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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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Requesting an experimental trial of automatic adjusting tappets for the Vulture engine, made from duralumin.9th Apr 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0167
2nd speed synchromesh gearbox for the Vulture, recommending 55° cams and design improvements for oil leaks.12th Apr 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0168
Dynamometer test report on the Vulture gearbox, detailing failures and proposed modifications.12th Apr 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0169
Attempts to cure valve spring surge and valve bounce on the Vulture Automatic Tappet Cylinder Head.1st Apr 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0170
Summary comparing old and new camshafts regarding performance issues like valve bounce and power output.20th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0171
Performance graph comparing an original standard camshaft with a present production camshaft for a Phantom II 8 Litre No.7 unit.20th Mar 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0172
Delay in dispatching the 'Vulture' car due to a gearbox failure.5th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0173
Request to expedite the delivery of wheels from Dunlops for Vulture dynamometer gearbox tests.9th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0174
The failure of the 3rd speed driven gear in the Vulture gearbox and a suggestion for improvement.11th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0175
Proposed modifications to the Vulture gearbox due to gear failure.14th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0176
Blueprint of a centre side shaft bearing for a Vulture gearbox.14th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0177
Specifications and an end view diagram for helical gears of the Vulture gearbox.30th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0178
Technical note on gear teeth stresses and pitch line loading for various gearboxes.30th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0179
Gearbox lubrication, pitch line loading, and relative load values for various models.30th May 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0180
Preparations for radiator tests on the Vulture car at Brooklands.4th Jun 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0181
Requesting the creation of a variable pitch fan for testing on the Vulture engine.21th Jun 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0182
Tests carried out on fans and a Vulture radiator at Brooklands.3rd Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0183
Radiator performance results detailing water and bonnet air temperatures at various speeds.3rd Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0184
Test results comparing different cooling fans based on maintained water and bonnet air temperatures.3rd Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0185
Conclusions on radiator performance, comparing the Vulture and Spectre cars.3rd Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0186
Comparison of staggered bladed and American variable pitch fans against the standard Ph.II fan for cooling and noise.3rd Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0187
Graph showing the results of Phantom fan tests conducted at Brooklands Track.26th Jun 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0188
Graph of Vulture radiator tests at Brooklands Track, plotting air temperature against speed.26th Jun 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0189
Future plans for the Vulture Car.9th Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0190
Instructions for rebuilding a Vulture Gearbox with new gears, synchromesh core, and cam.20th Jul 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0191
Confirming an agreement to delete the non-standard and non-saleable Vulture and J.III cars.18th Oct 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0192
Sending two new blueprints for the Vulture engine's pump drives, which cancels previous schemes.9th Nov 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0193
Experimental department report on the behaviour of the first all-helical gearbox.23th Nov 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0194
Preliminary report on the performance of the Spectre All Helical Gearbox, detailing issues with reverse gear, noise, gear disengagement, and oil distribution.23th Nov 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0195
Gearbox performance, detailing issues with 2nd gear disengagement and slack in the 3rd motion shaft.23th Nov 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0196
To cancel Vulture chassis order numbers to avoid confusion with the new Vulture Aero Engine.3rd Dec 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0197
Suggesting fitting a hardy fabric coupling and grooved pistons for the 'Vulture' car.4th Dec 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0198
Bodywork issues with car 29-EX, including a fouling rear door and difficult-to-open luggage compartments.17th Dec 1934Box 123 \ 3  scan0199
Request to weigh the Vulture radiator for comparison with the Wraith radiator.19th Mar 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0200
Car weight reduction through the use of smaller wheels and tyres.19th Mar 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0201
Comparison table of wheel and tyre weights, and ground clearance for five different car models.14th Mar 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0202
Table comparing wheel and tyre weights in pounds for various car models and tyre sizes.19th Mar 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0203
Specification for a car with a Wraith engine fitted into a Vulture chassis.20th Mar 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0204
The successful high-torque testing of 12 x 35 spiral bevel rear axle gears on a Vulture car.1st Apr 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0205
General schedule of car road work tests for various vehicle components.1st Jun 1936Box 123 \ 3  scan0206
List of notes and action items for various vehicle projects and tests.14th Nov 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0207
Listing cars and associated jobs waiting for the shop.14th Nov 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0208
The failure of a propeller shaft universal joint on the Vulture car and the design of a replacement.30th May 1936Box 123 \ 3  scan0209
Close-up photograph of a metal component with a forked clevis joint on the end of a shaft.5th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 3  scan0210
Instructing to cease production of parts for the Vulture Car, which has been condemned as unsafe and is to be scrapped.5th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 3  scan0211
Agreeing to produce a new 20 HP experimental chassis, number 18-G4.4th Mar 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0001
Request for a list of chassis numbers for experimental cars to aid with correspondence filing.7th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0002
Listing the cars currently in use by the Experimental Department.8th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0003
Cover note for a letter from the County Surveyor regarding road damage, suggesting the route be given a rest.10th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0004
