Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Machining difficulties of using 25% nickel steel for components like levers and bobbins. | ||
| View original record | x4614 Wd. c. Hs, c. Wor. BY8-P25.9.23. A proposal has been put forward to try out the Change Speed and Brake Levers and Brake Steady Bobbins produced in rustless steel of the 25% nickel variety. My… | ||
| scan0002 | Use of 25% nickel steel versus stainless steel for a component, citing potential distortion and finish colour. | ||
| View original record | BYS-P25.9.23. contd. - 2 - 3. contd. If used in this condition the strength of the part will be wrong, if finally hardened distortion effects are certain to take place. It appears to me that the… | ||
| scan0003 | List of parts proposed to be made in 25% Nickel Steel. | ||
| View original record | LIST OF PARTS IT IS PROPOSED TO MAKE IN 25% NICKEL STEEL. G.3353. Caps for C.G. & Brake Levers. G.3346. Spring Seating. (Change Gear Lever) G.3347. Reverse Trigger. C.3348. Support for Spring Seating.… | ||
| scan0004 | Proposal to use 25% nickel steel for brake levers and the associated technical discussion against its use. | ||
| View original record | X.4614 R. c. BJ. c. HS. BY5-P9.10.23. RE PROPOSAL TO USE BRAKE LEVERS PRODUCED IN 25% NICKEL STEEL. In connection with the American proposal referred to I took up the whole issue with Messrs. Firths… | ||
| scan0005 | The color of stainless chromium steel versus 25% nickel steel for bright car parts. | ||
| View original record | BY5-P9.10.23. contd. - 2 - In regard to the recommendation made that we should try their standard stainless chromium steel, we pointed out that undoubtedly the basis of the American modification was a… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter from Thos. Firth & Sons, Ltd. regarding the supply of rustless steel for brake levers, with chemical analysis and physical properties. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter from:- Works Manager's Office, Steel Works, Tinsley. to:- Mr G.E. Wolstenholme. Ref. JWF/AC. THOS.FIRTH & SONS,LTD., Norfolk Works., SHEFFIELD. 4th October.1923. Dear Mr Wolstenholme.,… | ||
| scan0007 | Letter discussing the properties and suitability of various steel types for components like turbine blading, brake levers, and valves. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Such a type of steel cannot be hardened, and as stated in their letter, it is difficult to machine. I do not in any way recommend it for the purpose in question as one does not like to think of… | ||
| scan0008 | Suggesting improvements for changing gear on a sliding type gearbox, using a subsidiary gear. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. c. to CJ. ORIGINAL EH3/LG4.3.19. 4th. Mar. 1919. Suggestions for improving changing gear. X.3342. I should like to make the following suggestions of a means to make changing gear on a… | ||
| scan0009 | Improving gear-changing mechanisms, comparing selector gears, epicyclic gears, and sliding gears. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EH3/LG4.3.19. ------------ If one could be certain of the gear-box shafts running at the correct relative speeds for changing gear, there would be no need for the inconvenient cumbersome… | ||
| scan0010 | Feasibility of different gear changing mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. c. to CJ. c. to SRN. c. to PN. c. to HN. c. to Mr. Claremont. 11th. March 1919. R6/G11.3.19. RE CHANGING GEAR. X.3342. X.3426 X.3514 X.3824 X.3864 The idea you describe of using a cycle… | ||
| scan0011 | Proposed modification to a free-wheel gear arrangement using a positive jaw clutch. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Contd. -2- R6/G11.3.19. When in this condition a change down can be easily obtained, as it depends upon nothing more than accelerating the side… | ||
| scan0012 | Proposal for an experimental, electrically-operated clutch system using a combination of free wheel, jaw, and friction clutches. | ||
| View original record | Contd: -3- R6/G11.3.19. some attention, and we are proposing, if the advantages justify the complication to make an experimental set as suggested above. Mr. Southern might take out the necessary… | ||
