Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 02-page001 | Points from a report by Mr Oldham, including concerns about the increase in chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | NS/B91012. B OCT 1912 X200 Re Notes on Cars. Mr Spinney Mr Bailey Mr Helliott Mr Morwald Mr Platford T Barrington 9-10-12 Attached herewith is a copy of a report from Mr Oldham. Mr Johnson wishes us… | ||
| 02-page002 | Notes on rising chassis weight, large road wheels, and side brake lever position. | ||
| View original record | COPY. NOTES ON CARS. X200 CHASSIS WEIGHT. This continues to rise:- Cwt. Qrs. Lbs. Before 1550 25. 3. 0. Since 1550 26. 0. 0. Series 1700 26. 2. 19. do. 1700 large flywheel 27. 1. 8. do. 1800 & 1900… | ||
| 02-page003 | Turning circles, jacking points, self-starters, and a new aluminium alloy. | ||
| View original record | -2- TURNING CIRCLE. x426 This appears to be slightly on the increase. From my old notes I find that we used to turn the old 40/50 (about 1100 series) long chassis in approximately 44 ft. and the short… | ||
| 02-page004 | Internal instruction memo discussing the reduction of chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr. Hadin + Mr. Barrington Order No. Customer's No.: 4200 Re: N6 / B41012 I deal with the items of the Meeting, my reply is the above note in the order in which… | ||
| 02-page005 | Instructions regarding chassis weighing, self-starters, and other notes on cars. | ||
| View original record | P. C. 300-25/7/12-L. Up. and B. Ldn 2 5959 E ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: W. Medin & W. Barrington Order No. Customer's No. Re: Attached to the chassis. Just lumped on. I attach for you a… | ||
| 02-page006 | Instructions regarding a starting device and the experimental use of Navalium metal for pistons. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: F.W. Haden & F.W. Barrington Order No.: Customer's No.: X 200 Re: NG/29/10/12 Starting device. I have written that the matter should stand over. I think we… | ||
| 02-page007 | Request to weigh competitor chassis for a comparative analysis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 49 (rev. II) (1M. 12. 10-11) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for… | ||
| 02-page008 | Departmental memo detailing and comparing chassis weights for the 2000 and 2100 series. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). This column is for Name of Person addressed: Barrington for T.C. Handwritten:… | ||
| 02-page009 | Departmental memo discussing component weight changes, chassis overweight issues, and updates to road wheels and turning circle. | ||
| View original record | H.E. c/o F.H.R. 13/8/06. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Date.… | ||
| 02-page010 | Departmental memo discussing steering tube adjustments, tyre clearance for steering locks, and considerations for jacking up cars. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS:- "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. side is over 4' ft, this might be reduced by altering the shape of the… | ||
| 02-page011 | Instruction sheet detailing a comparison of chassis weights for various vehicle makes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 58/2M/1-11. R.T. 1997. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Barrington Order No. Customer's No. V 200 Chassis Weights | Make | Chassis ready for Road (lbs) | Front (lbs) | Rear (lbs) |… | ||
| 02-page012 | Instruction note comparing chassis weights and included components for various motor cars. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 19. To. Order No. Customer's No. The total weight given is for the complete chassis as delivered. With the RR this includes 4 floor-boards, no & tail lamp brackets &… | ||
| 02-page013 | Instructions regarding the weight of springs and Dunlop tyres on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Dpt. 102. H.S.L. 1545. 10.12.18. R.F. 500. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. 19 Springs, the R.R. chassis to have given in on the heavy side. A. greening. The Tyres… | ||
| 02-page014 | Instruction sheet detailing chassis weights for a Delaunay Belleville vehicle. | ||
| View original record | E.H. 1546 25M 21.12.11 E.P. 1957 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. x200 To: Mr Barrington Order No.: Record Chassis Weights Customer's No.: Table Data: Make: Delaunay Belleville, 100x 140 % Chassis… | ||
| 02-page015 | Extract from a report on chassis 2100E regarding a suggestion to weigh axle parts to determine weight savings. | ||
| View original record | DERBY (7728). B & S (D) 2500 EXTRACT FROM FHR1/H181212. Dated 18th.. Dec. 1912. RE REPORT ON CHASSIS 2100E. Mr. Swift's suggestion in paragraph 3 is good. With regard to the weight of this axle, we… | ||