Letter from the County Surveyor regarding complaints of dangerous speeding during car testing.8th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0005
Disposal and repair of a Chrysler car.14th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0006
Confirming the sale arrangement for a 20 HP Experimental Car post-testing and discussing the body's condition for coachbuilders.14th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0007
Preparation of the 20 HP Experimental car, 14-G4, for sale.15th May 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0008
Development of a silent (helical) three-speed gearbox on experimental car 14-EX and the number of experimental cars in use.1st Jul 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0009
Requesting the use of a covered Experimental car for a weekend.2nd Jul 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0010
The renewal of motor car licenses for vehicles 24-EX and 26-EX.15th Sep 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0011
The renewal of motor car licenses for vehicles 24-EX and 26-EX.16th Sep 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0012
Urgent inquiry regarding the maximum number of drivers or officials on the road for testing or other company purposes.7th Nov 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0013
Number of experimental cars on the road and requesting figures for production test cars.8th Nov 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0014
Car No.9-EX, stating it is surplus to requirements and should not be sent to the Transport Dept.20th Jan 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0015
Proposing the scrapping of an old experimental car, 9-EX, and salvaging its useful parts.23th Jan 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0016
Decision to dismantle Experimental Car 9-EX, salvage useful parts, and scrap the remainder.26th Jan 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0017
Potential dismantling of experimental car 14-EX due to its non-standard nature.27th Jan 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0018
Continued use of the 14-EX experimental car for gearbox experiments.28th Jan 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0019
Inquiry regarding the potential sale of a demonstration or experimental 20/25 HP long chassis to a Captain W.A. Powell.25th Feb 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0020
The disposal of experimental 20/25 HP cars.26th Feb 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0021
Request from Capt. Forsyth to borrow a car over the Easter period.18th Mar 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0022
Arrangement of a loaner car for Captain Forsyth for Easter.19th Mar 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0023
Potential release and sale of several experimental Phantom II cars to reduce rolling stock.25th Mar 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0024
Insurance arrangements for a car to be lent to Capt. Forsyth during the Easter holidays.31th Mar 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0025
Note confirming the loan of the 'Aviation Car' to Captain Forsyth and the arrangement of the related insurance.1st Apr 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0026
Disposal of a second-hand experimental car and repurposing an American experimental car for demonstration.2nd Apr 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0027
Delays with the Phantom I car 110-DC due to issues with springs, and the use of experimental cars 25-EX and 24-EX.14th Apr 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0028
The private use of experimental cars, listing individuals involved.7th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0029
Policy on running experimental cars and the value of having officials test them.9th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0030
Benefit of allowing personnel to run company cars.9th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0031
Typed memo requesting an experimental car for personal use during the holidays.22th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0032
Follow-up communication regarding the disposal of two experimental 20/25 HP cars.27th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0033
Advising that due to a programme change, cars previously thought to be for disposal must now be retained.28th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0034
Provision of a left-handed experimental car for the Paris Show.29th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0035
Suitability and condition of two experimental left-hand drive cars, 24-EX and 25-EX, for Paris Trials.29th May 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0036
Repair costs for chassis 24-EX and its potential use as the Paris Trials car.16th Jun 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0037
Fitting a new French body to chassis 24-EX for the Paris Show.17th Jun 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0038
Sending coachbuilder's drawings for chassis 24-EX, clarifying spare wheel carrier options.18th Jun 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0039
Questioning further expenditure on the Maybach gear change experiment for car 14-EX.7th Jul 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0040
Status and non-standard configuration of experimental car 14-EX, which has a separate gearbox.8th Jul 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0041
Loan of a car for a holiday period.16th Jul 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0042
Approval for the use of an experimental car during the Works holiday week.17th Jul 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0043
Features of car 18-EX, its proposed transfer to the Repair Dept., and a recommendation for its sale.10th Sep 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0044
The disposal of car 18-GX and querying the reasons for its upcoming visit to the Repair Department.11th Sep 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0045
Taking over car 18-EX for sale.11th Sep 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0046
Reason for sending car 18-EX to the Repair Department and conditions for its delivery to London.14th Sep 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0047
Instructions to prepare Chassis No.18-EX for sale, including the removal of experimental features.14th Sep 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0048
Requesting disposal instructions for the bodies from three experimental cars, chassis 9-EX, 23-EX, and 24-EX.3rd Nov 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0049
The disposal of bodies from chassis 9-EX and 23-EX, and the repair and reuse of the body from 24-EX.4th Nov 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0050
Proposal for coachwork expenditure involving repairing the 24-EX body and mounting it on the 19-EX chassis with modifications.10th Nov 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0051
Strategy of co-operating with external coachbuilders for experimental cars.10th Nov 1932Box 123 \ 4  scan0052
Employment of a coachbuilder in the experimental department and the challenges involved.14th Nov 1932Box 123 \ 4  scan0053
The disposal of second-hand bodies from chassis 9-EX and 23-EX.31th Dec 1931Box 123 \ 4  scan0054
Disposal and status of various experimental cars and components.18th Jan 1932Box 123 \ 4  scan0055


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