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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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Improvements to the Phantom III front suspension seals to prevent water ingress.28th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0040
The sourcing and fitting of superior E.S.C. front suspension springs for the Phantom III chassis.2nd Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0041
Sourcing and increased cost of Phantom III inner suspension springs from English Steel Corporation compared to Salter's.13th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0042
Letter to English Steel Corporation Ltd. about manufacturing inaccuracies in coil springs.6th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0043
Letter from English Steel Corporation arranging a meeting to discuss coil springs, part numbers G.83692 and G.83698.7th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0044
Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. requesting details for an anti-roll rod assembly design.16th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0045
Design change for the Phantom III front suspension, specifically reversing oil seals in the yoke piece lower bearing.17th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0046
Experiments with rubber spring shackles and their effects on noise and stability.19th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0047
Feasibility of altering car parts to incorporate rubber shackles.20th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0048
Confirming instructions to order half a dozen top plates for the rear springs of the Phantom III model.20th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0049
List of components for the Phantom III front suspension for which weights are required.23th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0050
Instructions regarding a revised top plate for rubber-mounted rear springs on a Phantom III chassis.23th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0051
Implementation and testing of anti-roll rods for the Phantom III and Wraith II models.24th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0052
Letter from Super Oil Seal Manfg. Co regarding rectified seals and future part number marking.25th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0053
Letter from supplier Silentbloc Limited regarding modifications and part numbers for Silentbloc Bearings.26th Mar 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0054
Instruction memo regarding fitting temporary solid bushes on the rear road springs for model 33-EX.1st Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0055
Method for fitting reversed 'Perfect' oil seals to the lower yoke piece bearing on the Phantom III's independent suspension.4th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0056
Application of rubber bushes to the rear springs for the Phantom III.4th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0057
Investigation of torsion bar suspension systems for potential use in Bentley vehicles.7th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0058
Letter to a supplier requesting pricing information for different types of road springs.8th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0059
Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding a drawing for an oiling scheme on a spring.8th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0060
Requesting a covering order for verbally ordered springs, noting that die alterations are required.8th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0061
Revision to the lubrication boss for the Phantom III rear springs.8th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0062
Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Road Springs.9th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0063
Cost of leaf road springs and the reasons for their expense.9th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0064
Discussion and recommendation on the use of a rolled eye component for the Phantom III model.9th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0065
Letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. concerning a modified drawing for a new scheme for oiling spring leaves.15th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0066
Fitting rubber shackles and removing the rubber plate between the axles and springs on car 36-MX.17th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0067
New cost-saving design for the Phantom III rear spring front anchorage, referencing a Cadillac design.20th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0068
Letter to Silentbloc Ltd. concerning part G.84361, questioning the need to alter parts and the quoted cost.20th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0069
Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding manufacturing difficulties with Silentbloc assemblies.8th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0070
Blueprint for a Silentbloc assembly rear support.14th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0071
Obtaining production quotations for Phantom III road springs.21th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0072
Telex message enquiring about the delivery schedule for a pair of springs.22th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0073
Designing alternative solid bronze bushes for the Phantom III rear spring front end.23th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0074
Proposing a cost-saving alteration to the Needle Bearing Housings for the Phantom III chassis front suspension.25th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0075
Suggested alteration to the spring suspension housings for the Phantom III chassis.27th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0076
Investigation and comparison of various independent suspension systems, including Citroen's torsion bar and American designs.27th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0077
The Phantom III wishbone arm arrangement, comparing it to Cadillac and Packard suspension systems.27th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0078
Comparison of weights for various conventional and independent front suspension systems.27th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0079
Follow-up letter to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding pricing for Bentley and Ph.III road springs.6th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0080
Quotation letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for the supply of rubber buffers.6th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0081
Investigation into the Phantom III front suspension's load deflection curves and a proposal for new springs to achieve constant periodicity.7th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0082
Suspension spring characteristics for the Phantom III and testing procedures.7th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0083
Telex message chasing a reply about the price of springs.13th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0084
The testing of Citroen cars with torsion bar suspension and a recommendation for purchase.21th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0085
Attaching a letter concerning delays in the delivery of experimental road springs.29th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0086
Letter from G.E. Wolstenholme regarding the status of several outstanding experimental spring orders and production difficulties.27th May 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0087
Instruction to raise the front of car 33-EX by fitting packing to the front suspension.4th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0088
