Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 04-page001 | Departmental memo discussing axle clearances and the design of a chassis for a worm geared axle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (W 387. 4-4-11). E.P. 8817 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued May 12th 1911. This column is for Name of Person addressed. C. J. DATE. 12-5-11 [Handwritten note in left margin] F.H.R. Would an… | ||
| 04-page002 | Expressing a strong opinion against the design of an arched back axle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348a (100 H) (W 387. 4.4.11). E.P. 8817. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 30th May 1911 This column is for Name of Person addressed. C.J. DATE. 30/5/11 X615 R15/D29511 A so-called arched back axle can… | ||
| 04-page003 | List comparing axle clearance measurements of various competitor motor cars. | ||
| View original record | Sent to Mr Royce File Copy. X615 12. hp Sunbeam. Clearance under back axle 6 1/2 inches 12 " Sizaire " " " " 4 7/8 " Silent Knight Daimler " " 8 inches Rudge Whitworth 920 x 120 tires 18 Sunbeam. 6… | ||
| 04-page004 | Departmental memo regarding Mud Guards, circulating a letter from Mr. Johnson. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348a (100 H) (W 387. 4-4-11). E.P 8817. Mud Guards. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued Oct.4th.1911. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr.Wormald. Mr.Nadin Mr.Platford K larrington… | ||
| 04-page005 | Dangerous mud-guards on a trial car and a directive to stop calling it the 'Speed Car'. | ||
| View original record | Copy of memo. CJ/431011. 3rd October 1911. S to W. 3.10.11. The mud-guards of the car on which the Trial was made are about 4" within the line of the axle caps. Drivers are in the habit of considering… | ||
| 04-page006 | Instruction to arrange a minimum clearance of .015' for crankshaft bearings, with an exception for the main rear bearing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 533A (100M) (W 705. 1.8.11) G. 182d. X615 REF. 58 (v) 20th October 1911 Mr. Swetnam 20-10-11 Will you please arrange that there is not less than .015" clearance between the face of any of the… | ||
| 04-page007 | Manufacture of cars with greater clearance for the Indian business. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 131. 7.10.11). E.P 199. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, y.c.90. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. CJ20/WH271111.… | ||
| 04-page008 | Minutes from a meeting discussing increasing road clearance for Colonial and Indian cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100 m) X 206. 8.1.19) G 2288 Z 615 ROAD CLEARANCE. 90th Meeting Nov. 30th11. Re letter from Mr Emery on clearance of Colonial Cars. Mr Nadin read a letter from Mr Inman Emery in which he… | ||
| 04-page009 | Hand-drawn dimensional comparison between the '1700 Type' and '1700 Colonial Type' models. | ||
| View original record | Top Section: 895 m/m wheels Full-size Tyres 1700 Type Drain Tap Crankcase Drain flywheel guard silencer outlet axle line I 10.375 7.750 8.500 8.625 7.500 10.000 Bottom Section: 895 m/m wheels… | ||
| 04-page010 | Ground clearance modifications for 'Colonial' cars, specifically the fitting of smaller flywheels and spring drive couplings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50,H) (X 737. 18.3.12) E.P. 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 04-page011 | Letter to Mr. Johnson regarding discrepancies in ground clearance between drawings and the actual chassis produced. | ||
| View original record | COPY Z G15 N10/B20512. 20th May 1912. Mr Johnson, Re ground clearance. With reference to the attached sheet, re the above subject, we have been thoroughly into the matter and find that the figures… | ||
| 04-page012 | Vehicle clearances for different wheel sizes and outlining potential modifications to increase it, with a note on chassis 1875. | ||
| View original record | No. 2. We find from actual measurements of a car that the clearances are as follows:- 7" for 895/135 wheels. 8" " 935/135 " By attention to the undershield and springs the clearance might be increased… | ||
| 04-page013 | Ground clearance options for Mr Morris's new car with various modifications and the logistics of changing flywheels. | ||
