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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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Test log for a rear axle on a bumper test, detailing component failures and replacements.28th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0295
Rear axle bumper test results and subsequent Brinell tests on various leaf springs.14th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0296
Continuation of Brinell hardness test results for various spring leaves under different loads.19th Jul 1917Box 80 \ 2  scan0297
The testing of chassis springs without nibs and slots, noting their breakage is not solely related to a low Brinell figure.23th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0298
Brinell hardness tests conducted on various chassis springs.19th Jul 1917Box 80 \ 2  scan0299
The Brinell hardness test results for a chassis spring.28th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0300
List of experimental parts fitted to the 6.EX Car in response to a telegram.28th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0301
Bumper test report detailing failures over time and subsequent Brinell hardness tests on a broken spring.1st Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0302
Letter to T. Firth & Sons discussing the removal of 'nib and slot' features and the required finish on road springs.2nd Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0303
Design of solid spring eyes, lubrication, and future improvements.1st Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0304
Extract detailing feedback on chassis components including springs, steering, body, and floorboards.17th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0305
Request from Mr. Royce to modify the road springs on chassis 6.EX with Ferodo to fix poor ride quality and lack of damping.22th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0306
Rear bumper test report detailing daily spring failures and Brinell hardness results of the leaves.24th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0307
Test report detailing the results of a bumper and Brinell test on a spring.24th Mar 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0308
Log sheet detailing a bumper test, recording failures and replacements of springs and shock absorbers.29th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0309
Test report for Spring F.363, detailing results of timed endurance testing on its six leaves.28th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0310
Test report on a spring, detailing its condition and Brinell hardness after a timed run.2nd Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0311
Springing of a 40/50 chassis, comparing split leaf and solid leaf springs and the effect of tyre pressures.30th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0312
Road testing Dunlop tyres and the effects of pressure on ride comfort and grip.30th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0313
Comparative strength and performance tests on three types of rear springs.31th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0314
The performance and design of rear leaf springs, comparing pre-war types with current models and materials.31th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0315
Continued discussion on experimenting with improved rear springs for cars with known faults.31th Jul 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0316
Test report comparing the durability of pre-war, modified, and standard rear springs on a bumping rig.19th Feb 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0317
Test results for two six-leaf springs detailing Brinell hardness, run times, and wear patterns.9th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0318
Order for road springs for the American branch, highlighting potential delays and design considerations.1st Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0319
Test report for a nine-leaf parallel spring, detailing Brinell hardness and damage after a time run.18th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0320
Test report for a 9-leaf parallel spring, detailing Brinell hardness and crack analysis after a timed run.19th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0321
Cause and potential remedies for squeaking springs.9th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0322
Continued memo discussing spring lubrication, noise issues, and potential solutions.3rd Sep 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0323
Testing Ferodo interleaving material on springs and its effect on axle dithering and shock absorbers.7th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0324
Testing methods for leaf type springs, comparing greasing versus interleaving material.7th Sep 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0325
Design of a new type of rear spring, including clips and spring eye types.30th Apr 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0326
Continued discussion on spring clip design and performance under various loads.30th Apr 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0327
Analysis of different clip suggestions for spring plates and the reasons for plate breakage.1st Apr 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0328
Modifying springs for the 2000th chassis, with reference to Mr. Woodhead's remarks.30th Apr 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0329
Technical note discussing design considerations and proposed modifications for rear road springs.6th May 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0330
Modifications to forgings, rear road springs, and front shock absorber anchorages.18th May 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0331
The production and supply status of various rear springs from supplier Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd.1st Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0332
Report from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. on the material position for manufacturing laminated rear springs.7th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0333
Visit to supplier Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. concerning front and rear spring requirements and design.14th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0334
Workload for testing and repairing rear springs, proposing a third party handles some of the work.18th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0335
Design and experimental production of new rear road springs with thinner leaves.18th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0336
Design and trial of two different types of spring clips.15th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0337
Upcoming visit from Mr. Alfred Woodhead of Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. to discuss rear and front spring designs.18th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0338
Preliminary report on the investigation of rear road springs, detailing findings on plate thickness, stress points, and leaf breakage.30th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0339
Methods for calculating spring plate thickness and ordering new sample sets for comparison.30th Jun 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0340
Design of rear road springs, comparing pre-war parabolic end types with newer square end designs.11th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0341
Particulars of different leaf spring designs for testing and experimentation.16th Aug 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0342
Change in specification for chassis front springs, specifically regarding the use of flat plates and square-edge steel.27th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0343
