Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Progress report on the development of mica and paper condensers for the 'Goshawk' ignition system. | ||
| View original record | To R & E. from EFC. c. CJ. & FN. c. By. & EP. c. Rg. & Da. c. R.R. of America Inc. c. Wd. ORIGINAL EFC2/T1.12.21. X.4430 - CONDENSERS FOR 'GOSHAWK' IGNITION. Further to our EFC2/T24.11.21, we feel we… | ||
| img002 | Visit from a varnish supplier and samples for mica condensers. | ||
| View original record | To R & E Contd. -2- EFC2/T1.12.21. Yesterday we had a visit from J. Henderson, D.Sc., M.I.E.E. of The Insulating & Waterproofing Compounds Company, 99 Curtain Road, E.C. (Works :- Peckham S.E.) who we… | ||
| img003 | Issues and proposed modifications for the Bendix Drive on the Goshawk 11 electrical equipment. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL Hsl/LG2.12.21. X4338 "GOSHAWK 11" - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. We are sending to Mr. Royce a Bendix Drive which we are using on Goshawk 11., also the Bendix Drive off the Delco Starter Motor on… | ||
| img004 | Optimal placement of the oil filler on the Goshawk 11 engine crankcase. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to Wor. ORIGINAL H82/LGC.12.21. GOSHAWK 11. - OIL FILLER. X4235 X4220 On the latest Goshawk 11. Crankcase made so that the Magneto… | ||
| img005 | Telegram received by telephone with handwritten instructions regarding car parts. | ||
| View original record | Printed Text: R.R. 146A (100B.) SE 867. 9.7.18 MP 193871. ORIGINAL. ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received. Date. To. By. from. FROM. THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. Stamp:… | ||
| img006 | The development and comparison of different condensers for the 'Goshawk' ignition system. | ||
| View original record | To R & E. from EFC. ORIGINAL EFC2/16.12.21. c. to CJ. & FN. c. to Hy. c. to Wd. & Roy. c. to Wor. X.4430 - CONDENSERS FOR "GOSHAWK" IGNITION. Since our last report EFC2/T1.12.21, a quantity of .002"… | ||
| img007 | Material specifications for a distributor component, proposing aluminium foil and an oiled silk dielectric. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T6.1.21. require to be made up into a form suitable for fitting in the distributor. We are specifying aluminium foil as an alternative to tin foil. We are sending you also a sample of… | ||
| img008 | The results of a bump test on a Goshawk II chassis, noting a permanently set frame and other cracked components. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to Wor. ORIGINAL Hsl/LGS.12.21. BUMP TEST ON GOSHAWK II. CHASSIS. X4260 X4219 We have checked up the Goshawk Frame which was running… | ||
| img009 | Intentional flexibility of a radiator fixing for the Goshawk 11 engine following a bumping test. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. Copy to:- CJ. " E. " Da. " By. " EP. " Wor. ORIGINAL R7/M9/12/21. Goshawk 11 Bumping Test. FIXING for Radiator. X4240 (Strikethrough) X4219 (Strikethrough) Δ 3 Replying to your… | ||
| img010 | Failed Goshawk 11 chassis frame during a bump test, recommending improved materials and increased thickness. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/158/13. ORIGINAL R4/M9/12/21. 3 Y4260 X4219 To Hs. from R. Copy to:- EY. " H1. " CJ. Bump Test on Goshawk 11. Chassis. In reply to your Hs2/LG2.12.21., the… | ||
| img011 | Design, capacity, and material improvements for the R.R. Goshawk Condenser. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Hm. 2156/13. To EFC. from R. Copy to:- CJ. " PN. " Hs. " Wor. " Wd. REX.4430 R.R. Goshawk Condenser. X. 2512 In reply to your EFC2/T6/12/21., this trouble should… | ||
| img012 | Technical discussion on the design and materials for electrodes and dielectric strips. | ||
| View original record | (2) to carry the oil film, the silk being only like an open gauze, but the silk is much stronger, and if not much dearer, should be far better to handle. I fear it will not be wise to get 2 electrodes… | ||
| img013 | Broken Goshawk 11 front axle, discussing forging design flaws, increasing strength, and the critical importance of reliable suppliers to prevent potentially fatal defects. | ||
| View original record | R. H. 255A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/15813. OFFICIAL To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. EP. Hy. Woz. X.4263 Goshawk 11 - re Front Axle. One of these has broken in bump. I am not sure that this one was… | ||
| img014 | Requesting information about a fractured front axle to determine if it was an accidental failure or a material defect. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Da. X4263 re G.11 - Front Axle. We are getting a new axle ready but I think we ought to have if possible some information that the fracture of the first axle is not accidental, or due to… | ||
| img015 | Goshawk rear shock absorber fouling the spring, suggesting a 'Hartford' scissor-type replacement. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to R. c. to Da. c. to EY. c. to KP. c. to Wor. ORIGINAL X4329 GOSHAWK 11. SHOCK ABSORBERS - REAR. X.3461 X.4426 When the car is on the maximum bump on one side at the rear… | ||
| img016 | The completion of the Goshawk model, detailing the electrical equipment, ignition, and starter systems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To Hs. from R. C. to CU. BU. " PM. LHS. " BY. Wor. " AY. EP. " EFC. GOSHAWK COMPLETION. X4338 X8485 I am very anxious to complete cars for February… | ||
| img017 | Development and selection of dynamo, switchbox, distributing board, and lantern components. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 25-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. (2) make. Our own dynamo should be ready; we have long ago fixed up the winding which can be confirmed by reference to the C.A.V. which should be… | ||
| img018 | Start of production for the Goshawk II, outlining outstanding points regarding the crankcase, generator mounting, and magneto control. | ||
| View original record | START OF PRODUCTION - GOSHAWK II ORIGINAL. E. from Hs. Hs2/LG30.12.21. GOSHAWK 11. X4219 X4220 The works are now starting production on Goshawk 11. chassis so, therefore, we are very anxious indeed to… | ||
| img019 | Cross-sectional diagram of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter in its disengaged position. | ||
| View original record | BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO. HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER. SKETCH No. 1 DISENGAGED POSITION HENRI LAUBER Dec. 16. 1921. ELECTRIC STARTER FLYWHEEL GEAR ALIGN 1… | ||
| img020 | Cross-section sketch of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter during cranking. | ||
| View original record | [ "BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO.", "HOBOKEN (New Jersey).", "U. S. A.", "AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE", "FOR ELECTRIC STARTER.", "POSITION DURING CRANKING", "HENRI LAUER", "DEC. 18. 1921", "SKETCH No.… | ||
| img021 | Diagram of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter, showing the operation when relieving butting teeth. | ||
| View original record | SKETCH No.3 BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE Co. HOBOKEN NEW JERSEY U. S. A. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER OPERATION WHEN RELIEVING BUTTING TEETH HENRI LAVER Dec 16. 1921 Electric Motor >… | ||
| img022 | Bump test for the Goshawk 11 chassis, detailing a recurring frame fracture at the dumb iron. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to Wor. ORIGINAL. Hs2/LG2. 12. 21. BUMP TEST ON GOSHAWK 11. CHASSIS. X4260 [struck through] y4219 [handwritten] We have broken the… | ||