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scan0001 Demountable rims and the status of wheels returned from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.
View original record Mr Hives. C.K. X.3943 Wd/AW3/W24.2.20. 24th. Feb 1920. X.3943. X.3944. Demountable Rims Replying to your memo Hs5/LG9.2.20., we would advise you that the Wheels referred to in same were returned to us…

scan0002 Extract detailing plans to test the 4.EX experimental chassis, listing its new features.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2469 X.3943 Extract from Hs2/LG27.2.20. ------------------------- X.3764. RE 4.EX CAR. ------- I propose to bring 4.EX chassis (the latest experimental chassis)…

scan0003 Mr. Royce's opinion on fitting Warland rims to cars and proposing Goodyear or Firestone rims as alternatives.
View original record To By. from Hs. c. to EP. c. to En. c. to Da. X 3943 Hs3/LG30.3.20. X.1019. RE WARLAND RIMS. X. 3943. X. 3725. During our last visit to Mr.Royce we took with us a Dunlop wheel fitted with a Warland…

scan0004 Recommendation to use straight-sided tyres and Goodyear demountable rims for American-made cars.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs3/LG30.3.20. supplying straight sided tyres and we feel it is only a matter of time before the straight sided tyres will replace the beaded tyres. It has been agreed, for instance, that…

scan0005 Comparison of Firestone, Stanwell, and Goodyear demountable rims for straight-sided tyres.
View original record X.3943 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Dn. c. to EP. c. to Cy. c. to Na. X.3725. RE DEMOUNTABLE RIMS FOR STRAIGHT SIDED TYRES. X.3894. X.3943/4. (x3943) (x3944) We have now…

scan0006 Report comparing the safety of Stanwell, Goodyear, and Firestone wheel rims when used with a deflated tyre at speed.
View original record R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 180865 Contd. -2- running the car at high speeds with a deflated tyre. We find that the best of the three rims as regards safety is the Stanwell. We have run a car…

scan0007 Discussion comparing Firestone, Goodyear, and Dunlop wheel rims for use on both English and American chassis.
View original record R.R. 199 (250T) (SD6/6 19-7-17) MP 180865 Contd. -3- Hs1/LG19.5.20. valve of the inner tube which makes the rim much more safe. We have not yet seen one of these spreaders, they are not fitted to the…

scan0008 Letter from Firestone Steel Products Co. discussing a suggested locking ring device for 'C' type rims.
View original record X.3943 THE FIRESTONE STEEL PRODUCTS CO. Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio, June, 16th 1920. Mr. Dever Waters, Mfrs. Rep. The Firestone Steel Products Co. 1870 Broadway, New York. N.Y. Dear Sirs:- Mr. White…

scan0009 Letter comparing the Stanwell split side ring to the Goodyear ring and discussing a manufacturing proposition.
View original record Contd. -2- 16.6.20. real manufacturing proposition out of this locking device, and if we would consent to manufacture the same, as previously stated, it would be special for the Rolls-Royce Company.…

scan0010 Letter regarding the cancellation of an order for Firestone rims following failures during high-speed road tests.
View original record X.3943 Oy2/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.2894 On receipt of…

scan0011 Pros and cons of different tyre rims from manufacturers like Firestone, Goodyear, and Dunlop.
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…

scan0012 Comparison of the safety features and failure modes of Goodyear and Firestone tyre and rim designs.
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 long as there is any air in the tyre at all to press the detachable flange…

scan0013 Wheel and rim locking devices, referencing Dunlop, Pierce-Arrow, and Firestone, and proposing new designs.
View original record Contd. -4- Oy2/G25.6.20. 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…

scan0014 The quality and suitability of the Firestone rim for wire wheels, including potential modifications and balancing.
View original record Contd. -5- Oy2/G25.5.20. 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…

scan0015 Cover letter forwarding correspondence received from the Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an interview with Mr. Maddocks.
View original record Hs. X 3943 ? EP/Thn18/F7.6.21. AT We are sending on to you for attention a letter we have received from the Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. after an interview between one of their representatives and…

scan0016 Return of wheels and demountable rims from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.
View original record X.3944 Mr Hives. CIK Wd/AW3/W24.2.20. 24th. Feb 1920. X.3943 Demountable Rims. Replying to your memo Hs5/LG9.2.20., we would advise you that the Wheels referred to in same were returned to us by the…

scan0017 Extract of a memo detailing new features and test plans for the 4.EX experimental chassis.
View original record R.R. 285 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2469 X 3944 Extract from Hs2/LG27.2.20. -------------------------- X.3764. RE A.EX CAR. 9------- ---------- I propose to bring 4.EX chassis (the latest…

scan0018 Comparison of Firestone, Stanwell, and Goodyear demountable rims for straight-sided tyres.
View original record X.3944 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to Oy. c. to Na. Hs1/LG19.5.20. X.3725. X.4050. RE DEMOUNTABLE RIMS FOR STRAIGHT SIDED TYRES. X.3844. X.3943/4.…

scan0019 Report comparing the safety performance of Stanwell, Goodyear, and Firestone tyre rims when driving with a deflated tyre.
View original record R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 180865 Contd. -2- HS1/LG19.5.20. running the car at high speeds with a deflated tyre. We find that the best of the three rims as regards safety is the Stanwell. We…

scan0020 Merits of Goodyear rims over Firestone and the plan to standardize them for both English and American chassis.
View original record Contd. -3- Hs1/LG19.5.20. valve of the inner tube which makes the rim much more safe. We have not yet seen one of these spreaders, they are not fitted to the Firestone inner tubes which we have…

scan0021 Anti-theft measures and an analysis of different wheel types and their popularity.
View original record X.4158b 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 thief. The danger…

scan0022 Cover note attaching a copy of a letter from America referenced NHM-4018.
View original record X4158 EWT. to Wd. c. " Hs. EWT/HJC16/G5.8.20. We attach herewith copy of letter from America to CJ. ref. NHM-4018 of July 22nd. for your information. EWT. U.S.A. Dept. ENCLOSURE Nº 836 "JUSTSO"…

scan0023 Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding the supply of American Michelin Disc Wheels and Disteel Wheels.
View original record COPY. Ref: NHM-4018. July 22, 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd. Conduit St London, England. Dear Sir:- Re: Disteel Wheels. This will acknowledge receipt of Derby's Purchase…

scan0024 Letter from Rolls-Royce America to the UK regarding the order and specifications of Disteel wheels and hubs.
View original record [Header Form Number] R.R. 199 (250T) (SDG76 19-7-17) MP18086S [handwritten] X4158 C c o p y. [handwritten] 3 OY15-G.16820. August 16, 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Limited,…

scan0025 Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding an order for a set of 6 Disteel Wheels and the details of the hubs.
View original record COPY. X.4158B Oy2-G.23820. August 23, 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Limited, London, England.. Re: Disteel Hubs. Dear Sir: With further reference to your order for 1 set of…

scan0026 Shipment status of Disteel wheels and the inspection of Michelin wheels.
View original record Hs.from Wd. c.to By c.to Ms c.to D/BP. * X.4158B AA Wd16/NJ6.10.20. X4158B. Our Order No.3618 - Disc Wheels. We have a letter from Rolls-Royce of America Inc. dated 23rd ult. stating that the 6…

scan0027 The American Budd Wheel from Philadelphia, P.A., U.S.A.
View original record X.4158B Mr. Hives. from GWH. 1.4.21. AMERICAN BUDD WHEEL. Philadelphia P.A. U.S.A. The rims are made by the Cleveland Welding Mfg. Company. Weight 43 lbs. Wheel comprises of two units - Goodyear…

scan0028 Assessment report on the design and production suitability of the Disteel Wheel.
View original record X41581B Mr. Hives. HS. 1.4.21. DISTEEL WHEEL Detroit Pressed Steel Co. X41581B Weight 45¼ lbs. The Disteel wheel is not so neat in appearance - it has too many parts rivetted on for good production…

scan0029 Request for a report in triplicate regarding Michelin & Disteel Wheels, following a letter from America.
View original record X.4158B EWT. to Hg. EWT/HJC3/G24.3.21. X 4158B Re: Michelin & Disteel Wheels. Attached hereto is copy of letter Oyl/G4321 addressed to CJ. from America. Will you please let me have your report (in…

scan0030 Letter from the American branch regarding customer inquiries and concerns about untested Michelin (Budd) and Disteel wheels.
View original record Cyl - G 4321 March 4, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention: Mr. Hives Dear Sir:- Re: Michelin and Disteel Wheels We should appreciate a report as…

scan0031 Comparing American Budd and Disteel wheels with standard Michelin disc wheels.
View original record X.4158B M.H. 884a (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2947 To EWT. for R.R.Inc. from Hs. attention OY Hsl1/LGl.4.21. X.4158a X 4158B AMERICAN BUDD AND DISTEEL WHEELS. With reference to Mr. Olley's note…

scan0032 On the performance of Michelin Budd wheels, detailing issues with noise, buckling, and steering in crosswinds.
View original record EWT. for R.R. Inc. from Hs. X4158 Hs5/LG6.12.21. MICHELIN BUDD WHEELS - OY2/G29.9.21. X4158 The Michelin Budd Wheels which were received from America have performed quite satisfactorily. They have run…

scan0033 Design, materials, and operation of the lever and gate for the Goshawk III 4-speed gearbox.
View original record To BY. from AJS. c. to CJ. HS. (X5375) AJS1/M4.9.24. GOSHAWK 111. 4-SPEED GEARBOX. (SIDE CHANGE & SERVO DRIVE). X. 5320 X. 5375 We send herewith LeC.1914., shewing the lever, its shaft, and gate for…

scan0034 Continuation page of a document discussing whether aluminium bronze can be soldered.
View original record contd :- -2- whether aluminium bronze can be soldered. AJS.

scan0035 Responding to a query about the comparability of braking units and servo diagrams.
View original record R.R. 493A (50m) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 45375 REF: Hs/Rm/LG27.5.25. To DA. from Hs/Rm. X5940 X5770 X5375 In reply to your DA2/M25.5.25, you state that the units giving…

scan0036 Page 2 of an experimental report detailing corrections to servo efficiency figures and presenting new data from a more efficient servo.
View original record R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF Hs/AML/LGS7.5.25. as suggested by you to avoid complication. As long as the units on the graph correspond with the…

scan0037 Servo braking efficiency and distribution for the 'India' unit.
View original record R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -3- Expl. No. REF: Hs/Rml/LG27.5.25. have When we/tested more servos we shall be in a better position to give a mean value for the…

scan0038 Correcting an assumption about braking units and pedal pressure in relation to car weight.
View original record R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -4- Expl. No. REF Hs/Rml/LG 27.5.25. front to rear as 1 over 2, then the total units to the rear are 100, the total units to the front…

scan0039 The servo efficiency of front wheel brakes for the 'India' model.
View original record R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. V5375 REF Hs/Rm2/LG27.5. To DA. from Hs/Rm. SECRET. V5375 V5770 V5940 'INDIA' FRONT WHEEL BRAKES. It is apparent that with the…

scan0040 Modifications to the brake system leverage and distribution.
View original record R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF: Hs/Rm2/LG27.5. leverage to the front by 20%. This can be accomplished by lengthening the lever at the base of the pull…

scan0041 On the specifications of the 'India' servo, with a request to fit these parts to two other cars for testing.
View original record To RHC. from Hs/Rm. X5375 (handwritten) Hs/Rm1/LG14.7.25. 'INDIA' SERVO. X.4388 (handwritten, crossed out) X5375 (handwritten, crossed out) The present 'India' servo recently submitted to R. and…

scan0042 Departmental memo with a diagram illustrating a test rig for a car's spring shackle.
View original record R.R. 348A (100 H) (P 14. 21.4.10) E.P. 6547. X433 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 1st June. 1910. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr Emanuel's Car No 760. [Entry 1] Name of Person…

scan0043 Instruction sheet with handwritten notes on component weights and a dimensional sketch of a bracket.
View original record R.R. 6 (200 H) P 22. 25/4/10. Bm. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To M. Barrington Order No. Customer's No. X654 2/10 1910 Weight of pan 32 lbs " " bar 56 lbs Sketch with dimensions: 2 3/4" 19 1/8"…

scan0044 Instruction sheet with weight calculations for a spring clip list.
View original record R.R. 238 (24 B) (P. 125. 10.6.10) G. 871. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Barrington Order No. Customer's No. 3/10 1910 "Spring clip list" Total weight in pan 2.357 lbs + 88 = 2.445 on bolt =…

scan0045 Test results for rear front spring links showing deflection under various weights.
View original record R.R. 238 (24 B' (P. 125. 10 6.10) G. 871. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr. Platford Order No. Customer's No. Test of rear front spring links T.18 T 2173 Wt/Nett lbs 280 1064 1512 1736 1950…

scan0046 Requesting a drawing alteration to increase clearance between the front spring shackle and the engine side guard.
View original record Suggestion 108. R.R. 835A (10M) (W 705. 1.8.11) G. 1826. N7/B13911. 13th Sept. 1911. Mr. Spinney 13-9-11 Mr. Platford has pointed out that the clearance between the shackle on the rear end of the…

scan0047 Meeting minute discussing the use of bronze or white metal instead of fibre for bushes in road springs and shackles.
View original record Ref. 111(v) Mr Spinney 17/1/12. Copy of minute 5 of the 111th meeting of the T.C. TBB5/L17112. Re Bushes for Road Springs & Shackles. Mr Nadin informed the Committee that he had received information…

scan0048 Decision to fit Indian and Colonial cars with bronze bushes.
View original record if satisfactory they should be fitted as standard to the Indian and Colonial cars after this period; meantime we should fit this type of car with bronze bushes. Mr Nadin and Mr Platford agreed to this…

scan0049 Rear springing issue where a spring clip fouls a bolt, and a proposed solution from Mr Royce.
View original record Ref N7/B5212. X433 Mr Spinney. 5/2/12. Re Rear Springing. HBB1/15212. writing from Le Canadel. Mr Nadin, says " the car which we have here is fitted with 3/4 eliptic springs, and we find that one of…

scan0050 Letter from the Paris Depot about a cracked double spring link and seizing bolts in fibre bushes.
View original record Copy of letter from Paris Depot. W5/R7512. R.R.Ltd 7.5.12. Re 1711 - Mortimer Singer. Derby. We are sending you a double spring link near side off chassis 1711 - Mortimer Singer, you will observe…

scan0051 Departmental memo concerning a broken spring link on chassis 1711 for Mortimer Singer.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. P26/IJ8512. This column is for…

scan0052 Lord Northcliffe's car, which has broken down in Gravesend with a broken spring shackle.
View original record Copy of Memo. 175S Lord Northcliffe. Mr. Barnes 8.5.12 Will you please note that as Mr. Cox today informed me the car had been left at Gravesend with a broken spring shackle, & as N were unable to…

