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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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The test results of B.I. H.T. Cable reels, detailing which have passed or failed.6th Oct 1938Box 167 \ 3  img124
Request to forward a set of H.T. wires for the B.III No.8 Car being tested in France.22th Oct 1938Box 167 \ 3  img125
Instruction to fit B.I. Neoprene cable to all new engines for H.T. Wiring until further notice.1st Nov 1938Box 167 \ 3  img126
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. concerning High Tension Ignition Cable and a proposed works visit.2nd Dec 1938Box 167 \ 3  img127
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. proposing travel arrangements and train times for a works visit.5th Dec 1938Box 167 \ 3  img128
Letter to B.I. Cables Ltd. confirming travel arrangements for a visit to their Works at Helsby.5th Dec 1938Box 167 \ 3  img129
Letter from British Insulated Cables Ltd. confirming car arrangements for a works visit.6th Dec 1938Box 167 \ 3  img130
Letter requesting a descriptive booklet on Insulating Materials and Instrument Wires.14th Dec 1938Box 167 \ 3  img131
Cover letter from West Insulating Company, Ltd. enclosing a booklet.15th Dec 1938Box 167 \ 3  img132
The proposed wiring arrangement for the Bentley V thermostat switch and starting carburetter.3rd Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img133
Instruction to fit all experimental engines with a new, cheaper B.I. Neoprene high tension cable.11th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img134
Arrangement of H.T. ignition wires for a distributor head and coil.11th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img135
The comparative testing of low tension cables.19th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img136
Technical specification and breakdown voltage test results for various types of electrical cables.19th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img137
Test report on different types of electrical cables, detailing their dimensions and breakdown voltage.19th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img138
Table of breakdown voltage tests for various types of electrical cables.19th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img139
Letter from Muirhead & Co. offering a bitumastic compound to solve a sealing problem.21th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img140
The investigation and testing of high tension cables for standardization.25th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img141
Cost comparison of high tension cable from B.I. Neoprene and Johnson & Phillips.25th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img142
Letter to Muirhead & Co. Ltd. requesting assistance in finding a suitable compound for filling and sealing ignition coils.26th Jan 1939Box 167 \ 3  img143
Letter from Muirhead & Co., Ltd. regarding samples of wax and bitumen sent for testing.1st Feb 1939Box 167 \ 3  img144
Agreeing to standardise the use of B.I. Neoprene (Taped Finish) High Tension cable for all chassis.3rd Feb 1939Box 167 \ 3  img145
Letter to Muirhead & Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of two wax samples for testing.4th Feb 1939Box 167 \ 3  img146
Proposal to cure ignition cable failures and misfires on the Wraith model.22th Feb 1939Box 167 \ 3  img147
Suggesting a new approval process for H.T. wire due to oversized diameter issues.23th Feb 1939Box 167 \ 3  img148
Letter from supplier British Insulated Cables Ltd. concerning order number 84004 and a material sample.3rd Mar 1939Box 167 \ 3  img149
Scheme for H.T. wiring for the HP Head, superseding a previous scheme for the Conventional Head.17th Apr 1939Box 167 \ 3  img150
Fault with Collett Ezetite terminals for the ignition coil high tension lead and a proposed solution.22th May 1939Box 167 \ 3  img151
Requesting the replacement of an obsolete H.T. cable with a new B.I. Neoprene cable.8th Jun 1939Box 167 \ 3  img152
Test results for B.I. Neoprene Cable, indicating which reels passed and which failed inspection.13th Jun 1939Box 167 \ 3  img153
Enquiry to a cable supplier for a salt-resistant H.T. cable suitable for a Marine Engine.28th Jul 1940Box 167 \ 3  img154
Request to obtain H.T. cable from British Insulated Cables Ltd., Prescot.7th Aug 1940Box 167 \ 3  img155
Pass and fail results from testing B.I. Neoprene H.T. Cable reels.24th Aug 1939Box 167 \ 3  img156
1,000-hour endurance test on High Tension Neoprene cable.17th Jul 1939Box 167 \ 3  img157
The calibration of a Vulture Electric Petrol Gauge and a 28-gallon tank by Smiths.1st Mar 1941Box 167 \ 4  img001
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch schedule for a petrol gauge for a Bentley Vulture.15th Jan 1934Box 167 \ 4  img002
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming the despatch of a Petrol Gauge for a Bentley Vulture.24th Jan 1934Box 167 \ 4  img003
To Roy requesting an official order for Messrs. Smith & Sons to cover the fitting of a petrol gauge to a Phantom petrol tank.7th Feb 1934Box 167 \ 4  img004
Letter to S. Smith & Sons enclosing drawings for a Phantom Petrol Tank Body and a related Electrical Unit.7th Feb 1934Box 167 \ 4  img005
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an enquiry about Petrol Gauges with modified coils.9th Feb 1934Box 167 \ 4  img006
Issues and proposed modifications for Bentley petrol feed systems, referencing tests on a Phantom model.17th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img007
Dispensing with the petrol tap and proposals for the petrol pump and level indicator for the Spectre model.17th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img008
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. proposing a modification to the petrol gauge to include a low-fuel warning light.18th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img009
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a newly designed petrol gauge with a warning device.22th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img010
Approaching supplier Smiths to incorporate a warning light into the Bentley petrol gauge system.23th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img011
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development and proposal for a 3-wire petrol gauge with a warning light.23th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img012
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a petrol gauge with a warning light and its tank attachment.24th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img013
Letter regarding sending a sample electric petrol gauge with a low-fuel warning light.28th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img014
Letter to Mr. G. Manwaring inviting him to discuss the design of a new three-wire type gauge with a warning light.29th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img015
Faulty petrol tank unit for Bentley chassis B-145-AE.31th May 1934Box 167 \ 4  img016
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding delays and progress on an experimental Bentley instrument layout.5th Jun 1934Box 167 \ 4  img017
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a suggested dial scheme to be shown.25th Jun 1934Box 167 \ 4  img018
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an investigation into an erratic petrol gauge on a Bentley car.25th Jun 1934Box 167 \ 4  img019
