Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | The design and layout for B, C and D type pedals, noting differences from the 'W' series. | ||
| View original record | X. 7470 To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. DA1/M4.11.25. EAC. 8. PEDALS. We send herewith N.sch.2072 shewing the layout of the B. type pedals. The method of construction is different in several places from… | ||
| Scan002 | Layout of the accelerator pedal for 'C' and 'D' type vehicles, referencing schematic N.sch.2073. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. X.7470 DA4/M4.11.25. EAC. 8. ACCELERATION PEDAL. We send herewith N.sch.2073 shewing the layout of the position of the accelerator pedal on 'C' and 'D' type. This we… | ||
| Scan003 | Various positions of the accelerator pedal for the 'W' series, with reference to the Silver Ghost and New Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. 47470 DA1/M5.11.25. ACCELERATOR PEDAL - 'W' SERIES. X. 8470 X. 7470 X. 3450 We send herewith N.sch.2078. We have shewn on this the various positions of the pedal which… | ||
| Scan004 | Proposal for the construction of a brake pedal, referencing drawing N.sch.2141. | ||
| View original record | X. 7470 To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. HS. DA4/M10.2.26. EAC. 8. BRAKE PEDAL. We send herewith N.sch.2141 shewing how we propose the brake pedal should be built up to give us the amount of off-set we… | ||
| Scan005 | Pedal arrangement for the EAC-7 model, referencing schematics and clutch travel modifications. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA+ c. to BJ. Hs. X7470 DA1/M31.5.26. EAC-7 PEDALS. X.7470 X.7380 Herewith we send N.schs. 2197/8/9., shewing the pedals for the above car. The arrangement is approximately the same as… | ||
| Scan006 | Investigation into lost foot pedal movement and elasticity in the braking system. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to BY. DA. X7470 Hs/Rm3/LG28.1.27. LOST PEDAL MOVEMENT - EAC-Vll. X7470 We have been rather concerned on this car because when braking with any… | ||
| Scan007 | Report analysing lost pedal movement in a rear braking system, including a table of deflection measurements and a blueprint of the linkage. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- surprising but is substantially borne out in practice. The simplest method of overcoming the difficulty is to reduce the direct rear braking, but this is already less than on EAC.111. We… | ||
| Scan008 | Test report comparing pedal travel lost in the rear axle linkage for the 40/50 HP and EAC.V11 car models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- In order to determine the relative amount of pedal travel lost in the rear axle linkage on the 40/50 and EAC.V11 cars, a test was carried out in which the brakes were brought into contact… | ||
| Scan009 | Test report on the flexibility and twist of the EAC.Vll axle under braking torque, including data on lost movement due to elasticity. | ||
| View original record | CONTD :- -4- flexibility in EAC.Vll shafts and mountings. (b) Twist of EAC.Vll axle under braking torque. In order to determine the amount of pedal travel lost due to the rear axle winding up on brake… | ||
| Scan010 | Diagram illustrating axle torsional movement and its effect on brake pedal travel. | ||
| View original record | METHOD OF CONDUCTING TEST PATHS DESCRIBED BY POINTS FIXED RELATIVE TO THE FRAME 1, 2, 3 ETC. IN RELATION TO THE AXLE WHEN THE LATTER WINDS UP ON THE SPRINGS DUE TO TORQUE APPLIED TO LOCKED ROAD-WHEELS… | ||
| Scan011 | Drawings for the arrangement of clutch and brake pedals, and alternative schemes for the clutch pedal stop. | ||
| View original record | +7470- BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. DA1/M23.12.27. EAC.10 GEARBOX. PEDAL ARRANGEMENT. X.7310 X.7470 Herewith we send N.schs. 2449 and 2531 shewing the arrangement of the clutch and brake pedals (B) on… | ||
| Scan012 | Revised pedal support, awaiting comments before further detailing. | ||
| View original record | X. 7470 BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. DA2/M15.2.28. EAC.10 PEDAL SUPPORT. We send herewith N.sch.2548 shewing the revised pedal support recently instructed by R. The pedals remain unaltered. We expect it… | ||
| Scan013 | Centralised chassis lubrication for the front brake differential shaft, pedals, and clutch operating shaft. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. 47470 DA2/M26.5.28. CENTRALISED CHASSIS LUBRICATION. X.3806 X.7300 X.7420 X.7470 We send herewith N.sch.2615 - the lubrication applied to the front brake differential shaft,… | ||
