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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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Oil consumption on Bentley engines, specifically concerning an extra oil hole in the connecting rods.19th Oct 1937Box 159 \ 6  scan0090
Standardization of detachable wire wheels and the use of large Palmer tires.29th Mar 1911Box 159 \ 7  scan0001
Technical Committee's decision to reject a proposal from Rudge Whitworth for supplying wire wheels.1st Sep 1911Box 159 \ 7  scan0002
Mr. Royce's proposal to make wire wheels standard and manufacture the hubs in-house.19th Jun 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0003
Departmental memo concerning an extract of a letter about wire wheels.27th Jun 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0004
Copy of a letter extract from a customer regarding their experience with Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheels.15th Jun 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0005
Performance of Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheels, noting issues with spokes and hub tightening.29th Jun 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0006
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding the balancing issues of their wire wheels due to spoke arrangement and component placement.27th Aug 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0007
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding the balancing of front wheels and the arrangement of security bolts.27th Aug 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0008
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. concerning the arrangement and balancing of security bolts and valves on tyres.28th Aug 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0009
Letter of acknowledgement to Messrs Rudge-Whitworth Ltd.29th Aug 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0010
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. comparing the mechanical data of their 1912 and 1913 pattern wheels.6th Sep 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0011
Continued letter to T. B. Barrington, Esq., from Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd, regarding a pattern.6th Aug 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0012
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. requesting a missing table of mechanical data for 1912 and 1913 pattern wheels.7th Sep 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0013
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd acknowledging receipt of a table regarding R.W. detachable wheels.9th Sep 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0014
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. concerning the balancing of wheels, security bolts and valves.10th Sep 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0015
Table of specifications for drive and cone seats on R.W. detachable wheels, separated by years 1912 and 1913.11th Sep 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0016
Letter to Messrs Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. acknowledging their letter concerning the balance of wheels.11th Sep 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0017
Letter discussing modifications to the front hubs and steering arrangement for R.W. wire wheels.8th Oct 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0018
Page 2 of a memorandum by F.H. Royce detailing improvements to the central brake and change speed levers.4th Dec 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0019
Special parts fitted to chassis 2100E, specifically discussing road wheels.4th Dec 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0020
Specifications for wooden and wire wheels, and brake drums for chassis 2301.4th Dec 1912Box 159 \ 7  scan0021
Modifications to wheel hubs and collaboration with Dunlop for new standards.11th Apr 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0022
Page detailing working instructions for Rudge-Whitworth people.11th Apr 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0023
Comparing the weight of Dunlop wheels to Rudge-Whitworth wheels and discussing wheel creep on hubs.24th Nov 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0024
Advantages of wire wheels over wood wheels, particularly for high-speed cars and use on the Continent.28th Nov 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0025
Comparing R.W. Wheels with Dunlop wheels for use on heavy cars.28th Nov 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0026
Experiences with different types of Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheels.4th Dec 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0027
The performance of R.W. Wire Wheels following the Spanish Trials, with a comparison to Dunlop wheels.26th Nov 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0028
Instructions regarding issues with Rudge Whitworth wheels becoming slack or rusted onto hubs.9th Dec 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0029
Instructions on rectifying slackness in keyed wheels and noting the improved design of the 1913 spline-driven wheel.8th Sep 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0030
Instructions on the correct procedure for tightening Dunlop wheels to prevent wear on the spline.8th Sep 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0031
Internal instruction giving an opinion on the wearing capabilities of wheels.8th Sep 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0032
Comparative testing of Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop detachable wheels on a heavy closed body car.11th Dec 1913Box 159 \ 7  scan0033
Forwarding a request to fit Rudge-Whitworth wheels to a trial car for observation.9th Mar 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0034
Letter discussing the comparative advantages and dimensional accuracy of Rudge-Whitworth versus Dunlop wheels.20th Apr 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0035
Internal memorandum regarding the receipt and fitting of two sets of detachable wire wheels for experimental cars.6th May 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0036
Departmental memo chasing a progress update on road testing Rudge Whitworth detachable wheels.18th Jun 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0037
The fitting of wheels with brake drums and sourcing a suitable car for an experiment.26th May 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0038
The delay in road testing Rudge Whitworth detachable wheels, with a handwritten reply.18th Jun 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0039
Suggesting a trial for 'Plattford' on an instruction car.16th Jan 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0040
Fitting of Rudge Whitworth detachable wheels to chassis 2300.19th Jun 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0041
Extract regarding fitting Rudge-Whitworth detachable wheels to a new experimental car.12th Aug 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0042
Instruction and query regarding the fitting of Rudge Whitworth wire wheels to an experimental chassis.18th Nov 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0043
The fitting of Rudge Whitworth detachable wheels with a self-locking device to experimental car 49GB.20th Nov 1914Box 159 \ 7  scan0044
Rudge-Whitworth detachable wheels with an automatic locking device, including remarks from Mr. Royce.27th Jan 1915Box 159 \ 7  scan0045
List of experiments and modifications incorporated on chassis 49 GB.3rd Feb 1915Box 159 \ 7  scan0046
Fitting of experimental Rudge Whitworth wheels to an engine.2nd Sep 1915Box 159 \ 7  scan0047
Extract discussing the relative merits and issues of Dunlop, Rudge-Whitworth, and Michelin wheels for the 40/50 HP chassis.26th Nov 1918Box 159 \ 7  scan0048
Extract discussing the relative merits of Dunlop, Rudge-Whitworth, and Michelin wheels for the 45/50 HP chassis.29th Nov 1918Box 159 \ 7  scan0049
