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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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Request to fit lighter type A.T. speed indicator drive cables to specific cars.17th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img138
The return of two different Jaeger speedometers to the A.T. Speedometer Co.17th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img139
Letter to AC. Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. regarding a revised specification for a rev-counter.17th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img140
Ordering of new speedometers and rev counters for the Bentley 'M' series due to dissatisfaction with the current AC instruments.20th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img141
Requesting the fitting of lighter A.T. speedometer drive cables to cars 32-EX and 39-EX.20th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img142
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. requesting a custom speedometer and rev-counter for experimental Bentley cars.23th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img143
Letter from AC-Sphinx regarding speedometer gearing, a new worm and wheel combination, and disassembly for examination.25th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img144
Continuation sheet from the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. about a drive test and mileage recording error.29th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img145
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co.Ltd. regarding experimental speedometers and rev-counters.29th Nov 1937Box 165 \ 2  img146
Speedometer calibration calculations due to changes in tyre dimensions for Wraith and New Series Bentley cars.11th Dec 1937Box 165 \ 2  img147
Testing and approval of an over-running indicator in an A.T. rev-counter for fitment to a Bentley chassis.21th Dec 1937Box 165 \ 2  img148
Revised specification for a rev counter to commence on the Bentley 'M' Series.7th Jan 1938Box 165 \ 2  img149
Specification document for a revolution counter, detailing performance and testing criteria.7th Jan 1938Box 165 \ 2  img150
Specification for checking an instrument's Hasler reading between set r.p.m. values.17th Jan 1938Box 165 \ 2  img151
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch of a sample speedometer and clock, and issues with the speedometer case.17th Jan 1938Box 165 \ 2  img152
Providing speedometer ordering particulars for a Bentley III.27th Jan 1938Box 165 \ 2  img153
The ordering of a speedometer for a Bentley III, providing specifications for tyre size, circumference, and axle ratio.27th Jan 1938Box 165 \ 2  img154
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding revs-per-mile calibration for instruments and a missing speedometer adaptor.3rd Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img155
Investigation into wiring faults on a Bentley owned by Mr. Crittall following a visit to Kingsbury.4th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img156
Customer's recurring issue with a blown headlamp bulb due to vibration.4th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img157
Letter to Messrs S.Smith & Sons regarding a faulty rev. counter with a broken screw.4th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img158
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the re-working of instruments and speedometer drive cables.10th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img159
Letter from AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. clarifying specifications for four pairs of instruments.25th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img160
Letter to AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and modification of concave dial instruments.25th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img161
Cost and accuracy implications of a proposal for standardized speedometer drives with a common gearbox.26th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img162
Requesting the return of a flexible speedometer drive to the AC Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. for modification.1st Mar 1938Box 165 \ 2  img163
Requesting the forwarding of a flexible speedometer drive for modification.2nd Mar 1938Box 165 \ 2  img164
The alteration of speedometer axle ratios for Bentley 'M' Series and Wraith chassis.17th Mar 1938Box 165 \ 2  img165
Letter from a supplier discussing changes to speedometer r.p.m. specifications and the associated production costs.12th Mar 1938Box 165 \ 2  img166
Telephone message regarding the failure of two speedometer total mileage recorders for a Bentley III.23th Mar 1938Box 165 \ 2  img167
Requesting the recalibration of a speedometer for Wraith car 28.G.VI due to a change in the rear axle ratio.31th Mar 1938Box 165 \ 2  img168
Requesting the recalibration of a Wraith III speedometer to suit new axle gears.1st Apr 1938Box 165 \ 2  img169
Faulty A.C. speedometer which was returned damaged and needs to be sent back again.8th Apr 1938Box 165 \ 2  img170
Damaged A.C. speedometer that needs to be returned and made operational.12th Apr 1938Box 165 \ 2  img171
Noisy speedometer drives and the delayed implementation of a modification on the Phantom III experimental car.14th Apr 1938Box 165 \ 2  img172
Modifications to the speedometer drive gears to correct an undercut issue.20th Apr 1938Box 165 \ 2  img173
Speedometer recalibration for car 25.G.VI due to a rear axle change.3rd May 1938Box 165 \ 2  img174
Requesting speedometer recalibration following a change in the rear axle ratio.6th May 1938Box 165 \ 2  img175
Requesting the return of a faulty AC speedometer to the makers for a complete overhaul.1st Jun 1938Box 165 \ 2  img176
Letter to AC Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of a speedometer during an endurance test.1st Jun 1938Box 165 \ 2  img177
Requesting the return of a Wraith speedometer for recalibration due to a new rear axle ratio.16th Jun 1938Box 165 \ 2  img178
The re-calibration of a Wraith speedometer to suit a new rear axle ratio.17th Jun 1938Box 165 \ 2  img179
Faulty A.T. rev-counter removed from car 7.B.V.18th Oct 1938Box 165 \ 2  img180
Request to despatch a speedometer for car 8.B.5 to France, calibrated for a 9:37 axle ratio.26th Oct 1938Box 165 \ 2  img181
Request for a covering order for a speedometer for chassis 8.B.V. following a gearbox change.27th Oct 1938Box 165 \ 2  img182
Record of blueprints for a speedometer fitted to the instrument board of Chassis 8.B.V.7th Nov 1938Box 165 \ 2  img183
Damaged speedometer from a Bentley car.9th Dec 1938Box 165 \ 2  img184
Instruction to despatch a speedometer for repair to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd.12th Dec 1938Box 165 \ 2  img185
The required speedometer calibration based on the effective circumference of new tyres.15th Dec 1938Box 165 \ 2  img186
Replacement of an unsatisfactory curved speedometer glass with a flat one for car 9.B.V.4th Jan 1939Box 165 \ 2  img187
Dispatch request for a speedometer to be fitted with flat glass for chassis 9-B-V.5th Jan 1939Box 165 \ 2  img188
New procedure for fitting speedometers to experimental cars by The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd.11th Jan 1939Box 165 \ 2  img189
