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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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Departmental memo to Mr. Royce regarding a 10,000-mile rig test for Taper Valve Springs, with his handwritten notes on material and heat treatment.10th Sep 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0217
The failure of a new taper valve spring during testing and advising against its adoption.26th Sep 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0218
Valve spring tests, noting failures due to material flaws and recommending returning the unsatisfactory batch.2nd Oct 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0219
Letter detailing the results of endurance tests on several sets of taper valve springs, reporting breakages and requesting further investigation.10th Oct 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0220
The successful testing of special taper valve springs and Mr. Royce's hardening instructions.22th Oct 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0221
Valve spring tests, noting breakages in standard and special set-ups after mileage.31th Oct 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0222
Valve spring failures during testing on a test rig.7th Nov 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0223
Report to Mr Royce on the failure of taper valve springs due to flaws from the drawing process.7th Nov 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0224
The failure of two taper valve springs during rig testing, noting potential flaws.8th Nov 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0225
Taper valve spring breakages, attributing the fault to defective metal rather than design.16th Nov 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0226
Testing taper valve springs, identifying a faulty batch due to broken springs and poor material quality.3rd Dec 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0227
Instruction sheet detailing the testing and failure rates of valve springs.10th Jun 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0228
Special parts, specifically valve spring breakages and fault analysis for Chassis 2100E.4th Dec 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0229
Failure of various springs due to suspected faulty material and manufacture.10th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0230
Valve spring stresses, testing procedures, and steel hardening methods.10th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0231
Explaining a delay in an experiment on Poldi Valve Springs due to the late receipt of parts.13th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0232
Delay and quality issue with Poldi valve springs.21th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0233
Extract from Mr Royce's memo regarding ordering steel springs from multiple makers.28th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0234
Napier valve springs with detailed measurements for exhaust and inlet springs.28th Feb 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0235
Typed note regarding a Mercedes car and a hand-drawn sketch of a spring with dimensions.8th May 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0236
Test and failure log for valve springs, part number C916.8th May 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0237
Log of reports and modifications related to valve springs.7th Mar 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0238
The failure of a Vickers B.C.T. exhaust valve spring during a 36-hour test run.18th Jul 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0239
To Mr Barrington regarding the testing of T.C. Vickers Valve springs.26th Jul 1912Box 80 \ 3  scan0240
Departmental memo suggesting a method for testing experimental valve springs.6th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0241
Testing valve springs and quoting Mr Royce's suggestion to order samples from various makers.6th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0242
Bouncing of valve springs as a method to judge their soundness, referencing a detailed report.10th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0243
Weekly report from the Experimental Department detailing finished tests and work in progress.11th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0244
Departmental memo requesting information on Delaunay Belleville and Lanchester type valve springs for Mr. Elliott's trip to France.18th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0245
Document detailing the specifications of engine valve springs for Delaunay Belleville and Lanchester models.18th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0246
Final report on the testing of Poldi Valve Springs, which was abandoned due to a high failure rate.18th Mar 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0247
Mr. Royce's remarks on an urgency report concerning the sourcing of Silicon Chrome steel.28th Apr 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0248
Extract from Mr. Royce discussing valve spring experiments and performance comparisons.28th Aug 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0249
Quoting Mr Royce on valve spring experiments and performance comparisons.28th Aug 1913Box 80 \ 3  scan0250
The testing of valve springs from various manufacturers.26th Jan 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0251
Requesting a decision from Mr. Royce on whether to proceed with or abandon spring experiments.26th Jan 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0252
The comparative testing of valve springs from various suppliers.23th Feb 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0253
Inquiry regarding an experiment on exhaust valve springs and the cancellation of tests by outside firms.24th Mar 1914Box 80 \ 3  scan0254
To Mr. Coverley regarding arrangement drawings for various shafts and an electrometer suspension.1st Apr 1919Box 80 \ 3  scan0255
Print F.6532 for an electromotor suspension.6th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 3  scan0256
List of parts assembled onto Chassis 1. E.X., detailing part numbers and remarks.30th Jun 1919Box 80 \ 3  scan0257
The arrangement of an electromotor suspension, referencing print F.6532.1st Jul 1919Box 80 \ 3  scan0258
The starting motor support for the 'Goshawk' engine, referencing drawing No. LeC.1145.2nd Mar 1920Box 80 \ 3  scan0259
Print for a Goshawk Starter Motor support.2nd Mar 1920Box 80 \ 3  scan0260
Instruction to add a dimension of .250±10 to the drawing N.4058 for the Goshawk engine's starter motor suspension supporting strap casting.21th Jul 1933Box 80 \ 3  scan0261
Alterations to the 'Goshawk II' engine starter and rear crankcase suspension.8th Apr 1921Box 80 \ 3  scan0262
Design feedback from Mr. Royce on a Goshawk 11 rear engine support.26th May 1921Box 80 \ 3  scan0263
Order for Dunlop tyres and inner tubes for a Goshawk 11 chassis with Michelin Budd wheels.19th Oct 1932Box 81 \ 1  scan0001
Urgent order for Dunlop tyres and inner tubes for the Goshawk 11 chassis.14th Nov 1921Box 81 \ 1  scan0002
Order for Dunlop tyres and covers for the Experimental Goshawk chassis.13th Feb 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0003
Correcting an error in a tyre order for the 'Goshawk'.20th Feb 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0004
