Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Purchase and trial of competitor vehicles such as Austro-Daimler, Stutz, Mercedes, Packard, and Lancia-Lambda. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. Sg. X4336 R2/M17.10.27. PURCHASE OF A CAR OF OUTSIDE MANUFACTURE. X.4336 X.4048 X.3531 X.407 X.435 What car ought we to get for a trial run up? E. says… | ||
| Scan002 | Recommending the purchase and testing of a Stutz car, comparing it favourably to a Packard-8. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. CWB. X4336 X631 Hs8/LG24.10.27. MOTOR SHOW - 1927. We recommend that we purchase the Stutz car; the Lancia car has now been sold. We think also… | ||
| Scan003 | Request to arrange an extended trial of a Stutz car with a view to purchase. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. X9336 Hs2/LG1.11.27. STUTZ CAR. We should like to have an extended trial on a Stutz car with a view to purchase. We should like to pick it up in London and drive it to West Wittering.… | ||
| Scan004 | Arrangement of a trial run for a Stutz Car. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs +4336 C1/09.11.27 [STAMP: RECEIVED 10 NOV 1927] Re Stutz Car. Hs2/1/11.11.27 I can arrange this trial run for you. Perhaps you will please let me know when you will require it. I am afraid the… | ||
| Scan005 | Arranging the trial of a Stutz car. | ||
| View original record | X4336 To C. from Hs. Hs7/LG10.11.27. TRIAL OF STUTZ CAR. We should like you to arrange the trial of the Stutz car for Friday the 18th.inst. Could you please arrange for Hs/Rm. to pick this car up at… | ||
| Scan006 | Arrangement for the trial of a Stutz car at Barkers Showrooms. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X4536 Hs C1/G17.11.27 RECEIVED Re. TRIAL OF STUTZ CAR Hs7/LG10.11.27 ------- We have arranged with Barkers for this car to be available at 9.a.m. tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9 o'clock at… | ||
| Scan007 | Telegram arranging a test run on a new Stutz car. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY. = HIVES RE STUTZ HAVE ARRANGED RUN ON ACTUAL NEW CAR TEN THIRTY TOMORROW THURSDAY FROM 66 AUDLEY WIRE IF NOT SUITABLE = COWEN . | ||
| Scan008 | Unsatisfactory new Stutz car and the subsequent acquisition of a demonstration model. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X4336 C12/GM/24.11.27. Re: Stutz. The new car was unsatisfactory and after a good deal of persuasion we have succeeded in getting them to sell us their Demonstration Car. I am trying this… | ||
| Scan009 | Letter from Warwick Wright Ltd. to the Experimental Department regarding an instruction book for a Stutz. | ||
| View original record | 4336 Warwick Wright Ltd. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR LT. COL. WARWICK WRIGHT D.S.O. DIRECTORS SIR ALAN COBHAM K.B.E. E. A. MERCKEL B. D. DAWSON SECRETARY AUTOMOBILE DISTRIBUTORS 150 NEW BOND ST.… | ||
| Scan010 | Letter to Mr. Ball at Warwick Wright Ltd. concerning a tappet knock and weak valve adjustment after receiving an instruction book. | ||
| View original record | 44336 *************** Hs/RmL/LG. "The Knoll", Littleover, Nr. Derby. Messrs. Warwick Wright Ltd., 150, New Bond Street, London W.1. Dear Mr. Ball, Thank you for the Instruction Book which arrived… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter to Warwick Wright Ltd. requesting information on a recurring issue with loose valve gear on a Stutz car. | ||
| View original record | 44336 "The Knoll", Littleover, Nr. Derby. DEC. 1ST. 1927. Messrs. Warwick Wright Ltd., 150, New Bond Street, London W.1. Dear Sirs, We are experiencing rather a lot of trouble with the valve gear on… | ||
| Scan012 | 20 HP car testing, competitor analysis of a Stutz, and queries on Phantom hydraulics and Chrysler engine mounts. | ||
| View original record | To OY. from Hs/Rm. In response to your personal appeal of the 15-th.ult. We have swung a 20 HP. car. The nett result was that we found K2 was = .73 for one of these chassis fitted with a Landaulet… | ||
| Scan013 | Letter from an automobile distributor discussing overhead valve gear trouble on a Stutz car. | ||
| View original record | +4336 Warwick Wright Ltd. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR LT. COL. WARWICK WRIGHT D.S.O. DIRECTORS SIR ALAN COBHAM E.A. MERCKEL B.D. DAWSON SECRETARY AUTOMOBILE DISTRIBUTORS 150 NEW BOND ST. LONDON W1… | ||
| Scan014 | Technical specifications for the 'New Safety' Stutz vehicle, including engine, weight, and dimensional data. | ||
