Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 03-page001 | Test notes on No 6 car, detailing suspension adjustments and wheel/tyre weights. | ||
| View original record | 4/6/06. No 6 car on test 60525 (Short) x200 Found by reducing deflection from 80 lbs to 55 lbs that car run considerably easier in springs 3700 Weight of 4 - 880 x 120 complete NS Dunlop about 1 cwt.… | ||
| 03-page002 | Weight specification for a 1908 type gearbox, chassis 712. | ||
| View original record | Gear Box weight. 3700 x 200 1908 type (Chassis 712). with couplings etc. 114 1/2 lbs with out oil 6 pints. 6 lbs. is weight CP 22/1/08 | ||
| 03-page003 | Weight test results for a long chassis open tourer with five passengers. | ||
| View original record | E.P. ref no. C. 176 sheet 6. No Weights 3700.X200 A test was made with ordinary open tourer body made by Barkers London. on a long chassis with 5 passengers seated in it. The front half was first… | ||
| 03-page004 | List detailing the weights of various chassis components from a test taken by Lowe. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd. C & C Dept. A. Dept. & H Dept. 3700 x200 Weights of chassis Test taken by Lowe Cwt. Qrs. Lbs. Body Tonneau = 2 - 3 - Bonnet mudguards steps = 6 - 32 Scuttle dashboard & platform = 6 - 22… | ||
| 03-page005 | Weigh ticket from the Derby Corporation Town Hall weighing machine for a motor front axle. | ||
| View original record | 5216 DERBY CORPORATION. TOWN HALL WEIGHING MACHINE. 2d. Weigh Ticket of Consignment Sold on Delivery of Coal over Two Cwt. Mr Rolls Royce Take notice that you are to receive herewith... Gross weight… | ||
| 03-page006 | Weight breakdown of a 1910 type long chassis (No.1120). | ||
| View original record | Weight of 1910 type chassis (No.1120) LONG Weight of chassis with tyres - 1 T. 3 cwt " " tyres 1 cwt. 1 qr 4 lbs " " petrol 5 lbs " " chassis stripped 1 T. 1 cwt 2 qrs 19 lbs Taken on Town Hall… | ||
| 03-page007 | Record of the weight measurements for Chassis 1200 fitted with Mr. Royce's body. | ||
| View original record | R.R. LTD OF DERBY. T.P.C.D. WEIGHT 3706 x200 Weight taken of Chassis 1200 fitted with Mr. Royce's body and rigged up complete with spares, tool, etc ready for road - Taken by Dr. Haldonby 1/12/09 8… | ||
| 03-page008 | Comparison of weights between the present and old type cylinders. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 129 100 13/11/08 200 W.&S. Ld 5280 Enquiries x200 3700 CYLINDER WEIGHTS Present type 1200 9 cylinder stripped (except Valves and springs) - 103 lbs Willans & Robinson casting Old type 60583 - no… | ||
| 03-page009 | And typed note detailing the weights of different wheel and rim sets. | ||
| View original record | Weights Wheels 2200 x200 3700 Total weight of set of four S & C rims & wheels 375x135 with no spare rims -- 209 lbs Ditto Vinet ------- 264 " Warland Range detachable rims. Ditto plain ------- 198 "… | ||
| 03-page010 | Technical note comparing the weights and valve specifications of 1200 and 1400 type cylinders. | ||
| View original record | 3400.X200 Weights. Weight of cylinders with valves and springs fitted. 1200 type - 106 lbs 1400 type - 95 " 1400 type valve ports have a much better lead out Also the outlet port is 3/16" larger… | ||
| 03-page011 | The weight of chassis 1353. | ||
| View original record | Weights. 3700.X200 Chassis 1353 - Long with plain wheels, less tyres, water, oil, petrol, etc. fitted with 1200 lb. and 950 lbs springs 23 cwt. 0 qrs. 24 lbs. 12-7-10 | ||
| 03-page012 | Specification sheet detailing the weights of the 1300 Type chassis components. | ||
| View original record | WEIGHTS. 1300 Type chassis Front axle - 13 cwt. 2 qrs. 0 lbs Rear " - 11 " 0 " 0 ". Total - 24 " 2 " 0 ". Tyres 1 1 0 Water, oil etc 0 11 [Handwritten annotations] Top right: 4200 Top right (pencil):… | ||
| 03-page013 | Weight specification sheet for the 1600 Type chassis. | ||
| View original record | 3700 X100 WEIGHTS 1600 Type chassis Front axle - 13 cwt 2 qrs. 6 lbs Rear " - 11 " 3 " 6 " Total " - 25 " 1 " 12 " Complete with tyres, oil, etc. 28 OCT 1 0.1 14-9-10 | ||
| 03-page014 | List detailing the weights of three different silencer patterns and their drawing numbers. | ||
| View original record | Silencer weights. Silencer latest pattern (tubes, etc) Drg. E-873 with silencer pipe lagged and silencer lagged 1/2-way up - Weight ------ 56 lbs. Silencer E-830 - Drg with silencer pipe entering… | ||
| 03-page015 | Weight calculation note for a chassis, including fluids. | ||
| View original record | W. St. Ld (39) 150-100m. 9.17-100 [50-90-10-10] (1376) 5700 7200 Weights - 14.00 igls in 1429 spares, large wheels & high chassis. 935x135 tyres & wheels total - 25 - 1 - 0 less water, oil etc. 1 0 11… | ||
