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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 from AC-Sphinx regarding incorrect calibration and scale distortion on a sample speedometer, S-17281.4th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img038
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. discussing a misunderstanding over instrument specifications.4th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img039
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding speedometer drive cables, samples and a scheduled visit.4th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img040
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding instrument comparisons, competitor contracts for lower horsepower cars, and A.T. policy.5th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img041
Typed letter arranging a meeting to take place in Derby.5th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img042
Instructions for fitting a speedometer drive to a Bentley chassis, detailing part replacements and gear ratios.5th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img043
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting regarding AC Speedometers.6th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img044
Requesting the return of a Phantom III speedometer for modification to its trip mechanism.6th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img045
The forwarding of a Phantom III Speedometer for modification to its trip mechanism.8th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img046
Instruction to return a Bentley speedometer for modification of the tripmechanism, free of charge.8th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img047
Dispatch of a Bentley Speedometer for modification of the trip mechanism.9th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img048
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding a misunderstanding over front glasses for speedometers.11th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img049
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting and projection of two instrument glasses.13th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img050
Modification of speedometer gears for an experimental Wraith chassis to test a special A.C. speedometer.15th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img051
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of two glasses.15th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img052
Request to send two speedometer glasses to the A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd.15th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img053
Letter to Messrs Smith & Sons requesting the cost of an electric rev counter with a circular scale.15th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img054
Letter to the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting the introduction date of an improved speedometer drive.16th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img055
Instruction to replace the speedometer on vehicle 39-EX and return the old one for overhauling.16th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img056
Sending two speedometer glasses on loan to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co., Ltd.16th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img057
Letter from the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. concerning the supply history and design of speedometer instruments and drives.17th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img058
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development and costing of an Electrical Rev. Indicator.17th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img059
Requesting an examination of a faulty speedometer reported to be jumping in and out of gear.18th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img060
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an Electric Revolution Indicator and proposed drive lay-out ideas from Messrs. Lucas.30th Mar 1937Box 165 \ 2  img061
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a decision not to proceed with an electric revolution indicator on the Lucas dynamo.1st Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img062
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an Electric Revolution Indicator and a new combined A.T. Rev. Indicator/Electric Clock.2nd Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img063
Request to return a Bentley speedometer from an experimental car to its makers for modification to the trip mechanism.7th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img064
Return of a Bentley Speedometer for modification to the trip mechanism.10th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img065
Complaints of noisy speedometer and rev counter drives on 4¼ Bentley Chassis due to incorrect lubrication.14th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img066
Change in specification for Wraith speedometers due to an alteration in tyre size.14th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img067
Request to arrange for the speedometer to be removed from a Chevrolet for needle refitting.14th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img068
Investigation into stiff grease used in speedometer drives supplied by Smiths.15th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img069
Request for a standard Bentley speedometer and cable for a brake testing rig.16th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img070
Letter from a speedometer supplier regarding noisy cables and suggestions to modify the drive to eliminate bends.19th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img071
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting in Derby.27th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img072
Removal and replacement of the speedometer on chassis 36-EX.28th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img073
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. seeking an opinion on the Evans vane-type Fuel Pump and discussing Speedometer samples.28th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img074
Letter to A.C.-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding speedometer testing and issues with Sinterkorund spark plugs.29th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img075
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. concerning speedometer work and Sinterkorund spark plug development.30th Apr 1937Box 165 \ 2  img076
Requesting the return of a Phantom III speedometer to the makers for modification.3rd May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img077
Instructions for fitting an A.C. Rev-Counter and Speedometer to a Bentley chassis for trial.4th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img078
Return of a Phantom III speedometer for a free-of-charge modification to the trip mechanism.4th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img079
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co.Ltd. regarding the Evans Vane type fuel pump.5th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img080
Distributing electrical specifications for petrol pumps, speedometers, and rev-counters to manufacturers for production conformity.19th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img081
New design for Bentley Speedometer and Rev. Counter Drives to resolve service complaints.20th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img082
The layout of the Wraith speedometer drive, referencing faults previously found on the Bentley.20th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img083
Requesting the removal of speedometers on chassis 3-B-IV and 6-B-IV for modifications.27th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img084
Request to replace a noisy speedometer cable on chassis 24.G.VI.28th May 1937Box 165 \ 2  img085
