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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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Request for a replacement steering lever for chassis B.42.FB following a crash.4th Jan 1936Box 89 \ 4  scan0023
Examination report on a big-end failure in a Bentley unit after 800 miles, caused by foreign matter in the oil system.5th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0024
Blueprint illustrating the failure analysis of a big-end bearing and connecting rod bush.29th Dec 1936Box 89 \ 4  scan0025
Inspection report on a Bentley R.6.B.R. engine (B-47-HM) following a big end seizure.5th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0026
Broken valve spring on a Bentley Chassis B.30-HK belonging to Capt. J.P. Howey.6th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0027
Investigating a big end bearing failure on a customer's car, chassis B.47.HM, due to a loss of oil pressure.14th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0028
Request for a report on a complaint case regarding chassis B-47-HM.14th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0029
Complaint case and investigation into a big end engine failure.8th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0030
Confirming decarbonisation work and valve lapping on a car.11th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0031
Repeated big end and piston seizures on Bentley Chassis B.3-CW, with an oil sample sent for investigation.18th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0032
Letter to a customer regarding the cause of a big end bearing failure in their Bentley and an offer to cover repair costs.18th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0033
The concluding page of a letter of apology.18th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0034
Detailed history of a car's engine failures and subsequent repairs.18th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0035
Engine failure with a seized piston and the proposed plan for repair.18th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0036
Correspondence regarding the return of a set of connecting rods from chassis B.123.AE for examination.26th Jan 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0037
Letter from a supplier detailing a severe braking failure on a Bentley after driving through floodwater.6th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0038
Letter from a customer raising concerns about dangerous brake performance when the linings get wet.6th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0039
Letter addressing a customer's complaint about brake problems after exposure to water.9th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0040
Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings regarding the delayed return of a Bentley car.10th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0041
Letter to Flight-Lieut. C.S. Staniland regarding brake performance and a planned trip to America.10th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0042
Letter from Wellworthy Piston Rings discussing a self-resolving braking issue where the car pulls to one side.12th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0043
Letter from Fairey Aviation providing feedback on the performance of new car brakes.9th Feb 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0044
Investigation report into a complaint of excessive oil consumption for a Bentley engine, detailing unsuccessful repair attempts.24th Mar 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0045
Complaint case for Mr. P. Michelin regarding an engine failure in chassis B.100.HK and an urgent request for parts.31th Mar 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0046
Custom steering column modification requested for a new Bentley chassis.16th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0047
Inquiry regarding the completion of a test on Vandervell bearings and a potential Bentley order.21th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0048
Modifications to a Bentley steering pendulum lever for Chassis B.38.K.T.23th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0049
To Guy Vandervell regarding the failure of Vandervell bearings during testing.23th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0050
Notification regarding the fracture of a rear axle shaft on a Bentley chassis owned by Lady Beecham.27th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0051
Stripping an axle on Bentley Chassis B.75.AE to investigate repeated failures.30th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0052
Removal and repair of a rear axle assembly from a Bentley chassis B-75-AE.29th Apr 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0053
Follow-up letter regarding oil seeping onto the brakes for chassis B.3.GA, confirming the issue is resolved and the car is for sale.4th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0054
Letter from The Earl of Rothes requesting assistance with a Bentley service under guarantee and extending a social invitation.10th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0055
Letter to the Earl of Rothes regarding a delay to a chassis due to a strike and a personal visit.13th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0056
Owner's complaint report number 139 regarding a transmission failure on chassis B.174.H.K.19th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0057
Analysis of a transmission failure on a customer's car, focusing on the rear wheel drivers.11th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0058
Owner's complaint report detailing a transmission failure and a jammed rear axle driver dog.10th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0059
Works order for the repair of a rear axle from chassis B-74-HK due to a sheared driving dog.13th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0060
Seeking advice on a reply to a customer concerning their car's brakes.27th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0061
Letter to a customer regarding a preference for increased front wheel braking.2nd Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0062
Response to a customer complaint regarding unsatisfactory brakes on a Bentley car.27th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0063
The Bentley Clutch and correspondence from Mr. Maurice Molloy.31th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0064
How to handle attached correspondence, referencing a previous dealing with Raymond Mays.31th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0065
Copy of a letter from customer Mr. Maurice Molloy complaining about a severe clutch shudder and asking for the car to be sold.28th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0066
Response to a customer's complaint about clutch judder, stating the issue was not demonstrable.20th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0067
Customer complaint letter to Bentley Motors regarding unsatisfactory braking performance on a 4¼-litre Bentley.26th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0068
Page two of a letter from Ernest G. Kleinwort comparing the braking performance of a Packard car to a Bentley.31th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0069
Letter to Mr. Molloy regarding a complaint about his car and arranging for a clutch expert to inspect it.31th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0070
How to handle correspondence by referencing a previous case involving Raymond Mays.31th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0071
