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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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Design change for a pump piston fixing in a damper governor control.30th Oct 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0110
Shock damper temperature tests conducted on a 20-EX car, with and without a heat shield.8th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0111
Alterations to shock damper casings to prevent distortion and proposing further design improvements.10th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0112
Figures showing gauge pressures and corresponding ball pin loads for four Type HT.3 Tele-Control Hartford shock dampers.16th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0113
Production alterations to the governor controlled shock damper valve clearances.21th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0114
Testing procedures for the governor control shock dampers on the 40/50 HP model.29th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0115
Test procedures and specifications for a vehicle's governor unit, dampers, and pressure control system.29th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0116
Instructions for erecting and testing a shock damper bellows control unit.29th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0117
Cross-section drawing of a solid high-pressure (HP) valve for testing HP and L.P. chambers.29th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0118
Testing and implementing a new main release valve for the governor unit.11th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0119
Requesting the creation of a shock damper indicator for a test rig.11th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0120
Requesting a material change for the shock damper bellows end piece (F.85395) due to porosity issues with the current material.14th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0121
Investigation report on shock damper valve tests for the F.85641 valve assembly, addressing a leakage complaint.18th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0122
Request for the assembly and production of modified shock damper valves to address valve leaks.21th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0123
Investigation into a loose damping disc on Shock Damper Valve Assembly F.85641.18th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0124
Modification to speedometer cables to create a deliberate weak point to prevent gearbox damage.27th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0125
Failure of a rear shock damper ball end fixing, attributing it to incorrect assembly and a design flaw, and proposing a new forged bracket design.27th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0126
Testing and proposed modifications to the Phantom II damper control system on chassis 22-EX.28th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0127
Modifications to a governor for experimental trials concerning ride harshness and damping.28th Dec 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0128
Graph showing the variation of damper control pressure with road speed.30th Nov 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0129
Test report on shock damper valve 'hat' clearance and its effect on operational quietness.1st Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0130
Use of smaller control bellows for front dampers to reduce front end damping.3rd Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0131
Loss of damping in shock dampers at high frequency oscillation.1st Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0132
Request to issue an order for the Packless Gland Co. to build 12 Shock Damper Glands.1st Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0133
Urgent request to order 12 Bellows from the Packless Gland Co. and to check lead times for a larger production order of 200.5th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0134
Parts sent to the 'Packless Gland Company' for the assembly of 12 Gland assemblies.22th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0135
Test report comparing pull and push forces of 'Packless Gland Co.' and 'Smith's Standard' calorstats at various temperatures.9th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0136
Test report and critique of controlled shock dampers on the 22-EX experimental car, noting a hard ride at low speeds.11th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0137
Proposal to reduce front shock damping by 50% and seeking expert opinion on the matter.12th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0138
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing test results and requirements for thermostats, bellows, and glands.11th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0139
Letter discussing the necessity of a starting handle on a Bentley.11th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0140
Letter from a supplier discussing a dimensional discrepancy on bellows parts for order 57880, referencing drawing HS1077.11th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0141
Shock damper tests investigating the relationship between external pressure and ball pin load.11th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0142
Graph of shock damper test results showing the relation between external pressure and ball pin load.10th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0143
Graph from shock damper tests showing the relation between external pressure and ball pin load.11th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0144
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding specifications for a flexible gland spring.15th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0145
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding thermostats, bellows, glands and a bellows assembly.15th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0146
Letter from a supplier requesting an increase in the allowable outside diameter tolerance for bellows on Shock Damper Valves.15th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. seeking confirmation on the assumption that the internal diameter of the bellows is not important.16th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0148
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Packless Gland Co.Ltd. regarding manufacturing difficulties with bellows F.85395.16th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0149
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting clarification on thermostat test data and setup.16th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0150
Diagram illustrating the operational forces and positions of a thermostat-controlled shutter mechanism.20th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0151
Letter from a supplier discussing bellows specifications, tolerances, and production inquiries.20th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0152
Table detailing variations in the inside and outside diameters of bellows part F.100773 from two different makers.17th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0153
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding rejected bellows units that did not meet specified limits.17th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0154
Alteration to the front shock absorbers on car 22-EX to improve springing control.17th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0155
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the urgent dispatch of bellows units and issues with damper load variations.18th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0156
Letter regarding the accuracy of bellows and a request to increase drawing limits by 600%.18th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0157
