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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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Modification to the 25/30 exhaust system to rectify a fouling issue with the third crossmember.16th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0216
Standardisation of a flattened exhaust pipe snout to reduce exhaust boom on the 25/30 HP model.16th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0217
Letter to Burgess Products Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting and testing of an exhaust silencer on a 25/30 HP car.18th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0218
Letter from Burgess Products Company arranging a meeting to demonstrate an experimental exhaust silencer fitted to a 25/30 HP car.19th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0219
Suggesting a modification to the 25/30 Exhaust System to fix a fouling issue and for a Depot Sheet to be issued.20th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0220
Official order be placed with Burgess Products Co.25th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0221
File note regarding the 20/25 Exhaust Booms and related production updates.2nd Jul 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0222
Rattling exhaust system on the modern 25 HP car due to the silencer fouling a frame cross member.12th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0223
Letter from Burgess Products Company regarding an experimental exhaust silencer and acoustic pads.23th Jun 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0224
Letter from Burgess Products Company concerning air filters and a sample of Zonolite for experimental use.1st Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0225
Product bulletin detailing the methods of installation for Burgess Acousti-Pad sound absorbent lining in ventilation systems.1st Apr 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0226
Installation guide for Burgess Acousti-Pad sound-absorbing duct lining.1st Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0227
Technical bulletin explaining noise measurement with a comparative chart of decibel levels for various sounds.1st Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0228
Guide explaining the decibel scale for sound intensity and its practical application in noise level calculations.1st Jan 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0229
Letter to Burgess Products Co. apologising for a delay and postponing further tests on a car.15th Jul 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0230
Letter from Burgess Products Company to the Experimental Department regarding a recent visit and a proposed future meeting.16th Jul 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0231
Letter from Burgess Products Company Ltd regarding a missed meeting and the supply of silencers and carburettor filter elements.21th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0232
Letter to Burgess Products Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss filter elements and a 25/30 HP exhaust system.24th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0233
Proposal to manufacture Phantom II exhaust silencers using aluminised mild steel instead of Staybrite to prevent surface breakdown.25th Mar 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0234
Use of malleable iron for exhaust manifolds on the 25/30 HP chassis.26th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0235
Substitution of Staybright steel with Aluminized mild steel for Phantom II & 25/30 HP exhaust silencers.28th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0236
Use of malleable iron for 25/30 HP exhaust manifolds.28th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0237
Official order be placed with Burges Products Co. Ltd. for various materials.28th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0238
Letter from Burgess Products Company Ltd regarding experimental work on exhaust silencers and air filter elements.31th Aug 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0239
Letter from Burgess Products Company Ltd. regarding the sound-dampening material 'Dedenet'.12th Sep 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0240
Letter confirming the dispatch of four hand-made air filter element samples and discussing production details.12th Sep 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0241
Advertisement for the Burgess Oil-Bath Air Cleaner, detailing its operation and features.5th Sep 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0242
Advertisement for Nickel Alloy Steels for use in motor vehicle construction.5th Sep 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0243
Enquiry for 25/30 HP exhaust manifolds, discussing casting thickness and cost with Ley's Malleable Casting Co.22th Sep 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0244
Cost comparison note between a standard manifold and a malleable iron alternative, showing a saving.7th May 1970Box 104 \ 2  scan0245
The cost-effectiveness and proposed testing of malleable iron exhaust manifolds for the 25/30 HP model.30th Sep 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0246
The testing of sample spherical pads for an exhaust system on car 22-G-V.2nd Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0247
Despatching two 25/30 HP exhaust silencers treated with the Webb anti-rust process.10th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0248
Instruction memo regarding the materials and assembly for a 25/30 HP exhaust system, to be fitted to a GAE-20 chassis.12th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0249
Reduced material order for a 'G' series exhaust system pending tests on a new design.15th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0250
Standardisation of materials and anti-rust treatment for the 25/30 HP and Phantom III exhaust systems.26th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0251
Staybrite sleeve for a 25/30 HP exhaust tail pipe.28th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0252
The 25/30 HP & Phantom III exhaust systems, specifically about a quotation for silencers from Messrs. Webbs Treatments Ltd.3rd Nov 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0253
Request for a swan neck nozzle to be made for a 25/30 HP exhaust system.12th Nov 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0254
Internal request to order mild steel sheets and a sparking plug from Burgess Products Ltd.14th Nov 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0255
Exhaust boom on car GUL-1, found to be caused by an extension piece.20th Nov 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0256
Exhaust boom issue caused by a plated extension piece on a 25/30 HP car.21th Nov 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0257
Standardisation of Gandy spherical exhaust support washers for the 25/30 HP model.21th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0258
Statement on the estimated nil cost of extra Jigs, Tools and Bought Out Equipment.14th Oct 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0259
Deleting the spherical union from the carburetter air intake pipe on the 25/30 HP 'P2' Series chassis.10th Dec 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0260
Suggestion to delete the spherical joint union from the carburetter air intake pipe for the 25/30 HP Chassis air silencer.2nd Dec 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0261
Recommendation to replace special lagging straps with Jubilee Clips on 25/30-HP & Bentley expansion boxes for cost savings.30th Dec 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0262
Approving the use of Jubilee Clips for lagging on the 25/30 HP & Bentley Expansion Box.5th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0263
