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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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The examination of a Standard B & B clutch for car B.216.GA and the decision to fit a Thermoid.2nd Dec 1937Box 90a \ 6  Scan166
Confirming the handover of a standard Borg & Beck clutch plate for car B.216.GA.2nd Dec 1937Box 90a \ 6  Scan167
History and sale of a never-used 4 1/4 Litre Bentley chassis owned by Mr. E.R. Hall.1st Dec 1937Box 90a \ 6  Scan168
Particulars of chassis B.106.GA, including its racing history for Le-Mans and the T.T. race, and subsequent preparation for sale.15th Dec 1937Box 90a \ 6  Scan169
Main bearing failures in Bentley chassis, discussing the issue, potential recall, risks, and costs.11th Jan 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan170
Sale and overhaul of an experimental W.II No.2 unit for use in a motor boat.4th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan171
List of correspondence with E.R. Hall.7th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan172
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the progress, cost, and electrical equipment for his engine unit.7th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan173
Order status and delivery arrangements for a 25/30 HP engine unit for E.R. Hall.11th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan174
Sale and delivery arrangements for an engine sold to a Mr. Hall.12th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan175
Letter to E.R. Hall concerning the collection date for a motor-boat engine.14th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan176
Delegating the handling of correspondence concerning E.R. Hall.20th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan177
Request for the supply of various parts for W.II No.2 Unit to be despatched to E.R.Hall.26th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan178
Cancelling a parts order for a Wraith III No.2 Unit following a telephone message.28th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan179
Letter to E.R.Hall cancelling a request for a first motion shaft and suggesting an alternative drive arrangement.29th Apr 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan180
Letter regarding plan and elevation drawings for the installation of an engine unit in a boat.6th May 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan181
The supply and despatch of parts for an E.R. Hall No.2 Unit installation in his boat.28th May 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan182
Dispatch of vehicle parts to Mr. E.R. Hall, with associated charges.31th May 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan183
Letter to E.R. Hall, Esq. discussing an alternative drive scheme for a first motion shaft.1st Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan184
Page two of a typed letter regarding a first motion shaft.1st Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan185
Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd with a proposal for coupling an engine to their standard F type reverse gears.14th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan186
Continuation page of a letter from The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. enclosing a blueprint.14th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan187
Arrangements for the sale and delivery of a used Bentley Coupe Body to a coachbuilder.14th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan188
Arranging the delivery of a used Bentley Coupe body to Allweather Motor Bodies Ltd.15th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan189
Letter to Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the coupling of reverse gears to a 30 HP unit for Mr. Hall's boat.15th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan190
Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd confirming approval of suggestions for Mr. E.R. Hall's Engine.16th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan191
Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd regarding modifications to Mr. E.R. Hall's engine for marine service.16th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan192
Continuation of a letter from The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a component conversion.16th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan193
Letter to Parsons Engineering Co. about modifying a 30 HP boat unit's crankshaft fan pulley.20th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan194
Letter from Parsons Engineering regarding the pulley construction and drive ratio for Mr. E.R. Hall's 30 HP boat unit.23th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan195
Letter from Parsons Engineering Co Ltd concerning the engine feet for Mr. E.R. Hall's engine.27th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan196
Continuation page of a letter from The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding suitable and convenient equipment.27th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan197
Letter to The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the rear support feet for Mr. Hall's 30 HP unit.29th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan198
Letter from The Parsons Engineering Co Ltd concerning special reverse gear feet for Mr. E.R. Hall's engine.30th Jun 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan199
Letter to The Parsons Engineering Co. Ltd. clarifying dimensions of steel front engine feet.1st Jul 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan200
Reconditioning of chassis B.187-BL for resale, requesting a standard cylinder head in exchange for a special one.1st Jul 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan201
The sending of an up-to-date cylinder head for the reconditioning of chassis B.187.BL.6th Jul 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan202
Letter from Joan Hall regarding arrangements for E.R. to collect a Race Car and a P.3 unit from Derby.6th Dec 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan203
Mr. Hall's Bentley car and its performance in the Ulster Tourist Trophy Race.11th Feb 1941Box 90a \ 6  Scan204
Race modifications and performance of a car entered by a private customer, Mr. Hall.11th Feb 1941Box 90a \ 6  Scan205
Mr. Hall's racing performance in 1934, subsequent car modifications, and the 1935 race season.11th Feb 1941Box 90a \ 6  Scan206
Car's modifications and race preparations in 1936 for Le Mans and the Ulster Tourist Trophy.11th Feb 1941Box 90a \ 6  Scan207
Motor race, comparing a Bentley against foreign cars like Delahaye and B.M.W., and detailing driver Hall's performance.11th Feb 1941Box 90a \ 6  Scan208
Letter requesting a customer collect their car from the service station due to a need for space for aero engine manufacture.18th Nov 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan209
Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding car collection and a suggestion for engine modifications to a Phantom III unit.7th Dec 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan210
Letter from F.R. to R.M. requesting a meeting on Monday evening.8th Dec 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan211
From Joan E. Hall arranging a meeting with 'E.R.' to discuss 'the unit'.10th Feb 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan212
Request to remove the lower half crankcase with float feed for B.35.AE. E.R.Hall and send it to HPS/FS.10th Feb 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan213
Proposal to acquire special Le Mans engine parts from E.R. Hall by swapping them for standard parts for experimental work.16th Mar 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan214
