Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Newspaper clipping from 'The Autocar' describing an auxiliary petrol tank device for easy engine starting. | ||
| View original record | R. R. 235A (150 H) (S.A. 301. 19-2-15) G. 0950. 1449 The Autocar An Aid to Easy Starting. 3rd August, 1912. IN the correspondence columns of The Autocar recently Mr. H. H. Stephens, Colerne Rectory,… | ||
| Scan002 | Modifications for cars operating in cold weather conditions at the front. | ||
| View original record | [Header] To J. from R. Copy to Wor for Mr. Hives. Copy to EP. [Stamp] RECEIVED [Handwritten Note in Left Margin] Wor [Circled] [Handwritten Note in Left Margin] Have one made & let me see it… | ||
| Scan003 | Radiator cooling options, including fan modifications and using oil to prevent freezing. | ||
| View original record | To J. from R. 2. R1/IB51114. the fan blades. A third way is to make them run flatter by twisting them, so as to have less angle of incidence. I should feel inclined, however, to run the cars without… | ||
| Scan004 | Cold weather engine starting issues, proposing a pilot jet for new chassis and other remedies for existing cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To J. from R. Copy to EP. Copy to WDR. for Mr Hives. 9/11/14 Copy to Na. R16/IB61114. November 6th. 1914. With reference to the easy starting of our engines in cold weather, Mr Ionides, of… | ||
| Scan005 | Procedure for cleaning sticky oil from exhaust valves and its inclusion in the Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | To. J. from R. 2. COPY R16/IB61114. valve so that it runs round the head and down the stem, and washes out the sticky oil. This operation need only be done to the exhaust valves, as I believe they are… | ||
| Scan006 | Proposed petrol syringe system to facilitate easier engine starting. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten in top left corner]: Mer [Handwritten below 'Mer']: J. for R. [Handwritten vertically on left margin]: 5947 [Purple stamp on left side]: W. M. [Circular stamp with clock face] DEC 31 1914… | ||
| Scan007 | Alternative starting procedure using a three-way cock and pressure pump. | ||
| View original record | -2- J. for R. 30.12.14. E3/G301214 Contd. in the induction pipe. Would you kindly say whether you approve of this method of carrying out the principle you have laid down, or whether you consider the… | ||
| Scan008 | Continuation page of instructions for operating air and petrol cocks. | ||
| View original record | -3- J. for R. 30.12.14. E3/G301214 Contd. (5) Turn off air cock to dis-connect pump with enclosed chamber. (6) Re-operate petrol cock to dis-charge compressed fluids into induction pipe. (7) Turn… | ||
| Scan009 | Proposal for an 'Easy Starting' system using a standard hand pump to deliver a fine spray of petrol into the induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. Ra. E. X.1449. Wor/RH2/L6115. January 6th. 1915. EASY STARTING. I wish to suggest to Mr Royce a scheme for the above, as far as I have tested it this arrangement has… | ||
| Scan010 | Description of a petrol hand pump system and its advantages over other arrangements. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH2/L6115. Sheet. 2 When the hand pump is worked and it is connected to the induction pipe the pressure closes the non-return valve and forces the petrol which is laying in the pipe into the… | ||
| Scan011 | Fuel delivery systems and cold weather starting procedures for a 6-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH2/L6115. Sheet. 3 it will suck up raw petrol from the float chamber, the effect of this would be so marked that it would only be done by accident and would immediately be noticed. We could avoid… | ||
| Scan012 | Hand-drawn diagram illustrating a vehicle's fuel delivery and priming system. | ||
| View original record | To petrol tank, 3 way Tap, Connected to petrol in float chamber., to Induction Pipe., DICKINSON BOND, MADE IN CROXLEY, 1894, RR 293A (150 H) (S.A. 44. 8-12-14) G. 0885. | ||
| Scan013 | And comparing two arrangements for improving engine starting, one from Mr. Hives and another from Mr. Elliott. | ||
