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Scan001 General notes for Chassis 1 EX, detailing a modification to the magneto's base plate.
View original record X. 3630. Extract from E9/G21.8.19. R.E CHASSIS 1 EX - GENERAL NOTES. I am directed by Mr. Royce to send you infor- mation concerning the following points which we would like altered:- (2) MAGNETO. X.…

Scan002 Ignition system improvements on the 1 EX experimental car, including spring material and magneto accessibility.
View original record To EFC. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to Da. c. to EH. X.3630 R1/G21.8.19. X.2565 RE IGNITION ON 1 EX. X.3129. X.2512. X.3630. X.2375. X.2762 With reference to the ignition on 1 EX this seemed to…

Scan003 With sketches detailing Mr. Royce's design approval for a 40/50 HP magneto strap.
View original record H & H 500 T (S.U.) 575. 16-4-19) G. 2354 To da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. RE 40/50 H.P. MAGNETO STRAP. X.3630. With reference to you scheme N.123, would you kindly note that Mr.…

Scan004 Adoption of scheme 155 for the magneto base on the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. E1/G3.11.19. RE N. SCHEME 155 - MAGNETO BASE. X.3630. Referring to your scheme shewing the magneto base for the 40/50 H.P. chassis which provides…

Scan005 Fitting a Watford Magneto on a sloping base for the 40/50 Chassis to improve accessibility.
View original record X.3630 To DHD from DA/STT To Ps. C. to CS. C. to CB. C. to Ck. DA/STT11/EF23.12.19. 40/50 Chassis - Watford Magneto fitted on a sloping base to give greater accessibility N.Scheme 155 Section S100 - X…

Scan006 Blueprints for parts to fit a Watford Magneto on a 40/50 Chassis.
View original record R.R. Edn. 100 T. (S F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376 X 3630 DA/Stt5/EF10. 2. 2. 20. To RHC from DA/Stt. C.c. to He. Ck. Tfr. --------------------- 40/50 Chassis - Watford Magneto Fitted on Sloping Base to…

Scan007 Proposal to test the 4.EX experimental chassis at West Wittering, listing its new features.
View original record X.3630 Extract from Hs2/LG27.2.20. ----------------------- E X.3764. RE 4.EX CAR. ------- ----------- I propose to bring 4.EX chassis (the latest experimental chassis) to West Wittering next week.…

Scan008 List of experimental parts fitted to chassis 6.EX.
View original record X8630 Extract from RHC1/LG22.6.20. RE CHASSIS 6.EX. Will you kindly note that the above car has been fitted with the following experimental parts:- X.3733. - Pinned Valve Tappes - N.2696. X.3699. -…

Scan009 Extract detailing a list of experimental parts to be fitted to car 6.EX.
View original record X.3630 Extract from Hs6/LG28.6.20. X.3923. RE CAR 6.EX. In reply to your telegram, we have arranged to arrive at West Wittering about 10-30 A.M. on Thursday. The following is a list of Experimental…

Scan010 Distributing standardisation sheets for a list of experiments.
View original record X.3630 To Rn. from Hs/AT. Hy. Da. EP. PM. Hs/AT12.10.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisation sheets for the following experiments.- X.1889. Primer cock on induction pipe…

Scan011 Cover memo for standardisation sheets detailing various part modifications.
View original record R.R. 288s (100 T) S.H sp. 22-7-20; G 2769 X.3630 To R. From Hs/AT. Cd. (text is crossed out) Hs/AT26.10.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisation sheets for the…

Scan012 Listing standardisation sheets for several experiments.
View original record X 3630 To R. from Hs/AT. CJ. Wor. Bu. By. De. EP. PN. EWT. D/Rd. Hs/AT3.11.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisation sheets for the following experiments:- X.1889. Primer…

Scan013 Standardisation of a sloping base for the magneto and a new clip.
View original record J & R 755 (S.H.) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G. 2507. X. 3630. COMPLETED. 3-11-20 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Sloping base for magneto and new clip. Origin. To make high tension…

Scan014 Preparation and modification of an experimental car for testing in the U.S.A.
View original record x3630 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Hn. c. to K. c. to Ds. c. to Hy. HS1/1.04.11.20. X.3918. EXPERIMENTAL CAR FOR U.S.A. X.3764a/b. Arrangements have been made so that this car will be shipped on the…

Scan015 Design change to the magneto with a sloping base on the 40/50 chassis to simplify production.
View original record F.S. 159 (150 T) (S.H. 89, 22-7-20) G 2769 To Ba. [crossed out] c. to EPC. c. to RMC. STAMP: NOV 18 X.3630 BY/Shn4/ML16.11.20. X.3630 RE 40/50DE CHASSIS - MAGNETO WITH SLOPING BASE. When the Magneto…

Scan016 Inclined base for a magneto, enclosing copies of other correspondence.
View original record X3630 EWT. to Hr. EWT/HJC4/G29.4.21. X3630 - Re: Inclined Base for Magneto. Attached hereto is copy of memo received from BJ, reference BJ/Py9/DB27421/106, together with copy of letter Oyl/G9421…

Scan017 Inclined base for a magneto, to be discussed by the Works Committee.
View original record COPY. X.3630 To EWT. BJ/Py9/DB27421/106. X.3630 Re: Inclined Base for Magneto. I attach two copies of Oyl/G9421. Please have this matter brought before the Works Committee. BJ/Py. Encs: RECEIVED APR…

Scan018 Letter regarding a design defect on the inclined base for the magneto, suggesting a material change from steel to brass.
View original record Cyl - G 9421 X 3630 April 9, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention: Works Committee. Dear Sir:- X 3630. Re: Inclined Base for Magneto COPY We would…

Scan019 The low sparking speeds of an experimental magneto with a sloping base.
View original record X 3630 8.5.21. X.3630. MAGNETO WITH SLOPING BASE. The low sparking speeds are as follows :- Expl. Magneto. Magneto without strap. Magneto with strap. No.40886, (a) 195 r.p.m. (a) 200 r.p.m. (b) 268…

Scan020 Report investigating a magneto with a sloping base, where the securing strap is short-circuiting the magnetic flux.
View original record To R & E. from EFC. c. CJ c. EW. for R.R.Inc. c. Ey. c. Da. c. EP. X.3630 EFC4/T10.5.21. X.3630 - MAGNETO WITH SLOPING BASE. Mr. Olley has suggested that the strap used to secure the magneto on the…

Scan021 Sample Boyce Moto-Meter received from America for potential testing.
View original record R.H. 250 w (200 T) (S.I.) 674. 22-8-19. C. 2576 X3639 BY/JH17/H. 5. 9. 19. HS. BOYCE MOTO-METER. Please receive herewith one sample Boyce Moto-Meter, which has been forwarded by Mr.Olley from America.…

Scan022 Instructions and sketch detailing temperature readings for a Boyce Motor Meter.
View original record R.R. 26 10M Bks.) (A & C 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358 /3639 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Hives 7/7/191 Order No. Customer's No. Boyce Motor Meter Cooling water 86°c 80°c 74°c 63°c 51°c Signed…

Scan023 Technical memo evaluating the Boyce Moto-Meter, with test results and a diagram.
View original record To BY. from EH. c. to DM, EH2/LG9.9.19. 9th. Sept. 1919. RE BOYCE MOTO-METER. X.3639 We do not consider the Boyce Moto-Meter is in any way as nice a fitting as the capilliary tube Thermo-meter which…

Scan024 Querying the number of Boyce Motor Meter models received from the supplier.
View original record R.H. 835 a. (906 T) (R.F. 674, 20-5-19) C. 2274 X 3639 BY/JH16/H. 25. 9. 19. EH. RE BOYCE MOTOR METER. We have received a memo from the Boyce Motor Meter Co. in which they say they have supplied us…

Scan025 Sample Boyce Moto-Meters and the attached letter from the manufacturer.
View original record To. Hs. from Bn. X.3639 Bn30/W15.10.19. RE BOYCE MOTO-METERS. The Boyce Moto-Meter Co. keep writing asking for news with regard to the sample forwarded to us. The type which fits to the. radiator cap…

Scan026 Sales letter from The Moto Meter Company, Inc. proposing the adoption of the BOYCE MOTO-METER as equipment.
View original record COPY. Second Export Copy The Moto Meter Company, Inc. Long Island City, N.Y. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, England. Gentlemen, We wrote you quite sometime ago in regard to the advantages of the BOYCE…

