Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 00000001-page001 | Meeting notes discussing an accident involving a steering pivot failure on a customer's car and potential new inspection systems. | ||
| View original record | STEERING (Contd.) (9) 96th Meeting: Re accident occurring to steering pivot of customer's car. Dec. 8. 11 Mr. Hasin read a note from Mr. Johnson CJ21/T71811 concerning the failure of Mortimer Singer's… | ||
| 00000001-page002 | Committee meeting notes discussing steering gear inspections following an accident involving Mr. Mortimer Singer's car. | ||
| View original record | STEERING (Contd.) (10) accident to Mr. Mortimer Singer's car. The Committee argued that this scheme was not feasible. Mr. Northey suggested that we should make the steering gear a particular point for… | ||
| 00000001-page003 | Re front pivots bending. | ||
| View original record | AJK / No. 1900. Re front pivots bending. 3/1/12 Instructed them to dismantle & ascertain why rear axle V14 ran hot. Thoroughly examined after dismantling & a/c of necessary test strength & design or… | ||
| 00000001-page004 | Request for a report on the strength of standard steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | MEM. 112(1) Re Steering Pivots. TEBS/LIGN. Mr Spinney 1.4.19. "Will you kindly report on the strength of our standard steering pivots. Dr Wormald is of the opinion that the lightening which has been… | ||
| 00000001-page005 | Departmental memo regarding front axle pivot breakages and the arrangement of destruction tests. | ||
| View original record | R.R.&CO., DERBY. G.W.P.DEPT. PP.484. 4000.8-12.JOB. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephones: 478 (Four Lines). 168/A H1/ES7118. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This… | ||
| 00000001-page006 | To Mr. Hives regarding the modification of the torque tube test apparatus. | ||
| View original record | R.R. No. 100 12-1-13-5m. B. & D. 300 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 00000001-page007 | Bumping and revolving tests on front wheels and pivots under torsional stress. | ||
| View original record | -2- arranged with the set-up bolt/shown. 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 that we may… | ||
| 00000001-page008 | Instruction to conduct comparative strength tests on old and new steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. WORKS RECEIVED To: Mr Wormald (Mr. Innes) Order No. Customer's No. Exp. a/c Re Steering Pivot Tests On 2200 series cars the pivots were made stronger. To make a… | ||
| 00000001-page009 | Experiment No. 182, detailing a load and deflection test on a steering pivot assembly. | ||
| View original record | exp 182/12/12/12. (Handwritten and struck through) EXPERIMENT NO. 182. Report on Steering Pivot test. Instructions were sent out by the Drawing Office how these pivots should be tested, the method was… | ||
| 00000001-page010 | The load testing of a pivot, including a table of measurements, observations of failure, and a post-test condition summary with a diagram. | ||
| View original record | ST.3697/AFT/E.R.A. -2- 5200 lbs. .292" .072" .046" .001" 5600 " .318" .078" .047" .003" 6000 " .344" .084" .047" .005" 6400 " .368" .091" .049" .010" 6800 " .394" .098" .051" .020" 7200 " .422" .105"… | ||
| 00000001-page011 | Test report on an old type steering pivot, measuring deflection and permanent set under increasing loads until failure. | ||
| View original record | A2/STEERING/1/10.10.19 -4-3 2. Old type steering pivot used, we took one off 16E9 for the job, same arrangement used for the test. Weight | Deflection. A | Deflection. B | Permanent set. A | Permanent… | ||
| 00000001-page012 | Departmental memo suggesting a series of bumping tests on the front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: ATE. FOUR LINES. N14/B26313. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Date. Re Front Axle.… | ||
| 00000001-page013 | New bumping test for axle pivots, assigning it experiment number X 241. | ||
| View original record | AE/SA/L27213 Axle Pivots - Bumping Test.- X 241 (Handwritten '168' above '241') Mr Hives 27-2-13 During Mr Platford's conversation with Mr Royce last week and Mr Royce suggested that we should carry… | ||
| 00000001-page014 | Failure of front axle pivots and proposing modifications to improve strength and prevent future breakages. | ||
| View original record | RS/B1213. From F.H.R.. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr Wormald Mr Spinney, Mr Nadin? Handwritten notes: Mr Wormald 172/2 168 X Re 2 front axle pivots which have been sent to me. There is no doubt but… | ||
| 00000001-page015 | Testing and design considerations for front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | F.H.ROYCE'S NOTES ON CHASSIS MATTERS. HL/25212. Re 2 front axle pivots (contd.). cross tube joint would be of much use unless it were arranged with the set-up bolt shewn. In addition to the bumping… | ||
| 00000001-page016 | Analysis of a broken stub axle pivot, discussing potential causes and proposing design modifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY. From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Hadin. X168 Re the Broken Stub axle pivot. At first I thought that the broken stub axle was caused by combined bending and torsion, but… | ||
| 00000001-page017 | Continuation of a memorandum regarding a broken stub axle and recommendations for spring buffers. | ||
| View original record | -2- The 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… | ||
| 00000001-page018 | Instructions from Mr. Royce on experiments to test and break front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | AW/E/5/L5313 16S Re Front Axle Pivots - X.547 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… | ||
| 00000001-page019 | Instructions regarding diagrams, tests, and parts for customer X247. | ||
| View original record | RR. 136. 2M. 8/18. S & S Ltd. (E663) W.M. [Stamp: ROLLS-ROYCE 14 MAY 1919] [Stamp: RECEIVED] 9281 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr. Hallet Order No. Customer's No. X 247 14/5/19 1. [unclear]… | ||
| 00000001-page020 | The experimental reproduction of a fracture on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | 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 half of it to you tonight by… | ||
| 00000001-page021 | Proposed modifications and investigations following a component failure. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Hadin. [Handwritten]: X168 1) Test the materials of the broken men to find the elastic limits which may be low owing to material or defective… | ||
| 00000001-page022 | Steering pivot tests for experiment 168. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Hadin AT/Nile/11231B March 12th 1913. Report on Ex. 168 Steering Pivot Tests. On one of our experimental cars we had a man for a total of… | ||
| 00000001-page023 | The failure analysis of breaking steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Hulin 168 Report on Ex. 247 Steering Pivots Breaking. I have examined the pivots on all our experimental cars and been into the Repair Shop… | ||
| 00000001-page024 | Steering tension tests conducted under various road conditions and obstacle impacts. | ||
| View original record | AW/EHS/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… | ||
| 00000001-page025 | Road tests concerning axle performance, suspension issues, and steering pivot tests. | ||
| View original record | AD/RH19/1.12.13 (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… | ||
| 00000001-page026 | Test report on the failure and cracking of steering pivots when driving over obstacles. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Hadin. AV/EHSO/L12313 March 12th 1915. 18S Re Steering Pivots Breaking. X.447 Our tests with the split cross steering tube showed us that… | ||
| 00000001-page027 | Requesting experiments to investigate fractures in the front pivots and steering system. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 00000001-page028 | Investigation into a fractured pivot, potentially caused by a tyre out of balance and a loose cross tube. | ||
| View original record | RL/B18313. W.M. [STAMP: 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… | ||
| 00000001-page029 | Steering issues caused by out-of-balance tyres and proposing a high-speed wheel test rig. | ||
| View original record | W.M. R12/D14313. From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Hives Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Spinney. Re Front Pivots. Waldron has found here/Dunlop new tyre made at their French factory very much out of… | ||
| 00000001-page030 | Progress on new reinforced front pivots and the standardization of Dunlop wheels. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd. C & S Dept. 2M 9/12 H. G. & S. X168 Re Front Pivots. Mr. Johnson. 14/3/13. AV/CP19/T14313. I have got Drawing Office moving rapidly with this job. The Die Casting people are sinking dies for… | ||
| 00000001-page031 | Telegram regarding a test on a reinforced model and a separate test on an altered spring buffer design. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. If the Receiver of an Inland Telegram doubts its accuracy, he may have it repeated on payment of half the amount originally paid for its transmission... Lavandou 17. TO Roycar… | ||
| 00000001-page032 | The testing of present type pivots against old type pivots by running a car over obstacles. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Hadin 168 X249 March 17th. 1913 AT/212/L17313 Tests with Present type Pivots. On the same car that we broke the old type pivots in 10… | ||
| 00000001-page033 | Problematic straight cross tubes fitted to 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… | ||
