Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Requesting a modification to a Phantom III gearbox's 3rd motion shaft for a dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x328 HS/FJH. 2/JH. 25. 5. 36. Phantom III Gearbox for Dynamometer Test. You are shortly going to fit 8HS gearbox to 30-EX in order to dynamometer test the 45º gears. Will you please drill in… | ||
| scan0002 | Synchromesh issue on a Phantom III gearbox for car 32-EX and instructing the preparation of a modified replacement gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X328 Hs/Gry.10/KW.29.5.36. Phantom III Gearbox. G.W.H. is having considerable trouble in France with the synchromesh operation on 32-EX, and particularly with regard to the top gear crashing.… | ||
| scan0003 | Checks and modifications for various car gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. c. to Hs/FD. x328 Hs/Rm.11/KW.5.6.36. Gearboxes. 36-EX. (1) Check the alignment while the car is in the shop for the pendulum lever changeover, and if the gearbox and engine alignment is… | ||
| scan0004 | The production of the scoop lubrication scheme for the Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | RM 326 GRY BY. c. H.Day Mr.RMG.Mr/HDY. E/HDY.1/HP.5.6.36. Phantom III Gearbox. With regard to the scoop lubrication scheme for this box, we should like this brought into production as soon as after… | ||
| scan0005 | Use of stronger versus weaker selector rod springs in the Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X328 Hs/Gry. c. Da. E/HDY.2/HP.5.6.36. Phantom III Gearbox. Selector Rod Springs. The stronger selector rod springs referred to by me yesterday are numbered G.56309. These were fitted until 25.11.35,… | ||
| scan0006 | Modifications and testing for Phantom III gearboxes due to issues with gears jumping out of mesh. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 7326 Hs/Gry.33/KW.8.6.36. Phantom III Gearboxes. Owing to an epidemic of gears jumping out of mesh, we shall have to alter instructions we have sent you about gearbox specifications. The… | ||
| scan0007 | Experimental modification to the Phantom III gearbox using acme splines. | ||
| View original record | X320 GRY Please follow up this EXPT. Rm DY. C. Ey.Rd. Hs. LHC. HS/FM. E/HDY.1/RP.10.6.38. Gearbox - Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch.4820 which shews acme splines for the 2nd speed sliding piece.… | ||
| scan0008 | Suggesting fitting non-floating gear bushes to the Phantom III gearbox to reduce gear rocking and wear. | ||
| View original record | 4328 GRY - Please follow up Rm BY C. E. Bignold. Hs/Fm. E/HDY.2/HP.11.6.28. Gearbox - Phantom III. Non-floating Gear Bushes. It is suggested that the next 10,000 mile car should be fitted with bushes… | ||
| scan0009 | Proposing an experiment on steel thrust washers for the Phantom III gearbox 3rd speed gears. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] X328 [Handwritten] GRY- Please deal with this Rm [Typed, Strikethrough] C.E.De.De.WHG/Hs/Rm. [Typed] E/HDY.1/HP.11.6.38 [Typed] Gearbox - Phantom III. [Typed] Steel Thrust Washers for… | ||
| scan0010 | Requesting a modification for an 'Isolated Change Gear Lever' to be carried out on a different vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X328 Hs/FJH.10/KW.13.6.36. Isolated Change Gear Lever. Further to our memo. Hs/FJH.22/JH.18.5.36, will you please carry out the modification shown on N.Sch.4806 on B-56-BN instead of on… | ||
| scan0011 | Proposal to remedy an issue with the Phantom III gearbox 2nd speed coupling by applying a universal ring. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: x328 GRY. Can you follow this up & get it on test quickley E/HW.1/HP.15.5.36 Rm Typed: C. [obscured] 14.5.36. HS/RM. Phantom III - Gearbox. 2nd Speed Coupling. We send herewith N.Sch.4824… | ||
| scan0012 | Sketch showing wear on bushes in the 35-EX Gear Box. | ||
| View original record | HSY / GRY Hsy Please return L328 To Hs/Rm. from RHC/RH. RHC/RH.2/AP.15.6.36. GRY 35-EX.GEAR BOX. Herewith sketch showing wear on bushes in Gear Box on 35-EX. as per your request on the 9th.inst.… | ||
| scan0013 | Drawing and measurement table for 2nd and 3rd speed gear bushes. | ||
| View original record | 3RD SPEED GEAR 2ND SPEED GEAR Ex I 39 Table for 3rd Speed Gear: Description, Drawing Size, Actual Size BORE OF GEAR G 83974, 1.7812 DIA, 1.7816 DIA OUTSIDE DIA OF BUSH G 82425, 1.780 DIA, 1.780 DIA… | ||
| scan0014 | Tests to determine the frictional resistance of the top gear sliding piece in a Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Y328 To Hdy. Hs/Gry.13/KW.16.6.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We have carried out some tests to determine the frictional resistance to fore and aft and lateral movement of the top gear sliding piece under… | ||
| scan0015 | The trial of a different ball bearing for the Phantom III gearbox and the ordering of parts for two types of gearbox. | ||
| View original record | x328 GRY- Please follow-up Am C.E.L. Des. Mer. LHD. Hs/Rm. E/HDY.1/HP.16.6.36. Phantom III - Gearbox. With reference to the rear bearing of the 1st motion shaft and our memo E/HDY/1/HP.15.5.36 asking… | ||
| scan0016 | Listing required parts and modifications for a Phantom III Gearbox, box No. 10HS. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x326 Hs/Gry.17/KW.1.7.36. Phantom III Gearbox. In order to make box No. 10HS more useful when it is fitted to a car, will you please include the following pieces :- Oil Scoop to G.84050.… | ||
| scan0017 | Experiments on Phantom III gearboxes to prevent gears from coming out of mesh. | ||
| View original record | X328 To RHC. Hs/Gry.10/JH, 8.7.36. Phantom III Gear Boxes. In case the position of experiments to prevent gears coming out of mesh is not clear, we are anxious to try the following - (1) Soft 3rd… | ||
| scan0018 | Trial of an 'Isolated Change Speed Mechanism' on 20/25 or Bentley cars before standardizing it for cost reduction. | ||
| View original record | X 378 To RHC. Hs/Gry.5/JH. 5. 8. 36. Isolated Change Speed Mechanism. We have already tried N.Sch.4806 in which the outer universal is locked solid on B-23-AE, and find no rattles are produced. Before… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter to The Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. inquiring about a scheme for preventing dog clutches working out of mesh in gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | X 326 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 19th August, 1936. The Associated Equipment Co.Ltd., Southall, Middlesex. For the attention of Mr. Rackham. Dear Sirs, Mr. Eyston was here the other day, talking about… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from the Associated Equipment Co. Ltd. regarding a scheme for preventing gearbox dog clutches from disengaging. | ||
| View original record | 8328 THE ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CO LTD TELEPHONE: SOUTHALL 2424 (17 LINES) SOUTHALL MIDDX TELEGRAMS: "VANGASTOW SOUTHALL" YOUR REF. Hs/Gry.4/KW OUR REF. C.E./PMW P3 Gearbox 20th August, 1936. Messrs.… | ||
| scan0021 | Application of a spherical thrust face to a Phantom III gearbox 2nd speed coupling. | ||
| View original record | X326 Hs/Rm. GRY. c. E.Da. By. RHC. E/HDY.3/HP.24.8.36. Phantom III. Gearbox. We send herewith a print of N.Sch.4887 showing how a spherical thrust face may be applied to an existing 2nd speed… | ||
| scan0022 | Modification to a 2nd speed component, featuring a spherical seated washer, marked as not suitable for production. | ||
| View original record | NOT SUITABLE FOR PRODUCTION .010" - .015" CLEARANCE N SCH 4887 THIS SCHEME IS GENERALLY SIMILAR TO N SCH 4380. THE MODIFICATION CONSISTS IN THE FITTING OF THE BZ/PC SPHERICAL SEATED WASHER. .010"… | ||
| scan0023 | Requesting further testing on a Phantom III gearbox experiment involving a soft third motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x328 Hs/Gry.6/KW.2.9.36. Phantom III Gearbox. The experiment of having a soft third motion shaft to keep the top and third gears in mesh has not so far been a success. We want therefore to get… | ||
| scan0024 | Two schemes to prevent the 3rd speed from working out of mesh on the Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | C.E. pa. RHC. Hs/Am. [Handwritten]: x3 [signature] E/HDY.1/HP.8.9.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.4895 and N.Sch.4896 showing suggestions to prevent the 3rd speed from working out of… | ||
| scan0025 | Excessive movement in the Phantom III engine and gearbox links, which can cause clutch jaggers. | ||
| View original record | X328 To By. c. to E. c. to Hdy. c. to Mx. Hs/Smth.12/KW.11.9.36. Phantom III Engine & Gearbox Links. At present a large amount of fore and aft movement of the engine and gearbox is possible owing to… | ||
| scan0026 | Strengthened universal ring for the Phantom III Gearbox 2nd speed coupling. | ||
| View original record | X325 BY. C. E. Da. Hs/Fm. RHC. E/HDY.2/HP.11.9.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.4902 showing a strengthened universal ring for the 2nd speed coupling to N.Sch.4824. It is found that… | ||
| scan0027 | Standardisation of an oil scoop on the gearbox 3rd motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (SH) (57394, 30-1-34) BM 3/787/1 COMPLETED 15.9.36. P.H. III 40/50 STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 3.9.36 (29.7.36 is crossed out) X No. 328. Drawing N. Sch. No. 4685. Part List Description of… | ||
| scan0028 | Cost comparison between an old and new part, including estimated costs for extra jigs, tools, and equipment. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of PARTS Est. cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Equipment. £103 (Sft/Ws.26.8.36.) Could be brought on to production at the 101st. Chassis in "E" series (Without scrap) Sft/GH.26.8.36.).… | ||
| scan0029 | Issues with Phantom III gearboxes on four specific cars. | ||
| View original record | from Mr. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Hs/Bm HXC/T22.9.36 PHANTOM III GEAR BOXES We now have four instances where gears come out of mesh on cars which have seen some service. Duke of Kent -… | ||
| scan0030 | Issues with the Phantom III gearbox and the plan to build a test unit with new components. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X32-6 Hs/Gry.8/KW.2).9.36. Phantom III Gearbox. Confirming our conversation with you this morning that customers are already having trouble with second and third speeds coming out of mesh, we… | ||
| scan0031 | Replacement gearbox for a Phantom III, chassis 3-AX-96, due to an issue with second and third gears. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Note]: G.R.Y. x 328 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He/Ha [REDACTED] [REDACTED] from Hx PHANTOM III GEAR BOXES 3-AX-96 - Count Haugwitz Reventlow. We received a request from Paris late… | ||
| scan0032 | Cancelling instructions for a Phantom III gearbox part, discussing potential synchromesh unit modifications. | ||
| View original record | DR. GRY- X328 c. E.B.Dr. Hs/Rm. RHG. E./HDY.1/HP.30.9.36. Phantom III Gearbox. Will you kindly cancel the instructions for the strengthened universal ring 2nd speed coupling to N.Sch.4902… | ||
| scan0033 | Instructions for testing and modifying three specific Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Gry.28/kW.5.10.36. Phantom III Gearboxes. We wish to change slightly the instructions we have sent you about these gearboxes, owing to the fact that Mx. is not in a position to test any… | ||
| scan0034 | Meeting report on modifications and testing for the Phantom III gearbox to address gears coming out of mesh. | ||
| View original record | x326 Sgr and Wor. c. Hs. Ey. Sft. Mr. Da. Hdy. E.8/HP.6.10.36. Phantom III Gearbox. At a meeting of By. Hs/Rm. Hs/Gry. E. Da. and Hdy. to consider the position with regard to Phantom III gears coming… | ||
| scan0035 | Confirming the successful dynamometer testing of a modified part for the Phantom III axle and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To E. & Wor. c. to Sg. c. to By. c. to Mx. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. X 328 Hs/Gry.1/KW.7.10.36. Dynamometer Testing - Phantom III Axle and Gearbox. We attach a report showing the recent dynamometer testing… | ||
| scan0036 | Endurance testing report on a Phantom III Axle and gearbox, including tests on larger differential washers, Cadillac gears, and an Oldham coupling. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry.2/KW.7.10.36. Dynamometer Testing - Phantom III Axle and gearbox. In connection with our experiments to prevent third and second gears coming out of mesh, we have recently completed the… | ||
| scan0037 | Test report on modified components including a 'Concertina' 3rd speed coupling. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.2/KW.7.10.36. (4) (C) modified to have double the radii in the sharp corners and a little more metal on the broken part :- Same tests but omitting the shock engagements as these were… | ||
| scan0038 | Torsional rating test results for a Phantom II gearbox fabric coupling. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Smth. X328 Hs/WB.9/KW.13.10.36. Phantom II Gearbox Fabric Coupling. G.82032 Hardy Fabric. Torsional Rating Test. The attached curves show the relation between torque and angular movement of the… | ||
| scan0039 | Graph showing the results of a torsional rating test for a gearbox fabric coupling. | ||
| View original record | GEAR BOX FABRIC COUPLING TORSIONAL RATING TEST G80232 HARDY FABRIC 7-10-36 LOADING RELEASING ANGULAR MOVEMENT - DEGREES 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 TORQUE - LB FT. -300 -200 -100 100 200 300… | ||
