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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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Continued technical evaluation of a vehicle's springing, carburation, and chassis.27th Dec 1922Morton \ M21  img004
Engine suspension differences between the Goshawk, Goshawk 1, and Goshawk 11 chassis.27th Dec 1922Morton \ M21  img005
Query regarding payment for petrol and a damaged tyre tube on the Hawk-Northcliffe chassis.16th Dec 1922Morton \ M21  img006
Design improvements to prevent warping in the 'Goshawk II' clutch plate.9th Jul 1921Morton \ M21  img007
Halting experimental work on 'Vulture' or 'Buzzard' engines and prioritizing other useful parts.1st Apr 1921Morton \ M21  img008
With diagrams illustrating six different designs for clutch plates or friction surfaces.8th Sep 1921Morton \ M21  img009
Letter regarding a contribution for a presentation to Mr. Basil Johnson.14th Dec 1928Morton \ M21  img010
Mr. Royce's feedback on a sample battery terminal and lead, with suggested improvements.7th Jul 1919Morton \ M21  img011
Purpose of a small vent hole in R.R.C.H. Carburetters.14th Jun 1917Morton \ M21  img012
Reliability and test results of Watford magnetos based on a report from the Air Board.28th May 1917Morton \ M21  img013
The performance of engines in planes, comparing them to competitors and discussing issues of power, weight and propeller size.30th Jul 1917Morton \ M21  img014
Aircraft engine performance, comparing with German planes and detailing improvements to the D.H.4 aircraft.1st Jul 1917Morton \ M21  img015
Complaining about the excessive weight of the Goshawk II Maythorn limousine body on a 20HP chassis.1st Sep 1925Morton \ M21  img016
Poor state of a top-heavy 20.HP specimen car and the bad impression it creates on visitors.26th Aug 1925Morton \ M21  img017
Weekly comparison of 20 HP chassis orders received for the financial years 1922-1923 and 1923-1924.19th Jan 1924Morton \ M21  img018
Weekly comparison of 40/50 HP chassis orders received for the financial years 1922-1923 and 1923-1924.19th Jan 1924Morton \ M21  img019
Summary of establishment charges per chassis from 1921 to the current financial year.27th Jul 1923Morton \ M21  img020
Cost and list price sheet for car parts and accessories for the Goshawk.19th Sep 1922Morton \ M21  img021
List of assumptions used for calculating anticipated bank balances.4th Oct 1912Morton \ M21  img022
Departmental memo discussing the design and ergonomics of car pedals.4th Oct 1912Morton \ M21  img023
Departmental memo regarding marks found on the dashboard of several cars, caused by the driver's feet.2nd Oct 1912Morton \ M21  img024
Explaining the reasons for the company's unfavorable cash position, citing issues with chassis orders, Goshawk manufacture, and Aero work.18th Jan 1923Morton \ M21  img025
Chassis deliveries, sales, and inventory for the period May to July 1923.21th Jul 1923Morton \ M21  img026
Weekly breakdown of car orders for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models, comparing figures from 1922 and 1923.21th Jul 1923Morton \ M21  img027
Selling price breakdown for the Goshawk model and a detailed comparison with competitor vehicles' specifications and prices.19th Sep 1922Morton \ M21  img028
Comparison table of 40/50 R-R model competitors' specifications and prices.19th Sep 1922Morton \ M21  img029
Selling price of the Goshawk model and a price comparison with competitor cars.19th Sep 1922Morton \ M21  img030
Comparison table of the 40/50 R-R model against its competitors' specifications and pricing.19th Sep 1922Morton \ M21  img031
Memo discussing solutions to mitigate engine heat transfer into the passenger compartment.19th Sep 1922Morton \ M21  img032
Vehicle interior fittings like door height, matting, and floor boards.17th Feb 1922Morton \ M21  img033
Letter regarding the dispatch of 2 Front Wheel Nail Catchers supplied by Ferranti Ltd.17th Feb 1922Morton \ M21  img034
Chassis knowledge, bonnet shutters, and an instruction from Mr. Royce.20th Jul 1914Morton \ M21  img035
Comparative performance of wire versus wooden wheels, citing a magazine article and customer feedback.24th Nov 1911Morton \ M21  img036
Note discussing customer concerns about wire wheels in relation to the London-Edinburgh trial and exports to India.24th May 1924Morton \ M21  img037
With a diagram discussing scuttle dash isolation on 40/50 models due to excessive movement.24th May 1924Morton \ M21  img038
