Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Requesting the cause for a change speed mechanism seizure on vehicle 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | x300a 64 S/W To Rm. from Sg. re 32-EX. Sg6/E12.6.36 In the Report of the 4-7th June it states that the change speed mechanism XXX seized from top to 3rd etc. but no information is given as to what was… | ||
| scan0002 | Forwarding a report from Hancock on gearboxes, noting no serious trouble is being experienced on test. | ||
| View original record | X300a 65 To Sg. from Rm. Hs/Rm.9/KW.13.6.36. 32-EX. Replying to Sg.6/E.12.6.36. Herewith is a report from Hancock on the subject. When reading this it should be borne in mind that no serious trouble… | ||
| scan0003 | To H.F. Hamilton regarding Gandy's spherical exhaust mounting pieces and filter positioning for car 32-EX. | ||
| View original record | X300a 89 To H.F. Hamilton, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/GWH.19/KW.25.6.36. We have sent you some Gandy's spherical pieces for the exhaust mounting. They can be fitted to either the… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter to H.F. Hamilton discussing petrol pump delivery issues at high speeds, engine cooling, and experiments with 'Autoflux' pumps. | ||
| View original record | X300a 90 To H.F. Hamilton, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Rm.26/KW.25.6.36. Thanks for your note of the 23rd. The question is, if you put the petrol pump on the frame will it deliver… | ||
| scan0005 | Typed memo to H.F. Hamilton regarding staff movements following an accident. | ||
| View original record | X 300a 93 To H.F. Hamilton, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Hs/GWH.15/KW.26.6.36. We are sorry to hear of the accident to 32-EX. In view of this yourself and the following men will return… | ||
| scan0006 | Planned trip to Paris to investigate Bentley clutch troubles and test a new cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | Y 300 a 94 To Hs/Rm. Hs/GWH.2/JH. 27.6.36. I am proposing this next week to devote my time between Cricklewood and Kingsbury. Next Monday June 29th I shall proceed to Paris to investigate Bentley… | ||
| scan0007 | The condition of a clutch plate and flywheel following a gearbox seizure. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: L.L. Smith (crossed out) x300a Shew to Hdy after you have read it. Rm. [Signature: HFH] GWH/HFH/7/JAB. Hdy please note & return [Signature] [Signature: WE Smith] Typed content: 56… | ||
| scan0008 | Drawing showing a section of a flywheel with stud holes and a note on fused fabric. | ||
| View original record | 9.6.36 56-1 32. EX. FLY WHEEL. STUD HOLES. LINE WHERE FABRIC HAS FUSED ONTO FLY WHEEL. AS CARBON. HPH. | ||
| scan0009 | Hand-drawn sketch illustrating failures on a clutch plate. | ||
| View original record | 9.6.36. 32.EX. CLUTCH PLATE. 56-2 CARBON. FABRIC CRACK. BRASS BONDING DISPLACED RIVET. HOLE WHERE FABRIC HAS PICKED UP AND FUSED TO FLYWHEEL. FABRIC WORNE TO BRASS BONDING HFA | ||
| scan0010 | Letter concerning modifications and replacement parts for a 32-EX clutch. | ||
| View original record | X 300a 58 G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Hs/Smth.25/KW.9.6.36. 32-EX Clutch. Herewith N.Sch.4817, which shows the arrangement of the Ph.III clutch modified to take… | ||
| scan0011 | Clutch failures on car 32-EX and new steering fitted to car GLG-5. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. /300- 59 Hs/Rm.22/KW.11.6.36. In reply to your telephone conversation - 32-EX. The testers were given the Whitsuntide holiday. You will see that the car is again doing daily mileage.… | ||
| scan0012 | Failure of a 32-EX gearbox after 5,000 miles and the subsequent inspection findings. | ||
| View original record | x300a 61-1 Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre. France. 11th June, 1936. GWH/HPH/3/JAB. To Hs/Rm. 32-EX Gearbox Failure. This box has now completed 5,000 miles. The change of gears has not been… | ||
| scan0013 | The condition and rework of a cone, including bedding analysis, spline trimming, and lapping. | ||
| View original record | 61-2 rubbing. The condition of this cone clearly shows all the bedding to be on the forward edge, a fault which we have invariably found during our previous tests at Shardlow. The splines have been… | ||
| scan0014 | Brake drum balance, clutch plate replacement, and trunnion operating shaft issues. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Annotations: Top Left: LE Smith Top Left: See By about these failures & let me know what is being done Top Left: To. Hs/Rm. Top Left: - Abt Dec 1935 - Top Left: G84068 Top Left: G85783 Top… | ||
| scan0015 | Typed telegram to Hancock in France regarding Phantom Three axle production parts. | ||
| View original record | 3S 20.5.36. HANCOCK, HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, INDRE, FRANCE. ANXIOUSLY AWAITING TELEGRAM CONFIRMING PHANTOM THREE AXLE CONTAINS PRODUCTION PARTS. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0016 | Specifying parts for the 32-EX Front Suspension for a car destined for France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 300 a (2) Hs/Les.15/JH. 26.2.36. 32-EX Front Suspension for France. The above car should have (a) 2 key levers N.scheme 4716. (b) English Steel Corporation springs. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0017 | Travel information sheet for the Sierra Nevada region in Spain, detailing transport, accommodation, and prices. | ||
| View original record | SIERRA NEVADA. La Sierra Nevada est le massif le plus important de la Codillère Pénibétique. Elle commence à Padul et finit près de Fiñana. Son extension est de IIO Kms. environ. MOYENS DE… | ||
| scan0018 | Information sheet detailing accommodation, travel, and practical advice for visiting the Sierra Nevada. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - PRIX : Pension complète avec chambre avec eau courante........ 25.00 Ptas. " " " " sans " " ................... 20.00 " " " avec couchette................... 19.00 " Déjeuner..... 7.00 et 8.00… | ||
| scan0019 | Travel guide detailing itineraries, times, and prices for excursions in the Sierra Nevada, Spain. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Il n'existe pas de guides professionnels. Si on en désire n'importe quel muletier des villages de Guejar-Sierra ou de Trevelez peut servir de guide. ITINERAIRE DE GRANADA AU VELATA ET MULHACEN… | ||
| scan0020 | Instruction to reline the hand brake shoes on car 32-EX with Ferodo Fibrre A.D. | ||
| View original record | gb X300e i To RHC. Hs/AFM.4/KW.21.3.36. Hand Brake on 32-EX. When this car is next in the shop, will you please reline the hand brake shoes with Ferodo Fibrre A.D. (herewith). Hs/A.F.Martindale. | ||
| scan0021 | Telegram to Francobrit in Paris regarding Phantom Three axle production parts. | ||
| View original record | x300a 85 HANCOCK, FRANCOBRIT, PARIS 86. ANXIOUSLY AWAITING TELEGRAM CONFIRMING PHANTOM THREE AXLE CONTAINS PRODUCTION PARTS. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0022 | Telegram received by telephone regarding an examination of a 32FX axle and travel arrangements. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 4.20 Date: 20.5.36 To: Roycar By: A.W. from: Paris Tel 15.30 20th. 18 Rowbotham examined 32FX near axle Differential as production… | ||
| scan0023 | Road test report for car 32-EX in France, detailing a metallic rattle and suspension issues. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. X300 a 42-1 Hs/FD.15/KW.26.5.36. 32-EX in France. Leaving C.W. Hancock in Paris, we left on Friday afternoon the 15th inst. for Chateauroux, arriving at 7.0 p.m. (Dodd and Waller). Saturday,… | ||
| scan0024 | List of maintenance tasks performed in a garage, followed by a brief travel itinerary. | ||
| View original record | -2- US-2 Hs/FD.15/KW.26.5.36. Other work carried out in the garage was - (1) The fitting of a stand tube breather to the float chamber, replacing the pipe to the air silencer. (2) All petrol filters… | ||
| scan0025 | Hand-drawn sketch of a rear buffer. | ||
| View original record | REAR BUFFER 47-S | ||
| scan0026 | Letter to The Royal Automobile Club regarding Spanish Customs Authorities. | ||
| View original record | X300a u8 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.5/KW. 28th May, 1936. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter of the 27th May. We note that you do not… | ||
| scan0027 | Diagram of a 25-30 HP float chamber. | ||
| View original record | 25 - 30 H.P. FLOATCHAMBER. POSITION OF STAND PIPE. PETROL. 17-3 | ||
| scan0028 | Blueprint diagram of a Phantom III float chamber showing modifications to the vent and partition. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III. FLOATCHAMBER. POSITION OF OLD VENT. POSITION OF NEW VENT PARTITION ISOLATED CHAMBER WHERE PETROL BOILS. P.G./7.38 | ||
| scan0029 | Tests carried out on the boiling of petrol in pipes and pumps due to hot weather conditions. | ||
| View original record | 101 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/HFW/S/JAB. 23rd. June 1936 To. Hs/Rm. 2nd o to. [REDACTED] o to. [REDACTED] o to. [REDACTED] 32. EX. Tests carried out on boiling of petrol in… | ||
| scan0030 | Resolution of petrol pump overheating and fuel vaporization by relocating the pumps, including test results. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) To effect a cure, we decided the pumps must be removed and mounted on a cooler part of the car. We did this, mounting them on the O.S. of the frame, directly behind the clutch and brake pedal… | ||
| scan0031 | Under bonnet temperature and the testing of petrol pumps and a higher speed fan. | ||
| View original record | ( 3 ) the under bonnet temperature to a reasonable figure. We should also like to carry out further tests when the higher speed fan arrives. We would point out that, the position of the petrol pumps… | ||
| scan0032 | Schematic showing possible mounting positions for the Phantom III pumps on the dash. | ||
| View original record | 32 Ex POSSIBLE MOUNTING FOR PHANTOM III PUMPS ALTERNATIVE POSITION PUMPS COVERED OVER WHEN BONNET IS DOWN. DASH. 17/1/38 HJM | ||
| scan0033 | Cover sheet for a report on the condition of a Phantom III, 32-EX, after a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | To: [Scribbled Out] from RHO./RH. Hs/Rm. X300a (3) 110 RHC./RH.1/AP.14.8.36. Lorry WST Noted WSD <- Frame M) S) STD Herewith report on condition of Phantom III. 32-EX. after 10,000 Miles Test in… | ||
| scan0034 | The condition of a Phantom III, 32-EX, after a 10,000-mile test in France and a subsequent accident. | ||
| View original record | 110/1 PHANTOM III. 32-EX. REPORT ON CONDITION AFTER 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. (STRIP INSPECTION IN DERBY) (AFTER ACCIDENT) Condition generally:- Good except for damage due to accident. TRANSMISSION… | ||
| scan0035 | Component inspection report detailing damage and condition after a potential accident. | ||
| View original record | -2- Change Gear and Brake Mechn. (Not isolated Change Gear Type) Tube for change gear mechn. bent due to accident, otherwise general condition good. Hand brake countershaft G.83237 rusted in shaft.… | ||
