Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Complaints that Dermatine washers are inferior and a proposal to test a thicker version. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (996 T) (S.F. 674, 22-5-19) G. 3376 83855 BY/JH9/H. 25. 8. 19. EFC Mr.Shelton. RE DERMATINE WASHERS *3570 The Works are complaining that the Dermatine washers used on the chassis are… | ||
| Scan002 | Notice concerning the standardization of thicker Dermative washers for the chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (E.T.) (S.G. 50; 8-1-20) G. 2585. 83855. 30.3.20. X.3510.-DERMATINE WASHERS OF GREATER THICKNESS FOR CHASSIS. The above are now standard on chassis. Hs. | ||
| Scan003 | Issues with current spring washers and proposing a new standardised design. | ||
| View original record | R.H. E.3A. 100 T(S.H. 149. 11-8-20) G. 1800 To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Hs. " " By. " " EFC. X3855' E1/G20.10.20. X.3238. RE SPRING WASHERS. We have duly received, as asked for, the box of… | ||
| Scan004 | Request for a set of sample washers to be sent to Mr. Royce for inspection. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- E1/G20.10.20. but should rely on their elasticity for the purpose of forming a lock. Would you therefore please send to Mr. Royce for inspection a set of sample washers made as above. E.… | ||
| Scan005 | Failure of 2.BA Grover spring washers and seeking comments on potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | RY. from EP. c. to Da. c. to Sft. c. to Hs. 83855. EP12/F15.12.20. X.3457 - RE. FAILURE OF 2.BA SPRING WASHERS. X.3238. The present 2.BA Grover Washers are not very satis-factory in-as-much as we have… | ||
| Scan006 | Standardization of spring washers and the removal of certain standard nut sizes. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hs. c. to EP. X.3238. 83855. E1/MO.6.22. X.3238 - SPRING WASHERS. We send you herewith drawing No.LeC.1594 shewing a table of spring washers to… | ||
| Scan007 | Approval and testing of spring washer samples from Messrs. C. R. Smithson & Co. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hss c. to Da. c. to EP. Y 3855 E4/M29.6.22. RE. SPRING WASHERS. X.3238. We have duly received the samples of spring washers and we think that those that cone… | ||
| Scan008 | Letter regarding the dispatch of sample spring washers for testing and standardization. | ||
| View original record | X3238 83855. BY/MO/H. 14. 7. 22. Hs. RE SPRING WASHERS. X3238 In accordance with the request contained in F4/M. 29. 6. 22. we are sending you herewith samples of the spring washers approved by R. for… | ||
| Scan009 | Ackermite Pivot Washers and the forwarding of contemplated alterations. | ||
| View original record | To W. from B.J. Copies to Ha. BJ/Py15/110.8.23. X3855 Ackermite Pivot Washers. We attach hereto a copy of Oy3/W72823 of July 28th, which has been received here to-day. Will W. please note that the… | ||
| Scan010 | Letter discussing the use and performance of a material named Ackermite for pivot washers. | ||
| View original record | OyS-W-72825 July 28, 1925. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Royce) Mr. Platford) Mr. Hives) Dear Sir: Ackermite Pivot Washers COPY We are sending… | ||
| Scan011 | Replacement of fibre washers with aluminium washers. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs. 13855 Hs7/LG5.3.26. USE OF ALUMINIUM WASHER IN PLACE OF FIBRE. We attach EY3/H3.3.26. We are trying to get rid of fibre washers. I should imagine that all you are concerned with is that… | ||
| Scan012 | Use of aluminium washers in place of fibre washers for drain pipe unions. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. to BY. X3855 E2/M8.3.26. RE. USE OF ALUMINIUM WASHER IN PLACE OF FIBRE. X.3855 X.8180 X.8180 In reply to your memo. Hs7/LG5.3.26., concerning BY3/H3.3.26., I am sorry but I do not… | ||
| Scan013 | Servo jaggers and the use of a rubber washer from the Phantom model on the 20HP model, suggesting a more permanent steel version. | ||
| View original record | HS.) To DA.) FROM R. BY.) (Le Canadel.) Copy to -BJ. " WOR. " EP. " PN. " CWB. X3855 R3/M22.4.26. Rec'd at W.W. evening of 26.4.26. re. SERVO JAGGERS .-X.3855. X 8370 X 5370 Apparently these hardly… | ||
| Scan014 | Requesting an urgent experimental trial of petrol-proof rubber washers for a 20-HP chassis petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | FILE To Wd. RHC V3855 BY/HEB1/M.3.5.26. 20-HP. CHASSIS. PETROL TANK - SEC:7080. Before ordering Petrol proof rubber washers to Drawing F.54351 in bulk, we wish this type of Washer to be tried out… | ||
| Scan015 | Quotation from The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. for the supply of washers. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ------- THE AVON INDIA RUBBER CO. LTD. 44, CASTLE GATE NOTTINGHAM. April 27th. 1926. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. AED/VG. Ref. ROY/M86/f23.4.26. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your esteemed… | ||
| Scan016 | Recommendation to replace cork washers with rubber washers for the petrol level indicator. | ||
| View original record | To DY. From Hs. C. GO DY/EBB. X3855 Hs3/LG2. 7.26. RUBBER WASHERS FOR PETROL LEVEL INDICATOR. X3855 X3896 We have tried rubber washers in place of cork. We find they are quite satisfactory and… | ||
| Scan017 | Replacement of fibre washers with aluminium washers, specifically for hydraulic shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | RHC. c. Hs. c. BY/HBB. X3855 BY6/H. 23.12.26. ALUMINIUM WASHERS IN PLACE OF FIBRE WASHERS. The question of the use of fibre washers is always coming up for discussion. We have replaced fibre washers… | ||
| Scan018 | Order for Ferobestos clutch washers for an experimental 20 HP starter motor. | ||
| View original record | Y3855 (Handwritten) X5650 (Handwritten) X3855 (Handwritten, crossed out) To Roy. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH1/LG31.10.27. We wish to try a set of Ferobestos clutch washers in a 20 HP. experimental starter… | ||
| Scan019 | Request to order two cork washers with specified dimensions for the Phantom slipper wheel. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Hs. X3855 Hs1/LG8.6.28. X8300 We wish to try cork washers for the damping effect in the Phantom slipper wheel. Will you please therefore order for us 2 washers made of cork to the… | ||
| Scan020 | Requesting an increase in the area and hardness of washers for a centralised lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/Rn. Y/3855 Hs/Rn3/LG14. 8. 28. CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. X3806 We attach a note from GWH. which is self explanatory. Will you please consider the possibility of increasing the area of… | ||
| Scan021 | Trouble with aluminium washers in the centralized lubrication system causing oil leaks. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hs. from GWH. GWH/LG14.7.28. CENTRALISED LUBRICATION. We should like to point out the trouble experienced with the unions, joints and nipple joints. The aluminium washers do not appear to… | ||
