Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Advising that the design for an instrument board switch is being undertaken at West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. [struck through] Copy to C.L. [struck through] " " HS. [struck through] " " EFC. ORIGINAL E1/G1/9/20. 3 X.4163 RE INSTRUMENT BOARD SWITCH. Kindly note the above design is being done at… | ||
| Scan1 | The re-erection and standardization of the Smith dynamo on chassis 6 EX. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. from E. Copy to SJ. DA: BY: EFC.X295 ORIGINAL RE SMITH DYNAMO. 3923b X.2608 E2/G1/9/20. D 2. SEP 1920 RECEIVED 5- We have re-erected the Smith dynamo on chassis 6 EX. The new machine had to be… | ||
| Scan2 | Requesting a blueprint of the electrical system for the R.R. chassis for Mr. Olley and for reference. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To EFC. from Rs. Rs1/G2/9/20. 2 D RECEIVED 3 SEP 1920 X.4165 RE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF R.R. CHASSIS. Would you kindly forward to Mr. Olley, a blue print of Lec.1279 shewing the electrical… | ||
| Scan3 | With a sketch proposing an alternative design for a flexible connection from a condenser housing to a frame. | ||
| View original record | To D.W. from R. Copy to C.I. " " MH " " DY " " HFG. ORIGINAL. R1/C4/9/20. 3 X.4054. RE FLEXIBLE CONNECTION FROM CONDENSER HOUSING TO FRAME - N. SCHEME 555. With reference to N. Scheme 555, I quite… | ||
| Scan4 | Sourcing and reliability of batteries, such as Chloride, Willards, and Tudors, for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. Copy to GJv " " BN. " " DA. " " EPC. " " BY. ORIGINAL. R8/G4/9/20. X.664 RE BATTERIES ON EXPERIMENTAL CARS. X.607 X.1198 X979 X.2676 With reference to your memo H81/LG2/9/20, I suggest… | ||
| Scan5 | Standardization of electrical fuses to a single gauge copper wire type. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. " " PN. " " BN. " " HS. " " DA. " " BY. X.2515 ORIGINAL. RE ELECTRICAL FUSES ON 6 EX. ETC. X3760 X3553 X.3923B You will realise that we want all fuses on R.R. installation… | ||
| Scan6 | Recommendation to cease using sheet metal pulleys on Smith dynamos following a failure on a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from Hs C. to Da. C. to EP. C. to EV. [STAMP] ORIGINAL SEP 8 1920 [STAMP] RECEIVED X.295 X.2608 RE SMITH DYNAMO PULLEY. On the Smith Dynamo which was fitted to Mr. Northey.'s Car we have had a… | ||
| Scan7 | Alteration to the angle of the worm drive gears for the 'Buzzard' wheelcase. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 89, 22-7-20) G 2769 COPY. To Da. from E. Copy to CJ. " " By. " " EFC. E2/G9.9.20. X.3814! RE "BUZZARD" WHEELCASE. Would you kindly note that the angle of the worm drive gears… | ||
| Scan8 | From Mr. Royce giving approval to proceed with the publication of the electrical appendix for an instruction book. | ||
| View original record | To E.F.C. from E. Copy to CJ. Mr. Walker. ORIGINAL. E1/G9/9/20. 10 SEP 1920 RECEIVED X.995 - INSTRUCTION BOOK. In reply to your memo EFC1/T30/8/20, kindly note Mr. Royce wishes you to proceed with the… | ||
| Scan9 | Requesting an alteration to the angle of the worm drive gears for the 'Buzzard' wheelcase. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. ~~Copy to C.L. BY. E.F.C.~~ ORIGINAL. X.3814. RE "BUZZARD" WHEELCASE. RECEIVED E2/G/P/9/20. 10 SEP 1920 Would you kindly note that the angle of the ~~lower~~ worm drive gears ~~and the… | ||
| Scan10 | Query regarding a dimensional discrepancy for the brake lever position on the body for model 6 EX. | ||
| View original record | To BA. from E. ["To" is struck through] Copy to C.J. [Struck through] " " " HS. ORIGINAL 4 E3/G10/9/20. X.3923a X.4152 RE BODY FOR 6 EX. In dealing with the body for 6 EX. we have had occasion to… | ||
| Scan11 | Design of the electrical distribution system, focusing on fuse protection and wiring for the chassis. | ||
| View original record | To R.R. of America Inc. from R. (For attention of OY.) Copy to CJ. " " EFC. ✓ ORIGINAL. R8/G10/9/20. (6) --- X.4173 (crossed out) X.4165 RE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ON R.R.CHASSIS. --- I am in receipt… | ||
