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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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Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems regarding an order for portable jacks.2nd Jan 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0138
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems regarding the design of Hydrolift jack handles for a Bentley.10th Jan 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0139
Requesting payment for a special sample hydrolift jack from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd.13th Jan 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0140
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. proposing a meeting to discuss jacking requirements for the 25/30 HP and Phantom III chassis.6th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0141
The standardization of new DWS jacks for the Wraith 'C' series and the requirements for a mock-up.10th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0142
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. confirming the outside diameter of a new type jack and its despatch.10th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0143
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding the future supply of hydraulic jacks for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars.14th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0144
Letter regarding supply issues for D.W.S. Permanent Hydraulic Jacks from supplier R.T. Shelley Ltd.13th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0145
Comparing different design and supply schemes for Jackall rams and distributor boxes.13th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0146
Alterations and test results for a new design of jack ram.13th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Limited regarding production timelines and supply of jacking equipment.13th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0148
To hold all machining on Wraith C. Series front and rear jack bracket castings.14th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding the status of a Jackall Distributor Box left for examination.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0150
Cancelling instructions to hold up machining of Wraith 'C' Series jack brackets as no alteration is necessary.17th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0151
Return of loaned jacking equipment to Smiths Jacking Systems for examination.18th Feb 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0152
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. requesting chassis drawings for the 25/30 HP and Phantom III cars.9th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0153
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding the layout for a new type of jack on the Wraith chassis.11th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0154
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems requesting further blueprints for the Wraith and Phantom III chassis for record purposes.13th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0155
Letter to Messrs. Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. confirming the despatch of chassis prints for the Phantom III and Wraith models.15th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0156
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. acknowledging receipt of chassis prints for the Phantom III and Wraith.16th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0157
Comparing the expensive, inefficient built-in jacks on Phantom III and Wraith models with a proposed cheaper, portable hydraulic jack.10th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0158
Trial of an alternative scheme for fitting jacks onto various car bodies.16th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0159
Specifying the correct jack fluid for the Wraith 'C' Series vehicles and updating user instructions.23th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0160
Fitting of B.V. jack scheme brackets to a Wraith 29.G.VI.23th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0161
Short typed message, likely a telegram, regarding the scheduling of a demonstration.25th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0162
Telegram from Cowen to Roycar Derby arranging a demonstration for Grylls.5th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0163
Apologising for a delay in communication regarding the 'Jack' car.25th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0164
Short memo confirming the availability of a demonstration regarding 'Jacks'.25th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0165
Invoice from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd for hand pumps and jacks.28th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0166
Letter to Messrs. Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding trouble with a portable jack.28th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0167
Order for six portable hydraulic jacks with specific features.29th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0168
Order be sent to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd for various parts that have already been received.29th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0169
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a faulty Bentley Hydrolift jack and filling instructions.29th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0170
Page 2 of a letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. discussing the re-filling and potential faults of their jacks.29th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0171
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. enclosing copies of correspondence in connection with Fluid.30th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0172
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems regarding an investigation into slow-returning jack rams and the suitability of 'Castrolic' fluid.30th Jan 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0173
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding slow ram return in hydraulic jacks due to gland swelling caused by incorrect oil.27th Jan 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0174
From G. Hancock to Mr. Bailey regarding a complaint about the slow return of hydraulic jacks after service.26th Jan 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0175
Analysis and conclusions on 'Jackall Fluid' and Wakefield's Castraulic Fluid.6th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0176
Concluding recommendation on the regular renewal of castor oil-based hydraulic fluids.31th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0177
Letter to a supplier regarding faults found in a jacking system and suggestions for improvement.31th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0178
Page 2 of a letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. requesting a drawing of a pump chamber.31th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0179
Demonstration of a hand-operated hydraulic jack and checking stock levels for the Phantom III.31th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0180
Proposal to substitute hydraulic jacks with hand-operated jacks on Wraith and Bentley models.27th Mar 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0181
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. concerning a failed Hydrolift jack and proposed design modifications.3rd Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0182
Requesting the urgent manufacture of six aluminium bronze brackets for portable jacks.4th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0183
Correspondence with Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a portable jack pump failure and a proposed modification for a hardened steel insert.6th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a fault with a Hydrolift jack and proposed modifications.12th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0185
