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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Query regarding the necessity of cushion springs in the Goshawk 11 steering gear.9th May 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0193
Sending three samples of alternative side steering tube joints for the Goshawk 11 to Mr. Royce for testing.28th Oct 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0194
Improvements to the Goshawk 11 side steering tube to eliminate side kicks.6th Apr 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0195
Modifications to the Goshawk side steering tube.6th May 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0196
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 side steering tube as requested by Mr. Royce.19th May 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0197
Different spring specifications for the Goshawk II side steering tube.19th May 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0198
Modified design for the Goshawk side steering tube.7th Jul 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0199
Modifications to the buffer springs for the Goshawk 11 side steering tube.19th Aug 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0200
Steering system modifications for the Goshawk 11 production chassis.1st Sep 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0201
Fitment and potential issues with new combined steering joint stockings for the Goshawk 11.4th Oct 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0202
Instructing a temporary reversion to the original side steering tube for the Goshawk II, pending a new standardization sheet.19th Oct 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0203
Difficulty in tightening the ball end in the pendulum lever on the Goshawk side steering tube and proposing solutions.11th Nov 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0204
Inquiry regarding the road and rig testing of the Goshawk Side Steering Tube.21th Nov 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0205
Standardisation sheet discussing the performance and potential improvements of the Goshawk side steering tube.23th Nov 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0206
Standardisation proposal for a modified side steering tube to increase movement in the spring control joint.26th Oct 1922Box 80 \ 1  scan0207
The failure of a 20-HP side steering tube on a new chassis during testing.19th Feb 1923Box 80 \ 1  scan0208
Criticism of a 20 HP steering design and proposing improvements.13th Jun 1924Box 80 \ 1  scan0209
Improved lubrication method for the 20 HP chassis side steering tube.15th Sep 1924Box 80 \ 1  scan0210
Complaints of insufficient lubrication in the 20 HP side steering tube joint.8th Sep 1924Box 80 \ 1  scan0211
Suggested alteration to the lubrication scheme for the 20 HP side steering tube.3rd Oct 1924Box 80 \ 1  scan0212
From 'E.' detailing Mr. Royce's requested modifications for a steering box axle following a bump test.5th Dec 1919Box 80 \ 1  scan0213
Proposed modification to strengthen the steering axle on the 40/50 chassis.1st Feb 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0214
Alterations to the steering box and shaft for the 40/50 HP chassis.9th Feb 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0215
Extract listing components to be fitted to a trials car for the American company.4th Mar 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0216
Design options for a device to withdraw the pendulum steering lever from its shaft.3rd Jun 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0217
Modifications to the steering box shaft design, comparing different schemes and manufacturing possibilities.1st Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0218
Broken cross steering shaft on an experimental 40/50 chassis, caused by low-speed steering wobbles.28th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0219
Agreeing to proceed with modifications to the cross steering shaft.1st Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0220
Broken steering box shaft, analyzing stresses and suggesting design modifications based on N. Scheme 306.5th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0221
Outlining the development of a strengthened steering box shaft for the 40/50 model, comparing various lever designs.9th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0222
Alternative shapes for a 'cheese slot' on a lever to manage stress distribution.1st Dec 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0223
Notification of an improved rocking shaft and cheeses being fitted to a bumper chassis.23th Apr 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0224
Strength of the steering nut and the need for evidence on damaged front axles.14th Jul 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0225
Recommending the standardisation of an improved rocker shaft for the 40/50 HP steering box after successful testing.25th Aug 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0226
Request to arrange the standardisation of an improved rocker shaft for the 40/50 HP steering box.31th Aug 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0227
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning a strengthened rocker arm shaft for steering.19th Sep 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0228
Requesting views on the difficulty of removing the steering pendulum lever and the desirability of a modification.1st Mar 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0229
Follow-up memo requesting a reply regarding the withdrawal of a Steering Pendulum Lever from Taper Serrations.1st Apr 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0230
Suggested modification for a withdrawing device on a pendulum steering lever and questioning its necessity.28th May 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0231
Design and withdrawal mechanism for a pendulum steering lever.1st Jun 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0232
Modifications to the steering box shaft, referencing schemes 244 and 306.3rd Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0233
Short note indicating that a particular piece of work has been postponed.3rd Aug 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0234
Modifications to the steering column ball bearing housing in response to excess pressure.27th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0235
Wear and potential modifications to the steering column ball bearing housing due to bumpy road conditions.4th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 1  scan0236
Slack in a steering box and an unsuitable tool kit for the 6.EX car.11th Nov 1921Box 80 \ 1  scan0237
Letter regarding the modification of the employee suggestion system.8th Nov 1910Box 80 \ 1  scan0238
Guidance for an employee suggestion box scheme, focusing on chassis improvements.7th Oct 1910Box 80 \ 1  scan0239
Recommendation to seek opinions from various department heads for efficiently revising a scheme.7th Oct 1910Box 80 \ 1  scan0240
Departmental memo listing employees who made suggestions, annotated with their occupations and departments.28th Feb 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0241
Departmental memo seeking advice on whether to act upon a list of suggestions and the Committee's recommendations.22th Jul 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0242
Departmental memo to Mr de Looze regarding actions required for a list of suggestions.25th Jul 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0243
