Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Goshawk 11 starter switch, pedal, brushes, and related drawings. | ||
| View original record | To Ss. from E. c. to GJ. c. to HSF. c. to Hy. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. ✓ ORIGINAL. RECEIVED STAMP: FEB 2 1922 X. 3915 GOSHAWK 11. STARTER SWITCH. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec 1323 shewing the… | ||
| Scan1 | Return and testing of a Weyman Exhaust Feed Tank on a Goshawk chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. ORIGINAL E1/M2.2.22. WEYMAN EXHAUST FEED TANK. X3593 We are returning under separate cover the Weyman Exhaust Feed Tank. Mr. Royce would like you to have this tested on a Goshawk… | ||
| Scan2 | Proposal for a 2-seater, boat-shaped speed body for the 'Swallow'/'Peregrine' model, detailing a staggered seating layout. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] C for SPEED FILE [Stamped] RECEIVED 1922 To C. from R. c. to OJ. c. to BJ. c. to LHS. c. to HS. ✓ c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to PN. c. to E. ORIGINAL. [Handwritten] X4405 / X180 RE SPEED… | ||
| Scan3 | Alterations to the Goshawk 11 'B' type pedals to improve driver comfort. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To By from Da. c. to Ms. GOSHAWK 11 - "B" TYPE PEDALS. X4267 We investigated the present position of the "B" pedals, and Mr. Royce does not want at present to make any alteration to the angle… | ||
| Scan4 | Requesting modifications to the Goshawk 11 distribution board diagram. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To Da. From E. c. to G.T. c. to Wor. c. to Hy. c. to Hs. c. to EPC. X4410 GOSHAWK 11 - DISTRIBUTION BOARD DIAGRAM. We have received the white print of Lec 1521, shewing particulars of the… | ||
| Scan5 | Drawing Lec 1531 for the Goshawk 11 starter motor cable connection. | ||
| View original record | To Da. From E. c. to Cu. c. to Der. c. to Hy. c. to Hu. c. to EPC. ORIGINAL x 4384 GOSHAWK 11 - STARTER MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION. We send you herewith drawing No. Lec 1531 shewing the terminal… | ||
| Scan6 | Requesting further details about a specimen steering wheel and conveying Mr. Royce's instructions for the Goshawk steering wheel. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Da. c. to HS. ORIGINAL: Dal/M6.2.22. RE STEERING WHEEL. X4263 / X3441 With reference to the specimen steering wheel which we have down here, and of which we asked you recently to obtain… | ||
| Scan7 | Relaying Mr. Royce's decision against adding a stop on the back shackle for the rear springs. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Da. ORIGINAL. GOSHAWK 11. X4261 X4263 Da2/M7.2.22. With reference to your request for a stop on the back shackle for the rear springs to prevent the axle pushing back, Mr. Royce does not… | ||
| Scan8 | Suggestion for lubricating the back shackle on Goshawk 11 rear springs. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Da. ORIGINAL. X4261 LUBRICATION OF BACK SHACKLE - GOSHAWK 11. REAR SPRINGS. Mr. Elliott brought back from London a suggestion that the lubricator on the back shackle should be put directly… | ||
| Scan9 | Complaints and proposed modifications regarding the accelerator pedal cutting into the body runner. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Da. c. to Hs. ✓ ORIGINAL RECEIVED [stamp with clock face and year 1922] Da2/M8.2.22. RE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. X3450 X14267 There have been complaints that the accelerator pedal cuts through… | ||
| Scan10 | Scheme number for a revised connecting rod for the 40/50 front shock absorber. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100 T) (S H. 788. 10-12-20) G. 2947 ORIGINAL To Hs. from Da. Dal/M9.2.22. RE 40/50 SHOCK ABSORBER. X3461 With reference to the conference yesterday, the scheme No. of the revised connecting… | ||
