Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | List of spares supplied with the chassis for American production models. | ||
| View original record | TOP RIGHT CORNER: OR-12-0-003-OTI A.R.A MAIN TABLE COLUMNS: NOTES, ALTERATION, PART NO., TITLE, DWG. SIZE, NO. PER SET, MAT'L SPEC., ROUGH MATERIAL MAIN TABLE DATA: 1-210, G 2766, REMOVAL NUT FOR WIRE… | ||
| Scan002 | Design modifications to a two-fold leather tool wallet, including replacing straps with handles. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To Ms. from Da. Dall/CBG.2.20. Replying to your Wn/MS1/FJS.1.20, enclosing a letter from Messrs. Petár Haworth & Sons, re our two-fold leather tool wallet. (we think that we far as the… | ||
| Scan003 | Update to the design of a leather tool wallet to accommodate an extra pair of pliers. | ||
| View original record | X1027 Da. Wd/Ms5/FJ19.2.20. LEATHER TOOL WALLET. With reference to yours Dall/CB6.2.20, on checking over your blueprint of the wallet, it would appear that you have only allowed for one pair of pliers… | ||
| Scan004 | Contents of the leather tool wallet, specifically the number of pliers. | ||
| View original record | X102) To Ms. from Dq. Da6/CB23.2.20. LEATHER TOOL WALLET. In Reply to your Wd/Ms5/FJ19.2.20, the second pair of pliers is not included in this wallet, but it is intended to be carried in the side… | ||
| Scan005 | Comments and proposed solutions for issues with rear shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To Ey. from HWS c. to EP. c. to En. c. to Da. Hs1/LG31.5.20. V39/12 RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to Mr. Platford's memo, EP15/F28520. the following are our comments and criticisms in… | ||
| Scan006 | Proposal for a tool wallet from Messrs Peter Haworth & Sons. | ||
| View original record | To HS from DA. X1027 DA25/CB2-6-20. With reference to the attached Tool Wallet from Messrs Peter Haworth & Sons 31 King Street, Manchester, this represents one proposal though it is agreed that the… | ||
| Scan007 | Designing a special combined spanner for the rear shock absorber and thermostat controls. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Shelton from BY. c. to Mr. Booth. c. Hs. c. EP. X.1027 CHASSIS - REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SECTION 7150 - also THERMOSTAT CONTROLS, SECTION 7190 Hs, informs me that there is no standard spanner in the… | ||
| Scan008 | Sheradising process as a permanent anti-rust finish for tool kit spanners. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from BY. (crossed out) R.F.C. X1027 BY2/P9.6.20 [STAMP] EFC 6 RECEIVED 11 JUN 1920 CHASSIS - RE FINISH OF TOOL KIT SPANNERS. Referring to the set of sheradised tools I obtained and sent down to… | ||
| Scan009 | Optional extras like leather spring gaiters, mascots, and tool wallets, suggesting material changes due to cost. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To PN. from R. Cop to CJ. " " Hs. " " Da. " " By. X.3745. RE GAITERS (LEATHER FOR SPRINGS ETC.) -PN16/WL- 19.10.20. With reference to road spring lubrication, I think that after well greasing,… | ||
| Scan010 | Suggesting improvements and modifications needed for the standard tool kit. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To Hs. from R, c. to CJ. c. to PN. c. to Da. c. to B.J. c. to R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of Oy). R15/G29.10.20. X.3884. RE TOOLS IN KIT. X1027 Attached please find copy of memo to… | ||
| Scan011 | Screw pump for lubrication and a sketch of gas pliers. | ||
| View original record | H. R. 248A (100 T) (S. H. 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 Contd. -2- R15/G29.10.20. that we shall have some means of getting grease into the bearings better than the little greasers, and for this we suggest a… | ||
| Scan012 | Dimensions and fitting of a custom tool tray for Mr. Royce's car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sp. from Hs. S.F.C. X1027 Hs9/LG22.11.20. X.3923. RE 6.EX CAR FOR MR. ROYCE. Mr. Royce is very keen in having fitted to his car a tray in which all the spanners and tools are fitted. We have… | ||