| View original record | X-1449 To Wor. for EH. from R. COPY. R1/IB8115. Copy to J. L9115 8th. January, 1915. " " E. " " Ma. Re Easy Starting. Wor/EH2/L6115. With reference to easy starting, Mr. Hives' arrangement appears to… | ||
| Scan014 | Various arrangements for a fuel and air induction system for motor car and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- COPY return valve and any risk in connection with the float feed. Mr. Elliott's arrangement of my scheme does not go to the float feed, and would pass direct from the hand pump to the induction… | ||
| Scan015 | Carburettor pilot jet arrangements for starting aero engines, comparing Sthenos, Claudel Hobson, and Mercedes models. | ||
| View original record | -3- COPY. is used. I mean, of course, a jet that would be about one tenth of the size of our present low speed jet, and only capable of running the engine without a load at something like three or… | ||
| Scan016 | Modification to the priming arrangement for easier engine starting. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (150 H) (S.A. 44. 8-12-14) G. 0855. X 1449 To E. from R. Copy to Wor. for EH. " " J. " " Na. 6/3/15 COPY R9/IB12115. January, 12th. 1915. Re Easy Starting (Spraying). We send herewith a… | ||
| Scan017 | Proposed arrangement for injecting a fine petrol spray into the induction pipe for engine starting. | ||
| View original record | Modified. SC WHy SHEET 1 PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT FOR INJECTING FINE PETROL SPRAY INTO INDUCTION PIPE FOR STARTING 3/16" EXT DIA. COPPER PIPE. RESERVOIR AIR PUMP ON DASHBOARD G B A & C 1 2 3 4 F A FOR… | ||
| Scan018 | Priming arrangement for easy engine starting. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. E. Na. Handwritten top: X.1449 Handwritten left margin: X.1449 Wor/EH10/L13115. January 13th. 1915. RE EASY STARTING. I am sending to Mr Royce a priming arrangement,… | ||
| Scan019 | Technical note discussing engine priming, induction pipe capacity and hand pump operation for starting. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH10/L13115. Sheet 2. a very fine spray and with that the engine starts up consistently on the third compression, this is 100% efficiency. From my tests I have found that if I use a fine spray it… | ||
| Scan020 | The testing of a portable priming arrangement for starting car engines and suggestions for design improvements. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH10/L13115. Sheet. 3 Last week end I rigged up a priming arrangement that I could take round from one car to another, I connected it up to the existing tap in the induction pipe. I tried it on 20… | ||
| Scan021 | To the Shipping Department requesting a Priming Device be sent to Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr3/L14115. Shipping Dept. 14-1-15. We have handed to Mr Roney this morning a Priming Device. Will you kindly have same sent to Mr Royce as early as possible. p. Wor. Mcr. [Handwritten on left… | ||
| Scan022 | New reed valve design for improving engine starting and the need to protect the design. | ||
| View original record | X.1449. COPY. -16115. To Wor. for EH from R. Copy to J. " " E. " " Na. R18/IB15115. January 15th. 1915. Re Easy Starting. Wor/EH10/L13115. I quite understand the point of having some petrol in the… | ||
| Scan023 | Letter discussing design improvements for syringes used for spraying petrol into an induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 959A (150 H) (S.A. 132. 4-1-15) G. 0578. COPY. To NA. from R. Copy to J. Wor for E.H. 21/1/15 COPY. R1/IB20115. January 20th.1915. SC1449. Re. Syringes. With reference to the syringe we send out… | ||
| Scan024 | Instructions for operating a priming device fitted to vehicle 7CA. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EH4/L27115. R. 27.1.15. Before I left Bognor I fitted the priming device to 7CA. The method of working it is first to turn the petrol on, then set two-way tap which is under the bonnet so that it… | ||
| Scan025 | Issues with the priming and easy starting devices on car 7CA, comparing performance with car 58NA. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To Wor. for EH. from R. Copy to J. " " E. " " Na. R2/IB6215. February 6th. 1915. Re Easy Starting Devices. With reference to car 7CA, the priming device has not proved an unmixed blessing so… | ||
