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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 suspension buffer clearances for a 26.G.VI Wraith model and noting an issue with the offside front.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0011
Torque reaction arm on a Wraith raised front mounting not staying tight.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0012
Querying the correct poundage for Wraith cross steering tube joints following a routine inspection.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0013
Technical note with a diagram showing how the bonnet side strips on a Wraith model foul the frame.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0014
Design issue with bottom tappets on the Wraith model, following a broken valve spring, and a proposed solution.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0015
And diagram concerning the Wraith bonnet side strips fouling the frame under the wings.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0016
Issues with clutch engagement and slip on a 26.G.VI. Wraith model.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0017
The junction box for the rear lights on a Wraith model being damaged by stones due to its low position.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0018
Test report on petrol starvation issues for the Wraith model.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0019
Cover note for an attached memo concerning petrol starvation in the 26.G.VI Wraith model.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0020
Test report on petrol starvation issues during acceleration on a Wraith model.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0021
Report regarding fan noise and a request for a new fan and drive belt for a Wraith model.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0022
Query regarding the correct poundage for the cross steering tube joints on a Wraith model.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0023
The clutch performance of a 26.G.VI Wraith vehicle, detailing issues with engagement and slip.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0024
Describing audible wind noise from the back doors of a 26.G.VI Wraith, requiring a rubber sealing strip.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0025
The modification of floorboards for the 26.G.VI Wraith model.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0026
Gearbox issue with the 26.G.VI. Wraith model jumping out of top gear.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0027
The modification of floor-boards on the Wraith model to increase clearance for the gearbox and servo.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0028
Engine oil leak into the clutch pit of a 26.G.VI.- WRAITH model.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0029
Issue with the Wraith gearbox jumping out of top gear on the over-run.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0030
Increase in the height of the domes on the aluminium centre front floor-board for the Wraith model.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0031
Engine oil leak into the clutch pit of a 26.G.VI. Wraith model vehicle.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0032
Water loss from a Wraith model radiator, which appears to overflow when braking.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0033
With a sketch concerning a clearance issue where the bijur connection on the rocker shaft fouls the crankcase on a Wraith model.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0034
Pedal and ignition control issues for the Wraith model.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0035
Oil leak from the front suspension's Bijur feed on a Wraith model due to a lack of restriction.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0036
Noting a fouling issue with the bijur connection on the rocker shaft for a 26.G.VI.- Wraith.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0037
Enclosing a summary of faults for a Wraith car and requesting further instructions.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0038
Summary of reported engine and clutch faults for a Wraith model being tested in Chateauroux, France.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0039
List of vehicle faults and issues categorized by system, page 2.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0040
Investigation into petrol starvation due to vapour lock on the Wraith model.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0041
Instructing a change in the naming convention for reports from 'Wraith' to '25/30'.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0042
Inquiring about the conditions under which a vehicle is losing water.29th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0043
Wind noise from the back doors and rear pillars of a Wraith model.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0044
Noisy dynamo in a Wraith, diagnosing a faulty roller bearing and requesting a replacement.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0045
Reporting water loss from a 26.G.VI. Wraith radiator.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0046
Response to daily reports regarding the testing and development issues of a Wraith prototype car.30th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0047
Vehicle faults including engine mounting, steering shake, sparking plugs, and pre-ignition.30th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0048
Request to test a radiator overflow pipe extension with a scoop to investigate a water loss issue.31th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0049
Confirmation of a telegram sent to Derby requesting a phone call.2nd Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0050
Telegram from Waller in Chateauroux to Roycar Derby, requesting Robotham to ring phone number 508.2nd Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0051
Confirming a telephone conversation regarding technical issues with a 25/30 HP car.28th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0052
The dispatch and testing procedure for improved filter cartridges and replacement valve springs.4th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0053
Despatching front suspension parts to Paris and resolving spring collapse issues on a Wraith model.4th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0054
Urgent request for a replacement valve spring for a No. 7 valve on a No. 4 cylinder.24th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0055
Modification proposal for the Wraith's front apron to prevent fouling with bumper bar supports.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0056
The suspension buffer clearances for a Wraith model, noting an issue with the offside front.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0057
The petrol gauge reading for the 26.G.VI. Wraith model.26th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0058
Engine oil collecting in the clutch pit of a 26.G.VI. Wraith model.27th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0059
Buckled engine stays for a 26.G.VI Wraith exhaust system.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0060
