Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| B002_X168-page001 | Meeting notes discussing an accident caused by a steering pivot failure on a customer's car and proposed preventative inspections. | ||
| View original record | STEERING (Contd.) (9) 96th Meeting Re accident occurring to steering pivot of Dec. 8. 11 customer's car. Mr. Nadin read a note from Mr. Johnson CJ21/D71211 concerning the failure of Mortimer Singer's… | ||
| B002_X168-page002 | Committee decision on steering gear inspection protocols following an accident involving Mr. Mortimer Singer's car. | ||
| View original record | STEERING (Contd.) (10) accident to Mr. Mortimer Singer's car. The Committee agreed that this scheme was not feasible. Mr. Normald suggested that we should make the steering gear a particular point for… | ||
| B002_X168-page003 | Instruction to dismantle and investigate the cause of a bent front pivot section. | ||
| View original record | A1X Re front pivots & section bending. 1900. Date: 3/4/12 REPORT: Ed instructed This to dismantle & ascertain why near side F/14 was bent. Thoroughly examine after dismantling & if necessary test… | ||
| B002_X168-page004 | Request for a report on the strength of standard steering pivots, which are failing after a lightening modification. | ||
| View original record | REF. 112(1) Re Steering Pivots. YBB/11412. Mr Spinney 1.4.12. "Will you kindly report on the strength of our standard steering pivots. Mr Wormald is of the opinion that the lightening which has been… | ||
| B002_X168-page005 | Departmental memo concerning two breakages on front axle pivots and the subsequent requirement for destruction and stress testing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. cy from H.J. 177.36. 2.13. K.P. jun 168/A ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). N16/E27113. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for… | ||
| B002_X168-page006 | Potential modification of the torque tube test apparatus. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 40,000. 10.12. P. & S. 3.4.12. E. 385 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS, 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES, 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| B002_X168-page007 | Bumping and revolving tests on front wheels and pivots due to torsional stress. | ||
| View original record | -2- R1/B3213 arranged with the set-up bolt/shewn. In addition to the bumping test on the front wheels I think that it would be quite well to make the revolving test suggested in Mr Hadin's notes so… | ||
| B002_X168-page008 | Internal instruction requesting comparative strength tests on old and new steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 458 (500) 11-11-200. S.F. 1996 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. [STAMP: RECEIVED] To: Mr Wormald (Mr Mercer) Order No. Customer's No. Exp car Re Steering Pivot Tests 168/A. On 2200 series cars… | ||
| B002_X168-page009 | Experiment testing the deflection and permanent set of a steering pivot under load. | ||
| View original record | H.P. /G.C./25/16812 EXPERIMENT NO. 168. Report on Steering Pivot test. Instructions were sent out by the Drawing Office how these pivots should be tested, the method was to fit the pivot to a standard… | ||
| B002_X168-page010 | Load test report on a stub axle pivot, detailing measurement data under increasing loads and observations on failure. | ||
| View original record | STUB AXLE TESTS -2- 5200 lbs. .292" .072" .004" .001" 5600 " .318" .078" .007" .002" 6000 " .344" .084" .007" .002" 6400 " .363" .091" .009" .0025" 6800 " .394" .098" .013" .0035" 7200 " .422" .109"… | ||
| B002_X168-page011 | Test report detailing deflection and permanent set measurements under increasing weight for an old type steering pivot, resulting in a stub axle fracture. | ||
| View original record | A/W 584/3/24. 2.2.06. -4-3 2. Old type steering pivot used, we took one off 1649 for the job, same arrangement used for the test. Weight Deflection. A Deflection. B Permanent set. A Permanent set. B… | ||
| B002_X168-page012 | Departmental memo outlining Mr Royce's suggestion for a bumping test on a front axle. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). N14/B26213. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. 168 This column is for Name of Person addressed. Date. Re Front… | ||
| B002_X168-page013 | New bumping test for front axle pivots, as suggested by Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | A3/S:1/L.27213 Axle Pivots - Bumping Test.- X 941 168 Mr Hives 27-2-13 During Mr Platford's conversation with Mr Royce last week end Mr Royce suggested that we should carry out a series of bumping… | ||
| B002_X168-page014 | Failure of front axle pivots and proposing modifications to the design and materials to improve strength. | ||
| View original record | R3/B1313. [Handwritten:] Mr Wormald From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr Johnson Mr Wormald Mr Spinney Mr Nadin? [Typed:] Re 2 front axle pivots which have been sent to me. There is no doubt but that these… | ||
| B002_X168-page015 | Testing front axle pivots, comparing different types under torsional stress. | ||
| View original record | R.R.(Derby) Ltd. C.R.D. R.F.146. R1/B3213. Re 2 front axle pivots (contd.) cross tube joint would be of much use unless it were arrang-ed with the set-up bolt shewn. In addition to the bumping test on… | ||
| B002_X168-page016 | Cause of a broken stub axle pivot and proposed design modifications. | ||
| View original record | M.S. 129A (D & D) (7/32). S.L.100 G & S COPY. R10/B4313. From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Nadin. X 168 Re the Broken Stub axle pivot. At first I thought that the broken stub… | ||
| B002_X168-page017 | Design of a broken stub axle and spring buffers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Re broken stub axle (continued). be a simple way of providing a certain amount of elasticity but, at the same time, I do not think that our tube is suitable for such treatment, beside which it is… | ||
| B002_X168-page018 | Instructions from Mr. Royce on experiments to test and break front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | AW/S'S/L5313 Re Front Axle Pivots - X.947 16S Mr Hives 5-3-13 Re the above experiment, Mr Royce has sent the following instructions per Mr Spinney:- 1. Set a man to try and break pivots by steering… | ||
| B002_X168-page019 | Instructions for a series of tests and analyses on welded tubes, including stress tests and diagrammatic summaries. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 9281 To: Mr Halden Order No.: Re: Tubes Customer's No.: X 247 103 / 1913 [Handwritten list:] ... Twist & tension of piece of tube with welded joint. 4. Study long… | ||
| B002_X168-page020 | The reproduction and testing of a fracture in steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | AW/EH34/L6313 March 6th. 1913 Re Broken Steering Pivots. - X.168 We have reproduced the fracture we got on the steering pivots on 1800E. and 2243 chassis, it is practically identical. We are sending… | ||
| B002_X168-page021 | Outlining seven action points to address a component failure, including material testing, design changes, and reinforcement. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Hadin. 1) Test the materials of the broken ones to find the elastic limits which may be low owing to material or defective heat treatment. 2)… | ||
| B002_X168-page022 | Steering pivot tests for experimental car 168, concluding that continuous turning is not the cause of pivot breakage. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Nadin Report on Ex. 168 Steering Pivot Tests. On one of our experimental cars we had a man for a total of 24 hours continually pulling the… | ||
| B002_X168-page023 | Report investigating the cause of breaking and bending in steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Hadin AW/EH19/L12313 March 12th. 1913. 168 Report on Ex. 547 Steering Pivots Breaking. I have examined the pivots on all our experimental… | ||
| B002_X168-page024 | Tension tests on a cross steering tube under various road conditions. | ||
| View original record | AW/EH19/L12313 (contd) (2) the lbs pull. We were surprised at the amount of tension there is on the cross steering tube, we varied the spring pressure to suit conditions and did not rely on a large… | ||
| B002_X168-page025 | Road tests concerning a Swedish iron axle, pivot breakages, and steering dynamics. | ||
| View original record | AM/RH19/L12313 (contd) The ordinary bumps or hollows on the road always have a good radius in them so the wheels can mount them and are not forced back so much. We had the Swedish iron axle on the… | ||
| B002_X168-page026 | Stress tests conducted on steering pivots which resulted in a crack forming after running over obstacles. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Nadin. Re Steering Pivots Breaking. X.447 168 Our tests with the split cross steering tube showed us that the worst stress came on the… | ||
| B002_X168-page027 | Request for two experiments to be conducted on front pivots and steering components to investigate fractures. | ||
| View original record | FHR3/L12313 March 10th 1913. To Mr Wormald & Mr Spinney X168 Re Front Pivots. Will you please have the following experiments made at once:- (1) Bolt f.axle to some angle plates or in such a way to… | ||
| B002_X168-page028 | Investigation into the cause of a fractured pivot. | ||
| View original record | R1/B15313. W.M. RECEIVED 10 MAR 1917 From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Hives. Fractured Pivot. I thank Mr. Wormald and Mr. Hives for the fractured pivot which is evidently the… | ||
| B002_X168-page029 | Front pivot issues caused by unbalanced tyres and a proposal for a test to diagnose the problem. | ||
| View original record | W.M. R12/B14313. From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr Hives Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Spinney. Re Front Pivots. a Waldron has found here/Dunlop new tyre made at their French factory very much out of… | ||
| B002_X168-page030 | To Mr. Johnson regarding progress on front pivots and Dunlop wheels. | ||
| View original record | R. R. caps./copy PT.Sdn. to file & view X168 Re Front Pivots. Mr. Johnson. 14/3/13. AW/CP19/T14313. I have got Drawing Office moving rapidly with this job. The Die Casting people are sinking dies for… | ||
| B002_X168-page031 | Telegram from Royce requesting tests on pivot points and spring buffer designs. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B.—This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. If the Receiver of an Inland Telegram doubts its accuracy, he may have it repeated on payment of half the… | ||
| B002_X168-page032 | Test report on the durability and safety of 'present type' pivots after the failure of the 'old type' pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Nadin 168 XE49 March 17th. 1913 AV/EH2/L17313 Tests with present type Pivots. On the same car that we broke the old type pivots in 10… | ||