| View original record | X4336 6.12.27. NEW "SAFETY" STUTZ. Vertical 8 cyl. engine. Bore 3.250". Stroke 4.50". Piston displacement 298.64 cu.ins. = 4893.8 cc. H.P. (RAC.) 33.8. Comp: ratio not yet accurately measured; by… | ||
| Scan015 | Letter to the Public Control Department requesting the transfer of a Stucz car registration book. | ||
| View original record | Mr Hives V4336 Station Road, Mickleover, Nr. Derby. D/L7/B10-12-27. 10th Dec: 1927. The Chief Officer, Public Control Dept., The County Hall, Westminster Bridge, London. S.E.1. Dear Sir, I enclose… | ||
| Scan016 | Blueprint of a flywheel or hub assembly featuring spoke-like structures and lever mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | K4336, STUTZ, .450, 2.700 | ||
| Scan017 | Blank page with a 'Print Received' stamp. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED PRINT R'd 23 DEC 1927 | ||
| Scan018 | Blueprint drawing of a connecting rod with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | .450 DIA., .900, 1.375, 1.175, 9.225, .750, 1.400, 1.250, 2.625, 1.360, 1.200, 2.375 DIA., 3.125 DIA., .200, .950, .875 DIA., 1.550 DIA. | ||
| Scan019 | Blueprint of a crankshaft with numbered parts and dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 38.400, 31.650 | ||
| Scan020 | Blueprint showing the dimensions of a friction lining, noted as being for a Stutz vehicle. | ||
| View original record | DIMENSIONS OF FRICTION LINING STUTZ 6.300 6.650 10.850 11.250 .325 .300 3.975 SPRING CANNOT BE REMOVED. | ||
| Scan021 | Blueprint showing a circular retaining ring with three integrated clamps. | ||
| View original record | STUTZ 2 | ||
| Scan022 | Blueprint of a multi-throw crankshaft with dimensional annotations. | ||
| View original record | STUTZ 3.500 1&8 2.375 2.375R 4&5 3&6 2&7 2.500 1.425 Rad 2.263 .250 DIA. 6 2.500 2.375 1.400 7 .225 DIA. 1.850 1.400 .650 8 2.750 .200 | ||
| Scan023 | Blank or faded page with a Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE. PRINT RO 23 DEC 1927 DERBY | ||
| Scan024 | The electrical equipment and dynamo for a Stutz car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. PJ. E. c. Da. BY. c. Wor. X4336 EFC2/T16.12.27. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON STUTZ CAR. Y4336 X3874 DYNAMO. (BOSCH). This is of the two-pole type with concentric armature and cast iron… | ||
| Scan025 | Technical description of a motor, detailing its brushes, commutator, and engagement mechanism. | ||
| View original record | -2- Contd. The third brush is adjustable for control of the major output. All brushes are of the same size and carried on radially pivoted arms. The brushes are very inaccessible. There are 28… | ||
| Scan026 | Technical report detailing the switch, battery, and ignition system components. | ||
| View original record | -3- Contd. The switch, though very crude, does not appear to have undergone very much burning at the two contact surfaces which are mutually connected by a bridging button held in contact with them by… | ||
| Scan027 | The condition of the ignition system and a description of the vehicle's lighting. | ||
| View original record | -4- Contd. The contact breaker arms are insulated, and the fixed points earthed. One pair of points is found in fairly good condition and the other pair pitted and oxidised. Both ignitions are fed… | ||
| Scan028 | Comparing the crankshaft stiffness of a Stutz car to the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X4336 To R: from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. WOY. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. Hs/RM1/LG19.12.27. STUTZ CAR SHAFT. We have obtained the figures for the Stutz crankshaft stiffness. With all bearings, the shaft has… | ||
| Scan029 | General specification document for the new Safety Stutz Car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/AJL. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to BY. X4336 Hs/AJL1/LG20.12.27. THE NEW SAFETY STUTZ CAR. General specification. Straight 8 cyl. engine. Bore 3.250". Stroke 4.50" Cubic capacity… | ||
| Scan030 | Engine design and performance issues discovered after a 3000-mile run, with details on the cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- An overhead camshaft, driving by 'silent' chain, is used; the cams being of the mushroom type, rubbing directly on the valve stem caps. Dual battery ignition is used; the system is by… | ||
| Scan031 | Critical analysis of a cylindrical combustion head, valve gear, and spring design, including a blueprint diagram. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- The combustion head is cylindrical, no attempt at inducing turbulence being made. Fig.1. illus- trates the shape of the combustion head, valve ports and valve gear. The valves are… | ||
