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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 regarding the return of loaned apparatus to the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough.15th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img134
Letter to North & Sons, Ltd. regarding a faulty Watford Magnetic Type Speedometer and requesting a replacement.30th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img135
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. acknowledging a request and confirming a modified speedometer will be sent.2nd Jan 1932Box 165 \ 4  img136
Request to despatch a Watford speedometer to Messrs. North & Sons for repair and adjustment.23th Jan 1932Box 165 \ 4  img137
Letter regarding the return of a Watford 100 m.p.h. speedometer for overhaul, repair, and adjustment.23th Jan 1932Box 165 \ 4  img138
The despatch of a faulty 100 M.P.H. Watford speedometer for an approval test.22th Feb 1932Box 165 \ 4  img139
Letter concerning the return of two inaccurate 100 M.P.H. speedometers due to poor performance during testing.22th Feb 1932Box 165 \ 4  img140
Request to despatch a replacement 100 m.p.h. magnetic type Watford Speedometer.23th Feb 1932Box 165 \ 4  img141
The return of a sample Watford 100 M.P.H. magnetic speedometer to the stores.3rd Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img142
Inquiry to Dobbie-McInnes & Clyde Ltd. regarding the suitability of their 'Farnboro' Electric Indicator.8th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img143
The 'Maximum Pressure Indicator' apparatus for measuring pressure in engine cylinders.9th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img144
Description of how a pressure gauge records maximum cylinder pressure and its A.I.D. approval for Type Tests.9th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img145
Photograph of an engine mounted on a test rig, with a focus on the instrumentation.18th Feb 1932Box 165 \ 4  img146
Blueprint diagram of an Electrical Indicator Valve.18th Feb 1932Box 165 \ 4  img147
Wiring diagram showing the electrical connections for a pressure gauge system.9th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img148
Quotation for a 'Farnboro' Electric Indicator and associated parts from Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd.14th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img149
Proposal for a new lightweight aero engine revolution counter using a small alternator.6th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img150
Continued memo on testing a scheme with a Ferranti rectifier instrument for potential use in aero engines.6th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img151
Inquiry to Vickers Aviation Ltd. regarding the type of electrical revolution indicator used on their multi-engine machines.22th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img152
Letter from Vickers (Aviation) Limited regarding the electrical revolution indicators used on their multi-engined machines.23th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img153
Request for particulars of electrical aero revolution indicating instruments from two separate companies.24th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img154
Letter to Vickers (Aviation) Ltd. regarding Electrical R.P.M. Indicators.24th Mar 1932Box 165 \ 4  img155
Letter inquiring about a 'strobophonometer' for measuring engine noise and its potential use in detonation tests.29th Jun 1932Box 165 \ 4  img156
Letter from the Anglo-Persian Oil Company discussing engine noise measurement techniques using a Strobophonometer.1st Jul 1932Box 165 \ 4  img157
Continuation of a letter discussing engine knock testing equipment and procedures.1st Jul 1932Box 165 \ 4  img158
Gear ratios and performance compromises for a Bensport speedometer drive.5th Jul 1932Box 165 \ 4  img159
Speedometer calibration calculations for a Bentley 3 1/2 Litre chassis.7th Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img160
Testing and ordering of a Lucas bicycle lighting generator for use as an aero engine revolution indicator.6th Jul 1932Box 165 \ 4  img161
Requesting the return of a sample Watford 100 m.p.h. speedometer to Messrs Norths.13th Aug 1932Box 165 \ 4  img162
Letter to Mr. Stansfield of the Anglo Persian Oil Company arranging a meeting to discuss the Strobophonometer.26th Aug 1932Box 165 \ 4  img163
Letter to Mr. Everett of Anglo-Persian Oil Co. Ltd regarding suggestions for the Strobophonometer.30th Aug 1932Box 165 \ 4  img164
Sending notes regarding an electrical aero engine revolution counter and noting commercial interest from other companies.31th Aug 1932Box 165 \ 4  img165
Letter to the Anglo-Persian Oil Company Ltd. concerning the capabilities of a Strobophonometer instrument.2nd Sep 1932Box 165 \ 4  img166