| 03-page016 | Weight analysis of the 1400 Type chassis, detailing component and total weights for different configurations. | ||
| View original record | Typed: WEIGHTS - 1400 Type chassis Chassis 1408 - Long C steering light springs Weight of front half - 13 cwt. 1 qr " " rear " - 10 " 2 " Total - 23 " 3 " Chassis weighed on scale (complete) - 24 cwt.… | ||
| 03-page017 | Standard unit conversions for weight and volume. | ||
| View original record | S.T.D. 100. 10/3/11 x200 Standard units (use inches. lbs. cube inches) 1 cu. in. = .0324 lbs cylinder oil (.9 density) 1 cu. in. = .0361 " water. 1 cu ft (water) = 62.5 lbs. 1 cu ft = 1726 cu. ins. 1… | ||
| 03-page018 | The weights of Vinet and De-oin wheels. | ||
| View original record | S.K. N° 189 (Rev). (W.T. 12056.) 10/13. 1,000 3400 N Hein 2200 1200 Weights. Vinet. Wheels. Reported to Barnington 17/5/11 tested by Godden, C.D. from notes 16/5/11 Vinet front 54 lbs De-oin front. 32… | ||
| 03-page019 | Recording the weights of four top-half crankcases. | ||
| View original record | Section FDO 3400 V260 Re Weight of Crankcase 4 crank cases (top halves) weights as follows. 71 lbs. 72 " 72 " 72 " | ||
| 03-page020 | Specification note for a standard piston, detailing its features, part number and weight. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 10-20 H.P. (15A11)-3-10G. X200 3Y00. Engines. Piston E1319. Standard, cross webs. 3 double rings. concave tops, with strengthening pieces to cross webs. Piston weight 4lbs 6oz. Gudgeon pin… | ||
| 03-page021 | Record of piston weights for various engine types. | ||
| View original record | B.B.B. No. 22262 A.S.S.B. Co.Ltd. Engineers 3400 x200 Pistons - Weight of. Type E 109. Piston & rings 4 lbs 8 oz. (bronze webs.) (Forward) (conical & wiper rings) gudgeon pin, (bolted in) 8 1/4 oz.… | ||
| 03-page022 | Test report for 'Engine C' with associated data and a note on cam settings. | ||
| View original record | (18) (DWG) RR. D.E.D. S.D. CL. Engines - Test Report C 27/7/11 3700 X200 Power Curve 802 - (SEE Page 218) Carb'n Setting 50 Jets 27 Present cam as regards setting & timing of the valves makes a steady… | ||
| 03-page023 | Weight comparison list for parts of a 4x6 engine against standard parts. | ||
| View original record | x200/I Oct. 18th 1911. AWA/3281011. Mr Nadin. 18.10.11. Herewith are the weights of parts of 4 x 6 Engine compared with standard. 4 x 6 Standard. Crankshaft. 89 lbs. 83 1/2 lbs. Camshaft. 18 lbs. 12… | ||
| 03-page024 | Internal query about chassis weight comparisons from 1907 to 1911. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: ROLHEAD, LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. [Stamp left]: 6 OCT 1911 [Stamp right]: RECEIVED "P" OCT 1911 [Handwritten top right]:… | ||
| 03-page025 | List of weights for various chassis, including reasons for the gradual increase in weight over time. | ||
| View original record | N15/B91111 9th November 1911. Y200 Mr Johnson, We give herewith a list of the weights of our various chassis. The weights include oil, water, petrol and tyres - 500 series 30 h.p type about 19 cwt to… | ||
| 03-page026 | List of vehicle components with handwritten additions, including a larger crankshaft and heavier pistons. | ||
| View original record | No. 2. (8) Front Flywheel. (9) New Rear Axle. (10) Larger Crankshaft. (11) Heavier pistons. and similar items of smaller weight. O.M. | ||
| 03-page027 | Record sheet tracking the status and material for a C.A.V. Dynamo. | ||
| View original record | alty RA X20G Section. 1600 3100. DESCRIPTION:- Slot C A V Dynamo. Date sheet from office. Date Works instructed. Reported T.D. office. Date. Miles. Report. Date received. Material received. Reported… | ||
| 03-page028 | Calculation of the weight difference between a standard configuration and one with specific wheels and tyres. | ||
| View original record | shaved extra conved 3700 Weights - by Mr Raufreter in Tyres 31. 0. 7 1750 weight 26. 2. 0 Standard weight - - - - - - 4. 2. 7 difference Take the extra weight of S & C wheels from 4. 2. 7. which is 1… | ||
| 03-page029 | Calculation of extra weight on chassis 1750 caused by using 'fleumatic' in tyres. | ||
| View original record | 31/10/11 Extra Weight caused by using fleumatic in tyres. Chassis 1750 front 17 . 0 . 7 . rear 13 . 0 . 14 ________________ 30 . 0 . 21 all complete 30 . 0 . 21 3 . 14 ________________ 31 . 0 . 7 with… | ||
| 03-page030 | Expressing alarm over a significant weight increase in the 1700 series and requesting an investigation to lighten parts. | ||
