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Letter to Rolls-Royce of America regarding American alterations and standardisation sheets agreed by Mr. Royce.5th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0051
Querying the procedure for issuing standardisation sheets related to American alterations.18th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0052
Questioning the process for receiving designs for American alterations, specifically citing sheet metal clips.21th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0053
Procedure and responsibility for American alterations, referencing previous reports.24th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0054
Recommendation to test brake and change speed levers made from rustless steel and 25% nickel.24th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0055
List of American alterations requiring instructions and tests before standardisation.25th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0056
Comments on American alterations related to various vehicle components.26th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0057
Recommendations on cancelling a brake spring bracket and fixing a water pump casing.26th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0058
Outlining the procedure for handling and standardising alterations proposed by the American division.26th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0059
Clarifying instructions to the Springfield plant regarding 'American Alterations' pending further tests and final approval.28th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0060
Handling of alterations at the American plant in Springfield, advising to follow existing instructions.29th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0061
Typed memorandum discussing the approval process for American alterations.1st Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0062
The testing and standardization process for alterations proposed by the American operations, including quotes from Mr. Royce.2nd Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0063
Which parts require a 10,000-mile test and coordinating standardization with the Springfield facility.2nd Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0064
Listing American alterations and their corresponding blueprint numbers.14th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0065
American alterations and the necessity of a 10,000-mile test upon them.8th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0066
The forwarding of American standardisation sheets and requesting confirmation if further tests are required.9th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0067
Letter to Rolls-Royce of America regarding standardisation sheets for American alterations.9th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0068
Letter to Rolls-Royce of America enclosing a list of initialled standardisation sheets for various components.4th Sep 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0069
American alterations and confirming Mr. Royce's consent for a gearbox modification.24th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0070
Proposal for the standardization of chassis parts, specifically to adopt Silchrome No.1 for exhaust and inlet valves.30th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0071
Proposed standardization of chassis parts concerning the front engine guard.30th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0072
Proposal to discontinue riveting on bolts in favour of lock washers, as per American Standardisation Sheet No. 22.31th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0073
Use of Grover lock washers and riveting on chassis components.31th Oct 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0074
American alteration to a valve stem based on a Standardisation Sheet from Springfield.2nd Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0075
American Standardisation Sheet No. 25 concerning the thickening of Gudgeon Pins.14th Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0076
Proposal to revert to an earlier gudgeon pin lock screw design due to post-war failures.1st Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0077
Increased stiffness of pin E-17765 to prevent it from spreading and hammering loose.1st Nov 1925Box 81 \ 2  scan0078
Proposed standardization of chassis parts concerning an alteration to the Gudgeon Pin.1st Nov 1925Box 81 \ 2  scan0079
The return of four signed American Standardisation Sheets to America.20th Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0080
Approval of standardisation sheets for 40/50 American Alterations to be used on Derby made cars.21th Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0081
Approval and implementation of American Standardisation Sheets Nos. 17, 22, 23, and 24.30th Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0082
Standardisation Sheet No. 24 and associated communication to avoid cabling America.30th Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from the Springfield plant to Derby discussing piston pin performance and knocking issues.10th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0084
Analysis of piston pin wear and rattling issues, with a proposed design alteration to prevent distortion and knocking.10th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0085
Sketches illustrating rubbing marks and distortion on a cylindrical component.1st Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0086
Selecting American alterations that do not require a 10,000-mile test.1st Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0087
List of American alterations with corresponding reference numbers.6th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0088
Bakelite Nuts on Control Levers.10th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0089
Agreeing to process a list of American alterations without issuing formal standardisation sheets.10th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0090
Letter to Rolls-Royce of America regarding a list of approved alterations for cars.12th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0091
List of alterations for cars in America.14th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0092
Requesting comments on American Standardisation Sheets Nos. 17, 22, 23, and 24.14th Dec 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0093
Proposal sheet for an alteration to the Epicyclic Gear on the 2nd Motion Shaft.1st Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0094
Proposal sheet regarding the epicyclic gear on the 2nd motion shaft, suggesting the omission of a bush and substitution of a guide.11th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0095
Proposal to cancel bush G-3518 and reduce the bore of the sun wheel shaft for the epicyclic gear.11th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0096
Proposal Sheet No. 27 for seals on carburetter adjustment, proposing an alteration for the 1st of March.25th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0097
List of R.R. screw thread specifications, their dimensions, and standardization notes.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0098
Proposal to seal carburettor jets to prevent owner tampering based on service experience.11th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0099
Proposed standardization to fit lead seals on carburetter adjustments to prevent tampering.11th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0100