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a dispute over the cause of faulty petrol gauges.27th Jun 1934Box 167 \ 4  img020
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a report of defective petrol gauges and agreeing to send a representative.29th Jun 1934Box 167 \ 4  img021
Dispatch request to S. Smith & Sons for the return of a loaned single wire petrol gauge and tank unit.5th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img022
Faulty Smith's Petrol Gauge Tank Unit from a Bentley Chassis and the process for its replacement.5th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img023
Two faulty Smiths petrol gauge tank units removed from a Bentley Chassis on test.10th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img024
Instruction to fit a special electric petrol gauge to chassis 1.B.IV.16th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img025
Faulty petrol gauge for a Bentley Chassis, piece number DB.154.17th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img026
Blueprint LeC.4041 for an experimental anti-search baffle in a petrol tank.17th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img027
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding faulty petrol gauges and requesting an inspection.17th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img028
Proposal to replace the petrol reserve tap on a Bentley with a system of three warning lights.18th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img029
Letter from S. Smith & Sons arranging for an engineer to investigate faulty Tank Units and a Petrol Meter.18th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img030
Advocating for the replacement of a reserve tap with a petrol warning light on Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars.19th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img031
Request to fit an instrument patch and an electric petrol gauge with an anti-surge baffle to a Bentley chassis.19th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img032
Request to urgently order a second experimental electric petrol gauge with a reserve warning light for a Bentley from Messrs. Smiths.19th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img033
Faulty Smith petrol gauge tank units for a Bentley chassis.20th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img034
The return of a petrol meter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. for recalibration.20th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img035
Letter requesting the urgent marking of a petrol gauge dial for a Bentley race car for the Ulster T.T. race.20th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img036
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a delayed letter and confirming the return of a petrol gauge dial by post.23th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img037
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a proposed electric petrol gauge with a warning light for a Bentley car.24th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img038
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Rolls Royce regarding a report on faulty Petrol Tank Gauge Units and a Petrol Meter.27th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img039
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding unsatisfactory results from an electric petrol gauge for a Bentley chassis and requesting a new sample.30th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img040
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning issues with a sample petrol gauge with a warning light.31th Jul 1934Box 167 \ 4  img041
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the required petrol reserve quantity and receipt of a gauge for experimental purposes.1st Aug 1934Box 167 \ 4  img042
Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning a sample petrol gauge with warning light contacts.2nd Aug 1934Box 167 \ 4  img043
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. requesting the personal delivery of a second petrol gauge and to discuss test results.9th Aug 1934Box 167 \ 4  img044
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding modifications to a sample petrol gauge and warning light.14th Aug 1934Box 167 \ 4  img045
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a fault with electric petrol gauges and requesting a new experimental design.17th Sep 1934Box 167 \ 4  img046
The unsatisfactory rubber covering of the triple core petrol gauge flex and a suggestion for improvement.17th Sep 1934Box 167 \ 4  img047
Internal memorandum about failures with electric petrol gauges and the need for an investigation.17th Sep 1934Box 167 \ 4  img048
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding improvements to electric petrol gauges and floats.19th Sep 1934Box 167 \ 4  img049
Letter from S. Smith & Sons proposing a new design for a Petrol Gauge Cable due to deterioration of the existing rubber covering.21th Sep 1934Box 167 \ 4  img050
Failure of an electric petrol gauge and the development of an improved version with a new float.21th Sep 1934Box 167 \ 4  img051
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding an increase in the thickness of a fixing plate.5th Oct 1934Box 167 \ 4  img052
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. agreeing to an increase in thickness for an electric petrol gauge fixing plate.8th Oct 1934Box 167 \ 4  img053
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding modifications made to a cast aluminium petrol gauge being fitted to a Bentley car.24th Oct 1934Box 167 \ 4  img054
Modified electrical gauge tank unit for a Bentley chassis petrol tank.21th Nov 1934Box 167 \ 4  img055
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a proposed tank attachment and an enclosed blueprint for a casting.23th Nov 1934Box 167 \ 4  img056
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a missing print for a proposed tank attachment.26th Nov 1934Box 167 \ 4  img057
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a blueprint, a casting, and a proposal to reduce the thickness of a flange.26th Nov 1934Box 167 \ 4  img058
Missing Petrol Gauge with reserve warning light contacts, for which an invoice has been received from S. Smith & Sons.7th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img059
Confirming receipt of a petrol gauge and instructions for booking it in.10th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img060
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an order for two new Electric Petrol Gauges for a Phantom II.13th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img061
Request to order two Smith electric petrol gauges for Spectre with Phantom II calibration.17th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img062
Letter from a supplier requesting drawings for petrol gauges with warning lights for the 'Phantom 2' model.18th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img063
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a new petrol tank blueprint and meter design.19th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img064
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding specifications for 'Phantom' Tank petrol gauges and requesting a new blueprint.21th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img065
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a blueprint.28th Dec 1934Box 167 \ 4  img066


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