| Scan026 | From 'R' to 'Wor.' for 'E.H.' discussing three potential modifications to a low-speed jet. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. for EH. from R. COPY R2/IB6215. of the low speed jet by making a double thread of the same pitch as the high speed jet, but of course it will have to be right handed. You might, however, as a… | ||
| Scan027 | Experiments on 'Easy Starting Devices' involving modifications to a standard hand pump. | ||
| View original record | (50 H) (W.W. 927. 9-11-14) G. 0821. From Exp. Dept. to R. J. Na. c E. c 15th. February, 1915. Wor/EH1/D15215. OC 1444 Easy Starting Devices. We have carried out experiments with an arrangement made to… | ||
| Scan028 | Experiments with a petrol priming system for engine starting, discussing pressure, reservoir capacity, and spray nozzles. | ||
| View original record | (150 H) (W.W. 927. 9-11-14) G. 082T. -2- 15th. February, 1915. Wor/RH1/D15215. with six to seven strokes. I do not consider it is desirable to use any higher pressure, to do so we should have to do… | ||
| Scan029 | The design and function of a U-tube valve for engine priming and petrol delivery. | ||
| View original record | -3- 15th. February, 1915. Wor/EH1/D15215. valve, but in several other respects the U is the better. As regards the valve on U tube device, it should not be difficult to make one that will not stick,… | ||
| Scan030 | The problems with starting aero engines and the potential for a simple, light self-starter. | ||
| View original record | -4- 15th. February, 1915. Wor/EH1/D15215. a strong point in the case of an aero engine which is started by cranking it round very slowly. It frequently happens as it is stopping the engine… | ||
| Scan031 | Diagram illustrating a priming arrangement for a fuel system. | ||
| View original record | PRIMING ARRANGEMENT., Reservoir 10", 7 Strokes of hand pump for 30lbs pressure., Nozzle 'O4O', Air supply to tank., Petrol supply from tank., RR (S) A 1904-(10) C. 0873, CROXLEY | ||
| Scan032 | Development and issues with an experimental priming device for easy starting. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To BJ from R. Copy to J. " " E. " Wor for EH. " EP. Re Easy Starting Device. The priming device we are experimenting with does no more and no less than the use of the syringe, and as we have… | ||
| Scan033 | Various devices for engine priming and enriching the fuel-air mixture. | ||
| View original record | To BJ from R. 2. R5/IB24215. the petrol to squirt a long way from the car. We have another device which avoids this back pressure valve, which has not yet been fully tested and proved, and after we… | ||
| Scan034 | Enriching scheme adopted for easier engine starting. | ||
| View original record | To BJ from R. 3. R5/IB24215. COPY enriching scheme adopted for really easy starting, and we hope the No.3 under each heading will prove sufficiently satisfactory, as I think it is the safest. R. | ||
| Scan035 | Internal memorandum detailing instructions from Mr. Royce for easy engine starting and seeking approval for a customer pamphlet. | ||
| View original record | WW.948. (3.11.14.) E.P. 7361. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Surnames indicating letter. | Initial of person addressed.… | ||
| Scan036 | The procedure for warming up an engine to ensure easy starting. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). R.R. 657. (50M.) (V.W.948. 13.11.14.) E.P. 7561. Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan037 | Implementation of a priming device, its pattern, and associated components. | ||
| View original record | It will be necessary to include one of the priming devices, which we think for the moment had better be Mr Hives' pattern. This should, I think, be fitted with the reed pattern of valve suggested by… | ||
| Scan038 | Car 58NA, requesting a complete scheme for an instrument board hand pump. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. [Handwritten in pencil]: R. unit to be filed in C'new [Stamped in purple ink]: COPY: To Wor. } from R. Na. Copy to J. R10/IB28515. May 26th.1915. Re Car 58NA. With reference to the above car,… | ||
| Scan039 | Filing instruction slip referencing a report on a Priming Device. | ||
