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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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Requesting a change to a tyre order due to Dunlop being unable to supply Magnum tyres.1st Apr 1919Box 81 \ 1  scan0154
Investigation into a steering complaint on the 2.EX model, comparing the effects of different wheel and tyre combinations.20th Feb 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0155
Continued extract discussing springing and steering tests comparing Goodyear and Dunlop tyres.20th Feb 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0156
Disadvantage of using Dunlop tyres on Michelin Disc Wheels during standardisation considerations.21th Apr 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0157
Querying if chassis sent to America are supplied without tyres, with a reply confirming and noting a separate tyre failure.19th Apr 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0158
From R. to C.J. regarding the use of Dunlop tyres on Michelin disc wheels and advocating for security bolts.15th Apr 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0159
Compatibility issues between Dunlop tyres and Michelin disc wheels.9th Mar 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0160
Visit from a Dunlop director concerning the supply of straight-sided tyres and wire wheels.26th Apr 1920Box 81 \ 1  scan0161
Investigating a potential credit claim for tyres returned to Dunlop Co for Chassis 81-TW.7th Jan 1921Box 81 \ 1  scan0162
The cost for a set of four tyres from Dunlop, Goodyear, and Goodrich.22th Feb 1921Box 81 \ 1  scan0163
Covering letter enclosing a circular and leaflet from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding pneumatic motor tyre loads and inflation pressures.26th Oct 1921Box 81 \ 1  scan0164
Copy of a letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding pneumatic motor tyre loads and inflation pressures.15th Oct 1921Box 81 \ 1  scan0165
Nominal and actual sizes of Dunlop and Michelin tyres for the 40/50 HP chassis.29th Dec 1921Box 81 \ 1  scan0166
Various tyre specifications and their impact on vehicle gearing and hill-climbing performance.19th Jul 1917Box 81 \ 1  scan0167
The correct directional fitting of Dunlop tyres with traction tread and its effect on interchangeability.10th Oct 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0168
Impracticability of directionally fitting Dunlop tyres with traction tread based on internal testing.11th Oct 1922Box 81 \ 1  scan0169
Failures with Dunlop wheels and tyres during testing on experimental cars in France.12th May 1924Box 81 \ 1  scan0170
Continuation of a document discussing the return of covers and supply of new tyres.21th Sep 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0171
Technical suggestion to prevent undershield damage from square collars by riveting a small steel plate at the contact point.21th Sep 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0172
Broken undersheets and a proposal for an experimental strengthening piece.2nd Oct 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0173
Meeting minutes from late 1911 detailing the identification and resolution of undersheet breakages.28th Nov 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0174
Meeting notes regarding modifications to undersheets and undershields.29th Dec 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0175
Chassis modifications for chassis 1694, purchased by Baron Korff for use in Russia.14th Nov 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0176
Instruction sheet querying the necessity of fitting a protective shield for the oil pump and pipes for a customer's car.22th Nov 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0177
Departmental memo to Mr Spinney regarding fitting a protective shield to chassis 1694 for Baron Korff.25th Nov 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0178
Expediting experiments on new undersheets to cool car floorboards before the warm weather arrives.3rd Apr 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0179
Departmental memo regarding a delay in testing a new type of undersheet on chassis 1948.29th Apr 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0180
Typed memo regarding the design and potential benefits of undersheets for car 1844.8th Jan 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0181
Seeking agreement to fit an experimental car with an undersheet following a suggestion.13th Jan 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0182
Decision not to standardise ventilated undershields, based on a negative report.28th Jul 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0183
