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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 send replacement thrust and roller bearings for a failed rear axle pinion on car 35-EX.17th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0109
Phantom III with rear brakes jamming due to a stone, and a proposed solution.16th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0110
Blueprint of a Phantom III brake countershaft, indicating where a stone got jammed and suggesting a guard.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0111
Modifications for Bentley model 35-EX, regarding a new half shaft, rear shackles, and chassis specifications.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0112
The incorrect Wind Tone Horns fitted to car 35-EX and the arrangement to send a modified pair.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0113
Communication regarding which rubber connecting tubes failed first on a 35 EX vehicle in France.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0114
Request to despatch parts for car 35 Ex in France.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0115
Arranging for an Oil Level Indicator to be posted to the Paris Depot for 15,000 miles trials in France.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0116
Typed memo confirming a reply to a telegram regarding a failure in connecting tube rubbers.22th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0117
Post Office telegram concerning the bottom connection of a damper.22th Feb 1923Box 92 \ 3  scan0118
Steering complaint of 'joggles on corners' for the Phantom III model 35-EX and requesting a new part be made for testing.23th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0119
Dispatching a gearbox stay and horns to Paris for a 15,000-mile trial on car 35-Ex.23th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0120
Sending a triangular thrust link and a new stay for car 35-EX to Paris to improve 'chunking'.23th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0121
Car testing logistics in France, including comparisons of roll-pads and steering steadiness on various models.20th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0122
Telegram received by telephone requesting shackle pins and packing washers for car 35 EX.24th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0123
Letter confirming the despatch of parts for car 35-EX to Paris, and discussing other components like gearbox springs and spark plugs.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0124
Telegram from Paris requesting rear shackle pins and packing washers for car 35-EX.24th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0125
Repairs and technical issues with a Phantom III vehicle, chassis number 35-EX.25th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0126
Internal request to despatch spare parts by air mail to Paris for vehicle 35-EX.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0127
Internal memorandum questioning brake specifications and investigating the cause of brake judder on car 35-EX.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0128
Test report on the driving characteristics of a Phantom III with the front roll-rod disconnected.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0129
Broken rear suspension arm on a 35-EX Phantom III, detailing required parts and repair logistics.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0130
Technical memorandum discussing the potential causes of servo judders on vehicle 35-EX.27th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0131
Suspension modifications for car 35-EX, including parts sent to Paris and a request for a performance report.1st Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0132
Telegram received by telephone requesting an urgent dispatch of twelve new exhaust valves.1st Mar 1934Box 92 \ 3  scan0133
Test drive report on a Phantom III with the front roll-rod disconnected.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0134
Technical note regarding servo judders on the 35-EX Phantom III.2nd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0135
List of 10 jobs to be carried out on a Phantom III, chassis 32-EX.2nd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0136
Typed letter from France detailing the failure of rubber blocks in a mechanical assembly after 250 miles.23th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0137
Drawing illustrating the operation and wear of a shock absorber link, with a suggested new scheme.23th Feb 1926Box 92 \ 3  scan0138
Confirmation of a telegram urgently requesting twelve new exhaust valves.1st Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0139
From France regarding axle work, suspension knocking, and front roll-rod tests on Phantom III, 35-EX.25th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0140
Broken rear suspension for a Phantom III vehicle, detailing required replacement parts and temporary fixes.26th Feb 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0141
Phantom III vehicle's sticking exhaust valve, examination of cylinder heads, and valve clearance loss.1st Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0142
Unreliability of modified Lucas Mellow-tone horns and sending a pair of Delco horns for testing.3rd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0143
The performance and gap adjustment of K.L.G. 171 spark plugs for a Phantom III.3rd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0144
New parts fitted and work carried out on a 35-EX Phantom III.3rd Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0145
Confirming the arrival of new exhaust valves for a 35-EX Phantom III and the despatch of the old ones.4th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0146
Lucas lamps and K.L.G. sparking plugs for the Phantom III, 35-EX.4th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0147
Cause of severe brake judders on a Phantom III vehicle.4th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0148
Clarifying issues with standardising Lucas headlamps for chassis 35-EX and referencing a previous issue with an exhaust system on 22.G.V.6th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0149
From France discussing Strilux conversions, headlamps, and an exhaust system.8th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0150
Unreliability of Lucas Mellow Tone horns and the decision to fit Delco horns instead.8th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0151
Requesting detailed information regarding a failing oil pump during a 15,000-mile test.8th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0152
Failures of an aluminized exhaust system and the standardization of headlamps for French law.9th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0153
The Phantom III (35-EX) discussing rear axle/suspension work and a diagnosis of a squeaking water pump.9th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0154
Misunderstanding about an exhaust system's lagging clip and an update on a new design for a gearbox stay.10th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0155
Vehicle testing, part replacements, personnel instructions, and car logistics between Derby, Paris and Chateauroux.10th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0156
Accidents caused by faulty headlamps and a misunderstanding regarding a lagging clip on a front silencer.10th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0157
Sketch showing a lug welded onto a clip to prevent it from slipping off.11th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0158