| View original record | X.1449. For report on Priming Device fitted on 58-NA to be sent down to R, see Wor/EH1O/L4.6.15. filed in X.1100. | ||
| Scan040 | The design and fitting instructions for a new spraying device. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To By. from R. Copy to J. " " Na " " Wor. for EH. -237/15- EP 237/15 R5/TB22715. July 22nd. 1915. Re Spraying Device. We have now finished the designs for the spraying device in accordance… | ||
| Scan041 | From 'R' about expediting the production of 100 sets from temporary patterns for cars sent to the front. | ||
| View original record | To By. from R. 2. COPY R5/IB22715. put through now with all possible speed, and a number sent out to the front or wherever cars are likely to be troublesome during the coming winter. I am quite… | ||
| Scan042 | Letter to Dr. Percy Duncan describing the features and benefits of an Auxiliary Water Carburettor. | ||
| View original record | PASS TO SEEN TO BE ANSWERED BY 1 2 23 MAY 1919 4 ANSWERED BY 5 6 7 8 x1449 MRS WINSTANLEY W/S/5 23rd.May. 9. Dr. Percy Duncan, Frogmore, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. Dear Sir, We have much pleasure… | ||
| Scan043 | Letter regarding the benefits and trial fitting of a water carburettor. | ||
| View original record | 1. assists the dissolution of carbon deposits, the bete noir of motoring. We may tell you, we have put our water carburettors under some very severe tests, and the results have really been astounding,… | ||
| Scan044 | Sales letter from Rich & Bundy introducing their 'HOT-SPOT' electric vaporiser for engines. | ||
| View original record | PATENT APPLIED FOR ELECTRIC HOT-SPOT VAPORISOR RICH & BUNDY, Partners { A. I. RICH. A. H. BUNDY. Telephone No. 168 TOTTENHAM. X1449 11a-13. NEW ROAD, PONDER'S END, N. 115-7. FORE STREET, UPPER… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter from RICH & BUNDY regarding a new electrical device offered in various voltages for inspection and trial. | ||
| View original record | (Continuation Sheet No.1) Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Should the subject of this letter interest you and should you like to go further into the matter, we will be plaesed to place a sample at your… | ||
| Scan046 | Engine starting procedures, primer usage, and cold weather performance. | ||
| View original record | X.1449. To Hs. from Bn. Copy to CK. X.3082. X.1812. X.1449. Bn7/W10.11.19. Please see attached copy of note from PN, (PN11/WL6.11.19) and CJ's remarks. Will you please report on this point to CJ. Do… | ||
| Scan047 | Cause of spark plug sooting being new engine starting arrangements and the self-starter. | ||
| View original record | R.R Tsg. 100 T/SF. GTR. 10.4.19) C. 2561 COPY. X.3082. X.1812. X.1449. PN11/WL6.11.19. CJ. A good deal is being written about the sooting up of plugs just now. I have not seen it suggested that a… | ||
| Scan048 | Sales letter from The General Electric Co. Ltd. promoting the 'Kramer - Vaporiser' for solving cold-starting problems in engines. | ||
| View original record | x1449 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, INDIA OFFICE, G.P.O. AND THE LEADING HOME & FOREIGN RAILWAYS Telephone (LONDON) 3600 LONDON WALL. (32 LINES) Telegraphic Address: 'ELECTRICITY, CENTS… | ||
| Scan049 | Sales brochure for the 'Kramer-Vaporiser', a device for the rapid starting of petrol engines. | ||
| View original record | Page 1 (Left): The "Kramer-Vaporiser" (Patent applied for) for the sure and rapid starting of petrol engines. Prices. Catalogue Number. | Description. | Price. s. d. O 2460 | "Kramer-Vaporiser" only… | ||
| Scan050 | Instructional leaflet for the Kramer-Vaporiser, a device for starting petrol engines. | ||
| View original record | The "Kramer-Vaporiser" (Patent applied for) for the sure and rapid starting of petrol engines. Fig. 3.—Combined switch and pilot lamp for "Kramer-Vaporiser fitted to dashboard. NOTE.—The combined… | ||
| Scan051 | Comparison of amperes taken to turn a 40/50 engine using Prices' 'C' Oil and Castrol Oil. | ||
| View original record | X1449 To R. from Hs/TMW. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to Wd. c. to EFC. c. to PN. c. to SWT. for R.R. Inc. HS/TMW2/LG14.12.20. A.449 X.4298. X.1583. X.967. TESTS TAKEN ON… | ||
| Scan052 | Comparison of motor starter tests using Prices 'C' Oil and Castrol Oil. | ||
