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To fit circular woven fabric with extra rivets to the clutch on car 20-EX.18th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page072
Results of tests conducted on two types of Phantom clutches on a test bed.19th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page073
Severe slipping test performed on a Phantom driven plate clutch.25th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page074
Page 2 of a memo discussing the condition of springs and a clutch.26th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page075
Failures and testing of experimental Phantom clutches for Rolls-Royce of America.26th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page076
Clutch testing, comparing a new material against the standard, and proposing modifications for production cars.26th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page077
Experimental modification to the Phantom clutch plate to reduce weight.23th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page078
Amount and type of oil required for the Phantom clutch ball race and universal joint.29th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page079
Investigation into flywheel vibrations, ruling out crankshaft torsional period and testing various solutions.3rd Oct 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page080
Supply request and specifications for a clutch stop spring for EAC.7.6th Nov 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page081
Instruction to amend the working clearance for the clutch trunnion sleeve on 25 HP and Phantom II models following a seizure.22th Nov 1930Box 13 \ 7  07-page082
Torsional vibrations in a slipper wheel's steel disc and related engine performance issues.1st Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page083
Technical memorandum discussing flywheel vibrations, inertia, and crankshaft design modifications.6th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page084
Engine vibration, balance weights, and potential improvements by using thicker webs and larger pins.6th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page085
12-cylinder engine design, crankshaft types, and vehicle vibration issues.10th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page086
Proposal to increase the thickness of the crankshaft flange and flywheel web for improved stiffness.10th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page087
Nature, cause, and testing methods for a vibration issue in a Phantom car engine.20th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page088
Flywheel whirl, crankchamber stiffness, and engine periodicity issues.23th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page089
Lighter and stiffer flywheel modifications for Phantom experiments.23th Feb 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page090
Design of a lighter and stiffer flywheel, including material changes and bolt configuration.27th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page091
Investigations into engine booms on the Phantom II model, including tests with a stiffer flywheel.2nd Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page092
Blueprint drawing of a 40/50 crankshaft stiff flange.2nd Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page093
Blueprint for a stiffened flywheel.10th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page094
Instruction to modify and test a flywheel by increasing the number of securing bolts from 6 to 9.10th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page095
Tests conducted to investigate the cause of a 'boom' or vibration in the Phantom II model.11th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page096
Investigation into a 'boom' complaint, comparing Phantom I and Phantom II models and testing potential solutions.11th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page097
Experimental arrangement for a bearing behind the flywheel.23th Apr 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page098
Issue of sticking cones in a synchro-mesh gearbox, referencing Buick's lapping process.19th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page099
Inner sleeve alignment and the use of a bronze stirrup to reduce gear friction.26th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page100
Success of a new synchromesh gearbox with a silent 3rd gear.26th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page101
Adoption of a synchro mesh gearbox and proposing a new design using epicyclic units.28th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page102
Proposed scheme for gearbox improvements, including synchronised brakes and epicyclic units.21th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page103
Development and implementation of an easy change gearbox with synchromesh for various car models.21th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page104
Development of synchromesh and epicyclic gear units for the P.2. model.22th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page105
Urgency of scaling up the 20/25 gearbox to suit the Phantom II Easy and Silent Change.23th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page106
Design and testing of a P.2 synchro mesh gearbox, comparing it to the 25HP model.26th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page107
Requesting the manufacture of a thin flange flywheel for a Phantom 11 test vehicle.29th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page108
Requesting the removal of overhanging bosses on the sliding pinions for the Phantom II gearbox.2nd Nov 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page109
Blueprint of a modified component cross-section, detailing the removal of two bosses.12th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page110
Test on the Phantom II synchro-mesh gearbox with a heavier clutch member.12th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page111
Difficulties with clutch stops on synchro-mesh gearboxes and the need for a brake.11th Nov 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page112
Postponement of the automatic clutch spigot lubrication on the 40/50 model due to oil leaks.3rd Dec 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page113
Instruction to abandon automatic clutch spigot lubrication for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.4th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page114
Test report on a PII synchromesh gearbox with modified 1st and 2nd gears.7th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page115
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a component with dimensions and modification notes.7th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 7  07-page116
Comparison of 40/50 clutch spring specifications relative to 25 HP clutch slipping.6th Jan 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page117
The cause and proposed solution for a clutch pedal rattle on the Phantom II.17th Feb 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page118
Implementation of synchromesh and clutch brakes in 20/25 and 40/50 gearboxes.6th May 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page119
Necessity and application of a clutch brake with the introduction of synchromesh gearboxes.7th May 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page120
Addition of a clutch brake to synchro-mesh gearboxes.11th May 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page121