scan0053 Departmental memo regarding a potentially faulty rear spring bracket that has fractured on two vehicles, questioning if it has been strengthened and should be replaced on all cars.
View original record AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LIMITED 83, BOULEVARD GOUVION-SAINT-CYR PARIS TELEGRAMS: ROLLSROYCE-PARIS SHOWROOM, 102, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Téléphone 587-04 OFFICES; GARAGE; STORES and…

scan0054 Departmental memo regarding a broken near side double spring link from chassis 1758, for examination and a decision on free replacement.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). P32/IJ13512. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for…

scan0055 To Mr. Cowne regarding a broken double shackle link on Lord Northcliffe's car, chassis 1758.
View original record Copy of Memo. Mr.Cowne 13.5.12 1758 Lord Northcliffe Re attached the broken part was returned to W last week. Apparently the double shackle link broke because upper pin seized. We have put in a report…

scan0056 Failure of Lord Northcliffe's car due to a broken spring shackle and the subsequent inquiry.
View original record Copy of Memo. C24/H16512. Mr.Johnson 16.5.12 Re 1758 Lord Northcliffe. ------------- This car had to be left at Gravesend with a broken spring shackle, & Pyne had to ask his Lordship to come from…

scan0057 Departmental memo requesting further details on a report about a double spring link.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). P33/IJ17512. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for…

scan0058 Departmental memo to Mr. Barrington regarding a broken spring link on Mortimer Singer's car, chassis 1711.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0059 Departmental memo regarding sending a broken double spring link with associated papers.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0060 Requesting that all correspondence regarding Lord Northcliffe be sent to Mr. Barrington for a decision.
View original record Copy of Memo. Mr.DeLooze 22.5.12 AW19/G22512 Re 1758 Lord Northcliffe. I have put this matter into the hands of Mr.Barrington for urgent attention, so that a decision can be arrived at as to the best…

scan0061 Departmental memo attaching correspondence concerning a spring shackle for Lord Northcliffe's car (1758).
View original record R.R. 243 (10 H) (X 266. 30.10.11). Bm. J.B. 977. Re Lord Northcliffe 1758. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. COM29/L23512. Issued 23rd May 1912. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr. Barrington.…

scan0062 Report on the breaking of spring brackets on several cars.
View original record AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LIMITED 83, BOULEVARD GOUVION-SAINT-CYR PARIS TELEGRAMS: ROLLSROYCE-PARIS DEPARTMENTAL MEMO SHOWROOM, 102, Avenue des Champs-Elysées - Téléphone 587-04 OFFICES:…

scan0063 Departmental memo regarding the failure of a rear spring bracket on Mortimer-Singer's and Duveen's chassis.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 II) (X 843 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0064 Experiments into component failures, considering changing fibre bushes to bronze and increasing spring shackle clearance.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0065 Experimental rear spring link. Test to destruction.
View original record P.R. 512(2 1/2 H) (X. 435. 14.12.11) G. 2227. X654 Section 3300 Description Experimental rear spring link. Test to destruction. Date Miles REPORT Date Miles REPORT 29/5/12. G. instructed. Exp. Dept.…

scan0066 Instructions for a stress test on a front shackle of rear springs to understand failure points.
View original record [Handwritten in left margin]: X6524 Breaking failures [Typed text]: Mr Platford. 29.5.12. Re front shackle of rear springs. TBB7/L29512. With reference to Mr Royce's note dated May 16th, will you…

scan0067 Twisting test conducted on a broken front link of a rear spring.
View original record X1524 Mr Johnson for Mr Royce 7.6.12. Re broken front link of rear springs. TBB10/L7612. With reference to the recent breakages of these spring links, we have carried out the tests which you have…

scan0068 Page 2 of a report detailing a bending test on a link, noting twisting, fracture, and test setup difficulties.
View original record -2- link appear to take any bending stress, the other remaining practically vertical and merely twisting about its axis. Below is a rough sketch of the fracture. Bending Test. We had some difficulty…

scan0069 Method and result of a stress test on a mechanical link, which fractured after 10 reversals.
View original record -3- the link to swing round on its mandle, consequently we had to braze the link to the mandle (I thought this would be preferable to any system of keying or pinning). A bar was connected to the link…

scan0070 Analysis of stress tests on a link, comparing twisting and bending forces as the cause of fractures.
View original record -4- In observing these tests I noticed that although the method of making the two tests is widely different, yet the resulting stress in the link is very similar in the two cases. In the first case…

scan0071 Analysis of material failures, comparing fractures from high-stress bench tests to those occurring from repeated low-stress on the road.
View original record -5- latter seems too small to be of any account. The fractures we have obtained are not such neat failures as those that have occured on the road but I think this may be put down to the fact that on…

scan0072 Concluding statement on neat and clean fractures which occurred on the road.
View original record -6- neat and clean fractures which have occured on the road. TBB

scan0073 Departmental memo to Mr Wormald chasing a report on a broken spring link.
View original record R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P 1658. Re. 1758 - Northcliffe. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. P32/IJ7612.…

scan0074 The investigation into the failure of rear spring links on chassis 1758 (Northcliffe).
View original record Mr DeLooze 10.6.12. Re broken spring-link 1758 (Northcliffe) TBB10/L10612. With reference to the several breakages of rear spring links which have occured, we have made several tests to discover the…

scan0075 Confirming Mr. Royce's decision on the material composition and clearance for road-spring bushes.
View original record Ref. Mr Royce's note dated June 3rd.1912. Re Clearance in Road-spring Bushes. TBB5/L10612. Mr Spinney 10.6.12. Mr Royce confirms his decision to use bronze containing 10 to 15 % of lead, and that the…

scan0076 Clearance specifications in spring shackles for various spring types.
View original record R.R. 512 (2 1/2 H) (X. 435. 14.12.11) G. 2227. X433 Section 3300 Description: Clearance in spring shackles Date: 26/6/12 REPORT: ① Grasshopper springs .005" on central pin .010" on projecting pin from…

scan0077 Test report on spring shackle clearance to address a knocking issue.
View original record RE CLEARANCE OF SPRING SHACKLES. To confirm conversation with you yesterday re above to the effect that I have made a test on a car fitted with 52" springs in which I have had .015" clearance between…

scan0078 Short typed note regarding a slack pin and end play, with a handwritten memo about its distribution.
View original record by this pin being slack, but to end play which has been my experience. E.P. Copy of the above sent to Mr Warrington 3.4.12 see sheet E P 40/T 3412.

scan0079 Reminder to order enamelled iron instruction plates regarding clearance in road spring bushes for the Repair Shop.
View original record Re clearance in road spring bushes. TBB2/L12612. Mr Nadin 12.6.12. This note is to remind you to order suitable enamelled iron plates * for the Repair Shop, bearing instructions concerning the amount…

scan0080 Departmental memorandum regarding testing and recommendations for spring shackle clearance.
View original record R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0081 Examination of Lord Northcliffe's car's spring links and spring eyes.
View original record Mr Wormald X654 TBB16/L17712. 17.7.12. Mr Johnson is anxious for Lord Northcliffe's car to be examined with reference to the spring links and spring eyes and for these to be corrected according to the…

scan0082 Departmental memo concerning failures and clearance issues in spring link bushes on over 300 cars.
View original record R.H. 243 (to H) (W 890. 9-9-11). Bm. JB. 6x6. [STAMP: SEP 1912] DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued August 31st. 1912. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Johnson DATE. 31.8.12. [Handwritten note in…

scan0083 Departmental memo discussing the cost of changing bushes and a report of a broken rear spring link.
View original record R. 243 (10 H) (W 820. 9.9.11). Bm. JB. 616. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. -2- I have attempted to get an estimate of the cost of changing the above cars…

scan0084 Memo outlining a plan to arrange a part replacement for customers via agents, including logistical and training requirements.
View original record (not one man to go from one to the other but several men contemporaneously in all districts - not one man for all Midland Counties. Garage Coo distinct but several men) Tell agents we consider it is…

scan0085 To Mr. Royce about a recurring failure of a rear spring link on Chassis 1711.
View original record 2654 Mr Royce Breakages. - Re rear spring link from Chassis 1711 (Mortimer-Singer) TBB2/L31812. 31.8.12. I regret to advise you that another rear spring link from Mortimer-Singers chassis has cracked…

scan0086 Types of bushes fitted to various chassis ranges.
View original record R.R. 148 (20 H) (X698 11.3.12) G 2439 X 654 "Fibre" bushes in front springs from 1550 to 1600 from 1600 chassis fibre bushes fitted all round. From 1838 - All colonial chassis fitted with P.B. bushes…

scan0087 Copy of Mr. Royce's remarks concerning Fibre Bushes.
View original record Copy of Mr Royce's remarks written on TBB2/L2912 concerning Fibre Bushes. ------------------------- Where used should be made free and avoided in future. The trouble does not seem to be temperature…

scan0088 Instructions from Mr. Johnson regarding a plan to alter fibre bushes for customers.
View original record Breakages & Failures. (Re clearance in spring link bushes and spring eyes etc) Mr Wormald. With reference to Mr Royce's instructions contained in his note of August 22nd that all fibre bushes should…

scan0089 The procedure for reaming out bushes and supplying suitable reamers.
View original record -2- Do you think it is a reasonable job to merely describe how to reamer out the bushes and to send suitable reamers ?. I think it is far preferable for us to take the second alternative suggested by…

scan0090 Departmental memo forwarding a communication from the Indian Depot for consideration by Mr. Royce and Mr. Johnson.
View original record (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). FC2/MW2912 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of…

scan0091 Departmental memo detailing required alterations and performance issues with fibre bushes and carburetters on cars in India.
View original record COPY. (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). Indian Depot :- Mayo Road, Fort, Bombay. DEPARTMENTAL…

scan0092 Departmental memo discussing carburettor water circulation, mascot appeal, and aluminium footboards for overseas markets.
View original record (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0093 Departmental memo discussing the suitability of vehicle components for hot climates.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. -3- 5. PANELS. Panels of bodies should be of aluminium instead of wood. Owing…

scan0094 Unsuitability of fibre bushes for use in India due to climate effects on road springs and magnetos.
View original record Copy sent to Mr Johnson 3/9/12 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr…

scan0095 Departmental memo discussing standing orders for repair shops and an issue with a magneto.
View original record R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 896. 3.5.12) E P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0096 Decision from Mr Royce to increase the clearance on pins in spring bushes to prevent breakages caused by stress.
View original record Mr Hanbury. 27.9.12. Re Bushes in Spring Eyes and Spring Links etc. TBB8/L27912. With reference to the attached matter, Mr Royce's decision is to the effect that the trouble we have experienced in the…

scan0097 Issue with expanding fibre bushes and arrangements for their correction.
View original record -2- In the case of the fibre bushes the trouble is considerably aggravated by the expansion of the fibre and Mr Royce has considered it of sufficient importance to have all bushes of this type…

scan0098 Note concerning front spring links and related parts.
View original record X433. Front spring Links 1. Prod. Card. Inst. 26:9:12 2 Pair Links 72774/5. Awaits car (1926) from T.D. (Spr) H.P.221012

scan0099 Instruction to use steel washers for end play in front horns.
View original record R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 896. 3.5.12) E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person…

scan0100 Investigation into a knocking noise caused by spring bush clearance on Chassis No. 1560.
View original record X 433 Mr.Johnson. 9/4/13. AW/CP21/T9413. Re Spring Bushes. With reference to Mr.Paterson's report No. 613, on his visit to R.P.Richards,Esq. Chassis No. 1560, of which the following is an extract:-…

scan0101 Typed internal memo discussing a complaint about a knock in a car.
View original record Mr.Johnson. 9/4/13. -2- within the limits of the instructions, and we can hardly believe that this was the cause of the knock, as up to the present we have done about 220 cars without ever having…

scan0102 Correct explanation for a noise, questioning whether it originates from spring bushes, spring shackles, or the car body.
View original record R.R. 935A (100 H) (LL 354. 3.7.12.) G 9699 R10/B28.4.13. C.J. from F.H.R. Copies sent to Mr. Wormald. X433 Re Spring Bushes (AM/CP21/T9413.) I do not think that this is the correct explanation. It was…

scan0103 Departmental memo regarding a rattling noise from the front spring shackles on car 2087E.
View original record R.R. 636 (20 H) (PP 780. 27.2.13) E.P. 3882. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of…

scan0104 Rattling noise from the front spring shackles on car No. 2087E.
View original record Wor/SM2/17513 Re Front Spring Shackles.(Rattling noise) X.433 R. 7/5/13 Mr Johnson wishes us to bring before you the following extract from Mr Hanbury's memo AH6/CD2513 re G. O. Herbert Esq., Car…

scan0105 From F.H.R. to Mr Wormald regarding clearance specifications for front spring shackles.
View original record C O P Y. Mr Wormald from F.H.R. Copies sent to: Mr Johnson. Re Front Spring Shackles. I have no objection to this washer being inserted. I have not specified any clearance in this particular direction…

scan0106 Query about inserting a washer in front spring shackles to prevent rattling noise.
View original record Wor/SM6/L20513 Re Front Spring Shackles. - Z.433 H. 20/5/13 In reference to your memo AH6/CD2513 re G.C. Herbert Esq. chassis No.2087E, you ask whether any harm can result from the insertion of a…

scan0107 Departmental memo regarding a rattling noise from front spring shackles on chassis No.2087E.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES, 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Wor/SM7/L20513 Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed.…

scan0108 Departmental memo regarding a customer's complaint about the springing slack on chassis No. 1560.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Mercer. DATE. 11/6/13. X433…

scan0109 Customer report on front spring shackle slack for chassis No.1560.
View original record Wor/SM6/L12613. Re Front Spring Shackles. - X.433 R. We have previously written you re the 12/6/13. following matter, but Mr Johnson wishes that the following extract from Capel's report re chassis…

scan0110 Comments from Mr. Royce regarding a defect on Mr. R.P. Richard's chassis No. 1560.
View original record C O P Y. x433 June 20th. 1913. FHR1/C18613. COPY. C.J. from F.H.R. Copies to Wor. Na. & Sp. re Mr.R.P. Richard's chassis - No.1560 The matter has been put before Mr.Royce who comments as follows:-…

scan0111 From F.H.R. to C.J. regarding the slackness of spring pins to prevent seizure and breakage.
View original record -2- C.J. from F.H.R. (Contd.) the slackness beneficial to allow for deflections and avoid seized pins which may result in broken spring. We previously made the bushes a close fit and experience taught…

scan0112 Discussion concerning a letter about spring link alterations and a subsequent positive customer review.
View original record Wor/SM4/L30613. Re Spring Links. - X.433 Na 30-6-13. You recently forwarded us a letter from Mr Spinney, to which was attached one from Mr Royce re alteration to spring links for chassis 1560…

scan0113 Note regarding a query about satisfying customer Mr. R. P. Richards concerning his chassis No 1560.
View original record 1-7-13. Re Mr. R. P. Richards Chassis No1560 FHR/1/E18613 X 433 Mr. Johnson remarks:- "What is being done to "satisfy Mr Richards C.J. y/13.

