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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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Redesign for the Phantom III front shock damper dipstick cap.27th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0140
The revised rebound buffer on the front suspension for the Phantom III (NS.4957).30th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0141
Revised rebound buffer design for the Phantom III front suspension.30th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0142
Conversion to rubber parts between the rear axle and springs for a Series A. Phantom III car.1st Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0143
Proposal for modified front suspension rebound stops for the Phantom III model.2nd Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0144
Letter to Arens Controls Ltd. chasing the delivery of sample controls with lubricators.5th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0145
Letter from the Experimental Department to Marconi-Ekco Instruments requesting a device for measuring shock absorber load.7th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0146
Letter to Thomas Firth & John Brown Ltd. inquiring about potential cost savings on Phantom leaf springs.9th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0147
Letter to a supplier requesting the urgent production of two pairs of Phantom III rear springs with different poundages.9th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0148
Covering order request for two pairs of Phantom III rear road springs.9th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from a supplier regarding the production of experimental Plate Phantom III Rear Road Springs.11th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0150
Letter from a supplier regarding the production of two pairs of Phantom III Rear Springs with different poundages and material thickness.15th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0151
Letter to a supplier regarding a drawing for Phantom III rear springs, confirming a dimension and requesting a production timeline.17th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0152
Issues with rubber spring shackles on the Phantom III model, specifically regarding loss of control.18th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0153
Letter from a supplier discussing a drawing correction, spring delivery delays, and modifications for spring clips and jacking pads.19th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0154
Instructions that are now being issued to the Works.22th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0155
Modification to the lubricating coil on the Phantom III front suspension.16th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0156
Modified lubrication scheme for the Phantom III's Wraith II type wheel movement levers to prevent fouling.24th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0157
Requesting to scrap 69 obsolete Phantom II front springs to clear space in the stores.30th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0158
Advising not to scrap the stock of Phantom II rear springs, as the design department is exploring their use on the Phantom III.30th Dec 1938Box 95 \ 2  scan0159
Request to build and test new rebound buffers for the Phantom III front suspension.31th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0160
Suggesting the removal of spring pads from chassis 39-EX to complete car 35-EX.4th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0161
Road springs, procedures, and a comparison with Ford specifications.9th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0162
Table of comparative data on spring rates and buffer clearances for various vehicle models.13th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0163
Invoices from the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. for verbally ordered rubber buffers.13th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0164
The use of non-skid chains on the Phantom III Series 2.15th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0165
Requesting a covering order for items from The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.18th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0166
Reply about rubber joints with shock absorber links and the decision to proceed with endurance tests.25th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0167
The difficulty of removing a rubber connecting tube cap due to excessive rubber expansion.25th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0168
Instruction to fit aluminium spring housings G.83606/7 to the existing Phantom III bumper chassis.26th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0169
Requesting to fit rubber connecting links from a 38-EX chassis onto a Phantom III chassis for testing purposes.28th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0170
Listing required items for the 34 EX suspension system.1st Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0171
Request to issue a covering order to Messrs Firths for fitting extra plates to a pair of Phantom III rear springs.5th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0172
Procedure for dismantling the Phantom III front spring suspension mechanism, with a warning about potential injury.3rd Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0173
Short typed memo regarding responsibility for maintenance work.3rd Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0174
Blueprint diagram illustrating the removal of PIII front suspension springs and a spring compressor tool.2nd Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0175
New scheme for the Phantom III independent front suspension rebound buffer.6th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0176
Design change to standardise the Phantom III rear spring front eye bush.16th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0177
Modifications to the Phantom III front suspension to accommodate Wraith II wheel movement.23th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0178
Modification to the forging for the Phantom III rear road springs attachment to the axle.25th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0179
Standardisation of the Phantom III front suspension, discussing issues with drawings and parts for the 'D' Series.12th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0180
Steering lock and wheel movement for the Phantom III and Wraith models.15th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0181
Movements in the front suspension for the Phantom III and Wraith models.17th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0182
List of new and old parts affected by the introduction of Wraith II wheel movements for the Phantom III chassis.5th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0183
Parts list from Section 7042, detailing part numbers, quantities, replacements, and additions.5th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0184
Parts list for section 7042, noting additional and not required items in a comparison of lists of parts.5th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0185
List of new, replaced, required, and obsolete parts for the Phantom III chassis steering and frame modifications.5th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0186
Suggestion to replace brazing with welding for the Phantom III front suspension lower triangle lever bearing housing to reduce distortion.7th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0187
Letter confirming an order and providing a reduced price quote for rear springs for the Phantom III chassis.10th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0188
Riding controls for the Phantom III, specifically concerning which levers to use.12th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0189