| B002_X168-page033 | Potential issues with cross tubes on the 1700, 1800, and 1900 series Colonial cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- The cars most likely to give trouble are those with the nearly straight cross tube. These were fitted I believe on the 1700 and 1800 series Colonial cars and made standard on the 1900 series. Full… | ||
| B002_X168-page034 | Preliminary report on experimental tests of stronger pivots and the despatch of blueprints for inspectors. | ||
| View original record | AW/3'3/L17313 Re Pivots. - X.168 Mr Johnson Mr Royce 17-3-13 We attach herewith preliminary report of experimental tests made on the stronger type of pivots which have been fitted as standard during… | ||
| B002_X168-page035 | To postpone an Axle Dropping Test due to the experiment being too slow. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Moon. R4/B18313. Re Axle Dropping Test. The tackle for this work had better be held in abeyance for the present as the experiment is too slow… | ||
| B002_X168-page036 | Investigation, testing, and proposed design solutions for stub axle fractures. | ||
| View original record | From P.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hormald, Mr. Spinney. RB/B18313. Re Stub Axle Fractures. Mr. Hives has done very well indeed testing to reproduce the fracture which his report shews can… | ||
| B002_X168-page037 | Replacement of old pivots with a reinforced type based on recent test results. | ||
| View original record | AWL/L18313 Re Pivots. - X.168 Mr Johnson Mr Royce 18-3-13 In view of Mr Hives preliminary report on the present type pivots which the Experimental Dept. are forwarding to you by the same post as this… | ||
| B002_X168-page038 | Typed page discussing a conclusion on a line of action to be taken. | ||
| View original record | AW1/118313 -2- enabled us to arrive at a definite conclusion as to what line of action we should take. | ||
| B002_X168-page039 | Telegram instructing the recipient to prepare drawings showing fractures for distribution. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B. - This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. Office of Origin and Service Instructions: PARIS 18. Handed in at 11.29 am. Received here at 12.34 pm. TO:… | ||
| B002_X168-page040 | Telegram warning about potential cracks in car pivots if a 'caniveau' (gutter) is hit at high speed. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. CONFIRMATION Office of Origin and Service Instructions: J. Arnico 18 Handed in at 11-27M Received here at 12-34P TO: (2) Roycar Derby that if at high speed a car were to hit a… | ||
| B002_X168-page041 | Telegram from Paris regarding altering designs following a discovery. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B.—This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. Office Stamp: 32 Stamps: P.O. TELEGRAPHS DERBY AU 30 06 Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Paris 18… | ||
| B002_X168-page042 | Final report on experimental steering pivot tests conducted on a track. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Joyce Mr Spinney Mr Nadin Final Report on Exp. 168 247 Steering Pivot Tests on Track. On the same car which we broke one of the old type pivots in 10 minutes… | ||
| B002_X168-page043 | Inspection notes on damage to a Cross Tube and Bottom Levers. | ||
| View original record | AR/RH15/L18313 (2) 18/3/13 Cross Tube - Bent slightly due to catching the crank case. when the axle had been pushed back after the bolts in the spring had broken. Bottom levers - Off side .060 twist.… | ||
| B002_X168-page044 | Material selection, testing, and improvement of front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 55(A)100-3-12. C.P. Co. R.D. 489. R1/B19513. From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Nadin. Re Front Axle Pivots. I do not understand this sheet exactly - am I to understand… | ||
| B002_X168-page045 | Post Office Telegram regarding a design change for car axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | Llandudno 19 TO Roycar derby. Dies should be in hand for pivots with stub axle lowered three quarters inch otherwise like [symbol] #3253 raising the front of existing Cars will be rather beneficial… | ||
| B002_X168-page046 | Confirmation of a telegram sent from the Nightingale Road, Derby office. | ||
| View original record | Printed: Telegrams "ROYCAR, DERBY." To District CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM sent to you this day By ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TO Handwritten: B.A/ 7.3.41 X244 (in red, crossed out)… | ||
| B002_X168-page047 | Blank confirmation of telegram form. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams — ROYCAR, DERBY. To District CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM sent to you this day By ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD. DERBY. TO | ||
| B002_X168-page048 | Blank confirmation of telegram form from the Nightingale Road, Derby office. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams — ROYCAR, DERBY." To District CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM sent to you this day By ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TO | ||
| B002_X168-page049 | Design specifications for front pivots, focusing on weight reduction, strength, and bore dimensions. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Spinney. [STAMP: RECEIVED 25 MAY 1928] Front Pivots. We must not make these front pivots heavy and we must not forget that it is no use their… | ||
| B002_X168-page050 | Potential improvements and solutions for front axles to reduce stress and the risk of fracture. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, & Mr. Spinney. Re Front Axles. We must bear in mind, as shewn by Mr. Hives' experimenting, that any front axle can be smashed by a suitable rough… | ||
| B002_X168-page051 | Cause of broken pivots being an alteration to the cross steering tube and the need for new dies. | ||
| View original record | From P.H.R. to C.J. Copies sent to: Mr. Wormald, Mr. Nadin. Re Broken Pivots. I am impressed that the real reason for the sudden breakage of these is the alteration to the cross steering tube. This is… | ||
| B002_X168-page052 | Temporary stoppage of forgings for the stub axle. | ||
| View original record | From P.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Hadin, Stub axle Re Forgings. No more forgings should be made than are necessary to keep the output in progress until the new dies have been… | ||
| B002_X168-page053 | Final report detailing actions and suggestions for material and design improvements following a component failure. | ||
| View original record | R.R. & CO. (DERBY) LTD., DRG. NO. X2447. [Handwritten] Final Report 20/3/13. [Handwritten] sent to W.J. (1). Test the material of the broken ones to find the elastic limits which may be low owing to… | ||
| B002_X168-page054 | Alteration to a steering box pendulum lever and a safety directive for cars on the road. | ||
| View original record | R.R. AERO/ADD PG/PF/RR. 14.2.22 -2- (7). Alter the section of the pendulum lever on the steering box to make it more suitable for torsion and lessen the maximum stress on the edges. F.H.R. (7). Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page055 | Typed memo regarding pivot design changes based on a telegram from Mr. Royce, and the subsequent drawing distribution. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd. Derby (copy for Mr. Hill on all L to C memos) Re Pivots. Mr. Wormald. 20/3/13. EH12/T20313. We received late last night the following telegram from Mr. Royce:- "Dies should be in hand for… | ||
| B002_X168-page056 | Progress report to Mr. Wormald detailing car orders, work progress, and technical challenges. | ||
| View original record | -2- Mr. Wormald. 20/3/13. Lady Yule - 1699. Firth - 1637. Fitton - 1476; Everything is O.K. otherwise. Matthews and Peat are progressing favourably. Hives has not been able to as yet to break the… | ||
| B002_X168-page057 | Telegram from Paris requesting a copy of document SML 1813. | ||
| View original record | To: Roycar Derby. Message: Send my copy AW SML 1813 Johnson. Origin: Paris 24. Handed in at: 19.28. Received here at: 8 33/. [Stamp]: DERBY DE 28 MR 13 A. [Annotations]: To L Send. arr 8.45/p.m. JB… | ||
| B002_X168-page058 | Departmental memo regarding the safety of front axle pivots and experiments with elastic cross steering tubes for cars pre-chassis 1900. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 Four Lines. N16/B25313. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Wormald. Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page059 | Telegram about the results of an experiment with buffer springs, requesting a written report. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. TO Roycar Derby N168 Bagnall and Hives wire result of experiment with buffer springs also write details of result Wormald Office of Origin: Syires Handed in at: 10-7am Received… | ||
| B002_X168-page060 | Typed letter to Mr Johnson regarding a telegram from Paris which contained a clerical error. | ||
| View original record | AW/SM2/L.26313 Mr Johnson 26-3-13 We received your wire from Paris which was transmitted to us as follows:- "Send my copy AW EML L 1813" The reference number as here stated is of course a clerical… | ||
| B002_X168-page061 | Page 2 of a letter regarding an unavoidable delay and wiring a recipient. | ||
| View original record | AN/SM2/L.26313 -2- ascertain from Miss Caswell your where- abouts, on receipt of which we shall wire you. We regret this unavoidable delay. p. A. Nornald. T.R.R. (P.A.B.) 3M-11-21. U.E.L. | ||
| B002_X168-page062 | Telegram from Johnson in Paris to Royce in Derby, requesting a copy of a memo regarding steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B. - This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. If the Receiver of an Inland Telegram doubts its accuracy, he may have it repeated on payment of half the… | ||
| B002_X168-page063 | Departmental memo confirming the despatch of a telegram to clarify a previous communication about steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LIMITED (and reduced) 83, BOULEVARD GOUVION-SAINT-CYR PARIS TELEGRAMS: ROLLSROYCE-PARIS SHOWROOM, 102, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Téléphone 587-04 OFFICES: GARAGE:… | ||
| B002_X168-page064 | Letter to Mr Johnson apologising for a delay in supplying memos regarding axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | Mr Johnson Your second wire to hand, we attach herewith what we trust are the memos you require. We wish to apologise for our delay and to explain that in the ordinary course we should have had no… | ||
| B002_X168-page065 | Typed letter regarding the forwarding of a memo and a list of Repair Shop inspectors. | ||
