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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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Technical description of carburetter operation, mixture balance, and internal mechanisms.15th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0293
Page describing the slow running arrangement and disadvantages of a carburetter.15th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0294
Plan view and cross-section diagram of a Marvel Twin-Downdraught Carburetter for a Buick 8.15th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0295
Test report on a Buick (Marvel) carburetter comparing fuel consumption and performance.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0296
Petrol consumption test on a Buick carburetter and its potential suitability for the Wraith model.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0297
Letter to General Motors requesting the purchase of a Stromberg Carburetter for a Buick.15th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0298
Petrol consumption test on a Buick carburetter and its potential for use on the Wraith model.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0299
Test report on a Buick (Marvel) carburetter, comparing fuel consumption with the accelerator pump connected and disconnected.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0300
Test report and comparative analysis of a Buick Straight Eight car, noting adverse comments.21th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0301
List of observed vehicle faults and performance characteristics from a road test.21th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0302
The springing and synchro-mesh performance of a 25 HP model.21th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0303
Laboratory analysis report on the material composition of a Buick Hot Spot Heat Control Valve.24th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0304
Materials and performance of a Buick Hot Spot Heat Control Valve.28th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0305
Specification sheet detailing the material composition percentages for Flap Valve & Bushes and Spindle parts.25th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0306
Short memo returning a document regarding a Buick car.25th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0307
Test drive report and impressions of a Series 40 Buick.26th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0308
Observations and critiques of a vehicle's features, including steering, lighting, and visibility.27th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0309
Letter to Buick Motor Co. requesting information on the wheel geometry and movement of the 'Century' model.15th Jul 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0310
Letter to Cadillac about a Buick service manual and interest in a car's handling characteristics.15th Jul 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0311
Comparative graph of Brake Mean Effective Pressure curves for various engines.15th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0312
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. requesting Buick door stops and a jack for testing purposes.15th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0313
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding the availability of door stops and a replacement jack.18th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0314
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Limited discussing engine tappet adjustments and low-speed performance.18th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0315
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. requesting door stops and a series 50 Jack for examination.19th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0316
Investigation into the reasons why the Buick transmission is free from chunking noises when taking up the drive.22th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0317
Report investigating a 'chunking' noise and metallic rattle originating from the drivetrain and hubs.22th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0318
Blueprint of a Buick Flywheel with specifications.20th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0319
Procurement of two door stops and one Buick Jack from Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman.23th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0320
The dimensions of a removed Buick Flywheel, noting an attached blueprint.23th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0321
Blueprint drawing of a Buick Flywheel with section view and dimensions.20th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0322
Investigation into the cause of chunking noises in the drive, comparing a Buick with a 5-B-IV model.26th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0323
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. clarifying a request for 'Door Dovetails' for a Series '40' Buick.27th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0324
Proposing the use of standard Borg & Beck clutches over in-house designs for cost and quality benefits.27th Feb 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0325
Letter regarding difficulties in sourcing clutch parts for a Buick car.1st Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0326
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd confirming the dispatch and dimensions of clutch linings for a Series 40 Buick.2nd Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0327
To the Order Office requesting payment of an invoice from Lendrum & Hartman for Buick clutch parts.4th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0328
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding the supply of Door Dovetails and Door Stops.4th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0329
Invoice from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for Buick parts and a request for payment authorization.5th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0330
Technical specifications and analysis of a Buick Borg & Beck clutch.5th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0331
The friction load test results for a Buick Clutch's spring driving plate.5th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0332
Sketch of a Buick spring plate.6th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0333
Letter to a supplier, Lendrum & Hartman Ltd, regarding the receipt of dovetails and the cancellation of an order for door stops.6th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0334
Requesting to pass the invoices for parts detailed in a separate reference.8th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0335
Invoice from Lendrum & Hartman, Ltd. for Buick clutch parts.8th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0336
Authorising payment for an invoice from Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman for Buick clutch parts.11th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0337
Invoice and customs clearance for a Buick cylinder head arriving on the 'American Merchant'.11th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0338
Comparison of wheel and tyre weights and ground clearances for Bentley, Buick, Graham, and Essex cars.14th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0339
Technical drawing of the water passage arrangement in a Buick S40 cylinder block.21th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0340
Drawing showing the cylinder spacing and bore dimensions for the Wraith engine.19th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0341
