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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 Joseph Lucas Ltd. reporting the failure of a windscreen wiper during testing on a Bentley chassis in France.22th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img037
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a price for a special design Petrol Pump Switch.24th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img038
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding Foot Dipper Switches, Electric Horns, and the promised delivery of Headlamps.24th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img039
Cover letter to Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd. enclosing a copy of another letter.26th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img040
Loan of ignition coil cases and a blueprint to Messrs. Lucas for testing purposes.29th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img041
Dimmer Switch and a Petrol Pump Switch sent to Messrs. Lucas for examination.30th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img042
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a failed headlamp foot switch and requesting modified replacements for further testing.5th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img043
Arranging the dispatch of an H.T. Cable sample to Messrs Lucas for laboratory testing.6th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img044
Arranging the despatch of Terminal Heads and a Lucas Dimmer Switch to Messrs Lucas for experimentation and repair.6th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img045
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited discussing a request for high tension cable and coil tops for testing.7th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img046
Pair of brackets for Lucas W.T.13 type horns.25th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img047
Correspondence from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding a modified Foot Dipper Switch sample and drawing.21th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img048
Technical drawing for a Contact S, first used on a Foot Dipper Switch.21th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img049
Blueprint drawing of a spring component at four times full size.21th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img050
Letter to British Insulated Cables Ltd. regarding a tested cable sample and the return of stock for replacement.22th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img051
Letter to E.A. Watson of Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting particulars on a Bentley dynamo, 24-volt coils, a Bosch aero magneto, and Beryllium copper springs.7th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img052
Advice note from Joseph Lucas Limited for two special engineering samples of an ignition coil.8th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img053
Despatch advice note from Joseph Lucas Limited for an M45G 12v Type H starter motor.8th Jun 1927Box 165 \ 1  img054
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited enclosing two Advice Notes for special Engineering Samples.8th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img055
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding an advice note for a 12V starter motor.9th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img056
Visit to Messrs. Lucas to discuss faults found in headlamps, horn relays, and a footswitch.10th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img057
Issues with horns on a 32-EX model and the performance of coils from Messrs. Lucas.11th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img058
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding an outline drawing for a modified WT13 Wind Tone Horn.11th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img059
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding signed Advice Notes and two faulty horn relays.11th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img060
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding the failure of an FS22-N Dimmer Switch during endurance testing and the plan for improved replacements.13th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img061
Report evaluating the suitability of Lucas supplied electrical equipment, specifically the starter motor and dynamo.14th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img062
Use and modification of Lucas electrical components including magnet cases, bearings, and fuse board units.14th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img063
Design and sourcing of vehicle electrical components like wiring, switches, and switchboxes.14th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img064
Ignition coils, distributors, and utilising Lucas material for electrical equipment.16th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img065
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding experimental tests on an FS22/N Foot switch.16th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img066
Test report detailing the operational performance and failures of Lucas FS22/N switches.16th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img067
The testing, failure, repair, and fitting status of various switches, numbered 4, 5, and 7.3rd Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img068
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a proposed new type fuse board and an enclosed sketch.18th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img069
Request to instruct for the manufacture of one horn push button, listing the required parts.22th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img070
Request to arrange for a horn push button to be sent on loan to Messrs. Lucas for Mr. T. Harris.24th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img071
Letter requesting a cost quotation for R.R.12 type ignition coils from Messrs. Lucas Ltd.6th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 1  img072
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited concerning the supply of ignition coils and the status of headlamp orders.13th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 1  img073
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited concerning the dispatch of lamps and querying chassis numbers.14th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img074
Letter to a supplier regarding the inferior quality of high tension cable.14th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img075
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. acknowledging remarks regarding a high tension cable.18th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img076
Letter from a cable manufacturer regarding a sample of H.T. cable and its testing.21th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img077
Advice note from Joseph Lucas Limited for a 12v ER Dynamo and a Manganese Sample.21th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img078
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a faulty horn, and the testing of new horns and foot switches for a Bentley chassis.23th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 1  img079
Letter chasing the delivery of a pair of headlamps with the latest improvements.24th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img080
Request to despatch a pair of brackets for a WT.13 type horn to Messrs Lucas.24th May 1937Box 165 \ 1  img081
Letter of complaint to Lucas Ltd. regarding a pair of head-lamp reflectors that are too small in diameter.25th May 1931Box 165 \ 1  img082
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. acknowledging receipt of correspondence and advising that Mr. Watson is away.8th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img083
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting samples of a starter motor and dynamo for examination.14th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img084
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd acknowledging a letter from Mr. West and advising of a delay for an experimental system.15th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img085
