Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | On clutch oiling, detailing an issue of oil loss and the results of a fix. | ||
| View original record | Clutch oiling X872 1200 Stonepete lost all the oil Tight worsted, with 1/8 valve. good fitting valve. - no oil lost thro. spigot. | ||
| Scan002 | Note on testing the oiling of a clutch spigot on engine 60525 and a related note on engine 60544. | ||
| View original record | Oiling clutch spiggot X872 1300 Tested No 6 engine 60525 without clutch * 2/6/06. + found that only traces of oil came from the crank shaft. from. 60544 - with valve. one groove. | ||
| Scan003 | Abandoning an experiment to oil a clutch leather in favour of a cotton belting clutch. | ||
| View original record | X872 Mr Barrington for Technical Committee. Report on Experiment. Oil to be fed on Clutch leather each time disengared. I have tested the above as instructed by Techical Committee, see minutes of 96… | ||
| Scan004 | Record card detailing tests on oil being fed to a clutch leather when disengaged. | ||
| View original record | X872 Y354 Section. 1200 DESCRIPTION: Oil to be fed on clutch leather each time disengaged. Date Sheet from office. Date Works instruction. Reported T.D. office. Date Received. Material received.… | ||
| Scan005 | Design request for a lubricator for the clutch trunnion or its lever to lubricate a ball race. | ||
| View original record | REF. 114(vi) Gear Box Dept. 18.4.12. TBB2/L18412. D.O. Please get out a design for the fitting of a fairly large lubricator to either the clutch trunnion or the clutch trunnion lever for the purpose… | ||
| Scan006 | Report log regarding the lubrication of clutch trunnion ball races. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 514 8 1/2 H1 (X. 435. 14.12.11) G. 2227. [Initials] X872 Section 1300 Description: Lubrication of clutch trunnion ball races Date | Miles | REPORT 20/4/12 | | Sheet from Mr Royce received 27-4-12… | ||
| Scan007 | Information on clutch oiling procedures to instruct owners. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. X8Y2 CJ16/IW2214. Re Clutch. Pd. Mr Royce says that our present clutch is all right if it is oiled, and that there is no need to block it out of a night. Have we any information as to what… | ||
| Scan008 | Oiling procedures for clutches and whether they should be 'blocked out of a night'. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re Clutch. J. EP12/W3214. X872 With reference to your memo CJ16/IW2214, I note Mr Royce's instructions that our present clutches should not be "blocked out of a night", and that same are all… | ||
| Scan009 | The testing of multiple trials cars to obtain an average result. | ||
| View original record | would be Sales Dept. by the running of their Trials Cars. I do not think that one car only should be taken but the results of two or three, so as to get the average. E.P. | ||
| Scan010 | Instructions for the lubrication and treatment of a fabric-lined cone clutch. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy3/L10214. Mr Johnson. x872 February 10th.1914. Instructions for treatment of Clutch. I give below a short article on the treatment of our fabric lined cone clutch, which I hope gives all the… | ||
| Scan011 | Instructions for lubricating a dry or squeaking clutch. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy3/L10214. Sheet. 2 is dry a small amount of engine oil should be injected with a syringe, say about an eggcupfull. If there is a small quantity of free oil at the bottom, the lubrication is… | ||
| Scan012 | Responding to a request for a simplified guide on clutch lubrication, attaching a relevant report. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr12/L10214. Re lubrication of Clutch. J. 10-2-14. In response to your request that Mr Haldenby should describe for the "guidance of a fool" what is reasonable attention in connection with the… | ||
| Scan013 | Proposed note for the Instruction Book on how to remedy squeaky clutches. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Re Instruction Book. X872 Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS… | ||
| Scan014 | Instructions for clutch lubrication and suitability for inclusion in the instruction book. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Wor/Mcr20/L19214. Re Lubrication of Clutch. X.872 Names and indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan015 | Request for a note to be inserted into the instruction book on how to remedy squeaky clutches. | ||
