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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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Standardisation of the rear silencer swan neck, to avoid the use of steel castings.28th Oct 1920Box 171 \ 3  img073
Standardisation of steering pivot pins made with a slow taper for fitting to the axle.8th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img074
Examining plain thrust washers to provide friction in steering on experimental cars.1st Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img075
Fitting a plain thrust washer to existing cars and a proposed design modification for pivot pins.4th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img076
Standardisation of a plain thrust washer to replace a ball thrust on the off side of the steering pivot.5th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img077
Examination of plain thrust washers to provide friction in steering on experimental cars.4th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img078
Fitting plain thrust washers and modifying pivot pins.11th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img079
Standardisation of a stainless steel low-speed jet spindle for the carburetter to prevent sticking.29th Jan 1921Box 171 \ 3  img080
Requesting the standardisation of the 40/50 HP carburetter low speed jet spindle in stainless steel due to a rusting issue.1st Jan 1921Box 171 \ 3  img081
Standardisation of the Low Speed Jet Spindle E.2691 from mild steel to stainless steel.27th Jan 1921Box 171 \ 3  img082
Standardisation of rear spring wearing plates fitted between the spring and roller to overcome a knock.11th Dec 1920Box 171 \ 3  img083
Customer complaints about a knocking sound from the rear springs and the proposed solution of fitting wearing plates.12th Dec 1920Box 171 \ 3  img084
Design modifications to the wearing plate on the rear spring.13th Dec 1920Box 171 \ 3  img085
Proposal for fixing brake brackets to axle tubes using bolts and solder instead of counterscrews and brazing.1st Mar 1921Box 171 \ 3  img086
Standardisation of a double thrust bearing for a rear axle pinion.8th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img087
Necessity and implementation of a double thrust bearing for the rear axle pinion.5th Nov 1920Box 171 \ 3  img088
Standardisation of a thermometer for the chassis, made by the Foxborough Instrument Company, U.S.A.16th Mar 1921Box 171 \ 3  img089
Recommendation to use 'Foxboro' thermometers instead of 'Cambridge' thermometers for cars built in the U.S.A.16th Mar 1921Box 171 \ 3  img090
Standardisation of parts for the lubrication of the universal joint at the rear of the gear box.5th Apr 1921Box 171 \ 3  img091
Wear in the universal joint behind the gearbox for the 40/50 chassis due to insufficient lubrication.5th Apr 1921Box 171 \ 3  img092
Standardisation of Chassis Parts relating to gudgeon pins with locking screws which expand the end.18th Apr 1921Box 171 \ 3  img093
The problem of gudgeon pin knocks in test cars and a recommendation for a solution.18th Apr 1921Box 171 \ 3  img094
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Dunlop wheels with Goodyear demountable rims.20th Jun 1921Box 171 \ 3  img095
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning straight-sided tyres with cord fabric.20th Jun 1921Box 171 \ 3  img096
Standardisation of a longer chassis with a 6.5' wheelbase increase.13th Jul 1921Box 171 \ 3  img097
Proposal to make the longer type 40/50 chassis standard.12th Jul 1921Box 171 \ 3  img098
Standardisation of rear axle gears (14 x 52) to improve the performance of cars with heavy bodies.7th Jul 1921Box 171 \ 3  img099
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically helical gears for old type 40/50 chassis.13th Jul 1921Box 171 \ 3  img100
The cost difference for fitting helical gears to old type 40/50 chassis.24th Aug 1921Box 171 \ 3  img101
Recommending the fitting of bronze helical gears to old type 40/50 chassis.12th Jul 1921Box 171 \ 3  img102
Standardisation proposal for a radiator support bracket, changing from forging to pressing to reduce cost.13th Sep 1921Box 171 \ 3  img103
Standardisation proposal for a strengthened rocker arm shaft for steering.19th Sep 1921Box 171 \ 3  img104
