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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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Confirmation of a telegram from Ferodo Ltd to Martindale, confirming the dispatch of liners for a specific order.20th Jul 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0239
Telegram received by telephone regarding the despatch and supply of liners for order 3251/7.20th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0240
Telegram received by telephone confirming despatch and supply of liners for an order.20th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0241
Telegram confirming the dispatch of S 6611 liners for order 32517.20th Jan 1940Box 141 \ 1  scan0242
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the performance of Clutch Servo Friction Linings and offering a free set for testing.25th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0243
Letter of apology from The Bifurcated & Tubular Rivet Co. Ltd. regarding a previously unsent letter.25th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0244
Letter from a supplier regarding the suitability of an anvil for riveting holes on a new brake shoe design.18th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0245
Letter to The Gandy Belt Manufacturing Co. regarding an offer to supply and test 'Safeguard 400' quality brake linings.29th Jan 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0246
Letter from Gandy's Brake Lining regarding the supply of 'Safeguard 400' samples for testing and its wear figures.1st Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0247
Letter from Gandys Brake Lining querying a measurement on a blueprint for a liner curve.2nd Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0248
Letter to Gandy's Belt Mfg. Co. correcting a drawing dimension from 'diameter' to 'radius'.3rd Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0249
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. discussing customer complaints and potential causes of brake squeak.18th Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0250
Letter discussing brake squeak, 'Mechanical Fade', and the ordering of friction materials for testing.19th Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0251
Cancelling and re-ordering various Ferodo materials for squak tests.19th Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0252
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the investigation of brake noises on Bentley cars and the supply of test linings.22th Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0253
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. requesting sample pieces of 'Halo' brake lining for non-squeak property testing.24th Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0254
Letter from British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. regarding 'Halo' Brake Lining samples and their properties.27th Feb 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0255
Letter to British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. requesting samples and wear figures for 'Halo' friction linings.2nd Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0256
Authorization to pay an invoice from Ferodo Ltd. for Ferodo Discs.2nd Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0257
Request to send an official covering order to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. for four die-made discs.3rd Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0258
Letter suggesting tests on 'Halo V' brake lining material as an alternative to 'Halo III' and describing the company's wear testing system.10th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0259
Letter to The British Belting & Asbestos Ltd. discussing the properties and wear resistance of 'Halo' materials.11th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0260
Ferodo brake linings that were delivered undrilled and are being returned for jig drilling.16th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0261
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding faulty VM.30 servo linings, requesting the return of samples for inspection.17th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0262
Letter to Messrs Ferodo Ltd. regarding the return of undrilled parts and issues with noisy material.18th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0263
Letter to Ferodo Ltd discussing a 'noisy when hot' brake lining and suggesting a testing procedure.19th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0264
Letter requesting information on motor brake linings with specific friction characteristics.24th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0265
Letter from Hubert HP Trist & Co. offering to collaborate on special purpose brake linings.25th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0266
Correspondence regarding the return of rejected fabric linings and their manufacturing tolerances.30th Mar 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0267
To cancel an order for Ferodo samples that cannot be produced to the required thickness and discusses a new system for obtaining them.1st Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0268
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the ordering process for experimental brake linings and collaborative research.1st Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0269
Order for brake friction linings from the British Belting & Asbestos Co.2nd Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0270
Letter to Hubert HP Trist & Co. Ltd. discussing collaboration on motor brake linings and the creation of a test rig.3rd Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0271
Letter to a supplier detailing the test results of 'Safeguard' 400 M brake lining samples.5th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0272
Letter from a supplier regarding the approach to manufacturing motor brake linings.5th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0273
Letter to Ley's Malleable Castings regarding the performance and wear characteristics of 'Lepaz' brake drums.6th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0274
Letter from The Gandy Belt Manufacturing Co., Ltd. responding to a report on brake lining samples and addressing a noise issue when cold.6th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0275
The receipt of a set of Ferodo brake linings and a request for a covering order.8th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0276
Letter from Ley's Malleable Castings Co. Ltd. regarding the performance life of 'Lepaz' liners and drums on the Phantom III.10th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0277
Request for a covering order to Ferodo Ltd. for various brake linings.16th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0278
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding the performance and testing of various brake lining materials.16th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0279
Page two of a letter concerning a covering order for material and a squeak characteristic.23th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0280
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding squeaking brake shoes and a request for analysis and replacement parts.23th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0281
Requesting an official order to be sent to Ferodo Ltd. for brake lining materials.27th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0282
Receipt and booking of Ferodo brake linings.29th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0283
No-charge covering order to be sent to Ferodo Ltd. for specific parts.29th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0284
Letter to the Chief Chemist at Messrs Ferodo Ltd. confirming a telephone call and urgently requesting pieces of M.L.29th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0285
Letter to a supplier regarding issues with a brake lining sample during rig testing.30th Apr 1937Box 141 \ 1  scan0286