Scan027 Quoting a letter from The Benjamin Electric Ltd. regarding their Boyce Moto-Meter temperature gauge.
View original record Hs. from Wd. X3639 Wd2/NJ26.10.21. RECEIVED OCT 28 1921 The Benjamin Electric Ltd. I confirm mine Wd1/NJ26.10.21. We have this morning received a further letter from these people, dated 27th instant,…

Scan028 Letter to The Moto Meter Company declining the use of their 'Boyce' Moto Meters and confirming their return.
View original record X.3639. H18/LG31119. 3rd. Nov. 1919. The Moto Meter Company, Long Island City, N.Y., America. Dear Sirs, With reference to the two types of "Boyce" Moto Meter you kindly sent to us for test. We are at…

Scan029 Letter from The Moto Meter Company regarding the supply of motor temperature indicators.
View original record X3689 THE MOTO METER COMPANY, INC. CREATORS OF MOTOR TEMPERATURE INDICATORS LONG ISLAND CITY EXCLUSIVE LICENSEE OF THE "BOYCE" FUNDAMENTAL PATENTS NEW YORK, U. S. A. ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE…

Scan030 Alteration proposal for the Boyce Motometer from the Springfield factory.
View original record X3639 To R. from BJ. Copies to Mr. Hs. Re Boyce Motometer. Proposal Sheet No. 21. I attach a copy of a letter from Springfield, dated August 15th, (Oy4/W515..). The enclosures accompany the memo. to…

Scan031 Proposal to use a Boyce distance-type thermometer in place of a Foxboro instrument to save on delays and expense.
View original record Oy4-W-81523 August 15, 1928. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Royce) (Mr. Platford) (Mr. Hives) Dear Sir: Re Boyce Motometer We enclose proposal…

Scan032 Design considerations for producing left-hand steering vehicles, particularly for the American market.
View original record To CJ, from R. c. to OY. c. to BN. c. to EH. RE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND STEERING. I am in receipt of Mr. Olley's letter (OY6/F13.5.19) re right and left hand steering. I have always thought that it was…

Scan033 New chassis for the American factory and the steering position.
View original record To C.J. from R. STEERING (CONTD) -2- R1/G29.5.19. contd. - a new chassis for the American factory. I feel sure that our old chassis is quite too antiquated in design to start on a new set of tools for…

Scan034 The required modifications for a left-hand drive American model, including changes to the engine and various components.
View original record To BN. from R. Copy to CJ. " " WOR. " " OY. " " NA. " " DA. " " EH. " " BY. " " EFC. X.3562 R6/G27.9119. RE AMERICAN MODEL. X.3614. X.3562. This will require left hand steering. I have advised Mr.…

Scan035 List of modifications for various vehicle components, page 2.
View original record To BN. from R. -2- R6/G27.9.19. Contd. SPRING DRIVE & FRONT FLYWHEEL. No change. WHEELCASE & GEARS. X.3670. Build for reversed gear positions. WATER PUMP. X.3671. Same direction of rotation as present…

Scan036 List of modifications and notes for various vehicle components, including changes for a left/right-hand drive conversion.
View original record To BN from R. -3- Contd. R6/G27.9.19. It is not proposed to adopt the 4/13 box in its entirety but most probably the 3 speed box like the new 20 HP. BACK AXLE. No change. FRONT AXLE. X.3681. To have…

Scan037 Forwarding a cable from America regarding proposed alterations to a chassis.
View original record X. 3562. To Da. from Bn. To Hs. To BY. Copy to CK. Bnl/W5.12.19. X.3614. X.3562. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. .BJ. forwards the following cable received from Mackenzie in America. "OLLEY SALING IMPERATOR…

Scan038 Design specifications for the American chassis, including left-hand steering and frame length.
View original record X.3562 To R. from En. To Wor. To Bl. Copy to CJ. " " Da. " " Hs. " " CK. " " BY. " " Mr. Hargrieves. En15/W10.12.19. X.3688. X.3720. X.3562. X.3614. - RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. -------------------------…

Scan039 Recommendation to switch from right-hand to left-hand steering for cars built in the United States.
View original record x3562 COPY. Qy/6/G*0.7.20. July, 30th 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 15 Conduit Street, London, England. Re: Suggested changes in design - Report No.8. x.3562 Left Hand…

Scan040 With sketches discussing the design of a petrol tank side filler vent pipe, based on points raised by Mr. Royce.
View original record E.H. 855a (100 T) (S.G. 643. 19-2-20) G. 2018 X.3562 To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " By. " " Hs. " " EFC. X.3889. RE PETROL TANK SIDE FILLER. E3/G5.8.20. Referring to your scheme N.517, would…

Scan041 Hand-drawn sketch of a float mechanism with some cursive doodles.
View original record Illegible text at the top of the page. Three cursive doodles in the top left corner.

Scan042 Design specifications for a filler cap handle, strainer, and washer joint, including sketches and comments from Mr. Royce.
View original record Contd. -2- (2) The handle for operating the filler cap should be made about 1" higher relative to the cone shaped cover, with the object of allowing the hand to firmly catch hold of it without the…

Scan043 Note clarifying the fuel filler position based on the car's steering configuration.
View original record R.R. 285a (50r) (S.G. 755. 24-3-20) G. 2650 Contd. -3- E3/G5.8.20. hand steering, because all left hand steering cars will have the filler on the right hand side of the car, and all right hand…

Scan044 Requesting rapid progress on drawings for a left-hand drive 40/50 chassis.
View original record R.R. 238a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20. G 2769 X 3562 R8/G3.9.20. To Da. from R. By. Copy to CJ. X 3562 X 3614 RE 40/50 CHASSIS. X 3683 X 3720 As telegraphed to you to-day, I would like you to make rapid…

Scan045 Copy of a telegram from Royce with instructions for drawings of a left-hand drive car.
View original record R.R. 235a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20 G 2769 X.3562 COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM ROYCE. X.3614 X.3562 3.9.20. DAY BAILEY MAKE RAPID PROGRESS WITH DRAWINGS FOR LEFT HAND CAR THREE SPEED BOX CENTRAL LEVERS ENGINE…

Scan046 Design alterations required for a left-hand steering car.
View original record R.R. 235A. 100 T) (S.H. 169. 11-8-20) (G. 3200) X3562 To R. from Da. Copy to Bn. Copy to EFC. Dal1/CB6.9.20. X.3562. Car with left hand steering. X.3676. X.3614. -------------------------- X.3689.…

Scan047 Extract detailing future improvements to electrical components, a new three-speed gearbox, and the introduction of left-hand steering.
View original record R.R. 225A (100 T) (S.H 159, 11-8-20) G. 1800 X.35762. X.2865 Extract from R6/G7.9.20. In addition to our own starter and ignition schemes we now have for the immediate future:- (1) Smith dynamo…

Scan048 Supply of left-hand drive chassis to right-hand drive countries and the potential market reception of central gear levers.
View original record X3562 To C.J. from R. c. to Hs. c. to R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of OY?) R12/G30.12.20. X.3562. X.4059. X.3720. RE STEERING. On receiving the cars from America with left hand steering in…

Scan049 Extract discussing experiments with a new pump design to resolve issues with lubrication and bearing placement.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Extract from R1/G20518. X.3300. 366Y We are arranging a new pump for experiment, which has glands next to the water, and is lubricated by oil…

Scan050 New scheme for the 'Eagle' water pumps to address issues with worn rotor spindles.
View original record To DA. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to EH. c. to EFC RE "EAGLE" WATER PUMPS. Recent events have focussed a certain amount of attention on to the Eagle water pump. Since we have had cases of worn…

Scan051 Experimental union connection for the low-pressure oil system and alterations to the carburettor jacket water connection.
View original record Contd. -2- E2/G4.6.19. A union connection is shewn which should be experimentally connected to the low pressure oil system of the engine, with a view to seeing if this system of supply would be…

Scan052 Listing drawings being sent for information regarding an 'Eagle' water pump and 20 HP rear axle components.
View original record EFC EH M DA5/CB5.6.19 . Please receive herewith one print of each of the following drawings, for your information:- ✓ X.3567 - LeC.1096 - "Eagle" double Gland Water Pump. X.3568 - LeC.1099 - 20 H.P.…

Scan053 Print for the Eagle Double Gland Water Pump.
View original record Mr. Coverley. from EFC. EFC11/T6.6.19. E.3567 - EAGLE DOUBLE GLAND WATER PUMP. Herewith please receive print of LeC.1o96 in connection with the above. EFC. (200 (T) S.R. 100. 25-10-18) G. 2244

