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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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Defending the Experimental Department's handling of tyre pressures and addressing issues of steering wobble.21th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan319
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. seeking a mathematical explanation for high-speed steering wobbles.21th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan320
Proposed hydraulic damper for the Phantom front axle to solve high-speed wobble issues.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan321
High-speed steering wobbles, wheel balancing schemes, and potential solutions.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan322
Continued note on testing chassis configurations to address high-speed wobbles on Silver Ghost and Phantom models.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan323
Clarifying a previous communication regarding tyre pressures for open and closed body cars.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan324
Query regarding steering wobbles, wheel balancing, and tyre pressures for cars with front-wheel brakes and the 'New Phantom' model.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan325
High-speed steering wobbles, comparing balloon and high-pressure tyres and testing front shock absorber adjustments.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan326
Responding to queries about tests in France, concerning Dunlop tyre pressures and wheel balance issues.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan327
Method for balancing wheels using dummy bolts, lead washers, and Bakelite washers after a discussion with the Dunlop Company.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan328
Schemes for balancing existing wheels and tyres, referencing correspondence with the Dunlop Company.22th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan329
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. to Rolls Royce discussing the balancing of wheels and tyres.21th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan330
Proposal from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding wheel balance adjustments using dummy bolts and lead washers.24th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan331
Technical analysis of high-speed steering wobbles, discussing wheel precession and spring frequency.24th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan332
Letter from Dunlop discussing high speed steering wobbles and tyre balance issues.24th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan333
Continuation letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing the causes and effects of wheel wobble in relation to tyres and road conditions.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan334
Low-speed steering wobble issues in 20 HP cars fitted with 4-wheel brakes.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan335
Specifications for friction devices on 20 HP pivots, with and without front wheel brakes.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan336
Steering issues, instability, and diving with chassis 9-C-111, detailing causes and proposed improvements.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan337
Steering wobbles, the importance of wheel balancing, and recommended tyre pressures for specific models.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan338
High-speed steering wobbles, detailing calculations of amplitude and time from chronograph records.25th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan339
Desirability of balancing the front wheels of 'Silver Ghost' cars.24th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan340
Telegram from Hives to Mr. Royce regarding the effects of radius rods on vehicle wobbles.24th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan341
Test for 'high speed wobble' on an axle with vertical steering pivots.25th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan342
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing observations on wheel wobble with different tyre types.25th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan343
High-speed steering wobbles and tests with hydraulic damping.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan344
The results of tests on high-speed steering wobbles using different tyre pressures and damping.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan345
The amplitude of wheel wobble, comparing balloon tyres with high-pressure tyres.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan346
Vehicle wobble issues with balloon tyres, the use of glycerine as a hydraulic element, and frame stiffening.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan347
Dispatch of a wire wheel with cosmetic balancing weights to the sales department for appearance approval.25th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan348
Investigation into high-speed steering wobbles, specifically regarding the pivot vertical and radius rods.26th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan349
Layout, geometry, and component suggestions for a hydraulic damper on a front axle.26th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan350
Tests to eliminate high-speed steering wobbles using hydraulic damping.27th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan351
Comparing standard shock absorbers with Houdaille units and testing their effect on wheel and tyre wobble.27th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan352
Determining if the synchronization of out-of-balance front wheels affects wobbles.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan353
Steering alterations, the potential acquisition of a Lancia Lambda for comparison, and high-speed wobble issues.27th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan354
Potential modifications to improve vehicle stability, focusing on hydraulic damping, vertical pivot, and front axle weight.8th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan355
Tests conducted to produce high speed steering wobbles on an old type axle.8th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan356
Proposing a visit to West Wittering to demonstrate experiments on steering wobble.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan357
High speed steering wobbles on an Open Trials Car, noting that the wheels were found to be out of balance.28th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan358
Mr. Royce's disapproval of a scheme for attaching balance weights to wire wheels.29th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan359
High-speed steering wobbles investigating the effects of Michelin wheels and centre-point steering.29th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan360
Theory of high-speed steering wobble and a proposed apparatus for demonstration.29th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan361
High-speed steering wobbles, conical precession theory, and the effect of tyre pressures.31th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan362
Wheel wobble, conical precession, and the effects of tyre pressure and axle geometry.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan363
Confirmatory tests for high-speed steering wobbles on a centre point axle with disc wheels.31th Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan364
From Hs to B.J. regarding the acquisition and inspection of a steering gauge.1st Aug 1925Box 28 \ 4  Scan365
Trial of a 20/60 Vauxhall, detailing modifications to reduce radiator wobble and improve engine smoothness.27th Jan 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan001
Report discussing the elimination of radiator movement by focusing on frame rigidity and suspension modifications.29th Jan 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan002