scan0114 Response to a query about a customer's complaint regarding spring links on chassis 1560.
View original record Wor/SM1/L7713. Re Mr Richards complaint re Spring Links - Chassis 1560. X. 433 J. 7-7-13. In reply to your query "What is being done to satisfy Mr Richards" - we wish to state that previous to us…

scan0115 Front spring shackle wear, resulting noise, and recommendations for stronger springs.
View original record Wor/EHG/L8713. (4) 8/7/13. Springs. X.433 file The only thing we had wear on these cars was end play in the front spring shackles, we had to fit washers .030" to .070" thick to take it up. When there…

scan0116 Customer complaint about spring links on Chassis 1560 and its resolution by fitting heavier springs.
View original record R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 831. 27.5.13) E.P. 4330. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES : 476 (FOUR LINES). Wor/SM1/L7713. Names and Indicating letter.…

scan0117 Record of experiments conducted on Sheradising components.
View original record R.R. 512(2 1/2 H) (X.435. 14.12.11) G. 2227. X361 Section 1300. Description Sheradising Experiments Date | Miles | REPORT | Date | Miles | REPORT 1/5/12 | | Sheet from O/p. to test. (1) Front silencer…

scan0118 Confirming the decision to sheradize silencers and bottom exhaust boxes but not the exhaust box attached to the engine.
View original record ?/7/12 X361 Mr Barrington for Mr Nadin. Re Sheradizing of Exhaust fittings. With reference to the above it appears that from our tests that we should sheradize our silencers and bottom exhaust boxes…

scan0119 To Mr Royce regarding the potential standardization of sheradized exhaust fittings.
View original record Re Sheradized Exhaust Fittings. TBB12/L.25712. Mr Royce 25.7.12. Mr Platford reports that the sheradized exhaust fittings are quite satisfactory excepting the exhaust box attached to the engine. Will…

scan0120 Requesting a set of Eagle engine tools and nuts to be sent for the sherardizing rust prevention process.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.E. 527. 21-2-18) G. 2129 To Mr. Mills from BY. To EFC. 1st. January, 1918. BY4/T1119. X.361. RE SHERARDIZING TO PREVENT RUSTING X. 3480. I would like you to send a set of Eagle…

scan0121 Inquiring about the desirability of using sherardised oil tubes for connecting rods.
View original record X 361. To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. R5/G26.4.20. X.3429. RE SHERARDISED TUBES FOR CONNECTING RODS. X.361. I should be pleased to know if you consider the sherardised oil tubes for the connecting…

scan0122 Letter from The Cowper-Coles Manufacturing Company regarding their Sherardizing rustproofing process for vehicle parts.
View original record AWARDS: X361 X3519 SILVER MEDAL, Crystal Palace Exhibition, 1892. SILVER MEDAL, Paris Exhibition, 1900. GOLD MEDAL, St. Louis Exhibition, 1904. GOLD MEDAL, Franco-British Exhibition, 1908. THE…

scan0123 Adjustments for the front and rear axles, including steering and shock dampers.
View original record X.3461. X.2565. Post-War Chassis Contd. -7- (24) Front Axle. This should be as near as possible centre point steering, and if this gives any inclination for a steering wobble, or want of stability at…

scan0124 Vehicle suspension, focusing on spring friction, dampers, and testing new shock absorbers.
View original record Contd. -8- with very little oil, or preferably with paint only, and that the car will be run long enough somthat the springs, are in a normally average sate. It will be found that 7-CA as received at…

scan0125 Modifications to Truffault shock absorbers on 7-CA to prevent fouling.
View original record X.3461 To Hy. from By/RB. By/RB2/P20.11.16 X.682 RE TRUFFAULT SHOCK ABSORBERS. ON 7-CA. X.3461 With reference to the fouling of the above Shock Absorbers on the Brake Brackets on 7-CA, I find that if…

scan0126 Extract on the standardisation of shock dampers for the first 500 chassis.
View original record * X. 3461A. Extract from E6/Gl.5.19. (9). SHOCK DAMPERS:- There is no prospect of getting the rear shock damper of the progressive type finished for the first of the 500 chassis, but they will be…

scan0127 Urgent memo discussing alterations to the 40/50 HP shock dampers, including a sketch.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3461A. E6/G3.5.19. To EY. from E. URGENT c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to EH. c. to Da. c. to EFC. X.3461A RE 40/50 H.P. SHOCK DAMPERS Referring to the…

scan0128 Difficulties of fitting new front shock absorbers and the alternatives being considered.
View original record X.3461. Extract from Bnl/P14.5.19. SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3461.A Regarding front shock absorbers, the position is very difficult, as we find out on investigation that the fitting of the new type…

scan0129 Design details and stress considerations for a 40/50 HP chassis front shock absorber ball pin attachment.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. E6/G4.6.19. To DA. from E. c. to CJ. c to Bn. c. to BY. c. to EH. c. to EFC. RE 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS - FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER X.3461. Pt. We send…

scan0130 Extract describing a fouling issue with shock absorber connecting links hitting the frame.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3461.A. Extract. from Bn5/W28.7.19. The connecting links for these shock absorbers foul the frame at their top ends. I do not think this fouling…

scan0131 Standardisation of front shock absorbers, coupling tube, and ball end fixed on the axle.
View original record RR 755 (5 H) (S F. 621, 2-5-19) G. 2361. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Front Shock Absorbers, coupling tube and Ball End Fixed on Axle. Origin. Owing to failures of ball end…

scan0132 Extract listing a new part, an improved ball-end and connecting tube for front shock absorbers, to be fitted to the chassis.
View original record X.3461. P Extract from EH1/LG27.8.19. The followign is a further list of parts which it has been agreed to fit on the chassis as soon as possible. NEW PART. WHETHER STANDARDISATION. SHEET SIGNED. 1.…

scan0133 Modifications to the front shock absorber on the 40/50 chassis.
View original record To BN. From EH. c. to Da. c. to BY. X.3461.A EH3/LG23.9.19. 23rd. Sept. 1919. RE MODIFIED FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ON 40/50 CHASSIS. We are fitting the first pair of these to 1.EX chassis. We find,…

scan0134 Querying a fault with the new type of shock absorber connecting link.
View original record To Hs. from Bn. c. to Ck. Bn2/W23919. RE STANDARDISATION SHEET - X.3461. A Front Shock Absorbers. With reference to the attached, are we not experiencing trouble with the new type Shock Absorber…

scan0135 The delay in receiving drawings for the proposed leather stocking for front shock absorbers.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 674, 22-5-19) G. 2376 Da. from BY. c. Mr Booth. ECB BY12/P1.10.19. CHASSIS - FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3461.A ------- So far we have not received any drawings of the proposed…

scan0136 New and experimental parts fitted to Bumper Chassis X.1131.
View original record X.3461 A To EH. from RHC. c. to EFC. RHC2/LG2.10.19. RE BUMPER CHASSIS. X.1131. The following new and experimental parts have been fitted to the above chassis. New axle fitted with taper type pivot…

scan0137 Requesting the urgent delivery of leather stockings with end caps for a 40/50 chassis shock absorber.
View original record To. [redacted] A. C. to RHO. C. to Ck. DA/STT6/EF3.10.19. 40/50 CHASSIS - LEATHER STOCKINGS FOR SHOCK ABSORBER Section 7160 - X 3461. Further to our memo DA/STT2/EF5.9.19. Mr. Coverley has fitted a…

scan0138 The receipt of samples of leather stockings and black lacquer for experimentation.
View original record R R 235 B (200 T). (S F. 674. 22-5-19). G. 2376. X.3461A Mr. Clark. from O.O. Wd/Dn4/HP81019. 8th October. 1919. Please note we have received from Messrs. P. Haworth & Sons, Manchester, 1 each sample…

scan0139 Requesting review and sign-off on standardisation sheets for a front shock absorber and an improved clutch brake.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376 X.3461a. EH/AT6.11.19. To R. from EH. Cd. S N RECEIVED NOV 12 1919 F.R.B.J RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. my objection b. jr to agree, I do not Please receive…

scan0140 Distributing standardisation sheets for experiments X.3461 (Front Shock Absorber) and X.3431 (Indicator Plate).
View original record To R. from EH. CJ. Bn. By. De. EP. PN. Wor. * X.3461 EH/AT13.11.19. RE STANDARDISATION SHEETS. Herewith please receive copies of completed standard-isation sheets for the following experiments.-…

scan0141 Bump test of a 40/50 chassis and endurance testing of wheels, shock absorbers, and a radiator.
View original record R. from EH. R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S F.4575. 16-4-19) G 2354 c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to E. c. to DA. c. to BY. X3461A EH2/LG27.11.19. [s]X.1831[/s] BUMP TEST ON 40/50 CHASSIS. We have carried out further…

scan0142 Front shock absorber ball ends working loose and the large clearance specified in the drawings.
View original record BY. from EP. c. to Ba. c. to EH. copy X.3461a EP9/F5.1.20. RE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BALL ENDS WORKING LOOSE. With further reference to the above and to the enquiry made by your assistant this morning,…

scan0143 The issue of shock absorber ball ends coming loose, referencing test results and suggesting inspection criteria.
View original record X.3461a 3 To BN. from Hs. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. C K ORIGINAL Hs4/LG28.1.20. X.3461a SHOCK ABSORBER BALL ENDS COMING LOOSE. X.3763a (crossed out) X.3Y43a X.2681 With reference to Mr. Platford's…

scan0144 Testing procedures and failure analysis for front shock absorber ball ends.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846, 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3461a To EH. from Bn. (EH is struck through) Copy to WGR. (WGR is struck through) Copy to HH. Copy to GE. (GE is struck through) Copy to Ck.…

scan0145 Recommendation to charge the connecting tube on the front shock absorber with grease before despatch.
View original record To EP. From Hs. CK. X.3461. Hsl/LG9.3.20. X.3461 LUBRICATION OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS. We recommend that before Cars are despatched that you should charge the connecting tube on the front shock…

scan0146 Complaint regarding front shock absorber ball ends coming loose on a delivered chassis.
View original record Hs. from EP. c. to Da. c. to Bn. EFC X3461a COPY. EP15/F26.4.20. X3461a/RE. FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER - BALL ENDS COMING LOOSE. With reference to my recent complaint on the above, I have now received the…

scan0147 Modifications to rear road springs, a new exhaust pipe, and front shock absorber anchorages for the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record To Hs. Da. & By. X.3461a -3a- E1/G18.5.20. Contd. This forging should be got in hand at the earliest possible moment. Further, Mr. Royce wishes Mr. Hives to test a 3 1/4" diameter pipe between the…

scan0148 Engine design modifications for the Vulture and Buzzard, including valve gear, camshaft retention, and engine suspension.
View original record -4- To Hs. Ha, and By. El/G18.8.20. Contd. This modification will require a boss adding to the forging of the front axle. Mr. Royce would like Mr. Day to submit a scheme dealing with this point. NEW…

scan0149 Failure of mild steel shock absorber levers and the responsibility for their replacement.
View original record To BY. from Hs. c. to Da. R.F.E X.3461/a HS2/LG16.6.20. X.3461/a SHOCK ABSORBER LEVERS IN MILD STEEL. All our tests on Shock Absorbers have been carried out with M.S. Levers. We find that only the…

scan0150 Letter to Hives concerning a trip to the USA and a technical issue with a shock damper on car 6.EX.
View original record R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 159, 11-8-20) G. 2800 X 3461a COPY. West Wittering. Sunday. 14 10 20 c. to R. Dear Hives, X 3614 X 3923 X 3912 X 3461a You should receive this on Monday morning. I understood…

scan0151 Typed memo discussing the need for new friction materials for dampers on vehicle 6.EX.
View original record Contd. -2- I shall run 6.EX without the Dampers until you send me some fresh materials for firction surfaces. I think rivet fibre, or raybestos without sticky make-up, or resin to outer plates using…

scan0152 Alterations for 500 units of the 40/50 HP chassis and delegating the associated draughting work.
View original record X.3461b To Wor. from E. c.c. to BY. c.c. to DA. c.c. to EH. c.c. to EP. 8th January 1919. E2/C8119. RE 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS Please find attached a specification of the alterations to be made to the 40…

scan0153 Index of alterations for the 40-50 HP present type chassis, compiled by Mr. Elliott.
View original record To EY) DA) from R. c. to EH. c. to OJ. c. to Wor. c. to EP. 18th December 1918. R7/G181218. Compiled by Mr. Elliott. RE ALTERATIONS TO 40-50 H.P. PRESENT TYPE CHASSIS X.2565. OBJECT:- The object of…

scan0154 Selection of wheels and the design specifications for shock dampers.
View original record To BY. Do. & EH. from R. -9- RT/G181218. Contd; (14) WHEELS. X.3446 X421 X.8482 Rudge-Whitworth and Michelin Wheels Mr. Royce thinks will suppy all customers wants. It is not desired to use Dunlop…

scan0155 Extract of a discussion with Mr. Royce regarding instructions for pistons, shock absorbers, and speedometer provisions for a chassis.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3461/B EH1/LC17.12.18. Extract from EH1/LG17.12.18. There are several points in the discussion we had with Mr. Royce at West Wittering which I…

scan0156 Urgent need for shock absorbers on the new 40/50 HP Chassis 1.E.x.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X. 3461 B EH1/LG18.3.19. 18th March 1919. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to BY. c. to Da. X. 2565. X. 3461. RE 40/50 HP. CHASSIS 1.E.x. We…

scan0157 Proposal to test a split boss lever with a biting-in bolt for a 40/50 HP progressive shock damper.
View original record R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.34618 E3/G11.4.19. To EH. from E. c. to EFC. X.34618- RE 40/50 H.P. PROGRESSIVE SHOCK DAMPERS It is proposed to use for the above, a lever with a…

scan0158 Effectiveness and experience with using biting bolts to fix levers to shafts for shock absorbers.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.34616. EH1/LG 14/4/19. To E. from EH. 14th April 1919. X.3461B. SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to your memo requesting tests to be taken with a…

scan0159 Print of a Rear Shock Damper for a 40/50 HP Chassis.
View original record To EFC. M. BY. EH X.34614 DA7/CB/28/4/19. X 3461.B RE 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. Please receive herewith a print of LeC.1077 - Rear Shock Damper, for your information. DA.

