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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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Notes on the properties and manufacturing tolerances of Ferobestos L.A. material.7th May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0325
Correcting a report on gearbox failures, specifically regarding the failed components and part numbers.2nd May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0326
Secret report detailing gearbox failures on various chassis models.1st May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0327
Analysis of gearbox failures concerning 2nd speed dog teeth and a review of gear tooth correction and strength calculations.1st May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0328
Gearbox tooth action and corrections.1st May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0329
Incorrectly labelled photographs of gearbox failure components.3rd May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0330
Design queries for the Senior Range Gearbox, specifically the felt seal, eccentric pins, and damper pump.3rd May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0331
The testing of a second Morris gearbox and the examination of the original.28th May 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0332
The replacements carried out on Gear Box No. B.3.B.P. for Chassis B.22.AW.9th Jun 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0333
Comparative analysis of quiet 1st speed gears for Junior Gearboxes, focusing on the Morris 8, Austin 8 and early B.V. models.30th Jun 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0334
Analysis and proposed tests regarding 1st speed gearbox noise, comparing Morris and Austin designs.30th Jun 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0335
Experimental development of new Senior Range gearboxes and related personnel issues at the Clan factory.9th Jul 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0336
Development of a three-speed gearbox for a 10 HP engine, likely for the 'Wisp' project.6th Jul 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0337
Grinding stage of gears for the new Senior Range Gearbox and arrangements for production in Glasgow.11th Jul 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0338
Fitting a Cotal gearbox to Wolseley cars, outlining the outstanding design work required.23th Aug 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0339
Proposing to test a Cotal gearbox on a car named 'the Ripple' during wartime.21th Aug 1941Box 136 \ 2  scan0340
Requesting a report on the urgent modifications needed for six new type gearboxes to avoid transportation stoppage.5th Jan 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0341
Investigation into cone drag and baulking issues for the 3rd, 4th, and 2nd speed senior gearbox.23th Jan 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0342
Modifications to gearbox speed wheels to overcome cone drag and baulking.23th Jan 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0343
Issues with experimental car gear-boxes and outlining proposed solutions.3rd Feb 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0344
Letter from Turbo Transmitters requesting detailed drawings to design and fit a hydraulic transmitter to a Bentley.17th Feb 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0345
Letter to Turbo Transmitters Ltd. regarding the fitting of a hydraulic transmitter to a Bentley car.23th Feb 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0346
Letter from Turbo Transmitters concerning the fitting of a transmitter and epicyclic gear to a Bentley.1st Mar 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0347
Requesting prints of various component drawings.9th Mar 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0348
Decision to fit a turbo-transmitter to a Bentley and the information required to do so.9th Mar 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0349
Letter from Leyland Motors offering to sell back a four-speed synchro-mesh gearbox for £50.13th Mar 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0350
Letter to Trubo Transmitters Ltd. enclosing prints of parts for fitting a Turbo Transmitter to a Bentley car.16th Mar 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0351
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Ltd. acknowledging receipt of Bentley drawings and discussing a scheme for fitting a transmitter.18th Mar 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0352
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Ltd. requesting drawings for a proposed transmitter on a Bentley chassis.4th May 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0353
Letter to Turbo Transmitters Ltd. acknowledging a request to fit a unit to a Bentley.11th May 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0354
Noisy gearbox complaint, detailing damaged parts and repairs for chassis B. 22. AW.28th Dec 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0355
Photograph showing a broken spring retaining ring from a ball race housing assembly.28th Dec 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0356
Photograph showing damaged teeth on a worm wheel (servo).28th Dec 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0357
Photograph of a damaged overdrive outer cone.28th Dec 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0358
Photograph of an overdrive cone insert which has revolved in the outer cone, showing wear marks.28th Dec 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0359
Damaged gearbox parts from chassis B.22.AW following a complaint of noise.28th Dec 1942Box 136 \ 2  scan0360
Documenting a gearbox replacement on a Bentley chassis.27th Feb 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0361
Gearbox replacement on a Silver-Riplet Chassis.3rd Mar 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0362
The replacement of a gearbox and other parts on a Silver Riplet Chassis.23th Mar 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0363
Photograph showing a broken spring retaining ring and the ball race housing assembly it came from.23th Mar 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0364
Photograph showing damaged teeth on a servo worm wheel.23th Mar 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0365
Photograph showing a damaged overdrive outer cone with broken teeth.23th Mar 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0366
Photograph showing an overdrive cone insert that has spun within the outer cone.22th Jul 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0367
Oil leaks in the Senior Range revised gearbox and proposing a design solution.22th Jul 1943Box 136 \ 2  scan0368
Scheme for modifying adjusting pins on the Senior Range Gearbox to cure oil leaks.28th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0369
Modifications to the adjusting pins for the Senior Range Gearbox.1st Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0370
Letter discussing the design and application of a torque converter for experimental cars with different engine sizes.3rd Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0371
Listing the status of prints for Senior Range Gearbox and Front Suspension parts and details.6th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0372
Status report on the completeness of various numbered sections and their associated part/drawing numbers.6th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0373
Status update on the completion of drawings for various sections, detailing exceptions and their intended use.6th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0374
Letter from the Self-Changing Gear Company regarding the development of a torque converter and a 2-speed gear.3rd Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0375
Inquiry into the performance and failures of the Minx gearbox in a 14 HP Hillman chassis.7th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0376