| Scan032 | Specifications for valve springs and a detailed description of the camshaft assembly and its operation. | ||
| View original record | -4- contd :- Free length = 2.843" Dia. of wire = .190" 9 working coils, 2 half coils, one at each end ground square. Inside dia. top = .8719" bottom = 1.015" Load for .500" deflection = 68 lbs., which… | ||
| Scan033 | Description of the cylinder block, crankcase, crankshaft, and pistons. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -5- CYL. BLOCK AND CRANKCASE. The cyl. block and crankcase is one cast iron casting it is of extremely rigid though heavy construction. It weighs, complete with crankshaft bearings and caps… | ||
| Scan034 | Blueprint showing the principal dimensions and specifications for a Stutz crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | STUTZ CRANKSHAFT (PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS) FIG III FLYWHEEL DIAM: 12.6875" SECTION ON A-B LENGTH OF CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS:- No. 1 = 3.750", No. 5 = 1.81", No. 9 = 2.750", Nos. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 = 1.320".… | ||
| Scan035 | The reverse side of a document with faint, mirrored text and a purple date stamp. | ||
| View original record | The main body of text is illegible as it appears to be mirrored bleed-through from the other side. Stamped text: 16 DEC 1927 DER | ||
| Scan036 | Page detailing specifications for gudgeon pins, connecting rods, and camshaft drives, including a blueprint of a Stutz connecting rod. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -6- perfect circle scraper ring are provided, with no stops, the piston ring gaps are cut at 45°. The gudgeon pins float in the pistons and are located endways in the piston by spring snap… | ||
| Scan037 | Detailed description of the engine's chain drive and lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -7- oil pump, ignition distributor water pump and dynamo (these from one sprocket) and also a transfer sprocket which carries the fan and a second sprocket on which the second driving chain… | ||
| Scan038 | Description of the engine's oil rectifier, sump, and induction system with a diagram of the Wall oil Rectifier. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -8- feeds the spring shackles when the valve is opened by hand. Fig.V. is a diagrammatic view of the Wall oil Rectifier and is self-explanatory. A flow of exhaust gas is not definitely… | ||
| Scan039 | The Stutz induction, water cooling, and ignition systems, with a diagram. | ||
| View original record | contd :- of induction system used. The vertical twin riser pipes are generously exhaust-jacketted, the exhaust gas supply being obtained from two special exhaust ports, from numbers 4 and 5 cyls.,… | ||
| Scan040 | Specification sheet detailing the clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle, and front axle. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -10- advance of 17°. The electrical system is 6-volt throughout, the dynamo and cutout (Delco Remy) are in one unit. A Delco Remy flywheel starter is used; the pinion is engaged manually… | ||
| Scan041 | Vehicle's Brakes, Steering, and Suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -11- embodies nothing of exceptional interest. The pivot lean is 1° and the wheels lean outward from the vertical to the extent of 1°. A spring loaded cross steering tube is used giving a toe… | ||
| Scan042 | Chassis lubrication and an initial inspection of a vehicle's condition. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -12- SUSPENSION CHASSIS LUBRICATION. Lubrication of the spring shackles is by Myers self lubricator described previously. fig.VII illustrates the shackle arrangement. The side and cross… | ||
| Scan043 | List of weights for Stutz car engine parts. | ||
| View original record | STUTZ CAR - WEIGHT OF PARTS. ENGINE. lbs. ozs. Valve - inlet and exhaust.................................. 4.761 Valve spring............................................... 3.621 Valve… | ||
| Scan044 | Stutz valve lift and timing diagram showing crankshaft angular movement. | ||
| View original record | STUTZ VALVE LIFT DIAGRAM EXHAUSTION LEADS INLET (CAM) BY 116° (CAMSHAFT) BOTH CAMS ARE THE SAME SHAPE. TAPPET CLEARANCE (RUNNING) = .028". VALVE DURATION WITH .028" CLEARANCE IS 230° (ON CRANKSHAFT)… | ||
| Scan045 | Stamped internal document page, likely a flyleaf or cover. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED PRINT ROOM 19 DEC 1927 DERBY | ||
| Scan046 | Diagrammatic sketch of a Stutz-Zenith carburettor with its components labelled. | ||
