Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Press publication, technical description, and photography of the Goshawk II. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from E. c. to HS. E1/M18.9.22. RE: GOSHAWK II In reply to your memo. BJ2/C29822., regarding the publication of the Goshawk particulars in the Press on Oct. 1st, would you kindly note that Mr.… | ||
| img002 | Index for the technical description of the Goshawk. | ||
| View original record | TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF GOSHAWK INDEX PAGE SUBJECT PARAGRAPH Introduction A Condensed specification B Engine C Carburation system D Clutch E Gearbox F Brakes G Back axle H Front axle I Steering J… | ||
| img003 | Introduction to the Goshawk chassis, detailing its design philosophy, capacity, and weight limitations. | ||
| View original record | TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION - RE GOSHAWK (A) INTRODUCTION There has been no very serious departure in this chassis, but it's value is greatly owing to the care taken in the design and pro-portion of the… | ||
| img004 | Condensed specification sheet for a vehicle, detailing the engine, clutch, gearbox, and chassis components. | ||
| View original record | (B) CONDENSED SPECIFICATION Engine 21.6 HP. (R.A.C.) 6 cylinder, 3" X 4½", (3150cc) Unit construction (with gearbox) 3 points suspension, mono bloc with detachable head, overhead valves, pushrods, RR.… | ||
| img005 | Detailed description of a 6-cylinder engine's key components and features. | ||
| View original record | (6) ENGINE The 6 cyl. engine has it's crankshaft carried in 7 bearings and runs from 150 to 3000 revs. without apparant vibration, and owing to the perfect working of the RR. expanding carburetter and… | ||
| img006 | Description of the crankshaft lubrication, carburation system, and clutch. | ||
| View original record | (C) continued:- There are 3 oil leads to the crankshaft , and the remaining bearings and connecting rod big and little ends are lubricated by the oil passing through the passages in the crankshaft.… | ||
| img007 | Description of the gearbox with 3 forward speeds and the internal expanding braking system. | ||
| View original record | (F). GEARBOX. The gearbox, which provides 3 forward speeds and a reverse, is of the conventional sliding type. The side shaft is driven by helical gears and has the unusual feature of being supported… | ||
| img008 | Descriptive document detailing the Back Axle, Front Axle, and Steering mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | (H). BACK AXLE. Is of very light construction having aluminium central box, steel tubes with large flanges and a substantial tie rod; it is extremely compact for the diameter of the bevel gear. The… | ||
| img009 | Specifications for the steering, road springs, frame, and lubrication. | ||
| View original record | (J) Steering continued:- switch and mixture control are on the instrument board.) The longitudinal steering tube is fitted with set-up spring buffers to reduce the force of the shocks reaching the… | ||
| img010 | Details on lubrication, pedals, and the instrument board layout and standard fittings. | ||
| View original record | (M). Lubrication continued:- Details (spring shackles) by portable grease injector with rapid connectors. The oil consumption on this chassis is remarkably low (the engine running 1000 miles to the… | ||
| img011 | Description of the instrument board switchbox and the vehicle's electrical system. | ||
| View original record | (O) Instrument board continued:- The switchbox is fitted with 2 handles, one controlling the lighting, and the other controlling the ignition and dynamo. This switch box can be locked by the Yale type… | ||
| img012 | The specifications for the Dynamo, Spare Wheel, Shock Dampers, and Water Cooling System. | ||
| View original record | support stays provided with the chassis, and by using these the wiring is enclosed, and invisible. (Q). DYNAMO. This has third brush control and cuts in at an extremely slow speed, giving an output… | ||
| img013 | Specification sheet detailing the vehicle's battery, starter motor, distribution board, and petrol system. | ||
| View original record | (U). BATTERY. 6 cells (12 volt) of 48 ampere hour capacity. It is carried in the frame and is accessible and removable through the floor. It is a well tested model of the best manufacture and with… | ||
| img014 | Petrol tank features and recommending the use of straight sided cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | capacity which permits the car to run for a long time at slow speed without closing the throttle to obtain the necessary vacuum for refilling. This tank is fitted with a needle valve so that the… | ||