Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 07-page01 | Page with the handwritten number 441 at the top. | ||
| View original record | 441 | ||
| 07-page02 | Inquiry regarding royalty payments made by the New Engine Company to Lanchester for car springs. | ||
| View original record | CJB/D17810 17th August 1910. Anthony G. New, Esq., "The Automotor Journal," 44, St. Martin's Lane, London W.C. My dear New, We wish to find out whether the New Engine Company pay a royalty to… | ||
| 07-page03 | Letter from 'The Auto' magazine discussing royalty payments and the differences between N.F.C. and Lanchester suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | The AUTO MOTOR JOURNAL "Yellow Cover" FOUNDED 1896 St Martin's Publishing Co. Ltd FLIGHT OFFICIAL ORGAN AERO CLUB of U.K. FOUNDED 1909 Telegrams: 'TRUSITUR, LONDON' Telephone: No 1826 GERRARD. L.T.… | ||
| 07-page04 | Dynamometer test report for a 6-cylinder Silver Ghost chassis. | ||
| View original record | DYNAMOMETER TEST. Chassis No. 6 Cyl Silver Ghost Have tested Chassis for acceleration, etc., and at full load on all gears as below: general condition: Axle No Engine freedom State of heat Max. torque… | ||
| 07-page05 | Note concerning the Lanchester plate clutch, initiated by a question from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | CLUTCHES (Lanchester plate) Written by Mr Nadin 5th Feb 1912. Handed to T.C. 8th Feb. Mr Royce said - What does Lanchester use in his plate clutch? +466 | ||
| 07-page06 | Request to obtain specific lubricating oil for a Lanchester chassis and Daimler. | ||
| View original record | W to S. Mr Cowen. 8/2/12 RP30/T8212 X441 RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS. I wish to obtain some lubricating oil for the above chassis and am specially keen on obtaining the same kind as used by the Lanchester… | ||
| 07-page07 | Report by Mr Royce and Mr Platford on a 38 HP 6-Cylinder Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | Report on 38 H.P. Lanchester Car 6 Cylinder by Mr Royce with Mr Platford. Taken at Le Canadel - France - 8.3.12 Second, first and reverse gears very good indeed. Second Gear Exceptionally silent. Nice… | ||
| 07-page08 | Continuation of a report detailing issues and opinions on the 38 HP 6-cylinder Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | Report on 38 H.P. Lanchester Car. 6 cylinder. -- 2 -- dirt etc. 5. Engagement of clutches on all gears not good. Inclined to grab or chatter. 6. Side brakes not sufficiently powerful, mechanism too… | ||
| 07-page09 | Further report on the Lanchester Car, detailing its epicyclic gear and engine characteristics. | ||
| View original record | Recd. 11/3/12. Le Canadel. 8th March.1912. X 411 C.J. and Technical Committee. Re Lanchester Car (further report) The epicyclic gear is, I think, the best epicyclic gear that has ever been schemed.… | ||
| 07-page10 | Engineering report detailing issues with crankshaft dampers, worm gears, brakes, axles, and steering components. | ||
| View original record | (2) of the shaft through the gear box. In connection with these negotiations which we are now having re anti-vibrators for crankshaft, Mr Platford informs me that the fluid resistance crankshaft shock… | ||
| 07-page11 | Use of flat races versus hollow recessed races in thrust ball bearings. | ||
| View original record | (3) this car, does not agree with the standard practice of thrust ball bearings and uses flat races as we did in our very early cars. The hollow recessed races we now use are, I think, much more… | ||
| 07-page12 | Lanchester back axle oil and a request for a Ford instruction book. | ||
| View original record | K.E. and Co., 10m - 19.11.11 C 5966 EFS/28312. March 8th. 1912. Mr Doren, c/o Midland Counties Motor Garage, Granby Street, Leicester. X441 Dear Sir, I shall be glad to know if you have yet been able… | ||
| 07-page13 | Request to analyze a sample of oil used in a Lanchester back axle to determine its composition. | ||