Weight savings achievable by using smaller wheels and tyres on cars.19th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0342
Comparative data on wheel and tyre weights and ground clearances for various car models.14th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0343
Comparing the weights of wheels and tyres for various car models.19th May 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0344
Invoice from Buick Motor Co. for a cylinder head intake manifold and Stromberg carburettor.22th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0345
Preliminary particulars and comparison of a Series 40 Buick connecting rod and piston.27th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0346
Blueprint diagram with dimensions for a Buick piston.22th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0347
Technical drawing of a Buick connecting rod.22th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0348
To the Order Office regarding an invoice from General Motors for a Buick cylinder head and carburetter.30th Mar 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0349
Requesting the measurement of hot spot temperatures on a Buick and a Phantom using thermocouples for comparison with a mock-up Spectre system.9th Apr 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0350
Technical memo discussing suggestions for reducing chunking in the gearbox drive.9th Apr 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0351
Gear design, lubrication, gearbox construction, and propeller shaft couplings, including comparisons with Cadillac.9th Apr 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0352
Clamping coupling methods and shaft spline clearances, with comparisons to other manufacturers.9th Apr 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0353
Buick exhaust hot-spot temperature tests.26th Apr 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0354
Pending invoice from the Buick Motor Co. awaiting a covering order.15th May 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0355
Requesting a covering order for a cylinder head intake manifold and Stromberg carburetter from Buick Motor Co.16th May 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0356
Internal request for an official order for Buick brake shoes, linings, and an exhaust manifold.21th May 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0357
General schedule of car road work tests, detailing work on carburettors, brakes, and other systems.1st Jun 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0358
Typed memorandum detailing tasks and tests for various vehicle models and components.3rd Jun 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0359
The 20/25 Four Port Induction System, discussing test results and proposing the use of a Buick heat control body.3rd Jun 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0360
Requesting an official order be passed for work carried out on a Buick car.13th Jul 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0361
Requesting the replacement of a faulty accelerator starter with a dashboard starter button on a Buick car.9th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0362
List of tests carried out to overcome drive to overrun transmission chunking.18th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0363
Danger of reducing comfort by cheapening the front suspension.18th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0364
Test report detailing the results of component modifications on Buick, 30-EX, and 32-EX cars.18th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0365
Outlining potential improvements and considerations for a 6-cylinder engine.18th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0366
Test report detailing issues with chunking noises on car model 30-EX, related to clutch splines and gearbox slack.18th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0367
And questions regarding 'Chunking', swash plate engines, and gear ratios.31th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0368
Request to obtain a complete gearbox for a Buick car as the original was scrapped during experiments on transmission clanking.31th Oct 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0369
Order of a complete gearbox for a Buick, requesting confirmation of chassis and series numbers.2nd Nov 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0370
Identifying a Buick car by its series, model, and style numbers.5th Nov 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0371
The torsional flexibility measurement of a Buick transmission system and comparison with a Spectre rear axle.25th Nov 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0372
Request to dismantle a Buick car to examine and weigh its chassis components.10th Dec 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0373
Inquiring about the delivery status of a Buick gearbox from Lendrum and Hartman.11th Dec 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0374
The stripping and weight analysis of a Buick car for comparative purposes.11th Dec 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0375
Thank-you note acknowledging the receipt of a Buick gearbox.31th Dec 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0376
Invoice from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for Buick transmission parts.3rd Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0377
Requesting the fitting of a new gearbox and work on a starter ring for a Buick engine rebuild.6th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0378
The purchase of a Buick transmission assembly and parts from Zenith Carburetter Co.7th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0379
Order of washers and parts for a Buick from Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman.9th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0380
The dispatch of Buick parts to be used as patterns for ordering new components.9th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0381
Internal request to order various washers and parts for a Buick from Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman.9th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0382
Letter to Messrs Lendrum & Hartman chasing an order for Buick clutch parts.15th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0383
List of weights and capacities for various Buick components.18th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0384
Typed list of weights for various Buick car components in pounds and ounces.18th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0385
List of vehicle component weights in pounds and ounces.18th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0386
List of vehicle components and their corresponding weights.18th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0387
Weight specification for a complete car with fluids and two spare wheels.18th Jan 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0388
Comparison of component weights for Phantom III, 20/25, Bentley, and Buick chassis.11th Feb 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0389
Comparative table of component weights for various car models including Phantom III, 20/25, Bentley, and Buick.11th Feb 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0390
Table comparing weights of various car components across four different vehicle models.11th Feb 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0391
Weight comparison table for different sections of Ph.III, 20/25, Bentley, and Buick cars.11th Feb 1936Box 124 \ 3  scan0392


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