| View original record | 2. EX. CHASSIS. MOTOR STARTER TESTS WITH PRICES "C" OIL AND CASTROL OIL. A. B. Atmospheric Temperature. Prices' "C" OIL. CASTROL OIL. Max: ) during night. 51°F 51°F 57°F 62°F 51°F 39°F Min: ) 34°F… | ||
| Scan053 | Proposal by Mr. Royce to experiment with a hot spot induction system using exhaust heat to create a fuel 'fog' for improved cylinder distribution. | ||
| View original record | x 4449 To Hs. from E. cl to CJ. c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to EFC. E1/G15.12.20. X.4449 X.4305. RE HOT SPOT INDUCTION SYSTEMS AND FOG MIXTURE. X.4298.… | ||
| Scan054 | Relaying Mr. Royce's suggestions for experiments on reheating the carburetion system for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | Y 1449 To Hs. from E. c. to CJ. c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to EFC. E6/G21.12.20. X.430 RE HEATING OF CARBURATION SYSTEM - 40/50 HP CHASSIS. X 1449 Would you kindly note that Mr. Royce would like… | ||
| Scan055 | Internal memorandum discussing modifications to the induction system to suit available petrol and improve engine running in winter. | ||
| View original record | X1449 To EP. from R. Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Wd. c. to HL. c. to PN. c. to HM. c. to R.R. Of America. (For attention of OY). Y4305 RE PETROL. X1449 I conclude it is a mistake to demand a petrol… | ||
| Scan056 | Proposed modifications to the 40/50 HP chassis throttle to create a 'hot spot'. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 255a (100 T) (S H. 708, 10-1-20) G. 1947 X1449 To Hs. To R.R. of America Inc. } from R. for attention of OY. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to E.O. R3/G1.7.21. X.4305 X.1449 RE 40/50… | ||
| Scan057 | Modifications to a carburettor for handling fuel mixtures and cold weather starting. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- precautions necessary to burn a fuel which is about equal to a mixture of gasoline with 20% kerosene. By the next mail we shall send you the modifications to the existing float to form the… | ||
| Scan058 | Defective starting devices and proposed improvements to carburetters. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. C. to CJ. X1449 R3/G10.10.21. X.2763 - RE CARBURETTERS AND STARTING DEVICES. X.4390 X.4387 X.1449 We conclude from your memos that all starting devices are very defective. We have… | ||
| Scan059 | Modifications to a carburetter and induction system, including mixture strength and fitting a silencer. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- carburetter of our standard type will do all the range we need, and that the small jet need only be brought in action during starting. In this case the actual strength of the mixture need… | ||
| Scan060 | Cablegram to Mr. Hives regarding the testing of a pilot jet and vaporising scheme. | ||
| View original record | CABLEGRAM. X1449 Mr. Hives. X.4387 X.4305 X.1449. No.133. With reference to your telegram 347 Hives latest Pilot Jet and vaporising scheme best we have tried. Will not be satisfied generally until… | ||
| Scan061 | Cablegram discussing the successful testing of modified vaporiser pipes and pilot jets for cold starting. | ||
| View original record | X1449 Hs. D/BP/Y1397/MH27.10.21. X.4387 X.4305 X.1449 CABLEGRAM Hives - With reference to your telegram 347, have now made twelve vaporiser pipes and thoroughly tested small pilot jet on Induction… | ||
| Scan062 | History of the development of a cold start system for cars in America. | ||
| View original record | CJ. from Hs. X1449 HS2/Lg9.11.21 X4387 X1449 CARS IN AMERICA. X3923 History of starting from cold. Dec. 1920. Hs. reported from U.S.A, that starting of R-R Cars in America unsatisfactory. Jan. 1921.… | ||
| Scan063 | The challenges of adapting car designs for the American market and the need for more autonomy at the Springfield factory. | ||
| View original record | CJ. from HS. X1449 Hs1/LG9.11.21. X1449 CARS IN AMERICA. X3614 X430PS I do not think that America will be satisfied. R-R England has been insistent that Springfield should not carry out design or… | ||