| scan0040 | Torsional rating test results for a G.80232 Hardy Fabric gearbox coupling. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Smth. X328 Hs/WB.7/KW.16.10.36. Gearbox Fabric Coupling. Torsional Rating Test. G.80232 Hardy Fabric. It was found difficult to obtain consistent results with this coupling unless the torque was… | ||
| scan0041 | Graph showing the results of a torsional rating test on a gearbox fabric coupling. | ||
| View original record | GEAR BOX FABRIC COUPLING TORSIONAL RATING TEST G76576 HARDY FABRIC 7-10-36 ANGULAR MOVEMENT - DEGREES TORQUE - LB FT. LOADING RELEASING 0 TO 500 LB FT TO 0 0 TO 500 LB FT TO -300 LB FT TO 0 Y-AXIS:… | ||
| scan0042 | Graph showing the results of a torsional rating test on a G80232 Hardy Fabric gearbox coupling. | ||
| View original record | GEAR BOX FABRIC COUPLING TEST TORSIONAL RATING TEST G80232 HARDY FABRIC 14-10-36 ANGULAR MOVEMENT - DEGREES 2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.5, -0.5, -1.0 TORQUE LB FT -300, -200, -100, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500… | ||
| scan0043 | Torsional rating test results for a G.80232 Hardy Fabric gearbox coupling. | ||
| View original record | P III gearbox file 328 To Hs/Smth. Hs/WB.7/KW.16.10.36. Gearbox Fabric Coupling. Torsional Rating Test. G.80232 Hardy Fabric. It was found difficult to obtain consistent results with this coupling… | ||
| scan0044 | Graph plotting the results of a torsional rating test on a Hardy Fabric gearbox coupling, showing angular movement versus torque. | ||
| View original record | GEAR BOX FABRIC COUPLING TEST TORSIONAL RATING TEST G80232 HARDY FABRIC ANGULAR MOVEMENT - DEGREES TORQUE LB FT LOADING RELEASING 1ST TEST { O TO 500LBFT TO O REPEAT { -300LBFT TO O. HB | ||
| scan0045 | Graph showing the results of a torsional rating test on a Hardy fabric gearbox coupling. | ||
| View original record | GEAR BOX FABRIC COUPLING TORSIONAL RATING TEST G76576 HARDY FABRIC 7-10-36 LOADING RELEASING ANGULAR MOVEMENT - DEGREES TORQUE - LB. FT. 0 TO 500 LB FT TO 0 0 TO 500 LB FT TO -300 LB FT TO 0 | ||
| scan0046 | Modifications required for the gearbox of car 38-EX. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.4/MJ.26.10.36. GEARBOX FOR 38-EX. We have decided to use box No.33-EX. for this car. Various modifications are first required - (1) The now Standard lubrication… | ||
| scan0047 | Modifications to the Phantom III gearbox, specifically concerning oil grooves for the 2nd speed pinion bushes. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 32 GTY- Have we had a failure which called for this mod? Instruct as required. Rm c. E.Da. By.RHC. E/HDY.2/HP.26.10.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith a print of N.Sch.4940 showing a… | ||
| scan0048 | Fault where the Phantom III gearbox jumps out of third gear and a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | 328 To Hs. From Rm/Gry. c. to E. c. to Dd. c. to Ey. c. to Hiy. Rm/Gry.5/MJ.27.10.36. PHANTOM III GEARBOX. We understand from the Test Dept. that 60% of the cars leaving the factory will jump out of… | ||
| scan0049 | Requesting the incorporation of N.Sch.4940 2nd speed bushes for a 33-Ex gearbox, and for a second set for dynamometer testing. | ||
| View original record | 0328 RHC. From Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.10/MA.27.10.36. Gearbox 33-Ex. for 38-Ex. Chassis. In addition to our previous instructions for this box will you please incorporate N.Sch.4940 2nd speed bushes. We… | ||
| scan0050 | And diagram regarding testing procedures for a 'Concertina' top and 3rd speed sliding piece for a Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | GRY Please deal with this. Rm. Hsr & Sg want to put Concertina pieces on production forthwith. c. E. Da. RHC. 350X328 Phantom III Gearbox With reference to the testing of the "Concertina" top and 3rd… | ||
| scan0051 | Requesting the preparation of a standardisation sheet for a concertina piece. | ||
| View original record | 8328 Gry. From Rm. Rm.7/MJ.30.10.36. please prepare a Standardisation Sheet for the concertina piece. Rm. | ||
| scan0052 | Comparison of frictional torques between a Hoffmann journal bearing and an R & M double thrust bearing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. FILE X328 2.11.36. BALL BEARING THRUST TESTS _G.56227 HOFFMANN_ _GB.2035 R. & M._ To compare the relative merits of the above as thrust bearings (the Hoffman bearing was an ordinary journal… | ||
| scan0053 | Decision to use the concertina 3rd speed coupling on the Phantom III gearbox for immediate production. | ||
| View original record | To BY. From Rm/Cry. c. to Sft. V 328 Rm/Gry.1/MJ.2.11.36. PHANTOM 111. Gearbox. It was decided at the conference with Sg. on Thursday that the concertina 3 rd. speed coupling could be used on… | ||
| scan0054 | Cumbersome gearbox on the Phantom III and proposing to test a Packard gearbox as a replacement. | ||
| View original record | 328 Hs. c. to E. Da. Hdy. Rm/Gry2/OR.4.11.36. GEARBOX FOR P.III. There is no doubt that the operation of changing gear on P.III requires too much effort. There is also no doubt that the gearbox, as it… | ||
| scan0055 | Improvements to sliding-couplings for a cheaper product. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry2/OR.4.11.36. (4) Very simple sliding-couplings which do not come out of mesh. If we could successfully copy these features, we should have a better box for the customer - cheaper to… | ||
| scan0056 | Letter to Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. confirming arrangements for a visit. | ||
| View original record | 328 Exptl. Dept. Rm/FJH.18/JH. 5th November, 1936. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., Newark-on-Trent. Dear Sirs, For the attention of F.O. Hickling Esq. We are waiting to confirm our telephone… | ||
| scan0057 | Specifications for two new Phantom III wide feet gear boxes. | ||
| View original record | X328 RHC. from Rm/Gry. Rm7/GR.5.11.36. PHANTOM III GEAR BOXES. We understand you are building two more wide feet gear boxes. We should like these to incorporate:- 1st Box. R.R. gears. 10° cones… | ||
| scan0058 | The updating of a Phantom III Gearbox No. 8 HS. | ||
| View original record | 328? HPS/from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry4/R.10.11.36. PHANTOM III GEARBOX NO.8 HS. We shall be glad if you will bring this box up to date. The parts required consist of a new third and fourth sliding piece, and… | ||
| scan0059 | Proposals for reducing the effort required to operate the Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 328 E.H. C. H. Robs. Rm. RHC. E/HDY.1/HP.11.11.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch's 4740, 4949 and 4951 showing proposals for the reduction of the effort required to operate the 2nd,… | ||
| scan0060 | Instructions for rebuilding a Phantom III gearbox following a failure on the dynamometer. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry5/R.12.11.36. P.III GEARBOX - 4 HS. This box has failed on dynamometer owing to a fraction of the retaining thread at the rear of the 2nd motion shaft. Will you please… | ||
| scan0061 | Deflection test results for the G.84834 concertina sliding piece. | ||
| View original record | File 328 Rm/Gry. 12.11.36. G.84834 Sliding Piece. Deflection Test. Herewith results of deflection tests on the concertina sliding piece. The external teeth were fixed, the load being applied and the… | ||
| scan0062 | Diagram and graph detailing the results of load versus deflection tests on a sliding piece. | ||
| View original record | SLIDING PIECE TESTS G84834 LOAD APPLIED THROUGH ¢ OF INTERNAL TEETH DEFLECTION LOAD W LB. THROUGH ¢ OF SERRATIONS Graph Axis Labels: Vertical: DEFLECTION - INS Horizontal: LOAD - LB. Graph Axis… | ||
| scan0063 | Request to rebuild a failed Phantom III 4 HS gearbox with a list of new parts to incorporate following a dynamometer test failure. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry5/R.12.11.36. P.III GEARBOX - 4 HS. This box has failed on dynamometer owing to a fraction of the retaining thread at the rear of the 2nd motion shaft. Will you please… | ||
| scan0064 | The preference for standard front halves on Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.13.11.36. P.III GEARBOXES. Further to our Rm7/GR.5.11.36. re building of two more gearboxes, we would prefer them to have standard front halves instead of the wide feet… | ||
| scan0065 | The preference for standard front halves on Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.13.11.36. P.III GEARBOXES. Further to our Rm7/GR.5.11.36. re building of two more gearboxes, we would prefer them to have standard front halves instead of the wide feet… | ||
| scan0066 | Confirming the order and receipt of one MRJ.25 bearing from Ransome & Marles. | ||
| View original record | 1300 328 Roy from Rm/Gry. c. to JWH. Rm/Gry6/R.14.11.36. We have ordered from Ransome & Marles, and received by post, one MRJ.25 bearing. Please send them a covering order. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0067 | Proposal to alter the lightening holes on a Phantom III Gearbox component to increase strength and reduce cost. | ||
| View original record | 328 DY. C.E. De. We. Rm. E/HDY.1/HP.16.11.36. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to the universal ring 2nd speed coupling to N.Sch.4824, we have been asked by Ws. whether the four lightening holes in… | ||
| scan0068 | Instructing a production change to the Phantom III gearbox selector spring to prevent gears coming out on over-run. | ||
| View original record | 328 To By. from Rm/Gry, c. Mx. c. HS. Rm/Gry.5/AP.17.11.36. PHANTOM III. GEARBOX. We have found that there are occasions when a slightly stronger selector spring will prevent a gear coming out on the… | ||
| scan0069 | Letter to a bearing supplier regarding a gearbox failure and an order for Bentley pinion bearings. | ||
| View original record | 328 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry5/R. 19th November, 1936. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK on TRENT. Dear Hickling, We have run into trouble with one of our… | ||
| scan0070 | Test results for a modified 3rd and 4th sliding piece after weakening the concertina section. | ||
| View original record | FILE.328. Rm/Gry. 19.11.36. 3rd. and 4th. SLIDING PIECE. Rm.255. - Modification to G.84834 Herewith results of tests after weakening the concertina section. The results shew this to be approximately… | ||
| scan0071 | Test results graph showing load versus deflection for a weakened type sliding piece, RM 855. | ||
| View original record | SLIDING PIECE TESTS WEAKENED TYPE - RM 855 LOAD APPLIED THROUGH ¢ OF INTERNAL TEETH DEFLECTION LOAD W LB THROUGH ¢ OF SERRATIONS DEFLECTION = INS .020 .015 .010 .005 0 A B C D E F G84834 SHOWN FOR… | ||
| scan0072 | Blueprint detailing load and deflection tests on a weakened type sliding piece. | ||
| View original record | SLIDING PIECE TESTS WEAKENED TYPE - RM 855 LOAD APPLIED THROUGH ¢ OF INTERNAL TEETH DEFLECTION LOAD W.LB THROUGH ¢ OF SERRATIONS DEFLECTION - INS. .020 .015 .010 .005 LOAD - LB 200 400 600 800 G84834… | ||
| scan0073 | Blueprint detailing load and deflection test results for a sliding piece component. | ||
| View original record | SLIDING PIECE TESTS G84834 LOAD APPLIED THROUGH ¢ OF INTERNAL TEETH DEFLECTION LOAD W LB. THROUGH ¢ OF SERRATIONS GRAPH: Y-AXIS: DEFLECTION — INS VALUES: 0, .005, .010, .015, .020 X-AXIS: LOAD — LB.… | ||
| scan0074 | Graph and diagram illustrating the results of a load test on a sliding piece component. | ||
| View original record | [ "SLIDING PIECE TESTS", "G84834", "LOAD APPLIED THROUGH ¢ OF INTERNAL TEETH", "DEFLECTION", "LOAD W LB.", "THROUGH ¢ OF SERRATIONS", "DEFLECTION - INS", ".020", ".015", ".010", ".005", "UNLOADING",… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Ltd. inquiring about the delivery of an order for bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1020 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry16/R. 21st November, 1936. Messrs. Ransome & Marles, Ltd., NEWARK on TRENT. Dear Sirs, With regard to our order for 3 bearings to your drawing S.S.5595, will you please… | ||
| scan0076 | Instruction to the fitting shop to fit a non-flexible concertina coupling to a Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry3/R.21.11.36. P.III Gearbox -8HS. We have handed to the fitting shop a non-flexible concertina coupling Rm.255, which please have fitted to this box. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0077 | Gearbox engagement depth recommending a gauge to check the selector position for 2nd and 3rd speeds. | ||
| View original record | ✓ 328 To RHC. from Rm/Gry. c. to HPS. c. to Mx. Rm/Gry.5/AP.23.11.36. P.3. GEARBOXES. We have found on recent dynamometer tests that the depth of engagement of 2nd. gear is important to prevent it… | ||
| scan0078 | Request for production parts to make the 32-EX gearbox passably quiet. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm. Rm.6/AP.23.11.36. 32-EX. GEARBOX. Can we get the following parts from Production in order to make this gearbox passable. At present it is impossibly noisy. REQUIRED Returned from… | ||
| scan0079 | Production problems and faults with Phantom III gearboxes, including a comparison with Cadillac-type gears. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note]: 328GRY - What is the position with regard to production of X. When does it come on. [Text with red strikethrough]: WE [Text with red strikethrough]: Rm [Text with red… | ||
| scan0080 | The trial of fitting Cadillac continuous and second gears into RR-type gearboxes for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | -2- It was considered that we might make use of the good features by trying a number of boxes fitted with Cadillac continuous and second gears, the remainder of the gears to be RR type. To date we… | ||
| scan0081 | Disadvantages of the Phantom III gearbox and proposing modifications. | ||
