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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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Laboratory report on the plating deposits and polish quality of a sample Alvis hub cap.14th Feb 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0196
Letter to Messrs. Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd. regarding a laboratory report on the chromium plating of an Alvis Hub Cap.14th Feb 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0197
Letter from Alford & Alder (Engineers) Ltd regarding the quality of a sample hub cap.17th Feb 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0198
To suspend work on gauges and tools for the Bentley III chassis.24th Feb 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0199
New design for the Phantom III rear hub brake drum and end plate.21th Mar 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0200
Frequent complaints of noisy hub bearings and a request to investigate the source of contamination.28th Mar 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0201
Proposal to manage worn hub serrations by maintaining a floating stock of hubs with .005 oversize serrations.1st Apr 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0202
The investigation of noisy hub bearings on the Phantom III.1st Apr 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0203
Costs and practicalities of repairing worn hub serrations.6th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0204
The process and costs for rebroaching and replacing Bentley hub serrations and brake drums.8th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0205
Implications of fitting an over-size broached hub on a Bentley, suggesting a drawbroach as a solution.13th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0206
The decision to proceed with tooling for Bentley III hubs.29th Apr 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0207
Request for blueprints of a wheel disc and wheel nut for the Wraith III model for the purpose of testing and pricing.24th May 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0208
Distribution list for blueprints of Bentley 50 Chassis parts related to the pressed steel road wheel.16th Jun 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0209
The use of angular contact bearings on the Bentley 111 front hub.17th Aug 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0210
New and replacement blueprints for Wraith III wheel discs and nuts.1st Sep 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0211
Use of A/C bearings with wire wheels on the front hubs for the Bentley 111 model.21th Oct 1938Box 137 \ 5  scan0212
Letter from Fred W. Barker proposing an improvement in wheel and hub construction and requesting blueprints.24th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0213
Letter to F.W. Baker requesting a sketch and patent specification for a proposed improvement to car hubs.25th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0214
Letter from a wheel manufacturer regarding a design improvement for hub construction.27th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0215
Confidential letter from an automobile wheel supplier offering a test car for inspection to demonstrate wheel durability.28th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0216
Letter instructing Mr. S.A. Shawe to visit Rolls-Royce to discuss the principle of cushioned energy and a car's performance.28th Jan 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0217
Letter from an automobile wheel manufacturer offering a modified hub assembly for testing.14th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0218
Letter from the Experimental Department to F.W. Baker regarding a patent for a spring wheel.16th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0219
Letter to Mr. F.W. Baker declining interest in his wheel patents.17th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0220
Letter proposing a trial of a new patented wheel design on a car.21th Feb 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0221
Patent specification for improvements in or relating to vehicle wheels.28th Jun 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0222
Patent specification for detachably mounting a vehicle wheel on an axle or shaft.24th Jun 1937Box 137 \ 5  scan0223
Complete specification drawing for a patent, showing multiple cross-sectional views of a mechanical assembly.8th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0224
Solution for grease leaking from front hubs onto the brakes.8th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0225
Instruction to hold work and replace front hub bearings for a Bentley V. Chassis.19th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0226
Instructions for fitting specific Hoffmann bearings to the Front Hub of a Bentley V Chassis.23th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0227
Replacement of angular contact bearings with ordinary deep groove ball bearings for rationalised chassis hubs.23th May 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0228
Parts list notification for the radio contact unit on the 'Corniche' chassis front hub, and an update to the List of Parts.27th Jul 1939Box 137 \ 5  scan0229
Alteration record for an end plate dimension due to a drawing office error.25th Apr 1940Box 137 \ 5  scan0230
Experimental production of an aluminium hub and drum for senior range motor cars.29th Oct 1940Box 137 \ 5  scan0231
Part numbers for the Front and Rear Hubs of the Bentley 6 & Corniche 60.13th Nov 1940Box 137 \ 5  scan0232
Standardisation of a diamond engine mounting incorporating new water connections.8th Oct 1931Box 138 \ 1  scan0001
The standardization of chassis parts, including fitting and cost details.2nd Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0002
Test report on improving gear rattles in the Phantom II spring drive by altering ignition and spring loads.2nd Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0003
Gear rattling issues, comparing a heavy spring driving load to the standard setting.2nd Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0004
Experiments investigating crankshaft torsional periods on the 8 Litre Bentley.12th Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0005
Crankshaft periods, dampers, and the Bentley 3 engine.19th Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0006
Crankshaft period issues, comparing them to Bentley's design and their solutions.21th Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0007
Crankshaft and Vee angle design for a 12-cylinder engine, comparing different bearing and angle configurations.9th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0008
Calculation table for torsional vibrations in 12-cylinder Vee engines, showing coefficients for various harmonic orders and engine Vee angles.1st Jan 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0009
Diagrams showing various arrangements of bearings and balance weights for a 12-cylinder engine.18th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0010
On experiments to resolve overrun gear rattles on a 25HP car by fitting a friction damper.18th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0011
Investigation into the main bearing loads for the Kestrel engine at different RPMs.18th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0012
Two graphs showing main bearing loads versus crank angle for a Kestrel engine.18th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0013
