Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Standardisation proposal to temporarily replace failing Goshawk ignition coils with 40/50 coils. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291. 12-10-21) G. 3087. R. GOSHAWK. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. (Note: 'OF CHASSIS' is struck through) Description of Parts 40/50 Ignition Coil for Goshawk. Temporary… | ||
| img002 | Test report on coil failure in bakelite cases and the solution using a stabalite case for the Goshawk coil. | ||
| View original record | Expt. Test Report. EFC1/T10.11.22. It has been amply proved by numerous tests that whereas coil failure can almost invariably be produced on the coil in bakelite case by extreme conditions, the… | ||
| img003 | Note on temporarily standardizing the 40/50 coil for production uniformity on the Goshawk model. | ||
| View original record | Note:- EFC/TIO.11.32. For uniformity of production, i.e. in order not to have an additional standard, it is suggested temporarily to standard for the Goshawk the 40/50 coil exactly as it is (without… | ||
| img004 | Standardisation document for providing an alternative magneto ignition for 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (S) (H). (S.J. 39), 12-10-21; G. 8087. COMPLETED 22.12.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. GOSHAWK MAGNETO IGNITION FOR 20 HP. CARS. Origin. To provide alternative… | ||
| img005 | Standardisation of a Bijur type Bendix drive for the Goshawk starter motor to improve reliability. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 756 (S H) (S.J. 99) 1M-10-21 G. 3087. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 1.1.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.12.22. X No.3587 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR… | ||
| img006 | Cost increase and potential scrap from a proposed new drive for the starter motor. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from My/JW. Re - Standardisation Sheet No.3587. Bijur Type Bendix Drive for Starter Motor. for C II In accordance with your 'phone enquiry of even date, we have taken a superficial glance over… | ||
| img007 | Troubles with the Bendix drive for starter motors and an evaluation of the Bijur scheme as a replacement. | ||
| View original record | HS2/LG6.12.22. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. The troubles we have had with the present type Bendix drive on the 20 HP. car are :- 1. We have had 5 or 6 of the torsional springs break.… | ||
| img008 | Standardisation of the Bijur type Bendix drive for the starter motor. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 1.1.23. Description of Parts. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. Origin. To improve reliability. Experimental Test Report. The present Bendix Drive… | ||
| img009 | Standardisation of chassis parts for an improved arrangement of wiring tubes and fittings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 765 (4 H) (S H 258, 20-2-20) G 8984 COMPLETED 24.4.23 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF WIRING TUBES AND FITTINGS. ORIGINAL Origin. To make the… | ||
| img010 | The improved arrangement of wiring tubes and the standardisation of chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from My/JW. My/JW1/139A/M18.4.23. IMPROVED ARRANGEMENT OF WIRING TUBES & FITTINGS. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS - G.II. X. NO. 4075. Returned herewith Standardisation Sheet, with Costs… | ||
| img011 | Standardisation of chassis parts by altering the angular position of the Goshawk dynamo main brushes. | ||
| View original record | R R 765 (S H) (S H 263, 20-2-20) G 2384 COMPLETED 23.5.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.5.23. No. X 4333A Description of Parts. Altered angular position of Goshawk dynamo main brushes by… | ||
| img012 | The standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the new position for the coil, high tension wires, and ballast resist. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To Hs. from Hy/JW. Hy/JW/N1/139A/M7-7-23. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. X.NO.4575 - NEW POSITION OF COIL, HIGH TENSION WIRES AND BALLAST RESIST. We return herewith Standardisation Sheet… | ||
| img013 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically a new, more accessible position for the coil, high tension wires, and ballast resistance. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. NEW POSITION OF COIL - HIGH TENSION WIRES - BALLAST RESISTANCE. Origin. To obtain a more accessible position. Experimental Test Report. The new… | ||
| img014 | Cost comparison form detailing a saving on a replacement part. | ||
| View original record | Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. Hives/EPC. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 3 - 6 - 6 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 2 - 10 - 0 Difference per Car. Difference per… | ||
| img015 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically headlamps for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 24.9.23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 30.8.23. Description of Parts. HEAD LAMPS FOR 20 HP. X No. 4090 Origin: To improve appearance.… | ||
| img016 | The extra cost for a pair of R.E.65 Lamps fitted to complete cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from My/JW My/JW/Rms5/139A/M5-9-23. STANDARDISATION SHEET X.NO.4190. We return herewith the above with Cost figures filled in, which figures show the difference in Cost on the Chassis only as… | ||
