Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Chassis frame failure during a bump test and the proposed solution of using special washers. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EFC. " " DA. V.3440 ORIGINAL E1/G5/12/19. 2 RE CHASSIS FRAME ON BUMPING TEST. With reference to the sample of the chassis frame fractured by means of the bump… | ||
| Scan1 | Exceptions for the first American-built chassis, specifically regarding the adoption of a three-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 2 EX, 10,000 MILES POST WAR 40/50, ALSO BASIC MODEL FOR THE 1ST RR of A SPRINGFIELD CHASSIS ORIGINAL IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS Copy. To CJ. from R. Copy to Wor. " " Bn. " " Oy. R1/G.6.12.19. X.3614. RE… | ||
| Scan2 | Design of a new electric starter and the lengthening of the chassis. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R1/G6.12.19. being fitted to the car. My own impression of the advantages is so great that it will facilitate manufacture to an extent as to compensate for the delay involved. ELECTRIC… | ||
| Scan3 | Listing parts ready for bulk production and those held for drawings, referencing a 2.5-inch frame extension. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- R1/G6.12.19. have greater affection for their cars if this steering were not embodied. The 2½" suggested in the length of the frame will never be noticed except to add to the appearance of… | ||
| Scan4 | Drawing No. Lec.1157 for a three-speed gearbox for an American chassis, requesting a blueprint be made. | ||
| View original record | To DAR from E. Copy to C.L. " " BN. " " HS. " " CK. ORIGINAL. URGENT. RRAI - 3 SPEED G/Box E1/06/12/19. X3720 RE THREE SPEED GEAR BOX FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1157… | ||
| Scan5 | Instructions for modifying the starter control mechanism on the American chassis to clear the rear exhaust box. | ||
| View original record | To D.H. from E. Copy to C.J. " B.H. " E.H. " " EFC.X.3683. RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. ORIGINAL. E2/G6/12/19. Referring to the controlling mechanism of the above, schemes of which we have sent… | ||
| Scan6 | Experimental parts that have been fitted to specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 3532 To EFC. from RHC. RHC2/LG10.12.19. X.3647. - RE EXPERIMENTAL PARTS. Will you kindly note that the following parts have been fitted to chassis:- X.3653. - Blanking plates for radiator - fitted… | ||
| Scan7 | New single-wire electrical system and lamp holders for a car intended for a 10,000-mile run. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL FRENCH TRIALS EL1 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to BN. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. CR Hs4/LGl2.12.19. X.3Y43 RE CAR TO RUN 10,000 MILES. X.364Y X.3569 X.135Y This car is not required now until… | ||
| Scan8 | Modifications to the hand brake equalising shaft for the American chassis. | ||
| View original record | To D.R. from E. Copy to Gd. " " BN. " " EPC. X.3453. ORIGINAL. El/G12/12/19. 3 RE HAND BRAKE EQUALISING SHAFT FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. 15 DEC 1919 X.3614 We send you herewith drawing Lec.1169 shewing the… | ||
| Scan9 | Testing standard and special Zephyr pistons, detailing issues with clearances, knocking, and seizures. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to EN. c. to E. c. to DA. ORIGINAL CR. X.3Y32. RE PISTONS. X.3Y51. We have tested present standard pistons with a letter box slot. We find that with the letter box slot we… | ||
| Scan10 | Mr. Royce's negative assessment of a peculiar Lodge porcelain sparking plug. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from E. Copy to CI. " " BN. " " CK. ORIGINAL E2/G16/12/19. 2 X3413. RE LODGE PORCELAIN SPARKING PLUG. I send you herewith, in accordance with Mr. Royce's instructions, a Lodge plug of peculiar… | ||
| Scan11 | The design, materials, and testing of a resistance for a motoring switch on an American chassis engine starter. | ||
