Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Lubricators, comparing the Benton & Stone system favourably against the Alemite and other schemes. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c.c. to CJ. c.c. to E. c.c. to Da. c.c. to BY. X4337 X3898 ORIGINAL RE. LUBRICATORS. We have at last been able to obtain a satisfactory English made pressure feed lubricator similar to… | ||
| Scan1 | Cost reduction and standardization of lubricators for the Goshawk 11 and 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H. 798, 10-12-20) G 2947 contd. -2- Hs1/L01.7.21. ************ removed so that the difference in time is not very great. The Penton & Stone people point out that if we use the… | ||
| Scan3 | Armature winding specifications for a Rotax AT.12 dynamo. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. ORIGINAL [Stamp] X.1005 - ROTAX AT.12 DYNAMO. We now send you photostat diagram of armature winding of the Rotax AT.12 dynamo, showing exactly the way in… | ||
| Scan4 | Continuation memo cancelling a previous note regarding the winding of a dynamo armature due to an error. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC2/T12.7.21. however, we cannot find out exactly without dismantling the armature. The above cancels our note EFC3/T16.4.21 with reference to the winding of this dynamo armature, in which… | ||
| Scan6 | The provision of spare fuse holders and a comparison between the R.R. and Lucas types. | ||
| View original record | R. from EFC. c. to AJ. c. to Da. c. to Ry. ORIGINAL EHS/T15.7.21. X.2515 - RE FUSES AND FUSE HOLDERS. The provision of two spare fuse holders (ready loaded) in the Lucas switchbox or distribution box… | ||
| Scan7 | Improvement to the fuse holder and clip scheme for customers. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC6/T15.7.21. We are of the opinion that in customers' hands the scheme of R.R. fuse holders and clips with two spare ready loaded fuses would be considered a great improvement. EFC. RRB… | ||
| Scan8 | Comparing the design and quality of ignition and lighting switches from various manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. ORIGINAL HS8/L.G.18.7.21. X. 805 IGNITION AND LIGHTING SWITCHES. U.S.A. Bosch Switch. We are sending to Mr. Royce a switch which we have received from… | ||
| Scan9 | Cancellation of a switch's dimming position for side lamps and requesting the return of a Delco switch. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- Hgs/LG18.7.21. *********************** the head lamps but the car had no side lamps. We have cancelled the dimming position on the switch for side lamps. We should like to have the Delco… | ||
| Scan10 | Comparing a Bosch switch with Delco and Westinghouse alternatives. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Note] HS Bosch (Am) switch submitted for R criterion along with Delco of the marquor thinks Bosch is better than W/House but still leaves much to be desired. R [Faint mirrored text from… | ||
| Scan11 | Starting capabilities of a U.S.A. Bosch Battery Ignition system on a 4.EX Car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. ORIGINAL Hs2/LG19.7.21. X.4275 U.S.A. Bosch Battery Ignition. With reference to your query, whether it is possible to start the engine by switching on and… | ||
| Scan12 | Modifications to the 40/50 HP chassis hot spot throttle. | ||
| View original record | To HS. R.R. of America Inc. } from R. (For attention of OY.) Copy to CJ. " " WOR. " " DA. " " BY. " " E.O. [Stamp: ORIGINAL] [Stamp: RECEIVED 3 JUL 1921] [Handwritten: X.4305] [Handwritten: X1449] RE… | ||
| Scan13 | Letter detailing modifications to a carburettor's float feed and jet to facilitate starting with poor fuel in cold weather. | ||
| View original record | To HS. & OY. from R. -2- R3/G1/7/21 Contd. By the next mail we shall send you the modifications to the existing float feed to form the small carburettor to facilitate starting with poor fuel in cold… | ||