Standardisation report for a modification to the rear axle to allow the journal bearing to take reverse thrust from the Gleason Bevel Pinion.19th Sep 1921Box 171 \ 3  img105
Standardisation of chassis parts, replacing R-R grease caps with 'Enots' lubricators.19th Sep 1921Box 171 \ 3  img106
Standardisation proposal to replace mica insulated spark plugs with Lodge Steatite Plugs, model Z.22.31th Oct 1921Box 171 \ 3  img107
Standardisation of a rubber joint for the top and side water pipes to avoid leaks developing.31th Oct 1921Box 171 \ 3  img108
Standardisation of a reinforcing plate for fan blades to prevent them from breaking due to fatigue.2nd Nov 1921Box 171 \ 3  img109
Cost estimate for fitting reinforcing plates to a 40/50 chassis fan, with a handwritten breakdown of the labour involved.17th Nov 1921Box 171 \ 3  img110
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically ground gears for the gearbox, to improve silence.23th Jan 1922Box 171 \ 3  img111
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically 'Hartford' shock absorbers.14th Feb 1922Box 171 \ 3  img112
Standardisation of a pilot jet to replace the primer, operated from the instrument board.26th Jun 1922Box 171 \ 3  img113
Standardisation of a pilot jet to replace the primer, with feedback on its implementation and a handwritten cost-benefit analysis.26th Jun 1922Box 171 \ 3  img114
Cost of priming device parts to be superseded by a pilot jet.7th Jul 1922Box 171 \ 3  img115
Standardisation of a modification to the machining of the rear axle thrust housing to produce quieter axles.11th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img116
Modification to the rear axle thrust housing, involving an alteration to its machining.11th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img117
Lateral adjustment of a pinion on Gleason gears, with diagrams showing the pinion before and after adjustment.16th Mar 1922Box 171 \ 3  img118
Axle gear testing, detailing adjustments to reduce noise and improve pinion bedding and lubrication.11th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img119
Standardisation of chassis parts report for a side filler for the petrol tank.11th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img120
Recommendation to add a side filler to the petrol tank for the 40/50 chassis.11th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img121
Standardisation document for Wefco type gaiters for road springs, intended to improve springing.12th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img122
Cost increase for standardising chassis parts, specifically gaiters for road springs.19th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img123
Standardisation of a crankcase vent to prevent fumes from entering vehicle bodies.4th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img124
The standardisation of chassis parts, returning a costed sheet and noting an order for a die casting.8th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img125
Standardisation of an exhaust heated throttle to improve running on low-grade petrol.8th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img126
Standardisation of an exhaust heated throttle and the value of superseded parts.14th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img127
Standardisation proposal for the deletion of security bolts for tyres.4th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img128
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding issues with security bolts on cord tyres.26th Jul 1922Box 171 \ 3  img129
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. recommending the withdrawal of the stipulation for the use of security bolts with cord tyres.10th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img130
Recommendation to abandon the use of security bolts for tyres, particularly cord tyres.10th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img131
Use of security bolts with tyres, concluding they are not a guarantee and recommending their discontinuation.26th Jul 1922Box 171 \ 3  img132
Standardisation document concerning bushes for valve guides to reduce the cost of repairs.3rd Jul 1922Box 171 \ 3  img133
Cost implications of using die-cast valve guides for the 40/50 HP chassis.9th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img134
Proposal to use detachable bushes for valve guides on the 40/50 engine to simplify maintenance and reduce costs.10th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img135