| View original record | To OK. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " DA. " " HS. ORIGINAL. 3 E1/G16/12/19. X.1623 X.3454. RE MOTORING SWITCH FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS ENGINE STARTER. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC.1170 shewing a… | ||
| Scan12 | Request following Mr. Royce's wishes to test and report on motoring resistance Lec.1170 for an American chassis engine starter. | ||
| View original record | To CK. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. x3691- " " DA. " " HS. ORIGINAL 2 E2/G17/12/19. RE MOTORING SWITCH FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS x.3757. ENGINE STARTER. With further reference to the above, would you… | ||
| Scan13 | Internal request to test the resistance of a motoring switch and engine starter for an American chassis. | ||
| View original record | 40/50 RR A Inc unforwarded TO CK. from E. " CO. to CG. " BM. " " " DV. " " " HK. " " RE MOTORING SWITCH FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. ENGINE STARTER. With further reference to the above, would you kindly in… | ||
| Scan14 | Telegram from Mr. Royce discussing the design and production of light cast iron pistons. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. 40/60 AL PISTONS: K-NEAR + PANTE KEEPING TROUSERS UP C1 PISTONS INSURANCE POLICY COPY OF TELEGRAM RECEIVED TODAY FROM MR. ROYCE. To Wor. from Bn.… | ||
| Scan15 | The design and testing instructions for a battery box suspension on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. To DA. from E. Copy to cd. BN. EM. X.3619 EFC. E2/G20/12/19. 23 DEC 1919 RE BATTERY BOX CARRIED IN FRAME. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. X.3694B X.2778 I send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1173 giving… | ||
| Scan16 | Page continuing instructions on how to remove a vehicle's battery from underneath the car. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. -2- E2/G20/12/19 Contd. car the operator must remove the footboards and heelboard above battery, and detach the battery leads from the junctions on the cross members, following which… | ||
| Scan17 | Responding to queries on the 3/19 gearbox for the American chassis, covering the reverse pinion and universal pinion modifications. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to C.J. " " BN. CK. X.3Y20 ORIGINAL E1/G22/12/19. 4 RE 3/19 GEAR BOX, (American chassis) 27. DEC 1919 29 DEC 1919 Referring to your queries in respect to the above, would you… | ||
| Scan18 | Letter regarding queries on a gearbox, specifically the reverse pinion and a pinion for the universal joint. | ||
| View original record | ET/CSS/SJ. RRAInc. am. Chassis ORIGINAL CK. X3/30 RE 3/13 GEAR BOX (normal) Referring to your queries in respect of the above. Would you kindly note that we shall shortly send you showing how the… | ||
| Scan19 | Design and layout of an electrical starter switch for the 40/50 HP American Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. EFC. ORIGINAL. 3 E2/G24/12/19. 29 DEC 1919 RE ELECTRICAL STARTER SWITCH. 40/50 H.P. AMERICAN CHASSIS. X.3757 We send you herewith drawing No. Lec.1174 showing the above. The… | ||
| Scan20 | The re-arranged cutting and main switches for the electrical starter on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | EL. STARTER SWITCH ANN. CHASSIS ORIGINAL RE ELECTRICAL STARTER SWITCH ON 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS x.365 We now forward herewith drawing No.I.JJ.4172 showing the cutting and main switches as they have been… | ||
| Scan21 | Design alterations to the front end of the 3/19 gear box for the 40/50 HP American Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DR. from E. Copy to J.M. " " BN. " " CK. ORIGINAL. 3 E3/G24/12/19. 29 DEC 1919 X.3720 RE FRONT END DETAILS OF 3/19 GEAR BOX. 40/50 H.P. AMERICAN CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No. L&C.1175… | ||
| Scan22 | Design changes and further schemes for a gearbox assembly. | ||
| View original record | o BA. from E. -2- E3/G24/12/19 Contd. A further serrated piece is introduced between the pulley and the sunken ring which retains the segments of the said ring and provides a circular face for the… | ||