| View original record | No. 3. 1875 Mr Morris' new car (1557) is - fitted with 895/135 wheels and should have a ground clearance of 7" If " " the small flywheel the clearance would be increased to ... 7½" If " " a new front… | ||
| 04-page014 | Departmental memo demanding an explanation for a serious discrepancy in flywheel guard clearance measurements between drawings and the actual chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H)(X 166. 30.11.11). E.P. 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. CJ3/B21512 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO.… | ||
| 04-page015 | Departmental memo regarding the differing flywheel guard clearances on standard and Colonial type chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X.566. 30.11.11). E.P. 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. CJ4/B21512 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO.… | ||
| 04-page016 | Departmental memo regarding the stopping of chassis delivery to change flywheels, impacting ground clearance and engine performance. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed: Mr Johnson Date: 31/5/12 Reference: EP40/T31512 RE GROUND CLEARANCE. It is a fact that… | ||
| 04-page017 | List of ground clearance measurements for the 1900 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | June 3/1912 X615 Ground Clearance 1900 Chassis. ? Large flywheel (to guard) to ground. 8.375" Oil plug to ground. 8.375" Flywheel guard (undershield to drawing) 8.1875" Rear part of undershield to… | ||
| 04-page018 | List of ground clearance measurements for the 1800 Type Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X615 4700 Ground Clearances. 1800 Type. Chassis. Large flywheel to ground 6.9" Oil plug to ground. 6.9375" Front bead under Shield to ground. 6.25" Rear " " " " 6.125" " slope " " 4" Silencer Snout to… | ||
| 04-page019 | Departmental memo requesting a Technical Committee meeting to review a 5/8' ground 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… | ||
| 04-page020 | Departmental memo confirming the handover of clearance sheets for 1800 and 1900 type chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 737. 18.3.12) E.P 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 04-page021 | From Mr Spinney to Mr Nadin regarding ground clearances with different wheel and flywheel sizes. | ||
| View original record | F.R 325A (100m.) X843-16.4.12.) G 3623 12th meeting Z 6/5 Copy of sheet from Mr Spinney to Mr Nadin re clearances. We cannot get 9" ground clearance unless we fit small flywheels. The table below… | ||
| 04-page022 | Departmental memo regarding ground clearances, referencing two attached memos. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X S42 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. Re Ground Clearances. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. B TELEPHONES. 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column… | ||
| 04-page023 | Departmental memo following up on a query regarding ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656, GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. C2/H5612 This… | ||
| 04-page024 | Departmental memo discussing the road clearance of the 1900 series vehicle based on different flywheel and wheel sizes. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Johnson DATE. 6.6.12. Re Road… | ||
| 04-page025 | Vehicle road clearance calculations based on wheel size and addressing an error where tinsmiths deviated from drawings. | ||
| View original record | (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… | ||
| 04-page026 | Departmental memo discussing committee recommendations for increasing clearance on Colonial cars for Mr Royce's consideration. | ||
| View original record | R.R (5 000 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… | ||
| 04-page027 | Copy of a memo from F.H. Royce to Claude Johnson regarding road clearance and the slope of the transmission. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (150 H) (V.V. 585. 23.2.14) G. 0363. COPY. Copy. Beacon Hotel, Hindhead, Surrey. 13th June. 1912. Mr Claude Johnson from F.H.R. With reference to the attached memo (TBB1/L6612) re Road… | ||
| 04-page028 | To the Technical Committee regarding ground clearance and flywheel guards. | ||
