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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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Technical memo discussing water boiling and cooling system improvements for the 40/50 and Goshawk models.10th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan3
Drawing of a steam separator in a water cooling system suggested by Mr Royce.10th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan4
From DA to HS requesting a copy of a report on Goshawk cooling.11th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan5
New type of brush gear for the 20.HP model.11th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan6
Telegram received by telephone requesting a reliable, but not necessarily new, small Condor engine for a motor cycle.14th Aug 1922West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan7
Telegram received by telephone detailing a proposal for a three-point engine and gearbox suspension system.9th Jul 1918West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan8
Telegram note regarding flexibility and damping of a flywheel, gearbox, and propeller tube.9th Jul 1918West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan9
Telegram received by telephone from Royce inquiring about the quick production of springs for a chassis.9th Jul 1918West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan10
Use of rubber buffers for mounting car bodies to reduce engine and road vibrations.15th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan11
Proposed alterations to tyres, including increasing size and reducing air pressure to improve ride comfort.15th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan12
Telegram requesting to arrange a viewing of a Goshawk vehicle with larger lamps.15th Apr 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan13
Outlining comparative cooling tests for the 40/50 and 20HP models.16th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan14
Graph and instructions for a standard cooling system test, comparing water loss over time.16th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan15
Requesting an update on the main and teazer windings for a starter motor.16th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan16
Revision to the Goshawk II engine's fan pulley and spring drive.16th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan17
Proposed new 10' headlamps for the Goshawk model and a brief note on the luggage carrier.1st Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan18
Suggesting revised wording for a warning plate related to the Goshawk electrical system.20th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan19
Impressions and objections to a paper on automatic spark advancement.21th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan20
Requesting a print of drawing No. LeC.1751 for the Goshawk side change gearbox casing.1st Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan21
Preferred carburetter settings for power and economy, with a warning about incorrect mixture settings.27th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan22
Chassis frame deflections on a Barker phaeton body and proposed experiments for reinforcement.28th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan23
Query and response regarding the braking distances and acceleration rate for a 6.EX car.28th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan24
Outlining seven suggested tests to improve the Goshawk Bendix drive arrangement.28th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan25
Tests and modifications to a Bendix unit in comparison to a Bijur scheme.29th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan26
Reviving a scheme for a stainless steel float chamber needle for the 40/50 chassis.29th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan27
Ongoing issues and practices concerning American-style clutch oil valves.29th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan28
Modifications to Rudge-Whitworth wheels, including issues with friction, tightness, and design comparisons to Dunlop wheels.29th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan29
Test results and modifications for the Goshawk 11 electric starter switch.30th Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan30
Improved type of outside lever on the Goshawk 11 clutch operating shaft.1st Aug 1923West Wittering \ K \ August1923  Scan31
Query regarding the design standard and material suitability for a 20.HP rear axle.11th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan0
From 'R.' detailing car preferences for a trip to Le Canadel, including models for experimental testing.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan1
Requesting more specific details about the Hispano-Suiza brakes, particularly the cam and servo mechanism.11th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan2
Delaying four-wheel brake designs pending the results of experiments on the epicyclic pressure distributing gear.11th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan3
New type of sleeve spring clip with dowel pegs for 40/50 four-wheel brakes.14th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan4
New scheme for a front dumb iron, intended to act as a stop on the front shackle in case of spring failure.12th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan5
On the design of the front spring rear anchorage for the 40/50 four-wheel brake system.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan6
Modifications for the 40/50 four-wheel brake system.12th Apr 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan7
Modifications and completion schedule for a 20.HP. All-Weather car destined for France.6th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan8
Letter to James Young & Co. Ltd. requesting modifications to a 20 HP All-Weather car body for Mr. Royce.6th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan9
Sketch and notes for an instrument board steady mechanism.8th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan10
The design, construction, and fitting of a 20.HP. body underframe suspension.8th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan11
Experiment with split shoes and a floating fulcrum for 40/50 front wheel brake shoes.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan12
Modified design for the four-wheel brakes pressure distributing gear.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan13
Development of a sequence silent starter system for a large chassis engine.10th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan14
Telegram requesting a man be sent immediately to wire an instrument board for the Goshawk project.11th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan15
Design and modifications for servo-assisted front and rear brake systems for different chassis models.10th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan16
Tests on front axle control using stiffer springs and different configurations.11th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan17