Query about unrestricted Bijur feeds causing oil to pour from the bottom yoke bearings on a Wraith front suspension.28th Jul 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0061
The delivery and performance of car model 26.G.Vl. to Chateauroux.2nd Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0062
Road test report detailing the performance of the steering, springing, and electrical systems.28th Apr 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0063
Confirming a telephone conversation about vehicle faults including engine mounting, hub tool, tyre wear, and petrol supply system.28th Apr 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0064
Continual drips from the N.S.R. spring shackle and the replacement of bijur feeds.5th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0065
Continual drips from the N.S.R. spring shackle on a 25/30 HP chassis lubrication system.5th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0066
Complaint of excessive lubrication on Wraith rear spring shackles and a request to modify drawings.9th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0067
The chassis lubrication system, detailing the use of bijur plugs for spring shackles and bottom yoke bearings.9th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0068
Outstanding troubles with the Wraith engine unit, specifically engine roughness and valve gear noise.9th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0069
Arrangement for a mechanically-operated pump on an engine crankcase.9th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0070
Requesting a trial of new tyre pressures for the Wraith model, comparing to American practice.12th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0071
Conclusions from tests in France, discussing personnel and issues with the Phantom III and Wraith models.16th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0072
Request to despatch specific car parts by Air Mail to Waller at Chateauroux.16th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0073
Vapour lock investigation in France, testing high-pressure pumps and comparing with American practice.16th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0074
Performance report on a vehicle's cooling system, vapour lock, and general behaviour, with comparisons to an Oldsmobile.16th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0075
Road tests and faults of the 32-EX and Wraith models, including comparisons to an Oldsmobile and the P.III.16th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0076
Brake drum materials, a car examination at Chateauroux, and a positive outlook on a new chassis.16th Jun 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0077
Telegram about sending stronger coil springs for vehicle 26.G.V1 to Waller in Chateauroux, France.17th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0078
Fan failures and outlining cooling system test procedures.17th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0079
Confirmation of a telegram reporting on the condition of a Wraith model's tappets and chassis.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0080
Faults noted after a 4,690-mile road test of a 25/30 HP model in France.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0081
Vehicle faults, measurements, and modifications, page 2.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0082
Requesting the dispatch of parts for vehicles 32-EX and 26.G.Vl to Chateauroux, France.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0083
Examination of a 25/30 HP car's chassis and suspension following a trip.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0084
Faults found in a 25/30 HP vehicle after a 4,690-mile test in France.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0085
Numbered report detailing various vehicle faults and observations.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0086
Fault report for a 25/30 HP car after completing 4,690 miles in France.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0087
Report page detailing various vehicle faults, including oil leaks, tyre wear, and spark plug failures.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0088
Parts and blueprints for the Wraith 26-G-6 shock damper bracket and rear springs.19th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0089
Telegram from Waller regarding the condition of the Wraith model's bottom tappetts and chassis.18th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0090
15,000-mile tests in France for the Wraith and Phantom III models.21th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0091
Noisy dynamo bearing on an experimental 25/30 HP model, with a handwritten note suggesting it's due to a lack of lubrication provision.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0092
Troubles with the rear engine mounting for the 25/30 HP model.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0093
Troubles with the rear engine mounting for a 25/30 HP model.22th Sep 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0094
Sketch illustrating the components of a rear engine mounting, detailing required modifications.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0095
Request for fitting instructions for a bye-pass filter on a 25/30 HP engine.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0096
New fan belt on a 25/30 HP model failing after only 60 miles and requesting more belts for testing.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0097
The failure of a new fan belt for a 25/30 HP vehicle, requesting more belts for further testing.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0098
Noisy dynamo bearing on a 25/30 HP model.22th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0099
Request for a replacement grease cap for a water pump on a 25/30 HP car.23th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0100
Fan belt stretch, fan noise, the trial of a Cadillac fan, and water loss on car 26.G.VI.23th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0101
Fan belt stretch, fan noise, and water loss on car 26.G.VI.28th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0102
The unavailability of a 'General' bye-pass filter and the alternative plan to use an A.C. type filter.24th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0103
Telegram received by telephone concerning torque reaction dampers not being included with engine mountings.24th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0104
Telegram regarding the inclusion of torque reaction dampers with an engine mounting.24th Aug 1938Box 108 \ 1  scan0105
Confirmation of a telegram regarding torque reaction dampers for engine mounting.24th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0106
The despatch of a water pump grease cap.25th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0107
Carburettor issues, specifically a sticking choke and a rattling air silencer on a 25/30 HP model.24th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0108
Issues with the front engine mounting for the 25/30 HP model.24th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0109
Request to prepare and fit strengthened shock damper levers and a new petrol tank to a Wraith III car.26th Aug 1937Box 108 \ 1  scan0110


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