| scan0036 | Inspection report detailing the condition of various axle, brake, and hub components. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rear Axle. 4.R. 8 x 34 Near side tube bent at hub end and off-side end plate buckled due to accident. Centre casing (not ribbed type) badly 'sandblasted' on underneath exposed surface due to road… | ||
| scan0037 | Inspection report on front hubs, steering, and suspension components, including spring test results after 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | -4- 110-B Front Hubs. Drums in R.R. cast iron - general condition good. 6 - 5/16.holes had been drilled in rib of near side drum and a 1/2 nut and bolt added for balancing drum. General condition… | ||
| scan0038 | Vehicle inspection report detailing damage to various components like the frame, springs, and petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | -5- Frames and Fittings. Frame distorted generally due to accident. Quantity of stones found in Box section frame in the region of 3rd. crossmember. Rear step irons "sandblasted" by road conditions.… | ||
| scan0039 | Vehicle condition report noting damage from road conditions, particularly sandblasting, to various components. | ||
| View original record | -6- 110-5 Petrol Piping. Filter and tap outside the frame to Lec.4795 condition good. Oil Pump. Condition good except for oily condition around the breather on top of the tank which looks bad, this is… | ||
| scan0040 | Inspection report detailing the condition of various components for Engine Unit Ph.III.No.9. | ||
| View original record | -7- ENGINE UNIT Ph.III.No.9. Crankcase and Bearings. Top Half E.87416 condition good - chalk tested for cracks and found O.K. Rubber gland for water pump perished. Lower half E.87723 - Oil Tray badly… | ||
| scan0041 | Inspection report detailing the condition and wear of various engine components. | ||
| View original record | -8- Air Silencer End cover retaining nuts pulled out of the filter supports probably by careless re-assembly. A local support would overcome this trouble. Camshaft and Bearings. Camshaft Ex.18044 -… | ||
| scan0042 | Condition report detailing the status of various vehicle components and electrical equipment. | ||
| View original record | -9- 110-79 Tecalemit Filter. Condition good. Oil Temperature Regulator. Condition good. Fan. Condition good. Exhaust Fittings. Tail pipe "sandblasted" and damaged due to accident. Radiator. Condition… | ||
| scan0043 | Condition report on vehicle electrical and fuel system components including the dynamo, regulator, ignition, wiring, and petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | -10- Dynamo The condition of this unit was satisfactory. One positive brush flexible was found to be damaged. It appeared to have been burned due to coming in contact with the metal of the end cover,… | ||
| scan0044 | Diagrams showing cracked pistons from a Phantom III after a 10,000 miles test in France. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III - PISTONS AFTER 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE (110-11) 6/8/36 E.87347 - /P404 No 9 UNIT A4 PISTON CRACKED AT 2 PLACES ON INNER WEB. A3 CRACKED AT BOTTOM OF SKIRT A6 CRACKED AT BOTTOM OF… | ||
| scan0045 | Sketches showing the condition of Phantom III connecting-rod big-end bearings after a 10,000 miles road test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III. UNIT No 9. SKETCHES SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE CONNECTING-ROD BIG-END BEARINGS CONN-ROD BRSS: E84683-4-R.R. WHITE METAL. AFTER 10,000 MILES ROAD TEST. ROD HALVES. CAP HALVES. NOTE!… | ||
| scan0046 | Sketches showing the condition of the main bearings for Phantom III Unit No. 9 after a 10,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III. UNIT No. 9. SKETCHES SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE MAIN BEARINGS AFTER 10,000 MILES ROAD TEST. MAIN BEARINGS: E.84771-2-3-4. / R.R. WHITE METAL FRONT CENTRE REAR - CRANKCASE HALVES. -… | ||
| scan0047 | Crankshaft bearing clearances for a Phantom III Unit Nº3, with wear measurements taken before and after a 10,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III UNIT Nº3 CRANKSHAFT BEARING CLEARANCES. BEFORE & AFTER 10,000 MILES ROAD TEST. CRANKSHAFT: E.86615 - Y.C.M. (VK.2888) MAIN BRGS: E.84771 - WM/T BIG END BUSHES: E.84683-4 - WM/T PLAIN… | ||
| scan0048 | Liner bore dimension measurements for a Phantom III engine, new and after a 10,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III UNIT 9 - LINER BORE DIMENSIONS - NEW & AFTER 10,000 MILES ROAD TEST LINERS: E.87890 (GASHED TYPE) Matl: CENTRI-CAST IRON DRA'G SIZE BORE = 3.250" DIAGRAM LABELS: 6.137" .500" .500" CROWN… | ||
| scan0049 | Measurement data for Phantom III Unit 9 piston profiles, new and after a 10,000-mile road test. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III. UNIT 9. NEW- 25-2-36 AFTER- 5-8-36 PISTON PROFILES NEW & AFTER 10000 MILES ROAD TEST PISTONS:- E.87347. PROFILES TO:- E.87810 MATL:- A/P.404 * DENOTES "A.5" PISTON REPLACED WITH NEW… | ||
| scan0050 | Blueprint detailing the design and suggestions for rubber pads on rear springs. | ||
| View original record | Ex I 54 RUBBER PAD & SHEILD BELLIED AS SHOWN SUGGEST POUNDAGE PLATE BE DELETED OR MADE TO TAKE FULL AREA OF RUBBER PAD RUBBER PAD F 88486 SHEILD F 88505 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. PRINT ROOM 11 AUG 1936 DERBY.… | ||
| scan0051 | Diagram illustrating an incorrectly assembled near side top pivot bearing of a yoke. | ||
| View original record | Ex I 55 ASSEMBLED WITH NEEDLE ROLLER OUT OF POSITION, ROLLER TRAPPED BETWEEN END OF PIVOT PIN AND DISTANCE WASHER P III 32 Ex NEAR SIDE TOP PIVOT BEARING OF YOKE ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM 11 AUG… | ||
| scan0052 | Blueprint showing a diagram of a lower pivot on a yoke for a front axle. | ||
| View original record | Ex I 56 FRONT AXLE YOKE G84414-S S/NCR THRUST WASHER G82668 S/ZN PICKING UP ON THIS FACE OF YOKE THIS FACE OF YOKE INDENTED BY THE ENDS OF NEEDLE ROLLERS FRONT OF CAR P III 32 EX LOWER PIVOT ON YOKE… | ||
| scan0053 | Blueprint illustrating an issue with a replenishing valve plug on a front suspension shock damper and the correct position for a lock wire. | ||
| View original record | Ex 153 ONE PLUG FOR REPLENISHING VALVES WORKED OUT ON OFF SIDE DUE TO NO LOCK WIRE HAVING BEEN FITTED PLUG G83736 CORRECT POSITION FOR LOCK WIRE Ph III 32 Ex SHOCK DAMPER VALVES - FRONT SUSPENSION… | ||
| scan0054 | Faults and adjustments made to the front brakes. | ||
| View original record | /// 19.10.36. X ? Report GWH/6/JAB.27.5.36. Front Brakes. Off side jaw on equalizer bracket too tight owing to being out of alignment. This prevented brake rod returning correctly. Slack in front… | ||
| scan0055 | Suspension specification for the Spectre II model for France. | ||
| View original record | X 300a (2) To RHC. Hs/Les.4/KW.3.7.35. Suspension Specification for Spectre II for France. We should like this car to be brought up to the specification of the next 12 production chassis; namely - (1)… | ||
| scan0056 | Specification for the Spectre Unit for 2-S-1 Chassis for France, detailing modifications. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a (2) Hs/Ewdl.5/KW.4.7.35. Specification of Spectre Unit for 2-S-1 Chassis for France. The specification for this unit is to Hs/Rm.21/KW.2.7.35, the cylinder head and 8:1 eccentric ratio… | ||
| scan0057 | List of specifications and modifications for various engine components, including connecting rods, governor springs, and carburetors. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Swdl.5/KW.4.7.35. Strap Type Connecting Rods to LsC.3860, with bearings as fitted to No.5 unit on 10,000 miles. Dynamo drive bush to be pressure fed from the low pressure as carried out on… | ||
| scan0058 | Instruction memo for the manufacture and fitting of new parts for the Spectre II car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/Std. X300a Hs/Wym.7/Kr.5.7.35. Spectre II. Will you please instruct for the following new parts to be made and fitted to the above car. LeC.4544. Exhaust Manifold. LeC.4568. Radiator… | ||
| scan0059 | Proposing a revised road test route for the 'Spectre' car over various Alpine passes. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.Cx. re Spectre. X300 a (2) Sg12/E24.7.35 Would you please let me know when the next Spectre is going to France? I am anxious that, when the next car goes, instead of just… | ||
| scan0060 | Radiator and crankcase pressure test results for a 3. S. I. Spectre. | ||
| View original record | Steadman 3. S. I. SPECTRE <3004 30.7.35 RADIATOR TESTS. Thermostats Valves Out. SPEED 80 MPH. WATER Miles. Air. Cylind.Block. Outlet from Rad. Drop in Temp. 1 15°c 76°c 65°c 11°c 2 15 75 64 11 3 15 75… | ||
| scan0061 | With a hand-drawn sketch reporting a broken silent rocker and its replacement with standard rockers. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Run c to Steadman +300a/2 To H.S. From G.W.H. hotel de france, Chateauroux. indre. france. 31st July 1934. we have broken a silent rocker, approximately one inch from the silent plunger… | ||
| scan0062 | List of specifications and modifications for the 'Spectre 2 for France' car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Rm. X300u (2) Hs/Rm.14/MJ.1.8.35. SPECTRE 2 FOR FRANCE. We have issued the following notes outlining the specification of this car Hs/Rm.21/KW.2.7.35. Hs/Les.5/KW.10.7.35.… | ||
| scan0063 | Continued list of engine component modifications and notes on part supply. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.14/MJ.1.8.35. Cont'd. (15) Larger slipper flywheels LeC.4475. Main flywheel Idler Wheel LeC.4433. Wheelcase LeC.4451. (16) Relief Valve and seats LeC.4385 and seats LeC.4553 Oil Passages to… | ||
| scan0064 | Covering note for the provisional specification of the Spectre No. 7 unit. | ||
| View original record | x300a (2) To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/MJ. 2.8.35. Herewith a provisional specification of Spectre No. 7 unit; Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0065 | List of modifications to the specification for the Spectre 7 unit. | ||
| View original record | 2.8.35. MODIFIED SPECIFICATION OF SPECTRE 7 UNIT. The following is a list of modifications to the specification HS/Swdl.5/KW.4.7.35. (1) Strap type connecting rods with white metal bearings. (2) Steel… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter detailing work schedules, personnel holidays, and engine modifications for test vehicles in France. | ||
| View original record | To A.B. Roberts, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. x300a (2) HS/GWH. 3/KW. 7. 8. 35. The following is the programme. Pattinson and Walsh are going on their holidays. Pepper and Darby are… | ||
| scan0067 | List of 15 modifications and specifications for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | +300 To RHC. Hs/Rm.12/KW.7.8.35. Chassis. (1) Filter moved. Work to scheme (2) Spring pot oil leaks eliminated. G.83560, F.87237, G.82682. Otherwise to schemes N.Sch's 4289 & 4551. (3) Cast iron… | ||
| scan0068 | List of engine component specifications and modifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- ENGINE (16) Carburetter filters to LeC.4594. (17) Duralumin push rods to LeC.4626. (18) Valve springs with bottom coils corrected to prevent digging into washer. (19) White metal main and big end… | ||