Requesting experiments on four-wheel brakes to test variations due to surface conditions and compare Halo and Ferodo materials.11th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan18
Proposals for increasing the lock on the front axle for four-wheel brakes.12th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan19
Secret internal memo discussing unexpected multiplication results in a servo system.13th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan20
Query regarding potential friction losses in the four-wheel brake transmission, specifically the 'servo' connecting lever.13th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan21
Rejection of a proposed 'Miles Per Gallon' instrument due to concerns over its complexity and reliability.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan22
Potential modifications to the 40/50 front wheel brake servo to eliminate snatching and chanking.15th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan23
Technical memo discussing the arrangement and mechanics of an improved four-wheel brake system.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan24
The development and challenges of implementing four-wheel braking systems.11th Sep 1920West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan25
Hand-drawn diagram of a servo-assisted mechanical linkage system with a suspension link.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan26
Alterations to a switchbox for the EAC and Goshawk projects.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan27
Outlining four separate experiments proposed for the 40/50 four-wheel brake system.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan28
The testing of a 20 HP rear axle gear set with thicker pinion teeth.12th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan29
Arrangements for testing an experimental car at Le Canadel, including driver logistics.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan30
The analysis and comparative results of 20 HP footbrake tests.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan31
Testing Ferodo brake linings with varying positions on brake shoes.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan32
Sketches to illustrate the position of Ferodo on brake shoes.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan33
Sketches illustrating the position of Ferodo brake lining on brake shoes.14th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan34
Capacity temperature tests of Gosbank condensers.14th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan35
Freezing tests of Goshawk paper condensers.28th Nov 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan36
The results of condenser tests under various temperature conditions.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan37
The effect of low temperatures on the capacities of condensers.4th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan38
Brake tests on the 40/50 model, focusing on the bedding of shoes and the wrapping action.4th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan39
Examination of foot brake shoes on chassis 4EX, showing clearance measurements in thousandths of an inch.16th Nov 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan40
Examination of ineffective foot brake shoes on chassis 4EX, detailing wear patterns and measurements.14th Sep 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan41
Comparing the wear properties of air-hardened steel versus C.H.N.S. steel for 20 HP rear axle pinions.4th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan42
Print showing a comparison of turning circles for 40/50 and 20 HP models.12th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan43
The Knave carburetter and its requirements for the E.A.C. engine.5th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan44
Issues with floating fulcrum brakes and tests to reduce jaggering.5th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan45
The epicyclic equalizer and pedal pressure tests.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan46
Technical drawing detailing a Hispano servo shoe, its anchorage, and an adjusting screw.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan47
Technical drawing of a Hispano Servo mechanism with dimensions and ratios.4th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan48
Diagrams and data for Hispano-Suiza front wheel brakes, including cam contour and displacement curves.4th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan49
Diagram and explanation of the Hispano-Suiza brake system.7th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan50
The performance of a 4-wheel braking system on a 40/50 HP model.7th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan51
Proposal to reduce the Ferodo lining on the wrapping shoe.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan52
The advantages of a suggested method for operating 4-wheel brakes.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan53
Suggested method for operating a four-wheel servo-assisted braking system.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan54
Diagram and calculations for a method to operate all four brakes using a servo and direct pressure.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan55
Tests of 'Halo' brake linings, with a segment in the centre of the shoe only.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan56
Graph comparing Ferodo and Halo brake linings, showing the effects of temperature.8th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan57
Test of Ferodo lined wrapping brake shoes.8th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan58
Test comparison table of different brake shoe designs and their performance.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan59
The performance and wear of 'Shoe X' brake lining, including diagrams of its rolling action.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan60
Testing floating fulcrum front brakes with jointed shoes.1st Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan61
Servo mechanism with a table of applied pressure values.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan62
Comparative tests of Goshawk dynamo brush materials.10th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan63
Concluding a test on EGO and EG2 brushes as alternative supplies for the standard Z brushes.10th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan64
Test report on Morganite brushes on Goshaw Dynamos.7th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan65
Instruction sheet detailing a comparison test of different grades of commutator brushes.6th Nov 1918West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan66
Tests to determine the friction loss when applying the front brakes.10th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan67
Brake pedal pressure distribution for the front brakes only.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan68
Front brake system performance and mechanical efficiency.12th Jul 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan69
Modifications to the floating fulcrum brake system using jointed shoes.10th Dec 1923West Wittering \ K \ December1923  Scan70


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