| 02-page016 | Mr. Royce's suggestion and a new scheme for including rough and finished weight limits on all drawings. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS WEIGHT Written by Mr Nadin on Feb 3rd. 1912. Handed to T.C. on 6th Feb. Mr Royce suggested - that all parts should be inspected for weight by the inspectors, and that limits for this weight… | ||
| 02-page017 | To the Technical Committee regarding the inspection of parts for weight, noting Mr Royce's request for weight limits on all drawings. | ||
| View original record | N4/B6212. Le Canadel. 3rd February 1912. Members of the Technical Committee. Re Inspection of parts for Weight. All parts should be passed for weight by the inspectors. Mr Royce says we should have… | ||
| 02-page018 | From F.H. Royce regarding the removal of unnecessary weight from the chassis. | ||
| View original record | Mr Wormald Le Canadel, 9th April 1912. To Members of Technical Committee. Both Mr Johnson and I are very anxious that every ounce of unnecessary weight should be removed from the chassis, and I think… | ||
| 02-page019 | Departmental memo regarding an instruction from Mr Royce for the weighing of motor car parts. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 (Four Lines). N7/B10213. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Wormald Date.… | ||
| 02-page020 | Instructing staff on the monthly reporting process for weighing motor car parts. | ||
| View original record | W Wormald N8/310213. Mr Elliott Mr Spinney Mr Bailey 10-2-13 Re Weighing of motor car parts. Attached herewith is a copy of memo I have to-day handed to Mr Wormald concerning the above subject. Mr… | ||
| 02-page021 | Outlining the procedure for weighing and recording changes to motor car part weights for chassis balance sheets. | ||
| View original record | H7/B10213. Re Weighing of motor car parts. Mr Wormald and Drawing Office 10-2-13 Each of the draughtsmen should take the present weight of the car and at the end of the month should give a list of… | ||
| 02-page022 | Outlining the process for weighing car parts and reporting on weight changes. | ||
| View original record | N7/B10213. (2) Mr Wormald and Drawing Office 10-2-13 bottom that the car has increased or decreased so much since the date when the first weighing was taken. In this way not only will the months… | ||
| 02-page023 | Comparison of spring characteristics and vehicle weights between Rolls-Royce, Lanchester, and Delauney Belville cars. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: X.200 408 Typed Header: X.2628. X.540. X.540. X.200. AW/EH2/C6.4.13. COMPARISON OF ROLLS-ROYCE AND OTHER MAKES OF SPRINGS. lbs. per car per lb of spring. Rolls-Royce 18.0 lbs. Lanchester.… | ||
| 02-page024 | Experimental Department 'B' weekly report detailing reports sent and weight calculations for fitting double rear brakes. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: Mr Johnson Mr Royce. AV/TEH/L22413 April 22nd. 1913. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. 'B' WEEKLY REPORT. Reports have been sent in on the following :- X.317 Ionides Clutch. X.174 Thinner… | ||
| 02-page025 | Technical report discussing unsprung weight calculations, axle modifications, and tests on clutch couplings and helical gears. | ||
| View original record | AN/TSH1/L22413 (contd) 2. X200 a plain one this figure will become 45.75 lbs. Assuming that the whole of the torque tube and axle to be unsprung, the unsprung weight is affected as follows - Unsprung… | ||
| 02-page026 | Departmental memo requesting clarification on the components to be included in a 6-cylinder engine weight calculation. | ||
| View original record | R.R.Ad.100.M-30-9-12-E P & S-48. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. AW/S1/L.20513 Re Weight of Engine. - Z.200… | ||
| 02-page027 | Weight of a 6-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM19/L30513. Re weight of 6 cylinder Engine. - Z.200 Na 31/5/13. In reply to your memo Na5/LG29513, we wish to state that Mr Haldenby's report is as follows :- "The weight of a present type… | ||
| 02-page028 | Internal request and response regarding the total weight of a chassis with specific fitments. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: -ROYCAR,- DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| 02-page029 | Reporting the total chassis weight as 2980 lbs and correcting the addressee for future memoranda to the Experimental shop. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM9/L12913. X200 Na. 12-9-13. for Mr Southern. In reply to your memo Na/S4/LG4913, Mr Haldenby reports that the total weight of chassis as specified is 2980 lbs. Kindly note that your memo was… | ||
| 02-page030 | The increasing weight of the chassis and instructions for weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY - J.… | ||