| scan0013 | Requesting an experimental report on a shorter change speed lever fitted to a 40/50 model car. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from DA. V3392 DA4/M21.6.24. 40/50 - re. SHORTER CHANGE SPEED LEVER. X.1413 X3462 X.3342. Referring to the standardisation sheet d/d 6.6.24 - Exp. No.3462., could you send us a short… | ||
| scan0014 | The unsuitability of a proposed rustless steel for use in 40/50 change speed levers. | ||
| View original record | X4614 Hs. BY3-P31.10.23. RUSTLESS STEEL. CHANGE SPEED LEVERS - 40/50. I put forward the American proposal to Messrs. Firths, and ordered material, although personally I did not think the steel was the… | ||
| scan0015 | Component list for the assembly of Chassis 1. E.X. | ||
| View original record | X.3833 Extract from EHC1/LG30.6.19. CHASSIS 1. E.X. The above chassis is now complete and it has been assembled as follows:- "F" SECTION. S.S. No. REMARKS. X.3082- Starter Motor to S.S's.F.6548 )… | ||
| scan0016 | Distributing two blueprints with particulars of a chassis for the design of an Epicyclic Gear. | ||
| View original record | X.3333 To BY from DA. Copy to HS (1 print). Copy to SB (1 print). Copy to FHO (1 print). Copy to FC. DA3/CB21-7-20. Please receive herewith two blue prints of Lec.1250 - Particulars of R.R. Chassis… | ||
| scan0017 | Chasing the return of a loaned Epicyclic Gear from Mr. Northey. | ||
| View original record | x 3333 ? D/WAB/RG30/ML12.8.20 To Hs. from WAB. Referring to Epicyclic Gear loaned to Mr.Northey in January last, we shall be glad to hear further to your Hs3/LG17520 wherein you informed us you were… | ||
| scan0018 | Extract listing electrical troubles experienced with imported chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3333 Extract from Oy8/G19.8.20. Re New Chassis Troubles ----------------------- Below are some examples experienced with the electrical equipment we have recently had with imported chassis:9 (4)… | ||
| scan0019 | Standardisation of the epicyclic gear-case for the starter motor. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954B. /3333 Completed 19-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.9.23. Description of Parts. EPICYCLIC GEAR-CASE FOR STARTER MOTOR. Origin: To give more… | ||
| scan0020 | Standardisation of the Starter Gear in the Gear Box. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. Completed 26-10-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23. No. 3333 Description of Parts. STARTER GEAR IN GEAR BOX. Origin To facilitate production.… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter from S.H. Morden concerning a new patented Variable Reduction Gear and an invitation to view a model. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 9865. TELEGRAMS: SNEDROM, PARL, LONDON S.H. MORDEN. St Stephen's House, Victoria Embankment, Westminster. Messrs Rolls-Royce Limited.. Derby. August 22nd, 1925. Dear Sir, For the… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter to S.H. Morden Esq. requesting printed information or a patent specification for a variable reduction gear invention. | ||
| View original record | X3816 Hs3/LG. 24th. Aug. 1925. St. Stephen's House, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London. S.H. Morden, Esq., Dear Sir, VARIABLE REDUCTION GEAR. Referring to your letter of the 22nd. inst. Although… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from S.H. Morden arranging a meeting for the inventor of the Variable Reduction Gear. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 9665. TELEGRAMS: SHEDROM.PARL.LONDON. S.H.MORDEN. X3816 St. Stephen's House, Victoria Embankment, Westminster. 29th September 1925. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Nightingale Road,… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter declining an appointment for the 7th instant and requesting an outline of a scheme or patent specification. | ||
| View original record | Y 3816 Hs4/LG. 6th. Oct. 1925. St. Stephen's House, Victoria Embankment, Westminster. Dear Sirs, For the attention of S.H.Morden Esq., In reply to your letter of the 29th.ult. we find that it will be… | ||
| scan0025 | Proposal for a friction drive scheme using bevelled rings and spring pressure to achieve quieter engine gears. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. X4569 Hs2/L015. 12.22. ENGINE GEARS. X4247 / X4569 It has been realised for some time that the chief difficulty in obtaining quiet gears is to get the camshaft to… | ||