scan0160 Print for a 40/50 Chassis Rear Shock Damper.
View original record X.3461B. To Mr. Coverley. from EFC. EFC8/T29.4.19. X. 3461B. 40/50 CHASSIS REAR SHOCK DAMPER Herewith please receive print of LeC.1077 in connection with the above. EFC.

scan0161 Standardisation and design of shock dampers for the first 500 chassis.
View original record X34618 Extract from E6/H1.5.19. X.3461.A/B. (9). SHOCK DAMPERS. - There is no prospect of getting the rear shock dampers of the progressive type finished for the first of the 500 chassis, but they…

scan0162 Incomplete blueprint for 40/50 HP progressive friction rear shock dampers, requesting completion and submission to Mr. Royce.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X B4G1B To Da)from E. to vBY) c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to EH. c. to EFC. X.3461. B E4/G.5/5/19. RE 40/50 H.P. PROGRESSIVE FRICTION REAR SHOCK…

scan0163 Production changes and decisions for shock absorbers and battery boxes.
View original record -2- form modified as required. The new and improved form of instructing these pipes is in hand and will be issued shortly. In the meantime the Works must proceed to the old type instructions,…

scan0164 Observations on the bouncing of the rear axle on car 49-GB at various speeds and loads.
View original record To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. X.3461B EH1/LG29.5.19. RE 40/50 CHASSIS X.3461✓ X.2631. We have made some observations of the bouncing on the rear axle on 49-GB.car. The car was…

scan0165 The performance of Truffault Shock Absorbers on a car and plans for further comparative tests.
View original record Contd. -2- EHL/LG29.5.19. We also happened to have at the works for repair Col. Briggs' old car which you will remember we fitted with Truffault Shock Absorbers. We tried this car over the same piece…

scan0166 The fitting of new rear shock absorbers to car 49-GB.
View original record X.3461B. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. RE NEW REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON 49-GB X.2631. x 3461B We shall be fitting 49-GB with the latest rear shock absorbers early next week. To…

scan0167 Mr. Royce's decision on the design of rear shock dampers for the 40/50 HP post-bellum chassis.
View original record To DA. from E. c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to BY. c. to EH. c. to EFC. X.3461B RE 40/50 H.P. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS X.3461. B. Would you kindly note that Mr. Royce has considered the information you have sent…

scan0168 Testing and modifying rear suspension by moving the springs from below to above the axle to improve road holding.
View original record °R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 575, 16-4-19) G. 2354. X.3461B. EH4/LG27.6.19. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to E. c. to EY. c. to Da. SPRINGING. X.682. X.2631. X.3461Bx. 2628. In order to fit the…

scan0169 Tests measuring rear wheel revolutions to evaluate the performance of underneath springs on car model 49-GB.
View original record R.R. 285 A (100.T) (S.F.575. 16-4-19) (1. 2354) Contd. -2- EH4/LG27.6.19. Impression we got on 49-GB with the underneath springs. The time when Mr. Royce had 7-CA in Norfolk and complained of the…

scan0170 Road testing new type shock absorbers, comparing their performance and noise to Truffault models.
View original record R.R. 285 A (100 T) (S.F. 575. 16-4-19) G. 2354. X 3461 B EH7/LG27.6.19. To Rl from EH. c. to CJ. c. to En. c. to E. c. to Da. RE NEW TYPE SHOCK ABSORBERS X.3461.B We have tried a set of these shock…

scan0171 Assembly record for Chassis 1. E.X., listing the parts used.
View original record X.3461 B Extract from EHC1/LG30.6.19. CHASSIS 1. E.X. The above chassis is now complete and it has been assembled as follows:- "P" SECTION. E.S. No. REMARKS. X.3465. Steering Column Box. F.6453.…

scan0172 Preliminary test results of new shock absorbers, comparing them to the performance of original plates.
View original record To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. X.3461b EH5/LG23.7.19. RE NEW SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3461. B One set of the new type shock absorbers have run about 1000 miles on 1 EX chassis and…

scan0173 Issues with shock absorbers, including water ingress, clearance problems, and potential modifications.
View original record Contd. -2- EH5/LG23.7.19. The only complaint with the inside of the shock absorber is that a considerable amount of water got in. We think it will be very difficult to modify these shock absorbers to…

scan0174 Biting-in-bolt test performed on a shock absorber lever, including test results.
View original record Contd. -3- EH5/LG23.7.19. shock absorbers are fitted another position will have to be found for the mudguard stay. There are signs of the lever having moved slightly with the biting-in-bolt type of…

scan0175 On a design flaw in new shock absorbers which causes them to collect mud, with a recommendation to modify the aluminium presser plate.
View original record X.3461A. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. EH2/LG25.7.19. NEW TYPE SHOCK ABSORBERS X.3461. B A point we omitted to mention in our report on the new type shock absorbers was that…

scan0176 1010-mile road test of chassis 1.E.X, focusing on springing and shock absorbers.
View original record COPY. To R. from Bn. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. c. to EH. X.3461.B Bn5/W28.7.19. REPORT ON RUNNING CHASSIS 1.E.X. X.2565 I ran this car during my holiday for just over 1000 miles (1010 miles) and feel sure…

scan0177 Road test report detailing the performance of the chassis, suspension, tyres, and electrical equipment.
View original record -2- Bn5/W28.7.19. contd. ==================== and sometimes forces the shock absorber link under the frame, with the result that a bump at that moment forces the top of the link against the under side…

scan0178 Standardization of a larger 20-gallon petrol tank for the 35-LW Gibbs model.
View original record X34616 copy To By. from Bn. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to EH. Bn2/W31.7.19. X.3461B X.3461 RE LARGER PETROL TANK FOR 35-LW. GIBBS. With reference to By6/P30.7.19., Mr. Royce now says that only one…

scan0179 Phased introduction of a 20-gallon petrol tank to replace the 18-gallon version on the 501st chassis onwards.
View original record By. from Bn. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to EH. COPY. X.3461B Bn14/W8.8.19. RE PETROL TANK ( 20 galls.) By4/P5.8.19. By8/P5.8.19. X.3461B X.3461 I have only today received a copy of your note BY8/P5.8.19.…

scan0180 Expressing dissatisfaction with the original petrol tank design for accommodating shock absorbers due to unreliable soldered joints.
View original record To BN. from EH. c. to SY. c. to Ds. x.34616 EH4/LG11.8.19. ✓ x.3461B x.3451 11th. Aug. 1919. (1) RE PETROL TANK. With reference to your memo Bn14/W8.8.19. regarding the above, we do not feel at all…

scan0181 Despatch of a found walking-stick and a sample rear shock absorber.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 103 25-10-18) G 2241. To R. from EH. X.3461.B EH1Z/LG13.8.19. 13th. Aug. 1919. We have despatched to you today your walking-stick which we found in 7-CA Car. We have also sent…

scan0182 The fixing method for rear shock absorbers.
View original record To Da. From EH. c.c. to BM. X.3461B. EH5/LG13.8.19. 13th. Aug. 1919. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3461.B With reference to the fixing of the lever to the rotor, as we pointed out in our report…

scan0183 Feedback from Mr. Royce on a model shock absorber for a 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record To Da. from E. c. to CK. c. to BN. c. to EFC. c. to EH. c. to EY. X.3461B E10/G21.8.19. X.3461B RE SHOCK ABSORBERS - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. The model shock absorber sent to Wittering has been inspected…

scan0184 List of numbered design modifications and improvements for a mechanical assembly.
View original record Contd. -2- E10/G21.8.19. (6) For lubricating the upper ball end, it is desired to dispense with the nut which at present performs the double duty of securing the ball and acting as the body of the…

scan0185 Instructions for altering a model stem, sockets, and grease ways for a ball joint, based on Mr. Royce's wishes.
View original record Contd. -3- E10/G21.8.19. On the model the stem appears to have been turned from bar, and two collars have apparently been formed one at each end, against which the sockets have been fixed. This…

scan0186 Clarifying the production status and fitting schedule for new rear shock absorbers on chassis.
View original record X5461 Chassis To Bp. from Bn. c. to H. c. to Hs. c. to C. c. to Hm. c. to EP. c. to H. c. to PN. Bn4/W19919. RE CONFERENCE NO: 5. HELD AT CONDUIT ST. BETWEEN TECHNICAL AND SALES DEPTS. ON SEPT. 11th.…

scan0187 Report providing impressions on the rear shock absorbers for chassis 49-GB.
View original record X.3461. B Extract from R4/G22.9.19. RE CHASSIS 49-GB. The following is a report giving my impressions of the above chassis:- (8) The rear shock absorbers are a certain improvement, and should (if…

scan0188 Outlining additional modifications required when fitting new rear shock absorbers to a 40/50 chassis.
View original record [Handwritten]: To Bn. from EH. [Handwritten]: c. to Dn. [Handwritten, struck through]: S. to C.P. [Handwritten]: 8.7.C* X.3461.B [Handwritten, struck through]: X.3461 B [Handwritten, struck through]:…

scan0189 Requesting facts concerning rear shock absorber tests for standardisation purposes.
View original record R.R. 255 B (200 T) (S F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2376 To Hs. from Bn. X 3461 Bn16/W29919. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. I send you herewith copy of my Bn15/W29919 to BJ. regarding the standardisation of rear shock…

scan0190 Standardisation of rear shock absorbers, seeking special permission to proceed before testing is complete.
View original record R.R. 235 s (200 T) (S F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2376 To BJ. from Bn. Hs. Bn15/W29919. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to BJ7/S26919, the position stands as follows:- We had arranged petrol tanks etc.…

scan0191 Tentative decision on the production of standard stampings, castings, and jigs for rear shock dampers.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S F. 674. 22-5-19) (G. 2376) X.34616 To By. from Bn. c. to DA. c. to Hs. to EP. c. to Ck. Bn4/W11019. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS. X 3461 B With reference to By5/P27919, asking whether…

scan0192 Notification of receipt for 4 solid drawn brass tubes and 12 felt washers for experiments.
View original record R R 235 B (200 T) (S F 674. 22-5-19) G. 2376. X.3461 Mr Clark. from O.O. Wd/Dnl/HP111019. 11th Oct.1919. Please note that we have received from the Yorkshire Copper Works, Ltd. 4 Solid Drawn Brass…

scan0193 Origin, road testing, and further modifications of shock absorbers for standard cars.
View original record To BN. from EH. EH3/LG16.10.19. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR STANDARD CARS. X 3461 B With reference to your request for information so that you can obtain the signatures of "R" and "CJ" for the…

scan0194 Suitability of adopting shock absorbers as a standard feature.
View original record R.R 235 B (200 T) (S F. 673. 22-5-19) G 2376 Contd. -2- EH3/LG16.10.19. adopted as standard. We are proposing to do this when we have received, what we know at present to be, the final design of the…

scan0195 Instruction to fit a set of proposed standard rear shock absorbers to Mr. Hanbury's and Mr. Northey's Trials cars.
View original record R R. 235 B (200 T) (S F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376 To Dm. from Bn. c. Hs. c. Ck. c. Hy. X 3461 B Bn11/W51119. RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. z Will you please instruct that a set of…

scan0196 Instruction to make two more experimental sets of rear shock absorbers and fit them to Mr. Hanbury's and Mr. Northey's cars.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 673, 22-5-19 G. 2376. X.3461.B. To DWO C/man DA/STT (Struck through) To MS (Struck through) To CK To E. DA/STT9/EW5.11.19. re Rear Shock Absorber - Section 7160 - X 3461.B…

scan0197 The decision to fast-track the production of rear shock absorbers based on a bumping test.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To Mr. [text struck through] from En. To Mr. [text struck through] from En. To Mr. [text struck through] from En. X3461-B Copy to Mr. Copy to Ck.…

scan0198 Requesting to proceed with the manufacture and testing of rear shock absorbers.
View original record R.R. 199 (500 H) (SD. 296. 15.8.17) M.P. 176549. [Stamped, struck-through text]: Copy from CR [Stamped, struck-through text]: Copy to By. [Handwritten in circle]: CR CR. X.3461B REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS.…

scan0199 From C.J. discussing the conditions and potential risks of implementing an improved shock absorber design.
View original record R.R. 235 f (100 T) (S F 575, 16-4-19) G 2554 X.34618 To Bn from C.J. Re Shock Absorbers. CJ4/E.15.11.19 Referring to the attached copy of memo, from Mr. Royce, this is an improvement which most…

scan0200 Issues with cantilever springs and advocating for the urgent adoption of shock absorbers.
View original record R.R. 235 x 100 T: (S F. 575, 16.4.19) G 2354 X.34616 COPY. To C.J. from R. R2/GB.08.11.19 X 3461B RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. My Dear C.J. You will remember from the very earliest introduction of the…

scan0201 Squeaking issues with new thick-leaf rear springs compared to older thin-leaf springs.
View original record COPY X.3461 To R. from EH. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " E. " " DA. EH5/LH13.11.19. RE REAR SPRINGS. X.2628. X.3461 (crossed out) x.9463 (crossed out) We have noticed that with the new type of rear springs…

scan0202 List of parts to be fitted to a chassis for a 10,000-mile test run.
View original record X.3461B. To DA. from EH. c. to RHC. EH3/LG19.11.19. RE CAR TO RUN 10,000 MILES. Below is a list of the parts we desire fitting to the chassis which is to run 10,000 miles. 1. Rear Shock Absorbers with…

scan0203 The development status of rear shock absorbers for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record BY. from EH. E.F.C. X3461B EH2/LG1.12.19. X 3461B. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. With reference to your memo BY3/P1.12.19., we are not yet in a position to supply to you a model Shock…

scan0204 Requesting a sample set of rear shock absorber parts for standardisation, following Mr. Royce's suggestion.
View original record E.F.C. X.84618 COPY. EH. FROM BY. BY3/F1.12.19. X3461B.CHASSIS - REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. We have had the blueprint for the above section handed over, in order that we may proceed with machining of the…

scan0205 Instructions and measurements for rear shock absorbers and various spring configurations.
View original record X3461 R.R. 26 10M Bks.) (SE 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Hives Order No. Customer's No. 2/12/1919 R R rear shock absorbers weight required to move arm. 1st lb oz…

scan0206 Minutes of a meeting regarding an alteration to shorten rear springs for fitting Rear Check Absorbers.
View original record R.R. 295 B (200 T) (S.F. 673, 22-5-19) G. 2376. x.3461 B Ck. Copy to R. Copy to W. Copy to HGR. Copy to Ck. HML/MIA.12.12. FITNESS MEETING. Minutes of a Meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 11th., at which…