Buffer clearance variations and potential solutions for the Phantom III independent front suspension.26th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0089
Issue of knocking shock dampers, distinguishing between internal faults and insecure anchorage.4th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0090
Photograph showing two waisted bolts with nuts.10th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0091
Letter to The English Steel Corporation Ltd. confirming a requirement for 6 pairs of coil springs.10th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0092
Request for a drawing of the front anchorage of the rear road spring as fitted to 32-EX.10th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0093
Request to issue a covering order for springs to the English Steel Corporation Ltd.10th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0094
New rear suspension scheme for the Phantom III model, being tested in France.11th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0095
Cause of shock damper knocks on 20/25 HP and Bentley chassis and the solution applied.18th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0096
Shock damper knocks, concluding that worn suspension bolts are not the primary cause.23th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0097
Request to produce six more pistons for the Phantom III front suspension following successful road and rig testing.26th Jun 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0098
Comparison of front spring set up and lower buffer clearances on experimental Phantom III cars versus production models.2nd Jul 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0099
Request to Silentbloc Ltd. for torque curve data on specific bushes and suggestions for more flexible replacements.6th Jul 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0100
Order for Silentbloc bushes from Silentbloc Ltd.15th Jul 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0101
The front suspension damper valve settings on the Phantom III chassis.17th Jul 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0102
Specifications and location for 35-EX Rear Springs.4th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0103
Standardisation of the Phantom III rear spring anchorage bracket and rubbers.4th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0104
Cost implications and testing of rubber shackles on the Phantom III.10th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0105
Cost comparison for different types of Phantom III rear springs.13th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0106
Sending two Silentbloc bushes to Messrs. Silentbloc Ltd.13th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0107
Request to test rubber jointing connecting links for roll-rods and shock absorbers on Phantom III and Wraith II models.13th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0108
Vehicle dynamics, specifically slip angle, understeering, and oversteering when cornering.13th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0109
The influence of torsion rod location on vehicle turning characteristics like oversteer and understeer.20th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0110
Instruction to fit a pair of 1300 lbs rear springs to a Phantom III chassis.20th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0111
Ordering and design of Phantom III rear springs and bushes.20th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0112
Decision to fit the Phantom III Series 'B' rear road springs with a bronze bush, with the option for a rubber bush later.20th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0113
Advising of a design modification for the Phantom III rear springs and bushes, superseding a previous reference.25th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0114
Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a new print with modified dimensions and special bolts for rubber buffers.31th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0115
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a verbal quotation for a 1-cavity mould for part F.89070.1st Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0116
Requesting the issue of a covering order for 24 rubbers from the British Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd.4th Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0117
Modifications and testing of independent suspension dampers for experimental cars.11th Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0118
Requesting to fit a new chassis with higher poundage front springs.17th Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0119
Specification for building an experimental Bentley car with Citroen torsion bar suspension.18th Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0120
Standardisation of a large rear spring front anchorage bracket suitable for conversion to rubber shackles.5th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0121
Cost comparison analysis between an old and new part showing a net cost decrease.7th Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0122
Request for details regarding the proposal to standardise thick leaf rear road springs on the Bentley chassis for costing purposes.1st Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0123
Standardisation report for a rubber part between the rear springs and rear axle, intended to reduce tyre noise.5th Sep 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0124
Cost estimate and comparison for old and new parts, including tooling and production details for a 'B' series chassis.27th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0125
Invoice for Rear Spring Front Eye Bushes and a request to confirm their receipt.9th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0126
Chasing a reply and a requested G/R Sheet.21th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0127
Requesting to book 4 rubbers into the Works, referencing a previous supply of 24 rubbers.23th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0128
List of required modifications for the 33-EX car suspension system.28th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0129
Querying potential adjustments to the Phantom III road springs due to a high front ride height affecting driver visibility.30th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0130
Reconsidering Phantom III rear road springs due to experimental cars riding low, impacting visibility.13th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0131
Front suspension tests indicating no advantage with special damper pistons and requesting vents be blocked.18th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0132
Leslie's recommendations for the conversion to rubber between the axle and springs.24th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0133
Methods to correct the rear height of an 'A' Series chassis.23th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0134
Letter to Arens Controls Limited concerning excessive friction issues with a control on the Phantom III chassis.23th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0135
Letter from Marconi-Ekco Instruments Ltd. discussing the development of an instrument for recording riding comfort.24th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0136
Letter from Arens Controls Ltd. confirming receipt of a lubricator adaptor drawing and sample.25th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0137
Report outlining the facts and recommendations regarding the fitting of chassis road springs.25th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0138
Alterations to Phantom III rear springs and the resulting impact on driver visibility.25th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0139


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