| View original record | [Header] R.R. 657. (100H) (VV.400. 19.1.14) E.P. 5825. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). [Left Column - Names and Indicating… | ||
| Scan016 | Follow-up request for an opinion on a suggested paragraph for an instruction book regarding clutch lubrication. | ||
| View original record | Wor/MCr7/L25214. Re Lubrication of Clutch. X.872. Hy. 25-2-14. On 19/2/14 we requested you to pass an opinion on a suggested paragraph for the instruction book re the above. Mr Southern is urging… | ||
| Scan017 | Wording and suitability of an article on clutch lubrication for an instruction book. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (150 M) (V.V. 303. 5.1.14) G. 0155. Wor/Mcrl5/L25214. Re Lubrication of Clutch. X.872 Na/S 25-2-14. In reference to your memo Na/S8/LG 18214 Mr Haldenby reports :- "The word "objectionable"… | ||
| Scan018 | Improvements for cone clutches, focusing on oil retention, suitable oil types, and the practice of propping clutches out. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (150 H) (W.W. 438. 17-6-14) G. 0638. To By. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. Copy to Na. Hy 15/7/14 R11/P 13. 7. 14. COPY. Clutches. Wor/Mcr6/L25614. In addition to Mr. Ionides' experiment… | ||
| Scan019 | Potential changes to the clutch instruction book regarding cleaning with paraffin and oil levels. | ||
| View original record | S20a (1159 1M) W.W. p2a. 2-7-14) G. 0670. COPY To Na. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Pd. Copy to Hy.— 22714 R11/P 20. 7. 14. X872 Re Clutch (Instruction Book.) With reference to the clutch instructions,… | ||
| Scan020 | Appropriate oil viscosity for the clutch and its impact on the instruction book. | ||
| View original record | R.F. 235A (150 H) W.W. 529. 5-7-14) G. 6670. To Na. from R. 2. Clutch Instruction Book. R11/P 20. 7. 14. in the clutch. My own experience also is that rather a thick oil should be used, whereas the… | ||
| Scan021 | Criticism on Mr. Royce's memo R11/P20714 regarding an instruction book. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| Scan022 | Technical letter regarding clutch operation, specifically the effects of using oil and paraffin. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy20/L22714. X872 Re Clutch (Instruction Book) R. 22-7-14. In reply to R11/P 20.7.14. I have never found it necessary or desirable to wash out the Clutch with paraffin and am also of the opinion… | ||
| Scan023 | Lubrication of a clutch, forwarding a report to Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr14/L23714. Re Lubrication of Clutch. X.872 Na. 23-7-14. In reply to your memo Na/S7/LG 20714, we attach herewith a copy of a report that Mr Haldenby forwarded to Mr Royce yesterday. p. Wor. | ||
| Scan024 | Proposing changes to the clutch lubrication section of the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | To Na. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Pd. Copy to Hy. 29714 666 R9/P 27.7.14 COPY. [Handwritten on left margin: X872] Clutch (Instruction Book) With reference to the Instruction Book re the clutch, Mr.… | ||
| Scan025 | Use of a graphite-lubricated plate clutch for Mr. Williamson's chassis, including an extract from his letter. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr3/dl31114. X872 Re Mr. Williamson's Chassis. 13th. November, 1914. J. Extract from Mr. Williamson's letter of the 7th. November, 1914. "New Type Plate Clutch, this I have suggested should be… | ||
| Scan026 | Experiments with Mr. Williamson's Chassis, noting that oil was not a success. | ||
| View original record | W. 868. 23-10-14) G. 0786. Wor/Mcr3/D131114. Mr. Williamson's Chasis (continued) (2) experiments tended to show that oil was not a success. WATERMARK: DICKINSON BOND 1804 MADE AT CROXLEY | ||
| Scan027 | Notice concerning clutch over-oiling issues due to incorrect fitting on cars at the Derby factory. | ||
| View original record | X872 Extract from R10/G8.6.21. X. 34091 X. 872. CLUTCH OVER-OILING There has been no change with this for many years. We regret, however, that some of the cars at Derby have been badly fitted up as… | ||
| Scan028 | Letter discussing tests and concerns regarding the lubrication of a clutch spigot. | ||
