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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 to Messrs. W. H. Colt regarding the delivery and performance of a modified 40/50 model car fan.19th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0022
Letter to W.H. Colt Ltd. concerning a failed modified fan and requesting the return of a 20/25 HP car fan.22th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0023
Letter from W. H. Colt, Ltd. discussing tests and modifications for a 40/50 model car fan, specifically concerning blade flexing.22th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0024
Letter from Colt Ventilation Limited regarding preliminary tests and an attached blueprint for a fan blade apparatus.22th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0025
Design drawing of three different blade profiles with their corresponding airfoil cross-sections.23th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0026
Letter from W. H. Colt, Ltd. discussing the cause of a fan breakage, proposing repairs and high-speed testing.23th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0027
Letter to W.H. Colt Ltd. regarding a fan failure, its repair, and speed limits.24th Mar 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0028
Letter from W. H. COLT, LTD. regarding a repaired fan and a broken casting.22th Apr 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0029
Letter to Messrs. W.H. Colt Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a repaired fan with self-adjusting blades.25th Apr 1932Box 135 \ 1  scan0030
Comparing different engine fans for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley to address overheating when idling.14th Sep 1935Box 135 \ 1  scan0031
Graph charting the results of fan tests on a 3½ Litre Bentley, measuring water temperature rise over time at different engine speeds.9th Sep 1933Box 135 \ 1  scan0032
Comparison graph of power absorbed by various cooling fans.18th Sep 1933Box 135 \ 1  scan0033
Tests to determine the power absorbed by three different types of cooling fans on a Bentley unit.16th Sep 1933Box 135 \ 1  scan0034
Request to reproduce the metal portions of a variable-pitch American fan blade for bonding with rubber.18th May 1934Box 135 \ 1  scan0035
Letter from British Goodrich Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for an Engine Support Insulator and a query about American type Fan Blades.23th May 1934Box 135 \ 1  scan0036
Letter to The British Goodrich Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding metal fan parts for a rubber bonding process.28th May 1934Box 135 \ 1  scan0037
Request for information on a cooling fan for the Alvis Crested Eagle series, as seen in 'Autocar' magazine.14th Jun 1935Box 135 \ 1  scan0038
Order for one Trico Vacuum Fan.31th Oct 1935Box 135 \ 1  scan0039
Proposal from J. & A. Hillman Ltd to test their patented fan belts, brake linings, and flexible couplings.20th Aug 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0040
Letter to J. & A. Hillman Ltd. requesting samples and quotations for special construction fan belts for testing.24th Aug 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0041
Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of belts which have stretched and a request for shorter replacements.29th Oct 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0042
Letter requesting details and running experience of a Patent Fan from Mr. Thos. T. Chilton.10th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0043
Letter from an inventor, Thomas T. Chilton, offering a patented fan design to control engine temperature.4th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0044
Letter discussing a fan pulley drawing, its adaptation for a clutch, and subsequent test results.14th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0045
Letter from Thomas T. Edition describing a design for a clutch-controlled fan and pulley system.27th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0046
Investigation into a suggested composite fan pulley for the Phantom III to achieve cost savings.27th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0047
Letter from the Experimental Department rejecting a submitted fan drive design.11th Dec 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0048
Letter to the British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding fan belt testing and requesting a quotation for water connections.17th Dec 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0049
Cost reduction for cylinder liner joint rings and inquiring about alternative materials and specifications.17th Dec 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0050
The final page of a letter, marked as page 3, with the closing remarks.17th Dec 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0051
Summary of running tests performed on twin belts (Mould No.293) with corrected pulley angles.6th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0052
The receipt of 'V' type fan belts from The British Tyre & Rubber Co.6th Nov 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0053
Request to send an official order for a fan belt to British Goodrich Co. which has already been received.4th Jan 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0054
Economy scheme for the fan on the 25/30 HP & Bentley Chassis.1st Feb 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0055
Request to send an official order for two fan belts already received from British Goodrich.12th Feb 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0056
Request for a covering order for four fan belts to be sent to British Goodrich Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd.6th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0057
Letter to The British Tyre & Rubber Co. placing an order for four fan belts.6th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0058
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the urgent despatch of four belts prior to receiving the official order.7th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0059
Return of four mistakenly sent fan belts to The British Goodrich Tyre & Rubber Co.10th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0060
Ordering the correct fan belts and returning a previous incorrect order.10th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0061
Request to send a covering order to Messrs British Goodrich Ltd. for two fan belts.27th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0062
Letter from a rubber manufacturer detailing the advantages of their patented fan belts.3rd Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0063
Page 2 of a letter from J. & A. Hillman Ltd. regarding a finished section.3rd Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0064
Following up on a request to test a new fan belt from Thos. Whittle & Sons Ltd., with the sample being sent herewith.4th May 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0065
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming the cost and delivery time for a V-belt mould.5th Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0066
Letter to a rubber manufacturer requesting fan belts for experimental testing purposes.15th Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0067
Letter from a rubber manufacturer acknowledging a query about patented fan belts.16th Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0068
Urgent order for 20 black fan belts from British Goodrich.18th Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0069
Letter from a rubber manufacturer regarding the suitability and supply of sample fan belts for testing.22th Jun 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0070
Letter from a rubber manufacturer inquiring about the satisfaction of a sample fan belt.8th Jul 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0071
Responding to an enquiry about an order for 12 fans.10th Jul 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0072