| View original record | DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Ref 90 Issued 10th November 1911 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr Barrington for Tech. Com. Handwritten note: Copy of letter to Mr. Johnson from Culcheth… | ||
| 03-page031 | The weight of chassis 1701 with a speed body, and its camber and clearance measurements. | ||
| View original record | Weight of Chassis 1701. 17/7/11 Weight of Chassis with Speed Body with driver. cwt. qrs. lbs. Front. 15 - 1 - 21 Rear. 15 - 0 - 24 Total 30 - 2 - 17 (Holgate) with 12 Gallons Petrol Camber &… | ||
| 03-page032 | Particulars of springs and clearances used on a speed car for a speed trial. | ||
| View original record | W. R. Nott-Bower WASHINGTON. D. of E. Particulars of springs as used on speed car for speed trial [Crossed out text: i.e. for 101.7 m.p.h. test] ON | OFF Clearance axle to Buffer: H. 1.875" | 4.125"… | ||
| 03-page033 | The sprung and unsprung weight calculations for chassis 1800. | ||
| View original record | Weights (of sprung & unsprung chassis). 3700. Weight of chassis 1800. Full with Oil, Water, Petrol, & Tyres. cwts qrs lbs lbs Front 14 0 1 = 1569 Rear 12 2 27 = 1427. Total 26 3 0 = 2996. Unsprung… | ||
| 03-page034 | Weight calculation for an L. to E. type chassis. | ||
| View original record | Weight of L. to E. type chassis, including standard B700 no petrol no tyres X290 front 1264 lbs rear 1220 - Total 2484 - + petrol 23 - + tyres 143 - extra F.B. 50 - 3074 The above wts were taken on… | ||
| 03-page035 | The weights of two different types of clutches. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 1st ideas (Wise. sketch C size) X200 22/11/11 1900 Weights of clutches Standard clutch cone with leather, clutch shaft & clutch brake ring. 124 lbs. Davis clutch, brass hub, shaft & plates 22½… | ||
| 03-page036 | Meeting minutes discussing the increasing weight of the chassis and the potential for redesign. | ||
| View original record | COPY FROM (8) No. GENL: 15. D. 2076 OK RR x.200 CHASSIS WEIGHT. 90th Meeting Nov. 30th. Re Mr Johnson's letter, reference CJ5/D101111 in which he said that he viewed with alarm the increasing weight… | ||
| 03-page037 | Minutes of a meeting discussing methods and suggestions for reducing the weight of the chassis. | ||
| View original record | F.F. 1000 12/10 5M. S. & S. G. 1195 Weight of Chassis (2) care in design in orderthat the weight should be reduced at every possible opportunity. Mr Nadin suggested that the redesign of the Marine… | ||
| 03-page038 | Meeting minutes concerning instructions given to the chief draughtsmen about the weight of the chassis. | ||
| View original record | Weight of Chassis Contd. (3) 106th Meeting Dec.29th.11. Mr Barrington informed the Committee that the chief draughtsmen had been instructed in this matter, and they had promised to keep the question… | ||
| 03-page039 | Meeting minute concerning the increased weight of the chassis and potential opportunities for weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 91 (5) X200 Re Weight of Chassis. Mr. Swetnam 8/12/11 TPBB/DL81211 Minute 5 of the 91st Meeting of the T.C. December 1st. "Mr. Nadin read a letter which Mr. Johnson had written (CJS/D10111)… | ||
| 03-page040 | Minutes from the 96th Technical Committee meeting regarding the reduction of chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | X200 Ref. 96(v) Copy of minute 5 of the 96th meeting of the T.C. TBB10/L11112. Mr Spinney 11 1/12. Re Reduction of eight of Chassis. Mr Barrington informed the Committee that Mr Johnson had remarked… | ||
| 03-page041 | Meeting minute discussing the reduction of weight of the chassis. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 96(v) X200 Copy of minute 5 of the 96th meeting of the T.C. Mr Swetnam 12/1/12. TE4/112112. A reduction of weight of Chassis. Mr Herrington informed the Committee that Mr Johnson had remarked… | ||
| 03-page042 | Proposal by Mr. Royce to inspect all parts for weight and add weight limits to 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… | ||
| 03-page043 | To the Technical Committee regarding the inspection of parts for weight and the inclusion of weight limits on all drawings. | ||
| View original record | Copy. N4/BS212. 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… | ||
| 03-page044 | Outlining a new scheme to add rough and finished weight limits to drawings for castings and stampings. | ||
| View original record | TBB20/L21212. February 21st. 1912. Ref. N4/BS212. Re Inspection of parts for weight. The works and Drawing Office have been instructed in this matter and the scheme is in order. Mr Spinney suggested… | ||
