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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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Night letter cablegram to Grylls in Detroit, USA, requesting particulars for measuring apparatus.4th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img087
Cablegram from Mr. Grylls in the U.S.A. comparing twelve and eight-cylinder engines.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img088
Telegram from Detroit discussing engine smoothness, comparing twelve and eight-cylinder designs, and flywheel flexibility.5th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img089
Telegram received by telephone from Detroit regarding features of the Zephyr.5th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img090
Night letter cablegram to Grylls in Detroit regarding carburettor flooding and hydraulic tappet adjusters.5th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img091
Night letter cablegram with a list of technical queries.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img092
Series of questions about cooler matrix back pressure and clutch plate cushioning.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img093
Request for the latest particulars and specification of spring interleaf rubber used in shackles.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img094
From the USA discussing variable speed fans, bearing materials, and methods to prevent drivetrain chunking.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img095
Gasket design, steering shock elimination, and induction system porting.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img096
Report page detailing a fix for rear main bearing leaks and observations on a Lincoln Zephyr engine.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img097
Supercharger worm drives and engine smoothness, with comparisons to competitors' vehicles.6th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img098
Letter on Book-Cadillac Hotel stationery regarding car performance, fans, and bearing materials.20th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img099
And a diagram discussing gasket design, materials, and oil leak prevention.20th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img100
And diagrams concerning chassis and exhaust system design on hotel letterhead.20th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img101
And a diagram about changes to a casing, bearings and chassis.26th Nov 1933Box 173 \ 4  img102
On hotel letterhead regarding supercharger gears, engine tests, and roughness comparisons between different vehicles.26th Nov 1933Box 173 \ 4  img103
Cablegram from Detroit regarding a comparison of engine designs and features.5th Jul 1947Box 173 \ 4  img104
Telegram received by telephone concerning work on a Winton Compressor.7th Dec 1925Box 173 \ 4  img105
Cablegram requesting throat diameters for 'Twentyfive' and 'Spectre' down-draught carbureters.4th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img106
Findings from visits to Cadillac and G.M. regarding tyre noise, engine options, and gearbox design.7th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img107
Gear, bearing, and material considerations for engine and transmission components.1st Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img108
The manufacturing process and performance of flanged engine bearings, with comparisons to those used by Pontiac, Allison, and G.M.7th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img109
From a visit to Cadillac and GM regarding vehicle noise reduction and suspension.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img110
Memorandum discussing engine and chain drive designs, comparing different manufacturers and addressing issues like backlash.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img111
Specifications for splines, gears, shafts, and synchromesh components.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img112
Technical report discussing component wear, carburettor fit, and oil-related corrosion issues in bearings.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img113
Hotel letterhead discussing engine component clearances, materials, and specifications.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img114
Note on the difficulty of sourcing flanged trunnions and a material recommendation.7th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img115
Cablegram about Stromberg carburettor fuel levels and a suggestion to machine the manifold.7th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img116
Cablegram from Grylls to Robotham regarding measurements of nine-sixteenths and nine-thirty-seconds.7th Jul 1935Box 173 \ 4  img117
Cover note for an attached memo dated 23.11.35, received from America.7th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img118
From Detroit discussing tyre noise and the use of rubber isolation in rear springs, with diagrams.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img119
Rubber softening, steering components, and a comparison of gearbox spline design with General Motors.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img120
Involute tooth splines and a visit to G.M. Corporation to discuss cadmium and lead bronze engine bearings.23th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img121
Tray system and front and rear suspension ratings.8th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img122
Cablegram from Detroit regarding specifications and shipping arrangements for Raybestos and Hyco lining fabrics.8th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img123
Distributing the contents of three cablegrams received from America.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img124
Cablegram from America regarding stiff rubber fabric mounting for Elliott bodies to address tyre noise.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img125
Visit to American suppliers Federal Mogul and Long regarding bearings and clutches.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img126
Report discussing centrifugal weights, clutch thrust bearings, slow running, crank dampers and exhaust pipe design.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img127
Engine manifold design and harmonic damper considerations for various engine types.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img128
Visit to Federal Mogul regarding their cadmium bearings, detailing composition, manufacturing processes, and performance claims.27th Apr 1935Box 173 \ 4  img129
Clutch designs, materials, and performance comparisons with other manufacturers.27th Apr 1935Box 173 \ 4  img130
And diagrams discussing methods for increasing engine power via intake and exhaust system design.27th Apr 1935Box 173 \ 4  img131
Engine design, focusing on manifold capacity and crankshaft damping.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img132
Merits of acquiring competitor engines and cars, specifically the Cadillac Vee Eight and the Ford Lincoln Zephyr, for evaluation.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img133
Cover note attaching a copy of a memo received from America.9th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img134
Cablegram regarding acceptable gearbox and axle pinion slack on Buick and Hudson vehicles.11th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img135
From Detroit discussing torsion bar and wishbone suspension designs, with reference to Olley's opinions and the Phantom III model.27th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img136