| img017 | Standardisation of chassis parts for the R.O.1. Watford magneto and easily detached magneto drive. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED - 17.10.23. Date 25.9.23. X No. 3551 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. R.O.1. WATFORD MAGNETO AND EASILY DETACHED MAGNETO DRIVE. Origin: To… | ||
| img018 | Standardisation of a switch box to be fitted from the back of the instrument board. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. COMPLETED 27.11.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 31.10.23. X No. 4081. Description of Parts. SWITCH BOX arranged to be put in from the back of the… | ||
| img019 | The arrangement of Switch Box X.No.4081 and the return of its costed standardisation sheet. | ||
| View original record | Hs. My/JW/H/139A/M.5-11-23. X.No.4081 - SWITCH BOX arranged to be put in from the back of the Instrument Board. We return herewith the above Standardisation Sheet, with Costs filled in. The value of… | ||
| img020 | Standardisation of Morganite EG.2 quality brushes for 20 HP dynamos as a second source of supply. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 23.4.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. MORGANITE EG.2 QUALITY BRUSHES FOR 20 HP DYNAMOS (in case only of failure of… | ||
| img021 | The performance and wear of 'AG.2 Morganite Brushes'. | ||
| View original record | Extract from EFC6/T22.10.23. AG.2 MORGANITE BRUSHES. This set ran more smoothly and the positive brush is polished over the leading three-quarters of its surface. The control brush, which sparked more… | ||
| img022 | Extract comparing the test results of different Goshawk dynamo brush materials. | ||
| View original record | Extract from EFC3/T10.12.23. RE. GOSHAWK DYNAMO BRUSH TESTS. "We have now made tests of Morganite brush materials EGO and EG2 (the two which did the best on previous tests), with the bu brushes and… | ||
| img023 | Repeat tests of EGO and EG2 Morganite brushes on a Goshawk Dynamo. | ||
| View original record | EFC. COPY. AB.96. 7th. Dec. 1923. X.4333 - REPEAT TESTS OF EGO AND EG2 MORGANITE BRUSHES ON GOSHAWK DYNAMO. A set of each of the above has been run again on the direct coupled rig, for the usual… | ||
| img024 | Test report on Morganite EG2 brushes for a 2C HD Dynamo as a potential second source of supply. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. " E. " De. " CJ " BJ. " PN. " Wor. " EP. " BY. " RG. X.4333 - MORGANITE EG2 BRUSHES FOR 2C HD. DYNAMO. (In case of failure of supply of present standard Z Le Carbone brushes). -----… | ||
| img025 | Noting that brushes in a specific material are now standardised for second string purposes. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T29.10.25. S.B. Will you, therefore, kindly note that brushes in this material may now be considered as standardised for second string purposes. EFC. | ||
| img026 | Standardisation of chassis parts for an improved type Bijur drive. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 7.7.24 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. IMPROVED TYPE BIJUR DRIVE. Origin. To increase reliability. Experimental Test… | ||
| img027 | Standardisation proposal for a replacement starter motor pinion drive. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 COMPLETED 16.7.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.6.24. X No. 3587 Description of Parts. STARTER MOTOR PINION DRIVE FOR REPLACEMENTS. Origin. For… | ||
| img028 | Standardisation and cost for replacing a Starter Motor Pinion Drive. | ||
| View original record | To Hs from Wy/Rns. My/Rms2/W/139A/BJ7.7.24. Standardisation of Chassis Parts Starter Motor Pinion Drive for Replacements. X.No.3587. Returned herewith Standardisation Sheet No.3587 with cost filled… | ||
| img029 | Standardisation of a cartridge type field fuse with spare for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL.391 2-11-23) MP 261297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 29.8.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 2.7.24. No. 4629 Description of Parts. Cartridge type field fuse with spare. (Fuse wire of… | ||
| img030 | Standardisation of a 20 HP Battery Ignition Condenser with improved connections. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 261297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 5.9.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.8.24. X No. 4430 Description of Parts. 20 HP. Battery Ignition Condenser with improved… | ||
| img031 | Test report on a chassis part, noting its condition and laboratory results. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS ORIGINAL Ref. No. X 480 Drawing No. Road Test Report contd :- good condition. Subsequently it was again tested in our laboratory and the capacity was found to have… | ||
| img032 | Standardisation of a 20 HP Dynamo Armature with two coils and 57 Commutator Segments. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 261297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 20.11.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 30.8.24. Description of Parts: 20 HP. Dynamo Armature with two coils per slot (one dummy) and… | ||