| 00000001-page034 | Preliminary report on experimental tests for a stronger type of pivot and the despatch of blueprints for crack inspection. | ||
| View original record | AT/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… | ||
| 00000001-page035 | Postponing the Axle Dropping Test and proposing it be performed on the dynamometer instead. | ||
| View original record | From P.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Moon. R4/H18313. Re Axle Dropping Test. The tackle for this work had better be held in abeyance for the present as the experiment is too slow… | ||
| 00000001-page036 | Investigation into stub axle fractures and proposing potential design improvements. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Spinney. Re Stub Axle Fractures. Mr. Hives has done very well indeed testing to reproduce the fracture which his report shows can be produced… | ||
| 00000001-page037 | Letter regarding a report on pivots, instructing the Repair Dept. to replace old types with a new reinforced design. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Motor paper per Mr. Martin 1M.1.13 AWL/L18313 Re Pivots. - X.166 Mr Johnson Mr Royce 18-3-13 In view of Mr Hives preliminary report on the present type pivots which the Experimental Dept. are… | ||
| 00000001-page038 | Typed document page discussing a conclusion for a future line of action. | ||
| View original record | AWL/118313 -2- enabled us to arrive at a definite conclusion as to what line of action we should take. | ||
| 00000001-page039 | Telegram requesting drawings be prepared to show fractures in pivots for distribution to agents and sellers. | ||
| View original record | TO Roycar X68 Derby. Prepare drawings showing where to look for fractures in pivots and send to all our agents and sellers and James Robe to Canada with explanation that other makers have discovered. | ||
| 00000001-page040 | Telegram warning of potential cracks from high-speed impacts, instructing to carefully examine car pivots. | ||
| View original record | St Omers 18. TO (2) Roycar Derby. that if at high speed a car were to hit a caniveau a crack might be caused therefore essential to carefully examine pivots of all cars which come under | ||
| 00000001-page041 | Telegram discussing altering designs in light of a new discovery. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B.—This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. Paris 18 TO (L) Royce Derby their eyes and in view of this discovery we are altering designs to prevent such… | ||
| 00000001-page042 | Final report on steering pivot tests conducted on a track. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Spinney Mr Madin Final Report on Exd. 447 (handwritten 16S above Exd.) Steering Pivot Tests on Track. On the same car which we broke one of the old… | ||
| 00000001-page043 | Damage to a cross tube and various levers. | ||
| View original record | R/X2216/L18513 (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.… | ||
| 00000001-page044 | Material specifications, testing, and strength improvements for front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | R1/R19513. From F.H.R., Copies Sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Hadin. Re Front Axle Pivots. I do not understand this sheet exactly - am I to understand that our front stub axle will be made of… | ||
| 00000001-page045 | Post Office Telegraph communication regarding axle pivots and vehicle front end modifications. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Llandudno 19 TO Roycar Derby Axles should be in for pivots with stud head lowered three quarters inch otherwise like #3283 raising the front of existing Cars will be rather… | ||
| 00000001-page046 | Confirmation of a telegram sent from Nightingale Road, Derby. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams "ROYCAR, DERBY." To District CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM sent to you this day By ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TO 26/12 X24H [Main body of the telegram contains illegible… | ||
| 00000001-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 | ||
| 00000001-page048 | Confirmation of a telegram sent. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams - ROYCAR, DERBY. - To District CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM sent to you this day By ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TO | ||
| 00000001-page049 | Design specifications for front pivots to reduce weight while maintaining strength. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Spinney. Front Pivots. We must not make these front pivots heavy and we must not forget that it is no use their being much stronger than the… | ||
| 00000001-page050 | Potential improvements to front axle design to reduce stresses 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… | ||
| 00000001-page051 | Cause of broken pivots and the proposed solution of altering the cross steering tube. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 00000001-page052 | Production of forgings and a temporary reinforced section for a stub axle. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Wormald. Mr. Nadin. Stub axle S17/BRG3131. W.M. 1 MAR 1923 Re Forgings. No more forgings should be made than are necessary to keep the output in progress… | ||
| 00000001-page053 | Point-by-point report detailing proposals and responses for addressing a component failure and making design improvements. | ||
| View original record | R.S.S. 654. (OVERALL BRAKES) Handwritten: Final Report Sent C W J 20/3/15. (1). Test the material of the broken ones to find the elastic limits which may be low owing to material or defective heat… | ||
| 00000001-page054 | Modifications to the steering box pendulum lever and a directive to alter all cars on the road. | ||
| View original record | C.E. 3036. 1000/7/24. McC.&Co.Ltd. Gp.14. -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.… | ||
| 00000001-page055 | Pivots, referencing a telegram from Mr. Royce and the status of related drawings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. AEROENGINES (DERBY) LTD. Re Pivots. Mr. Wormald. 20/3/13. RM12/720313. We received late last night the following telegram from Mr. Royce:- "Digs should be in hand for pivots with stub axle… | ||
| 00000001-page056 | Progress report memo regarding personnel, car deliveries, and engineering tasks. | ||
| View original record | -2- Mr. Wormald. 20/3/15. Lady Yule - 1699. Firth - 1637. Fitton - 1476. Everything is O.K. otherwise. Matthews and Peat are progressing favourably. Hives has not been able us yet to break the… | ||
| 00000001-page057 | Post Office Telegraph communication sent from Paris to Derby. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Stamp: DERBY DE 21 MR 13. Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Paris 24. Handed in at: 17.28. Received here at: 8 33. TO: Roycar Derby. Text: Send my Copy an Sml 1813… | ||
| 00000001-page058 | Departmental memo concerning front axle pivots and the safety of cars produced before chassis number 1900. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 478 - Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Reference: 1116/B25313. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page059 | Telegram from Wormald concerning the results of an experiment with buffer springs. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Slypres 982 341 4/3 Handed in at 10-7 a.m. Received here at 11-37 a.m. STAMP: DERBY 14 JY 37 TO Roycan Derby N68 Bagnall and Hives… | ||
| 00000001-page060 | Letter to Mr. Johnson regarding a telegram from Paris which contained a clerical error, requesting clarification for the required document. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Johnson 26-3-13 We received your wire from Paris which was transmitted to us as follows:- "Send my copy AN S.L. L 1813" The reference number as here stated is of course a clerical error and we… | ||
| 00000001-page061 | Letter regarding a delay and arranging contact by wiring the recipient's whereabouts. | ||
| View original record | AN/CB/L.26313 -2- ascertain from Miss Caswall your where-abouts, on receipt of which we shall wire you. We regret this unavoidable delay. R. A. Formald. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. (C.B. DPT.) DERBY. - P.617… | ||
| 00000001-page062 | Telegraph from Paris requesting a copy of memo 18313 regarding steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Paris 26 W.76/W H. Words Hd HH.42. TO: Royce Derby Send me copy our Sole memo 18313 had reference steering pivots Johnson X168 | ||
| 00000001-page063 | Departmental memo confirming the dispatch of a corrected telegram regarding a memo on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LIMITED (and reduced) 63. BOULEVARD GOUVION-SAINT-CYR PARIS TELEGRAMS: ROLLSROYCE-PARIS SHOWROOM, 162, Avenue des Champs-Elysées Telephone 527-04 OFFICES, GARAGE,… | ||
| 00000001-page064 | Letter to Mr. Johnson apologizing for a delay in supplying memos regarding axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | AW/S'17/L26313 Mr Johnson 25-3-13 [Handwritten: 416/8] 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… | ||
| 00000001-page065 | Follow-up actions regarding a required document and a query on pivot replacements. | ||
| View original record | AW/S:17/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… | ||
| 00000001-page066 | Copy of a report or letter, the majority of which is illegible due to fading. | ||
| View original record | Copy of [illegible] [Illegible handwritten text] [Illegible signature] | ||
| 00000001-page067 | Requesting to proceed with experiments on spring buffers in conjunction with old type pivots. | ||
