Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Report detailing vehicle mileage, battery and dynamo issues, and damage to the windscreen. | ||
| View original record | LG Please send out amended copies him & cls hovale. Test Dept. On May the 7th I did 420 miles getting 240 miles in. On the 9th 256 miles & today the 10th 358 miles making a total to date of 3354… | ||
| img002 | Engine temperature issues, reaching 95°C and boiling, and a sticking valve that was resolved. | ||
| View original record | 42 has constantly been about 95°C. & occasionally we have made it boil Of course this is with the radiator cover off & fan working OK. Whilst on the road we had a valve (no 9) stick open, this was… | ||
| img003 | List of special parts and modifications fitted to a specific car. | ||
| View original record | Hy. fru Hs. c. to RF. c. to BY. c. to E. c. to Da. 7GI Special features ORIGINAL Hs1/LGL1.5.22. 7-COSHANK-11. Y4026 The special parts fitted to this car are as follows:- 1. R-W Wire Wheels. 2. Damping… | ||
| img004 | The performance of Goshawk-11 electrical units after a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. for R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to Wor. c. to PN. ORIGINAL. EFC1/LG12.5.22. REPORT ON 5-GOSHAWK-11 ELECTRICAL UNITS AFTER 10,000 MILES TEST, AND ON GOSHAWK… | ||
| img005 | The performance and wear of electrical components, specifically addressing issues with dynamo commutators and brush materials. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- slightly greater proportionately than the loss of metal at the points, though the amount of wear for the amount of running is not considered at all excessive. It should be mentioned that… | ||
| img006 | Inspection report detailing the status of various automotive components. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- KLAXON HORN. This was found to be quite O.K. LAMPS. These have not given any trouble. STARTER MOTOR. This has been carefully examined and apparently is perfectly O.K. Commutator and… | ||
| img007 | Telegram reporting a dynamo commutator failure and requesting a replacement machine. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (100B.) SE 867. 9.7.18 MP [1938?] ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. ORIGINAL [stamp] M.D [stamp] X-4383 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 5.35 Date: 12 5 22 To: Royceau Derby By: JNB from:… | ||
| img008 | The justification for fitting a thermometer alongside a thermostat on Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | E. from Hs. ORIGINAL RADIATOR OVER-FLOW OUTLET. Y4240 Hs2/LG13.5.22. We consider, on Goshawks, we shall always have a Thermometer fitted. We think that there is reasonable justification to have a… | ||
| img009 | 10,000-mile test of a 5-Goshawk-11 car in France, detailing road conditions and component failures. | ||
| View original record | 5 GII Hs Report on 10 000 miles test? ORIGINAL condition Individual & total mileages of all seven Goshawks made up to date. To R. for CJ. from Hs. c. to CJ. and BJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to… | ||
| img010 | Worn parts found on a vehicle, with a mileage comparison of several 'Coshawk' cars. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- 6. Foot brake was worn out - all adjustment taken up. On examination we found the following parts badly worn:- 1. Differential pinions formed on axle shaft, badly worn. 2. Ball thrust… | ||
| img011 | Engine vibration, clutch, gearbox, and universal joint issues observed during vehicle testing. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- is excellent. The crankshaft wear is very little. The most serious complaint with Goshawk-11 engine is a high speed vibration which comes on at over 3000 R.P.M. 5-Goshawk-11 which has… | ||
| img012 | Component failures and wear issues for the rear axle and springs on Goshawk-II cars. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -4- We are rebuilding them without touching them as they are still fit for service. The joints on this car do not appear to receive sufficient lubrication. We have examined the joints on… | ||
| img013 | Vehicle faults related to springs, frame, fittings, and steering on the Goshawk model. | ||
| View original record | contd: - -5- We do not consider, however, that we can look upon the front springs as satisfactory. The proportion of failures is much too high. Another point which suggests excessive movement on the… | ||
| img014 | Various faults and observations on a car, including issues with steering, petrol tank, brakes, and exhaust. | ||
| View original record | Contd:- -6- | ||
| img015 | Engine misfiring issue caused by a bad low tension terminal connection. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. 2 Hotel de l'Ouest Laval May 15.1922 H.S. from H.Y. 7.G.II X4086 V429 We arrived in London on Thursday (from Derby) night last. We had one involuntary stop on the road. The engine had a fit… | ||
| img016 | Vehicle's journey, detailing a dynamo failure and performance characteristics during a trip to France. | ||
| View original record | 3 2/ about noon. On the way to Folkestone the dynamo went out due to the commutation collapsing exactly like the ones on 59H and 69H. I took off the dynamo and sent it back to works from Dover. We had… | ||
| img017 | Vehicle rattles, high oil consumption, and a request for a replacement dynamo. | ||
| View original record | 3 4 rattles when we left Derby but several small rattles are developing. The petrol consumption is about 18 M.P.G. The engine is however using a lot of oil but we have not yet investigated this. There… | ||
| img018 | Recurring dynamo commutator failures on a Goshawk-11 car and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | CJ. for R. from Ha. c. to CJ. and RJ. c. to H. c. to De. c. to HY. ORIGINAL Hs2/LG17.5.22. X. 4383 GOSHAWK (X 4333) - crossed out DYNAMO X. We are sending to you today a broken Commutator off… | ||
| img019 | Correspondence investigating the cause of a sticking valve. | ||
| View original record | X4086 Hotel de l'Orient Laval. May 15. 1922 Hs. Your HS3/LG12.5.22 I have enquired of those in the car as to the cause of the valve sticking open and there appears to be no definite cause for the… | ||
| img020 | List of urgent experimental parts and agreed modifications required for Goshawk cars. | ||
| View original record | To NHC. From Hs. c. to Sft. c. to Wor. c. to EP. hsl/LG15.5.22. URGENT EXPERIMENTAL PARTS REQUIRED FOR GOSHAWK. Y4249 Herewith list of agreed modifications to Goshawk cars. As soon as the Works start,… | ||
| img021 | Continued list of modifications and specifications for vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- 21. Petrol level indicator. 22. Modified Autovac tank. 23. Permanent wiring scheme. 24. New exhaust pipe to suit magneto drive. 25. Magneto drive and controls. 26. Latest ignition… | ||
| img022 | Vehicle mileage log and performance report noting a broken glass screen. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL 5 Hotel de l'Ouest Laval To. H.S. from Hy 6GII May 16. 1922 Car has run as follows X4086 May 11th. ~~398~~ miles 400 " 12th. ~~278~~ " 278 " 13th. ~~380~~ " 381 " 14th. (407)~~408~~ " 405 "… | ||