Lack of daily reports for two Bentley cars and issues with Lucas headlamps passing French regulations.11th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0159
Experimental oil filler breather and troubleshooting the positioning of a water pump rotor bush.11th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0160
Inquiry about the condition of a water pump after 10,000 miles and proposals for new parts and standardisation.12th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0161
Requesting comparative tests and data on oil pressure recovery after braking with different filter arrangements.13th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0162
The incorrect oil used in chassis 35-EX and an ongoing test of MOT.C. oil in a Phantom III.15th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0163
Telegram received by telephone with a handwritten status update on vehicle components.15th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0164
Telegram message regarding the satisfactory performance of a waterpump filter and thermometer.5th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0165
Telegram received by telephone detailing the status of a Grylls 35 E.X. waterpump, filter, and thermometer.15th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0166
The correct engine oil for car 35-EX and its availability for shipment to France.15th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0167
Dispatch and fitting of special springs for the steering of model 35-EX to resolve a complaint about joggling.16th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0168
Arranging the dispatch of parts for a car undergoing testing in France.16th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0169
Observations on the water pump, engine guards, and shields of a Phantom III vehicle.16th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0170
Oil leaks and other issues on cars with references 3.B.IV and 35-EX.17th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0171
The Phantom III (35-EX) detailing the satisfactory performance of the water pump filter and thermometer, with notes on engine guard modifications.18th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0172
Repairs and observations made on a Phantom III water pump for chassis 25.EX.18th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0173
Requesting a report on the condition of special fluid-resisting hoses on cars 35-EX and 6.B.1V.20th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0174
Requesting a temporary thermometer adaptor for the back axle filler plug for car 35-EX.19th Nov 1936Box 92 \ 3  scan0175
Observations and repairs on a 35-EX Phantom III car.22th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0176
Brake leverage issues, machining delays, and a water pump fault on experimental cars.23th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0177
Investigation into a complaint that the Phantom III gearbox centralising spring is stronger than specified.24th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0178
Re-testing of a Phantom III chassis in France, detailing parts for a gearbox to engine thrust stay.31th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0179
The progress of fitting a stronger axle shaft to car 35-EX.31th Mar 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0180
Delays in fitting new axle shafts at the Paris Depot and the decision to revert to the previous method.1st Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0181
Effects of fitting stiffer axle shafts on a car, noting improved transmission smoothness and requesting further information on clutch alterations and materials for an upcoming chassis conference.1st Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0182
Request to manufacture a second set of pulleys and a fan blade assembly for a Cadillac five-blade fan drive.2nd Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0183
Clutch improvements on car 35-EX following the fitting of stiff half shafts and a new lining.2nd Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0184
Mistaken commitment to a Mild Steel Aluminized Exhaust System for Phantom III production, requesting an inspection on a 35-EX vehicle.2nd Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0185
Instructions for fitting a Cadillac fan and drive to car 35-EX, and despatching parts to Chateauroux.3rd Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0186
The examination of a 35-EX Phantom III rear axle, detailing twisted half shafts and pinion wear.3rd Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0187
Telegram regarding a memo about an exhaust pipe.5th Apr 1932Box 92 \ 3  scan0188
The examination of a Phantom III rear axle, noting twisted half shafts and bearing issues.3rd Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0189
Sketch of a Phantom III rear axle showing how movement of the front outer pinion ball race has caused wear.4th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0190
Failures of a turn coil and wind tone horns on vehicles 6.B.IV. & 35-EX.4th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0191
Faulty petrol pump diaphragms in a Phantom III vehicle due to fuel containing alcohol.4th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0192
Telegram received by telephone regarding a memo on an exhaust pipe, flange, and silencer.5th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0193
Message regarding the dispatch of a fitter with complete sets of connecting rods to Waller in France.5th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0194
Typed memo regarding the exhaust system, connecting rods, and main bearings for chassis 35-EX.5th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0195
Confirming a telegram about a weakness found in the exhaust system of a 35-EX Phantom III.5th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0196
Modification to the 35-EX steering tube joint using washers.6th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0197
Performance of 'Delco' horns versus 'Lucas' horns in snow and rain.6th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0198
Dispatch request for five diaphragm assemblies to be sent by air mail to France.7th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0199
To Chateauroux regarding the despatch and fitting instructions for five diaphragm assemblies.7th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0200
Breakages on the exhaust systems for car models 6-B-IV and 35-EX.7th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0201
Questioning the unauthorized change of petrol pump diaphragms in Paris and seeking the reason for the replacement.7th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0202
The continued testing of Wind Tone Horns on the 35-EX Phantom III.8th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0203
Big end bearing failure and subsequent inspection of a 35-EX Phantom III engine.9th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0204
Steering performance and spring stiffness on a Phantom III.11th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0205
Confirming the order of further side steering tube springs with a specific rating.13th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0206
Arrangement of a 35Ex SS Tube Rear Joint with specifications for load and travel.12th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0207
Schematic detailing the arrangement and specifications of a 35Ex SS Tube Rear Joint.12th Apr 1937Box 92 \ 3  scan0208


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