| Scan064 | Cable from Springfield regarding tests on a pilot jet to solve cold starting issues in the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | CJ. from Hs. Hs9/LG1 5.11.21. X1449 X4387 STARTING FROM COLD IN U.S.A. Referring to your CJ1/E10.11.21. The latest information we have received from Springfield is in the cable we give below:- "WITH… | ||
| Scan065 | 'Winter Starting in America', attaching a previously omitted document. | ||
| View original record | To H. ) from B.J. -> Hs.) BJ14/H15.11.21 X3677 [crossed out] X.1449 X4390. [crossed out] X.1449 WINTER STARTING IN AMERICA. X.4387 [crossed out] X4310 With reference to my memorandum on this subject… | ||
| Scan066 | Induction pipe changes and cold weather starting issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY. November 1, 1921. To: Mr. Belnap. CC. Mr. Basil Johnson Mr. Beaver. Mr. Nadin. Mr. Bagnall. Mr. Hulley. Mr. Southern. Mr. Caswell. From: Mr. Olley. Re: INDUCTION PIPE CHANGES. We have received… | ||
| Scan067 | Report comparing the effectiveness of an exhaust heated throttle against a vaporiser scheme for engine induction. | ||
| View original record | -2- On the exhaust heated throttle, however, our position is: (a) That we have not received drawings or models of this device and have therefore not been able to try it out under American conditions.… | ||
| Scan068 | Comparing an exhaust heated throttle with a vaporiser scheme for cold weather performance and making recommendations for American cars. | ||
| View original record | -3- experience with the device to believe that we can achieve an improvement in running in every case. The expense of the exhaust heated throttle is we believe greater than the vaporiser scheme… | ||
| Scan069 | Page discussing the agreement on a vaporiser and the experimental status of an exhaust-heated throttle. | ||
| View original record | -4- "Replying London No. 1 - We agree vaporiser, louvres and latest type pilot jet with moving choke. Experiments vaporiser show such good results in overcoming loading, dilution and carbon formation… | ||
| Scan070 | Modifications to the carburetter and throttle for improved engine starting. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to EP. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to UJ. X1449 R10/M8.12.21. X.4390 -> 40/50 STARTING - X.1449 XC4305 The drawing of the improved design of the small starting carburetter you have… | ||
| Scan071 | Design and performance of self-draining induction pipes, comparing the 'Dorris' scheme to the Goshawk pipe. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EF. c. to PN. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. for attention of OY. X1449 Hs3/LG16.12.21. X4305 X4227 INDUCTION PIPES. X4390 X1449. We do not find… | ||
| Scan072 | Fitting a new starter carburetter to the 6.EX car and the impressive cold-start performance of the latest 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- Hs3/LG16.12.21. ------------ The reason for this is that the latest 40/50 is wonderfully good. As soon as we can have 6.EX Car for a week we should like to fit this car with the latest… | ||
| Scan073 | Starting difficulties in cold weather and the feasibility of design alterations. | ||
| View original record | X1449 To RR, of America Inc. from R. For attention of - Mr. Belnap Mr. Olley. Mr. Nadin. R6/M3.2.22. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to EN. HS. c. to BY. EP. c. to Hm. X.1449 X.3594 RE. STARTING DIFFICULTIES. X.4390… | ||
| Scan074 | Analysis of engine starting issues related to clutch, battery, Bendix drives, and cold weather performance. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- thick oil but it will be remembered that this trouble has been overcome by slight alterations to the clutch parts, which as originally arranged, caused great fluid resistance to the… | ||
| Scan075 | Engine characteristics, starter motor issues, and the development of a post-war 3-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | con't. -3- have always recommended should be fitted. (12) It should be clearly understood that our engine is a larger engine and having very close fitting pistons (so that it shall run silently… | ||