| View original record | X872 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Feb. 7th. 1923. OY. from Hs. LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH SPIGOT. R. has instructed us to test the Springfield scheme of doing away with the clutch… | ||
| Scan029 | Test report detailing various methods for oiling a clutch spigot. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. AMERICAN SCHEME FOR OILING CLUTCH SPIGOT. To do away with valve on crankshaft. Test 1. Clutch dismantled, cleaned and wiped perfectly dry - oil valve on spigot end taken out, end of shaft… | ||
| Scan030 | Test report page detailing modifications and results for clutch spigot lubrication issues, numbered tests 8 through 14. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- Test 8. As No.7 but oil put in at bottom of clutch. Result. Spigot dry. Test 9. Oil grooves in cage made 1/8 wide. Baffle not fitted. 1 syringeful of oil put in clutch at top. Result. Good… | ||
| Scan031 | Test results for oil lubrication of a clutch spigot and flywheel assembly. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- Test 15. Without baffle. 1 syringeful of oil put in at top of clutch. Result. Good film of oil on spigot. Test 16. 1 1/2 syringefuls of oil. Test 17. 2 " " " Test 18. 3 " " " Result.… | ||
| Scan032 | Letter from the Springfield, MA office to Derby, England regarding the lubrication of the clutch spigot. | ||
| View original record | X872 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Oy4-W-22723 February 27, 1923. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls-Royce, Limited, Derby, England. Dear Hives: Re Lubrication of Clutch Spigot I enclose copy of… | ||
| Scan033 | Letter discussing the history, issues, and design changes related to the lubrication of the clutch spigot. | ||
| View original record | Copy X872 Oy3-W-2272S February 27, 1928. PERSONAL Mr. E. Platford, Rolls-Royce, Limited, Derby, England. Dear Mr. Platford: Re Lubrication of Clutch Spigot Replying to yours of February 1, the… | ||
| Scan034 | Technical note discussing clutch and spigot lubrication, and remedies for overoiling issues. | ||
| View original record | OyS-W-22723 -2- No special provision is made for getting oil to the surfaces beyond the slightly greater slack mentioned above. It is our opinion that when the clutch stops a little oil falls down the… | ||
| Scan035 | New scheme for lubricating the clutch spigot using a syringe instead of the automatic system. | ||
| View original record | EP. from Hs. [Handwritten: X872] Hs2/LG20.3.23. LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH SPIGOT. Referring to OY3/G22.7.23 attached. We have got out a scheme which provides a means of lubricating the clutch spigot by… | ||
| Scan036 | Recommendation to adopt a scheme for an oil pipe to lubricate the clutch spigot. | ||
| View original record | X872 Expl: Office, Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby, England. M. Olley Esq., Rolls-Royce of (America) Inc., Springfield, Mass., America. OY. from Hs. We attach a scheme showing an oil… | ||
| Scan037 | Replacing the automatic lubrication system for the clutch spigot with hand oiling. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X872 EP3/H9.4.23. re. Lubrication of Clutch Spigot, ------------------------- With reference to your HS2/LG20.3.23 - I am certainly in agreement, as I have been ever since I returned from… | ||
| Scan038 | Issues with the 40/50 HP clutch spigot lubrication and a new scheme being tested. | ||
| View original record | X. 872 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to De. c. to BY. Hs6/LG10.5.23. 40/50 H.P. LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH SPIGOT. X. 872. Although we do not agree with the Springfield suggestion of dispensing with… | ||
| Scan039 | Disagreeing with altering the 40/50 clutch spigot lubrication from the standard valve and wick pattern. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. E. c. to Da. BY. X872 40/50 LUBRICATION. OF CLUTCH SPIGOT. X. 872. R4/M17.5.23. In reply to your Hs6/LG10.5.23., I have definitely said that I do not agree to altering these… | ||
| Scan040 | Commenting on American Proposal Sheet No.41 regarding the lubrication of a clutch spigot bearing. | ||
| View original record | 4872 To EP. from Hs. Hs7/LG19.11.24. Re. American Proposal Sheet No.41. X4616 X872 Lubrication of Clutch Spigot Bearing. We have no comment to make in connection with this scheme. We think that it… | ||