| scan0026 | Continuation page of a memorandum discussing tight gears and thick oil. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- this forces us into having tight gears, thick oil etc. Hs. | ||
| scan0027 | Tests and conclusions on engine gear noise, comparing the spring drive designs of the 20 HP and 40/50 models. | ||
| View original record | X4569 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Dn. c. to BY. HS4/LG15.12.22. ENGINE GEARS. The accumulated experience obtained from the 60 or 70 20 HP. cars made so far, shows that the engine gears are… | ||
| scan0028 | Investigation into engine rattles caused by a spring drive system, recommending an alternative design for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | Contd:- -2- Hs4/LG15.12.22. ***************** slipping at high speeds. On the engine we were investigating, as soon as we removed the springs in the spring drive and had the friction only, the rattles… | ||
| scan0029 | Comparison of bearings and drive designs on the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- Hs4/LG15.12.22. ************** the good features of the one we use on the 40/50 HP. We feel convinced from our tests that the plain bearings used on the pinions of the water pump and… | ||
| scan0030 | Engine performance issues, including a sticking air valve, weak low-speed jet, and noisy gears. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to RG. Y4569 R2/M25.6.23. 4-GOSHAWK-11 X.4219 X.4569 I was not proud of the running of 4-G-11 when I took Mr. Rowledge to the Station. I afterwards examined the cause and found the… | ||
| scan0031 | Potential causes and solutions for noise and backlash in Goshawk half-time gears. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from R. c. to CJ. R3/M25.6.23. GOSHAWK - HALF TIME GEARS. Please find attached questions we desire answering as regards the effect of backlash in half time gears (R4/M25623) (being the same… | ||
| scan0032 | Proposing experiments on Goshawk 11 half-time gears to investigate the source of gear knocks. | ||
| View original record | X.4569. To Hs. from R. c. to RG. CJ. R4/M25.6.23. GOSHAWK 11. HALF TIME GEARS. It has not been clearly demonstrated to my mind whether gear knocks are due to the camshaft alone or to a combination of… | ||
| scan0033 | Extract from a memo giving opinions on Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels and bevel pinions for the 20 HP series. | ||
| View original record | X4569 To PJ. from R. etc. Extract from R2/M3.6.24. In response to your memo BJ2/H24.5.24. to E. I had the impression that I had dealt with most of these matters, but the following are my opinions… | ||
| scan0034 | The 20 HP timing gears, stating the moveable idler wheel design has not yet been approved. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. to BJ. BY. X4569 E2/M16.8.27. 20 HP. TIMING GEARS. X.4230 X.4569 X.3942 In response to your memo. Hs/Rm4/LG11.8.27., the actual design of the 20 HP. moveable idler wheel has never… | ||
| scan0035 | Dimensional alterations for self-starter gear components and instructing a hold on production. | ||
| View original record | January 28th; 1919. To. Mr. Mills from BY/C. To. Mr. Moon. C. to Mr. DeWitt. C. to Mr. Coverley. C. to EFC. C. to Mr. Howers. C. to Mr. Moult. X.3350 40/50 HP CHASSIS - SELF-STARTER GEAR. Will you… | ||
| scan0036 | To the Order Office detailing the receipt of parts for various experiments. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255 b (200 T) (S.F. 103. 25-10-18) G. 2241. X.3350 Mr Clark from Order Office. Wd/Dn3/HP4619. 4th June.1919. Please note that we have received from Messrs. H.Terry & Sons., Redditch 26 Springs… | ||
| scan0037 | List of components and their corresponding serial numbers for the assembly of chassis 1 E.X. | ||
| View original record | X.3350 Extract from RHCl/LG30619. CHASSIS 1 E.X. --- The above chassis is now complete and it has been assembled as follows:- "G" SECTION. S S.No. REMARKS. X.3439. Flywheel & Clutch. G.4465 X.2427.… | ||
| scan0038 | Re-drawn and modified Bush for Dog Clutch Casing, requesting an urgent experimental set. | ||
