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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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Graph showing the index of crankshaft bending in an experimental engine under different loads and speeds.13th Feb 1936Box 127 \ 4  scan0029
Diagram of a research crankshaft bending indicator.13th Feb 1936Box 127 \ 4  scan0030
Letter to Vauxhall Motors requesting pricing information on frames and road springs.28th Jan 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0031
Letter from Vauxhall Motors regarding collaboration on oil specifications, grading standards, and a torsional indicator.25th Mar 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0032
Letter to Mr Alex Taub of Vauxhall Motors regarding a torsional indicator and the labeling of oils.24th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0033
Comparison of wheel weights and specifications for Packard, Vauxhall, and Rover vehicles.1st May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0034
Performance and weight data for a 25.HP. Vauxhall.4th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0035
Requesting to process an order form for a Vauxhall car obtained from Messrs. Oscroft.20th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0036
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors discussing transmission rattles and crankshaft issues.22th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0037
Requesting particulars of a Vauxhall for registration and insurance details.28th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0038
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors discussing cylinder iron quality and S.A.E. oil grading.28th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0039
Specification sheet for a new 25 HP Vauxhall.29th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0040
Letter from Alex Taub of Vauxhall Motors discussing engine oil policy and a recent illness.31th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0041
Particulars and performance figures for a Vauxhall 25 HP car.31th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0042
List of wheelbase dimensions and fluid capacities.31th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0043
Performance graph comparing the acceleration curves for three different car models.26th May 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0044
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding tappet scuffing issues on a Chevrolet and requesting a meeting.14th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0045
Pre-paid telex message arranging an arrival time for the following Wednesday.15th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0046
Telegraph message confirming receipt of a previous communication and its convenience.15th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0047
Letter detailing the history of flywheel vibration experiments on a 4 1/4' stroke six-cylinder engine.17th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0048
Page two of a memo discussing modifications and testing of a double rear main bearing and flywheel.17th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0049
Letter to ironfounders C. & B. Smith Ltd. requesting the production of 24 tappets.18th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0050
Oil consumption test figures for a 25 HP Vauxhall.9th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0051
Oil consumption test figures for a 25 HP Vauxhall car.19th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0052
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors regarding tappets and a proposed visit to check consumption figures.23th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0053
Internal request to order four 6.25 x 16 Dunlop tyre covers for an experimental Vauxhall 25 HP car.23th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0054
Order for 3 vacuum control units from the Lucas Co.25th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0055
Graph plotting engine RPM against road speeds in MPH for a 25 Vauxhall with 6.25 x 16 tyres.29th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0056
Invoice from G.S. Oscroft & Co. Ltd. for repairs to a Vauxhall car.29th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0057
Payment of 3/3 to G.S.Oscroft & Co. for repairs to a Vauxhall R.C.5124.30th Jun 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0058
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors thanking him for information imparted to an assistant.5th Jul 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0059
Weight analysis and inspection of a Vauxhall car, following the completion of a Bentley analysis, and a request to rebuild a Chevrolet.7th Jul 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0060
Covering order for one Vauxhall 25 HP front pivot thrust bearing.9th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0061
Analysis of a Vauxhall '25' engine, detailing specifications and valve gear data.9th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0062
Specification sheet detailing the length of passages and spark plug gaps.11th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0063
Providing particulars of the Vauxhall front suspension.11th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0064
Technical drawing with specifications for a Vauxhall front suspension component.10th Oct 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0065
Sales brochure for the Grosvenor 7-Seater Limousine and Saloon, detailing features, options, and price.10th Oct 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0066
Technical specifications and valve gear data for a Vauxhall '25' engine.10th Oct 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0067
Specifications for inlet/exhaust passage lengths and spark plug gap.19th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0068
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding issues and questions about a dismantled Vauxhall 25 rear axle.19th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0069
Order for a steel thrust washer from Vauxhall Motors.20th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0070
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd acknowledging a letter addressed to Mr. Alex Taub.24th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0071
Internal routing note with instructions and multiple annotations.31th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0072
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd discussing bearing wear, preload, and adjustment procedures.31th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0073
Analysis of bearing failures due to adjustment and overloading, with lubricant performance test results.31th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0074
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing the properties of oil for hypoid gears.1st Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0075
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. thanking them for their response regarding rear axles.1st Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0076
Request to book a received Vauxhall front pivot thrust bearing from Messrs. Oscrofts into the works.2nd Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0077
Requesting the reassembly of a Vauxhall chassis following a completed weight analysis.21th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0078
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors regarding piston development and overhead camshaft engine combustion chambers.24th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0079
