revised serrations on the rocker shaft, as an insurance policy in view of… | ||
| scan0295 | Failures and design modifications for the Phantom III steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 1300? F.T. HARDY W/S To: SG. From HY. c. to HS. o. to C. d. to RM. c. to Da. SY.4/HG.D.5.39 PHANTOM III - STEERING ROLLERS The present position in regard to failures of the inner races and rollers of… | ||
| scan0296 | The superiority of a new roller design, with plans for further testing and retrospective fitting to over 600 cars. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - HY.4/C.9.5.39 (continued) results, and there is no doubt that it is immeasurably superior to the present design with 3/16" rollers. Further tests are to be carried out to break the roller on an… | ||
| scan0297 | Investigations into steering roller failures, twisted rocker shafts, and steering rod tests for Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W F.J. HARDY 13.00 Rm To Ex. from Sg. P.III. Steering Sg9/H10539 Copy to Hs.C. Rollers. Rm.Der I am in receipt of EX.4/HG.9.5.39. I was going to write to you to-day on the same subject because I had… | ||
| scan0298 | Releasing a new design for the Phantom III steering gear roller follower after successful tests. | ||
| View original record | 1300. To: Hy/HS. Hy/HMR Rm/Hdy c.c to Ba. c.c to Hy/SB. BY.3/MG.10.5.39 PHANTOM III - STEERING GEAR --------------------------- Further to EY7/G.19.4.39, in which I held up the new design of roller… | ||
| scan0299 | Cracked steering rollers on Wraith and Bentley II models and the reliability of the Bentley V steering. | ||
| View original record | Sg. c. Hs. c. Rm. c. Da. 1300. BY.3/C/12.5.39. STEERING. WRAITH AND BENTLEY II. Referring to Sg.1/E.11.5.39. the total number of cracked rollers is four, distributed as follows :- (a). Three have been… | ||
| scan0300 | The selection and heat treatment of different steels used for aero-engine and car components. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - of things without any disability whatsoever. Again this material is used for quite a number of aero engine parts, and in no instance have I known of parts being scrapped because of the… | ||
| scan0301 | Series of tests conducted on a PH.III steering gear to investigate a rocking shaft fracture. | ||
| View original record | 1360 . 850 To By. from Rm/PJH. c. EK. c. Hs. c. Da. c. WHC. c. Mx. Rm/PJH.3/MR.16.5.39. PH.III STEERING. In connection with the recent fracture of a steering gear rocking shaft on the Paris… | ||
| scan0302 | Impact tests conducted on a vehicle's front wheel and suspension. | ||
| View original record | -2- RM/FJH.3/MB.16.5.39. Method A. Hitting ½ ton cylindrical weight with O.S. front wheel. Test 4. 5 m.p.h. impact. No damage. Test 5. 10 m.p.h. " No damage, but weight travelled so far that method… | ||
| scan0303 | Results of a series of vehicle impact tests. | ||
| View original record | -3- Test 12. 13 m.p.h impact. Rocking shaft twisted very slightly, approx. 2°, bearing tracks in roller follower indented. No further damage. Test 13. 15 m.p.h. impact. Car mounted bank for 15 ft. and… | ||
| scan0304 | Analysis of collision test results on a Phantom III chassis, detailing rocking shaft damage and steering effects. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/FJH.3/MH.16.5.39. (b) The impact required to twist the rocking shaft is very severe indeed and would, we believe, certainly result in extensive damage to any chassis other than a Ph.III. That… | ||
| scan0305 | Cover sheet for data sheets concerning steering system faults on Phantom II, Phantom III, and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | Sg. Hs. Rm. Dr. 1300 BY.5/G.19.5.39. F.J.H. STEERING SYSTEM FAULTS. ZAH Herewith please receive the following data sheets :- (a). A list of Phantom III cars examined, as a result of a census… | ||
| scan0306 | The examination of Phantom III steering rocker shafts for signs of twisted splines. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III. STEERING ROCKER SHAFTS. As requested, Depots have now examined a number of Phantom III cars for signs of twisted splines, with the following results :- Total examined. Splines found… | ||
| scan0307 | Diagram and summary of faults found in Bentley steering systems over a 12-month period. | ||
| View original record | FAULTS IN 12 MONTHS ON BENTLEY STEERING. DIAGRAM LABELS: 1) CROSS STEERING LEVER 2) CROSS STEERING TUBE BENDS. 3) CROSS AND SIDE STEERING LEVER BENDS. 4) SIDE STEERING TUBE BENDS. 5) PENDULUM LEVERS… | ||
| scan0308 | List of damaged components for the Phantom II over a twelve-month period. | ||