| Scan014 | Modifications for 'E' type steering on the G.2.B. series Phantom. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Sg. +7470 Evl/14.6.28. PHANTOM. X.7330 X.7430 X.7470 'E' TYPE STEERING FOR G.2.B. SERIES. We send herewith N.sch.2632 shewing the proposed E. type steering for G.2.B.… | ||
| Scan015 | The design of 'SS' pedals, cancelling the 'B' type and proposing new 'C' type pedals. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Wor. Hs. +7470 DA/EV3/28.8.28. RE. 'SS' PEDALS. X.7470 X.7430 On N.sch.2531 and 2543 we shewed the particulars of the 'B' type pedals. We send herewith N.sch. 2671 shewing… | ||
| Scan016 | Query regarding the reduction in diameter of a foot pedal stem and concerns about material hardness after brazing. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Hs. c. BY/HBD. X.7470 BY7/G.111.28. We notice on N. Sch. 2750 that the diameter of the stem for the foot pedal has been reduced from .5 to .4375. We are already making these pieces in nickel… | ||
| Scan017 | Alignment of the S.S. chassis pedals with the 20 HP chassis, noting material and dimension considerations. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Hs. C. BY/HEB. Y7470 BY8/C.6.11.28. S.S. PEDALS. ---------- Referring to DA3/M3.11.28. and further to BY7/G. 1.11.28. we note that you are bringing the SS. chassis into line with the 20 HP.… | ||
| Scan018 | Requesting particulars of the steering and pedals for experimental cars 21-EX, 22-EX, and 23-EX. | ||
| View original record | x7470 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hs3/LG12.11.28. BODIES FOR 'SS'. 47430 We should be glad if you will let us have particulars of the steering and pedals for 21-EX, 22-EX and 23-EX cars. Hs. | ||
| Scan019 | Changes to the 'SS' Bijur lubrication system, specifically for the accelerator pedal and oil pipes. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. c. to Wor. X7470 Hs9/LG28.11.28. 'SS' - BIJUR LUBRICATION. 43806 It is not proposed to lubricate the accelerator pedal bearing by the Bijur system. Will you please therefore delete… | ||
| Scan020 | Poor braking on car 18-EX, questioning if changes were made to the leverages. | ||
| View original record | Y7470 To BY. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH/LG4.12.28. BRAKES - 'SS'. Y7420 The braking on 18-EX is very poor - excessive weight has to be applied to the foot brake pedal to pull the car up. We should like to… | ||
| Scan021 | Proposal to adopt the 20 HP pedal mounting for the Phantom II to resolve clutch pedal issues and standardize parts. | ||
| View original record | X7470 Ry. from Da. c. Sg. Hs. Da3/M28.4.30. PHANTOM II PEDALS. With reference to the difficulty experienced with the present pedal mounting of loss of movement due to the clutch pedal descending, we… | ||
| Scan022 | Seating positions, cushion dimensions, and pedal adjustments for different driver sizes. | ||
| View original record | C. from Da/EV. c. Sg. E. Hs. X7470 Da/EV3/M29.5.30. X.7430 X.5430 X.7470. X.5470. SEATING POSITIONS. It was demonstrated at a conference at WW. yesterday that the driven seats of our experimental cars… | ||
| Scan023 | Modifications made to the 'F' type pedals for the continental car 26-EX. | ||
| View original record | X7470. By. from Da. c. Sg. Wor. c. HS. Da3/M14.6.30. Re - "F" TYPE PEDALS. X. 7120 X. 7470. We send herewith N.sch.3122. shewing "F" type pedals as required for the continental car 26-EX. We have made… | ||
| Scan024 | Modifications and testing of adjustable pedals for the R.H. P.2 model. | ||
| View original record | X7470 By. from Da/Ev. c. Sg. Hs. c. C. (for Sales ) Da/EV2/M17.6.30. X. 7470 X. 7120 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. We send herewith N. sch. 3123. shewing adjustable pedal stems for the R.H. P.2. It has been… | ||
| Scan025 | Tests of completed cars, specifically regarding an issue with bending P.2 pedal stems and a proposed improvement. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM :- X7470 DA/EVL/M26.6.30. REPORT ON TESTS OF COMPLETED CARS. (11) Regarding P.2. pedal stems it was demonstrated that if one was rather hurriedly forced to apply the brake and pressed at… | ||
