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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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The decision to revert to a hand oiling hole for the 20/25 HP Servo, discontinuing the Bijur oiling system.11th Oct 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0121
Instructing to use Ferodo S.3914 material for the linings of fully floating servos.16th Oct 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0122
Servo jaggering issue on the 20/25 HP chassis, referencing clearances and previous instructions.19th Oct 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0123
Standardisation document regarding the deletion of Bijur lubrication to the servo on 20/25 HP chassis.17th Jul 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0124
Standardisation form for chassis parts detailing implementation and costs.13th Nov 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0125
Modification to the 25 HP and Bentley Servo concerning the enclosure of liner discs.13th Nov 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0126
Mistake in standardising the increased front braking for 25 HP cars and the proposed solution.18th Nov 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0127
Standardisation of baffles to prevent oil working along the servo countershaft.4th Nov 1933Box 105 \ 4  scan0128
Use of ball versus needle bearings for the servo shaft on 20/25 and Bentley cars.2nd Jan 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0129
Request to construct a servo output measuring rig for 20/25 and Bentley models.10th Feb 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0130
Modifications to servos on 20/25 and Bentley models, regarding driving pins and lining materials.1st Mar 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0131
Parts list and blueprint notification for the servo motor and mechanism of a 20/25-HP & Bentley standard type servo.17th Mar 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0132
Parts list detailing replacements, additions, and exceptions for a specific unit assembly.17th Mar 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0133
Tests to determine the equal distribution of the 20/25 and Bentley servo motor output to the front and back brakes.26th Mar 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0134
Analysis of servo output distribution, the effects of friction at various bearings, and the impact of mechanism geometry in forward and reverse gears.19th Apr 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0135
Diagram for servo tests on the 20/25 and Bentley models.19th Apr 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0136
Graph charting the distribution of servo output to the front and rear brakes for 20/25 and Bentley models.4th May 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0137
Request to manufacture one Gearbox Rear Coupling extension for 20/25 Servo Tests.4th May 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0138
Instruction to reline servos on cars 21-G-IV and 4-B-IV with 'roasted' RAD-13 linings.26th Jun 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0139
Request for different cast iron servo linings for 25 HP servo tests.12th Jul 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0140
Requesting different cast-iron servo linings for 25 HP servo tests.17th Jul 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0141
Request to supply and fit parts for 25 HP servo experiments, specifically to incorporate an outboard ball bearing.19th Jul 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0142
Request to make two cork-inserted plates for trials on the servo test rig.20th Jul 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0143
The mechanical efficiency of a Bentley and 25 HP servo motor and its linings.26th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0144
Servo efficiency tests, focusing on the effect of temperature on brake lining friction and the search for better materials.26th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0145
Braking system tests, discussing servo types, lining characteristics, and mechanical efficiency.26th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0146
Test report comparing the performance of different servo lining materials.26th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0147
Comparative table of performance characteristics for various servo lining materials.26th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0148
Graph plotting the coefficient of friction against temperature for Ferodo RAD 13 friction material.2nd Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0149
Graph showing the variation of friction with temperature for Ferodo V.M. 30 friction material.8th Oct 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0150
Graph of hysteresis loops for a Bentley Servo Motor, comparing different connection and bearing setups.25th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0151
Results of servo efficiency tests and suggesting further material trials.29th Oct 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0152
Trouble with the Bentley and 25 HP servo and proposing a modification to make it run cooler.2nd Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0153
The standardisation of fully floating servos for Bentley and 20/25 models.2nd Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0154
General specification for the servo on chassis 21-G-IV.14th Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0155
Experimental Department Report on the efficiency of servo cams and reducing journal friction.15th Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0156
Test report on servo cam efficiency, comparing the standard 25 HP cams with a modified version to assess the effect of journal friction.15th Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0157
Graph showing hysteresis loops and comparing the efficiency of standard and floating cams for a Bentley servo motor.14th Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0158
Tests and modification requests for servo operating cams on Bentley & 25 HP models.28th Nov 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0159
Experimental department report regarding a ball bearing for a brake system servo motor.19th Dec 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0160
Experiments comparing a special bearing with an ordinary ball bearing in servo motors.19th Dec 1934Box 105 \ 4  scan0161
Graph plotting the hysteresis of a Bentley & 25 HP servo, comparing special and ordinary ball bearings supporting the inner pressure plate.2nd Jan 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0162
Requesting the manufacture of two additional pairs of servo cams for the Bentley & 25 HP.2nd Jan 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0163
Inconsistency in servo swinging arm poundage, proposing to replace Ferodo linings with oily cotton duck.2nd Jan 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0164
Requesting the fitting of servo motors to specific Bentley and 25 HP chassis for testing purposes.15th Jan 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0165
Deletion of a crinkly plate modification for the 20/25 servo following test failures.15th Feb 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0166
Standardisation of parts for a servo motor, incorporating a ball bridge bearing, fully floating linings, and a spring ring torsional connection.15th Jan 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0167
Cost estimation for extra jigs, tools, and equipment with a cost comparison between an old and new part.8th Feb 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0168
