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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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Comparative table of specifications for various car models from the 1930s.8th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0225
Specification sheet comparing various competitor cars from the 1930s.8th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0226
Specification comparison sheet for a Humber Saloon and a Bentley Coupe.11th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0227
Letter to Wolseley Motors Ltd. requesting outline drawings and torque curves for a small Cotal box for testing purposes.11th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0228
Print of a Cotal gearbox from Wolseley Motors and outlining items requiring design attention for the Senior Range.12th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0229
Following a visit to Morris Radiators, discussing car heater development and the potential use of a fin-and-tube radiator.14th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0230
Request for blueprints of the GB. 5392 Gearbox.15th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0231
Letter from Wolseley Motors discussing the availability and specifications of different sized Cotal gearboxes.15th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0232
Continuation sheet of a letter from the Managing Director of Wolseley Motors Ltd. to W. A. Robotham.15th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0233
Specification sheet for a Wolseley Motors 10/12 Mkg. Cotal Gearbox, detailing gear ratios and maximum input torque.15th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0234
Request for blueprints of the GB. 5392 Senior Gearbox.15th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0235
Providing particulars of the gear ratios and torque capacity for the small Cotal gearbox.18th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0236
Specification sheet for a Wolseley Motors 10/12 Mkg. Cotal Gearbox, detailing gear ratios and maximum input torque.15th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0237
Letter to Wolseley Motors Ltd regarding a drawing and testing of a small gearbox.18th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0238
The return of loaned gearbox drawings and models to Mr. A.B. Oliver.18th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0239
Letter to Mr. Oliver acknowledging the loan of models and drawings for a gearbox investigation.18th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0240
Advising the forwarding of goods, specifically the return of loaned gearbox models and drawings.19th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0241
Packing note for gearbox models and drawings being returned from loan.19th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0242
Alteration notice for senior gearbox outer cones, deleting a peening note.19th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0243
Letter from Wolseley Motors Ltd concerning the arrangement to send a 12 M.Kg Cotal Gear Box.19th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0244
Requesting the clearing up of drawing office sections to complete the Senior Range Gearbox.20th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0245
Design development of a die-cast head casing for a column gear shift for the Senior Range.24th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0246
Letter from A.C. Oliver to Mr. Robotham regarding the 'Oliver' gearbox, offering to provide detail drawings and material records.26th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0247
Confirming the receipt of a Cotal gearbox on loan as per an attached invoice.27th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0248
Letter to A. Oliver acknowledging his correspondence about the 'Oliver' gearbox.28th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0249
Conversation about gearbox design, spare wheel placement, and a universal coupling for a marine unit.29th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0250
Letter to A.B. Oliver regarding a parcel of models and drawings sent to the wrong address.6th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0251
Letter from C.B. Oliver confirming receipt of models and drawings and providing a new address.9th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0252
Letter concerning the 'JOliver' gearbox, following up on returned models and drawings.26th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0253
The stress analysis and treatment for helical fabroil gears.12th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0254
Technical document detailing the calculation of the arc of contact for gear teeth.15th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0255
Letter to Wolseley Motors Ltd. regarding the delayed return of a loaned Cotal gearbox for examination.15th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0256
Alteration notice detailing the addition of a Vellumoid joint to a gearbox blanking cover.17th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0257
Alteration notice for an L.H. Senior Range gearbox, detailing the addition of parts and the reason.17th Apr 1946Box 136 \ 2  scan0258
Modifications to fit a gearbox with steering column control to Left Hand Drive Senior Range cars.25th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0259
Gearbox design modifications, including linkages, control mechanisms, and policies for various car models.25th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0260
Revised gearbox with steering column control for Left Hand Cars in the Senior Range.25th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0261
Gearbox modifications, controls, and adaptation for various car models, including the Silver Phantom.25th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0262
Review and commentary on articles from the S.I.A. journal regarding electrically operated gearboxes.3rd May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0263
Manufacturing accuracy of internal parts, magnet winding difficulties, and balance issues concerning a gearbox.3rd May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0264
Gear tooth proportions for gearbox gears, including corrected and uncorrected types.25th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0265
Note on the 'topping' of standard gears when meshed with corrected gears.3rd Apr 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0266
Requesting the provisional allocation of 7 Senior Range Gearboxes and discussing engine fitting.30th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0267
Provisional allocation of seven Senior Range Gearboxes and the potential for related machining work.30th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0268
Reviewing three articles from the January/February 1940 S.I.A. Journal on electrically operated gearboxes.3rd May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0269
Manufacturing precision and balance issues of gearbox components, including magnet windings.3rd May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0270
Development of an electrically operated gearbox and suggesting a course of action.13th May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0271
Alteration to the dimensions of the Reverse Shaft and Gears due to a Drawing Office error.4th May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0272
The allocation of new senior range gearboxes to various chassis.14th May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0273
