Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Request to pack and despatch oil samples to Simmonds Aerocessories in London.3rd Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0009
Letter to Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd. regarding Fram oil filters, forwarding oil samples for analysis and requesting quotations.3rd Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0010
Letter to Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd. regarding component specifications.3rd Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0011
Requesting parts to be sent to Paris for fitting 'GENERAL' oil filters to two cars.8th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0012
Replying to a request for parts for the housing of a 'General' filter on two B.11 cars.8th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0013
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding the supply and standardization of a General Filter.14th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0014
Goods advice note from British Filters, Ltd. for the dispatch of one general filter.14th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0015
Letter from British Filters Ltd. requesting a photograph of a filter fitted to a car for a leaflet and particulars of recent tests.14th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0016
Letter to British Filters Ltd. regarding the use of a photograph and a performance report of their filter.15th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0017
Decision to fit a General oil filter to the latter half of the 'E' series vehicles.21th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0018
Letter requesting a supplier to send a filter and spare cartridges to the Paris Depot.24th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0019
Letter from British Filters Ltd. confirming the despatch of a filter and spare cartridges.25th Nov 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0020
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding the return of a Fram Filter and a request for a case to test a cartridge.10th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0021
Goods advice note from British Filters Ltd. for a Fram Filter.9th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0022
Internal memorandum updating oil draining intervals for vehicles fitted with 'General' filters.14th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0023
Petrol and oil filtration systems, specifically concerning Flexofiltration Limited.19th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0024
Flexo filter and contacting Flexo Works.19th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0025
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding requests to supply and fit filters to Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars.21th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0026
Letter to British Filters Ltd. regarding the adaptation of a filter for a pre-takeover 6 1/2 litre Bentley.29th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0027
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding the adaptation of a filter for a 6.5 litre Bentley and requesting old oil for testing.30th Dec 1938Box 136 \ 3  scan0028
Request to collect and despatch 10 gallons of dirty engine oil for filtration tests.2nd Jan 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0029
Complaint about rust on filters from the British Filter Co. and proposed remedial actions.6th Jan 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0030
Outlining five required improvements for the 'General' filter as standardised on the Wraith model.16th Jan 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0031
Order for 2 dozen Tecalemit filters for experimental chassis unit test beds.31th Jan 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0032
Letter to British Filters Ltd. regarding quality issues with returned filters and requesting samples for rig testing.2nd Feb 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0033
Letter from British Filters Ltd regarding enamel finish issues and the dispatch of American and English sample cartridges.4th Feb 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0034
Requesting an official order for two filter elements from British Filters Ltd. for comparative testing.7th Feb 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0035
Request to despatch a model filter case and oil samples to British Filters Ltd.10th Feb 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0036
Letter to British Filters Ltd. regarding the return of a filter case and comparative oil filter samples.10th Feb 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0037
The purchase of filter elements and glass thermometers.24th Feb 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0038
Letter to supplier British Filters Ltd. regarding faults found on rejected filters.18th Mar 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0039
Follow-up letter from Luber-finer (England) Ltd. regarding an enquiry about fitting their product to a Phantom II Rolls.13th Apr 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0040
Letter addressed to Luber-Finer (England) Ltd. concerning previous correspondence.14th Apr 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0041
Request for a simplified design for a filler located in the rocker cover.24th Apr 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0042
Letter from Stream-Line Filters Limited regarding their new self-heating, self-cleaning MC7 filter for Wraith models.29th Apr 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0043
Letter to a filter supplier regarding previous tests on by-pass filters and the requirements for testing a new article.1st May 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0044
Letter from Stream-Line Filters Limited regarding the advantages of their by-pass filters for Diesel engines.3rd May 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0045
The procurement of piston rings, bearings, and filters from various suppliers for trial.11th May 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0046
Results of extended comparative tests on 'Fram' and 'General' oil reconditioner filters.31th May 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0047
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding the design of by-pass type oil filters with a replaceable element.31th May 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0048
Letter from Simmonds Aerocessories Ltd regarding the Simmonds Fram Oil and Engine Cleaner and a request for larger oil samples.12th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0049
Letter from Simmonds Aerocessories Limited proposing a meeting to discuss Fram Cleaners.12th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0050
Request to return a sample stamping submitted by British Filters Ltd. for size approval.14th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0051
Cover letter to British Filters Ltd. regarding a confidential report on a protracted road test of their filter.14th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0052
Reducing the recommended oil filter change interval from 10,000 to 5,000 miles for Wraith III and B.V. chassis.21th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0053
Brief letter to T.C. Worth of British Filters Ltd. regarding an attached copy of a letter sent to Helmore.24th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0054
Brief typed message from Robotham confirming a change of meeting time and place.27th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0055
Cover memo from Rm. to W/Hucknall Dor. regarding an attached copy of a letter written to Worth.30th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0056