| Scan11 | Recommendation to fit Hartford pattern double acting shock dampers to the rear of the 40/50 chassis to address issues with rear springs and cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. TO RR. of America Inc. from R. R2/M10.2.22. For attention of:- MR. Belnap. MR. Olley. MR. Nadin. Handwritten notes: Hs. 40/50 Why Hartford at Rear end c. to CJ. c. to PN. BJ. c. to RW. Hs. ✓… | ||
| Scan12 | Page 2 of a letter advising on the use of Hartford pattern shock dampers and flexible springs for maximum damping effect. | ||
| View original record | (2) that the maximum damping effect be obtained from the front shock dampers and that the rear of the car should be fitted with the Hartford pattern as described above. You will notice that this… | ||
| Scan13 | The arrangement of the magneto control gear for the Goshawk II engine. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from E. c. to M. c. to Wor. c. to Ay. c. to Hs. ✓ ORIGINAL. RECEIVED FEB 4 1922 X3517 GOSHAWK II. - MAGNETO CONTROL GEAR X4221 X4239 We send you herewith drawing No. Lec 1532 shewing the above.… | ||
| Scan14 | Letter discussing the reduction of lever parts on an engine in Derby and arranging for magneto wiring drawings. | ||
| View original record | (2) We should be glad if you could go over all the levers used on the engine in Derby to see if by slight alterations, not affecting the design, the number of different parts could be reduced, and the… | ||
| Scan15 | Request for a specimen of a tele-gauge for a proposed new petrol level gauge, for Mr. Royce's inspection. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2947 ORIGINAL To Hs. from Da. Da3/M10.2.22. PETROL LEVEL GAUGE. X3896 use As Mr. Royce would like to see the actual pieces of the float arm and possibly the… | ||
| Scan16 | Drawing LeC 1533 for the Goshawk 11 engine, detailing a test double valve spring and a modified valve gear cover nut. | ||
| View original record | To ae. from E. c. to Cd. c. to Or. c. to Ay. c. to Hs. ✓ ORIGINAL. E1/1011.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. X4226 X4221 DOUBLE VALVE SPRINGS & MODIFIED VALVE GEAR COVER NUT. We send you herewith drawing No. LeC 1533… | ||
| Scan17 | Suggestion for standard body models for the Peregrine and Goshawk cars to be sold as complete vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. ) c. to C. } from R. c. to CJ. c. to LHS. c. to PN. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Hs. c. to EP. RL/M14.2.22. X.3830 Y.1775. I suggest that Mr. Evernden, who takes great interest in body-making,… | ||
| Scan18 | Suggesting standard body types for the Peregrine and Goshawk cars and a liaison for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To W.J.} from R. (W.J. is struck through) c. to W.J. (struck through) c. to H.S. c. to HN. c. to WOR. c. to EB. c. to HS. ✓ c. to F. ORIGINAL 2 R1/104.2.22. X3730 X1775 I suggest that Mr. Evernden,… | ||
| Scan19 | Outlining the requirements for a battery ignition system for the Goshawk engine. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100 T) (S H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2947 To EFC. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Hs. c. to EP. c. to Mr. Brock. ORIGINAL HS R6/M14.2.22. FEB 17 1922 X.3485 RE BATTERY IGNITION.… | ||
| Scan20 | Telegram from Royce to Hives querying the status of the D7P chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A(100B.) SE 867. 9.7.18 MP 193871 ORIGINAL ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. X4262 14.2.22 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. X4405 RECEIVED TO: Roycar Derby Time Received: 12.45 Date: 14 2 22 By: m/B from:… | ||
| Scan21 | Logistics for a car, including collecting it, fitting a seat in Derby, and acquiring the chassis. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to C. c. to EP. ORIGINAL. REF SWALLOW o DFP Hs/Ld/4.2.22. RE. D.F.P. X4405 With reference to your telegram Re. the above. It was not possible to arrange a trial run when… | ||