Scan054 Dispatch of two blueprints for the Eagle Water Pump.
View original record To RMC from DA/STT To HS C. to Rg. C. to Ck. C. to H. DA/ST11/EF1C.11.19. Eagle Water Pump LoC 1096 - Section 4110 - X. 3567 Please receive herewith two Blue Prints of N. 1162 I.O.P. for your…

Scan055 List of parts for an Eagle Water Pump, accompanying two Blue Prints for one experimental set.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To BEG from DA/STT To Hs. C. to H. C. to H. C. to Ck. DA/STT1/EP11.11.19. Eagle Water Pump - LeG 1096 - Section 4110 - X.3567 Please receive…

Scan056 Listing goods received from various suppliers for specific experiments.
View original record R.R. 235 a 200 T) (S F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2676. X.3567. Mr Clark. from.C.O. Wd/Dn3/HP3220. 3rd Feb.1920. Please note we have received from Messrs. G. Salter & Co. 3 Springs N.1017, for experiment 3567,…

Scan057 Improvements to water pumps for Eagle engines on airships, including a larger pattern and a new lubrication system.
View original record X 3564 To En. from R. Copynto CJ. " Wor. " BJ. " E. " Da. " Hs. " By. R9/G24.6.20. X.2854. RE WATER PUMPS. X.2020. X.3567. As regards the Water Pumps for Eagles on air-ships, I understand that these…

Scan058 Letter from Bijur Motor Appliance Company describing the construction of an automatic gear engaging device.
View original record X3587 BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE COMPANY HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY AUTOMOTIVE AND AERONAUTICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Paris, December 16th, 1921. STAMP: Wd. 22 DEC 1921 RECEIVED Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale…

Scan059 Description of the operation of a starter motor's friction clutch and pinion engagement mechanism.
View original record - 2 - This washer, which is of a special cork composition, and forms part of a friction clutch as will be shown later, is held on its other face against the flange face of an internally threaded nut…

Scan060 Explanation of the operation of an automatic meshing device, including its engagement, disengagement, and behavior under non-ideal conditions.
View original record - 3 - course, this entire operation requires but a fraction of a second. After normal cranking has taken place as just described and the engine is running under its own power, disengaging or coming…

Scan061 Comparing the operation of Bendix and Bijur starter drive mechanisms.
View original record - 4 - the offending flywheel tooth while being rotated by the barrel with the starter shaft. This is further helped by the slanting end of the pinion teeth as shown in the sketch. As soon as the teeth…

Scan062 Technical explanation of the advantages and safety features of the Bijur starter drive system.
View original record - 5 - accurate center and secure as silent a starting as if the pinion and flywheel gear ring were two premanently meshing gears. Another advantage of the Bijur construction is the fact that the…

Scan063 Specifications for the Bijur drive and requesting information for ordering test samples.
View original record - 6 - this may be done, it is however necessary that the cast iron making up the flywheel have a minimum tensile strength of twenty-thousand pounds per square-inch. Test Samples. The Bijur drive is…

Scan064 Letter from the European Representative to Henri Lauer regarding a starter motor sample and layout drawing No.E-1236.
View original record - 7 - What is the direction of rotation (clockwise or anti-clockwise) of the starter when standing at the starter driving end and looking at the starter ? You will recall that some months ago we…

Scan065 Sketch of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter in its disengaged position.
View original record ELECTRIC STARTER RECEIVED W.D. DEC 1921 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 "A" "B" Flywheel GEAR RING BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE Co. HOBOKEN, NEW-JERSEY. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR…

Scan066 Cross-section sketch of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter in the cranking position.
View original record RECEIVED Wd. DEC 15 1921 Electric Starter Flywheel Gear Ring BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO. HOBOKEN (New Jersey). U. S. A. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER. POSITION DURING CRANKING…

Scan067 Sketch No. 3 of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter.
View original record SKETCH No.3 BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE Co. HOBOKEN (NEW-JERSEY) U. S. A. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER OPERATION WHEN RELIEVING BUTTING TEETH HENRI LAUER Dec. 16. 1921 Electric…

Scan068 Letter from Bijur Motor Appliance Company describing an automatic gear engaging device.
View original record X.3587 BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE COMPANY, Hoboken, New Jersey. Paris, Dec. 16th. 1921. Automotive and Aeronautical electrical equipment. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby, England. Your reference -…

Scan069 Description of the operation of a starter motor engagement mechanism.
View original record -2- OPERATION. The device is operated simply by closing the starting switch. This causes the starter shaft 1 with its threaded sleeve 2 to rotate rapidly within the flanged nut 9, the inertia of which…

Scan070 Explanation of a starter pinion and flywheel engagement mechanism, with a comparison to the Bendix Drive system.
View original record -3- (about 1/8") which separates the pinion from the flywheel gear ring. The pinion meets a flywheel tooth and stops advancing any further. However, the continued rotation of the starter shaft 1 and…

Scan071 Technical comparison of a starter drive mechanism with the Bijur drive, focusing on its advantages and safety features.
View original record -4- considerable radial play between the pinion and the threaded sleeve. This permits frequently to the pinion to enter into mesh despite butting, in that the pinion jumps into place thanks to this…

Scan072 Flywheel gear cutting and specifications for ordering Bijur drive test samples.
View original record -5- of our device are cutting the flywheel teeth directly in the cast iron flywheel, and do not use a separate steel gear ring. In order that this may be done, it is however necessary that the cast…

Scan073 Letter from a European Representative awaiting instructions regarding a test sample starter with a Bijur drive.
View original record -6- You will recall that some months ago we submitted to you blue-prints of our drawing No.E.1236 showing a tentative starter layout. The work of preparing a test sample according to this drawing has…

Scan074 Cross-section drawing of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter.
View original record ELECTRIC STARTER Flywheel GEAR RING BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE Co. HOBOKEN, NEW-JERSEY. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER. DISENGAGED POSITION SKETCH No. 1 HENRI LAUSSU Dec. 16. 1921. 1 2…

Scan075 Reverse side of a document page featuring a 'Print Room' ink stamp.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM 26 DEC 1938 DERBY

Scan076 Cross-section sketch of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter in the cranking position.
View original record RECEIVED Electric Starter? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 "B" Flywheel Gear Ring BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO. HOBOKEN (New Jersey). U. S. A. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER. POSITION…

Scan077 Cross-section schematic of an automatic gear shifting device for an electric starter.
View original record SKETCH No.3 BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO. HOBOKEN (NEW-JERSEY) U. S. A. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC STARTER OPERATION WHEN RELIEVING BUTTING TEETH HENRI LAUER Dec. 19. 1921 Electric…

Scan078 The reverse side of a photograph or document page with a purple ink date stamp.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT A. 28 DEC. 21 DERBY

Scan079 Technical drawing of a Bijur Inboard Type Sleeve Shift with dimensions.
View original record BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO. HOBOKEN, N.J. BIJUR S'T'D INBOARD SLEEVE SHIFT DR TR CK AP SCALE: FULL SIZE DATE: 6-1-21 SE-100 9/32" DIA (7.14mm) DRILL IN SHAFT TO TAKE BOLT FURNISHED WITH SHIFT .625"…

Scan080 The reverse side of a document showing a purple ink reception stamp from the print department.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE PRIN * 28 DEC DERBY

Scan081 Technical drawing for a Bijur outboard type sleeve shift.
View original record BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE CO. HOBOKEN, N.J. U.S.A. SLEEVE SHIFT OUTBOARD. SCALE FULL SIZE. DR'N BY C.H. TR. E.G. APP. DATE C-14-21. SE 101. 9/32" DIA (7.14 m/m) DRILL IN SHAFT TO TAKE BOLT FURNISHED WITH…

Scan082 The reverse of a document page showing a print room stamp.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM. 30. DEC. 21 DERBY

Scan083 Drawing Lec.1640 for the Goshawk II Bijur starter motor pinion, requesting pieces for testing.
View original record To By. from E. c. CJ. Hs. (3587) E2/M7.10.22. GOSHAWK II BIJUR STARTER MOTOR PINION X.3592. X.3587. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1640 showing the Bijur starter motor pinion applied to Goshawk.…

Scan084 Provision of blueprints for Goshawk 11 Bendix Drive (Bijur) parts.
View original record X3592 To RHO. from BY/Ds. C. EFC. C. TB. C. Wd. BY/Ds1/ML 7.11.22. EXPERIMENTAL RE GOSHAWK 11 - BENDIX DRIVE (BIJUR). Will you please receive herewith one Blueprint of each of the following parts for…