scan0207 Notification of goods received from various suppliers for specific experiments and orders.
View original record X.3461b Mr. Clark. from O.O. Extract. from Wd/Dnl/HP1120. 1st. January, 1920. X.3508. X.3461. * X.2515. Please note that we have received from Messrs. Geo. Salter & Co., 72 Damping Springs N.1044 for…

scan0208 List of new parts fitted to a car scheduled for a 10,000-mile run, with remarks on their performance or purpose.
View original record X.3461B Extract from Hs2/LG5.1.20. X.3743. Re CAR TO RUN 10,000 MILES. X.3647. This car will leave here on Wednesday. It is fitted with the following new parts - New parts fitted. Remarks. 1. Michelin…

scan0209 Potential manufacturing issue with rear shock absorbers on drawing N.573, highlighting two holes being too close and a lever requiring handing.
View original record R.R. 235 B (50 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2461. Handwritten: Da. c. to Hs. Ck. Handwritten: X34618 COPY. BY5/H16.1.20. X.34618 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Re Drawing N.573, I would like to draw your attention…

scan0210 Wire communication regarding a detached shock absorber lever and the suggested fix.
View original record COPY. X.34616 Mr. Maddocks, Rolls-Royce, Paris. REFERENCE TO YOUR REPORT WIRE REPLY HOW DID SHOCK ABSORBER LEVER COME OFF STOP THE BOLT SHOULD BITE INTO THE ROTOR STOP SUGGEST YOU FIT LARGER DIAMATER…

scan0211 Petrol and air pressure leak in new rear shock absorbers, suggesting a design alteration.
View original record X 3461b To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to Da. c. to E. c. to EP. ------------------ Hs3/LG19.1.20. ------------------ X.3461b. NEW TYPE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3451.…

scan0212 Broken back shock absorber on an experimental car and the resulting poor road handling.
View original record To Bn. from CJ. Wor Hs. EP. COPY. X.3461/A CR X.3743 X.3461 x.3507 CJ5/D22.1.20. The experimental car now in France has a broken back shock absorber. Unfortunately, therefore, I was not able to judge…

scan0213 Road-holding and steering issues on various cars, including the Trials Landaulette.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. X.34616 From CJ. to PN. COPY. CJ7/D22.1.20. X.3922. TRIALS CAR. X.963 After Christmas time I reported to you that Crawford has remarked that the Trials…

scan0214 Mr. de Salamanca's complaint about weak springs, poor road holding, and the suggestion to fit shock absorbers.
View original record X3461 COPY. To works from CJ. CJO/D22.1.20. Mr. de Salamanca says that the springs of his car are too weak and that it bumps badly. If this car is not fitted with shock absorbers to the back wheels, I…

scan0215 Letter about a faulty rear shock absorber, broken luggage grid, and engine running issues.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.34614 COPY. C.K. 28/1/20 Le Canadel Var - France. 23.1.20. X.34614 Mr. Hives, X3443 Experimental Dept., Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. I have received a…

scan0216 Responding to complaints about a 10,000 miles test car's shock absorbers and tyres.
View original record X.3461 CJ. from Hs. c. to Bn. c. to Wor. Hs5/LG23.1.20. X.3044. X.3461. X.3507. X.3743. - 10,000 MILES TEST CAR. With reference to your complaints on this car with regard to shock absorbers fouling…

scan0217 Road stability issues of a trials landaulette and planned modifications.
View original record COPY. X.3461b From P.N. to C.J. c. to P. c. to Bn. C.K. c. to Hs. c. to E.P. X.963 X.3461 X.3612 X.3044 X.3922. London Trials Car. PN5/DB23.1.20. In reply to your memo. attached CJ7/D22.1.20 - it is…

scan0218 Report discussing a vehicle peculiarity and comparing it with other high-speed cars like Lanchester and Lancia.
View original record Contd. -2- own I do not know to what extent I am justified in thinking this is a peculiarity of an R-R or whether the condition would be found on all other high speed cars. I shall hope to have more…

scan0219 Complaints and an investigation into faulty steering on trials car 1.LW.
View original record X 3461 COPY. R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 To EH. from EP. c. to Bn. EP4/F26.1.20. X.963. RE FAULTY STEERING. X.3461. X.1295. X.2628. We have for some time received complaints from the…

scan0220 Unstable steering issues, particularly when driving on tram lines, and proposed modifications to the rear suspension.
View original record Contd. -2- EP4/F26.1.20. on the steering of this car and will report to us more fully. We have confirmed further tests on this matter this weekend, with our covered body test car, and Mr. Maddocks…

scan0221 Follow-up inquiry to a customer in France regarding damaged shock absorber parts and a request for a vehicle condition report.
View original record X.3461/b 26.1.20. Maddocks. La Villa Jaune, Le Canadel, Par le Lavandon. Var. France. X.3561. Have you received shock absorber parts I wrote you addressed to Paris asking you to explain fully how…

scan0222 Steering of cars at high speeds, considering factors like rear springs, body type, and weight distribution.
View original record X 3461/ To CJ. from R. Copy to PN. " SA. " Bn. " Hs. " EP. " HM. R8/G27.1.20. X.1295. X.3461. X.2628. X.963. RE STEERING OF R.R. CARS AT HIGH SPEEDS. I have sent to the Works one or two suggestions…

scan0223 Suspension, steering geometry, and wheel wobble on a racing car.
View original record racing car must be extremely stiffly sprung and most uncomfortable to ride in at a slow speed. It must have well damped springs, naturally springs with plenty of friction, rigid in every way, and…

scan0224 Modifications to the rear springs and steering system to prevent rolling and improve control.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6 S 19) G. 2460. Contd. -3- R8/G27.1.20. experience in the Fen country, secondly, the reduction in the lateral flexibility of the rear springs, thirdly, the increased…

scan0225 Front shock absorber ball ends coming loose on two different chassis during road testing and use.
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scan0226 Letter discussing the mysterious failure of a shock absorber lever and requesting details on the incident.
View original record X.3461 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 28.1.20. X.963. X.3461. X.3647. X.2628. X.1925. Dear Maddocks, I am sending this letter by Enwstle so that you will be sure to get it. I was…

scan0227 Instructions for testing shock absorbers and addressing steering control issues with clips and plates on the rear spring.
View original record Contd. -2- will you please let Entwistle bring others back. It is essential that you get the shock absorber working again on your car. The most important test there is on that car is shock absorber…

scan0228 Letter discussing vehicle testing, mileage targets, piston knock issues, and a comparison with another vehicle.
View original record -3- Contd. is intended to go at the rear end of the spring end to be held on by the present safety bolts. We are carrying out similar test at Derby to confirm the results. We are rather disappointed…

scan0229 Typed memo discussing a shock absorber lever failure and the logistics of getting replacement parts.
View original record X.34614 Le Canadel, 2 C.K. 28.1.20. Mr. Hives, Experimental Dept. X.3443 Messrs. R-R Ltd., Derby. X.34614 I received a wire from you yesterday asking if I had received the shock absorber parts, also…

scan0230 Instructions for T.H. Maddocks regarding the transport of car 2.EX to Nice for springing trials.
View original record Contd. -2- proceed to Nice with 2.EX on hearing from Nice that Entwistle has arrived. CJ says I need not take part in any comparative trial as it is only in connection with springing that 2.EX is…

scan0231 Status report on the components of the 2.EX Chassis, detailing wear, performance, and mileage.
View original record X.3461. 28. 1. 20 X.3743. 2.EX CHASSIS. X.3441. The ball joints of cross steering tube are just beginning X.3461. to shew signs of wear, also those of the shock absorbers. X.3323. Both foot and hand…

scan0232 Issues with rear shock absorbers, including loosening levers and bolt stretching on test rigs and a car.
View original record X.3461 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EP. Hs1/LG2.2.20. X.3461. - RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.1331. X.3743. We are running a set of shock absorbers on the bumping…

scan0233 High workload on rear shock absorbers and the potential to reduce friction by abandoning split springs.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs1/LG2.2.20. We are asking the rear shock absorbers to doa lot of work now the maximum friction is 95 lbs. If we abandon the split springs we may be able to do with much less friction. Hs.…

scan0234 Letter discussing vehicle handling issues with shock absorbers and investigating an elusive engine knock.
View original record X.3461 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce., Nightingale Rd., Derby. C.K. X.3443 La Villa Jaune, Le Canadel, Par le Lavandon, Var - France. Hs2/LG2.2.20. X.3461 Dear Maddocks, We have received your…

scan0235 Typed letter page about an engine complaint that occurs at low speeds without load.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 Contd. -2- be got rid of by shorting the cylinders, it is only there at very low speeds and disappears if any load is put on the engine - We are very…

scan0236 Urgent memo to halt the manufacturing of specific rear shock absorber parts due to test failures.
View original record R.R. 255a (200 T) (S.F. 674. 22-5-19) (G. 2376) X.3461. To Ba. from Bn. Copy to Hs. Ck. URGENT. Bn8/W3.2.20. X.3461/ REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Will you please take steps at once to stop those parts of the…

scan0237 Split rear spring failure during testing and the resulting investigation into leaf spring squeaking and friction.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to En. c. to R. c. to Da. c. to EF. X.3461 Hsl/LG3.2.20. X.2628. RE SOLID AND SPLIT SPRINGS. X.1331. X.3461. X.1295. X.3483. We have had one of the split rear springs break…

scan0238 Testing a chassis with split springs, noting the effects of greasing them and issues with rolling and swaying.
View original record Contd. -2- HSL/LG13.2.20. received some of this material and suggest trying it. We are sending to Mr. Royce a sample. We think it is preferable to previous suggestions of fibre or brass packing. run…

scan0239 Extract listing items and modifications to be fitted to a trials car chassis for America.
View original record X 3461 X. 3719. Trials car for America. Extract from Bn3/W4.2.20. 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…

scan0240 Need for a more reliable fixing for shock damper levers, proposing a serrated fit for testing.
View original record To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Da. " " CK. X346/4 R2/G4.2.20. X.3461. - RE SHOCK DAMPERS. X.3912 With reference to shock dampers, it is quite evident that the duty we are making them do is too…

scan0241 Instructions from Mr. Royce regarding the discontinuation of splitting rear springs and the design of new shock absorber springs.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. X3461c. To Wor. from Bn. To Wd. Copy to By. " " Hs. " " EP. " " Da. " " Ck. Bn1/W6.2.20. X. 3461c X.1295. X.2628. -?RE REAR ROAD SPRINGS. I attached copy…

scan0242 Telegram from Mr. Royce with instructions about discontinuing split rear springs and fitting shock dampers.
View original record COPY OF TELEGRAM RECEIVED FROM MR. ROYCE ON 6th. FEBRUARY, 1920 RE REAR SPRINGS. BARRINGTON MAKERS MUST DISCONTINUE SPLITTING REAR SPRINGS AT ONCE stop DO NOTHING TO DELAY OUTPUT OF CHASSIS stop USE…

scan0243 The ongoing tests and historical findings comparing split springs and solid springs for vehicle suspension.
View original record X.3461 R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to By. c. to EP. c. to Da. Hs3/LG9.2.20. X.2628. - RE SPLIT AND SOLID SPRINGS. X.963. X.1295.…

scan0244 Suspension testing, covering split springs, shock absorbers, and their effect on vehicle handling.
View original record R.R. 235 a (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. Contd. -2- Hs3/LG9.2.20. out over the full range of speed and road conditions. We have run a car with split springs and no clips clipping the plates…

scan0245 Repositioning of the rear shock absorber lubricator to prevent it from fouling the brake cover.
View original record X.3461b To Bn. from Hs. c. to Da. Hs7/LG9.2.20. X.3461b. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3912. On the chassis we are running on the bumping rig we find that the lubricator in the end of the shock absorber arm…

scan0246 Daily log of a vehicle road test and associated maintenance work on chassis 2.EX.
View original record X.3461 11-2-20 X.3743. REPORT ON 2.EX 5.2.20. TO 11.2.20. X.3751. X.3461. Thursday 5.2.20. Had a very good run to-day from Arles to Le Canadel. A very light piston knock on starting up which soon…

scan0247 Daily log of vehicle maintenance, test runs, and performance observations.
View original record Contd. -2- them to stick in guides, Brushes were cleaned and trimmed up and for the time being are O.K. New parts of shock absorbers painted. Air leak cured from screw in top of petrol tank. Monday.…

scan0248 Potential sideways flexing of the rear shock absorber lever and the need to stiffen it.
View original record X34616 To Da. from Bn. To Hs. from Bn. Copy to Ck X34616 Re Rear Shock Absorbers. With reference to Hs7/LG9220, as discussed with Mr. Hives, I think we should ascertain whether the lever is flexing…

scan0249 Sending of blueprints for an experimental spring for a shock damper, related to the 40/50 Chassis.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376 X.3461/c. To DWO from DA/Stt C. to Hs. M. s. 1 print Ck. DA/Stt3/HF11. 2. 20. 40/50 Chassis - Rear Shock Absorber Section 7160 - X 3461. We send you…

scan0250 Confirming that shock absorbers for car 1-LW will be sent to Mr. Birkett for fixing.
View original record R.R. 235 B 200 T) (S.F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2876. X3461 EH. c.c. to BN. EP11/F16.2.20. * RE. SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1-LW. Confirming our conversation this morning, I have wired to Mr. Birkett, London, that…

scan0251 The failure of split rear springs tested on a bumping rig.
View original record R.R 235 a (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6 8-19) G. 2460. X.3461 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. Hs2/LG16.2.20. X.1295. SPLIT REAR SPRINGS ON BUMPING RIG. X.3461. X.1331. X.2628.…

scan0252 Solutions for broken split leaf springs and proposing the use of clips to prevent future failures.
View original record R.R 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. Contd. -2- Hs2/LG16.2.20. happened that both portions of the split leaf broke, the car would be let down on that side. We think it is important that we…

scan0253 Failures of split rear springs during testing on a bumping rig.
View original record [Handwritten at top center] X-3461 [Typed] To R. From Hs. c.c. to CJ. c.c. to BN. c.c. to E. c.c. to Da. c.c. to EP. [Typed, top right] Hs2/LG16.2.20. [Handwritten, near title and underlined] [Crossed…

scan0254 Telegram transcript detailing road tests of springs and shock absorbers on cars for Mr. Salamanca and Lord Rocksavage.
View original record X.3461 Hs. from EP. c. to Bn. EP/T1/F17.2.20. X.1295. X.2628. X.3461. X.3910. - RE SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS ETC. ON Mr. SALAMANCA'S CAR. We give below copy of further telegram received this morning…

scan0255 Difficulties and process for fitting shock absorber ball ends to chassis 1-LW.
View original record x 3461 HS. c to DA EP/T6/F20.2.20. RE. FITTING OF SHOCK ABSORBERS TO CHASSIS 1-LW. We attach copy of memo. received from Mr. Archer on this matter. We have, of course, regarded the ball ends as part…

