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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 from The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding a credit note for the Part Cost of Dies for Flower Pistons.17th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 4  scan0068
Request to obtain and fit a correctly sized speedometer cable for a 9.B.V. Bentley.27th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0069
Specifications for the Bentley V, focusing on axle and wheel configurations.27th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0070
Minutes of a meeting regarding the hood for B.V. Standard Bodies.31th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0071
Request to fit the latest yokes for a special test on a 9.B.V. Bentley.8th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0072
Modifications to the Bentley Outline Specification.8th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0073
Criticisms of a car's body lines and proposed corrections regarding radiator and scuttle height.11th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0074
Instruction memo detailing modifications to a car, including raising the radiator and altering the bonnet.13th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0075
Request to supply and fit parts for a 9.B.V. Bentley to reproduce improved geometry for a special test.15th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0076
Secret letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning incorrect bonnet height measurements on a Bentley 9.B.5.15th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0077
Precautions for bonnet fitting, scuttle height accuracy, and the checking of chassis jigs.14th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0078
Dimensional sketch of a car's frame and dash, noting a measurement error and correction.14th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0079
Confirmation memo regarding the modification of the 9.B.V. side steering tube.22th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0080
Confirming a car's arrival in Derby, noting it may not be in a runnable condition.24th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0081
Instruction to fit a flexible flywheel with a 10' long clutch to chassis 9.B.V.27th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0082
Instructions for cleaning the rear brakes and drilling drain holes in the axle tubes for a 9.B.V. Bentley.28th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0083
Request to line a set of brake shoes with R.U. and B.Z. materials for a car.1st Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0084
Instruction memo to fit yokes to a 9.B.V. Bentley to achieve zero castor for a special test.2nd Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0085
Instruction to fit experimental front bump buffers to car 9.B.V.7th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0086
Confirmation to fit 0.250 packing pieces between the side steering levers and the axle pivots.7th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0087
Noisy tappet gear on engine 9-B-V and proposed tests to find a solution.18th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0088
Instruction to fit specific RU and BZ lined brake shoes to a car in the shop.21th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0089
Request to create a mock-up for a throttle control modification based on sketch Rm.575.23th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0090
Report comparing the steering tests between an old geometry car (7.B.V.) and a new improved geometry car (9.B.V.).23th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0091
Confirming an instruction to modify the 9.B.V. steering system.24th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0092
Cover sheet related to steering tests for 4.B.V and 9.B.V models.1st Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0093
Comparing the steering performance of car models 7.B.V. and 9.B.V.25th Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0094
Complete weight analysis of vehicle model 9.B.V., detailing chassis, extras, and coachwork.5th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0095
Update on the production of pieces for a Bentley Propellor Shaft.6th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0096
Confirming steering modifications for car models 8.B.V. and 9.B.V.14th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0097
Request to replace the bearings in a 9 B.V. fan due to a failure.22th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0098
Modified Bentley V throttle control, suggesting it be issued for production.3rd Mar 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0099
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding window ventilator modifications for chassis 9.B.5.3rd May 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0100
Fitting an ignition distributor with a production governor curve to a 9.B.V. Bentley.11th May 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0101
Technical memorandum on the testing and development of the B.V. gearbox, detailing improvements for noise reduction.23th May 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0102
Requesting the fitting of Ferodo packing pieces for valance strips on chassis 9.B.V.31th May 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0103
Confirming the request to fit a pair of new cross steering levers to a chassis.2nd Jun 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0104
Confirming instructions for experiments on gearbox cones.12th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0105
Request to reline a servo plate and a note regarding the supply of a replacement VG.90 lining.17th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0106
Test drive report on car 9.B.V. detailing performance and criticisms after a 400-mile run.19th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0107
Issues with tyre squeal and the gearbox on a 9.B.V. model car following a test run.19th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0108
Test report on the failure of a 2nd motion shaft in a gearbox following dynamometer testing.5th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0109
Diagram showing the results of a hardness test on a shaft and gears.5th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0110
Hand-drawn diagram showing the approximate case depth on the teeth of a 2nd motion shaft.7th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0111
The fitting of a radiator relief valve to a car.7th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0113
Fitting of front buffers to a Bentley V.10th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0114
The removal and repair of a leaking radiator for car 9.B.V.10th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0115
Requesting two jobs to be done on a car: fitting a new clutch plate and special axle shaft bearings.11th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0116
Request to replace an oil-soaked clutch on a Bentley 9.B.V. with a new plate using orange coloured springs.11th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0117
Experiments and suggestions for rear axle crown wheel mounting.17th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0118
Calculation of the Moment of Inertia and centre of gravity for the 9.B.V. vehicle.20th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0119