Scan085 Telegram confirmation to Springfield, USA, detailing pinion and wheel gear specifications.
View original record Deferred Rate X3592 Telegrams: 'ROYCAR, DERBY.' To District Q CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM SENT TO YOU THIS DAY BY ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. 22 TO { Plaford. Springfield U.S.A. Pinion…

Scan086 Blueprints for Goshawk 11 Bendix Drive (Bijur) parts.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL X3092 To R.H.S. from BY/Ds. C. E FC. C. Wd. C. Sft. BY/Ds1/ML11.11.22. Hs RECEIVED NOV 11 1922 RE GOSHAWK 11 - BENDIX DRIVE (BIJUR). Will you please receive herewith one blueprint of each…

Scan087 Trial of a Bijur type Bendix drive and requesting information.
View original record To OY. from Hs. c. to RP. V3592 Hs3/LG11.11.22 BENDIX DRIVE. V3592 Bijur We are trying a Bijur type drive on the 20 HP. car in place of the ordinary standard Bendix. We propose actually using a number…

Scan088 Adoption of the Bijur type Bendix Drive over the standard model and seeking further information.
View original record Y3592 EP. at Springfield U.S.A. From Hs. c. to OY. Hs3/LC4.12.22. BIJUR BENDIX DRIVE. We are all convinced of the definite improvement with the Bijur type Bendix Drive over the ordinary standard…

Scan089 Difficulties obtaining parts and information from the Bijur Company for starter motors.
View original record contd: -2- OY. could get us this information and post it as soon as possible. We have tried the Bijur Representative in Europe but he does not appear to have the information. We believe he is on the…

Scan090 Cablegram regarding the adoption of the Bijur Bendix clutch.
View original record Top annotations: Mr Hives (crossed out) Copy of Rep's cable 'YF' Wymond Deferred Rate X3587 Hs RECEIVED DEC 6 1922 Main Message: Rollsroyce Springfield Mass. Platford We intend to adopt Bijur Bendix…

Scan091 Test report on the Bijur Bendix Drive detailing flywheel damage and washer failure after 8,000 starts.
View original record X3592 EP. at Springfield from Hs. c. to OY. Hs4/LG6.12.22. BIJUR BENDIX DRIVE. We have carried out a test on the Bijur Bendix Drive and have operated it 8,000 starts. We found at the end of this time…

Scan092 Test report on the Bijur type Bendix starter after approximately 8,000 starts, detailing wear and damage findings.
View original record X3587 To H. from He. c. to CJ. and BJ. c. to Da. c. to BY. Hs3/L06.12.22. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX. X3587 X3572 We have operated the starter approximately 8,000 times! We consider that this is equal to…

Scan093 Material specifications for a Goshawk starter motor flywheel gear.
View original record X3587 To Hy. from R. c. to Hs. R4/M7.12.22. X+3592. GOSHAWK - STARTER MOTOR X.3587. With reference to your Hy8/P4.12.22.. I have pressed Hs. to do his utmost to get the Bijur pinion to replace the…

Scan094 The production status of parts for the Goshawk II engine's 'Bijur' starter modification.
View original record X/3587 BY/Shn9/DB.8.12.22. [REDACTED] C. to Hs. [REDACTED] RE "GOSHAWK II" - MODIFICATION TO SUIT X/3587 "BIJUR" STARTER. Stamp: Hs DEC 8 1922 Further to our memo asking Wor. to instruct the Works to…

Scan095 Holding production for a 20 HP starter motor's Bijur Bendix drive pending further information from the supplier.
View original record X3587 To BJ. from Hs. c. to BY. c. to FN. Hs1/LGS.12.22. X3587 BIJUR BENDIX FOR 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. Y4384 With reference to your BJ3/H5.12.22. The Works have been instructed to hold up on the parts…

Scan096 Production delays with the Bijur Bendix starter motor for the 20 HP model.
View original record -> To Hs. from BJ. Copies to BY. PN. X3587 BJ4/H11.12.22. RECEIVED 11 DEC 1922 Bijur Bendix for 20 H.P. Starter Motor. Hsl/LGS.12.22. We are concerned about the information you give, and gather:- (a),…

Scan097 Production of the Bendix Drive and the finalisation of a new design for the 20 HP starter motor.
View original record BJ. from Hs. c. to EY. c. to NP. (crossed out) c. to FN. [Handwritten]: X3587 Hs2/LG14.12.22. BIJUR BENDIX FOR 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. [Handwritten, crossed out]: X3592 [Handwritten, crossed out]: X3587…

Scan098 Letter from Bijur Motor Appliance Company regarding a standard 4 1/2' starting motor.
View original record BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE COMPANY HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY AUTOMOTIVE AND AERONAUTICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT [Handwritten Annotation Top]: X3587 [Date]: December 18, 1922. [Stamp]: RECEIVED JAN 3 1923…

Scan099 Performance characteristic graph for an ED-180 laminated pole motor, plotting various metrics against torque.
View original record Y-AXIS LABELS (LEFT): R.P.M., & B.H.P., MOTOR VOLTS, % EFFICIENCY Y-AXIS LABELS (RIGHT): AMPERES X-AXIS LABEL: TORQUE IN FT. LBS. CURVE LABELS: EFFICIENCY, MOTOR VOLTS, B.H.P, AMPERES, R.P.M. DATA…

Scan100 Telegram from Clifford in Springfield to Hydes in Derby requesting specifications for pinion teeth and offering a Bijur drive for the 'hawk' project.
View original record Header: POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS Form details: Top left: (2465) E.M.B.T. 40,000/100 2/22 Manifoldia Ltd. (E.1218.) Reference: X3592 Office Stamp: DERBY DEC 22 B or C: C 3 Recd. from: T V By: H V Prefix:…

Scan101 Bijur Drive, attaching a copy of a previous document.
View original record X3592 To W. from BJ. c.c. to Hs. BJ/Py4/D1.1.23. Re: Bijur Drive. I attach hereto copy of Cyl-W-121922 of December the 19th for your information. Att: Stamp: RECEIVED JAN 1923 BJ/Py. Handwritten: Hs

Scan102 Letter discussing performance issues and recommendations for the Bijur Drive system on an experimental car.
View original record Oy1-W-121922 December 19, 1922. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. Attention of Mr. Royce Mr. Hives Dear Sir: Re Bijur Drive Mr. Hives has written us (HsX/L.G.4.12.22) asking…

Scan103 The testing and comparison of Bendix and Bijur starter pinions and flywheel gears on a Liberty car.
View original record Oyl-W-121922 -2- finally to touch the flywheel edge before the parts D-50887 and D-50886 (R.R. nos.) come together. The motor then spins round, pressing the clutch disc between parts D-50886 and…

Scan104 Technical comparison of Bijur and Bendix starter motor systems, discussing pinion gears, ratios, and voltage.
View original record Oyl-W-121922 -3- regularly use 10, 9 and even 8 teeth. The pinion on 102-CE had 9 teeth and the flywheel, 140, giving a ratio of 15 1/2 to 1, and the running noise was very slight. The motor on 102-CE…

Scan105 Technical comparison of various manual shift starter motor mechanisms.
View original record Oyl-W-121922 -4- instruct owners not to attempt to start again until the engine comes to rest, as otherwise the shock may be great, though apparently it does not damage the Bijur pinion as it does the…

Scan106 Comparison of starter motor engagement systems, including Westinghouse, Bijur, and Bendix types.
View original record Oyl-W-121922 -5- backfires). It seems as though this might destroy it in time, though actually the starting system on the Buick never appears to give any trouble. I understand that the peak current is…

Scan107 Blueprint graph showing comparative performance curves for various starting motors.
View original record COMPARATIVE CURVES OF STARTING MOTORS R.P.M. MOTOR AMPS ASSUMED VOLTAGE DROP 1/2 VOLT 1 VOLT PER 100 AMPS FROM 12V BATTERY AMPS. 1/2 SCALE FOR 12 VOLT CURVES: AMPS W'HOUSE S7A B. 6" 6 VOLT AMPS…

Scan108 The standardisation of the Bijur type Bendix drive for the 20 HP starter motor.
View original record B.J. from Hs. X3587 Hs4/LG29.12.22. 20 HP. X.3587. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. We attach herewith copy of standardisation sheet in connection with the above. Now that EP. has returned…