| Scan12 | Issues with Lodge mica ignition plugs compared to earlier porcelain types. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from R. Copy to Sd. " " BW. " " DA. " " BY. " " EPC. Ex. X.1812 X.3413 ORIGINAL. RE IGNITION PLUG. X.1918 X.2635 On looking over the spares in 6 Ex. and 1 EX. I find the ignition plugs we… | ||
| Scan13 | Internal memorandum discussing the performance, cleaning, and selection of various spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from R. -2- R5/G10/9/20 Contd. Lodge or K.L.G. or the four-pointed Bosch, in which the central electrode could be taken out and the surface of the stoneware or mica, cleaned properly, and… | ||
| Scan14 | Potential issues related to valve clearance, ignition timing, and tappets. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from R. -3- R5/C10/9/20 Contd. to see if there is sufficient clearance in all the valves. I do not think it is a question of the disposal of the exhaust, but either a question of variation in… | ||
| Scan15 | Proposal to test a modern 40/50 chassis with an old type camshaft to assess low-speed horsepower. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. To HS. from E. Copy to CJ. " " SP. " " EPC. E5/G15/9/20. X.3036 X.3423 RE HORSE POWER OF 40/50 CHASSIS AT LOW SPEEDS. Referring to Mr. Platford's recent memo concerning the above, Mr. Royce… | ||
| Scan16 | Request to alter the drawing of the 'Vulture' crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " NMM. " " HS. " " EPC. " " HY. ORIGINAL. D 17 SEP 1920 RECEIVED E4/G15/9/20. X.3837 "VULTURE" CRANKSHAFT. Would you kindly alter the "Vulture" crankshaft, as illustrated… | ||
| Scan17 | Proposal from Mr. Royce for a novel, adjustable side steering tube for the 'Buzzard' and 'Vulture' chassis, with a view to patenting the design. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. from E. Copy to Mr. Walker. * Mr. HS. * * EPC. CONFIDENTIAL. ORIGINAL E3/C15/9/20. X.4048 RE "BUZZARD" SIDE STEERING TUBE. In connection with N. scheme 369 Mr. Royce proposes the use of a… | ||
| Scan18 | Four small modifications to a petrol tank level indicator scheme. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. Copy to C.J. " " B.H. " " H.S. " " E.P.C. " " B.Y. ORIGINAL. 17 SEP 1920 RECEIVED E1/G15/9/20. X.388 RE PETROL TANK - N. SCHEME 570. Referring to the above-scheme, would you kindly… | ||
| Scan19 | Page discussing the design of a nut plate to resist torsion. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E1/G15/9/20 Contd. (5) The nut plate for the five securing screws of the cover should be made with its web at the bottom. The object of this is to resist the torsion due to the pull… | ||
| Scan20 | Letter discussing methods to eliminate piston pin knock for the 40/50 HP chassis, referencing drawing LeC.1283. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. [struck through] Copy to BN. [struck through] Copy to HS. [struck through] Copy to EFC. Copy to BY. [struck through] X.4190 ORIGINAL! EL/G18/9/20. RE PISTON PINS - 40/50… | ||
| Scan21 | Alterations to an electrical system diagram regarding light positions and dynamo placement. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from E. Copy to CJ. " " DA. " " HS. ORIGINAL. E2/G20/D/20. 22 SEP 1920 RECEIVED X.4173 - R.R. DIAGRAM OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION BOARD. In reply to your memo EFC1/TL6/9/20, I was… | ||
| Scan22 | Requesting a report on a knocking noise in the Goshawk engine's magneto drive at low speeds. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from E. Copy to Cd. " " DA " " EFC. ORIGINAL X.3580. X.3548. RE "GOSHAWK" MAGNETO DRIVE. 4 D EL/G25/9/20. 27 SEP 1920 RECEIVED In accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, would you kindly report as… | ||
| Scan23 | The rear springing of cars, its performance, and the need for improved damping, possibly due to changes in tyre manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. Copy to PN. " " HS. " " EP. " " R.R. of America Inc. (For attention of OY.) ORIGINAL 4 R2/G28/9/20. RECEIVED 30 SEP 1920 X.2628 b X.3461/h RE REAR SPRINGING OF CARS. On thinking this… | ||
