Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan0 | Comparative compression tests for the 1.EX car at Brooklands, comparing high and low compression setups and the effect of wind. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to EY. c. to EP. c. to PN. ORIGINAL. 1 EX Hs2/LG9. 8.22. COMPRESSION TESTS ON BROOKLANDS WITH 1.EX CAR. Herewith the results of comparative tests taken… | ||
| Scan1 | Performance test results for car 1.EX comparing high and low compression engine configurations with open and closed exhaust cut-outs. | ||
| View original record | Hs2/LG9.8.22. Particulars of car 1.EX - 4-seater open touring body - windscreen and hood - all accessories - weight complete 46¾ cwts. during tests. 14 X 52 axle ratio. Tests were taken to prove that… | ||
| Scan2 | The replacement and transport of a Goshawk car with a Hooper body. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 79a. 10-12-20) G. 2948 ORIGINAL TO C. from R. c.c. to CJ. Hs. R1/M10.8.22. RE. GOSHAWK WITH HOOPER BODY. (X3730. I am waiting for a good restful RR. car from Derby to replace… | ||
| Scan3 | Recommendation by Dunlop and Michelin to cease using security bolts for tyres, particularly cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Da. c. to HY. c. to EP. ORIGINAL. V40 Hs3/LMO.8.22. SECURITY BOLTS FOR TYRES. V4050 X4546 The Dunlop Co. have now followed the lead of the Michelin Co. and are… | ||
| Scan4 | Ineffectiveness of tyre security bolts and recommending their discontinued use with cord tyres. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- when they have had security bolts fitted. They have communicated with the Dunlop people who have proved that the reason the tyres were coming off was because the tubes were being chafed by… | ||
| Scan5 | And proposing tests for different combinations of steering systems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. ORIGINAL To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Da. EP. c. to FH. Mr.Hardy. RE. STEERING (GENERAL.) X4264 *V3441 We can now sum this up better than… | ||
| Scan6 | Steering geometry, pivots, and methods for avoiding steering wobbles, with a reference to production Goshawks. | ||
| View original record | (2) pivots but it may be better with the latter. (3) The idea of a straight rigid longitudinal tube combined with correct geometry and permitting of leaning pivots and irreversible steering is new to… | ||
| Scan7 | Report concerning a broken crankshaft and other engine damage on an 8.HP. Rover, car number LC.82886. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Ev. c. to Hs. ✓ ORIGINAL R Ev1/M11.8.22. HS RECEIVED AUG 14 1922 RE. 8.HP. ROVER - LC.82886. Y3531 The crankshaft of the above car broke on Tuesday last the 8th inst, whilst in Derby… | ||
| Scan8 | Faulty S.E.V. magneto from a Delage car and its potential future use. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H 79s. 10-12-20) G. 2348 To EFC. from R. ORIGINAL R7/M12.8.22. X. 4334. RE. S. E. V. MAGNETO - EX DELAGE CAR. The fault on this magneto should be found by somebody - if necessary… | ||
| Scan9 | New steering application of a radius rod for the 40/50 model to solve steering problems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To Hs. from R. [STAMP: ORIGINAL RECEIVED AUG 14 1922] 13441 RE. STEERING. 40/50 We are endeavouring to send you at the first possible opportunity… | ||
| Scan10 | Arrangements and modifications for No.4 and No.6 Goshawk. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. ORIGINAL To Hs. from R. R2/M12.8.22. X4219 X4086 X4261 It will be quite convenient for you to bring No.6. Goshawk on Wednesday next. I expect to… | ||
| Scan11 | Agreeing to fit Goshawk 11 cars with Wefco type gaiters. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 ORIGINAL. To Hs. from R. c to 134 x4261 R5/M12.8.22. In reply to your memo. Hs6/LG10.8.22. I agree that we fit Goshawk 11. cars with the Wefco type… | ||
| Scan12 | Request to ensure cars for personal use are insured to allow a visitor not in the company's employ to drive. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 ORIGINAL X676 To Hs. from R. Will you please ask Mr. DeLooze to see that the cars that are sent for my personal use are insured, so that I may ask a… | ||
