Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Parts to be used for the next 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " DA. 2 EX ORIGINAL R8/G1/11/19. 2 13 NOV 1919 x 3644 RE 10,000 MILES TEST. 2 EX I believe, is for the next 10,000 miles. This should have on all the… | ||
| Scan1 | Design choices and standardisation for a magneto base on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. copy to C.O. " " E.H. " " EFC. ORIGINAL. RECEIVED 12 XI 19 (2 E1/G3/11/19. RE N. SCHEME 155 - MAGNETO BASE. X.3630 Referring to your scheme shewing the magneto base for the 40/50 H.P.… | ||
| Scan2 | Simplification of a clutch oil retaining ring for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To D&R from E. Copy to C.J. " RH " EFC. X 3657 ORIGINAL. RECEIVED RE CLUTCH OIL RETAINING RING - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. N. SCHEME 144. We return herewith blue print of N scheme 144 shewing the oil… | ||
| Scan3 | Pinning of rings and balancing of a ram piston for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO BA. from E. Copy to CJ. (Strikethrough) " " BN. (Strikethrough) " " EH. (Strikethrough) " " EFC. ORIGINAL. X.3715. E1/C7/11/19. RE RAM PISTON - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. With reference to the pinning of… | ||
| Scan4 | Requesting an alteration to the radiator suspension dimensions for the 40/50 HP model following bumping tests. | ||
| View original record | To BN. from R. Copy to Gd. " BY. " EH. ORIGINAL R19/G14/11/19. 3 X.3456 RE BUMPING TESTS FOR 40/50 H.P. RADIATOR SUSPENSION. With reference to the above, will Mr. Bailey make the alteration to the… | ||
| Scan5 | Telegram confirmation regarding a test on piston pin locking screws. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. 14th November, 1919. R.H. ROYCAR DERBY. ORIGINAL. 3400 HIVES PISTON PIN LOCKING SCREWS TEST WITH ONE ONLY TO ASCERTAIN IF SCREW WEAK OR THE TWO STRAINING AGAINST ONE ANOTHER… | ||
| Scan6 | Appropriate dimensions and capacity for a battery to be fitted in the frame. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Bhr from R. Copy to Mr. " " BN. " " & WH. " " EFC. ORIGINAL x.3619 RE BATTERY IN FRAME. x.3619 It certainly seems advisable to keep the battery to the length shewn in the original Lec. drawing.… | ||
| Scan7 | Specifications and ordering of batteries, including dimensions, capacity, and performance requirements. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from R. -2- N10/C15/11/19 Contd. through my suggesting that the cells should be separate. If this is so, we might abandon this particular requirement for the time being. By Wednesday next I… | ||
| Scan8 | Issues with battery dimensions, suggesting a shorter battery with moderate dimensions be sourced from Exide or Tudor. | ||
| View original record | o To Dr. from R. Copy to Mr. " " BH. " " EH. " " ETC. [STAMP] ORIGINAL RE BATTERY IN FRAME. 3619 R10/G15/11/19. (2) It certainly seems advisable to keep the battery to the length shewn in the original… | ||
| Scan9 | Battery cell separation, ordering new batteries, and specifying their performance requirements. | ||
| View original record | TO DA. from R. -2- R10/G15/11/19 Contd. through my suggesting that the cells should be separate. If this is so, we might abandon this particular requirement for the time being. By Wednesday next I… | ||
| Scan10 | Design considerations for the 3/19 gear box and chassis components for the 40/50 HP American Chassis. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL x3720 To B.H. from E. Copy to Cd. BR. EFC. E1/G17/11/19. RE 3/19 GEAR BOX - 40/50 H.P. AMERICAN CHASSIS. Referring to our memo E6/G13/11/19 concerning the above, the drawings we sent to you… | ||