| View original record | Sg. Hs. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. Rm/Gry/17/R.23.11.36. P.III GEARBOX. The disadvantages of the present gearbox are:- From our point of view. (1) The cost of manufacture £82. (2)… | ||
| scan0082 | Potential improvements to gearbox and synchromesh design, including suggestions for a 4-speed configuration and adopting Packard's designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- As regards the internal mechanism of our gearbox, we can say that we ought to try a non-positive" synchromesh arrangement. We cannot make the present operation much lighter, and do not think that… | ||
| scan0083 | Potential modifications to the Phantom III gearbox, considering a three-speed with overdrive. | ||
| View original record | 328 To Sg. From Rm. Hs. c. to E. c. to Ey. c. to Du. c. to Hdy. File Rm.1/AP.24.11.36. P.III. GEARBOX. Referring to Rm.17/R.23.11.36., the position seems to be - everyone is agreed that - 1. The… | ||
| scan0084 | Instruction to fit new quieter bearings to the Phantom III gearbox first motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | 328. HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry10/R.24.11.36. PHANTOM III GEARBOX - FIRST MOTION SHAFT BEARINGS. We how have some of the quieter bearing G.84779 in the Stores. Will you please fit this bearing to… | ||
| scan0085 | Modifications to a Phantom III gearbox to achieve a higher gear ratio. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry12/R.25.11.36. P.III GEARBOX. We want to try a P.III car with an indirect high gear, some 20% higher than the present 1 to 1 ratio. Will you, therefore, please put in hand… | ||
| scan0086 | Blueprint showing a gear cross-section and an arrangement of gear ratios. | ||
| View original record | MACHINE CASTING HERE 27T 32T 1ST MOTION SHAFT 32 C.M. 27 3RD MOTION SHAFT 3RD 30 31 1ST 34 14 2ND 39 25 2ND MOTION SHAFT ARRANGEMENT OF GEAR RATIOS INDIRECT HIGHER TOP GEAR — PIII Rm 261 | ||
| scan0087 | Blueprint showing a casting design and gear ratio arrangement for an indirect higher top gear. | ||
| View original record | MACHINE CASTING HERE 27T 32 T 1ST MOTION SHAFT 3RD MOTION SHAFT 2ND MOTION SHAFT ARRANGEMENT OF GEAR RATIOS 32 C.M. 27 3RD 30 31 1ST 34 14 2ND 39 25 INDIRECT HIGHER TOP GEAR - PIII Rm 261 | ||
| scan0088 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a higher capacity gearbox bearing with specific dimensions and load requirements. | ||
| View original record | 328 Experimental Department 26th November 1936. Rm/Gry.23/AP. F.O.Hickling Esq., Messrs Ransome & Marles Ltd., NEWARK-ON-TRENT Dear Hickling, Can you give us a bearing to replace one at present in our… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. regarding a rear gearbox support drawing and bearing clearance. | ||
| View original record | 1300 228 Rm/Gry15/R. 27th November, 1936. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK on TRENT. For the attention of F.O. Hickling, Esq. Dear Sirs, Further to our 'phone conversations, I am… | ||
| scan0090 | Phantom III gearbox, considering a three-speed with an overdrive. | ||
| View original record | 328 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.E. BY.Da.Hdy. P.III Gearbox. Sg15/E27.11.36 Referring to Rm.1/AP.24.11.36 I should be glad if E. would say why we departed from the principle of the gearbox attached to… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing a proposed double row bearing design and cost. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: ABBEY 3876 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air… | ||
| scan0092 | Page 2 of a letter from a bearing supplier regarding bearing costs, performance, and quality. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. S.H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y : 28-11-36 appear to be almost equal to the journal loads, it appears, in my opinion, entirely wrong to… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., Ltd. requesting various bearings for experimental gearbox testing. | ||
| View original record | 328 (Experimental Dept.) c. to Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Gry.8/R. 30th November, 1936. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Chelmsford, ESSEX. Dear Sirs, We want, for experimental purposes, to run one of… | ||
| scan0094 | Development of a Phantom III gearbox with an overdrive ratio. | ||
| View original record | 328 Sg. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. P.III Gearbox. Rm4/R.1.12.36. Replying to Sg.15/E.27.11.36., we hope to be able to let you try the box with the over-drive ratio… | ||
| scan0095 | Development of a Phantom III overdrive gearbox and a comparison to a Packard gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 Sg. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. P.III GEARBOX. Rm4/R.1.12.36. Replying to Sg15/E27.11.36., we hope to be able to let you try the box with the over-drive ratio before… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and specifications of specially made bearings. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark 1620 BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TELEPHONE: 3151 (5 lines) TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN.… | ||
| scan0097 | Drawing of a special ball bearing with dimensions and tolerances. | ||
| View original record | 100 3/4" To -.002" 1 5/8 DIA. To +.0002" -.0003" 3/32 R 3 1/4 DIA. -.0008 To -.0013" 15 - 7/16 DIA. BALLS. Brg. No. N2674 Desc. SPECIAL BALL BEARING D.O. 12. THE Hoffmann M'f'g Co. Ltd. Dr'n S.G.R.… | ||
| scan0098 | Design reasons for using a separate gearbox in the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from E. c. Hs. Rm. By. Da. Hdy. E.2/HP.3.12.36. Phantom III Gearbox. Referring to your memo Sg.15/E.27.11.36, the following are the reasons why we went to a separate gearbox when laying down the… | ||
| scan0099 | The length of the propeller shaft, position of the cross frame, and engine/gearbox design. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) gearbox this coupling became enclosed in the clutch casing and suffered considerably from deterioration due to heat and also oil. This condition still holds. (4) Length of Propeller Shaft.… | ||
| scan0100 | Issues with noisy gearboxes on the Phantom II and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 3) The foregoing I think represents a fairly clear picture of what was generally thought amongst us at the time Phantom III was laid down. I also recall that at one time in the early stages of… | ||
| scan0101 | The effect of softer gearbox mountings on noise reduction. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from E. c. Hs. Rm. By. Da. Hdy. COPY 328 E.4/HP.4.12.36. Gearbox. Further to memo E.2/HP.3.12.36, it should be made clear with reference to the last paragraph that with a softer mounting for the… | ||
| scan0102 | Parts of a gearbox for investigation into ball bearing noises. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. c. to W.Bell. Rm/Gry.24/AP.4.12.36. We wish to use parts of the existing gearbox 10.HS. for investigation into ball bearing noises. Will you please hand the front half of this… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding a gearbox support and a corresponding drawing. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W. 1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFLISUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air… | ||
| scan0104 | Request to replace a fractured shaft on gearbox no. 4.HS. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gryl/R.7.12.36. GEARBOX NO. 4.HS. The thread at the rear end of the side shaft on this box has again fractured. Will you please fit a new shaft, and make sure that the slack… | ||
| scan0105 | Recommendation to use fine pitch gears for Phantom III C. Series Chassis gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 328 Hs. From RHC. E. BY. QRY C. to RM. C. to MX. RHC.15/MJ.8.12.36. PHANTOM 111 GEARBOXES. With reference to fine pitch gearbox gears referred to in By/Cgh.3/W.3.12.36, recent experience goes to prove… | ||
| scan0106 | Instructions to repair gearbox 4.HS by replacing the 2nd speed driver gear and removing a locating plate. | ||
| View original record | 328. HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.22/AP.8.12.36. GEARBOX 4.HS. Some of the teeth of the 2nd. speed driver gear in this box are broken. Will you please fit the 2nd. speed gear out of 10 HS., the pinion to… | ||
| scan0107 | Requesting a cost analysis on the savings from using cheaper materials for specific gearbox components. | ||
| View original record | J 328 To Roy/Ms. from Rm/Gry. C. E. Rm/Gry.23/AP.8.12.36. P.3. GEARBOX COSTS We should like to know the saving in material cost by using cheaper materials thus:- (1) In Ubas instead of S/ZN. G.81736… | ||
| scan0108 | Standardisation of parts report for the Phantom III 'Concertina' 3rd speed coupling. | ||
| View original record | R.R 755 (SH) 20396 21/7/36 J.W.S. COMPLETED 9.12.36. PHANTOM III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS Date: 26.11.36 (Crossed out: 31.10.36.) X No.328. Drawing No. N.Sch,489. Part List Description of Parts.… | ||
| scan0109 | Cost estimate for extra jigs, tools, and equipment for the 'C' series chassis production. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of PARTS Estimated cost of extra Jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/Ws.10.11.36) £32.0.0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st. Chassis in 'C' series (Sft/GH.10.11.36.) without… | ||
| scan0110 | Distortion issues in Phantom gearbox gears due to spline hardening and proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | To E. & Hs. From RHC. c. to Da. c. to Hm. c. to H'dly. c. to Hy. GRY 328 RHC.11/MJ.10.12.36. PHANTOM GEARBOXES. Great difficulty is experienced in the production of gearbox gears owing to the fact of… | ||
| scan0111 | Cost reduction for Phantom III gearbox parts due to simplified machining. | ||
| View original record | 328 G/Rb. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry4/R.10.12.36. P.III GEARBOX COSTS. We understand from a copy of Ws/TB1/P. 28.11.36. that the machining of certain parts has now been simplified. These are:- Sec.6030.… | ||
| scan0112 | The cost savings for Phantom III coupling shafts by using Carbon Steel instead of Nickel Steel. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from G/Rb. [Struck through: c.c to Roy/MS.] X328 Phantom III Chassis Engine Coupling (6020) Coupling Shafts. We are informed by Roy/MS that you wish to know the cost difference of the Coupling… | ||
| scan0113 | Failure and replacement of parts for Gearbox No.4.HS. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.5/AP.11.12.36. GEARBOX No.4.HS. The bearing at the rear end of the 3rd. motion shaft has again failed. Will you please fit up Arrgt. Ex.25331. At the same time, will… | ||
| scan0114 | Special bearing received from Ransome & Marles for a Phantom III gearbox dynamometer test. | ||
| View original record | 328 Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Gry1/R.11.12.36. We have ordered and received from Ransome & Marles a special bearing for use on P.III gearbox dynamometer test, and this is to their designation… | ||
| scan0115 | Unnecessary slack in gearboxes and the cause of chunking. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Rm/Gry. c. Hdy. 328 Rm/Gry.8/AP.12.12.36. P.3. GEARBOX SLACK Confirming our conversation with you, we do think that there is unnecessary slack in gearboxes, due to the present method of… | ||
| scan0116 | Distorted and worn clamping washer on a 35 FX Gearbox 2nd Motion Shaft, with suggestions for a redesigned part. | ||
| View original record | To M. from HPS. c. to E/Hdy. c. to Rm. c. to HPS 328 Grey - Any Comments? Rm HPS.2/CB.12.12.36. 35 FX GEARBOX 2nd.MOTION SHAFT. G.54680 Clamping Washer - Front End of Shaft. Condition after 6,750… | ||
| scan0117 | Comparison between an existing and a suggested stiffer clamping washer for a front end 2nd motion shaft. | ||
| View original record | EXISTING SCHEME CONTACT AREA BETWEEN INNER RACE & CLAMPING WASHER .100 WIDE CADILLAC GEARS CLAMPING WASHER G 54680 1.650 DIA x .100 THICK CLAMPING WASHER DISTORTED .006 & WORN .012 THIS WASHER IS NOT… | ||
| scan0118 | Proposal detailing material specifications for returning to non-casehardened splines in Phantom gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | Grx. Cost affected? RHC. [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] E. [crossed out] Hs. [crossed out] 328 BY.6/G.14.12.36. RE: PROPOSAL TO RETURN TO NON-CASEHARDENED SPLINES. It is important in carrying out any… | ||
| scan0119 | Technical memo regarding failures of the Phantom III gearbox 2nd motion shaft and a proposed strengthened design. | ||
| View original record | 328 GRY/Z PT. C. B. Da. Rm. FHS/HPS. E/HDY.1/HP.14.12.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.4969 showing a strengthened rear end for the 2nd motion shaft which has recently been shown to be… | ||
| scan0120 | Technical memorandum discussing issues and proposed solutions for Phantom Gearboxes, specifically regarding steel hardness and spline performance. | ||
| View original record | GRY 328 RHC: C/Hs: By. Fm. Ba. E/HDY. E.3/HP.14.12.36. Phantom Gearboxes. Referring to your memo RHC.11/WJ.10.12.36, it will be remembered that the history of this job started with the test of the… | ||
| scan0121 | Invitation to F.O. Hickling for a visit concerning axle bearings. | ||
| View original record | F.O.HICKLING ESQ. 1300 328 14.12.36. "BEARINGS, NEWARK." CAN YOU VISIT US THURSDAY 17th. RE AXLE BEARINGS. GRYLLS. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0122 | Quotations for Phantom III gearbox costs for various parts and materials. | ||