| Scan076 | Recommendations for engine starting issues in cold weather, focusing on lubrication and battery maintenance. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- all as the current even on short circuit will be insufficient to give the required torque. In conclusion, the following recommendations should be followed:- (1) Advise owner to use very… | ||
| Scan077 | Technical note on improving engine starting procedures and carburetter design for aero engines. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -5- R.R. 838a (100 T) (S.H. 798, 10-12-20) G. 2948 (4) Arrange the starting (priming etc.) so that the engine will fire if turned ever so slowly; we started large aero engines quite reliably… | ||
| Scan078 | Difficulty of starting engines from cold, referencing a specific case. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Sg. Y1449 Sg8/D28.2.29. Re: Starting of Engines from Cold. I attach original LHS4/CP18.2.29, which will be self-explanatory. LHS, has, as I expect you are aware, a cottage down near… | ||
| Scan079 | Difficulty of starting the 40/50 model from cold compared to American competitors. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from LHS. re. 40/50 Starting up from Cold. I reported to you some weeks ago the difficulty I found in starting up my engine in the morning in my garage at Eythrope with a temperature during the… | ||
| Scan080 | Comparing the ease of starting engines from cold with other car makes, specifically American cars like Chrysler. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. V1449 Hs1/LG1.3.29. RE. STARTING UP ENGINES FROM COLD. Sg8/D28.2.29. As regards starting up engines from cold. This is a point on which we can confidently say we are better than any… | ||
| Scan081 | Instruction to determine the lubrication frequency for the universal joint behind the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (WW. 835. 13.10.14.) M.P. 7366. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan082 | Requesting a test to determine the lubrication frequency for universal joints. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr16/LB1214. Re Lubrication of Universal Joints. - X.1457 Hy. 8-12-14. In accordance with Mr Royce's wishes expressed in his memo R8/IB31214 will you kindly make a test to determine how often it… | ||
| Scan083 | Quoting Mr. Royce on instructions for the lubrication of a universal joint. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Merll/T29115. LUBRICATION OF UNIVERSAL JOINT. X.1457. Hy. 29.1.15. Re the above, Mr. Royce writes:- "Let the car which is sent to me be thoroughly well lubricated in the universal joint, and a… | ||
| Scan084 | Lubrication frequency of the universal joint and torque tube sphere. | ||
| View original record | War/Hy4/1.15415. Re Instruction Book and lubrication of Universal Joints. X.1457 R. 15.4.15. J. Sometime ago the question arose as to Wa. how often the universal joint and torque tube By. sphere… | ||
| Scan085 | Recommendation to update the Instruction Book for a joint to run 2000 miles without additional lubrication. | ||
| View original record | -2- of the sphere or similar places. I think after this demonstration the distance of 2000 miles should now be inserted in the Instruction Book as a suitable period which this joint will run without… | ||
| Scan086 | Lubrication interval for the Universal Joint for the instruction book. | ||
| View original record | -6515- C1409 C O P Y. CC To Wor. for Hy from R. Copy to J. " " EP. R9/IB5515. May 5th. 1915. Re Instruction Book and lubrication of Universal Joint. I agree it would be well to say every 2,000 miles… | ||
| Scan087 | Querying the effectiveness of the lubrication scheme for universal joints. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 637. (100H) (SA. 431. 29.3.15.) E.P. 8297. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 478 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan088 | Requesting a reply regarding Mr. Northey's remarks on the lubrication of universal joints. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (SA. 431. 29.3.15.) E.P. 8297. Handwritten top right: R.1407 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and… | ||
| Scan089 | Requesting a reply regarding the effectiveness of the current lubrication scheme for universal joints. | ||
| View original record | 14-07 Re Lubrication of Universal Joints. Na/S11/LG15715. 15.7.15. Wor. for Hy. We shall be glad if you will kindly reply to our memo Na/S11/LG17515, Na/S7/LG7615 and Na/S5/LG 18615 regarding… | ||