Diagram and list of vehicle dynamics measurements, including moment of inertia and spring rates.20th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0120
Moments of Inertia and Centres of Gravity data for car models 28.G.VI, 9.B.V., and 10.B.V.24th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0121
Specification sheet detailing the vehicle's centre of gravity, weight, wheelbase, and wheel inertia.24th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0122
The replacement of wheel and propellor shaft bearings on car 9.B.V.24th Jul 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0123
Invoice from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for polishing mouldings on chassis 9-B-5.28th Sep 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0124
Numerous faults found on car '9.B.V.' after a 420-mile run.19th Sep 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0125
Invoice from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for spraying wheel discs without an official order.17th Oct 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0126
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding work to be carried out on chassis 9.B.V.18th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0127
List of work to be carried out on a vehicle by coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward's.18th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0128
Requesting the despatch of one door lock to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd.22th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0129
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing choices for paint and chromium fittings for various car builds.22th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0130
Request to despatch sample panels to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd.28th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0131
Correspondence from Park, Ward & Co. regarding work on vehicle 9.B.V., a special lock, and paintwork patterns.20th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0132
Letter to Park Ward Co. Ltd. regarding a door lock and a sample wheel cover for 9.B.V.22th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0133
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a spare wheel cover.28th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 4  scan0134
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding the production of a spare wheel cover.1st Jan 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0135
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding items needing attention before repainting a car body.2nd Jan 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0136
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding Bentley Chassis 9.B.V.11th Jan 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0137
Work order to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for adjustments to draught welts on doors for a Bentley motor car.11th Jan 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0138
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the return of a signed Order Form for a Bentley Chassis.20th Jan 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0139
The fitting of a Lucas starter motor to a B.60 No: 3 unit chassis.5th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0140
Fitting a B.60 No. 3 Engine Unit into 9.B.V., noting a delay due to a lack of flywheel drawings.6th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0141
Engine work priorities, delaying work on engine 9.B.V. and prioritizing two B.60 engines.7th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0142
Flywheel for 9.B.V. with a cross-reference to another file.8th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0143
Alterations for Bundy tubing and brake systems on specific vehicle models.13th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0144
Drawing showing an alteration to the Armstrong front brake damper arm.11th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0145
Diagram illustrating alterations to brake clearances for models BY & B50.11th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0146
Dispatch of drawings for a flywheel and clutch.13th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0147
Set of parts for isolating the propeller shaft on car 9-B-V.14th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0148
Works instruction memo detailing six modifications and fittings for car 9-B-V.15th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0149
Confirming that drawings for a Q.E.V. Flywheel were sent by hand.15th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0150
Rear axle section of the Bentley V Chassis 9.B.V., listing parts and obsolete designs.29th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0151
Clarifying the use of various parts and the modification of an existing centre casing.29th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0152
Internal memorandum requesting an official order be sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. of Willesden.6th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0153
Various mechanical issues and observations for car 9.B.V.12th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0154
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the dispatch of Leveroll seat slides for interchangeability purposes on chassis 9-B-5.15th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0155
Correspondence thanking a supplier for Leveroll seat slides and expressing concern over recent bombing activities.17th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0156
Connecting rod bearing failure from a 9.B.V. car engine due to a broken oil pipe.19th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0157
Photograph of a failed and fragmented bearing shell.20th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0158
The mileage and petrol consumption for a recent trip to Portsmouth on vehicle 9.B.V.20th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0159
Mileage and petrol consumption for a recent trip to Portsmouth on car 9.B.V.20th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0160
Request to order a new front floor carpet for a 9.B.V car.28th Aug 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0161
Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 9-B-V detailing a new radiator.31th Jul 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0162
Specification revision for Bentley V Chassis 9-B-V, Unit B60 No. 3, detailing changes to the exhaust and propeller shaft.9th Oct 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0163
Gearbox swap and new parts fitted to Bentley Chassis 9-B-V.9th Oct 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0164
The replacement of a gearbox on a Bentley Chassis 9-B-V.9th Oct 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0165
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty sponge rubber door seal and issues with Vanvooren type tubular seats.13th Dec 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0166
Trial of Wilmot Breeden's latest sun visor fittings and seeking feedback.19th Dec 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0167
The replacement of felt-covered Sorbo Beading for a car.23th Dec 1940Box 98 \ 4  scan0168


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