| 03-page045 | The procedure for weighing parts and adding their weights to drawings. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 22/3/14 Mr Bailey Mr Seelman Re Inspection of parts for weight. HWS/M 3.22314. With reference to Mr Royce's request that all parts should have their weight with limits on the drawings, will… | ||
| 03-page046 | Confirming a conversation and requesting a retrospective scheme for castings and stampings. | ||
| View original record | Y200 appear on the drawing with their respective limits. This is in confirmation of my conversation with you yesterday. Will you kindly make this scheme retrospective as regards castings, stamping… | ||
| 03-page047 | Instructions sheet detailing the urgent need to create drawings and report weight reductions for various lightened components. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Barrington Re: Lightening of parts Customer's No. T.P.T Copy of sheet sent to Mr Wormald 26/2/12 It is extremely urgent that the following should be attended… | ||
| 03-page048 | The weights of three different axle configurations. | ||
| View original record | X200 Axle Weights 1700 type Axle + Torque tube and axles with oil wheels tyres etc. 4 3 7 Steno'c double bevel axle with. 4.2.9 Steno'c worm axle with. 4-2-14 28/8/12 Reported verbally to Mr Royce at… | ||
| 03-page049 | Cost breakdown sheet for a 'Standard Engine'. | ||
| View original record | N200 Standard. Engine. 600 Headers: £ s d, Qty, £ s d, Qty India: £10 9 7, 1.445, £4 2 7, 3.500 Camel-wood: £12 3 0, 1.545, £12 3 0, 1.1875 Sungan Kar: £1 0 9, .0578, £1 0 6, .0687 Hinge: £1 8 4 1/2,… | ||
| 03-page050 | Cost comparison table for Marine Engine components. | ||
| View original record | x200 Marine Engine Goo. No. £ No. £ Pistons E1100 2-7125 E 2061 2-7980 Connecting Rod E1101 2-1250 E 1100 2-1250 Gudgeon Pin E1102 -4597 E 1101 -4597 Rings E1102/1 -6328 E 1102/3 -6328 Locking screw… | ||
| 03-page051 | Letter from F.H. Royce to the Technical Committee regarding the removal of unnecessary weight from the chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X200 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… | ||
| 03-page052 | List of items and instructions for lightening a chassis. | ||
| View original record | R. R. of M. 500/1/12. Coy. Byford. B'ton. J. E. B. 6220. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Wormald Order No. Customer's No. Some items worth considering in lightening chassis. Pistons… | ||
| 03-page053 | Departmental memo listing components under consideration for lightening a chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Weight of Chassis. Y200 AWB/C20412. Mr. Barrington. 20.4.12. With reference to… | ||
| 03-page054 | Cover note forwarding a list detailing the analysis of piston weights. | ||
| View original record | Re analysis of weights of Pistons. TPB/L.S./412. Mr Royce 28.4.13. With reference to your note of April 18th concerning a list of weights of pistons analysed in various parts, we have found a copy of… | ||
| 03-page055 | Weight comparison of components for a Marine Engine and a Standard Engine. | ||
| View original record | Marine Engine Piston, E1100, 3.8125, E2057, 2.8750 Connecting Rod, E1104, 2.1250, E1104, 2.1250 Gudgeon Pin, E1101, .4297, E1101, .4297 Rings, E1102/3, .6328, E1102/3, .6328 Locking Screw, V1209,… | ||
| 03-page056 | Departmental memo regarding the failure to specify weight limits on drawings for part inspection, requesting that draughtsmen be instructed to do so. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Date. Inspection of Parts for… | ||
| 03-page058 | Note comparing the weights of standard and special 9 inch frame sides. | ||
| View original record | R.R.& C. Ltd. 60M 1/12 (7) CLAY'S. B.E. 2/12/37 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Horwald Order No. Customer's No. X200 Please find herewith the particulars you required re frame sides. Weight… | ||
| 03-page059 | Instruction sheet for work to be completed, with customer number X200. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 8 (500-10/18/12) H. J. R. & Co. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. ........................ 191 To ................................................. Order No. ............................… | ||
| 03-page060 | With a table of figures for chassis 185'B'n, a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Chassis 185'B'n X200 Weymann bal- 13 3 21 bm- 11 1 21 W/S 25 1 off | ||
| 03-page061 | Departmental memo regarding chassis and tyre weights, including weight distribution and centre of gravity. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Co. Ld. Form No. D.M.11(L) R.P. 1445 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 03-page062 | The weight distribution and fluid levels for car 1701. | ||
