Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 02-page01 | Letter from Elliott Brothers detailing the repair of Speedometer No. 11023. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. ESTABLISHED 1800. HIGHEST AWARDS WHEREVER EXHIBITED. ELLIOTT BROTHERS ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. TELEPHONE: 1218 LEE GREEN. GRAMS: "OHM,… | ||
| 02-page02 | Repair and charges for speedometer number 11023. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| 02-page03 | Broken Elliott speedometer from Experimental Car 2100.E and its return to the factory stores. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). P17/IJ22813. Names and indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY… | ||
| 02-page04 | Broken Elliott speedometer returned from Vienna, and a query to establish its departmental ownership. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Wor/SM8/L27813. Names and indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bu Mr. BARRINGTON Be Mr.… | ||
| 02-page05 | Specification for an Elliott-type speedometer driven by a raw hide belt. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM R4/W18316 of AUGUST 18th, 1916. RE X. 613 - SPEEDOMETER (ELLIOTT). SPEEDOMETER. - This is to be driven by raw hide belt sewn with wax end, in such a way as the sewing does not touch the… | ||
| 02-page06 | Letter from Elliott Brothers to Rolls-Royce requesting the required length of a flexible drive for a revolution counter on a plane. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. ELLIOTT BROTHERS (LONDON) LTD. Established 1800. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. FACTORY: CENTURY WORKS, LEWISHAM, LONDON, S.E.13. MEMBERS OF:… | ||
| 02-page07 | Selection and design specifications for a speedometer and its drive mechanism. | ||
| View original record | X613 Extract from -- E6/G1.5.19. X.1809. (4) SPEEDOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER DRIVE - The sample brought to West Wittering of the Elliott speedometer, is very bulky and heavy. Since, however, Elliotts… | ||
| 02-page08 | Instructions on the positioning of the speedometer and its cable. | ||
| View original record | R.M. 2M w1290 T(S.P. Box 25-10-18) C. 2284 -2- X.1809. E5/G1.5.19. Contd. As specified later, the speedometer occupies a place on the instrument board to the left of the driver, and the cable comes… | ||
| 02-page09 | Hand-drawn schematic of a speedometer drive mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 2A VEE PULLEY SAME SIZE AS DRIVING PULLEY SWIVEL PIN FLEXIBLE DRIVE 4 TO 1 SPUR GEAR RR SPEEDOMETER DRIVE ISS'D: 09-01-22 REF: D.6/83, L.16034 SHT 7/B | ||
| 02-page10 | Conference with a representative from Messrs. Elliott about a chassis speedometer. | ||
| View original record | BN. from BY. C. EH. C. EEC. V613 BY10/KP7/5/19. X-1809 CHASSIS - SPEEDOMETER. ----------------- Kindly note that Messrs. Elliott's representative has arranged to be at our works at 2 o/c to-day. The… | ||
| 02-page11 | The provision of a standard Elliott Speedometer Drive for chassis testing. | ||
| View original record | R R 32A (250 T) S.F 103, 25-10-14, O, 7744. EH. from BY. 27C X613 BY5/P20.5.19. SPEEDOMETER DRIVE - CHASSIS. X.1809 ------------------------------- I am sending you herewith a standard Elliott… | ||
| 02-page12 | Procurement of a specific clock from Messrs Elliott Brothers for the instrument board, to match the existing speedometer. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 189 (500 H) (SD. 295. 15.3.17) M.P. 170549. X1889 V 613 BY8/H. 23. 6. 19. Mr.Mills. c. Mr.Hives. U.W. RE INSTRUMENT BOARD ------------------- Further to our memo of this morning's date, on the… | ||
| 02-page13 | Request for a longer speedometer flexible drive and a follow-up on an ordered clock for chassis 1.E.X. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from EH. [Handwritten:] 613 EH3/LG23.6.19. 23th. June 1919. With reference to Chassis 1.E.X., we find that the Flexible Drive for the speedometer is not long enough. The one they have supplied… | ||