| scan0069 | Requesting to fit a modified camshaft and a detachable exhaust system to car unit 1-S-1. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, +300a (2?) Hs/Wym. 7/KW. 8.8.35. 1-S-1 - Unit No. 3. Will you please arrange to fit Ex.18044 camshaft with modification Ex.1768 (extra keyway) to the above car whilst it is in the fitting… | ||
| scan0070 | Specification of electrical equipment for Spectre 2.S.1. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/Rm. +300a (2) Hs/Wst.4/GB.8.8.35. SPECIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR SPECTRE 2.S.1. (1) Dynamo - Large shunt ventilated machine cradle mounting - D.75267; D.75270; D.72244;… | ||
| scan0071 | Requesting modifications to the Spectre unit specification, regarding tappets and push rods. | ||
| View original record | +300a (2) To RHC. Hs/Swdl.5/KW.9.8.35. Spectre. Will you please include the following in the specification of the unit for France and duplicate as far as possible on No. 3 & 4 units. The tappet oil… | ||
| scan0072 | Listing modifications for the Spectre 2-S-I car before its 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +300a v Hs/Gry.4/KW.9.8.35. Spectre 2-S-I. 10,000 miles Test. We should very much like to have the following incorporated on this car before it goes to France :- (1) Wing nuts for the brake… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting the replacement of potentially failing rivets with bolts on a Spectre II servo's balancer lever for safety reasons. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X3004 (2) Hs/FJH.10/KW.12.8.35. Servo for Spectre II - 10,000 Miles Test. We note that the balancer lever on the servo of the above chassis still has rivets joining the horizontal and vertical… | ||
| scan0074 | List of modifications for the Spectre II gearbox following a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. < 300a (CS) Hs/PJH. 8/KW. 12.8.35. Gearbox for Spectre II - 10,000 Miles Test. Of the various modifications we wish to have applied to the gearbox of Spectre II, most will be covered by… | ||
| scan0075 | Results of a 10,000-mile test on two experimental Spectre steering cams. | ||
| View original record | X300a 2 To EHC. HS/FJH.10/KW.13.8.35. Marles Steering on Spectre II - 10,000 Miles Test. We have examined the working of the two experimental Spectre steering cams with zero and 0.002" of crowning… | ||
| scan0076 | Changes to the Spectre II chassis lubrication valves to align with the Spectre III. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300u ~ Hs/Bwg.14/KW.16.8.35. Spectre II Chassis Lubrication. Please note that during the test in France, the following Bijur Meter Valves have been changed on Spectre III. Will you please… | ||
| scan0077 | Brake layout modifications for the 2-S-I test in France, applicable to Spectre and Olympia cars. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to By. £300 a (2) Hs/Gry.4/KW.16.8.35. Spectre Brakes. We do not know if it is realised that for 2-S-I test in France the brake layout should include - (1) Increased front braking lever… | ||
| scan0078 | Build specifications and parts readiness for the 2-S-1 chassis 18,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Les. Hs/FD. Hs/Wym. Hs/PJH. Hs/Std. Hs/Mths. Hs/CTS. Hs/BWG. Hs/AFH. Hs/Swdl. +300a (?) Hs/Gry.10/KW.17.8.35. 2-S-1 - 18,000 Miles Test. Hs. has requested that those responsible for the various… | ||
| scan0079 | Modifications to be incorporated into the Spectre II Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X 300a (2) To RHC. Hs/FJH.9/KW.17.8.35. Spectre II Gearbox. Re our memo. Hs/FJH.8/KW.12.6.35. will you please note that we want N.Sch.4582 and 4583 incorporated in this gearbox. The modifications to… | ||
| scan0080 | Brake layout modification for model 2-S-I for France. | ||
| View original record | X300K (2) To RHC. Hs/Gry.12/KW.17.8.35. Brakes for 2-S-I for France. Further to our Hs/Gry.4/KW.16.8.35, concerning the brake layout for 2-S-I for France, the rear equaliser should be to N.Sch.4558… | ||
| scan0081 | Listing ten required modifications for a Spectre II car destined for France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 300e (T) Hs/Gry.1/KW.20.8.35. Spectre II for France. Further to our Conference in Hs' office yesterday, we hope you will be able to get the following parts on to this car before it goes to… | ||
| scan0082 | List of chief specification items for the 2-S-I model for a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | X300a (2) To Hs. c.c. to E. HS/Gry.10/KW.20.8.35. Chief items in Specification of 2-S-I for 10,000 Miles in France. Rear Axle. As 3-S-I except for - (1) Screw thread to prevent oil leaks from pinion.… | ||
| scan0083 | List of five miscellaneous technical points or modifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.10/KW.20.8.35. Miscellaneous. (1) 34 gallon tank. (2) 3 spoke steering wheel. (3) Petrol filter under valance. (4) Improved lubrication of steering lever and pivots. (5) Correct radiator… | ||
| scan0084 | Instructing to incorporate a scheme to prevent oil from leaking into the clutch pit. | ||
| View original record | +300a (2) Hs/Swdl./KW. 21.8.35. To RMO. Spectre. Will you please incorporate the scheme Hs.2089 on the 10,000 mile unit which is being built. This is an arrangement evolved by G.W.H. to prevent oil… | ||
| scan0085 | Three modifications for the Spectre II chassis destined for France. | ||
| View original record | X 3004 (2) To RHC. Hs/Bwg.7/KW.21.8.35 Spectre II for France. Further to memo. Hs/Gry.1/KW.20.8.35, will you please include the following three items in the above chassis :- (1) Modified lubrication… | ||
| scan0086 | Request to incorporate a modified bolt head stop on the radiator for chassis 2-S-I for France. | ||
| View original record | X300a (2) To RHC. Hs/Std.6/KW.22.8:35. Will you please incorporate the modified bolt head stop to N.Sch.4586 on the radiator which is to be fitted to 2-S-I for France. Hs/Std. | ||
| scan0087 | Request to obtain a replacement dashboard cigarette lighter for Chassis 2-S-I. | ||
| View original record | x300a (2) W/S - Hn. Hs/FD.4/KW. 23.8.35. Will you please obtain 1. Dashboard Cigarette Lighter for use on Chassis 2-S-I to replace damaged one. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0088 | Requesting a modification to the Spectre II Gearbox drain hole. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a (2) Hs/FJH.5/KW.26.8.35. Spectre II Gearbox. We have found on the gearbox rig that the hole in the front of the box for draining the front bearing is in a bad position, as actually oil… | ||
| scan0089 | Modifications to the Spectre II gearbox front cover and 2nd motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +300 (2) Hs/FJH.4/KW.28.8.35. Spectre II Gearbox. Re our memo. ref. Hs/FJH.5/KW.26.8.35. instructing a modified oil drain in the gearbox front cover to Hs.2090. As we shall not be having the… | ||
| scan0090 | Instruction memo to fit the gearbox front suspension of a Spectre II for France to Hs.2094. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x300u (2) Hs/Les.1/KW.28.8.35. Spectre II Gearbox Front Suspension. Will you please fit the gearbox front suspension of Spectre II for France to Hs.2094. All the necessary parts are now in… | ||
| scan0091 | Inspection and modification report for Spectre No. 10 following a 10,000-mile unit test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +300e (V) Spectre No. 10 (10,000 Miles Unit). Will you please carry out the following on this unit, which has been tested and returned to you for inspection. (1) Carburetters. Pistons very… | ||
| scan0092 | Engine test findings, including leaks, noisy components, and recommended modifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- (4) Slight leak into clutch case at high speed. The mouth of the pipe Hs.2078 did not appear to be in its most efficient position, and should be pulled out nearer to flywheel and made… | ||
| scan0093 | Modifications to the servo on a Spectre II to prevent fouling. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. < 300 a (2) Hs/FJH. 2/KW. 4.9.35. Servo on Spectre II. In order to overcome the foul on the above servo when the brakes are worn and used in reverse, will you please fit the hollow rivet shown… | ||
| scan0094 | Modifications to Dunlop wire wheels, including drilling and fitting a new boss. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a (2) Hs/FD.14/KW.6.9.35: 2-S-I. Dunlop Wire Wheels. In accordance with N.Sch.4611, the new Dunlop wheels will require drilling for the balance weight bolts. The new boss G.83706 will also… | ||
| scan0095 | Request to fit a 7.00' diameter air silencer to the Spectre II (31-EX) chassis, replacing the existing 6.00' unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x300 Hs/Wym.26/KW.13.9.35. Spectre II (31-EX). Will you please fit to the above chassis an air silencer of 7.00" dia. in place of the present one of 6.00" dia. We have a 7.00" dia. air… | ||
| scan0096 | List of engine and chassis modifications for Spectre Chassis 2-S-I before its delivery to France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x500a (2) Hs/Gry.14/KW.16.9.35. Spectre Chassis 2-S-I. Will you please carry out the following modifications to this car before it goes to France :- ENGINE. (1) Blank up the vent holes in the… | ||
| scan0097 | List of required modifications and adjustments for a vehicle, continued on page 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.14/KW.16.9.35. (8) Fit jacking pads to rear springs - also pads for front suspension jacking. (9) Fit new speedometer cable (plated) the length to follow the contour of the dashboard. (10)… | ||
| scan0098 | Specification memo detailing modifications for the Spectre II car's exhaust silencer. | ||
| View original record | X300a (2) To RHC. Hs/Wym.15/KW.16.9.35. Spectre Exhaust Silencer. Whilst Spectre II car is in the fitting shop we would like you to modify the exhaust system rear silencer to our latest scheme, which… | ||
| scan0099 | The removal of unsuitable D.W.S. Jacks and the fitting of Jack Pads to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a (2) Hs/Bwg.12/KW.17.9.35. 2-S-I. It has been decided to remove D.W.S. Jacks from the above chassis, as they are unsuitable. Will you therefore please have Jack Pads to N.Sch.4499 fitted… | ||
| scan0100 | Instruction to machine a spiral groove on the front shock damper piston for a 'Spectre II for France' to increase lubrication. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 300e (2) Hs/Les.27/KW.17.9.35. Spectre II for France. In order to increase the lubrication for the front shock damper piston, will you please machine a spiral groove down the spring location… | ||
| scan0101 | Suitability and modification of a diaphragm for the Spectre II radiator pressure release valve. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. V300 a (2) Hs/Std.25/KW.18.9.35. Spectre Radiator Pressure Release Valve Spectre II. We have examined and tested the diaphragm fitted to this release valve fitted in the radiator of Spectre… | ||
