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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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Oil consumption test on a Bentley B. 260 GA for a Mr. Embiricos.1st Jul 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0182
The results of a 100-mile road test for oil consumption for Mr. Embircios' vehicle.7th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0183
The investigation and rectification of faults on Chassis B.260.GA for Mr. A. Embiricos.15th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0184
Engine faults and the subsequent repair work carried out on Chassis B.260.GA.15th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0185
Engine test and final report for Chassis B.260.GA, detailing oil consumption and performance.15th Jun 1937Box 100 \ 3  scan0186
Scheme 1839 for the Goshawk III front axle, including details on bearings, wheels, and springs.28th Aug 1924Box 101 \ 1  scan0001
Telegram requesting confirmation about a failed pivot and a suspected material deficiency.25th Apr 1923Box 101 \ 1  scan0002
Pivot failure during bumping tests on an 'India' front axle.3rd Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0003
Blueprint of an N.S. Pivot assembly, including a cross-section view showing an increased radius.3rd Apr 1920Box 101 \ 1  scan0004
Failure of a front axle pivot and suggestions for strengthening.4th Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0005
Secret internal memorandum discussing the failure of front axle pivots and proposals for increasing their strength.6th Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0006
Secret memo detailing the successful 30-hour test run of pivots for the 'India' chassis.8th Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0007
Secret memo reporting on the results of a 55-hour bumping test for 'India' pivots on a front axle.7th Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0008
On the successful test of a modified 'INDIA' pivot, authorising new production and scrapping of the old design.20th Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0009
Modifications to the front axle and side steering lever for the 'India' model.30th Apr 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0010
Experimental modification to the front axle to achieve a 41° lock.6th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0011
Secret memo regarding two suggestions for front axle modifications on cars destined for India.4th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0012
List of advantages for the 'X' Series design focusing on parallel control of axles to make it more like the 20 HP model.9th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0013
Page two of a memo discussing retaining components and a postscript regarding the unsuitability of an increased track for colonial work.23th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0014
Issues with the 'India' front axle brake levers becoming choc-a-bloc with the axle under load.23th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0015
Data table comparing axle lever movement and clearances for 'INDIA' and 'E.A.C.' chassis types under specific loads.23th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0016
The maximum steering lock angles for the India Front Axle and potential issues with brake operation.27th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0017
Modifications and discrepancies in the front axle brake lever design for the 'India' model.29th May 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0018
Confirming completion of instructions for 'India' chassis modifications, pending a decision on front springs.3rd Jul 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0019
Replacement parts and ordering instructions for the 20-HP Chassis (India) front axle and brakes.3rd Jul 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0020
Proposal for the 'India' front axle design and modifications.23th Jul 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0021
Water ingress issue with a new locking device on the Goshawk front axle and Dunlop wheels.8th Aug 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0022
The design of a new lightweight front axle, specifically regarding the distance between the wheel contact point and the pivot.4th Sep 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0023
G.111 type front axle with a twisted near side, which was handed over by the Test Department.16th Sep 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0024
Analysis of how a blow to a tyre, combined with hard braking, caused a permanent set in a twisted arm.28th Sep 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0025
Twisted front axle found on car 9-G-111 after a 10,000-mile test in France.28th Sep 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0026
Drawing of a front axle showing details of the off and near sides, including distortion and Brinell hardness test results.1st Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0027
From Hs. to B.J. discussing anxiety over a serious fault, the twisting of the front axle, on 'INDIA'.1st Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0028
Issues and proposed modifications for the 20 HP front axle, focusing on torque control, braking, and bending.1st Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0029
Twisting issues with an India Front Axle, proposing modifications and noting defects in the current forging.10th Feb 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0030
Modifications to the India Front Axle Pivot, including new parts and a request for testing.1st Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0031
Requesting comparative weights for the India front axle forging.10th Feb 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0032
The results and graphs from deflection tests carried out on an India Front Axle.15th Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0033
The strength of the 'India' front axle.12th Jun 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0034
Results of a torsion test on a 20 HP axle, graphing permanent set against distance and load.14th Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0035
Results of a torsion test on a 20HP No.2 axle, showing permanent set under various loads and distances.14th Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0036
Mr. Royce's decision against using a multiple plate clutch for the India Front Axle.22th Oct 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0037
Parts list and weight breakdown for Goshawk II and Goshawk III front axles.12th Nov 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0038
India front axle and an experimental side steering lever.12th Nov 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0039
Expressing concerns over the reliability and cost of a proposed riveting method for a steering lever ball on a 20 HP chassis.30th Nov 1925Box 101 \ 1  scan0040
Solutions for low speed wobbles on the 20 HP model, referencing a refusal to consider a plate clutch device.23th Mar 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0041
Arrangements for providing additional friction in the front pivots for the 20HP model.15th May 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0042
Letter confirming a telegram about modifications to a car's servo braking system and front braking proportions.15th May 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0043