| View original record | Rm - from Roy/Ms. +328 ROY/MS4/P.14.12.36. P.III GEARBOX COSTS. In reply to memo Rm/Gry23/AF.8.12.36., the following are quotations sent in reply to our enquiries:- Selector Jaw G.83490.F. 1/6d each… | ||
| scan0123 | Material quotes for a Phantom III Gearbox lever. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. Y 328 ROY/MS15/P.15.12.36. P.III - Gearbox. --------------- In addition to items mentioned in memo ROY/MS4/P.14.12.36. the makers have now quoted for G.81736.F. (Lever) as follows:- In 5%… | ||
| scan0124 | Machining and broaching operations for Phantom gearboxes on material with a Brinell figure of 360 to 380. | ||
| View original record | H. from RHC/FM. C. to EH. C. to H-S. C. to R'Wby. C. to Hs. GTY - 32 HBC/FM.5/HS.15.12.36. PHANTOM GEARBOXES. Many thanks for memo E.5/FP.14.12.36. We have no doubts whatever that machining and… | ||
| scan0125 | Alteration and hardening of a washer for the Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 GRY. BY: C. E. Da. Rm. HPS. E/HDY.2/HP.16.12.36. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to memo HPS.2/CB.12.12.36, and drawing EX.I.96, we agree with the suggestion that the washer between the… | ||
| scan0126 | Results of a 2nd and 3rd gear modification for Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | F.S. HARDY - 328 from Mx. RMG c.Rn/Gry. GRY. Should this be for you? F.H. PHANTOM III GEARS BOXES. 2nd & 3rd gear modification. After fitting the special pieces to prevent gears coming out to a… | ||
| scan0127 | Outlining modifications and preparations for gearbox dynamometer testing. | ||
| View original record | 328. To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.12/AP.17.12.36. P.3. GEARBOXES There are some more modifications we should like to test on the dynamometer. They are - (1) The strengthened side shaft rear end… | ||
| scan0128 | Side shaft noise of an 8 HS. Gearbox and instructing a change of bearings. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328. Rm/Gry.6/AP.17.12.36. 8 HS. GEARBOX The side shaft noise of this gearboxx when fitted with all plain bearings is exceedingly good. Will you now please re-fit the original… | ||
| scan0129 | Experiment on the Phantom III Gearbox involving bushes pressed into the 2nd speed pinion. | ||
| View original record | BY. C. Des. Rm. 328 GRY. E/HDY.1/HP.17.12.36. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to N.Sch.4940 showing bushes pressed into the 2nd speed pinion, this is to be regarded as an experiment that may be… | ||
| scan0130 | Outlining factory cost savings for Phantom III gearbox parts when manufactured with alternative materials. | ||
| View original record | TO ROY/MS. from G/Rb. G/Rb.5/M/72/C211236. c. to Rm. 328 Phantom III Gear Box Cost. Sec. 6030. ROY/MS.16/P15.12.36. In reply to the above memo, wherein ROY/MS requests us to advise Rm. the difference… | ||
| scan0131 | List of purchased parts for a P. III gearbox, detailing materials and prices. | ||
| View original record | 328 Rm. ROY/MS6/P.21.12.36. P. III GEARBOX. With further reference to Rm/Gry23/AF.8.12.36, the following details are purchased at prices as follows:- Piece No. Material. Price. G.83292 Ubas. 1/4d… | ||
| scan0132 | Measurements and tolerances for P.3 gearbox 1st motion shaft bearings. | ||
| View original record | 328 To By. from Rm/Gry. c. to RHC. Rm/Gry.2/AP.21.12.36. P.3. GEARBOX 1st. Motion shaft bearings. From the data supplied by the D.O. and certain measurements we have taken, we have arrived at the… | ||
| scan0133 | Tolerances and interference fits of the Phantom 111 gearbox first motion shaft bearings. | ||
| View original record | Rm. RHC. C.BY/TWD. 328 BY.3/G.23.12.36. PHANTOM 111. GEARBOX - RE: FIRST MOTION SHAFT BEARINGS. Referring to Rm/Gry.2/AP.21.12.36. the tolerances are the best compromise we know how to make, and… | ||
| scan0134 | Instructions regarding ball bearing clearances, tolerances, and fits to address noise issues. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.3/G.23.12.36. Whilst I do not believe that the noise is due to the interference quoted, I am prepared to instruct the ball bearing people to supply the bearings with a running clearance of… | ||
| scan0135 | Specification sheet for the 1st motion shaft bearings for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm/Gry. 18.12.36. PHANTOM III. CHASSIS. 1st. MOTION SHAFT BEARINGS. Dia. of Bore of Dia. of Outside Dia. Shaft. Bearing. Housing. of Bearing. FRONT BEARING. 1.9685+¼ 1.9685+1/10 * 3.5430+½… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from Hughes-Johnson Stampings Ltd. requesting quantities for forgings against four specific patterns to provide an estimate. | ||
| View original record | The HUGHES-JOHNSON STAMPINGS Ltd ESTABLISHED 1877 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DROP-FORGINGS LANGLEY GREEN NEAR B'HAM TELEGRAMS "ENGINES, LANGLEY WORCS" TELEPHONE Nos. BROADWELL 1361 (3 LINES) OUR… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to The Hughes-Johnson Stampings Ltd. regarding costs for parts based on previously sent drawings. | ||
| View original record | 3287 (Experimental Dept.) Rm/Gry/7/R. 29th December, 1936. The Hughes-Johnson Stampings Ltd., Drop Forgings, Langley Green, Near Birmingham. For the attention of Thos. Reynolds, Esq. Dear Sirs, Thank… | ||
| scan0138 | Requesting modifications to a gearbox to reduce chunking noises. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/AP.30.12.36. P.3. GEARBOX CHUNKING. We have borrowed 36-EX. off Hs. for a few days to see whether we can reduce chunking noises without any attention to the fit of… | ||
| scan0139 | The Phantom III Gearbox selector rod plunger housing, its material, and manufacturing process. | ||
| View original record | 328 DY. c. E.De.RHC. Rm. HPS. E/HDY.1/HP.31.12.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.4981 showing the selector rod plunger housing suitable for die casting. The material suggested is RR.50.… | ||
| scan0140 | Cost-reduction proposal for the Phantom III Gearbox reverse actuating shaft. | ||
| View original record | 328 EY. c. E.Da. RHC. Rm. HPS. E/HDY.4/HP.31.12.36. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.4976 showing a reverse actuating shaft forged solid with the levers to reduce cost. The question of… | ||
| scan0141 | Modifications for gearbox no. 4.HS for further testing. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry19/R.31.12.36. GEARBOX NO. 4.HS. Will you please build this box up for further testing with the following modifications:- (1) 2nd Motion Shaft G.85124 with roller race and… | ||
| scan0142 | Fitting an overdrive gearbox to either the long chassis 38-EX or a Trials car. | ||
| View original record | 7 328 W/S. Cx. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.2.1.37. RE: OVERDRIVE. The reason we suggested that this gearbox should be fitted on the long chassis 38-EX, was because we have not another experimental car… | ||
| scan0143 | Works order for car 36-EX detailing the replacement of gearbox bearings and the fitting of a new exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS.from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.4.1.36. 36-EX. This car is coming into the shop for the following two jobs:- (1) Replace the original 3 bearings in the gearbox, but leave the end float of the shafts… | ||
| scan0144 | Costs of various Phantom III gearbox components from different foundries. | ||
| View original record | Rm. H 328 ROY/MS7/P.5.1.37. P.III GEARBOX COSTS. With reference to paragraph 2 of your memo Rm/Gry23/AP.8.12.36, we give below the cost in Cast Iron of the details referred to:- Piece No. G.82898 -… | ||
| scan0145 | Estimate from The Hughes-Johnson Stampings Ltd. for drop forged parts. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: "ENGINES, LANGLEY, WORC" CONTRACTORS TO HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. TELEPHONE Nọs. BROADWELL 1361 (3 LINES) Established 1877. THE HUGHES-JOHNSON STAMPINGS LTD., DROP-FORGINGS FOR AERO… | ||
| scan0146 | Cover letter from The Hughes-Johnson Stampings Ltd. enclosing a quotation for parts. | ||
| View original record | + 328 The HUGHES-JOHNSON STAMPINGS Ltd ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN ESTABLISHED 1877 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DROP-FORGINGS LANGLEY GREEN… | ||
| scan0147 | Inquiry about the readiness of a car with a 3-speed box and over-drive, referencing a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | 328 S/W To Rm. from Sg. P.III Gearbox. Sg14/E4.1.37 Copy to Hs.E. BY. Da.Hdy. Referring to Rm4/R.1.12.36 wherein you said that you hoped to let us have a car to try before Christmas with 3-speed box… | ||
| scan0148 | Requesting the use of car 34-EX for testing a new 3-speed and overdrive Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 Sg. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. P.III GEARBOX. Sg14/E4.1.37. Rm10/R.6.1.37. The 3-speed and over-drive P.III gearbox is now ready to fit to a car. We anticipate that… | ||
| scan0149 | Request for a quotation on part G.84366 in cast iron to investigate gearbox cost reduction. | ||
| View original record | 328. Roy/Ms. Rm/Gry1/R.8.1.37. P.III GEARBOX COSTS. In order to complete our investigation in cost reduction by use of different materials, can you please get a quotation for G.84366 in cast iron… | ||
| scan0150 | Phantom III gearbox testing, detailing failures and running times of various components. | ||
| View original record | 328. E. from Rm. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to By. P.III GEARBOX TESTING. Since the reinstallation of our water-brake chassis dynamometer, we have been able to do some intensive gearbox… | ||
| scan0151 | Gearbox failures, modifications, and updated testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm4/R.8.1.37. Modifications are in hand for all the failures, and these will be tested shortly. We look on the Cadillac gears as a quick means of getting information, the loads being about 70%… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter requesting a quotation for gearbox bearings and an update on rear axle investigations. | ||
| View original record | X 328 (Experimental Dept.) Rm2/Gry/R. 8th January, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Hickling, With regard to gearbox bearings, can you let me… | ||
| scan0153 | Request for a pair of modified 2nd speed cones for a Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328. HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry10/R.11.1.37. P.III GEARBOX. Will you please put in hand a pair of 2nd speed cones of 5½° angle for gearbox No. 8 HS. This box has the outer member grooved so that the… | ||
| scan0154 | Requesting a rebuild of gearbox No.8.HS to investigate the effect of motion shaft bearings on side shaft noise. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] 328. To HPS. from Rm/Gry Rm/Gry.6/AP.12.1.37. P.3. GEARBOX No.8.HS. We have run this gearbox 10 hours on 3rd. and 2nd. to determine whether the soft spline gears have developed any… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. requesting various bearings for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1300 (Experimental Dept.) Copy to Roy. Copy to G/JWH. Rm/Gryl/R. 16th January, 1937. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. For the attention of F.O. Hickling, Esq. Dear Hickling,… | ||
| scan0156 | Comparing Cadillac gears with in-house gears for the Phantom III gearbox, discussing noise, chunking, and cost. | ||
| View original record | 328 See R.A.C.1/LS.291238 attached. Hs. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry4/R.18.1.37. CADILLAC GEARS- P.III GEARBOX. The original suggestion to try the coarse pitch gears came from the Experimental Dept. as a copy… | ||
| scan0157 | Parts for a Phantom III gearbox to address chunking and inquiring about the status of related experiments. | ||
| View original record | 328. HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry3/R.18.1.37. PHANTOM III - GEARBOX. With regard to the verbal request for a set of parts to EX.25846 for elimination of chunking, we shall require in conjunction with… | ||
| scan0158 | Query regarding the relative cost of replacing Phantom III gearbox bearings with angular contact bearings. | ||
| View original record | 328 Roy/Dn. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry6/R.18.1.37. P.III - GEARBOX. Will you please find out from Hoffman's the relative cost if we replace bearings type 150 and G.84779 by angular contact bearings of the… | ||
| scan0159 | Experiment to determine the effect of end clearance in thrust bearings on gearbox chunking. | ||
| View original record | 328 E. from Rm/Gry. c. to Hs. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Hdv. Rm/Gry5/R.18.1.37. GEARBOX CHUNKING P.III. We have just carried out an experiment on 36-EX to determine the effect on "chunking" of end… | ||
| scan0160 | Conclusion of a memo stating that the cost of an improvement is being determined and recommendations will be issued after further experiments. | ||
| View original record | -2- 19.1.37. We are obtaining the cost of this improvement and after further experiments will issue our recommendations. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0161 | Requesting the production of specific gearbox parts and engine couplings, and proposing a material change. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. c. Hdv. 3/3 Rm/Gry2/R.19.1.37. P.III - Cost Saving - Gearbox. Will you please put in hand two sets of engine couplings in S/M. The parts involved are:- G.82465 1/7 G.82463 2/5… | ||
| scan0162 | Dynamometer testing of gears with soft splines, with a conclusion to delay standardisation until further road testing is complete. | ||
| View original record | FILE 328 To: Nev. from Rm/Gry. c.c. to RHC. c.c. to He. c.c. to Br. c.c. to Hy. c.c. to Hdy. Rm/Gry.18/AP.19.1.37. P.S. GEARBOX. With regard to RHC.'s wish to use gears having soft splines.; we have… | ||
