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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 to The British Tyre & Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding an omitted steam valve seating.17th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0240
Letter from The Avon India Rubber Co. regarding the manufacture of steam valve seatings.19th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0241
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a mould for a valve seating adaptor.27th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0242
Letter from Avon India Rubber Co. regarding the production of samples from blueprint Rm.292.28th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0243
Letter requesting the return of an adaptor (drg. Rm.292) from The British Goodrich Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.30th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0244
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the return of a mould for Adaptors Rm.292.31th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0245
The loan of an adaptor to The Avon India Rubber Co.3rd Aug 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0246
Failure and modification of the Phantom III Radiator Ball Valve Plug.12th Aug 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0247
Instructing the cessation of fitting a filter gauze on Phantom III radiators due to choking issues.26th Aug 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0248
Instructions for fitting a stand pipe in the Phantom III chassis radiator bottom tank as an experiment to replace a choking filter.3rd Sep 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0249
Request to fit a standpipe to a standard radiator bottom tank for freezing tests.6th Sep 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0250
Request to obtain and prepare a reconditioned and a standard production matrix for inspection.14th Sep 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0251
Cost and manufacturing methods for a Phantom III radiator yoke cross-bracing.21th Sep 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0252
Requesting the assembly of a Phantom III radiator matrix and tanks into a complete unit.23th Sep 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0253
Standardising rubber hose water connections and extending changes from E series to D series chassis.23th Sep 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0254
Requesting to fit a radiator matrix unit to car 37-MX.1st Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0255
Phantom 111 radiator, suggesting work on the rear stays is not urgent and should be postponed.11th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0256
Instructing the transfer of radiator tanks from a scrap Ph.III matrix to a new one for car 37-EX.14th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0257
Instructions for fitting a matrix unit, a Cadillac type fan, and connecting a car heater to car 37-EX.16th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0258
Request for a scheme for a 4' deep Radiator matrix on a Phantom III vehicle.16th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0259
Invoice for steam valve seatings from Avon India Rubber Co. that were received without an official order.20th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0260
Letter from James Russell & Co. to Rolls-Royce regarding a sample of Neoprene, a petrol resisting composition.21th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0261
Letter from Jas. Russell & Co. offering to provide samples for testing and to arrange a meeting.21th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0262
Requesting an official order for two steam valve seatings from Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd.25th Oct 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0263
Notification to change the old-type radiator matrix on cars 36-EX and 33-EX before sale to customers.1st Nov 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0264
Non-delivery of re-conditioned Mark V matrices from Messrs. Marstons and the subsequent use of Mark VI matrices as replacements.10th Nov 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0265
Requesting the removal of radiator tanks to examine the matrix waterways after a cleaning process.17th Nov 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0266
Summary of overheating issues on the Ph.III model, detailing the causes, remedies, and the amount of scrap involved in the matrix replacement.7th Dec 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0267
Record of the number of Phantom III chassis fitted with Mk.V matrices.7th Dec 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0268
Alterations to the Phantom III radiator steam chamber and cover.15th Dec 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0269
Alternative shutter mounting plates for the Phantom III, recommending scheme PD.78.11th Jan 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0270
Request for a cost estimate for the anodic oxidation of aluminium parts in the water system for a Phantom III chassis.17th Jan 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0271
Cost analysis for the anodic oxidation of Phantom III chassis aluminium water system parts.21th Jan 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0272
Test rig report detailing the results of corrosion tests on Phantom III engine components.7th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0273
Request to obtain a Ph.III radiator shell from production and loan it to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd.29th Jan 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0274
Potential modifications to the 'D' series Phantom III radiator.7th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0275
The corrosion of aluminium engine components on Phantom III cars and tests to mitigate it.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0276
Engine cooling system corrosion tests, including the use of anodized parts and a corrosion inhibitor named 'No-Co-Ro'.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0277
Examination of water jacket corrosion on various car models and the testing of a corrosion inhibitor.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0278
Minimising corrosion in engine cooling systems, discussing issues with specific car models and potential solutions like anodic oxidation.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0279
The effectiveness of a corrosion inhibitor and alternative methods like anodic oxidation for engine cooling systems.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0280
Summary of corrosion test rig results for different engine configurations and treatments.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0281
Table of corrosion observations from tests on experimental cars.21th Feb 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0282
Photograph showing the results of a rig test on an engine cylinder block.30th Mar 1922Box 94 \ 3  scan0283
Photograph of the 32-EX model cylinder block after a 15,000-mile test.30th Mar 1922Box 94 \ 3  scan0284
Tests of a corrosion inhibitor submitted by Messrs. Newton, Chambers & Co., Ltd.24th Jul 1937Box 94 \ 3  scan0285
Difficulty of adjusting the Phantom III radiator steam valve due to seizure and corrosion.7th Mar 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0286
Instructions for issuing a Depot Sheet regarding the checking and maintenance of steam valves on various car series.6th Apr 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0287
Proposing a policy to proactively re-condition old type matrices to prevent overheating complaints.23th Apr 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0288
