Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Design changes for hubs on Michelin disc wheels for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To B.Y. from E. Copy to EFC. ORIGINAL. 6th March, 1919. 3. E3/G6319. X.3482. RECD 7 MAR 1919 RE HUBS FOR MICHELIN DISC WHEELS, TWINS AND SINGLES ON BACK AXLE OF 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. Replying to your… | ||
| Scan1 | From 'E' to 'BY' providing feedback on design points for wheel hubs and bearings. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. -2- E3/G6319 Contd. He thinks that the drivers are inclined to lubricate too much, and this results in the brakes slipping. (4) Radii should be introduced in the corners between the… | ||
| Scan2 | Design modifications for the connecting rods on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. Copy to EFC. 3 ORIGINAL 6th March, 1919. E2/G6319. [STAMP: 7 MAR 1919] X.3400 RE CONNECTING RODS - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. [STAMP: RECEIVED] In reply to your memo BY16/T28219, would you… | ||
| Scan3 | Gear change mechanisms, including a cycle change gear concept and a free wheel arrangement for the new 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. c. to CJ. c. to SRN. c. to PN. c. to HN. c. to Mr. Claremont. ORIGINAL RE CHANGING GEAR. X 3342 The idea you describe of using a cycle change gear for synchronising the standard change… | ||
| Scan4 | Continued discussion on gear changing, proposing a positive jaw clutch to improve a free-wheel design. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Contd. -2- R6/G11.3.19. When in this condition a change down can be easily obtained, as it depends upon nothing more than accelerating the side… | ||
| Scan5 | Proposal for an experimental clutch system using a combination of free wheel, jaw clutch, and friction clutch mechanisms operated electrically. | ||
| View original record | Contd: -3- R6/G11.3.19. some attention, and we are proposing, if the advantages justify the complication to make an experimental set as suggested above. Mr. Southern might take out the necessary… | ||
| Scan6 | Proposed new carburetter design, patent considerations, and a comparison to the existing model. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. c. to CJ. c. to SRN. copy X.3511 RE CARBURETTERS. ORIGINAL With reference to carburetters, the design you propose appears to me to be imperfect in many ways, but if we can manage it, I… | ||
| Scan7 | Design of Michelin detachable wheels for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO RY. from E. Copy to RA. " " PH. " " EPC. 2 14th March, 1919. ORIGINAL E1/G14319. X.3482. RE MICHELIN DETACHABLE WHEELS FOR 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1063 and drawing… | ||
| Scan8 | Development and proposed testing of a new style of wheel stud for heavy-duty use with twin wheels. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. -2- El/G14319 Contd. R.R. style of stud has therefore been evolved, which should be much more easy to make, and which at the same time, should be stronger and less liable to fail under… | ||
| Scan9 | Alternative hub designs, axle nuts, and the need for directional threads. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. -3- E1/G14319 Contd. the epicyclic action do not exist. We do not know what Michelin practice is with regard to this point, but the safe and complete policy is to fit right hand and… | ||
| Scan10 | Design of a proposed carburetter for chassis X.3511. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. ORIGINAL. Copy 17th. Mar. 1919. E4/G17.3.19. RE CARBURETTER FOR CHASSIS. X.3511.✓ Referring to your memo concerning the proposed carb-uretter, of which you sent me a blue print, the… | ||
| Scan11 | Preliminary arrangement of a valance for a 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To EA. from E. Copy to EFC. ORIGINAL 17th March, 1919. 2 E8/G17319. X.3509. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS - ARRANGEMENT OF VALANCE. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1068 - preliminary arrangement of valance.… | ||
| Scan12 | Telegram received by telephone discussing a spherical control and a leather scheme for an existing chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (24 B.) (SA. 408. 19.3.15) E.P. 8247. ROLLS-ROYCE, Limited. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. RECEIVED STAMP: 18 MAR 1916 Time Received: 4.40 Date: 18.3.19 To: Roycean Derby By: Ctt from: West… | ||
| Scan13 | Design details and manufacturing process for a 20 HP chassis piston and connecting rod. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to EFC. ORIGINAL. 26 MAR 1919 E7/G24/3/19. 2. X.3484. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD. I send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1069 shewing details of the above. This… | ||
| Scan14 | Unsuitable Buick car obtained for experiments, specifically noting the incorrect clutch type. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. C.O.P.Y ORIGINAL. To EH from R. c. to CJ. R5/G.24/3/19. X.3317/- RE "BUICK" CAR. Referring to the "Buick" car that you have obtained it would… | ||
| Scan15 | Request to send a starter motor for the 40/50 HP chassis to West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | TO EH. from E. Copy to EY. " EFC. ORIGINAL. E3/G24/3/19. (2) RE R.R. STARTER MOTOR. x3082 Would you please send to West Wittering, in accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, an R.R. starter motor of the… | ||
| Scan16 | The dynamo and motor windings for the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. 1919 X.3533. X.3534 RECEIVED ORIGINAL. R7/G24/3/19. RE DYNAMO & MOTOR FOR 20 H.P. CHASSIS. Complete drawings will be sent you in the course of a few days, and I hope you… | ||
| Scan17 | Requesting a test to compare petrol consumption between high and low geared back axles. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. ORIGINAL R2/G28.3.19. X.3056 X.3457 X.3542 RE PETROL CONSUMPTION AND BACK AXLE RATIOS. There is some little doubt as to the effect on petrol consumption between a high geared back axle… | ||
| Scan18 | Sourcing temperature recorders for cars, involving an instruction to pose as a customer to test supply. | ||
| View original record | To E.H. from E. ORIGINAL E10/G29.3.19. 29th. Mar. 1919. X.3456 ✓ RE TEMPERATURE RECORDERS FOR CARS. Would you kindly note that Mr. Royce instructs me to write to you as if I were a customer, and ask… | ||
| Scan19 | Design change and removal instructions for the 20 HP chassis undershield. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. [Text struck through: Copy to RH.] EFC. RE ORIGINAL. E14/G29/3/19. 2. 20 HP. CHASSIS UNDERSHIELD. X.3524 We have already sent you a drawing shewing a change-over from tubular to the… | ||
| Scan20 | The alteration of undershield stiffeners and proceeding with work on the engine. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E14/G29/3/19. provisionally. We propose to let you know at a later date whether any alteration will be required to this detail. Another point in connection with this matter is that… | ||
| Scan21 | Defining light, normal, and overload conditions for the 20 HP chassis to ensure correct springing. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. c. to BY. c. to EH. COPY ORIGINAL. E5/G29.3.19. 29th. Mar. 1919. X3481 RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS ROAD SPRINGS. Would you kindly note that in dealing with the general arrangement of the 20 H.P.… | ||
| Scan22 | Requesting a dynamo model with new windings be sent to West Wittering, along with weight information. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. E11/G29/3/19. (4) ORIGINAL. X.3082 X.3533 RE R.R. STARTING MOTORS AND DYNAMOS FOR 40/50 HP CHASSIS In our memo E3/G24/3/19 we communicated to you Mr. Royce's instructions that a model… | ||
| Scan23 | Requesting design information and best practices for an electric starter motor on a 20 HP engine. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. ORIGINAL E2/G29/3/19. 2 X.3488 RE ELECTRIC STARTER MOTORS. RECEIVED 1 APR 1919 In connection with the design of the starting motor on the 20 H.P. engine, we have to decide whether two… | ||