| scan0102 | Testing and replication of an American flexible bladed fan for the Spectre II model for France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a (2) Hs/Std.15/KW.19.9.35. Fan for Spectre II for France. We send you herewith an American flexible bladed fan which we have tested in its present form and found successful. We wish to… | ||
| scan0103 | Request to fit and test a new carburetter float chamber vent scheme on a Spectre II car in France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x300a (2) Hs/Wym.25/KW.19.9.35. Spectre II. Will you please arrange to fit carburetter float chamber vent scheme LeC.4712 to the above car for 10,000 miles test in France. This scheme is very… | ||
| scan0104 | Scheme for the 'Spectre 2-S-I' petrol filter to prevent fuel syphoning. | ||
| View original record | X300a (2) To E. Hs/Bwg.17/KW.19.9.35. Petrol Filter - Spectre 2-S-I. In order to overcome the syphoning of petrol from the rear tank through the filter (which occurs with the filter mounted on the… | ||
| scan0105 | Instructions for fitting a petrol filter on a Spectre 2-S-I model for a 10,000-mile test run. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +300u (c) HS/Ewg.10/KW.19.9.35. Petrol Filter - Spectre 2-S-I. We wish to run the above car on the next 10,000 miles with the petrol filter fitted to the cross member immediately in front of… | ||
| scan0106 | Request to check the steering lock of a Spectre II car when it comes out of the shop. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FJH. X 300a (2) Hs/Rm.10/KW.20.9.35. Steering Lock - Spectre. Will you please make a point of getting Dodd to check the steering lock of Spectre II car when it comes out of the shop. Hs/Rm: | ||
| scan0107 | Requesting the preparation of stellited exhaust valves for the 20/25 HP and Spectre models. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a (v) Hs/Rm.17/KW.23.9.35. 20/25 HP. & Spectre Exhaust Valves. Will you please prepare a set of 12. KE-965 stellited exhaust valves for the Spectre, six of which should be fitted to… | ||
| scan0108 | Temporary modification to the Spectre Front Jacking Pads to increase the contact area. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X30a Hs/Bwg.29/KW. 23.9.35. Spectre Front Jacking Pads to LeC.4499. In Hs/Bwg.12/KW.17.9.35, we called for pads to LeC.4499 to be fitted to Spectre 2-S-1. These are not very satisfactory… | ||
| scan0109 | Faults and observations on various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/HPS. <300e (2)> Hs/GWH.10/KW. 24.9.35. 2-S-I. Engine. Throttle springs too heavy, unequally set. 2 controls (mixture) foul carburetters. Petrol pump requires large dia. washer under bolt heads… | ||
| scan0110 | Specification and modifications for the Spectre Exhaust Silencer system. | ||
| View original record | To By: Hs/Wym.6/KW.25.9.35. Spectre Exhaust Silencer. We give below the latest specification for this system :- Complete silencer assembly to E.86539 with the following modifications :- (a) 1.00" to… | ||
| scan0111 | Request to manufacture two sets of modified relief valves and caps for a 'Spectre' model to resolve a valve chatter issue. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 309a (3) Hs/Swdl.3/KW.26.9.35. Spectre. Will you please make two sets of modified relief valves and caps, one set for use on No.10 unit in No.2 chassis. These are urgently required, as they… | ||
| scan0112 | The rear axle and chassis pipe fouling on a Phantom III - 31-EX during a fast getaway. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Hs. c. to RUC. X300a (v) Hs/GWH.10/KW.2.10.35. Phantom III - 31-EX. We have found that when a fast getaway from rest, using the second gear, is attempted, the wind up… | ||
| scan0113 | Giving instructions to fit and modify a gearbox for the 'Spectre II' vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +700a Hs/Gry.15/KW.3.10.35. Spectre II. Rm. has decided to fit No. 4-H-S gearbox which was in Spectre I to Spectre II before it goes to France. In addition to new shafts, will you please fit… | ||
| scan0114 | List of desirable modifications for the Phantom III chassis 31-EX before its departure for France. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to GWH. c. to Hs/Gry. c. to Hs/Les. +300a (2) Hs/Rm.16/KW.3.10.35. Phantom III - 31-EX. Will you please note that it has been decided that this car shall leave for France on Wednesday… | ||
| scan0115 | Arrangements for the Spectre II model for a demonstration in Paris. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. & Wor. from Hs. X300a (2) Hs.6/KW.3.10.35. Spectre II. We are arranging for this car, which represents the model to which the next 12 Spectres will be built and is somewhat in advance of the 3… | ||
| scan0116 | Instruction to fit a special soft rubber rear engine mounting with a different durometer to a Spectre II car for France. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Les. X 300a (2) Hs/Les.17/MA4.10.35; SPECTRE II REAR ENGINE MOUNTING. Will you please fit the special soft rubber G.82625 (handed to H.P.S.) to the above car for France. This rubber has a… | ||
| scan0117 | Hydraulic tappet noise at high speeds on a Phantom III 31-EX, detailing spring replacements and further test recommendations. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Hs/Rm. X300a (2) Hs/GWH.32/KW.7.10.35. Phantom III. 31-EX. Hydraulic tappet noise at high speeds. 4,000 engine revs. 8 to 1 ratio eccentric for rockers. The noise was excessive at 4,000… | ||
| scan0118 | Comparative test of a standard fan versus a Cadillac fan for the Phantom III, chassis 31-EX, focusing on cooling and noise. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Hs/Rm. +300a (2) Hs/GWH.33/KW.7.10.35. Phantom III. 31-EX. Comparative tests between the present fan and the Cadillac rubber mounted blades, self acting. Standard Fan. Cadillac Fan. Engine… | ||
| scan0119 | Reduction of clearance in the distributors of a Phantom III 31-EX to minimize shake. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/GWH. c.c. to Hs/Rm. X300R (2) Hs/GWH.29/KW.7.10.35. Phantom III. 31-EX. Distributors. At your request not to accept the excessive lift of the head of the distributors, we have had the… | ||
| scan0120 | Note on the Phantom III (31-EX) ignition control, detailing weakness in the overhanging tube for the control rod. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to E/JNR. c. to Hs/Rm. +300u (2) Hs/GWH.31/KW.7.10.35. Phantom III. 31-EX. Ignition Control. The overhanging tube for the control rod of A distributor head is not strong enough, and bends… | ||
| scan0121 | Modification and load testing of the lightened throttle spring for a Phantom III, 31-EX. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to E/Psn. c. to Hs/Rm. +300a (W) Hs/GWH.30/KW.7.10.35. Phantom III. 31-EX. Reverse Throttle Carburetters - Lightened Throttle Spring. Re your memo. E/PSN.3/MN.4.10.35. Having made the link to… | ||
| scan0122 | Modifications to the throttle control springs for the Phantom III 31-EX model to reduce pedal load. | ||
| View original record | X 300R To Hs/GWH. Copy to EY. RHD. Hs/Rm. 2 E/PSN.5/MN.8.10.35. PHANTOM III.- 31-EX. Reverse Throttle Carburetters - Throttle Control Springs. Re your memo. Hs/GWH.30/KW.7.10.35, we note that you have… | ||
| scan0123 | Telegram about a car repair, reporting detonation and steering issues, and arranging for a car to meet Hives. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY ANGLETERRE = GRYLLS SOMMERS CAR IN REPAIR INVESTIGATE DETONATION SPECTRE STEERING TERRIBLE SEND ROSE FOLKESTONE WITH CAR TO MEET HIVES THREE MONDAY AFTERNOON = ROBOTTAM. EITH HIVES * | ||
| scan0124 | To G.W. Hancock regarding a rattle on chassis 35-MX, a new thermometer, and steering issues. | ||
| View original record | x300a (c2) G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Gry.14/KW.11.10.35. Mx. has discovered that the rattle at high engine speeds can on his chassis, 35-MX, be eliminated by… | ||
| scan0125 | Request to build and despatch a 33-gallon petrol tank for fitting to a Spectre II vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +300a (2) Hs/Bwg.27/KW.15.10.35. 33-Gallon Petrol Tank, LeC.4647, Incorporating LeC.4715. We are anxious that a 33-gallon petrol tank to the above Nos. be sent to C.W. Hancock in France for… | ||
| scan0126 | Request for a replacement gearbox mounting for a Phantom III car, chassis 3I. EX. | ||
| View original record | R Les. +300a GWH/3/JAB. HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. 16th October 1935. To. Hs/Les From G.W.H. PHANTOM III. - 3I. EX. The rear end of the Gearbox can be lifted up .125" to .1875". The… | ||
| scan0127 | Sketch of the rear gearbox support for the Phantom III, with a note on the rubber mounting. | ||
| View original record | 983183 6 7 this rubber mounting too gives way REAR GEAR BOX SUPPORT PHANTOM III | ||
| scan0128 | Letter concerning a replacement gearbox rubber for 31-EX and road shock modifications. | ||
| View original record | Y300a G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Les.1/MJ.19.10.35. Thank you for your GWH.3/JAB.16.10.35. We are rushing through a replacement rear gearbox rubber for 31-EX.… | ||
| scan0129 | Requesting the production of a pair of aluminum blocks to replace front engine rubbers for steering tests. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +300 k (2) Hs/Les.6/KW.21.10.35. Will you please produce a pair of alum. blocks to replace the front engine rubbers F.87575. We want GWH. to try these in France for steering tests. Hs/Les. | ||
| scan0130 | Leaking valve on a Phantom III, requesting a modified replacement or soldering the current one. | ||
| View original record | STEADMAN XJ00a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/6/JAB. 22nd October 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. PHANTOM III. Will you please ask Steadman whether he has got the modified… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter requesting rear axle oil temperature figures for a Spectre model, comparing dynamometer test results with road conditions. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Can you yet give us any figures for the temperature attained by the oil in the rear axle of your Spectre ?. We have run a dynamometer… | ||
| scan0132 | Petrol pump and chassis lubrication issues for a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten note: Mrs Lockings, Please send this information to S.U's. Handwritten note: X300a (2) To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 23rd October 1935.… | ||
| scan0133 | Report regarding a resoldered oil radiator leak on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. X300e 2 GWH/5/JAB. 24th October 1935 To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX - PHANTOM III. The Oil Radiator had sprung a leak at one of the top tube joints on the… | ||
| scan0134 | Confirming the removal of a front torsion rod has no effect on steering and that aluminum blocks for the front engine feet have been received. | ||
| View original record | LES X300a 2 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/4/JAB. 24th October 1935 To. Hs/Les. From. G.W.H. The removal of the front Torsion Rod in no way affects the Steering. We have to-day… | ||