| Scan041 | Technical memo discussing modifications to the clutch lubrication procedure detailed in Depot Sheet No. Hm. 25 for Phantom and 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hm. from Hs. c. to CWB RE. DEPOT SHEET NO. HM. 25. LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH. The instructions given in (2) can be modified advantageously. Instead of blocking up the three holes, better results can be… | ||
| Scan042 | Instructions for lubricating the clutch on a Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | DEPOT SHEET NO.HM.25. LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH - PHANTOM. Extended experience with the Rolls-Royce Phantom single plate clutch has shewn that improved smoothness of operation can be maintained without… | ||
| Scan043 | Instructions for the lubrication of the single plate clutch for the Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | Ps. Nice. Bombay. Pt. - Australia. Rv. - Madrid. H. - Sales. Ek. CWB. Sg. Whr. Br. - N. Mr. Reid. - Glasgow. Mr. Bowring. School. D.O. Mr. Walker. D/BP. EWT. Mr. Shaw. Mr. Trayner. BY. Mx. EP. X872… | ||
| Scan044 | Excessive oil supply to the clutch trunnion and servo cams, requesting an alteration to the lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | Hs c By x872. Mx/McM4/T14.8.29 re Lubrication System With reference to your conversation with Mx. this afternoon, regarding the lubrication of the clutch trunnion and the servo cams. At both these… | ||
| Scan045 | Issues and testing related to the lubrication of the Phantom II clutch. | ||
| View original record | X872. c. Hs. EP21/H30.10.29. re. PHANTOM II. CLUTCH LUBRICATION. With reference to your DA1/M16.10.29., our experience on test with these clutches so far has been that the oil feed hole can be… | ||
| Scan046 | New scheme for the automatic lubrication of the Phantom II clutch spigot bearing from the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Copy. x872. BY. From Da. c. to Sg. c. to Hs. Da. 2/M6.11.29 X.7980 X.7480 X.872. PHANTOM 11 LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH SPIGOT BEARING. Herewith we send N.Scheme 2973 shewing a method of lubricating the… | ||
| Scan047 | Modifications for the automatic lubrication of the 'Japan' clutch spigot bearing on a 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | BY. From DA. COPY. X872 DA.4/M6.11.23. c. to SG. c. to Hs. X.5300 X.5480 X.872 'JAPAN' CLUTCH:LUBRICATION OF CLUTCH SPIGOT BEARING. We send herewith N. sch. 2977, shewing modifications to the existing… | ||
| Scan048 | Lubrication issues with the S.S. Clutch and the resulting modifications. | ||
| View original record | X.872 To R. from Hs/Tsn. c. Sg. c. Mor. E. c. Da. EV. Hs/Tanl/AM3.11.29. LUBRICATION OF S.S. CLUTCH. We have found experimentally that if the Phantom II clutch be assembled dry and then oiled through… | ||
| Scan049 | Clutch oiling tests, focusing on the collector ring, Ferodo surfaces, and modifications to floating ball bearings. | ||
| View original record | -2- the front ball bearing, and that a lot more had to be put in to make it come out at the rear bearing. We also did a test with and without the collector ring for the oil from the rear bearing, and… | ||
| Scan050 | Modifications to a lubrication scheme and clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Tsnl/AHS.11.29 contd. -3- However, we recommend the above lubrication scheme as safe and fool-proof. As a temporary expedient the following two modifications are being carried out on production :-… | ||
| Scan051 | Blueprint of the oiling scheme for an S.S. clutch. | ||
| View original record | OILING SCHEME FOR S.S. CLUTCH. 4 HOLES LIKE THIS NOW ON PRODUCTION T.E.R. 8/11/29 | ||
| Scan052 | Mostly blank, folded page with a 'Print Room' date stamp in the bottom right corner. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM 13 NOV 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan053 | Inquiring about the performance of untested modifications to the lubrication of the SS clutch. | ||
| View original record | Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. F. DA. By. Mx. Handwritten: Hs Handwritten: x872 PN.2/WT10.1.30. LUBRICATION OF SS. CLUTCH. Referring to your Hs/Tsnl/AD13.11.29 we note certain modifications therein… | ||