Request to add red radial lines to a Bentley speedometer dial to indicate maximum speeds in each gear.4th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img086
Request to modify a Bentley speedometer dial with maximum speed markings for each gear.4th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img087
Request to mark the maximum speeds in each gear on a Bentley speedometer dial.15th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img088
Requesting the return of a speedometer for modification to its trip mechanism.8th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img089
The return of a speedometer to the makers for modification.8th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img090
Objections from A.T. Speedometer Co. to an electrical specification for speedometers.9th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img091
Despatch of a speedometer for modification to its trip mechanism.9th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img092
Performance and unreliability of A.T. speedometers.10th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img093
Performance and testing of A.T. speedometers, including inertia effects and trip mechanism failures.11th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img094
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting the delivery of two clocks for a Ph.III chassis.14th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img095
Recalibration of Wraith speedometers due to a change in tyre radius.25th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img096
Required recalibration of Wraith III speedometers due to a change in tyre radius.25th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img097
Letter from AC-Sphinx regarding a speedometer calibration and a request for the required specification.29th Jun 1937Box 165 \ 2  img098
Letter to the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. enclosing a copy of a speedometer specification.2nd Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img099
Letter to A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. urgently requesting the return of a special Bentley speedometer after calibration.9th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img100
Letter concerning the re-calibration of a special Bentley speedometer, including a table of nominal versus actual readings.10th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img101
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding calibration compromises on an instrument.10th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img102
Request to replace the speedometer on chassis 26-G-VI and return the existing instrument for modification.10th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img103
Recalibration of a Wraith speedometer.12th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img104
The re-calibration of a Wraith speedometer, specifying a change in rev/mile and accuracy.13th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img105
Scale calibration data for an A.C. Speedometer, Instrument No. II.13th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img106
Scale calibration test report for an A.C. Rev-Counter, instrument number II.13th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img107
Calibration figures for the AC type speedometer and rev counter on model 6-B-IV.15th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img108
Experimental department report on the bench tests of an AC Bentley Speedometer.15th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img109
Test report on an A.C. type speedometer for a Bentley chassis.15th Jul 1937Box 165 \ 2  img110
The return of speedometers from chassis 24-G-VI and 25-G-VI for modification.4th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 2  img111
Returning Wraith speedometers for recalibration.5th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 2  img112
Sending two Wraith III speedometers for recalibration to a new revolutions per mile value.10th Aug 1937Box 165 \ 2  img113
Requesting an order for a replacement flexible drive for an AC Speedometer, lost at the coachbuilders.7th Sep 1937Box 165 \ 2  img114
Request to remove the speedometer and Rev-counters patch from chassis 6-B-IV for laboratory examination.15th Sep 1937Box 165 \ 2  img115
Requesting a bench test for two types of British Jaeger speedometers to compare with standard instruments.1st Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img116
Memo, which was later cancelled, regarding a standard AT patch for the rev-counter and speedometer for car 6-B-IV.5th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img117
Sending a Bentley speedometer for repair to the odometer mechanism.11th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img118
Urgent request to remove a speedometer from vehicle 6-B-IV and deliver it to the electrical laboratory.11th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img119
Urgent internal memo requesting the return of a speedometer from vehicle 6-B-IV for repair.11th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img120
Figures for new Bentley wheel and tyre sizes and requesting the alteration of speedometers on production.12th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img121
Cancelling a previous instruction to change over to AT. Instruments on a car.12th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img122
Advice note from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding a returned and corrected AC Speedometer.13th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img123
Request to order an AC speedometer and rev-counter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd for use on a Bentley.13th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img124
Letter from AC-Sphinx apologising for an incorrectly geared speedometer from a Bentley car.14th Oct 1937Box 165 \ 2  img125
Letter to the A.C. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding a faulty speedometer, new instruments, and a rev-counter gadget.1st Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img126
Letter detailing the investigation and preliminary test results of a British Jaeger Magnetic and a Chrometric speedometer.2nd Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img127
Request for information on instruments and speedometer drive cables for investigation by the Chassis Electrical Laboratory.2nd Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img128
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding the manufacture of Bentley instruments, discussing dial lighting, a pointer issue, and supply delays for glass.3rd Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img129
Confirming a Bentley revolution counter from A.T. Speedometer Co. is ready for fitting to a chassis.4th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img130
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. discussing the performance of Jaeger speed indicators.4th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img131
Page 2 of a continuation letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding arrangements for tests.10th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img132
Fitting a shorter than specified speedometer drive cable due to a supplier error.10th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img133
Letter to A.T. Speedometers regarding the return and overhaul of two experimental speed indicators.12th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img134
The testing of two cheaper A.T. speedometers and the decision to return them.13th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img135
Return and replacement of a Bentley revolution counter.15th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img136
Request to arrange the return of an experimental special rev. counter to the A.T. Speedometer Co.16th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img137


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