| Scan14 | Sourcing and production of Bakelite moulds for coil cases. | ||
| View original record | To HY. from R. III Copy to G.L. [Struck out] " " H.H. [Struck out] " " J.H. [Struck out] " " H.B. [Struck out] " " IV [Struck out] F8 ORIGINAL RA/GG/7/21. 2 R RE BAKELITE MOULDS. X 3513 With reference… | ||
| Scan15 | Internal memorandum discussing the U.S.A. Bosch Battery Ignition system for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | 4EX US PARTS 29 ORIGINAL To R. from Hs. c.c. to CJ. c.c. to E. c.c. to Da. c.c. to BY. c.c. to EP. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. X4275 X3129 PARTS FITTED TO 4+EX CAR. X3445 U.S.A. Bosch Battery Ignition.… | ||
| Scan16 | Technical discussion on the pros and cons of battery ignition systems and a comparison of ignition timings. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- 1. Automatic advance. 2. The condenser has permanent connections. 3. When water is sprayed through the radiator when the car is being washed, it will not short circuit the distributor. The… | ||
| Scan18 | The testing and performance of a heated induction pipe on the 4.EX car. | ||
| View original record | 4EX, RR/A mods ORIGINAL To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to R.R. Inc. X3764 X4305. PARTS FITTED to 4.EX CAR. Heated Induction Pipe. 4.EX Car is fitted with the 1"… | ||
| Scan20 | Cable correspondence discussing the implementation of a heated induction pipe and a proposed alternative. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to C.J. ORIGINAL X4305 HEATED INDUCTION PIPE. We have received the following cable from Mr.Platford:- "HIVES. SPRINGFIELD INSIST THEIR HEATED INDUCTION PIPE AN IMPROVEMENT AND… | ||
| Scan21 | Replies from the Experimental Department regarding items for the 40/50 Springfield cars for America. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from Hs. c. to EY. cf to Wor. ORIGINAL HS7/LG6. 7.21. X3719 RE CARS FOR AMERICA, 40/50, SPRINGFIELD With reference to your EP/Thn6/H6.7.21. The following are our replies to the Items which… | ||
| Scan23 | Drawing Lec.1418 for the 40/50 HP chassis hot spot throttle and starting carburettor. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to Cl. HS EPC. ORIGINAL RECEIVED JUL 8 E1/C7/7/21. 2 X4390 RE 40/50 HP. CHASSIS - HOT SPOT THROTTLE AND STARTING CARBURETTOR. We send you herewith drawing Lec.1418 dealing with the… | ||
| Scan24 | Dispatch of drawing Lec.1393 for the 'Buzzard' radiator and suspension to the Derby facility. | ||
| View original record | To D.A. from E. Copy to C.J. " " HS. " " B.Y. [struck through] " " E.O. x3821 ORIGINAL RE "BUZZARD" RADIATOR AND SUSPENSION. At the moment when we ceased work on the "Buzzard" we had a drawing of the… | ||
| Scan25 | Design revisions for the 'Goshawk II' spare wheel carrier, petrol tank, and filler cap. | ||
| View original record | To DH. from E. Copy to CC. " " HS. " " IV. X4085 X4266 ORIGINAL RE "GOSHAWK II" - REVISED SPARE WHEEL CARRIER, PETROL TANK, PETROL FILLER, AND FILLER CAP. We send you herewith drawing Nos. Lec.1417,… | ||
| Scan26 | Modifications to the 40/50 HP starter motors. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. ORIGINAL R10/G12/7/21. X.3082 RE 40/50 H.P. STARTER MOTORS. X.4276. I consider that all starter motors for the 40/50 HP. should be wound with coarser field copper, so that… | ||
| Scan27 | Revised designs for the Goshawk II small ball joint for controls. | ||
| View original record | To-PA. from E. Copy to Col. " " NOR. " " HS. " " RY " " P.G.H. ORIGINAL E1/G13/7/21. X4239 RE "GOSHAWK II" - SMALL BALL JOINT FOR CONTROLS. We send you herewith drawing Lec.1423 shewing revised… | ||
| Scan28 | Referencing drawings for the 'Goshawk II' starting motor and its field coils. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to SJ. CH. Des. W.P. E.O. ORIGINAL. EL/G19/7/21. X.4384. RE 'GOSHAWK II' STARTING MOTOR. Herewith please receive drawing LeC.1428 shewing the starter motor for "Goshawk II", also… | ||