| View original record | 3100. 10-6-12. X300 Weight of 1701 Car. Cwt. Qrs. Lbs. Off Near 8 . 1 . 0 Near 8 . 3 . 5 rear front. 8 . 2 . 14 rear near 8 . 0 . 8 33 . 3 . 4 Petrol in Tank 8 galls. Radiator full of Water. The above… | ||
| 03-page063 | Methods for reducing engine weight, including the potential use of aluminum for specific parts. | ||
| View original record | I. E - DEPARTMENT REDUCTION OF WEIGHT. X200 In making an examination of the engine with a view to reducing its weight it is seen that this project may not be easily accomplished by any local… | ||
| 03-page064 | Material choices and manufacturing processes for engine components like cylinder covers and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | R. Throttle Lever Bracket Spray Chamber on Carburettor. There are of course objections to the use of Aluminium on the carburettor. Cylinder Covers. In the case of the last mentioned item an objection… | ||
| 03-page065 | Analysis of engine materials and weight reduction strategies for the crankcase. | ||
| View original record | tests as no data is to hand as to how far the metal is subject to fatigue & how far its strength is impaired by a rise in temperature. Alexandria Metal has been used experimentally with some success… | ||
| 03-page066 | Memo discussing various methods for reducing engine weight. | ||
| View original record | 4. junction it may be possible to lighten the existing webs which are at present 9/16" thick by casting holes as shown in attached sketch, or else reducing their thickness to about 7/32". With… | ||
| 03-page067 | Instruction regarding the reduction of weight for a competition engine. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 500-2-12-X1071 (Letter D. 1285) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 2914 E To: Mr. Barrington Order No.: Customer's No.: X200 11th June 1912 Re: Please receive herewith a/c of reduction of weight… | ||
| 03-page068 | Specification sheet comparing the weight and capacity of four different radiators. | ||
| View original record | 124 X496 Standard radiator weight 88lbs empty. capacity 5.125 galls full. X498 Hemingways radiator Weight 91 lbs empty. Capacity 3.0 galls. full. X 54 Zimmerman radiator Weight 77.5 lbs weight.… | ||
| 03-page069 | Comparison of weights and capacities for four different types of radiators. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X200 Standard radiator weight 88 lbs empty. Capacity 5.125 galls. full. Hemingways radiator weight 91 lbs empty capacity 3.0 galls full. Zimmerman radiator weight 77.5 lbs capacity 4.375 galls.… | ||
| 03-page070 | Instruction note on reducing car weight and the increased weight of series 2100 cars due to inverted springs. | ||
| View original record | E. H. & Co. Ltd. P.O. No. 204. A. 4/12. 50 bks. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. B INSTRUCTIONS. 3357 F To Mr Bavington Order No. Re Question of reducing weight F' dept. Customer's No. 4200 17 6.12 191 All… | ||
| 03-page071 | Instruction memo advising against further weight reduction on rear axle and torque tubes due to strength concerns. | ||
| View original record | [Typed Text]: ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. Re Signed This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. [Handwritten Text]: To: Mr Barrington Re: Weight Reduction… | ||
| 03-page072 | Departmental memo regarding reports on the reduction of chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Cy. (Form H) (5M. 19.11) E.F. (970). ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. 4200 This column is for Name of… | ||
| 03-page073 | Letter returning reports on the reduction of chassis weight with Mr Royce's remarks thereon. | ||
| View original record | Beacon Hotel, Crowborough, Sussex. X 200 26th June 1912. [Stamp: 29 JUN 1912] [Stamp: 29 JUN 1912] Mr Claude Johnson, I return herewith reports on the reduction of chassis weight with Mr Royce's… | ||
| 03-page074 | Blueprint cross-section of a mechanical housing or crankcase. | ||
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| 03-page075 | Reduction of engine weight by substituting parts with aluminium. | ||
| View original record | E. Department. Reduction of Weight. In making examination of the engine with a view to reducing its weight it is seen that this project may not be easily accomplished by any local re-designing without… | ||
| 03-page076 | The design, materials, and manufacturing for engine components like cylinder covers and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | (2) [Handwritten]: Johnson & Pugh [Handwritten]: mr 9. Throttle lever bracket. Spray chamber on carburetter. - There are of course objections to the use of aluminium on the carburetter. [Handwritten]:… | ||