| View original record | Members of the 20.6.12. Tech. Committee EB4/L2061. With reference to the recent discussion in connection with ground clearance and the difficulty which occured in connection with the flywheel guards,… | ||
| 04-page029 | Departmental memo regarding difficulties in achieving the specified ground clearance for a chassis model. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. EP55/T22612 2615 Mr… | ||
| 04-page030 | Departmental memo specifying minimum ground clearances for various chassis types based on flywheel and wheel sizes. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. ground and although the job is not yet quite right Mr Spinney is arranging for… | ||
| 04-page031 | Departmental memo discussing chassis ground clearance and the rationale for spring setup to handle maximum load. | ||
| View original record | R.P 47 (100) (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… | ||
| 04-page032 | Vehicle ground clearance, specifically concerning the silencer, spring camber, and flywheel guard. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). 475 (top H) (X 896. 3.5.12) E.P. 1780. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 04-page033 | Departmental memo regarding insufficient ground clearance on a chassis and the need to alter specifications. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. only 4.1" - Silencer 2.9"… | ||
| 04-page034 | Clarification on the information required for ground and road clearance on chassis 2006. | ||
| View original record | Z 615 Re question of ground clearance and road clearance on chassis 2006. Mr Sanderson 26.6.12. TBB7/L26612. Re above, I have Mr Platford's report on ground clearance but I know nothing of chassis… | ||
| 04-page035 | Request for road clearance information for a chassis with different tyre and axle setups. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 04-page036 | Cover letter forwarding minutes from T.C. meetings concerning petrol tank supports, front floorboards, and ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | Z 615 TBB1/L28612. Mr Spinney 28.6.12. I send you herewith copies of the following minutes of the T.C. meetings. Minute 1 of the 122nd meeting and minute 122(1) of the 123rd meeting re Failure of… | ||
| 04-page037 | Road clearance for Chassis 2006 with different tyre and axle configurations. | ||
| View original record | = 615 = Re Clearance on Chassis 2006. -2- TBB3/L29612. Mr Sanderson 29.6.12. The road clearance of this chassis under various conditions will be as follows :- 895 tyres and standard axle - 8" 935… | ||
| 04-page038 | The results of ground clearance tests on three different car chassis under flat spring camber conditions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 667. 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… | ||
| 04-page039 | Departmental memo discussing frame bend tests, clearances, and potential modifications for future car chassis. | ||
| View original record | C.D. 475 (150 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… | ||
| 04-page040 | Departmental memo detailing the components used for tests, including a standard chassis, large flywheel, and wheel dimensions. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. The above tests were taken… | ||
| 04-page041 | Chassis modifications and ground clearances for different flywheel and wheel combinations. | ||
| View original record | Z 615 Re Ground Clearance. TBB3/L4712. Mr Johnson 4.7.12. The various modifications to the chassis for improving the ground clearance are now in order in the shops and the standard chassis is now… | ||
| 04-page042 | Clearance measurements for three specific chassis (2025E, 2027, and 2028). | ||
| View original record | -2- This is as was reported at the last meet- ing of the Committee. Mr Platford has since measured 3 chassis and the clearances obtained are as follows :- 1. Chassis 2025E. Clearance under the beading… | ||
| 04-page043 | Chassis frame testing, detailing measurements and observations on deflection under load. | ||
| View original record | -3- Height of frame at front 23.75" Height of frame at rear 23.55" All the above chassis were fitted with 895 x 135 wheels and large flywheels. Mr Platford observed during these tests that although… | ||
| 04-page044 | Chassis frame trussing, clearances, and future car transmission design. | ||