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Limited discussing transmitter suitability for Meteor and Bentley engines.7th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0377
Letter discussing the weight and performance characteristics of a transmitter, comparing it to standard transmissions.8th Apr 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0378
Results of a Salerni turbo transmitter test and plans to fit one to a Bentley.10th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0379
Letter discussing suggestions and testing procedures for a Turbo Transmitter.11th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0380
Details and testing of a Salerni Turbo Transmitter.11th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0381
Letter requesting a copy of previous correspondence dated 4th May 1942 from Captain Moore.12th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0382
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Ltd to 'Roy' regarding a Bentley proposition and fitting a transmitter to a Carrier vehicle.17th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0383
Listing technical prints and information provided in response to a request regarding a Turbo Transmitter.17th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0384
Confidential letter discussing Drawing No. 41/GA, transmission for a car, and installing a transmitter in a Carrier.18th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0385
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Limited to W. A. Robotham regarding work on a car and another job.20th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0386
Failures and modifications of the Minx Gear Box in the 14 HP Hillman chassis.22th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0387
Examining a Minx gearbox from a 14 HP Hillman chassis for potential use in the Silver Ripple.25th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0388
Scheme for modifying adjusting pins on a Senior Range Gearbox to prevent oil leaks.28th Jan 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0389
Letter arranging a meeting to discuss a transmitter, its chassis installation, and a reverse gear drawing.1st Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0390
Modification to the adjusting pins for the Senior Range Gearbox.1st Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0391
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Limited arranging a meeting to demonstrate a transmitter and reverse gear.2nd Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0392
Letter from W.A. Robotham's secretary arranging a meeting with Captain Moore of Turbo Transmitters Ltd.4th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0393
Production and sub-letting of die-cast torque converters for land vehicles and post-war projects.28th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0394
Letter from Clan Foundry requesting detail drawings and load calculations for a Bentley converter, with the aim of producing it from light alloy die castings.28th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0395
Request for drawings and load calculations for a Bentley converter to explore making it from light alloy die castings.28th Feb 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0396
Letter from a supplier discussing specifications and load figures for a 12 1/2 inch transmitter for a Bentley.2nd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0397
Letter discussing the engineering challenges of a new transmitter, comparing steel versus aluminium construction, and its potential for the export trade.2nd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0398
Letter to Turbo Transmitters Ltd. regarding technical information for two models of turbo transmitters for Bentley cars.2nd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0399
Request for revised performance graphs to compare a car's transmission with its current gearbox.2nd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0400
Letter to Turbo Transmitters, Ltd. addressing design queries and enclosing details for a Bentley project.3rd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0401
List of enclosures detailing components including a crankshaft bolt, bearing housing, and flywheel arrangement.3rd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0402
Letter to Turbo Transmitters Ltd. regarding design queries for a Bentley turbo transmitter.3rd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0403
List of enclosures relating to engine, clutch, and chassis components.6th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0404
From 'Rm' to 'Ev' about considering the manufacture of a torque converter from light alloy die castings.6th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0405
Letter from Turbo Transmitters Limited discussing the supply and technical specifications of a transmitter for a Bentley.2nd Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0406
Letter discussing material choices for a transmitter, focusing on the challenges of using steel versus aluminium alloys.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0407
The photographing and weighing of a disassembled 14 HP Hillman Gearbox.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0408
Weight analysis of a Hillman 14 HP gearbox and its components.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0409
Parts list with weights for gearbox, clutch, and associated mechanisms.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0410
Exploded view photograph of a mechanical assembly, with components individually numbered.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0411
Photo weight analysis of a Hillman 14 HP gearbox, focusing on gears and shafts.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0412
Parts list detailing components, quantities, materials, reference numbers, and weights for a gearbox assembly.13th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0413
Exploded view of gearbox components with numbered parts.27th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0414
Apologising for overlooking a note on torque converters and discussing potential development.27th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0415
Manufacture of Turbo Transmitters and the potential of making torque converters in-house versus using an alternative supplier.28th Mar 1944Box 136 \ 2  scan0416
Letter returning a 'Luber finer' filter, explaining its unsuitability for cars due to weight, dimensions, and cost.4th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0001
Requesting the return of a filter after deciding not to proceed with a trial.5th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0002
Letter from Luber-Finer (England) Ltd. regarding the return of a Luber-finer unit due to its unsuitable size and weight.8th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0003
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding the performance of recently supplied filters and future opportunities.24th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0004
Letter to British Filters Ltd. confirming satisfactory filter test results, requesting production pricing, and suggesting a new sales lead.25th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0005
Letter from Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd. following up on a meeting and discussing Fram Cleaners.25th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0006
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding satisfactory test results on General Filters and future pricing.26th Oct 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0007
Test report comparing the performance of 'General' and 'Fram' oil reconditioner filters.1st Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0008


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