| View original record | V184. IDLING DISCHARGE HOLE AIR NOZZLE IDLING AIR ADJUSTMENT IDLING JET FLOAT FULCRUM PIN FLOAT NEEDLE VALVE RANGE COMPENSATOR PETROL FILTER DRILLED THROTTLE VALVE PRIMARY VENTURI ACCELERATING JET… | ||
| Scan047 | Test report on a Stutz car, detailing engine vibrations, noises, and performance comparisons. | ||
| View original record | Private 4336 Hs. from EP. EP3/H16.1.28. re. STUTZ CAR. With reference to my test of the above car, the following are my comments which you may find interesting:- (1) Engine vibrations etc. When first… | ||
| Scan048 | Performance report on a vehicle's springing, brakes, steering, and gears. | ||
| View original record | Sheet 2. EP3/H16.1.28. (3) Springing. This seems very good and hold the road well and gives one the feeling that the springs are well damped and rides a bit lumpy over pot-holey roads. There is a… | ||
| Scan049 | Valve lift diagram formulas and proposing different extra clearance amounts for car versus aero engines. | ||
| View original record | E. RG. BY. Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. X4336 R6/M17.1.28. X.4214 X.3616 X.4336 X.8060 VALVE LIFT DIAGRAMS FORMULA. The results from the latest Condor valve lift suggest that we should not depart from… | ||
| Scan050 | Performance report on the Stutz car, detailing engine specifications, steering, and clutch characteristics. | ||
| View original record | 44336 To R. from hs/AJL c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. hs/AJLL/LG18.1.28. STUTZ CAR - PERFORMANCE. The following particulars were not given in the previous report :- Volume of combustion head =… | ||
| Scan051 | The performance of the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and self-starter. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- movement. The effort required to disengage the clutch is small. The gearbox gears are not good. The 1st, and 2nd. speed gears are decidedly noisy, but the constant mesh gears are good and… | ||
| Scan052 | Engine noises and general running behaviour. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- is not released immediately the engine commences to run under its own power; the pinion is not released from the flywheel gear until the operating pedal is released. Engine noises. The… | ||
| Scan053 | Performance test report detailing engine characteristics, gear performance, and temperature readings. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -4- running; the most noticeable one is at 37 m.p.h. 1900 r.p.m. on top gear when pulling. The period is of very short duration and it was definitely more pronounced when the car arrived,… | ||
| Scan054 | Performance comparison of a Stutz car against a Phantom, including acceleration curves. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -5- The quick loss of engine tune due to the poor method of locking the valve clearances spoils an otherwise very nice engine, as soon as tappet noises commence one is aware that the car is… | ||
| Scan055 | Performance comparison between a Stutz and a Phantom, including an acceleration graph and hill climb data. | ||
| View original record | contd :- representing a total weight with passengers of 2.97 tons as against 2.4 tons for the Stutz. The Phantom figures are those necessary for passing the production quality test. -6- Graph Text:… | ||
| Scan056 | Graph of Engine R.P.M. versus Road Speed for a 1927 New Safety Stutz 8-cylinder car. | ||
| View original record | NEW SAFETY STUTZ (1927). 8 CYLINDER. ENGINE R.P.M. For ROAD SPEED. EFFECTIVE CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROAD WHEEL AT 35 Lbs/sq. in. PRESSURE = 98". GOODRICH SILVERTOWN 32x6.20" TYRES FITTED. GEAR RATIOS:- TOP… | ||
| Scan057 | Faded, hole-punched page with a purple ink stamp from the Print Room. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 5 JAN 1928 DERBY. [The main body of text is too faint and illegible to be transcribed.] | ||
| Scan058 | Accelerometer record showing performance data for an Experimental 8 Cylinder Stutz. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL 8 CYLINDER STUTZ. ACCELEROMETER RECORD. DATE 27.2.28. TYPE OF BODY ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE. PASSENGERS Mx. 8 WYER. TOTAL WEIGHT WITH TWO UP 48cwt. 1qr. 0lbs. ROAD CONDITIONS DRY. GOOD SURFACE… | ||
| Scan059 | Performance comparison report between a Phantom and a Stutz vehicle, covering hills, consumption, resistance, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -7- The results indicate that the Phantom is superior to the Stutz at low speed full throttle work viz: Stanton and Pistern hills, but the Stutz is very slightly superior at the higher speeds… | ||