| Scan054 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the automatic oiling of the clutch spigot bearing from the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DG 345 19-7-29) 5M. 6/643. X.872. COMPLETED 26.8.30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.6.30. X No. 872. / 7480. Drawing No. NS.2973. Description of Parts. AUTOMATIC OILING… | ||
| Scan055 | Modification to Phantom clutches to prevent oil getting on the clutch fabric. | ||
| View original record | Hd. From Hs/Rn. For Depot Sheet. X872 Hs/Rn.1/WJ.1.9.30. X7480 X872 PHANTOM CLUTCHES. From time to time we have had complaints that if the ball races in the 40/50 HP. clutch were properly lubricated,… | ||
| Scan056 | Standardisation of automatic oiling for the clutch spigot from the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (3-7-30) BM. C/2971. X872. COMPLETED 16.4.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.1.31. Description of Parts. Automatic oiling of clutch spigot from gear box. Origin. To do away… | ||
| Scan057 | Costs and implementation plan for fitting a new part to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | FEB 12 1931 RECEIVED The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted......... Not decided. Date when chassis will be handed to test................................ --- Cost of… | ||
| Scan058 | Potential introduction of a lightened flywheel and the implications of signing its standardisation sheet. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs.) 1872. RECEIVED JUN 16 Sg4/D15.6.31. Re: Lightened Flywheel. Referring to Standardisation Sheet No. X.872, I raised the point in regard to this with Wor. and from his reply he says he has… | ||
| Scan059 | Follow-up memo chasing a reply regarding Standardisation Sheet No. X.872 for a lightened flywheel. | ||
| View original record | S/W. ( To Hs. from Sg. RECEIVED 27 JUN 1931 Sg5/D26.6.31. Re: Lightened Flywheel. I do not appear to have received any reply to my Sg4/D15.6.31 relative to Standardisation Sheet No. X.872. In case the… | ||
| Scan060 | Questioning the purpose of a Standardisation Sheet for a lightened flywheel not being introduced due to cost. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs.) COPY. Sg4/D15.6.31. Re: Lightened Flywheel. -------------------------- Referring to Standardisation Sheet No. X.872, I raised the point in regard to this with Wor. and from his reply he says… | ||
| Scan061 | Recommendation to cease using the automatic clutch spigot lubrication system due to oil flooding and clutch slippage issues. | ||
| View original record | RV. from Hs/Rm. c. De. 8872 Hs/Rm.2/AD20.11.31. X5480 AUTOMATIC CLUTCH SPIGOT LUBRICATION. We recommend that we do not use the automatic clutch spigot lubrication until we have made it work… | ||
| Scan062 | Experiments to regulate automatic clutch spigot lubrication before abandoning the system. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA. X872. DA3/M24.11.31. X5480 X872. AUTOMATIC CLUTCH SPIGOT LUBRICATION. With reference to HS/RM2/AD201131, we suggest that we ought to make some experiments with this lubrication to see if… | ||
| Scan063 | Postponing the automatic clutch spigot lubrication on the 40/50 model due to oil leaks reported by the Test Department. | ||
| View original record | Ey. from Hs/Rm. 872. Hs/Rm.2/AD3.12.31. X7480. AUTOMATIC CLUTCH SPIGOT LUBRICATION ON THE 40/50. The Test Dept. are complaining of oil leaks on the 40/50 due to excessive oil running in the clutch… | ||
| Scan064 | 10,000-mile test in France, detailing a knock from the torque reaction damper and clutch oil leakage issues. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Hs/Rm. X877 Hs/Rm.1/AD.3.12.31. X5840 X5005 X872 18-G-IV - 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. We have the following report from Hancock this morning :- "Re. Knock from Torque Reaction Damper. This… | ||
| Scan065 | Directive to abandon the automatic clutch spigot lubrication system for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | [STAMP] RECEIVED 1931 DEC [HANDWRITTEN DISTRIBUTION LIST - STRUCK THROUGH] BY/TWD. c. Mx. o. HP. c. Hs. [HANDWRITTEN] X872 [HANDWRITTEN] BY.10/G. 4.12.31. [HANDWRITTEN] x8780 x5480 x7480 [TYPED] 20/25… | ||
| Scan066 | Issues with the torque re-action damper and oil on the clutch during a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. c. BY/TWD. c. BY/RD. 8872. BY.5/G.8.12.31. X5005 X872 18-G-IV. 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. Referring to Hs/Rm.1/AD.3.12.31. our remarks in regard to these points are as follows :- 1/- KNOCKS… | ||