Internal memorandum regarding speedometer calibration and fitting for Bentley 11 & 12.B.V. instruments.3rd May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img190
Request to recalibrate the speedometer and check the hodometer for car 3.B.50 due to a change in the rear axle ratio.6th May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img191
Requesting the recalibration of a speedometer for a Bentley Car 3.B.50 due to a change in the rear axle ratio.9th May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img192
Confirming the delivery of eight 8ft. Speedometer and Revolution Counter Drives.10th May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img193
New speedometer specifications for the Bentley V model.24th May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img194
Speedometer calibration specifications for Bentley vehicles with different axle ratios.24th May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img195
Confirming the arrangement to calibrate speedometer dials for various chassis series.25th May 1939Box 165 \ 2  img196
Request for tyre data in order to place an order for a speedometer for car 4.B.50.7th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img197
Requesting the recalibration of a speedometer for car 11.B.V due to a rear axle ratio change.9th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img198
Request to forward a speedometer to suppliers for recalibration due to a rear axle change.13th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img199
Urgent request for speedometer recalibration and a new dial due to a changed rear axle ratio on car 30.G.VII.15th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img200
Clarifying the specification number for 'D' Series Wraith speedometers.15th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img201
Notification for a new Test Specification for Wraith III 'D' Series speedometers.15th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img202
Specification for Wraith III speedometers, detailing scale calibration and testing parameters.15th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img203
Urgent memo requesting the speedometer recalibration for car 14.B.V. due to a rear axle ratio change.29th Jun 1939Box 165 \ 2  img204
Damaged speedometer to be sent to the makers for repair.11th Jul 1939Box 165 \ 2  img205
The dispatch of a replacement speedometer for a car undergoing testing in France.18th Jul 1939Box 165 \ 2  img206
Speedometer change for car 14.B.V. due to a modified axle ratio.1st Sep 1939Box 165 \ 2  img207
Requesting the recalibration of speedometers for two experimental cars due to changes in their rear axle ratios.27th Nov 1939Box 165 \ 2  img208
Arranging for the return of three speedometer drives to the A.T. Speedometer Co.7th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img209
Instruction to arrange for the return of three speedometer drives to the A.T. Speedometer Co.7th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img210
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. about a faulty speedometer drive cable causing pointer oscillation.7th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img211
Correspondence requesting examination of a drive and the manufacture of a new eight-foot length to drawing DB.2155.7th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img212
Letter requesting a sample of right-angle fitments for a rev counter drive, referencing an enclosed drawing.13th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img213
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham confirming a suitable 'drive' is in stock and being sent.15th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img214
The return of three speedometer drives to the A.T. Speedometer Co.7th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img215
Faulty speedometer for car 4.B.50, requesting its return for correction after a failed re-calibration.20th Dec 1939Box 165 \ 2  img216
Request to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for a sample instrument incorporating a new indirect lighting scheme.9th Jan 1940Box 165 \ 2  img217
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. arranging to submit a sample instrument panel for examination and comment.15th Jan 1940Box 165 \ 2  img218
Specifying the details for a speedometer required for car 31.G.VII.15th Jan 1940Box 165 \ 2  img219
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a replacement electric clock and new instrument samples.30th Jan 1940Box 165 \ 2  img220
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the performance of an electric clock and a new series of instruments.19th Jan 1940Box 165 \ 2  img221
Letter from S. Smith & Sons arranging a visit from Mr. Grose to discuss a heater.19th Jan 1940Box 165 \ 2  img222
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a complaint about electric clocks gaining time and a new lighting scheme for instruments.2nd Feb 1940Box 165 \ 2  img223
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a loose broken screw found inside a revolution counter.14th Feb 1938Box 165 \ 2  img224
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the return of an 8 ft. drive for modification.23th Feb 1940Box 165 \ 2  img225
Request to return an 8 ft. DRIVE to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for modification of the end fittings.23th Feb 1940Box 165 \ 2  img226
Despatch note for an 8 ft. flexible drive to be sent to the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for modification.24th Feb 1940Box 165 \ 2  img227
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. chasing the delivery of instruments with M.G. type interior lighting.5th Mar 1940Box 165 \ 2  img228
Noise made by the rev-counter drives on experimental cars, requesting a report on the permanence of a proposed cure.15th Mar 1940Box 165 \ 2  img229
Noise from rev-counter drives on experimental cars, particularly in cold weather.15th Mar 1940Box 165 \ 2  img230
Correspondence from S. Smith & Sons regarding a failed speedometer trip recorder and the performance of electric clocks.2nd Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img231
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd to W.A. Robotham inquiring about a missing instrument.8th Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img232
Alteration to a Speedo Drive, replacing a cover spring valve to prevent the unit from moving.9th Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img233
Request to remove a noisy and erratic speedometer and drive from car 1-R-1 for laboratory testing.9th Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img234
Requesting the removal of a noisy and erratic speedometer and drive from car 1-R-1 for examination.9th Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img235
Requesting the return of a speedometer to the A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd.16th Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img236
Despatching a speedometer for examination to A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd.16th Apr 1940Box 165 \ 2  img237


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