| 02-page031 | Urgently requesting a reply concerning the weights of cars, specifically model X.200. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd. (M/c). C/X. &c. 3.10.12. S.P. 10M. Wor/SM6/L171113. Re Weights of Cars. X.200 Pd. 17-11-13. Can we have a rply to our memo . Wor/SM15/L121113 at once please ?. Mr Johnson will be here… | ||
| 02-page032 | Changes and standard weights for various chassis series. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES) Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr. BARRINGTON B Mr. BEREND Bt Mr. BURT… | ||
| 02-page033 | Weight and feature comparison between the 2700 type standard and colonial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines) C.S. 2M. 28.9.1912. A.P. 1963. Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr.… | ||
| 02-page034 | Weights of various chassis series and the reasons for weight increases. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM22/L181113. Re Chassis Weights. x200 Wor. 18-11-13. The following are the weights of chassis of the more recent series. 2000 series. 3060 to 3090 lbs. 2100 & 2200 series. 3090 to 3115 " 2300 to… | ||
| 02-page035 | Calculating the weight difference between two tyre types for a back axle unit. | ||
| View original record | weighing unit back axle 2600 tyre 500 lbs 5700 tyre 558 lbs ∴ difference 58 lbs Top right calculations: 74 1/2 24 98 1/2 | ||
| 02-page036 | Listing vehicle modifications and associated weight calculations. | ||
| View original record | X200 18.11.13 Swan Neck Exhaust Dunlop Whls. + Rear Brakes Front axle Pistons + axle. " Deeper side Channels / 2600) Widening of car for Extra Wt of Dunlop W.Ws 44 1/2 lbs (4 whls) tubes + tyres… | ||
| 02-page037 | Log of vehicle series numbers against their corresponding weights in hundredweights (cwts). | ||
| View original record | X200 R.H.D 3 series Weight 500 35H.P. 19/20 cwts. 500. 40/50 H.P. 24/24 1/4 700 24 1/2 / 24 3/4 900 25 (cont) 1000 " 1100 24 3/4 / 25 1/4 1200 " 1300 " 1400 25 1/2 1500/50 25 1/2 1550-1699 25 3/4 1700… | ||
| 02-page038 | Confirming the standardisation of balance weights, noting an extra weight of 26½ lbs. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM9/L11113. Re Balance Weights. X.79 J. 21-11-13. R. The necessary signatures have now been obtained for standardising the above. The extra weight involved is 26½ lbs. p. Wor. File X200 | ||
| 02-page039 | The weight of a 2600 type front axle and its tie rods. | ||
| View original record | X200 Wor/SM10/L111213. Da. 11-12-13. Na. Mr Peach informs us that one 2600 type front Axle without road wheels but otherwise complete weighs 74 lbs. One set of Tie Rods weighs 29 lbs. There is no… | ||
| 02-page040 | Listing the weights of a front axle and a set of tie rods. | ||
| View original record | Weight of Chassis Parts X200 The 2600 type front axle complete without road wheels, weighs 74 lbs 1 set of tie rods. old & new types weigh 29 lbs. | ||
| 02-page041 | Weight comparison between a standard goods spring and a solid eye spring. | ||
| View original record | x 200 Extract from Tvy/181213 x 882 in reply to Memo Wos/SM10/M/121213 Weight of Standard goods spring 34 lbs, Weight of solid centre eye spring 30 lbs, both bushed and equal strength. Further to my… | ||
| 02-page042 | Listing the weights of various chassis parts in response to a memo. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM9/L191213. Re Weights of Chassis Parts. X.200. By. 19-12-13. Na.c. In reply to your memo 16697 of 10/12/13, we give below the following weights :- One Engine Coupling Complete to Part List… | ||
| 02-page043 | Bumping test of front springs with rolled eyes. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. R. Ds. Na. Sor/ty1/L221213. December 22nd. 1913. Report on bumping test of Front Springs F.4135/8 having rolled eyes on top with second plate carried under eye K.884.… | ||
| 02-page044 | Urgent request for a report on axle weights for Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM4/L6114. Re Axle Weights. Hy. 6-1-14. We attach Mr Bailey's instruction sheet 16785 of 6/1/14 in which he asks for weight of our present axle and other makes of cars. This information is for Mr… | ||
| 02-page045 | Internal instruction regarding a request for the unsprung weights of an axle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 M. (1) XX. pha. 15.10.13 B.P. 1320. U 16765 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Hives 1916 25/9/16 Order No. No. Mandeville Customer's No. A200 Re Axle Will you please contact… | ||
| 02-page046 | Weight comparison sheet for Silencer, Bonnet, and Crankcase components for models 2700 and 2800. | ||
| View original record | D.W. 4124 WEIGHTS. Rec Jan X 200 19.W 2700. Silencer 2800. E342. Front support -rear end. 4 1/2 oz. 1. F343. Front support -front end. 6 oz. 1. E607. Exhaust tube. 4 1/2 lbs. 2. F3436. Silencer… | ||