| View original record | AW/SM17/L26313 -2- notebook, consequently I cannot be quite certain that I am forwarding what you require. We also telephoned Miss Caswell on the chance that she might have a copy of the required… | ||
| B002_X168-page066 | Memo detailing work on a car, including replacing accumulators and a plug. | ||
| View original record | Copy of "Memo" C.S/16.8.4 X241 Wrote to Le Compte Chas de Dion Thus far - gave him - [?] Cranked car - it went back to No 1 Renewed two sets of Accumulators One Plug defective in front Cylinder & put… | ||
| B002_X168-page067 | Experiments with spring buffers in conjunction with old type pivots. | ||
| View original record | Mr Wormalds office Messrs. Barnall & Hives. Mr. Royce wishes you to press forward with the spring buffers in conjunction with the old type pivots. If these should prove satisfactory it would be far… | ||
| B002_X168-page068 | Results and issues encountered during steering pivot tests. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dep. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spilsbury Mr Hadin Re Steering Pivot Tests. X.168 The first rig we made which was driven from the test engine was no good, we could not fix the… | ||
| B002_X168-page069 | Telegram regarding progress on buffer spring tests and acquiring a variety of springs for track testing. | ||
| View original record | TO Hives and Bagnell Roycar Derby Press forward with Buffer springs tests on the track stick to your track testings get a large variety of springs so that you will not be waiting in the future wormald… | ||
| B002_X168-page070 | Failure in the cross steering tube and potential modifications to prevent future issues. | ||
| View original record | RR.100 Cps.dl.11.23. 250(P)E.P. AM R/1/B28313. From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Nadin. Re Pivots - X. 16S. As I have before stated I am very pleased with Mr. Hives' work on… | ||
| B002_X168-page071 | Departmental memo detailing the results of a tensile test on a broken front axle pivot. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 Four Lines. N9/B2413. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Re Front Axle… | ||
| B002_X168-page072 | Steering pivot tests conducted on a track to determine cracking times under various conditions. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Hadin AW/9120/L2413 April 2nd 1913. Re Steering Pivot Tests on the Track. - T.R.47/68 Instead of having ballast bags and pieces of wood… | ||
| B002_X168-page073 | Test report detailing variations in cracking pivots and the failure of spring leaves during track testing. | ||
| View original record | AW/EH20/L2413 (contd) -2- a duplicate of the one on the side steering rod. We get a big variation in the time taken to crack a pivot, the bumps on the track vary a bit because there are two separate… | ||
| B002_X168-page074 | Steering pivot tests detailing the methodology and comparative results. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies to: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Nadin Re Steering Pivot Tests. - X.160 I am sending under separate cover photo of this arrangement, also photos of the obstacles on the… | ||
| B002_X168-page075 | Test report detailing the durability and fracture points of different pivot types under various conditions. | ||
| View original record | AW/TSI21/L2413 (contd -2- Test No. | Type of pivot | Time in mins. start to crack | Time in mins. broken off | Conditions | Remarks. ---|---|---|---|---|--- 5 | old type | snapped | 43 | straight… | ||
| B002_X168-page076 | Results of stress and failure tests on a new reinforced steering pivot. | ||
| View original record | AW/H121/L2413 (contd) -3- Test No.16 New reinforced steering pivot This was run for 1800 mins. and had 630,000 complete reversals, there was no sign of a crack. During the test we broke 3 steering… | ||
| B002_X168-page077 | Urgent instruction sheet regarding a cross-steering tube, including a diagram and specifications. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Std. No. 19. (P.P. & Co. Ltd. 5-11-17) URGENT ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: A.D. for Dr Withers Order No.: Supps. Customer's No.: X168 Re: X-Steering Tube with springs. Ream with… | ||
| B002_X168-page078 | Urgent replacement of faulty axle pivots, including actions taken and the number of cars affected. | ||
| View original record | AW/SM/22/L4413 168 Re Axle Pivot Fractures. - X.247 Mr Johnson 4-4-13 In reply to your memo 3/4/13, we wish to state that we have instructed Mr Wallis, have sent him blue prints, and Mr Wormald has… | ||
| B002_X168-page079 | Axle pivot fractures, requesting a list of cars and a special examination of those in France. | ||
| View original record | AT/SM23/L4413 Re Axle Pivot Fractures. - X.168 Mr Wallis Mr Fleck 4-4-13 Mr Johnson has asked us to request you to make a list of cars which are being used in France this year and which are usually… | ||
| B002_X168-page080 | Departmental memo concerning an investigation into pivot breakages, revealing errors in early record-keeping and drawings. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES 476 Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed: Mr Johnson Date stamp: RECEIVED 5… | ||
| B002_X168-page081 | Design modification to pivots (C471/2) for the 700 series, where a change reduced their strength, causing a weakness in the cars. | ||
| View original record | M.R. Reg No. Des. H.(P. & S. 87123) 5m. 9.12. (P 4) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| B002_X168-page082 | Experimental Department weekly report detailing on-track testing and failures of steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for : Mr Johnson Mr Royce A7/BH1/L10413 April 10th. 1913 EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. "A" WEEKLY REPORT Jobs in progress :- File 168 X.247 - Steering Pivots on the track. - We have not… | ||
| B002_X168-page083 | Modifications to the standard front axle to accommodate wood wheels. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies went to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Nadin for Mr. Spinney. Re Front axle pivots. ( Ref. N13/1026313. ) Yes, we shall have to continue to supply our present standard axle but with… | ||
| B002_X168-page084 | Vehicle modifications and ongoing tests on steering pivots, balance weights, and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | AW/EHB/1.15413 (contd) 3. 10. New open body, with drivers entrance on off side, hood and wind screen. 11. C.A.V. Dynamo. 12. Tappets with increased wearing surface. 13. Throttle with recess as fitted… | ||
| B002_X168-page085 | Weak design and failure of front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | S.K.Rly. (Condr/LL) 204. 27.2.1918 R12/B21.4.13. C.D. from F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Wormald. Re weak design of front axle pivots. The actual broken pivots were not to the size of the drawing but… | ||
| B002_X168-page086 | Cover note for a final report on an experiment involving steering pivots fitted with spring bushes. | ||
| View original record | AV/9126/022413. 168 Re Steering Pivots - T. 247. Er. Johnson. " Royce. " Hadin. " Spinkey. 22/4/13. We attach herewith Final Report on the above experiment on steering pivots with 4 steering tubes… | ||
| B002_X168-page087 | Final report on track testing steering pivots and cross steering tubes with spring buffers. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for:- Mr.Johnson. Mr.Royce. Mr.Hadin. Mr.Spinney. AR/BLL/022413. 168 April.22.1913. FINAL REPORT OM/EXP 247. STEERING PIVOTS. CROSS STEERING TUBE WITH SPRING BUFFERS. The tube… | ||
| B002_X168-page088 | Component breakages and failures discovered during a three-week vehicle durability test. | ||
| View original record | 2. AR/SH1/C22413. It is remarkable I think how the other parts of the car have stood up during this test, it has been running for about three weeks and we have broken 25 pairs of pivots on the track,… | ||
| B002_X168-page089 | Front axle pivots for Chassis 2301. | ||
| View original record | AH/3H2/L22413 April 22nd. 1913. Report on Chassis 2301. 168 FRONT AXLE PIVOTS X.247 :- This car is fitted with pivots F.3253/4. These are the strong reinforced type which are now being fitted on… | ||
| B002_X168-page090 | Telegram about the ineffectiveness of spring buffers in a cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | To: Roycar Derby. Do not understand why spring buffer in-cross steering tube are not more effective possibly the clearance insufficient try also some this form of elasticity such as a slug dep in | ||
| B002_X168-page091 | Telegraph message concerning a cross tube experiment with other makes of cars for strength. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B. - This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. If the Receiver of an Inland Telegram doubts its accuracy, he may have it repeated on payment of half the… | ||
| B002_X168-page092 | Relaying a telegram from Mr. Royce regarding an experiment on axle pivots and steering tube elasticity. | ||
| View original record | AW/EM2/L26413 168 - X.247 Re Axle Pivots. Mr Hadin 26-4-13 Mr Spinney Below is a copy of a telegram we have received from Mr Royce :- "Do not understand why spring buffers in cross steering tube are… | ||
| B002_X168-page093 | Relaying a wire from Mr Johnson regarding steering pivot fractures and requesting an urgent reply. | ||
| View original record | AW/SM/14/L28413 108 Re Steering Pivots. - X.247 Mr Nadin Mr Spinney Mr Hives 28-4-13 We have just received the following wire from Mr Johnson :- "Concerning steering pivot test other 'makes of chassis… | ||
| B002_X168-page094 | Telegraph message regarding a steering pivot test and clearance for the steering tube on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B. - This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. If the Receiver of an Inland Telegram doubts its accuracy, he may have it repeated on payment of half the… | ||
| B002_X168-page095 | Post Office Telegraph instructing to find the cause of a fracture. | ||
| View original record | TO Royce Handed in at: Regent St C either way find what causes fracture Johnson 168 x26/ | ||
| B002_X168-page096 | Instruction sheet with a drawing and dimensions for manufacturing an experimental bent tube. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 10923 F To P.W. Works on another to copy Order No. 168 Customer's No. 29413 Re Experimental X247 Send fittings same as standard Drawing dimensions: 12.000 RAD,… | ||
| B002_X168-page097 | Instructions regarding a revolving footrest, noting difficulty in testing and a need to source a specific bolt and nut. | ||
| View original record | P.P.pl. J(HP) R(19/12)1 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS [Stamp: RECEIVED V.M.D. 1913 WORKS] To: Mr Wormald W.O. Vickers Order No.: Customer's No.: X Revolving Foot rest I learn from Mr Sale that it… | ||