| View original record | -4- chassis. He thinks however that the point should be considered with reference to the frame trussing as regards curing our body troubles. With reference to the clearances of the frame trusses, I… | ||
| 04-page045 | Note on improving clearance by fitting a small flywheel. | ||
| View original record | -5- the clearance in the immediate future will of course be improved by the fitting of the small flywheel to the extent mentioned in the list. | ||
| 04-page046 | Ground clearance, specifically discussing the standardization of exhaust pipes and flywheels. | ||
| View original record | Z 615 Re Ground Clearance. TBB6/L11712. Mr Johnson 11.7.12. Ground Clearance (handwritten) With reference to Mr Royce's note of July 8th, you have marked the following paragraph :- "Can we not now… | ||
| 04-page047 | Concluding page of a typed memo by T.B. Barrington. | ||
| View original record | -2- with this end in view. T.B. Barrington. [Stamp text, mirrored] BOND 1804 MADE IN BOXLEY | ||
| 04-page048 | Departmental memo regarding ground clearance and slipping issues with cotton fabric clutches. | ||
| View original record | R.R. .475 (100 H) (X 596. 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… | ||
| 04-page049 | Departmental memo concerning vehicle ground clearance specifications. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 04-page050 | Customer complaint about a flywheel striking the road on a new car. | ||
| View original record | Complaint Sexton. Flanchard, Hi: Reigate. Sirs, July 31st 1912 am just back from a tour in Scotland my new Rolls Royce car No 1872 x most pleased with car except in one respect which was disturbing.… | ||
| 04-page051 | Letter detailing a safety concern about the low clearance of the flywheel shield on certain bridges. | ||
| View original record | time, but I am afraid the flywheel is rather too low for safety & a very bad accident might occur if one of these bridges were taken at a fair speed especially at night. On one of the occasions… | ||
| 04-page052 | Departmental memo concerning a customer complaint from a Mr. Whittington and the proposed solution of fitting a smaller flywheel. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Johnson.… | ||
| 04-page053 | Letter regarding car availability over the winter and a concern about a smaller flywheel. | ||
| View original record | C 23 / H 31712 [Stamp: Telegrams, Santon, Reigate. AUG] Santon, Flaunchford, Nr. Reigate. Aug 5th 1912 [Stamp: RECEIVED] Sirs, I thank you for your letter of 31st ult. I do not think I can spare the… | ||
| 04-page054 | Letter regarding the fitting of larger wheels and tyres. | ||
| View original record | to fit larger wheels, especially in view of what you say about the tyres. Yours faithfully, C.H. Whittington Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd | ||
| 04-page055 | Letter to a customer regarding the fitting of a smaller fly-wheel and the option of larger wheels for clearance. | ||
| View original record | (Londonple) copy CG/H7812. 7th August 1912. C.H. Whittington Esq., Santon, Blandford, Nr. Reigate. Dear Sir, We are in receipt of your letter of yesterday's date and note that you will not be able to… | ||
| 04-page056 | Departmental memo discussing ground clearance tests, comparing inverted and three-quarter elliptic springs. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 04-page057 | Departmental memo requesting a copy of test results for internal records. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. on these tests, and let us… | ||
| 04-page058 | Departmental memo discussing the road clearance under the flywheel guard for chassis 1872. | ||
| View original record | (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 addressed.… | ||
| 04-page059 | Page two of a departmental memo about alterations required beyond fitting a light flywheel for a customer. | ||
| 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… | ||
| 04-page060 | Customer complaint regarding flywheel clearance on Chassis 1872. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1789. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES. 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| 04-page061 | Departmental memorandum concerning a flywheel and wheel clearance issue on Mr Whittington's car, number 1872. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 425 (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… | ||
