Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Trial to increase the pressure of the air pump for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from EH. c. to BY/Jhn. ORIGINAL. EH1/LG7.6.19. 7th. June 1919. 2 RE AIR PUMP FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. X.3454C We have tried an air pump with the pressing sweated at the top of the piston in order to… | ||
| Scan1 | Despatch of a faulty 20 HP cylinder casting for modification. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to [crossed out] c. to E. c. to Da. (20) ORIGINAL X. 3488 EH5/L09.6.19. 9th. June 1919. 2 We have despatched to you today sections of 20 HP. Cylinder which has been… | ||
| Scan2 | Agreeing to the use of 895 x 135 Palmer Cord Tyres for the Experimental Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills C.O. from EH. Y EH1/LG11.6.19. 11th. June 1919. With reference to the Palmer Tyres ordered for our Experimental Chassis, we agree to the 895 x 135 Palmer Cord Tyres. EH. W'H'F 532 F(500… | ||
| Scan3 | Intermittent high rate discharge tests on batteries, reference X.664. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to EP. c. to BY. c. to Da. c. to EH. EFC1/T11.6.19. X.664 - BATTERIES - INTERMITTENT HIGH RATE DISCHARGE TESTS. These tests were carried out… | ||
| Scan4 | Test report comparing the performance of various batteries, with tabulated results and analysis. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Battery. Average 'on' period (Secs) Average 'off' period (Secs) Initial amperes. Number of contacts to 9.0 Volts. Average drop in density of electrolyte. C.A.V.C(1) 9.5 11.35 101.5 90 45… | ||
| Scan5 | Continued page of a report on instrument tests regarding low rate discharge capacity. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC1/T11.6.19. tests on this instrument, with a view to finding out if the above treatmenthas resulted in any material loss in low rate discharge capacity. EFC. | ||
| Scan6 | Drawing Lec.1104 for the 20 HP bonnet and radiator, noting modifications and requesting a wooden model. | ||
| View original record | To BA. from E. Copy to CG. DH. WH EPC. ORIGINAL E1/G13/6/19. x.3561. x.3531. RE 20 H.P. BONNET AND RADIATOR. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1104 showing the 20 H.P. Bonnet and Radiator… | ||
| Scan7 | Radiator appearance and heat regulation options for the new 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To OJ. from R. Copy to BN. " " EH. " " DA. ORIGINAL. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS. R12/G24/6/19. X.3531 X.3563 3409 5- With reference to the new model 20 H.P., we find that for appearance sake the radiator… | ||
| Scan8 | Proposal for a longer wheelbase, converting metric to imperial measurements. | ||
| View original record | TO HN. from R. Copy to GB. " " DJ. " " DY. " " DA. " " EH. " " CF. " " EP. ORIGINAL. D R9/G30/6/19. 3 3 JUL 1919 RECEIVED X.3440 RE LONGER WHEELBASE. With reference to longer wheelbase, it would… | ||
| Scan9 | Unsatisfactory placement of the thermometer on the dashboard for various steering types. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. c. to CJ c. to RN c. to E. c. to De. ORIGINAL x.3565 EH5/LG25.7.19. 25th. July 1919. With reference to the latest suggestion of fixing the thermometer on to the dash board, we do not… | ||
| Scan10 | Instruction from Mr. Royce to remove the cross webs from the 20 HP Cylinder, as they were deemed unnecessary. | ||
| View original record | To M.A. from E. ["To M.A." is struck through] Copy to C.J. ["C.J." is struck through] " " B.N. ["B.N." is struck through] " " E.H. " " E.F.C. ORIGINAL. E2/G13/6/19. 2 RE 20 H.P. CYLINDER. X.3488… | ||
| Scan11 | Standardizing the electrical equipment and instrument board switches for the 40/50 HP car series. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. " " BN. ORIGINAL X 3533 RE 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. When we are fitting the R.R. distributing board and separate switches on the instrument board, it will… | ||
| Scan12 | Request from Mr. Royce to extend the wheelbase of the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA from E. Copy to CI " " BN " " EH " " EFC. ORIGINAL E1/G16/6/19. (2) RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS. X 3567 Would you kindly note that Mr. Royce would like to extend the wheelbase for the 20 H.P. chassis… | ||
| Scan13 | Improvements to car electrical equipment, particularly the use of an earth return system. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. " " BN. ORIGINAL R4/G16/6/19. X.2448 RE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. RECEIVED I consider we are very greatly improving our car electrical equipment by adopting the uniform and… | ||
| Scan14 | Proposing a design change to the 40/50 HP float-chamber for improved accessibility. | ||
| View original record | To D.H. from E. Copy to C.L. " " RH " " Y " " EFC. ORIGINAL RE 40/50 H.P. FLOATCHAMBER. X.682 X.2468 III 1919 It has recently been necessary to detach the float-chamber from chassis 7 CA for cleaning… | ||