Query regarding a deeper rubber washer between the dash and scuttle, and designing a complete scheme for chassis parts.9th Feb 1922Morton \ M21  img039
Letter from S. Z. de Ferranti regarding fittings for front-wheel Nail Catchers for trial on a car.9th Feb 1922Morton \ M21  img040
Letter discussing defective fittings, accompanied by a hand-drawn sketch of the component.21th Feb 1922Morton \ M21  img041
Internal note about locating a specific letter.12th Jan 1912Morton \ M21  img042
Departmental memo regarding the ventilation of the front seat.12th Jan 1912Morton \ M21  img043
Letter to Napier enquiring about the patent status of their front seat ventilation system.9th Jan 1912Morton \ M21  img044
Letter from D. Napier & Son regarding responsibility for the bodywork and a ventilating device on a car exhibited at the Olympia Show.11th Jan 1912Morton \ M21  img045
Departmental memo discussing a report from Bombay on the suitability of wooden versus wire wheels for colonial cars.2nd Sep 1912Morton \ M21  img046
Letter from Mulliner discussing a dashboard ventilation arrangement, its purpose, and related patents.3rd Feb 1912Morton \ M21  img047
Proposal to connect bodywork to the dashboard using a flexible strip of leather to mitigate issues caused by chassis flex.6th Feb 1912Morton \ M21  img048
Letter to Messrs Mulliner regarding separate dash boards and the relative movement of body and chassis.6th Feb 1912Morton \ M21  img049
Letter to S. F. Edge Ltd. inquiring about a patent for a separate body and chassis dash arrangement to avoid infringement.6th Feb 1912Morton \ M21  img050
Letter from S.F. Edge Limited providing patent numbers for an insulated body and a spring hinge.7th Feb 1912Morton \ M21  img051
Internal memo requesting a set of ventilators be made and fitted to a London Edinburgh Type car.1st Aug 1912Morton \ M21  img052
Internal departmental memo routing slip concerning Lord Dunraven's car 1420.25th Oct 1912Morton \ M21  img053
Instruction memo discussing the testing and placement of dash ventilators.7th Nov 1912Morton \ M21  img054
Rubbing of a nameplate showing the number 51LB.8th Feb 1971Morton \ M21  img055
Enquiry from a collector about a maker's plate found on a mechanised rail-car in Jordan, suspected to be a WWI-era armoured car conversion.8th Feb 1971Morton \ M21  img056
Letter from J.B. Goggs requesting information on a vehicle plate, specifically the vehicle type and production date.23th Jun 1922Morton \ M21  img057
Modifications to fit an armoured car battery into the frame of a Standard 40/50 vehicle.23th Jun 1922Morton \ M21  img058
Negative impact of larger diameter wheels on armoured car chassis and axles.8th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img059
Confirmation of a telegram to Chichester regarding a government order and manufacturing capabilities.12th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img060
Design and fitting of hand barring gear, an air pump, and a Maxfield pump for armoured cars.25th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img061
Design memorandum for a tyre pump dashboard control mechanism for armoured cars, including an explanatory sketch.21th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img062
Alternative lubrication method for a tyre pump on a 40/50 HP chassis, including specifications for valve springs and gearing.8th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img063
Critique of War Office proposals for modifying 'Eagle' engines for use in tanks, citing vibration and flywheel design issues.8th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img064
Design of various engine components including the carden shaft, flywheel, starter gear, and governor.1st Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img065
Design criticisms, seeking clarification on whether to proceed with instructed work, await new designs, or prepare modifications.21th Oct 1920Morton \ M21  img066
Proposal to fit a new back axle to armoured cars to overcome performance difficulties with climbing, cooling, and clutch slipping.28th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img067
Vehicle performance under heavy loads, potential modifications to brakes, ratios, and clutch, along with performance figures.28th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img068
Vehicle climbing performance based on weight, gradient, and wheel size.1st Jul 1921Morton \ M21  img069
Proposals and agreements for a new axle design for armoured cars.1st Jul 1921Morton \ M21  img070