scan0256 The issues encountered while fitting shock absorbers to chassis 1.LW.
View original record R.R. 235 B 20: T) (S.F. 674. 22-5 19) G. 2376. COPY. LE"A6/W19.2.20. Re. Fitting of Shock Absorbers on 1.LW. When Toon arrived on this job he found the ball ends which should be fitted to the brackets…

scan0257 Steering and road holding issues, recommending rear shock dampers and discussing the impact of split springs.
View original record X.3461 To C.J. from R. Copy to Wor. " " Bn. " " EP. " " Hs. " " By. X.963. RE STEERING. X.1295. X.2628. X.3461. With reference to Mr. de Salamanca and the cars not steering and holding the road as…

scan0258 Continued report on steering issues, attributing problems to tyres and road conditions rather than split rear springs.
View original record Contd. -2- R7/G20.2.20. reason for the steering being less satisfactory, but it is only to a small extent. There appear to be other reasons and I understand that the absence of shock dampers, and some…

scan0259 Car's handling at high speed and its condition, including split springs, after 3,000 miles.
View original record Contd. -3- RT/G20.2.20. a box of petrol at the back, no shock absorbers springs covered with grease, yet the driver, Appleby, said there was no difficulty in steering up to 60 miles per hour, which he…

scan0260 Fitment of rear shock absorbers and potential fouling of mudguard stays on a London Trials car.
View original record X.3461 To PN. from Hs. c. to EP. Hs3/LG24.2.20 X.3922. X.3461. RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Before the London Trials Landaulette is run with the rear shock absorbers, we think you should satisfy yourself…

scan0261 Difficulties and proposed solutions for fitting new type rear shock absorbers to existing cars.
View original record R.R.235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3461. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EP. Hs1/LG24.2.20. X. 3461. NEW TYPE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X3951. We find a certain…

scan0262 Issues and solutions for a shock absorber lever's fitting on a bump rig.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs1/LG24.2.20. This occurs on the bump rig and we have had one case on the road. The lever has been set out from the original arrangement because it fouled the frame. We find that the…

scan0263 The supply and fitting of non-standardised shock absorber parts for Lord Rocksavage's car.
View original record Bn. EP. [word 'from' between Bn. and EP. is struck through] c. to CJ. c. to HS. RK X 3461 EP/T1/H25.2.20. X.3461. RE. LORD ROCKSAVAGE'S CAR. With reference to your memo Bn16/W24.2.20, it will be…

scan0264 Trial of rear shock absorbers for car 19-LW.
View original record Hs. from EP. c. to PN. CIR X.3461. EP19/F25.2.20. X.346/ RE. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 19-LW. With reference to your memo Hs3/LG24.2.20. we have already arranged with Mr. Evans to let us know when 1-LW…

scan0265 Modifications to the 40/50 Chassis shock absorber required by Mr. Royce, including blueprints and dimensional changes.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S F. 674, 22-5-19) G. 2376 To RWS from DA/Stt: C.c. to H.C. Ck. X 3461 DA/Stt3/EF26. 2. 20. 40/50 Chassis - Shock Absorber - Section 7160 - X 3461. Re modifications to Shock…

scan0266 Complaint about Lord Rocksavage's car, leading to a decision to fit shock dampers.
View original record X.3461 To Bn. from R. Copy to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to EP. c. to EH. c. to PN. X.3461. RE LORD ROCKSAVAGE'S CAR. Any car where there is complaint of imperfect riding should have shock dampers fitted at…

scan0267 The creation of Coachbuilders' Drawings for non-standard shock absorbers, body fitting, wing brackets, and luggage grids.
View original record To Sp. from Bn. c. to Da. c. to By. Re Shock absorbers and Body Makers' Brackets. With reference to Sp4/DW26.2.20, we are now arranging for the Coachbuilders' Drawings to indicate the features of the…

scan0268 Proposal for a standard luggage grid bracket, which has been put on hold.
View original record To-BN from DA. Copy to DJ. Copy to BY. Copy to CK. X.3461 DA13/CE13-20. 1 X.3461 RE SHOCK ABSORBERS IN BODY MAKERS BRACKETS. X.3507 With reference to BN11/W27-2-20 Mr Bailey has replied regarding the…

scan0269 Inquiring about the completion of instructions and the manufacturing release status for shock absorbers.
View original record To Bn. - from Wor. X3461 Wor7/M2.3.20. c. to De. c. to Hs. c. to EY. (struck through) Can you let me know if we now are complete as regards instructions for Shock Absorbers. Are we through the…

scan0270 The testing of shock absorbers on cars 1.LW and 19-LW, detailing issues and further experimental work.
View original record R R 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460. PN. from EP. c. to Hs. c. to Bn. CIK X.3461 EP4/F2.3.20. X.3922 [crossed out] X.3461 [handwritten] RE TESTS ON 1.LW AND 19-LW WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS. I am…

scan0271 Standardization and fitting of rear shock absorbers to post-war chassis.
View original record X.3461 R. R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 W/S C. EP/T27/F2.3.20. RE. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Replying to your C1/C1.3.20, the following is the position with regard to the fitting of rear…

scan0272 Information on the fitting of rear shock absorbers and the issuing of related drawings.
View original record BY. c. to Bn. c. to Wor. c. to Sft. X3461 COPY. EP/T26/F1.3.20. RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to Bn's memo. to you Bn14/W24.2.20, in which he asks you to "show these shock absorbers in the…

scan0273 Fitting new shock absorbers to specific chassis and the impact this has on luggage grid brackets.
View original record S/W EP. COPY. X3461. C1/C1.3.20. The new shock absorbers affect the design of the luggage grid brackets, and as Barkers have had to alter the grid brackets on two or three cars, they would like the…

scan0274 Cover memo attaching correspondence regarding shock absorbers.
View original record Hs. CK. X 346/ EP/T30/F2.3.20. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. For your information I attach copy of memo. received from Mr. Cowan C1/C1.3.20., copy of memo. to BY, EP/T26/F1.3.20. on this matter, and copy of my…

scan0275 Noise from new rear shock absorbers on a trials car and a proposed solution.
View original record R.R. 238 B 200 T) (S.F. 674. 22-5 19) G. 2376. X.3461 To Da. from Hs. c. to Bn. c. to By. Hs2/LG2.3.20. X.3922. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. X,3461. EP. and I have tried the London Trials Car fitted with the…

scan0276 The halt of slotting inner plates of shock absorbers pending further tests on clearance.
View original record X.3461. To EV from DA. [Struck through] Copy to BH. [Struck through] " " HB. [Struck through] " " CK. X.3461 [CK is struck through, X.3461 is handwritten] Re Shock Absorber. x 3922 [Handwritten]…

scan0277 Inquiring if instructions for shock absorbers are complete and if all parts are released for manufacture.
View original record R R 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2376. X.3461 To Bn. from Wor. c. to Da. c. to Hs. c. to BY. C.R. Wor7/M2.3.20. .X.3461. Shock Absorbers. Can you let me know if we now are complete as regards…

scan0278 Parts held up for production after chassis 1000, specifically the switchbox, shock absorber, and wiring.
View original record x.3461 L To En. from Hy. BY9/F2.-.3.20. X.2565 - CHASSIS PARTS WHICH ARE HELD UP AFTER CHASSIS 1000. I have gone carefully through the whole position again and find that the parts we require releasing…

scan0279 Sending two blueprints for an experimental rear shock absorber set for a 40/50 chassis.
View original record X3461 To RHC from DA./STT. Copy to HS. " " CK. DA4/CB4-3-20. 40/50 CHASSIS - REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. 7160 - X3641. We send herewith two blue prints of N.3799 -Cap for Greaser on Connecting Tube and…

scan0280 List of modifications and parts to be fitted to a trials car for the American Company.
View original record X.3461b Extract from EP7F4.3.20. X.3719. RE TRIALS CAR FOR THE AMERICAN COMPANY. We shall have no difficulty in fixing on this car the following:- X.3612. X.3461b. (a) Rear axle fitted with Gleason…

scan0281 Extract listing proposed additional items and modifications for the trials car for the American Company.
View original record RR 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460. X3461b Extract from EP7/F4.3.20. X.3719. RE TRIALS CAR FOR THE AMERICAN COMPANY. It has occurred to us that there are several other items which we consider…

scan0282 Ongoing experimental stages of shock absorbers, including design alterations and performance issues.
View original record R R. 235 B (200 T) (S F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376. X3461 To Wer. from Bn. Copy to Da. Hs. Dy. Ck. X3461 RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. En11/W9. 3. 3. 20. With reference to Wor7/M2.3.20, I am afraid Shock Absorbers…

scan0283 Responding to Mr. Salamanca's criticisms on the design and fitting of rear shock absorbers.
View original record Bn. from EP. c. to Hs. c. to Da. CR. X.34616 EP2/F9.3.20. X.34616 Re. Mr. Salamanca's criticisms on design of X.3910. Rear Shock Absorbers. With reference to your memo. Bn15/W25.2.20 we have now…

scan0284 Telegram received about shock absorbers for Lord Rocksavage's car, 12.LW.
View original record HS. C. to Bn. Clk. X 34616 EP/T7/F12.3.20. X 34616 RE SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR LORD ROCKSAVAGES' CAR 12.LW. We have received the following wire from Mr. Johnson this morning:- "PLATFORD FOLLOWING WIRE…

scan0285 Extract detailing a broken rear-side shock absorber and an engine misfire investigation.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. X.3461b. Extract from Le Canadel. 12.3.20. X.3461b. I wired you this morning re the rear-side shock absorber which broke yesterday as shown in sketch.…

scan0286 Recommendation to continue producing chassis shock absorber plates to the original drawings.
View original record X.34616 To BY. From Hs. c.c. to Dn. c.c. to Bn. C/1 Hs9/LG15.3.20. X.34616 RE CHASSIS SHOCK ABSORBERS. We recommend that the work's should go on producing shock absorber plates to the original…

scan0287 Compromise on the design of teeth in friction plates to expedite the production of shock absorbers.
View original record X.34616. COPY. H/s. C. to Dn. CK C. to En. BY1/H15.3.20. CHASSIS RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to the question of producing shock absorbers at an early date, one piece which is now holding us up…

scan0288 The difficulty of fitting rear shock absorbers and recommending a new drop-forged cantilever be fitted to all cars.
View original record To BY. from Hs. C/R c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to BN. Handwritten: X.3461.b. Stamp: ORIGINAL HS2/LG16.3.20. X.3461. RE. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. The most difficult part as regards fitting rear…

scan0289 Broken square type shock absorber lever on a 2.EX Car, noting it is to be replaced by the serrated lever type.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to GI c. to BN c. to E. c. to Da. CK X346/b HsS/LG16.3.20. X.346/b. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. We have received a report that one of the shock absorber levers fittef to 2.EX Car have…

scan0290 Instructions for fitting a small bracket for the rear shock absorber and updating the relevant parts list.
View original record COPY.CK. X 34616 BY17/H16.3.20. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. RE SMALL BRACKET F.7724/5 CARRYING BALL END WHICH BOLTS TO THE SPRING BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE. Will you kindly arrange to instruct the works that…

scan0291 Extract from Le Canadel reporting a repeat failure of an offside shock absorber lever on chassis 2.EX.
View original record R.R. 235 B (5 T) (S.G. 501, 8-1-20) G. 2585. X.3461b. Extract from Le Canadel, 17.3.2 X.3743. CHASSIS 2.EX. X.3751. X.3461b; I have wired you to-daynto say the offside shock absorber lever has broken…

scan0292 Notifying Mr Clark of the receipt of felt washers and springs from various suppliers.
View original record R.R. 235 B (50 T) (S.G. 504. 8-1-20) G. 2585. X.3461. Mr Clark from O.O. Wd/Dn4/HP19320 19th March. 1920. X.3461. Please note that we have received from Messrs. W. Canning & Co. Ltd., 24 Felt Washers…

scan0293 Comparing the load characteristics of two different rear shock absorber springs.
View original record To Hs. from RHC. x3461 23.3.20. RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Will you kindly note that the new shock absorber springs N.3576 give a load of 35 lbs. end of lever. Springs N.1044 give a load of 60 lbs. end…

scan0294 Test results for rear shock absorbers, showing loads under different component limit combinations.
View original record H.R. from E.F.C. [crossed out] X.3461e c. to EFC. RHC1/LG26.3.20. X.3461e RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. We have taken the following tests of the above as suggested by you:- Test 1. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th.…

scan0295 Telegram confirming the successful fitting of shock absorbers to Lord Rocksavage's car.
View original record X3461 CJ. R. WOR HS. DA. IEY. EP/T14/F29.3.20. A.T. We have received a telegram from Entwistle at Nice to the effect that he has fitted shock absorbers to Lord Rocksavage's car, and Lord Rocksavage is…

scan0296 Fitting of a small cantilever for shock absorbers on new and previously delivered chassis.
View original record X3461 By. c. to Sft. c. to Hs. EP/T18/F30.3.20. A.T. RE. SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to Hs's memo. Hs2/LG16.3.20, the small cantilever which carries the bottom ball end as referred to by Hs is now…

scan0297 Production hold-up due to the fitting of rear shock absorbers on chassis after number 1000.
View original record To BN. from Hs. c. to BY [crossed out] c. to Ba. [crossed out] X 34616. EFC Hs6/LCS0.3.20. X.34616 CHASSIS - RE PARTS WHICH ARE HELD UP AFTER CHASSIS 1000. [X.34616 and CHASSIS 1000 are crossed out]…

scan0298 The 10,000-mile test of the 2EX chassis, listing parts for standardisation.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X 3461. X.3443 - 2EX chassis - 10,000 mile Test. Contd. -3- Hsl/LG9.4.20. X.607. 5. Smaller size battery. The standard battery we are now using is 55…

scan0299 List of experimental parts and modifications for a 40/50 Chassis.
View original record X 346/b Extract from RHC1/LG15.4.20. We give below a list of experimental parts which have been finished. X.3764. 40/50 CHASSIS. -------- ------------- X. No. | Parts fitted. | Engine.…

scan0300 Cost allocation for fitting new rear shock absorbers to a customer's car.
View original record R.R. 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 673, 22-5-19, G. 2376. X.3461B. F R From EP to Bn " " " Hs " " " By " " " Dm EP/T16/DJ16.4.20 Re. Rear Shock Absorbers for Lord Rocksavage's Car.…

scan0301 Policy regarding the charge for fitting rear shock absorbers to Lord Rocksavage's car.
View original record R.R. 235 B (50 T) (S.G. 504. 8-1-20) G. 2585. X 34616 To: [struck through] from Bn. C. to [struck through] C. to [struck through] c. to EPC. X.34616 Enl/W19. 19. 4. 20. RE CHARGE FOR REAR SHOCK…