| Scan15 | Manufacturing methods for a new petrol tank suspension on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO DA. from E. (DA is struck through) Copy to CJ. ... RN. ... BY. ... EH. ... EFC. X.3451 ORIGINAL. (Stamp) RECEIVED 1 JUN 1919 (Circular Stamp) El/G30/6/19. 2 EFC. X.3451. RE PETROL TANK SUSPENSION -… | ||
| Scan16 | Instructions for machining a tube extension and manufacturing a corresponding nut from sheet brass. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E1/G30/6/19 Contd. a sweated joint. The dotted line XX on the pencil sketch Fig.2 on Lec.1105 shews the only places where machining should be performed on the tube extension. This… | ||
| Scan17 | Logistics and sourcing of Exide batteries for chassis being shipped to America. | ||
| View original record | To BN. from R. Copy to CE. " " EFC. ORIGINAL X.604 RE BATTERIES. RECEIVED 3 JUL 1919 The matter of fitting batteries in America to Chassis being shipped there would seem very desirable. The matter… | ||
| Scan18 | Specifications for a jack, requesting a shorter version of the Michelin jack. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. Copy to CJ. " " DA. ORIGINAL. X.3148 X.391 RE PADS FOR JACKS. D R7/G30/6/19. 4 RECEIVED 3 JUL 1919 We hope that progress has been made to supply the pads all one height. I have not yet… | ||
| Scan19 | Redesign and lightening of the 20 HP rear axle, including reducing the driving shaft diameter. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to GJ. " " HN " " EH " " EFC. ORIGINAL. RE 20 H.P. REAR AXLE. It will be remembered that when the bevel box for the 20 H.P. rear axle was designed, the central portion was based on… | ||
| Scan20 | Scheme to prepare forgings and order necessary ball bearings for hubs. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E1/G3/6/19 Contd. hubs for the sake of uniformity, and the pieces shewn on this scheme should be detailed as far as possible, and put on order, with a view to getting forgings etc.… | ||
| Scan21 | Communication regarding the design of a ball pin attachment for the front shock absorber on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. [struck through] " " RY. [struck through] " " EH. [struck through] " " EFC. ORIGINAL RE 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS - FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER. RECEIVED We send you herewith… | ||
| Scan22 | Design of battery connections and the selection of Chloride and Tudor as battery cell suppliers. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. ) from R. " DA. ) Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " BY. " " EH. x664 ORIGINAL. D V 2 RECEIVED JUN 1919 RE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ETC. Regarding the connections from the battery to the rest of the… | ||
| Scan23 | Proper construction and installation of a battery, its terminals, and associated wiring. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. & DA. from R. -2- R2/G4/6/19 Contd. separate, and sliding into a wooden case with partitions to separate each individual cell, so that it can be tested, corrected and repaired individually.… | ||
| Scan24 | Reliability and guarantee policy for electrical equipment and parts. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. & DA. from R. -3- R2/G4/6/19 Contd. whole of the electrical equipment. No one would expect ignition plugs, incandescent lamps etc. to be included in the guarantee, neither must they expect… | ||
| Scan25 | Questioning the use of aluminum for a starter motor brush holder and suggesting an alternative design. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to GJ. ORIGINAL D R11/G10/6/19. RECEIVED 10 JUN 1919 X.3348 - ALUMINIUM BRUSH HOLDER FOR STARTER MOTOR. With reference to the attached, I do not remember ever suggesting or… | ||
| Scan26 | Instruction from Mr. Royce to create three sets of back axle bevels for the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Dk. from E. Copy to C.I. EFC. ORIGINAL. E2/G11/6/19. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS - BACK AXLE. X. 3493 In accordance with Mr. Royce's instructions, would you please have made three sets of back axle bevels… | ||
| Scan27 | Telegram received by telephone from St Johns, Newfoundland, concerning fuel mixture issues for Vickers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (48 B.) (SC. 573. 25.2.16) E.P. 1270. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 1-10. By: DH. Date: 12/6/19. To: Thornton Pegr Derby. from: St Johns Newfoundland.… | ||
| Scan28 | Telegram received by telephone regarding the use of Shell one fuel without benzol. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (48 B.) (SC. 573. 25.2.16) E.P. 1270. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. S.D. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received Date To By from can they use shell one without benzol FROM Platford THIS SHEET… | ||