Letter to Messrs. Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a suggested insert for a pump body and a proposed meeting.17th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0186
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding the dispatch of parts for a Raith service.18th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0187
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. enclosing a previously omitted blueprint, No. 2392X4.19th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0188
General arrangement drawing for a flexible tube with a table of part numbers and corresponding lengths.18th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0189
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a suggested modification to a Hydrolift pump body.20th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0190
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss the Hydrolift Jack.21th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0191
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. to S.H. Grylls arranging a meeting and lunch.26th Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0192
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding modifications and testing of Hydrolift jacks for Bentley cars.1st May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0193
Page 2 of a letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding permanently fitted jacks.1st May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0194
Letter to a supplier regarding the specifications and testing of jacking systems.2nd May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0195
Requesting an official order be placed for a jack bracket die.2nd May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0196
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a blueprint and modification to a bracket for the Bentley Hydro-lift.4th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0197
Correspondence with Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a modified jack bracket drawing.5th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0198
The forwarding of six brackets to Messrs Smiths Jacking System Ltd.11th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0199
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. concerning jack brackets and a suggestion for a filler position on the reservoir.12th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0200
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding the design of Hydrolift jacks, specifically the issue of air expansion.13th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0201
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. requesting instructions for fitting brackets to hydraulic jacks.13th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0202
Letter to Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding the position of jack brackets.16th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0203
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd concerning the mounting of brackets onto jacks for Order 89358.18th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0204
Confirming the doubling of brackets required for the Bentley V portable jack.27th May 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0205
Letter chasing an overdue order for six experimental portable jacks from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd.9th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0206
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. regarding a delay in supplying experimental Hydrolift Jacks for a Bentley model.10th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0207
Authorization to pay an invoice from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd. for various parts.12th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0208
Covering order for parts from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd.15th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0209
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd regarding design and production issues with Bentley Hydrolift jacks.16th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Limited regarding a delay in providing final samples of a new design.16th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0211
Required chassis modifications for experimental Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn models.22th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0212
And drawing detailing the bracket position for a 15-inch lift jack on a 12.B.V. model.24th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0213
The alterations required to fit DWS portable hydraulic jacks to Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn chassis.27th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0214
Letter from Smith's Jacking Systems Ltd confirming the despatch of a Bentley Hydrolift jack bracket and an updated order requirement for all jacks to have a 15' extension.28th Jun 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0215
Blueprint of a D.W.S. portable hydraulic jack, small type.2nd Apr 1939Box 140 \ 2  scan0216
Requesting an experiment on a jointing material called L'hermetic for use on paper joints.19th Mar 1918Box 140 \ 3  scan0001
Sales letter from A. A. Brazier & Co. regarding 'Bravilite Jointing' material for engines.1st Dec 1921Box 140 \ 3  scan0002
Follow-up memo regarding a sample of 'L'Hermetical' Jointing Solution, requesting a report for the suppliers.1st May 1922Box 140 \ 3  scan0003
Follow-up letter from The Patent Motor Products Co. regarding a sample of L'HERMETICAL JOINTING SOLUTION.26th Apr 1922Box 140 \ 3  scan0004
Cover note for a letter and sample of 'L'Hermetical' Jointing Solution, requesting a report.23th Mar 1922Box 140 \ 3  scan0005
Letter from The Patent Motor Products Co. regarding a sample of their L'HERMETICAL JOINTING SOLUTION.17th Mar 1922Box 140 \ 3  scan0006
Substitution of 'Dermatine' with 'Dexine' for jointing materials on the Goshawk 11 engine.16th Aug 1922Box 140 \ 3  scan0007
Letter from Ross-Roberts James & Co. Ltd. about 'Holdfast Liquid Jointing'.17th Apr 1924Box 140 \ 3  scan0008
Letter promoting 'Holdfast Liquid Jointing' as an alternative to traditional engine gaskets.16th Apr 1924Box 140 \ 3  scan0009
Advertisement leaflet for Bailey's 'Holdfast' thermoplastic metallic liquid jointing compound.16th Apr 1924Box 140 \ 3  scan0010
Price list for 'OSIRIS' high-class lubricating oils and greases for various machinery.2nd Feb 1925Box 140 \ 3  scan0011
Suggestion to trial agglomerated cork for water pipe jointings instead of rubber.2nd Feb 1925Box 140 \ 3  scan0012
Covering memo for an attached letter regarding the Weiss Joint.24th Nov 1925Box 140 \ 3  scan0013
Letter from Maurice Olley to Mr. A.J. Stent regarding a Weiss universal joint assembly.11th Nov 1925Box 140 \ 3  scan0014
Fabric Flexible Couplings from J & A Hillman Ltd, with an enclosed Sheffield Test House Report.23th Mar 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0015
Promotional document for Hillman Fabric Flexible Couplings detailing their construction and test results.16th Jan 1925Box 140 \ 3  scan0016
Test report on a rubber impregnated canvas disc, detailing torque versus relative movement.16th Jan 1925Box 140 \ 3  scan0017
The use and performance of 'Graphol' on exhaust joints and butterfly valves.28th May 1926Box 140 \ 3  scan0018
Substitution and correct application of red fibre material.28th Apr 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0019
Failure of Flexi-Lubri Covers on steering joints during a 10,000-mile test.27th May 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0020
The failure of Flexi-Lubri covers on steering joints following a 10,000-mile road test.27th May 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0021


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