| scan0135 | Phantom III axle and gearbox temperatures and oil from Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten annotations] GRY- Z/A# [crossed out] IAS [crossed out] WJD [crossed out] X300a/2 [Typed Content] To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 25th… | ||
| scan0136 | Telegram reporting a broken rocker excentric lug on a Robotham number six. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. 027. Office Stamp: DERBY 26OC13 5. To: DY132b. From: GRB. B or C. TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 4. If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring “Telegrams… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding trouble with petrol pumps on a Phantom III car being tested in France. | ||
| View original record | +300 cc (27) Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 26th October, 1935. The S.U. Company Ltd., East Works, Adderley Park, Birmingham 8. For the attention of Mr. Skinner. Dear Sirs, Our Tester in France has been… | ||
| scan0138 | The concluding page of a letter requesting comments on an unspecified trouble. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.7/KW.26.10.35. We shall be pleased to have your comments on this trouble. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||
| scan0139 | Rear axle oil temperatures and a noisy tappet on a Phantom III vehicle in France. | ||
| View original record | Typed: HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre, France. GWH/9/JAB. 26th October 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. We have taken the temperatures of the Oil in the Rear Axle. With two… | ||
| scan0140 | Phantom III engine mounts, undershields, and gearbox vibration issues from France. | ||
| View original record | x300a GWH?} LES} How do we account for x with a tail bearing? HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 27th October 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. We received a… | ||
| scan0141 | Cross-sectional sketch of a bolted steel cap assembly with a handwritten note. | ||
| View original record | This steel cap required | ||
| scan0142 | Phantom III engine failure involving high oil temperature and a subsequent telegram for advice. | ||
| View original record | x300k 2 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 28th October 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. The Phantom Engine oil temperature suddenly rose during this morning's… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter regarding the dispatch of new fuel pump diaphragms and steel pivot lubricators. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. HS/Bwg.6/KW.28.10.35. Ref: GWH.3/JAB.23.10.35. Fuel Pumps. We are forwarding to you to-day 2. new Diaphragms. These are to replace… | ||
| scan0144 | Telegram about a failed Phantom engine, asking if the flywheel needs removing to dismantle the lower half. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS Office Stamp: DERBY 28 OC T35 No. 6235 Handwritten Reference: X 300 Origin details: 10 310 CC 1710 28/TH CHATEAUROUX 19 Recipient: ROYCAR DERBY Message: HIVES PHANTOM ENGINE… | ||
| scan0145 | Letter to G.W. Hancock discussing failures, modifications, and performance characteristics of Spectre and Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | £30.0.2 Hs/Rm.9/KW.29.10.35. G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Thank you for your notes. We shall be interested to hear what caused the failure on the Spectre. We… | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery arrangements for a barrel of PATENT CASTROL XL oil to the Paris office for testing. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Wakefield House, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 23rd October, 1935. To: R.W. Massey, Esq. MOTOR DEPARTMENT (MANUFACTURERS). Dear Sir, ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. With regard to the barrel of PATENT CASTROL… | ||
| scan0147 | Requesting the despatch of two front engine mounting caps to G.W. Hancock at Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300R 2 Hs/Les.14/KW.29.10.35. 31-EX. Engine Mounting. Will you please despatch to G.W. Hancock at Chateauroux, 2. front engine mounting Caps; F.87576. These are required for use with the… | ||
| scan0148 | Field report on the dismantling of a Phantom III engine to investigate a connecting rod bearing failure in France. | ||
| View original record | +3002 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 29th October 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. To remove the bottom half of the Engine, we had had to dismantle the… | ||
| scan0149 | Telegram reporting a run-out main connecting rod bearing on Hives number two. | ||
| View original record | RR. 144A. (12 BKS.) (45656-10-5-33) 3/9720/2. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. X3009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 1.26 Date: 29. 1. 35 To: Roycar By: JS from: Chateauroux 29th 12-1012 Hives number… | ||
| scan0150 | Requesting the despatch of a 33-gallon petrol tank for a Phantom III experimental car (31-EX). | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Y300R 2 Hs/Std.10/KW.30.10.35. Will you please despatch the Ph.III 33-gallon petrol tank which is now complete to G.W.H. so that it can be fitted to 31-EX. This tank can be sent over with the… | ||
| scan0151 | Typed note confirming the dispatch of 1 gallon of gear oil to G.W. Hancock at the Hotel de France, Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | X3004 2 G.W. Hancock, Esq.. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. HS/FD.16/KW.30.10.35. Will you please note that 1. gallon of Price's Amber 'B' Gear Oil is being sent direct to you at… | ||
| scan0152 | Brief communication about a potentially damaged crankshaft in France. | ||
| View original record | x300a 30.10.35. HANCOCK, HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, INDRE, FRANCE. IS CRANKSHAFT DAMAGED ? ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0153 | Telegram from Chateauroux to Derby confirming that the Robotham crankshaft is not damaged. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Handwritten Ref: X300a No. 224 Office Stamp: DERBY 30 OCT 35 Time of Receipt: PM 3 12 Telegram Origin and Time: 286 SC 1410 30 CHATEAUROUX 7 Telegram Address: ROYCAR DERBY =… | ||
| scan0154 | Requesting the urgent despatch of a Phantom III oil temperature regulator. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a 2 Hs/Std.13/KW.30.10.35. Will you please have a Ph.III oil temperature regulator to LOP. E.86801, LeC.4386, despatched to G.W.H. to-day. It is essential that this should go away with the… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter regarding the exchange of a Cadillac fan for a Rolls-Royce version for comparison purposes. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Cadillac Fan running on 31-EX. We have to-day sent you the R.R. version of the Cadillac flexible bladed fan which you are at present… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding the dispatch of engine caps and issues with a replacement gearbox rubber. | ||
| View original record | X3004 2 G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Les.26/KW.30.10.35. Re Solid Engine Mounting. We are going to send you 2 Caps for use with the alum. block. I believe Fisher… | ||
| scan0157 | Telegram reporting a general failure of conrod bearings on a Phantom, with the parts being returned to Derby. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay TIME OF RECEIPT AM 11 From... If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams delivery" for accuracy of any part of this Enquiry" or call at the… | ||
| scan0158 | Telegram received by telephone regarding the arrival and travel status of various personnel. | ||
| View original record | RR. 144A. (12 BKS.) (48656-10-5-33) 3/9720/2. K3004 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 1.16 Date 31.10.35 To Roycar By FS from 12.6 31st Chateauroux 9 Robotham Fisher… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter detailing steering joggle fixes with lead weights and a modification to gearbox oil drainage pipes. | ||
| View original record | x300r 2 G.W.Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/FJH.14/KW.31.10.35. We have found on our steering tests on 21-G-IV that steering joggles are reduced considerably by clamping… | ||
| scan0160 | The examination of a dismantled Bentley and Phantom III engine, detailing bearing and piston failures. | ||
| View original record | L.C. South 4700A HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. We have received your memo. of the 29th inst., We held up the Bentley yesterday the 30th and dismantled… | ||
| scan0161 | Plunger clearances, Aero Cushion Tyres, and a delayed oil shipment from Wakefield's. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) finally with plungers having .001 clearance in both blocks. We did however claim the plungers taken out, and brought them over as spares. We take it that you require a comparison, so we are… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter discussing production of the 'big bore Bentley', concerns over its clutch, and a bearing failure on the Spectre model. | ||
| View original record | V300a G.W. Hancock Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Rm.18/KW.1.11.35. We are now going into production with the big bore Bentley. Sales fell off badly at the Show, and they have… | ||
| scan0163 | Field report detailing brake and undersheet failures on a Phantom III vehicle in France. | ||
| View original record | X300A 2 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 3rd November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. We have not up to the time of writing received any of the replacements… | ||
| scan0164 | Servo and linkage, and an opinion on a bearing failure. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) 3.II.35. The Servo and linkage we are taking care of, by a guard fitted to the Gearbox itself, but as I say we have not tested it as yet. Re. Failure of Bearings. In our opinion the failure was… | ||
| scan0165 | Communication regarding a customs hold-up in France for Phantom III tools. | ||
| View original record | 7301A HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/5/JAB. 4th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. I have been in communication with Paris re the parts sent out for 31.… | ||
| scan0166 | Correspondence regarding the replacement of a Phantom III Oil Temperature Regulator. | ||
| View original record | x300a (V) G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Hs/Std.8/KW.4.11.35. Phantom III Oil Temp. Regulator: We have sent you a new regulator complete. Will you please return the… | ||
| scan0167 | Customs issues with Phantom III parts and a comparative flexibility test of fan blades against a Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | Steadman +300a We ought to have measured these figures ourselves. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 5th November 1935. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. With the… | ||