| Scan24 | With a circuit diagram confirming alterations to the electrical system and distribution board for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | D To EFC. from E. Copy to CJ. 30 SEP 1920 ORIGINAL. E8/G28/9/20. -5- X.4172 X.4173 RECEIVED RE* LEC.1279 - DIAGRAM OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40/50 HP. CHASSIS AND LEC.1277 DISTRIBUTION BOARD. With further… | ||
| Scan25 | Instruction to change the journal and pin diameters for the 'Vulture' crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | To BA. from E. Copy to CG. HS. HY. ORIGINAL. E1/G29/9/20. EPC. X.3837. RE "VULTURE" CRANKSHAFT. Would you kindly instruct that the "Vulture" crankshaft should have journals of 2.25" diameter and pins… | ||
| Scan26 | Agreeing to standardise serrated drives for the magneto, replacing the fabric type. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from R. Copy to CJ. " " PN. " " EP. " " R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of OY.) ORIGINAL RECEIVED 4 OCT 1920 X.3699 X.3530 RE MAGNETO DRIVES. R3/G29/9/20. (4 With reference to magneto… | ||
| Scan27 | Heavy thud in an engine, speculating it's a worn crankshaft bearing, and requesting an inspection. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from R. Copy to CUT. " " HM. " " EFC. R HAS A HEAVY THUD IN 1EX: ENGINE ASKS IF WE CAN COME TO W.W. AT AN EARLY DATE R6/U29/9/20. WW Does HS, EP, OR HM KNOW IT? ORIGINAL RECEIVED 4 OCT 1920… | ||
| Scan28 | Letter describing a heavy thud or knock in an engine, particularly when pulling hard, and requesting an in-person inspection in Derby. | ||
| View original record | long time ago. I am told this engine had a bad revolution knock when running light. I have noticed that it is a very heavy thud, but not so much felt throughout. It appears to be a thud, especially… | ||
| Scan29 | The poor performance and failures of Chloride batteries on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | [Header] To R. from Hs. C. to CJ. [crossed out] C. to BN. [crossed out] C. to E. [crossed out] C. to Da. [crossed out] C. to EH. [crossed out] C. to PN. [crossed out] [Stamp: 4 EX ORIGINAL.] [Stamp:… | ||
| Scan30 | Continued memo discussing the long-term performance and reliability of Willard car batteries after 17,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Hsl/LG2.9.20. -------------------- well over two years. During that time the car has run 17,000 miles. The battery still operates the starter, lights etc. satisfactorily. Early in its life… | ||
| Scan31 | Earthed wiring scheme for chassis 6 EX, including dynamo, battery, and starter motor connections. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to E. x.to Hs. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to EP. ORIGINAL (stamp) EFC2/T3.9.20. I-q (handwritten) 8 (handwritten) X. 3659 - EARTHED WIRING SCHEME. X 39236 (handwritten)… | ||
| Scan32 | On the standardisation and procurement of dynamo brushes, using up old stock and obtaining new Le Carbone brushes. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T3.9.20. Although we have also standardised C.M.3. brushes, a certain stock of C.M. quality are being used up on production to avoid scrapping valuable material as these were found to… | ||
| Scan33 | Visit to the Chloride Elec Storage Company to study their battery manufacturing processes. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to PN. c. to EP. c. to Hs. c. to Oy. c. to By. c. to Bn. x.607- RE VISIT TO WORKS OF THE CHLORIDE ELEC: STORAGE COMPANY We yesterday visited… | ||
| Scan34 | Report discussing the construction, durability, and types of lead battery plates for motor car service. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T6.9.20. strength of the grid. Our own experience would seem to show that the amount of lead used in the construction of these plates is rather less than is satisfactory for motor car… | ||
| Scan35 | Discussion about the forming process of battery plates and failures experienced with standard cells. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -3- EFC2/T6.9.20. Planté manner, but we were told that all the forming processes were carried out without reversal, this being possible on account of using some special mixture of other… | ||