| Scan29 | Examination and design flaws of a Rotax dynamo. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to CJ. (struck through) " " HS. ORIGINAL R5/G19/7/21. X. 1005. RE ROTAX DYNAMO. X. 1640 I have examined the Rotax dynamo, and note your remarks as to the way they use the 28th… | ||
| Scan30 | The design and performance of the ballast resistance carrier for the 'Goshawk II' battery ignition system. | ||
| View original record | To EFC. from R. Copy to HS. ORIGINAL R1/G19/7/21. (4) X.3485. RE "GOSHAWK II" BATTERY IGNITION. X.3716. RECEIVED The ballast resistance carrier design sent through has an equal capacity to that on the… | ||
| Scan31 | Sending drawings Lec.1430/1 for the 'Goshawk II' starter motor brush spring and housing modification. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to Gd. [strikethrough]HOR.[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]HS[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]HAY[/strikethrough] E.O. X4384 ORIGINAL. E2/G19/7/21. 2 RE "GOSHAWK II" STARTER MOTOR.… | ||
| Scan32 | The redesigned ignition governor for the Goshawk II engine, referencing drawing Lec.1432. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To BA. from E. Copy to C.J. [Stamped and crossed out: WOR. HS. RY.] FC E3/G22/7/21. X3485 RE "GOSHAWK II" - REVISED IGNITION GOVERNOR. We send you herewith drawing Lec.1432 shewing the above.… | ||
| Scan33 | Agreeing to Mr. Hives' suggestion to add a fifth groove and ring to pistons on post-war cars. | ||
| View original record | To HM. from R. Copy to CJ. " WOR. " " HS. X2748. ORIGINAL R8/G22/7/21. 2. RE POST-WAR CARS FITTED WITH FOUR RINGED PISTONS. With reference to your memo Hm12/W18/7/21, I agree to Mr. Hives suggestion… | ||
| Scan34 | Information and drawings for the starting carburettor control on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to HS. BY. E.C. ORIGINAL F E2/G22/7/21. 2 AUG 4 1921 RECEIVED FC x4390 RE STARTING CARBURETTOR CONTROL - 40/50 H.P. We send you herewith drawings Lec.1426 and 1429 completing the… | ||
| Scan35 | The placement of a component between the clock and switch-box for easy driver access. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. -2- E2/G22/7/21 Contd. should occupy a position between the clock and the switch-box (refer Lec.1280) so as to be within easy reach of the driver. E. | ||
| Scan36 | Managing chassis alterations and supplying new parts to the Springfield factory. | ||
| View original record | To-R.R. from R. Copy to D.J. H.S. RV WAG H.L. Rolls-Royce of America-Inc. (For the attention of Mr.Belknap.) Copy to OY.. X3614 ORIGINAL RE U.S.A. R10/G22/7/21. 2 You will notice that I have been… | ||
| Scan37 | Assessment of various vehicle components including thermostats, springs, wiring, and gear systems. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. -2- R10/G22/7/21 Contd. instrument board. ✓ We have condemned the Galliator thermostat controlled shutters as being unreliably worked out. We have agreed to, and suggested the Foxboro'… | ||
| Scan38 | Recommending the Delco electrical system from a Marmon car for adoption, and comparing it to a Bosch switch. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. he -3- R10/G22/7/21 Contd. Delco from the Marmon is distinctly good.* with few exceptions it is difficult to imagine anything much more suitable when adapted for our particular… | ||
| Scan39 | The adoption of a Delco switchbox and buzzer, and its implications for the distributing board and fuses. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. -4- R10/G22/7/21 Contd. Judging from this, if the Delco switchbox is adopted, and the Delco buzzer, it looks as though the Delco should also make the distributing board. I do not think,… | ||