| View original record | R.R. AND CONDUIT, LTD., DERBY. Mr Wormalds office Messrs. Parnell & Hives. Mr. Royce wishes you to press forward with the spring buffers in conjunction with the old type pivots. If these should prove… | ||
| 00000001-page068 | The testing and failure analysis of steering pivots and the rigs used. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dep. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Bpilwks Mr Hadin Re Steering Pivot Tests. K.168 The first rig we made which was driven from the test engine was no good, we could not fix the… | ||
| 00000001-page069 | Telegram regarding testing buffer springs and sourcing a variety of springs for track stock. | ||
| View original record | Ichabod Derby 28th Confidential 6/5 25. TO Hives and Pagnell, Roycar Derby +2H. Press forward with Buffer springs tests on the track stock to your track testings get a large variety of springs so that… | ||
| 00000001-page070 | From F.H.R. discussing Mr. Hives' work on a cross steering tube failure and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | RR.CR(U)EQUALED. CHIEF.P.M. From F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Nadin. Re Pivots - X. 162. As I have before stated I am very pleased with Mr. Hives' work on this subject. I… | ||
| 00000001-page071 | Departmental memo detailing the results of a tensile test on a front axle pivot. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 478 FOUR LINES. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Date. Re Front Axle Pivot -… | ||
| 00000001-page072 | Steering pivot tests conducted on a truck using cast iron obstacles. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Olney Mr Hadin Re Steering Pivot Tests on the Truck. - Z.L.168 Instead of having ballast bags and pieces of wood for obstacles we are now using the… | ||
| 00000001-page073 | Continued test report on pivot cracking and front spring failure during obstacle testing. | ||
| View original record | AR/MMB/12413 (contd) -2- a duplicate of the one on the side steering rod. To get a big variation in the time taken to crack a pivot, the bumps on the track vary a bit because there are ten separate… | ||
| 00000001-page074 | Steering pivot tests, detailing the methodology and tabulated results of failures for different pivot types. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies to: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Holmey Mr Nadin AR/2H31/L2413 April 2nd. 1913. Re Steering Pivot Tests. - X.158 I am sending under separate cover photo of this arrange-ment, also… | ||
| 00000001-page075 | Continuation page of a test report detailing the results of pivot durability tests. | ||
| View original record | AW/TEH/12413 (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 |… | ||
| 00000001-page076 | Test report on a new reinforced steering pivot, including failure analysis and remarks. | ||
| View original record | A/EH1/L.S413 (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 4 steering… | ||
| 00000001-page077 | Urgent instructions regarding an experimental cross-steering tube, including a diagram and manufacturing specifications. | ||
| View original record | URGENT ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. 10717 F INSTRUCTIONS. 4.4.18 To: A.O. for Mr Smithers Order No.: Exp. Customer's No.: X168 Ile: Exp. X Steering Tube with springs Run with X Steering Tube [Diagram with… | ||
| 00000001-page078 | Replying to an inquiry about axle pivot fractures, detailing actions taken and the number of cars affected. | ||
| View original record | AW/SM22/L4413 163 X.247 Re Axle Pivot Fractures. 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 had a… | ||
| 00000001-page079 | Axle pivot fractures, requesting a list of cars in France and England and a special examination of R.H. cars. | ||
| View original record | AV/B:23/L:413 Re Axle Pivot Fractures. - X.168 Mr Ballie 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… | ||
| 00000001-page080 | Departmental memo concerning the investigation into breakages of pivots and a related record-keeping error. | ||
| 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: Er Johnson 5-4-13 [STAMP:… | ||
| 00000001-page081 | Departmental memo discussing the design and subsequent strength reduction of pivots for ball races. | ||
| View original record | B. of R. approved copy. No. 593 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed.… | ||
| 00000001-page082 | Experimental Department weekly report detailing track testing and failures of various steering pivot designs. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce A7/SH/L10413 April 10th. 1913 EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. "A" WEEKLY REPORT Jobs in progress :- File 168 X.247 - Steering Pivots on the track. - We have not yet… | ||
| 00000001-page083 | Modifications to front axle pivots for wood wheels. | ||
| View original record | From F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson. Mr. Ronald. Mr. Hadin for Mr. Spinney. Re Front axle pivots. ( Ref. X13/1428313. ) Yes, we shall have to continue to supply our present standard axle but with… | ||
| 00000001-page084 | Progress report on vehicle component updates and testing, including steering pivots and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | AT/ZHR/115413 (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… | ||
| 00000001-page085 | Internal memorandum regarding the weak design and failure of front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | A.D.M. FOR B.H.R. IN CONFIDENCE R12/221.4.13. C.L. 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 were… | ||
| 00000001-page086 | Attaching a final report on an experiment with steering pivots fitted with spring bushes. | ||
| View original record | AV/BMR/C24113. 168 Re Steering Pivots - L.30R. Mr. Johnson. " Hayon. " Hialin. " Spinney. 29.4.11. We attach herewith final report on the above experiment on steering pivots with 4 steering tubes… | ||
| 00000001-page087 | Final report on chassis 247, testing the durability of steering pivots and cross steering tubes with different spring configurations. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for:- Mr. Johnson. Mr. Royce. Mr. Hadin. Mr. Pinney. AR/HML/C4541B. 168 April.22.1913. FINAL REPORT CHASSIS 247. STEERING PIVOTS. CROSS STEERING TUBE WITH DOUBLE BUFFERS. The… | ||
| 00000001-page088 | Component failures and breakages observed during a three-week vehicle test. | ||
| View original record | 2. 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, yet the total… | ||
| 00000001-page089 | Chassis 2301, detailing the fitting of strong, reinforced front axle pivots. | ||
| View original record | AR/312/1.S2413 April 22nd. 1913. Report on Chassis 2301. 168 FRONT AXLE PIVOTS A.267 :- This car is fitted with pivots F.3253/4. These are the strong reinforced type which are now being fitted on… | ||
| 00000001-page090 | Telegraph message discussing the effectiveness of spring buffers in the steering tube. | ||
| View original record | Lelavauxe 25 TO Roycar Derby Do not understand why spring buffers in cross steering tube are not more effective possibly the clearance insufficient try also some other form of elasticity such as a big… | ||
| 00000001-page091 | Post Office Telegraph regarding a cross tube experiment with other makes of cars. | ||
| View original record | Roycar (2) cross tube experiment with other makes of cars for stronger Royce. Received here at 6-45pm. Postmark: DERBY AP 12 11 | ||
| 00000001-page092 | Relaying a telegram from Mr. Royce regarding experiments on spring buffers in cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | AD/EM2/L25413 168 Re Axle Pivots. - X.841 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… | ||
| 00000001-page093 | Relaying a wire from Mr Johnson about steering pivot tests and stress fractures. | ||
| View original record | AR/B14/1.28413 789 Re Steering pivota. - X.247 Mr Nadin 28-4-13 Mr Spinney Mr Hives We have just received the following wire from Mr Johnson :- "Concerning steering pivot test other makes of chassis… | ||
| 00000001-page094 | Telegram discussing steering pivot tests and chassis design. | ||
| View original record | P.C.T 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… | ||
| 00000001-page095 | Telegraph message concerning finding the cause of a fracture. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. TO: Roycar Regent St H6 46 2 either way find what cause fracture Johnson 168 1267 | ||
| 00000001-page096 | Instruction sheet with a sketch of a bent tube and its dimensions for the experimental department. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 10923 F To: A.G.H. Works (in red) Dr Nicholson for copy Date: 27.4.13 Ref: 191 Order No: 168 Customer's No: 29013 It. Experimental X247 Drawing notes: Send fittings… | ||
| 00000001-page097 | Instruction sheet concerning a carburettor float. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS To: Mr Wormald Order No.: Customer's No.: X101 [crossed out] Carburettor Float etc. I have told Mr Vale that it is not necessary when one wants to go full out to use… | ||
| 00000001-page098 | The completion of tackle for a revolving axle pivot test and the supervision of its setup. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM2/L9513 Re Axle Pivot Test. - X.168 Hy 9/6/13 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… | ||
| 00000001-page099 | Experimental Department weekly report on a steering pivot test. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce. Experimental Dept. "B" Weekly Report. During this week we have been removing our tackle and belongings into the new shop within the track. There is… | ||
| 00000001-page100 | Design alterations and instructions for the Cross Steering Tube. | ||