| Scan022 | Explaining the correct application and function of double tab locking washers on chassis and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | X3855 RHG. Sft. Mr. Smithdale. Rg. Hs. ------------- TAB LOCKING WASHERS. ------------- The double tab locking washer which is used extensively on chassis and aero engines has definitely been arranged… | ||
| Scan023 | Design and material of locking washers for propeller boss bolt nuts. | ||
| View original record | EP. c. Rg. c. Hs. c. H/BP. 43855 BY4/G.12.9.28. re LOCKING WASHERS FOR PROPELLER BOSS BOLT NUTS. ------------------------------------------ I am not acquainted with the actual type of R.A.F. locking… | ||
| Scan024 | Correcting the word 'ineffective' to 'effective' in a previous communication about tab locking washers. | ||
| View original record | X3855 RHC. Sft. Mr. Smithdale, Rg Hs. BY1/G.13.9.28. TAB LOCKING WASHERS. ------------------ Reverting to our memo BY3/G.7.9.28. the word 'ineffective' on the third line from the bottom of this memo… | ||
| Scan025 | Recommending modifications to the R engine's oil base fastening and standardizing the use of grover washers for aero work. | ||
| View original record | X3855. BY. HS. Rg.2/LW.6.7.29. X4674 X3855, The nuts holding the oil base on the R. engine show signs of coming slack. The studs should be lengthened and grover wahsers substituted for the thin… | ||
| Scan026 | Request for the production of eighteen mild steel (M.S.) washers with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | x3855. filing To RHC. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.5/MJ.13.8.29. Will you please produce eighteen washers in M.S. to the following dimensions. [Drawing of a washer cross-section with dimensions:] Inner Diameter:… | ||
| Scan027 | Cover letter for an attached document from R.D.E.2.b. concerning the fitting of restriction washers in aircraft. | ||
| View original record | Rg. c. Hs. c. Wor. c. EP. c. Lr. X3855. Lp2/AV/B30.11.29. X4657 X3855 RESTRICTION WASHERS. We attach herewith copy of a letter we have received from the R. D. E. 2. b., which you will note covers the… | ||
| Scan028 | Letter from the Air Ministry agreeing to fit restriction washers to 'F' type engines in specific aircraft. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM AIR MINISTRY. AIR MINISTRY, LONDON. W. C. 2. R. D. E. 2. b./AGF., 20th. Nov. 1929. Your ref. Lp2/AV/R121129. For attention of Mr. Lappin. Gentlemen, I am directed to acknowledge… | ||
| Scan029 | Report from the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment on the unsuitability of soft aluminium sparking plug washers. | ||
| View original record | x3855 LBH F/EC/69. MARINE AIRCRAFT EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, FELIXSTOWE. REPORT NO. F/EC/69. HS, Pg SUBJECT: SPARKING PLUG WASHERS OF ALUMINIUM. "D" December, 1931. Tests have recently been made at… | ||
| Scan030 | The corrosion tests of sparking plugs and the use of solid aluminium washers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Felixstowe Report No. F/MT/69. in service. The effect of one careful tightening up is shown in Fig.1. In order to continue the corrosion tests of the sparking plugs it was found necessary to… | ||
| Scan031 | Two photographs, Figures 1 and 2, showing different types of metal washers or rings. | ||
| View original record | REPORT F/EQ/69. FIG 1. REPORT F/EQ/69 FIG 2. | ||
| Scan032 | Photographic record of aluminium sparking plug washers. | ||
| View original record | PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION Subject: Sparking plug washers of Aluminium Series No. GY Negative No. 436 Date of Issue: 9-12-31 Location: MAEE Felixstowe Please quote as above for future copies. ROYAL AIR… | ||
| Scan033 | Further tests of solid type aluminium sparking plug washers from the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment in Felixstowe. | ||
| View original record | WST x3855 Report No. F/Eq/69A. April, 1933. MARINE AIRCRAFT EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, FELIXSTOWE. Aluminium Sparking Plug Washers. "D" 1. Introductory. This report deals with further tests of the… | ||
| Scan034 | Page two of a Felixstowe report comparing the performance of aluminium and copper/asbestos washers on engines. | ||
| View original record | -2- Felixstowe Report No. F/Eq/69A. was broken, one broken and corroded, and three corroded. Three of these were fitted in very exposed conditions on air-cooled engines in small float planes. None of… | ||
| Scan035 | Test report table detailing the performance and condition of plugs in various aircraft and marine engines. | ||
| View original record | Marine or Aircraft type. Engine Type. Engine Position. No. of Washers. Position During Test. Type of Plug. First Fitted. Finally Removed. No of Times Fitted. Hours Flown Hr.Min. Time at Moorings.… | ||
| Scan036 | Photograph showing two metal washers or grommets. | ||
| View original record | 27. 4. 27 | ||
| Scan037 | Photographic report cover sheet regarding aluminium sparking plug washers. | ||
| View original record | Photographic Section. Report No. F/Eq/59A. SUBJECT: Aluminium sparking plug washers. Series:- "GM". Negative No:- 643 Unit:- M.A.E.E. Felixstowe. Please quote as above for future copies. [STAMP] ROYAL… | ||
| Scan038 | Standardisation of parts report for a Vellumoid Rocker Cover Washer. | ||
| View original record | RR 788B (BH) (S2674, 16-10-33) BM. 3/262/6. X3855 Completed 23.1.34 BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Description of Parts: Vellumoid Rocker Cover Washer Date: 20.12.33 Origin: To prevent loss of oil… | ||
| Scan039 | Modifications to the Phantom cylinder head, comparing different combustion head designs and engine types. | ||
| View original record | To R. from E. c. to CJ. Hs. 43867 E1/M6.3.26. RE. PHANTOM CYLINDER HEAD. X. 3050 X.3867 X. 8770 As we are about to make patterns for the alum. head and block for the lighter Phantom engine we wondered… | ||
| Scan040 | Engine combustion turbulence, comparing various cylinder head, piston, and valve designs. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- With a rapid combustion resulting from turbulence it may be expected that the ignition need not be advanced as far as usual. It is said that this is found to be true, and the spark… | ||
| Scan041 | Continued discussion on engine design, focusing on cam grinding, turbulence, and cylinder head configurations. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- grinding the cam. Another method of accomplishing the same object would be to remove the rollers from the ends of the tappets and shape these ends to a curve equivalent to a very large… | ||
| Scan042 | Response to a complaint about a Phantom engine firing after being switched off, comparing it to the 40/50 HP Silver Ghost. | ||
| View original record | X3867 4695 To OY. from Hs. Hs2/LGS.5.26. With reference to your complaint of the Phantom going on firing after switching off, we have come to the conclusion that the reason this engine is worse than… | ||
| Scan043 | Letter from the University of Bristol's Department of Automobile Engineering asking for information on engine detonation and anti-knock agents. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: NO. 407 BRISTOL. TELEGRAMS: MERCHANTS' COLLEGE, BRISTOL. [Handwritten] X3867 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. 1 of 2. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (provided and maintained in the MERCHANT VENTURERS'… | ||