| Scan013 | Supply of oxidised and nickel-plated Lucas Girder Spanners, including a special order for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/TMW. W x.1027 Hs/TMW8/LG6.1.21. RE. "LUCAS GIRDER SPANNERS" Referring to your E4/G2.11.20 we have today received from Messrs. Lucas 2 oxidised Girder Spanners. Messrs. Lucas inform us… | ||
| Scan014 | Dispatch of two Lucas Girder Spanners and instructions for billing. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Chatwin Stores. from Hs/TMW. c. to BP. x.1027 W Hs/TMW/LG6.1.21. We send you herewith 2 Lucas Girder Spanners which are to be despatched to Mr. Royce to Mr. Pope's instructions. Will Mr. Pope… | ||
| Scan015 | Stating the price for Lucas Girder Spanners is 3/5d each. | ||
| View original record | X.1027 To E. from Hs/TMW. c. to WAB. Hs/TMW5/LG14.1.21. RE. "LUCAS GIRDER SPANNERS". Referring to your memo E3/G11.1.21. We have enquired of the Accountancy Dept. as to the price of these Spanners and… | ||
| Scan016 | Potential improvements and cost-saving measures for the vehicle tool kit. | ||
| View original record | X/1027 To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Da. " " EFC. " " EP. " " PN. X-3634. RE TOOL KIT. I understandwe are not now recommending the £4 piece of leather for the tool kit, but a tool tray or other such… | ||
| Scan017 | Extract from a meeting discussing the specifications for a 40/50 HP tool kit. | ||
| View original record | X8554 X/1027 RE VISIT OF MESSRS. WORMALD AND HIVES TO WEST WITTERING, SATURDAY MARCH 19TH. 21. Extract from E6/G31.3.21 40/50 H.P. TOOL KIT. ---------The tools for each chassis should be sent out in… | ||
| Scan018 | Suggestions for the chassis tool kit and spares. | ||
| View original record | BY. from EP. c. to Da. c. to BY c. to PN. c. to Hs. X.1027 Ep2/F27.4.21. X.1102 X.1027 RE CHASSIS TOOL KIT AND SPARES. We have gone into carefully through the kit of tools and spares as supplied with… | ||
| Scan019 | The tools and spares provided in a vehicle tool kit, including the potential addition of a ratchet spanner. | ||
| View original record | -2- 4. Difficulty in tightening security boles with wire wheels. Would not a form of ratchet spanner be desirable in tool kit. We fit a large number of these in the course of a week's work without the… | ||
| Scan020 | Re-tooling of a tool kit for a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 295m 20 T. (S H. 986, 18-2-11) G. 3009 X1027 Hs EP/McM8/H27.6.21. Hs. Re Tool Kit for 40/50 Chassis. We attach hereto Mr. Oldham's memo with reference to the above and also copy of our reply to… | ||
| Scan021 | The tool kit for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | S.R. 215a(40 T) (S H. 986, 19-2-21) G3 3009 W-S. H.O. EP/MoM6/H21.6.21. Re. Tool Kit for 40/50 Chassis. ---------------------------- Replying to your note No. 9560 of the 10th. inst - the matter is… | ||
| Scan022 | Query regarding the difficulty of stowing the tool kit for the 40-50 chassis and a proposal to reduce its contents for touring. | ||
| View original record | S to W E.F. 10-6-21. 9560 Tool kit for 40-50 chassis It has become increasingly difficult to find space on the cars for stowing away the kit, including jack, Tire Pump, and Wheel spanner and Mallet.… | ||
| Scan023 | Poor machining on a steering box nut and an incomplete tool kit for car 6.EX. | ||
| View original record | To ~~HS~~} To EP } from R. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Da. X1027 AT CHUXLEY R1/G2.11.21. X.3923 - RE 6.EX CAR. X.1027. X.4301 Last night I had occasion to examine a certain amount of slack in… | ||
| Scan024 | Contents and potential modifications of the tool kit for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1027 BY. from EP. c. to Hs. RECEIVED NOV 16 1921 EP/Thn11/H14.11.21. F.R. X1027 Re. TOOL KIT FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. With reference to the above, Mr. Royce's memo R1@G2.11.21, you will remember that as a… | ||