| View original record | R.P. 1000. 10m. 28.11.12 C.T. Co. Ld. 2780. Mr. Spinney from F.H.R., Copies sent to: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wormald, Mr. Hadin. Re Cross Steering Tube. Some time ago I instructed that the screw adjustment… | ||
| 00000001-page101 | Instructions, alternatives, and modifications for the cross steering tube. | ||
| View original record | F1/BSS.1.13. COPY Rec. 22.5.13. X/168 Mr Spinney from F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr Johnson. Mr Wormald. Mr Hadin. Re Cross Steering Tube. Some time ago I instructed that the screw adjustment on the above… | ||
| 00000001-page102 | Stress test report on an undersized steering pivot to determine if it should be scrapped. | ||
| View original record | From Eng. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce Mr Hadin Mr Hpinney Nor/Hyls/166013. May 25th.1913. x168 Report on test of Steering Pivot P.3253 This pivot is one of the strengthened type, but has… | ||
| 00000001-page103 | Test report on the failure point of a main pivot and cross steering levers on a test rig. | ||
| View original record | Wer/Hy18/L36513. (contd) 2. time ago. The main 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… | ||
| 00000001-page104 | Cover memo attaching a report on tests of steering pivots which were rejected for being undersized. | ||
| View original record | Wor/MM20/L3513 Re Steering Pivot Tests. - X.166 J. R. Ha Bp We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report on tests of steering pivots which have been rejected by the inspectors for being undersized. SS/B/13… | ||
| 00000001-page105 | Experiment 168, proposing a revolving lathe test to determine the strength and margin of safety for pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Mr Wormald from F.H.R. Copies sent to Mr Johnson. R1C/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… | ||
| 00000001-page106 | Requesting the dispatch of broken steering pivots and other parts to Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SMS/L3613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.158 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. | ||
| 00000001-page107 | Experimental Department 'B' weekly report for May 31st, 1913, detailing tests on various components including steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Wor/Hy/L3513. June 3rd. 1913. Experimental Dept. "B" Weekly Report for May 31st.1913. Reports have been sent in on :- X.303 - Further tests with… | ||
| 00000001-page108 | Investigation into the frequent and erratic failure of cross steering levers, with a list of recent test durations and a proposal for further testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy/L.3813. (contd) 2. of forgings. He 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… | ||
| 00000001-page109 | Sending a broken Vickers pivot and cross steering lever to Mr. Royce for analysis after a component test. | ||
| View original record | Wor.Hy/7/L.213. (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… | ||
| 00000001-page110 | Experiment on axle pivots, referring to an attached memo from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/12/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… | ||
| 00000001-page111 | The replacement of Axle Pivots, questioning the strength of new parts and suggesting further testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/HLY/L4613. June 4th. 1913. Mr Wormald. +168 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… | ||
| 00000001-page112 | Urgent request to obtain and strength test a pair of axle pivots to determine if they need replacement. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 00000001-page113 | Testing of different types of axle pivots, standard versus reinforced. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM/12/L4613. Re Axle Pivots. - X.168 Ma 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… | ||
| 00000001-page114 | Chronological log of actions and communications regarding the replacement and testing of pivots. | ||
| View original record | WCM/SM2/L6613. REPLACEMENTS. PIVOTS 3/3/13. Standing Order to examine all pivots for cracks. 17/3/13. Tests made with P.2352/3 - "The results of these tests seem to point that the present pivots are… | ||
| 00000001-page115 | Tests of Steering Pivots F.2353 - X.160. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Spinney. Mr Hadin. Report on tests of Steering Pivots F.2353 - X.160 This is the medium type pivot. It is similar to U.402 except that it is… | ||
| 00000001-page116 | Stress tests conducted on three old, second-hand steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Spinney. Mr Hadin. Ser/Hy9/L5613. June 8th. 1910. Report on tests of Steering Pivots 0.406 - 2.165 Three of these old worker type pivots were… | ||
| 00000001-page117 | The destruction testing of a steering pivot on a reversal test rig. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Holmsley. Mr Nadin. Report on a Further test of Steering Pivot F.3253. - A.168 This is the second pivot of the latest strong type which I have run… | ||
| 00000001-page118 | Continued discussion on whether to strengthen steering levers and the effects on shock absorption. | ||
| View original record | Nor/Ayll/10613. (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… | ||
| 00000001-page119 | Methodology for steering pivot tests and suggesting an alternative approach. | ||
| View original record | Wcr. from P.H.R., Copies sent to: J & Ma. Re Steering Pivot Tests Ax. 168. I think that it is quite evident that the pivots will not break from the torsion, but I think that the reversal test was not… | ||
| 00000001-page120 | Test results and comparisons of front axle pivots, referencing previous reports. | ||
| View original record | Extra copy Wor/B/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… | ||
| 00000001-page121 | Note specifying the range of cars parts were fitted to, from chassis 2075 to 2300, and listing attached documents. | ||
| View original record | Wor/H12/L10613. -2- The above were fitted to cars from 2075 to 2300. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy11/L10613, Wor/Hy9/L10613, & Wor/Hy8/L10613. NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM RECORDS DEPT. | ||
| 00000001-page122 | Request to determine the strength requirements for front axle pivots under reverse stress. | ||
| View original record | Rec. 10-6-13. 156 FRONT AXLE PIVOTS. X.247 P.H.R's remarks re AW/BM2/L22413. We require to know the strength by reverse stress of what breaks and what stands, in not less than 1'000 application of a… | ||
| 00000001-page123 | Cover note for three attached test reports regarding steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM/L11613. Re Steering Pivots. - K.160 Gp. Hm. 11/6/13. We attach herewith for your informa- tion reports of three tests in connection with the above. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy8/L9613,… | ||
| 00000001-page124 | Request for a report on instructions for screw adjustments on cross steering tubes. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/G/L11613. Re Cross Steering Tube. - X.549 Sp. Mr Johnson requested us to obtain Ma. a report re the first two paragraphs of Mr 11/6/13. Royce's memo R1/B21513 re the instructions of screw… | ||
| 00000001-page125 | Quoting Mr. Royce's requirements for axle pivot strength tests. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/1/112613. 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… | ||
| 00000001-page126 | Cover memo attaching Mr. Royce's memo regarding a steering pivot test. | ||
| View original record | Wor/H/6/L14513. Re Steering Pivot Test. - X.168 Hy 14/6/13. We attach herewith a copy of Mr Royce's memo HL/B9613 for your information p. for. CARD G.S. F. 2-200M 10/12 S & B Ltd G.5. | ||
| 00000001-page127 | The test of a special steering pivot designed for Austrian cars, noting its failure point and the lifespan of associated parts. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Hives. Mr Holmroy. Mr Nadin. Nor/Dy/L/116613. June 16th. 1913. Report on test of Steering Pivot F.STH - Z.158 This is the special type pivot… | ||
| 00000001-page128 | Sending a broken pivot to Mr. Royce for examination and criticism. | ||
| View original record | Wer/Hy/12/1.18613. (2) 10/6/13. 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. | ||
| 00000001-page129 | Dispatch of a fractured axle pivot for testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM1/C16613. Re Axle Pivot Test. X.168 Sn. 14-5-13. We have handed to Mr.Honey a fractured pivot, will you kindly issue the necessary inst-ructions to have this despatched to Mr. Royce. It should… | ||
| 00000001-page130 | Cover note attaching Mr Haldenby's report on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Wor/HEX/11V613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.188 J. 17-6-13. H. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report No. Wor/My12/116613 on steering pivots F.3372. Ha P. Wor. | ||
| 00000001-page131 | Instruction note for a test to be run on a 'Penrhyns Piston'. | ||
| View original record | R.R. FORM No. 1293. 1m. 2/2/17. C.P.&Co. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Platman Order No. 443 / Penrhyns Piston Customer's No. N.H-702 / No. 1 X 129 1 No Radiating iron-on one Test to be Run… | ||
| 00000001-page132 | Stress test of steering pivot F.3283 which had been turned down at the root of the stub. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Hadin. Ror/A96/12813. June 24th. 1913. X/68 Report on test of steering pivot F.3283 which was been turned down at the root of the stub as indicated… | ||