| View original record | X.3350 To RHC. from Da/Stt. c. to Hs. c. to Ck. Da/Stt1/EF11.2.20. X.3426. 40/50 Chassis - Bush for Dog Clutch Casing X.3350 - Section 6060. Further to our memo Da/Stt13/EF26.1.20 and memo… | ||
| scan0039 | Recurring starter failure on chassis 19-LW, caused by oil leaking onto the clutch friction faces. | ||
| View original record | H.S. to Br. C. to Dr. C. to Dy. C.I.R. X 3350 EP9/F16.2.20. X.3922 RE. STARTER FAILURE ON CHASSIS 19-LW. X.3350 With reference to my conversation with you re. the above, I have now received a report… | ||
| scan0040 | Proposal to modify drive friction faces by adding holes or grooves to resolve an oil film issue. | ||
| View original record | RR 235 A (100 T) (S F 846 6 8-19) G 2460 -2- so as to avoid any recurrance, I should be glad to act on your advice. To me it appears essential that something should be done with this drive, otherwise… | ||
| scan0041 | Issues with unsatisfactory engine starter slipper drives and the need for new instructions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3350 EFC Hs. from EP. c. to BN. EP10/F15.4.20. X3350 X3426 RE ENGINE STARTER SLIPPER DRIVES+ I trust you are pushing on with the experimental work on the… | ||
| scan0042 | Fault with the starter gear friction plate and the solution of fitting an extra fibre washer. | ||
| View original record | SPT. from BY. c. EP. c. Hs. c. Bp. 15 EFC X.3350 COPY. BY6/P8.5.20. X.3426 CHASSIS - STARTER GEAR ON GEARBOX - SEC.6060 RE FAULT DUE TO THE FRICTION PLATE NOT BEING SUFFICIENTLY STRONG. X.3350… | ||
| scan0043 | Urgent request to order one gross of springs for a starter clutch on the 40/50 Chassis for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | X.3350. a To - [Illegible]/Stt. C. [Illegible] EFC. DA/Stt/EFC1. 3. 20. 40/50 Chassis - Spring for Starter Clutch - Sec.6060 X 3350. We send you herewith detail N. 4511 Spring for Starter Clutch for… | ||
| scan0044 | Drawings for a 40/50 chassis starter clutch and a request to create an experimental set. | ||
| View original record | X.3350 To RHG from DA. C. to HD. EFC. DA19/EFS. 4. 20. 40/50 Chassis - Starter Clutch - X 3350.a Please receive two drawings N. 4392 Thimble for Starter Clutch Spring and N. 4393 Spring for Starter… | ||
| scan0045 | Dispatching two prints for a starter clutch and requesting its assembly. | ||
| View original record | X.3350 To RHC from DA. Copy to EFC. DA7/CB-9-4-20. RE STARTER CLUTCH - 6060 - X3350. a Please receive two prints of - N.4394 - Front Plate. N.4395 - Pressure Plate. for the above clutch. It will be… | ||
| scan0046 | Improvements to the starter motor's gearbox shaft and modifications for the slipper drive. | ||
| View original record | X.3350.a To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Da. " " EFC. " " By. X.3082. X.3350.a RE STARTER MOTOR. Regarding the starter motor, I was pleased to hear that the shaft in the gear box had its… | ||
| scan0047 | Modifications to the self-starter gear on the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Top Center] X 3350 a [Typed Top Center] COPY. [Typed Top Right] BY15/H20.4.20. [Handwritten Top Left] Sft C.Hs. c.Da. [Struck through] [Handwritten Top Left] EFC [Subject Line] X 3350a… | ||
| scan0048 | Request for a drawing and instructions to modify the Self Starter Gear's Friction Drive to prevent slipping. | ||
| View original record | X.3350.a BN. HS. DA. EFC BY/C7/H20.4.20. X.3350 ~ CHASSIS SELF STARTER GEAR ON CHANGE GEAR BOX. X.3426 We should be glad if you would let us have drawing showing the modification to the Friction Drive… | ||
| scan0049 | Listing goods received from various suppliers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S'F. 910, 6.S.19) G. 2460 X.3350 a Mr Clark, from O.O. Wd/Dn2/HP21420. 21st Apl. 1920. X.3550. Please note we have received from Messrs. G.Salter & Co., 6 Lock Wires N.1224. Stores… | ||
| scan0050 | Request to test different types of Ferodo friction surfaces for the 40/50 starter clutch. | ||
| View original record | X.3350 To MS. from Da. Dal4/CB3.5.20. X.3350 RE 40/50 STARTER CLUTCH. We wish to try some friction surfaces in ferodo and we should like several samples in different kinds of ferodo which the… | ||
| scan0051 | Requesting review and sign-off on standardisation sheets for three experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | X.3350a. To Wor. from Hs/AT. Bn. Ry. Da. EP. FN. Hs/ATG.5.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisation sheets for the following experimental parts.- X.3587.-Side lever with… | ||
