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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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Dispatch of steering and roller parts to Messrs. Ransome & Marles for grinding operations.1st Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0116
Letter to a supplier regarding excessive grinding allowance on supplied rollers.2nd Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0117
Request to send 25/30 HP steering rollers and a half section to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd.2nd Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0118
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of rollers for examination and a planned visit by Mr. Robotham.5th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0119
Letter from British Timken regarding a works visit policy and arranging a meeting at the Motor Exhibition.6th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0120
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss steerings.7th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0121
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. to Mr. Hardy regarding an error in the grinding allowance on rollers.7th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0122
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the inspection and return of rollers with a noted deficiency.7th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0123
Letter from a bearing manufacturer confirming a drawing alteration and the dispatch of parts.8th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0124
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. to Mr. W. A. Robotham confirming a meeting.8th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0125
Letter to a supplier confirming an order for 100 steering roller assemblies.14th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0126
Letter concerning the supply of bar steel for rollers and requesting a quotation.14th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0127
Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding drawing modifications and a quotation for steering gear roller sets.13th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0128
Quotation from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. for steering cam roller assemblies.13th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0129
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the chemical analysis and heat treatment of Nickel Chrome Case Hardening Steel.14th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0130
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company detailing a heat treatment process.14th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0131
Confirming arrangements for manufacturing 100 sets of roller followers for the 25/30 HP steering system.15th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0132
Agreement to transfer the production of the follower roller for the 25/30 HP chassis Marles steering gear to Ransome & Marles' Works.15th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0133
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting steel composition and heat treatment details for follower roller F.61281/2.15th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0134
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for steering roller assemblies.15th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0135
Material specification sheet detailing chemical composition and heat treatment procedures.15th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0136
Letter to Adamant Engineering regarding the production and material treatment for a follower roller on the 25/30 HP Chassis & Marles Steering.15th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0137
Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding a quotation and materials for special steering roller assemblies.17th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0138
Page two of a letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co., Ltd. requesting further data.17th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0139
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. concerning the settlement for a balance of 25/30 steering follower rollers.20th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0140
Letter detailing the composition and heat treatment for nickel-chrome cast hardening steel, and a disagreement with the final tempering process.21th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0141
Recommendation for final tempering temperatures and duration.21th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0142
Letter to a bearing supplier detailing modifications and past faults on inner races.22th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0143
Page 2 of a letter detailing technical faults found in a roller component.25th May 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0144
General arrangement of a Marles R.H. 1 7/16 type steering gear.25th May 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0145
Letter to The Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of follower rollers and inner races for the 25/30 HP Chassis steering gear.27th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0146
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a supply shortage of follower rollers for the 25/30 HP steering system.27th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0147
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding supply arrangements for 25/30 HP steering followers.28th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0148
Requesting the dispatch of experimental Bentley steering gear parts for rectification.29th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0149
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding the examination of fractured parts from a Marles gear.29th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0150
Faults found with a rockershaft roller, its bearings, and races.30th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0151
Requesting an examination of a fractured steering roller from a Bentley, including its material specification.30th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0152
Issues and alternative methods for fixing Marles steering cams to tubes.30th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0153
Analysis of a broken steering roller from The Adamant Engineering Co., finding it was not made from case hardening steel.31th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0154
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a chemist's report on a roller from a Marles steering system.2nd Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0155
Examination of a broken steering roller from the Adamant Engineering Co. to determine its material composition.31th Oct 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0156
Letter from Vauxhall Motors clarifying a misunderstanding regarding their intention to license and manufacture Marles Steering Gear.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0157
Letter to a bearing company discussing issues with steering roller parts, including dimensions, materials, and heat treatment.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0158
Letter to a bearing company about the heat treatment and material specifications for steel rollers.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding issues with steering roller parts for the 25/30 HP chassis.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0160
Letter to a bearing company detailing heat treatment instructions and proposing a change in steel specification for rollers.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0161
Request for a report on a steering column from chassis GUL-41, which was returned from Cricklewood for testing.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0162
Correspondence from Adamant Engineering Company apologising for a mistake in the type of steel used for a broken roller.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0163
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding a manufacturing error on a broken Roller for a Bentley Steering system.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0164