Investigation into producing Phantom III front suspension main lever housings in aluminium instead of mild steel.26th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0190
Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the failure of a rubber buffer and the dispatch of a stronger replacement.26th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0191
Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd regarding the enclosure of a pair of rubber buffers.27th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0192
Query regarding an oil leak from the N.S. front suspension unit on a Phantom III.27th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0193
On the cost-benefit analysis of switching the Main Lever Housing from steel forging to aluminium die-casting.29th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0194
Standardisation of aluminium front suspension pans for the PIII model, pending a 15,000-mile road test.30th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0195
Comparing factory cost savings for a Phantom III Main Lever Housing using different casting materials.11th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0196
Design for a suggested 7-plate Phantom III rear road spring for experimental purposes.11th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 2  scan0197
Experimental schemes for testing threaded spring eye bolts on the rear springs of the Phantom III.13th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0198
Proposal to fit Wraith suspension onto the Phantom III chassis.15th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0199
Request to remove all end clearances in the anchorages of the rear springs and shackles for car 37-EX.21th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0200
Requesting the use of roll rod links to increase clearance between the rear damper links and the axle.21th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0201
Request for an improved design of the rebound buffer for the Phase III Wraith wheel movement.24th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0202
Introduction of a job for the Phantom III front suspension on the 'D' Series chassis.25th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0203
Requesting to fit the latest production silent bloc bush rear roll-rod to car 37-EX.25th May 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0204
Introduction of modified levers, known as 'Wraith movement', for the Phantom III front suspension.1st Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0205
Three alternative solutions for the front suspension vent plug on the Phantom III and Wraith III models.1st Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0206
Instructing the fitting of standard production rubber bushes to the rear roll rod of car 36-EX.2nd Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0207
Requesting the approximate value of scrap for the Phantom III Front Suspension.23th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0208
The crack testing of Phantom III front suspension components after running on the Bumper Chassis.8th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0209
Blueprint illustrating a crack in a Phantom III upper triangle lever.8th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0210
Forging cracks found on stampings and the circulation of a standardisation sheet for the Wraith Wheel Movement on the P.III.9th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0211
Letter from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd enclosing blueprints for Phantom III Rear Springs.9th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0212
Micro-examination report on cracked top triangle suspension levers from a Wraith II.14th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0213
Laboratory report with two photomicrographs showing material features at x60 magnification.21th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0214
The return of two rubber buffers for inspection to The Harboro Rubber Co., Ltd.21th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0215
Letter to The Harboro Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the poor performance of supplied rubber buffers during endurance testing.21th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0216
Letter from The Harboro' Rubber Co. Ltd discussing the test results of two rubber buffers, explaining a failure and proposing further collaboration.22th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0217
Broken bolts in the rear body bracket of a Phantom III experimental car (34-EX) during a trip to Nairobi.1st Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0218
Production of Wraith type levers for the Phantom III front suspension.6th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0219
Seized threaded shackle pin on a 32-EX Phantom III vehicle.10th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0220
Seized threaded shackle on a Phantom III, preventing dismantling.10th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0221
Receipt of experimental spiral road springs and their loading test results.29th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0222
Letter from Atlas & Norfolk Works regarding the supply of experimental spiral road springs with varied tempering treatments.23th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0223
Test sheet for a spiral component detailing height and diameter measurements under various loads.16th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0224
Test sheet from Thos Firth & John Brown Ltd for the Spiral Department, recording spring measurements under various loads.16th Jul 1919Box 95 \ 2  scan0225
The front suspension and radiator stays of the 32-EX, Phantom III.28th Aug 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0226
Rear sideway shake and poor, heavy steering, comparing performance against competitors like Packard.28th Aug 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0227
Clips for the jacking pipe line on the Phantom III rear road springs, opting to modify existing parts to save on tool costs.6th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0228
Concluding that new type clips are not necessary for attaching the jacking pipe to new rear springs after a 15,000-mile test.10th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0229
Request for a drawing of a small spring eye for a Phantom III rear spring with cost-reduction features.14th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0230
Dispatch of blueprints for the Phantom III rear springs.16th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0231
Cost comparison and production analysis for introducing Die Casting Aluminium Main Spring Housings on the Phantom III front suspension.21th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0232
Recommending the use of aluminium die castings for the Phantom III front suspension's Main Spring Housing.30th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0233
Standardisation of Parts report for Phantom III rear road springs, noting weight and cost savings.2nd Jun 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0234
Estimated cost of new tools and the retention of specific clips following a 10,000-mile test.6th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0235
Instruction to fit a pair of special rear road springs to raise the rear of a car by 2 inches.13th Oct 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0236
Request to order two sets of springs for the Phantom III front suspension with specific static deflection and weight requirements.27th Oct 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0237
Specification sheet for springs with a 10-inch static deflection for the Phantom III with Wraith wheel movements.27th Oct 1937Box 95 \ 2  scan0238
Complaints regarding the Phantom III suspension and the introduction of a new damper.7th Jan 1938Box 95 \ 2  scan0239


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