Two graphs comparing unbalanced and crankshaft balanced loads on a Kestrel engine's end main bearing at different power and speed settings.24th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0014
Torsional vibrations and engine firing orders, comparing a Phantom II engine with a 60 Vee 6250 cc model.24th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0015
On overcoming gear rattles in the 25 HP model by fitting a small friction damper.4th Feb 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0016
The torsional vibration and performance of the J.3 crankshaft damper.1st Mar 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0017
Comparing crankshaft torsional period details of their own engines, the Peregrine, and Alfa Romeo engines.15th Mar 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0018
Comparative table of crankshaft details for various engines, all with balance weights.1st Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0019
Experiments with an autofriction centrifugally loaded vibration damper and spring drive.1st Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0020
Conclusions on engine vibration damping and proposing a new damper design.14th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0021
Causes and potential solutions for transmission vibration.14th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0022
Implications of fitting a proposed damper to various car models.20th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0023
Four tests conducted to investigate and resolve gear rattles on a 25 HP chassis.20th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0024
'Test 5' detailing modifications to engine components like inertia rings and valve wedges to address gear rattle.20th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0025
Blueprint for a 25 HP engine wedge, also known as a valve spring washer, detailing an alteration.30th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0026
Confirming modifications to the Low Inertia Crankshaft Dampers for the 20/25 and Phantom II models.21th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0027
Transmission vibration on the 20/25 model and proposed solutions.21th Apr 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0028
Telegram concerning synchromesh, gearbox design, and servo systems for various models.2nd May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0029
Telegram about transmission vibration and arranging a meeting to clarify points.1st May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0030
Technical memo discussing engine and transmission vibrations, specifically crankshaft torsional swing and damping methods.5th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0031
Engine reaction causing vibration and transmission rattle on the P.2 and 25HP models.7th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0032
Investigation into transmission rattles and the performance of crankshaft dampers.7th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0033
Responding to Mr. Hives, discussing engine tappet noise, cam form design, and valve timing.11th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0034
Various engine and drivetrain component issues including temperature control, auto-adjustment, rocker shaft flex, clutch, and crankshaft dampers.11th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0035
Friction materials and a proposed redesign for damper wheels, including a cross-section diagram.24th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0036
Technical memorandum discussing the cause and potential solutions for transmission rattle.24th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0037
Page 2 of a memo discussing the need for a friction-damped spring coupling in the transmission line.24th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0038
Severity of engine vibration in 12-cylinder engines.24th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0039
Sending the LeC.3091 design for a Crankshaft Damper Flywheel to be tried experimentally.30th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0040
Investigation into a system for splitting crankshaft balance weights and suggesting a patent.30th May 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0041
Proposed 25 HP torsionally flexible joint for the transmission, noting required modifications.1st Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0042
Design and experimental testing of crankshaft dampers.7th Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0043
Damper flywheel designs for the Bensport and Peregrine engines, and proposals for further testing.7th Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0044
Best surface material for crankshaft dampers and planning further testing.8th Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0045
Experiments and design considerations for crankshaft dampers, comparing dry friction and oily friction types.13th Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0046
Crankshaft dampers, including experiments, materials, and design considerations.18th Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0047
Communication regarding a scheme for experimenting with varying amounts of inertia and friction on a crankshaft damper.21th Jun 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0048
Telegram from Royce regarding the cause and solution for a propeller vibration issue on a flexible tailshaft.23th Aug 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0049
Design and specifications for crankshaft dampers on J.2 and Peregrine 2 engines.15th Nov 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0050
Experiments with variable inertia crankshaft dampers.21th Nov 1932Box 138 \ 1  scan0051
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a new automobile panel silencing device and an enclosed booklet.13th Jan 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0052
Noise issues and potential solutions for the 48-MS London Trials Car.19th Jan 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0053
Letter to Ferodo Limited about arranging to spray scuttles and panels on experimental car bodies.19th Jan 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0054
Flywheel vibrations and a proposed scheme for a tail bearing.28th Jan 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0055
Use of asbestos spraying on car body panels for sound dampening.9th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0056
Trial and demonstration of an asbestos-based anti-drumming compound for vehicle body panels.9th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0057
Trial of asbestos spraying on car body panels by the Limpet company.17th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0058
Letter from an asbestos manufacturer regarding the use of sprayed asbestos to reduce drumming in metal bodies.24th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0059
The despatch of a Peregrine Silencer to be sprayed with asbestos.24th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0060
Letter from J.W. Roberts Ltd. confirming receipt of a silencer to be sprayed with asbestos.25th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0061
Demonstration and testing of 'Limpet' asbestos insulation on a car body.25th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0062
'Limpet' asbestos treatment for a car body to reduce booming, and the suspension of silencers.27th Feb 1933Box 138 \ 1  scan0063


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