Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan1 | Letter from F.H. Royce to The Tudor Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a 12-volt battery for Rolls-Royce car lighting. | ||
| View original record | X. 3362. X. 949 R7/G13219. 13th February, 1919. The Tudor Accumulator Co.Ltd., 3, Central Buildings, Matthew Park Street, Westminster. LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Sorry a touch of influenza and much… | ||
| Scan2 | Telegram confirmation about adopting a friction anchorage to manage pre-ignitions and torsional stresses, and cancelling an extra petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. 13th February, 1919. (C4) ROYCAR DERBY. X.3372 X.2968 X.2565 EH. HIVES TO MEET CONDITIONS OF PREIGNITIONS PERIODS AND OTHER UNAVOIDABLE AND EXCESSIVE TORSIONAL… | ||
| Scan3 | Drawings and specifications for 20 HP cam forms. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. Copy to E.H. " " E.F.C. X3310 RE 20 H.P. CAM FORMS. We send you herewith drawings Nos. LeC.1044/6/7/8 and 1050. The last two named shew the inlet and exhaust valve lift curves, and… | ||
| Scan4 | Authorizing work to proceed on the formers for the cams. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E2/G15219 Contd. drawings. The formers for the cams may be proceeded with in the shops. E. | ||
| Scan5 | From E. to E.H. concerning the material status for a 20 HP Chassis Engine. | ||
| View original record | To E.H. from E. ORIGINAL 15th February, 1919. E4/G15219. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS ENGINE. Thank you for your note giving the position of this material as instructed in the shops. We were aware of this… | ||
| Scan6 | Telegram about adopting a friction anchorage to counter pre-ignition and excessive torsional stresses. | ||
| View original record | Roycar Derby. Hives to meet conditions of preignition periods and other unavoidable and excessive torsional stresses it seems imperative to at once adopt the friction anchorage stop you report no… | ||
| Scan7 | Telegram from Royce giving instructions to consult named individuals regarding a starter switch and to cancel plans for an extra petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | West Willering Roycar II this when we want every precaution that as possible stop Consult with messrs Wormald Bailey and Platford stop Bailey re starter switch Cancel idea of extra petrol tank Royce | ||
| Scan8 | Blueprint alterations for an instruction plate on the 20 HP Back Axle. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. Copy to M. (struck through) " " BY. (struck through) " " EFC. ORIGINAL. 18th February, 1919. E1/G18219. 2 X.3493. RE 20 H.P. BACK AXLE. We send you herewith blue print of drawing No.… | ||
| Scan9 | Request for materials and work to commence on cut-off valves for 'Salamandre' stoves in the West Wittering offices. | ||
| View original record | To DY. from E. Copy to EFC. ORIGINAL. 18th February, 1919. E2/G18219. X.3445. RE REGULATORS FOR STOVES IN WEST WITTERING OFFICES. We send you herewith a drawing LeC.1054 shewing a design for a cut-off… | ||
| Scan10 | Copy of a telegram from Mr. Royce regarding a frame stiffener. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF TELEGRAM RECEIVED FROM MR. ROYCE - 19.2.19. ORIGINAL! BAILEY RE FRAME STIFFENER I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WAS CONSIDERED BY MESSRS HIVES AND PLATFORD TO HARDLY JUSTIFY THE TROUBLE AND… | ||
| Scan11 | Design of 40/50 HP hubs for Michelin detachable wheels, with critiques from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | To DH. from E. Copy to EFC. ORIGINAL 19th February, 1919. E1/G19219. X.3482. RE 40/50 H.P. HUBS FOR MICHELIN DETACHABLE WHEELS. Referring to your scheme No.351, we send you herewith drawing No.… | ||
| Scan12 | Axle tube design, tyre specifications, and requesting blueprint updates. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. -2- E1/G19219 Contd. hand of thread so that they would tend to tighten themselves if rubbed by any portion of the revolving wheels. Larger radii should be left on the outside of the… | ||
| Scan13 | Confirmation of a telegram agreeing to abandon fitting a frame stiffener for the present. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. ROYCAR DERBY. BAILEY RE FRAME STIFFENER I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS WAS CONSIDERED BY MESSRS HIVES AND PLATFORD TO HARDLY JUSTIFY THE TROUBLE AND DISADVANTAGES OF FITTING IT I… | ||
| Scan14 | Particulars of radiator tubes, including size, strength, and design. | ||
| View original record | To HY. from R. Copy to EH. WOR. BY. CJ. D RECEIVED 27 FEB 1919 ORIGINAL. 24th February, 1919. R2/G25219. RE RADIATORS. I have received the particulars of the radiator tubes made by Greenwood & Batley,… | ||
| Scan15 | Confirmation of a telegram with instructions on vehicle weight, performance testing, and component materials. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM ORIGINAL. 25th February, 1919. 27 FEB 1919 RECEIVED ROYCAR DERBY. HIVES DO NOT SEND DELAGE UNTIL FURTHER TESTS TO COMPARE CAPACITY PER TON MILE STOP IT SHOULD ONLY WEIGH… | ||
| Scan16 | Telegram received by telephone with instructions about testing a Delage vehicle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (24 B.) (SA. 408. 19.3.15) E.P. 8247. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE Time Received 12.18 Date 25.2.19 To Roycean Derby By GH from West Wittering 108 [Stamp: RECEIVED 25… | ||
| Scan17 | Telegram received by telephone reporting on an engine test result. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (24 B.) (SA. 408. 19.3.15) E.P. 8247. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE Time Received By Date from 2 To RECEIVED 25 FEB 1919 it done to this somehow stops assuming dynamo… | ||
| Scan18 | Telegram regarding Eagle engine compression ratios and friction anchorage. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (24 B.) (SA. 408. 19.3.15) E.P. 8247. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE Time Received By Date 3 from To RECEIVED 25 FEB 1919 Stop do not think it is necessary to go below… | ||
| Scan19 | Telegram received by telephone from Royce regarding bronze and steel plates. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (24 B.) (SA. 408. 19.3.15) E.P. 8247. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE RECEIVED 25 FEB 1919 Time Received By Date 4 from To agreeable to bronze and steel plates FROM… | ||
| Scan20 | Unlocked piston pins and locking screw types for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. Copy to DA. EH. RE CHASSIS PISTON PIN - 40/50 H.P. In reply to your memo BY1/P26219 raising the question of the unlocked piston pin in the aluminium piston confined endways by small… | ||
| Scan22 | The drawing and forging allowance for a 20 HP crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to EH. [Struck through] " " EFC. ORIGINAL 28th February, 1919. 2 E3/G28219. X.3208 RE 20 H.P. CRANKSHAFT. [STAMP: REC'D 3 MAR 1919] We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1060 giving… | ||