The design and cost estimation for a new double reduction gear rear axle and brake system for armoured cars.8th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img071
Costs and logistics for supplying axles for armoured cars to the government for urgent dispatch to India.6th Aug 1921Morton \ M21  img072
Impossibility of an armoured car carrying a proposed weight without a new axle and the challenges of sand testing.29th Aug 1921Morton \ M21  img073
Modification of a drawing for the rear lamp on Indian Armoured Cars.5th May 1921Morton \ M21  img074
Performance issues and proposed alterations for armoured cars destined for India.27th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img075
Comparing the performance of a car against a Crossley model, detailing tests and issues like engine boiling.27th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img076
Gear ratio, clutch performance, and results from a hill climb test.27th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img077
Summary of investigations into the results of armoured car tests, detailing weights, gradients and performance.27th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img078
Performance comparison and analysis of gear ratios and engine capabilities for different vehicles.27th Jun 1921Morton \ M21  img079
Trip to London to meet Mr. Day and a request to collect a Delage car for return to Derby.28th Nov 1921Morton \ M21  img080
The development and testing of an evaporative cooling system for the Phantom I Armoured Car.12th Apr 1933Morton \ M21  img081
Conclusions on a warning lamp scheme and an injector system for evaporatively cooled engines in armoured cars.12th Apr 1933Morton \ M21  img082
Detailed report on a special design radiator and steam condenser cooling system.12th Apr 1933Morton \ M21  img083
Engine cooling system performance, including pump pressure, road tests, and radiator modifications.12th Apr 1933Morton \ M21  img084
Stop/restart tests, a non-return valve, and the advantages of an evaporatively cooled system for armoured cars.9th May 1933Morton \ M21  img085
Letter regarding performance issues and recommended fixes for an Evaporatively-Cooled Phantom 1 Armoured Car.9th May 1933Morton \ M21  img086
Page 2 of a letter to Colonel N. Hudson discussing car speed and brake performance.9th May 1933Morton \ M21  img087
Gearbox and differential options for a six-wheeled vehicle for the India War Department.15th Apr 1930Morton \ M21  img088
Suggestion to transfer the differential to the gearbox for easier locking and unlocking, requiring a double transmission shaft.15th Apr 1930Morton \ M21  img089
Note detailing the completed assembly of Chassis 1. E+X, listing parts and their corresponding S.S. numbers.1st Jun 1919Morton \ M22  img001
Notes from a visit to Mr. Royce concerning preferences for wheels and specifications for the dynamo and electrical system.16th Dec 1918Morton \ M22  img002
Post-war policy decisions and experimental work following a conference.30th Jan 1919Morton \ M22  img003
Covering aero engine flight testing, car production expansion, radiator design choices, and battery ignition cam specifications.30th Jan 1919Morton \ M22  img004
Technical memorandum discussing ignition, lighting, battery, and chassis fuel feed systems for new car models.30th Jan 1919Morton \ M22  img005
Page 4 of a memo discussing an air valve mechanism, an anti-theft lock, valve gear covers, and foot warmers.30th Jan 1919Morton \ M22  img006
Approvals and considerations for vehicle components like foot warmers, fenders, starting handles, and valances.30th Jan 1919Morton \ M22  img007
Bodywork, tool box formation, and a rack and pinion method for reducing window rattles.30th Jan 1919Morton \ M22  img008
The adoption of new pistons and the use of scraper rings in engines.12th May 1915Morton \ M22  img009
Experiments on cylinder suction, scraper rings, and the use of Zephyr pistons.21th Feb 1919Morton \ M22  img010
Advantages of a new cast iron piston design for potential use in car 49GB.21th Mar 1912Morton \ M22  img011
Extract from a report detailing poor road-holding ability of a car, particularly at high speeds on bumpy surfaces.9th Sep 1916Morton \ M22  img012
Statement expressing dislike for large road wheels, considering them a disadvantage to the chassis.10th Oct 1916Morton \ M22  img013
Fuel and oil consumption for a post-war chassis, suggesting experiments with engine compression.10th Oct 1916Morton \ M22  img014


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