| Scan044 | Page 2 of a letter to E. W. Hives asking about the effect of engine size on detonation. | ||
| View original record | E. W. Hives, Esq. (contd.) 2 of 2. (6) What is the effect of engine size on the tendency to detonation, particularly with regard to the violence of detonation? If you can give me any information on… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter to Professor W. Morgan of the University of Bristol regarding enquiries on engine detonation. | ||
| View original record | X3867 Hs/ACLL/T. 1699 21st Sept., 1926. Professor W. Morgan, B.Sc., M.I.A.E., Department of Automobile Engineering, University of Bristol. Dear Sir, In reply to your enquiries of the 3rd. inst. we… | ||
| Scan046 | Engine detonation concerning compression ratios, fuel mixtures, and ignition. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2a Hs/ACLL/T. The test was made with a 5.2 to 1 compression ratio which with ordinary commercial petrol detonated at low speeds and it was proved that under the above conditions the audible… | ||
| Scan047 | Analysis of engine detonation related to ignition timing, number of plugs, and cylinder bore size. | ||
| View original record | Hs/ACL1/T. -3- Contd. petrol and a compression ratio of 4.8 to 1. no audible detonations were evident with both ignitions in operation and synchronised. If, however, only one ignition were used… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter from the University of Bristol's Department of Automobile Engineering regarding research into detonation. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: NO. 407 BRISTOL. TELEGRAMS: MERCHANTS' COLLEGE, BRISTOL. 43867 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (provided and maintained in the MERCHANT VENTURERS' TECHNICAL COLLEGE).… | ||
| Scan049 | Confirming a suggestion to use a single lip on a turbulent Phantom cylinder head for better flow. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. to BJ. X3867 E2/M28.10.26. RE. LIGHTER PHANTOM CYL. HEAD. X.8050 X.3867 This note is to confirm our suggestion to use one lip only on the turbulent head to give single flow… | ||
| Scan050 | Test report on different 'turbulent' type cylinder heads for the lighter Phantom engine to address detonation issues. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/ACL. c. to BJ. WHT. c. to E. DA. c. to RG. BY. X3867 Hs/ACL1/LG10.12.26. LIGHTER PHANTOM ENGINE. X.699 X.3867 x1060 Some further tests have been carried out on the lighter Phantom engine… | ||
| Scan051 | Report page discussing engine detonation, turbulence, and ignition tests comparing an original aluminium head with an alternative head on a Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- greater turbulence but with this first head no difference could be detected. Consequently we have continued with the smaller clearance (.058) for these tests. The performance of the… | ||
| Scan052 | Increasing Mean Effective Pressure (MEP) by testing a new engine head, detailing compression ratios, detonation, and ignition characteristics. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- the simplest ways of increasing the MEP - as previously demon- strated on the 20 HP. and Phantom - the blue sports 10-EX, but we have been limited in this direction by the increased… | ||
| Scan053 | Report page detailing engine timing, detonation reduction, and self-ignition tests. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -4- timing as late as 15° before top centre and only reduce our B.M.E.P. by 1.3 lbs/sq.in. With single ignition and the same late timing we should lose 4.5 lbs/sq.in. Single ignition with… | ||
| Scan054 | Engine self-ignition tendencies and experiments conducted with smaller valves. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -5- with the new head, self ignition would not occur after 5 secs. slow running and frequently we could switch off immediately after the two minutes at 2000 r.p.m. and still get no firing.… | ||
| Scan055 | Summary of test results on the lighter Phantom engine, comparing power output, ignition, and detonation with different valve sizes. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -6- Curves are given on sheets 1 and 2 comparing the ignition advance for each engine or head. With regard to self ignition and detonation we could detect no difference due to the smaller… | ||
| Scan056 | Preparations for road and bench tests on three different types of cylinder heads. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -7- In order to gain more information we are preparing for road test three heads - the standard cast iron, the original alum., and the alum. one with the larger deflecting surfaces - and… | ||
| Scan057 | Graph showing Ignition Advance versus Brake Mean Effective Pressure (B.M.E.P.) curves at 1000 RPM. | ||
| View original record | SHEET.1. IGNITION ADVANCE / B.M.E.P. CURVES FOR 1000 R.P.M. (Corrected to N.T.P.) BMEP (LBS per Sq. In.) IGNITION ADVANCE ON FLYWHEEL (Degrees). (Both Ignitions Synchronised). ALUM PHANTOM WITH HEAD… | ||
| Scan058 | The reverse of a document showing a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED PRINT ROOM 11 DEC. 1920 DERBY. | ||
| Scan059 | Graph of ignition advance curves for various Phantom engine configurations. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 2A IGNITION ADVANCE ON FLYWHEEL (DEGREES) STD. PHANTOM (COMP. RATIO = 4.1 : 1) ALUM. PHANTOM (A.45 : 1) ALUM. PHANTOM WITH 1.600 DIA. VALVES. (COMP. RATIO = 4.69 : 1) ALUM. PHANTOM WITH HEAD TO… | ||
| Scan060 | Graph comparing power output (BHP and BMEP) for an Aluminium Phantom engine with large versus small diameter valves. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 3. BRAKE HORSE POWER. BMEP (LBS. PER SQ. IN.). R.P.M. OF ENGINE. LARGE VALVES. B.H.P. " B.M.E.P. SMALL VALVES. B.H.P. " B.M.E.P. ALUM. PHANTOM POWER COMPARISON. FOR. 1.600 DIA. & 1.750 DIA.… | ||
| Scan061 | Ignition Advance/B.M.E.P. curves for an Aluminium Phantom engine at 1000 RPM. | ||
| View original record | SHEET 4. IGNITION ADVANCE/B.M.E.P. CURVES FOR 1000 R.P.M. ALUM. PHANTOM WITH HEAD TO L.C. 2230 (COMP RATIO. = 4.95 : 1) CORRECTED TO N.T.P. B.M.E.P. (LBS PER SQ. IN.) IGNITION ADVANCE ON FLYWHEEL… | ||
| Scan062 | The reverse of a document with a red ink stamp from the Printing Room. | ||
| View original record | ROLL... LIMITED. PRINT. ROOM 11 DEC. 1926 DERBY. | ||
| Scan063 | Blueprint for smaller diameter inlet and exhaust valves for a Lighter Phantom Engine. | ||
| View original record | LIGHTER PHANTOM ENGINE - SMALLER DIAM VALVES - BOTH INLET & EXHAUST. 1.600 DIA RADIUS 1.750 DIA C.D.B/H/106 27.11.26 | ||
| Scan064 | Heavily faded and almost entirely illegible typed document with a red ink stamp in the bottom right corner. | ||
| View original record | The main text on the document is too faded to be legible. A red rectangular stamp in the bottom right corner contains the following text: [...]CE LIMITED, PHOTO. ROOM, 11 DEC 1936, DERBY. | ||
| Scan065 | Lightening the Phantom engine's waterpipe, flywheel and clutch, and improving the induction system. | ||