| Scan026 | Extract from a report on tests of completed cars, detailing an experimental increase in pedal stem diameter. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM :- X7470 BY/CgHS/G.5.7.30. REPORT ON TESTS OF COMPLETED CARS ------------------------- X.5770. X.7770. With reference to Da/EV1/M.26.6.30., we give below our reply to the various points… | ||
| Scan027 | Inquiry requesting the state of progress for three experiments concerning adjustable pedal stems and bonnet modifications. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. COPY. X7470. DA/EV3/M11.10.30. X. 7470. X. 5260. X. 7260. We would be glad if you could tell us the state of progress of the following experiments: (1) Adjustable pedal stems - P.2. -… | ||
| Scan028 | Replying to a query about the status of experiments on pedal stems, bonnet hinges, and bonnet modifications. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. From Hs. X7470. HS.3/J.13.10.30. X. 7470. X. 7260. X. 5260. Replying to DA/EV3/M.11.10.30. The position of the experiments you ask for is as follows :- (1) Adjustable Pedal Stems. P.11.… | ||
| Scan029 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically adjustable pedal stems. | ||
| View original record | RR 788 (10M) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2571. COMPLETED 9.1.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 18.10.30. Description of Parts. ADJUSTABLE PEDAL STEMS. P.11. X No. 7470. Drawing No. N.Sch.3122/3 Origin. To… | ||
| Scan030 | Standardisation form for chassis part X M 470, detailing alterations, costs, and required approvals. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Part No. X M 470 Drawing No. CHASSIS.35222 Is change desirable for production purposes or must individual requirements be met? To be adopted as standard on all future… | ||
| Scan031 | Standardisation of adjustable pedals for P.2 'OZ' Series and confirming no design for the 20/25 HP. | ||
| View original record | 87470. To Da. From Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. Hs/Rm.7/MJ.20.7.31. With reference to Dal/M.15.7.31. The adjustable pedals standardised for P.2 will come on to "OZ" Series. We have no design, nor have we issued… | ||
| Scan032 | Investigating a complaint about noise caused by pedal movement from the Diamond engine mounting and proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From Hs/Les. c. to Wor. Da. c. to Sg. 87470. Hs/Les.3/WJ.24.11.31. x5470. NOISE CAUSED FROM PEDAL MOVEMENT P.11. This is a liable complaint with Diamond engine mounting, caused from the… | ||
| Scan033 | Query regarding the stiffness and steadiness of the pedals and wheel carrier on the 20-EX Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. From E. c. to Wor. c. to By. Sft/AEM. COPY. X7470 E.5/HP.6.4.32. X.4470. X.7600. New Features on the 89th. Chassis - N.2 Series. We shall be glad to know if you are in a position yet to say… | ||
| Scan034 | Excessive fidgeting of the new canti-lever clutch pedal and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | By. From Hs/Les. 67470: Hs/Les.5/MA.17.6.32. CLUTCH PEDAL MOVEMENT P.2. There is an excessive amount of fidgetting of the clutch pedal with the new canti-lever type pedals. The pedal oscillates up and… | ||
| Scan035 | Optimising the clutch pedal angle, noting differences between the L.H. and R.H. chassis. | ||
| View original record | 87430. To By. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.4/MJ.18.6.32. P.11 CLUTCH PEDALS. We have noticed that the angle between the clutch pedal and connecting link is more advantageous to the clutch separation on the… | ||
| Scan036 | Modification to the Phantom II clutch pedal to give greater separation, including a reference to a blueprint. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Gry. X 7470 BY/HEB3/M.23.6.32. PHANTOM II. PEDALS SEC:7100. In accordance with memo' Hs/Gry4/WJ.18.6.32, please receive herewith one Blue Print of:- F.84552 Modification to Clutch Pedal to give… | ||
| Scan037 | Standardisation of a clutch pedal with a spring washer and collar fitted to the bearing. | ||
| View original record | RR 789 (10H) (30405. 21-4-32) BM. 3/6382/4. COMPLETED 13.9.32 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 12.8.32. Description of Parts. CLUTCH PEDAL WITH SPRING WASHER AND COLLAR FITTED TO BEARING.… | ||
| Scan038 | Standardisation document for chassis parts concerning the petrol filler cap and boot dust proofing. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS S.R. No. X/1047 Date. 12. 9. 38. Drawn / R.C Traced / D.O. Checked / C.S. Passed / W.T.C.S (Faint inverted text from reverse side) Reason why new parts are required,… | ||