Visit to Vauxhall's to finalise the Phoenix engine design, detailing Buick's power improvements.28th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0080
Design considerations for engine components like sump joints, con-rod crank ratios, and pistons.28th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0081
Engine wear observations, carburation experiments, and fuel consumption tests.28th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0082
Discussion with Maurice Olley on wishbone suspension systems and frame stiffness.28th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0083
Request for the return of special pistons loaned to Mr. Alex Taub of Vauxhall Motors Ltd.30th Sep 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0084
Official order be sent to Messrs. Oscroft Motors for various parts.7th Oct 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0085
Official order be sent to Messrs. Oscroft & Co. Ltd. for materials related to a Vauxhall 25 HP.22th Oct 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0086
Internal memorandum requesting the purchase of anchor links for Vauxhall brakes.3rd Nov 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0087
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for a Vauxhall Car.10th Nov 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0088
Confirming the collection of four Vauxhall brake links from Messrs G.S. Oscroft Ltd.10th Nov 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0089
Invitation from Oscrofts of Derby to view a sectioned chassis of a new Ten Vauxhall.27th Jan 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0090
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors requesting to view their carburetter testing apparatus.31th Jan 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0091
Letter from Vauxhall Motors to W.A. Robotham regarding a 'flow-box' idea and a proposed meeting.2nd Feb 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0092
Covering order for a rear spring gaiter assembly received from Vauxhall Motor Ltd.4th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0093
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd discussing aviation engine combustion analysis and flame front control.25th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0094
Page two of a memo from Alex Taub to W.A. Robotham regarding a shock factor.24th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0095
Graph plotting combustion volume distribution and flame travel for a D.H. Aero Engine.24th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0096
Graph showing combustion volume distribution and flame travel for a D.H. motor.17th Jan 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0097
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors regarding combustion chamber modifications and a visit to Derby.7th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0098
Letter from Alex Taub of Vauxhall Motors to W.A. Robotham discussing a meeting schedule in Derby.10th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0099
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors Ltd. arranging accommodation for an upcoming meeting.11th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0100
Inspection report with measurements for a 25 HP Vauxhall Grosvenor Limousine.11th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0101
Specification sheet comparing the latest 25 HP Vauxhall Enclosed Limousine with Rolls-Royce 25/30 and Wraith models.28th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0102
Examination and comparison of a long wheelbase Vauxhall with facing forward seats to the Wraith model.12th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0103
Comparing the lavish equipment of a Vauxhall to the proposed B.50 model.12th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0104
Graph plotting petrol consumption in miles per gallon against speed in M.P.H. for a Vauxhall 10 car.14th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0105
Cover letter regarding petrol consumption data for a Vauxhall 10.14th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0106
Letter to Vauxhall Motors discussing ignition advance curves and a carburettor issue.17th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0107
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding oil nomenclature and specifications.24th Mar 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0108
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding engine oil specifications and viscosity grading.1st Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0109
Lubricant grade comparison chart for Vauxhall Motors Ltd.1st Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0110
Engine oil specifications for Vauxhall and Bedford models from 1937 onwards.5th Aug 1937Box 127 \ 4  scan0111
Letter proposing a visit to Vauxhall Motors to inspect a carburetter metering rig and a tin plating process.2nd Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0112
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd discussing engine valve design and research data.4th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0113
Comparative data table for various American car models including Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Buick.6th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0114
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding engine design, including automatic tappet adjusters and valve types.6th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0115
Concluding page of a letter discussing potential improvements, a new head design, and a piston plating problem.6th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0116
Blueprint showing a bump crown piston design for a ramp head, with associated combustion chamber performance charts.7th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0117
Letter to Vauxhall Motors requesting drawings and details of their plant for blowing carburettors.11th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0118
Letter to Vauxhall Motors advising their correspondence will be passed to Mr. Grylls upon his return from illness.13th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0119
Letter to A. Taub of Vauxhall Motors regarding the testing of a cylinder head and piston.23th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0120
Notes from a visit to Vauxhall Motor Co's New Research Laboratory regarding testing equipment.28th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0121
Letter from Alex Taub of Vauxhall Motors discussing cylinder head P.D.140, a new 25 HP project and an auto tappet cam.25th Apr 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0122
Request to send an official order for Vauxhall water pump gland assemblies.26th May 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0123
Letter to Vauxhall Motors accepting an invitation to visit their works to study the flowbox.28th May 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0124
Thank you letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding a visit to view their Flow Bench.8th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0125
Covering order for a synchromesh cone for a 25/HP Vauxhall gearbox.8th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0126
Investigation into the drag, gear change, and noise of a 25 HP Vauxhall Gearbox.11th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0127
Visit to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. in Luton, detailing their drawing office procedures.16th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 4  scan0128


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