| 02-page047 | Weight schedule for Starting Handle components and other engine series parts. | ||
| View original record | R.R. agampt V.V. 11/12/26 (m) X200 WEIGHTS 2700. Starting Handle. 2800. E916. Steady Pin. 1/2 oz. 2. E917. Plug on starting handle bearing. 3/4 oz. 1. F427. Starting handle column. 1 1/2 oz. 1. E3620.… | ||
| 02-page048 | The weights of various rear axles, including different configurations with wheels and tyres. | ||
| View original record | From Exp. Dept. Copies for: J. H. By. Na. Wor/Hy13/L12114. January 12th.1914. Report on weights of various Rear Axles. X.200. Below are given the weights of rear axles as they are in use, i.e. filled… | ||
| 02-page049 | List comparing the weights of different axle, brake, wheel, and spring configurations. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Hy13/L12114. Sheet. 2 ordinary side springs used. 484 lbs. Lanchester worm axle single brakes, R.W. wire wheels 895 X 135 with tyres. Grasshopper 468 " springs used. Delaunay-Belleville rear axle,… | ||
| 02-page050 | Clarifying the weight of a new type Throttle & Induction Pipe. | ||
| View original record | File x200 Wor/H(15/L15114. Re new type Throttle & Induction Pipe. X.72 No. 15-1-14. Further to our memo Wor/S'2/L221113, we wish to add that the weight of a standard Throttle and Induction Pipe is 17… | ||
| 02-page051 | Weight of a set of Trious shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr5/L19114. Re Trious Shock absorbers. X.705 J. 19-1-14. H. The weight of one set of the Da. above together with base plates and bolts Ma. etc. is 65 lbs. p. Wor. File X200 | ||
| 02-page052 | Internal request for the weights of rear axles for comparison with other high-class standard cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. form No 843 (L.S. 750-25-5-13) S. & H. Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, PN2/JW30114. 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 Gerrard TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG, LONDON Names and… | ||
| 02-page053 | The hand adjustment for double rear brakes, detailing component weights and forging methods. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Ncr10/L8414. Re Hand adjustment for Double Rear Brakes. X.60 By. 8-4-14. Na.c. In reply to your sheet 19255 of 6/4/14, please note that the weight of the Foot Brake adjustment for chassis 58NA,… | ||
| 02-page054 | Quarterly note asking if new chassis parts are being weighed every three months, with handwritten responses. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (General) TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG, LONDON. Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr.… | ||
| 02-page055 | Request for a list of the weights of various reciprocating parts, specifically pistons and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | COPY. RE WEIGHTS OF PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS. Wor. o.PHD. c.Her. E6/T. 26. 5. 14. With reference to Mr. Royce's note R18/P 18.5.14 in which he speaks of the weights of pistons and connecting rods… | ||
| 02-page056 | Extract from a report on a 10,000-mile engine bench test, detailing weight changes of engine components. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Dfm.116(R) (N.W. Rd. 10,000. 2-4-26.) Extract from Mr. Hives's report, Wor/EHL4/L19614, on 10,000 mile Engine Bench Test. Weights. If we adopt the parts that have run on this test, there will be… | ||
| 02-page057 | Requesting the weights of Pistons and Connecting Rods. | ||
| View original record | COMPLETED. Wor/Mcr7/L29614. Re Weights of Pistons & Connecting Rods X.300 Mr Matthews. 29-6-14. Further to our memo Wor/Mcr1/L11614, can you let us have the weights of the parts asked for ? P. Wor. | ||
| 02-page058 | Instruction sheet listing the weights of various pistons and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | K.R. 578 (A) 1000 (PP. 17b. 26.2.13) E.P. 5863. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Olley Order No. Customer's No. 1.4.1914 Re Weights of Pistons & Connecting Rods. The following weights comprise… | ||
| 02-page059 | The weights of various pistons and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mer17/11714. x200 Re Weights of Pistons & Connecting Rods. E. 2-7-14. Na.c, In reply to your memo E/MID2/G96M, we give below the weights that you require. The following weights comprise Piston,… | ||
| 02-page060 | Deferring an investigation into chassis weights until a new chassis is released. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 200A (100 B) (W.W. 250. 15-1-12) G. 2805. COPY. To EP. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Ra. Copy to Wor. Handwritten: X200 Handwritten: Recd 30/7/14 R7/P 28. 7. 14. Re Chassis Weights. With reference… | ||