| View original record | BY.5/G.19.5.39. PHANTOM II. In twelve months - 4 Rocking shafts twisted. 4 Worm tubes bent. 5 Side steering tubes bent. ---------- | ||
| scan0309 | Cost-saving measure for springs in the steering system by omitting a specific high carbon steel specification. | ||
| View original record | 1300 By. from Rm/FJH. c. Da. c. By/NS. c. Roy/Les. Rm/FJH7/R.26.5.39. WRAITH & B.V.ETC. STEERING. Roy/Les. has pointed out that the springs GW.1073 in the cross and front side steering tube joints can… | ||
| scan0310 | Scene of an accident involving a Phantom III on the road from Pithiviers to Etampes. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. FROM DA/EV. COPY. Rm. Sr. Dr. PITHIVIERS TO ETAMPES ROAD STEERING ROCKER SHAFT. PHANTOM 111. As requested, we visited the scene of the accident to the Phantom 3, which occurred on the road from… | ||
| scan0311 | Hand-drawn diagram illustrating a car next to a roadside gulley with various measurements. | ||
| View original record | PITHIVIERS TO ETAMPES ROAD., HEDGE, GULLEY, 14" HIGH, 46", 19" DEEP, LARGE STONES, APPAREN[T], 2 TO 3 DRL, P.S., 23", 30", 19FT, 28, 10FT., OIL, OTER CAR, at, th, ro, po, ju, ir, on ES, ro, on | ||
| scan0312 | Photographic record from a photo album documenting a roadside incident or inspection. | ||
| View original record | P.3. GULLEY. LOOKING TOWARDS PITHIVIE WHEELMARK. P.3. WHEELMARK IN BANK. | ||
| scan0313 | Accident involving chassis 8.B.V. and the resulting analysis of its rationalised steering components. | ||
| View original record | 1380 / 400B. To By. From RM/FJH. c. Ds. c. Da/Ev. RM/FJH.2/MH.16.8.39. RATIONALISED CHASSIS STEERING. Chassis 8.B.V. was involved in an accident during its Continental running in which the nearside… | ||
| scan0314 | Letter to The Hoffmann Mfg. Co. Ltd. regarding failures in roller assemblies due to dirty steel. | ||
| View original record | 1/300. c. By. Experimental Dept. Rm/FJH.b/LH. 19th. June, 1939. Messrs. The Hoffmann Mfg. Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. For the attention of C.H.Smith, Esq. Dear Sirs, During routine overload tests of… | ||
| scan0315 | Letter from Roger to Fred discussing a sensitive issue with supplier Hoffmanns and a recent visit to the Works. | ||
| View original record | 1300 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 14-15 CONDUIT STREET LONDON W.1 TELEGRAMS "ROLHEAD PICCY, LONDON" TELEPHONES MAYFAIR 6201 (7 Lines) IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE CODES USED A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) BENTLEYS MARCONI -… | ||
| scan0316 | The decision not to increase the rocking shaft size for the rationalised chassis. | ||
| View original record | De [crossed out] 1300. Rm/FJH C De/Ev [crossed out] BY.10/G.23.6.39. RATIONALISED CHASSIS - RE: ROCKING SHAFT. I am in agreement with Rm/FJH.2/MH.16.6.39. not only from the evidence brought forward in… | ||
| scan0317 | Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a recurring ball split failure attributed to material seaminess. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Rm/FJH. 1B00. 27th. June 1939. BY.4/G. Messrs. Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex. For the attention of C.H. Smith, Esq., Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of June 19th. I… | ||
| scan0318 | Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding the urgent need for a more reliable material for follower roller balls. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., Chelmsford, 27th. June 1939. Is there some better class of material from which the balls for the follower rollers could be produced, which would :- (a).… | ||
| scan0319 | Letter detailing the history of supplier issues and failures related to steering follower rollers. | ||
| View original record | C Rm. 1300 BY.1/G. 27th. June 1939. Robert Armitage, Esq., (Per Mr. Craster) Dear Sir, Rolls-Royce Chassis. Steering Follower Roller Failures. It was not my intention to raise this matter in any other… | ||
| scan0320 | Investigation into broken rollers, detailing material specifications, hardness tests, and supplier discussions. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 27th. June 1939. Robert Armitage, Esq., boat (the chassis we despatched en route for Paris). This caused us to immediately impose an overload test by letting down the tyre pressures and… | ||
| scan0321 | Page 3 of a letter to Robert Armitage about a change in the roller manufacturing process. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - 27th. June 1939. Robert Armitage, Esq., In order to prevent any such situation arising in the future, I arranged that Rolls-Royce Ltd. should produce the rollers, carburise and harden them, only… | ||