| 04-page062 | Departmental memo regarding modifications to increase a customer's car clearance by possibly fitting a smaller flywheel and larger wheels. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. R.R. 476 (150 H) (LL 27. 27.7.12.) C16/P3912. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This… | ||
| 04-page063 | Ground clearance on bumpy roads, gradient measurement accuracy, and a failed hill start test. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Barrington. 12.9.12 DATE. EP60/T12912. X615 RE PHOTOGRAPHS. With reference to the… | ||
| 04-page064 | Departmental memo commenting on a car's ability to climb a 35% gradient. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (106 H) (X967. 22.5.12) E.P 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 04-page065 | Insufficient ground clearance on car 1739, causing the flywheel guard to foul on roads in Scotland. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column… | ||
| 04-page066 | Memo detailing poor road conditions and the unsuitability for a modern car, with observations of other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS; "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| 04-page067 | Memo about a location near Nisy where the King goes to shoot. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 217. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. This column is… | ||
| 04-page068 | To Mr. Johnson concerning an investigation into gauges for road clearance. | ||
| View original record | 2615 TEB2/L151012. -2- October 15th 1912. Mr Johnson. Re Gauges for Road Clearance. I have delayed writing to you on the attached matter in order to be able to report some progress. I found on… | ||
| 04-page069 | The correct positioning of parts relative to the side members of the frame. | ||
| View original record | -3- no control, and the scheme recommended will as a matter of fact ensure that each part is in its correct position relatively to the side members of the frame. If these positions are correct it is… | ||
| 04-page070 | To Mr. Barrington concerning Mr. Royce's opinion on road clearance issues for standard practice chassis. | ||
| View original record | = 6/5 File Road Clearance CJL1/C281012. October 28th, 1912. Mr. Barrington. Road Clearance. I enclose memo from Mr. Royce re above. Arrange accordingly for the Test Department. (FHR4/H221012) Note… | ||
| 04-page071 | To Mr Platford regarding Mr Royce's opinion on road clearance issues. | ||
| View original record | = 615 Re Road Clearance. Mr Platford 29/10/12 TBB3/L291012 Mr Johnson wishes you to be advised of the following:- Mr Royce is of the opinion that the unnecessary clearance between the mud-guard and… | ||
| 04-page072 | Improvements to front suspension, suggesting increased clearance or camber to prevent breakages. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Da. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. X 615 X1049 P7/P 15.12.13. COPY. With reference to the improvements in the front springing of our cars, I think every care should be taken that we do not… | ||
| 04-page073 | Ground clearance of a proposed new chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. X615 Hs1/LG13.5.26. BJ10/E10.3.26. X615 X7710 With reference to the proposel new chassis. The intention is to retain the same ground clearance as at present; until the designs are… | ||
| 04-page074 | Undershield ground clearance issues and proposing a new testing method. | ||
| View original record | 4615 To BY. from Hs. c. to Wor. c. to EP. Hs2/LG14.6.26. UNDERSHIELD - GROUND CLEARANCE. X8290 During our last visit to WW., R. complained that the undershields on our cars generally were lower than… | ||
| 04-page075 | The minimum passable ground clearance for the undershield on 20-HP and 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | BV c. Hs. c. Wer. X615 EP/Thn11/H16.6.26. re. Undershield - Ground Clearance. With reference to memo from Hs. (Hs2/LG14.6.26.) Ground clearance is always checked on spring test with chassis loaded up… | ||
| 04-page076 | Modifying the 20 HP undershield to improve ground clearance. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to Wor. Hs. X615 DA3/M1 8.6.26. 20 HP. UNDERSHIELD. X.5290 X.615 With reference to BY6/H14.6.26., the points mentioned have now been discussed with you verbally, and it is agreed… | ||
