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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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Faulty horn's 'tinny and muzzy note' caused by a loose cover.30th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0397
Supply of special hub withdrawal tools for the Junior Car Club Tour.30th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0398
Whether to send a spare petrol pump for a car in the J.C.C. Rally due to recent complaints.1st Jul 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0399
Confirming agreement to include a spare petrol pump for a car participating in the J.C.C. Rally.3rd Jul 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0400
Car modifications, including moving the petrol filter, petrol pump issues, and changing the gearbox.9th Jul 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0401
Modifications to a car's petrol filter, pump, and gearbox.9th Jul 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0402
The steering on the Continental Demonstrator, Chassis No. GUL-4.14th Sep 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0403
Correspondence regarding Chassis No. GUL.4, the Continental Demonstrator.15th Sep 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0404
From 'Sg' to 'Hs/Rm' regarding the underpowered, non-standard engine in car GLG-5 and a request for a new one.7th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0405
Completing tests to improve slow running on the 20/25 model and replacing a unit with the next standard 25/30 Wraith unit.19th Sep 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0406
Instruction to fit components to a rig steering box and to modify a distance piece.10th Oct 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0407
Inquiry regarding the fitment of 'L' shape piston rings to Trials Car GUL.1.19th Oct 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0408
Return of a set of K.L.G. plugs for Chassis No. GUL-59.24th Oct 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0409
Storage of a dismantled silencer for chassis GLG-23.9th Nov 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0410
Arranging exhaust boom tests and engine decarbonising for trials car GUL-1.9th Nov 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0411
Confirming the status of the London Trials Car GUL-1, its readiness for collection, and pending decarbonization.19th Nov 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0412
Follow-up memo regarding the London Trials for car GUL-1.19th Nov 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0413
Requesting GUL 1 be sent to the Repair Department for collection following its trials.19th Nov 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0414
Scheduling of car 3-AZ-38 for 'London Trials' involving the fitting of rubber between the axle and springs.25th Nov 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0415
Sending a car to Derby for a new unit installation, with handwritten notes about timings and springs.9th Dec 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0416
Service history and engine alteration details for chassis No. GLG 5.15th Dec 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0417
Instructing modifications to 'Sg's Car', including fitting a propeller shaft damper and setting clutch fingers.15th Dec 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0418
25/30 HP car with a new engine unit, expressing dissatisfaction and requesting its return for further work.23th Dec 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0419
Unsatisfactory engine performance issues including spitting, overheating, and running backwards.29th Dec 1936Box 107 \ 1  scan0420
Faults found on a 25/30 HP car, specifically concerning the timing gears, tappets, and carburetter.6th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0421
Persistent engine running-on complaint after fitting a special camshaft to a 25/30 HP car.8th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0422
Comparing the performance of a car fitted with an anti-rolling rod (GAE-20) against a standard model.11th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0423
Post Office telegram reporting that Mr Sidgreaves' car has not arrived at Lillie Hall.1st Sep 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0424
The return of a 25/30 car.11th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0425
Telegram received by telephone regarding a car that has not arrived.22th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0426
Telegram received by telephone concerning a car that has not arrived.12th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0427
Customer opinions from Cricklewood on controversial suspension parts (GAE.20).12th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0428
Chassis conference and the positioning of a car's roll rod.13th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0429
The persistent 'running after switching off' problem on a 25/30 car, leading to the decision to fit a completely new engine unit.13th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0430
Faults and repairs for a 30 HP car, model GLG-5, including issues with timing gears, spitting, and back-firing.18th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0431
Investigation into a 'back firing' engine trouble, detailing parts changed and the results.18th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0432
Daily log of engine modifications and test results with a series of changes yielding no improvement.18th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0433
Log of engine tests detailing modifications to the cylinder head and block, and their results.18th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0434
Conclusions from tests on engine backfiring related to ignition and throttle settings.22th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0435
Letter to Lodge Plugs Limited regarding poor petrol consumption and arranging for the car to be inspected.22th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0436
Letter from Lodge Plugs Limited requesting advice on improving the fuel consumption of a 20/25 model car.19th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0437
Missing parts from an engine unit supplied for Sg.'s Car.22th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0438
Car being sent to Thrupp and Maberly instead of Lillie Hall.22th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0439
Investigating when damage occurred to a car's door before delivery to the coachbuilders.27th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0440
From Sg to Rm regarding pre-existing damage to a car's wing and a receipt from Thrupp & Maberly.28th Jan 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0441
Checklist of a car's condition and inventory upon being handed in for service or repair.21th Nov 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0442
Arranging the handover of car GWN-8 to 'St.' to replace an old 20/25 model after an investigation.6th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0443
Reported issues and recommended work for the 25/30 HP Trials Car GWN.8.6th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0444
On the service dates and 'L' shaped rings for two 25/30HP London Trials Cars.7th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0445