| 02-page061 | Telegram to Mr. Royce detailing engine component weights and potential savings. | ||
| View original record | Copy of telegram sent to Mr Royce 13/8/14. ROYCE c/o OGORMAN. ARMY AIRCRAFT FACTORY. FARNBOROUGH WEIGHT OF ENGINE INCLUDING FLYWHEEL CLUTCH ALL PIPES CARBURRETTOR MAGNETO TOP EXHAUST BOXES AND FAN… | ||
| 02-page062 | Instruction requesting the weights of 3-speed and 4-speed gearboxes and associated components for comparison purposes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 29B (5000 10/16) (rpt. 16.5.14) R.P. 6033. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Wormald Order No. Customer's No. X 160 Nov 12 1916 Re Weight of Gear box Will you kindly have sent on to me… | ||
| 02-page063 | The weight of 3 and 4 speed gearboxes and their associated levers. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Ref: Wor/Merl/L171114 Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr. BARRINGTON B… | ||
| 02-page064 | The weights of 4-speed and 3-speed gearboxes and associated levers. | ||
| View original record | E.H. 7/13. (100) H) (W.W. 603. 24-10-13) O. 6736. Wor/Mcr10/L171114. Bn. 17-11-14. In reply to your memo of November 12th, I wish to state that the weight of a 4 speed Gear Box complete is 1 cwt 1 qr… | ||
| 02-page065 | Comparing the weights of Northcliffe, Williamson, and standard cylinders following a request from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Wer/Mer/12811b. Re Northcliffe Cylinders. L.1267 R. 25.1.15. J. Mr Royce requested the comparative weight Ma. of the Northcliffe and our standard cylinders. E. We have now completed the machining of… | ||
| 02-page066 | Table detailing the maximum, minimum, and mean weights in pounds for various chassis series. | ||
| View original record | [Struck through handwritten note: In transit.] 9th February, 1913. CHASSIS WEIGHTS. ------- MAX MIN MEAN 1400 - 1549 ... ... ... 2860 to 2910 lbs. 2895 1650 - 1699 ... ... ... 2900 " 2930 " 2915 1700… | ||
| 02-page067 | Urgent request for the weight of a 20' Orme Evans Radiator for standardisation purposes. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). K/05/NR11515. Names and indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS Ax Mr.… | ||
| 02-page068 | Procedure for weighing new and replacement parts to monitor changes in overall chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | E. Dept. C. EFC. X.200 RE CHASSIS. Will you kindly note that for chassis work in future, every improvement that is put on a car must be considered from the weight point of view as follows:- (1) The… | ||
| 02-page069 | Weight difference between steel and aluminium brake straps. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. from Mr. X.1427 Liaison EH2/LG18.6.19. 10th. June 1919. With reference to your request for the difference in weight of steel and aluminium brake straps. The present steel foot brake straps… | ||
| 02-page070 | Assembly details for the 'F' section of Chassis 1. E.X. | ||
| View original record | X.200 Extract from - RHC1/LG30.6.19. CHASSIS 1. E.X. The above chassis is now complete and it has been assembled as follows:- "F" SECTION. S.S.No. REMARKS. X.3440. Frame & Fittings. F.7031. X.3478.… | ||
| 02-page071 | Assembly details for chassis 1 EX, listing part numbers and specifications. | ||
| View original record | X.200 X.245 Extract from EHC1/LG30.6.19. CHASSIS 1 EX. The above chassis is now complete and it has been assembled as follows:- F. SECTION X.200 S.S. No. REMARKS X.2628. Front Springs) F.6815. N.S.… | ||
| 02-page072 | Weight of a starter gear and the advantages of a split bottom leaf rear spring. | ||
| View original record | W H M.INST:BY C.L.MARKS RR. X.200 To EP. From EH. X.200 X.1295. EHG/LG3.11.19. With reference to attached:- 1. The weight of the Starter Gear complete is 60 lbs. 3 ozs. and on top of that we estimate… | ||
| 02-page073 | The testing and comparison of Dunlop wheels fitted with Goodyear demountable rims. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to HN. c. to E. c. to DA. EH2/LG13.11.19. X.3725. X.200. RE DUNLOP WHEELS WITH DEMOUNTABLE RIMS. Messrs. Dunlop have submitted to us a pair of straight sided tyres 32 x 4½… | ||
| 02-page074 | Specification document detailing the weight of a radiator when empty and full of water. | ||
| View original record | X 200 X.3727. - R.R. RADIATORS. X.200. 16.12.19. R-R RADIATOR E.17143. Weight empty 94 lbs. 2 ozs. Full of Water 132 lbs. 2 ozs. | ||
| 02-page075 | The specifications and testing of two newly produced radiators for the 40/50 chassis, comparing them to the Marston radiator. | ||
| View original record | X.240 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to RN. c. to E. c. to DA. Hs2/LG24.12.19. X.200. X.46. X.3727. RE RADIATORS FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. ------ We have received 2 radiators which have been produced by the… | ||