Notes on the use of the Strobophonometer for detecting detonation.1st Sep 1932Box 165 \ 4  img167
Procedure for examining noises in a 12-cylinder engine and determining permissible detonation using a Strobophonometer.1st Sep 1932Box 165 \ 4  img168
Experiments and conclusions regarding the measurement of engine detonation and the potential use of a strobophonometer.8th Sep 1932Box 165 \ 4  img169
Leaflet for speed-indicating equipment from the B.T.H. Company.8th Nov 1932Box 165 \ 4  img170
Letter from British Jaeger Instruments Ltd. regarding a request for information on flexible lengths for two experimental instruments.8th Dec 1932Box 165 \ 4  img171
Cover letter accompanying a descriptive leaflet for Jaeger revolution counters.31th Dec 1932Box 165 \ 4  img172
French product information sheet for Jaeger recording tachometers.31th Dec 1932Box 165 \ 4  img173
French-language document from Jaeger describing the mechanism and operation of a recording tachometer.31th Dec 1932Box 165 \ 4  img174
Instruction page for operating a Jaeger tachymeter-recorder.1st Nov 1932Box 165 \ 4  img175
French-language table detailing graduations and revolution times for Jaeger precision instruments.1st Nov 1932Box 165 \ 4  img176
Letter to Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co. Ltd. providing patent application numbers for an Electrical Revolution Indicator.11th Mar 1933Box 165 \ 4  img177
Request to despatch a dismantled speedometer to Messrs S. Smith & Sons.21th Mar 1933Box 165 \ 4  img178
Letter from Westinghouse regarding competing patent applications for an electrical revolution indicator.30th Mar 1933Box 165 \ 4  img179
Letter to Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co. Ltd. regarding a German patent number.31th Mar 1933Box 165 \ 4  img180
Calibration and accuracy issues of Bensport speedometers.5th Mar 1933Box 165 \ 4  img181
Request to the Experimental Department to calibrate two temperature warning devices.29th May 1933Box 165 \ 4  img182
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding errors found in revolution indicators for Bentley chassis.30th May 1933Box 165 \ 4  img183
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. regarding test results of a sample speedometer and rev counter for a Bentley chassis.31th May 1933Box 165 \ 4  img184
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss a speedometer and rev counter for a Bentley Chassis.1st Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img185
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging an inquiry about A.T. Revolution Indicators for Bentley Chassis.1st Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img186
The calibration test results for a temperature warning device.7th Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img187
Reporting a speedometer reading discrepancy due to its steel mounting plate and requesting new plates made of Phosphor Bronze for trial.21th Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img188
The testing and modification of a Watford experimental speedometer for a Bensport chassis.27th Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img189
Letter from AC-Sphinx offering their newly manufactured magnetic speedometers for testing.29th Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img190
Bentley speedometer calibrations and the unresolved issue of tyre selection.30th Jun 1933Box 165 \ 4  img191
Bentley speedometer calibrations regarding tyre variations and a rev counter red segment recommendation.1st Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img192
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. regarding the incorrect calibration of a Watford Speedometer.1st Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img193
Requesting the return of a Watford Speedometer to North & Sons for correct calibration.1st Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img194
Letter to the AC-Spinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding a request for a speedometer sample for inspection and testing.3rd Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img195
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the recalibration and return of a speedometer.4th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img196
Querying if a previous instruction to hold an invoice from S. Smith & Sons for an Indicator Meter and Generator still applies.6th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img197
The ongoing testing of an Electrical Revolution Indicator and holding the invoice in abeyance.7th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img198
Letter from the AC-Sphinx Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. confirming a sample of a speedometer is being prepared.10th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img199