Drawing for a lead seal with the Rolls-Royce monogram.11th Jun 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0101
Distributing Proposal Sheet No. 26 concerning the lubrication of the clutch trunnion, received from America, and asking for approval of the alteration.25th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0102
Proposal sheet regarding a modification to the lubrication of the clutch trunnion.11th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0103
Proposed standardization of the clutch mechanism, replacing a trunnion screw and deleting an oil hole.11th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0104
Blueprint for a Screw with dimensions and material specifications.18th Apr 1922Box 81 \ 2  scan0105
Engineering drawing of a Trunnion Screw for a 40/50 model.23th Nov 1923Box 81 \ 2  scan0106
Requesting an update on the present position of experimental schemes for an American Standardisation Sheet.29th Jan 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0107
American Proposal Standardisation Sheets for clutch, carburetter, and gear components.12th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0108
Status of American Standardisation Sheet No. 25, concerning the thickening of Gudgeon Pins.19th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0109
Progress update on the thickening of gudgeon pins.2nd Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0110
American Proposal Sheets 26, 27 & 28, including a notation from Mr. Royce.23th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0111
American Proposal Sheets 26, 27 & 28, agreeing to alterations and cancelling a 10,000 miles test.29th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0112
The status of an alteration for American Standardisation Sheet No. 25.1st Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0113
Seeking an opinion on the necessity of a 10,000-mile test for modifications related to American Standardisation Sheets.28th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0114
American Standardisation Sheets, waiving a 10,000-mile test and returning various sheets.1st Apr 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0115
Proposals for American gearbox alterations, specifically regarding vibrations and the strengthening of the gear box.4th Apr 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0116
Adopting American gear manufacturing practices at the Derby factory.1st Apr 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0117
American Proposal Sheet No. 30 concerning the manufacture of Ground Continuous Gears.10th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0118
Proposal sheet regarding the production of ground continuous gears to reduce noise and eliminate the use of abrasives.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0119
Proposed standardization of chassis parts to use ground straight pitch gears for the constant mesh pinion and gear.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0120
Proposal Sheet No. 29 for a change to the gear box.10th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0121
Proposal to modify the change gear box by adding cross-webs to silence the 'growl' from the reverse gear.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0122
Proposed alteration to the change gear box to make the reverse quieter by casting external cross-webs.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0123
American Standardisation Sheet No. 31 concerning Piston Bedding.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0124
Proposal sheet No. 51 detailing adjustments to piston bedding to address engine knocking.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0125
Proposed standardization of a chassis part, specifically the Piston, to modify its bedding.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0126
Eccentric adjustment of a magneto pinion, referencing American Standardisation Sheet No. 32.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0127
Proposal sheet regarding an eccentric adjustment for the magneto pinion to address backlash and rattling issues.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0128
Proposed standardization of a magneto drive bearing eccentric sleeve for chassis parts.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0129
American Standardisation Sheet No. 33 for a Fiber Pedal Pad.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0130
Proposal to fit a fiber pedal pad to prevent heat transfer from the engine to the driver's foot.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0131
Proposed standardization to replace the steel accelerator pedal pad with a fiber one to prevent heat transfer to the driver's foot.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0132
American Standardisation Sheet No. 34 for a radiator-to-pump water connection.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0133
Proposal sheet regarding the water connection between the radiator and pump, addressing an issue causing leaks.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0134
Proposed standardization of a chassis part, the water connection from the radiator to the pump.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0135
American Standardisation Sheet No. 35 for steel washers in the rear axle case.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0136
Proposal sheet to use steel washers below bolts in the rear axle case to prevent them from loosening and crushing the aluminum.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0137
Proposed standardization to fit steel washers in the rear axle to prevent bolt heads crushing into aluminum.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0138
Proposed immediate implementation of American Standardisation Sheet No. 36 for a Con. Rod Bolt.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0139
Proposal to modify the con/rod bolt design due to a material shortage in forging.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0140
Proposed standardization to modify the connecting rod bolt and corresponding milling.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0141
American Standardisation Sheet No. 37, concerning the lubrication of intermediate camshaft bearings.11th May 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0142
Proposal to modify the lubrication of intermediate camshaft bearings to prevent squeaking on new cars.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0143
Proposal to modify the 4 intermediate camshaft bearings to improve lubrication.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0144
Standardisation Sheet No. 38 and the use of 'bone-grey' fiber.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0145
Proposal sheet to use 'bone-grey' fiber instead of red fiber for slipper fly-wheels.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0146
Proposal to standardize chassis parts by substituting bone-grey fiber for red fiber washers on the slipper flywheel.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0147
Cover memo requesting approval for a proposal concerning Standardisation Sheet No. 39 on screw threads.11th Mar 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0148
Letter discussing the proposed simplification of screw threads and comparing S.A.E. and R.R. standards.22th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0149
Proposal and list for standardizing screw threads to the U.S. standard form.28th Feb 1924Box 81 \ 2  scan0150


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