| 04-page077 | Modifications to the 20HP model undershields to prevent mud splashing and increase road clearance. | ||
| View original record | 4615 To BY. FROM E. C. to BJ. Hs. E4/M6. 7.26. 20HP. UNDERSHIELDS - X.5290. Referring to your memo BY/CGH20/G29626,. the schemes we have sent you are supposed to deal with the objection of mud and… | ||
| 04-page078 | Sketch illustrating the 'India' change-speed mechanism and its floorboard clearances. | ||
| View original record | SKETCH ILLUSTRATING "INDIA" CHANGE-SPEED MECHANISM AND FLOORBOARD CLEARANCES. x615 Min. CLce = .018" Min. CLce = .028" Min. CLce = .046" 2 4 Min. CLce = .025" (LEVER IN 3RD OR 4TH SPEED POSITION) Min.… | ||
| 04-page079 | Need to adjust road clearance based on driving experience on bumpy roads in France. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to DA. BY. 4615 R1/M7.5.27. RE. ROAD CLEARANCE. X. 615 X. 8460 X. 5460 and 7-EX. This must be reduced over the present 20 HP. Experience teaches us that these are only… | ||
| 04-page080 | Proposal to improve road clearance on Phantom and 20 HP models by modifying the exhaust pipe and petrol tank sump. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. BY. X516 V615 R4/M9.7.27. PHANTOM AND 20 HP: ROAD CLEARANCE. X.516 X.5230 X.8230 X.8470 X8460 It is proposed to lift up the exhaust pipe somewhat, by flattening it (making it… | ||
| 04-page081 | Revised chassis rear end for EAC.7 and shifting work to a complete revision for EAC.10. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. 4615. DA3/M8.7.27. RE. FIRST CHASSIS - EAC.7. X.7770 X.615 We send herewith N.sch.2421 shewing a revised rear end of EAC.7. giving increased ground clearance under the… | ||
| 04-page082 | Sending chassis numbers 2593/4 for safekeeping with instructions to halt any work. | ||
| View original record | X615 BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. DA2/M5.5.28. "SS" LOWER APPEARANCE. X.7770 X.615 X.7380 Herewith we send N/s. chs. 2593/4 for safe custody, no work to be done on them at the moment. DA. | ||
| 04-page083 | Valve gear, cam design, and tappet clearance settings for Phantom and EAC.10 engines. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. BY. c. to BJ. Wor. X615 R4/M7.5.28. PHANTOM & EAC.10 VALVE GEAR. X.7060 X.615 We believe that there is some other reason than the actual effect of the cam that causes you to use fine… | ||
| 04-page084 | Changes to feeler gauges, cam lengths, and camshaft angles for the Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Regarding the feeler gauges the .002 should be abolished altogether and replaced by .006 or something more useful. The .030 should likewise go as we should not set plugs to this since we… | ||
| 04-page085 | Chassis development, planned modifications, and parts required for three chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. BY. c. to BJ. Wor. 4615 R3/M17.5.28. INDIA 3. X.5770 X.5460 X.5830 X.615 We are very anxious that there should be no delay in getting this passed when the chassis is completed, and for… | ||
| 04-page086 | Continued memorandum urging the need to push forward with improvements and reduce development time. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Appearance and performance will be improved. We must push forward: we are continually getting behind in our improvements, not so much in conception as the terribly long time we take… | ||
| 04-page087 | Reminder to supply figures for tappet clearance variations on Phantom engines. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from E. c. to BJ. +615. E1/M19.5.28. TAPPET CLEARANCE. X.8060 X.7060 X.615 This is to remind you that you agreed to supply figures of tappet clearance variations on Phantom engines with cast iron… | ||
| 04-page088 | Positioning of a 2-level device and sump design for the 20 HP petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. 461 DA2/M23.5.28. X.5460 X.4038 xxxx X.615 20 HP. 2-LEVEL DEVICE IN PETROL TANK. With reference to the question of the position of the 2-level device in relation to the… | ||
| 04-page089 | Specification sheet for the 14-EX model detailing buffer, wing, and spring clearance and camber measurements. | ||