| scan0163 | Requesting modifications to gearbox 8.HS to gain experience with soft splined gears and then fit it to car 36-EX. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.9/AP.20.1.37. GEARBOX 8.HS. We want to use this box to get road running experience of RHC.'s soft splined gears. Will you please fit to this box:- (a) New 1st. motion… | ||
| scan0164 | Cost comparison for Phantom III Gearbox inner cores (part G.84366) in cast iron from two different foundries. | ||
| View original record | X328 Rm/Gry. 22nd January 1937. P.III. Gearbox Costs. --------------------- In reply to Rm/Gry.1/R.8.1.37. the following are the prices we have obtained for Inner Cores G.84366 made in Cast Iron… | ||
| scan0165 | Progress on various schemes for the Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 To Rm/Gry. from HPS/WSC. c. to HJ. c. to JHC. HPS/WSC.7/VS.25.1.37. RE PHANTOM III GEARBOX. We give herewith the position of various schemes as requested in your Rm/Gry.3/R.18.1.37.… | ||
| scan0166 | List of requested changes for the P.3. Gearbox 14.HS. for the 39-EX model. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.17/AP.26.1.37. P.3. GEARBOX 14.HS. for 39-EX. Will you please incorporate in this box:- (1) Rolls-Royce gears with soft splines. (2) 9° screw threaded top and 3rd. gear… | ||
| scan0167 | Alterations to the Phantom III Gearbox components, specifically the actuating sleeves and reverse rocking shaft bearing. | ||
| View original record | 328 Rm. ---- c. E. Da. HPS. By. E/HDY.1/HP.28.1.37. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to the strength of the two actuating sleeves G.81690 and G.82896, and the reverse rocking shaft bearing G.82655,… | ||
| scan0168 | Dynamometer testing of a gearbox with Cadillac gears, focusing on heat generation and temperature limits. | ||
| View original record | FILES Y 1052 6.2.37. P.3. GEARBOX CADILLAC GEARS. During our recent dynamometer testing we noticed that a box with Cadillac gears ran hotter than one with R.R. gears, or that after our decision to… | ||
| scan0169 | Graph plotting P3 gearbox temperatures over time, comparing Cadillac gears with R.R. gears at full throttle. | ||
| View original record | Temp °C Time - Mins Cadillac Gears R R Gears P3 Gearbox Temperatures Full Throttle 3rd Speed 1500 R.P.M. | ||
| scan0170 | Requesting a confirmatory test on the silence of an overdrive gearbox for car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328λ Rm/Gry2/R.11.2.37. 37-EX. Rm. wants to get a confirmatory test on the silence of the overdrive gearbox. We understand you have a second set of the necessary constant mesh gears.… | ||
| scan0171 | Recommending the use of unlapped synchromesh cones for Phantom III gearboxes to save fitting time. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Rm/Gry. c. to Mx. 328 Rm/Gry3/R.11.2.37. SYNCHROMESH CONES. On the last few P.III boxes built in the Experimental Dept., we have not lapped the synchromesh cones. The efficiency of the cones… | ||
| scan0172 | Performance of an experimental Phantom III Overdrive Gearbox and proposed design modifications. | ||
| View original record | Hs from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry7/M.11.2.37. p.III Overdrive Gearbox. The overdrive box fitted to 36 EX has proved exceptionally silent on the indirect high gear. The object of this particular experimental… | ||
| scan0173 | Blueprint detailing the specifications, gear layout, and ratios for the P3 Overdrive gearbox. | ||
| View original record | P 3. OVERDRIVE. 4·050 Cts. Box. 65 TEETH IN EACH PAIR OF CONTINUOUS GEARS. 36º 22' SPIRAL ANGLE 10 DP. 1ST SPIRAL PAIR ABOUT 23º 31' RATIOS. OVERDRIVE .83 2ND 1.45 1ST 2.7 REV 2.84 Diagram Labels: 1ST… | ||
| scan0174 | Proposal to change the cutting method for radial slots in the helical wheels of the Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | GRY x 328 BY. c. Rm. RHC. Da. Hdy. E.8/HP.11.2.37. With regard to the radial slots in the helical wheels mounted on plain bushes in the Phantom III gearbox, I think these could be cut parallel instead… | ||
| scan0175 | Recommendations for producing slightly convex synchro mesh cones. | ||
| View original record | 326. Rm/Gry c RHC. from Mx Mx1/T15.2.37 SYNCHRO MESH CONES We are very interested to try out the recommendation contained in Rm/Gry3/R11.2.37 - we believe it will be successful. We suggest it might be… | ||
| scan0176 | Investigation into slack on indirect gears for Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 328 from Mx. Mx7/T9.2.37 Rm/Gry PHANTOM III GEAR BOXES INVESTIGATION OF SLACK ON INDIRECT GEARS We have allocated two gear boxes for this investigation which is proceeding with all speed. We have just… | ||
| scan0177 | Note detailing the fitting of a set of soft gears into a gearbox, listing the part numbers. | ||
| View original record | RMJ 8.Hs. Gear Box Complete set of soft gears were fitted according to F. Cockerham on 7-1-37 - the box was then passed to Dyno. The gears in question are. b81574 - 2nd Speed. b82928 - 1st Speed… | ||
| scan0178 | Proposal to change the material for P.3 gearbox gears to reduce scrap and assembly time. | ||
| View original record | 328 To G/Rb. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.9/AP.16.2.37. P.3. GEARBOX. We are proposing very shortly to replace the continuous gears now made in S/ZNX. with hardened splines, by gears in S/ZNCR. having soft… | ||
| scan0179 | Proposal to change materials for Phantom III Gear Box Gears to achieve cost savings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Gry. from G/Rb. 328 G/Rh.1/K/72/C18237. Kidger Phantom III Gear Box Gears. Sec. 6040/50. Rm/Gry.9/AP.16.2.37. Referring to the proposal to replace certain gear box gears now made in S/ZNX (5%… | ||
| scan0180 | Proposed cost-saving modifications to the Phantom III gearbox, including the deletion of a lubricating scoop. | ||
| View original record | 328 E/HDY.1/HP.19.2.37. Phantom III Gearbox. The Experimental department have suggested that to reduce cost, the various features at present provided to make certain that the 2nd speed driven gear is… | ||
| scan0181 | Despatch of gearbox and timing gears to Ford Motor Co. for hardening treatment. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GRY COPY. To D/BP. from HPS. c. to G/Mt. X328 HPS.12/VS.23.2.37. We are sending into the Despatch Stores the following gears :- Gearbox Gears. 1 G.82925. Constant Mesh Pinion. 1 G.81570. Constant… | ||
| scan0182 | Depot sheet concerning the rectification of drive groans in the Phantom III drive gearbox by fitting a propeller shaft damper. | ||
| View original record | 328. Hd. (For Depot Sheet). Rm/Smthl1/R.3.3.37. P.III DRIVE GEARBOX. It has been agreed by the Administration that in cases of complaint of drive groans at 23 m.p.h. on P.III, a propeller shaft damper… | ||
| scan0183 | Specification memorandum for the Phantom III Over-drive Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 828 HPS. from Rm/Gry. P.III OVER-DRIVE GEARBOX. Owing to the fact that By. has not time to detail this, Hs. has agreed that it can be designed and detailed in this Department. Will you, therefore,… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter from a bearing manufacturer concerning issues with Bentley Pinion Bearings. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17 VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND –… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter regarding a gearbox job, enclosing sketches of two alternative schemes for consideration. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. -2- S.H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y . 9-3-37 With regard to the gearbox job, I have been unable to get very far with this, but am sending you herewith… | ||
| scan0186 | Hand-drawn sketches showing cross-sections of bearings or mechanical housings. | ||
| View original record | P.L.H.S Bearing 1 1/2" Gre. Bearing 40 m/m Gre | ||
| scan0187 | Modifying a Phantom III gearbox concertina and a Bentley rear axle crown wheel. | ||
| View original record | 328, HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gryll/R.10.3.37. P.III GEARBOX. Will you please modify the concertina in gear-box No.4 HS. to Rm.255, making sure that afterwards it is replaced on the same spline. BENTLEY… | ||
| scan0188 | Dynamometer test results for a Phantom III gearbox with strengthened Cadillac gears and a Schatz bearing. | ||
| View original record | 328. E. from Rm/Gry. Da. By. Hdy. Rm/Gry6/R.11.3.37. P.III GEARBOX. We have now dynamometer tested with Cadillac gears the side shaft strengthened rear end, N.Sch. 4969, the retaining nut having a… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to a bearing supplier regarding gearbox ball bearing arrangements and the supply of steering rollers. | ||
| View original record | 328. Rm/Gry9/R. 11th March, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Hickling, Many thanks for your letter. I hope you will be able to come over and… | ||
| scan0190 | The testing of a concertina coupling on a Phantom III gearbox to investigate 3rd gear disengagement issues. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm/Gry. Da. By. Hdy. 328 Rm/Gry13/R.15.3.37. P.III GEARBOX. At Hdy's request we have tested a concertina coupling with very slack 3rd speed pinion bushes. The amount of slackness was .006… | ||
| scan0191 | Urgent request to order four different bearings from Ransome & Marles for a Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. to G/JWH. Rm/Gry9/R.18.3.37. Will you please order from Ransome & Marles one each of the following four bearings; we require these urgently for P.III Gearbox:- (1) MDJT 1 1/4"… | ||
| scan0192 | Request to fit cyanide-hardened Phantom III gearbox gears into Box No.4-HS, with a change to the fit of the third-speed pinion bushes. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry8/R.18.3.37. Cyanide Hardened P.III Gearbox Gears. Will you please fit the gears which have come back from Fords into Box. No.4-HS. We wish to retain all the other features… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter requesting the urgent delivery of a set of bearings to reduce gearbox slack for a car undergoing French tests. | ||
| View original record | 328 Rm/Gry10/R. 18th March, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Hickling, Our Order Office is ordering a further set of bearings to reduce… | ||
| scan0194 | Milling a flat on the engine support bracket for a Phantom III to create extra clearance. | ||
| View original record | 300 or 328 BY. c E. Da. Fm. HPS. E/HDY.3/HP.22.3.37. Phantom III. We send herewith N.Sch. 5093 showing extra clearance for the stay between the engine and gearbox to N.Sch.5072 obtaining by milling a… | ||
| scan0195 | Overdrive tests conducted at Brooklands race track. | ||
| View original record | x328 To Rm/Gry. 25th March, 1937. 36-EX Overdrive Tests - Brooklands. Normal top gear. at 3500 R.P.M./73 M.P.H. final oil temp, 95° after 25 laps/72 miles. Overdrive. was then engaged and same road… | ||
| scan0196 | Non-urgent modifications to the Phantom III gearbox constant mesh wheel. | ||
| View original record | BY. C. E. De. Fm. HPS. 328 E/HDY.3/HP.25.3.37. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.5089 showing modifications to the constant mesh wheel to give increased end area to take the thrust. The… | ||
| scan0197 | Query regarding the design of the gear change lever centralising spring for the Phantom III Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 Rm. --- c. F. De. Rm/GWH. E/HDY.4/HP.2.4.37. Phantom III Gearbox. Further to E/HDY.3/HP.24.3.37, we cannot find any reason on the design side why the gear change lever centralising spring should… | ||
| scan0198 | Use of unhardened teeth on the Phantom III gearbox 1st motion shaft pinion to avoid difficulties. | ||
| View original record | 328 RHC/Mr Bennet. c. E.E. Da. Fm. HPS. E/HDY.1/HP.5.4.37. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to your recent question whether we should care to adopt a constant mesh pinion mounted on a taper on the… | ||
| scan0199 | Modification to reduce gearbox chunking by fitting a new stay between the gearbox and the engine. | ||
| View original record | 328 Hd. (For Depot Sheet). Rm/Gry8/R.6.4.37. GEARBOX CHUNKING Complaints of chunking on the indirect gears can be considerably reduced by fitting the new stay between the gearbox and the engine… | ||
| scan0200 | Requesting an examination of a car's gearbox due to issues with the top gear sticking in mesh or jumping out. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 328 Rm/Smth.15/JH.8.4.37. 37-EX. When this car comes into the shop will you please examine the gearbox. Top gear sticks in mesh badly on some occasions, and in others it jumps out. We suspect… | ||
| scan0201 | From Rm/Gry to HPS confirming the supply of a marked-up L.O.P. for a new overdrive gearbox. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 325 Rm/Gry1/R.12.4.37. This is to confirm our conversation with you that you will supply By. with a marked up L.O.P. of the new overdrive gearbox. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0202 | Improvements to the Phantom III gearbox, including comparisons to the Wraith model and potential design changes. | ||
| View original record | 328 Da. C. Sg. Hs. E. Ev. Rm. E/HDY.1/HP.13.4.37. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to the suggestion in Rm/96.3.37 from America that we should improve the gear change of the Phantom III by fitting… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. requesting an expedited delivery of four special bearings for French tests. | ||
| View original record | 3283 Rm/Gry4/R. 15th April, 1937. Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Sirs, written to Roy H.L. 7th We thank you for your letter CDH/FHC of April 7th concerning the… | ||