| 02-page14 | The incorrect length of the flexible drive for the speedometer on a 40/50HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | R R 22A (200 T) (S F 10), 25-10-18. G. 7744 O.O. from BY. 97C X613 X1609 BY6/P23.6.19. RE 40/50HP CHASSIS. 1. EX. FLEXIBLE DRIVE FOR SPEEDOMETER. Mr Hives informs me that the flexible for the above is… | ||
| 02-page15 | Finish of a clock speedometer supplied by Messrs. Elliott's and suggesting the same finish for the clock dial. | ||
| View original record | To EV. from EH. c. to X613 X1699 EH2/LG28.7.19. 28th. July 1919. With reference to the clock speedometer supplied by Messrs. Elliott's, we consider the finished on the speedometer is very good. It is… | ||
| 02-page16 | Requesting the return of a faulty speedometer to its manufacturer, Messrs. Elliott, for correction. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills C.C. from EH X613 4609 EH4/LG23.9.19. 23rd. Sept.1919. We have sent into the Stores to be despatched to Messrs. Elliott one black finished Speedometer. The mileage recorder on this… | ||
| 02-page17 | Three schemes submitted for a speedometer driving pulley. | ||
| View original record | R. H. 285. c (Rev. 1) (N.F. 614. B & S G), 10M. EH. from BY. Mr. ________ Dr. ________ X18091 Chassis BY19/P25.9.19. SPEEDOMETER DRIVING PULLEY. ------------------------- We submitted to R, three… | ||
| 02-page18 | Correspondence regarding a mix-up with a speedometer received from the supplier Elliott Bros. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 294 - 500 - 7 - 1 (N.S.) S.C. Co., Ltd., 18-3-19. C/L 2376. x613 Hs. Wd/W19/R27.10.19. Oct. 27th 1919. With reference to the Speedometer mentioned in your memo of Sept. 23rd we have received the… | ||
| 02-page19 | Letter from Elliott Brothers regarding the testing of a returned speedometer which was reading high. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. ELLIOTT BROTHERS (LONDON) LTD. Established 1800. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. FACTORY: CENTURY WORKS, LEWISHAM, LONDON, S.E.13. MEMBERS OF THE… | ||
| 02-page20 | Clarifying the need for an expanding pulley instead of a split pulley from supplier Messrs. Elliott Bros. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills C.O. from Hs. URGENT X613 EFC Hs2/LG11.12.19. With reference to attached letter from Messrs. Elliott Bros. we do not require the split pulley with the cardan shaft. They know very well… | ||
| 02-page21 | Letter clarifying an order for speedometer parts with Messrs. Elliott Bros. | ||
| View original record | HS. X613 WC/W13/R19.12.19. Dec 19th 1919. Your M.s5/LG16.12.19, we are communicating your remarks to Messrs. Elliott Bros., but we should like to point out that what you have received is in accordance… | ||
| 02-page22 | The correct Elliott speedometer types for the chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235: 300 T. CAP. 613. 22-5-19. C. 2028 X613 BY23/H. 30. 1. 20. Order Office. Hs. C.Dept. Sn. to. C. CHASSIS - SPEEDOMETER. Will you kindly note that the correct type of Speedometer as… | ||
| 02-page23 | Letter to Messrs. Elliott Bros. (London) Ltd. complaining about the unexpected delivery of a watch to Derby. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) -SD4p6 19-7-17) MP (886) F1809 X613 R.F.C. Hs/TMW2/LG. 16th. Dec.1920. Messrs.Elliott Bros.(London)Ltd., 1 Central Buildings, Westminster, London. S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Referring to our… | ||
| 02-page24 | Urgent request for an Elliott Speedometer for a 'Goshawk' car with specific drive, gear ratio, and wheel size requirements. | ||
| View original record | Ms. from Hs/TMW. W. X-613 Hs/TMW1/LG31.12.20. SPEEDOMETER FOR "GOSHAWK" X613 We are in urgent need of an Elliott Speedometer suitable for a car in which the Speedometer Drive is running half the speed… | ||