| 03-page077 | Technical memo discussing engine weight reduction strategies, including piston materials and crankcase modifications. | ||
| View original record | (3) Alexandin metal has been used experimentally with some success for the purpose of obtaining light pistons but its suitability for this purpose does not seem to have been established. With… | ||
| 03-page078 | By A.A. Elliott discussing weight reduction opportunities on engine components like the crankcase and silencer outlet. | ||
| View original record | (4) With reference to the bottom half of the crankcase it was considered that this did not quite follow the drawing with regard to thickness and a new one has already been made with a saving of some 5… | ||
| 03-page079 | Listing items for consideration to lighten the chassis for weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | Reduction of Weight. Mr Bagnall had already supplied me with the items which, in his opinion, are worth consideration re lightening chassis. yes 1. Pistons. yes 2. Connecting rods. yes 3. Magneto and… | ||
| 03-page080 | From the F. Department detailing proposals for reducing vehicle weight by modifying stampings and frame tubes. | ||
| View original record | F. Department. X200 Reduction of Weight. [Handwritten note: yes] All stampings with the exception of steering levers might be slightly reuced in size and weight; this would mean re-sinking all the… | ||
| 03-page081 | Potential weight reduction opportunities on various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | X200 C. Department Reduction of Weight. There does not appear to be any one piece that one could say is much too heavy. There are parts which by calculation could bear reduction, i.e. the rear axle… | ||
| 03-page082 | Page two of a document signed by R.W.H. Bailey concerning the inability to make gains in weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | -2- attention, but I cannot see my way to making any material gain in the matter of weight. R.W.H. Bailey. COPY FOR MR F.W. ROWLEDGE | ||
| 03-page083 | Reduction of chassis weight based on a report from Mr. Bailey. | ||
| View original record | X200 Re Reduction of Chassis Weight. TRH2/L5712. Mr Bailey 5.7.12. With reference to your recent report on the above matter, Mr Royce says :- "I quite agree with the stand Mr Bailey has taken but we… | ||
| 03-page084 | Suggestions for the reduction of chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | X200 Re Reduction of Chassis Weight. TDB3/LS712. Mr Spinney 5.7.12. Mr Bagnall has suggested and Mr Royce agrees that the following points should be considered in connection with the above matter :-… | ||
| 03-page085 | Reduction of chassis weight, including re-making dies and changing the gauge of cross frame tubes. | ||
| View original record | 7270 Re deduction of chassis weight. TBD4/15712. Mr Spinney 6.7.12. With reference to your recent report on the above matter, Mr Royce agrees to the re-making of the dies for all stampings excepting… | ||
| 03-page086 | Parts to be lightened for the reduction of chassis weight. | ||
| View original record | Y200 Re Reduction of Chassis Weight. Mr Elliott 5.7.12. THBS/15/12. With reference to the above matter, Mr Bagnall has suggested and Mr Royce agreed that the following parts should be lightened :- 1.… | ||
| 03-page087 | Departmental memo from Mr. Royce approving a list of parts to be lightened for chassis weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Wormald Date. 5.7.12. Re… | ||
| 03-page088 | Mr. Royce's remarks on proposals for chassis weight reduction using aluminium parts. | ||
| View original record | Y200 Re Reduction of Chassis weight. TCBG/L5712. Mr Elliott 5.7.12. With reference to your recent report on this matter, Mr Royce remarks as follows with reference to the various points :- 1. Fan… | ||
| 03-page089 | List of proposals and decisions on the materials and design for various engine components. | ||
| View original record | -2- "Yes" 8. Throttle lever bracket in aluminium - "yes if spring enough" 9. Spray chamber on carburetter in alu-minium. - "No" 10. Cylinder Covers in aluminium - "No" With reference to the last item… | ||
| 03-page090 | Mr Royce's feedback on proposed engine component modifications. | ||
| View original record | -3- of the engine body and your suggestion concerning same, Mr Royce says - "Yes, but do not decrease strength or rigidity, and concerning the suggested lightening of the existing 7/16" webs by… | ||