| Scan025 | Revisions to the tool kit for the 40/50 chassis, including spanner and extractor changes. | ||
| View original record | X102-7 EP. from BY. c. Hs. c. Mr Booth. BY10-P18.11.21. TOOL KIT FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. Referring to EP/Thnll/H141121, after carefully considering the position and checking up the Tools & Spares sheet… | ||
| Scan026 | Modifications to a valve grinding tool for the 50 Chassis tool kit. | ||
| View original record | From EP. c.c. HS. To Mr. Booth. Re Tool Kit for 50 Chassis. Replying to your memo BY10/P18.11.21, with regard to Valve Grinding Tool, we have tried this and are of the opinion that the top of the… | ||
| Scan027 | Modifications and updates to the tool kit for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | EX. from EP. c. to Hs. c. to Mr. Booth. X1027 EP15/H23.11.21. Re. TOOL KIT FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. X1027 With further reference to the above and in reply to your BY10/P18.11.21, the following are further… | ||
| Scan028 | List of suggestions for improvements and additions to the vehicle tool kit, focusing on spanners and specialized tools. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EP15/H23.11.21. The 2 BA Spanner, El6114 could be made longer, and could be a 2 B.A. Box key at each end with advantage. We suggest that in double ending the spanners as above suggested, they… | ||
| Scan029 | Standardising spanner designs and requesting metal models for Mr. Royce's inspection. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to CJ. Wor. c. to HS. EP. X1027 E1/M21.10.22. R-R SPANNERS X.1027. X.4083. With reference to the detail drawings you sent us of spanners together with cardboard models which latter… | ||
| Scan030 | Poor quality of Terry spanners and the decision to manufacture future spanners as stampings. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to HS. T X1027 E1/M24.10.22. SPANNERS X.1027. With reference to your BY2/P16.10.22., the Terry spanners are not such a good job as we expected, either for finish or shape.… | ||
| Scan031 | Requesting the order of new detachable ball bearing spanners for experimental use and comparing them to the Lucas girder. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (S.D.676 19-7-17) MP 180865 X1027 Wd. c. Hs. c. EP. BY4-P15.1.23. DETACHABLE BALL BEARING SPANNER. Will the C.O. kindly order half a dozen spanners for Experimental and EP's use, three… | ||
| Scan032 | Mr. Royce's preference for a dull, fettled, and sheradised finish on spanners. | ||
| View original record | X.1027 To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to EP. E1/M26.1.23. RE. FINISH OF SPANNERS. X.1027. Referring to the sample spanners you left at WW. on the occasion of your last visit, please note Mr.… | ||
| Scan033 | Proposal by Mr. Royce to revise the standard set of feeler blades for 40/50 and Goshawk chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To HS EP BY } from E. c. to CJ. E1/M13.4.23. RE. TOOLS AND SPARES FOR 40/50 AND GOSHAWK CHASSIS. X.1027 X.4084 Referring to the standard set of feelers we at present use, Mr. Royce proposes to… | ||
| Scan034 | Urging the production of a sample set of spanners for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | X 1027 To BY. from E. c. to CJ. Hs. E1/M24.5.23. RE+ SPANNERS X.4083 X.1027 Mr. Royce is anxious to see the sample set of spanners which we asked you to make to drawing LeC.1645. Could you kindly urge… | ||
| Scan035 | Checklist of tools to be always kept on a 40/50 HP car, with handwritten annotations. | ||
| View original record | 40/50 H.P. TOOLS TO BE ALWAYS ON CAR. ✓ Jack and handle. ✓ Mallet. ✓ Wheel spanner. X Spare valve, spring, cotter, collar and protector. X Valve lifter. X Oil syringe. oil can X Petrol tank spanner.… | ||
| Scan036 | List of tools for a 40/50 HP car, detailing items to be left at the garage and extra tools for touring. | ||
