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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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Letter from Bendix Limited discussing issues with old style Press-o-meters and detailing the new version.4th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0273
Collection of a Borg & Beck clutch for a Bentley and an experimental Borglite driven plate for a P.III.17th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0274
Letter to Borg & Beck Company Ltd. discussing the design, manufacture, and pricing of clutches.17th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0275
Letter regarding a decision on the Long C.F. clutch and an order for a Borglite plate.17th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0276
Requesting an official order for a Press-o-meter Bendix gauge.18th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0277
Letter from the Experimental Department to Bendix Ltd. requesting to be supplied with a Press-o-meter.18th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0278
Letter to Vandervell Products Ltd. requesting more Sintered Bronze for clutch testing.18th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0279
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding clutch assembly specifications and costs.19th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0280
Quotation from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. for a Long Model 10.C.F. Semi-Centrifugal Clutch for a Rolls Bentley Application.19th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0281
Letter from Bendix Limited confirming an order for a calibrated instrument.19th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0282
Requesting an order for two Long 12' C.F. clutches from Borg & Beck for experimental work on the Phantom III.22th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0283
Procedure for using clutch plates on test beds for Wraith and Bentley units.23th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0284
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. about potential judder in clutches caused by spherical nut bedding.27th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0285
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning the design of a driven plate for a 12' C.F. clutch for the Phantom III.27th Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0286
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck regarding selective assembly methods for nuts on spherical seating.2nd Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0287
Results of deflection tests on a flexible flywheel.7th Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0288
Diagram and graph detailing the results of a twist and deflection test on a mechanical component.1st Aug 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0289
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd regarding order No. 68910 for Long 12.C.B. Clutches.13th Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0290
Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding the delivery schedule and design considerations for 12.C.B. clutches.13th Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0291
Letter to supplier Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. regarding an order for Long 12' clutches for the Phantom III.14th Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0292
Letter from the Experimental Department to Bendix Ltd. chasing the delivery of a 0-100 lb. press-o-meter.20th Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0293
Letter from Bendix Limited acknowledging a letter regarding the expected delivery of a double pressure gauge.21th Sep 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0294
Manufacturing change for the clutch trunnion bearing housing from S/M to 1/C.3rd Oct 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0295
Letter to Borg & Beck Ltd. concerning a hold on alterations to the Phantom III chassis, affecting an order for two 12' Long clutches.4th Oct 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0296
Letter from Borg & Beck regarding a 13 1/4' diameter Borglite driven plate for the Phantom III model.4th Oct 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0297
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding an order for two 12' Long clutch cover assemblies for a Phantom III chassis.5th Oct 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0298
Letter to Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. concerning a 13¼' Borglite Driven plate for the Phantom III chassis.6th Oct 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0299
Issues with re-facing Thermoid clutch plates for Phantom III, 25/30 HP and Bentley models.21th Oct 1938Box 129 \ 4  scan0300
Maintenance for Mr. C.R. Fairey's Phantom II, chassis 34-GN.5th Jan 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0001
Letter from Mr. C.R. Fairey's private secretary about his car, 34-GN.16th Jan 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0002
Copy of a letter from The Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd. to Mr. Lappin regarding issues with a Phantom II vehicle.13th Jan 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0003
Quarterly report on customer complaints for Phantom I, Phantom II, 20 HP, and 25 HP chassis.1st Feb 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0004
Accident with Chassis No. GAU-48, enclosing a report and damaged parts for investigation.2nd Feb 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0005
Investigation into an engine failure on chassis GAU-48 due to a sheared split pin, discussing material upgrades and a replacement engine.2nd Feb 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0006
Engine failure on the GAU-48 Park Ward trials car due to a split pin breaking on the connecting rod bolt.3rd Feb 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0007
Concerns over the GAU-48 Park Ward Trials Car chassis, referencing potential issues with split pins.7th Feb 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0008
Difference of opinion on Chassis No. GAU-48, requiring an examination to resolve the matter.8th Feb 1935Box 130 \ 1  scan0009
Letter discussing a customer's request for an auxiliary petrol tank to address Autovac supply issues at high altitudes.24th Feb 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0010
Letter to a customer regarding the performance of the Autovac system at high altitudes and potential petrol supply defects.2nd Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0011
Letter discussing petrol supply trouble and the performance of the Autovac unit at high altitudes.14th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0012
Internal correspondence regarding a persistent transmission vibration and noise issue on Chassis No. GTR-2.14th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0013
Confirming a decision not to spend money improving a secondhand car that is over two years old.15th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0014
Chassis No. 70-MS for Mr. Lang, discussing steering, a potential test drive, and a demonstration car.21th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0015
Invoicing of Dunlop 'Silent Tread' tyres for chassis 70-MS.18th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0016
Forwarding of a letter concerning Chassis 70-MS. LANG.17th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0017
Modifications to Chassis 70-MS, including spring changes, and feedback on steering performance.16th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0018
Steering complaint on chassis 70-MS for Mr. Lang, proposing a modification based on a similar car.20th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0019
Steering complaint for chassis 70-MS, belonging to a Mr. Lang.20th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0020
Paint damage on bonnet panels and requesting a new design for bonnet stops.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0021
Issues with bonnet panel stops, potential damage, and proposing a new three-piece design.12th Apr 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0022