| Scan13 | Recommendation concerning the use of Bakelite moulded commutators as a more economical alternative to the Mica system. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To EFC. from R. ORIGINAL X.3513. X4333 Bakelite Moulded Commutators As the method of making commutators by the Bakelite process should be very much… | ||
| Scan14 | Query regarding the flexibility of buffer springs on a Goshawk Steering system. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 ORIGINAL To Hs. from Da. Da2/M14.8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. x 4264 Referring to your Hs4/LG11.8.22., could you say whether No.7-Goshawk 11. - in France - has… | ||
| Scan15 | The return of two oil pressure gauges mounted on a teak board. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 ORIGINAL To Hs. from Rs. Rsl/M18.8.22. X3896 We return herewith 2 oil pressure gauges mounted on a teak board, which Mr. Royce wishes you should have. Rs. | ||
| Scan16 | Modifications to the buffer springs in the Goshawk 11 side steering tube. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To By. from Da. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to Hs.✔ Da2/M19.8.22. GOSHAWK 11. SIDE STEERING TUBE. V4265 Please receive N.sch. 1315 shewing the modification to the buffer springs in the side… | ||
| Scan17 | DA to HS regarding the Goshawk steering system, discussing thrusts and proposed new springs. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. Hs AUG 23 1922 RECEIVED ORIGINAL. To HS. from DA. DA2/M21.8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. X4264 In reply to your memo. Hsl/LG19822, Mr. Royce has not said… | ||
| Scan18 | The adaptation of a Goshawk 11 battery ignition to a Goshawk I chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from E. G. to GJ. c. to Hs. ✓ G. to EPG ORIGINAL. E1/M21.8.22 RECEIVED AUG 22 1922 Hs GOSHAWK 1. BATTERY IGNITION. We send you herewith drawing No.Lec 1616 shewing the adaption of Goshawk 11.… | ||
| Scan19 | Complaint about the poor quality of cotton waste and a recommendation to use a woven rag wiper instead. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. To Wd. from R. C. to BJ. C. to Wor. C. to Hs. ✓ C. to sp. R2/M21.8.22. X1775 I have noticed on many occasions that the cotton waste which has come here is of an abominable quality. I… | ||
| Scan20 | Performance of the Goshawk engine at Brooklands, defective spark plugs, and testing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. ORIGINAL To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to PN. c. to C. R2/M22.8.22. RE. No.4. GOSHAWK 11. X788 JL-14 X4091 The speed at Brooklands was most… | ||
| Scan21 | Experiments with spring loads and clearances for the Goshawk steering system. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. ORIGINAL TO HS. FROM DA. DA1/M22.8.22. RE. GOSHAWK STEERING. X4264 With further reference to my Da2/M21.8.22., I have since seen a note from Mr.… | ||
| Scan22 | Component issues and suggestions for improvements following a visit. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A.(500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To HS. from R. ORIGINAL. R1/M22.8.22. RE. HS'S VISIT TO WW. - 16.8.22. BENDIX. V3592 This does not seem to be quite understood. The spring… | ||
| Scan23 | Requesting particulars of a bakelite fitting for a detachable terminal on the low tension wire. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL 3 To BY. from DA. c. to HS. ✓ DA2/M23.8.22. XW075 When Mr. Hives was down here last week I understand he produced a bakelite fitting intended to go on the dash and form a detachable terminal… | ||
| Scan24 | From E. to BY. detailing Mr. Royce's requested design modifications for the Goshawk 11 Bendix Pinion. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL To BY. from E. c. to HS. ✓ E2/M25.8.22. GOSHAWK 11. BENDIX PINION - Lec 1537. X3592 Referring to the above design would you kindly note Mr. Royce would like the width of the teeth on the back… | ||
| Scan25 | Request for a longer throttle control rod for the Goshawk and an inquiry about a sparking plug spanner. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/158/13. To HS. from E. ORIGINAL. X4239 With reference to the Goshawk at WW, the throttle control rod is insufficiently long and it is not possible to close… | ||
