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 to H. Spurrier of Leyland Motors Ltd, declining an invitation but arranging to arrive on Wednesday morning.24th Sep 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0122
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding a visit to discuss cast iron crankshafts and the supply of aluminium tin bearings for testing.1st Nov 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0123
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the return of a loaned synchro-mesh cone.2nd Nov 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0124
Letter from Leyland Motors requesting information on synchro-mesh gearboxes.4th Dec 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0125
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited requesting to borrow a synchro-mesh gearbox to evaluate its suitability for a bus service chassis.9th Dec 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0126
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding gearbox specifications and a potential sale.9th Dec 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0127
Letter from Leyland Motors postponing a meeting regarding synchro-mesh gearboxes.14th Dec 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0128
Letter sending a rough draft of a lecture on the properties of 'W' alloy.26th Dec 1937Box 140 \ 3  scan0129
Requesting criticism on a paper and proposing a visit.1st Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0130
Letter to Leyland Motors discussing the causes of crankshaft failures in diesel engines.1st Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0131
Technical discussion on crankshaft torsional resonance and the implications of using cast iron versus steel.1st Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0132
Letter to W. West, Esq. concluding a discussion about the cause of a crankshaft failure.1st Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0133
Measurements on a six-cylinder engine regarding crank flexibility, compression ratios, and harmonic amplitude.1st Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0134
Diagram showing the amplitude of torsional vibration oscillation on a Std 20 RR engine without a damper.10th Apr 1927Box 140 \ 3  scan0135
Inviting staff to lunch with a visitor from the Leyland Company.7th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0136
Letter from Leyland Motors arranging a visit to Derby to test a synchro-mesh gearbox.18th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0137
Letter to Mr. Pilkington of Leyland Motors confirming a meeting appointment.19th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0138
Request to despatch a Phantom III gearbox, No.14.HS, to Leylands for the attention of Mr. Pilkington.21th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0139
Dispatch of a Phantom III Gear Box No.14 HS to Leyland Motors.22th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0140
Visit from Mr. Pilkington of Leylands discussing synchromesh gearboxes, fuel pumps, oil engines, and brakes.25th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0141
Request for the total factory cost of Phantom III gearbox parts supplied experimentally to Leylands.27th Jan 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0142
Stating the factory cost of a Phantom III gearbox.1st Feb 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0143
Letter from Leyland Motors concerning the purchase and testing of a four-speed synchromesh gearbox.2nd Feb 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0144
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding the subject of aluminium blocks.9th Feb 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0145
Approving the sale of a second-hand Phantom III gearbox to Leyland for £100.9th Feb 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0146
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing gearbox and clutch arrangements for a test chassis fitted with an 8.6 litre oil engine.18th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0147
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding a parallel shaft gearbox.19th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0148
Letter received from Leylands regarding a Phantom III gearbox and synchromesh boxes.19th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0149
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding gearbox tests, gear ratios, and a clutch drawing.21th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0150
Letter discussing alterations to a gearbox, including a request for special test gears and a breakdown of current ratios.25th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0151
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors discussing proposed gearbox and axle ratios.25th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0152
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors regarding the availability of modified gears for a public service vehicle.29th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0153
Letter to Mr. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding gearbox design and gear ratios.29th Mar 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0154
Letter to V.W. Pilkington regarding the design of a box and the inability to provide the required ratios.9th Apr 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0155
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited regarding gear ratio information for a Rolls-Royce gearbox.9th Apr 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0156
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors regarding the results of tests under service conditions.12th Apr 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0157
Letter to Leyland Motors inquiring about their capacity to undertake aluminium foundry work due to production constraints.23th May 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0158
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the supply of aluminium castings and a potential visit.24th May 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0159
Letter to H. Spurrier of Leyland Motors Ltd arranging a meeting to discuss a gearbox.28th May 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0160
Letter from Leyland Motors declining a request for aluminium castings and arranging a visit to discuss gearbox design.30th May 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0161
From Robotham to Spurrier of Leyland Motors postponing a visit until after Whitsuntide.31th May 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0162
Letter to H. Spurrier Esq., Jnr. of Leyland Motors Limited, requesting a visit to their works.1st Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0163
Letter from Leyland Motors to W.A. Robotham acknowledging a letter and arranging a visit.3rd Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0164
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. to Mr. Robotham requesting information on tests for high chrome, high phosphorus cast iron liners and brake drums.9th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0165
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited to Mr. Robotham requesting permission to use information in a lecture.10th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0166
Letter to Leyland Motors requesting engine and gearbox weights, costs, and discussing materials and filters.10th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0167
Bottom gear tooth failures and crankshaft torsional issues.10th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0168
Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding brake drum performance, friction, and wear.11th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0169
'Crazy Pattern Cracking' in iron brake drums and potential solutions.11th Oct 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0170
Letter to H. Spurrier of Leyland Motors regarding notes on fitting a General Filter.13th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0171