scan0302 Alterations to blueprints for a shock absorber rotor and lever for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record To RHG from DA/Stt. To BY. To Mr. Broom - 1 print. C. to Hr. Ck. Mr. Booth. X 3461C DA/Stt2/EF19. 4. 20. 40/50 Chassis - Shock Absorber - X 3461. We send you herewith two blue prints of N. 3645 Rotor…

scan0303 Log sheet detailing the hours and minutes run during a Bumper Test for shock absorbers and a chassis.
View original record X3461 Bumper Test 19.4.20. HS Date. Hrs. mins. Time parts run. 23.3.20 5 5 Shock absorbers - 52 hrs. 10 mins. 26.3.20 45 27.3.20 30 29.3.20 1 45 Total run of Chassis 27.1.20 to 17.4.20 - 94 hrs. 15…

scan0304 Complaint regarding front shock absorber ball ends coming loose on a delivered chassis.
View original record Hs. from EP. c. to Da. c. to Bn. X3461 EP15/F26.4.20. FR RE. FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS - BALL ENDS COMING LOOSE. With reference to my recent complaint on the above, I have now received the first case of a…

scan0305 Shock absorbers and rear springs for the American Trials Car, chassis 229LW.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 F) SF. 575. 16-4-19) G. 2354. X3461b. Sft. from By. c. Hs. c. Bn. c. Wor. ----------- By/8/P4.5.20. X.3719. RE AMERICAN TRIALS CAR. - 229LW. -------------------------------------…

scan0306 The assembly, lubrication, and loading of new rear shock absorbers.
View original record To BY from Hs. C.B E.P [Handwritten & crossed out] C.E E.P.C. X.3461/c X.3461/c RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. With reference to the new rear shock absorbers, when the shock absorbers are put together, we…

scan0307 Test report detailing the performance of rear shock absorbers under various component tolerance conditions.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S F. 846, 6-8-19) G. 2460. RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Test 1. All details having + limits. | 1st. 19 lbs. | 2nd. 38 lbs. | 3rd. 52 lbs. | 4th. 66 lbs. | Remarks. Test 2. All details…

scan0308 Investigating the cause of squeaking and grunting rear shock absorbers on a 49-GB car.
View original record R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.34616 File Mr. Hives. EFC. X.2681 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ON 49-GB CAR. X.34616 The rear shock absorbers on the O.S. started to squeak and grunt again so…

scan0309 Recommendation to modify the rear spring's bottom plate to increase clearance for the rear shock absorbers.
View original record X.34616 To Da. from Hss c. to By. Y Hsl/LG 28.5.20. X.2628. RE REAR SPRINGS. X.3461b. Now that we are using the solid bottom leaf with only one safety bolt at the end, we recommend that more metal…

scan0310 Decision to delay fitting rear shock dampers and instead focus on perfecting springs.
View original record To Wor. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BY c. to Hy. c. to Hs. c. to HM. c. to Wd. c. to EP. c. to Hr. c. to Bn. X3461 R14/G8.6.20 3461 X.3614BRE SHOCK DAMPERS. X.2628B In reading over the memo of your…

scan0311 To cease work on rear shock absorbers due to design uncertainties, with an exception to complete 50 pairs for stock.
View original record x3461 Ms. from BY. SFF c. Hd. c. Hor. c. EP. c. HS. U.W. BY3-P10.6.20. CHASSIS - REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. -------------------------- Owing to the fact that we are not quite certain of the relationship…

scan0312 Noise from rear shock absorbers being proportional to the amount of friction on the first stage.
View original record X.3461b To R. from Hs. CJ. Bn. E. Da. By. EP. Hsl/AT18.6.20. X.3461b. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3812. We find that the noise that comes from the rear shock absorbers is in proportion to the amount of…

scan0313 Shock damper performance regarding grease loss and potential design improvements.
View original record x3461b To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " Da. " " By. " " EFC. R7/G22.6.20. X.3461b. RE SHOCK DAMPERS. X.2628b. With reference to your report Hsl/AT18.6.20, do the shock dampers loose their gease,…

scan0314 Proposal to use a graphite-impregnated cotton material from Messrs. Frood for rear shock absorbers to replace the existing red fibre.
View original record R.R. 235A (100 T) (S. G. 643, 19-2-20) G 2618 X 34612 To Da. from Hs. c. to BY. Ro.FC Hs6/LG28.7.20. X.34612 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3463 As you know, Messrs. Frood are making us a material for…

scan0315 Proposal to test alternative friction plate materials from Ferodo Co. for the rear shock absorber.
View original record X3461 BY14/H. 29. 7. 20. Ms. c. Hs. X3461 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. RE FIBRE FRICTION PLATES. ------------------------ At the present moment we use Red Fibre Friction Plates in the Rear Shock Absorber,…

scan0316 Status and material supply for various held-up parts on the 'N' and 'O' series.
View original record x3461b By5/H.4.8.20. Ms. c. Hs. c. EFC. c. Mr. Booth. c. Mr. Shelton. c. Mr. Robinson. ---------------- MATERIAL. - RE PARTS HELD UP ON "N" AND "O" SERIES. ----------------------------- Referring to…

scan0317 Update on the experimental status of frictional material for the chassis rear shock absorber.
View original record X3461 Sft. C. Mr. Booth, C. Hs. X3461 BY14/H. 10. 8. 20. Hs AUG 9 REC CHASSIS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. The position in regard to the Rear Shock Absorber has not been modified from that set forth in…

scan0318 Comparing the springing and ride quality of the 1.EX and 6.EX experimental cars.
View original record x 3461/a To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " Wor. " Da. " By. X.2628. " EPC. X.3923. " EP. X.3763a. RE SPRINGING OF 1.EX COMPARED WITH 6.EX. X.3461b. With reference to the riding and springing of 1.EX…

scan0319 Test report on fitting Ferodo interleaving material to springs on 1.EX Car and its effect on axle dither.
View original record R.R. 235A (100 T) (S. G. 643, 19-2-20) G 2618 X3461b To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Dn. c. to Da. c. to E. c. to By. c. to PN. Hsl/LG7.9.20. X.3763. 1.EX CAR. X.2628. X.3483. X.3981. X.3461b. We have…

scan0320 Continued discussion on leaf spring testing, comparing greasing versus using an interleaving material.
View original record Contd. -2- Hsl/LG/7.9.20. 1. When greased as they come from the Makers. 2. After having run on a car 1000 miles and are squeaking. 3. When fitted with interleaving material. These tests will be…

scan0321 Steering wobbles and transmission knock in production cars, proposing design improvements.
View original record R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G 2800 X 34616 Extract from R6/G7.9.20. X.4050. X.457. X.963. X.3781a. X.20. X.2565. RE PRESENT PRODUCTION CARS. THE speed and weight of our car, which will weigh…

scan0322 Transmission knock, torque tube design, and electrical installation schemes for a new chassis.
View original record Contd. Extract from Rg/GV.9.20. This transmission knock is (as anticipated seven years ago) quite absent in the Hawk Northcliffe chassis, as this has parallel control, which in our new designs we…

scan0323 Lubrication of road springs and modifications to shock damper design.
View original record X.3461 To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Bn. " " D. " " EFC. " " EP. " " By. X.2628. RE ROAD SPRINGS. X.3483. X.3461. You will see from recent memos that I am quite in agreement with you and Mr. Platford…

scan0324 Use of ferodo interleaved plates for road springs and suggesting alternatives.
View original record Contd. -2- R6/C10.9.20. that the ferodo interleaving will stand road conditions of mud and water, etc. It rather indicates that the friction with ferodo interleaved plates would probably be in the…

scan0325 Test results for rear shock absorbers comparing dry fibre, greased fibre, and Ferodo washers.
View original record Hs. from RHC. X3461 RHC2/LG21.9.20. X3461/ RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. We give below tests on rear shock absorbers with fibre and Ferodo discs:- Dry Fibre washers. 1st. stage 11 lbs. 2nd. " 20 " 3rd. "…

scan0326 Tests conducted on rear shock absorbers at varying tyre pressures.
View original record X.3461b To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EP. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. Hs2/LG22.9.20. X.3461b. X.4050. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.2628b. We have recently carried out…

scan0327 The performance and noise issues of rear shock absorbers, with recommendations for improvement.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs2/LG22.9.20. them was when going over a hog-backed bridge. - the rebound of the springs was nothing like as bad. The results of these tests show that the rear shock absorbers are always…

scan0328 From Mr. Royce to C.J. regarding the performance and testing of production cars, specifically the 1.EX model.
View original record X3461 COPY OF MEMORANDUM FROM MR. ROYCE. To CJ. from R. R1/026.9.20. My dear CJ., X. 2565. RE PRODUCTION CARS. X.20. X.3056. X.3763. X.2628. X.4050. X.3461. I have just completed my autumn run of say…

scan0329 Technical memorandum discussing improvements to car springing, tyres, and rear axle ratios.
View original record Contd. -2- What has been said of roads can also be said of tyres. Pleasant riding cannot be obtained without Pneumatic tyres, and these must be allowed to deflect with the load. Moreover, like the…

scan0330 Car performance issues, particularly the Hawk aero engine, and suggestions for suspension and electrical improvements.
View original record Contd. -3- H1/G36.9.20. I found R.R. Cars nearly all in the country travelling at higher speeds than we usually supposed judging by the slow and silent way they are mostly driven in towns and…

scan0331 Rear springing of cars, damping requirements, and the impact of changes in tyre manufacture.
View original record ToCJ. from R. Copy to PN. " " Hs. " " EP. " " R.R. of America Inc. (For attention of OY). X.3461b. R2/G28.9.20. X.2628b. X.3461b. RE REAR SPRINGING OF CARS. On thinking this matter over further, it…

scan0332 List of five required improvements for the 40/50 HP chassis rear shock damper, following a visit.
View original record X.3461b Extract from E1/G8.10.20. RE VISIT OF MESSRS. HIVES &DAY TO WEST WITTERING X.1698. TUESDAY. 5th OCTOBERM 1920. X.3912b X.3461.b. REAR SHOCK DAMPER - 40/50 H.P? CHASSIS. The following five…

scan0333 The particulars of the Retrac Shock Absorber, with a comment on its poor construction.
View original record Hs. Y3461 EP/Thn10/F18.10.20. Mr. Platford has asked me to pass on to you the attached particulars of the Retrac Shock Absorber or shock damper, which he states is used successfully on some R.R. Cars…

scan0334 The transfer of shock absorbers to America to address a complaint about springs on car 22-LW.
View original record HS. FS OCT 18 1920 X3461 EP/Thn8/F18.10.20. A.T. RECEIVED Mr. Platford informs us that the shock absorbers he took with him he has handed to R.R. Inc. of America, per Mr. Caswell, for him to fix when…

scan0335 Confirmation of a telegram regarding stuck shock dampers and instructions to inspect a Humber car.
View original record X34618 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. TELEPHONED TO CHICHESTER. 18th October, 1920. HIVES ROYCAR DERBY. x 34618 x1525 YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED LETTER SAYING FERODO IN SHOCK DAMPERS STUCK FAST AND ASKING…

scan0336 Points for attention following a visit to America, concerning post-war cars, rear springs, steering pivots, and ignition issues.
View original record Wor. from EP. c. By. c. Wd. c. Hs. c. CJ. X3461 EP6/F11.11.20. 11th Nov. 1920. X.3614. RE AMERICAN VISIT - POINTS FOR ATTENTION. (1) REAR SPRINGS. X.2628. X.3461. X.3900. It has now been agreed by R…

scan0337 Fitting rear shock absorbers with bronze and steel plates, comparing their friction properties to fibre or Ferodo plates.
View original record X3461b To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to By. Hs1/LG13.11.20. X.3461b. R.R. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. We have fitted a pair of R.R. shock Absorbers with bronze plates. This means…

scan0338 Friction measurements taken from the Ferodo Discs on a shock absorber for the 6.EX car.
View original record Contd. -2- Hsl/LG13.11.20. X. 3923a. With reference to Ferodo Discs which we have on 6.EX car. We measured the friction on the shock absorber which had not been dismantled and found that the friction…

scan0339 Extract discussing issues with Ferodo material supplied for shock dampers, attributing the problem to water absorption.
View original record x.3461b To Hs. To EP. c. R.R. of America Inc.) from R. Extract from R2/G24.1.21. X.3439. RE CLUTCHES. X.3483. X.870. X.3409. X.3461b. The same may be said of the Ferodo supplied for shock dampers.* It…

scan0340 Simplification of a front shock absorber connecting rod design for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record X3461 By. from E. c. Da. c. C.J. E7/3.3.21. X.4396. X.3461. 40/50 CHASSIS -FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CON ROD X.3429. In reply to your query concerning the difficulty of making part No.7470 and your…

scan0341 Complaints about the riding quality of cars and the potential solution of fitting shock dampers.
View original record CJ. from R. X3461 R5/G28.6.21. X.3719 X.3461. SPRINGFIELD COMPLAINTS. X.1494. REGARDING RIDING OF CARS. You will notice that in the most recent complaints Springfield include the bad riding of the car…

scan0342 The fitting of rear shock absorbers to Mr. Fisher's car, 46-RE.
View original record X3461 D. L. c. to Rd. c. to Hs. EP/Thnl/H15.9.21. X.2565 - RE FITTING OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TO X.3461 MR. FISHERS' CAR 46-RE. As you will see from the signed order No.4081, dated 13.9.21 with regard…

scan0343 Supply, fitting, and cost of rear shock absorbers for chassis 46-RE, belonging to F.T. Fisher Esq.
View original record X.3461 W/S. PN. c. to CJ. c. to D/L. c. to Hs. EP/Thn4/H15.9.21. X.2565 X.3461 RE CHASSIS 46-RE F.T.Fisher Esq. With reference to the above and your memo to CJ. PN1/H13.9.21, also our conversation of…

scan0344 Correspondence regarding the fitting and testing of shock absorbers on Chassis No. 46-RE.
View original record S/W Hs. c. to EP and CJ. X.3461 PN2/DN23.9.21. X.2565 X.3461 - RE Chassis No.46-RE. In reply to Rd/Rns1/57A/M17.9.21 - the understanding made with Mr. Fisher was that our charge would be approximately…

scan0345 Customer complaints regarding thick versus thin leaf springs on the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Rg. c. to PN. c. to Da. c. to E. c. to BY. c. to Hm. c. to EP. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. X3461 Hs4/LG7.10.21. X.2628 - SPRINGING OF 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. X.3461.…