Order of preference for detachable wheels, comparing Michelin, Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop designs.20th Dec 1918Box 159 \ 7  scan0050
The benefits of costly spokes and rims for improving wheel appearance and preventing rust damage to tyres.20th Dec 1918Box 159 \ 7  scan0051
Choice of wheels and design specifications for shock absorbers.18th Dec 1919Box 159 \ 7  scan0052
Temperature indicators, Dunlop and Rudge-Whitworth hubs, and petrol tank filler gauzes.2nd Dec 1919Box 159 \ 7  scan0053
Query regarding the type of demountable rims used with Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheels.22th Jul 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0054
Quoting Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. on the security of detachable flanges on wire wheels used at the Indianapolis Speedway Race.24th Jul 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0055
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. detailing the results of the 1920 Indianapolis 500 race and the successful performance of their wheels.24th Jun 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0056
Communication regarding the use of split pins on Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheels at the Indianapolis Speedway Race.24th Jul 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0057
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. concerning the tyres and rims used at the Indianapolis 500 Speedway Race.24th Jul 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0058
Cover letter forwarding correspondence regarding Rudge-Whitworth Detachable Wire Wheels.16th Jul 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0059
Letter detailing the results of the 1920 Indianapolis 500 race, highlighting that all cars were fitted with Rudge-Whitworth wheels.24th Jun 1920Box 159 \ 7  scan0060
Bilingual instruction card for Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheel lock nuts.1st May 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0061
Bilingual instruction card for changing Rudge-Whitworth detachable wire wheels.1st May 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0062
Comparing Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop detachable wire wheels, concluding the Dunlop design is preferable.6th Feb 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0063
Reports on Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop wire wheels for Mr. Royce.20th Jun 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0064
Letter discussing past issues and experiences with Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels.15th Jun 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0065
Problems and risks associated with fitting Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels to the Goshawk model.9th Jun 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0066
Rudge Whitworth wheels fitted to a 20 HP car, detailing issues with noise and rim flanges during testing.6th Oct 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0067
Failure of Rudge Whitworth wheels due to the noise they produced.11th Oct 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0068
Booklet from the Rudge Whitworth Company about their laboratory work.11th Oct 1922Box 159 \ 7  scan0069
Technical comparison between the Rudge Whitworth and Dunlop wire wheels, outlining why the latter is preferred.5th May 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0070
The continued opposition from Mr. Royce and the Technical department to the R.W. type of wheel.16th May 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0071
Quoting correspondence from Rudge Whitworth regarding the inspection of wheels fitted to a 20 HP car.16th May 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0072
Seeking clarification on actions required for a set of Rudge Whitworth wheels.24th May 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0073
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding 1/12th scale model wheels for the Queen's Dolls' House.27th Jun 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0074
Modifications and issues with Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop wheels.29th Aug 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0075
Requesting an urgent report on the testing of new Rudge Whitworth wheels to achieve significant cost savings.26th Sep 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0076
Delays from Rudge Whitworth Co. in providing final designs for wheels for the 20HP chassis.28th Sep 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0077
Expediting the acquisition and testing of Rudge-Whitworth wheels.1st Oct 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0078
Requesting the immediate testing of Rudge-Whitworth wheels on a 40/50 HP chassis.5th Nov 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0079
Fitting, testing, and ordering of Rudge Whitworth wheels.6th Nov 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0080
Experiments with Rudge-Whitworth wheels for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.29th Nov 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0081
Difficulty of changing Rudge Whitworth wire wheels due to their tight fit on the hubs of a 20 HP car.29th Nov 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0082
From ROY regarding arrangements for a 20 HP car with experimental wheels to be sent to the Rudge Whitworth Company in Coventry for alterations.30th Nov 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0083
The performance and fitment issues of Rudge-Whitworth wheels on a 20 HP car.30th Nov 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0084
Agreeing to the order of Rudge-Whitworth wheels for testing on the 20 HP model.3rd Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0085
Cover letter forwarding a communication from Rudge Whitworth Company regarding wheel examination and delivery arrangements.4th Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0086
Copy of a letter from Rudge Whitworth Ltd. concerning the fitment of wheels on a 20 HP car.3rd Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0087
Testing wheels and nuts on a 20 HP experimental car to resolve a slackness issue.3rd Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0088
Letter to Mr. John Pugh of Rudge Whitworth Ltd. concerning 10,000-mile road tests.4th Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0089
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Limited to Mr. Hives comparing a 10,000-mile test of a motor bicycle against a 20 HP car.5th Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0090
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd. to E. W. Hives comparing car mileage.5th Dec 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0091
Letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. reporting on a 5,000-mile endurance test of their wheels on a 20 HP car.2nd Jan 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0092
Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Limited regarding an interim report on a 20 HP car test.3rd Jan 1924Box 159 \ 7  scan0093
Request for a report on the adoption of Rudge-Whitworth wheels for 40/50 and 20 HP models.10th Jan 1923Box 159 \ 7  scan0094
On the 6,000-mile test of R-W wheels, comparing their tightening requirements to Dunlop wheels.1st Jan 1924Box 159 \ 7  scan0095
Status and development of Rudge Whitworth wheels for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.11th Jan 1924Box 159 \ 7  scan0096
From BJ to Hs regarding the next steps for inspecting Rudge-Whitworth wheels.14th Jan 1924Box 159 \ 7  scan0097
Ongoing 10,000-mile test of R.W. wheels and the ordering of Dunlop wheels.15th Jan 1924Box 159 \ 7  scan0098
Confirmation of an order placed with the Dunlop Company for 1000 sets of wheels for the 20 HP chassis.16th Jan 1924Box 159 \ 7  scan0099


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