| 00000001-page133 | Attaching Mr Haldenby's report on a test of a steering pivot. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Ell/L30613. Re Steering Pivots. - X.168 J. 30-6-13. R. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report Hm on test of Steering Pivot F.3253. P. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hyd/L28613. | ||
| 00000001-page134 | Internal instruction sheet with a diagram and handwritten specifications for a work order. | ||
| View original record | C.R. & H. (1911) LTD. 129712. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr. H. Order No. Customer's No. 7168 B/1173 73244 [illegible] 73372 436 73234 344 73372 265 732511 73374 . 312 73372 . 400 Signed… | ||
| 00000001-page135 | Steering pivot and water pump failures on a 2-Cylinder car, with a follow-up discussion on a potential recall for all 19 cars made. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). RE 2-Cylinder Front Axles. Y714 J. Sn15/R0713. Mr.Peterson in his report upon his visit to Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page136 | Cost-effectiveness of altering 2-Cylinder Front Axles. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONE: 470 Four Lines. E - re 2-Cylinder Front Axles. Names and Indicating letters A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page137 | The endurance test of Steering Pivot P.3372, detailing component failures over laps. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Hadin. Sor/Hyl/L5713. July 5th. 1913. Report on test of Steering Pivot P.3372 - X.247/6S This pivot is the type which has the stub axle moved down… | ||
| 00000001-page138 | Log of component failures and replacements recorded by lap number during an endurance test. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Ryl/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… | ||
| 00000001-page139 | Test report suggesting improvements to the Pendulum Steering lever and a solution for frequently breaking front springs. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hyl/15713. 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… | ||
| 00000001-page140 | Cover letter attaching Mr Halseby's report on the test of Steering Pivots P.3372. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM4/L7713. Re Axle Pivots. - 165 X.947 J. 7-7-13. H. We attach herewith Mr Halseby's report on test of Steering Pivots P.3372 for your consideration. p. Wor. Attached:- Wor/Hy1/L5713. | ||
| 00000001-page141 | The failure test of Pivots C.471 X.106. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. Mr Hadin. Wormby9/7.713. July 7th.1913. Report on test of Pivots C.471 X.106 This pivot was run on the reversal test rig at a speed of 750 single… | ||
| 00000001-page142 | Covering memo attaching Mr Haldenby's report on the test of steering pivot F.3372. | ||
| View original record | F.R.H. C.H.B. R.B. M.H.C. Wor/B/10/L7713. /CS Re Steering Pivots. - X.247 Ne 7-7-13. We attach herewith copy of Mr Haldenby's report on test of steering pivot F.3372. p. Sor. Attached:- Wor/Hyl/L5713. | ||
| 00000001-page143 | Internal memorandum discussing the strength and fitment of steering pivots C.471 based on a test report. | ||
| View original record | Nor/B:11/L7713. Re Steering Pivots C.471 - X.166 J. 7-7-13. H. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report on the above. These pivots were specially tested with a view to see whether they necessitated… | ||
| 00000001-page144 | Cover letter for a report on a steering pivots experiment. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 00000001-page145 | Broken axle pivot from a Le Canadel vehicle, concluding it was not a material flaw and requesting further testing. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephone: 470 (Four Lines). Names and indicating letters. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bs Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page146 | The risk of steering pivots breaking on a 10 HP car from 1904 and the need to prevent an accident. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1954, 1955, 1956 GERRARD TELEGRAMS: 'ROLHEAD,' REG, LONDON Names and Indicating letters. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS… | ||
| 00000001-page147 | Weekly report from Experimental Dept. 'B' on steering pivots, a wire wheel, and an engine examination. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy/110713. 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 F.3372 X.519 - Vinet Wire… | ||
| 00000001-page148 | Fractured Steering Pivot F.3372 and a request for another test by Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EMJ/14713. Re Steering Pivot F.3372 - X.158 Hy 14-7-13. In reference to your report on the above (Wor/Hy12/L16513) Mr Royce has examined the fracture and is not satisfied that the break is not due… | ||
| 00000001-page149 | Instruction to the Order Office to provide a steering pivot for destructive testing. | ||
| View original record | Wor/BMS/L14713. Re Steering Pivot F.372. - X.188 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. | ||
| 00000001-page150 | Weekly report from the Road Chassis Department 'H' on issues with the revolving test tackle, specifically a broken pivot and subsequent design modifications. | ||
| View original record | Nor/Hy1/L15713. Mr Johnson. Mr Royce. ROAD CHASSIS. DEPT. "H" Weekly Report. X168 The revolving test tackle is now in working order and we have broken one pivot on it. The results of this one test… | ||
| 00000001-page151 | Report from Hurst on a series of inspections conducted on Chassis 2301. | ||
| 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 cracks… | ||
| 00000001-page152 | Attaching a production card for a single F.3372 steering pivot. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED. Wor/B'21/L16713. Re Steering Pivots. X/ES Mr Matthews 16-7-13. We attach herewith one production card for F.3372 Pivot, one off. p. Wor. | ||
| 00000001-page153 | Experimental Department 'B' weekly report on steering pivots, sideshaft gears and other component tests. | ||
| View original record | Wor/HyB/C22713. July 22nd. 1913. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. "B" _____________________ Weekly Report. _____________ Reports have been sent in on - X. 391 - Michelin 2 ton Jack "Verdeal" X. 2 - Double rear… | ||
| 00000001-page154 | From F.H.R. giving the instruction not to change the steering pivots C.471. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R5/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. | ||
| 00000001-page155 | Internal instruction sheet for completing work on a specific order. | ||
| View original record | (R.R. FORM NO. A.6/S.40) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Experimental Shop Order No. Customer's No. Date: 25-7- 1913 W.H. Spencer 128 ... 29/7/13 Signed: W.H. Allenby This Sheet must be filed… | ||
| 00000001-page156 | The test of a second pivot which broke after 4.5 hours on the reversal test rig. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Royce. Mr Johnson. Mr Day. Mr Hadin. Ron/by/4/114813. August 14th. 1913. Report on test of a second Pivot P.3372. - K.188 We have tested a second pivot of this type on… | ||
| 00000001-page157 | Cover memo for a report on the test of a second steering pivot, part F.3872. | ||
| View original record | Wor/R10/11413. Re Steering Pivots F.3872. - X.168 J. 14-8-13. H. We attach herewith a report from Mr Ha. Hallowby on the test of a second pivot Mr Day F.3872. p. Sur. Attached:- Wor/Hy4/114013. | ||
| 00000001-page158 | The test results of a second stub axle and proposed modifications to the steering pivot. | ||
| View original record | COPY Posted on the 18th inst. RB/P 15.6.13. Re Steering Pivots F.3372.X.168. Wor/EMO/L14813. Mr Day. I was very pleased to receive the report of the test of the second stub axle, and to hear that it… | ||
| 00000001-page159 | The concluding page of a report discussing components that have broken versus those that stood well, and the need for comparison against a standard. | ||
| View original record | -2- broken, and those which have stood well on the drag. All these reports should have a comparison made with the best standard. R. | ||
| 00000001-page160 | The use of spring buffers or elasticity in steering pivots and levers to absorb road shocks. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 1968 R.R. 40 M. 10.12. R.W. 458 RB/P 19.8.13. 168 Re Steering Pivots - X447. AW/BHSG/C22413. [Stamped: RECEIVED 21 AUG 1913] [Margin notes:] Mr.Haldenby Wor. J. Ja. Sda. Libary With reference to… | ||
| 00000001-page161 | Request for reports on steering experiments and comparative tests of steering levers. | ||
| View original record | S.B. 29362M R.&S.Ltd.—T. Dept. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 12248 To: Mr Turnbull Order No.: Customer's No.: X968 Date: 5 Aug 1913 Re: Please may I have a copy of the report on the original… | ||
| 00000001-page162 | In response to an instruction sheet, attaching reports on steering pivot experiments. | ||
| View original record | Wor/E14/12813. Re Steering Pivots. X.168 Mr Day. HC-9-13. No.C In response to your instruction sheet 12813 (18/8/13), we attach herewith the following reports on experiments :- Wor/91/18713.… | ||
| 00000001-page163 | Instruction sheet for machining aluminium front axle parts for trial purposes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. - General E. Form No. 1326. 6987 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. Date: 21-8-1918 To: Mr Hives [Struck through text] Order No. Re: Drawing Prints. S.108 Customer's No. Aluminium Front Axle… | ||