| B002_X168-page098 | Completion of tackle for a revolving axle pivot test. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM2/L9513 Re Axle Pivot Test. - X.168 Hy 9/5/13 Kindly note Mr Vale has now completed the tackle for the revolving pivot test. When you are ready to have this apparatus rigged up it would be… | ||
| B002_X168-page099 | Weekly report from Experimental Department 'D' regarding a shop move and the testing of rejected steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce. Wor/Hy15/L20513. May 20th. 1913. Experimental Dept. "D" Weekly Report. During this week we have been removing our tackle and belongings into the new… | ||
| B002_X168-page100 | Modifications, alternatives, and testing for a cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 695. 100. (4.) 11.12. 2M OF (P) 5000 Mr. Spinney from F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Nadin. Re Cross Steering Tube. Some time ago I instructed that the screw adjustment on… | ||
| B002_X168-page101 | Providing instructions and discussing modifications for a cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | R1/B25.1.13 COPY. Rec: 24.5.13. x/168 Mr Spinney from F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr Johnson. Mr Wormald. Mr Nadin. Re Cross Steering Tube. Some time ago I instructed that the screw adjustment on the above… | ||
| B002_X168-page102 | Test report on an undersized steering pivot to determine if it should be scrapped. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Hadin Mr Spinney X168 Wor/My15/L26513. May 26th.1913. Report on test of Steering Pivot P. 3253 This pivot is one of the strengthened type, but has… | ||
| B002_X168-page103 | Test report on the durability of a thin pivot and cross steering levers. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy15/L26513. (contd) 2. time ago. The thin pivot received 1,908,750 single reversals at the rate of 750 per minute before collapsing. Three cross steering levers were broken during the test. These… | ||
| B002_X168-page104 | Cover letter attaching Mr Haldenby's report on tests of steering pivots rejected for being undersized. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM20/L26513 Re Steering Pivot Tests. - X.168 J. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's R. report on tests of steering pivots which have Na been rejected by the inspectors for being Sp undersized.… | ||
| B002_X168-page105 | Experiment 168, proposing a revolving lathe test to determine the margin of safety for pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Mr Wormald from F.H.R. Copies sent to Mr Johnson. R10/B29.5.13. Re Experiment 168. With reference to the pivots and experiment 168 we want to know the margin of safety on which we are running… | ||
| B002_X168-page106 | Despatching broken steering pivots to Mr Royce at Le Canadel. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM5/L3613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.168 Mr Honey 3/6/13. Please despatch to Mr Royce at Le Canadel the broken pivots and other parts herewith as early as possible. p. Wor. | ||
| B002_X168-page107 | Experimental Department 'B' weekly report on various tests, including steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Wor/Hy7/L3613. June 3rd. 1913. Experimental Dept. "B" Weekly Report for May 31st.1913. --------------------------------- Reports have been sent in on… | ||
| B002_X168-page108 | The inconsistent and premature failure of cross steering levers during testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/My/7/13613. (contd) 2. of forgings. We will examine for this when the pivot now running is taken off. During the tests of the present type pivot I find that the cross steering levers break more… | ||
| B002_X168-page109 | Failure of a Vickers pivot and a cross steering lever during testing and arranging for their inspection. | ||
| View original record | Wor.Hy7/L3613. (contd) 3. I should be glad to hear if Mr Royce thinks we should run a test as suggested above. I am sending to Mr Royce the Vickers pivot which we have broken as the fracture is very… | ||
| B002_X168-page110 | Requesting an experiment be carried out on axle pivots, referencing a memo from Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/H12/L3613. Re Axle Pivots. - X.168 Hy 3/6/13. We attach herewith copy of Mr Royce's memo R10/B29513. We shall be glad if you will carry this experiment out as early as possible. We understand that… | ||
| B002_X168-page111 | Weakness of axle pivots C.471/2 and the need for instructions on their replacement. | ||
| View original record | Wor/E17/L4613. June 4th. 1913. Mr Wormald. X168 Re replacement of Axle Pivots. I wish to draw your attention to the following which you may consider of some importance. Although the D.O., the record… | ||
| B002_X168-page112 | Urgent memo requesting a strength test on a pair of axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM10/L4613. Re Axle Pivot Test - X.168 Hy 4/6/13. We wish you to immediately obtain a pair of axle pivots C.471/2 as fitted to series 700 and test these for strength, with a view to obtaining an… | ||
| B002_X168-page113 | Request to test a weaker type of axle pivot and arrange for its delivery from the shops. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM12/L4613. Re Axle Pivots. - X.168 Na for Mr Mills. 4-6-13. We wish to test a pair of pivots C.471/2 as fitted to series 700. We understand that the reinforced forgings numbered C.471A and C.472A… | ||
| B002_X168-page114 | Chronological log of decisions regarding the testing, replacement, and manufacturing of pivots. | ||
| View original record | W / SM2 / L6613 REPLACEMENTS. Pivots 5/3/13. Standing Order to examine all pivots for cracks. 17/3/13. Tests made with F.2352/3 - "The results of these tests seem to point that the present pivots are… | ||
| B002_X168-page115 | The testing of medium type steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Spinney. Mr Nadin. Hor/Hy8/L9613. June 9th. 1913. Report on tests of Steering Pivots F.2353 - X.160 This is the medium type pivot. It is similar to… | ||
| B002_X168-page116 | The stress tests conducted on second-hand steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Spinney. Mr Nadin. Hor/Hy9/L9613. June 9th. 1913. Report on tests of Steering Pivots C.402 - X.168 Three of these old weaker type pivots were… | ||
| B002_X168-page117 | Further destruction test of Steering Pivot F.3253. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Spinney. Mr Nadin. Wor/Hyll/19613. June 9th. 1913. Report on a further test of Steering Pivot F.3253. - X.168 This is the second pivot of the… | ||
| B002_X168-page118 | The rigidity and strength of steering levers compared to the pivot, considering shock absorption. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hyll/L9613. (contd) 2. varied. At the same time we should carefully consider whether the steering levers should not be strengthened. May we not have made the levers so rigid that there is… | ||
| B002_X168-page119 | Steering pivot tests and proposing a new test with an undersized pivot to better simulate road shock. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from P.H.R., Copies sent to: J & Na. Re Steering Pivot Tests X. 168 I think that it is quite evident that the pivote will not break from the torsion, but I think that the reversal test was not… | ||
| B002_X168-page120 | Reports on front axle pivot tests and the decision not to replace the current pivots. | ||
| View original record | Sketch copy Wor/S/12/L10613. Re Front Axle Pivots. - X.168 J. R. We attach herewith 3 of Mr Haldenby's reports in connection with the above 10/6/13. experiment. The tests of F.2353 were instigated by… | ||
| B002_X168-page121 | The range of cars certain parts were fitted to, with a list of attached documents. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM12/L10613. -2- The above were fitted to cars from 2075 to 2300. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy11/L10613, Wor/Hy9/L10613, & Wor/Hy8/L10613. | ||
| B002_X168-page122 | Requesting strength testing details for front axle pivots under reverse stress. | ||
| View original record | Rec. 10-6-13. 168 FRONT AXLE PIVOTS. X.241 P.H.R's remarks re AW/SM2/L22413. We require to know the strength by reverse stress of what breaks and what stands, in not less than 1000 application of a… | ||
| B002_X168-page123 | Cover note attaching three test reports concerning Steering Pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EN4/L11613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.188 Sp. Na. 11/6/13. We attach herewith for your information reports of three tests in connection with the above. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy8/L9613,… | ||
| B002_X168-page124 | Requesting a report on the instructions for screw adjustment for cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S&G/L11613. Re Cross Steering Tube. - X.347 Sp. Na. Mr Johnson requested us to obtain a report re the first two paragraphs of Mr 11/6/13. Royce's memo R1/B21513 re the instructions of screw… | ||
| B002_X168-page125 | From Mr Royce regarding strength testing requirements for axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/1/L12613. Re Axle Pivot Tests. - X.168 Hy Mr Royce writes re these :- 12/6/13. "We require to know the strength by reverse stress, and what breaks and what stands and not less than 1,000… | ||
| B002_X168-page126 | Cover memo attaching Mr Royce's memo regarding a Steering Pivot Test. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/6/L14613. Re Steering Pivot Test. - X.168 Hy 14/6/13. We attach herewith a copy of Mr Royce's memo R1/B9613 for your information p. Wor. R.R. LTD. (DERBY) 24.11.28. 2m. | ||
| B002_X168-page127 | The test of a special steering pivot designed with more clearance for Austrian cars. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Bolmey. Mr Hadin. Wor/Hy12/116613. June 16th. 1913. Report on test of Steering Pivot P.3372 - X.168 This is the special type pivot designed with… | ||
| B002_X168-page128 | Broken pivot sent to Mr. Royce for examination and criticism. | ||
| View original record | I am sending along the broken pivot to Mr Royce for his examination and criticism, as this is the first breakage at this particular spot that we have had. | ||
| B002_X168-page129 | Instructions to despatch a fractured pivot to Mr. Royce for an Axle Pivot Test. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM1/C16613. Re Axle Pivot Test. X.158 Sn. 17 16-6-13. We have handed to Mr.Roney a fractured pivot, will you kindly issue the necessary inst- ructions to have this despatched to Mr. Royce. It… | ||
| B002_X168-page130 | Covering note attaching Mr Haldenby's report on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM3/L17613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.158 J. 17-6-13. R. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report Sp. Wor/Hy12/L16613 on steering pivots F.3372. Na p. Wor. | ||
| B002_X168-page131 | Instruction sheet to the Works Manager regarding the return of parts. | ||