| View original record | WP18/T13812. re Oil used in Lanchester Back Axle. Mr Nadin. 13.3.12 We have to day handed you sample of Lanchester oil as used by them in their back axle, and I shall be glad if you will have this… | ||
| 07-page14 | Letter from the Midland Counties Motor Garage Company regarding an enquiry for Lanchester oil and a Ford instruction book. | ||
| View original record | THE MIDLAND COUNTIES MOTOR GARAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. TELEGRAMS— "MOTORS, LEICESTER" NAT. TELEPHONE 4106 MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAPTAIN W. BYRON, J. A. CORAN. Granby Street, (OPPOSITE GRAND HOTEL)… | ||
| 07-page15 | Dynamometer test report for a chassis, detailing engine horsepower at various RPMs and other performance metrics. | ||
| View original record | R.R. and Derby [illegible] 2141 C.G.L. Lancaster DYNAMOMETER TEST Chassis No. Have tested Chassis for acceleration, etc., and at full load on all gears as below: General condition: Axle No Engine… | ||
| 07-page16 | Driving a Lanchester chassis, focusing on the worm axle and epicyclic charge speed gear. | ||
| View original record | A341 C.J. and Technical Committee. Taken by Mr Royce & Mr Platford at Le Canadel-France. Re Lanchester. Driving and riding on the Lanchester with Mr Platford on the 12th inst. confirms my notes on… | ||
| 07-page17 | Brief typed memo concluding a discussion on horsepower standards. | ||
| View original record | are likely to be more difficult to adopt and keep in good order. Our standard of H.P. is likely to be fixed at a higher amount than the present B.H.P on road wheels. F.H.R. | ||
| 07-page18 | Inspection report on the condition and weight of engine and transmission components, and the general state of a vehicle upon arrival. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 888 (20m) (X 248) 21.1.20 C 1936 X 641 Pistons "steel" were not as light as I expected 3.81 lbs. Marine Engine pistons now fitted Hives reports as 3.81 lbs. Our 4 1/2" piston is 4.94 lbs, ie… | ||
| 07-page19 | Attempt to re-angle front steering pivots and alter steering rod ends. | ||
| View original record | S.H. size 20 x 13 in. (508 x 330 m/m) XU41 The attempt to be re angle on front steering pivots, on front wheels. The steering rod ends altering the saddle jaws - meeting with body. EP [Watermark:… | ||
| 07-page20 | Requesting the repair of a burnt-out dual ignition coil and switch for an 'L' car. | ||
| View original record | X441 RE DUAL IGNITION ON "L" CAR Mr Wadin 29/3/12 With reference to above I have handed you the dual ignition coil and switch for the above, the switch being now burnt out as demonstrated to you this… | ||
| 07-page21 | To Mr. Royce regarding the inspection of a Lanchester epicyclic gear. | ||
| View original record | Re Lanchester epicyclic Gear. TESY/1.15412. Mr Royce 15.4.12. On the 26th March Mr Platford wrote to you asking if he should send the complete epicyclic gear for your inspection. This chassis has been… | ||
| 07-page22 | The particulars of Lanchester rear springs. | ||
| View original record | Z520 Re Lanchester Rear Springs. TEB4/L24612. Mr Spinney 24.6.12. Please note the following particulars of the Lanchester rear springs :- Initial camber 2½" Load of 1738 lbs gives a flat spring. I… | ||
| 07-page23 | Requesting measurements for the body room of a Lanchester car, X441. | ||
| View original record | P. H. R. 2M. 1000 (L.L.) No. 2728 (I) 1907 Bodyroom L dev. Evans HP6/T24712. Mr Evans at Barkers. 24.7.12 RE BODY ROOM ON LANCHESTER CAR. X441 With reference to the Lanchester which is now in London,… | ||
| 07-page24 | And numbers on the reverse of a document or photograph. | ||
| View original record | H. Sherman 70.5 5.5 +44 | ||
| 07-page25 | Faint pencil sketch of a mechanical component, possibly a valve, with numbered callouts. | ||
| View original record | 1/4 MAX 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 | ||
| 07-page26 | Faint pencil sketch with handwritten annotations and numbers. | ||
| View original record | 17XX 275 Patterson | ||
| 07-page27 | Departmental memo with a diagram providing requested Lanchester measurements. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. W Platford… | ||