| 00000001-page164 | Benefit of spring buffers for the life of steering gear based on experiments by Mr Hives. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH18/L21813. Re Steering Pivots. 168 X.297 R. 21-8-13. We are in receipt of your memo HS/P19813 in which you state you have not yet obtained any information as to whether any spring buffers or… | ||
| 00000001-page165 | Instructions regarding modifications to a carburettor drawing, including strengthening the upper lip and altering dimensions. | ||
| View original record | S.W. form of 2125/2. Apl. 1913/B.F.400 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 12283 To: F H Royce Order No. Customer's No. X167 Date: 2.6.13 Re: Scrolls on the carburettor Drawing. Please see L3197H in… | ||
| 00000001-page166 | Steering pivots and introducing elasticity into the steering mechanism. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY, RS/P 25.8.13. To Mr. Day from R. Copy for Wor " " J. Re steering Pivots - X. Bas. Wor/EM16/LC1813, With reference to the points of introducing some elasticity into the steering mechanism,… | ||
| 00000001-page167 | Providing feedback on blueprints for steering pivots, requesting re-machining and retesting. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R5/P 27.8.13. Re Steering Pivots. X. 168 To Mr.Day from R. Wor/EM3/L25813. Copy for Wor. " " J. " " Ma. " " Hy. In regard to your memo covering Instruction Sheet 12283 and Blue Prints F.3695/6… | ||
| 00000001-page168 | Instructions regarding a pencil drawing of a suggested new pivot for the 10HP 2-cylinder cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 4972A 6-12 500 D & P Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 4 - 3 - 1913 To Mr Wormald for Mr Royce. Order No. Customer's No. 714 Herewith is a pencil drawing of a suggested new pivot for the 10… | ||
| 00000001-page169 | Internal instruction to test double brakes with old torque tubes on a new type axle. | ||
| View original record | E.E. Dept. Instn. (4x5 Qto.) 100/4-13 © P. S. & Co. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONE: 470 (Four Lines). X773 Names and Indicating letter. Initial of… | ||
| 00000001-page170 | Suggested new pivot for the 10 HP 2 cylinder cars, addressing failures of the old design. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Y714 4-9-13. 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 E 48/B is shown in red ink for the purpose of… | ||
| 00000001-page171 | Drawing for a suggested new front axle pivot for 10 HP 2 cylinder cars. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/9/14913. 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… | ||
| 00000001-page172 | Potential modifications 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… | ||
| 00000001-page173 | The delegation of a matter to Mr. Day and the return of Mr. Chandler's drawings. | ||
| 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. F.H.R. drg. sep.… | ||
| 00000001-page174 | Instructions regarding the front axles for 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | S.E. 426 H.M.S & P.P. 10/12 100 FRONT AXLES FOR 10 H P CARS ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. SPECIAL No. 9 / 1913 To Mr Wormald & Mr Royce Order No. Reply to R4/P10.9.13 Customer's No. 875 Dwgs. 28… | ||
| 00000001-page175 | Front axles for 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. September 15th.1913. Re Front Axles for 10 HP Cars. Re R4/FIG.9.13. Drawings 98 and 132 herewith. The front axle of the late type 2 cylinder car No.20157 used by Mr Royce is to drawing 132. Mr… | ||
| 00000001-page176 | The front axle pivot for 10 HP cars, with proposed modifications to the wheel and steering pivot inclinations. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R2/P.20.9.13. To Wor. from R. Re. Front Axle Pivot, for 10 HP Cars, X714. Chandler 11/9/13 WOR/S/S/L17913. With reference to Type 2 Front Axle, section 200, Blue Print 132, it appears that the… | ||
| 00000001-page177 | Typed memo requesting an improved drawing for a tubular axle. | ||
| View original record | B.B. 100 Quarto Sheet (X1.011) 200 Pads 5-5-28 E.P. 9061 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… | ||
| 00000001-page178 | Axle Pivot for the 10 HP Car X.714, attaching a related memo and returning blueprints. | ||
| View original record | Wcr/Glll/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 H2/P20913. We shall be glad to have the improved drawing to forward to Mr Royce… | ||
| 00000001-page179 | Front Axle Pivot for 10 HP Cars, attaching a reply and returning blueprint No.132. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH10/L24913. Re Front Axle Pivot for 10 HP Cars. X.714 H. 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.… | ||
| 00000001-page180 | Instructions regarding axle pivots, tracks and axle tubes for 10HP cars. | ||
| View original record | AXLE PIVOTS FOR 10HP CARS. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: W. McDonald. Order No.: Reply to R2/2202n Customer's No.: X97 With regard to the track of the 10HP cars, I can find several different… | ||
| 00000001-page181 | Discrepancies in axle track dimensions and axle tubes for the 10 HP Cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. September 24th. 1913. Axle Pivots for 10 HP Cars. x714 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… | ||
| 00000001-page182 | Confirmation of telephone messages discussing changes to steering pivots, layout, and stub axles. | ||
| View original record | R.R. & Co. Ltd. G.S.D. 18.2.13. COPY. COPY. X168 To De from R. Copy for Wor. R11/P 25.9.13. Confirmation of telephone messages of to-day :- Re Steering Pivots, one 4 1/2 degrees and one 3 degrees… | ||
| 00000001-page183 | Improved design for axle pivots for 10 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R17/P 11.10.13 To Ds from R. Copy to Wor. " " J. " " Nu. Axle Pivots for 10 HP Cars. I quite agree but await an improved design with road wheels inclined and pivot inclined so as to nearly… | ||
| 00000001-page184 | Instruction sheet regarding engine misfiring, oil issues, and magneto timing. | ||
| View original record | O.H. 9062-5M-2.22 15000 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Royer Order No.: Customer's No.: X714 Re: ONE PALE BLUE CAR. MAGNETO 24/4/1913 RY 25713 CHAUFFEUR FARSL Trial run - went out about 20… | ||
| 00000001-page185 | Instruction sheet for the completion and fitting of a steel turning pivot and a lighter pendulum lever to an axle for a test. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 7051 To: Wks Manager Order No. a/c Customer's No. Re: "Turning Pivot of Steel & Lighter Pendulum Lever" 168 - 205. These improvements are now completed and fitted to… | ||
| 00000001-page186 | The failure of a pendulum lever during testing and updates on experimental steering pivots and a plain thrust bearing. | ||
| View original record | Nor/Hyd/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… | ||
| 00000001-page187 | Failure of stub axles during a frame bumping test and proposing urgent design improvements. | ||
| View original record | COPY. C.O.P.Y. 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/BM7/L271113. Wor/Hy3/L271113. In regard to the above, I… | ||
| 00000001-page188 | Various component tests including pivots, axles, wheels, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | Ver/AM/L.21213. Sheet. 1 Pivot Test X168. The Shaft F3789 - still running on the reversed test rig and has lasted 35 hours so far. This pivot is an experimental one slightly thicker in the root of the… | ||
| 00000001-page189 | The machining of pivots, discussing drawing alterations and production priority. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 (FOUR LINES). Chyme. X168 Order Office Mr Bagnall 4/12/13. Will you please machine, and let us have as soon as… | ||
| 00000001-page190 | Appropriate heat treatment for steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Ds. from R. Copy for Wor. " " Na. " " J. ------------------- COPY R18/0 4. 12. 13 X165 With reference to the steering pivots, I shall be glad if you, Mr Wormald and Mr Hadin will consult,… | ||
| 00000001-page191 | The failure of steering pivots during bumping tests. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. Da. Ho. Wor/49d/L51213. December 5th. 1913. Re Steering Pivots, K.168. Recently we have been running on the frame bumping test pivots F.3571/3 and F.3697/8. These… | ||
| 00000001-page192 | The testing of two pivots on a reversal test rig, detailing failures and recommending design changes to the stub axle. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hys/L51213 Sheet. 2 fit on cars. Two pivots of similar section were tested by me on the reversal test rig, one on June 14th and the other on August 14th. In the reports on these tests I… | ||
| 00000001-page193 | In reply to Mr Royce regarding axle pivots that broke during bumping tests and the subsequent modifications made. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hll/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… | ||
| 00000001-page194 | Extract from Mr. Paterson's report about finding water in pivots. | ||
| View original record | Extract from Mr. Paterson's report No6/CDH1213. 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 1031 | ||
| 00000001-page195 | Standardization of steering pivots despite reports of weakness. | ||
| View original record | Wor/B/4/L91213. Na. Re Steering Pivots. X.168. In Mr Haldenby's report Wor/Hy8/L51213, copies of which have been forwarded to J., R., De. and Na, he makes the statement that Pivots F.3697/8 are… | ||
| 00000001-page196 | Serious issue where pivots for the 27/2800 series were produced without a required strengthening modification. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 00000001-page197 | Ongoing tests on wide springs, steering pivots, and front springs with solid eyes. | ||