Preliminary report on a problem with an aluminium clip in the rear axle's centralised lubrication system.7th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0001
The standardisation of the centralised lubrication pump for the Phantom II and 25 HP models.5th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0002
Use of special rubber hose versus a pipe scheme for centralised chassis lubrication.7th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0003
Requesting information on centralised chassis lubrication methods, specifically asking Messrs Luvax for input.7th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0004
Different options for centralised chassis lubrication systems.10th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0005
Increased rear brake actuating shaft seizures due to issues with the central lubrication system.1st Apr 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0006
Customer observation on the inconsistency of not showing the oil quantity for the Bijur dashboard tank.20th May 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0007
Requesting further information on proposed changes and a component failure following a 10,000-mile test in France.1st Aug 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0008
Lubrication failures and a suggested servo modification following a 10,000-mile test on a 25-EX vehicle.1st Sep 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0009
Failure of a Bijur pump due to a shrinking cork washer and suggesting a replacement.1st Sep 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0010
Large and small type foot pumps for the Bijur oiling scheme to rockers on a Condor 111 B type test.14th Oct 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0011
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current felt filters in the Bijur lubrication system and proposing testing of woven cloth alternatives.18th Nov 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0012
Standardisation report for the centralised lubrication of the rear axle brake mechanism.5th Feb 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0013
Reference document for a standardisation sheet concerning tools.14th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0014
Standardisation of chassis parts for centralised lubrication to the front axle.14th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0015
Standardisation report detailing the costs and testing information for a new part.11th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0016
Letter to Luvax Ltd. proposing to fit a car with their Bijur pipe line joints and connections.11th Jan 1931Box 141 \ 2  scan0017
Lubrication failures in the Bijur system for front and hand brake equalizing shafts.1st Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0018
Letter from Luvax discussing part shortages and thread differences for a Luvax Bijur lubricating system on a 40/50 chassis.14th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0019
The second page of a letter from Luvax Limited concerning parts for Duralumin equipment and a proposed meeting.14th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0020
Discontinuing the oil feed for Servo Cams following the introduction of grease-packed ball bearings.15th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0021
Requesting a correction to the lubrication used on front brake toggle shafts for the 25 HP and Phantom models.18th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0022
Letter to Luvax Ltd. concerning drawings showing the layout of the Bijur Pipes.21th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0023
Letter from Luvax Limited regarding the installation of a central lubrication system on an experimental chassis.21th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0024
Letter to Luvax Ltd. arranging for the installation of a Bijur system on a 25 HP car.23th Jan 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0025
Faults and proposed improvements for the central lubrication system.8th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0026
Letter to Luvax Ltd. concerning diagrams of hydraulic dampers.8th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0027
Visit to the Bijur Lubrication Company discussing rubber hose connections, automatic induction pipes, and oil systems.9th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0028
The composition of Price's Oil used for Bijur Lubrication.23th Mar 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0029
Attaching a copy of a letter from Lucas Ltd. concerning an experimental Luvax Bijur Lubricating System fitted to Chassis No. 18-G.4.4th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0030
Order of fittings for a Luvax lubrication system for car 19-EX.7th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0031
Order for two lengths of rubber piping for the bijur feed.13th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0032
Letter to Luvax Ltd. requesting low-pressure drip plugs for an experimental 20HP car undergoing an overhaul.25th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0033
Letter from Luvax Limited regarding a request for single plugs for experimental 20 HP cars, asking for a blueprint for an unrecorded item.29th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0034
Letter to Luvax Ltd. clarifying an error regarding a single plug, part number G-77665.30th Apr 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0035
Request for additional special low pressure drip plugs for an experimental system.5th May 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0036
Inspection report on the Luvax Central Lubrication Scheme on cars 19-EX and 19-G-4, proposing design changes to eliminate soldered connections.24th Jun 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0037
Cost savings and design proposals for the 20/25 HP centralised lubrication system.29th Jun 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0038
The in-house manufacturing of a 20/25 HP Centralised Lubrication system versus a Lucas-supplied design.30th Jun 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0039
Facts surrounding a proposal to manufacture components for the Bijur Centralised Lubrication system.30th Jun 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0040
Continuing supply arrangements for 20/25 HP 'W' Series and 40/50 HP O.2 Series chassis.18th Jul 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0041
And recommending a centralized chassis lubrication system for the Bensport model.17th Sep 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0042
Standardisation of chassis parts relating to the Luvax system of chassis lubrication.12th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0043
The standardization of a chassis part, including test date and costs.19th Aug 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0044
List of layouts for the Peregrine II Chassis, Luvax Bijur System - Olive Joints.25th Nov 1932Box 141 \ 2  scan0045
Sample Luvax-Bijur lubrication tank and pump unit submitted by Lucas Limited for the Bensport chassis.22th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0046
Engineering memorandum from the Vacuum Oil Company analyzing lubricant deposits from a Bentley 3½-Litre car gearbox.29th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0047
Letter from Vacuum Oil Company discussing oil deposits in gearbox/axle castings and suggesting alternative coatings.29th Dec 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0048
Oil dripping from the 20/25 HP chassis's centralised lubrication system.16th May 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0049
Standardisation proposal for modified central lubrication connections and joints on the chassis.30th Mar 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0050
Standardisation form detailing the fitting of a new part to a 'Z' series chassis.13th May 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0051
Recommendation to delete the Bijur lubrication for the Bentley Servo to prevent oil getting on the fabrics.17th Jul 1933Box 141 \ 2  scan0052


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