| Scan090 | History and proposed modifications for the lubricator on the rear universal joint. | ||
| View original record | TO BY HS. LHS. } FROM DA/EV. X1457 DA/EV1/M20.6.24. LUBRICATOR ON REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT. X.1457 X.4255 X.4348 X.3324 Apparently the letter containing our latest instructions concerning the position of… | ||
| Scan091 | Oil leakage from the Goshawk 11 propeller shaft and axle joints, damaging carpets, with a suggested solution. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from DA/ZEV. c. to BY LHS. for C.S.C. X1457 DA/EV2/M1.7.24. X.1457 X.4255 GOSHAWK 11, PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT. (REAR). The C.S.C. have forwarded us a report to the effect that they are still… | ||
| Scan092 | Oil leakage from the propeller shaft joint and a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | X1957 To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to LHS. Hs1/LG3. 7. 24. X1957 X9255 PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT. Tests have shewn that the universal joint on the propeller shaft will retain sufficient oil to keep themselves… | ||
| Scan093 | On the lubrication weakness of a Phantom Chassis universal joint, proposing revised maintenance intervals. | ||
| View original record | X1457 BY: ... S. Mr. Walker, D.O. C. Mr. ... c. HS. EP5/H.10.28. re. Phantom Chassis Universal Joint - Sphero Lubrication. Sales Demonstration car, 29-CL, has recently returned from a tour on the… | ||
| Scan094 | Lubrication schedule and method for the Phantom chassis universal joint sphere. | ||
| View original record | EP. BY/NW. C. Hm. C. Hs. C. DA. M457 BY9/G.8.10.28. PHANTOM CHASSIS (UNIVERSAL JOINT). SPHERE LUBRICATION. Your memo ref. EP/H.1.10.28. We have no objection to altering the instruction book to provide… | ||
| Scan095 | Lubrication of the Phantom chassis universal joint and sphere. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. c. to EP. c. to Hm. c. to DA. c. to BY/NW. X1457 Hs5/LG9.10.28. PHANTOM CHASSIS UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SPHERE LUBRICATION. X1457 In reference to your memo. BY9/G8.10.28. The question of… | ||
| Scan096 | The cause of universal joint failures and recommended oiling procedures. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- We believe the cause of failures of the Universal joint is that the joint is not receiving oil in the first place. We tried various automatic oiling schemes but they were not successful.… | ||
| Scan097 | The lubrication of the universal joint on the Phantom chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1457 EP c. Hs. c. Mr. Walker/D.O. c. Hm. PHANTOM CHASSIS - RE LUBRICATION OF UNIVERSAL JOINT. Referring to EP5/H.1.10.28. we consider that the information conveyed in Hs5/LG.9.10.28. establishes the… | ||
| Scan098 | Trying a stainless steel plug and expressing concerns over the lubrication system for a clutch joint. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/Rn. X1457 x7340 Hs/Rn5/LG17.10.28. With reference to DA7/M10.10.28. We will try the stainless steel plug. We are however not very enamoured with the lubrication system for the joint of… | ||
| Scan099 | Excessive wear on 40/50 spheres and requesting a faulty universal joint for inspection. | ||
| View original record | To Br, from Hs. c. to Hm. X1457 HS4/LG3.11.28. 48340 EXCESSIVE WEAR ON 40/50 SPHERES. We are very anxious to help all we can to overcome this fault but you will realise how difficult it is for us to… | ||
| Scan100 | Modifications and lubrication for the serrated universal joint and SS clutch shaft. | ||
| View original record | BY. HS. from DA. +1457. DA3/M19.2.29. c. to SG. SERRATED UNIVERSAL JOINT. X.7300 SS. CLUTCH SHAFT. X.7340 X.1457 Herewith we send N.sch. 2832 on the righthand side of which we have shewn R's proposal… | ||
| Scan101 | Recommended grease for universal joints on 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. V1457 BY/Cgh.6/G.29.5.34. 20/25 and 40/50 HP. CHASSIS - UNIVERSAL JOINTS. We are proposing to order a further batch of instruction books, and we would like to know what kind of grease we should… | ||