Alteration notice for a driving shaft bush (RG. 556) due to a drawing office error.17th May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0274
Revised scheme for the steering column support on the Senior Range, including the use of a Harris Bush.20th May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0275
Design of a gastight steering column seal for Senior Range cars with column gear shift.24th May 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0276
Request to despatch a Bentley V. Gear Box for fitment to an experimental car.13th Jun 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0277
Despatch request for a set of parts to be sent to Mr. Bellringer at Hythe Road, Willesden.3rd Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0278
The status of two Cotal gearboxes received from Wolseley Motors Ltd.15th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0279
The retention of gearboxes for a minimum of six months without purchase.17th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0280
Four schemes for the Junior gearbox and its column control.17th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0281
PL.280 Synchromesh design, its characteristics, and a new method for pegging thrust washers.17th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0282
Confirming the despatch of additional gearbox parts in reply to a previous memo.18th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0283
Parts despatch request for BR/G at Hythe Road, Willesden.22th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0284
Dispatch of parts for a Bentley Chassis No. B.V.22th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0285
The ratio limitations and the economical radius for the magnetic clutches of the Cotal Gearbox.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0286
Analysis of magnet design and the particulars of teeth for a MK.30 gearbox.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0287
Reverse gear, gear ratios, and clutch torques for the MK.30 gearbox.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0288
List of references to publications concerning Cotal gearboxes.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0289
Technical memo detailing ratio limitations and clutch design considerations for the Cotal Gearbox.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0290
Magnet design and gear teeth specifications for the MK.30 box.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0291
Analysis of the MK.30 gearbox, detailing reverse gear ratios and torques on the four clutches.8th Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0292
List of references to journal articles about Cotal gearboxes.2nd Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0293
Confirming a request for an axle and gearbox from chassis B.4.AW and frame B.V.17.27th Aug 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0294
Confirming the receipt of gear-boxes and rear axles from two chassis.3rd Sep 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0295
Sending omitted change speed mechanism parts for Bentley Gear-boxes and Rear Axles.5th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0296
Material and design of first speed teeth for the senior gearbox, referencing a 30,000-mile test.11th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0297
Replacement and rebuilding of gearbox side shaft bearings for specific car chassis.24th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0298
The gearbox from vehicle 30.G.VII, referencing associated reports and a file number.18th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0299
Sending two blueprints for proposed tri-metal bushes for a Layshaft to Messrs Vandervell Ltd.3rd Oct 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0300
Note about a gearbox from chassis 30.G.VII after 47,600 miles and a reference to related correspondence.23th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0301
Testing of a Leyland gearbox on a bus chassis and requesting a comparison with in-house designs.23th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0302
Lubrication of Layshaft Bearings, suggesting a drilled hole is unnecessary.21th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0303
Agreeing to the deletion of a hole drilled in the second motion shaft for layshaft bearings.26th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0304
Specification revision for a gearbox on Bentley Chassis 4-B-50, detailing removed and newly fitted parts.28th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0305
Replacement of a gearbox on Bentley Chassis 1-B-50.28th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0306
Requesting drawings for a side shaft sleeve, a camshaft modification, and a general arrangement of the Myth engine.27th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0307
Internal memorandum discussing the design of a 3rd and 4th synchromesh spring loading key and an anti-rattle modification.12th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 2  scan0308
Chart comparing gearbox and rear axle ratios for various vehicle models.22th Jun 1938Box 136 \ 2  scan0309
Providing blueprints for a deepened key and rivet for a rationalised gearbox's 1st and 3rd motion shaft.25th Jan 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0310
The completion of six gearboxes for the Senior Range and a request for a report on gear failures.9th Feb 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0311
Replacement of parts in the Senior Range Gearbox servo drive to prevent water ingress.4th Mar 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0312
Request for a photographic weight analysis and diagrammatic sketch of Morris and Vauxhall engines and gearboxes.30th Mar 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0313
Specifications for 7 gearboxes and a request for parts for production chassis.10th Apr 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0314
Design history and specifications for the Senior Range Gearbox.21th Feb 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0315
Meeting notes detailing decisions made regarding gearbox revisions and component specifications.1st Feb 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0316
Instructions for modifying a layshaft and bearing assembly, including dimensional changes for the shaft and bore.21th Feb 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0317
From 'Rm' to 'HPS' requesting the production of various parts required for 7 gearboxes.11th Apr 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0318
Implemented and pending modifications to Senior Range gearboxes.1st Mar 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0319
Modifications to gearboxes, including strengthened speed dogs and changes to anti-rattle devices.3rd Jan 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0320
PL.461 project for Gearbox 6' Centres, noting it as the origin for the PL.580 project.14th Mar 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0321
Secret memorandum about rectifying incorrectly labelled photographs of gearbox failures.3rd May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0322
Sending corrected photographs for gearbox failures.7th May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0323
Test results and details for Ferobestos self-aligning gearbox bushes.7th May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0324


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