Letter to T.C. Worth of British Filters Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss filters and corrosion protection.30th Jun 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0057
Letter from the Experimental Dept. requesting one dozen General filter elements be sent to France.24th Jul 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0058
Request to send an order for 12 General filter elements to British Filters Ltd.24th Jul 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0059
Internal request to order Tecalemit filters for use on experimental test beds.3rd Oct 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0060
Retrospectively fitting General Filters to various car chassis.17th Jan 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0061
Arranging a weekend visit to the Derby works to gather information for the layout of a strip and assembly shop.23th Jan 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0062
Letter to T.C. Worth of British Filters Ltd. regarding filters for test beds at Glasgow and a potential meeting.25th Jan 1939Box 136 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from British Filters Ltd regarding a late letter concerning Swindell's visit.29th Jan 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0064
Requesting oil samples from experimental cars to test filter change intervals.9th Feb 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0065
Request for parts to fit a 3½ Bentley unit with a general filter for experimental purposes.21th Feb 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0066
New blueprints for the Bentley II General Oil Filter.22th Feb 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0067
Request for one complete floating oil intake to be supplied to an office.25th Feb 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0068
Instructing stores to despatch a Floating Oil Intake to T.C. Worth and to charge him for it.28th Feb 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0069
Invitation to T.C. Worth to discuss business matters, including Diesel fuel oil filtration.29th Feb 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0070
Internal order request for fitter replacement elements and an A.C. filter unit.1st Mar 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0071
Requesting a test on two Phantom III oil filters to check back pressure.18th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0072
Request to British Filters Ltd. for the supply of a dozen General Filters and a drawing.19th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0073
Letter from British Filters Ltd confirming the dispatch of one dozen 2ARR General Filters.21th Mar 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0074
Engine failure due to a clogged petrol filter, leading to a suggestion for a new post-war service scheme.1st Apr 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0075
Organisational issues regarding car security, tool management, and servicing within the Experimental Department.2nd Apr 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0076
New drawings and parts for a general bypass filter on the 25/30 and B.II chassis.3rd Apr 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0077
Request to send an order for 12 complete filters to British Filters Ltd.16th Apr 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0078
The arrangement for fitting general filters to Bentley and Rolls Royce cars.19th Jun 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0079
Poor workmanship of a replacement Filter Assembly for the Phantom III chassis from supplier W.H. Paul Ltd.19th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0080
Sample Phantom III filter and the inability to perform flow testing due to a lack of facilities.24th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0081
Letter responding to a query about the horsepower required to circulate engine oil.24th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0082
Letter from British Filters Ltd thanking for information and photographs of bearings regarding oil circulation.26th Jul 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0083
Request to British Filters Ltd. for a bye-pass filter suitable for a 10 HP car.16th Aug 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from British Filters Ltd. regarding a filter for a 10 HP car.21th Aug 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0085
Cover note from 'Rm.' attaching a copy of a letter written to T.C. Worth.25th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0086
Letter to T.C. Worth discussing fuel filter design, comparing by-pass and full-flow systems.24th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0087
Page two of a letter discussing filtration, a paper for the I.A.E., and bearing condition.24th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0088
Requesting pressure drop tests on a Junkers pressure oil filter at various temperatures.18th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0089
Request for various sizes of test tubes to be used for oil samples.10th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0090
Letter from British Filters Ltd concerning a meeting about filters.30th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0091
Exploded view of a component from a Mercedes-Benz DB 601 engine.30th Sep 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0092
Letter from the Experimental Department to A.C. Sphinx Ltd. requesting data on bye-pass oil filters.23th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0093
Cover note for an attached photograph and exploded drawing of a Junkers pressure oil pump and oil filter.23th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0094
Disassembled view of filter components laid out on a board.9th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0095
Exploded view drawing of a Junkers pressure oil pump.9th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0096
Photograph showing the disassembled components of an oil pump.29th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0097
Outlining the procedure and objectives for oil tests on experimental cars.29th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0098
Instructions for engine oil and filter element sampling and replacement procedures.29th Oct 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0099
Request for 24 white and black prints of an enclosed document regarding Oil Filter Elements.11th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0100
Requisition form for blue prints of a chart, marked as very urgent.11th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0101
Contribution to a paper on oil filtration, discussing engine wear, superfinishing, and filter performance.20th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0102
The performance of oil filters and the need for research into the most economical and efficient options.20th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0103
Letter discussing the problem of oil filters for a 27-litre engine, enclosing a drawing for a centrifugal filter.25th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0104
Request from Simmonds Aerocessories for instruction books to assess fitting their FRAM By-Pass Oil Cleaner to engines.18th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0105
Letter to T.C. Worth regarding forgotten oil samples being held for collection.27th Nov 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0106
Invoice from The British Filters Ltd. for 'General Filters'.4th Dec 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0107
Letter discussing three different oil samples to compare the effectiveness of a general filter versus no filter.4th Dec 1940Box 136 \ 3  scan0108


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