| View original record | R.F. 450M.G.L. 50,000 F.P.&Co. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. [illegible] / 6.1.19 To: Works Manager Order No. 443 Re. Returned Parts. 29-11-20. No. 1 S.O. 108 Customer's No. Mr. Hullding informs… | ||
| B002_X168-page132 | The test of a modified steering pivot F.3283 and the associated breakage of cross steering levers. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Hadin. Wor/Hyg/L.28613. June 20th. 1913. x/68 Report on test of Steering Pivot F.3283 which has been turned down at the root of the stub as… | ||
| B002_X168-page133 | Cover note attaching Mr Haldenby's report on the test of Steering Pivot F.3253. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hll/L30613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.168 J. 30-6-13. R. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report Na on test of Steering Pivot F.3253. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy6/L28613. | ||
| B002_X168-page134 | Instruction sheet with handwritten part numbers and a faint diagram. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 26 June 13 (P.T.O.) 10M. [W689.] Box 170921 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To F/H 13 JUN 1913 /B 1913 Order No. Customer's No. x168 73244 .001 73372 .406 73254 .044 73372 .265 73254 73371… | ||
| B002_X168-page135 | Front axle and water pump failures on a 2-cylinder car, with a follow-up remark from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | RE 2-Cylinder Front Axles. X714 J. Smls/E2713. Mr.Paterson in his report upon his visit to Mr. P.H.Dugdale - car No. 20159, says - "During the time he has had it, two serious things have happened; one… | ||
| B002_X168-page136 | Cost-effectiveness of overhauling 2-Cylinder Front Axles. | ||
| View original record | R.R. form 629 (O.S.) 13.9.13. 15M. E.P. 4019. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page137 | Obstacle course test on a steering pivot, noting component failures over time. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Nadin. Wor/My1/L5713. July 5th. 1913. Report on test of Steering Pivot P.3372 - X.347/6S This pivot is the type which has the stub axle moved down… | ||
| B002_X168-page138 | Log of component failures and replacements at specific lap intervals during testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hyl/L5713. 2. After 483 laps near side front spring bolt broke. * 560 * near side rear axle tube commenced to crack at the big flange. * 604 * the stationary tube of the steering column broke off… | ||
| B002_X168-page139 | Test report on the Pendulum Steering Lever and front springs, with recommendations for strengthening. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hyl/L5713. 3. From experience gained by making this test I should say that the Pendulum Steering Lever ought to be strengthened and made of better section. I think the section ought to be altered… | ||
| B002_X168-page140 | Cover note for Mr Haldenby's report on the test of Steering Pivots P.3372. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM4/L7713. Re Axle Pivots. - 168 X.947 J. 7-7-13. R. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report on test of Steering Pivots P.3372 for your consideration. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy1/L5713. LITHO. IN… | ||
| B002_X168-page141 | The stress testing of a Pivot C.471 X.168, detailing its failure points and design. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Hadin. Wor/2ly9/L7713. July 7th.1913. Report on test of Pivote C.471 X.168 This pivot was run on the reversal test rig at a speed of 750 single… | ||
| B002_X168-page142 | Attaching a copy of Mr Haldenby's report on a test of steering pivot F.3372. | ||
| View original record | E. H. B. 200-100-1-11. M. S. & Co. Ltd., B'ham. Wor/S10/L7713. Re Steering Pivots. - 168 X.247 Ne 7-7-13. We attach herewith copy of Mr Haldenby's report on test of steering pivot F.3372. p. Wor.… | ||
| B002_X168-page143 | The strength testing of steering pivots and their usage across different car series. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Sill/L7713. Re Steering Pivots C.471 - X.168 J. 7-7-13. R. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report on the above. These pivots were specially tested with a view to see whether they necessitated… | ||
| B002_X168-page144 | Cover note for Mr Haldenby's report on an experiment concerning steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S'12/L7713. Re Steering Pivots. - X.168 Ma 7-7-13. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report on the above experiment. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy9/L7713. | ||
| B002_X168-page145 | Broken axle pivot from Le Canadel, with a request from F.H. Royce for further testing. | ||
| View original record | S.S. 450. (10M) (CC 87). 17.5.12 R.P. 4739. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page146 | Internal memorandum discussing the risk of steering pivots breaking on a 1904 10 HP model. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 Gerrard. TELEGRAMS: 'Rolhead,' Reg, London Names and Indicating letters. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page147 | Weekly report from the experimental department on steering pivot tests and an engine examination revealing issues with gudgeon pins. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy2/L10713. July 10th. 1913. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. "B" Weekly Report. Reports have been sent in on - X.168 - Test of Steering Pivot C.471 X.247 - Track test of Steering Pivot P.3372 X.518 - Vinet… | ||
| B002_X168-page148 | Fractured steering pivot, noting Mr. Royce's request for another test due to a suspected material flaw. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM1/L14713. Re Steering Pivot F.3372 - X.168 Hy 14-7-13. In reference to your report on the above (Wor/Hy12/L15613) Mr Royce has examined the fracture and is not satisfied that the break is not… | ||
| B002_X168-page149 | Instruction to provide a steering pivot to Mr Haldenby for destructive testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM2/L14713. Re Steering Pivot F.3372. - X.168 Order Office. 14-7-13. Will you please issue instructions to provide Mr Haldenby with another of the above pivots to test to destruction. p. Wor. | ||
| B002_X168-page150 | Weekly report from the experimental department on issues and modifications for a revolving test tackle. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hyl/L15713. Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. July 15th. 1913. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. "B" Weekly Report. X168 The revolving test tackle is now in working order and we have broken one pivot on it. The results of… | ||
| B002_X168-page151 | Inspection report from Hurst on Chassis 2301, logging periodic checks for cracks. | ||
| View original record | Report from Hurst on Chassis 2301. X. 247 May 6th. No cracks apparent. " 13th. No cracks apparent. " 20th. No cracks apparent. " 26th. No cracks apparent. June 2nd. No cracks apparent. " 9th No wracks… | ||
| B002_X168-page152 | Production card for a one-off steering pivot. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED. Wor/S421/L16713. Re Steering Pivots. X/68. Mr Matthews 16-7-13. We attach herewith one production card for F.3372 Pivot, one off. p. Wor. | ||
| B002_X168-page153 | Experimental Department weekly report discussing tests on steering pivots, double helical gears, and other components. | ||
| View original record | Wor/HyS/C22713. July 22nd. 1913. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. "B" Weekly Report. Reports have been sent in on - X. 391- Michelin 2 ton Jack "Verdoni" X. 8 - Double rear brakes (periodical report) X. 303-… | ||
| B002_X168-page154 | Brief internal memo approving the design of steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. R6/B23713. 23rd July 1913. Wor. from F.H.R. Copy sent to J. Re Steering Pivots C.471 - X.168 Excellent. Do not change these. ----------------- F.H.R. COPY. | ||
| B002_X168-page155 | Internal instruction sheet regarding the use of old stock parts instead of new ones. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd.(Derby)Ltd., 100, 10-12-12. E.P.Dept. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Stores Order No. Customer's No. Try & use up Old 108 valves instead of new ones as far as possible Signed: C.… | ||
| B002_X168-page156 | Test report on a second pivot which broke, with suggestions for design improvements. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Royce. Mr Johnson. Mr Day. Mr Hadin. For/Hy/4/114813. August 14th. 1913. Report on test of a second Pivot F.3372. - X.168 We have tested a second pivot of this type on… | ||
| B002_X168-page157 | Cover memo attaching a report from Mr Haldenby on the test of a second steering pivot F.3372. | ||
| View original record | Wor/R10/114813. Re Steering Pivots F.3372. - X.168 J. 14-9-13. H. We attach herewith a report from Mr Na. Haldenby on the test of a second pivot Mr Day F.3372. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy4/114813. | ||
| B002_X168-page158 | Results of a steering pivot and stub axle test, and outlining required modifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Posted on the 18th inst. RG/P 16.8.13. Re Steering Pivots F.3372.X.168. Wor/EM10/L14813. Mr Day. Wor. Na. J. I was very pleased to receive the report of the test of the second stub axle, and to… | ||
| B002_X168-page159 | Page two of a report recommending that comparisons be made with the best standard for components. | ||
| View original record | -2- R9/P16.8.13. broken, and those which have stood well on the drag. All these reports should have a comparison made with the best standard. R. | ||
| B002_X168-page160 | Benefits of elasticity in steering pivots to absorb road shocks, with a handwritten follow-up note. | ||
| View original record | RB/P 19.8.13. RECEIVED 20 AUG 1913 168 Re Steering Pivots - X 247. AW/SMRG/C22413. Mr.Haldenby Wor. J. da. Hon Secy With reference to steering pivots and steering levers, we have not yet obtained any… | ||
| B002_X168-page161 | Request for a copy of a report on steering experiments and comparative tests of steering levers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. pro-form 0. 1004. 500-1-12-E.P. ent. 12243 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Wormald Order No. Customer's No.: X/68 Re: 9 May 1913 Please may I have a copy of the report on the original… | ||
| B002_X168-page162 | Experiments and reports on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy14/L20813. Re Steering Pivots. X.168 Mr Day. 30-8-13. No.c In response to your instruction sheet 12343 (20/8/13), we attach herewith the following reports on experiments :- Wor/Hy1/L9713.… | ||
