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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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Blueprint detailing a modification to a piston.27th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0070
Blueprint for a modification to a valve block component.27th Aug 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0071
Broken 2BA bolt on a Phantom III rear damper connecting link, a fault also seen on the Phantom II.26th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0072
Investigation of a knock from the rear shock absorbers on chassis 3.AZ-112, suggesting an upgrade to the bolt size.3rd Dec 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0073
Letter from Arens Controls Limited confirming the dispatch of two control units.7th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0074
The stiffness and seizure of Arens controls for shock dampers, recommending a switch to a rod control system.8th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0075
Instructions for fitting new bolts on Phantom III Chassis No.3.AZ.112, with a temporary solution.9th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0076
Fitting rubber connecting links and testing synthetic rubber 'gaco' on the rear shock dampers and roll rod for car 35-EX.29th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0077
Covering order for two Arens Controls.1st Jan 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0078
Shock absorber governor pressure readings taken from car 37-EX, with suggested check values.19th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0079
Clarifying the identification of an experimental Phantom III car in relation to its shock damper bearings.11th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0080
Sheared lever on the rear dampers and roll rod of the 35-EX model, and the proposed solution.15th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0081
Reducing the bore in the Phantom III rear damper and rear roll rod connecting tubes to reduce costs.17th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0082
The failure of rubber blocks which are not lasting more than 250 miles due to design flaws.23th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0083
Performance of Phantom III hydraulic dampers and proposing a test for a new valve design.24th Feb 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0084
The cause of rattling troubles in rear dampers after 10,000 miles.5th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0085
Knocking issue and bearing clearances on Phantom III rear dampers.13th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0086
Control for a shock damper governor unit and the fitting of replacement parts.25th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0087
Phantom III rear shock dampers, their design history, and potential future modifications.13th Mar 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0088
Modification to the Rear Axle Spring Plate after a design failure on a car that crossed Africa.14th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0089
Oil leakage from front suspension dampers and a request for a redesigned breather system.29th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0090
Table of minimum and maximum shock damper governor control pressures at different speeds.18th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0091
Implementation of a new ride control system for the Phantom III, addressing issues with existing drilled parts.3rd May 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0092
Request to produce three more sets of parts for Phantom III Front Dampers.10th May 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0093
Request to fit new Armstrong dampers and make a mild steel roll rod for experimental car 33-EX.29th Jun 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0094
Investigating customer complaints of shock damper knocks on car model 3-AZ-38.15th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0095
Effects of shock damper poundage on the Phantom III (32-EX and 35-EX models).26th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0096
Standardisation of parts for the Phantom III, replacing the 'Arens' shock absorber rod controls.14th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0097
Cost and production analysis for the standardization of a shock absorber for control.15th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0098
Modifications to the Spectre servo system, increasing its diameter and simplifying other components.18th May 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0099
Proposing modifications to the servo drive for the Spectre and Wraith models.8th Nov 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0100
Proposing modifications to the servo drive for the Spectre and Wraith models.8th Nov 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0101
The revised specifications for the servo and speedometer drive for the Spectre model.9th Nov 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0102
Design improvements for a semi-servo braking system, comparing different methods for securing fabric linings.3rd Dec 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0103
Modifications to cam levers, shaft assembly, and gearbox support.3rd Dec 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0104
Experiment to use a standard ball bearing for the Spectre Servo.19th Dec 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0105
Methods for locating fabrics on servo discs, comparing keyways and riveting for the Spectre Servo.20th Dec 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0106
Alterations to the Spectre Servo brake system layout.5th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0107
Requesting a design change for the Spectre Servo to use bolts instead of rivets on the balance arm levers.19th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0108
The failure of rivets in the balancing arm of the Spectre Servo brake mechanism.21th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0109
Different schemes for Spectre servo linings and their attachment methods.29th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0110
Secret memo requesting to lengthen the reverse pull rod slot for the Servo on Spectre and Wraith models.13th Mar 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0111
Technical memo about a friction device for the Spectre Servo's balance arm.2nd Apr 1938Box 95 \ 4  scan0112
Issues with the fitment and clearance of splined linings on servos for Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP models.8th Jul 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0113
Three proposed schemes to resolve a fouling issue between the Spectre Servo stop plate and the lever pin.28th Aug 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0114
Design change for the Phantom III servo system.16th Oct 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0115
Complaint about servo cam levers on the Phantom III and a proposed solution using a bronze bush.19th Dec 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0116
Indentation of Phantom III servo cams and requesting modified scissor levers for testing.14th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0117
Investigation into indentation on the Phantom III Servo cams, identifying causes and proposing solutions.14th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0118
Increasing the casehardening depth of cams and altering pedal stops to address cam indentation issues.14th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0119