| scan0168 | Progress report detailing issues and work on a fan, a 33-gallon petrol tank, bearings, oil coolers, and a plan for clutch work on a Bentley in Paris. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) The result of this is the fan will take more Horse Power at high speed, because of the Fan blades having the extra stiffness. We do not propose to return the Cadillac Fan until we have got a… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding rear spring anchorage and tyre recommendations. | ||
| View original record | x300a G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. HS/Rm.20/KW.6.11.35. We agree that the rear spring anchorage is a bad feature and are getting Design to give it attention. We… | ||
| scan0170 | Telegram to Hancock in France regarding a potential cause for engine failure. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Xabba SOON Typed: HANCOCK, HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, INDRE, FRANCE . ARE YOU SURE THAT FAILURE OF BIG ENDS IS NOT DUE TO OIL GROOVES FILLING UP IN MAINS. ROBOTHAM, ROYCAR . 7.11.35. | ||
| scan0171 | Requesting to send a pair of Autolock Rear Dampers to France for the Spectre II. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a 2 Hs/Les.7/KW.9.11.35. Autolock Rear Dampers - N.Sch.4525. We want to send the second pair of the above dampers to France for Spectre II. We understand that these are now very nearly… | ||
| scan0172 | Report regarding a Phantom III with jammed rear brakes due to grit from atrocious weather. | ||
| View original record | Martindale See me please Rm X 300 a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/8/JAB. 9th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III The Car has come in with both rear Brakes… | ||
| scan0173 | The failure of bearings in a Phantom III and a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | +300A 2 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. Failure of Bearings. 31.EX. PHANTOM III. & B.56.BN BENTLEY. PHANTOM III. The failure of the fork bearings of the… | ||
| scan0174 | Photograph of used Phantom III 31EX connecting rod bearings after 6,799 miles. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III 31EX CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS E86122-3W/MT 29 OCT. 1935 6,799 MILES REF. GWH 3/JA6 +3004 2 | ||
| scan0175 | Photograph showing a broken Phantom III O/S brake drum. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III 31BN OS BRAKE DRUM 19 NOV. 1935 PIECES BROKEN OUT BY BOLTS OF BATTERY CAGE MEMBER | ||
| scan0176 | Photograph showing a damaged Off-Side (OS) brake drum from a Phantom III experimental car. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III 31EX. OS BRAKE DRUM 18 NOV. 1935 PIECES BROKEN OUT BY BOLTS OF BATTERY CROSS MEMBER | ||
| scan0177 | Test report on a Phantom III, including a comparative analysis of fan noise against a Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | Steadman x300a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. PHANTOM III. This Car was finished yesterday noon, and after running the Engine for a short time in the… | ||
| scan0178 | Confirming a fan has been forwarded to the Paris Depot for despatch to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm X300u HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 10th November 1935. To. Hs/C.S.Steadman. From. G.W.H. With reference to your memo Hs/Std.31/KW of 30.10.35, we have forwarded the Fan… | ||
| scan0179 | The cause of fractures in the Phantom III rear brake drums, attributing the failure to grit. | ||
| View original record | X300 MARTINDALE 2 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 10th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm from G.W.H. copy to E. 3I. EX. PHANTOM III. REAR BRAKE DRUMS. With regard to E's memo… | ||
| scan0180 | Diagram and notes concerning a broken Off Side Rear Brake Drum for a Phantom III 31EX. | ||
| View original record | HS/Rm +300a PHANTOM III 31EX Off Side Rear Brake Drum SECTIONS BROKEN OUT OF DRUM APPROX IN ONE THIRD OF DIA. | ||
| scan0181 | Drawing showing the approximate position of broken pieces on an off-side rear brake drum for a Phantom III 31.EX. | ||
| View original record | H/R PHANTOM III 31.EX END VIEW SHOWING APPROX POSITION OF BROKEN PIECES REAR BRAKE DRUM OFF SIDE 10 NOV. 1935 | ||
| scan0182 | Hand-drawn diagram illustrating an interference issue where a brake drum fouls on a component. | ||
| View original record | H S/Rm BRAKE DRUM FOULS AT THIS POINT 10 NOV. 1935 PHANTOM III 31EX | ||
| scan0183 | Issues with a Phantom III including the rope support bracket, rear brake jamming, and oil supply to quiet tappets. | ||
| View original record | 4300a HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 11th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm From G.W.H. c to. E. c to. Ds. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. Will you please note that the rope support bracket… | ||
| scan0184 | Blueprint of water and dirt excluders for the rear brake foot and hand levers on a Phantom III 31 Ex. | ||
| View original record | HS/Rm PHANTOM III 31 Ex. WATER & DIRT EXCLUDERS FITTED AS SHEWN. REAR BRAKE FOOT & HAND LEVERS INDENTS ON PIN WHERE NEEDLES HAVE JAMMED WATER & DIRT ENTERS HERE NEEDLES SHORTENED FELT WASHER STEEL… | ||
| scan0185 | Wheel wobble and gearbox issues with a 31 EX - Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | V300a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. 11th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX.- PHANTOM III. With reference to Hs/FJH.I4/KW.31.10.35. We have fitted two 1 lb. lead weights… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter regarding the dispatch of rear gearbox rubbers and a fitting issue for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. X3004 Hs/Les.38/KW.11.11.35. Phantom III. At last two rear gearbox rubbers are on their way to you. The standard one is that marked… | ||
| scan0187 | Telex message to Hancock in France regarding a delayed delivery of bearings, postponing a departure. | ||
| View original record | X 300a 12.11.35. HANCOCK, HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, INDRE, FRANCE. BEARINGS DELAYED ROBERTS' DEPARTURE WILL ARRIVE WEDNESDAY EVENING THURSDAY. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0188 | Report correcting the cause for breaking rear drums on a Phantom III, identifying bolts holding the rear cross member as the problem. | ||
| View original record | X3004 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. 12th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. from G.W.H. c to. AH. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. Our report of the water excluders being the cause of breaking the rear… | ||
| scan0189 | Diagram illustrating an interference issue where the rear brake drums foul the nuts holding the cross member on a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm PHANTOM III 31 EX REAR BRAKE DRUMS FOULS NUTS HOLDING CROSS MEMBER brake drum also fouls side of frame as reported on previous car. | ||
| scan0190 | Notification regarding the end of a bolt being cut off. | ||
| View original record | N.Sch4653 END OF BOLT CUT OFF. | ||
| scan0191 | Lower rating road springs, anti-roll rods, and the use of silent-bloc bushes on various car models. | ||
| View original record | X 300 a G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Les.14/KW.13.11.35. The demand for lower rating road springs is causing us to become involved with anti-roll rods and radius… | ||
| scan0192 | The condition of Phantom III main bearings following a telegram. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. X300u GWH/S/JAB. 13th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. Your telegram re Phantom main bearings was not too clear so we waited… | ||
| scan0193 | Use and modification of oilite bushes for the Phantom III, model 31-EX. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left] x300a [Handwritten top right] Martindale [Handwritten note in blue ink] Please arrange to send out oilete bushes and also get parts marked X made HS/Rm. from E. c. By RHC. Da.… | ||
| scan0194 | Brake drum clearance and the rear roll rod on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | X300a Hs/Rm.from E. c. Hs/GWH.at Chateauroux. E.4/HP.14.11.35. 31-EX. Phantom 3. We are going to have our copy of GWH/3/JAB. framed and hung up in the office. We are looking into this question of the… | ||
| scan0195 | 'Oilite' bushes for hand and foot brake bell cranks on Phantom III rear carrier plates. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X300a Hs/AFM.22/KW.14.11.35. "Oilite" Bushes for Hand & Foot Brake Bell Cranks on P.III Rear Carrier Plates. We understand that the above, made to an Ex. scheme, will be interchangeable with… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter to a client in France regarding technical issues with Phantom III brakes, specifically bearing wear and pedal pressure. | ||
| View original record | x300a G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. HS/AFM.21/KW.14.11.35. Phantom III Brakes. We note your scheme for preventing the entry of water and mud into the needle roller… | ||
| scan0197 | Noisy tappets and a recurring broken eccentric on a Phantom III, requesting spare parts and advice on the cause. | ||
| View original record | U. Smith Have these parts sent out x300w HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/JAB. 15th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. Whilst the Car was proceeding to Paris… | ||
| scan0198 | Failure and repair of a silent tappet on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Swdl. +3064 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/3/JAB. 14th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31.EX. - PHANTOM III. We have had a failure of the silent tappets on the above Car. One… | ||
| scan0199 | Letter to a customer regarding an issue with the suspension of Spectre rear dampers. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. +300 Hs/Les.14/KW.15.11.35. Suspension of Spectre Rear Dampers. I understand that the rear dampers became loose from their suspension… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter regarding the dispatch and testing of a pair of Autolock rear shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | +3009 G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. HS/Les.10/KW.15.11.35. Ph.III. A pair of Autolock rear shock dampers to N.Sch.4525 is leaving here for you to-day. Rm. thought it… | ||
| scan0201 | Request for additional copies of photographs documenting component failures. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. +300a Hs/Rm.13/KW.18.11.35. Will you please let us have 4 more copies of each of the following photographs - 31-EX. Connecting Rod… | ||
| scan0202 | Photograph of two front tyres after 7,764 miles of use on a Phantom III experimental car. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III 31 EX 18 NOV. 1935 FRONT 7,764 Miles TYRES | ||
| scan0203 | Telegram regarding an accident, instructing communication with representatives in France. | ||
| View original record | x300a HANCOCK, FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86. RE ACCIDENT PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH CALEDONIAN COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES IN FRANCE. WE ARE INFORMING BROKERS HERE. ROBOTHAM, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0204 | The Phantom III experimental car (31.EX) detailing issues with the gearbox, petrol tank, and tappets. | ||