Trial results and implications of implementing a synchromesh and clutch brake system.20th May 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page122
Decision to not fit a clutch brake on the Phantom II with the synchromesh gearbox, while retaining the housing features for future refitting.23th May 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page123
Request to manufacture three sets of Phantom II clutch springs following a failure on car 19-EX.17th Jun 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page124
Specifications for a Phantom II clutch spring.17th Jun 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page125
Abnormal clutch fabric wear on the 40/50 model during testing in France.20th Jun 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page126
Clutch friction coefficients, proposing a test for losses, and comparing Phantom and 25HP models.21th Jun 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page127
Request to manufacture washers of specific thicknesses for Phantom II clutch tests.23th Jun 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page128
Requesting a report on a received P. 2 clutch disc to understand the conditions that caused its state.5th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page129
Potential improvements and issues with clutch designs, including pressure plates and friction materials.5th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page130
Impact of synchromesh gearboxes on clutches and proposed pedal modifications.6th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page131
Technical memorandum discussing clutch pedal pressures on the Phantom II and 25HP models.5th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page132
Analysis of clutch separation, torque transmission, and slipping issues across various models.9th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page133
Reducing clutch slip and declutching effort, comparing clutch designs from competing manufacturers.1st Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page134
Proposed increase in clutch spring force for the 25HP and Phantom II models.7th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page135
Request for a sketch of the alterations required on the flywheel and ferrules for a Phantom II clutch on vehicle 58-GN.6th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page136
Modifications required for the 58GN clutch to accommodate stiffened clutch fingers.7th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page137
Modifications to address excessive clutch wear on the 13-MX car.7th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page138
Modifications to the flywheel and ferrules for the 40/50 Phantom II model.10th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page139
Diagram showing modifications to a PII clutch required for stiffened clutch fingers.26th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page140
Fouling issue with the Autoklean filter on the 20-EX clutch.26th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page141
The continued failure of the Phantom clutch friction plate despite modifications.27th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page142
Drawing of a friction plate for a 9ex clutch, detailing modifications and dimensions.27th Sep 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page143
The fitting of stronger clutch springs to synchromesh cars.29th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page144
Suggestions for converting the P.2. clutch on the 19-EX model.30th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page145
Issues and design improvements for single-plate clutches, specifically regarding heat management and material choices.11th Oct 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page146
Testing modified clutches and patenting an improved actuating mechanism to fix known faults.10th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page147
Modifications to the clutch pedal, holder, lever and footboard for the Phantom II Chassis.13th Oct 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page148
Trial of a new damped flexible drive for the clutch.2nd Feb 1933Box 13 \ 7  07-page149
Standardisation of various clutch components including springs, pedal, fingers, and operating lever.6th Sep 1932Box 13 \ 7  07-page150
Modifications to the clutch for an 8 Litre Phantom, including lightening the operation and fitting needle rollers.21th Feb 1933Box 13 \ 7  07-page151
Drawing of a needle bearing clutch operation mechanism, part II.21th Feb 1939Box 13 \ 7  07-page152
Relative importance of friction losses in clutch operation.9th Mar 1935Box 13 \ 7  07-page153
Insufficient separation in the Phantom II clutch and suggesting a reduction in tolerances for production.9th Mar 1933Box 13 \ 7  07-page154
Suggested modifications to the P.2. clutch for the 10,000 mile car.28th Dec 1933Box 13 \ 7  07-page155
The necessity of an external clutch adjustment for the Phantom model, referencing owner complaints.1st Jan 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page156
Clutch design, comparing American and English operating conditions and design philosophies.24th Feb 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page157
New clutch adjustment method for future production cars, intended for owner convenience.12th Mar 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page158
Requesting a change of material from steel to Milanite for three flywheels.11th Apr 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page159
Standardisation of parts for an external clutch adjustment and modification to a coupling.1st Jun 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page160
Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment for the 'T' series chassis.11th May 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page161
Standardisation of bifurcated rivetting for clutch linings to reduce cost.10th May 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page162
Cost estimation for introducing new jigs and tools for the 'T' series chassis production.16th May 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page163
Phantom II clutch operation, specifically a ball-ended link and bracket for Terraplane-type engine mountings.21th Jul 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page164
Report seeking an opinion on clutch fierceness in vehicle 28-EX, suspected to be caused by engine movement opening the throttle.26th Jul 1934Box 13 \ 7  07-page165
Issue where oil feed to the clutch trunion is blown away at high engine speeds.22th Feb 1935Box 13 \ 7  07-page166
Note requesting recommendations for a chassis issue involving the clutch, trunnion and oil feed.2nd Mar 1935Box 13 \ 7  07-page167
Proposing modifications to the Phantom II Clutch Trunnion Oil Feed system, including a sketch.14th Mar 1935Box 13 \ 7  07-page168
Revisions to the crankshaft and connecting rods for EAC.10 & 14 models.25th Nov 1927Box 13 \ 8  08-page1
Proposal for an adjustable, spring-loaded ball joint for the front axle control connecting rod to correct lean.21th Jun 1928Box 13 \ 8  08-page2
Modifications recommended by the Experimental Department for the 'SS' Chassis, specifically for the connecting rods and crankshaft.9th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 8  08-page3


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