Issue with the car's undersheeting allowing water to splash the driver.31th Dec 1913Box 81 \ 1  scan0184
The fitting of a new two-part undershield to improve upon the Austrian Trials type.22th Jan 1914Box 81 \ 1  scan0185
Extract discussing potential improvements to the standard car engine undershields.18th Aug 1916Box 81 \ 1  scan0186
Revisions and additions to the 'After the War Chassis' specifications.19th Sep 1917Box 81 \ 1  scan0187
Technical issues and potential improvements on various car components.19th Sep 1917Box 81 \ 1  scan0188
Construction of a new post-war chassis, particularly addressing the need for a self-starter for the American market.19th Sep 1917Box 81 \ 1  scan0189
List of decisions regarding parts to be incorporated into the post-war chassis.19th Sep 1917Box 81 \ 1  scan0190
Numbered list of vehicle component specifications and modifications, page 2.11th Mar 1910Box 81 \ 1  scan0191
Bronze bushes fitted to 1201 chassis universal coupling.11th Mar 1910Box 81 \ 1  scan0192
1700 style front universal joint broaching.28th Nov 1911Box 81 \ 1  scan0193
Acknowledging receipt of designs and forwarding them to the Technical Department for criticism.5th Mar 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0194
Fault with the universal joints on old type cars and the recommended fix.6th Mar 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0195
Provisional specification for a De Dion type universal joint with bronze pads invented by Mr. Burts.23th Feb 1914Box 81 \ 1  scan0196
Departmental memo from I. Everard Burt proposing a chassis improvement with attached drawings and specification.28th Feb 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0197
Departmental memo regarding a patent idea for increasing the wearing surfaces of universal joints.5th Jun 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0198
Technical Committee's workload preventing proposal review, with a subsequent urgent handwritten request to examine an expiring patent.17th Jun 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0199
To Mr. Royce regarding knocking issues with DeDion type universal joints and proposed solutions.2nd Jul 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0200
Knocking issues, clearances, and a provisional patent.10th Jul 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0201
Letter to Mr Burt providing feedback from Mr Royce on proposed improvements to DeDion type Universal Joints.10th Jul 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0202
Previously unadopted scheme by Mr Royce due to a reduction in a pin's bearing surface.10th Jul 1912Box 81 \ 1  scan0203
To Mr Warwick from DA regarding an order for 'Ayrtite' sleeves for valve stays.7th Jan 1921Box 81 \ 2  scan0001
The ordering of Ayrtite valve stem sleeves for an experimental car engine.10th Jan 1921Box 81 \ 2  scan0002
Proposing to test Ayrtite Sleeves for enclosing valves, with handwritten notes on the results.16th Feb 1921Box 81 \ 2  scan0003
Letter from The Streatham Engineering Co., Ltd suggesting the testing of Ayrtite Sleeves on cars.20th Jul 1922Box 81 \ 2  scan0004
Letter from Darracq Motor Engineering requesting information to manufacture Air Tight Sleeves for new models.1st Jul 1922Box 81 \ 2  scan0005
Letter discussing altering a pump due to a noisy and unreliable relief valve.14th Dec 1910Box 81 \ 2  scan0006
Recurring faults with Petrol Pressure Relief Valves and issues with their repair.2nd Jul 1914Box 81 \ 2  scan0007
Unsatisfactory pressure relief valve and the need for a reliable pump.30th Jul 1914Box 81 \ 2  scan0008
Cover memo for a letter from Springfield regarding the Air Pressure Relief Valve.16th Aug 1921Box 81 \ 2  scan0009
Design of an air pressure relief valve, referencing a Cadillac design as an improvement.28th Jul 1921Box 81 \ 2  scan0010
Letter discussing the need for a relief valve due to high altitude, sand, and temperature extremes, referencing Cadillac systems.15th Feb 1916Box 81 \ 2  scan0011
The unsatisfactory enamelling of water pumps and a request for an immediate change to an improved process.15th Feb 1916Box 81 \ 2  scan0012
Confirming the completion of an experiment on water pump casings.24th Sep 1917Box 81 \ 2  scan0013
The conversion of an experimental C2 engine into an Eagle 8 type with a list of new experimental parts.5th Oct 1917Box 81 \ 2  scan0014
The preparation of water pump tests and their components.5th Oct 1917Box 81 \ 2  scan0015
Recommendation to use copal varnish instead of Ripolin enamel on water pump casings.28th Dec 1917Box 81 \ 2  scan0016
Corrosion on aluminium engine water circulation fittings and the effectiveness of different protective enamels.16th Feb 1916Box 81 \ 2  scan0017
Instruction to halt delivery and testing of non-enamelled Water Pumps supplied by Messrs Triumph.16th Feb 1916Box 81 \ 2  scan0018