Scan109 The Bijur Type Bendix Drive for a 20-HP starter motor.
View original record X3587 To Hs. from BJ. BJ2/H1.1.23. 20-HP. X.3587. Bijur Type Bendix Drive for Starter Motor. Hs4/LG29.12.22. We return your sheet herewith. C.J. will see the sheet shortly if a copy is sent to him,…

Scan110 Standardisation of a Bijur type Bendix drive for the starter motor, model Goshawk.
View original record FR X3587 COMPLETED 1.1.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 6.12.22. X No.3587 Description of Parts. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. GOSHAWK. Origin. To improve reliability.…

Scan111 Cost implications of standardising a Bijur type Bendix drive for the Goshawk II.
View original record COPY. To Hs. from My/JW. My/JW3/139/M29.12.22. RE. STANDARDISATION SHEET No. 3587. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR S.M. GOSHAWK II. In accordance with your 'phone enquiry of even date., we have taken a…

Scan112 Issues with the Bendix drive starter motor and a comparison with the alternative Bijur scheme.
View original record HS2/LGS.12.22. BIJUR TYPE BENDIX DRIVE FOR STARTER MOTOR. The troubles we have had with the present type Bendix drive on the 20 HP. car are :- 1. We have had 5 or 6 of the torsional springs break.…

Scan113 Letter detailing the Bijur Company's response regarding the Bijur Drive system.
View original record X3587 Oy2-W-1323 January 3, 1925. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. Attention of Mr. Royce Mr. Hives ✓ Dear Sir: Re Bijur Drive We now have the reply of the Bijur Company to…

Scan114 Pinion and flywheel gear specifications for a starting device, including questions posed to the Bijur Company.
View original record Oy2-W-1323 -2- What they fear is the pouring of quantities of oil all over the device, such as might occur with the present large oil filler. 4 - Pinion size It would perhaps be possible to add a…

Scan115 Letter from Bijur Motor Appliance Company discussing the performance of an automatic shift and suggesting design modifications.
View original record COPY BIJUR MOTOR APPLIANCE COMPANY Hoboken, New Jersey December 28, 1922. Rolls-Royce Company of America, Springfield, Mass. Attention: Mr. M. Olley, Engineer Dear Sirs:- We are in receipt of your…

Scan116 Letter providing detailed specifications on pinion clearances, shaft materials, and clutch torque values.
View original record -2- Answering the questions in your letter of the 18th inst. in detail, we wish to give you the following information. 1. We recommend a clearance between the pinion bore and the shaft on which it…

Scan117 Letter regarding the discontinuation of dished washers for the Bijur Starter Pinion.
View original record X3587 Oyl-W-1923 January 9, 1923. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Hives) Dear Sir: Re Bijur Starter Pinion Referring to Mr. Hives' letter…

Scan118 Letter from Bijur Motor Appliance Company regarding the material analysis and design of spring washers for the automatic shift.
View original record COPY X3587 Bijur Motor Appliance Company Hoboken, New Jersey January 2, 1923. Rolls-Royce of America, Inc., Springfield, Mass. Dear Sirs:- Attention: Mr. M. Olley Replying to your letter of the 21st…

Scan119 Notification regarding the modification of the Goshawk II Bijur Bendix Drive starter motor armature shaft.
View original record X3587 NMS C. Wd. c. EFC. BY/Ds26/H. 9. 1. 23. GOSHAWK II. BIJUR BENDIX DRIVE. In connection with the Starter Motor parts issued to-day, we have modified the Armature Shaft to make it more suitable for…

Scan120 'Bijur Drive', attaching enclosures received from America.
View original record X3557 To A. from BJ. c.c. to Hs. BJ/Py6/D15.1.23. Re: Bijur Drive. I attach copy of Oy2-W-1323, together with a copy of the enclosures referred to. These have been received from America to-day.…

Scan121 The delay on car Goshawk-11 due to a noisy starter drive and the subsequent replacement of the flywheel gear ring.
View original record To R. from Hs. X3587 Hs4/LG19.1.23. 4-Goshawk-11. X4219 X3587 We have been delayed in getting this car completed owing to the fact that when we fitted the new Bijur Starter Drive, we found that the…

Scan122 Slipping clutch on a Bijur starter drive due to suspected oil contamination.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. Y3587 Hs4/LG29.1.23. BIJUR STARTER DRIVE. We are sending to you one of the cork clutch discs from the first Bijur Starter drive which we fitted.…

Scan123 Reliability of the Bijur starter drive compared to the Bendix drive.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BY. c. to E. Da. X3587 R3/M31.1.23. BIJUR STARTER DRIVE. X. 3587. In reply to your Hs4/LG29.1.23., it is no scheme at all which fails with a few drops of oil. Can you…

Scan124 The testing and failure analysis of a Bijur starter drive, concluding failure is due to incorrect fitting.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to BY. ---------------- X3587 Hsd/LG2. 2. 23. BIJUR STARTER DRIVE. X3587 [crossed out] X3592 We have tested and proved that oil will not cause the Bijur…

Scan125 Comparison of Bijur and Bendix drive systems, mentioning the transfer of the 'Seagull' scheme to the 'Goshawk'.
View original record contd:- -2- Bijur in preference to the Bendix Drive. The great advantage we hope for is that the teeth on the flywheel will last longer. With the standard Bendix, if the pinion is crashed into…

Scan126 The performance of Bijur electrical units, detailing success with the starter motor but consistent failure of voltage regulators.
View original record (358Y) To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. X.3231. X.3560. X.3587. BIJUR ELECTRICAL UNITS. The Bijur electrical units which were fitted to 4 EX car when it was in America, have now…

Scan127 Specification of test and inspection for a 20 HP starter motor with a Bijur Bendix friction drive scheme.
View original record X3587. 30.5.23. X.5781 sm. R.R. 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR BIJUR BENDIX X.3587. DRIVE WITH FRICTION DRIVE SCHEME. SPECIFICATION OF TEST & INSPECTION. (a) First the large test gear wheel into which the…

Scan128 Noisy starter on a 20-HP chassis, suggesting repair over replacement.
View original record X 3587 T. c. to Hs. EP/HS37/011.7.23. A.T. Re. 20-HP. Chassis 46-G-9. ---------------------- With reference to your A2/H10.7.23, the fitting of a new starter of the type existing on the above car can,…

Scan129 Requesting the immediate replacement of Bendix starter pinions with Bijur ones on 20 HP demonstration cars.
View original record To Hs. & EP. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to PN. BY. X 3587 X3560 RE. 20 HP. DEMONSTRATION CARS. X3592 I noticed on the blue demonstration car we had still the Bendix pinion on the starter motor. I cannot…

Scan130 Impracticality of changing the Bendix pinion to a Bijur type on 20-HP demonstration cars.
View original record X3587 EP4/H21.7.23. c. DR. c. EW. c. FN. c. BY. c. HS. 20-HP. Demonstration Cars - Changing of Bendix Pinion to Bijur Type. X3592 3587 In R's memo R6/H16.7.23, he instructs that we should without…

Scan131 Bendix Starter Pinion failure on chassis 44-G-2 and its replacement with an improved Bijur type.
View original record BJ/Py. from Hs. V3587 Hs4/LG13.8.23. Re. C. Brinton Esq., Chassis 44-G-2. V3587 V3592 Referring to your BJ/Py13/D31.7.23. The failure of the Bendix Starter Pinion has been taken up with R. When I was…

Scan132 Instructions and test results for a starter-motor slipping clutch on an 8GI engine.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. X3587 To: EFC Order No: AB 83 Customer's No.: 1. Date: 4 Sept 1923 Starter-Motor Slipping Clutch. Motor No3 on 8GI engine was found to have a slipping safety clutch…

Scan133 Instructing the stores to despatch a Bijur Clutch Spanner and Clamp at no charge.
View original record X 3587 To EP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin - Stores. Hs1/LG6. 9.23. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to E. WW :- 1 Bijur Clutch Spanner and Clamp. Will you please issue the necessary…

Scan134 New Bijur starting pinion design, drawing Lec.1759, for the Goshawk engine.
View original record X.3587 To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. c. to EP. E1/M6.9.23. GOSHAWK 11. RR: BIJUR STARTING PINION. X.3587 We send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1759 shewing how a Bijur starting pinion can be…

Scan135 The supply of standard and improved cork driving washers for Bijur Drive experiments.
View original record Hs. X3587 BY16-P23.10.23. RE BIJUR DRIVE. In addition to the two sets of 4 cork driving washers submitted to you for experiments, I am now supplying you with 4 of the standard ones marked S. The…