| View original record | 43867 RECD 1st Feb 1927 TO E. HS., BY: AJS. From R. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED DERBY RA/110.2.27. c. to BJ. WOR. X. 8770 X. 3849 X. 8300 X. 8070 X. 8180 T X. 3867 PHANTOM ENGINE - PRELIMINARY LIGHTENING… | ||
| Scan066 | Ricardo's remarks on engine roughness caused by high compression and the challenges of altering combustion chamber design. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. X3867 Hs5/LG24.2.27. x790 Replying to CWB4/GM23.2.27. We consider Ricardo's remarks on high compression causing roughness are perfectly logical. One would imagine that the rate of… | ||
| Scan067 | Piston designs and compression ratios for F engines. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from R. c. to Wor. RG. c. to Hs. BY. X3867. R1/M24.6.27. RE. HIGH COMPRESSION RR+ X.4657 X.3996 F. engines. X.2428 X.3557 We think the 8 to 1 compression is somewhat dangerous even with doped… | ||
| Scan068 | Performance of turbulent cylinder heads and low-speed acceleration, particularly in the Peregrine engine. | ||
| View original record | x3867. R. From Hs/Rn. C. RS. Wor. C. E. By. C. DA. Hoy. Hs/Rn.4/KT.3.10.32. x4027 TURBULENT HEADS AND LOW SPEED ACCELERATION. We have been trying to improve the low speed performance of Peregrine by… | ||
| Scan069 | Three graphs comparing the BMEP vs RPM of 'Japan I' and 'Peregrine' engines, with and without detonation, using Shell Mex fuel. | ||
| View original record | CURVES SHEWING THAT J1 CAN GIVE MORE SPECIFIC OUTPUT WITHOUT DETONATION THAN PER ALL TESTS SHELL MEX FUEL GRAPH A: COMPARISON OF USEFUL B.M.E.P THAT CAN BE OBTAINED ON THE ROAD JAPAN I COMPARED WITH… | ||
| Scan070 | Suggestion for a side petrol filler to address difficulties when a luggage carrier is in use. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Bn. Copy to EH. Bn x3887 Chassis Bn1/W20.8.19. RE C. de SALAMANCA'S SUGGESTION FOR SIDE PETROL FILLER. With reference to the attached suggestion and your remark that if we have no objection… | ||
| Scan071 | Design and positioning of a petrol gauge and filler in relation to a luggage carrier. | ||
| View original record | Extract from R1/G28.1.20. RE LUGGAGE CARRIER ETC. Petrol Gauge & Filler It is in connection with such a luggage carrier that the difficulties arise with the filler and the petrol gauge which we… | ||
| Scan072 | Extract discussing a modification to the carburettor's flat feed chamber to incorporate a filter for a new back tank. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Extract from R1/G28.1.20. is so very undesirable. X.2768. L.4160 In connection with this new back tank, which should be available very soon for the American cars at least, it would be… | ||
| Scan073 | Design and prototyping of a new end filler for the petrol tank on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Ds. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " Hs. " " CK. X.3889. E2/G30.1.20. X.3889. - RE END FILLER FOR PETROL TANK. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1197, shewing an end filler… | ||
| Scan074 | Note regarding particulars for an air vent pipe connecting the petrol pipe to the filler tube. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- E2/G30.1.20. We shall also send particulars of an air vent pipe connecting the top of the petrol pipe with the filler tube. E On car with large body and luggage in position at rear. RD-BOND… | ||
| Scan075 | Design modifications to the 40/50 HP chassis petrol tank, including the strainer, vent pipe, and reserve fuel device. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19. G. 2480) X 3889 E1/G3.2.20. To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " Bn. " Hs. X.3889. - RE STRAINER FOR SIDE FILLER - " CK. X.3888. - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS PETROL TANK. We send… | ||
| Scan076 | Extract discussing modifications and component choices for a trials car destined for America. | ||
| View original record | X 3889 Extract from Bn3/W4.2.20. X.3719. RE TRIALS CAR FOR AMERICA. With reference to EP5/F24.1.20, I think the following items should be fitted to this chassis. The numbers are the same as quoted in… | ||
| Scan077 | Petrol tank design for the American chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3889 Extract from Byl/P 27.5.20. X.3614. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. There are two further points in regard to design as follows:- (b) PETROL TANK. X.3896. 3889 X.3755. We have forwarded to you complete… | ||
| Scan078 | List of parts and modifications for a car destined for West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | X.3889 Extract from R4/G19.4.20. X.3923. RE CAR FOR WEST WITTERING. ----------------- I enclose herewith a list of pieces that I understand you will be able to fit to the car I am to have, so that I… | ||
| Scan079 | Delay and listing new parts being fitted to the replacement 6.EX car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. x3889 Hs2/LG28.5.20. X.3923. RE NEW CAR - 6.EX. We have been delayed on 6.EX Car which we are sending to you to replace 1.EX Car, owing to the… | ||
| Scan080 | List of experimental parts fitted to chassis 6.EX. | ||
| View original record | x3889 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.3532. Rear Axle. Tube fitted with Oil Bevels. -… | ||
| Scan081 | List of experimental parts fitted to the 6.EX car. | ||
| View original record | X 3889 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… | ||
| Scan082 | Instructions for altering dimensions on the side filler for the petrol tank of a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY from DA/STT. Copy to EFC. X 3889 DA/STT2/CB1-7-20. X3889 - SIDE FILLER FOR PETROL TANK - 40/50 CHASSIS. Will you please give the necessary instructions for the following alteration to dimensions… | ||
| Scan083 | Listing parts fitted to experimental cars 4.EX and 6.EX. | ||
| View original record | X.3889 EFC. from RHC. RHC8/LG1.7.20. X.3507. X,3923. X.3764. The following have been fitted to 4.EX Car - Luggage Carrier N.310. Petrol Tank with side filler X.3889. The following has been fitted to… | ||
| Scan084 | Issues with petrol tanks with side fillers, focusing on venting problems and cap design. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to E. X3889 Hs4/LG20.7.20. 3889. X.3755. PETROL TANK WITH SIDE FILLER. X.3764. X.3923. We have fitted 6.EX and 4.EX with the petrol tanks… | ||
| Scan085 | Ordering soft red fibre washers and standardising the petrol filter and tank filler. | ||
| View original record | 27 Contd. -2- HS4/LG20.7.20. with a screw thread. We have, however, ordered some soft red fibre washers and expect that we shall get better results with them as the washers which have been used… | ||
| Scan086 | The design of a petrol tank side filler and sending a model distribution board. | ||
| View original record | Contd. X.3889 -3- E1/G22.7.20. SIDE FILLER ON PETROL TANK. X.3889. Mr. Royce thinks the screw-up handle should have a cross bar or star handle and an alteration should be made to allow the petrol to… | ||
| Scan087 | Clarifying the positioning of the side filler on American versus English petrol tanks. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a. 50 T) (S.G. 745, 24-2-20) G. 2610 X.3889 To R from DA. Copy to BN. (Struck through) Copy to EFC. DA10/CB23-7-20. X.3889 RE SIDE FILLER ON PETROL TANK. We should have mentioned that as drawn… | ||
