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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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Sending drawing No. LeC.1132 for the RE 20 HP oil filter.3rd Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan6
Sending drawing LeC.1123 for the 20 HP oil sump.4th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan7
Viscosity of lubricating oils for gearboxes and advising against using overly thick oils.4th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan8
Piston policy, piston knocks, and the overall virtues of the cars.10th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan9
Mr. Royce's suggested improvements for the brush and brush holder of the 40/50 HP chassis dynamo.5th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan10
Mr. Royce's remarks and questions regarding the 'Smith cut-out' component.9th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan11
With a sketch clarifying the design of a main switch brush standard, correcting a term in a previous memo.9th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan12
Alterations to the 20 HP crankshaft due to crankcase changes.11th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan13
Sending out schemes for a 20 HP engine, including details on the crankcase and oil pump.17th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan14
Mr. Royce's wishes for modifications to the air pump delivery valve on chassis 49 GB.9th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan15
Sending drawings for two types of oil indicator for the 20 HP engine, requesting experimental evaluation.22th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan16
The oil pressure control valve for the 20 HP engine, referencing drawing No. Lec.1129.2nd Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan17
Investigation into the cause of distinct piston knocks in hot engines, including experiments on rod and piston alignment.20th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan18
Satisfactory results from testing long pistons to address piston knocks.22th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan19
The policy on giving official opinions about oils and a proposal to test samples from Vacuum Oil Co.25th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan20
The proper running-in procedure for new and repaired chassis engines to ensure they run smoothly.24th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan21
Noise from the air pump spindle on chassis 49 GB, with a proposed modification to the handle and cover.24th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan22
Correspondence regarding the water temperature regulator for the 40/50 HP chassis, including drawing details and an order for 500 units.25th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan23
Revisions to the 20 HP wheelcase drawing, including camshaft drive alterations.26th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan24
Specification outlining modifications for a left-hand drive American chassis model.2nd Oct 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan25
List of modifications and specifications for various vehicle components.1st Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan26
Series of alterations and specifications for various chassis components, likely for a left-hand drive conversion.1st Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan27
Offer for lubricating oil and the policy of using specific formulations over proprietary brands.12th Oct 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan28
Suitability and recommendation of various engine oils, including Castrol and offerings from Price's and Vacuum Company.29th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan29
Cancelling a previous instruction regarding the priming device on a 40/50 HP chassis and confirming the correct scheme to be followed.30th Sep 1919West Wittering \ C \ September1919  Scan30
The audibility of Klaxon horns and diaphragm breakages, recommending a spare be carried.9th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan0
Experiments and specifications for a number of special ignition coils.13th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan1
The testing and comparison of ignition coils, their performance, specifications, and fitting to a specific chassis.13th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan2
The bench testing and analysis of various ignition coil designs, noting differences in insulation and secondary wire.13th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan3
Further notes on the performance of standard coils and spark gap tests.16th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan4
Graph showing maximum spark gap and average current versus contact breaker speed for various ignition coils.5th Mar 1930West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan5
Blank document stamped by the Print Room in Derby.10th Mar 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan6
Graph of maximum gap-speed curves for five different special ignition coils.13th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan7
Blank document page with a Print Room stamp from the Derby facility.15th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan8
Graph showing the variation of maximum gap with the number of secondary turns for special battery ignition coils.13th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan9
10,000-mile test of a small Chloride battery type 6 BXE 4, which failed due to faulty manufacture.20th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan10
Letter detailing the results and investigation following a 10,000-mile test on a 6 BXE4 Type Chloride Battery.20th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan11
Letter detailing battery failure analysis, including issues with wooden separators and ebonite rings.6th Aug 1919West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan12
The conclusion of a letter discussing a fault but expressing overall confidence in battery performance.21th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan13
Comments on a 10,000-mile test of various electrical components.21th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan14
Report discussing coil winding specifications and the performance of a Lucas dynamo.21th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan15
The performance of electrical parts after a 10,000-mile run on a 2.EX car.20th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan16
Dynamo and wiring performance, with a recommendation to continue work on coils for an experimental car.20th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan17
The flow of water through an engine with and without a thermostat fitted at various engine RPMs.24th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan18
Design and manufacture of a switchboard for a Smith dynamo.1st Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan19
Requesting a new set of rear springs be made with specific design changes to prevent wear and squeaking.14th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan20
Car accumulator construction and proposing an experiment to measure charge loss.14th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan21
Changing the insulation material for a main switch from vulcasbestos to micanite.19th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan22
Adoption of a rubber hose type joint for the thermostat water connections to improve fool-proofness.20th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan23
The design for a luggage carrier bracket, criticising poor modifications by coachbuilders.19th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan24