Quarterly report on customer complaints for Phantom I, Phantom II, 20 HP, and 25 HP chassis for the quarter ending March 1933.28th Apr 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0023
Quarterly report from March 1933 detailing customer complaints about vehicle brakes.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0024
Summary report on brake issues, including seizing, thumping, and inefficiency, across different car models over a six-month period.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0025
Report summarizing customer complaints and component failures for various models, including boiling, radiator, and coupling issues.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0026
Summary report on clutch complaints over a six-month period, categorized by issue type and car model.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0027
Summary of dynamo complaints, failures, noise, and low output over a six-month period.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0028
Statistical breakdown of exhaust system complaints and their remedies over two quarters.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0029
Quarterly report summarizing engine faults and remedies across various models.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0030
Summary report of vehicle faults, including water leaks and hydraulic issues, categorized by model and time period with corresponding remedies.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0031
Fault analysis report detailing issues like loose hydraulics, ignition coils, and high tension wires across different car models.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0032
Quarterly report detailing vehicle faults for radiator leaks and suspension issues, with associated remarks and remedies.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0033
Quarterly report summarizing customer complaints and warranty claims for various models, covering issues with springs, servos, steering, and starter motors.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0034
Quarterly statistical report on failures of transmission, propeller shaft, and telegauge components across various models.31th Mar 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0035
Quarterly fault report detailing issues with gearboxes, batteries, and levers on various car models.5th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0036
Customer complaints of poor petrol consumption and silencer spitting for a New Phantom Car.5th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0037
Fixes for customer complaints including carburettor adjustments and a petrol tank filler issue.28th Apr 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0038
Cover note for a demonstration run report on a 20/25 HP car, GEX-53, for Commander Carnt.3rd May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0039
Car demonstration detailing issues with the silencer and horn, and requesting a replacement part.2nd May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0040
Visit to Cricklewood to investigate faults on Phantom and 25 HP cars.4th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0041
Technical updates and improvements for the Phantom and 25 HP models.1st May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0042
Common vehicle complaints and their status or resolutions.4th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0043
Issues with dynamo lubrication, 25 HP engine rattles, brake blocks, and the Phantom silencer.4th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0044
Tank filler modification test on a New Phantom car.5th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0045
Silencer noise and spitting on the 20/25 HP Car and its resolution with the future J.3 chassis.6th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0046
The investigation into a customer's car issues, including engine spitting and a leaking petrol cap.1st May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0047
Customer complaint from a Dr. Daniels regarding his recently delivered car, registration GWX-29.29th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0048
Customer complaint about an 'axle growl' issue on a 20/25 HP car, noting it's a common fault.9th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0049
Copy of a customer's letter complaining about ill-designed bodywork and deciding to sell the car.27th May 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0050
Oil getting into the carburetter of a standard Phantom car, attributing the issue to hot weather.8th Sep 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0051
Quarterly complaints report concerning F.O.C. work on Phantom I, Phantom II, 20 HP, and 25 HP chassis for the quarter ending June 1933.31th Jul 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0052
Quarterly report from June 1933 detailing customer complaints about vehicle brakes.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0053
Quarterly statistical report on brake failures categorized by type (seize, thump, inefficient) and car model.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0054
Summary report of customer complaints regarding boiling, radiators, and couplings for various car models.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0055
Statistical report on clutch and lubrication complaints for various car models over a six-month period.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0056
Quarterly report analyzing dynamo complaints, failures, noise, and low output by vehicle model.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0057
Statistical report detailing exhaust system complaints and their remedies for various models over a six-month period.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0058
Summary report on engine faults including spring drives, timing gear rattles, valve springs, and water leaks from cylinders.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0059
Statistical summary of hydraulic system complaints for various car models over a six-month period.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0060
Quarterly report analyzing complaints regarding radiator leaks and various springing issues across different vehicle models.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0061
Quarterly report detailing vehicle faults by component, with counts for different models and remarks on resolutions.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0062
Quarterly report detailing vehicle failures by model, including oil leaks, telegauge issues, and rattles from hand brake and change speed levers.30th Jun 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0063
Electric petrol gauge failures for various models over a three-month period.18th Sep 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0064
Notes of a conference discussing customer complaints and worst features of the 25 HP car, prioritizing issues for resolution.18th Sep 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0065
Recurring mechanical issues including engine, clutch, brake, and valve problems.18th Sep 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0066
Customer complaints regarding 'popping in exhaust' issues on the 25 HP car and the Phantom II.13th Apr 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0067
Clarifying the cause of brake seizures on the 20/25 HP model, distinguishing them from previous issues.13th Apr 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0068
Letter to L.A. Clowes Esq. regarding a monthly car servicing arrangement for greasing and oiling.29th Jul 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0069
Complaints and potential cost savings for the 25 HP clutch, focusing on issues caused by oil.12th Oct 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0070
Investigation into clutch slip issues on 20/25 models, detailing causes and recommended procedures.12th Oct 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0071
Dismantling and re-lining of a clutch and requesting feedback on success rates.12th Oct 1933Box 130 \ 1  scan0072


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