| Scan11 | Design changes for a gearbox, including pinion taper, helical gears, hub lightening, and adapting the mechanism for right-hand steering. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E1/G17/11/19 Contd. (1) The driving pinion on No.1 gear shaft should have a 1 in 200 taper, although the drawing actually shews a taper of greater rapidity. (2) Drill webs of wheels… | ||
| Scan12 | Changes to the American model chassis, involving a three-speed gearbox and central change levers. | ||
| View original record | 5 TO DA. from R. Copy to CJ. " " WOR. " " RN. " " EH. ORIGINAL. X.3614. X.3720 R6/G17/11/19. 19 NOV 1919 RE AMERICAN MODEL CHASSIS. X.3706 You will understand that it has been decided lately that the… | ||
| Scan13 | Instability of a battery box in the 40/50 HP chassis and Mr. Royce's proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | To DR. from E. Copy to Ser. " " DR's " " EFC. ORIGINAL. RE 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. BATTERY BOX IN FRAME. Referring to your schemes of the above, would you kindly note that the shorter battery (American… | ||
| Scan14 | Design alterations for a battery box, including a sketch. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E2/G18/11/19 Contd. (2) Raise the top of the battery box lid as near to the floorboards as possible. The LeC. drawing we sent in the first place shewed the lid well above the top of… | ||
| Scan15 | Casing thickness for a 3/19 gearbox and specifying a new dimension. | ||
| View original record | To BA. From E. (BA is struck through) Copy to CJ. (CJ is struck through) " " BN. (BN is struck through) " " EFC. [STAMP] ORIGINAL RE 3/19 GEAR BOX. [HANDWRITTEN] 3Y20 Referring to the thickness of the… | ||
| Scan16 | Design dissatisfaction and proposed modifications for the speedometer drive and its reduction gear. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. Copy to C.C. " " EFC. ORIGINAL. X.3685 RE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE - 3/19 GEAR BOX. E3/G19/11/19. Referring to drawing No. LeC.1158 sent to you on the 18th instant, shewing the above, would… | ||
| Scan17 | Diametral pitch for gear meshing and a lubrication method for a pinion shaft bush. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E3/G19/11/19 Contd. Referring to the gear meshing with the gear shaft, 16 diametral pitch should be used. The bush on the pinion shaft which projects back slightly into the gear… | ||
| Scan18 | The maintenance of chassis electrical accumulators, focusing on acid gravity and corrosion prevention. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. Copy to CJ. " " BH. " " EPC. " " DA. " " PN. " " H. " " OY. ORIGINAL X.664 2 RE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ACCUMULATORS. (FOR GENERAL INFORMATION.) In addition to refilling with water, it is… | ||
| Scan19 | Telex message from West Wittering to Derby regarding a test on piston pin locking screws. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL X.3400 FROM WEST WITTERING. TO ROYCAR DERBY. HIVES PISTON PIN LOCKING SCREWS TEST WHICH ONE ONLY TO ASCERTAIN IF SCREW WEAK OR THE TWO STRAINING AGAINST ONE ANOTHER STOP IF SINGLE ONE BREAKS… | ||
| Scan20 | Modifications for the 40/50 HP chassis switchbox before standardization. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to C.J. " " BN. " " EH. " " EFC. ORIGINAL X.3618 E1/G22/11/19. RE SWITCHBOX MODIFICATIONS - LEC.1161. We send you herewith drawing No. as above, dealing with the alterations to the… | ||
| Scan21 | Design modifications and standardization requests for a switchbox. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- El/G22/11/19 Contd. (6) Casing lugs made smaller and secured with two rivets only. (7) Countersunk screws used throughout on the face of the box for neatness, and the ammeter… | ||
| Scan22 | Design alterations and standardisation for the switchbox on a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To F.H. from E.D Copy to CJ. " " HW. " " BA. " " EFC. ORIGINAL X.3618 2 E2/G24/11/19. RE SWITCHBOX - 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. We are returning under separate cover the model switch-box 40/50 H.P. The test… | ||