| 02-page076 | Issues with radiator manufacturers and the testing of a radiator on a 10,000-mile test car. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Hn2/LG24.12.19. troubles until we make our own radiators. At present we are at the mercy of the Radiator Manufacturers who, although they have our drawing, appear to make what modifications… | ||
| 02-page077 | Weight comparison between a pair of Gleason Bevels and a pair of Standard Straight Bevels. | ||
| View original record | A.M. REG. 1045 (3) 10 M. Pds 4-18 S. O. 1022 To Bn. from Sft. EH. " Hy. " X 200 Sft6/W6.1.20. X.3612. X.200. We have taken the weights of a pair of Gleason Bevels and compared them with the weights of… | ||
| 02-page078 | Comparative analysis of weights and specifications for Packard and Rolls-Royce rear axles and bevels. | ||
| View original record | R.R. H.O. 100 T.P. Dec 45 100 Date X 200 To Hs. from RHC. RHC3/LG24.3.20. X.435. RE PACKARD AND R-R REAR AXLE. X.200. X.3457. We give below particulars and comparative weights of Packard and R-R axle,… | ||
| 02-page079 | Comparison of Firestone, Stanwell, and Goodyear demountable rims based on weight, ease of use, and safety. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to Co. c. to Sn. c. to S. c. to By. c. to Do. c. to XP. c. to OY. c. to Ma. COPY C.F & E.F.C. X.200 5 He1/LG19.5.20. X.3925 DEMOUNTABLE RIMS & STRAIGHT SIDED TYRES. X 3694 X.495D. Y… | ||
| 02-page080 | Weight specification sheet for car 49-GB, detailing front, rear, and total weights. | ||
| View original record | X 200 15.6.20. X.200. 49-GB. Car. X.2631. WEIGHT. Front......... 19 cwt. 0 qrs. Rear.......... 1 ton 0 * 2 * Total......... 1 * 19 * 2 * | ||
| 02-page081 | Table detailing the weight of a 4.EX car with and without passengers. | ||
| View original record | S.Fee.. X.200 (Filed 96 625C) File X.200 WEIGHT OF 4.EX CAR. X.3764. Without passengers. Front 1 ton. 0 cwt. 0 qrs. Rear 1 " 3 " 2 " Total 2 " 3 " 2 " With passengers. 1 ton 1 cwt. 1 qrs. 1 " 7 " 2 "… | ||
| 02-page082 | In-house designed components and the comparative weight of the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 200 R.R. DES. (Genl) T. 552. 100 T/P 2-2-20 X 2495 Extract from R6/G7.9.20. Contd. (5) R.R. designed and constructed electrical installation entirely, except dynamo, cutout, batteries and lamps. (6)… | ||
| 02-page083 | Vehicle weight, component design choices, and comparisons with competitors like Packard. | ||
| View original record | Contd. although we have added the weight of the electrical starter motor, and its equipment. It was the frequent and probably unjust complaints against weight that made us attempt to economise in the… | ||
| 02-page084 | Extract from a memorandum concerning the 3-speed gearbox and the increasing weight of complete cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 129A 10m 1/20 B.B. & S. (P.273) X200 Extract from Hel/LG-9.9.20. X.3720. RE - 3 SPEED GEARBOX. X.200. Another point we should like to emphasize is the fact that the weight of complete cars is… | ||
| 02-page085 | Specifying the weight of Rapson tyres and tubes, both individually and when fitted to a Dunlop wire wheel. | ||
| View original record | X000 24.9.20. X.1238. RAPSON TYRES. X.200. X.15. Weight of Rapson Tyre and Tube - 67 lbs. complete with Dunlop Wire wheel - 103 lbs. GWH. | ||
| 02-page086 | Calculation of the weight for vehicle 4.EX with two passengers, detailing front, rear, and total weights. | ||
| View original record | X 200 2Y.9.20 X. 3764a. WEIGHT OF 4.EX. X.200. WITH TWO PASSENGERS. tons. cwts. qrs. Front. 1 1 3 Rear 1 5 3 _____________________ 2 7 2 Total. | ||
| 02-page087 | Calculation of the total weight and distribution for a car with a Cabriolet body and a full load. | ||
| View original record | X200 (filed 30.9.20) X.3743a. 2.EX. CAR. X.200. Weight of car with Cabriolet Body - spare wheels 18 galls. Petrol, water and oil - tools etc. Tons. cwt. qrs. Front. 19 3 Rear 1 3 3 2 3 2 Total. GWH. | ||
| 02-page088 | Weight specification sheet for a 'HAWK.IRET.CLIFFE' item, detailing front, rear, and total weights. | ||
| View original record | WEIGHT. 4200 3.E.X. HAWK.IRET.CLIFFE. Front 19 cwts. 2 qrs. Rear 1 ton. 3 " 1 " __________________ 2 " 2 " 3 " Total. | ||
| 02-page089 | Dynamometer test results for a component with 4 exhaust carburetors. | ||
| View original record | Y200 4. EX. CAR. DYNAMOMETER TEST Revs. lbs. B m.t-out 420L. I.P. H.P. 500 131 13.7 750 132 27 1000 138 38.4 1250 124 132 46.5 49.5 1500 119 127 53.2 57.1 1750 109 120 57.2 63 2000 93 112 58.8 67.2… | ||
| 02-page090 | Weight comparison between a Rapson tyre fitted to a Dunlop wheel and a Dunlop Magnum. | ||
| View original record | X200 Extract from Hs/TMW/1/G16.12.20. X.1238. RAPSON TYRES. X.200. The Rapson tyre fitted to a Dunlop wheel weighs 102 lbs. compared with 79 lbs. for the Dunlop Magnum. | ||
