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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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Letter discussing clutch performance and potential improvements on a 3.5-litre car, referencing a Mr. Dykes Senior.31th Dec 1937Box 89 \ 4  scan0223
Clutch judder in a Bentley and the prohibitive cost of fitting an anti-rattle synchromesh device.3rd Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0224
Letter to a customer regarding car modifications, costs, and advice on propeller un-balance.3rd Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0225
Letter from the Sales Director's office regarding a recurring dynamo fault on a 4¼ Litre car.11th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0226
Letter to W. A. Robotham regarding an issue with the dynamo not engaging on a cold start.11th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0227
Copy of a letter from Mr. C.W. Nichols concerning a recurring dynamo fault on his 4¼ Litre car.11th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0228
Letter from C.W. Nichols to W.A. Robotham regarding a fault with the dynamo not cutting in on a cold start.11th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0229
Cover memo regarding an attached letter from Nichols of Smiths.13th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0230
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding a car's performance test, achieving 90 m.p.h.14th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0231
Letter from The Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd. requesting parts for an Alfa Romeo transmission.15th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0232
Letter discussing the successful repair of a transmission and the wish to place a formal order for subsequent work.15th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0233
Letter on Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd. letterhead regarding a trip to Derby to collect parts.24th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0234
Letter declining a request to manufacture transmission parts for an Alfa Romeo due to a heavy workload.24th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0235
Letter from Lord Cholmondeley's secretary regarding the return of wheels for a Bentley car and requesting a hire invoice.26th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0236
Letter regarding a no-charge hire of wheels and tyres for Lord Cholmondeley.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0237
Delay in receiving a car from its owner.26th Jan 1933Box 89 \ 4  scan0238
Recurring issues with a slipper drive and a sticking throttle on car B-117-JY.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0239
Big end engine failure on chassis B-128-GA.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0240
Requesting the return of a pair of experimental wheels loaned to Lord Cholmondeley.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0241
Letter to W.C. Devereux regarding the fitting of larger wheels, tyres and a steering modification for his Bentley.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0242
Fitting large wheels and tyres to a car for Mr. Devereux, including cost and profit margin.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0243
Request to obtain a set of wheels, tyres, and a pendulum lever for Mr. Devereux's Bentley.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0244
Request for big wheels and tyres for a Bentley, and a related request to the Repair Dept.27th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0245
Return of wheels for the Marquess of Cholmondeley.29th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0246
The fitting of large wheels and tyres to Devereux's car using a pair from Lord Cholmondeley's house.31th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0247
Letter from High Duty Alloys Ltd. regarding the fitting of special wheels and tyres for a Bentley.31th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0248
Notification regarding the collection of experimental road wheels for a 4¼-litre car, chassis B.169.GP, belonging to Lord Cholmondeley.31th Jan 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0249
Letter to Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for gearbox parts.1st Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0250
Engine examination report for chassis B.128-GA concludes that bearing failure was caused by a dangerously low oil level due to owner carelessness.1st Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0251
Letter discussing car maintenance issues with brakes and springs.2nd Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0252
Letter from a customer requesting various spare parts and advice on a repair.2nd Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0253
Letter discussing a car's silencer, the purchase of an Alfa Romeo for racing, and the firm's work on aero engines.2nd Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0254
Letter regarding the attitude of London management towards the cars and personal matters.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0255
Letter to E.A. Thomas, Esq., informing him that Mr. Robotham is away from the works.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0256
Visit to investigate a complaint about the wiring on a Bentley car.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0257
Recurring issue with a customer's nearside headlamp bulb blowing due to a loose bulb holder.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0258
Outstanding complaints for the Bentley 4¼ Litre chassis, concerning the rear axle and engine bearings.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0259
Technical report on improvements and issues regarding bearings, brakes, servos, and steering.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0260
Clutch and battery faults and modifications.4th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0261
Report regarding a front brake seizure complaint, suggesting two potential causes for the issue.7th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0262
Analysis of S.U. petrol pump complaints on Bentley chassis at Kingsbury Depot.11th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0263
Analysis of component failures on a test rig, specifically related to leakage and rubber plugs.11th Feb 1936Box 89 \ 4  scan0264
Summary table of Bentley petrol pump complaints at Kingsbury, categorized by fault type and pump model.12th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0265
Four S.S.C. petrol pumps returned from Kingsbury Depot due to various complaints.12th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0266
Investigation into gummed-up pump valves, suspecting paraffin's effect on rubber plugs and proposing remedies.12th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0267
Reporting a soft crankshaft with worn and scored journals on Chassis B.165.KU.17th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0268
Performance and characteristics of graphite bronze clutch facings.19th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0269
Inquiry into the seriousness of Bentley rear axle tube failures by checking how many 3½ litre cars have passed 50,000 miles.22th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0270
Catastrophic engine failure due to a connecting rod on Chassis No. B.149.JY.23th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0271
Letter to Mr. Paddon of Messrs Paddon Brothers regarding an update on chassis 130.K.T.23th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0272
Customer complaints about the directional stability of Bentley cars due to overloaded rear tyres.24th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0273