| View original record | X300a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 19th November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. GEARBOX. The Gearbox has remained free from oil leaks with the removal… | ||
| scan0205 | Fatal car accident in Chateauroux, France, involving car 31-EX, detailing injuries, a fatality, and damage to the vehicle. | ||
| View original record | COPY. +300A Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. 19th November, 1935. GWH/L/JAB. To Hs. From GWH. I regret to have to report an accident to 31-EX which has so damaged the car that it is beyond… | ||
| scan0206 | 10,000-mile report on the springing and engine performance of a Phantom III Saloon Park Ward tested in France. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left] X300a [Handwritten top right] Testers Dept [Crossed out] [Handwritten top right] USmith, Scott Martindale [Handwritten top right] Please note Rm [Signature] To. Sg. from Hs/GWH.… | ||
| scan0207 | Test report detailing issues with the water system, carburation, and piston wear at specific mileages. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) Oil was first noticed in the water system after a mileage of 2,300, a slight leak having developed in the oil heater matrix. No water entered the oil system. Considerable quantities of water was… | ||
| scan0208 | Examination report on engine component failures, specifically concerning connecting rods, bearings, and the spring drive. | ||
| View original record | ( 3 ) A corner of the scraper ring of N° I A was found broken. There was no sign of damage due to the breakages. All the rings were free in the grooves. The Gudgeon pins were amply lubricated and in a… | ||
| scan0209 | The performance and issues of various engine components after mileage testing. | ||
| View original record | ( 4 ) VALVES & FITTINGS LOP E 86922 EXHAUST VALVES E 84829 UNDRILLED KE 965. INLET VALVES E 86783 S/SLV. We ran these valves up to a mileage of 6.456 after which, six KE SS exhaust valves were fitted… | ||
| scan0210 | Issues and observations on engine components such as rocker shafts, plungers, cylinders, and camshaft after a mileage test. | ||
| View original record | ( 5 ) to the crankcase, so that there was not sufficient pressure to feed either the rocker shafts or the plungers. The latter fault only occurred once, but the second gave endless trouble and with… | ||
| scan0211 | Mileage testing of an oil pump, relief valve, water pump, oil cooler, and Cadillac fan. | ||
| View original record | ( 6 ) OIL PUMP & DRIVE LOP E 86843 LEC 4400 LARGE CAPACITY. OIL RELIEF VALVE LOP 86853 SPECIAL SPRING fitted replacing E 86806. SPRING load increased from 1.750 to 2.750 lbs. Compressed to .775 to… | ||
| scan0212 | Photographic comparison of two sets of worn or damaged engine bearing shells. | ||
| View original record | ", | ||
| scan0213 | Hand-drawn diagram of a modification for loss of water, showing a spring-loaded valve. | ||
| View original record | 7 A. VALVE SPRING MODIFICATION FOR LOSS OF WATER | ||
| scan0214 | Comparative noise test of Cadillac and R.R. fans, and a report on radiator water loss. | ||
| View original record | ( 7 ) We took a comparative test in the garage with the Cadillac and R.R. fans, for the noise factor, flexibility, etc. The result was interesting from the flexibility point, as the static test gave… | ||
| scan0215 | The performance and issues with engine mountings, bonnet, ignition plugs, and undersheets. | ||
| View original record | ( 8 ) FLEXIBLE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING LEC 4462 EX 19475 BRACKET ON FRAME EX 19827 STUDS F 87575 RUBBER BLOCK. The front mounting of the engine gave no trouble. Brackets on frame and on engine case… | ||
| scan0216 | Hand-drawn diagram of a mud shield for the Phantom III gearbox, viewed from underneath. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX VIEW AT X LOOKING IN DIRECTION OF ARROW .. STEEL PLATE BOLTED ONTO GEAR BOX. SECTION A.A. FLUTED RIBS WIRED EDGE FELT WIRED ONTO SHIELD WIRED EDGE VIEW OF MUD SHIELD FOR PHANTOM III GEAR… | ||
| scan0217 | Drawing of experimental shields for the Phantom III gearbox to prevent mud ingress. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III EXP'L SHIELDS FOR GEARBOX. SHIELD TRAPPED THIS END BY BRACKET FIXED TO CROSS HOLE IN SHIELD FOR BRAKE ROD. FELT SMALL SECTION OF SHIELD BOLTED TO MAIN SHIELD COMPLETELY SURROUNDING HAND… | ||
| scan0218 | Sketch of an off-side engine tray with annotations for felt and a required deflector. | ||
| View original record | 9 A. BOTTOM HALF ENGINE FELT OFF SIDE ENGINE TRAY DEFLECTOR REQUIRED AT THIS END | ||
| scan0219 | Test report on gearbox cooling, clutch performance, engine coupling, and Cadillac type gears. | ||
| View original record | ( 9 ) also a seperate guard for the front brake dashpot. This tested, was satisfactory during two days run in bad weather. We removed the undersheet from the Gearbox to see what effect it would have… | ||
| scan0220 | Issues and modifications related to the gearbox, suspension, and servo system. | ||
| View original record | ( 10 ) When changing into third gear, the Synchromesh cone was too fierce causing a lumpy feeling on the change speed lever. With several attempts or a hard pull on the lever, the gear crashed into… | ||
| scan0221 | Photograph of two tires standing upright. | ||
| View original record | 11 A | ||
| scan0222 | The performance of the steering column, steering tubes, propeller shaft, and rear axle. | ||
| View original record | ( II ) STEERING COLUMN & BOX. LOP F 187743 LEC 460I RR.SCH. 875 NS 4579 E TYPE MARLES. The steering column was free from whipping and no noticeable rattles developed from the controls. No slackness… | ||
| scan0223 | Diagram illustrating an issue where the rear brake drums are fouling the nuts holding a cross member on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 12 A Martindale what has been done by design to overcome this trouble PHANTOM III. 31 EX REAR BRAKE DRUMS FOUL NUTS HOLDING CROSS MEMBER. 12. NOV. 1935. | ||
| scan0224 | Drawing of water and dirt excluders fitted to the rear brake foot and hand levers for Phantom III 31 EX. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III 31 EX WATER & DIRT EXCLUDERS FITTED AS SHEWN REAR BRAKE FOOT & HAND LEVERS INDENTS ON PIN WHERE NEEDLES HAVE JAMMED WATER + DIRT ENTERS HERE NEEDLES SHORTENED FELT WASHER STEEL WASHER FELT… | ||
| scan0225 | Drawing illustrating a fouling point on a brake drum for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Martindale BRAKE DRUM FOULS AT THIS POINT PHANTOM III. 31 EX. 10. NOV. 1935. | ||
| scan0226 | Issues with rear braking, brake drums, and hand brake adjustment, including proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | ( I2 ) With two pints of oil, the maximum temperature reached was 109°c with an air temperature of 3°c. With four pints of oil the maximum temperature reached was 114°c with an air temperature of… | ||
| scan0227 | Inspection report detailing the condition and performance of various vehicle components after mileage. | ||
| View original record | ( 13 ) [Handwritten note at top right: What about this] The mileage rubbed and seized partially. Examination of the brake found one brass rivet in the auxiliary shoe broken off, but no other fault to… | ||
| scan0228 | Vehicle component report detailing performance and issues with suspension, carriers, exhaust, dampers, and the petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | ( I4 ) FRONT SPRING SUSPENSION. LOP G 83356 GL 790 NS 538/9. We are of the opinion that the setting of the road wheels is too close to the vertical to allow for running conditions. The very uneven… | ||
| scan0229 | Issues and observations on various vehicle components including the tank, petrol filter, battery, and radio aerial. | ||
| View original record | ( I5 ) [Handwritten in margin: Bowering] The Tank was very drumy and when half empty, created a drumming noise in the rear of the car. With a full tank, the top drummed. It apparently requires more… | ||
| scan0230 | Performance and fault report on various vehicle components including electrical systems and the petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | ( 16 ) DYNAMO LEC 4406 4410 4545. The output has maintained the charge of the Battery. The front ball race occasionally became noisy and required frequent lubrication. The Dynamo brushes at one period… | ||
| scan0231 | Condition and performance report on a Park Ward Saloon body and a Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | ( I7 ) this type of diaphram. The spare pump fitted gave no trouble. BODY PARK WARD SALOON. The Body Work has remained free from cracks. The wings and stays had remained firm, no cracks had developed.… | ||
| scan0232 | Short typed memo concerning the movements of company personnel from France to Derby. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. Chateauroux, Indre. France. +300a GWH/S/JAB. 21st November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. F. Walsh & V. Darby have proceeded this morning for Derby. J.B. English will return to Derby… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter from France discussing brake issues and design modifications on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | x300a HOTEL DE FRANCE. Chateauroux; Indre. France. GWH/4/JAB. 21st November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. We have received your request for copies of the photographs. The prints… | ||
| scan0234 | Silent bloc bushes, shock damper bolts, and dynamo drive issues on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | X 300 a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/7/JAB. 23rd November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. 31. EX. - PHANTOM III. Re Hs/Les.I4/KW 12.11.35. The silent bloc bushes fitted to the rear… | ||
| scan0235 | Sent from France confirming the enclosure of photographs as requested. | ||
| View original record | X30Tn HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/II/JAB. 23rd November 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. As requested in your memo of the 18/II/35 Hs/Rm.I3/KW, we enclose herewith the remainder of… | ||
| scan0236 | Responding to a request for a 1933 memo and providing driving instructions for new men. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. +300a GWH/6/JAB. 23rd November 1935 To. Hs. From. G.W.H. I have received your request for a copy of your memo of 1933. Herewith is the copy you require. I… | ||
| scan0237 | Requesting the return of scarce Phantom III Rear Autolock Dampers to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X300a G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Hs/Les.2/KW.23.11.35. Ph. III Rear Autolock Dampers. I presume these are lying in a box, not having been fitted, in which case we… | ||
| scan0238 | Confirming the rear Roll Rod was in use and not disconnected during mileage. | ||