| 02-page25 | Requesting an order to be issued for the repair of an Elliott Speedometer, No. 28800. | ||
| View original record | To Ms. from Hs/TMW. N / x.613 Hs/TMW1/LG21.1.21. RE. ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER. We have this day sent into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Elliott Bros. 1 Speedometer No.28800. Will you please issue… | ||
| 02-page26 | Requesting an order for an Elliott Speedometer for the 'Goshawk I'. | ||
| View original record | X.613 TO MR. FROM DA. [struck through] Copy to EFC. X.678 [struck through] X.4077 DA16/AH16.2.1921. RE ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER FOR "GOSHAWK I". I am not sure whether I have replied to your… | ||
| 02-page27 | Poor performance of Elliott speedometers and considering Waltham speedometers as a replacement. | ||
| View original record | Bs8/KW15.7.21. X.613 S/W X.2915. RE SPEEDOMETERS. X.613 We have been experiencing some very bad results from the Elliott speedometer, in fact we have received complaints in respect of nearly every one… | ||
| 02-page28 | Comparing the Waltham and Elliott speedometers, discussing reliability, operation, and readability. | ||
| View original record | E.H. 202A (100 T) Cl. Sc. 70d. 10-15-20) O. 5247 x613 W/S C. from HS. Hs3/LG18.7.21. X2915 x613 RE: SPEEDOMETERS. With reference to your letter Bs8/EN15.7.21. We have certainly found the Waltham… | ||
| 02-page29 | Comparing the reliability and cost of Elliott, Waltham, Watford, and Smith speedometers. | ||
| View original record | X613 Da. from Hs. Hs5/LG12.9.21. X613 x2915 RE. SPEEDOMETERS. The Elliott Speedometer has given a tremendous lot of trouble. It is a very expensive instrument and yet is unreliable. The most… | ||
| 02-page30 | Sending a speedometer for urgent repair for the Hawk Northcliffe experimental car No. 3. | ||
| View original record | X613 To BP. from Hs/TMW. c. to Chat. c. to C.O. Ha/TMW2/LG6.11.22. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Elliott Bros. 1 Central Buildings, Westminster, London S.W.1. 1 Speedometer -… | ||
| 02-page31 | Letter to Elliott Bros. regarding the urgent repair of a speedometer from experimental car No.3. | ||
| View original record | X613 Hs/TAW1/LG. 6th. Nov. 1922. Messrs. Elliott Bros. 1 Central Buildings, Westminster. London, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you today per separate post, speedometer which requires… | ||
| 02-page32 | Speedometer correction test results for the Hawk Northcliffe car's Elliott speedometer. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives from TMW. X613 23.11.22. RE. HAWK NORTHCLIFFE CAR. ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER CORRECTION. V613 / X3408 Indicated reading. M.P.H. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Actual reading. M.P.H. 9.8 18.8 29 38.6 47.5… | ||
| 02-page33 | The despatch of a speedometer for repair to Messrs. Elliott Bros. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. c. to Chat. c. to Ms. X613 Hs3/LG18.12.22. We are sending into the Stores for Despatch to Messrs. Elliott Bros. 1 Speedometer No.668819. Will you please have this returned to them for… | ||
| 02-page34 | Tests to determine whether an Elliott speedometer shows any lag in following up speed during acceleration. | ||
| View original record | X613 TESTS CARRIED OUT (11.12.22) TO DETERMINE WHETHER SPEEDOMETER SHOWS ANY LAG IN FOLLOWING UP SPEED OR NOT. X1725 X613 The object of these tests was to discover if accelerations, as determined from… | ||
| 02-page35 | Page detailing two methods for calculating acceleration, one based on time and the other using a speedometer. | ||
| View original record | Methods of calculation. By time Let v = final velocity. Let f = acceleration. " u = initial velocity. " t = time. " s = space passed over. Now initial velocity + accn. X time = final velocity } (1)… | ||
| 02-page36 | Test report on speedometer lag during acceleration at different speeds. | ||