Departmental memo concerning the investigation and potential fitting of detachable wheels.1st Feb 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0019
Departmental memo discussing the policy on not adopting detachable wheels due to design difficulties with Mr. Royce's patent.24th Apr 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0020
Departmental memo expressing an opinion on a detachable wheel.24th Apr 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0021
Internal memorandum discussing the policy on fitting detachable wheels versus detachable rims.11th Feb 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0022
The second page of a typed letter with a handwritten signature and a French administrative stamp.24th Apr 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0023
Departmental memo discussing the company's position and recommendations regarding detachable wheels and rims.27th Mar 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0024
Detachable wheels, competitor activity, and guidance for salesmen.18th Apr 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0025
Departmental memo regarding correspondence about detachable wheels.27th Apr 1912Box 81 \ 2  scan0026
Note specifying the identification letters and numbers for various types of Dunlop detachable wheels and hubs.22th Dec 1926Box 81 \ 2  scan0027
Need for a suitable stand for changing tyres on detachable wheels and proposing a wall-mounted design.23th Jul 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0028
Policy on changing tyres on rims and the development of a garage stand.20th Aug 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0029
Examination of a connecting rod failure, focusing on the white metal application for Eagle engine rods.15th Apr 1915Box 81 \ 2  scan0030
Request to send a 4-bolt connecting rod for an Eagle engine to St. Margaret's with specific modifications.12th May 1915Box 81 \ 2  scan0031
Rig for testing the adhesion of whitemetal.22th Nov 1918Box 81 \ 2  scan0032
Plan for adhesion tests on white metal for connecting rods.26th Nov 1918Box 81 \ 2  scan0033
Requesting modifications to plates for white metal adhesion tests, specifically changing the material and outside diameter.27th Nov 1918Box 81 \ 2  scan0034
Examination of 'Condor' engine connecting rods and the condition of the bronze bush.5th Jun 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0035
Re-tests of Condor engine connecting rods and the issue of whitemetal cracking in bearings.13th Jun 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0036
Whitemetal issues in various engines and a discussion on the 'Condor' engine's horsepower rating.13th Jun 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0037
List of proposed alterations for the American market car, page 2.2nd Dec 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0038
List of proposed alterations and improvements for the American car model, page 5.2nd Dec 1919Box 81 \ 2  scan0039
Extract from a letter detailing alterations to a chassis for the U.S.A. market.15th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0040
Decisions and comments on Springfield Standardisation Sheets numbers 7 to 16 regarding proposed alterations.24th Aug 1928Box 81 \ 2  scan0041
List of decisions on proposed technical alterations for various vehicle components.24th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0042
Instruction for a similar scheme to be adopted at Derby to ensure cars are similar.24th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0043
Letter from Springfield about a proposed alteration to chassis manufacture.28th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0044
Letter regarding a proposal for a 6-volt Westinghouse system, body brackets, and a blueprint for a waterproof toolbox.15th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0045
Standardisation of Akernite Pivot Thrust Washers and an alteration proposal from Springfield.28th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0046
Telegraphed list of design alterations for cars in America and managing communication with the Springfield facility.29th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0047
Report, standardisation sheets, and alterations made by the Springfield factory.29th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0048
Letter to Rolls-Royce of America regarding proposed alterations and standardisation of cars.29th Aug 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0049
Letter to Rolls-Royce of America regarding 'American Alterations' and enclosing Mr. Royce's remarks.5th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0050


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