Customer's preference for increased front braking and a proposed modification.31th May 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0072
Message to Maurice Molloy to arrange for a clutch expert to test a car.1st Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0073
Confirming a telegram sent to Mr. Molloy and promising an update on an investigation.1st Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0074
Letter to a customer regarding alterations to the front braking on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Chassis B.186.C.A.1st Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0075
Customer's brake issue and suggesting the use of aluminium drums.1st Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0076
Applying a successful non-standard braking modification from one customer's car to another.2nd Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0077
Mr. Kleinwort's agreement to a braking suggestion.4th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0078
Cover note apologizing for an assistant's error in writing to Mr. Kleinwort without prior approval.5th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0079
Brake alterations for Flt. Lt. Standiland's Bentley.5th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0080
Reply to Mr. E.G. Kleinwort regarding the suitability of Aluminium drums for his Packard brakes.7th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0081
Complaint case memo regarding a customer's request to fit an Autovac system to their car.8th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0082
Customer visit report and ongoing testing of a specific plate type on a Bentley.8th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0083
Customer visit to investigate complaints of clutch jaggers.7th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0084
Customer complaint about a 'jagger' fault, including a transcribed letter from the customer regarding the issue.9th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0085
The postponement of car alterations for Mr. E.G. Kleinwort and a clarification on aluminium drums.9th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0086
Return of an axle unit from chassis B.65.JY due to a transmission failure caused by a fractured driver dog.9th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0087
The loan of a car to Staniland and the collection of his old car.11th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0088
The return of a rear axle from Bentley Chassis B-65-JY for examination and repairs.11th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0089
Forwarding a customer's letter from E.G. Kleinwort for comment on technical points.11th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0090
Customer's feedback letter on a 4¼-litre Bentley, with suggestions for improving suspension and braking systems.9th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0091
Letter providing feedback on carburation, synchro-mesh gearing, and control placement on a Bentley.11th May 1934Box 89 \ 4  scan0092
Page 3 of a letter from Ernest Kleinwort with suggestions on controls and gear lever position.14th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0093
Technical memorandum responding to points raised about suspension, braking, carburation, and synchromesh.14th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0094
Internal memorandum discussing controls and central gear change, mentioning a disagreement with the sales department.14th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0095
Arrangements for Mr. E.G. Kleinwort's car, chassis B-186-GA, to undergo repairs for brakes and transmission judder.14th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0096
Issues and remedial work for Chassis B.260.GA belonging to Mr. A. Embiricos, covering suspension, instruments, and engine.15th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0097
Engine fault investigation and subsequent repair report for Chassis B.260.GA.15th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0098
The road testing, oil consumption, and final assessment of the engine for Chassis B.260.GA.15th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0099
Instructions for brake modifications on car B-186-GA for owner E.G. Kleinwart.15th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0100
Confirming that a letter has been sent to Mr. E.G. Kleinwort regarding chassis B-186-GA.15th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0101
Brake complaint on car B.42.FB and the required modifications.16th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0102
Answering a query about tipping shoe specification and linings containing lead.16th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0103
Investigation into a complaint of Bentley brake squeaks.16th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0104
Letter to a customer regarding a potential clutch improvement on their Bentley.16th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0105
Difficulty of fitting an Autovac to a Bentley due to potential petrol starvation issues.24th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0106
Complaint case for chassis B.65-FC.24th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0107
Connecting rod failure in a Bentley 4 1/4-Litre engine, detailing crankshaft and bearing conditions.24th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0108
Repeated connecting rod failure on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley, car B.47.HM.25th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0109
Query regarding the availability of an 11 x 43 axle ratio for the Marquis of Cholmondeley's car, chassis B.169.GP.29th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0110
Big end failure on a Bentley B-42-FB during delivery to Lillie Hall.30th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0111
Big end failure of a Bentley B-42-FB during delivery to Lillie Hall.30th Jun 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0112
The unavailability of an 11 x 43 axle for Chassis B.169.GP.1st Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0113
Putting new aluminium bearings in Mr. Vandervell's car and a promise to improve a 4¼-litre car.1st Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0114
Reserving a vehicle in Paris for the Marquis of Cholmondeley.2nd Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0115
To Mr. Lang regarding chassis B-122-GA being fitted with a new cylinder head and pistons, and undergoing an oil consumption test.2nd Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0116
Experimental engine modifications for a 4¼-litre Bentley, chassis 57-KW, for Vandervell.5th Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0117
High-speed test of a Bentley, detailing engine modifications and performance metrics.5th Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0118
Confirming a reserved chassis for Guy Vandervell and arranging its handover upon completion.5th Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0119
Instructions for modifying a chassis unit, including fitting special bearings and adjusting the compression ratio.7th Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0120
Complaint case memorandum regarding front end instability and dithering on a Bentley car.9th Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0121
Arrangements for a meeting with Mr. Jackson in Derby, possibly related to a Donnington Meeting.10th Jul 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0122


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