| View original record | 14-EX BUFFER CLEARANCE. [Handwritten: X-8410 X615] FRONT N.S. 1.7" REAR. N.S. 3.24" O.S. 1.9" O.S. 3.2" Rear - No passengers - N.S. 4.7" O.S. 4.7" [Handwritten: 47410] Rear - Wing clearance N.S. 6.25"… | ||
| 04-page090 | Axial clearance on rocker lever basses for a Phantom new aluminium head. | ||
| View original record | Hs BY/CS. c. Hs. c. Gft. V615 BY5/G.4.6.28. PHANTOM - NEW ALUMINIUM HEAD. RE CLEARANCE IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION ON THE ROCKER LEVER BASSES. At the moment our limits allow for clearance from .003" to… | ||
| 04-page091 | Modifications to frame heights and related components like axles, springs, and hypoids. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. from DA. X615 DA5/M5.6.28. FRAME HEIGHTS. X.7380 X.7420 X.5380 X.615 X.2066 Replying to Hs/Rn6/LG31.5.28., at the present moment 'SS' is 22.5" from the ground, and we have obtained this by… | ||
| 04-page092 | Requesting clearance improvements from the Phantom model be applied to the 20 HP model's valve guides. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/Rn. X615 Hs/Rm5/LG12.6.28. 20 HP. VALVE GUIDES. X5060 We should like the improvements as regards clearance that we have brought in on the Phantom to be carried out in parallel on the 20… | ||
| 04-page093 | The valve clearance for a Phantom model with an aluminium head. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. c. to Mx. X615 Hs/GWH/LG25.6.28: VALVE CLEARANCE - PHANTOM. X8060 With reference to the valve clearance with aluminium head. Please note these clearances should be .006", when the… | ||
| 04-page094 | Front and rear wheel clearances for the India 3 model. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. X615 Ev5/26.6.28. INDIA 3. X.615 X.5800 FRONT AND REAR WHEEL CLEARANCES. X.5380 X.5810 We send herewith N.sch.2619 shewing the front and rear wheel clearances for India 3.… | ||
| 04-page095 | Complaints of excessive wheel arch clearance on the 20 HP model with proposals for new clearances. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. SG. X615 DA/EV3/M3.7.28. 20 HP. WHEEL ARCH CLEARANCE. X.615 X.5810 X.5820 OWING to complaints that the wheel arch clearance on the 20 HP. was excessive with 5¼" medium… | ||
| 04-page096 | Springing specifications, buffer clearances, and damper fittings for the Phantom car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to SJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. CWB. c. to EP. X615 Hs2/LG24.7.28. X8410 Y5410 SPRINGING - (Written before receipt of R2/M20.7.28) If the Phantom car is sprung to the present… | ||
| 04-page097 | Complaints about springing and spring breakages on various car models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- many hundreds of complaints of springing on Phantom and 40/50 HP. cars. In the case of the early 20 HP. cars we are having to replace an enormous number of springs owing to breakages. One… | ||
| 04-page098 | Springing issues with the 20 HP car, discussing customer complaints, continental performance, and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rml/L23.7.28. SPRINGING. With reference to CWB3/GM20.7.28. The situation from our point of view is as follows :- 20 HP. CAR. Complaints of 20 HP. springing from customers are a rarity. We… | ||
| 04-page099 | The suspension issues, spring deflection, and controllability of the Phantom & 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- PHANTOM & 40/50 HP. We are always in difficulty with these cars. Our problem is, flexibility v. controlability. Whatever we do to the cars within practical working limits we are haunted… | ||
| 04-page100 | Reduction in height for the wheel arches on a 20 HP car with 5¼' tyres and 21' rims. | ||
| View original record | X615 SG/HN. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. DA/EV2/M14. 8. 28. 20 HP. WHEEL ARCHES - 5¼" TYRES. 21" RIMS. X5810 X5390 (crossed out) We thank you for your SG/HN8/EDS. 8. 28. and your SG/HN20/EDS1.7.28. We note… | ||
| 04-page101 | Buffer penetration tests and wheel arch clearances for different tyre sizes. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. from Hs/Rn. c. to BY. c. to Sg. X615 Hs/Rn3/LG23.8.28. X5390 X5810 With reference to DA/EV2/M14.8.28 and DA/EV3/M 3.7.28. Our tests on buffer penetration shew that we can get 4 3/8" bump from… | ||