| B002_X168-page163 | Instruction sheet for machining a front axle pivot for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. form 640. (1-C Dep. 10,000-2-19.) 6987 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr. Hives Order No. Re: Testing Pivots. x 168. Customer's No. 21-8-1918 Herewith Front Axle Pivot machined to Drawing… | ||
| B002_X168-page164 | Benefits of spring buffers for the life of steering gear, referencing a report on the matter. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM16/L21813. Re Steering Pivots. 168 X.247 R. 21-8-13. We are in receipt of your memo R8/P19813 in which you state you have not yet obtained any information as to whether any spring buffers or… | ||
| B002_X168-page165 | Instructions for a spring-loaded bearing bush on a new style of starter motor. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 12283 To: Mr Royce Customer's No. X168 Re: Screw-in of the spring-loaded Bearing Bush S.B.q.11 on our new style of starter S-Rq.PR5D. S.S.9S with its work length of… | ||
| B002_X168-page166 | Introduction of elasticity into the steering mechanism via steering pivots and cross-steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY, R5/P 25.8.13. To Mr. Day from R. Copy for Wor " " J. Re steering Pivots - X. 168 Wor/EM16/L21813, With reference to the points of introducing some elasticity into the steering mechanism, I… | ||
| B002_X168-page167 | From 'R' to 'Mr. Day' providing feedback on blueprints for steering pivots, requesting modifications and retesting. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. R5/P 27.8.13. Re Steering Pivots. X. 168 To Mr.Day from R. Wor/SM3/L28813. Copy for Wor. " " J. " " Ha. " " Hy. In regard to your memo covering Instruct-ion Sheet 12283 and Blue Prints… | ||
| B002_X168-page168 | Instructions concerning a suggested new pivot design for the 10 HP 2-cylinder cars, comparing it to the old design. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 58/10 M. 29.1.13. 11,100 E.P. 1918. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 4-9-1913 19/3 To Mr Wormald for Mr Royce. Order No. Customer's No. 714 Herewith is a pencil drawing of a suggested new pivot… | ||
| B002_X168-page169 | Mr. Royce's suggestion to test double brakes with old torque tubes on a new type axle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Sys. (1000) (XX. 396. 13-6-13) R.P. 4316. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Handwritten: X713 Names and Indicating letter.… | ||
| B002_X168-page170 | Suggested new pivot for the 10 HP 2 cylinder cars, comparing it to the old design. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Mr. Wormald for Mr. Royce. Herewith is a pencil drawing of a suggested new pivot for the 10 HP 2 cylinder cars. The old pivot S 48/9 is shown in red ink for the purpose of comparison. The old… | ||
| B002_X168-page171 | Drawing for a suggested new front axle pivot for 10 HP 2 cylinder cars. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM9/L4913. Re Front Axle Pivot for 10 HP Cars. X.714 R. 4-9-13. We have sent under separate cover a drawing of a suggested new pivot for 10 HP 2 cylinder cars, and attach herewith copies of Mr… | ||
| B002_X168-page172 | Alterations and improvements to the front axle pivot for 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R4/P 10.9.13. To Wor from R. Copy for J. Copy for Mr Day. Re Front Axle Pivot for 10 HP Cars.X.714 With reference to the 10 HP front axle, it is no doubt necessary to make this stronger and… | ||
| B002_X168-page173 | Assigning a task to Mr. Day and returning Mr. Chandler's drawings and suggestions. | ||
| View original record | R4/P 10.9.13. be better if Mr Day took such a matter in hand. He will know all the up-to-date knowledge for his division of the work. We return Mr Chandler's drawings and suggestions. P.H.R. drg. sep.… | ||
| B002_X168-page174 | Instructions regarding the different types of front axles fitted to 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | FRONT AXLES FOR 10 H P CARS ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Wormald for Mr Royce Order No. Reply to R4/P10.9.13 Customer's No. X7J Dwgs. 98 + 132 herewith. The front axle of the late type 2… | ||
| B002_X168-page175 | The front axles for 10 HP cars, including relevant drawings and suggestions for alterations. | ||
| View original record | COPY. September 16th.1913. Re Front Axles for 10 HP Cars. Re R4/P10.9.13. Drawings 98 and 132 herewith. The front axle of the late type 2 cylinder car No.20167 used by Mr Royce is to drawing 132. Mr… | ||
| B002_X168-page176 | Modifications to the front axle pivot for 10 HP cars, referencing Blue Print 132. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R2/P.20.9.13. To Wor. from R. Re. Front Axle Pivot, for 10 HP Cars, X714. WOR/SMS/L17913. Handwritten: Chandler 19/9/13 Copy to Mr Day With reference to Type 2 Front Axle, section 200, Blue… | ||
| B002_X168-page177 | Modifications to a tubular axle and requesting an updated drawing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. OBS(erver) (XX. PTY.) 27.6.18. C.P. 1024. sheet 2. COPY. If the tubular axle is a new one increase its diameter and use metal of a higher electric limit, End play could be taken by the smaller… | ||
| B002_X168-page178 | To Mr. Chandler regarding the axle pivot for a 10 HP Car, attaching another memo and returning blueprints. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Sill/L23913. Re Axle Pivot for 10 HP Car. X. 714 Mr Chandler. 23-9-13. We attach herewith a copy of Mr Royce's memo R2/P20913. We shall be glad to have the improved drawing to forward to Mr Royce… | ||
| B002_X168-page179 | Front axle pivot for 10 HP cars and the return of blueprint No.132. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM19/L24913. Re Front Axle Pivot for 10 HP Cars. X.714 R. 24-9-13. In reply to your memo R2/P20913, we have taken this matter up with Mr Chandler and attached is a copy of his reply dated 24/9/13.… | ||
| B002_X168-page180 | Instructions concerning different axle track widths and axle tube sizes for 10HP cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. ept. In/n's (PP. 119) 11.11.10 E.T. 1956 AXLE PIVOTS FOR 10 HP CARS. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Wormald. Order No. Reply to R2/P30213 Customer's No. X44 24 - D - 1913 With regard… | ||
| B002_X168-page181 | Variations in axle tracks and tubes for 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. September 24th. 1913. Axle Pivots for 10 HP Cars. x7/4 Reply to R2/P20913. With regard to the track of the 10 HP Cars, I have found several different tracks on the early patterns differing by… | ||
| B002_X168-page182 | Confirmation of telephone messages regarding steering pivot angles and layout suggestions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Std. Offd (XX) 2M. 25.4.13 K.P. 1014 COPY. COPY. X168 R11/P 25.9.13. To Da from R. Copy for Wor. Confirmation of telephone messages of to-day :- Re Steering Pivots, one 4 1/2 degrees and one 3… | ||
| B002_X168-page183 | Improved design for axle pivots on 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R17/P 11.10.13 To Da from R. Axle Pivots for 10 HP Cars. Copy to Wor. " " Na. I quite agree but await an improved design with road wheels inclined and pivot inclined so as to nearly intersect at… | ||
| B002_X168-page184 | Internal instruction memo regarding a modification to a joint on a cross tube. | ||
| View original record | R.R. pad of 100 G.S. pkt. 9.5.13 E.P. 4581. 15000 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Royce Order No.: Customer's No.: X714 Re: New Type Top Cars JUBILEE 34/PM/913 R2/ 20713 Chassis examined… | ||
| B002_X168-page185 | Instructions for fitting turning pivots and a lighter pendulum lever to an axle. | ||
| View original record | R.F. 500. 10-12-L. & Co. Ltd. 5313 7051 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To W.P. Owner Order No. 21 Customer's No. Re "Turning Pivots fitted Lighter Pendulum Lever" x 168 - 205. These improvements… | ||
| B002_X168-page186 | Test report on the failure of a pendulum lever and ongoing tests for steering pivots and thrust bearings. | ||
| View original record | Wor/HyG/L251113. Sheet.2 side steering lever, off side pivot, cross steering levers and tube, and near side pivot with a wheel and tyre fitted, was oscillated backward and forward through it. The… | ||
| B002_X168-page187 | Bumping test failure on a frame with box section front horns, questioning the cause and proposing urgent design improvements. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. Mr Day from F.H.R. Copy for Wor. for Hy. from R. Copy for J. Re Bumping Test of Frame with Box Section Front Horns. X.711. Wor/S47/L271113. Wor/Hy3/L271113. In regard to the above, I… | ||
| B002_X168-page188 | Progress report on tests of a pivot, front axle with wire wheels, a light axle, and rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | Nor/A1Y1/L.21313. Sheet. 3 Pivot Test X168. The Pivot F3789 is still running on the reversal test rig and has lasted 35 hours so far. This pivot is an experimental one slightly thicker in the root of… | ||
| B002_X168-page189 | The expedited machining of three pairs of pivots for a stub-axle based on a new drawing. | ||
| View original record | Printed text: ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter: A Mr. ADAMS, By Mr. BAILEY, Ba Mr. BARRINGTON, B Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page190 | Heat treatment for steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. COPY To Da. from R. Copy for Wor. " " Nr. " " J. With reference to the steering pivots, I shall be glad if you, Mr Wormald and Mr Nadin will consult, and try whether these pivots have the… | ||
| B002_X168-page191 | Steering pivot failures during frame bumping tests and a conclusion on their safety. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. Da. Ha. Wor/Hys/L51213. December 5th. 1913. Re Steering Pivots. X.168. Recently we have been running on the frame bumping test pivots F.3372/3 and F.3697/8. These… | ||
| B002_X168-page192 | Test report on two pivots, detailing breakage issues with different wheel types and recommendations for design modifications. | ||
| View original record | Wor/HyS/LS1213 Sheet. 2 fit on cars. Two pivots of similar section were tested by me on the reversal test rig, one on June 18th and the other on August 14th. In the reports on these tests I… | ||
| B002_X168-page193 | The failure of axle pivots during a bumping test and a subsequent design modification. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Sll/L51213. Re Axle Pivots. X.168. R. 5-12-13. In reply to Mr Royce's memo R13/P11213, Mr Haldenby wishes us to point out that the pivot which broke after 6 hours during the bumping test of frame… | ||
| B002_X168-page194 | Extract from Mr. Paterson's report regarding water found in pivots instead of oil. | ||
| View original record | Extract from Mr. Paterson's report PA6/CHG1213. PIVOTS. New type. He says he took off the lower caps the other day to fill them with oil, and found they were full of water. X 1081 R.R. Salisbury 'A'… | ||