| scan0052 | Forwarding standardisation sheets for three experiments relating to a clutch, oil baffles, and levers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460. X.3350a. To R. from Hs/AT. CJ. Hs/AT20.5.20. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive standardisation sheets for the following experiments.-… | ||
| scan0053 | Improvements for the American-built car, including the Thermostat Control, Friction Clutch, Magneto Drive, and Petrol Tank. | ||
| View original record | X.3350a By. from Hs. Hs2/LG-15.20. X.3614. W AMERICAN BUILT CAR. We consider that America should be warned of the following improvements which we hope to incorporate on our cars shortly :- 1.… | ||
| scan0054 | Modifications to the X.3350a chassis starter gear on the gearbox due to insufficient frictional grip. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X.3350a BY1/P22.5.20. Na. from BY. c. to Btn. c. to Hs. C to EFC X.3350a CHASSIS - STARTER GEAR ON GEARBOX. We have found that the following parts on the Starter Gear are not very satisfactory… | ||
| scan0055 | Clarifying the correct terminology for clutch components on standardisation sheets. | ||
| View original record | X. 3350a. To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. R5/G22/5/PD. 26 MAY 1920 RECEIVED RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. With reference to standardisation sheet '[handwritten: Modification] to Clutch for Starter Motor… | ||
| scan0056 | Cover letter for standardisation sheets detailing three experiments. | ||
| View original record | X 3350 a 2 To R. from Hs/AT. CJ. Bn. By. Da. EP. PN. Wor. Hs/AT27.5.20. STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please eceive completed sheets for the following experiments.- X.3350a. Modification to S.… | ||
| scan0057 | The modification to a slipper for the starter motor drive due to issues with the existing clutch. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Modification to slipper for Starter Motor Drive. Origin. The present clutch is unsatisfactory, it either slips excessively or seizes up.… | ||
| scan0058 | Proposal for an immediate modification to the starter motor slipper drive clutch due to issues with slipping and seizing. | ||
| View original record | R.R 235A (100 T)(S.G. 643, 19-2-20) G. 2618 MODIFICATIONS TO STARTER MOTOR CLUTCH. SLIPPER DRIVE. The present clutch which is fitted to the chassis is unsatisfactory. It either gives trouble with… | ||
| scan0059 | Listing delays and new parts being fitted to the 6.EX car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. X 3350a 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… | ||
| scan0060 | Extract detailing a list of experimental parts fitted to the 6.EX Car. | ||
| View original record | X 3350a Extract from Hs6/LG28.6.20a 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 Thrusday. The following is a list of Experimental… | ||
| scan0061 | Troubleshooting and testing a new type of starter slipping clutch. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 265A (100 T) (S.G. 848, 19-2-20) G. 2618 To BY. From Hs. & F.C. c. to Sft. c. to EP. X3350a. Hs5/LG22.7.20. X3350a NEW TYPE STARTER SLIPPING CLUTCH. Mr. Swift mentioned to me that the works were… | ||
| scan0062 | Notes on switchbox, battery, starter, primer and bodywork modifications following a visit to West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | X.3350 To Wor. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Jn. " " Hs. " " Da. " " Ey. " " Hy. X.3923. RE VISIT OF MESSRS. WORWALD, HIVES, MURTHEY, " " EFC. X.1696. and COWEN TO WEST WITTERING, 1ST. JULY, 1920.… | ||
| scan0063 | Modifying drawings for a new type starter slipping clutch on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235B (50 T) (S.G. 755. 24-3-20) G. 2650 X.3350a Hs. C. Sft. EP. R.F.E. BY/C14/H27.7.20. X.3350a 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. SELF STARTER GEAR. SEC. 6060 RE NEW TYPE STARTER SLIPPING CLUTCH. With reference… | ||
| scan0064 | Comparing starter models 1.EX and 6.EX, noting noise issues and suggesting improvements. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.G. 643. 19-2-20) G. 2618 X 3350 R10/C23.8.20. To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Wor. " " Da. " " By. " " EFC. X.3923b. " " EP. X.3763b. RE STARTER - 1.EX. COMPARED WITH 6.EX. X.3082.… | ||