| scan0204 | Premature wear of a gearbox engine stay on a 35-EX Phantom III after 2,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | H13 328 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. Rm/GWH/IMW/5/JAB. 15th April 1937 To. Rm. c Rm/GWH. 35-EX. PHANTOM III. GEARBOX - ENGINE STAY. Both the bush and the washer at the rear end of the… | ||
| scan0205 | Modifying the centralising spring on the Phantom III change speed mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 328. By. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry14/R.16.4.37. P.III CHANGE SPEED MECHANISM. With regard to the complaint from France that the centralising spring on the gear lever is too strong and various memos that… | ||
| scan0206 | On the satisfactory test results of Phantom III synchro-mesh cones. | ||
| View original record | 32S To Rm/Gry from Mx. Mx3/T16.4.37 PHANTOM III SYNCHRO-MESH CONES Reference RHC/Cy3/IS31.3.37 The six gear boxes referred to in the above memo have proved very satisfactory on test. In four cases the… | ||
| scan0207 | The use of unlapped synchro-mesh cones in Phantom III gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 328. zRm/Gry. c. Da. C. RHC. RHC/Cy.1/JWA.16.4.37. PHANTOM III SYNCHRO-MESH CONES. The 6 Gear Boxes fitted with unlapped Cones on 3rd and 4th speed have been passed off satisfactorily by Mx. (Memo'… | ||
| scan0208 | Interim report on measured and suggested maximum errors for Phantom Gear Box contact mesh gears. | ||
| View original record | RHC. RHC/cy. Hs. Rm. c.c. DY. [Handwritten]: For the last para GRT 328 RHC/ABC.1/JWA. 16.4.37. PHANTOM GEAR BOXES. INTERIM REPORT (SEE RHC/ABC.1/LS. 3.4.37.) Examination of the teeth of Contact Mesh… | ||
| scan0209 | Issues with gear teeth finishing, dimensional control, and resulting noise. | ||
| View original record | -2- RHC/AEC.1/JWA. 16.4.37. (contd.) Unnecessary roughness of the finish of the teeth is found on many gears, which prolongs lapping, and tends to destroy accuracy. It is suggested that BY. states on… | ||
| scan0210 | Proposal for modifications to the Phantom III gearbox stay joint due to wear found on a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 328 DY. [crossed out] c. Ex. Dept. Rm. HFG. [crossed out] E/HDY.3/HP.19.4.37. Phantom III Gearbox. We send herewith N.Sch.5119 showing modifications to the rear joint of the stay between the engine… | ||
| scan0211 | Alteration to the manufacturing process of Phantom III gearboxes, specifically using unlapped cones. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Rm/Gry. c. Mx. c. By. 328 P.III GEARBOX. Rm/Gry4/R.20.4.37. Replying to your memo RHCl/Cy/JWA.16.4.37., in view of the success of unlapped cones, we recommend that all future production… | ||
| scan0212 | Micro-examination report detailing hardness tests and failures of cyanide-hardened gears from a Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 Micro-Examination Report. M.1314. To HPS. c. Rm. c. RHC. HL.4/AG.20.4.37. Laboratory. PHANTOM III GEARBOX - CYANIDE HARDENED GEARS. The constant mesh gear G.81570 which you handed to us has been… | ||
| scan0213 | Magnified photograph (X10) of a metal component showing surface detail and wear. | ||
| View original record | LABORATORY A1619. X10 M/3124 | ||
| scan0214 | Laboratory photomicrograph showing a material's microstructure at 150x magnification. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. To accompany Report M.1314. R.R. 403 (10m) (21250 11-8-36). J.H., Ltd. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LABORATORY. PHOTOMICROGRAPH No. A1618 MAGNIFICATION: 150 DIAMETERS. | ||
| scan0215 | Experiments on the Phantom III gearbox to determine the cause of unsatisfactory gear changes. | ||
| View original record | 328 Da. from Rm/Gry. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. E. c. By. Rm/Gry9/R.22.4.37. P.III GEARBOX. With regard to the memo from Hdy - H/Hdyl/EP.13.4.37., we disagree with the statement that the unsatisfactory gear… | ||
| scan0216 | Page 2 of a memorandum regarding the fitting of parts to experimental cars 35-EX and 33-EX. | ||
| View original record | -2- heavy operation. It was not ready to fit on 35-EX. A set of parts is now complete and is being fitted to 33-EX. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0217 | Letter to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., proposing the replacement of a gearbox bush with a caged roller bearing. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy. 328. Rm/Gry8/R. 29th April, 1937. The Hoffman Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., CHELMSFORD. Dear Sirs, We send herewith a drawing Ex.27423 showing how we propose to replace a plain bush in a gearbox by… | ||
| scan0218 | Acknowledgment of an enquiry from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TELEPHONE: 3151-5 TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN, CHELMSFORD CODES… | ||
| scan0219 | Missing rivets from a Hub Bearing on a 35-EX Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. 300 1113 Rm/GWH/IMW/4/JAB. 25th April 1937. To. Rm c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/GWH. 328? 35-EX. PHANTOM III. Hub Bearing. Replying to your memo Rm/Gry.4/R.23.4.37, we… | ||
| scan0220 | Suggestion for further dynamometer testing on hardened steel bushes in the Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328. Rm. Copy to E. Da. E/HDY.2/M.1.5.37. P.III. GEARBOX. With reference to the hardened steel bushes now being run on the overdrive box on dynamometer test, E. suggests that some running should be… | ||
| scan0221 | Cover note attaching a letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. regarding a failed bearing on a test rig. | ||
| View original record | 202 328 Rm/Grylls. Da. BY/Mtn22/N.4.5.37. Re: Bevel Pinion Combined Thrust/& Journal Race. We attach hereto copy of letter received from the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. relative to bearing No.2584… | ||
| scan0222 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding an inspection of a Bevel Pinion Combined Thrust & Journal Race bearing. | ||
| View original record | copy of letter received from: THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO.LTD. CHELMSFORD. 30th.April 1937. MESSRS.ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. DERBY. Dear Sirs, Re: Bevel Pinion Combined Thrust & Journal Race.… | ||
| scan0223 | Page 2 of a letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing discussing a tested bearing with a cracked outer race. | ||
| View original record | -2- In view of the fact that the bearing has only been subjected to a run of 10 hours under test conditions, we should appreciate it if you would kindly let us know the actual conditions under which… | ||
| scan0224 | Requesting the dismantling, examination, and crack testing of a gearbox and rear axle from the 30-EX project after dynamometer testing. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.12/AP.6.5.37 Dynamometer parts off 30-EX. We are sending into the Fitting Shop 7.HS. gearbox which, in addition to further considerable running on the over drive, has… | ||
| scan0225 | The replacement of bronze bushes with hardened steel bushes in the 4.050 Centres Over Drive Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.13/AP.6.5.37 4.050 Centres Over Drive Gearbox. In view of the failure on gearbox 7.HS. of the bronze bushes in the 3rd. speed pinion, we want to have hardened steel bushes… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting two sets of parts for an experimental gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Roy. " " G/JWH. 328 6th May 1937 Rm/Gry.10/AP. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co.Ltd., CHELMSFORD Dear Sirs, We thank you for your JHW/FC/99222.A., in which you say how you can fit the cage and… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a bearing drawing and proposing a standard part. | ||
| View original record | HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS AND ROLLERS THE… | ||
| scan0228 | Instructions for the assembly of Gearbox No.7.HS with specific shafts and drawings. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.8/AP.7.5.37 328 GEARBOX No.7.HS. After an examination of this box will you please build it up with the 1st and 3rd. motion shafts to Ex.27546-7. We also attach Hoffmann's… | ||
| scan0229 | Technical memorandum discussing the design and stress testing of the Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 Rm. --- c. E. Dd. E/HDY.1/HP.10.5.37. Phantom III Gearbox. With reference to the design on which we are working for a box of Wraith size for use in the Phantom, we are fixing the gear widths to… | ||
| scan0230 | Test notes and data tables on rear gearbox clutch effort at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | File please Pg Rear box 328 We have measured the effort to free up a stationary clutch plate at various speeds in Top and 2nd Gear on 33G7. Effort measured was the minimum which will eventually drag… | ||
| scan0231 | Phantom III gearbox lubrication test. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from W.Bell. c. to Rm/Gry. 328 HPS/WB.1/CB.11.5.37. PHANTOM III GEARBOX LUBRICATION TEST. N. Sch. 4690. Previously when tests were carried out with an oil scoop fitted to the second motion… | ||
| scan0232 | Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. confirming an order for 2 Cages and Rollers of R.120 Roller Journal Bearings. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 202? 328 BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS STEEL BALLS… | ||
| scan0233 | Specifications for rebuilding a 4.H.S. gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. Rm/Gry.18/JH.14.5.37. Gearbox 4.H.S. We want to do some more running on Cadillac type gears. Will you therefore rebuild this box to the following specification - (1) The original constant… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the completion date for a bearing order. | ||
| View original record | London Office 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1, Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND-… | ||
| scan0235 | Listing bearing specifications and receipt dates for a Phantom III Overdrive Gearbox. | ||
| View original record | W.B. P.III Overdrive Gearbox. In connection with the attached, the Bearings in question are as follows, and were ordered by Rmf Coy. MDJT. 1 1/4 x 72 x 1 3/16 } Recd LDJT 1 7/8 x 80 x 1 3/16 } PASSED… | ||
| scan0236 | Requesting gearbox and rear axle repairs for car 29-EX for use at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 328 Rm/FD.5/JH.21.5.37. 29-EX. Will you please have the gearbox repaired to keep this car on the road, the box has been taken out and handed over to F.Shields. The rear axle also has broken… | ||
| scan0237 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding particulars of ball bearings and arranging for test samples. | ||
| View original record | Rm11/R. 26th May, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK -on- TRENT. Dear Hickling, Many thanks for the particulars of ball bearings in British and American cars.… | ||
| scan0238 | Dispatch request for a GearBox Stay assembly and its component parts for fitment to a Phantom III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To R/BB. from HPS/WSC. 328 G.Rhy. G/Rh. Rm/Gry. HPS/WSC.27/BA.26.5.37. We hand you herewith:- 1 GearBox Stay t N.S.5072 incorporating:- 1-G.85304 Bush. & G.85305 Dist.Piece. 1-G.85306 Thrust Stay… | ||
| scan0239 | Experimental application of a Buick-type synchromesh to the 2nd speed of a Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328 GRX Copy to E. Da. Rm. HRS. E/HDY.1/M.29.5.37. PHANTOM III. GEARBOX. We send herewith N.Sch.5151 showing the application of the Buick type synchromesh to the 2nd speed of a standard Ph.III. box… | ||
| scan0240 | Availability of Gearbox Engine Stay - Phantom III sets and reminding Depots. | ||
| View original record | Dr. Cx. G. Sg. G. Hs. c. Rm. From RHC. 328 RHC.1/EMG.2.6.37. GEARBOX ENGINE STAY - P.III. We would refer you to our memo' RHC.6/MJ.19.4.37 stating that supplies of completed sets would be available by… | ||
| scan0241 | Instruction to immediately put into production a new, shorter selector spring for the gearbox change speed mechanism. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Gry. 320 Rm/Gry.9/AP.7.6.37 PH.III. GEARBOX CHANGE SPEED MECHANISM Sometime ago a new selector spring G.85423 was instructed to the Works in By/TWD.5/E.13.5.37. This spring makes gear… | ||
| scan0242 | Despatch of a gearbox oil sample to the Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To C.Alt. from HPS/WSC. Rm/Gry. +328 HPS/WSC.13/BA.8.6.37. We hand you herewith:- sample of oil taken from one of our Gear Boxes. Will you please arrange to despatch same to.. The Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0243 | The production and testing of soft splined gears for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From RHC. 328 RHC.8/MJ.8.6.37. SOFT SPLINED GEARS FOR PHANTOM 111 CHASSIS. In January last it was reported that gears produced in S/ZNCR. having soft splines had proved satisfactory on the… | ||
| scan0244 | Production change for the selector spring on the Phantom III gearbox change speed mechanism. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. - from RHC. 328 RHC.1/JWA.9.6.37. PHANTOM III GEARBOX CHANGE SPEED MECHANISM. With reference to memo' Rm/Gry.9/AP.7.6.37., in accordance with the Drawing Office instructions we had arranged… | ||
| scan0245 | The proposal to strip a P.3. gearbox with soft splined gears for inspection. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.12/AP.11.6.37 SOFT SPLINED GEARS IN P.3. GEARBOX. With regard to your memo RHC.8/MJ.8.6.37, we are proposing to strip the gearbox now running in 37-EX. sometime next… | ||