| Scan26 | Seven points of interest regarding the bodywork of the No.4 Goshawk model. | ||
| View original record | To G. from R. c. to HJS. for Sp. c. to HJ. Hs. Sp. ORIGINAL RE. GOSHAWK BODIES. X3730 You have my No.4.Goshawk, with Hooper fast, comfort-able open 4 seater body. There are not as far as I know any… | ||
| Scan27 | Specifications for the tool equipment for the Goshawk model. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. ORIGINAL To HS. from R. R1/M26.8.22. HS 29 AUG 1922 RECEIVED TOOL EQUIPMENT FOR GOSHAWKS, ETC. X4083 Naturally these should be as light as possible… | ||
| Scan28 | Adaptation of a Goshawk 11 Klaxon switch to the 40/50 chassis steering column. | ||
| View original record | TO DY. from DA. c. to CJr c. to WOR c. to HS.✓ DA1/M39/8.22. RE. 40/50 CHASSIS. X143 [STAMP: RECEIVED] 1122 1318 We send herewith M.sch./shewing the Goshawk 11. Klaxon switch adapted to the 40/50… | ||
| Scan29 | Confirmation of a wire from Royce requesting pipe dogs and screwing dies for iron water pipe. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 ORIGINAL. CONFIRMATION OF WIRE. WEST WITTERING. 29th Aug. 1922. TO ROYCAR. DERBY. RH SBA 08 HIVES PLEASE BRING PIPE DOGS AND SCREWING DIES FOR 1 ½” XXXX… | ||
| Scan30 | Design specifications and dimensions for Goshawk bodies, comparing drawings from various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | No /4/H29.8.22. [Stamp: ORIGINAL RECEIVED SEP 6 1922] To Messrs. EH. & B.J. from R. c. to Col. FW. HW. MB. c. to Mr. Ol. Ox. RE. GOSHAWK BODIES. X3730 I have hastily looked over the somewhat… | ||
| Scan31 | Proposed modifications for a Goshawk open body, comparing it with designs from Hooper and Barker. | ||
| View original record | (2) drawing unless the drawing gives all the particulars that can be obtained from the model. At the moment I cannot see any better way than adopting the best open body we have already got for a model… | ||
| Scan32 | Continuous high-rate battery discharge tests for various proposed batteries for the Goshawk project. | ||
| View original record | To R & E. from EFC. c. to CJ. & PN. c. Ey. & EP. c. Rg. & Ds. ORIGINAL BATTERIES FOR GOSHAWK. We now send sheet O of continuous high rate battery discharge tests. All the curves on this sheet refer to… | ||
| Scan33 | Performance tests and comparisons of Exide, C.A.V. Willard, and P & R batteries. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFC1/T8.8.22. Exide Batteries - 12XRZ. The curves for batteries Nos.89/93 were those taken during the routine tests of these batteries. These batteries have not yet, like the C.A.V.Willard,… | ||
| Scan34 | Graph of battery curves showing continuous high rate discharge at constant circuit resistance. | ||
| View original record | X664 BATTERY CURVES CONTINUOUS HIGH RATE DISCHARGE CONSTANT CIRCUIT RESISTANCE .100 Ω BATTERIES:- 70, 72, 79, 80, 89, 93, 94. GORHAM SIZE BATTERIES. SHEET Q FULL SCALE 10-0 V C.A.V. WILLARD 6XRZ-G… | ||
| Scan35 | Moulding powder with asbestos filler from the Mouldensite Company and its suitability for commutators. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. to CJ. c. to WCr. c. to By. c. to Wd. ORIGINAL EFC2/T9.8.22. X.4333 - MOULDING POWDER WITH ASBESTOS FILLER X3573 We were visited last Friday by two representatives of the… | ||
| Scan36 | Comparing the improved parts of 6-Goshawk-11 against 4-Goshawk-11 and recommending its modernization. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. ORIGINAL Hs8/LG10.8.32. GOSHAWK 11. X4219 X4086 We should like you to run 6-Goshawk-11 whilst 4-Goshawk-11 is in London. Also, before 4-Goshawk-11 is returned to you from… | ||
| Scan37 | The investigation and repair of an S.E.V. magneto from a Delage car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EFC. c. CJ. c. Da. ORIGINAL EPCL/T10.8.22. X.4334 - S.E.V. MAGNETO OFF DELAGE CAR. We have now completed the investigation of the above magneto as requested in Dal/M7.7.22. It appears that… | ||