| View original record | Extra tools to be carried when touring 40/50 H.P. TOOLS TO BE LEFT AT GARAGE. Case of bulbs. Petrol stick. not supplied ✓ Thermometer spanner. ✓ Spanner extension tube. ✓ Grease gun. ✓ Feeler gauges.… | ||
| Scan037 | Possibility of carrying fewer tools on 40/50 and 20 HP cars to reduce weight and save space. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To Hs. from BJ. BJ1/H8.6.23. Tools on 40/50 and 20 H.P. X1027 X4083 C.J. and I discussed with H. to-day the possibility of carrying less tools on both the 40/50 and 20 h.p. cars. The lists… | ||
| Scan038 | The inspection of sample spanners, detailing incorrect thicknesses and requesting corrections. | ||
| View original record | X.1027. To EY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to HS. c. to EP. E2/M12.6.23. RE. SAMPLE SPANNERS TO LEC.NO.1645. X.1027 Referring to the above, kindly note the sample has been inspected by Mr. Royce who… | ||
| Scan039 | Correcting errors in the dimensional comparison of sample spanners, providing a new table with jaw and handle thicknesses. | ||
| View original record | X1027 E. c. G.J. c. Hs. c. BP. BY12-P14.6.23. SAMPLE SPANNERS TO LeC.1645. X1027 Referring to E2/M12623, one obvious error has been made in making the comparisons. Heading number 2, W.W. size does not… | ||
| Scan040 | Technical memorandum discussing manufacturing variations and machining allowances for a spanner. | ||
| View original record | SY12-P14.6.23. contd. - 2 - Referring to these columns you will notice that as pointed out above, the handle thicknesses are close to drawing size, but jaw thicknesses vary from the LeC. drawing more… | ||
| Scan041 | Continued memo detailing the modification of dies to reduce machining on spanner heads. | ||
| View original record | BY12-P14.6.23. contd. - 2 - the spanner head down to a closer limit than .045" we will arrange to do this on all spanners produced from the first set of dies, and on further orders will have the dies… | ||
| Scan042 | Reduction of bulky tools and equipment for the 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | BJ. from Hs. X1027 Hs2/LG16.6.23. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. (40/50 AND 20 HP.) 74083 X1027 Referring to your BJ1/H8.6.23 suggesting the possibility of carrying less tools on both the 40/50 and 20 HP. cars.… | ||
| Scan043 | Continuation page discussing punctures, and a list of tools and equipment including a hydrometer, blanking plates, and a mallet. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- Our experience is that we suffer from very few punctures - usually when the tyre fails, the cover is destroyed. In the case of a punctured tube, this can easily be repaired at any Garage… | ||
| Scan044 | List of standard and extra touring tools to be carried on a 40/50 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 40/50 HP. TOOLS TO BE ALWAYS ON CAR. Jack and Handle. 5/16 and 3/8" spanner. Mallet. Magneto contact breaker spanner. Wheel Spanner. Screw-driver. Oil Can. Gas pliers. Instruction Book. Sparking plug.… | ||
| Scan045 | List of standard and extra tools to be carried in a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | 20 HP. TOOLS TO BE ALWAYS ON CAR. Starting handle. Jack and handle. Mallet. Wheel spanner. Oil Can. Instruction Book. 2 tappet spanners. Bonnet keys. Tool box and door keys. Inspection lamp. 1/4 and… | ||
| Scan046 | Discrepancies in the dimensions of sample spanners compared to their drawings, with suggestions for rectifying the production dies. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to HS. c. to EP. X.1027 E1/M19.6.23. SAMPLE SPANNERS TO LeC.1645 X.1027. We agree that the jaws of the sample spanners are no more than .045" larger than correct size in… | ||
| Scan047 | Letter from Mr. Olley to Mr. Hives discussing the contents and rationale for the chassis tool kit, including for cars exported to India. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. X1027 Oyl-W-62323 June 23, 1923. PERSONAL To: Mr. Hives From: Mr. Olley Chassis Tool Kit Replying to yours of June 9, I attach a list showing parts… | ||
