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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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Performance and design of synchromesh units in gearboxes.18th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0418
Potential crankcase and sump modifications for the Wraith model.22th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0419
Specification memo detailing the build status and component requirements for a new type of car.24th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0420
List of part reference numbers and status for various vehicle systems.24th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0421
Parts specifications and availability for vehicle systems.24th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0422
Quotation comparison for 4.5' x 16' disc wheels from firms Dunlop and Sankey.24th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0423
Viability and cost of die-casting gearbox dipsticks in aluminium versus steel for various car models.26th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0424
Offer from Hoyt Metal Company to supply main bearings for Wraith engines.27th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0425
Production schedule and proposed modifications for the Phantom III 'E' Series chassis.27th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0426
Cost and reasons for experimental scrap parts due to design changes and incorrect drawings.29th Aug 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0427
List of required design alterations for various components of the Wraith chassis.9th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0428
List of design change suggestions and status updates for various vehicle components.6th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0429
Investigation into proposed modifications to the Wraith cylinder block to facilitate casting and reduce factory costs.7th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0430
The procurement policy for bought-out chassis and fabricated parts, emphasizing the need for competitive quotations.8th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0431
Sub-contract die work for models B.III and B.50, addressing process inefficiencies.10th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0432
Cost analysis of a Jaguar car, comparing its chassis to the B.50 chassis to investigate potential cost reductions.15th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0433
Comparison of engine and chassis design, materials, and manufacturing costs against a competitor's model.15th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0434
Analysis of the Jaguar production programme, comparing manufacturing costs, body, and weight.15th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0435
Comparison of Jaguar and Bentley cars, covering the exhaust system, frame, engine design, and performance tests.15th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0436
Summary page recommending a study into a car's body construction relative to its cost.15th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0437
Weight comparison of components between a Jaguar and a 4¼-Litre Bentley, detailing the advantages of the heavier parts.22th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0438
Discontinuation of polishing on Wraith III push rods to save costs.22th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0439
Cost and weight comparison between the Wraith and Leyland Cub gearboxes.16th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0440
Outlining the car programme, detailing major units and the work required to complete various projects.16th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0441
Announcing the cessation of all design and experimental work on F.III.30th Sep 1928Box 148 \ 5  scan0442
Clarifying the specifications for a Silver Wraith 30.G.VII, including engine and parts details.3rd Oct 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0443
10% surplus allowance on chassis materials for the Wraith 'G' Series to cover scrap and shortages.3rd Oct 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0444
Cover note explaining why a memo on bought-out fabricated parts is not being circulated.5th Oct 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0445
Strategy and challenges of procuring fabricated parts from external suppliers.23th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0446
Justification for a new purchasing scheme, citing a 20% reduction in material costs on the Bentley 30 compared to the Wraith.23th Sep 1938Box 148 \ 5  scan0447
Delivery union failure in S.U. Petrol Pumps due to a deep counterboring operation.5th Jan 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0001
Faulty S.U. petrol pumps caused by incorrect drawing dimensions.9th Jan 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0002
Logistics of changing unions on S.U. petrol pumps, proposing a batch exchange system.9th Jan 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0003
The decision to change over complete S.U. petrol pumps and organising the supply and work orders.10th Jan 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0004
Issues and resolutions regarding S.U. Petrol Pumps for Bentley Chassis due to incorrectly designed Unions.13th Jan 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0005
Requesting the expedited assembly and testing of a petrol pump, EX.13301, for the Vulture project.31th Jan 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0006
Cover note forwarding a letter from Central Garage, Ltd., regarding trouble with Bentley petrol lifts.21th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0007
Letter from Central Garage Ltd. to Bentley Motors about a petrol lift fault on a 3 1/2 litre Trials car.20th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0008
Issue with loose Bakelite retaining nuts on Bentley petrol pumps.22th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0009
Complaint regarding loose wire retaining nuts on a Bentley petrol pump.22th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0010
Issue with Bentley petrol pumps caused by loose retaining nuts and the follow-up actions.23th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0011
Complaint about loose external electrical connections on Bentley petrol pumps.22th Feb 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0012
Request to wire a car for the standard type petrol pump.2nd Mar 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0013
Request for analysis of a corrosion sample taken from an S.U. Petrol Pump that caused it to fail.13th Mar 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0014
The anti-corrosion treatment for petrol pump castings and filter bowls.21th Mar 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0015
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a request for a pump with a larger output.23th Mar 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0016
Continuation of a letter from THE S.U. COMPANY regarding pump design and potential improvements.24th Apr 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0017
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. discussing fuel pump performance requirements for a Bentley engine.24th Apr 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0018
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the output of a double unit to 150 pints per hour.25th Apr 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0019
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding issues with buckled petrol pump valves and a request for replacements.1st May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0020
Request to fit standard petrol pumps, pipes and wiring to two cars to bring them up-to-date.3rd May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0021
