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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 to manufacture two sets of modified relief valves and caps for a 'Spectre' model to resolve a valve chatter issue.26th Sep 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0111
The rear axle and chassis pipe fouling on a Phantom III - 31-EX during a fast getaway.2nd Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0112
Giving instructions to fit and modify a gearbox for the 'Spectre II' vehicle.3rd Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0113
List of desirable modifications for the Phantom III chassis 31-EX before its departure for France.3rd Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0114
Arrangements for the Spectre II model for a demonstration in Paris.3rd Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0115
Instruction to fit a special soft rubber rear engine mounting with a different durometer to a Spectre II car for France.4th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0116
Hydraulic tappet noise at high speeds on a Phantom III 31-EX, detailing spring replacements and further test recommendations.7th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0117
Comparative test of a standard fan versus a Cadillac fan for the Phantom III, chassis 31-EX, focusing on cooling and noise.7th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0118
Reduction of clearance in the distributors of a Phantom III 31-EX to minimize shake.7th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0119
Note on the Phantom III (31-EX) ignition control, detailing weakness in the overhanging tube for the control rod.7th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0120
Modification and load testing of the lightened throttle spring for a Phantom III, 31-EX.7th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0121
Modifications to the throttle control springs for the Phantom III 31-EX model to reduce pedal load.8th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0122
Telegram about a car repair, reporting detonation and steering issues, and arranging for a car to meet Hives.11th Oct 1932Box 91 \ 3  scan0123
To G.W. Hancock regarding a rattle on chassis 35-MX, a new thermometer, and steering issues.11th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0124
Request to build and despatch a 33-gallon petrol tank for fitting to a Spectre II vehicle.15th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0125
Request for a replacement gearbox mounting for a Phantom III car, chassis 3I. EX.16th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0126
Sketch of the rear gearbox support for the Phantom III, with a note on the rubber mounting.19th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0127
Letter concerning a replacement gearbox rubber for 31-EX and road shock modifications.19th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0128
Requesting the production of a pair of aluminum blocks to replace front engine rubbers for steering tests.21th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0129
Leaking valve on a Phantom III, requesting a modified replacement or soldering the current one.22th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0130
Letter requesting rear axle oil temperature figures for a Spectre model, comparing dynamometer test results with road conditions.23th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0131
Petrol pump and chassis lubrication issues for a Phantom III vehicle.23th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0132
Report regarding a resoldered oil radiator leak on a Phantom III vehicle.24th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0133
Confirming the removal of a front torsion rod has no effect on steering and that aluminum blocks for the front engine feet have been received.24th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0134
Phantom III axle and gearbox temperatures and oil from Chateauroux, France.25th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0135
Telegram reporting a broken rocker excentric lug on a Robotham number six.26th Oct 1913Box 91 \ 3  scan0136
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding trouble with petrol pumps on a Phantom III car being tested in France.26th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0137
The concluding page of a letter requesting comments on an unspecified trouble.26th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0138
Rear axle oil temperatures and a noisy tappet on a Phantom III vehicle in France.26th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0139
Phantom III engine mounts, undershields, and gearbox vibration issues from France.27th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0140
Cross-sectional sketch of a bolted steel cap assembly with a handwritten note.28th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0141
Phantom III engine failure involving high oil temperature and a subsequent telegram for advice.28th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0142
Letter regarding the dispatch of new fuel pump diaphragms and steel pivot lubricators.28th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0143
Telegram about a failed Phantom engine, asking if the flywheel needs removing to dismantle the lower half.28th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0144
Letter to G.W. Hancock discussing failures, modifications, and performance characteristics of Spectre and Bentley vehicles.29th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0145
Letter from Wakefield & Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery arrangements for a barrel of PATENT CASTROL XL oil to the Paris office for testing.23th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0146
Requesting the despatch of two front engine mounting caps to G.W. Hancock at Chateauroux.29th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0147
Field report on the dismantling of a Phantom III engine to investigate a connecting rod bearing failure in France.29th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0148
Telegram reporting a run-out main connecting rod bearing on Hives number two.29th Jan 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0149
Requesting the despatch of a 33-gallon petrol tank for a Phantom III experimental car (31-EX).30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0150
Typed note confirming the dispatch of 1 gallon of gear oil to G.W. Hancock at the Hotel de France, Chateauroux.30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0151
Brief communication about a potentially damaged crankshaft in France.30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0152
Telegram from Chateauroux to Derby confirming that the Robotham crankshaft is not damaged.30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0153
Requesting the urgent despatch of a Phantom III oil temperature regulator.30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0154
Letter regarding the exchange of a Cadillac fan for a Rolls-Royce version for comparison purposes.30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0155
Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding the dispatch of engine caps and issues with a replacement gearbox rubber.30th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0156
Telegram reporting a general failure of conrod bearings on a Phantom, with the parts being returned to Derby.31th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0157
Telegram received by telephone regarding the arrival and travel status of various personnel.31th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0158
Letter detailing steering joggle fixes with lead weights and a modification to gearbox oil drainage pipes.31th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0159