scan0346 Report discussing vehicle springing issues, including customer complaints, the role of tire pressure, shock absorbers, and the ideal design involving lubricated leaf springs.
View original record Contd. -2- Hs4/LG7.10.21. ------------ overcome his particular complaint it was necessary to fit rear shock absorbers of the single-stage type giving a constant friction of 60 to 65 lbs. We have had…

scan0347 The issues and considerations of fitting shock absorbers to customer cars, detailing required modifications and mixed feedback.
View original record R.R. 235a (100 T) (S H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2947 Contd. -3- hs4LG7.10.21. ------------------ necessary that the dampers can be applied to cars already in customers hands. Whenever we have fitted the…

scan0348 Report discussing the pros and cons of thin versus thick leaf springs, lubrication, friction, and potential complaints.
View original record Contd. -4- Hs4/LG7.10.21. ------------------ be overcome with thin leaf springs. If we fit thin leaf spring and do not provide gaiters to lubricate them, we are going to get them rusted up solid and…

scan0349 The difficulties of fitting shock dampers to the 40/50 HP chassis and the design of new ones for the Goshawk 11.
View original record To PN# from R. c. to CJ. c. to Hs. Y3461 R4/G8.10.21. RE. SHOCK DAMPERS. X.3461. X.4329 We have always fitted these fairly successfully to the front of the 40/50 H.P. chassis. Much difficulty has,…

scan0350 Springing and shock damper design for the 40/50 HP model.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Da. c. to BY. X 3461 R10/G18.10.21. X.2628 - 40/50 H.P. SPRINGING. X 3461 X.2641 Regarding the springing of the 40/50 H.P. though I agree with much of what…

scan0351 Requesting experimental attention for lubricating shock dampers and their connections.
View original record R.R. 255m (100 T) (S. H. 798, 10-12-20) G. 2948 contd:- -2- H10/G18.10.21. well up to the present, in spite of the fact that we do not seem to get the grease into them. We ought to arrange that the…

scan0352 History of fitting, testing, and issues with rear shock absorbers.
View original record WOR. from Hs. X3461 X3912 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Hs5/LG15.11.21: Referring to CJ2/E10.11.21 attached. It is true that Mr. Royce has persistently recommended rear shock absorbers but at the same time,…

scan0353 Progress update on a 10,000-mile test for shock absorbers.
View original record contd:- -2- Hs5/LG15.1121. ----------------- absorbers but it was agree they should not be standardised until a satisfactory 10,000 miles test had been made. With the latest shock absorbers with all…

scan0354 Minutes of a daily conference discussing the cost, feasibility, and necessity of retrofitting shock absorbers.
View original record 2nd. June 1920. MINUTES OF DAILY CONFERENCE. 1ST. JUNE 1920. (2) Shock Absorbers. Reference Minute 4, dated 21.5.20:- As the Shock Absorber is not yet standardised the changeover cannot be carried on…

scan0355 Standardisation report and test results for rear shock absorbers.
View original record R R 765 (5 H) (S H 268. 29-9-20) G 2954 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Origin. To assist in keeping the car more steady. Experimental Test Report. Set…

scan0356 Policy and costs of fitting shock absorbers to the 40/50 HP car.
View original record X3461 Mo R. from C.J. C. to Hoz. C. to EP. C. to PN. C. to Hs. C. to HJ. C. to BY. C. to Mr. STAMP: RECEIVED, NOV 16 Re Shock Absorbers. CJS/H17/11/21 Referring to your memo. to PN, 22/G5/11/21, re…

scan0357 Costs, reliability, and testing of shock absorbers for consideration as a standard part.
View original record To H. from CJ. re Shock Absorbers. CJS/E17/11/21 - 2 - You endorsed it: 'Agreed, certainly in this case wait for thorough test.' At the present time apparently we have completed only 8,000 miles on…

scan0358 Intention, challenges, and policy regarding fitting shock dampers to post-war cars.
View original record To C.J. from R. c. to CJ c. to PN. c. to LHS. c. to Wor. c. to EP. c. to HS. X3461 R7/G23.11.21. X.3461 - RE SHOCK DAMPERS - CJ3/E17.11.21. X.2628 I am in receipt of your memo of the 17th. I do not…

scan0359 Shock damper performance, future policy, and post-war production challenges.
View original record contd:- -2- R7/G23.11.21. ------------ and it is thought by myself and others that for an open high speed car and as fitted to 6.EX I am driving, they are distinctly good, much better than the…

scan0360 Increasing the wearing surface of a fitting and the use of 'Enot' greasing equipment.
View original record contd. -3- can increase the area of the wearing surface of this fitting. Largely, however, it is a question of lubrication, which will be greatly met by the fitting of the "Enot" greasing equipment…

scan0361 Instructions for the removal of a rear shock-absorber from chassis 12LW for inspection.
View original record RR 26 (10H BKS) (SH 688 5-11-20) MP 231103 X3461 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Hives Date: Dec 5th 1921 Order No.: Chassis 12LW Customer's No.: Sales Dept / Ex Lord Rockaway Herewith rear…

scan0362 Testing Hartford shock absorbers on a 40/50 HP chassis following a conference.
View original record R.R. 199 (250 T) (SD676 109-17) M.L. 160865 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to K. c. to Du. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to PN. c. to Hsa. c. to Wor. V8461 X Hm4/LCT.12.21. SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 40/50 CHASSIS.…

scan0363 The performance and benefits of Hartford shock absorbers.
View original record Contd:- -2- Rs4/LG7.12.21. ********** easy to adjust they are very useful for making comparative tests so as to be able to appreciate the difference with and without shock absorbers working. We find…

scan0364 The advantages and disadvantages of fitting 'Hartford' shock absorbers.
View original record contd:- R R. 235B (100 T) (S.H. 798.10-12-20) G. 1948 -3- HS4/LG*7.12.21. ********** Even if R-R have to fit the shock absorbers free of charge; to fit "Hartfords" to a car is the cheapest way of…

scan0365 Unsuitability of Hartford shock absorbers for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record X3461 Hs. from R. c. to CJ c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. X.3461 c. tp PN. X.1494 c. to Hm. X.4426 c. to Wor. R8/M9.12.21. SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. Regarding your Hs4/LG7.12.21. My…

scan0366 Use of thin leaf springs versus shock dampers, and the proposal to test Hartford shock absorbers.
View original record To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. c. to EP. c. to HS. c. to BY. c. to OY. c. to Wor. X3461 R2/M15.12.21. RE. THIN LEAF SPRINGS OR SHOCK DAMPERS. X.3461. X.4426. X.2628 I do not consider it would be good policy…

scan0367 The Goshawk 11 rear shock absorbers fouling the spring, suggesting a 'Hartford' scissor-type design for better clearance.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to K. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to BP. c. to Wor. X3461 Hg2/LG16.12.21. X.4329 - GOSHAWK 11. X.4426 SHOCK ABSORBERS - REAR. X.3461. When the car is on the maximum bump on one…

scan0368 Solutions for crankchamber fumes and ride comfort issues related to springs and shock-dampers.
View original record To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. PN. c. to HS. EP. c. to BY. Wor. c. to LHS. X3461 R2/M20.12.21. SEA-SICKNESS. X.3908 X.3461 X.2628 BJ5/H19.12.21. FUMES. X.3908 The best solution for crankchamber fumes…

scan0369 Short internal memo outlining an escalation procedure for unsatisfactory explanations.
View original record contd. -2- R2/M20.12.21. z If you cannot get a satisfactory explanationfrom EP., he should consult with Hs. If still unsatisfactory, it should then be brought to me. R.

scan0370 Comparing different designs of shock dampers, including scissors, Hartford, and Truffault patterns.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. X3461 R1/M29.12.21. X.672 X.1152 - SHOCK DAMPERS. X.3461. Regarding scissors pattern, I do not think this as good as that used on the front of the 40/50. It was the original…

scan0371 Use of Hartford Shock Absorbers to address springing complaints on post-war cars.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to PN. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to Hm. X3461 Hs1/LG3.1.21. X.3923 X.3461 "HARTFORD" SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.4426 X.3745 The complaints of springing which we…

scan0372 Test data on a 'Hartford' friction damper used to prevent car jaggering when braking.
View original record contd: -2- Hsl/LG3.1.22. is the best cure we know of for preventing a 40/50 H.P. car jaggering or dithering on the road when the brake is applied. The 4-stage shock absorber does not overcome this…

scan0373 Arrangements and modifications for two Riviera cars bound for France.
View original record X3461 Hs. from PN. c. to CJ. c. to EP. c. to Mac. PN4/DN4.1.22 X.2565 - RE THE TWO RIVIERA CARS - X.4426. X.3461. All formalities in connection with these two cars going to France, also arrangements…

scan0374 Seeking feedback on the performance of Hartford shock absorbers, a 14-tooth axle, and the Pilot Jet carburetter.
View original record X3461 PN. from Hs. Hs2/LG3. 2. 22. X.4426 X.4299 X.4219 X.4387 X.3923 X.3461 We send you herewith blue-print showing the method of fitting the Hartford shock absorber to the rear of a 40/50 H.P. Car.…

scan0375 The revised connecting rod for the 40/50 front shock absorber.
View original record To Hs. From Da. X3461 Dal/M9. 2. 22. Re 40/50 SHOCK ABSORBERS. X3461. With reference to the conference yesterday the scheme No. of the revised connecting rod for the front shock absorber, 40/50, is N.…

scan0376 Issues with rear springs and cord tyres, recommending the fitment of double acting shock dampers.
View original record X3461 To RR. of America Inc. from R. For the attention of - Mr. Belnap. Mr. Olley. Mr. Nadin. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to PN. Hs. c. to BY. EP. c. to Hm. R2/M10.2.22. RE. REAR SPRINGS. X.2628 X.3538 X.3461.…

scan0377 Obtaining maximum damping effect using Hartford pattern shock absorbers and flexible springs.
View original record contd:- -2- that the maximum damping effect be obtained from the front shock dampers and that the rear of the car should be fitted with the Hartford pattern as described above. You will notice that…

scan0378 Difference of opinion on spring strength and frictional load for rear shock absorbers.
View original record Hs MAY 10 1922 From BY. RECE V3461 BY1-P10.5.22. REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. There is a difference in opinion as expressed by yourself and DA, as to the strength of the springs applying the frictional load.…

scan0379 Inter-office correspondence discussing the adoption of a simpler, more effective front shock absorber.
View original record Y3461 INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Oy2 - G 10622 June 10, 1922 CONFIDENTIAL Dear Hives: Re: Shock Absorbers (Hs5/G 11.5.22) I certainly think we should…

scan0380 Request to investigate harshness and vibration in the front of a 40/50 model, potentially caused by the front springs and shock absorbers.
View original record To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. & BJ. X3461 R1/M22.7.22. X.3461 X.634 X.2628. The harshness and vibration of the front of the 40/50 may be influenced by the condition of the front springs and shock…

scan0381 Recommendation to adopt the Goshawk-11 shock absorber for the 40/50 model to reduce costs and designs.
View original record BY. from Hs. c. to Wor. X3461 Hs4/LG23. 8.22. SHOCK ABSORBERS. X4426 3461 We do not consider we should offer any more material for the present 40/50 fornt shock absorber. We recommend that when we…

scan0382 Adopting Goshawk front and rear shock absorbers for the 40/50 chassis.
View original record X.3461. Extract from Hsl/LG25.8.22. 40/50 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. The other Goshawk parts which we think might be adopted on the 40/50 HP. are :- FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS. We see no reason for…

scan0383 Extract discussing the adoption of thin leaf springs and the fitting of shock absorbers to American and English cars.
View original record X3461 Extract from R3/M1.9.22. X.3614. Springs and Shock absorbers. X.2628 X.3461. On the American cars thin leaf springs have been adopted without shock absorbers. This would be the same as the…

scan0384 Adjustments to car springs and shock dampers for vehicles intended for use on rough roads abroad.
View original record X3461 To BJ. from R. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Hs. c. to EP. R1/M16.10.22. RE. SPRINGS FOR ABROAD X.2628. X3461 Referring to your BJ16/H26.9.22., if my memory is right we generally spring our cars…

scan0385 Paddon's intention to get a new car and his advocacy for Hartford Shock Absorbers and front-wheel brakes.
View original record BJ...from C. Hs X3461 seen + 22/12 C2/C2 RECEIVED 27 DEC 1922 With reference to the attached, Paddon has not a car of his own at the moment. He has been ill for some time and when I saw him recently…

scan0386 Customer's complaint about front-wheel brakes, which may be linked to the absence of Hartford shock-absorbers.
View original record To C. from BJ. BJ16/H21.12.22. Do you know whether Paddon's car is fitted with Hartford shock-absorbers? Hs. says that if this is not so, he will go on complaining that he wants front wheel brakes,…

scan0387 Standardisation of a modification to the Front Shock Absorber Link to improve lubrication.
View original record R.R. 755 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. Y32461 COMPLETED 31.10.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 3.10.23. Description of Parts. FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LINK. Origin To improve lubrication.…

scan0388 The condition of shock absorbers from a 10,000-mile trial car, detailing issues after dismantling and testing.
View original record To Wd. from Hm. C. to Wor. C. to BY. C. to Hs. X32461 Hm11/W8.1.24. 10,000 Miles Trial Car - 12-EM. Re Shock Absorbers. Wd2/NJ1.1.24. We regret we are not able to return these Shock Absorbers to the…

scan0389 Modifications to the 40/50 chassis shock absorbers and cantilever bracket.
View original record 43461 To BY. } HS. } FROM DA/EV. S E C R E T. DA/EV1/M21.6.24. E. A. C. RE. 40/50 CHASSIS SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.9520. X.3461. We thank you for your BY/C3/H24.5.24., and the enclosed modified chassis…

scan0390 Fitting of 'Lovejoy' shock absorbers on American cars versus the 'Hartford' type for Rolls-Royce cars.
View original record Y3461 Hs. EP9/H11.7.24. re. American Cars - Fitting of Shock Absorbers. BJ. points out that according to information received from Springfield they are now fitting "Lovejoy" shock absorbers as…

scan0391 Fouling of horizontal shock absorbers on the 40/50 HP model and a proposed modification.
View original record X. 3461 Extract from DA/EV4/M14.7.24. RE. VISIT TO SALES ON 10TH. INST. X.3461 - SHOCK ABSORBERS - 40/50 HP. Even with the body cut away to clear the horizontal shock absorbers as suggest by BY.,…

scan0392 Positioning and testing of shock absorbers for the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record (3461) Da. c. Hs. BY17/H. 15. 7. 24. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. SHOCK ABSORBERS. Referring to Da/Ev4/M. 14. 7. 24. and dealing with the third paragraph, we will look into the question of moving the Upper…

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