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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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Requesting the repair of a Cambridge Thermometer for the K.10 Test House.26th Mar 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0065
Request to modify the charging panel on a test bed for a standard shunt dynamo.1st May 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0066
Internal request to supply a 3/8' Rotax Portable Electric Drilling Brace for the Experimental Department Garage.30th May 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0067
Request to supply one dozen 100 lb. weights for frame twisting experiments.1st Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0068
Internal order to cast twelve 100 lb. weights for the Experimental Department.5th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0069
Request to order two 0-80 lbs/sq.in oil pressure gauges for a 10,000-mile car test.12th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0070
Internal request to send a purchase order for a Rotax standard ball bearing electric drill.17th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0071
Instructing the fitting of a vibrator at Shardlow and a frame twisting tackle.14th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0072
Request to the Pattern Shop to make a rack for carrying spare induction pipes for the K.10 Test House.19th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0073
Safety memo regarding a dangerous short-circuited wire in No. 5 Test House, requesting an order for switches to mitigate fire risk.22th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0074
Various articles to be ordered for No. 5 Test House.28th Jun 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0075
Urgent memo requesting instructions for adapting a new engine mounting for the Spectre project in Test House No. 5.4th Jul 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0076
Request for an electric fan and/or roof ventilators for the Experimental Office.8th Jul 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0077
The rising temperature in the Experimental Office.11th Jul 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0078
Request for a metal material rack for use in No. 5 Test House.5th Aug 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0079
Request to modify the test bed wiring in K.10 Test House to allow for re-charging accumulators.26th Aug 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0080
Trouble with the Heenan & Froude brake on the Spectre test bed, recommending a spare be obtained.5th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0081
Urgent request to replace the coil in the No.1 bed cooler at the K-10 Test House.12th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0082
Request to order a Froude Patent Hydraulic Dynamometer for the Spectre Test Bed.12th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0083
Request to arrange for a rack to be made for storing car road springs in the bumper house.13th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0084
Request to supply waterproof clothing for a labourer working in the K-10 Test House.16th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0085
The insufficient speed adjustment sensitivity of the Chassis Vibration Rig at Shardlow.18th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0086
The rescheduling of work and test units in the No. 2 Test House, prioritizing the Rudge Whitworth cylinder over the Bentley conversion.19th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0087
Chasing a previously requested order for Tilt Racks for No. 5 Test House.23th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0088
List of jobs for the new Experimental Car Engine Test House, which is replacing the K-10 facility.23th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0089
List of new equipment required for the Experimental Department Test House.23th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0090
Requesting a 10 HP constant speed electric motor for a shock damper test rig.26th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0091
Order request for Tiltracks for the No. 5 Test House from Messrs. Bertram Thomas.1st Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0092
Request to make two wooden trestles with a height of 2' 6' for standing car bodies on.27th Sep 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0093
List of gear required for a radiator test rig.1st Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0094
Proposing modifications to bumper test rigs, including switching to an electrical drive and using new cams to increase test severity.2nd Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0095
Request for a macintosh to prevent workers getting wet while handling petrol barrels at No. 5 Test House.4th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0096
Requesting the installation of an electric petrol pump in the Experimental Garage.7th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0097
Fire risk from a lack of petrol storage facilities at Shardlow and considering an underground tank.8th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0098
The relocation of the new experimental car engine test house to the old experimental garage.10th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0099
Outlining the requirements for a bumper test rig's electrical drive.10th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0100
Order for trestles for car bodies for the new experimental garage.11th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0101
Order to be placed for a motor and starter for an experimental shock absorber test rig.14th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0102
Request to order a suitable ammeter for an experimental shock absorber test rig.21th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0103
Internal request for a 3-gallon oil can for the Experimental Garage Stores and for electricians to fit two hand lamp plugs.24th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0104
Internal request to trial a valve grinder in the Experimental Garage.31th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0105
Instruction to the Pattern Shop to create a small 'stair' ladder for the New Experimental Car Unit Test House.31th Oct 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0106
Request to order a galvanized iron dustbin for the Shardlow location.1st Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0107
Parts to complete a third tyre rack.6th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0108
Requesting the construction of a rig for testing fans in the Experimental Garage extension.7th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0109
Requesting the repair of a Smith's Thermometer and a Jaeger Gearbox from the K-10 test house.7th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0110
Requesting repairs to the roof and the re-hanging of doors at No. 5 Test House.12th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0111
Request to order an oilskin coat for a labourer at No. 5 Test House.14th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0112
Internal request to order a VLC Air-operated Valve Grinder for the Experimental Garage.25th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0113