Steering gear design, comparing Marles and Saginaw systems, and the principles of oversteering.10th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img137
Potential purchase of an experimental Cadillac Vee 8 engine with a special flywheel for the Wraith II project.10th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img138
Cover memo attaching a copy of a memo on the subject of steering received from the USA.10th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img139
Modifications to steering boxes based on information from Cadillac and Saginaw.25th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img140
Analysis and critique of steering gear components, including worm bearings, roller design, and rocker shafts.26th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img141
Letter discussing discrepancies in helix angles and observations on gear manufacturing in Saginaw.26th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img142
Relaying observations from a visit to the Lincoln Plant and an analysis of the Lincoln Zephyr vehicle.11th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img143
Comparison of Lincoln, Spectre and Zephyr components, with a focus on the Gemmer steering system.11th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img144
Book-Cadillac Hotel letterhead about a visit to the Lincoln plant and an assessment of a K model LeBaron.30th Nov 1933Box 173 \ 4  img145
Engine specifications and test observations, including dimensions, drives, cowling tests, and gear backlash, with a comparison to the Zephyr.22th Jul 1913Box 173 \ 4  img146
Engine components, their wear, lubrication, and manufacturing on hotel letterhead.11th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img147
Telegram received by telephone from Detroit regarding gearbox slack and clutch splines on Buick and Hudson cars.11th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img148
Secret internal memo detailing a cable exchange with Cadillac regarding a Vee '8' flexible flywheel.11th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img149
Cablegram from Detroit regarding the unimportance of gearbox slack for chunking, provided other components are within tolerance.11th Oct 1935Box 173 \ 4  img150
Covering note attaching a copy of a memo received from the U.S.A.12th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img151
Visit to Gemmer Manufacturing Co. in Detroit to discuss steering gear designs.30th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img152
Technical comparison of Gemmer and Saginaw steering gear components and manufacturing processes.30th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img153
Saginaw vs. Gemmer steering gears and a performance analysis of a Lincoln Zephyr 12.30th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img154
Typed report page discussing steering, brakes, and gears of a new car during a test.30th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img155
Requesting a joint report from two individuals, DA and Gry, following their visit to the USA.30th Nov 1935Box 173 \ 4  img156
Western Union cablegram from New York regarding cadmium bearings, oil corrosion, and a cost estimate.14th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img157
Telegram received by telephone from Detroit regarding the price and availability of bearings.14th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img158
Night letter cablegram to Federal Mogul Company instructing them not to proceed with Bentley bearings.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img159
Comparing the engine smoothness and crankshaft designs of Cadillac and Packard V-12s and V-8s, discussing issues like deflection and bearings.16th Oct 1935Box 173 \ 4  img160
Cadillac V-8 crankshaft distortion and downdraught arrangement improvements.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img161
Engine 'chunking' issues, automatic chokes, and silent tappets, with comparisons to Packard, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles.16th Jan 1938Box 173 \ 4  img162
Push rod deflection, a new camshaft component, self-lubricating bearings, and future car frame design suggestions.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img163
Blueprint diagram illustrating a suggested design for a Bentley front end.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img164
Comparison of Cadillac, Packard, and Lincoln engines, focusing on crankshafts, bearings, and performance.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img165
Comparing Cadillac and Packard engine components and discussing crankshaft balance.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img166
Crankshaft balance and design, with a comparison to the Cadillac V8 downdraught arrangement, including sketches.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img167
Chattering in automatic chokes and engine checking procedures.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img168
Book-Cadillac Hotel letterhead comparing performance and issues with competitor vehicles.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img169
Technical notes on silent tappets, discussing Cadillac's advice and the Wilcox-Rich lifter.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img170
Letter discussing self-lubricating bearings and car body specifications for a Bentley and a Phaeton.16th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img171
Pencil sketch of a component, possibly a Panther engine front-case, with handwritten notes.17th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img172
Requesting a general report from DA and Gry upon their return.17th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img173
Letter from Link-Belt Company providing recommendations on chain drive installations.18th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img174
Continuation of a letter from Link-Belt Company regarding a roller chain and automatic adjustment.18th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img175
Technical observations from a visit to Buick in America.24th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img176
Visits to Hudsons and Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company regarding axle, suspension, and bearing technologies.24th Dec 1938Box 173 \ 4  img177
Engine oil flow, bearing clearances, and a new type of cast-iron material from Detroit.24th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img178
Letter from Cadillac's Chief Engineer enclosing experimental prints of a flexible flywheel.27th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img179
Letter to the Chief Engineer of Cadillac Motor Car Company regarding the exchange of drawings for cylinder heads and flywheels.31th Dec 1935Box 173 \ 4  img180
List of suggested experimental drawings required as a result of a visit to the U.S.A.1st Jan 1936Box 173 \ 4  img181
Visit to Strombergs to inspect their carburetter testing apparatus.1st Jan 1936Box 173 \ 4  img182
Blueprint diagram of Stromberg equipment for testing aero engines.1st Jan 1936Box 173 \ 4  img183
Conversation with Strombergs regarding carburetter flooding and recommendations to prevent percolation.1st Jan 1936Box 173 \ 4  img184
Analysis of downdraught carburettor percolation issues and proposed solutions including choke jacketing.1st Jan 1936Box 173 \ 4  img185
Notes on aero carburettor testing methods, a visit to Briggs to review car designs, and tappet designs from Wilcox Rich.1st Jan 1936Box 173 \ 4  img186


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