| B002_X168-page195 | Standardization and testing history of steering pivots, questioning why standardisation proceeded despite adverse reports. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM4/L91213. Na. December 9th. 1913. Re Steering Pivots. X.168. In Mr Haldenby's report Wor/Hy8/L51213, copies of which have been forwarded to J., R., Da. and Na, he makes the statement that Pivots… | ||
| B002_X168-page196 | Serious issue where pivots were standardized without a necessary strengthening modification, rendering them unsafe for use. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM4/L91213. Sheet. 2. "I think it advisable that the stub should be "thickened up at the root. It also appears "to me that the U section is heavier than is "necessary and it might have the effect… | ||
| B002_X168-page197 | Test report on side springs, steering pivots, and front springs. | ||
| View original record | For/Hy9/L91213. Sheet. 2 side spring. The crack occured at the point where the top flange commen-ces to spread out in a straight taper to the spring rest. It would be advantageous to make this taper… | ||
| B002_X168-page198 | History and specifications for steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONE: 476 Four Lines. Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page199 | Experiments on parts, standard designs, and the strength of pivots. | ||
| View original record | 10-12-13. Da2/G101213. -3- instructions to experiment Sept.5/13 - 12664, Piece Nos. being F.3783/4. X168. The results of this test are not yet through. I have never at any time had instructions to… | ||
| B002_X168-page200 | Instructions regarding modifications to steering pivots following a test, concerning lightening holes, corner radius, and heat treatment. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To Wor from R. for Hy. 15/12/13 Copy to J. Copy to Da. R9/P 11.12.13. Steering Pivots. X.168. With reference to steering pivot test, pivots Nos.P.3697/8 and 3672/3, I have instructed that… | ||
| B002_X168-page201 | The reversal test of steering pivot F3783. | ||
| View original record | From Exp.Dept. Copies For:- R. J. Wa. Da. EGB/R20/B111213. Report on reversal test of steering pivot.F3783. X168. This pivot is different to the 2700 type pivot F3697 in that the U section is lighter,… | ||
| B002_X168-page202 | Test log for component 'Offside C446', detailing running times and a component failure. | ||
| View original record | -2- hrs. mins. Offside C446. 1 - 22. * * 3 - 30. * * 4 - 10. * * 26- 29. * * 24- 9. * * 19- 45. * * 52. One ball and stud was broken in 12 hrs. 43 mins. but this had been in use on previous tests. | ||
| B002_X168-page203 | Extract from a report regarding water being found in the pivots of a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495. Wa.WOR/CPS/0121213. 12/12/13. Pd. The following is an extract of Mr. Paterson's report No. 872:- "PIVOTS." New type. He says he took off the lower caps the other day to… | ||
| B002_X168-page204 | Issue of water entering the front steering pivots due to hose pipe use. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495 Wor. EP1/L131213. With reference to your memo WCR/CP8/O 121213, re water in front steering pivots, this I am afraid, is due to the too free use of the hose pipe about the… | ||
| B002_X168-page205 | Internal memorandum regarding a drawing office report on pivots and the standardisation of wire wheels. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Enclosure Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba… | ||
| B002_X168-page206 | Heat treatment of steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/EM2/L131213. Names and Indicating letter. Mr. ADAMS Mr. BAILEY Mr. BARRINGTON Mr. BEREND Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page207 | Reversal test of steering pivot P.3783 and the status of pivot P.3697. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from R. Copy to Copy to Wor. Sg. N.11/13 C O P Y. E4/P 15.12.13. COPY. Reversal Test of Steering Pivot P. 3783. Wor/SMG/L121213. I understand that Pivot P3697 is to be condemned and scrapped,… | ||
| B002_X168-page208 | Typed copy of a response regarding the efficiency of new type pivots in keeping out water. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Re Mrs. Holden. - 2495. Ma/S11/LG151213. 15.12.13. Wor. With regard to the attached, kindly note Mr. Day's remarks, and also we might add that we do not know of any change on the new type… | ||
| B002_X168-page209 | Experiments for parallel control of the rear axle and tests on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hyb/1161213. Sheet. 2 being heavier would be less likely to vibrate rapidly. The grunt is worse when the brake is used when the car is moving slowly backward. Parallel control of Rear Axle. L.161.… | ||
| B002_X168-page210 | Results of a reversal test on Pivot P.3783 and the subsequent decision to change the standard from F.3697/8 to F.3783/4. | ||
| View original record | J. for H. 18.12.13. DA2/G181213. In reply to your note R4/P151213, re reversal test on Pivot P.3783, I am not sure whether it is your wish that Pivots F.3697/8 should be all scrapped. We were not… | ||
| B002_X168-page211 | Heat treatment for front pivots, frames, and axles, and setting standards for future forgings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. R5/P 2.1.14. To Da. from R. To Wor. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Na. H-768 With reference to the front pivots, some little time ago I wrote to know whether these had been subjected to the… | ||
| B002_X168-page212 | Forwarding reports and remarks regarding water finding its way into the lower caps of pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495. J. WOR/CPS/0181213. 18/12/13. I return herewith Mr. Hanbury's report No.872 and in reply to your remarks thereon in reference to the water finding its way into the lower… | ||
| B002_X168-page213 | Possibility of water getting into the steering pivots and a potential solution. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495. EP. WOR/CPLO/0181213. 18/12/13. In reply to your EPL/1121213 in reference to water getting into the steering pivots, I give you below, as requested, copy of Mr. Day's… | ||
| B002_X168-page214 | Inquiring if any design alterations have been made to resolve a previously mentioned issue. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Re 2495 - Mrs. Holden. Wor. EP2/T/L231213. With reference to your memo WOR/CP10/0181213, we shall be glad to know if any-thing has been done with a view to prevent-ing this trouble, i.e. is… | ||
| B002_X168-page215 | Querying if any alteration is being made to an existing design to prevent a known issue. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Re 2495 - Mrs Holden. Mm. WOR/CP15/0231213. 23/12/13. Mr. Day. Referring to the attached, Mr. Platford remarks:- "Is anything being done with a view to preventing this trouble, i.e. is any… | ||
| B002_X168-page216 | Potential solution for water ingress in the front pivots for Mrs. Holden's vehicle, chassis number 2495. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To Wor. from R. Copy to J. Copy to De. " " Pd. " " Ma. - - - Aby 9/1/14. R4/P 31.12.13. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495. With reference to the water getting into the front pivots, would the use of… | ||
| B002_X168-page217 | Comparative strength of different axle pivot designs based on bending moments and test results. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Dpt. (malt) (VV.eh. 19.1.14) R.R. 146. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). [Distribution List] Names and indicating letter.… | ||
| B002_X168-page218 | Results of endurance and failure tests on various pivot types under different conditions. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr. BARRINGTON B Mr. BEREND Bt Mr.… | ||
| B002_X168-page219 | Impact and bending tests on front pivot stubs, comparing different steel types and design strengths. | ||
| View original record | J. for R. X168 7.1.14. Ds7/06114. Replying to your note RS/P2114 re Front Pivots, Mr. Nadin, Mr. Wormald and myself consulted in accordance with your note, examined sample pieces, and arranged to have… | ||
| B002_X168-page220 | The comparative strength and durability tests of various pivot designs and the potential influence of heat treatment. | ||
| View original record | J. for R. 7.1.14. De7/96114 Cont. -2- did not make this section weaker than the U, or appreciably affect its strength. In tests over obstacles AV/EH2/117313, and Woz/Ry1/L5713, and F.3253 type pivot… | ||
| B002_X168-page221 | Potential improvements to the design of steering pivots and stub axles. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To be for R Copy to Wor. J. R4/P 7.1.14. X.168. Steering Pivots. Wor/EMS/L191213. I think there is nothing a matter with the pivot forging F3697 and 8. providing that we:- 1. get a large… | ||
| B002_X168-page222 | Test to investigate water getting into the front pivots. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Sch. 100M-1-11-13 E.P. 1468. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 FOUR LINES. Wor/S11/L12114 Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| B002_X168-page223 | Instructions to investigate if a shed ball from a front pivot can escape from inside the wheel. | ||
| View original record | R.R. form 88 (rev) 5M. 13-10-13 E. P. 1710. 16590 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: GO to Works Order No.: Customer's No.: X 1081 Re: VALVE GETTING INTO FRONT PIVOTS all reference to Mr Royce's… | ||
| B002_X168-page224 | Condition and potential re-heat treatment of front pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY To Da. from R. Copy to Ma. Copy to Wor. Copy to J. R3/P 14.1.14. x168 Front Pivots. Da7/G6114. I am satisfied with the pivots F3696/7 and F3372 and 3 are not sufficiently imperfect to… | ||
| B002_X168-page225 | Water ingress into front pivots, attaching an instruction sheet for an experiment. | ||
| View original record | Wor/RMS/L15114. Re water getting into Front Pivots. X.1081. Hy. 15-1-14. We attach herewith Mr Day's instruction sheet 16590 of 14/1/14. Will you please let us know whether it is necessary for us to… | ||
| B002_X168-page226 | Tests conducted to determine how water enters a pivot pin bearing. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies For:- J. H. Ma. Da. Wor/H16/U16114. 16th., January 1914. Report re water in Pivot Pin Bearing. A. Teal. I have made tests as follows to find if water does easily get into the… | ||
| B002_X168-page227 | Page two of a memo from the Experimental Department discussing a modification to a steering bush and axle boss. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept., Copies for:- J. H. Ha. Da. Wer/KMH/G16114. 16th. January 1914. -2- easily worked into the bearing when the steering is moved. I think this could be avoided if the bottom bush was… | ||