Official order for three fan belts from British Goodrich Ltd.12th Jul 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0073
Requesting the fitting of a fan pulley and driving pulley to a rig engine.7th Oct 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0074
Letter from British Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding a recommendation for Fan Belts for the Phantom III car.11th Sep 1936Box 135 \ 1  scan0075
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. expressing interest in discussing their entry into the fan belt industry.16th Oct 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0076
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a project on fan belts and a proposed meeting.18th Oct 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0077
Request to place an official order with Messrs. British Goodrich for two fan belts for mould No. 336.28th Oct 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0078
Letter to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. regarding the discussion of fan belt manufacture.29th Oct 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0079
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the supply of fan-belts for testing ahead of full production.30th Oct 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0080
Letter to Vauxhall Motors requesting information on fan belt suppliers and specifications.2nd Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0081
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the durability of experimental fan belts and arranging a visit to their works.2nd Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0082
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting the manufacture of three fan belts for testing purposes.10th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0083
Specification sheet for experimental belts, detailing their required dimensions.10th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0084
The despatch of one fan belt to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd.10th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0085
Official order to be placed with Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for three experimental fan belts.10th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0086
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a sample fan belt and its dimension details.12th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0087
Letter from B.F. Goodrich to General Motors detailing belt measurements and supply constraints for drawings EB-221 and EXS-194.23th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0088
Letter from B. F. Goodrich Company detailing the approximate dimensions of a belt and requesting a payment of $1.00.14th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0089
Letter from Harrison Radiator Division requesting various rubber companies to send belts to Derby, England.16th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0090
Letter concerning an update to the fan belt supplier list and a query about belt color.26th Nov 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0091
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a delay and pricing for the manufacture of new fan belts for order number 51929.4th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0092
Instruction memo for new tracings and L.O.P. for the Wraith III Chassis fan section, cancelling a previous instruction.8th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0093
Order be placed for three fan belts from The B.F. Goodrich Co.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0094
Letter from The Gates Rubber Company regarding fan belt specifications and their proprietary concave sidewall design.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0095
Page two of a letter regarding the design and testing of a special belt for cars.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0096
Bulletin explaining the correct procedure for measuring fan belt sheave angles using 'Angle Cards'.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0097
Instructions on how to measure and specify a replacement V-belt for a pulley system.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0098
Warning and procedure for ordering the correct replacement belt using 'Angle Cards'.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0099
Letter to the Harrison Radiator Corporation regarding the supply and specification of belts.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0100
Letter to B.F. Goodrich Co. confirming receipt of three suitable belts and requesting three more based on a specific drawing and mould number.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0101
Order for specific Hoffmann ball races for experimental use.9th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0102
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing the initial test results and a sizing issue with three sample fan belts.21th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0103
Report to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. on the testing and peculiar behaviour of fan belts.21th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0104
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting the supply of specific belts and inquiring about production timelines for fan belts.21th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0105
The return of a fan belt to Messrs. Ferodo Ltd. for examination.23th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0106
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the preliminary test results of three sample fan belts and future production.23th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0107
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the examination of a damaged V belt.29th Dec 1937Box 135 \ 1  scan0108
The procurement of fan belts from four different American rubber companies.6th Jan 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0109
Follow-up letter from The Gates Rubber Company regarding a request for fan belts.27th Jan 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0110
Page 2 of a letter from the Export Division offering fan belts and associated design services.29th Jan 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0111
Letter from Ferodo Limited discussing the dispatch of Ferogrip fan belts and their standard color.29th Jan 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0112
Official order for lacing strip from Messrs. Ferodo Ltd.1st Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0113
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of fan belts and strip material.1st Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0114
Letter from John Marston Ltd regarding the forwarding of a 12 Volt Motor for testing.2nd Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0115
Copy of a letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd to John Marston Ltd regarding a 12-volt plain bearing motor.28th Jan 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0116
Letter from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Export Company regarding an order for Fan Belts.1st Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0117
Sending sectioned parts of two fan belts for examination.4th Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0118
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. detailing the failure of 'Fero-grip' fan belts during endurance testing.4th Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0119
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. detailing the results of fan belt testing, including comparisons with American belts and proposed pulley modifications.4th Feb 1933Box 135 \ 1  scan0120
Letter discussing the potential order of 600 belts.4th Feb 1938Box 135 \ 1  scan0121


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