The examination of a dismantled Bentley and Phantom III engine, detailing bearing and piston failures.31th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0160
Plunger clearances, Aero Cushion Tyres, and a delayed oil shipment from Wakefield's.31th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0161
Letter discussing production of the 'big bore Bentley', concerns over its clutch, and a bearing failure on the Spectre model.1st Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0162
Field report detailing brake and undersheet failures on a Phantom III vehicle in France.3rd Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0163
Servo and linkage, and an opinion on a bearing failure.3rd Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0164
Communication regarding a customs hold-up in France for Phantom III tools.4th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0165
Correspondence regarding the replacement of a Phantom III Oil Temperature Regulator.4th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0166
Customs issues with Phantom III parts and a comparative flexibility test of fan blades against a Cadillac.5th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0167
Progress report detailing issues and work on a fan, a 33-gallon petrol tank, bearings, oil coolers, and a plan for clutch work on a Bentley in Paris.6th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0168
Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding rear spring anchorage and tyre recommendations.6th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0169
Telegram to Hancock in France regarding a potential cause for engine failure.7th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0170
Requesting to send a pair of Autolock Rear Dampers to France for the Spectre II.9th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0171
Report regarding a Phantom III with jammed rear brakes due to grit from atrocious weather.9th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0172
The failure of bearings in a Phantom III and a Bentley.9th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0173
Photograph of used Phantom III 31EX connecting rod bearings after 6,799 miles.29th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0174
Photograph showing a broken Phantom III O/S brake drum.19th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0175
Photograph showing a damaged Off-Side (OS) brake drum from a Phantom III experimental car.18th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0176
Test report on a Phantom III, including a comparative analysis of fan noise against a Cadillac.9th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0177
Confirming a fan has been forwarded to the Paris Depot for despatch to Derby.10th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0178
The cause of fractures in the Phantom III rear brake drums, attributing the failure to grit.10th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0179
Diagram and notes concerning a broken Off Side Rear Brake Drum for a Phantom III 31EX.10th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0180
Drawing showing the approximate position of broken pieces on an off-side rear brake drum for a Phantom III 31.EX.10th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0181
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating an interference issue where a brake drum fouls on a component.10th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0182
Issues with a Phantom III including the rope support bracket, rear brake jamming, and oil supply to quiet tappets.11th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0183
Blueprint of water and dirt excluders for the rear brake foot and hand levers on a Phantom III 31 Ex.11th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0184
Wheel wobble and gearbox issues with a 31 EX - Phantom III.11th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0185
Letter regarding the dispatch of rear gearbox rubbers and a fitting issue for a Phantom III.11th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0186
Telex message to Hancock in France regarding a delayed delivery of bearings, postponing a departure.12th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0187
Report correcting the cause for breaking rear drums on a Phantom III, identifying bolts holding the rear cross member as the problem.12th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0188
Diagram illustrating an interference issue where the rear brake drums foul the nuts holding the cross member on a Phantom III chassis.12th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0189
Notification regarding the end of a bolt being cut off.13th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0190
Lower rating road springs, anti-roll rods, and the use of silent-bloc bushes on various car models.13th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0191
The condition of Phantom III main bearings following a telegram.13th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0192
Use and modification of oilite bushes for the Phantom III, model 31-EX.14th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0193
Brake drum clearance and the rear roll rod on a Phantom III.14th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0194
'Oilite' bushes for hand and foot brake bell cranks on Phantom III rear carrier plates.14th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0195
Letter to a client in France regarding technical issues with Phantom III brakes, specifically bearing wear and pedal pressure.14th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0196
Noisy tappets and a recurring broken eccentric on a Phantom III, requesting spare parts and advice on the cause.15th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0197
Failure and repair of a silent tappet on a Phantom III.14th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0198
Letter to a customer regarding an issue with the suspension of Spectre rear dampers.15th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0199
Letter regarding the dispatch and testing of a pair of Autolock rear shock dampers.15th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0200
Request for additional copies of photographs documenting component failures.18th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0201
Photograph of two front tyres after 7,764 miles of use on a Phantom III experimental car.18th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0202
Telegram regarding an accident, instructing communication with representatives in France.18th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0203
The Phantom III experimental car (31.EX) detailing issues with the gearbox, petrol tank, and tappets.19th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0204
Fatal car accident in Chateauroux, France, involving car 31-EX, detailing injuries, a fatality, and damage to the vehicle.19th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0205
10,000-mile report on the springing and engine performance of a Phantom III Saloon Park Ward tested in France.20th Nov 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0206
Test report detailing issues with the water system, carburation, and piston wear at specific mileages.8th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0207
Examination report on engine component failures, specifically concerning connecting rods, bearings, and the spring drive.8th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0208
The performance and issues of various engine components after mileage testing.8th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0209
Issues and observations on engine components such as rocker shafts, plungers, cylinders, and camshaft after a mileage test.8th Oct 1935Box 91 \ 3  scan0210


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