| Scan060 | Road and dynamometer test report comparing a car's performance against a Stutz and a Phantom model, noting issues with an overheating axle. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -B- favourable comparison with our 20 HP. and that is between 20 and 30 m.p.h. over a really bad pot-holey road. The Stutz is a trifle steadier. When sitting in the driving seat one gets the… | ||
| Scan061 | Graph comparing the Brake Horsepower of a Phantom and a Stutz vehicle at different road speeds. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -9- in spite of its very low gear ratio. The engine suffered no appreciable damage or loss of power during the short test that it received. Graph Text: ENGINE R.P.M. (STUTZ ONLY) B.H.P. AT… | ||
| Scan062 | Performance comparison between a Stutz car and a Rolls-Royce Phantom, analyzing engine efficiency and acceleration. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm/LG20.1.28. STUTZ CAR. It is interesting to note in connection with the attached report that the Stutz gives better acceleration because of its greater engine efficiency, not because it has a… | ||
| Scan063 | The torsional stiffness calculations and measurements for a Stutz 8-cylinder crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | to RG. from Hs/Tsn. X4336 Hs/Tsn1/LG23.1.28. STUTZ 8-CYL. CRANKSHAFT. We attach a print shewing the approximate dimensions of the Stutz crankshaft. The measured torsional stiffness in all nine main… | ||
| Scan064 | Blueprint showing two views and dimensions of a multi-journal crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | 3.500, 1 & 8, 2.375, 4 & 5, 2.375R, 3 & 8, 2.263, 1.425 RAD., 2 & 7, 2.500, .250 DIA., 6, 2.500, 1.400, 7, 2.375, .225 DIA., 1.850, 1.400, .650, 8, 2.750, .200 | ||
| Scan065 | Blank document page with a Print Room stamp. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 24 JAN 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan066 | Critical review and observations on the Stutz Eight car. | ||
| View original record | 44336 Hs. - from Hy. RE STUTZ CAR. Below, I give a few observations on the Stutz Eight. Engine - Noisy, full of vibrations, booms, picks up fairly well from speeds above 20 m.p.h. but badly at lower… | ||
| Scan067 | Brief typed report on a competitor's car, commenting on its appearance versus poor performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hy2/W23.1.28. It is smart in appearance and takes the eye of most people, but the running of it is poor in the extreme. Anyone who suggested that this car was a competitor of the Rolls-Royce must… | ||
| Scan068 | Internal order request for Mazda lamp bulbs for a Stutz car in the Experimental Dept. | ||
| View original record | X4336 Roy. from EFC. Will you kindly order from the B.T.H. Co. for use on Stutz car in Expl. Dept:- Four 6/8 V. Mazda 81 type, single contact lamp bulbs, as used on Stutz cars for side and tail.lamps.… | ||
| Scan069 | Dynamometer testing of a worm drive axle and a potential loan exchange. | ||
| View original record | f4336 To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm8/LGl.2.23. WORM DRIVE. /141 With reference to the attached. This axle would only be useful to us if we could run it on the dynamometer. It is the only intensified means… | ||
| Scan070 | Letter from a supplier regarding an order for American Mazda lamps and the supply of an equivalent. | ||
| View original record | X4336 THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LTD. CAMPO LANE, SHEFFIELD HBS-LAWS. 8338. 2nd. Feb. 1928. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Sirs, We beg to thank you for your order 74123 received today… | ||
| Scan071 | Analysis comparing Stutz engine crankshaft vibrations on the road with those of the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. RG. c. to BY. OY. 44336 STUTZ ENGINE VIBRATIONS. We have been carefully comparing the Stutz crank-shaft periods on the road with those of the 20 HP. The… | ||
| Scan072 | Comparison of engine performance, including vibrations and acceleration, between a straight-eight engine and other models like the 20 HP, 40/50, and Phantom. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- approaching full throttle. We shall be very interested to compare the 20 HP. and 40/50 units with stiffened crankshafts, with this engine. Our general impression at present is that the… | ||
| Scan073 | Crankshaft torsional vibrations in 6, 8, and twin-6 engines. | ||