Request to replace the clutch facing on Chassis G.A.N.54, a sales trials car.29th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0446
Bad clutch on car GAN-54 from the London Trials, requesting an investigation and permanent fix.27th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0447
Requesting the removal of a clutch plate from chassis G.A.N.54 for the fitting of a Ferodo facing.29th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0448
Oil-covered clutch on car GAN-54 during the London Trials, with recommendations for observation.30th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0449
Inquiring about the return of car GAN-54 from the London Trials and the reason for its clutch replacement.30th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0450
The process of making experimental chassis GAE-20 saleable.30th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0451
The handover of car GAE.20 to the Repair Department for specification assessment.30th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0452
Replacement of a bad clutch on Trials Car GAN.54 with new Ferodo S.6777 facings.31th Jul 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0453
Chassis number GAE-20, requesting it as early as possible.16th Aug 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0454
Preparation and costing of an experimental car, GAE-20, before it is offered for sale.4th Aug 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0455
Request to return specific experimental parts from a car before its disposal.21th Aug 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0456
Performance data from tests at Brooklands comparing two cars with various wheel and tyre setups.6th Aug 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0457
Typed memorandum concerning tyre and exhaust noise issues on the 25/30 HP Trials Car GWN-2.28th Sep 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0458
Fitting of a cheaper edition carburetter to transport car GBJ 52.30th Sep 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0459
Tyre wear and noise issues on a 25/30 HP trials car (GWN-2), with a proposal for an exhaust system test.4th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0460
Tyre wear with Dunlops and arranging an exhaust silencer test during a show.6th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0461
Arranging to listen to the exhaust system on a 25/30 Trials Car GWN.2.8th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0462
Short memo confirming travel arrangements for a meeting in Kettering.6th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0463
Confirming arrangements for a trials car.9th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0464
Confirming an arrangement to pick up a car at Lillie Hall and deliver it to an address in Kensington.12th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0465
Cancelling a previous arrangement and rescheduling a trip to London to test trials car GWN.2 for exhaust noises and tyres.13th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0466
Confirming a change of appointment day and requesting confirmation of time for two cars.15th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0467
Confirming an appointment time for two cars, GWN-2 and P.III.16th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0468
Request for a report on the performance of a clutch with Ferodo facings in Trials Car GAN.54.4th Nov 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0469
The performance of a clutch in Trials Car GAN-54.6th Nov 1937Box 107 \ 1  scan0470
Providing the agenda for an upcoming Service Complaints Conference.15th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 2  scan0001
Agenda for a conference on service complaints regarding Phantom III boiling and petrol pump issues.26th Oct 1937Box 107 \ 2  scan0002
Vehicle faults such as clutch jaggers, overoiling, and steering wobbles, along with proposed cures and actions.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0003
Faults and their proposed or implemented solutions for various vehicle components, including the Phantom III model.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0004
Notice on testing new metallic clutch facings for the 20/26 clutch, also applicable to 3 1/2 Litre Bentley clutches, to address 20/25 model complaints.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0005
List of complaints for the 25/30 model and the corresponding factory responses and proposed actions.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0006
Testing of Thermoid facings on the 25/30 Clutch to eliminate clutch jaggers.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0007
Bentley complaints regarding main bearing, rear wheel driving dog, and noisy axle issues.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0008
Bentley axle failures and brake squeaks, including proposed solutions.13th Jun 1936Box 107 \ 2  scan0009
Note expressing disappointment that Depots have not provided feedback regarding design inaccessibility.21th Jun 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0010
Blueprint showing a modification to a cross-steering tube end for more even load distribution.21th Jun 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0011
General chassis data comparison for the Phantom III, Bentley, and Wraith III models.9th Jun 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0012
Throttle spring issues and linkage complexity for SO carburettors.5th Apr 1939Box 107 \ 2  scan0013
Issues with throttle springs and linkages on S.U. Carburetters.5th Apr 1939Box 107 \ 2  scan0014
Complaint report regarding a fractured thrust race cage on an axle.6th Apr 1939Box 107 \ 2  scan0015
Confirming satisfactory experimental features fitted to customer's cars are to be standardised for future production.10th Feb 1939Box 107 \ 2  scan0016
Depot complaints regarding ignition, horn, and valve issues on Wraith and Phantom III models.21th Feb 1939Box 107 \ 2  scan0017
Issues with headlamps and carburettors on various car models.21th Feb 1939Box 107 \ 2  scan0018
Discussion of customer complaints and service depot criticisms for the Phantom III chassis.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0019
Reliability issues and design improvements for various vehicle components.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0020
Report page detailing issues with exhaust suspension, oil filters, general suspension, and tyres.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0021
Issues and improvements for tyres, steering, suspension, and wiring.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0022
Technical memo discussing issues and solutions for an oil filler, drain plug, fan bearings, and carburetter connection.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0023
Summary of issues and recommendations for the 25/30 HP chassis, covering engine, servo, brakes, and exhaust.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0024
Various Bentley component failures including axle bearings, brakes, silencer rattle, and engine bearings.10th Oct 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0025
Technical notes on oil flow test rigs for 4¼ litre engines and rattles in steering column controls.25th Aug 1938Box 107 \ 2  scan0026


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