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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Diagram illustrating the distortion of Flexi-Lubri Covers and the reinforcement required to prevent it.28th Sep 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0022
The submission and testing of 'Desmo' steering joint covers.28th Sep 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0023
Testing the oil-holding properties of propeller shaft joints and investigating solutions for oil leaks.12th Apr 1929Box 140 \ 3  scan0024
Making S.S. Universal Joints oil-tight, with a focus on filler plug modifications.17th Apr 1929Box 140 \ 3  scan0025
Request to test the propeller shaft for car 21-EX, erected with Heldtite, on a rig.19th Apr 1929Box 140 \ 3  scan0026
Technical memo detailing tests to overcome oil leakage from propeller shaft universal joints.1st Apr 1929Box 140 \ 3  scan0027
With a blueprint diagram outlining the lubrication procedure for 20 HP Mechanics Joints.26th Sep 1931Box 140 \ 3  scan0028
Testing of British-made 'Openstrong' jointing material against American alternatives.26th Sep 1931Box 140 \ 3  scan0029
Letter from H. Jackson Ltd. promoting their 'OAKENSTRONG' jointing material.22th Sep 1931Box 140 \ 3  scan0030
Letter from H. Jackson Ltd. regarding the use of their material against British competitors.24th Jan 1933Box 140 \ 3  scan0031
The shrinkage of Cork Linen Rocker Cover Joints during storage.24th Jan 1933Box 140 \ 3  scan0032
Two samples of K.D.G. packing material for petrol or oil joints.6th Feb 1933Box 140 \ 3  scan0033
Short internal memo authorising the order of a dozen rocker cover joints.9th Feb 1933Box 140 \ 3  scan0034
Declining to trial jointing material from Coopers Mechanical Joints Ltd.28th Jun 1934Box 140 \ 3  scan0035
New asbestos joints developed by The British Belting & Asbestos Ltd, with samples to be passed on.11th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 3  scan0036
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. introducing new asbestos jointing materials.4th Dec 1934Box 140 \ 3  scan0037
Sample of 'Corok' jointing material from Coopers Mechanical Joints Limited.25th Feb 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0038
Standardisation of universal joints for the Phantom, Bentley, and 25/30 chassis.5th Feb 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0039
Standardisation of Klingerite water joint washers to replace Dermatine ones on all cars.19th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0040
Cover letter regarding an attached letter and sample of Asbestos & Steel Jointing from Roberts Gaskets Ltd.22th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0041
Letter from Four Oaks Works regarding their new 'Asbestosteel' jointing product.20th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0042
Comparison between material specification requirements and laboratory test results for 'Asbestosteel'.20th Apr 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0043
General report and letter from The Roberts Gaskets Ltd. concerning a satisfactory material for joints.27th Jun 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0044
Letter to Leyland Motor Co. Ltd. requesting a meeting to discuss their experience with using magnesium.27th Jun 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0045
Letter from Leyland Motors inviting W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce to their works to discuss Elektron metal.29th Jun 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0046
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. arranging a visit to their works for the 7th of July.30th Jun 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0047
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and arranging a meeting.2nd Jul 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0048
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. acknowledging their letter and advising Mr. Robotham is away on holiday.20th Jul 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0049
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. about scheduling a visit to Derby, taking into account the Tourist Trophy race in Ireland.28th Jul 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0050
Letter from Leyland Motors arranging a visit to Derby to inspect products and discuss engine design.17th Jul 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0051
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. to Rolls-Royce Ltd. regarding a visit arrangement.29th Jul 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0052
Visit to Leyland Motor Car Company regarding their use and production of magnesium castings.25th Aug 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0053
The use of magnesium castings for engine components, comparing them to aluminum in terms of production, cost, and weight.25th Aug 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0054
The experimental use of magnesium for crankcases and other car components.25th Aug 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0055
Observations made at Leylands, concerning their use of alloys, die-cast aluminium gearboxes, and experiments with chromium-plated cylinder bores.25th Aug 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0056
List of Phantom III light alloy castings detailing their weights in aluminum and potential weight savings.25th Aug 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0057
Letter from Leyland Motors arranging a visit to discuss engine design and the use of aluminium alloys.1st Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0058
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding a factory visit.2nd Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0059
Return visit from Leylands to discuss magnesium castings.2nd Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0060
Letter from Leyland Motors arranging a provisional date for a works visit.7th Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0061
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. to W. A. Robotham rescheduling a works visit.12th Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0062
Letter to Mr. Pilkington of Leyland Motors proposing a new meeting date due to a clash with the Paris Motor Show.17th Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. to W.A. Robotham discussing the rescheduling of a works visit.22th Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0064
Letter to W. Pilkington of The Leyland Motor Co. confirming a works visit.25th Sep 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0065
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the use of Elektron alloy in crankcases and future testing.1st Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0066
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited discussing potential collaborations on components like die-cast parts, water pumps, air cleaners, and braking systems.1st Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0067
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited discussing the standardisation of hydraulic stabilisers for passenger vehicles.5th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0068
Letter to The Leyland Motor Co. regarding drawings and parts for a Phantom III servo.5th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0069
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the supply and testing of a servo mechanism, presumed to be for the Phantom III.8th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0070
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding a Phantom III servo, with a diagram showing its load characteristics.10th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0071
The despatch of Phantom III parts to Leyland Motor Co.12th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0072
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding servo equipment for a Phantom III chassis.14th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0073