| scan0246 | The failure of a 4.H.S. gearbox and requesting its rebuild with a list of required new parts. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.13/AP.11.6.37 GEARBOX 4.H.S. This gearbox failed owing to the nut at the front end of the side shaft coming undone, causing failure of the roller bearing which then had… | ||
| scan0247 | Supply of Gearbox Engine Stay parts, requisition delays, and a potential drilling error. | ||
| View original record | S/W. RHC. from C. copy to Sg. copy to Hs. copy to Rm. ✓ GRY 328 C6/D16.6.37. Re: Gearbox Engine Stay - P.III. RHC.1/RHG.2.6.37. I have looked into this matter and it appears that the system is that… | ||
| scan0248 | Requesting parts for two more overdrive gearboxes for use in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm. [Handwritten: 328?] [Handwritten: nº 11'3] Rm8/R.18.6.37. OVERDRIVE GEARBOX. We are anxious to get two more of these gearboxes running about on experimental cars. We shall be glad,… | ||
| scan0249 | Spigot bush clearance on a Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | W/K. To Rm/GWH. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.15/AP.23.6.37 PHANTOM III. GEARBOX With regard to your query about the spigot bush between the 1st. and 3rd. motion shaft. Production clearance is 1½ - 2 thou.… | ||
| scan0250 | Requesting the measurement of end play and wear examination on a gearbox removed from car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.13/AP.24.6.37 GEARBOX 8 HS. This box has now been removed from 37-EX. car, having done about 6,000 miles since soft splined gears were fitted. Will you please measure… | ||
| scan0251 | Request to modify an HS gearbox to test the tooth loading of a new universal gearbox. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.11/AP.25.6.37 328 4. HS. GEARBOX. We want to modify this box so that we can test the 1st. speed tooth loading of the new universal gearbox. This means reducing the effective… | ||
| scan0252 | Brief letter to F.O. Hickling of Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. requesting a phone call. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry8/R. 328? 202 30th June, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Hickling, Please give me a ring when you have got time. Yours sincerely, | ||
| scan0253 | The required rebuild of a 4.HS gearbox using Cadillac gears and other specified parts. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 326 Rm/Gry2/R.30.6.37. GEARBOX 4.HS. Various parts on this gearbox are now broken, including the second speed gears. Will you please re-build the gearbox with a pair of Cadillac… | ||
| scan0254 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation and delivery schedule for gearbox bearings. | ||
| View original record | 4328 BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War… | ||
| scan0255 | Quotation from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. for various types of bearings. | ||
| View original record | QUOTATION 1st July 1937. RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co. Ltd. Your Bearing No. | Our Bearing No. | Type of Bearing and Dimensions | Quantity Required | Price Each £ s. d. | Delivery 1/MDJT 1-1/4" |… | ||
| scan0256 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. confirming a telephone order for two sets of experimental gear box bearings. | ||
| View original record | London Office. 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. I. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND-… | ||
| scan0257 | Covering order for various bearings from Messrs Ransome & Marles. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Gry. 328 c. G/JWH. Rm/Gry.6/AP.1.7.37 Please send a covering order to Messrs Ransome & Marles for two of each of the following bearings:- MDJT 1 1/4" x 72 mm x 1.3/16ths. LDJT 1 5/8" x… | ||
| scan0258 | Summary of results from Phantom III Gearbox Dynamometer Testing. | ||
| View original record | E. from Rm/Gry. o.Sg. o.Hs. o.Da. o.Hdy. o.By. 326 Rm/Gry1/R.2.7.37. P.III GEARBOX DYNAMOMETER TESTING. Since our Rm4/R.8.1.37., we have done a considerable amount of full torque running, and give… | ||
| scan0259 | Progress report on gearbox testing, detailing issues with gears, lubrication, and plans for further trials. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) (Cont'd.) Cadillac type C/M gears have run 130 hours without tooth failure, but after this time cracks had started in the splines at the boss faces, and run inwards up the web. 2nd speed… | ||
| scan0260 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. confirming two sets of experimental gearbox bearings have been put in hand. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, Colonial Offices… | ||
| scan0261 | Letter to Messrs Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd confirming an official order has been sent. | ||
| View original record | 3.26 Experimental Department Rm/Gry.1/AP. 7th July 1937 Messrs Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.Ltd., NEWARK-ON-TRENT. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 6th July, reference CDH/FHC, and… | ||
| scan0262 | PH.III gearbox, discussing cars at coachbuilders and a modification to the spigot bush to prevent seizure. | ||
| View original record | W/S: To JLE. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.24/AP.15.7.37 PH.III. GEARBOX. Thanks for your memo on the running cars have at Coachbuilders. It does not seem that you can do anything better for gearboxes than… | ||
| scan0263 | Loose gearbox engine stay on a Phantom III and a request for a fix. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. AD/GFJ. c. Rm/GWH. 1113/ 328 CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/4/JAB.15.7.37. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Gearbox Engine Stay. The eye which goes on to the gearbox plug is screwed into the tube which forms the… | ||
| scan0264 | The introduction of an overdrive gearbox pending testing on the 32-EX model in France. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Gry. c. RHC. Rm/Gry.8/AP.15.7.37 P.III. GEARBOX. Sg. decided on Tuesday that the overdrive gearbox could be brought on at 101 in D. Until 32-EX. has successfully finished its test in… | ||
| scan0265 | Seizure of a spigot bearing bush in the gearbox and suggesting altered drawing clearances. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Gry. c. Hdy. 328 Rm/Gry.1/AP.16.7.37 P.III. GEARBOX. Seizure of Spigot bearing bush. The rbonze bush between the 1st. and 3rd. motion shafts started life with a clearance inside and… | ||
| scan0266 | Urgent introduction of the Phantom III over-drive gearbox. | ||
| View original record | RHO. c. BY/TWD. c. Rm. c. HWV. c. IDV. GRY- 328 BY.S/G.16.7.37. PHANTOM III. OVER-DRIVE GEAR BOX. Rm The over-drive gearbox is a very urgent matter, and we cannot therefore hinder the point of… | ||
| scan0267 | Trouble with the Phantom III gearbox rear nut locking mechanism. | ||
| View original record | 328 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.3.8.37. P.III GEARBOX. Test Dept. is having considerable trouble with locking the rear nut of the gearbox to engine stay. Each time the plug is removed from the gearbox… | ||
| scan0268 | Instruction memo to the Fitting Shop regarding the inspection of a gearbox and testing of a rear axle. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry2/R.3.8.37. 30-EX. We are sending into the Fitting Shop, gearbox 4.HS, and the rear axle from this car. Will you please dismantle the gearbox for inspection, and if the… | ||
| scan0269 | Loose Gearbox-Engine Stay on a 32-EX Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/4/JAB.4.8.37. 328 also 300G To. Rm. Rm/Gry. Rm/GWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Gearbox-Engine Stay. Replying to your memo Rm/Gry.2/R.2.8.37, the rear eye was tight at the start of the… | ||
| scan0270 | Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the progress of an order for gearbox bearings and axle rig testing. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry4/R. 5th August, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-ON-TRENT. Dear Hickling, Could you let me know how the two sets of gear-box bearings, requested in… | ||
| scan0271 | Instruction to bring the over-drive gearbox into production for the Phantom III chassis from the 101st 'D' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/TWD c. Rm. c. RHO c. Hs. c. Roy. 328 BY.7/N.5.8.37. Re: Phantom III Chassis - Gearbox. Kindly note it has been agreed to instruct the over-drive gearbox as at present fitted to the 32-EX. to be… | ||
| scan0272 | Looseness and movement of a gearbox-engine stay on a Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/3/JAB.9.8.37. 328 also 300a To. Rm c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/GWH. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Gearbox-Engine Stay. Thank you for your memo Rm/Gry.I/AP.7.8.37, We have carried out your suggestion of… | ||
| scan0273 | Cover memo for a report on Phantom III gears produced by The Fellows Gear Shaper Co. of America. | ||
| View original record | To EY. & Rm. [Rm is circled] From RHC. C. to Hs. [Handwritten in red]: RM [Handwritten, struck through]: Hsy Must return [Handwritten number]: 328 RHC.5/MJ.10.8.37. Attached herewith a report from A.… | ||
| scan0274 | Test report on a gearbox with American-produced gears (PH.111), detailing noise issues and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | RHC/A.McW.1/MJ.9.8.37. GEARBOX CONTAINING AMERICAN PRODUCED GEARS (PH.111). The above box has been built up and tested upon the production test rig for "quietness", and has proved noisy in all speeds.… | ||
| scan0275 | Analysis of gear eccentricity, spacing error, and tooth form performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Gear. Eccentricity. Eccentricity per pair. Spacing error. Tooth Form Remarks From Graphs. Constant Mesh wheel .002 .0025 .00024 Moderately good - slight tip relief. Constant Mesh Pinion. .0017… | ||
| scan0276 | Production methods and heat treatment for manufacturing gear blanks. | ||
| View original record | -3- Lead distortion could not be obtained, but it was evident from the lapped teeth that this had not been excessive. The bedding of mating teeth, for helix angle was observed to be good. It should be… | ||
| scan0277 | Heat treatment and hardness testing process for a gear component. | ||
| View original record | -4- RHC/A. McW.1/MJ.9.8.37.Cont'd. The carburizing was conducted at 1650°F. allowing a duration of 4 hours at heat to obtain a depth of penetration of approximately .030", and allowing the piece to… | ||
| scan0278 | Loose gearbox drain plug on a Phantom III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/GWH. 328 CHATEAUROUX. Rm/IMW/4/JAB.17.8.37. 32-EX. PHANTOM III. Gearbox-Engine Stay. The drain plug worked loose in the gearbox. It could not have turned as the lock washer on… | ||
| scan0279 | Standardisation of screw threaded synchromesh cones for top, third, and second speed. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070 COMPLETED 21.8.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 10.7.37. X No. 328. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: SCREW THREADED SYNCHROMESH CONES. 9°… | ||
| scan0280 | Proposal and cost estimate for standardising the Sorbo thrust washer for the Phantom III 'E' Series. | ||
| View original record | PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS Date: 10.1.31 Reference Number: X No. 358 Drawing No.: Part No.: Description of Part: SORBO THRUST WASHER. Origin: CONNAUGHT COMES. To improve operation and give… | ||
| scan0281 | Modification to a gearbox part after a preliminary test failure. | ||
| View original record | 328. To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.3/AP.2.9.37 GEARBOX 4.HS. The preliminary test on the N.Sch.5151 type of 2nd. speed piece shows that it jumps out of gear. Will you, therefore, please modify the… | ||
| scan0282 | Confirming a conversation to obtain two types of Hoffman bearings with steel instead of bronze cages. | ||
| View original record | Roy/from Rm/Gry. c. G/JWH. 328 P.III - O/No.54317. Rm. Absent. Rm/Gry4/R.11.9.37. This is to confirm our conversation with Roy/Dn. asking you to obtain as quickly as possible two bearings of each of… | ||
| scan0283 | Arranging for a bottle of oil from an experimental gearbox to be forwarded to C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X 328 To Dr. [struck through text] from HPS/WSC. Rm/Gry. HPS/WSC.19/BA.13.9.37. We hand you herewith:- 1 Bottle of Oil which has been taken from one of our experimental gear boxes. Will you please… | ||
| scan0284 | Rebuilding and testing of a Phase III flexible engine coupling for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328' c. LA. Rm/Gry.1/AP.20.9.37 FLEXIBLE ENGINE COUPLING - Ph.III. Will you please rebuild the coupling which ran on 32-EX. and which, at the moment, is instructed for fitting to… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter returning a faulty double-row gearbox bearing for reconditioning due to noise and dirt contamination. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gryll/R. 22nd Sept. 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Hickling, I am sending off to you a double row bearing M.D.J.T.1¼" which has run… | ||
| scan0286 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding the polishing of a double row ball bearing and tests on gear lubricant. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Handwritten Note: GRY - Let us run the recommended pre-load on as many of your cars as possible RM [Sticker: INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXHIBITION… | ||