Replacement of original Mk.V radiator matrices with reconditioned ones for PH.III A series cars.23th Apr 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0289
Progress and costs of changing radiator matrices on 'A' series chassis to prevent overheating.2nd May 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0290
Reports of leaking Phantom III radiator matrices and instructions for handling future occurrences.21th May 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0291
Requesting a report on corrosion samples and the effects of a 'No-Co-Ro' corrosion inhibitor.21th Dec 1938Box 94 \ 3  scan0292
Request to analyse corrosion product removed from a Ph.III chassis radiator.24th Feb 1939Box 94 \ 3  scan0293
Laboratory report detailing the analysis of a corrosion product from a radiator.2nd Mar 1939Box 94 \ 3  scan0294
Outlining the testing procedure for a Spectre frame side member, focusing on torsional strength and welding.27th Dec 1933Box 94 \ 4  scan0001
Requesting detail drawings and price quotations for the 'Spectre' project frame and wheel arches.21th Mar 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0002
Drawings for the Spectre Frame and its related components.29th Mar 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0003
Construction details of the Spectre Frame based on M. Sch's drawings 4023/4.29th Mar 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0004
Modifications to the 'Spectre Frame' side channels for a Cadillac-type front suspension.9th May 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0005
The 'Spectre' frame, discussing a schematic for crossmember attachments.18th May 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0006
Modification to the Spectre front crossmember distance piece, converting it from aluminum to steel.28th May 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0007
The delivery and material specification of Spectre Frames from Messrs. John Thompson.4th Jul 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0008
Steel specification for SPECTRE Side Frames from supplier John Thompson.7th Jul 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0009
Requesting further deflection tests to compare bolted and spot-welded Spectre frame samples.17th Jul 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0010
Outlining simple torsion tests for the Spectre Frame to determine the minimum number of bolts required to equal the stiffness of a spot-welded frame.17th Jul 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0011
Test report for Spectre frames, detailing results for spot welded seams under torque.3rd Aug 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0012
Graph from 'Spectre' frame tests plotting angular deflection against torque for spot-welded seams.1st Aug 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0013
Outlining calculations and findings on motor car frame stiffness.26th Oct 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0014
Page discussing the torsional stiffness of various frame members and constructions.5th Nov 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0015
'Spectre' frame distortion tests, detailing measurements at various points under increasing loads.5th Nov 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0016
Modifications to the bossing on a Spectre Frame to fit a Marles type steering box.13th Nov 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0017
Chassis deflection due to front braking on Bentley & Spectre models.18th Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0018
Chassis deflection tests due to front braking on Bentley and Spectre models.18th Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0019
Analysis of chassis frame buckling, distortion, and front brake performance issues on experimental vehicles.18th Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0020
The results of distortion tests conducted on a Spectre frame.20th Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0021
Inspection report detailing wear, distortion, and failure of various suspension and steering components.1st Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0022
Requesting the drilling of drainage holes in Spectre frame side members.22th Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0023
The results of 'Spectre' frame distortion tests, identifying a weak welded joint.1st Jan 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0024
Welding with frame suppliers and the readiness of a bumper chassis for testing.1st Jan 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0025
Inspection of a failed Spectre frame following braking tests, focusing on welding issues.31th Dec 1934Box 94 \ 4  scan0026
Pressing for the Spectre model's front frame to resist brake torque.14th Jan 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0027
Request for a comparative torsional rigidity test between the Spectre chassis frame and the Phantom II frame.6th Mar 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0028
The conventional front end for the 'Spectre' model, detailing frame and wheelbase specifications.9th Mar 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0029
New, more rigid step iron design for the Spectre 3SI (32EX) and associated frame modifications.25th Mar 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0030
Requesting the preparation of a Spectre frame for stiffness testing by removing its components.25th Apr 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0031
Urgently requesting torsional rigidity data for Cadillac and Spectre frames to inform decisions regarding the Bentley.27th Apr 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0032
Comparison between two types of chassis frame crosses using scale models to determine rigidity.29th Apr 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0033
'Spectre' frame distortions with dashboard, detailing measurements at various points.30th Apr 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0034
Test data showing Spectre chassis frame distortion under various loads without a dashboard fitted.2nd May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0035
Note describing the setup for balancing a frame around the front cross member.3rd May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0036
Revised design for the Spectre chassis frame, focusing on modifications to the side channel.3rd May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0037
Testing the stiffness of a revised Spectre frame design and enclosing a print.3rd May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0038
The rigidity of the Spectre frame, comparing its weight and stiffness to the Cadillac and Phantom II frames.9th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0039
Frame rigidity, body construction, and stiffness tests for Spectre models.9th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0040
Note on coachbuilding considerations for different body types, including saloons with sunshine roofs and convertibles.9th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0041
Blueprint comparing the chassis frames of a Spectre and a Cadillac.10th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0042
Results of rigidity tests on different frame cross designs for the Spectre and Bentley chassis.29th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0043
Frame cross rigidity tests conducted on quarter-scale models of various designs.22th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0044
The rigidity testing of different frame cross-member designs, comparing the Hotchkiss and Spectre types.22th May 1935Box 94 \ 4  scan0045


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