Delay in the standardization of 25/30 HP exhaust fittings due to a failure during testing.11th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0264
Urgent request for the delivery status of exhaust manifolds for the 25/30 HP and Phantom III models.11th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0265
Confirming a cost check which found that Jubilee Clips are the cheapest option for the 25/30HP & Bentley exhaust system.12th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0266
Cost analysis comparing Jubilee clips against a lagging strap for expansion boxes on 25/30 HP and Bentley models.6th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0267
Cost comparison of jubilee clips versus straps for the 25/30 HP and Bentley exhaust system.14th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0268
Quotation from Harborough Aircraft Construction Co. Ltd. for Phantom III silencers and another part.17th Dec 1936Box 104 \ 2  scan0269
Proceeding with nickel-plated mild steel lagging covers for the 25/30 exhaust fittings.18th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0270
Requesting the fitting of a nickel-plated exhaust system with a chromium extension piece to car 18.G.1V.25th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0271
Standardisation of parts for oil seals on the countershaft.22th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0272
Estimation of the cost for new tools and production details for the 'P2' series chassis.22th Jan 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0273
Power output graph comparing a 25/30 HP engine's performance with both an open exhaust and a complete system, against a 5.7 C/R Buick Series 40 engine.15th Oct 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0274
Collection of memos on the design and testing of exhaust systems to reduce noise on 25 HP and Phantom III models.15th Oct 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0275
Modifications to cure exhaust drone on the Phantom III and a complaint regarding the size of the front expansion box.15th Oct 1937Box 104 \ 2  scan0276
Issues with exhaust manifold studs and water leaks on the 25/30 HP model.12th Jan 1938Box 104 \ 2  scan0277
The widening of the Goshawk frame and track to accommodate 4-wheel brakes.25th Jun 1924Box 104 \ 3  scan0001
Authorisation sheet No.2 for a necessary change to the anchorage of the 'India' model's frame under-truss.7th Mar 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0002
Design and details of a body subframe for India across several schemes.21th Apr 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0003
Bumping test of an India chassis, investigating the failure of the rear dumb iron.1st May 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0004
Rear axle bumping test for a 20 HP 'India' chassis, detailing spring and dumb iron failures.6th May 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0005
Urgent testing of body subframes on various chassis and car models.10th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0006
Modifications to springs, side levers, sub-frames, and the status of gearbox production.10th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0007
Timeline and requirements for introducing new chassis parts, such as side levers and gearcases, after a 10,000-mile trial.13th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0008
Cabriolet designs for an 'India' subframe and the reuse of a Landaulette body.13th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0009
Design modifications and feedback for the 'India' sub-frames.13th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0010
Stiffening of a body sub-frame joggle based on test results and forwarding a drawing.6th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0011
Secret memo agreeing to a suggestion to change the 'India' subframe on model GF-68 to the latest design.1st Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0012
Despatch of a 20 HP subframe to Messrs. Barkers, intended for a Cabriolet body.1st Jul 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0013
Goshawk sub-frame at Barkers, requesting parts to avoid work stoppage and suggesting chassis specifications.18th Jul 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0014
Chassis modifications, body fittings, and test plans for various car models.11th Sep 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0015
Report disagreeing with a long chassis for the Sports car and recommending new wings and windscreen.12th Jun 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0016
Letter to coachbuilders confirming modifications to a 20 HP chassis, including windscreen adjustments and revised rear wheel clearances.25th Sep 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0017
Telegram regarding a production delay for a Barkers India Sub frame, awaiting rubber suspension blocks.29th Sep 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0018
Requesting an experiment to modify frame tie-bars as per Mr. Royce's wishes.21th Dec 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0019
Expressing concerns and recommending further experiments on a chassis underframe design.21th Dec 1925Box 104 \ 3  scan0020
Requesting the issuance of a standardization sheet for a 20 HP chassis frame.16th Mar 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0021
Communication regarding the weight of a Barker patent cabriolet de ville subframe and the correct fitting of floorboards.20th Mar 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0022
Standardisation of a chassis part, moving the frame joggle 1 inch further back to improve coachwork.18th Mar 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0023
Desirability of fitting subframes to the 40/50 and 20 HP chassis.22th Apr 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0024
Letter from Springfield to Derby acknowledging receipt of a Standardization Sheet for Frame X No.5380.7th May 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0025
Request for a simple frame deflection and weight measurement on the Phantom and 20 HP models.19th Jul 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0026
Frame deflection test and results for the New Phantom and 20 HP car models.23th Aug 1926Box 104 \ 3  scan0027
The breakage of Phantom step irons, attributing the cause to rough roads and battery weight, with proposed solutions.5th Mar 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0028
Flexibility and fractures of step irons on 20 HP and 40/50 HP models, proposing stronger designs and battery placement solutions.11th Mar 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0029
Short internal memo confirming an action, typed over a carbon copy of another document.11th Oct 1937Box 104 \ 3  scan0030
Proposed strengthened step iron for the 20 HP model.25th Mar 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0031
Lowering the chassis frame by using a smaller hypoid back axle bevel gear.6th May 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0032
Proposed modifications to the new 20 HP chassis, including lowering it and using 19' wheels.5th Jul 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0033
The construction of new India chassis frames.16th Jul 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0034
Modifications to the frame for the 'India 3 and 4' chassis, referencing drawing numbers.20th Aug 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0035
The frame and engine components for the 'India 3' 20 HP trial car in France.9th May 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0036
Examination of a Hooper Cabriolet de Ville experiencing rattles and knocks, focusing on incorrect subframe supports and floorboards.7th Sep 1927Box 104 \ 3  scan0037
Continuation of instructions regarding the fitting of subframe supports, dash brackets, and footboards.13th Sep 1938Box 104 \ 3  scan0038


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