Modification to the brake pedal stop for the Phantom III servo system.15th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0120
Request to fit a 32-EX Servo to a chassis before its 10,000-mile test.29th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0121
Confirmation regarding a modification to the servo disc type damper nut and bolt for Phantom III, 20/25, and Bentley models.29th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0122
Confirmation memo regarding the servo disc-type damper, detailing the use of a full-depth lock nut and a lengthened bolt for the Phantom III, 20/25, and Bentley models.29th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0123
Confirmation of a modification to the servo disc type damper for the Phantom III, 20/25 and Bentley models.29th Jan 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0124
Design of a servo countershaft for the Phantom TIV, using oilite and floating bushes.12th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0125
Design note for the Servo Countershaft on the Phantom III model.12th Feb 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0126
Production quotations and experimental work on solid forged and rolled eye road springs for the Phantom III.21th Apr 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0127
Technical memorandum detailing modifications and specifications for the vacuum servo on a Phantom III clutch.21th May 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0128
Modifications to clutch servo assistance and linkages for the 20/25 and Phantom III models.25th May 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0129
Request to manufacture a pair of 42° servo cams for a Phantom III, car 32-EX.25th May 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0130
Questioning the overly rated damping loading spring in the Phantom III servo scheme.1st Jul 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0131
Broken servo on Earl Beatty's Phantom III vehicle, prompting a special investigation.9th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0132
Flawed and broken balance arm in the Phantom III servo, suspected to be caused by a forging defect.9th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0133
Broken servo lever on a Phantom III, detailing the investigation and proposed replacement.9th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0134
Broken Phantom III servo lever, revealing cracks in other stock parts and questioning the inspection system.13th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0135
Micro-examination report on a failed Ph.III mild steel servo brake lever, finding the cause to be pre-existing cracks from faulty forging.14th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0136
Broken servo lever for the Phantom III, comparing its manufacturing process and strength to the 25/30 and Bentley models.14th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0137
Analysis of a Phantom III Servo T Lever failure and subsequent strength testing.22th Oct 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0138
Modified front suspension shock damper for the Phantom III to eliminate knocking sounds.10th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0139
The strengthening of the Phantom III servo main lever.17th Nov 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0140
Reverting to the Phantom II practice for Phantom III shock absorber connections.4th Dec 1936Box 95 \ 4  scan0141
Standardization of a servo motor outboard bearing housing across Phantom III, 25/30, and Bentley models.30th Jan 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0142
Instruction regarding the use of part G.82763 on the servo motors for all three production chassis.1st Feb 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0143
Test procedure to resolve servo judder issues on the 35-EX Phantom III.2nd Mar 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0144
Servo inefficiency on the Phantom III and starter motor jamming on the 25/30, due to failing cadmium plating.2nd Jun 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0145
Investigation and resolution of servo judders on a Phantom III.29th Apr 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0146
Brake servo noise on release for the 32-EX Phantom III, suggesting an additional rubber stop.8th Jul 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0147
The fitting of a weaker, untried spring to the Servo Motor Mechanism on PH.III chassis.13th Aug 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0148
Modification concerning the rubber stop on the PH.III servo to save costs.17th Aug 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0149
Cost-saving modification to the die for the servo disc G.85500, used for rubber stops on the Phantom III servo.18th Aug 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0150
Letter to a supplier requesting a trial batch of six Phantom III servo motor linings.11th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0151
The failure of a Gaco synthetic rubber buffer on the servo drag link for the Phantom III chassis 35-EX.5th Nov 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0152
Photograph and description of a 'Gaco' synthetic rubber stop for a Phantom III servo.21th Sep 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0153
Order for rubber servo stops for the Wraith and Phantom III models.8th Nov 1937Box 95 \ 4  scan0154
Technical note on servo efficiency, comparing the coefficient of friction (μ) for various models and its impact on brake proportions.2nd Mar 1938Box 95 \ 4  scan0155
Material selection for the worm wheel in the Servo Motor Mechanism P.D.138.6th Apr 1938Box 95 \ 4  scan0156
Order for one dozen Ferodo servo lining discs for testing and complaint cases.4th May 1938Box 95 \ 4  scan0157
To book out ten Phantom III Lucas Servo liners to Cricklewood.24th Oct 1938Box 95 \ 4  scan0158
The undocumented transfer of Phantom III Servo Liners.26th Oct 1938Box 95 \ 4  scan0159
Request to manufacture a Spectre Petrol Tap & Filter for test rig purposes.2nd Jul 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0160
Proposing a modification to the Spectre petrol system to allow for dual ignition use.29th Sep 1934Box 95 \ 4  scan0161
Requesting a similar baffle scheme for the Spectre petrol tank as used on the Bentley.25th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0162
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a tank required for calibration purposes for drawing F.87026.29th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0163
Request to despatch a Spectre Petrol Tank to Smith & Sons for calibration of a special Petrol Gauge Tank Attachment.30th Jan 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0164
The reorientation of the petrol tank filler cap on the 3rd Spectre 32-Ex chassis.18th Feb 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0165
Comparative analysis of petrol tank weights for Spectre, Bentley, and Cadillac models.25th Mar 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0166
Instruction to fit a petrol gauge tank unit to a Spectre II vehicle.27th Mar 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0167
Request for a Spectre Petrol Filter for test bed purposes.2nd Apr 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0168
Secret memo discussing a new lubrication system for the steering pivots on the Spectre model.1st Jun 1935Box 95 \ 4  scan0169


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