Departmental memo seeking clarification on the process for handling and submitting suggestions to the committee.20th Apr 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0244
Letter to Mr. Barrington forwarding suggestions from Inspector Capel for consideration.16th May 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0245
Internal departmental memo enquiring about a decision on previous suggestions, with a handwritten reply.6th Jun 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0246
Backlog in processing suggestions and proposing a course of action to address it.3rd Sep 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0247
Backlog of suggestions and the decision to handle them personally rather than through a committee.4th Sep 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0248
Page two of a typed letter regarding putting a matter before Mr Johnson.4th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0249
Log entries on carburettor throttle distortion and a misaligned boss, with a proposed new drain plug design.4th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0250
Notes on a valve extension alignment issue and problems with continually breaking plugs.25th Oct 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0251
Notes on coil fastenings, a new tapping machine, and distributor plate modifications.14th Oct 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0252
To Mr. Nadin seeking his opinion on a suggestion concerning Soda Kettles and whether a trial should be installed.24th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0253
Suggestion for a Clutch Ball Thrust Race from H.O. Wilkinson.24th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0254
Rejecting a suggestion concerning adjustable tappet guides by H. O. Wilkinson.24th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0255
Rejecting a suggestion concerning High-Tension Distributors.25th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0256
Departmental memo to Mr. Barrington requesting up-to-date reports regarding suggestions.7th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0257
Departmental memo to Mr. De Looze confirming that all received suggestions have been forwarded to Mr. Johnson.10th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0258
Forwarding papers concerning a suggestion from H.A. Ward that was misdirected.18th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0259
Evaluating suggestions regarding the oxidization of a pump drive joint and petrol supply tanks.18th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0260
Departmental memo regarding the forwarding of suggestions from J. Chadwick concerning engine details.18th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0261
Letter to Mr Johnson discussing the process for handling forwarded suggestions, returning them with remarks.23th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0262
Page 2 of a letter discussing the process for forwarding a suggestion to the Drawing Office for standardisation.25th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0263
Letter to Mr DeLooze requesting clarification on the numbering system for suggestions to avoid clashing numbers.25th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0264
To Mr Johnson concerning the handling and review process for suggestions.23th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0265
Departmental memo discussing the process for forwarding a suggestion to the Drawing Office for standardisation.23th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0266
Template card for tracking an internal suggestion and its associated payment.23th May 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0267
Memo from T.B. Barrington regarding the status and filing of correspondence related to suggestions.23th May 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0268
Follow-up letter requesting a review and criticism of previously sent suggestions.23th May 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0269
'Suggestion Y.416 - Steering Wobbles'.20th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0270
Suggestion for Artesian Wells and the need for a system to record and manage employee suggestions to prevent duplicates.4th Sep 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0271
Water supply alternatives, including an Artesian Well and harvesting rainwater from roofs.4th Sep 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0272
Internal routing memo regarding keeping a record of suggestions.23th Jun 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0273
Implementation of a card index system for tracking suggestions.9th Sep 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0274
Suggesting the adoption of steel card clips for works material boxes, based on a design seen at Midland Railway Works.7th Jul 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0275
Short internal memo requesting a change in the handling of suggestion sheets.8th Dec 1915Box 80 \ 1  scan0276
The process for submitting suggestions.16th May 1916Box 80 \ 1  scan0277
Outlining the procedure for evaluating employee suggestions and determining any subsequent awards.9th Jul 1917Box 80 \ 1  scan0278
Meeting minutes discussing a proposal to protect the petrol tank from collision damage by using a protective tube.1st Oct 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0279
Proposal to protect the back of a petrol tank.31th Oct 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0280
Meeting note regarding a customer's difficulty in refueling due to luggage and a proposed solution involving an auxiliary tank.7th Nov 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0281
Proposal for an alternative petrol tank filling system for Chassis No.1752, involving a smaller tank under the front seat.8th Nov 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0282
Meeting minutes discussing the protection of a petrol tank using a spare wheel and a proposed design competition.8th Nov 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0283
To Mr. Spinney regarding a proposed scheme for protecting the petrol tank.10th Nov 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0284
Meeting notes discussing potential solutions to prevent petrol tanks from rusting, including using copper or applying a dipping/coating process.16th Nov 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0285
Meeting notes regarding the design of a protecting tube for a petrol tank.29th Nov 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0286
Meeting minutes discussing the improvement of the tinning process for petrol tanks.5th Dec 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0287
Meeting notes regarding the abandonment of a protecting tube design for a petrol tank.27th Dec 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0288
Meeting minute discussing the design of a protecting tube for a petrol tank.19th Dec 1911Box 80 \ 1  scan0289
Extract discussing the necessity of petrol tank guards due to damage from stones.20th May 1913Box 80 \ 1  scan0290
Extract from Mr. Platford's report on the Spanish Grand Prix regarding the necessity of petrol tank protection.17th Jun 1914Box 80 \ 1  scan0291
Special petrol tank fitted to chassis 1811, highlighting potential issues with ground clearance and petrol pipe placement.21th Mar 1912Box 80 \ 1  scan0292


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