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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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Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. requesting the urgent supply of steering and other rollers.9th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0037
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the flexibility of a steering system and potential risks.9th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0038
Letter from Adamant Engineering confirming an order for experimental cams and providing drawing No.22638.13th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0039
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and machining of experimental cams.13th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0040
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a potential order, with an enclosed blueprint.13th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0041
Official order be sent to Hoffmanns for 3 roller followers for a Phantom III.14th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0042
Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing requesting the creation of 3 experimental roller followers for a steering gear.14th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0043
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding cams with American pattern bores and a request for prints.14th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0044
Telegram confirming the despatch of bearings and advising a follow-up letter.14th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0045
Letter regarding Order No. 47681 for an Experimental Cam, clarifying the non-inclusion of rollers and the lack of a received blueprint.15th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0046
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch and modification of special bearings.15th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0047
Confirmation of a telegram from The Hoffmann Manufg. Co., Ltd. regarding the despatch of bearings.14th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0048
Acknowledgment of an enquiry from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.15th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0049
Official order for compression springs be sent to Messrs. Geo Salter.16th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0050
Letter requesting the supply of 6 helical compression springs with specific dimensions.16th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0051
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming work and correcting a bearing number.16th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0052
Querying the cost of Steering Roller Assemblies produced by Ransome & Marles Ltd.17th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0053
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. enclosing Blue Prints for an Inner Column and a Cam.17th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0054
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd concerning the delivery schedule for special steering roller bearings.18th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0055
The pricing of experimental steering roller assemblies.20th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0056
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd., regarding the holding of further bearings until testing is complete.21th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0057
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding a discrepancy in drawing specifications for a bearing.22th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0058
Visit to M. Olley at Vauxhall Motors to discuss steering systems and suspension layouts.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0059
Chassis vibration, steering geometry, and oversteering, with references to a Vauxhall 14.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0060
Technical memorandum discussing bumper drums, threaded shackles, rear axles, and suspension systems.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0061
Leaf spring design, including grooved section steel, interleaving materials, and damper technology.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0062
Analysis of spring construction, rear axle behaviour including sideways shake and tramping, and roll centre dynamics.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0063
Modifications to rear springs and suspension to cure oversteering.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0064
Graph showing the change of wheel camber and steering geometry error for a Buick Model 60.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0065
Graph illustrating the relationship between wheel bump/rebound and changes in wheel camber and steering geometry for the Wraith II.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0066
Graph plotting wheel camber and steering geometry errors against suspension bump and rebound.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0067
Graph showing the relationship between wheel camber change, cross steering geometry error, bump, and rebound for the Standard Phantom III.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0068
Diagram showing a cross-section of a component with its neutral axis.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0069
Three figures illustrating the design and geometry of a leaf spring suspension system.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0070
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding bearings and an enclosed drawing.23th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0071
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. confirming it is in order to work to the limits shown on their print.29th Sep 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0072
The inspection of 22 roller assemblies from Messrs. Hoffmann, detailing passed and rejected units.4th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0073
Letter to a supplier regarding the testing of sample steering rollers, noting rejections for excess preload and providing feedback on casehardening.7th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0074
Request for the urgent delivery of three experimental rollers.7th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0075
Requesting the dispatch of a sectioned 25/30 HP steering roller to The Hoffman Manufacturing Co. Ltd.7th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0076
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. detailing alterations to bearing specifications.12th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0077
Page 2 of a letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a section passed to their Research Department for examination.12th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0078
Internal request to place an official order for 6 compression springs from Geo. Salter.15th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0079
Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd requesting the supply of 6 helical compression springs with specific dimensions.15th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0080
Order acknowledgement from Geo. Salter & Co. for helical compression springs.18th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0081
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing admitting a fault in bearing N.2784 and apologising for the error.22th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0082
Letter discussing issues with a roller assembly part (F.61285) and proposing a design change to the supplier.25th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0083
Letter from Adamant Engineering regarding the dispatch and fitting instructions for special cams.25th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0084
Review of competitor features from the 1937 Motor Show, focusing on steering controls, ball joints, and bumper bars.26th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0085
Engineering drawing of a mounting bracket or clamp assembly in multiple views.26th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0086