Recommendations for the installation and operation of a 'General' Bye Pass Oil Filter.13th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0172
The performance, construction, and cost of a by-pass oil filter.13th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0173
Letter from Leyland Motors confirming the despatch of gearbox parts and a spare servo.23th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0174
Advice note from Leyland Motors Ltd. detailing parts for a gear-box and one spare servo.22th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0175
The re-assembly of a Phantom III gearbox belonging to Leylands.24th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0176
Letter from the Experimental Department to Leyland Motors Ltd. confirming receipt of gearbox parts and a spare servo.24th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0177
Inquiring about a returned gearbox from Leyland Motor Company.27th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0178
Phantom III gearbox returned by Leyland Motor Co. for repairs.28th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0179
Letter to Leyland Motors enclosing prints for engine components and issuing instructions for bearing production.28th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0180
Requesting the forwarding of a Phantom III Gear Box to Messrs Leylands for repair.30th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0181
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited confirming the dispatch of a connecting rod part to Mr. Rowbotham.1st Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0182
Acknowledgement of receipt for Connecting Rod Part No. 13527D from Leyland Motors Limited.2nd Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0183
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors discussing the F. type engine, its potential, and development issues.1st Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0184
Taking over a High Power Head engine project from Leylands, which they had abandoned due to exhaust valve issues.1st Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0185
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing connecting rods, engine test reports, and painting procedures.30th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0186
Letter from Leyland Motors Ltd. detailing the painting and finishing process for various engine components.30th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0187
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding a visit, the supply of connecting rods, and enclosing engine test reports.30th Jun 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0188
Letter from Leyland Motors detailing the painting procedures for engine components like crankcases, cylinder blocks, and sumps.5th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0189
Letter from Leyland Motors confirming the despatch of paint supplies.5th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0190
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. inquiring about their crankcase treatment procedures.5th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0191
Letter requesting further information on a previously mentioned subject.5th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0192
Follow-up telegram regarding missing drawings and bearings for a Cub engine.7th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0193
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding a recent visit and the 'F' engine.9th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0194
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing the process for chromium plating cylinder liners using a specific jig.13th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0195
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited discussing the dimensions and fitment for sleeves and liners.5th Apr 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0196
Drawing for a jig used to chromium plate the bore of a cylinder liner, including details of its constituent parts.5th Apr 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0197
The despatch of a light alloy connecting rod to the Leyland Motor Co.16th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0198
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding the painting procedures for crankcases, sumps, and cylinder blocks.16th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0199
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited about the importance of surface preparation before painting.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0200
Letter to Leyland Motors discussing issues with chromium plating cylinder bores and asking for information on dry liners.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0201
Letter to V.W. Pilkington discussing a superior two-leading shoe brake and its patentees.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0202
Thank you letter to Leyland Motors for information regarding the painting of cylinder blocks.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0203
Letter from Leyland Motors regarding a report by Mr. Markland, AC.9 bearing material, and connecting rods.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0204
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing collaborative testing of gearboxes, brakes, engines, and materials.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0205
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited concerning chrome hardening treatment for engine cylinder liners.18th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0206
Letter from Leyland Motors Limited thanking the recipient for a works visit.21th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0207
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding the exchange of data on chromium plating and Phosphor Chrome liners.21th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0208
Letter from Leyland Motors to W.A. Robotham regarding the chromium plating of cylinder liners.28th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0209
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing the performance and cost of different cylinder liners and a two-leading-shoe brake system.28th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0210
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors Limited concerning tests on a two-leading-shoe.29th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0211
Letter to Leyland Motors discussing cylinder bore wear, liners, and a two-leading-shoe brake.29th Jul 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0212
Letter from Leyland Motors discussing the cost and performance of different types of cylinder liners.2nd Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0213
Continuation of a letter from Leyland Motors regarding cylinder liners and a braking system.4th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0214
Letter to Leyland Motors Ltd. acknowledging receipt of special paint and apologising for a delay in acknowledgement.4th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0215
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding a delay in negotiations for a two-leading-shoe brake.4th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0216
Letter to V.W. Pilkington of Leyland Motors returning loaned drawings and a report for an 'F' type head.12th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0217
Letter from Leyland Motors acknowledging receipt of a letter and drawings for an 'F' type head.16th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0218
Letter from Leyland Motors chasing up an order that should have been transferred to Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd.16th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0219
Letter from the Experimental Department to Leyland Motors Ltd. regarding the transfer of a bearing order to Wellworthy Piston Co.18th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0220
Paint treatment for cast iron crankcases and alum sumps for the B.60 unit, based on information from Leyland's.18th Aug 1938Box 140 \ 3  scan0221


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