| Scan23 | Postscript detailing the method for joining conductors and assembling the switch box in a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. -2- E2/G24/11/19 Contd. P.S. Referring to the method of joining up conductors and assembling the switch box on the car, the ends of the cables between the switchbox and the distribution… | ||
| Scan24 | Instruction regarding the material and treatment of the instrument board for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to C.J. [struck through] " " BH. [struck through] " " CL. [struck through] " " EFC. X.1362. ORIGINAL. E3/G26/11/19. 2 RE INSTRUMENT BOARD - 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. Would you kindly… | ||
| Scan25 | Confirmation of a telegram from Royce regarding piston ring modifications and a request for a car. | ||
| View original record | A NOTE OF DESPERATION ? CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM ORIGINAL 18th November, 1919. 19 NOV 1919 R.H. ROYCAR DERBY. 3715 HIVES RE RAM PISTON TRY GOOD AND BAD OIL TRY PISTON RING ON RAM POINT ONE FIVE WIDE… | ||
| Scan26 | Telegram from Royce regarding the comparative testing of split pistons versus plunger pistons and the delivery of chassis 1 EX. | ||
| View original record | R R 235 B (200 T) (S F. 674 22-5-19) G. 2376 Copy to Wor for Hs. Ck EP. X.3702 X.2865 X.3713 ORIGINAL (4) Nov. 22nd., 1919 BARRINGTON AGREE TO DELIVER CHASSIS WITH SPLIT PISTONS SIMULTANEOUSLY RUNNING… | ||
| Scan27 | Describing three experimental silent ram pistons for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To-BA. from E. Copy to Gd. BN S.L. EFC. X3739. ORIGINAL RE IMPROVED SILENT RAM PISTON. 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. We have sent under separate cover, drawing No.Lec.1163 shewing three experimental pistons… | ||
| Scan28 | Page 2 of a memo from E. to D.A. regarding modifications to a C piston ram and oil collecting groove. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E1/G27/11/19 Contd. impractical, and plenty of holes should be drilled through the oil collecting groove in place of it. The ram on C piston is shewn with a spring, but it is… | ||
| Scan29 | Modifications to car 1.EX, addressing over-oiling, clutch, wiring, and thermometer issues. | ||
| View original record | c. to F.H. TROUPLET. c. to CJ c. to BN. c. to E. c. to DA. E.F.C. ORIGINAL. Archives 2 EH3/LG3.12.19. X 2865 RE CAR 1.EX. X 3732 X 2865 We find that when we have fitted the standard split pistons… | ||
| Scan30 | Drawing for the starter motor support on the American 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to Co. " " DR. [Struck through] " " EH. [Struck through] " " EPC. ORIGINAL E1/G28/11/19. X 3683 RE STARTER FOR AMERICAN 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. We send you herewith drawing No.… | ||
| Scan31 | Requesting an investigation into materials for accumulator box fittings to resist sulphuric acid. | ||
| View original record | To CK.) from E. " HL.) Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " DA. X.3619 " " EH. ORIGINAL. E1/G29/11/19. 2 RE ACCUMULATOR BOX CARRIED IN REAR OF CHASSIS. Referring to the above job, it is necessary to use fittings… | ||
| Scan32 | Protective coatings and materials for a battery box stirrup to resist acid. | ||
| View original record | TO CK. & HL. from E. -2- El/G29/11/19 Contd. It is thought that the lead will in time squeeze out on the contact face of the stirrup where pressure is applied by the hook on the battery box, but even… | ||
| Scan33 | The decision to reintroduce keying for tappets to maintain valve quietness and clearance. | ||
| View original record | To BN. from R. Copy to CS. " " HS. " " EP. " " WOR. " " BA. X/3433 ORIGINAL 6 DEC 1919 RE TAPPETS. Ex "NEXT 10,000 MILES" 3 R4/030/11/19. For simplicity and to avoid a slight risk of weakness, we… | ||