| View original record | TESTS CARRIED OUT TO DETERMINE IF THE SPEEDOMETER SHEWS ANY LAG IN FOLLOWING UP INCREASE OF SPEED. Third speed. A. Readings. Start 10 m.p.h. Finish 28 m.p.h. Distance 177 ft. By time 3.85 f.p.s² By… | ||
| 02-page37 | Speedometer test results for a 49-GB car, comparing indicated versus actual speeds. | ||
| View original record | X613 SPEEDOMETER ON 49-GB CAR. X263/X613 27.1.23. .65 f.p.s. slow at 10 m.p.h. .1 . . . 20 m.p.h. 1 . . . 30 m.p.h. 2 . . . 40 m.p.h. 1.2 . . . 50 m.p.h. ----------------- M. P. H. INDICATED ACTUAL 10… | ||
| 02-page38 | Speedometer readings for the 3-EX car, comparing indicated versus actual speeds. | ||
| View original record | X613 3-EX CAR. SPEEDOMETER, READINGS. Indicated. Actual. 10 9.8 20 18.8 30 29 40 38.6 50 47.5 60 56.4 70 65.3 51 ft. 6 46 ft. 6 + 2 (66 ft.) + 2 (66 ft.) __________ __________ | ||
| 02-page39 | Sending an Elliott Speedometer to the makers for repair. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. c. to Ms. c. to Chat. (Stores) X.613 Hs3/LCL.2.23. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to the makers to be repaired :- 1 Elliott Speedometer. No.30001. Will you please issue… | ||
| 02-page40 | Test report on the accuracy of an Elliott speedometer on car 6.EX. | ||
| View original record | X. 613 1.2.23. CHECK ON ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER. 6.EX Car. At 20 m.p.h. Speedometer reads 19.5 " 30 " " " 29.1 " 40 " " " 39.5 " 50 " " " 49.2 ----------------------------- | ||
| 02-page41 | Instruction sheet regarding a faulty Elliott speedometer that has failed twice. | ||
| View original record | No. 28 (10M. 10/22) [A. & E. W., LTD.] W 22752 X613 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS To: Mr Hives 30/4 1923 Order No. Customer's No. Re Elliott Speedometer fitted to 6TX This speedometer has failed again… | ||
| 02-page42 | Calibration results for an Elliott Speedometer, number 30066, from tests conducted on two separate dates. | ||
| View original record | X613 HAWK NORTHCLIFFE SPEEDOMETER. Elliott Speedometer No. 30066 (3.5.23.) M. P. H. (14.5.23) M. P. H. INDICATED. ACTUAL. INDICATED. ACTUAL. 30 27.8 10 9.8 40 36.6 20 18.6 50 46.6 30 28.0 Hs/Rn. | ||
| 02-page43 | Test report on the 3.EX (HAWK) Speedometer and Mileometer performance with varying tyre pressures. | ||
| View original record | X613 1.6.23. 3.EX (HAWK) SPEEDOMETER. X3408 / X613 Speedometer records 1.7 m.p.h. slower at 30 m.p.h. with tyres at 90 lbs. per sq.in. than with tyres at 30 lbs. per sq.in. Mileometer. 7.4% fast with… | ||
| 02-page44 | The receipt of two sets of new Elliott 'M' type speedometers for testing on the 40/50 HP and 20 HP car models. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. X.613 ROY7/MG26.2.24. Elliott Speedometers When Mr. Arkyns, a Director of Elliott Bros., of Lewisham, was here recently and saw EFC and myself, he was particularly keen we should see one… | ||
| 02-page45 | List of parts and particulars for Elliott Speedometers. | ||
| View original record | To accompany ROY7/G26.2.24. Particulars of Elliott Speedometers 1 - Type 11 Black Speedo. No.40170 80 M.P.H. for 20 HP. 1 - ditto No.40188 do. 40/50 HP. 1 - 1-4 Gear Box. For 20 HP. 1 - 48" Shaft &… | ||
| 02-page46 | Change of speedometers for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. S/W. Copy to Hs. W H ER Re: 40/50 HP. Speedometers. You will recollect that we changed over from the Elliott to the A.T. Speedometer on 40/50 HP. Chassis, because of troubles experienced with the… | ||
| 02-page47 | Speedometer types, reduction gear issues, and proposed solutions for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X613 W/Sg. c. Hs. BY7/H. 5. 6. 24. ---------- 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. SPEEDOMETERS. Referring to Sg2/BM. 4. 6. 24. the only way to deal with the Elliott Speedometer is to send it up to the Works where we… | ||