| Scan088 | Modifications for a side petrol filter on the 6EX model, including a new vent pipe design and other improvements. | ||
| View original record | X.3889 TO H from DA. Copy to BN. Copy to EFC. X.3889. RE SIDE PETROL FILTER. X.3923 RECEIVED. The model fitted to 6EX had to have a temporary vent fitted in order to use existing castings. We send a… | ||
| Scan089 | Continuation of a memo regarding modifications to a main casting and petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | DAL/CB23-7-20 contd. on the main casting, this could easily be made a loose piece screwed or sweated on to the main casting. V3688 We hope, in the course of a day or two, to send you the suggestions… | ||
| Scan090 | Design improvements to the petrol tank side filler, including a new lock and nut. | ||
| View original record | X 3889 To R from DA. Copy to EH. Copy to EFC. DA2/CB24-7-20. E. C. JUL 27 1920 RECEIVED X 3889. RE PETROL TANK SIDE FILLER. With further reference to this point, since writing you last night we have… | ||
| Scan091 | Modifications for petrol tanks, gauges, and reserve devices, including a new double level device. | ||
| View original record | To Da from R. By Copy to CJ. " " Hs. " " EFC. X.3889 R1/G31.7.20. X.3888. X.3889. RE PETROL GAUGE AND RESERVE DEVICES. X.3451 Concluding that Derby were not making sufficiently quick progress with the… | ||
| Scan092 | The design of a fuel tank, including a plug for manual gauging and the search for a suitable petrol level indicator. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 205a.(100 T) (S.G. 643. 19-5-20) G. 8818 Contd. -2- R1/G31.7.20. water asat present, with a plug. This will be directly under- neath the double level device. The tank must also have a fiarly… | ||
| Scan093 | Design points for a petrol tank side filler and vent pipe, with sketches. | ||
| View original record | X 3889 R.H. 88A (100 T) (S.G. 648. 19-3-20) G. 2618 To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " By. " " Hs. " " EFC. E3/G5.8.20. X.3889. RE PETROL TANK SIDE FILLER. Referring to your scheme N.517, would… | ||
| Scan094 | Hand-drawn sketch of a lever and cam mechanism. | ||
| View original record | Illegible | ||
| Scan095 | Design specifications and sketches for a filler cap, handle, and strainer assembly. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.G. 643. 19-3-20) G. 2018 Contd. -2- E3/G5.8.20. (2) The handle for operating the filler cap should be made about 1" higher relative to the cone shaped cover, with the object of… | ||
| Scan096 | Note specifying the filler position for left-hand and right-hand steering cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (50r) (S.G. 755. 24-2-20) 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… | ||
| Scan097 | Cablegram from Claude Johnson outlining decisions on the starter motor, petrol tank, dynamo, and magneto for the American Springfield chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3889 X.3614. COPY OF CABLEGRAM. Xe. 6th August, 1920. Rolls-Royce Springfield Mass. THIRTYONE FIRSTLY STARTER MOTOR PETROL TANK DYNAMO AND MAGNETO STOP AND FOLLOWING DECISION ARRIVED AT IN… | ||
| Scan098 | Modifications to a petrol tank, including the level indicator and reserve fuel device. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Da. c. to Bn. c. to EFC. x3889 Da4/CB17.8.20. X.3888/9. Re Modified Petrol Tank. We send herewith a print of "N" scheme 540 shewing the slight modifications to the level indicator and… | ||
| Scan099 | Suggested modifications for a drain fitting, valve stop, and piping related to a luggage grid. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Da4/CB17.8.20. stay. But the drain fitting at the bottom becomes rather more complicated in shape. As shewn on the LeC. the holes past the Reserve Device air holes come out rather small,… | ||
| Scan100 | Blueprints for a modified petrol tank, specifically schemes 540 and 538, sent for final approval. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 18.865 x3889 Dal/CB19.8.20. To By. from Da. Copy to Hs. (1 print) Copy to TB. (1 print) Copy to RHC. (1 print) Copy to EFC. X.3888/9. Re Modified Petrol Tank. Please… | ||
| Scan101 | Issues and proposed modifications for a petrol tank side filler, cap, and ventilation system. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250?) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 180865 X3889 To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Wor. " " Da. " " EFC. " " EP. X.3923. X.3889. RE PETROL TANK. X.3888. R1/G23.8.20. On 6.EX the side filler was fitted,… | ||
| Scan102 | Improvements to a funnel, petrol gauge, and luggage carrier fittings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250?) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 180865 Contd. -2- RL/G23.8.20. little bit difficult to hold a funnel as at present arranged. It would appear to want to be slightly longer and slightly more upright.… | ||
| Scan103 | Design requirements for a side petrol filler on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Hs. " " EFC. " " BY. X.3889. X 3889 E3/G27.8.20. RE N. SCHEME 538 - SIDE PETROL FILLER. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. Referring to the above scheme, would you kindly note… | ||
| Scan104 | Instructions regarding component modifications for testing and standardisation, with feedback from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- E3/G27.8.20. Would you kindly instruct these modifications without further reference to Mr. Royce, and proceed to test, with a view to standardisation. E. Mr. Royce considers that the… | ||
| Scan105 | Extract from communications discussing the design and production of a petrol tank for the American market. | ||
| View original record | R. 199 (250T) (SDg76 19-7-17) MP 18.865 X 3889 Extract from By3/P27.8.20. X.3614. RE THREE CABLES RECEIVED FROM AMERICA. NUMBERED 126, 127, & 128. (j) Petrol Tank. X.3687. X.3888/9. In regard to the… | ||
| Scan106 | The arrangements and modifications for an experimental car being sent to the U.S.A. for winter testing. | ||
| View original record | X3889 To R. from Hs. c. to Cj. c. to Rm. c. to R. c. to Ws. c. to Ry. Hs1/1.S4.11.20. X.1918. EXPERIMENTAL CAR FOR U.S.A. X.1764a/b. Arrangements have been made so that this car will be shipped on the… | ||
| Scan107 | Work on 6.EX Car at Park Wards, including a list of new parts to be installed. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 853A (100 T) (S.H. 159. 11-8-20) G. 2500 X3859 To R. from Hs. C. to Cj. C. to Ba. C. to E. C. to Dm. Hs2/LG13.11.20. ----------- X.3923a/b. EE 6.EX. Car. ----------- ------------ We took 6.EX Car… | ||
| Scan108 | Extract from a report on a visit to America, discussing petrol level indicators and wiring arrangements. | ||
| View original record | X3889 To R. from Hs. Extract from Hs2/LG15.11.20. X.3918. RE VISIT TO AMERICA. X.3764. X.3888/9. The R.R. Petrol Level Indicator is working very nicely; it is possible to read it from 1 gallon, also… | ||
| Scan109 | Experimental parts fitted to chassis 4.EX. | ||
| View original record | .X3889 R.R. 156A (100 T) (S.H. 189. 11-8-20) G. 2800 To EFC. from RHC. c. to Hs. RHC4/LG2.12.20. X.3764. RE CHASSIS 4.EX. Will you kindly note, the following experimental parts have been fitted to the… | ||