| 03-page091 | Confirming Mr. Royce's agreement to requisition a draughtsman for engine weight analysis. | ||
| View original record | -4- With reference to your recommen- dation that a draughtsman should be requisitioned for the purpose of examining every part of the engine from a weight point of view, Mr Royce agrees. | ||
| 03-page092 | Mr Royce's agreement to reduce the weight of various chassis components. | ||
| View original record | X200 Re Reduction of chassis weight. TB86/L.5712. Mr Norwald 5.7.12. With reference to Mr Wagnall's suggestion for the items which should be considered with a view to reducing their weight, Mr Royce… | ||
| 03-page093 | Report of a torsional test on a 1916 rear spring for an Amilcar hill climber. | ||
| View original record | Report of Torsional test on L.P. Co. 1916 Rear spring on Amilcar hill climber. Taken by J.H. + N.P. on 10.4.17. Left column: Sample with 3 trunnions Twist 2.375 tons Heat 23.T. 40.5 Torsion 16.5 ""… | ||
| 03-page094 | Specifications for chassis 1718, detailing weights, camber, height, and clearances. | ||
| View original record | Clearances of chassis 1718 Top Right Numbers: 3300, x1170 Left Column: With full tanks Weight with 2 passengers Front 2240 lbs Rear 2948 " 5148 lbs = 24 1/2 cwt Camber Front on 6632" " off 1375" Rear… | ||
| 03-page095 | Weight measurements and ground clearances for chassis 1958. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS 1958 Re. two the links, the car is with just over 1/2 tank of oil, weighing 7 gal petrol = 50lbs also spare wheel and tyre. weighing per axle FRONT 1828 lbs FRONT 1848 lbs REAR 1896 - REAR… | ||
| 03-page096 | The weight of a 16.9 HP 6-cylinder Napier vehicle. | ||
| View original record | H.R. Ltd. Form No. 34. 10,000. R.P. 1004 X200 3700. Napier 16.9 H.P. 6 cylinder (For particulars see consumption) Vehicle wt 2,596 lbs. | ||
| 03-page097 | Calculation of the weights of Palmer tyres, wire wheels, and other fittings. | ||
| View original record | R.R.Limited-DRAWING OFFICE X200 5400. Weights of 'Palmer' tyres & Wire Wheels. Instrument & fittings weights. 1/2 cwt more than average Chassis 24 1/2 cwt with passengers | ||
| 03-page098 | Document detailing the weight calculation of a chassis with specific components. | ||
| View original record | Weights of Chassis X200 3400 703 - plain B wood wheels burnished allumn. body. on short wooden wheel chassis, springs no tyres complete tool kit - water in engine we. complete with tyres - no spares… | ||
| 03-page099 | Comparing the weights of detachable wheels from different manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | Detachable wheels 3700 1200 Shrewsbury & Challiner. wheel without hub body - forged nuts. Front. 58 lbs. - R.R. 38 lbs. Rear. 73 - R.R. 57 lbs Rudge Whitworth steel^2 hub flanges. F - 402 Rear - 55. | ||
| 03-page100 | The weights of a Rudge-Whitworth disc wheel and a wooden wheel. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 116 (2) g117 C&S 11.10.10 100. y400^x200 Weight Details 1 - Rudge Wh. disc wheel 895^x135 - 32 lbs. 1 " " wooden 935x135 - 46 lbs. | ||
| 03-page101 | Specifications and costs for a body, mudguards and footboards for a 1907 chassis. | ||
| View original record | no 6 (short 1907) 3700 2200 x200 Mist so + Co (14 cwt sq) body, mudguards foot boards etc. 60547. T 2.6 - 0 8 F 13 3 0 B 13 2 16 | ||
| 03-page102 | Record of chassis and axle weights for taxation purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1400. x200 Weights 1908 short. 729. Woodstock. in taxation order. bare motor. Chassis with test tyres (well worn) radiator & water. 23 - 2 - 0 Rear wheels. - 10 . 2 . 21 Frnt axle. - 12 . 3 . 14 | ||
| 03-page103 | Record of chassis and body weights, including with/without passengers and axle loads. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd Derby Ltd Branch 4.8.16 8200 Test No. 60788 Weights 3700 Total weight of chassis with body complete = 1-18-3-0 " " with passengers = 2-9-2-0 The front half of car without passengers was then… | ||
| 03-page104 | The comparative weights and running performance of different wheel and tyre combinations. | ||
| View original record | The weight of one rear road complete with tyre is 141 lbs, as compared with an ordinary wood wheel fitted with Dunlop tyre - 90 lbs With reference to the main le plus fitted with Michelin tyre which… | ||
| 03-page105 | Calculation of the total weight of a chassis, its components, and bodywork. | ||
| View original record | 7400. Long ch. 7200 Weights of Chasses [Column headers]: cwts qrs lbs Chassis = 22 2 0 Oil contents 1 gall = 10 Water 17 galls = 1 70 Tyres (2 cwt 0qrs 2lbs) 1 2 12 Tools including Pump and jack 32… | ||