Side movement and twisting of rear springs on a test chassis.16th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0344
The addition of clips to pre-war rear road springs with parabolic leaf ends to counteract plate movement.16th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0345
Side movement and twisting of rear spring leaves on a chassis.16th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0346
Requesting the production of 24 new roller plates for rear springs due to issues with the current parts.6th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0347
Ordering and fitting different roller plates for rear springs to resolve a chassis knock.13th Oct 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0348
Suggesting a trial modification to rear axle spring fittings to eliminate a knocking sound.1st Nov 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0349
Spring shackle clearance and the use of sheet nickel silver for radiators.11th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0350
Customer complaints of a knocking sound caused by play in the rear springs.23th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0351
Modification of the wearing plate on 40/50 model rear springs to accommodate thin leaves.27th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0352
Suggested improved roller plate for rear axle spring supports to fix a knocking issue.30th Nov 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0353
Production and standardisation of an improved roller plate for rear axle spring supports.1st Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0354
Directive regarding an improved wearing plate for rear springs to address issues with sideways wear on the roller.9th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0355
Customer complaints of spring knocking and a suggested improved plate for rear axle spring supports.9th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0356
Customer complaints of a knocking sound from rear springs and the solution of fitting wearing plates.9th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0357
Cover letter for a standardisation sheet regarding bearing plates for rear springs.11th Dec 1928Box 80 \ 2  scan0358
Standardisation sheet for wearing plates for rear springs, requesting costs be entered urgently.11th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0359
Modifications to the wearing plate on the rear spring.13th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0360
Modifications to the wearing plate on the rear spring.13th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0361
Standardisation sheet for a wearing plate on a rear spring.15th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0362
Requesting review and signature for a standardisation sheet on rear springs and wearing plates.17th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0363
Producing experimental parts for an improved roller plate on thin leaf type rear road springs for the 40/50 chassis.17th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0364
Internal query about the testing, fitting, and historical performance of rear spring wearing plates.21th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0365
Use and modification of wearing plates on rear leaf springs.22th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0366
Chasing a signature for a standardisation sheet concerning modified wearing plates for rear springs.1st Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0367
Serious customer complaints about a knocking noise from the rear axle rollers and the proposed solution of fitting wearing plates.1st Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0368
Knock on cars caused by rear springs on axle rollers and the consideration of fitting wearing plates.3rd Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0369
The re-use of wider wearing plates for rear springs and the urgent need for a standardisation sheet.8th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0370
Approval process for the standardisation sheet for wear plates for rear springs.7th Mar 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0371
Standardisation of rear spring wearing plates to overcome knocking between the spring and roller.11th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0372
Routing note regarding a document sent for reference, returned by mistake, and subsequently filed.11th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0373
Standardisation of wearing plates fitted between the rear springs and rollers to overcome knocking.11th Dec 1920Box 80 \ 2  scan0374
Inter-office correspondence regarding the material change for wearing plates on rear springs.20th Apr 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0375
Policy for fitting wearing plates to rear springs on 'O' series cars.20th May 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0376
Letter from the American branch to London regarding customer complaints about noises from rear springs.3rd May 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0377
Customer complaint letter regarding a 1921 vehicle and its various faults.30th Apr 1921Box 80 \ 2  scan0378
Instruction note comparing two design schemes (F4118 and F4119) for a new front anchorage for rear springs.24th Oct 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0001
Comparison of two rear spring fitting designs, favouring the design from blueprint F.4119 over the U-section design from F.4118.31th Oct 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0002
Proposed design improvements to a frame, including links, studs, and cross-members, with feedback on specific blueprints.31th Oct 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0003
Note describing a better construction for a removable link and a castellated nut.31th Oct 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0004
Instruction memo to Mr. Royce regarding a revised scheme for the front anchorage of rear springs, including stress calculations and a small diagram.12th Nov 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0005
Internal instruction memo discussing the manufacturing difficulty of drop forging a U-shaped design for the front anchorage of rear springs.19th Nov 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0006
Instruction to Mr Wormald to dispatch an accompanying instruction to Mr Royce.19th Nov 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0007
Instructions to plug and re-drill holes in a spring suspension bracket.10th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0008
Referencing general arrangement drawing F4200 for the front anchorage of rear springs.16th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0009
The fitting and dynamometer testing of a new bracket for the front end of the rear springs.17th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0010
Anchorage of rear springs, halting the fitting of new brackets until a new device is tested.17th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0011
Instruction to provide Mr Matthews with a bare frame fitted with front and rear springs.17th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0012
Weakness of the rear spring fixing and proposing reinforcements.19th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0013
Instructions for preparing a chassis with axles and spring anchorage for testing purposes.20th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0014
'slurring test' for a rear spring bracket and its impact on implementing other vehicle improvements.23th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0015
Bumping test of the rear of a chassis to test the forward frame brackets of the rear springs.25th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0016


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