Blueprint showing multiple views of a mechanical clamp or bracket assembly.28th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0087
Letter to George Angus & Co. Ltd. clarifying a price for blanks and requesting a price for moulded blanks.28th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0088
Requesting sets of Bakelite pads to be tested on Ph.III cars to see if they maintain load better.28th Oct 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0089
Urgent internal request to order 'Idelite' bakelite laminated rod from Bakelite Limited.1st Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0090
Requesting to increase the quantity of 'Idelite' from 3ft to 6ft.2nd Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0091
Steering roller followers from Hoffmanns and a proposal to alter drawings to suit their dimensional changes.5th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0092
The production of Hour Glass Steering Worms and related steering cams.12th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0093
Letter to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding specifications and dimensions for steering rollers.17th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0094
Letter to Adamant Engineering regarding the failure of Ph.III follower rollers and requesting samples for examination.20th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0095
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the supply of parallel rollers and a lubricant sample.22th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0096
Page 2 of a letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a recipe for a mixture.22th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0097
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. detailing a leadless paste lubricant for spline punching operations.22th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0098
Letter from a supplier discussing specifications for steering roller bearings, including diameters and contact angles.23th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0099
Page 2 of a letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. suggesting alterations to drawings for selective assembly.23th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0100
Invoice from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. for rollers, seeking approval for payment.24th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0101
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. discussing a dimensional issue with steering rollers.24th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0102
Requesting an invoice from The Adamant Co. for 300 rollers not be paid as they were loaned for examination.25th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0103
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding spline punching lubricant and parallel rollers.25th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0104
Test results of three steering cams produced by the Fellows Gear Shaper Company.29th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0105
The return of 300 loaned rollers to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd.30th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0106
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. discussing revised dimensions for inner races and an outer member.25th Nov 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0107
Steering joggle and kick-back issues in cross and side steering tube joints for Bentley and 25/30 HP models.1st Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0108
Page two of a document discussing a modification to a part, its effects, potential issues, and cost benefits.1st Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0109
Design drawing for Bentley Cross Steering Tube Ends, showing maximum bedding area.6th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0110
Dangerous fault caused by incorrectly fitting a locating washer on steering ball ends and a suggestion for a design change.6th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0111
Exploded diagram of a locking device for steering ball pins.8th Jan 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0112
Undersized bore issue with Marles Type Steering Cams from Adamant Eng. Co.12th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0113
Locking mechanism for ball ends on steering levers for Wraith, Bentley III and Phantom III models.13th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0114
Request to send an official order to the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. for 16 needle bearing races and needles.24th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0115
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding proposed design changes to a needle roller bearing for swivel pins.28th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0116
Full-size drawing showing the application of a Hoffmann needle roller bearing to a front axle swivel pin.28th Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0117
Blueprint detailing the specifications for a special needle roller bearing.28th Jan 1937Box 153 \ 1  scan0118
To Mr. Hardy regarding the hardness testing of a roller from Messrs. Hoffmann.2nd Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0119
Quotation from Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for special outer race and needle rollers.11th Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0120
Letter from The Fellows Gear Shaper Company requesting more information and parts to proceed with manufacturing cutters for the Wraith III and Phantom III units.16th Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0121
List of tested and approved lubricants for medium-duty industrial and railway rolling stock axlebox applications from British Timken Ltd.1st Jan 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0122
Letter from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for rollers and a drawing.7th Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0123
Technical drawing of a special outer race and needle rollers.4th Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0124
Letter from British Timken Limited concerning steering gear bearing specifications.16th Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0125
Letter from British Timken Ltd. regarding an agreement on the external diameter and radius of a cone rib for a bearing.16th Feb 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0126
Letter to The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint about steering roller preloads.2nd Mar 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0127
Letter discussing a discrepancy in roller preloads for a supplied batch and restating the correct specifications.2nd Mar 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0128
Dispatch of steering components from chassis 3-BU-168 for inspection following a complaint.7th Mar 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0129
Order for Roller Assemblies with Ransome & Marles Ltd. and the option to cancel the remaining balance.9th Mar 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0130
To Mr. Hardy chasing a decision on Roller Assemblies F.61283 from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd.16th Mar 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0131
Letter to Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. requesting a sample of 6 special helical compression springs.1st Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0132
Letter from Hoffmann Manufacturing regarding a grinding error and missing labels on bearing assemblies.1st Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0133
Letter from Geo. Salter & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of helical compression springs.4th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0134
Scheme for the Bentley 111 and 50 steering column, specifically the steering box and its mounting.4th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0135
The side steering tube for Bentley 111 and 50 models.5th Apr 1938Box 153 \ 1  scan0136


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