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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 the dispatch of parts for a Cadillac-type fan for a Phantom III chassis (32-EX) being tested in France.10th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0242
Requesting information about radiator boiling and overheating on a Phantom III vehicle, chassis 32-EX.10th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0243
Telegram received by telephone regarding the airmail dispatch of Phantom bearings and belts to Paris.10th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0244
Telegram regarding the airmail dispatch of Phantom fan bearings and belts to Paris.10th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0245
Telegram requesting a special pipe for a Phantom to cut out the oil cooler.11th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0246
Instruction to send a bottle of oil from a Phantom III chassis to Messrs C.C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd.11th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0247
Telegram received by telephone requesting a special pipe to bypass the oil cooler on a Phantom.11th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0248
Urgent request for a modified oil pipe for Phantom III No.13 (32-EX) to bypass the oil cooler.11th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0249
Dispatch of T. pieces to France to facilitate the fitting of high-pressure petrol pumps.12th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0250
Identifying dirt as the cause of threaded shackle seizure and proposing a metal shield as a preventative measure.12th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0251
Request for a new wire link for a Phantom III due to a fractured throttle spring connection.13th Jul 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0252
Requesting the return of a broken front thermometer capillary and damaged fan bearings for inspection.13th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0253
Conclusions from recent tests in France, personnel deployment, and the Wraith chassis.16th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0254
Requesting the despatch of specific car parts by Air Mail to Waller at Chateauroux.16th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0255
Vapour lock investigation trip to France, testing high-pressure pumps on various cars at high altitudes.16th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0256
Technical report on cooling systems, vapour lock, and general vehicle behaviour under various driving conditions.16th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0257
General impression and fault analysis of test vehicle 32-EX, with comparisons to the Wraith model.16th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0258
Brake drum and lining issues, and a summary on the possibilities of a new chassis.16th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0259
Requesting a report on a Phantom III fan failure and outlining cooling system tests for a Wraith car.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0260
Collapsed clutch pedal rubber stop for a 32-EX Phantom III.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0261
Collapsed clutch pedal rubber stop for a 32-EX Phantom III, requiring a more durable replacement.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0262
Loose drain plug in the gearbox for a 32-EX Phantom III.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0263
The collapsed clutch pedal rubber stop for the 32-EX Phantom III, requesting a more durable replacement.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0264
The investigation of cooling system component failures and replacements on a Phantom III.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0265
Phantom III cooling system tests, detailing boiling and water loss during mountain climbs and sustained speed trials.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0266
Test report on petrol starvation issues with a modified high-pressure pump on a 32-EX Phantom III.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0267
Multi-day road testing of a car, focusing on petrol starvation and acceleration issues at different temperatures.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0268
Engine performance and vapour lock issues during high temperature and high altitude testing.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0269
Typed letter reporting on the breakdown of a Phantom III car during a trial run near Le Mans.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0270
Loose gearbox drain plug for a 32-EX Phantom III.17th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0271
Replacement of steering components and wear on a side steering tube for a Phantom III, with a handwritten query about spring set or pad wear.18th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0272
Request to dispatch various parts for vehicles 32-EX and 26.G.VI to Chateauroux, France.18th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0273
Replacement of a roller follower and bearings in the steering system of a Phantom III.18th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0274
Steering maintenance and findings for a 32-EX Phantom III.18th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0275
The clutch pedal stop for car 32-EX, discussing whether the current part is moulded or hand-cut and arranging for a new production part to be fitted.19th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0276
Inquiry requesting the return of a failed roller follower and its fragments from a 32-EX Steering system.19th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0277
The cooling system of the 32-EX Phantom III, confirming despatch of parts and upcoming tests.19th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0278
The cooling system of the 32-EX Phantom III, confirming dispatch of fan components and scheduling tests.19th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0279
Test report on the Phantom III petrol system, comparing the noise levels of different fuel pump configurations.20th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0280
Petrol system tests for the Phantom III, focusing on pump noise issues.20th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0281
With a sketch discussing the design and issues of new Lucas headlamps for the Phantom III.20th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0282
Short telegram message regarding a phone call and arrival.20th Aug 1931Box 91 \ 2  scan0283
The Phantom III (32-EX) tests conducted without an oil cooler.20th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0284
Request to examine fractured rollers from a 32-EX steering gear.20th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0285
15,000-mile tests in France for the Wraith and Phantom III models.21th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0286
The progress on car repairs for models 26.G.VI and 32-EX, and scheduling staff holidays.22th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0287
Requesting information on whether locking the tipping shoes solid causes brake squeaks.23th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0288
Issue with bushes on the threaded shackles of the Phantom III model.23th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0289
Issue with threaded shackles on the Phantom III rear springs.23th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0290
Micro-examination report on rollers from a 32-Ex. steering gear.24th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0291