Telegram dispatch request to Packless Gland Co. for two bellows.18th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0158
Urgent internal order request for 6 Bellows units similar to drawing F.85395.18th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0159
Shock damper tests performed on a 40/50 model after 100 hours.23th Jan 1939Box 151 \ 2  scan0160
Report from the shock damper file on the dimensional variations of bellows, part number F.100773.20th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0161
Letter arranging a meeting with The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. to discuss producing Bellows to drawing limits.20th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0162
Technical memorandum discussing the testing and performance of controllable shock dampers on a 40/50 HP car.25th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0163
Test drive of car 104-MY to evaluate Controllable Shock Dampers for the 40/50 HP model.26th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0164
Sending three radiator thermostats to the Packless Gland Co. for modification.26th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0165
Request to test complete cars fitted with Controllable Shock Dampers, particularly low rating sprung models.26th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0166
Arrangement to test a chassis fitted with controllable shock dampers.30th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0167
Arranging a test of controllable shock dampers on a 168-PY chassis.31th Jan 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0168
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding specifications and modifications for Shock Absorber Bellows.2nd Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0169
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing a thermograph instrument and radiator thermostats.10th Sep 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0170
Blueprint showing the specifications and dimensions of a bellows component.10th Sep 1933Box 151 \ 2  scan0171
Request to order 6 main relief valve springs, part E.86018, for the Ph.II shock damper governor unit.6th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0172
Notification to replace a relief valve governor spring for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.6th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0173
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the specifications, testing, and ordering of bellows.8th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0174
Letter requesting a by-passing thermostat and discussing the loan of a thermograph.8th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0175
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the design and protection of a flexible gland bellows.8th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0176
Feedback on alterations to controllable shock dampers and the resulting effect on steering movement.8th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0177
Internal order request for 12 bellows units.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0178
Shock damper and governor unit specification for model 28-EX.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. detailing measurement inaccuracies found in a batch of Bellows Units.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0180
Letter providing gauge specifications for the inside diameter of bellows and discussing faulty parts.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0181
Proposed modifications to the Damper Control Pump.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0182
Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing a proposed guard to protect flexible gland bellows, enclosing drawing BGA. 1687.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0183
Blueprint showing two schemes for a gland for shock dampers.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding the testing and modification of bellows.9th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0185
Letter from a supplier discussing the specifications and pricing of bellows and thermostats.10th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0186
Letter from a supplier regarding bellows units failing gauge tests and discussing manufacturing limits.10th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0187
The despatch of 4 Shock Damper Glands for modification.14th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0188
Letter to a supplier regarding the quality control inspection and rejection of bellows units.14th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0189
Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding design modifications and issues with gland units.14th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0190
Modifications to the Shock Damper Body F.59948 P.2. for 20/25 & Bentley models.14th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0191
Investigating a prematurely worn shock absorber piston pad that was incorrectly fitted in a soft, unhardened state.21th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0192
Blueprints for a new joint for the Phantom II, 20/25 HP, and Bentley chassis.23th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0193
Instructions for producing and fitting new parts for a Phantom II chassis rear shock damper, specifically a strengthened intermediate lever.23th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0194
Request to manufacture two pairs of rubber-loaded shock damper links for the Phantom II, as per drawing Hs.1313.28th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0195
Brief notes for a press story on shock absorber controls.28th Feb 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0196
Comparison of controllable shock dampers with the competitor Telecontrol Hartford system.1st Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0197
Page 2 of a technical memo detailing the damper, carburettor, and control systems.1st Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0198
Axle movement test results comparing the efficiency of Telecontrol Hartford and R.R. Hydraulic shock dampers.1st Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0199
Requesting a drawing modification for gland packing length based on experimental findings.1st Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0200
Request for information about new shock absorbers for a press announcement.2nd Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0201
Requesting to add the inside diameter dimension to the drawing for Shock Damper Bellows F.85395.3rd Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0202
Description of the controllable shock damper system and its advantages over fixed load dampers.3rd Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0203
Description of the working scheme for controllable shock dampers.5th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0204
Description of how oil pressure in a control system varies the load on shock dampers via a metal bellows.5th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0205
Letter to The Super Oil Seal Manfg. Co. requesting information and samples of a Patent Gland for a Shock Damper Shaft.6th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0206
Arranging for Mr. Clark to make sketches of controllable shock absorbers and requesting a car for his arrival.6th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0207
Fitting controllable shock dampers and reconditioning road springs on a 25 HP car.8th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0208
Letter from Super Oil Seal Manfg. Co. regarding an enquiry for 'Perfect' Oil Seals for a shock damper shaft.9th Mar 1934Box 151 \ 2  scan0209


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