Manufacturing specifications for a magneto drive shaft.20th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan25
Improvements to the starter motor's gearbox shaft and slipper drive, requesting testing and standardisation.19th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan26
Effectiveness of a heat-insulated dashboard and the need for temperature measurement.23th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan27
Effectiveness of a heat-insulated dashboard, with a handwritten note to take measurements.23th Apr 1930West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan28
Different designs and testing procedures for road springs.1st Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan29
Manufacturing defects in road springs, including improper bending and flatness.21th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan30
Modifications to rear springs, proposing a second clip and a return to tapered ends.1st Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan31
Instructing alterations to 'Buzzard' connecting rods, referencing drawing LeC.1226.1st Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan32
Drawing for modifying the front chassis frames of 'Buzzard' and 'Vulture' bonnet models.24th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan33
Postscript to a memo relaying Mr. Royce's concerns about frame strength and requesting a revised blueprint.1st Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan34
Inquiring about the desirability of using sherardised oil tubes for connecting rods.28th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan35
The performance of the thermostat control for water temperature and a request for corrected drawings.23th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan36
Material composition of 'Sparkite' contact points and considering alternatives like tungsten or silver.28th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan37
Testing methods for pre-war car connecting rods and referencing aero engine practices.1st Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan38
Testing of 'ferodo' material for the bedding between leaves on road springs.28th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan39
Risks and viability of fitting a smaller battery versus improving existing cells.28th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan40
Mr. Royce's agreed modifications to Lucas dynamo terminals.29th Apr 1920West Wittering \ D \ April1920  Scan41
Chassis frame failure during a bump test and the proposed solution of using special washers.8th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan0
Exceptions for the first American-built chassis, specifically regarding the adoption of a three-speed gearbox.6th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan1
Design of a new electric starter and the lengthening of the chassis.6th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan2
Listing parts ready for bulk production and those held for drawings, referencing a 2.5-inch frame extension.6th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan3
Drawing No. Lec.1157 for a three-speed gearbox for an American chassis, requesting a blueprint be made.6th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan4
Instructions for modifying the starter control mechanism on the American chassis to clear the rear exhaust box.9th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan5
Experimental parts that have been fitted to specific chassis.10th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan6
New single-wire electrical system and lamp holders for a car intended for a 10,000-mile run.12th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan7
Modifications to the hand brake equalising shaft for the American chassis.15th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan8
Testing standard and special Zephyr pistons, detailing issues with clearances, knocking, and seizures.16th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan9
Mr. Royce's negative assessment of a peculiar Lodge porcelain sparking plug.2nd Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan10
The design, materials, and testing of a resistance for a motoring switch on an American chassis engine starter.16th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan11
Request following Mr. Royce's wishes to test and report on motoring resistance Lec.1170 for an American chassis engine starter.17th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan12
Internal request to test the resistance of a motoring switch and engine starter for an American chassis.19th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan13
Telegram from Mr. Royce discussing the design and production of light cast iron pistons.19th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan14
The design and testing instructions for a battery box suspension on a 40/50 HP chassis.23th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan15
Page continuing instructions on how to remove a vehicle's battery from underneath the car.20th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan16
Responding to queries on the 3/19 gearbox for the American chassis, covering the reverse pinion and universal pinion modifications.27th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan17
Letter regarding queries on a gearbox, specifically the reverse pinion and a pinion for the universal joint.21th Dec 1913West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan18
Design and layout of an electrical starter switch for the 40/50 HP American Chassis.29th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan19
The re-arranged cutting and main switches for the electrical starter on the 40/50 HP chassis.26th Dec 1918West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan20
Design alterations to the front end of the 3/19 gear box for the 40/50 HP American Chassis.24th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan21
Design changes and further schemes for a gearbox assembly.24th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan22
The testing of a silent slipper ram piston design.29th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan23
Note about the design and lubrication of an AL Ram type slipper piston.24th Jun 1930West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan24
The difficulties of using Bentley-type pistons and outlining experiments with alternative piston designs.29th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan25
Experiments with cast iron and plunger pistons, detailing issues and potential modifications.29th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan26
List of new parts and modifications to be fitted to chassis 2.EX.29th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan27
Correction to flywheel material specification and a note on tooth width for the American chassis starter.30th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan28
Correcting the specified material and tooth dimensions for the flywheel starter on American chassis.8th Dec 1923West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan29
Unsatisfactory performance of a special 9/16 'V' type belt and recommending to continue with the standard Whittle belt.11th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan30
Experiments to increase the power of the starting mechanism's actuator box for a parallel arrangement.23th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan31
Comparison of standard and proposed parallel arrangements for an actuator box, including tables of amperage, turns, and load capacity.23th Dec 1919West Wittering \ D \ December1919  Scan32


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