| scan0065 | Replacement of a self-starter chain bolt with a spring steel clip due to complaints of it coming adrift. | ||
| View original record | By. c. to Sft. c. to Hs. c. to Wd. X3350 A.T. EP2/F8.1.21. RE. SELF STARTER CHAIN BOLT. In view of the likelihood of the bolt coming adrift, a recommendation was made some considerable time ago for… | ||
| scan0066 | Extract detailing the electrical starter specifications for the American Model. | ||
| View original record | X.3683. Extract from R6/G27.9.19. RE AMERICAN MODEL. ELECTRICAL STARTER Motor, gear, and switches to be on other side of chassis. Direction of rotation of motor as at present. | ||
| scan0067 | The ongoing manufacture of the American right-hand chassis and the cessation of work on the left-hand version. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a -100 T; (S.F. 575. 16-4-19) G. 2354 X.3683 To Wor. from Bn. Copy to Bl. Da. BY. Hs. CK. X.3614. X.3548. Bn9/W31.10.19. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. Mr. Johnson telephoned this afternoon that he has… | ||
| scan0068 | Drawings and modifications for a starter motor on the American 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.3683 To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " OY. " " EH. " " EFC. E2/G27.11.19. X.374 X.3683 X.355 RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawings Nos. LeC.1155 and 1159… | ||
| scan0069 | Modifications to the starter mechanism for the American chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. X.3683 E2/G6.12.19. X.3683. RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. Referring to the controlling mechanism of the above schemes of which we have sent you,… | ||
| scan0070 | Correcting the material specification for the flywheel starter gear on the American chassis and noting a change in tooth width. | ||
| View original record | R R 235 b (200 T) (S F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2376. X.3683 To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Hs. " " Ck. X.3683. RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. ----------------------------- On drawing LeC.1155 it… | ||
| scan0071 | Potential improvements for American-built cars, covering thermostat control, friction clutch, magneto drive, and petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | X.3683 By. from Hs. Hs2/LG/15.20. X.3614. W AMERICAN BUILT CAR. We consider that America should be warned of the following improvements which we hope to incorporate on our cars shortly :- 1.… | ||
| scan0072 | The status of five ongoing experiments, including pistons, starter gear, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | X.3683. To EFC/Mrs. Tweddell from Da/Stt. Da/Stt3/CB10.6.20. The following is the position of experiments about which you have been inquiring:- X.3739 - Piston to LeC.1163. The details for this were… | ||
| scan0073 | Alteration to the Starter Motor Gear for the 40/50 HP American Chassis, adding a part plan view showing teeth rounded off. | ||
| View original record | To RHC from BY/WER. C. to EFC. X.3688 BY/WER1/EF6. 8. 20. X 3683 - Starter Motor Gear - 40/50 H.P. 3/19 American Chassis - Sec. 7240. Please receive herewith two blue prints of the following… | ||
| scan0074 | Copy of a cablegram detailing decisions on various car components for the Springfield, Mass. factory. | ||
| View original record | X.3683 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… | ||
| scan0075 | Requesting rapid progress on drawings for a left-hand car configuration. | ||
| View original record | X.3683 To Da. from R. By. Copy to CJ. RB/G3.9.20. X.3562 RE 40/50 CHASSIS. X.3683 X.3614 X.3720 As telegraphed to you to-day. I would like you to make rapid progress with drawings for left hand car,… | ||
| scan0076 | Response to a complaint about starter motor performance on the 40/50 chassis in cold weather. | ||
| View original record | X.3683 Extract from Hs2/LG26.5.21. X.3614 - SPRINGFIELD COMPLAINTS ON 40/50 CHASSIS. X.2565 X.3683 - Starter Motor does not turn engine fast enough in cold weather. We consider that this matter is up… | ||