| scan0287 | Letter from a bearing supplier detailing test results and proposing a change to bearing pre-load specifications. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - S. H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd: 24-9-37 conversation that this matter had been discussed previously between ourselves, this being in July last, and we… | ||
| scan0288 | The unsuccessful trial of a U.S.A.-made gearbox due to excessive noise. | ||
| View original record | RHC.from Rm/Gry. c. Hs. c. By. Rm/Gry.7/AP.28.9.37 P.III. Gearbox Gears made in U.S.A. We have tried on 37-EX. the gearbox brought back from the States by Mc.Williams. Under no condition was the… | ||
| scan0289 | Letter to Messrs Ransome & Marles Ltd. concerning an order for 6 bearings for a larger pinion bearing. | ||
| View original record | 328 Rm/Gry.10/AP. 28th September 1937. F.O.Hickling Esq., Messrs Ransome & Marles Ltd., NEWARK-ON-TRENT Dear Hickling, Very many thanks for your letter and for ringing up about the proposed larger… | ||
| scan0290 | Official order be sent for the supply of bearings with a specific preload. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Rm/Gry. c. G/JWH. 328 Rm/Gry.11/AP.28.9.37 Will you please send an official order to Messrs Ransome & Marles, covering the supply of 6 bearings to GB.2680, but with .005" preload. These… | ||
| scan0291 | Stripping a gearbox to investigate the wearing properties of USA-produced gears for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | RHC/Gry. from RHC/A.McW. o. HPS. o. RHC. EXP 328 RHC/A.McW.l/LS.1.10.37. PHANTOM III. GEAR BOX GEARS PRODUCED IN U.S.A. This box has been recently tested in 37-EX. Chassis, and is now in the… | ||
| scan0292 | Standardisation report for a stay between the gearbox and engine on the Phantom III, designed to reduce chunking. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (10H) 38137 7-4-37 WHK 26070 COMPLETED 11.10.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION OF PARTS. Date 31.8.37. Date 14.6.37. X No. 328. Drawing No. N.Sch.5072. Part List N.Sch.5119. Description of… | ||
| scan0293 | Intimation of a modification to the stay between the gearbox and engine to reduce machining costs. | ||
| View original record | C.W.H. 11.10.26 INTIMATION III STANDARDISATION of PARTS Description of Part: STAY BETWEEN GEARBOX AND ENGINE. Origin: To reduce machining. Report of Experimental Test Fitted to all Goxo Ltd cars. Has… | ||
| scan0294 | Advice note from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd for the dispatch of a double purpose bearing. | ||
| View original record | ADVICE NOTE 328? FROM London Office: 17, Victoria Street, S.W.1 10535 CRWs- Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd Nº 77824 STANLEY WORKS NEWARK-ON-TRENT Date 19-10-37. We have this day forwarded the… | ||
| scan0295 | Confirmation memo to fit No. 17 overdrive box into chassis 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry7/R.21.10.37. This is to confirm our asking you to fit No. 17 overdrive box in 37-EX. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0296 | Letter accompanying examples of three types of bearing failures sent to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 328? Rm/Gry3/R. 21st October, 1937. F.O. Hickling, Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles Bearing Co.,Ltd., NEWARK-on-TRENT. Dear Hickling, I am at last sending you examples of the three types of bearing… | ||
| scan0297 | The test results for the PH.III flexible engine coupling and its performance benefits. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry 328? LA1/T21.10.37 FLEXIBLE ENGINE COUPLING - PH.III We have now done a number of tests with this coupling and with the results obtained we feel that we should like this coupling brought on as… | ||
| scan0298 | The introduction of the Overdrive Gearbox for the Phantom 111, detailing testing and scrap costs. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From RHC. c. to Hs. 328 OVERDRIVE GEARBOX - PHANTOM 111. With reference to the Overdrive Gearbox for Phantom 111 Chassis, this is being introduced on the 101st. Chassis in 'D' Series, due to… | ||
| scan0299 | Introduction and cost implications of the Overdrive Gearbox for the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From RHC. C. to Hs. 328 RHC.6/MJ.25.10.37. OVERDRIVE GEARBOX - PHANTOM 111. With reference to the Overdrive Gearbox for Phantom 111 Chassis, this is being introduced on the 101st. Chassis in… | ||
| scan0300 | Confirming the overdrive gearbox on Phantom III experimental cars is fouling the body cross member. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.9/AP.16.11.37. P.III. GEARBOX. Confirming our conversation with you, the overdrive box which comes on to Production at 101 in "D", is slightly higher than the existing… | ||
| scan0301 | Standardisation report on replacing baffle washers on the servo drive shaft with plain washers. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) 46071 18-8-37 WHK 27059 COMPLETED 18.11.37. PHANTOM III STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 18.10.37. X No. 328. Drawing No. G84681/5 Part List Description of Parts: BAFFLE WASHERS ON SERVO… | ||
| scan0302 | Note confirming nil extra tool cost for a change to be introduced on the 101st Chassis in the 'D' series. | ||
| View original record | Extra tool cost ...... Nil. Would be brought on to production at the 101st. Chassis in "D" series (without scrap). OCT 18 1937 HS | ||
| scan0303 | Alterations to gearbox arrangements for specific car models. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.11/AP.10.12.37. P.III. GEARBOX. As discussed with you, we want to alter slightly our arrangements about these gearboxes. We no longer wish to fit an overdrive gearbox… | ||
| scan0304 | The decision to use chilled cast phosphor bronze for the bushes in the Phantom III and Bentley overdrive gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | HY/CRL. RMC. c. BY/HST c. Rm. c. Da. c. BY/HD. 328 BY.3/G.S.1.37. GEARBOX - PHANTOM III. Will you kindly note I have decided to go back to bronze on the Phantom III box for the bushes inside the… | ||
| scan0305 | Requesting an experiment on a gearbox to test for wear on 3rd speed bushes with an adequate oil supply. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.11/AP.4.1.38 GEARBOX 8.HS. By. has asked us to carry out some experiments to find out whether 3rd. speed bushes wear when there is an adequate oil supply inside the… | ||
| scan0306 | The replacement of steel bushes in the gearbox of car 37-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/Gry. 328 Rm/Gry.5/MH.6.1.38. 37-EX. Since our decision that no car shall leave the works with steel 3rd. speed bushes it will be necessary to change the bushes in Gearbox No. 12 H.S. in… | ||
| scan0307 | Introduction and experimental production of the Overdrive Gearbox for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To BY. & Rm. From RHC. c. to Hs. GRY RHC.1/MJ.10.1.38. 328 OVERDRIVE GEARBOX - PHANTOM lll. The Overdrive Gearbox for Phantom lll is to be introduced on the 101st. Chassis in 'D' Series, due to test… | ||
| scan0308 | Instruction to revert to bronze bushes on PH.III overdrive gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Gry. 3 8 Rm/Gry.1/AP.13.1.37 PH.III. GEARBOX. In view of the decision to revert to bronze bushes on overdrive gearboxes, will you please fit bronze bushes in Gearbox No.15.HS., and… | ||
| scan0309 | Letter to Messrs. Ransome & Marles regarding issues with audible roughness in bearings for the Phantom gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 328' January 19th.1938 Rm/Gry.l/AP. F.O.Hickling Esq., Messrs. Ransome & Marles, Ltd., NEWARK-ON-TRENT. Dear Hickling, We have recently ordered bearings for the Phantom gearbox consisting, as you… | ||
| scan0310 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding gearbox bearings and other matters. | ||
| View original record | BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS London Office 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER,… | ||
| scan0311 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. to S.H. Grylls regarding inflation. | ||
| View original record | RANSOME & MARLES BEARING Co., Ltd. - 2 - S.H. Grylls, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y : 25-1-38 simple and homely outline of the affects of inflation, it of course being realized that this does not… | ||
| scan0312 | Visit from Mr. Pilkington, Chief Engineer of Leylands, discussing synchromesh gearboxes, fuel pumps, oil engines, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm/Gry. c. to By. c. to Rg. c. to Wd. 328 also 1175 VISIT OF MR. PILKINGTON - CHIEF ENGINEER OF LEYLANDS. Mr. Pilkington visited us to try the synchromesh operation of a P.III. car. Leylands… | ||
| scan0313 | Reconditioning of four ball bearings for a Phantom III gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To D/Hr. from HPS/WSC. c. to Hu/PC. c. to R/Ms. c. to Rm/Gry. x328 HPS/WSC.2/VS.2.3.38. O/52435. PHANTOM III GEARBOX. Will you please forward the four Ball Bearings which we hand you herewith to… | ||
| scan0314 | Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of four serviced bearings. | ||
| View original record | London Office: 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS Handwritten: +328 Telegraphic Address:… | ||
| scan0315 | Advice note from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd regarding bearings returned after cleaning and polishing. | ||
| View original record | Z21 246 ADVICE NOTE London Office: 17, Victoria Street, S.W.1. FROM Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd Z 43832 STANLEY WORKS NEWARK-ON-TRENT CWC Date 8/3/38 Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road,… | ||
| scan0316 | Parts list for the Phantom III automatic clutch brake, gearbox, and engine coupling. | ||
| View original record | Res. (crossed out) c. Rm. (crossed out) c. Rm/PWH. (crossed out) 328 BY/Ald.8/G.16.3.38. PHANTOM 111. GEARBOX 6030. ENGINE COUPLING. 6020. S.CD.495 AUTOMATIC CLUTCH BRAKE. Please receive herewith two… | ||
| scan0317 | Parts list with quantities for an experiment, issued on verbal instructions. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Ald.8/G.16.3.38. SECTION 6030. Cont'd. K.4607 Split Pin 3 off. K.4613 Split Pin 1 off. K.3605 Bolt - Levers 2 off. K.110 Bolt " 1 off. K.9005 Washer " 2 off. K.9006 Washer " 1 off. K.1961… | ||
| scan0318 | Comments on complaints received during the assembly of the first production Overdrive Gearbox for the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | 328 To. [redacted] c. Rm/Gry. BY/CRL.5/E.11.5.38. PHANTOM III. - OVERDRIVE GEARBOX. Herewith are my comments due to complaints received from Works during the assembly of the first Production Overdrive… | ||
| scan0319 | Complaints, reasons, and explanations for gearbox component issues. | ||
| View original record | (Contd-) -2- BY/CRL.5/E.11.5.38. COMPLAINT. (3). REASON :- The 3rd. Motion Shaft .030 long. (Machining error). COMPLAINT. (4). The Ball in the Plunger Housing not in the centre of its seating in the… | ||
| scan0320 | Complaint report regarding a Phantom III gearbox, discussing crashing teeth and incorrectly machined or sized cones. | ||
| View original record | W/K. Rm/GWH from Rm/Gry. c. Mx. 328 Rm/Gry4/R.16.5.38. Complaint Report N.939. P.III GEARBOX. 3.CM.33. We do not know whether you tried this car - We cannot believe the parts were so incorrectly… | ||
| scan0321 | Production hold-up on the Phantom III chassis, requiring a redesign of the gearbox undershield for models with Overdrive. | ||
| View original record | To. RHC........From RHC/TVT. 328 RHC/TVT.1/MC.31.5.38. c.Hives c.Rm. c.Hyatt PHANTOM III. CHASSIS WITH OVERDRIVE GEARBOXES FITTED We regret to state Phantom III. Chassis are held up on the production… | ||
| scan0322 | Oversight by the Drawing Office regarding space requirements for the Phantom III overdrive box undershield. | ||
| View original record | RHC c. RHC/TVT c. Hives c. Rm. 328 BY.1/G.2.6.38. PHANTOM III. OVERDRIVE BOX - UNDERSHIELD. RHC/TVT.1/MC.31.5.38. I looked into this matter, which you referred back to me, and find that it was the… | ||
| scan0323 | Unfinished experimental design for a vacuum gear shift device on the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. GRY DA.2/G.6.10.38. 328. PHANTOM 111. VACUUM GEAR SHIFT. Herewith are prints of G.CD.918 (2 sheets) Mounting of Evans Vacuum Gear Shift device in the Phantom lll chassis. The design, which is… | ||
| scan0324 | Unfinished experimental design for mounting an Evans Vacuum Gear Shift device on the Phantom 111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FJH. 328 DA.2/G.6.10.38. PHANTOM 111. VACUUM GEAR SHIFT. Herewith are prints of G.CD.918 (2 sheets) [Handwritten note: FJH] Mounting of Evans Vacuum Gear Shift device in the Phantom 111 chassis.… | ||
| scan0325 | Requesting the purchase of two cup leathers for an experimental air cylinder. | ||
| View original record | 328 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. c. to HPS/WSC. Rm/FJH.14/JH.4.1.39. Will you please obtain for us two cup leathers similar to the ones in a bicycle pump but for use in a 3 1/4" dia. cylinder. These leathers… | ||
| scan0326 | Modification of a vacuum gear change cylinder for the 35.EX model to reduce noisy operation. | ||
| View original record | 328 To HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. Rm/Gry. Rm/FJH.4/MH.4.1.39. VACUUM GEAR CHANGE - 35.EX. The vacuum gear change with which we are experimenting on 35.EX has a cylinder approx. 4½" bore. This we believe is… | ||
| scan0327 | Drawing of a liner to reduce the bore of a vacuum gear change cylinder. | ||
| View original record | LINER TO REDUCE BORE OF VACUUM GEAR CHANGE CYLINDER. SLEEVE SOLID IF ALUM. 3 1/4" BORE SLEEVE LIGHTENED IF IN STEEL OR CAST IRON. F.H. 4/11/39 | ||