Short typed letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding travel arrangements.9th Dec 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan215
Customer's delayed car delivery and a proposal for replacing experimental parts with standard ones.23th Mar 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan216
Request for a blueprint of the P3 for installation purposes, specifically its overall dimensions.5th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan217
The overhaul and sale of an obsolete experimental unit, PH.III No.8.6th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan218
Letter to E.R. Hall enclosing an installation drawing for a Phantom III engine.13th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan219
Parts required to make a Ph.III No.8 Unit operable for Mr. E.R. Hall.13th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan220
Letter thanking for a drawing of a P.3 unit and requesting its power curve.17th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan221
The dispatch and suitability of a sea water radiator and oil cooler.18th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan222
Letter regarding the casting of brass connections for a Harrison radiator.18th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan223
Suggested drawing and enclosed top and bottom gaskets.18th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan224
Assembly specification memo for the PH.III No.8 Unit engine for E.R. Hall.18th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan225
List of required component replacements and fittings, including a water pump rotor and camshaft.18th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan226
Request for details for a Phantom III No.8 Unit with separate payment instructions.20th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan227
Discussion and recommendation for modifying Mr. Hall's racing car by replacing experimental parts with standard ones.21th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan228
Page discussing the procedure and authorization for a job to be carried out by the Repair Department.21th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan229
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a power curve, instrument board, and cooling system for an engine unit.21th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan230
Graph plotting a power comparison for the Phantom III engine, showing B.HP and M.E.P. against R.P.M.29th Apr 1969Box 90a \ 6  Scan231
Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby.29th Apr 1969Box 90a \ 6  Scan232
Rear axle gears and pinion for Hall's chassis B 35 AE.29th Apr 1969Box 90a \ 6  Scan233
List of non-standard parts to be removed from chassis B.35.AE and replaced with standard pieces.22th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan234
Overhaul and sale of an obsolete experimental Phantom III No.8 Unit to Mr. E.R. Hall.22th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan235
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the testing of a radiator and oil cooler for a Phantom III engine.24th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan236
Arrangements for Mr. E.R. Hall's special car and its storage.24th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan237
Request for agreement to sell an obsolete Phantom III unit to E.R. Hall for £300 for use in a boat.24th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan238
Letter confirming the dispatch of Phantom III engine drawings and a solution for running the engine at an incline.25th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan239
Letter discussing a discrepancy in the Phantom III engine power curve.25th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan240
Requesting a copy of a curve taken on a final test.28th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan241
Letter regarding the return of a Gray Marine engine cooler and heat exchanger for credit.28th Apr 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan242
Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding the oil cooler, heat exchanger, and lifting rings for the P.3. engine.3rd May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan243
Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. providing heat flow and radiator performance data for the Phantom III engine.5th May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan244
Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding an oil cooler and engine lifting methods.5th May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan245
Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding the return of a smaller unit and an oil cooler for credit after a larger radiator was ordered.23th May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan246
The return of oil and water coolers to Metropolic Garages after testing on a Phantom III unit.24th May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan247
Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding the return of a radiator/oil cooler and the status of an engine unit on test.24th May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan248
Letter from Metropolis Garages discussing engine readiness, collection/delivery of the unit, and the return of oil and water coolers.25th May 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan249
Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding a new heat exchanger and a gearbox with a sea water pump drive.2nd Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan250
Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding a Phantom III engine for a motor boat.5th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan251
Letter to Metropolis Garages regarding a large heat exchanger and special gearbox for a Phantom III unit.6th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan252
Telegram requesting a boat engine be sent to Metropolis Garages Ltd, London.4th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan253
The despatch of a Phantom III No.8 unit to Mr. E.R. Hall at Metropolis Garages.8th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan254
Letter from Metropolis Garages confirming arrangements for sending a Phantom III engine and its heat exchanger.8th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan255
Telegram requesting a boat engine to be sent to Metropolis Garages Ltd in Olympia, London.24th Feb 1944Box 90a \ 6  Scan256
Storage charges and the status of chassis B-35-AE for E.R. Hall, Esq.26th May 1938Box 90a \ 6  Scan257
List of non-standard engine and chassis features for car B35AE.19th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan258
Letter from Metropolis Garages regarding gearbox drawings for the P.3 engine, discussing clearances, oil sealing and machining.16th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan259
Handover and dispatch of connecting rod components for Mr. Raymond Mays.21th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan260
Letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. regarding the application of an Alta marine box to a Phantom III unit.29th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan261
Page 2 of a letter to Metropolis Garages Ltd. concerning the return of Alta drawings.29th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan262
Delay in repair work for car B.25-AE belonging to E.R. Hall.29th Jun 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan263
Letter from Metropolis Garages requesting a drawing and confirmation about flexible engine mountings for a P.3 engine.3rd Jul 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan264
Letter providing dimensions and recommendations for mounting a Phantom III crankcase and clutch case.7th Jul 1939Box 90a \ 6  Scan265


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