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company clarifying a production error with rollers and discussing case-hardening procedures.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0165
Quotation and material supply for steering rollers for the 25/30 HP chassis.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0166
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for 25/30 HP Chassis Steering Rollers.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0167
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co, Ltd. regarding the supply and delivery of inner rings and distance pieces.4th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0168
Quotation for the supply and modification of bearing components.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0169
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing production, materials, and arrangements for steering rollers on the 25/30 HP chassis.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0170
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of S.82 material.5th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0171
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding the heat treatment of follower rollers for the 25/30 HP chassis steering gear.9th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0172
Letter to Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. discussing carburising temperatures for parts.9th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0173
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the return of a rectified Rocker Shaft and Roller Assembly for a Bentley Car.9th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0174
The circulation of a report on the steering of chassis GUL-41.9th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0175
Letter to a bearing company regarding the manufacture of steering rollers and a proposal for a suitable ball bearing.11th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0176
Confirming that Roy was instructed to issue an official order for steel.12th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0177
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding Cam and Roller drawings and backlash.14th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0178
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company, Limited regarding the checking of a new gear.14th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding a backlash issue on a 25/30 HP roller.16th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0180
Official order for two steering cams from The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd.16th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0181
Letter from a bearing manufacturer regarding the design of follower rollers for a 25/30 HP chassis steering gear.17th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0182
Request for particulars of an instruction to prepare special 25/30 HP Cams in order to place an official order.17th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0183
Rm/FJH to Roy stating that requested information has already been supplied.18th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from British Timken regarding a loaned taper plug gauge and its modification.18th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0185
Letter from Adamant Engineering discussing a backlash issue on the 25/30 HP Roller.18th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0186
Sending various steering parts to the Adamant Engineering Co. for examination and rectification.20th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0187
Letter to Adamant Engineering regarding backlash and contact issues on 25/30 HP cams and rollers, including a diagram.20th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0188
Letter discussing issues with supplied cams and rollers, delays in rectification, and an urgent request for parts.24th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0189
Letter from a bearing manufacturer advising of a four-week manufacturing delay for an order of three bearings.24th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0190
Pendulum lever be sent to Adamant Engineering Co.Ltd. to have splines cut.26th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0191
Letter to The Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding work on a pendulum lever and chasing outstanding parts.26th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0192
Issue with a steering gear adjustment and its resolution.25th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0193
Setup and standardisation of Phantom III and 25/30 steering gears.23th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0194
Letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. acknowledging a communication and providing a status update on the production of parts.27th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0195
Difficulties experienced with the Adamant Co. in maintaining quality and quantity of Marles type steering components.30th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0196
Ongoing troubles with Marles type steering, including supplier issues and quality control rejections.28th Nov 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0197
Pre-load on rockershaft bearings for model steering and proposing further testing.1st Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0198
Letter from the Experimental Department chasing an overdue order for experimental steering rollers.9th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0199
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. regarding a special bearing for experimental purposes.9th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0200
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the supply and status of Cams and Rollers for steering gears.10th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0201
Page two of a letter from Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. concerning the rectification and replacement of Cams.10th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0202
Letter from Adamant Engineering regarding an emergency order for a special roller cam.11th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0203
Request to the Works to correct a Marles steering gear by regrinding the roller races.11th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0204
Letter from Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. regarding a delivery delay on an order for rollers.11th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0205
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing manufacturing methods and issues for steering cams.12th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0206
Letter to Adamant Engineering Co. Ltd. regarding faults and eccentricity found in supplied cams, detailing tests and suggesting corrective actions.12th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0207
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company, Ltd. regarding issues found with a skeleton steering gear during testing.14th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0208
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company confirming the correct operation of a lower ratio cam assembly.14th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0209
The price increase for Marles Steering Cams from the Adamant Company and intelligence that Vauxhall may be switching suppliers.15th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company about being unable to establish the cause of incorrect contacting between a Roller and Cam, and sending replacements.15th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0211
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the mating of a Roller and a Cam.15th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0212
Inaccuracies in the production of steering cams by Adamant Co. and proposed modifications.16th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0213
Letter from Adamant Engineering Company regarding the investigation and testing of steering cams.14th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0214
Letter confirming the urgent dispatch of a spare Experimental Roller.17th Dec 1936Box 153 \ 2  scan0215


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