| Scan23 | The testing of a silent slipper ram piston design. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to Ed. " " BN. " " HS. " " CK. X.3465 ORIGINAL. 4 E1/G29/12/19. DEC 1919 X.3746 RE SILENT SLIPPER RAM PISTON. Referring to the drawing already sent to you shewing the above,… | ||
| Scan24 | Note about the design and lubrication of an AL Ram type slipper piston. | ||
| View original record | 40/50 AL RAM TYPE SLIPPER PISTON ORIGINAL CK.X 346. A.M. from S. Cods. to GSC. 24. 6. 30. CK.X 346. Slipper type Ram Piston. Herewith we just send to you drawing sheets of the existing drawing and… | ||
| Scan25 | The difficulties of using Bentley-type pistons and outlining experiments with alternative piston designs. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to BR. c. to K. c. to DA. c. to EP. CK ORIGINAL BENTLEY-TYPE SPRING PISTON MENTION OF 2EX "THE 10,000 MILE CAR" HsB/L.G.29.12.19. X.2448 RE PISTONS. X.3432 X.3454 The… | ||
| Scan26 | Experiments with cast iron and plunger pistons, detailing issues and potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | R R. 235 A (100 T) (S F. 575, 16-4-19) G. 2354. Contd. -2- HS5/LG29.12.19 **************** If they collapse, however, in the same way as the present ones, we might try fixing a cantilever spring off… | ||
| Scan27 | List of new parts and modifications to be fitted to chassis 2.EX. | ||
| View original record | RR 235 A (100 T) (S F 846 6-8-19) G 2460 To RHC. from Hs. X3532 Hs1/LG29.12.19. X.3743. - RE CHASSIS 2.EX. We would like the following new parts fitted to chassis 2.EX. 1. X.3612. Change Axle for one… | ||
| Scan28 | Correction to flywheel material specification and a note on tooth width for the American chassis starter. | ||
| View original record | TO DA. from E. Copy to CJ. BN. HS. CK. x.3688. ORIGINAL. E5/G30/12/19. 2 RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. On drawing LeC.1155 it is specified in error that the tooth portion of the flywheel should be… | ||
| Scan29 | Correcting the specified material and tooth dimensions for the flywheel starter on American chassis. | ||
| View original record | EL STARTER Am/n CHASSIS ORIGINAL OT to Mr Trott CODA Co Mr C. HS OK Hives 8.12.23 RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN CHASSIS. S188 On drawing 1.C.1122 it is specified that the toothed portion of the flywheel… | ||
| Scan30 | Unsatisfactory performance of a special 9/16 'V' type belt and recommending to continue with the standard Whittle belt. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. c. to BN. CR ORIGINAL. Hs5/LG11.12.19. X.3566 With reference to special 9/16 "V" type belt which you submitted a sample of. We have tried this and find that it is not satisfactory. The… | ||
| Scan31 | Experiments to increase the power of the starting mechanism's actuator box for a parallel arrangement. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Ck. c. to CJ. c. to E, c. to Bn. c. to Da. c. to EP. c. to By. c. to Hs. ORIGINAL X.3748 - ACTUATOR BOX OF INCREASED POWER FOR PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT. Owing to a few failures which have been… | ||
| Scan32 | Comparison of standard and proposed parallel arrangements for an actuator box, including tables of amperage, turns, and load capacity. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EK9/T23.12.19. between the coming on of the main switch and the actuator box. With the other combination, the time lag was, as far as could be judged, entirely done away with, unless the… | ||
| Scan33 | Recommendation to standardise the winding for an actuator box and to arrange for the necessary drawings to be prepared. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- Ck9/T23.12.19. with the comparative ampere turn figures, it will be seen that we are in the standard arrangement nowhere near taking full advantage of the flux carrying capacity of the… | ||
| Scan34 | The successful use of cast iron pistons and sending a sample to West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | R R 235 B (200 T) (S F. 673. 22-5-19) G 2376. X.3484 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to HA. c. to DA. c. to EP. C.1K. ORIGINAL. Hs3/LGM.12.12.19. X.3484 ER PISTONS. The most successful cast iron pistons… | ||