| 02-page091 | Providing the weights of American Budd Michelin and French Michelin wheels. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/TMW. R.F.C. Hs/TMW1/LG21.12.20. X.4158 (crossed out) X.3462 (crossed out) X.203 (crossed out) RE. AMERICAN BUDD MICHELIN WHEELS. With reference to your BY/MS/H17.12.20. We give below… | ||
| 02-page092 | Test report on the Goshawk I vehicle's performance, covering brakes, cooling, suspension, and drivetrain. | ||
| View original record | Y200 Contd. Goshawk I - Y 3491 HS/DMD/LGE.1.21. The side brake is excellent; it pulls the car up most efficiently without any tendency to jagger or sway. RADIATOR AND WATER SYSTEM. X.3531. Size of… | ||
| 02-page093 | Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd requesting figures for the sprung and unsprung weights of cars. | ||
| View original record | X10050 X200 TELEGRAMS: 'DUNLOPS, BIRMINGHAM' TELEPHONE NO. ERDINGTON 261 (PTE. BR. EX. EXTENSION No. 86). [STAMP: RECEIVED] DUNLOP RUBBER CO LTD FOUNDERS OF THE PNEUMATIC TYRE INDUSTRY. STATION:… | ||
| 02-page094 | Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. detailing the sprung and unsprung weights for a 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | V600 Hs2/T. X 28-9 30th Nov. 1923. The Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd., Aston Cross, Birmingham. Dear Sirs, With reference to your telephone message received yesterday, asking for the ratio of unsprung weight… | ||
| 02-page095 | Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd acknowledging receipt of vehicle weight information for 40-50 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: "DUNLOPS BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE NO. ERDINGTON 261 (Pte. Br. Ex. EXTENSION H.L./F.F.) BY APPOINTMENT DUNLOP RUBBER CO LTD FOUNDERS OF THE PNEUMATIC TYRE INDUSTRY. STATION: CASTLE BROMWICH… | ||
| 02-page096 | Correcting previously issued weights for the Goshawk chassis and discussing performance implications. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to B. c. to W/Ev. c. to BY. c. to PN. He4/LG20.11.22. GOSHAWK WEIGHTS. C.4536 X200 We regret that the Goshawk weights given in our memo. He2/L722.9.22 have proved to be… | ||
| 02-page097 | Comparison of displacement per ton per mile between the Goshawk and 40/50 models. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- It will be seen that based on displacement per ton per mile the Goshawk is considerably more heavily loaded than the 40/50. It is only the increased engine efficiency on the Goshawk… | ||
| 02-page098 | The weight of a 40/50 engine from the Test Department. | ||
| View original record | K700 Mr. Hives from CWH. 19.12.22. Weight of 40/50 engine from Test Dept. complete with exhaust manifold - no water or oil :- 792 lbs. | ||
| 02-page099 | Comparing the weights of post-war and pre-war 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X200 Ser. Wdf. Afr. Er. Wr. -HS- Mbr. EPG/14.1.23. re CHASSIS WEIGHTS. With reference to the above point, which was brought up at yesterday's conference, I am able to confirm my statement that the… | ||
| 02-page100 | Comparing the weights and braking performance of two 40/50 HP cars and a Hispano Suiza. | ||
| View original record | X 200 X4214 /X200 /X226 To DA. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rm/L.13.11.23. In reply to your Da1/M13.11.23., the following are the weights of two representative 40/50 HP. cars and the Hispano Suiza - all without… | ||
| 02-page101 | Comparing the weights of EAC and 40/50 engine parts. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (HP 27) (CL 12 19-8-22) J.R.S. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to E. DA. c. to BY; PN. c. to WCR X200 200 Expl. No. 9930 REF: HS2/LGS.2.24 WEIGHTS OF EAC. AND 40/50… | ||
| 02-page102 | Weight comparison table for different engine component sections. | ||
| View original record | (3) | SECTION | L.O.P. | LBS. WT. | % OF TOTAL ENG: WT: | SECTION | L.O.P. | LBS. WT. | % OF TOTAL ENG: WT: | INCREASE OR SAVING OF WT. ON E.A.U. LBS. | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Spring… | ||
| 02-page103 | Weight comparison table of components between the E.A.C. Engine and the 40/50 Engine. | ||
| View original record | (2) E.A.C. ENGINE SECTION | L.O.P. | LBS. WEIGHT | % OF TOTAL WEIGHT Dist: Drive. | | 4.0 | .42 Water pump drive. | E. 71152 | 4.75 | .5 Water pump. | E. 70527 | 6.44 | .69 Oil pump and Filter. | |… | ||
| 02-page104 | Weight comparison table for components of the E.A.C. Engine and the 40/50 Engine. | ||
| View original record | Header: (1) | E.A.C. ENGINE | | | | 40/50 ENGINE | | | | INCREASE OR SAVING OF WT. ON EAC. LBS. | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | **SECTION** | **L.O.P.** | **LBS. WEIGHT.** | **% OF TOTAL… | ||