Scan136 Disintegrated cork washer issue on starter motors for the 20-HP Chassis.
View original record X85-87 c. Hs. EP/Thn8/O13.12.23. re. Starter Motors on 20-HP. Chassis. We attach herewith a copy of memo Br1/H.8.12.23. from N. with regard to the cork washer disintegrated on which we shall be glad…

Scan137 Starter motor trouble on the 20 HP chassis due to disintegrating cork washers.
View original record (COPY) N-W. EP. Technical - Starter Motors on 20 H.P. Chassis. ========= We have had several cases lately of trouble with the above where customers complain that when they press the starter motor…

Scan138 Failure of cork washers in the Bijur Starting Pinion and proposing a new assembly method.
View original record Mr Brock. e. BP c. Hs. e. Mr Davis. X3587 BY9-P20.12.23. BIJUR STARTING PINION. RE CORK WASHER. Owing to us having had two or three cases already in which the agglomerated cork washer has absolutely…

Scan139 Failures of the 20-HP Starter Bendix Gear, including specific instances and investigation findings.
View original record X3587 BY. c. BPT. for Mr. Brock. c. Hs. EP2/H22.12.23. re 20-HP. Starter Bendix Gear Failures. Further to Item No. 66, in my report on 20-HP Failures, reference EPL/H15.12.23. We have today returned…

Scan140 Failures of the 20-HP Starter Bendix Gear.
View original record X3584 BYD c. SFT. for Mr. Brock. c. Hs. EP10/H28.12.23. re. 20-HP Starter Bendix Gear Failures. Further to our EP2/H22.12.23, there is one matter I overlooked to point out in this report which I think…

Scan141 Failures of the 20 HP starter Bendix gear and proposed solutions.
View original record X3587 EP. Sft. Hs. BY/C17/H. 11. 1. 24. ----------------------------------- 20. HP. STARTER BENDIX GEAR FAILURES. ----------------------------------- With reference to EP/2/H. 22. 12. 23, and EP10/H.…

Scan142 The increasing failures of the Bijur Bendix starter mechanism on the 20-HP chassis.
View original record X3587 BY c. Tof. c. Hs. c. SFi. for Mr. Brock. EP3/H18.1.24. 20-HP Chassis. Failure of Bijur Bendix Starter Mechanism. Further to our EP2/H22.12.23 and EP10/H28.12.23, pointing out the failures in…

Scan143 Recurring spring washer failure and proposed solutions, anticipating customer enquiries.
View original record - 2 - EP3/H18.1.24. and we should, as soon as ever possible, be in a position to issue instructions whereby we feel that this trouble can be finally overcome. We are also experiencing the spring…

Scan144 Noisy starter on car X.3587 and the progress of suggested improvements.
View original record To Hs. from E. c. to BY. EFC. X.3587 E2/M30.5.24. RE. 5-G-11 STARTER - X.3587. With reference to the above car which Mr. Royce used during his last visit to Le Canadel, it is noticed that the starter…

Scan145 Faults with the starter motor and driver's seat on a 5-Goshawk-11 (Beaton all-weather) car.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. LHS. X3587 R2/M20.6.34. RE. 5-Goshawk-11, X.3587 (Beaton all-weather) X.3592. On the above car which I have been using for the last few days, the starter does not function…

Scan146 Broken starter motor spring and the arrangement for a replacement.
View original record To Hs. from RS, c. to BJ, X3587 RS1/M21.6.24. STARTER MOTOR ON 5-G-11. X.3592 X.3587 Referring to the report of the broken spring on the above starter motor (R2/M20.6.24.) we are sending the starter…

Scan147 Requesting a missing starter motor part to test a car with Balloon tyres.
View original record S to W. [Handwritten]: X3587 C/Bk7/LH24/6/24. [Handwritten]: Hs, [Strikethrough]: B.P. Copy to H.S. Copy to [Strikethrough]: R. West Wittering. We now have this car in London and B.J. proposes to try…

Scan148 Issues with removing a starter from a 5-Goshawk-11 and a discussion on Bendix versus Bijur pinions.
View original record To HS. from R. c. to CJ. BY. V3587 R1/M24.6.24. RE. STARTER ON 5-GOSHAWK-11. X.3592 X.3587 This has been taken from the car, and is being sent to Derby. When the cover and L.H. threaded nut at rear of…

Scan149 Dispatching a damaged starter motor and bendix from car 5-G-11 and arranging a replacement.
View original record To HS. from RS. X3587 RS3/M25. 6. 24. X.3592 X. 3587. We have today despatched to you the damaged starter motor and bendix, taken from 5-G-11. You will doubtless have arranged for a new motor and…

Scan150 Arranging for a mechanic to fit a new starter motor to car 5-G-11.
View original record X3587 W/S. Bk. from Hs. Hs15/LG25.6.24. 5-G-11 Car. X3587 X.4219 We are sending a man tomorrow with the new Starter Motor for fitting on to 5-G-11 car. He should arrive about 11-o-clock. Will you…

Scan151 Sending two starter motors to London via passenger train.
View original record X3587 To BP. from Hs. c. to Stores. Hs17/LG25.6.24. We are sending into the Stores 2 Starter Motors (our property) to be sent to London per passenger train tonight. These are to be called for at St.…

Scan152 Dispatch of a Starter Motor with Bijur Drive as a replacement for the original Bendix Drives.
View original record Handwritten: V3587 To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Handwritten: V3587 / V3592 Hs13/LG25.6.24. We are sending a Starter Motor with Bijur Drive made to LeC.1795 to London tomorrow to be fitted to 5-G-11 car…

Scan153 Improved Bijur starter pinion, detailing tests and failures of clutch materials.
View original record H.R. 493A (20H) (D.A. 652 20-2-24) J.R.D. Y/3587 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 3587 REF: Hs7/LG27.6.24. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to DA. E. c. to BY. Wor. IMPROVED RR. BIJUR STARTER PINION.…

Scan154 Drive fault, its modification, and a proposal for a more reliable and quieter starter motor scheme.
View original record H.R. 495A (ROH) (D.A. 652 20-3-24) J.E.D. -2- Expl. No. 3587 REF:Hs7/LG27.6.24. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. The only other fault we have had with this drive was caused by the shoulder driving sleeve…

Scan155 From 'R' regarding the improvement and standardisation of Bendix and Bijur components for Goshawk engines.
View original record To Hs. from R. To BY. from R. X3587 FA/M30.6.24. RE. GOSHAWKS. X.3592 X.3587 I was pleased to see the decided improvement of the RR. Bendix sent for 5-G-11 compared with the original Bendix. I am also…

Scan156 Redesign and improvement of Bendix and Bijur pinions from original American designs.
View original record To CJ. BJ. RG. } WOR. DA. E. } FROM R. BA BY. HS. } PN. H. X3587 R1/M2.7.24. RE. RR. IMPROVED BENDIX AND BIJUR PINIONS. X.3587 X.3592 The decided improvement experienced and reported of the above…

Scan157 Standardisation of Chassis Parts for an Improved Type Bijur Drive.
View original record RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 COMPLETED 7.7.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.6.24. Description of Parts. IMPROVED TYPE BIJUR DRIVE+ Origin. To increase reliability. Box: X No.…

Scan158 The standardisation of starter motor pinion drives for the 20 HP Chassis, replacing the old Bendix Drive type.
View original record X3587 To BJ. from Hs. Hs6/LG14.7.24. 20 HP. CHASSIS. STARTER MOTOR PINION DRIVE FOR REPLACEMENTS. With reference to the attached standardisation sheet. The object of this std. sheet is to prevent any…

Scan159 Requesting a reply regarding the starter motor pinion drive for replacements on a 20 HP chassis.
View original record (3587) To My/Rms. from Hs. Hs5/LG14.7.24. 20 HP. CHASSIS, STARTER MOTOR PINION DRIVE FOR REPLACEMENTS. Will you please reply to the second paragraph in note attached from BJ. - ref. BJ24/H10.7.24. Hs.