| View original record | LES (crossed out) 300a (2) HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/IO/JAB. 23rd November 1935. To. E. from G.W.H. c c to. Hs/Rm. With reference to your memo E.4/HP.14.II.35. The rear Roll Rod… | ||
| scan0239 | Report regarding an oil seal for a brake countershaft and various other gearbox issues on vehicle 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | 7 x300a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 24th November 1935. To. Hs. c to. Ser c to. Wor. c to. E. c to. H.v. With reference to E.I/HP.22.II.35. RE. OIL SEAL FOR BRAKE… | ||
| scan0240 | Letter detailing enclosed sketches for a Brake Counter-shaft and change speed lever, and referencing a daily report on a gearbox modification. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) We enclosed two sketches, one of the Brake Counter-shaft and one of the change speed lever, as we did both jobs at the same time. Our Daily Report of the 16th August was the result of the… | ||
| scan0241 | Return and certification of a Paris invoice and associated correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Rm Hs/Rm G/Cam/TS49/NR.18.12.35 Further to memo Hs/Rm4/KW13.9.35 we are returning herewith Paris invoice No.1325 together with correspondence which has been passed with regard to same. No doubt if you… | ||
| scan0242 | Strip examination report on Fescolised tappets and camshaft condition for a Phantom III - 31-EX after a 10,000-mile run. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to BY. c. to Hs/Rm. +300a Hs/GWH.11/KW.21.12.35. Phantom III - 31-EX. The strip examination of the Fescolised tappets which have been run 10,000 miles in France. The tappets do not show any… | ||
| scan0243 | Petrol pump issues and a broken chassis lubrication pipe on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | BOWERING SEE ME X300a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. file 3I.- EX. PHANTOM III. We have located the Petrol Pump trouble. After standing all night the pumps were… | ||
| scan0244 | Agreeing to a charge for an invoice of Michelin Stop Tyres and tubes. | ||
| View original record | X 300a To G/Cam. Hs/Rm.1/KW.24.12.35. G/Cam/TS.49/NR.18.12.35. We agree to the charge on the Paris Invoice for 6. Michelin Stop Tyres complete with tubes - £28. 13. 10d. Order No.54317 should be… | ||
| scan0245 | Internal memorandum regarding the examination and return of faulty Fescolised tappets for a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | X300a To E. c. to By. c. to Hs/Rm. Hs/GWH.3/KW.1.1.36. Phantom III - 31-EX. In my examination of the Fescolised tappets I was not aware that one had been taken away. The Fescolised surface on one… | ||
| scan0246 | List of parts salvaged from the body of chassis 31-EX. | ||
| View original record | X300a 1.1.36. The following parts have been salvaged from the body of 31-EX:- 2 Front seats. Black leather. 1 Back rest. Black leather. 1 Rear seat. Brown leather. 1 Rear squab. Brown leather. 2… | ||
| scan0247 | List of damaged and usable parts, noting one direction indicator, two O.K. tyres, and one O.K. wheel with the remainder scrapped. | ||
| View original record | -2- 1 Direction indicator. 2 tyres O.K. 1 Wheel O.K. Remainder damaged.(Scrapped) F.D | ||
| scan0248 | Cover note for a report on the condition of an engine, gearbox, and rear axle assemblies after 10,000-mile trials. | ||
| View original record | To [redacted] from RHC. Ds. [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] Hs/Rm. [Handwritten signature: URY] RHC.2/BTM27.1.56. 31-EX. Attached herewith report on condition of engine, gearbox and rear axle… | ||
| scan0249 | 100% strip examination report on the condition of a Spectre No. 10 unit engine, gearbox, and rear axle assemblies after 10,000 miles trials. | ||
| View original record | RHC2/BTM27.1.36. 31-EX. CONDITION OF ENGINE, GEARBOX & REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES AFTER 10,000 MILES TRIALS. Spectre No. 10 Unit - 100% Strip Examination. Crankcase & Bearings. Crankcase Top Half - general… | ||
| scan0250 | Inspection report detailing the wear and condition of various engine components. | ||
| View original record | 2. Pistons - cont. All gudgeon pins lightly scored but otherwise satisfactory. Valve & Fittings. E.87424 - Exh. Valves. K.E.965. E.86783 - Inl. Valves. S/SLV. All Inlet Valves (S/SLV) show slight wear… | ||
| scan0251 | Inspection report detailing faults and wear on a water pump, oil system, exhaust, and electrical components. | ||
| View original record | 3. Water Pump. Main Casing - Slight erosion on rotor face. Inlet Casing - Slight erosion on cone section and slight wear on rotor seating. Rotor - Approximately .0015" wear on shaft at gland section,… | ||
| scan0252 | Inspection report detailing the condition of various electrical and gearbox components. | ||
| View original record | 4. Dynamo. Commutator - Badly worn and requires skimming. Brushes - Badly worn - new set required. Mechanical condition good. Starter Motor. Mechanical condition good and satisfactory electrically.… | ||
| scan0253 | Inspection report detailing wear and tear on various gearbox components. | ||
| View original record | 5. 3rd Motion Shaft - cont. Flange of outer member Ex.19643 fouling rivets for 3rd Speed Driven Gear. Bushes for 3rd speed gear G.82425 worn .008" on flange causing excessive end float. 3rd Motion… | ||
| scan0254 | Inspection report detailing damage to rear axle and brake components after a crash. | ||
| View original record | 6. REAR AXLE AND BRAKES. Car returned to works after crash. Brake drums broken and Carrier Plates damaged. Rear Axle - 8-34 ratio. Centre Casing. G.83153. Chalk test passed, damaged by stones on… | ||
| scan0255 | Inspection report detailing damage and wear on various brake system components and needle bearings. | ||
| View original record | 7. Carrier Plate - Outer. & Mud Excluder damaged on outer edge due to crash. Brake Shoes. - general condition good. Rivets for Ferodo linings show signs of shearing. Brake Adjusting Cams. G.83807/8.… | ||
| scan0256 | Technical drawing illustrating wear on brake adjusting cams for the Phantom III and SII chassis. | ||
| View original record | PH III SII CHASSIS METAL TURNED OVER WING NUTS G83808 S/N CAMS G 83807 IN S/N WEAR ON BRAKE ADJUSTING CAMS 6-1-36 | ||
| scan0257 | Blueprint detailing the specifications for twisted axle shafts for a Ph III SII chassis. | ||
| View original record | PH III SII CHASSIS OFF SIDE ANGLE OF TWIST BETWEEN THESE TWO POINTS = 17° OR .190 MEASURED ON CIRCUMFERENCE AXLE SHAFTS G82645-6 in S/ZNCR. HARDENED ON TEETH ONLY. NEAR SIDE ANGLE OF TWIST BETWEEN… | ||
| scan0258 | Condition report of Ph III S II Chassis axle tubes after a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | PH III S II CHASSIS CONDITION OF AXLE TUBES AFTER 10000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE AXLE TUBES G 83810-11. MATL - S/N. PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING ALIGNMENT. A MANDRIL WAS FITTED INSIDE THE AXLE TUBES, AND THIS… | ||
| scan0259 | Diagram showing wheel-case gear backlash measurements after a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | PA.III - No 10 UNIT AFTER 10000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE WHEEL-CASE GEARS INITIAL BACKLASH APPROX. .002" ON ALL GEARS. CAM-WHEEL E.85256 - S N BACKLASH .003 - .004" IDLER GEAR E.86982 - FABROIL DYN. GEAR… | ||
| scan0260 | Test results for Phantom III No. 10 valve guides after a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III N.o 10 VALVE GUIDES AFTER 10000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE PIECE N.o E86363-1/2 Des. SIZE = .3437 + 1/2 THOU. BELL-MOUTHED ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM. 13 JAN 1936 DERBY A SIDE N.o OF GUIDE |… | ||
| scan0261 | Chart detailing the wear measurements on camshaft E.87269 after a 10,000 miles test in France. | ||
| View original record | Ph.III. N.10 UNIT - AFTER 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE CHART OF WEAR TAKEN PLACE ON CAMS (CAMSHAFT E.87269) - S/z - Top Table: WEAR ON TIP OF CAMS IN A 1: .001 EX A 2: .0003 EX A 3: .0007 IN A 4: .0006… | ||
| scan0262 | Piston profile measurements for a Phantom III No. 10 Unit after a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | PH.III. No 10 UNIT AFTER 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE PISTON PROFILES AFTER TEST EX19713 RELIEVED SECTION BEDDING SECTION DRG. SIZES :- TABLE 1 HEADERS: AA, BB 1: 3.230, 3.230 2: 3.230, 3.230 3: 3.238,… | ||
| scan0263 | Test report on cylinder liner bore distortions after a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | Ph. III - N° 10 - AFTER 10000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE LINER BORE DISTORTIONS TAKEN WHILST FITTED IN CYL. BLOCK TEOF Nº E.86671 MATL - SHEEPSBRIDGE CENTRICAST-IRON DES. SIZE = 3.250 +1 Diagram text: 6.137… | ||
| scan0264 | Attaching a report on chassis units examined after 10,000 miles trials. | ||
| View original record | To E. from RHC. c. De. c. E/Ev. c. E/Hdy. c. Hs/Rm. X 300 a (2) RHC.2/ETM10.2.36. 31-EX Further to our RHC2/ETM27.1.36. in connection with the above chassis, we attach hereto report on the remaining… | ||
| scan0265 | The examination of a chassis after a 10,000-mile test in France and a subsequent crash. | ||
| View original record | 31-EX. REPORT ON EXAMINATION OF ABOVE CHASSIS AFTER 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. Car returned to Works after Crash. Frames & Fittings. Side channels damaged due to accident, distance pieces pulling… | ||
| scan0266 | Condition report detailing wear and damage to various vehicle components, some resulting from an accident. | ||
| View original record | 2. Pedals. General condition good. Dash Brackets & Footboards. Dashboard cracked in three places and rest angles torn off due to accident. Rear Shock Dampers. Wearing Pads worn and one pitted. Main… | ||
| scan0267 | Inspection report detailing the condition and damage to various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | 3. Flywheel & Clutch. Pressure Plate, signs of overheating, and distortion on face. Distortion occurs between withdrawal lugs, max. distortion .010 on inside diameter, .006 on outside dia. Flywheel… | ||
| scan0268 | Inspection report detailing damage to a vehicle's undershields, suspension, brakes, hubs, and front axle, much of it attributed to an accident. | ||
| View original record | 4. Undershields. Damaged due to accident. - several cracks around louvred section. Undersheets. Condition Good. Spring Suspension. Offside Upper Triangle Levers damaged due to accident. Offside Lower… | ||
| scan0269 | Inspection report detailing accident damage to steering, radiator, exhaust, and salvaged electrical components from a specific vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 5. Cross Steering Tubes. Both cross Steering Tubes badly bent due to accident. Ball Pins and pads - general condition good. Quantity of road dirt found around housing for Centre Steering Arm.… | ||
| scan0270 | Condition report on various car components including headlamps, pumps, and electrical parts. | ||
| View original record | 6. Headlamps. The outer case of each lamp is dented, while in one, the front glass is badly cracked, and the dipping refelctor "sticks". In the other, the front glass and rim has broken loose. A good… | ||