| Scan110 | The unsatisfactory petrol tank side filling scheme and the resulting material hold-up for the 'R' series. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 288A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G. 9200 X 3589 Hs. from BY. c. EFC. BY10-P3.2.21. X3589 CHASSIS - PETROL TANK. -------------------- Mr Warwick informed me that the Petrol Tank with the side… | ||
| Scan111 | The performance issues of a side filler for a petrol tank on the 4 EX Car, specifically its slow filling rate at American gasoline stations, and potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | X 3889 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EP. Hs6/LG10.2.21. X.3889 - SIDE FILLER FOR PETROL TANK. The side filler which was fixed to the petrol tank on 4 EX Car… | ||
| Scan112 | Potential improvements and material holds for the 'R' Series. | ||
| View original record | X3889 EP. from By. Extract from By10/H 11.2.21. X.2565. "R" SERIES MATERIAL. The following sections have been held up in view of the possibility of the Experimental Dept. wishing to bring in… | ||
| Scan113 | The removal of the inlet gauze from petrol tank side fillers for Goshawk and 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | C.J. from Hs. X3889 Hs2/LG21.8.22. SIDE FILLER FOR PETROL TANK. X.3889. With reference to your remark on the attached standardisation sheet. It has been proved that the inlet gauze is unnecessary.… | ||
| Scan114 | Cover note for a completed standardisation sheet regarding a side filler for a petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. and BJ. c. to Wor. c. to EY. c. to RE. c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to PN. c. to EWT. for R.R.Inc. X3889 Hs3/LG6.9.22. X.3889 - SIDE FILLER FOR PETROL TANK. PLease find attached… | ||
| Scan115 | Standardisation of a side filler for the petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. SIDE FILLER FOR PETROL TANK. Origin. To enable petrol to be poured in when luggage is being carried on the back. Experimental Test Report. Side… | ||
| Scan116 | Proposal to add a side filler to the 40/50 chassis petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | Hs3/LG11.8.22. SIDE FILLER FOR 40/50 CHASSIS PETROL TANK. For years our Sales Dept. have been requesting a side filler for the petrol tank in order to enable customers to fill up with petrol when… | ||
| Scan117 | Solutions for owners losing petrol tank filler caps, proposing either a chain or a cable. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. E. c. to Rg. Da. c. to BY. V3889 HsS/LG27.9.23. PETROL TANK FILLER CAP. V3889 x 4266 We are receiving a number of complaints of Owners losing the cap. On 4-G-11 car which you… | ||
| Scan118 | Forwarding a letter regarding the 'Eagle' VIII Circulating Pump, with instructions to reply directly to the Ministry. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 237 a 1200 T 1 S F. 674 29-5-19 G. 2316 X3892 To Hs. from Bn. Bn1/W24.1.20. I send you herewith letter dated January 22nd., ref: APT/56454, re R.R. "Eagle" VIII Circulating Pump. Will you please… | ||
| Scan119 | Inquiry from the Air Ministry regarding experiments with Tucks Patent Packing in the Eagle VIII circulating pump. | ||
| View original record | Telephone No.: REGENT 8000. Telegraphic Address: "AIRMINISTRY, LONDON." (All telegrams on the subject of this letter, should quote the undermentioned Air Ministry Refce.) AIR MINISTRY Alexandra House… | ||
| Scan120 | Letter to the Air Ministry regarding testing Tucks Patent Packing for the 'Eagle' VIII Circulating Pump. | ||
| View original record | X.3892 Ck. Hs9/LG4220. 4th. Feb. 1920. The Secretary, Air Ministry, Alexandra House, Kingsway, London W.C.2. Dear Sir, X.3892 Rolls-Royce "eagle" Vlll Circulating Pump. With reference to your memo.… | ||
| Scan121 | Letter from the Air Ministry regarding the 'Eagle' VIII Circulating Pump and Tucks patent Packing. | ||
| View original record | Telephone No. : REGENT 8000. Telegraphic Address : "AIRMINISTRY. LONDON." (All telegrams on the subject of this letter, should quote the undermentioned Air Ministry Refce.) x3592 AIR MINISTRY,… | ||
| Scan122 | Special Dunlop wheels with loose rims suitable for American tyres, for chassis intended for America. | ||
| View original record | x 3894 To Bn. from By. c. to EH. By5/P15.5.19. X.3725 X.3719. X.3894 X.3725. CHASSIS INTENDED FOR AMERICA SPECIAL WHEELS FOR CHASSIS. The Dunlop Company have, at my request, supplied us with a special… | ||
| Scan123 | To Mr. Hives requesting a report on a sample American Wheel received from the Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 256 a 200 T) (N Y 674. 23-5-19) G. 2376. X8894 c. to Mr. Hives. Wd/AW8/W23919. 23rd Sept, 1919. On the 11th inst., we received from the Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd., Coventry one sample American Wheel… | ||
| Scan124 | Difficulties and risks associated with fitting wooden wheels. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Bn. c. to C. c. to H. c. to Hs. X3894 Bn11/W23919 X3894 RE WOODEN WHEELS. I attach copy of C13/H20919 received from Mr. Cowen, together with a copy of letter dated Sept. 2nd. from Mr.… | ||
| Scan125 | The difficulty of persuading customers to choose wire wheels over wooden wheels. | ||
| View original record | COPY. S/W (Bn.) C13/H20.9.19. Re Wooden Wheels. ------------ As you know, we have been doing all we possibly can to stop people ordering wooden wheels. After a good deal of difficulty we have… | ||
| Scan126 | Letter regarding customer dissatisfaction with standard wire wheels in the American market and a recommendation to supply wooden wheels. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 785, Fifth Avenue, New York, Sept. 2nd., 1919. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Conduit St., London, England. Gentlemen, Re Wire Wheels. I am doing everything possible to persuade clients to take wire wheels.… | ||
| Scan127 | With a sketch discussing the damage to wire wheel spokes on imported cars due to the design of street gutters. | ||
| View original record | X3894 Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 15, Broad St, NEW YORK. Cy3-F16919. Sept. 16th., 1919. Bn. from Cy:- Copies J, JCR, RWS, and EWC. RE WHEELS ON IMPORTED CARS. (Footnote) 1. In my letter Cy1-F16919, I refer to… | ||
| Scan128 | Supply of parts for wood wheels and the preference for wire wheels. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X3894 Oy4-F16919. Sept. 16th., 1919. RWS. from Oy:- Copies Bn and JCR. RE WOOD WHEELS. 1. Please note attached copy of letter to Mr. Barrington, re supplying parts for wood wheels and allowing… | ||
| Scan129 | Preventing car theft and a comparison of different wheel types, including wire, disc, and wood. | ||
| View original record | X.3894 By Dec 9/19 Contd. -4- Rolls-Royce cars are not likely to be stolen in the way suggested by Col. Barrington, by towing them away, since such a possession would be a white elephant to any chief.… | ||
| Scan130 | Various components including temperature indicators, hubs, and fuel tank gauzes. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -5- 2nd. December, 1919. Temperature indicator. It was proposed to use the Royce distance type "Motometer" or the Foxborough instrument if the samples which we are obtaining prove satisfactory.… | ||