Scan160 Standardisation document for a starter motor pinion drive for replacements.
View original record RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 (HS) 45587 COMPLETED 16/7/24 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 28.6.24. Description of Parts. STARTER MOTOR PINION DRIVE FOR REPLACEMENTS. Origin. For…

Scan161 Standardisation sheet for a starter motor pinion drive replacement on a 20 HP chassis.
View original record COPY. To Hs. from My/Rns. My/Rns2/N/139A/BJ7.7.24. STANDARDISATION SHEET X. 3587. STARTER MOTOR PINION DRIVE FOR REPLACEMENTS. 20 HP. CHASSIS. Returned herewith std. sheet No. 3587 with cost filled…

Scan162 Performance issues with the 20 HP starter pinion.
View original record X3587 To Hs. from R. R7/M29.11.24. re. 20 HP. STARTER PINION. X.4384 X.3592 X.3587 I am not quite sure what is happening to these, because 5-G-2 has a pinion on it which acts beautifully. I believe…

Scan163 Performance and standardization of starter motor pinions for Goshawks.
View original record X3587 TO BY. HS. EP. } FROM R. c. to CJ. BJ. RL/M3.12.24. RE. GOSHAWKS. X.3592 X.3587 I was pleased to hear that No.4 Goshawk had not been fitted with the RR. starter motor pinion, but had the…

Scan164 The comparison and replacement of Bendix and Bijur starter drives on Goshawk models.
View original record X3587 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to BY. EP. Hs3/LG11.12.24. RE. GOSHAWKS. X3592 Referring to Rl/M3.12.24. The RR. Bendix has never been fitted to a car. It was assumed that as the improved Bijur…

Scan165 Proposal for the 20 HP Steering Motor Drive.
View original record To Hm. from BJ. c. to BY. c. to Hs. [Handwritten notes:] Hs. √3557 Starter? BJ/Py2/D23.12.25. Re: 20 HP. Steering Motor Drive. With reference to Hm/NRC4/EW21.12.25, we concur in the proposal if BY.…

Scan166 Faulty starter motor on chassis 10-GIII after 2948 miles.
View original record X3587 Extract from GWHL/RP12.4.26. Report on Chassis 10-GIII after 2948 miles Starter Motor. This has been very erratic in action. Upon pressing the switch button the motor has revolved without…

Scan167 The unsatisfactory performance of the starter motor for Chassis 10-GIII after 7526 miles.
View original record X35482 Extract from GWH2/RP23.4.26. Report on Chassis 10-GIII after 7526 Miles. StarterMotor. X.3592. X.4384. This has not worked at all satisfactory, it has been necessary to start up the engine with…

Scan168 Distressing noise from the starter on a 20 HP car, requesting an investigation or replacement.
View original record X3587 To HS. from R. c. BJ. BY. RL/M18.6.26. 2 20 HP. STARTER ON CAR AT WW. X.5620. X.5650. X7650 X7630. The starter on the above car made a distressing noise when used recently. If this is not the…

Scan169 Telegram requesting a driver-mechanic to collect visitors and return a Goshawk for improvements.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS TELEGRAMS for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. X.BIST & 7 0038 Office Stamp: DERBY 20 SEP…

Scan170 Trial of a simplified sequence starter on the 20 HP model.
View original record V3589 BY. }FROM R. TO EFC. HS. R7/M2.11.26. c. to - EJ. Wor. 20 HP. & 40/50 SEQUENCE STARTER. X.5650. X.7650/5. V5620 HS. suggests we try our simplified sequence starter on the 20 HP. because the…

Scan171 Exclusion of dynamo and starter motor brushes from the spares kit.
View original record To EY. from EFC. EFC3/T21.2.27. RE DYNAMO BRUSHES. X.8630/70. X.5630/70 X.8590 X.5590. Having considered the query suggested by one of our own testers (Exptl. Dept.) as to whether dynamo and starter…

Scan172 Report investigating a starter motor's failure to engage, attributing it to an oil leak from the crankshaft.
View original record X3587 c. Mr. Hancock. BY/C/H. 17.5.27. 10-G-3. REPORT. ------------------ It appears to us that the refusal of the starter motor to engage is the direct result of the oil leak referred to in the…

Scan173 Query from C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. regarding the engagement of a pinion on the 20 HP Car.
View original record TELEGRAMS: 'VANTERIA-PHONE-LONDON' TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 3801 (14 LINES). X3587 BY APPOINTMENT. C.A.VANDERVELL & CO. LTD. (AND REDUCED) ACTON · LONDON · W·3 ENGINEERS. Also at BIRMINGHAM, BRISTOL,…

Scan174 Cover letter to Mr. W. H. Glaser regarding an enquiry, enclosing proof pages of an instruction book and a description of a starter pinion.
View original record EPC2/T. 21st May, 1927. Mr. W. H. Glaser, Messrs. C. A. Vandervell & Co,Ltd., Acton, W.3. Dear Mr. Glaser, I must apologise for not having answered your letter before, but have been exceedingly full…

Scan175 Potential improvements to the 20 HP Bijur starter pinion and gear design.
View original record *3587 To Hs. from R. BY. c. Wor. E. 20 HP. STARTER. IMPROVED RR BIJUR This looks as though lubrication by plenty of thin oil would either kill or cure this. The teeth of the casehardened pinion are…

Scan176 Quality variation in cork friction driving pieces for the 20 HP Starting Motor.
View original record X.3584 Sft. O.Mr.Brock c.Mr.Hancock Mr.Matthews. (Stores) BY6/H. 20.6.27. Referring to the cork friction driving pieces for the 20 HP. Starting Motor, D.51291, Mr.Hancock has found that these vary…

Scan177 Proposal for a cost-saving modification to the 20 HP Chassis starter motor, involving a cork-fitted plate.
View original record X-3589. BY/RD. c.HS. c.BY/HLB. BYL/H. 23.6.27. 20 HP. CHASSIS. STARTER MOTOR. With reference to the scheme which we put in hand, which would enable us to supply a cork fitted up to a small plate,…

Scan178 Investigation into the failures and causes of issues with the 20 HP starter motor.
View original record To R. from Hs/GWH. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. OY. c. to Mx. EP. c. to Hm. X3587 Hs2/LG24.6.27. 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR FAILURES. X5650 We have been investigating the various troubles which are…

Scan179 Starter unit faults, including a proposed 'V' stop design and investigation into cork clutch and spring issues.
View original record contd :- -2- faults, our aim was to centralize the unit upon being returned, and to reduce surface friction to a minimum. To obtain this feature and keep to the present design as near as possible, we…

Scan180 The quality of cork discs and issues with starter pinion engagement due to spring weakness.
View original record contd :- -3- the quality of the cork discs up to standard requirements. In a good many which were examined, there were a number of hard wood-like spots which become polished up and reduced the…

Scan181 Investigation into starter motor slipping due to worn teeth, poor cork discs, and excess oil, detailing solutions.
View original record contd :- -4- have become very much worn, the pinion load works back until only .250" of the teeth are in operation. We presume that in time on an owners' car the teeth of the flywheel will wear to the…

Scan182 List of new springs with part numbers incorporated into a unit.
View original record contd :- -5- of the unit. The new springs incorporated are :- D. 51545 - Engagement spring. D. 51546 - Disengaging spring. D. 51544 - Damping spring. Hs/G. W. Hancock.

Scan183 Blueprint illustrating four sketches of a flywheel engagement mechanism, detailing potential spring and engagement failures.
View original record SKETCH Nº1 Nº1a Nº1b FLYWHEEL SKETCH Nº2 SPRING WHEN COMPRESSED .250 AS SHOWN, IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY STRONG TO FORCE PINION TEETH INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH FLYWHEEL. SKETCH Nº3 MAIN SPRING WHEN COMPRESSED…

Scan184 Blank document page with a red date stamp in the bottom right corner.
View original record DRAFTED A. 23 SEP 1927 DERBY.