Suspension modifications, bearing issues, and an elusive knock on a 32-EX Phantom III.24th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0292
Investigation into an overheating issue on a Phantom III caused by a choked filter in the radiator outlet pipe, with a suggested design change.24th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0293
Faults on a 32-EX Phantom III, covering engine mountings, bonnet side strips, front spring boxes, and steering pivots.24th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0294
Cover memo for a report on the examination of high pressure pumps on 32-EX.26th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0295
The examination of high-pressure petrol pumps from a Phantom III, detailing issues with brass and steel rollers.22th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0296
Page 2 of a report detailing the condition of pump components, analysing a failure, and proposing development alternatives.22th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0297
Request for a report on the nature of debris that choked a radiator outlet pipe filter on a 32-EX car.27th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0298
Telegram received by telephone regarding travel arrangements.27th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0299
Chasing a report on a rear axle failure for car 32-EX.27th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0300
The front suspension and radiator stays for the Phantom III, model 32-EX.28th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0301
Issues with rear sideway shake and heavy steering, with comparisons to competitor vehicles.28th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0302
The Phantom III (32-EX) performance, focusing on front suspension and radiator stays, following a visit to France.28th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0303
Vehicle handling issues, specifically rear sideway shake and heavy steering, with proposed solutions and comparisons to other models.28th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0304
Confirming the analysis of 12 oil samples taken from a Phantom III (32EX) during a 15,000-mile test.31th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0305
Laboratory report on the composition of material from a radiator outlet pipe filter.31th Aug 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0306
Completion of repairs to car 35.EX following an accident.1st Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0307
Instruction to replace ignition cables and conduits on a 32-EX Phantom III and send the removed parts for testing.1st Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0308
Phantom III tappet adjustments carried out during 13,300 miles running in France.2nd Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0309
Ignition system faults and investigations on Phantom III, car 32-EX.2nd Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0310
Cover note for a report on a silent tappet adjustment and the satisfactory performance of the valve gear during petrol starvation tests.2nd Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0311
Phantom III tappet adjustments carried out during 13,300 miles running in France.2nd Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0312
Mis-firing issues with high tension leads and suggesting a new clipping method based on an Oldsmobile design.2nd Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0313
Ignition system faults and cable failures on a Phantom III vehicle, 32-EX.2nd Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0314
The stripping and inspection of a Phantom III (32-EX) after a 15,000-mile test and noting existing damage.7th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0315
Damaged Cadillac type 5 blade fan from car 32-EX and a request to claim for damages.9th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0316
The examination of a Phantom III test car after 15,000 miles, detailing component mileage.10th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0317
List of engineering modifications and observations with corresponding reference numbers.10th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0318
List of vehicle component modifications and service notes with corresponding mileage records.10th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0319
Sludge found in a dismantled 32-EX overdrive gearbox, requesting an oil sample be sent to Wakefield's for Mr. Evans' attention.11th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0320
The Phantom III (32-EX) performance tests at Brooklands before and after a 15,000-mile test.11th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0321
On oil temperatures without an oil cooler, recommending against its deletion.13th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0322
Test report on car model 32-EX after 15,000 miles, evaluating various components in London traffic.13th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0323
Test report page detailing vehicle performance on water temperature, ignition, and consumption.13th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0324
The performance of solid tappets on an experimental Phantom III chassis.6th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0325
The performance of a clutch and gearbox on a Phantom III chassis.14th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0326
Instructions for examining various car components during a strip-down.14th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0327
Request to the laboratory for analysis of oil and sludge from a 32-EX gearbox after a 15,000 miles' test.15th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0328
Test report on the performance and condition of 32 Ex shock dampers fitted with 'Duprene' glands after extended mileage.20th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0329
Inspection report noting oil level, load decrease, and slight flaking on wearing pads.20th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0330
Further tests on faulty Lucas type coils removed from a Bentley after a road test.22th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0331
Standardization changes and considerations for the Phantom III following a 15,000-mile test.28th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0332
List of features to be incorporated into the re-build of car 32-EX, a Phantom III.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0333
List of modifications and checks for various vehicle components, including the petrol pump, starter, and electrical system.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0334
Photograph showing corrosion on a Hobson's petrol gauge after 17,000 miles of use in France.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0335
Phantom III No. 13 unit standard production big-ends after a 15,945-mile road run in France.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0336
Photograph of Phantom III standard production big-ends after a 15,945-mile road test in France.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0337
Photograph of a G.85200 flywheel from a Phantom III experimental car after 17,110 miles in France.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0338
Photograph showing three components of a strengthened rear wheel driver that has failed.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0339
Photograph showing a failure of roller follower bearings from a Phantom III Marles 'E' type steering system.5th Oct 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0340
Photograph of a Phantom III No. 13 unit's standard production main bearings and liners after 17,110 miles.10th Sep 1937Box 91 \ 2  scan0341


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