| View original record | Sheet. 2 Var/My9/181213. wide 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… | ||
| 00000001-page198 | Investigating the history and standardization of steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Works Sundry (Y.W. 24, 10-10-12) E.T. 1928. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephones: 476 Four Lines. Names and indicating letters. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page199 | Instructions for an experiment, part designs, and the strength of pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephones: 476 FOUR LINES. Names and indicating letters. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY B Mr. BARRINGTON Bd Mr. BEREND Bu Mr. BURT… | ||
| 00000001-page200 | Instructions for modifications to steering pivots following a test, including hole sizes and corner radius. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To Wor from R. for Hy. Copy to J. Copy to Hm. 15/12/13 HS/P 11.12.13. Steering Pivots. X.168. With reference to steering pivot test, pivots Nos.F.3597/8 and 3672/3, I have instructed that… | ||
| 00000001-page201 | The reversal test of steering pivot F3763. | ||
| View original record | Fred Exp. Dept. Copies To:- H. J. No. Rm. WDB/m.2/A.111E13. Report on reversal test of steering pivot.F3763. X165. This pivot is different to the 2700 type pivot F2697 in that the U section is… | ||
| 00000001-page202 | Test log detailing component run times and a noted failure of a ball and stud. | ||
| View original record | -2- hrs. mins. Offside 0446. 1 - 22. * * 2 - 30. * * 4 - 10. * * 26 - 25. * * 36 - 8. * * 19 - 40. * * 52. One ball and stud was broken in 12 hrs. 42 mins. but this had been in use on previous tests. | ||
| 00000001-page203 | Explanation for why lower caps, meant to be filled with oil, were found full of water. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495. Wa.WOR/OPG/0121213. 12/12/13. Pd. The following is an extract of Mr. Paterson's report No. 372:- "PIVOTS. New type. He says he took off the lower caps the other day to… | ||
| 00000001-page204 | Cause of water ingress into the front steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495 Vor. EP1/L1J1213. With reference to your memo WGR/CPS/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… | ||
| 00000001-page205 | Drawing Office report on pivots and a reminder about missing signatures for wire wheel standardisation. | ||
| View original record | R.R.Exp.Dept.(Aero) No. 97 M-19-11-13 S.P. 1246. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephone: 478 Four Lines. Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page206 | Correct heat treatment process for steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephones: 476 FOUR LINES. Wor/EHL/11/DAB Re Steering Pivots. K.168. Names and Initials of persons addressed: A Mr. ADAMS By… | ||
| 00000001-page207 | On the reversal test of steering pivots, noting the failure of P3687 and the success of P3783. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Da. from R. Copy to E. Copy to Wor. by H.O.V/13 E4/P 15.12.13. COPY. Reversal Test of Steering Pivot F. 3783. Ger/Hd/1121213. I understand that Pivot P3687 is to be condemned and scrapped,… | ||
| 00000001-page208 | Water ingress into steering pivots and potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re Mrs. Holden. - 249S. Wa/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 pivots… | ||
| 00000001-page209 | Experiments on chassis 1413 for rear axle control and endurance testing of steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | 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. To carry out the… | ||
| 00000001-page210 | Potential scrapping of pivots and the authorization to change the standard design. | ||
| View original record | J. for H. F.3697/8 18.12.13. DER/C1R1113. In reply to your note HA/F131213, re reversal test on Pivot F.3783, I am not sure whether it is your wish that Pivots F.3697/8 should be all scrapped. We were… | ||
| 00000001-page211 | Results of heat treatment tests on frames and pivots, and future design improvements for forgings. | ||
| View original record | C O R X. COPY. To Da. from R. To Wor. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Na. [Handwritten in left margin: Stub Axle] With reference to the front pivots, some little time ago I wrote to know whether these had… | ||
| 00000001-page212 | Returning a report and forwarding remarks regarding water entering 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… | ||
| 00000001-page213 | Water ingress into the steering pivots and a potential solution. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Re Mrs. Holden - 349S. EP. WOR/CPLG/0181213. 18/12/13. In reply to your KPL/1121213 in reference to water getting into the steering pivots, I give you below, as requested, copy of Mr. Day's… | ||
| 00000001-page214 | Inquiring about design alterations to prevent a recurring issue, referencing a previous memo. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re 3495 - Vrs. Holden. Wcr. EP2/T/L231213. With reference to your memo WCR/CP10/ 0161213, we shall be glad to know if any- thing has been done with a view to prevent- ing this trouble, i.e. is… | ||
| 00000001-page215 | Query regarding potential alterations to an existing design to prevent a recurring issue. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Re 2495 - Mrs Holden. Mr. Day. WGR/CP16/021213. 23/12/13. Referring to the attached, Mr. Platford remarks:- "Is anything being done with a view to preventing this trouble, i.e. is any alteration… | ||
| 00000001-page216 | Potential solutions for water ingress into the front pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY COPY. To Wor. from H. Copy to C. Copy to Js. " " Pd. " " HA. Hy 3/1/14. R4/P 31.12.13. Re Mrs. Holden - 2495. With reference to the water getting into the front pivots, would the use of grease,… | ||
| 00000001-page217 | Comparative strength of axle pivots, referencing Mr. Royce's concerns and citing test data. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS:— 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letters. Initial if document retained A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page218 | Results of pivot and frame bumping tests. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 478 (Four Lines). Names and indicating letters. A Mr. ADAMS Ba Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr. BARRINGTON Bd Mr. BEREND Bt Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page219 | Comparative strength and fatigue testing of different front pivot and wheel stub designs. | ||
| View original record | X/68 J. for R. 7.1.14. De7/06114. Replying to your note RO/90114 re Front Pivots, Mr. Hadin, Mr. Wormald and myself consulted in accordance with your note, examined sample pieces, and arranged to have… | ||
| 00000001-page220 | Continued report on pivot durability tests, comparing different models and noting contradictory results potentially related to heat treatment. | ||
| View original record | J. for H. 7.1.14. Da7/6d114 Cont. -2- did not make this section weaker than the U, or appreciably affect its strength. In tests over obstacles AV/HGR/L17113, and Wer/Ry1/L5713, and F.3253 type pivot… | ||
| 00000001-page221 | Issues and potential improvements for steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To be from R Copy to Wor. W R4/P 7.1.14. X.168. Steering Pivots. Wor/WMS/L191213. I think there is nothing a matter with the pivot forging F3697 and 8. providing that we:- 1. get a large… | ||
| 00000001-page222 | Distributing correspondence about an experiment on water getting into front pivots. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 FOUR LINES. Wor/B11/L12114 Re water getting into Front Pivots. X.1081 Names and Indicating letters. A Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page223 | Instruction sheet regarding work on a Tourer's front pivots. | ||
| View original record | R.R. form No 26. (2M. 13.9.12) E.P. & co. 16590 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: C/O The Works Date: 17 Jan 1914 Order No.: Customer's No.: X1081 Re: TOURER GETTING INTO FRONT PIVOTS all screws… | ||
| 00000001-page224 | Condition and potential re-heat treatment of front pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY COPY. To Da. from R. Copy to Ha. Copy to Wor. Copy to J. R3/P 14.1.14. Y168 Front Pivots. Da7/G6114. I am satisfied with the pivots F3696/7 and F3372 and 3 are not sufficiently imperfect to… | ||
| 00000001-page225 | Water getting into the front pivot, attaching an instruction sheet. | ||
| View original record | Wor/RMS/L18114. Re water getting into Front Pivote. X.1081. Hy. 15-1-14. We attach herewith Mr Day's instruction sheet 16890 of 14/1/14. Will you please let us know whether it is necessary for us to… | ||
| 00000001-page226 | Three tests to investigate water ingress into a pivot pin bearing. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for:- J. H. Hs. Ed. ser/M/14/10114. 16th., January 1914. Report re water in Pivot Pin Bearing. I. Test. made I have tests as follows to find if water does easily get into the… | ||
| 00000001-page227 | Page 3 of a memo discussing a modification to a bearing, bush, and axle boss in a steering assembly. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept., Copies for:- J. H. Ha. Da. Sor/X16/V1G114. 16th. January 1914. -3-. easily worked into the bearing when the steering is moved. I think this could be avoided if the bottom bush was… | ||
| 00000001-page228 | Road and bumping tests of rear axle bevel gears, steering pivots, and a front axle. | ||