| Scan36 | Battery modifications concerning plate separators, box width, and an alternative wider battery type. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -4- EFC2/T6.9.20. consists in providing the bottom of every plate with two lugs but that the pairs of lugs of the negative plates form two separate rows from those of the positive. There are… | ||
| Scan37 | Mr. McKinnon's proposals and the supply of sample batteries for testing. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -5- EFC2/T6.9.20. It was left with Mr. McKinnon that he would write summarizing his proposals and that as soon as possible he would also send us sample batteries illustrating the proposed types… | ||
| Scan38 | Various batteries, their specifications, and suitability for use in experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | G.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H. 159, 11-8-20) G. 2800 To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to Da. c. to E. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to Wd. ORIGINAL X.664 RE BATTERIES. We have your note R8/G4.9.20, The matter… | ||
| Scan39 | Suitability and sourcing of Tudor, Lucas, and Willard batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- x.979 With regard to Tudor batteries, the Tudor Co. have been very slow in putting before us the sample batteries for which we have asked. The batteries they have submitted, however, show… | ||
| Scan40 | The design and installation of a new ignition switch with a Yale lock for the 40/50HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " HS. " " EPC. " " BY. " " R.R. of Am. Inc. (For attention of GY.) Handwritten notes: E INSTRUCTS DA REF R S 3 DESIRES 21/9/20. ORIGINAL REGARDING LOCKING IGN SWITCH &… | ||
| Scan42 | Customer complaints and an analysis of issues with post-war cars, focusing on tyres, shock absorbers, and steering. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top distribution list] To Sd. from R. Copy to EAC. LMS. GAY. J. Goulding. GA. WOR. F.H. HS. FR. DA. BY. H. N.R. of Amstne. (America) (For attention of OY.) [Handwritten top notes] P… | ||
| Scan43 | Steering wobble issues, their causes, and potential solutions involving tyres, wheels, and steering friction. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. -3- R6/G7/9/20 Contd. same time admired for its many virtues. * No changes in design have been made to make this less satisfactory. * Now most of the recent complaints have been traced… | ||
| Scan44 | Steering stability, transmission knock, and suspension improvements. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. -3- R6/G7/9/20 Contd. 4 the considerable speed and weight of our car, which will weigh from two to three tons, and touch 60 to 75 miles per hour. These [Handwritten insertion: which we… | ||
| Scan45 | Transmission knock, torque tube design, and electrical installation schemes for new chassis. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. -4- R6/GT/9/20 Contd. 9 point. This transmission knock is (as anticipated seven years ago) quite absent in the Hawk Northcliffe chassis, as this has parallel control, which in our new… | ||
| Scan46 | Upcoming improvements to electrical systems and the development of a left-hand drive chassis. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. -5- R6/G7/9/20 Contd. 12 we now have for the immediate future - (1) Smith dynamo cutting in sooner, more silent, and with less wires. (2) Smith cutout a more accurate and reliable… | ||
| Scan47 | In-house design of components like the electrical system and the weight of the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. -6- R6/G7/9/20 Contd. 15 (5) R.R. designed and constructed electrical installation entirely, except dynamo, cutout, batteries and lamps. (6) Slightly increased length of torque tube.… | ||
| Scan48 | Vehicle weight reduction, component comparisons, and issues with overweight castings from suppliers. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. -7- R6/G7/9/20 Contd. we have added the weight of the electrical starter motor, and its equipment. It was the frequent and probably unjust complaints against weight that made us… | ||