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the potential fitment of stabilising equipment to a Bentley car.14th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0074
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding the fitting of V.8 Stabilisers to the rear of a Bentley.15th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0075
Letter to Leyland Motors requesting information on aluminium die-cast parts, comparing them to sand castings.26th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0076
Letter from Leyland Motors concerning the supply of stabilisers for a Bentley V8.23th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0077
Letter from Leyland Motors acknowledging a request for information regarding aluminium die cast parts.28th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0078
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing the percentage savings in weight and machining time for die casting versus sand casting.31th Oct 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing general sections and die casting of cylinder blocks and crankcases.2nd Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0080
Testing of a stabiliser and comparing it to a similar device used by Leyland Motor Co.2nd Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0081
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding production output, gearbox tool costs, and servo mechanisms.2nd Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0082
Feasibility and cost of die-casting large aluminium parts.2nd Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0083
Summary of the expected advantages and potential economies of die casting.2nd Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding a request for information on gearbox tool costs and a servo mechanism.6th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0085
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the 'Stabilus' hydraulic anti-rolling system.10th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0086
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the supply of 'Stabilus type' equipment on a no-charge basis.12th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0087
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the cost savings of die casting versus sand casting for a passenger gearbox.12th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0088
Letter to Leyland Motors thanking them for information regarding die casting gear boxes.16th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0089
Letter to Leyland Motors requesting information on cylinder materials, wear, and testing methods.16th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0090
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. concerning the testing of a 'Stabilus' hydraulic stabilisation system and requesting the necessary parts.16th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0091
Letter from Leyland Motors in response to a request for information on cylinder liner materials.17th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0092
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd concerning negative test results for upper cylinder lubrication.20th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0093
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding arrangements to test Stabilus equipment on a car.20th Nov 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0094
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the fitment of hydraulic stabilisers on a 'Bentley' car.3rd Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0095
Letter to Leyland Motors agreeing to delay the test of stabilised equipment.4th Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0096
Letter from Leyland Motors requesting a drawing for a gearbox servo drive and discussing stabilising equipment tests.8th Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0097
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding a drawing for a Phantom III servo drive.9th Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0098
The dispatch of Phantom III Servo Motor parts to Leyland Motor Co.9th Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0099
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. thanking W. A. Robotham for a drawing and sample of a servo drive.12th Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0100
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding machining difficulties with Firth's N.M.C. steel and requesting advice.29th Dec 1936Box 140 \ 3  scan0101
Letter to Leyland Motors offering advice on machining a difficult material, including speeds, feeds and tooling.5th Jan 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0102
Letter from Leyland Motors introducing Mr. Oscar Cupper, the designer of the Stabilus anti-rolling device.8th Feb 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0103
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding a potential manufacturing license with Graham Paige for Diesel power plants.24th May 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0104
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. to Mr. W.A. Robotham regarding a conversation about Graham Paige's and a visit to the United States.27th May 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0105
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding information on petrol engines from the United States, which may not be relevant to their focus on Diesels.28th May 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0106
Letter to Leyland Motors requesting benchmark data on man-hours per pound for aluminium castings.30th Jul 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0107
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding a request for information on aluminium castings.2nd Aug 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0108
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding information on finished aluminium castings.5th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0109
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding information on the production of castings and acceptable scrap rates.7th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0110
Letter from Leyland Motors to W.A. Robotham regarding production figures and an invitation to visit.25th Aug 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0111
Letter to J. Spurrier of Leyland Motors arranging a visit to discuss cast crankshafts.22th Sep 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0112
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding detail drawings for an exhaust manifold.1st Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0113
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd regarding the dispatch of a synchromesh cone for inspection.2nd Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0114
25/30.HP. bronze synchromesh cone be sent to Messrs Leylands for examination.2nd Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0115
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. discussing the exchange of drawings for an exhaust manifold, servo spring, and synchromesh cones, and inquiring about a die-cast crankcase.4th Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0116
Letter from Leyland Motors acknowledging the receipt of a synchro-mesh cone for examination.5th Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0117
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding experiments with a clutch pedal servo spring.7th Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0118
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing the design and parts for servo springs, synchro-mesh cones, and crankcases.9th Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0119
Dispatch of a bronze synchro mesh cone for examination at Messrs. Leylands.13th Oct 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0120
Letter from Leyland Motors arranging a meeting to discuss cast crankshafts.23th Sep 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0121


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