Testing a Bentley's oversteering issue by adjusting tyre pressures and fitting different wheels and tyres.22th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0274
Bentley rear axle tube failures, listing chassis numbers that have exceeded 50,000 miles.25th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0275
Slight synchro rattle and clutch judder related to graphite bronze clutch facings.25th Feb 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0276
Analysis of an engine seizure on a 4 1/2 Litre Bentley, focusing on lubrication failure and a proposed cure.3rd Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0277
List of engine lubrication modifications for different vehicle series.3rd Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0278
Letter regarding the harsh springing on a Bentley (B.27 CW) and arranging for it to be sent for adjustment.4th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0279
Responding to a query about direction stability issues in Bentley cars.4th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0280
Letter of complaint regarding a recurring dynamo fault on a Bentley motorcar.5th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0281
Letter discussing fitting experimental springs and larger tyres to a customer's car.5th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0282
Letter to a customer discussing carburetter silencer failure, brake advice, and company business focus.10th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0283
Forwarding a letter which requests a number of spanners and parts.10th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0284
The handover of a Silent Zone Lamp Switch and a key cover promised to a Mr. Devereux.14th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0285
Chasing the location of returned wheels for The Marquis of Cholmondeley in order to cancel an invoice.14th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0286
Cracked air silencer on chassis B.230.GA, requesting examination, repair, and advice on prevention.17th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0287
The return of a petrol pump, RB.1003, after examination found no faults.17th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0288
Letter to a customer regarding troubleshooting potential issues with their motor car's front end and governor unit.19th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0289
Suggesting the use of low viscosity oil (Mobiloil Arctic) to reduce engine wear on chassis B.144.HK.22th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0290
Letter to Mr. C.L. Breeden of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd confirming the loan of an experimental 4¼-litre Bentley.23th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0291
Customer's request for credit or return of removed wheels and tyres for chassis B.149.JY.25th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0292
Complaints from Mr. Roberts of Park Wards about a sticking throttle on his Bentley and a misfire on the Park Ward's Trial Car.29th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0293
Inquiring about the source of a suggestion that a customer named Devereux should not pay for new wheels and tyres.30th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0294
Withdrawing a previous communication regarding a misunderstanding about chargeable wheels and tyres for chassis B.149.JY.30th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0295
Resolving customer complaints about inefficient brakes on Bentley and 20-25/25-30 HP models.30th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0296
Car repairs for a customer, specifically a sticking throttle, brakes, and misfires.31th Mar 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0297
Letter from a customer complaining about a noise and play in the back axle.4th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0298
Letter to G.R.N. Minchin regarding the scheduling of work on his car.6th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0299
Proposal to produce a 4¼-litre Bentley engine from experimental parts and a 25/30 engine for Mr. Bruce Gardner's car.6th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0300
Request to get the necessary parts ready for Minchin's car.6th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0301
Concerning a customer complaint about a Bentley car's central lubrication system.8th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0302
Customer's criticism of the centralised lubrication system on a Bentley B-142-LS.8th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0303
Letter detailing how a car's noise issue was significantly reduced by tightening the back wheels.8th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0304
Letter to a customer discussing the difficulty of tightening Rudge Whitworth wheels and potential experimental designs.11th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0305
Quote of £65 to a customer for an engine conversion and the subsequent logistical arrangements.13th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0306
Customer's dangerous juddering brakes and a request to provide a loaner car.20th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0307
Brief internal memorandum chasing a reply to a previous communication.20th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0308
From Rm. to G.A. Daniell attaching a copy of a previous memo to GWH.22th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0309
Supply of experimental parts for a 4¼-litre engine and the proposed use of a 3½-litre engine as a stand-by.22th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0310
Parts and overhaul work required to re-assemble a 25/30 unit as a 4 1/4 litre Bentley for car B.117.BL.23th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0311
List of required engine modifications and overhaul instructions with a request for credit.23th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0312
Arranging for a Bentley to be brought in for a brake job and providing a loaner Rolls-Royce.26th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0313
Brake upgrades for Squadron Leader Staniland's Bentley.27th Apr 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0314
Urgent memo regarding Mr. G.A. Daniell bringing his car, chassis B-142-LS, for service on the lubrication system and squeaking brakes.5th May 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0315
Cover note to A. Hartley Esq. regarding a memo for chassis No. B.162-LS.30th May 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0316
Rear axle noise on car B.162-LS and the results of a road test.30th May 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0317
Charging brake squeak reduction costs on a Bentley to company policy as a goodwill gesture towards supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd.9th Jun 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0318
Requesting clarification on how to allocate a labour charge for work completed on chassis B.214-GA.11th Jun 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0319
Letter from Fairey Aviation to E.W. Hives regarding brake performance on a Bentley.11th Jun 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0320
Page two of a letter from The Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd. thanking someone for work on brakes.13th Jun 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0321
Letter providing feedback on a car's performance, noting issues with poor brakes and slack in the transmission.13th Jun 1938Box 89 \ 4  scan0322


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