Requesting the adaptation of a new friction method from a Bentley servo to the 25 HP servo suspension bracket.5th Apr 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0169
Use of a Bentley servo suspension bracket on the 25 HP model.8th Apr 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0170
Application of a Bentley disc type friction device to the 20/25 model's balance arm.16th Apr 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0171
Rectifying servo squeaks and judder on a 20/25 model.20th May 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0172
Two faults with floating servo-cams on 25 HP and Bentley models, with a request for design alterations.3rd Jul 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0173
The performance of cotton duck fabric liners fitted to a servo balance arm after testing.5th Jul 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0174
Issues with splined servo linings for Spectre, Bentley & 25 HP models.6th Jul 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0175
Six 'Safeguard' friction linings from Gandy Belting Co. to be tested on a 20/25 HP servo motor.19th Aug 1935Box 105 \ 4  scan0176
The fitting of a servo to a 25/30 HP Chassis, 22-G-V.1st Jan 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0177
Proposals for a Servo on a 25-30 HP vehicle, covering bolt clearance and the brake pedal stop.15th Jan 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0178
Requesting the replacement of rivets with bolts on the servo for 25/30 and Bentley models following failures on experimental cars.3rd Apr 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0179
Requesting the replacement of rivets with bolts on the servo balance lever for 25/30 and Bentley models.5th Apr 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0180
Potential cure for servo judders on the 20/25 model by removing a washer.14th Aug 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0181
Follow-up communication requesting a reply regarding an issue with the 20/25 Servo Judder.18th Aug 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0182
Communication regarding the issue of servo judders on the 25 HP model.18th Aug 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0183
Shearing of rivets on the 25/30 HP & Bentley Servo balance lever, recommending immediate replacement with bolts.10th Sep 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0184
List of new and replaced parts for fitting a Disc Type Damper to a 20/25-HP chassis.10th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0185
Parts list from Section 6180 detailing new, additional, and replaced/not required components.10th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0186
List of new and replaced parts for a 20/25 HP chassis to fit Disc Type Dampers.10th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0187
Continued list of new and replaced parts with corresponding part numbers and quantities.10th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0188
Confirming an increase in factory cost for the Disc Type Damper for the Servo Suspension Bracket.10th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0189
Standardisation of servo linings for the Bentley and 25/30 chassis, and renaming the Ferodo material.24th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0190
The standardisation of servo motor mechanism features for the 25/30 and Bentley models.11th Jan 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0191
Standardisation of a servo with specific linings and connections for the 25/30 HP model.10th Feb 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0192
Estimated cost for new tools and a production timeline for the R2 series chassis.22th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0193
Standardisation of a Dics type damper on servo suspension bracket for the 25/30 HP model.22th Dec 1936Box 105 \ 4  scan0194
Estimated cost of new tools included under Bentley Standardisation Sheet X. No. 251.10th Mar 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0195
Standardisation of parts for servo improvements on the 25/30 HP model.10th Mar 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0196
Estimation for the cost of new tools and their production implementation for the 'R' Series chassis.25th Mar 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0197
Instructing the removal of a servo motor from one car and its refitting to another car.25th Mar 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0198
Confirming the replacement of the servo on car 22.G.V.1st Apr 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0199
Requesting two pairs of 35° Servo Cams for 25/30 HP cars to be sent to Paris.23th Nov 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0200
Testing alternative, cheaper materials for the servo drive worm wheel on Bentley & 25/30.HP models.13th Dec 1937Box 105 \ 4  scan0201
Complaint regarding inefficient servos on B.II & 25/30 HP models and a recommended fix.27th Oct 1938Box 105 \ 4  scan0202
Arguing against the reduction of the vehicle tool kit, emphasizing the necessity of special tools.17th Dec 1926Box 105 \ 4  scan0203
Potential reductions to the car's tool kit, with a comparison to Mercedes.31th Jan 1927Box 105 \ 4  scan0204
Standard tool kit for the Phantom model for daily versus extended tour usage.31th Jan 1927Box 105 \ 4  scan0205
Design alterations, discussing the strategy of using existing parts to minimise jigs, tools and replacement stocks.13th Mar 1928Box 105 \ 4  scan0206
Query regarding the inclusion of both an oil syringe and a Lucas oil can in the tool kits for 20 & 40/50 HP chassis.23th Dec 1929Box 105 \ 4  scan0207
Considering the inclusion of a syringe in the chassis tool kit for lubrication and maintenance.3rd Mar 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0208
The outcomes of a conference regarding the supply of tool kits for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP chassis.23th May 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0209
Packing note listing spares and tools supplied with a 20 HP chassis.8th Nov 1929Box 105 \ 4  scan0210
Proposed alterations to the tool kits supplied with both chassis types.4th Jun 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0211
Retention or deletion of items from a vehicle's original tool kit, based on feedback from the Inspection Department.2nd Jul 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0212
Reduction of tools in the tool kits for Phantom II and 20/25 HP models.26th Jun 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0213
Reduction of the standard tool kit provided with cars.4th Jul 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0214
Proposal to reduce the contents of tool kits based on customer capability and alternative maintenance solutions for brake squeaking.7th Jul 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0215
Standardisation of Chassis Parts for a revised tool kit on the Phantom II & 20/25 HP models.12th Jun 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0216
Reductions to the tool kits for Phantom II & 25 HP models.12th Jun 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0217
Continued list of car parts, tools, and accessories.12th Jun 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0218
Confirming an agreement on reducing the contents of a tool kit, with specific exceptions noted.25th Jul 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0219
Confirming the standardisation and reduction of tool kits, noting an exception for specific spanners.26th Jul 1930Box 105 \ 4  scan0220


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