Recalibrating speedometers on the 20/25 HP chassis due to customer complaints about them reading too fast.11th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img200
Speedometer calculations and adjustments for the 20/25 chassis.11th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img201
Requesting Bentley revolution indicators be ordered to read 2% fast to account for accuracy and temperature errors.12th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img202
Letter regarding the specifications and approval of speedometers from S. Smith & Sons Ltd.12th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img203
Instructions for checking the revolution indicator and speedometer on every Bentley chassis.13th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img204
New electrical revolution indicator or tachometer, with attachments.15th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img205
Letter proposing a new electrical speedometer for potential use in motor-cars and aero engines.14th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img206
Solutions for adapting Bentley tail lights for Continental use.15th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img207
Required alterations for an experimental Watford Revolution Indicator.17th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img208
Request to order a Klaxon electric motor for a Bensport revolution counter test rig.19th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img209
Instruction to fit a Watford speedometer and rev indicator from chassis IB.IV to the Green Bentley 2.B.IV chassis.19th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img210
Proposed electrical revolution indicator, its potential applications and limitations.20th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img211
Outlining testing parameters and acceptable limits for the Bentley Revolution Indicator.20th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img212
Clarifying the maximum instrument temperature and RPM limits for the Bentley Rev Counter.21th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img213
Internal order for a synchronous electric motor for a Bentley revolution counter test rig.21th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img214
New electrical revolution indicator or tachometer.21th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img215
Letter regarding drawings for a tachometer that operates on a frequency measurement principle rather than voltage.17th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img216
The testing and rejection of faulty Bentley speedometers submitted for approval.22th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img217
Letter to W.G. Bird regarding an Electrical Revolution Indicator, enclosing pamphlets and drawings.24th Jul 1933Box 165 \ 4  img218
Speedometer calibration calculations for a Bentley 3 1/2 Litre chassis based on different tyre and axle configurations.27th Jul 1934Box 165 \ 4  img219
Recommendation to purchase two types of electrical revolution indicators for testing on aero engine test beds.27th Jul 1934Box 165 \ 4  img220
Letter to Messrs North & Sons Ltd. regarding a faulty Watford Revolution Indicator for a Bentley chassis.10th Aug 1933Box 165 \ 4  img221
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the testing and calibration of a Watford Revolution Indicator.14th Aug 1933Box 165 \ 4  img222
Letter from North & Sons Ltd regarding the testing and accuracy of an intermittently operated counter.14th Aug 1933Box 165 \ 4  img223
Return of a faulty Watford revolution indicator clock from a Bentley chassis for repair.5th Sep 1933Box 165 \ 4  img224
Confirming arrangements to mount a new Klaxon Synchronous motor for a speed counter calibration test rig.12th Sep 1933Box 165 \ 4  img225
Agreement with Messrs. Smith to exhibit a 20/25 HP instrument patch but not a Bentley one.9th Oct 1933Box 165 \ 4  img226
Letter concerning the exhibition of a Rolls-Royce and a Bentley Instrument Patch at Olympia.9th Oct 1933Box 165 \ 4  img227
Visit to A.T.Co.Ltd to dispute an extra charge for a modification to Bentley rev counters.10th Oct 1933Box 165 \ 4  img228
Acceptance of costs for alterations to Bentley Rev. Counters.14th Oct 1933Box 165 \ 4  img229
Inquiry regarding the minimum distance between instruments to prevent magnetic interference, specifically the speedometer, ammeter, and petrol gauge.29th Dec 1933Box 165 \ 4  img230
Speedometer revolutions per mile for a 40/50 HP car, requesting a correction to a drawing.2nd Jan 1934Box 165 \ 4  img231
Quotation from Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd for a 'Farnboro' Electric Indicator' and associated Disc Valve Units.3rd Jan 1934Box 165 \ 4  img232
Letter to Dobbie, McInnes & Clyde Ltd. regarding a trial of a new 'A' Disc Valve Unit.8th Jan 1934Box 165 \ 4  img233


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