Cost implications of a modification to the machining of the rear axle thrust housing.12th Aug 1922Box 171 \ 3  img136
Standardisation report for a Ferodo strip for the bonnet rest to prevent wear and rattles.5th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img137
Standardisation of Chassis Parts report for a petrol level indicator Tele-Gauge.2nd Oct 1922Box 171 \ 3  img138
Standardisation document for fitting Gleason gears to axles on chassis prior to the 1700 series.3rd Nov 1922Box 171 \ 3  img139
Cost analysis for fitting Gleason gears to axles on chassis prior to number 1700.13th Nov 1922Box 171 \ 3  img140
Standardisation document for fitting handles to bonnets.19th Sep 1922Box 171 \ 3  img141
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically fixing gudgeon pin bushes in the connecting rod to reduce wear.21th Nov 1922Box 171 \ 3  img142
Standardisation of a Schrader tyre pressure gauge to be provided with every 40/50 and Goshawk car.16th Nov 1922Box 171 \ 3  img143
Standardisation of the spring for closing the main throttle when a starter carburetter is fitted for the 40/50 model.6th Dec 1922Box 171 \ 3  img144
Standardisation sheet for the spring for closing the main throttle.29th Dec 1922Box 171 \ 3  img145
Proposal to replace the standard torsional spring with an extension spring for closing the main throttle.12th Dec 1922Box 171 \ 3  img146
Standardisation of a leather flap for pedal slots to reduce heat and smell.22th Jan 1923Box 171 \ 3  img147
Standardising a leather flap over pedal slots to reduce heat under the scuttle on the 40/50 Chassis.1st Jan 1923Box 171 \ 3  img148
Standardisation of chassis parts for a spare wheel carrier in the side position.30th Jan 1923Box 171 \ 3  img149
Standardisation proposal for removing the end threads from piece No. 3233.A.12th Feb 1923Box 171 \ 3  img150
Standardisation of chassis parts report for the Crick Valve Lifter.15th Jan 1923Box 171 \ 3  img151
Standardisation document for a bracket for the swan-neck exhaust pipe.12th Feb 1923Box 171 \ 3  img152
Standardisation report for a modified valve spring washer.20th Feb 1923Box 171 \ 3  img153
Cover memo for a standardisation sheet concerning modified valve spring washers.5th Mar 1925Box 171 \ 3  img154
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a mechanical component.5th Mar 1925Box 171 \ 3  img155
Blueprint showing a cross-sectional view of a mechanical component.5th Mar 1925Box 171 \ 3  img156
Blueprint of a proposed new washer for the 40/50 valve spring.2nd Mar 1923Box 171 \ 3  img157
Blueprint diagram detailing standard washers.2nd Mar 1923Box 171 \ 3  img158
Standardisation proposal for a light pressed cover on the central bearing of the rear spring.9th Mar 1923Box 171 \ 3  img159
Standardisation proposal for a light pressed cover on the central bearing of the rear spring.28th Feb 1923Box 171 \ 3  img160
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a machined part with dimensional annotations.3rd May 1921Box 171 \ 3  img161
Blueprint detailing a machined component with manufacturing operations and dimensions.3rd May 1921Box 171 \ 3  img162
Process sheet for a sand casting, detailing the pattern number and machining operations.3rd May 1921Box 171 \ 3  img163
Blueprint detailing the dimensions and specifications for a component with cut-out lettering.3rd May 1921Box 171 \ 3  img164
Blueprint detailing the cross-section and dimensions of a rivetted oil and splash guard.3rd May 1921Box 171 \ 3  img165
Blueprint showing a cross-section of a threaded mechanical component with dimensions.18th May 1925Box 171 \ 3  img166
Blueprint for a cover for the top of a gear box.18th May 1925Box 171 \ 3  img167
Blueprint showing a cross-sectional view with measurements.31th May 1925Box 171 \ 3  img168
Folded blueprint cover showing section and reference markings.30th May 1923Box 171 \ 3  img169
Standardisation of Chassis Parts document regarding fixing the radiator 1 inch higher.21th Mar 1923Box 171 \ 3  img170
Standardisation of the speedometer drive for the 40/50 chassis.21th Mar 1923Box 171 \ 3  img171
Returning a standardisation sheet with costs for a 1' higher radiator, detailing cost increases and savings.11th Apr 1923Box 171 \ 3  img172


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