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Scan0 Four different radiator tube designs for testing purposes.
View original record Mr Clarke Exp: dept COPY. ORIGINAL. To BY. from R. Copy to CJ. " " EH. 3 W.O.F 4th. January, 1919. R2/G4119. RECEIVED JAN 4 1919 RE RADIATORS. X. 3456 Your memo with reference to radiators to hand. I…

Scan1 Testing bronze alloys and the placement of wire loops on a tank or end plate for strength.
View original record - 2 - expansion as the brass soldered matrix. We think phosphor bronze or silicon bronze should be tested. [Handwritten note]: BIGH & MAH Your impression of the loop idea is correct. The wire,…

Scan2 Proposal for a dual magneto and battery ignition system for the 20 HP engine, including requirements for a new magneto.
View original record To DA. from E. Copy to BY. " " EH. ORIGINAL 7th January, 1919. E5/G7119. X.3481. X.3485. RE MAGNETO FOR 20 H.P. ENGINE. It is proposed to have magneto and battery ignition on the 20 H.P. chassis…

Scan3 Request from E. to E.H. for a tin of grey chassis paint to be sent to West Wittering.
View original record STGERS.msH(.TL-4-SS.S0A.d.S)(T00S)sSES.H.M To EH. from E. ORIGINAL 7th January, 1919. E7/G7119. RE PAINT. Would you kindly send to West Wittering, a tin of grey chassis paint, similar to that you sent…

Scan4 Paint swatch of a dark grey/black color.
View original record H'H' 332R (S.D. I.) (E'D' 408' 30-4-13) bur Streels

Scan5 Requesting an experimental check on a throttle spring and a potential redesign if required.
View original record To WOR. from E. -3- E3/G9119 Contd. Would Mr. Hives determine experimentally, whether the spring provided as in item (c) for opening the throttle, gives sufficient force, and if not, would Mr. Day…

Scan6 Suggesting modifications to an epicyclic gear design to improve reliability and reduce risks.
View original record R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To EH. From R. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. URGENT AND IMPORTANT ORIGINAL 11th. Jan.. 1919. R1/G11.1.19. RE EPICYCLIC GEAR. 3342✓ I believe that…

Scan7 Optimal radiator tube dimensions for the 40/50 HP chassis.
View original record To DY. from E. Copy to H. " " DA. " " EFC. ORIGINAL. 2 20th January, 1919. E12/G20119. RECEIVED 22 JAN 1919 X.3456 RE RADIATORS FOR 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. We are informed by Mr. Day that the statement by…

Scan8 Amendment to the 40/50 HP chassis specification concerning issues with the carburettor's float-chamber mechanism.
View original record SO. from E. Copy to Y. " " DA. " " EPC. " " EP. ORIGINAL. 20th January, 1919. E13/G20119. RECEIVED 24 JAN 1919 X.3490 RE AMENDMENT TO SPECIFICATION OF 40/50 HP CHASSIS CONCERNING CARBURETTION. X.3225:…

Scan9 Telegram confirmation from Royce requesting Hives to overhaul and critique a Delage car.
View original record CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. 23rd January, 1919. [Handwritten annotation]: E H ROYCAR DERBY. HIVES WILL YOU OVERHAUL AND CRITICISE DELAGE BEFORE SENDING IT TO ME. ROYCE. [Stamp]: RECEIVED D 24 I. V 1919

Scan10 Telegram received by telephone concerning a Delage being sent by road.
View original record R.R. 144A (24 B.) (SA. 408. 19.3.15) E.P. 8247. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. STAMP: 24 JAN 1919 RECEIVED Time Received: 4.12 Date: 24.1.19 To: Roycar Derby By: GH from: Regent…

Scan11 Correspondence regarding the general arrangement and further instructions for a back axle for a small chassis.
View original record To Mr. Stott. from DA. Copy to BY. " " EH. " " EFC. X.3487 93 WEST WITTERING. ORIGINAL. 21st January, 1919. DA1/G21119. RECEIVED 22 JAN 1919 RE BACK AXLE FOR SMALL CHASSIS. Please receive herewith…

Scan12 Three-speed gearbox for a small chassis, requesting work on associated drawings and forgings.
View original record To Mr. Stott. From DA. Copy to DY. " " EH. " " EFC. ORIGINAL. RECEIVED 1 FEB 1919 31st January, 1919. DA1/G31119. X. 350 | RE THREE SPEED GEAR BOX FOR SMALL CHASSIS. Herewith we receive drawing No.…

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