| Scan048 | List of tools with their approximate cost and the reasons for their omission from a standard kit. | ||
| View original record | TOOLS -2- Oyl-W-62323 Part Description Approx. Cost Reason for omission E-16114 2 B.A. box spanner $ .60 Not used by chauffeur E-16115 1/4 " " .47 " E-16112 5/16 " " .65 " E-16113 3/8 " " .65 "… | ||
| Scan049 | List of spare parts with their approximate costs and reasons for omission from a standard kit. | ||
| View original record | Oy1-W-62E23 -3- SPARES Part Description Approx. Cost Reason for omission E-2218 Valve spring cotter $.04 Unnecessary, never fail E-2824 " bottom washer .15 " E-3361 " top " .10 " E-5193 Valve springs… | ||
| Scan050 | Appropriate lubrication tools and fittings for the 40/50 Hp. chassis tool kit. | ||
| View original record | X1027 EP. C. Hs. BY/C14/H. 3. 7. 23. 40/50. Hp. CHASSIS TOOL KIT. -------------------------- In reply to EP/Thn3/H. 13. 6. 23. it is considered that the Lucas No.40. Oiler adequately replaces the Oil… | ||
| Scan051 | Customer complaint regarding the design of the 40/50 Chassis sparking plug box spanner, prompting a redesign request. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] X1027 [Text redacted] c. Hs. re. 40/50 Chassis Sparking Plug Box Spanner. We have a complaint from a customer with regard to the above. The criticism is that the box spanner is an… | ||
| Scan052 | Design modification to the 40/50 HP chassis sparking plug box spanner to prevent it from jamming. | ||
| View original record | EP. c. Hs. c. BY/HEB. X1027 BY/C9/H. 8.,1. 24. 40/50. HP. CHASSIS. SPARKING PLUG BOX SPANNERS. With reference to EP/Thn4/H. 20. 12. 23, we have looked into the complaint and find that the trouble is… | ||
| Scan053 | Recommending storage solutions for tools and spares on the 46-PK model and cars in general. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to HS. LHS. c. to Wor. EP. c. to PN. H. c. to C. X1027 R2/M9.9.24. RE. TOOLS ON 46-PK AND GENERALLY. X.9580 X.1027. The tools and spares require different access-… | ||
| Scan054 | Primitive tool box design, a complaint from Mr. Royce, and a plan to create a standard, improved version. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To BY. from DA/EV. c. to LHS. HS. C. DA/EV2/M10.9.24. RE. TOOLS. X.1027. X.4083. Unfortunately a chassis with a very primitive design of tool box in the runningboard has fallen into Mr. Royce's… | ||
| Scan055 | The supply and storage of open spanners in new car models. | ||
| View original record | X1027 To E. from R. c. to CJ. BY. HS. EV. R1/M16.9.24. TOOLS. OPEN SPANNERS. X.1027. X.4083. We have not a set of the new models. I am impressed that for occasional use a thin spanner is best, (about… | ||
| Scan056 | Design, manufacture, and inclusion of spanners in vehicle kits. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from R. c. to CJ. Hs. X1027 R1/M6.10.24. RE. SPANNERS. X.1027. X.4083. With regard to the sample spanners made to our LeC. design, I think these are very nice, and do not see any way in which… | ||
| Scan057 | The material specification and testing of Tommy Bars. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Booth. c. Hs. X1027 BY22/H. 15. 12. 24. TOOLS. TOMMY BARS. Would you kindly arrange in future that our Tommy Bars are produced from 3½% Nickel Steel of a hardness of 286 to 321. Will Hs. kindly… | ||
| Scan058 | Parts list for spanners and tools. | ||
| View original record | USED ONLY ON CHASSIS NOTES PART NO. TITLE DRG. SIZE NO. PER SET MAT'L SPEC. ROUGH MATERIAL STOCK PARTS REMARKS THIS LIST APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING SERIES NO. OF CHASSIS CHASSIS NUMBERS 20 275 1 - 275… | ||
| Scan059 | Parts list for various spanners and tools with material specifications and applications. | ||
| View original record | TOP HEADER: DS-TS-0-008-BTI A.R.A. REFERENCE/DATE: F7268/1 22.6.21 TABLE COLUMNS: NOTES, ALTERATION, PART NO., TITLE, DRG. SIZE, NO. PER SET, MAT'L SPEC., ROUGH MATERIAL TABLE ROWS: - E39, UNION… | ||