| img033 | Standardisation of a chassis part, specifically rotating the 20 HP dynamo by 28 degrees for better accessibility. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 18.3.25. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 10.3.25. Description of Parts. 20 HP. Dynamo turned through 28º from the standard position.… | ||
| img034 | Inspection report on a 20 HP Dynamo M, detailing its condition and improved accessibility after a 4096-mile test. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. EFC/T5. 2.25. 20 HP. DYNAMO MOUNTING. Dynamo M on 7-G-11 with annealed commutator has run 4096 miles mounted in a position 28o rotated from the standard. The brushes and commutator are in… | ||
| img035 | Standardisation of a 20HP starter switch with reduced gauge spring fingers, positive release and self-centering contacts. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 11.5.25. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.4.25. X No. 3915 Drawing No. D.51234 Description of Parts. 20 HP. STARTER SWITCH WITH… | ||
| img036 | The condition of a 20 HP starter switch after a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | EFC/T6.4.25. X.3915 - 20 HP. STARTER SWITCH. A switch of this type has now completed 10,000 miles, partly on 7-G-11 and partly on GF.68. As received off the car, and operated by hand, it was found to… | ||
| img037 | Standardisation of a round base EAC type ignition coil for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2.11.23) MP 281297 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 6.10.25. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.9.25. X No. 5710 Description of Parts. ROUND BASE EAC. TYPE IGNITION COIL FOR 20 HP.… | ||
| img038 | Standardisation of the H.T. Distributor Rotor, blade, sparking points and the omission of steel spring washers. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 12.7.26 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 22.6.26 Description of Parts: H.T. Distributor Rotor, Stainless steel Blade and sparking… | ||
| img039 | Standardisation of the Klaxon switch and wire for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 738 (10H) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 ORIGINAL COMPLETED 14.7.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 22.6.26 X No. 8440 No. 5440 Description of Parts: 40/50 TYPE KLAXON SWITCH AND WIRE FOR 20 HP.… | ||
| img040 | Proposal for an improved method of holding the battery box to improve reliability. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 444 6-10-26) BM. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 12.1.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 17.12.26 X No. 5575 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. IMPROVED METHOD OF HOLDING… | ||
| img041 | Standardisation of solid pole pieces for the 20 HP dynamo to reduce production costs. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 REVISED (10H) (DE 444 6-10-26) 5M. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 12.1.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 14.12.26 X No. 4638 Drawing No. 5660 Description of Parts. SOLID POLE PIECES FOR 20 HP.… | ||
| img042 | Standardisation of solid field poles for the 20 HP starter motor. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10M) (DE444 6-10-26) BM. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 10.3.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.1.27 Description of Parts. SOLID FIELD POLES FOR 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. X No. 4132 Drawing… | ||
| img043 | Questionnaire regarding the fitting of a new part as part of chassis standardisation. | ||
| View original record | T.S./I. & D STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS T.S.I. / 67 (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. When available. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test.… | ||
| img044 | Standardisation of a 20 HP Dynamo - 28 Slot Armature for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 444 6-10-26) BM. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 11.6.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.5.27 X No. 5661 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. 20 HP. DYNAMO - 28 SLOT… | ||
| img045 | Standardisation form for a new part to be fitted on an 'L' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. 'L' series. (2) Date when chassis will be hended to test. 8.10.27. (3) Cost of scrapped… | ||
| img046 | Standardisation proposal for the 20 HP starter drive to improve reliability. | ||
| View original record | RR 75B REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) BM. 2/1157. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 12.12.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.11.27 X No. 5650 Drawing No. 3587 Description of Parts. 20 HP. STARTER DRIVE.… | ||
| img047 | Standardisation form for a new part to be fitted to an 'M' series chassis, detailing costs and test date. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. 'M' series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 9.4.28. (3) Cost of scrapped… | ||
| img049 | Standardisation of Watford Type RW/1 Sleeveless Magneto for 20 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 759 REVISED (10M) (DF 657 4-1-29) SM. 2/5943. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 25.2.30 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 10.1.30. X No. 5792 Description of Parts. WATFORD TYPE R.W/1 SLEEVELESS MAGNETO FOR… | ||