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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Letter from Carl A. Neracher regarding the application of Chrysler's spool gear type transmission, with Maybach synchronizers, for Rolls Royce cars.6th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0096
Letter from Carl A. Neracher discussing a quieter, non-ground gear transmission and arranging for a trial unit to be sent.6th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0097
Letter to Mr. E. W. Hives regarding internal-geared transmissions.6th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0098
Details on a proposed larger internal gear assembly, selector shift, axle ratios, and torque-equalized brakes.6th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0099
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing a servo action scheme and the patent implications of using a Maybach Clutch with a Pearson-Neracher box.20th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0100
Request to inspect a gearbox supplied by Automotive Research Corp. upon its arrival.20th Sep 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0101
From Wor. to Hs. regarding a letter from Oy.. to be investigated in America.15th Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0102
Various gearbox designs and manufacturing considerations.3rd Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0103
Differences in gear design practices and the effects of the pot-lapping process.3rd Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0104
Comparison of different gearbox ratios and notes on gear manufacturing processes.25th Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0105
Letter discussing a sample four-speed transmission with Maybach clutches and instructions on its operation.25th Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0106
Letter detailing the performance of and requesting feedback on a sample Maybach clutch transmission.25th Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0107
Letter discussing transmission noise, internal gearing technology, and patent licensing.25th Oct 1930Box 137 \ 5  scan0108
Letter from J.W. Pearson concerning business representation and licensing of patents, specifically mentioning Borg-Warner Corporation.19th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 5  scan0109
Results of tests on an American gearbox fitted with a spool gear third speed.19th Mar 1931Box 137 \ 5  scan0110
Request to obtain drawings of American gearboxes, specifically from a 16-cylinder Cadillac, for comparison with the Phantom II.10th Apr 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0111
Inquiry to The Michigan Tool Co. about the supply and specifications of cone worm gears for a motor car engine.12th Oct 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0112
The 4-speed synchromesh gearboxes of Alvis, Hillman, and Humber cars at Olympia in 1934.23th Oct 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0113
Gearbox performance and design, noting noise levels and construction features.23th Oct 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0114
Comparative analysis of gearbox design features, including a section on the Hillman-Minx.23th Oct 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0115
List of technical observations and points for consideration regarding a gearbox design, including synchromesh, gears, and shafts.23th Oct 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0116
Various gearbox components and design considerations.23th Oct 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0117
Gearbox cone placement and the pros and cons of synchronising the first speed gear.26th May 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0118
Letter to David Royce regarding a viewing of an American Warner 3 speed cum overdrive gearbox.26th May 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0119
Letter from David Royce regarding Warner Gear Company's overdrive transmissions.27th May 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0120
Request for a covering order for a Warner Gear overdrive unit and a Chrysler gearbox.26th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0121
Request to the Warner Gear Division for a Chrysler gearbox with right-hand remote control gearshift.26th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0122
Night Letter Telegram to Warner Gear Division inquiring about the torque capacity of gearbox model AS3-T86A.17th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0123
Telegram received by telephone specifying the maximum torque capacity for part number AS3-T86A.18th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0124
Telegram received by telephone detailing the maximum torque capacity of part AS3-T86A.18th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0125
Cablegram from Warnergear stating the maximum torque capacity for part number AS3-T86A.18th Jun 1947Box 137 \ 5  scan0126
Letter to Chrysler Motors requesting a quote for a speedometer drive unit for a Warner gearbox.8th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0127
Letter from Chrysler Motors regarding a gearbox and speedometer inquiry.13th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0128
Letter from Cooper-Stewart Engineering regarding a speedometer for a Warner gearbox.17th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0129
Letter to Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting a speedometer cable and drive unit for a Warner gearbox.23th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0130
Letter concerning the availability and specifications of a Speedometer pinion for a Warner gearbox.28th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0131
Letter to Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. describing markings found on a speedometer worm from a Warner gearbox.30th Mar 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0132
Letter from Cooper-Stewart Engineering regarding a speedometer for a Warner gearbox, suggesting a stock pinion.11th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0133
Internal request to place an order for a speedometer pinion for a Warner gearbox.13th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0134
Letter to The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a trial for a speedometer pinion.13th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0135
Letter from The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. following up on an enquiry for a speedometer pinion for a Warner gearbox.29th Apr 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0136
Letter to The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting a pinion on a 'sale or return' basis.2nd May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0137
Letter from Cooper-Stewart Engineering regarding sending a Chrysler speedometer driven gear part for a Warner gearbox.15th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0138
Letter to The Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. confirming a speedometer driven gear fits and requesting a quote.22th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0139
Order for a speedometer and cable from the Cooper-Stewart Engineering Co.26th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0140
Confirmation memo requesting the preparation of drawings for fitting a Warner overdrive gearbox to a Rationalised chassis.27th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0141
Providing the name and address of the manufacturers for 3-ply plate glass.21th Mar 1912Box 137 \ 5  scan0142