| Scan22 | Confirmation of a telegram from Royce to Hives concerning a D.F.P. chassis. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM SENT ON 14th FEB. 1922. WEST WITTERING. 14.2.22. X4405 ROYCAR. DERBY. HIVES - WHAT HAVE YOU DONE RE D. F. P. CHASSIS. ROYCE. RECEIVED FEB 15 1922 H3 | ||
| Scan23 | Proposed change to the tail-light and number-plate for the Goshawk 11. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Da. ORIGINAL. [Handwritten notes]: X4079 X3594 X4085 Have you any remarks to make about the tail-light and number-plate as at present instructed for Goshawk 11. We refer to the convenience… | ||
| Scan24 | Gear ratio selection for the Goshawk back axle, concerning the crown wheel and pinion teeth count. | ||
| View original record | To Ry. from R. ORIGINAL c. to W. c. to H.S. c. to Mr. c. to H.S. ✓ c. to W. RECEIVED RE GOSHAWK BACK AXLE. X4256 Referring to the back axle for the Goshawk, we notice a 60 tooth crown wheel has been… | ||
| Scan25 | Confirmation of a wire regarding testing procedures for Goshawk engine components. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION OF WIRE SENT FROM WEST WITTERING ON 15.2.22. WEST WITTERING. 15th February 1922. ORIGINAL. ROYCAR. DERBY. HIVES - RE GOSHAWK STATIC BALANCE NOT SUFFICIENT EVERYTHING INCLUDING HALFTIME… | ||
| Scan26 | Provision for fitting a shorter thermometer bulb to a Goshawk 11 cylinder head. | ||
| View original record | To Dm. from E. c. to Cd. c. to Wer. c. to Hy. c. to Hs. ✓ 2 ORIGINAL RECEIVED FEB 8 1922 EL/M16.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. THERMOMETER. X3601 We send you herewith drawing No. LeC 1535 shewing the manner in… | ||
| Scan27 | Trial and standardisation of a stronger valve tappet spring for the Goshawk engine. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL RECEIVED FEB 17 1922 2. Hs E2/M/16.2.22. TO Da. from E. c. to CJ. c. to Wer. c. to Sy. c. to HS. GOSHAWK 11. STRONGER VALVE TAPPET SPRINGS. X4226 We send you herewith drawing No. Lsc 1534… | ||
| Scan28 | Mr. Evernden's role as a liaison to avoid errors between the design department and coachbuilding supervisors. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from R. c. to CJ. C. c. to LHS. PN. c. to Wor. BY. c. to Hs. EP. X1775 R9/M17.2.22. RE. MR. EVERNDEN. X.1775. X.3730 Replying to your BJ10/H16.2.22., having reference to Mr. Evernden, naturally… | ||
| Scan29 | On the recommendation to make Goshawk 11 slipper flywheels in steel. | ||
| View original record | ✓ To Hs. from E. c. to C. W. c. to B. D. ORIGINAL. E3/M17.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. SLIPPER FLYWHEELS. X4221 With reference to the above Mr. Royce thinks that we shall have to make these in steel, and bush… | ||
| Scan30 | Proceeding with a C.A.V. starter for pre-war cars, with modifications for a slower speed. | ||
| View original record | 2 To Hm/ARC. from E. c. to SJ. c. to Nor. c. to Hs.✓ ORIGINAL: E1/M18.2.22. X3558 STARTER FOR PRE-WAR CARS. In reply to your Hm/NRC1/W15.2.22., Mr. Royce would like you to go ahead with the C.A.V.… | ||
| Scan31 | Position of the motor terminal for a Goshawk II engine. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL 2 To By. from E. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. c. to HS. RECEIVED X4383 E4/M22.2.22. GOSHAWK II. POSITION OF MOTOR TERMINAL. In reply to your By17/P20.2.22., we agree that the terminal should be moved… | ||
| Scan32 | Mr. Royce's decision not to add a feature to prevent starter switch terminals from rotating. | ||
| View original record | To By. from E. c. to Gd. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. ✓ E1/M23.2.22. X 3915 STARTER SWITCH - LEC NO. 1517. In reply to your Hy18/P20.2.22., would you kindly note that the question of stopping the two… | ||
| Scan33 | The measurement of a Telegauge part, with results sent to Mr. Bailey. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. from DA. RECEIVED MAR 2 1922 HS ORIGINAL. 42 Da2/M28.2.22. TELEGAUGE. X3896 We are sending you under separate cover the portion of the Telegauge which you sent down to us for measuring up. The… | ||