| Scan131 | List of parts, specifically rims and tyres, sent from the United States for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | X.3894. Jan. 30th 1920. X.3893. PARTS SENT FROM THE STATES ON JAN. 30TH. '20 ON WHICH EXPERIMENTAL WORK IS REQUIRED. X.3894. (1) Demountable Rims. Shipped. Cedric Dec. 20. (a) Firestone Rims. X.3943 6… | ||
| Scan132 | Letter requesting an urgent decision on the standardization of wheel rims for the US market. | ||
| View original record | BN. X. 3894 4 FEB 1920 HAND HOTEL, LLANGOLLEN. Feb. 4 '20 X.3894 Mr. Hives RECEIVED wheels The enclosed two sheets will show you that we require most urgently to know the relative merits of the… | ||
| Scan133 | Letter from the New York office requesting an urgent cabled decision on the choice of wire wheel rims. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED XXXXXXXXXXXXXX #27 William St., NEW YORK TELEPHONE HANOVER 2185 [STAMPED: S L FEB 19 20] January 10th,.1920. X.389H C to MNG Gr-3-L-10/1/20 OY FROM GR. Re: - Wire Wheels I have a… | ||
| Scan134 | Supply of 450 wire wheels and the testing of rims from Firestone, Goodyear, and Standweld. | ||
| View original record | Gr-1-L-10/1/20 January 10th.,1920. To Mng from Gr. WIRE WHEELS I have your letter of the 9th.inst., in regard to the above subject. It is noted you have asked Derby to supply 450 wire wheels. Do you… | ||
| Scan135 | The failure of Firestone rims during tests, the subsequent cancellation of an order, and arguments for reconsidering the decision. | ||
| View original record | X.3894 6 Cy2 - G 25620 June 25, 1920 RECEIVED 10 JUL 1920 AD To: Rolls-Royce Ltd., Attention: Mr.F.H.Royce. Copies to Mr. Hives ✓ Mr. Bailey Mr. C.Johnson From: Mr. Olley. LGH24 X.Squeak Re: Rims… | ||
| Scan136 | Comparison of different types of wheel rims including Firestone, Goodyear, and Dunlop. | ||
| View original record | Oy2 - G 25620 Rolls-Royce Ltd. - 2 June 25, 1920 using this rim, but I am not familiar with up-to-date developments of the Stanwell and Goodyear rims." Mr. Crane (formerly of the Crane Simplex Co.)… | ||
| Scan137 | Tyre and rim safety, comparing Goodyear and Firestone designs and the risk of components detaching. | ||
| View original record | To: Rolls-Royce Ltd. - 3 inflated, because as long as there is any air in the tire at all to press the detachable flange outwards, this flange securely locks the spring ring in place, whereas on the… | ||
| Scan138 | Various tyre and rim suppliers, including Dunlop, Goodyear, Rudge-Whitworth, and Firestone. | ||
| View original record | Oys - G 25620 To: Rolls-Royce Ltd. - 4 The Dunlop Co. are trying out any such scheme to their own or to your designs, because if they have anything good we should naturally like to get it on the cars… | ||
| Scan139 | Addition of a device to a Firestone rim to improve the safety and construction of a wire wheel. | ||
| View original record | OyR - G 25620 June 25, 1920 To: Rolls-Royce Ltd. - 5 makes it not only safer but easier to build into a wire wheel. Do you not think that some device on the lines of the above (which undoubtedly they… | ||
| Scan140 | Sketches and notes for a suggested locking bolt for a Firestone spring ring. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives June 5/20 Bolt in place (Section) lockwasher Bronze nut Bolt 1/4 hitch on ends of ring for bolt head. Suggested locking bolt for Firestone Spring Ring by June 5 '20 | ||
| Scan141 | Letter from Firestone discussing the potential manufacture of a special locking ring device for rims. | ||
| View original record | For Mr Hives THE FIRESTONE STEEL PRODUCTS CO. Firestone Park Akron, Ohio. June 16, 1920 Mr. Dever Waters, Mfrs. Rep. The Firestone Steel Products Co. 1870 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Mr. White… | ||
| Scan142 | Letter to Mr. Dever Waters comparing the design and safety of the Stanwell split side ring with the Goodyear ring. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Dever Waters, p.2 6-16-20 The Stanwell split side ring is locked in place, the Goodyear ring is not locked in place and depends entirely upon the tire inflation to hold the split side ring in… | ||
| Scan143 | Letter from Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company regarding wheel rim design, fractures, and associated manufacturing issues. | ||
| View original record | THE PIERCE-ARROW MOTOR CAR COMPANY Elmwood Ave. - Buffalo, N. Y. June the Ninth 1 9 2 0 Rolls-Royce of America, Inc. Springfield, Mass. Attention - Mr. M. Olley, Chief Engineer. Gentlemen:- In answer… | ||
| Scan144 | Letter from the Chief Engineer of Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company regarding the weakness of wheel rims and the use of Firestone rims. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce of America, Inc. ---- 2 June 9, 1920 I am taking this feature of design up with the Society of Automotive Engineers. I certainly think that it cannot make any difference to the Rim… | ||
| Scan145 | Comparison sketch of Firestone and Goodyear wheel rim sections with handwritten notes. | ||
| View original record | Fig I This should be 1/8" radius 1/16" A Good design well rounded corner. Firestone section of rim This should be 1/8" radius. 1/16" Fig II R + This very sharp corner gave trouble in another similar… | ||
| Scan146 | List of passenger cars using Firestone rims for the year 1920. | ||
| View original record | PASSENGER CARS USING FIRESTONE RIMS - 1920 Trade Name American Apperson Auburn Biddle Brewster Case Chandler Cleveland Cole Columbia Comet Crow-Elkhart Davis Dorris Elgin Grant Halladay Handley-Knight… | ||
| Scan147 | Whether to supply forgings for Michelin disc wheels to the U.S.A for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from By. Wor. x3894 By8/P11.6.20. X.3482. FRONT & REAR AXLES. X.3894. X.4050. RE MICHELIN DISC WHEELS. X.4158 Referring to copy of attached memo. Oy6/G25.5.20, I do not consider we should sent the… | ||
| Scan148 | The cessation of Michelin wheel forging production due to accidents with soft bead clincher tyres. | ||
| View original record | x 3894 COPY. ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA. SPRINGFIELD. MASS. May, 25th, 1920. Oy6/G25.5.20. To Mr. Bailey. c. to Mr. Barrington. Mr. Beaver. Mr. Nadin. Mr. Manning. Mr. Burton. Mr. Caswell from Mr. Olley.… | ||
| Scan149 | The demand for disc wheels over wire wheels and a request for sample hubs and American Michelin wheels for testing. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Oy6/G25.5.20. tyres to American standards for the English market, and since the American Company requires to keep abreast with the very rapid development of disc wheels here, we would… | ||
| Scan150 | Acquisition and testing of Michelin disc wheels from America with demountable rims. | ||
| View original record | X.3894 To By. from Hs. Hs11/LG23.6.20. X.3482. RE MICHELIN DISC WHEELS. X.3894. X.4158 With reference to Mr. Olley's memo, of the 25th ult. Re Michelin Wheels in America. I think we should certainly… | ||
| Scan151 | The cancellation of an order for Firestone rims following failures during high-speed road tests. | ||