| Scan38 | Concluding memo about a magneto not being required for return to West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EFCL/T10.8.22. There does not appear to be anything else wrong. It is understood that it is not required for this magneto to be returned to West Wittering. EFC. | ||
| Scan39 | Lost petrol tank filler caps on the Goshawk 11 and recommending a retaining chain. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to M. c. to BY. c. to Ds. ORIGINAL. Hs7/LG10.8.22. GOSHAWK 11. PETROL TANK FILLER. Y4266 There have been a number of cases of the cap for the petrol tank filler being lost… | ||
| Scan40 | Recommendation to fit Wefco type gaiters to the road springs of Goshawk II cars. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to O.J. c. to Ds. c. to E. c. to HY. ORIGINAL. HS6/LG10.8.22. GOSHAWK II. ROAD SPRINGS. X4261 We recommend that on all Goshawk II. cars we should fit gaiters to the road springs. We… | ||
| Scan41 | Testing a modified Goshawk steering rod which eliminated shocks but increased steering wobble and instability. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Dn. c. to EY. c. to EP. ORIGINAL. Red/LGl1.8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. X42G4 We have tested one of the side steering rods which allows .5 movement on the spring… | ||
| Scan42 | Comparison of steering wheel movement on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models due to the geometry of steering connections. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- Comparison of movement on steering wheel on 40/50 and Goshawk-II due to geometry of steering connections. | 40/50 H.P. | | 20 H.P. | | |---|---|---|---| | Deflection of front springs. |… | ||
| Scan43 | Complaints about steering being too light and unstable, particularly when overtaking. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- complained more as regards the steering being too light and unstable rather than from shocks. This unstable steering is very apparent when attempting to pass another car travelling fast on… | ||
| Scan44 | Broken top leaf on a Goshawk 11 front road spring with reduced initial camber. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to OJ. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to BY. c. to SP. ORIGINAL Hs1/LG11. 8. 22. GOSHAWK 11. FRONT ROAD SPRINGS. X4261 We have received information that the top leaf has broken on one of the… | ||
| Scan45 | Confirming the decision to adopt the Pilot Jet to replace the primer. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. and BJ. c. to Da. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to PN. c. to EWT. for R. R. Inc. ORIGINAL Hs/LG11. 8. 22. X.4387B - PILOT JET TO REPLACE PRIMER. We have received a note… | ||
| Scan46 | Speed trials of the Goshawk II at Brooklands, detailing performance issues and results. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to Ey. c. to EP. ORIGINAL. Hel/LG18.8.22. X7887 RE GOSHAWK II. (SPEED). On my way to London I called at Brooklands with 4-Goshawk-ll. On the track we… | ||
| Scan47 | Modifications to the Goshawk steering system to increase friction. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Hs. ORIGINAL Hs1/LG18. 8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. X4264 When R. and myself came round to see you the other night we intended to raise the question of providing a means of adding more friction to… | ||
| Scan48 | Upgrade options for the 4-Goshawk-11 model, focusing on potential body alterations. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. ORIGINAL Hs5/LG21. 8. 22. 4-Goshawk-11. X4240 V4270 In bringing 4-Goshawk-11 up-to-date, we wish to fit the latest type radiator, bonnet and dashboard. This will mean a… | ||
| Scan49 | Fitting radius rods to the front of a 40/50 chassis and the resulting improvement to steering. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to E. c. to Ds. c. to BY. ORIGINAL Hs4/LG21.8.22. X3441 / X4263 RADIUS RODS ON FRONT OF 40/50 CHASSIS. We have run a 40/50 chassis a short distance with radius rods fitted… | ||
| Scan50 | Springs on a Goshawk-11 vehicle in France. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Hs. ORIGINAL Hs4/LG22. 8.22. GOSHAWK STEERING. Y4264 Referring to your Da2/M14.8.22. 7-Goshawk-11 in France has not got buffer springs with additional flexibility but it has the front springs… | ||