Experiments to solve 'radiator shimmy' by stiffening the frame, changing axles, and altering wheel sizes.29th Jan 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan003
'Radiator Jellying', discussing a new scheme involving single point body mounting and requesting sketches.15th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan004
Experiments to solve the 'Frame Jellying' problem, focusing on shock absorber mounting.15th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan005
Technical memorandum discussing the causes and potential solutions for radiator shimmy.10th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan006
Sketch and memo detailing a suggested experiment to cure radiator shimmy and address body torsional stiffness.10th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan007
Methods of observation used to study and reproduce the 'frame jellying' phenomenon.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan008
Analysis of the nature of 'Frame Jellying', its frequency, and its relation to high-speed wobble.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan009
Analysis of vehicle frame twisting, engine movement, and the phenomenon known as 'jellying' or wobbles.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan010
Experiments to mitigate chassis 'Jellying' through shock damper loading and altering frame periodicity.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan011
Experiments with spare wheel positioning, body attachments, and sub-frame mountings to improve vehicle damping.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan012
Experiments to improve front axle assembly and steering performance, detailing ten tests that yielded no improvement.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan013
Summary of investigations into chassis 'jellying' and potential remedies.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan014
Instructions for fitting spare wheels and using extra damping between the scuttle and the dash.19th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan015
Blueprint of a vehicle test rig and associated recording apparatus.20th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan016
Blank document page with a purple ink stamp from the print room.20th Feb 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan017
Tenth report of the design committee discussing frame jellying, rear axle failure, and battery recharging capacity.5th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan018
Conclusions of tests aimed at resolving frame and radiator vibrations, or 'jellying'.12th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan019
Hope of overcoming axle trouble through design improvements.12th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan020
Explanation of measurements from various tests shown on an attached print, relating to vehicle frame, engine, and radiator movement.13th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan021
'Jellyfing Experiment' related to a three-point engine suspension.13th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan022
Frame and radiator 'jellying' issues observed in the 20-HP chassis, comparing them to the Phantom II.20th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan023
Fifteenth design committee report discussing oil filters, jellying on the Phantom car, and a compression ignition unit.21th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan024
Test report on radiator jellying, comparing steering performance with different spring and shock absorber configurations.27th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan025
Body distortion caused by radiator 'jellying' and the effect of torque reaction dampers.27th Mar 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan026
Analysis of wheel wobble (shimmy) and steering reactions, detailing the causes and the adoption of an elastic shackle as a solution.1st Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan027
Modified radiator mounting scheme to resolve a 'jellying' complaint and requesting a car for testing.1st Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan028
The road testing of four cars, detailing issues with radiator jellying, engine vibration, and brake groans.1st Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan029
Vehicle's performance, noting a sticky gear change and engine roughness at high speed.2nd Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan030
Short memo concerning a radiator welling issue and the arrangement to send a car.2nd Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan031
Proposing solutions to a vehicle 'jellying' issue by adjusting damper loading and mounting points.5th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan032
Proposed modifications to an experimental car to address frame jellying and improve engine smoothness.14th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan033
Failure to cure 'radiator jellying' on car 1-WJ and requesting to retain the vehicle for further work.23th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan034
Radiator 'jellying' on car 1-WJ and testing of EX cars.28th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan035
Scheduling of a car trial and the potential for delay due to parts removal.30th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan036
Notes on 'Jellying' tests conducted on the first PII chassis (69 W.J.) at Springfield.4th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan037
Standardisation of chassis parts for headlamps carried off the frame and stronger wing stays.30th Jun 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan038
Investigation into the phenomenon of radiator 'jellying', comparing it to 'high speed wobbles' and referencing the Phantom II.29th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan039
Modifications for existing cars and a summary of engine mounting trials to eliminate vibrations on the Phantom II.19th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan040
Analysis of flexible engine and body mountings concerning frame jellying and vibration issues.26th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan041
Chassis and suspension development, focusing on subframe mounting, shock damper placement, and front spring stiffness.16th Apr 1934Box 28 \ 5  Scan042
Chassis dynamics, including torque reaction dampers, axle assembly, and engine mounting solutions.29th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan043
Mitigating vehicle vibrations, specifically 'mascot jellying' and engine boom, through radiator design.16th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan044
Test log documenting various modifications to a car to solve a 'jellyING' or vibration issue.30th Apr 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan045
Solutions for radiator jelly, body mounting, and chassis vibration.15th May 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan046
List of methods for insulating a vehicle from road vibrations and noise.5th May 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan047
Dynamics of car riding and the three ways a car can oscillate: rear, front, and pitching.1st Jun 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan048
Letter to A.G. Ionides at The Institution of Automobile Engineers regarding papers on 'Slow Speed Wobble' and 'High Speed Wobbles'.3rd Jun 1930Box 28 \ 5  Scan049
Test for a modified anti-jelly-ing scheme for engine mountings.28th Feb 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan050
Proposal for engine mountings using a parallel motion linkage to add torsional rigidity and manage heat expansion.17th Mar 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan051
Test report on frame jellying and steering for the Phantom II model.1st Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan052
Test report on engine booming and induction roar in car 27-EX compared to 26-EX.2nd Apr 1931Box 28 \ 5  Scan053


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