| View original record | X.3894 Q/2/G - 25.6.20. June, 25th 1920. To: Rolls-Royce Ltd:, Attention Mr. F.H. Royce. Copies to Mr. Hives. Mr. Bailey. Mr. C. Johnson. From Mr. Olley. X.3943 Re Rims. X.3894 -------- On receipt of… | ||
| Scan152 | Comparing various wheel rims, with feedback from Mr. Crane and Mr. Fergusson on Firestone and Goodyear types. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- using this rim, but I am not familiar with up-to-date developments of the Stanwell and Goodyear rims." Mr. Crane (formerly of the Crane Simplex Co.) writes:- "I am using the Firestone… | ||
| Scan153 | Comparison of the safety features of tyre rim designs, specifically contrasting Firestone and Goodyear types. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- June, 25th 1920. safer than any other make (they holding the basic patents) when the tyre is inflated, because as lognas there is any air in the tyre at all to press the detachable flange… | ||
| Scan154 | Wheel and rim locking devices, comparing options from Dunlop, Rudge-Whitworth, and Firestone. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- It becomes a question, whether some sort of locking device is not desirable, and we would be glad to hear whether the Dunlop Co. are trying out any such schemes to their own or to your… | ||
| Scan155 | The quality and potential improvement of Firestone rims for wire wheels. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -5- The Firestone is the best made rime as far as we can ascertain, and is made of carefully selected materials, which makes it not only safer but easier to build into a wire wheel. Do yout not… | ||
| Scan156 | Fitting of Michelin Budd American wheels and a proposed visit from Michelin staff. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 288a (100 T) (S.H. 89. 25-7-20) G. 1769 X.3894 λ Mr Warwick from BY/Mtn. c. E.P.C. [crossed out] BY/Mtn17/P7.1.21. RE MICHELIN BUDD AMERICAN WHEELS. ---------- The following is an extract of a… | ||
| Scan157 | Letter to the Michelin Tyre Co. regarding the fitting of their American type wheels to an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | BY/Mtn16/P7121. The Michelin Tyre Co, Ltd., 81, Fulham Road., LONDON.S.W.1. January 7/21. Friday. [STAMP: RECEIVED 10 JAN 1921] Dear Sirs., Referring to your letter dated 31st December, reference… | ||
| Scan158 | From 'R' outlining concerns about the design of wheels, rims, tyres, and body hinges on cars from Springfield. | ||
| View original record | CJ. } BM. } FROM R. Hs. } EP. } OY. } X3894 X.3614 X.3894 R3/M27.6.23. I have received several photographs of finished cars from Springfield. The following features appear doubtful practice :- (1) The… | ||
| Scan159 | Covering memo concerning Wire Wheel Spokes, forwarding an attached document from Springfield. | ||
| View original record | To H. from BJ. Copies to EP. Hs. BJ/Py18/H10.8.23. X 3894 Re Wire Wheel Spokes. X 3894 X 3982 We attach a copy of Oy6/W72823 of July 28th, which has been received from Springfield this morning. BJ/Py. | ||
| Scan160 | Letter discussing issues with Dunlop wire wheel spokes, comparing them against American-made spokes with material and stress test data. | ||
| View original record | Oy6-W-72825 July 28, 1925. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Limited, London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Royce Mr. Platford Mr. Hives) Dear Sir: Re Wire Wheel Spokes X.3894 X.2982 We have… | ||
| Scan161 | Adoption of a new countersunk head wheel spoke over the existing Dunlop button-head spoke. | ||
| View original record | Oy6-W-72823 -2- The makers have urged us for some time past to adopt their present standard countersunk head spoke instead of the Dunlop button-head spoke, but, having had no trouble, we have been… | ||
| Scan162 | Modification to Rudge-Whitworth wheels and agreeing to a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from R. c. to Mr. Pugh (Messrs. R.W.Ltd.) c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Hs. EP. X3894 R2/M29.8.23. RUDGE-WHITWORTH WHEELS. X.421. X.3894 Referring to your BY10/P24.8.23., Mr. Pugh's statement and… | ||
| Scan163 | Cover memo regarding Flexilient Wheels, attaching a copy of another document and a pamphlet. | ||
| View original record | To H. From BJ. c. to W. c. to Hs. X3894 BJ/Py6/DS.3.24. Re: Flexilient Wheels. I attach copy of Oy3-E-21924 of February the 19th, together with the pamphlet referred to. BJ/Py6/DS.3.24. Att: Copy of… | ||
| Scan164 | Letter discussing the development and testing of Flexsilent wheels and similar rubberized plywood disc wheels. | ||
| View original record | OyS-E-21924 February 19, 1924. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Royce " " " " Mr. E. Platford " " " " Mr. Hives). Dear Sir: Re: Flexsilent Wheels. We… | ||
| Scan165 | Letter from Newport News Shipbuilding offering a new steel disc wheel with enclosed test reports. | ||
| View original record | NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK COMPANY Newport News, Virginia. Special Representative John Guy Monihan 9-235 General Motors Building Detroit, Michigan February 6, 1924. Mr. L. J. Belnap,… | ||
| Scan166 | Cover letter attaching correspondence from America regarding Flexsilient Wheels. | ||
| View original record | X3894 To R. from BJ. c. to E. c. to Hs. BJ/Py13/D11.3.24. Re: Flexsilient Wheels. We attach copy of a further letter received from America to-day on the above subject for your information. BJ/Py. Att:… | ||
| Scan167 | Follow-up letter regarding 'Flexilient Wheels', attaching further data from the Newport News Shipbuilding Company. | ||
| View original record | Oy6-E-22624 February 28, 1924. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr.Royce " " " " Mr.E.Platford " " " " Mr.E.Hives.) Dear Sir: Re: Flexilient Wheels Kindly… | ||
| Scan168 | Letter concerning the standardization of American tires, detailing recent changes to the list of recommended sizes. | ||
| View original record | X3894 OY2- March 8th, 1929. Mr. R.W.H. Bailey, Mr. E.W. Hives, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. c - London File Gentlemen: Wheels & Tires With reference to my letters last May on the subject of… | ||
| Scan169 | Wheel and tire specifications, including clearance, spoke count, and issues with drop center rims. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Clearance from brake drums and cross steering tube is obtained by offsetting the wheel on the hub 1/2" more than present standard as recommended by Mr. Hives. The standing height of the wheel… | ||
| Scan170 | Tire and rim supply issues, the development of drop center rims, and competitor vehicle specifications. | ||
| View original record | 8 38 9 H. AN HS RECEIVED POST SEP 1 1930 RECEIVED SEP 2 1930 WHEELS AND TIRES August 22nd, 1930 To: Mr. Sidgreaves CC -- Wor By Hives H. C. Beaver A. C. Ross R. B. Burton From: Mr. Olley We cabled you… | ||
| Scan171 | Wheel and tire standardization, comparing American automotive trends with proposals for new equipment tests. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - This is urgent - only Packard, Lincoln and Stutz still use 20" wheels on any models and we know that all are changing to 19" - but we feel that it is not so urgent at the moment as using the D.… | ||