| 02-page48 | Letter regarding the inspection of 40/50 HP speedometers supplied by Elliotts. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Copy to Hs. X613 Sg18/EM/B.6.24. Re: 40/50 HP. Speedometers - Elliotts. We are in receipt of your BY7/H5.6.24. - note your remarks and have written to Elliotts today as per the enclosed copy. We… | ||
| 02-page49 | Letter regarding Elliotts 40/50 speedometers, discussing instruments for testing and the length of the flexible drive. | ||
| View original record | X613 Sg.6/HMT/26.6.24 S/W (EY) (Copy to Hs) Re 40/50 Speedometers - Elliotts With further reference to Sg.18/BM/6.6.24, we presume you received the instrument and shall be interested to hear if you… | ||
| 02-page50 | Two Elliott Speedometers sent for testing on 40/50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X. 613 BY/C1/H18. 8. 24. 40/50 CHASSIS SPEEDOMETERS. We send you herewith two Elliott Speedometers which have been specially prepared for testing purposes and have been sent to us in accordance… | ||
| 02-page51 | Testing and reliability of an Elliott speedometer compared to an A.T. model. | ||
| View original record | To Sg/Hd. from Hs. c. to BY/C. X613 Hs1/LG10.3.25. ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER. Referring to :- Sg/Hd5/EP28.10.24. Sg/Hd9/FP14.11.24. Sg/Hd3/WP 3.2.25. We have not had an opportunity of running these… | ||
| 02-page52 | Faults found with an Elliott speedometer and comparing it to an A.T. principle model. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. from Hs. c. to BY/C. HS3/LG11.3.25. RE. ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER. We regret the delay in replying with reference to Elliott Speedometers. But unless we are running a straight-forward 10,000… | ||
| 02-page53 | Return of Elliott speedometers and considering testing Smith Company speedometers as an alternative. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. ✓ (Seen by EM) X613 Sc22/EM/12.3.25. Re: Elliott Speedometers. Thanks for your Hs3/LG11.3.25. The information given appears to be conclusive and sufficient to warrant our returning the… | ||
| 02-page54 | Follow-up communication regarding the return of Elliott Speedometers. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. (Copy) XG13 Sg9/BM/2.4.25. Re: Elliott/Speedometers. Referring to HS3/LG11.3.25. - and Sg22/BM. of the 12th ult. - we shall be glad if you will let us know whether the Speedometers have now… | ||
| 02-page55 | Returning two Elliott speedometers that were loaned for testing. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from Hs. c. to Wd/Ms. c. to Stores. YG13 Hs7/LG16.4.25. We are sending into the Stores :- 2 Elliott Speedometers - Nos. 40395 - 40350. Will you please have these returned to the makers. They… | ||
| 02-page56 | Return of unsatisfactory Elliott speedometers. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Sg. from Hs. X613 Hs7/LG22.4.25. ELLIOTT SPEEDOMETER. These were returned direct to Messrs. Elliott. We would prefer for you to write and explain to them that the speedometers are not… | ||
| 02-page57 | Progress of speedometers sent by Messrs. Elliott Bros. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. ---------- X613 ROY10/WG27.4.25. ---------- You will recollect in January 1924 Messrs. Elliott Bros. on their own initiative sent in two Speedometers, Nos. 40170 and 40188: and again, on… | ||
| 02-page58 | Chasing a reply to a previous communication regarding Elliott Speedometers. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. 4613 ROY13/MG/1.5.25 Elliott Speedometers Would you kindly let me have a reply to my Memo. ROY10/MG27.4.25 (copy attached). ROY. ENCLOSURE. copy of Memo. ENCLOSURE No 781 JUSTSO | ||
| 02-page59 | Following up on the progress of four speedometers sent in by Messrs. Elliott Bros. | ||
| View original record | Copy Hs. from ROY. ROY10/MG27.4.25 You will recollect in January 1924, Messrs. Elliott Bros. on their own initiative sent in two Speedometers, Nos. 40170 and 40188; and again, on June 12th.1924, a… | ||