| 03-page106 | Car weight calculations for total weight, body, and consumables, with a note on chassis weight using wire wheels. | ||
| View original record | R.R. & Co. Ltd. T.A. & D.O. No. 120V cwts qrs lbs Total weight of car = 31 . 0 . 0 " " body = 4 . 0 . 0 oil } water } = 2 . 0 . 0 spares } petrol } Percentage of (3) to (1) equals about 0.5% " " (3)… | ||
| 03-page107 | The weights of Shell petrol tins. | ||
| View original record | Weights 1 - 2 gall tin Shell petrol. sealed complete 18 lbs. empty tin 3 1/2 lbs. i.e. 2 gall Shell petrol 14 1/2 | ||
| 03-page108 | The weights of various chassis and body combinations. | ||
| View original record | Weights 3700 - x200 of Chassis 720. with Black raid body Total 29 cwt. F. 14.3.14 R. 14.0.7 719 with gray body. Total 30 cwt. 714^102.? with wire wheels, with drop seats without tubes 1.0.8 & gaiters… | ||
| 03-page109 | Log entry detailing chassis status, parts, and associated costs for several job numbers. | ||
| View original record | 60544 - (10/2/07) had bent both "U" sections Re-drilled ends 27 3.5 total 3112 letters Book 13 1 12 1 4 60547 - 26.0.8 last cycle & spares & end joints 8 . 0 . 12 . 8 . 10. 60552 - Chassis shipped, no… | ||
| 03-page110 | List of models with associated numbers, weights, and dates. | ||
| View original record | H. Royce's 2200 Signature No. 2. No. 3. No. 4 light No. 4 heavy No. 6 short 60525. 17.3.2 1990 lbs No. 6 long 60539. 17.2.2 1762 lbs No 6 (1907) short 60546. long 60559 17.0.15 1628 lbs Frames 4053 /… | ||
| 03-page111 | Body and chassis weight distribution tests. | ||
| View original record | Body - weights on Chassis. Y700 (crossed out) X20-0 11. No 6 short 60529 tested 500 lbs worth body, (shop test body) incl petrol + stones. Front wheels Back wheels 1340 1302 incl 8/2 lbs added on body… | ||
| 03-page112 | The weights of a 1907 car with a Graham White body and other components. | ||
| View original record | Weights. 3700. x200 1907 car (605 / ) with Graham White body. (no engine or gear box, propellor. etc) Front axle 9 cwt. Back - 18 cwt. 27 cwt. Taken by C S Rolls & Co. 60547 (Buggy) with my last body,… | ||
| 03-page113 | Weigh ticket from the Derby Corporation Town Hall Weighing Machine for a delivery of coal. | ||
| View original record | 1860 DERBY CORPORATION. TOWN HALL WEIGHING MACHINE. (2) 2d. Weigh Ticket or Consignment Note of Delivery of Coal over Two Cwt. Take notice that you are to convey to: Rolls Royce (Name of the Buyer)… | ||
| 03-page114 | Weigh ticket from Derby Corporation for the delivery of coal. | ||
| View original record | 1859. DERBY CORPORATION. TOWN HALL WEIGHING MACHINE. 2d. Weigh Ticket or Consignment Note on Delivery of Coal over Two Cwt. Mr. Rolls Royce (Name of the Buyer) Take notice that you are to receive… | ||
| 03-page115 | Instruction sheet detailing a lighter-than-standard corrugated radiator for a long chassis car. | ||
| View original record | H.K. 6140 A. 509 4-8-05. Q. 35200 ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 21. 10. 1907 To Mr. Stone Order No. Customer's No. Silverstone Radiator No 1707 lose 3 lbs each Long chassis had corrugated… | ||
| 03-page116 | The weights of long and short chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1700 m/cs 3700 x200 Weight of long chassis complete with petrol tank brackets for platform and including 135 m/m tyres all round for cwt qtr lbs 11 0 8 Short chassis 1. 3. 3. 6 -do- -do- | ||
| 03-page117 | The weight of a lightened flywheel and clutch assembly. | ||
| View original record | No 6 flywheels X200 3700 Weight of -after 2nd lightening flywheel portion 18 lbs. } 31 1/2 lbs total clutch " 13 1/2 " | ||
| 03-page118 | Detailed weight breakdown for a 1910 long chassis vehicle, including body, accessories, and tools. | ||
| View original record | Details of Weights. 1910 type long chassis (without oil and tires) cwts. qrs. lbs. (1400 series) 21 3 0 Four tires - Dunlop grooved front; S/S rear; 1 1 14 Water - 7 galls. 70 lbs. Petrol - 14 galls.… | ||
| 03-page119 | Weight calculation breakdown for various accessories and passengers. | ||
| View original record | Forward - - cwts. qrs. lbs. 34 2 7 Forward - - 1264 lbs. Various accessories:- Fibre mat - back 12 lbs. front 6½ lbs. Rubber mat 13 Felt mat 8 Football 4 Tire case 2 Spare rim and Dunlop s/s tire 56… | ||
| 03-page120 | Instruction sheet form with fields for order and customer numbers, with a handwritten customer number. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 8 (10m 10) (W. 598. 12/12/12) Frm. J.B.&S. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To ___________ 193 Order No. ___________ Customer's No. X200 [Illegible pencil drawing in main section] Signed… | ||