Technical memorandum discussing gear and worm design, splines, and a proposed damping segment.15th May 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0044
Friction dampers, front springs, rubber buffers and front wheel brakes.15th May 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0045
Potential improvements to vehicle braking and suspension systems.6th Jul 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0046
Improvements and testing of the front axle for the 'K' Series, 20 HP chassis.6th Jul 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0047
Standardization and modification of an 'INDIA' front axle for a 20 HP chassis.14th Sep 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0048
Modification to the friction device on the front axle pivot for the 20 HP chassis.4th Oct 1926Box 101 \ 1  scan0049
Proposed linkages for mixture control on a 20 HP vehicle with a vertical radiator and shutters.6th Jan 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0050
The design of a new front axle for the 20 HP model based on the lightened Phantom type.25th Apr 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0051
Standard axle design for the Phantom and its application to the 20 HP model.29th Apr 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0052
Cause of a steering joggle on the 20 HP model, comparing geometry vs. gyroscopic action.30th Apr 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0053
Front axle wobble issues on a 20 HP car, detailing tests and solutions related to axle weight, tyre sizes, and steering components.3rd May 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0054
Modifications and performance analysis of the Phantom steering system.5th Mar 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0055
Design notes for an improved front axle for the 20 HP car, based on the Phantom, to prevent tyre scrub.25th May 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0056
Authorising an experiment for a 20 HP parallel control system, noting the need to create new parts from scratch.25th May 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0057
List of car objectives prepared for a board meeting.25th May 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0058
Methods for lowering the chassis of 20 HP and Phantom models by reducing packing.17th Nov 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0059
'X' shaped 4th cross member for the 10,000 miles 20 HP car, noting required modifications to the braking system.3rd Dec 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0060
Requesting the production of front axle and brake components for bump testing on a 20-HP chassis.10th Dec 1927Box 101 \ 1  scan0061
General arrangement and component specifications for the 'India 3' car.27th Feb 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0062
Sending a schedule (N.sch.2622) for a slight modification to the rear axle arrangement to accommodate the Enots/Bijur system.5th Jun 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0063
Modifications to the 20 HP model's gear quadrant and floorboards to prevent hot air and fumes from entering the cabin.16th Jun 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0064
Steering 'shiver' issue and proposed axle improvements.24th Aug 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0065
Modifications to the India 4 front axle.24th Oct 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0066
Modifications to the front springs, side steering tube, and frame geometry.1st Nov 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0067
Alterations to the rear hub and brake drum for the India 4 rear axle.7th Nov 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0068
Potential steering improvements by modifying front engine mounts, axle damping, and tires.12th Nov 1928Box 101 \ 1  scan0069
Scheme for air vessels in the pivots of the 20 HP front axle for centralised chassis lubrication.27th Mar 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0070
Design principles and issues of shock dampers, condemning leaks and proposing solutions for better performance.4th Apr 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0071
Vehicle suspension and body issues on a 20 HP model.5th Apr 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0072
Suggestion for the capacity and placement of an air reservoir on the 20 HP chassis front axle.5th Apr 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0073
Record of front and rear axle weights for the 20 HP 'India lll' model with Bijur pipes.1st May 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0074
Oil retention issue with an Enots fitting on a 20 HP rear axle, proposing a drilling modification.7th Jun 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0075
Urgent front axle control issue on the 20 HP model causing vehicles to go off the road.8th Nov 1939Box 101 \ 1  scan0076
In response to an enquiry about a 20HP Front Axle Control issue.11th Nov 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0077
Front axle control and steering characteristics of the 20 HP model compared to other models.12th Nov 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0078
Inability to fit front axle control on a 20 HP model due to spring pad design.15th Nov 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0079
Tests on the 20 HP front axle concerning steering joggles and high-speed wobbles, and potential issues with future 40/50 HP models.21th Nov 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0080
Difficulty of lowering the 20 HP car by altering the front joggle of the frame without affecting the steering.21th Nov 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0081
Inability to lower the springs on the 20 HP front axle, identifying spring position as the issue.26th Nov 1929Box 101 \ 1  scan0082
Issues and new recommendations for the Bijur lubrication system on axles.1st Jan 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0083
Axle lubrication systems, comparing oil gun and one-shot chassis methods.1st Jan 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0084
Instruction book update regarding the lubrication of axles for 20 HP and Phantom II models.1st Jan 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0085
Sending N.schemes 3135/6 for pipe coils related to the 20/25 HP centralised chassis lubrication.1st Jul 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0086
Centralised chassis lubrication for the 20 HP front axle, referencing scheme 3141.18th Aug 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0087
Modifications and issues for the 25 HP model in Japan.1st Sep 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0088
Experiment on the front axle regarding a complaint about the Bijur oil supply tube.12th Nov 1930Box 101 \ 1  scan0089
Modifications to the front axle for cost reduction and improved steering geometry.29th Jan 1931Box 101 \ 1  scan0090
Front axle control for 'JAPAN' III, discussing spring ratings and shock absorber placement.2nd Feb 1931Box 101 \ 1  scan0091
Design and development of a new front axle and brake system.18th Mar 1931Box 101 \ 1  scan0092
Sending the original N. scheme 3246 for the front axle and a proposal for a new drawing.24th Apr 1931Box 101 \ 1  scan0093
Standardisation of centralised lubrication for the front axle to incorporate it into the one-shot lubrication scheme.14th Jan 1931Box 101 \ 1  scan0094
Costs and schedule for fitting a new part to a chassis.5th Feb 1931Box 101 \ 1  scan0095


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