| View original record | Wer/Hy2/L16114. Sheet. 2 X.88. (handwritten) Rear Axle Bevel Gears 5's pitch ground teeth. X483 The third set of these gears 22-55 teeth are now fitted and on the road. They are very poor and are much… | ||
| 00000001-page229 | Experiment into water getting into the front pivots of chassis 2495. | ||
| View original record | Wor/B1/117114. 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… | ||
| 00000001-page230 | The bumping test of pivots, detailing their performance and a subsequent modification to the bore. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept., Copies for:- J. R. Ha. Da. Wor/Hyll/621114. 21st. January 1914. Report on Bumping Test of Pivots. #3783/4. X. 168. ----------------------- This pivot is the one with the recess on the… | ||
| 00000001-page231 | Bumping test of pivots, detailing failures and a subsequent reduction in bore size. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 (Four Lines). Names and indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY B Mr. BARRINGTON Bd Mr. BEESEND Bu Mr.… | ||
| 00000001-page232 | Heat treatment temperatures for Front Pivots. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To Ha. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. R4/P 28. 1. 14. Heat treatment of Front Pivots. Hs12/B34114. With reference to heat treatment of the Front Pivots. I am agreed that the temperatures… | ||
| 00000001-page233 | Water ingress into front pivots. | ||
| View original record | 6214 To Hy from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. Copy to Da. COPY. COPY. RB/P 2.3.14. Re Water getting into Front Pivots. X. 1081 With reference to water getting into front pivots, these have been as they… | ||
| 00000001-page234 | The failure of a steering pivot during a bumping test, with suggestions for improvements. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. Da. Ha. Wor/HyS/LS214. February 2nd. 1914. Report on Steering Pivot P.3783. X.168 One of these pivots which has been in use on the bumping test has broken off at the… | ||
| 00000001-page235 | Design of new tools to improve the boring of the stub axle for Steering Pivot P.3783. | ||
| View original record | Wor/North/L3214. Re Steering Pivot P.3783. X.168 J. 3-2-14. H. Ds. Hs. We attach herewith Mr Haldenby's report Wor/Hy3/L3214. In connection with Mr Haldenby's remark therein that the boring out of the… | ||
| 00000001-page236 | Failure of an axle pivot in a bumping test and the subsequent design improvements made. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Day from E. Copy to J. Copy to H - 13214 C O P Y. X of No/P 7.2.14. COPY. I understand with reference to the axle pivot broken in bumping test, that this failed at the reduction we made outside… | ||
| 00000001-page237 | Instructions concerning the correct setting of valve clearances, cam timing, and timing chain tension on engine R 11 C. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 19 To: Mr Smith Order No. M.W. Customer's No. Mr. H. M. Holder's Engine now being replaced in Chassis R 11 C There appears to have been some trouble re tappets… | ||
| 00000001-page238 | The life of front axle pivots during bumping tests. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wor2/L29414. X/68 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. | | :---… | ||
| 00000001-page239 | Test report on the durability and life of different front axle pivot designs. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wor2/L29414. FRONT AX PIVOTS (2). | Piece No. | Description | Time. Hrs. Mins. | Results | Reference. | |---|---|---|---|---| | F3783. | Off Side Pivot. | 22 - 50 | Broke. | Wor/Hy3/L2214. | |… | ||
| 00000001-page240 | Internal instruction sheet regarding a modification to a spring mounting. | ||
| View original record | R.R. FORM No 1205. 2M-2-21. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Drawing Office Order No.: Customer's No.: 19 Please note that from now onwards No. 1168 will be fitted with a new style of spring… | ||
| 00000001-page241 | Instructions to proceed with ordering parts for an experiment on steering pivots. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Std. Headg. (VV. No. 54) 5.M. 3.12 R.P. 6468. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, Wor/WorG/87514. DERBY. Telegrams: "ROYCAR," DERBY. Telephone: 478 Four Lines. Names and indicating letters: A… | ||
| 00000001-page242 | Extract from Mr. Platford's report on steering issues with cars during 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… | ||
| 00000001-page243 | Internal instruction sheet outlining modifications to a vehicle's suspension, steering, engine, and wheels. | ||
| View original record | R.R. FORM K.FF. 326. 2M.12.8.26. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. 4 19 The Front Suspension to have increased spring centres. The Springs to be fitted with Pads. Unscrew… | ||
| 00000001-page244 | Double rear brakes and weak torque tubes, quoting Mr. Royce on personnel workload. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wor23/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 H3/P 31.7.14 :- "Most of these things show that Mr Haldenby… | ||
| 00000001-page245 | Bumping test of longer and stronger buffer springs of round section wire in a side steering tube. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. E. Hs. Her/Hy/9/12C614. August 20th. 1914. Report on bumping test of longer and stronger Buffer springs of round section wire in side Steering tube. These springs have… | ||
| 00000001-page246 | Standardisation of longer and stronger buffer springs for the side steering tube. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. Wor/Worl/E22014. 27th August 1914. R4/227214. To W.r. for Hy. Copy to J. Rs. De. Re longer and Stronger Buffer Springs. of round section wire in Side Steering Tube. With reference to Mr… | ||
| 00000001-page247 | The fitment of pivots, part number F.2352/3, to car number 2141 and other series. | ||
| View original record | Memo J. for R. RE CAR No.2141 - RG/LG. 19.10.14. BAW/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… | ||
| 00000001-page248 | List of experiments carried out and parts removed from Chassis 2300. | ||
| View original record | INSTRUCTIONS. Mr. Mercer. Re. Chassis 2300. EXPERIMENTAL. 22.10.14. COPY The following experiments have been carried out on this car., Ionides clutch experiment. X317. Old type torque tubes fitted… | ||
| 00000001-page249 | Asking Mr Thrupp for his preference on an interior finish that needs matching. | ||
| View original record | X 71.3 ask Mr Thrupp what interior he would like as to finish this perhaps he would give the tip. It has need to be matched. | ||
| 00000001-page250 | Modifications to the lean of steering pivots to improve vehicle stability and address low speed wobble. | ||
| View original record | To H. from HH. Copy to J. " " RP. " " By. " " SA. Wor/HH/L121115. November 12th. 1915. Re lean of Steering Pivots. We are making some packing pieces which will give 2° backward lean on the pivots. One… | ||
| 00000001-page251 | Investigation and testing of steering wobble issues. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EHY/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… | ||
| 00000001-page252 | Adjustments to the lean of steering pivots and proposals for further experiments. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 17/11/15 To Wor. for EH. from R. Copies to J. Sy. Ha. COPY Re/B151115. November 15th 1915. Re Lean of Steering Pivots. When asking for the steering pivot lean to be increased to 2° I was not… | ||
| 00000001-page253 | Experiment on Double Rear Brakes combined with old type Torque Tubes. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wer4/L1G1114. 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… | ||
| 00000001-page254 | Suggesting a destructive test on an old type torque tube when combined with double rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COD 170 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 For Wor/161214. My suggestion with reference to this… | ||
| 00000001-page255 | Text, likely a company name or signature on a document fragment. | ||
| View original record | West Thruxton Aero Ltd. | ||
| 00000001-page256 | The test of old type weak torque tubes with double hour brakes. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. Hy. Ex. Hor/HyX/L611B. January 6th. 1915. Report on test of old type weak Torque Tubes G.480/1 with Double Hour Brakes. - 1.713 A set of the old type weak torque… | ||
| 00000001-page257 | Stating that the experiment on double rear brakes and old type weak torque tubes is to be abandoned. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Her16/T27115. DOUBLE REAR BRAKES, AND OLD TYPE WEAK TORQUE TUBES. E.73. Ry. 27.1.16. Ry. Ma.C. Kindly note that Mr. Royce states that the above experiment can be abandoned. P. Wor. R5/B26715 Mar. | ||
| 00000001-page258 | Angle and rake of steering pivots in relation to changes in the car's rear height. | ||
| View original record | Memo To R. from Hy. Copy to J. 17th November, 1915. By7/G171115. RE LEAN OF STEERING PIVOTS. Referring to your memo R6/H151115, I regret that I overlooked replying to the point which you raised with… | ||
| 00000001-page259 | List of new and experimental parts fitted to Humper Chassis X.1131. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from HIC. c. to RFC. X.16 RHC2/LG2.10.19. RE HUMPER CHASSIS. X.1131. The following new and experimental parts have been fitted to the above chassis. New axle fitted with taper type pivot pins.… | ||
| 00000001-page260 | The minimum satisfactory life for springs, axle pivots, and steering levers on a bumping rig. | ||
| View original record | To HA. from HS/Rn. X168 HS/Rm2/LGSC.9.28. X23 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… | ||