Follow-up memo regarding an oilskin coat and repairs for No. 5 Test House.28th Nov 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0114
Request to supply 'Duck-Boards' for the floor of No. 5 Test House.2nd Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0115
Inefficient placement of a heater in Test House No. 5 and recommending it be lowered.2nd Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0116
Request to fit a new Dynamometer DPX4 to No. 5 Bed - Spectre, as the existing brake has dangerous vibrations.4th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0117
Request for the mounting of newly arrived flowmeters for the No. 30 Car Unit Test House.9th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0118
Equipment requirements and outstanding jobs for the No. 30 Car Test House.13th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0119
List detailing specifications for lighting, compressed air, and steam connections.13th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0120
Standardization, staffing, and accommodation requirements for experimental car test houses.13th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0121
Blueprint of the floor plan for the No 30 Car Unit Test House.13th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0122
Standardization of experimental car test houses, including staffing, layout, and ventilation.13th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0123
Request to supply six plug heads and six 100 watt 260 volt bulbs for hand lamps.23th Dec 1935Box 143 \ 1  scan0124
Request to arrange for a ballast box to be made for a new Ph.III bumper chassis.1st Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0125
Request for a small set of drawers to be made for storing reports, based on an attached sketch.7th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0126
To EJJ requesting assistance with the Cold Chamber and No.30 Test House, highlighting delays and the need for drawings.7th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0127
Outlining outstanding issues and requested actions concerning garage facilities.7th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0128
List of chassis equipment and facility improvement instructions issued by EJJ.8th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0129
Requirements and arrangement for a gearbox test rig.9th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0130
Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in a new garage and proposing ventilation solutions.10th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0131
The status of completed and outstanding work for the No. 30 Car Test House.17th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0132
Oil cooling system, cooler arrangements, and the relocation of tackle from K-10.17th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0133
Layout of an experimental shop, focusing on a road wheel dynamometer and a silence chamber.17th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0134
Request to the Pattern Shop to make a card holder for a desk.21th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0135
Blueprint for a celluloid card holder for desks in H's Office.22th Jan 1918Box 143 \ 1  scan0136
Design for a wooden card holder with a celluloid front for desks in HS Office.1st Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0137
Itemized cost breakdown for equipment required for a gearbox test rig in the Experimental Department.1st Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0138
Request for a joiner to alter a workbench in Test House No. 30 by fitting a drawer and a locker.27th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0139
Return of a dynamometer from Heenan and Froude's for overhaul to the Experimental chassis unit beds.3rd Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0140
Request to make a light varnish stained wooden case for a clock used for endurance timing of car engines on the test bed.6th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0141
Request to fit a stand below the petrol tanks on No. 30 Test Bed due to inaccessible taps and a risk of flooding.7th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0142
Requesting justification for the expenditure on a gear box test rig.10th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0143
Requesting justification for the installation of a Gear Box Test Rig before seeking board approval for the expenditure.10th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0144
Cost breakdown of equipment for a Gear Box Test Rig for the Experimental Department.22th Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0145
Suggested arrangement for a gearbox and timing gear test house.1st Jan 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0146
Request to EJJ to order a sheet metal tray for No. 5 Test House.12th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0147
Outlining the necessity for, and advantages of, a dedicated gearbox test rig.20th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0148
Proposal for a test house and rig for gearbox work and noise investigation, outlining the financial benefits.20th Feb 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0149
The ordering of apparatus for chassis steering tests.4th Jun 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0150
Request to order one Yale padlock and keys for the Experimental garage stores.7th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0151
Request to replace a dynamometer in Test House No. 30 to enable testing at lower RPM.9th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0152
Requesting the re-installation of a crane beam and chain block at Shardlow Garage.12th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0153
Request to make two wooden stands for No.5 Test House for a Bentley unit and a Phantom III unit.12th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0154
Order for various sized oil measures for use at Shardlow.12th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0155
The order of a Harding Tachometer for a Bentley single cylinder unit.13th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0156
Typed memo requesting the production of a further 7 card holders.18th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0157
Outlining the requirements for weighing machines to be used for vehicle suspension tests.26th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0158
Layout of the test section and issues with the garage and the installation of a new Cold Chamber.26th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0159
Need for various testing equipment and improved shop access.26th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0160
Need for improved facilities in the No.5 Test House for testers to write reports.26th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0161
Request to grout a rig bolt into a recess in the floor at Shardlow Garage.27th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0162
Request to replace existing 30 gallon tanks with 100 gallon tanks and to whitewash and paint No.5 test house.31th Mar 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0163
Request for replacement bench vices and a desk stool for No. 5 Test House.24th Apr 1936Box 143 \ 1  scan0164


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