| 04-page102 | Wheel and chassis specifications for a new 4-seater saloon cabriolet model 'SS'. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to BY. SG. X615 DA/EV1/M6.9.28. 'SS'. x.7770 x.7380 x.7820 x.615 x.7810 The first SS., which R. hopes to have in the south of France, will have a 4-seater saloon cabriolet body of… | ||
| 04-page103 | Different spring specifications and buffer clearances for various driving conditions. | ||
| View original record | To BY/HEB. from Hs/Rm. 7615 Hs/Rm3/LG3. 9. 28. BUFFER CLEARANCE. X615 X7410 With reference to BY/HEB4/M6. 9. 28. If a car would normally be sprung with 4.125" buffer clearance but the owner wishes to… | ||
| 04-page104 | Technical memorandum detailing front spring buffer clearance specifications and comparison with the 'F-2-B' Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. Y615 BY/HEB3/M.29.9.28. "SS". ----- FRONT SPRING BUFFER CLEARANCE. -------------------------- With reference to Hs/Rm1/LG21.5.28, kindly note the latest particulars for Front Springs from W.W.… | ||
| 04-page105 | Engine valve clearances and the reuse of cylinder gaskets due to settling issues. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from E. c. to BJ. Hm. c. to EP. Y615 E1/M10.10.28. VALVE CLEARANCES AND CYLINDER GASKETS. X. 615 X. 8060 X. 5060 X. 5050 We recently noticed that 12-G-4 had developed defective slow running, and… | ||
| 04-page106 | Modification to the starting handle bracket to improve clearance between the radiator and fan. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X615 DA2/M18.10.28. 'SS' RADIATOR & FAN. X.615 X.7250 X.7220 Replying to BY/CGH4/G15.10.28., though we do not remember the experimental report limiting the closeness of the… | ||
| 04-page107 | Incorrect heelboard length on car 19-EX and a request for a replacement part. | ||
| View original record | BY. Hs. from DA/EV. X615 DA/EV3/M20.10.28. RE. HEELBOARD - 19-EX. X. 615 X. 7390 Having now set out the wheel arches for this car on N.sch.2716 we find that the heelboard length shewn on N.sch. 2714… | ||
| 04-page108 | Increasing the clearance between the fan and radiator by reconstructing the starting handle bracket. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X615 DA2/M18.10.28. 'SS' RADIATOR & FAN. X.615 X.7250 X.7220 Replying to BY/CGH4/G15.10.28., though we do not remember the experimental report limiting the closeness of the… | ||
| 04-page109 | Distributing drawing N.sch.2720 showing wheel arch clearances for 18-EX and 'SS' car models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c.c. to BJ. Hs. X615 Ev2/A/13.10.38. 'SS'. X.615 X.7390 X.7820 WHEEL ARCH CLEARANCES. 18-EX. We send herewith N.sch.2720 shewing the wheel arch clearances for 18-EX and all 'SS'… | ||
| 04-page110 | Alteration of chassis prints to accommodate coachwork clearances for the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. Hs. 4615 BY/Cgh8/G.23.10.28. re COACHWORK CLEARANCES. ------------------------- With reference to Hs/Rm3/LG.23.8.28. we are assuming that you are in agreement with the radius of the wheel arch… | ||
| 04-page111 | Valve clearances, gasket settling, and the re-fitting of gaskets on 20 HP engines. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/GWH. c. to Hs. c.c. E.E.P. Mx. Hm f615 Hs/GWH/LG29.10.28. 20 HP. VALVES. y5060 With reference to E1/M10.10.28. We agree that in the case of 12-G-4 the cause of the valve clearance being… | ||
| 04-page112 | Secret memo regarding wheelarch clearances for the Peregrone 2 model. | ||
| View original record | X615 TO BY. FROM EV. SECRET. EV5/18.4.32. X.4027 COPY TO SG. WOR. BY. HS. E. WHEELARCH CLEARANCES. PERE. 2 We send herewith N.Sch.3464. shewing the wheelarch clearances for Peregrone 2. when fitted… | ||
| 04-page113 | Bensport wheel arch clearances, referencing schedule 3485. | ||
| View original record | X615 BY. FROM DA/EV. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. DA/EV3/M9.6.32. BENSPORT WHEEL ARCH CLEARANCES. We send herewith N. sch. 3485. shewing the wheel arch clearances for Bensport. DA/EV. | ||
| 04-page114 | Check test on tappet clearance variation on a Peregrine engine. | ||
| View original record | X615. E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/KT.4.4.33. With reference to your query re. the variation in tappet clearance on Peregrine. We give below a check test on these figures showing that the maximum variation… | ||