| 02-page105 | EAC engine weights, comparing the use of cast iron versus aluminium for the induction pipe and hot spot. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. WOR. c. to PN. +200 S E C R E T. Hs1/LG11.2.24. EAC. ENGINE WEIGHTS. X.9930 X.200 The weights given in our Hs2/LGS.2.24 of the EAC. engine included… | ||
| 02-page106 | Weight comparison analysis between the EAC and 40/50 engines. | ||
| View original record | V200 To hs. from E. c. to R. CJ. RG. WOR. SECRET E2/118.2.24. RE. WEIGHT OF EAC. ENGINE. K.9930 K.200 The comparison of weights between the EAC. and 40/50 does not appear to be quite fair to the EAC.… | ||
| 02-page107 | Weight comparison between a standard and an experimental stiffer exhaust snout. | ||
| View original record | hs. from CWH. Y200 2.6.24. RE. EXHAUST SNOUTS. Weight of snouts - experimental stiffer snout :- made of 14 S.W.G. material :- 1 lb. 6 ozs. Std. 1 lb. 1 ozs. --------------- 5 ozs. Expl. snout comes… | ||
| 02-page108 | Specification table detailing weights and capacities for various radiator matrix sizes for the 40/50 model. | ||
| View original record | X700 40/50 RADIATOR - CYL:BLOCK. X3457(crossed out) X3433 x 2001 | Size of matrix. | Wt. of rad: with this matrix. | Water equivalent of this radiator. | Water capacity of radiator with this matrix. |… | ||
| 02-page109 | Cover letter for particulars of the weights of complete 50 HP open cars. | ||
| View original record | X200 Hs. EP4/H17.4.25. In accordance with your request, we attach hereto particulars of the weights of a few complete 50 HP. Open cars. EP. | ||
| 02-page110 | List of car models with their respective coachbuilders, spare wheel provisions, and detailed weight specifications. | ||
| View original record | 74-AU. Open Touring. Coachbuilder, Windovers. Provision for spare wheels. Rear - Near. 1. Off. 1. Weight of complete car. Front 22 cwt. 2 qrs. 0 Lbs. Rear 21 " 3 " 0 " Total. 44 " 1 " 0 " 54-EU. Open… | ||
| 02-page111 | Comparative table of weights for front axle components from the Silver Ghost, New Phantom, and Hispano models. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Notes: R CJ BT etc, L200, Below are comparative weights of front axle & brake parts Title: COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS OF FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS Table Data: DESCRIPTION | I.Series. SILVER GHOST. |… | ||
| 02-page112 | Table of comparative weights for front axle components on the Silver Ghost, New Phantom, and Hispano models. | ||
| View original record | -2- COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS OF FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS-contd- | DESCRIPTION | T.Series SILVER GHOST. | NEW PHANTOM | HISPANO |… | ||
| 02-page113 | Comparing the weights of front axle and brake components for T.series Silver Ghost, New Phantom, and Hispano models. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 4976 (W-H) D.D. 21. 19-4-23. 1.M. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT Expt. No. x 200 REF: HsS/LM/7.9.25. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to Wor. COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS OF FRONT AXLE… | ||
| 02-page114 | Comparing the weights of wheel and hub components across different models. | ||
| View original record | A.M. CO. LTD. 15, 17-6-24. J.S.L. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT -2- Expt. No. REF HsB/L/D17. 9. 25. DESCRIPTION. T.series. Silver Ghost. lbs.ozs. New Phantom. lbs.ozs. Hispano. lbs.ozs. HUB - SHELL ONLY {… | ||
| 02-page115 | Instruction sheet detailing the weights of Dunlop Wire and Wellbase wheels and their components. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS X200 To __________ 192 Order No. __________ Customer's No. __________ Weights Dunlop Wire Wheel 32 x 4 1/2 fitted complete with Tyre & Tube, (unbalanced) 68 lbs 13 ozs.… | ||
| 02-page116 | Telegram requesting a copy of a report on the weights of individual Phantom engine sections. | ||
| View original record | Chichester T 14. Hives Roycar Derby. Send copy of your report giving weights of individual sections of Phantom engine. Elliott. | ||
| 02-page117 | The weight of the S.167 MK (American chassis). | ||
| View original record | X200 WEIGHT OF S.167 MK. (American chassis) Y3614 Tons. cwts. qrs. lbs. front - 15 3 0 rear - 14 3 14 Total - 1 10 2 14 With no petrol * water in radiator. * spare wheels. * battery. but with - all… | ||
| 02-page118 | Plans to lighten the Phantom engine without a complete redesign. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from R. c. to CJ. Hs. +200 R3/HS.12.25. EAC.7. & 8. X.7770 X.250 X.8840 X.7840e One of these chassis will have a lightened engine. I have arranged with E. that we do not attempt to re-design… | ||