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding enclosed valves and pump types.4th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0022
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding sticking petrol pumps and returning faulty components for comment.12th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0023
Covering memo for a document about Bentley Petrol Pumps to be circulated to Depots.14th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0024
Troubleshooting and maintenance instructions for Bentley Petrol Pumps.14th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0025
Instructions for setting a diaphragm and re-fitting a pump, page 2.14th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0026
Issues with petrol feed systems, including vapor lock, and proposals for improvements on Bentley and Spectre models.17th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0027
Petrol level indicators and the sourcing of an S.U.Co. electric petrol pump for the Spectre project.17th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0028
Alternative petrol feed reserve systems for Bentley cars, mentioning model 10-EX.24th May 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0029
Instruction to fit a new petrol pump and apply a scheme to the float chamber.6th Jun 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0030
Modified pump from the S.U. Company, including a copy of their letter.27th Jun 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0031
Delivery of a pair of pressure pumps from S.U. Company Ltd. for the Experimental Department.28th Jun 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0032
Requesting an official order for a pair of larger capacity pressure pumps from S.U. Co. for testing.29th Jun 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0033
Correspondence with S. Smith & Sons regarding a 'Jackall' Compressor Pump and Jacks, including blueprints for a Bentley chassis.29th Jun 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0034
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of a large capacity fuel pump.5th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0035
Request to manufacture one bracket to carry an S.U. Fuel Pump on the steering column of 19-G-IV.10th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0036
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the discovery of incorrect steel supplied for petrol pump coils.9th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0037
Continuation page of a letter from The S.U. Company regarding a regrettable occurrence.14th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0038
Letter to a supplier regarding faulty cores in Bentley petrol pumps and requesting replacements.14th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0039
Request for fuel pumps and carburettors for E.R. Hall's car participating in the Ulster T.T. race.14th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0040
Official order be issued to the S.U. Co. for standard petrol pumps and Bentley carburetters.14th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0041
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding issues with batches of incorrect pump core material and subsequent redesigns.16th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0042
Letter from The S.U. Company suggesting a temporary replacement plan for suspect pumps.17th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0043
Letter to T.C. Skinner of The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding the inspection and replacement of pumps.17th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0044
Faulty Bentley petrol pumps due to incorrect material and the arrangements for their replacement.18th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0045
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding an investigation into pumps with faulty cores and diaphragms.20th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0046
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding issues with petrol pumps and carburetter parts.23th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0047
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the rectification of pumps and cleaning of banjo joints.24th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0048
Letter to S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. requesting a stamping mark on Bentley Petrol Pumps.28th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0049
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the marking of Bentley Petrol Pumps.30th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0050
Large quantity of defective S.U. petrol pumps that require a changeover.31th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0051
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding the stamping procedure for Bentley Petrol Pumps.31th Jul 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0052
Letter concerning the specifications of pumps stamped with an 'H', confirming they are up-to-date and not fitted with split diaphragms.1st Aug 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0053
Identification stamping of Bentley petrol pumps and a list of chassis requiring it.2nd Aug 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0054
Letter to The S.U. Carburetter Co. Ltd. regarding the completion of a new type of petrol pump casting.7th Aug 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0055
Delay in Bentley output due to a shortage of petrol pumps from the S.U. Co.29th Aug 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0056
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding noisy Bentley petrol pumps and sending units for comparison.4th Sep 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0057
Letter from O.D. Cars Ltd. regarding the replacement of a fuel pump on a Bentley and the return of the defective part.4th Sep 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0058
Letter from The S.U. Company regarding the investigation and supply of Bentley Petrol Pumps and carburetters.5th Sep 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0059
Letter to O.D. Cars Ltd. regarding a pump replacement for the King of Siam's car and a mix-up with a parts catalogue request.7th Sep 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0060
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding the urgent modification of 3 pumps and inspection of cracked base plugs.10th Sep 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0061
Letter to The S.U. Company regarding the poor condition of rectified pumps and requesting they be refinished.10th Sep 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0062
Letter to The S.U. Company Ltd. regarding the testing of new fuel pump diaphragms with different fuels.12th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0063
Letter to S.U. Co. Limited regarding the testing of diaphragms and issues with Bentley float parts.17th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0064
Letter regarding the fitting of large capacity pumps to a Bentley, modifications to piping, and a request for drawings.17th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0065
Letter to The S.U. Co. Ltd. regarding an epidemic of flooding carburettors and noisy fuel pumps.19th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0066
Request for advance notice of any planned modifications to pumps or carburetters.19th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0067
Preliminary blueprint for mounting an S.U. petrol pump and filter.19th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0068
Potential change to S.U. Electric Petrol Pumps for the 20/25 model.22th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0069
Request for a drawing or print of the Jackall pump box to generally understand the system.29th Oct 1934Box 149 \ 1  scan0070


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