| View original record | hs/Tsn1/LGS.2.23. CRANKSHAFT TORSIONAL VIBRATIONS. 6, 8 & TWIN-6 ENGINES. It is possible to obtain a rough idea of the severity of torsional vibrations to be expected in the above three types of… | ||
| Scan074 | Mathematical analysis of total engine torque and harmonics for 6, 8, and 12-cylinder engines. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- T = A + B sin 1/2 wt + C sin 2 wt + D sin 3/2 wt + E sin 4/2 wt + F sin 5/2 wt + --- etc. Where A is the mean torque for one cylinder and is the only part of the above expression… | ||
| Scan075 | Comparison of resonating harmonics and critical periods for 6-cylinder, straight-eight, and twin-six engines. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- are resonating at the various torsional periods. RESONATING HARMONICS. 6-cylinder. Period. Inertia torque. Gas torque. Cycles per rev. 3300 3rd + .246 lbs.ft. 6th. 87 lbs.ft. 3 2200 9th.… | ||
| Scan076 | Comparison of engine roughness and crankshaft stiffness for six-cylinder, straight-eight, and twin-six engines. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -4- Other variables being omitted, in engines without dampers, the amplitude and severity of torsional vibration in the shaft at a critical period will vary directly as the disturbing torques… | ||
| Scan077 | Calculations on crankshaft stiffness and frequency for straight-eight and twin-six engines. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -5- per rev. In a straight-eight there would be four per rev., owing to the four torque variations instead of three. This means that to retain the period at 3300 r.p.m. where the 20 HP.… | ||
| Scan078 | Receipt note for a Stutz car detailing the items received and noting existing damage. | ||
| View original record | Expl: Dept: TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR, DERBY" TELEPHONES: DERBY 1320 (6 LINES) IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. DERBY. Y4336 2nd. Mar. 1928. Please receive :- 1 Stutz car complete - 2 spare… | ||
| Scan079 | Testing, condition, and recommended sale of a Stutz car. | ||
| View original record | X1836 To C. from Hs. c. to CWB. c. to PN. Hs1/LG2.3.28. STUTZ CAR. We are returning the Stutz car to Lillie Hall this week-end. We have now finished with this car and recommend that it should be sold.… | ||
| Scan080 | Receipt note for a Stutz car with two spare wheels, noting a cracked rear window. | ||
| View original record | Expl: Dept: X4336 2nd. Mar. 1928. Please receive :- 1 Stutz car complete - 2 spare wheels. Rear window cracked. ------------- | ||
| Scan081 | Crankshaft rigidity, comparing the Stutz shaft to internal designs. | ||
| View original record | E. hs. from R. c. to BJ. BY. RG. Fl. 4336 R7/M5.3.28. X.8010 X.4336 X.634 CRANKSHAFT RIGIDITY - STUTZ AND OTHERS. Mr. Tresilians' work in watching this is excellent. The Stutz shaft is surprisingly… | ||
| Scan082 | Test report on a Stutz car, detailing its performance, handling, and braking characteristics. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Copy to:- C. PN. X4536 CWB5/GM/13.3.28. Re: STUTZ CAR. I have now been able to give this car a useful test. The freedom from torque re-action and from overrun vibrations of the engine was… | ||
| Scan083 | Potential damage to an 8-cylinder engine and the capabilities of torsional crankshaft dampers. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rn. c.c. to BJ. Wor. c.c. to RG. E. c.c. to DA. BY. x4336 Hs/Rm3/LG19.3.28. 4634 With reference to R3/M9.3.28. We do not think that it would be possible to run on the 8-cyl. period for… | ||
| Scan084 | Recommendation against testing a worm axle, citing overheating issues and the superiority of spiral and hypoid bevel gears. | ||
| View original record | U4336 To Wor. from Hs. Hs1/LG24.7.22. CHASSIS 48-H-O. F.E.Brown. Y141 x2061 With reference to the attached correspondence in connection with Worm Gears. The merits and disadvantages of the worm gear… | ||
| Scan085 | Letter regarding the cancellation of registration for Stutz car YU.1561, sold to Sir John Middleton. | ||
| View original record | Hs. RECEIVED 27 X 4336 Hs D/AWS5/B27-7-26. RE STUTZ CAR - YU.1561. Herewith registration book for the above mentioned car. We understand this car has been sold to Sir John Middleton and that the car… | ||
| Scan086 | Letter to the Licence Officer requesting the cancellation of the registration book for a Stutz car, YU.1561. | ||
| View original record | X4336 c. to D/AWS. Hs/LG. Expl: Dept: 28th. July 1928. X677 The Licence Officer, New County Offices, St. Mary's Gate, Derby. Dear Sir, RE. STUTZ CAR. YU.1561. We are returning to your herewith the… | ||