| 07-page28 | Comparing body room measurements between a Lanchester and another vehicle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Wks. 300-4-11. R.C. 433 9.7(a) & (b) Lanchester EP34/T26813. X441 arp --- Johnson. 26.3.12 RE BODY ROOM OF LANCHESTER In considering the carriage accommodation of the Lanchester compared with… | ||
| 07-page29 | Request for the return of a Lanchester epicyclic gear for experiments. | ||
| View original record | Mr Haines. 27.9.12. Re Lanchester Epicyclic Gear. THR2/L27912. Will you please pack the whole of the Lanchester epicyclic gear and despatch same by passenger train as soon as possible, as we are… | ||
| 07-page30 | Charges and work estimation for the Lanchester Experimental Car. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr7/L7115. Re Lanchester Experimental Car. - X.441 Sn. 7-1-15. In reply to your memo Sn16/TL4115, Mr Haldenby agrees that the charges should be booked to order No.735 and that an order should be… | ||
| 07-page31 | The camber of Lanchester springs, referencing the Automobile Engineer Year Book 1913. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd. (Derby). Est. 1914. W.O.865 S. to W. X.540. HOB/TB14413. X.248. CAMBERS OF SPRINGS ON VARIOUS MAKES OF CARS With reference to your recent enquiry (SH/SM29/L12313) we notice that the camber… | ||
| 07-page32 | Tempering valve springs in an oil bath and the effects on engine performance. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X683. HB/P6813. August 6th. 1913. E. J. Ma. Pd. Wor. Re Valve Springs tempered in oil bath at Derby. X.472 I understand from this that we can temper valve springs quite low enough (i.e. until… | ||
| 07-page33 | Instructions regarding the fitting of cleaned and revised rear springs. | ||
| View original record | XG41 16135 E.H. 3000-8/23(XX) ph. 13.10.23 E.P. 3120. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 13 Nov 1923 To: Mr Dingee Order No. Customer's No.: X938 Re: REAR SPRINGS. Trustees at the short stick… | ||
| 07-page34 | Hydraulic shock dampers, discussing a broken link and comparing designs with Lanchester patents. | ||
| View original record | TO { DA. Hs. } FROM R. LE CANADEL. BY. c. to Mr. Claremont. c. to CJ. BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. Handwritten: X441 RL/M1.3.26. HYDRAULIC SHOCK DAMPERS. X.235 Handwritten: X.457 / Kuuul The XXXX broken link… | ||
| 07-page35 | Performance and handling review of a 20 HP Sunbeam car. | ||
| View original record | 20 HP. SUNBEAM CAR. GENERAL PERFORMANCE. This model is very pleasant to drive. It does not profess to be particularly silent or smooth running but in spite of this, it does everything very nicely. Its… | ||
| 07-page36 | Performance and handling review of a 20 HP Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | 20 HP. LANCHESTER CAR. GENERAL PERFORMANCE. This is a disappointing car. The makers appear to have gained nothing in the way of power by their over-head Camshaft, and lost a good deal in the way of… | ||
| 07-page37 | Page 2 of a vehicle test report evaluating brakes, steering, gearbox, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | contd: -2- BRAKES. These brakes are not as nice to operate nor so efficient as those of the 20 HP. Sunbeam, though they are controlled by foot pressure in the same way. It requires quite an effort to… | ||
| 07-page38 | Comparative analysis of suspension spring characteristics between the New Phantom, 20 HP, and Lanchester models. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from D.A. X441 DA1/M27.1.26. GEOFFREY SUMMERS - 117-MC. X.4117 X.441 X.8410 X.8410 Replying to CJ2/D25.1.26, all the illustrations and drawings we have here show the springs on the 20 HP.… | ||
| 07-page39 | Comparison of suspension characteristics and damping between the New Phantom and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- NEW PHANTOM. 20 HP. R-R (4) Equally well damped as regards the friction in the springs alone, so that the RR. is better damped by the effect of the shock dampers. Rather less well damped… | ||