| B002_X168-page228 | Test report on rear axle bevel gears and steering pivots, noting noise issues and component failures. | ||
| View original record | Wor/My2/L16114. Sheet. 2 X488 Rear Axle Bevel Gears 5's pitch ground teeth. X482 The third set of these gears 22-65 teeth are now fitted and on the road. They are very poor and are much too noisy.… | ||
| B002_X168-page229 | Experiment on water getting into front pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM1/L17114. Re water getting into Front Pivots. X.1081 J. 17-1-14. R. Na. Da. This experiment arose out of our Mr Paterson's report re chassis 2495 - Mrs Holden - in which he stated that when he… | ||
| B002_X168-page230 | The bumping test of pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept., Copies for:- J. R. Ha. Da. Wor/Hyl1/021114. 21st. January 1914. Report on Bumping Test of Pivots. F3783/4. ----------------- X. 168. ----------------- This pivot is the one with the… | ||
| B002_X168-page231 | The bumping test of pivots for a stub axle. | ||
| View original record | Report on bumping test of pivots F3783/4 X/68 This pivot is the one with three recesses on the taper part of the stub axle and which has been standardised quite recently. A pair of pivots were run… | ||
| B002_X168-page232 | Agreeing on the heat treatment temperatures for Front Pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To Na. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. R4/P 28. 1. 14. Heat treatment of Front Pivots. Na12/B24114. With reference to heat treatment of the Front Pivots, I am agreed that the temperatures… | ||
| B002_X168-page233 | Water ingress into front pivots and the role of the bottom bush and oil. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. -6214 To Hy from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. Copy to Da. R9/P 2.2.14. Re Water getting into Front Pivots. X. 1081 ------------- With reference to water getting into front pivots, these have… | ||
| B002_X168-page234 | The failure of a steering pivot (F.3783) during a bumping test and recommendations for design improvement. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. Da. Na. Wor/Hy3/L2214. February 2nd. 1914. Report on Steering Pivot F.3783. X.168 One of these pivots which has been in use on the bumping test has broken off at the… | ||
| B002_X168-page235 | Design of new tools and reamers to improve the boring of the stub axle for Steering Pivot F.3783. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wcrb/L3214. Re Steering Pivot F.3783. X.168 J. 3-2-14. R. Da. Na. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report Wor/Hy3/L2214. In connection with Mr Haldenby's remark therein that the boring out of the… | ||
| B002_X168-page236 | Failure of an axle pivot during a bumping test and proposed design improvements to prevent future breakages. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Day from R. Copy to J. Copy to Hy - 13214 C O P Y. x 6S COPY. RB/P 7.2.14. I understand with reference to the axle pivot broken in bumping test, that this failed at the reduction we made outside… | ||
| B002_X168-page237 | Instructions regarding pistons drawn for a Thames chassis, referencing the uncertainty of the order. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Turner, Parts. Order No. Customer's No. 19 Re chassis your reference B.S.314/1 x 106 These pistons have been drawn to a view of a different Thames with a view to… | ||
| B002_X168-page238 | Test report on the lifespan of front axle pivots under bumping conditions. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L29414. X/58 April 29th. 1914. LIFE OF PARTS ON BUMPING TESTS. FRONT AXLE PIVOTS. 3" Bumps at 105 revs. per minute. Piece No. | Description | Time Hrs. Mins. | Results. | Reference. --- | ---… | ||
| B002_X168-page239 | Test report on the durability and lifespan of various Front Axle Pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L29414. FRONT AX PIVOTS (2). Piece No. | Description | Time. Hrs. Mins. | Results. | Reference. ---|---|---|---|--- F3783. | Off Side Pivot. | 22 - 55 | Broke. | Wor/Hy3/L2214. F3784. | Near… | ||
| B002_X168-page240 | Internal instruction sheet halting work on a job due to queries arising from a blueprint drawing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 138 (54M) (F.P. cpd. 16.5.13) E.P. 5883. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: L. Davies Order No. Customer's No. Handwritten text: Dr. Turning Dept on their Enquiry of universal carrier on… | ||
| B002_X168-page241 | Steering pivots with more elasticity and increased clearance for buffers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Dpt. (Tech) (VY.49). 9.9.13 E.P. 6/68. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 FOUR LINES. Wor/Mor6/B7514. Names and Indicating letter. Initial… | ||
| B002_X168-page242 | Extract from Mr. Platford's report concerning steering performance issues on cars at the Spanish Grand Prix. | ||
| View original record | X. 168 Extract from Mr. Platford's report re Cars in Spanish Grand Prix. - in X.387. Steering. At high speeds is not very good. One has considerable difficulty in keeping a straight course. I improved… | ||
| B002_X168-page243 | Instructions for altering carburetter clearance, fitting petrol tank springs, and setting magneto timing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 19B (M.R.) (P.P. 177. 25M. 18.3.15 E.P. 201). ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 4 19 To: Testers Order No. Customer's No. Alter Carburetter clearance for Soppex No. 8 Some springs for the petrol… | ||
| B002_X168-page244 | Double rear brakes and weak torque tubes, with an extract from Mr Royce about Mr Haldenby's workload. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr23/L11814. RE DOUBLE REAR BRAKES & OLD TYPE WEAK TORQUE TUBES. X.713. Hy. 11-8-14 The following is an extract from Mr Royce's memo R3/P 31.7.14 :- "Most of these things show that Mr Haldenby… | ||
| B002_X168-page245 | The bumping test of longer and stronger buffer springs for the side steering tube. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. Da. Na. Sor/Hy9/120814. August 20th. 1914. Report on bumping test of longer and stronger Buffer springs of round section wire in Side Steering Tube. These springs… | ||
| B002_X168-page246 | The standardisation of longer and stronger buffer springs for the side steering tube. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. Wor/Worl/E22914. 27th August 1914. R4/B27814. To Wor. for Hy. Copy to J.H. Da. 31/8/14 Re Longer and Stronger Buffer Springs of round section wire in Side Steering Tube. With reference to… | ||
| B002_X168-page247 | The pivots fitted to car no. 2141 and their use across various series. | ||
| View original record | Mer RE CAR No.2141 - R6/LC. J. for R. 19.10.14. Da3/0191014. The pivots on this car are F.2352/3. They were fitted as standard to part of 2100 Series and all 2200, 2300 and 2400 Series, and some were… | ||
| B002_X168-page248 | Instructions and a list of experiments carried out on chassis 2300. | ||
| View original record | INSTRUCTIONS. Mr. Mercer. Re. Chassis 2300. EXPERIMENTAL. The following experiments have been carried out on this car,. Ionides clutch experiment. X317. Old type torque tubes fitted G.450/1. X713.… | ||
| B002_X168-page249 | Instructing the recipient to ask Mr. Royce for details on testing a specific item. | ||
| View original record | X713 ask Mr Royce what particular test he would like us to do with this. Perhaps he would just like it to be used and matched. 1-11-14 | ||
| B002_X168-page250 | Adjustments to the lean angle of steering pivots to improve stability and address low-speed wobble. | ||
| View original record | 16 To R. from EH. Copy to J. " " RP. " " By. " " Na. Wor/EH7/L121115. November 12th. 1915. Re lean of Steering Pivots. We are making some packing pieces which will give 2° backward lean on the pivots.… | ||
| B002_X168-page251 | Investigating the cause and potential solutions for low-speed steering wobble. | ||
| View original record | WOR/EH7/L121115. 2. parts wear; it has always been a repair shop problem. I consider we have still a lot to learn about these wobbles and that it must be a combination of different things, because it… | ||
| B002_X168-page252 | Adjustment of the steering pivot lean angle and its effects. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Wor. for EH. from R. 17/11/15 Copies to J. By. Wa. COPY R6/B151115. November 15th 1915. Re Lean of Steering Pivots. When asking for the steering pivot lean to be increased to 2º I was not… | ||
| B002_X168-page253 | Experiment on double rear brakes combined with old type torque tubes. | ||
| View original record | Wor/cr4/L161114. Double Rear Brakes combined with old type Torque Tubes. X.713 R. 16-11-14. You may remember that you instructed us to carry out an experiment as stated above, at the beginning of… | ||
| B002_X168-page254 | Suggesting an experiment to test an old type torque rod with double rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | C.O.S. 17/12/14 COPY. To Wor. for Hy. from R. Copy to J. R12/IB161214. December 16th.1914 Double Rear Brakes combined with old type Torque Tubes. X.713 Wor/Wor4/161114. My suggestion with reference to… | ||
| B002_X168-page255 | Featuring a handwritten signature. | ||
| View original record | W.O. Thursam with | ||
| B002_X168-page256 | The test of old type weak torque tubes with double rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. Hy. Ma. Wor/Hy3/L6115. January 6th. 1915. Report on test of old type weak Torque Tubes G.434/1 with Double Rear Brakes. - X.713 A set of the old type weak torque… | ||
| B002_X168-page257 | Stating that an experiment concerning double rear brakes and old type weak torque tubes is to be abandoned. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mer18/T27115. DOUBLE REAR BRAKES, AND OLD TYPE WEAK TORQUE TUBES. X.713. By. 27.1.15. By. Na.C. Kindly note that Mr. Royce states that the above experiment can be abandoned. P. Wor. R5/1325715… | ||
| B002_X168-page258 | Lean of steering pivots and the effect of vehicle height on axle rake. | ||
| View original record | Mem To R. from By. Copy to J. 17th November, 1915. By7/0171115. RE LEAN OF STEERING PIVOTS. Referring to your memo R6/B151115, I regret that I overlooked replying to the point which you raised with… | ||
| B002_X168-page259 | List of new and experimental parts fitted to Bumper Chassis X.1131. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from RHC. c. to EFC. X.168 RHC2/LG2.10.19. RE BUMPER CHASSIS, X.1131. The following new and experimental parts have been fitted to the above chassis. New axle fitted with taper type pivot pins.… | ||
| B002_X168-page260 | Stating the minimum satisfactory life for springs, axle pivots, and steering levers on the bumping rig. | ||
| View original record | To NA. from Hs/Rn. X168 Ha/Rm2/LGC.9.28. 423 The minimum satisfactory life on the bumping rig for springs is 25 hrs - axle pivot and steering 100 hrs. As a matter of fact we have never broken an axle… | ||