Instructions for the return of four Dunlop Magnum cord covers to the manufacturer.20th Mar 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0005
Weights and production status of wheels and rims supplied by Rudge Whitworth Co. and Dunlop Co.21th Feb 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0006
The estimated and actual weights of various wheels and tyres.21th Feb 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0007
Forwarding a copy of a letter from Mr. Royce regarding Goshawk wheels and tyres, comparing rim weights and discussing negotiations with Rudge-Whitworth.22th Feb 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0008
Comparing the weight of straight-sided and beaded wheels for the Goshawk model.2nd Feb 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0009
Urgent order for three Dunlop tyre covers.9th Mar 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0010
Tyre circumferences and pressures for a Goshawk speedometer.6th Mar 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0011
Jack clearance measurements for Goshawk cars with deflated and inflated tyres.22th Mar 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0012
The importance of tyre pressures for Goshawk-11 cars.19th Apr 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0013
Letter to the Dunlop Tyre Company regarding a dispute over recommended tyre pressures.28th Apr 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0014
The performance and safety advantages of straight-sided Dunlop cord tyres compared to clincher pattern types.28th Apr 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0015
Safety test report comparing Stanwell, Goodyear, and Firestone demountable rims and straight-sided tyres.19th May 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0016
Standardizing Goodyear demountable rims on English and American chassis.7th Jun 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0017
The failure and poor performance of Belgrave tyres fitted on a Goshawk-11 vehicle.7th Jun 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0018
Request for five Dunlop complete tyres for a 20 HP car.18th Jul 1923Box 81 \ 1  scan0019
Alterations to tyre types, proposing larger, more supple tyres with lower air pressure.15th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 1  scan0020
Preference for a 6-inch measurement over a 7-inch one for safety.27th May 1924Box 81 \ 1  scan0021
Discrepancy in recommended tyre pressures for a 20 HP chassis.27th May 1924Box 81 \ 1  scan0022
On optimal tyre pressures for various chassis types and performance feedback for Dunlop.28th May 1924Box 81 \ 1  scan0023
Chasing a previous request for information on tyre mileage for car 5G-11, as Dunlop is pressing for a settlement.29th Oct 1924Box 81 \ 1  scan0024
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd. following up on tyre sets supplied for testing on cars.1st Apr 1925Box 81 \ 1  scan0025
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre testing and issues with high speed steering wobble.15th Apr 1925Box 81 \ 1  scan0026
Standardization of larger petrol tank sizes in preference to auxiliary tanks.2nd Jul 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0027
Redesign of a 20-gallon petrol tank and proposing a significant capacity increase.19th Aug 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0028
Policy decision to standardize a 20-gallon petrol tank over a larger 25-gallon alternative.20th Aug 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0029
Capacity and potential redesign of a 20-gallon petrol tank for a 40/50 HP car.25th Aug 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0030
Whether to build a 20-gallon petrol tank and when to incorporate improvements for it.22th May 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0031
Request for new, portable chassis templates to test rear axle and wing clearances on the Goshawk.5th Dec 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0032
Cover page for experiment X.332, which arose from experiment X.93.12th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0033
Departmental memo regarding an unsatisfactory singing noise from the double type throttle during testing.12th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0034
Requesting an investigation into two different throttle designs and halting car deliveries until a definite cure is found.27th Feb 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0035
Throttle diaphragm, requesting a comparison of the original part against standard practice.14th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0036
Instructions to investigate a singing and ringing noise in the carburettor caused by the throttle diaphragm.16th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0037
Urgent request for a report on the causes and solutions for a singing/ringing throttle diaphragm in a standard carburettor.16th Apr 1933Box 81 \ 1  scan0038
Departmental memo discussing experiments, tests, and findings related to a throttle diaphragm.17th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0039
Replies and tests regarding a throttle diaphragm issue.17th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0040
'singing' noise from diaphragms, concluding it is an adjustment issue not a design flaw.17th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0041
'singing' issue with the throttle diaphragm, concluding it's a matter of adjustment.19th Apr 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0042
Mr. Royce's requested alterations to the chassis tool kit and its contents.21th Aug 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0043
Query to Mr. Royce regarding the design and use of spanners and file handles in a tool kit.16th Apr 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0044
Suggestion from Mr. Royce for a new taper reamer design to create a stepped hole.6th Jun 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0045
Design and testing of experimental reamers and the advantages of a left-hand taper tap.1st Jun 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0046
Comparison of particulars from two R.A.C. tests between a Napier and another 6-cylinder vehicle.1st Jun 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0047
Comparison table of performance metrics from two R.A.C. tests, one for a Napier and one for a Rolls-Royce vehicle.1st Jun 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0048
Comparative data sheet of two R.A.C. tests between a Napier and a Rolls-Royce vehicle.1st Jun 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0049
Performance comparison between a Napier Car and a 40/50 model.20th May 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0050
Departmental memo suggesting the inclusion of the 1912 Monte Carlo Rally victory in the new Instruction Book.20th May 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0051
Typewritten list of performance metrics including consumption, speed, weight, and gear ratio.23th May 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0052
Promotional letter from The Victor Tyre Co. Ltd. about their 'Victor Vest' tyre accessory.27th Aug 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0053


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