| scan0077 | Confirming the receipt of various parts from different suppliers for experiments. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376. X.3616. XH200 Mr. Clark. from O.O. Wd/Dn2/HP141119. 14th Nov.1919. Please note that we have received from Messrs P.Haworth & Sons, 7 Leather Stockings… | ||
| scan0078 | Starter gear for the Goshawk chassis, referencing drawing No. LeC.1192. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Ck. " " Hs. X.3616 Y4250 E3/G30.1.20. X.3616. - RE STARTER GEAR.- GOSHAWK. CHASSIS. We send you hereweith drawing No. LeC.1192 shewing the above. We have already… | ||
| scan0079 | Decision to abandon the novel Goshawk starter scheme for a simpler, pedal-operated ratchet clutch design. | ||
| View original record | R R 235 A (100 T) (N.F) 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3616 X4250 COPY. To Da. from E. Copy to Cj. " " Bn. " " HS. " " Ck. X.3534. - GOSHAWK. -> STARTER MOTOR. --------------------- Owing to the possibilities… | ||
| scan0080 | Sending prints for an electric starter declutching gear and a starting motor switch. | ||
| View original record | X.3616 XH250 To Ck. from Da. Da5/CB12.2.20. £ Please receive herewith a print of X.3616. LeC.1192 - Electric Starter Declutching Gear. X.3915. LeC. £200- Starting Motor Switch. for your information.… | ||
| scan0081 | Extract of technical points and decisions regarding a small chassis design. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 295a (100 T) S.H. 89. 22-7-20) G 2769 x4250 To CJ. from R. Extract from R4/G17.11.20. X.4219. RE SMALL R.R. CHASSIS. X.4231/2. Oil Pump, dynamo and water pump driven from camshaft or camshaft… | ||
| scan0082 | Starting shaft cover, referencing drawing LeC.1551 which shows the part arranged with a pip. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Hs. X.4250 E3/M13.4.22. RE STARTING SHAFT COVER. X.4250. We send you herewith LeC.1551 shewing starting shaft cover arranged with a pip so that it… | ||
| scan0083 | Mr. Royce's design instructions for the Goshawk II starting shaft cover. | ||
| View original record | X4250 To Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Hs. E4/M18.5.22. X.4250 - GOSHAWK II STARTING SHAFT COVER. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1580 showing how Mr. Royce wishes the… | ||
| scan0084 | The material selection and testing for the Goshawk starter motor flywheel gear. | ||
| View original record | X4250 c. R. c. CJ. c. Hs. GOSHAWK STARTER MOTOR. Referring to R4/M71222 I will arrange to have a large gear on the flywheel made up in .4 to .6 carbon steel which contains a reasonably high percentage… | ||
| scan0085 | Noisy starter motor on a car used by Mr. Royce and requesting an update on suggested improvements. | ||
| View original record | 44250 To Hs. from E. c. EY. EFC. E2/M30.5.24. RE 5GII STARTER. X.3592. X.4250. With reference to the above car which Mr. Royce used during his last visit to Le Canadel, it is noticed that the starter… | ||
| scan0086 | Urgent issue with the 20-HP starter motor drive damaging flywheel gear teeth. | ||
| View original record | X.4250 DJ. BY. Hs. Hm/NRC4/EW21.12.25. Re 20-HP. Starter Motor Drive. z We attach suggested key card "M" filled in for your approval, also Hm/NRC7/EW21.12.25, which gives a detailed account of the… | ||
| scan0087 | Issues with the 20-HP starter motor drive pinion clearance and the recommended fix using packing washers. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hm/NRC. C. to BY. C. to Hs. Hm/NRC7/EW21.12.25. 20-HP. STARTER MOTOR DRIVE. It has been found that if the pinion, when at rest in the disengaged position, is more than a certain distance… | ||
| scan0088 | Free of charge work order to fit packing washers to the starter motor on the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 789A (2H) (D.B. 432 2-12-24). J.H., D. CARD M. FREE OF CHARGE WORK. 20 H.P. CHASSIS. Description of Work: — QUESTION. REMARKS 1. The nature of work. To fit packing washers in flange of starter… | ||
| scan0089 | Mr. Royce's desire to expedite the starter gear for the Goshawk I engine due to issues with the Phantom's starter. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from AJS. c. to BY. X4250 AJS2/M23.7.26. GOSHAWK 1. RE STARTER X.8650. X.4250. In view of the troubles with the existing sequence starter on Phantom, Mr. Royce is extremely desirous that the… | ||