Scan185 Blueprint for the addition of oil throwing grooves to an operating bush for a 20HP starter.
View original record Note!! IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT NO ROUGH EDGES ARE LEFT ON THESE GROOVES OR THE CORK WASHER WILL BE TORN TO PIECES SLOT TO TAPER FROM .010 AT BOTTOM TO .025 AT EDGE RAD. IMPORTANT 062 6 GROOVES…

Scan186 Sticking issues and potential improvements for a 20 HP starter mechanism.
View original record Hs. from R. c. to BJ. BY. 13587 R1/M29.6.27. 20 HP. STARTER. X.5650 X.3587 Referring to Hs2/LG24.6.27., I think Mr. Hancock's investigations are extremely good. The change in the strength of the…

Scan187 Technical memorandum suggesting alterations to the 20 HP Bijur starter to improve performance.
View original record X.3587. To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. BY. R7/M9.7.27. 20 HP. STARTER. Apparently if the RR. Bijur is correctly made, and of the best proportions, it will give satisfaction. To improve the proportions…

Scan188 Suggestions for modifications to the 20 HP Improved Bijur starter for improved reliability and standardisation.
View original record Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. E. /3587 R2/M12.7.27. 20 HP. STARTER. X.5650 RR. IMPROVED BIJUR. X.3587 X.5300 Since Mr. Hancock has found some defects and cures, we ought to push on with proving these…

Scan189 Second modification for future work on the 20 HP Bijur clutch system.
View original record X. 3587 To Hs. EFC. from R. and E. BY. c. to BJ. Wor. R4/M14.7.27. 20 HP. RR. BIJUR. The second modification for future work consists of light springs well set up - i.e. low rating and clutch with…

Scan190 Improvements to the 20 HP starter, including new parts and production updates.
View original record Hs RECEIVED JUL 15 1927 Mr. C. Mr. Ever. c. Hs. c. Hm.) X3587 BY15/H. 14.7.27. 20 HP. STARTER. Referring to R2/M.12.7.27. and R7/M.9.7.27. the information arrived at by Mr.Hancock after making a…

Scan191 Proposed modifications and trial schemes for the 20HP starter pinion.
View original record FROM E. (3587) E1/M16.7.27. C. to ED. HS. EFC. 20HP. STARTER PINION MODIFICATIONS. We send herewith drawings LeCs. 2441/2. dealing with the above. The former shews modifications for trial with the…

Scan192 On the two-stage improvements for the 20 HP starter, comparing modifications to the current Bijur system versus a new R-R scheme.
View original record Hs. from R. c. BJ. Wor. BY. E. X3587 R2/M7.9.27. IMPROVEMENTS TO 20 HP. STARTER. X.5650. X.3887. I understand there are two stages in these improvements, the first making the best of the present…

Scan193 Internal memorandum discussing the production status and testing of a 20 HP starter motor and its components.
View original record To EY, from Hs/GWH. c. to Hs. (3587) Hs/GWH2/LG29.9.27. 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. (5650) We do not think it advisable at the present moment to send out into production the 'V' stop which is being made. We…

Scan194 Investigation into a slipping trouble on the 20 HP starter motor, caused by a worn cork washer.
View original record To BY. from Hs/GWH. c. to Hs. (X3587) Hs/GWH/LG29.9.27. X3587 Y5650 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. We have been investigating a slipping trouble that arises after the starter motor has been in use some time,…

Scan195 Investigation report into failures of the 20 HP starter motor, detailing causes and remedies.
View original record X3587 DEPOT SHEET NO. Hm.59. Origin of information. Hs2/LG24.6.27. 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR FAILURES. X5650 We have been investigating the various troubles which are experienced in the Test Dept. with the…

Scan196 Analysis of starter unit pinion engagement, detailing spring modifications and a solution for clutch slipping due to excess oil.
View original record contd :- -2- the momentum of the unit is such that the pinion fails to engage at the moment the teeth are opposite, thereby we get the grinding of the two sets of teeth together. Strengthening up the…

Scan197 Investigation into improved 20 HP starter stops to prevent sticking, proposing to standardise the circumferential teeth type.
View original record To R: from Hs/GWH. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. X3587 Hs/GWH2/LGS.11.27. 20 HP. STARTER - IMPROVED STOPS. X5650 We have been investigating 'stops' to prevent sticking in the off position. The…

Scan198 Investigation into increased initial friction in the 20 HP starter pinion unit.
View original record To R. from Hs/GWH. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to SY. Y3867 Hs/GWH/LGS.11.27. 20 HP. STARTER. Y5650 INCREASED INITIAL FRICTION IN PINION UNIT. We are now investigating increased initial friction.…

Scan199 Recommendation to modify the 20 HP starter motor design by incorporating circumferential teeth for the stop.
View original record To BY. from Hs/GWH. X3587 Hs/GWH1/LG21.11.27. 20 HP. STARTER MOTOR. X5650 As a result of our investigations of various schemes of the motor drive we have decided that for the present standard design…

Scan200 Standardisation of a modified 20 HP Starter Drive to improve reliability.
View original record RR 785 REVISED (10M) (DE 649 9-12-26) BM. 2/1187. V3587 COMPLETED 12.12.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 21.11.27 X No. 5650 No. 3887 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. 20 HP.…

Scan201 Form for the standardization of chassis parts, specifically the CR. Brake Drum.
View original record STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS Description of Part: CR. BRAKE DRUM. (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. 'H' series. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to…

Scan202 Recommending the deletion of a lubricating scheme for the 20 HP Multiple Clutch Starter Motor.
View original record X. 3587. To BY. from Hs/GWH. c. to E. Hs/GWH1/LG21.3.28. RE. 20 HP. MULTIPLE CLUTCH. STARTER MOTOR D. 51578. In view of this scheme becoming standard, it should be noted that the lubricating scheme…

Scan203 Starter motor slippage on a 25 HP engine, recommending the main spring be made stronger.
View original record X.3587 To BY. From Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.1/MJ.3.12.30. re. 25 HP. STARTER MOTOR. We have got a definite slipping with this starter motor, with an engine dead cold. This probably has come about with the…

Scan204 Spring replacement for the 25 HP starter motor to increase load before slipping.
View original record X 3587 To BY. From Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.2/MJ.4.12.30. RE. 25 HP. STARTER MOTOR. We have found a suitable spring which is used on the old type starter motor which gives us a 25% increase load before…

Scan205 Complaints of starter motor slipping on the 25 HP model and the proposed fix of fitting a stronger spring.
View original record X.358/7 To Hd. From Hs/GWH. Hs/GM1.1/MJ.9.12.30. In view of complaints being received in respect of the present 25 HP. starter motor slipping, we wish to issue a Depot Sheet dealing with it. With the…

Scan206 Request to fit a new friction clutch spring to a 20/25 HP starter motor.
View original record X3587. RHC. from EFC. EFC9/AD11.12.30. X 3587 Will you please have 20/25 HP. starter motor bijur drive on motor No. P6PX fitted withthe new friction clutch spring D.51544. We have handed the motor…

Scan207 Extract from a report on chassis 18-GIV at 6,000 miles regarding a starter motor issue.
View original record X.3587. 18.12.30. Extract from report on 18-GIV at 6,000 miles. STARTER MOTOR TO LOP. D.51632. The starter motor slipped intermittently during the first part of the test. This has been cured by the…

Scan208 Test results for a 20/25 starter motor drive fitted with a stronger spring to prevent slipping.
View original record E.7.C. Ref No WE75 X3587. Date 22-1-31 X.Nos 5620 3587 R.R. 20/25 Starter motor drive We have tested another 20/25 starter motor fitted with a stronger spring in the Bijur drive in order to prevent…

Scan209 Extract from a 10,000-mile report on vehicle 18-GIV concerning the starter motor.
View original record X3587. Extract from report on 18-GIV at 10,000 miles dated 30.1.31. X.3587. STARTER MOTOR TO LOP. D.51632. The starter motor after the fitting of a stronger spring was considerably better. It slipped…

Scan210 Starter motor for Chassis GLR.59, noting a spring issue and its subsequent return.
View original record C.EFC. X3587. EJB1/EG.9.2.31. X.3584. RE: CHASSIS GLR.59.RIPPON BROS.LTD. We have received 1 D.51632 Starter Motor Ex: Chassis GLR.59 - Rippon Bros. Ltd, complete with D.51575 (3 cork type) drive. We…

Scan211 Starter motor and drive options for the 'Japan 3' model, comparing different systems and gear ratios.
View original record X3587. R. from E. c. Sg. Wor. c. Hs. By. EFC. SECRET. E1/M3.3.31. X.6091. JAPAN 3. STARTER MOTOR & DRIVE X.3587 X.4431. In our memo E2/M5.2.31 we described the limitations imposed on the flywheel by…

Scan212 The unsuitability of a foot-operated starter and the evaluation of alternative starter systems.
View original record -2- E1/M3.3.31 contd A foot operated starter is not suitable for our purpose. There are already enough foot pedals with the foot switch for the lamps and the one for the central chassis lubrication.…

Scan213 Specification for testing and inspecting the 20/25 starter motor Bijur Bendix drive.
View original record X3587. X.6087 sm. R.R. 20/25 STARTER MOTOR BIJUR BENDIX DRIVE. 9.3.31. X.3587 SPECIFICATION OF TEST & INSPECTION. (a) First the large test gear wheel into which the bendix pinion engages should be…

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