Loan of a Horn Push Button unit to Messrs Lucas for testing.25th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img086
Letter to Messrs. Lucas Ltd. urgently requesting six footswitches.26th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img087
Letter to Messrs. Lucas Ltd. regarding a fault with two special LR/T regulator units.29th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 1  img088
Invoices from Joseph Lucas for various sample switches and a request for payment authorisation.13th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 1  img089
Invoice from Joseph Lucas Ltd. for a STXR9A battery on sale or return.17th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 1  img090
Battery submitted by Messrs. Lucas for test, to be considered a free sample.18th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 1  img091
Arranging for coil cases and heads to be despatched to Messrs. Lucas.25th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 1  img092
Letter from Oliver Lucas of Joseph Lucas Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a missed meeting.9th Sep 1940Box 165 \ 1  img093
Letter from a supplier discussing the dispatch of electrical components and post-war development.19th May 1941Box 165 \ 1  img094
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. enclosing drawings and a catalogue, and discussing the availability of an Ignition Relay Unit.21th Jul 1941Box 165 \ 1  img095
Request to arrange a covering order to be issued to Messrs. Lucas Ltd. for a list of parts.21th Jul 1941Box 165 \ 1  img096
Confirming the dispatch of blueprints for electrical components for the M.40 Test Rig.7th Jul 1941Box 165 \ 1  img097
Request to obtain various electrical units from Messrs. Lucas.18th Aug 1941Box 165 \ 1  img098
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding post-war electrical equipment, specifically control boxes, fuses, and horns.15th Aug 1941Box 165 \ 1  img099
Request to obtain an A.T. Speedometer for a Bentley Chassis.5th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img001
Numerous complaints about defective trip and mileage recorders on A.T. speedometers.5th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img002
Malfunctioning trip recorders on A.T. speedometers for two Phantom III cars.7th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img003
Letter from the Royal Aircraft Establishment regarding the loan of an H.T. Leakage Indicator for examination and trial.13th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img004
Speedometer from car 35-EX which was found to be reading 8% fast and needs returning to the maker for correction.15th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img005
The repeated failure of trip recorders on three consecutive new speedometers during long-run testing.18th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img006
Requesting the fitting of an A.C. Rev. Counter to chassis 3.B.1V for testing.18th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img007
Letter to the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding failures in the trip recorder mechanism and suggesting material and design modifications.19th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img008
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. discussing modifications to speedometers and instrument parts.25th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img009
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. regarding modifications to fix trip defects and improve zero setting.22th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img010
Reporting the fourth failure of a PH.III speedometer trip recorder after 450 miles.26th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img011
Speedometer failures due to incorrect materials and increased spring pressure from the supplier.26th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img012
Request to A.C. Spinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. for a quotation on rev. counters and a sample speedometer for testing on a Bentley chassis.27th Jan 1937Box 165 \ 2  img013
Urgent internal request to order a standard Phantom III speedometer for chassis 34-EX.1st Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img014
Quotation letter from AC-Sphinx for rev. counters and speedometers for a Bentley chassis.1st Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img015
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting information for speedometer calibration.2nd Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img016
Faulty Phantom III speedometer and cable from chassis 38 Ex, requesting their return for repair.2nd Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img017
Notification regarding incorrect material used for trip rollers in certain A.T. Speedometers.3rd Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img018
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting the production of a speedometer for the 25/30 HP chassis.3rd Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img019
Letter from AC-Sphinx regarding the supply of a sample speedometer and requesting details for the required cable and casing unit for a 25/30 HP chassis.15th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img020
Suggesting a material change for the speedometer trip mechanism to improve durability.17th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img021
The mileage of various cars fitted with A.T. speedometers with modified trip mechanisms.17th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img022
Return of two experimental Smith A.T. Speedometers for modification.17th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img023
Correspondence to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting regarding speedometers and rev counters.17th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img024
The despatch of two speedometers to the makers for modification and marking.18th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img025
Requesting an order for speedometers for the Wraith chassis, specifying the required calibration.18th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img026
Requesting details for the experimental fitting of an A.C. Speedometer to a Bentley test car.23th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img027
Request to arrange for the despatch of a Phantom III speedometer dial on loan to the A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd.23th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img028
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Ltd. providing the address of a supplier for Cambridge dials.24th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img029
Requesting the return of a Bentley Speedometer for modification to its trip mechanism.24th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img030
Loan of a Ph.III Speedometer Dial to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co., Ltd.24th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img031
Requesting the return of a Bentley Speedometer to its makers for modification to the trip mechanism.26th Feb 1937Box 165 \ 2  img032
Sending an A.C. speedometer for inspection and arranging for a new instrument with a concave dial.2nd Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img033
The return of an experimental A.C. Speedometer to the A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. for correction.2nd Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img034
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty experimental speedometer with incorrect calibration and poor enamel.2nd Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img035
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding price reductions and design comparisons of A.T. and Smith instruments.2nd Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img036
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the superior performance and lower cost of a competitor's speedometer.3rd Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img037


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