Internal instructions regarding parts for an estimate on a 2300 chassis 4-seater open car.7th Nov 1912Box 137 \ 5  scan0143
The trial of Triplex Glass in the windscreens of test and experimental cars.25th Jul 1913Box 137 \ 5  scan0144
Instruction to test Triplex glass in the windscreens of experimental cars, using already broken screens where possible.26th Jul 1913Box 137 \ 5  scan0145
The supply and fitting of Triplex Glass for a customer, Messrs Homes & Co.17th Dec 1913Box 137 \ 5  scan0146
Instruction to issue an official order to fit a piece of Triplex glass to the windscreen of car 1926.17th Dec 1913Box 137 \ 5  scan0147
Feedback on the windscreen and luggage carrier design for car 2704, with suggested improvements.18th Mar 1914Box 137 \ 5  scan0148
On the testing of 'Triplex' celluloid glass, noting its tendency to discolour and lose transparency.25th Mar 1914Box 137 \ 5  scan0149
The suitability of Triplex glass for use in windscreens and windows of covered cars.1st Jul 1914Box 137 \ 5  scan0150
Internal memorandum discussing the testing and quality issues of Triplex Glass, leading to the cessation of experiments due to the war.2nd Jul 1914Box 137 \ 5  scan0151
Brief internal memo regarding the decision to abandon the use of Triplex Glass.6th Jul 1914Box 137 \ 5  scan0152
Ordering a halt to experiments on Triplex Glass.7th Jul 1914Box 137 \ 5  scan0153
Enquiry into the use of 'Triplex' glass for the No. 6 Goshawk.14th Nov 1922Box 137 \ 5  scan0154
Reasons for not using Triplex glass on the front wing screens of 20 HP cars.13th Nov 1922Box 137 \ 5  scan0155
Replacement of a defective glass screen for a Sports Phantom.23th Jan 1928Box 137 \ 5  scan0156
Query regarding a case of Triplex Glass for chassis 12-EX held at customs in Paris.7th May 1928Box 137 \ 5  scan0157
Request to the Paris Depot to return 3 sheets of Triplex glass to Derby for Chassis 12-EX.9th May 1928Box 137 \ 5  scan0158
From Paris to Mr G.W. Hancock regarding the return of a case of Triplex glass for Chassis 12-EX.16th May 1928Box 137 \ 5  scan0159
Request to send an official order for three sheets of Triplex Patent Safety Glass.30th May 1928Box 137 \ 5  scan0160
Letter advising against the use of toughened glass for car screens due to safety concerns following recent experiments.18th Jun 1934Box 137 \ 5  scan0161
Suggestion to use the Bentley front hub inner bearing locking plate on the Bentley III to avoid making new parts.16th Jan 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0162
Letter to Alford & Alder requesting an estimate for manufacturing hubs and hub caps for Bentley chassis.7th Sep 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0163
Letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd regarding an enquiry for Bentley chassis hubs and hub caps.8th Sep 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0164
Letter from an automobile component manufacturer regarding a quotation for hubs and hub caps.17th Sep 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0165
Continuation sheet of a business letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd.22th Sep 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0166
Letter to Alford & Alder Ltd. concerning the manufacture of hubs for a Bentley chassis.22th Sep 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0167
Letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. confirming an appointment for a representative to visit.23th Sep 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0168
Requesting the despatch of a hub cap and laboratory report to Messrs. Alford & Alder Ltd.5th Oct 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0169
Letter to a supplier regarding the poor quality plating on a sample hub cap.5th Oct 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0170
Letter from a supplier discussing the plating quality of a sample hub cap and requesting testing specifications.6th Oct 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0171
Continuation sheet (page 2) of a letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd.7th Oct 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0172
Letter to Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. regarding chromium plating and thread specifications.7th Oct 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0173
Alternative supplier, Alford & Alder, for cheaper hubs than Dunlops.16th Oct 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0174
Quotation from Alford & Alder for the supply of wheel hubs for Bentley and Wraith models.24th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0175
Copy of a quotation from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. for supplying hubs and hub caps.18th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0176
Quotation from Alford & Alder for wheel hubs for the Bentley, Wraith, and B.III models.24th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0177
Copy of a quotation received from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. for the supply of hubs and hub caps.18th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0178
The modification of brake drums for Bentley III front hubs.27th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0179
Supply of hubs for Dunlop wheels, noting a competing offer and the status of dies for 'Wraith' hubs.26th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0180
Blueprint alteration for Bentley III Front Hub brake drums and a query on scrapping 5 existing sets.26th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0181
Alteration note for the dimensions of a front brake drum.25th Nov 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0182
Laboratory report on a chromium plating test of a sample hub cap.1st Jan 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0183
Instructions to Alford & Alder for manufacturing wheel hubs for a Bentley chassis.1st Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0184
Potential cost savings on wheel hubs and seeking alternative supplier quotations.6th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0185
Instruction memo for the replacement of hub parts for a Bentley III chassis, referencing blueprints and new part numbers.6th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0186
Copy of a letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. concerning a quotation for parts and tooling.8th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0187
List of gauges and tooling for rear hubs, front hubs, and hub caps.8th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0188
Quotation from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. for the supply of hubs and hub caps.8th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0189
Visit to a potential supplier, Messrs. Alfold and Alder Ltd., for the manufacturing of wheel hubs.8th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0190
Observations of manufacturing methods, inspection processes, and general plant conditions.8th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0191
Supplier quotation from Alford's for Bentley III hubs and potential ordering strategies.10th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0192
Letter to Messrs. Alford & Alder regarding a laboratory report on a chromium-plated hub cap.20th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0193
Letter from Alford & Alder regarding a laboratory report on a faulty chromium-plated hub cap.30th Dec 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0194
Letter concerning the submission of a sample hub cap for chromium plating laboratory testing.28th Jan 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0195


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