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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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Request to supply a carburettor, throttle, and induction pipe for chassis 2300 which were missing from a parts delivery.15th Jul 1914Box 4 \ 2  02-page47
Request for complete construction card records for chassis 2200, detailing missing component information and signatures.30th Jul 1914Box 4 \ 2  02-page48
The refusal to accept record cards for Chassis 2200 due to missing component details and lack of signatures.30th Jul 1914Box 4 \ 2  02-page49
Chasing a reply for the complete records for Chassis 2200.17th Aug 1914Box 4 \ 2  02-page50
Internal routing slip attaching a memo regarding an information request for an experimental car.13th Dec 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page51
Request for the chassis test report and spring load particulars for chassis 2200 for Sir J. Wolfe Barry.12th Jan 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page52
Request for the chassis test report for Chassis 2200.16th Jan 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page53
Letter clarifying the purpose of a chassis test report and requesting specific vehicle weight information to recommend the correct springs for chassis 2200.18th Jan 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page54
Page confirming the correctness of springs based on car weight.22th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 2  02-page55
Missing test report for the 'ex experimental' chassis 2200 and clarifying the reporting procedure.22th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 2  02-page56
Letter apologizing for the delay in sending a test report for chassis 2200.28th Jan 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page57
Vehicle spring load capacity in relation to passengers and luggage, noting the current springs are overloaded.3rd Jun 1914Box 4 \ 2  02-page58
Excessively heavy car body, the required springs, and the weight being over the guarantee.9th Feb 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page59
Chasing for a reply regarding the load suitability of present springs.9th Feb 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page60
Spring load calculations and ordering a new set for chassis 2200 Barry.11th Feb 1915Box 4 \ 2  02-page61
Committee discussion regarding steering wobbles and returning out-of-balance tyres to the makers.15th May 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page01
Steering wobbles caused by imbalances in the tyres and inner tubes.7th Sep 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page02
Causes of steering wobbles and the results of tyre balancing tests.7th Sep 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page03
Meeting minutes concerning a delay in response about returning unbalanced tires causing steering wobble.15th Nov 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page04
Minutes from the 93rd meeting discussing tyre balance issues with Dunlop, Michelin, and Continental tyre companies.11th Feb 1928Box 4 \ 3  03-page05
Issue of steering wobbles.11th Feb 1928Box 4 \ 3  03-page06
Query regarding the policy for returning out-of-balance tyres that cause steering wobbles.23th Oct 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page07
Meeting notes concerning steering wobbles and the uniformity of tires from makers.23th Oct 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page08
Strategy of threatening to buy tyres from other makers to apply pressure on a supplier.4th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page09
Meeting minutes discussing the balance of tyres with Dunlop and Michelin.4th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page10
To Mr. Johnson discussing how to address tyre balance issues with suppliers.6th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 3  03-page11
Requesting figures from tests on steering wobble, with a note on the advisability of paying other workers.11th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page12
Following up on a request for test figures on the balance of tyres and inner tubes in relation to steering wobble.11th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page13
Customer feedback on wheel balancing issues caused by security bolt placement on Rudge-Whitworth wheels.7th Jun 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page14
Out of balance issues caused by different brands of tyres and inner tubes.21th Mar 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page15
Wheel balance issues caused by tubes and requesting the matter be taken up with the makers.7th Jun 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page16
Departmental memo regarding a customer's feedback on wheel balancing issues with Rudge-Whitworth wheels.7th Jun 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page17
Departmental memo regarding a matter raised by Mr. Gjers to be brought to the attention of Rudge Whitworth.11th Jun 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page18
Letter from an ironmaster concerning the balance of wheels.30th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page19
Balancing Rudge-Whitworth wheels, citing unequally spaced securing bolts as the issue.30th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page20
Letter on Gjers, Mills & Co. Limited letterhead regarding the balance of a valve and tube.31th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page21
The difference in steering feel between Rudge Whitworth wire wheels and wooden wheels using Palmer Cord tyres.31th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page22
Departmental memo discussing the balance of front wheels and methods to overcome related difficulties.4th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page23
Departmental memo regarding the rejection of a scheme proposed by Mr. Gjers.4th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page24
Letter discussing the factors affecting the balance of front wheels.4th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page25
Letter discussing wheel balancing in relation to inner tubes, valves, and balance weights.4th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page26
Letter discussing the placement of security bolts for wheel balancing.4th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page27
Letter to L. F. Gjers Esq. discussing the disadvantages of using balance washers on security bolts.4th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page28
Letter to L. F. Gjers regarding the balancing and security bolt spacing on Rudge Whitworth front wheels.22th Aug 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page29
The balancing of Rudge-Whitworth wheels and the steering effect of Palmer cord tyres.22th Aug 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page30
Letter to L. P. Cjers Esq. regarding the effect of tyre weight on steering, with a handwritten note about filing.22th Aug 1912Box 4 \ 3  03-page31
Expressing serious concern over out-of-balance tyres causing high-speed wobble.14th Jul 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page32
Mr. Royce's disapproval of a proposed scheme for attaching balance weights to wire wheels.1st Aug 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page33
Construction of a gyroscopic apparatus to investigate high-speed steering wobbles.2nd Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page34
Letter from Dunlop regarding the dynamic balance of wheels and tyres.3rd Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page35
Proposed improvements to steering and suspension for Phantom and India models to reduce wobbles and road shocks.10th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page36
Solutions for road shocks and high-speed wobble, involving a damped pendulum lever and other recommendations.14th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page37
Causes of high-speed wheel wobble and proposed tests to resolve it.14th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page38
Wheel wobble, tramping speed, and potential design solutions for axles and pivots.23th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page39
Decisions made to address high speed steering wobbles in the Phantom model.23th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page40
Notes on front axle modifications, weight reduction, and wheel design.24th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page41
Material and appearance of front wheel balancing washers, suggesting the use of stainless steel.24th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page42
Material choice and plating finish for front wheel balancing components.25th Sep 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page43
Steering wobble and balance issues associated with Rapson tyres, especially balloon types.1st Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page44
Procedures and limits for testing tyres for 'out of truth'.7th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page45
How tyres running out of true cause steering wobbles, particularly with low-pressure balloon tyres.6th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page46
Page on addressing car wobble by swapping front and rear tyres.6th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page47
Concepts of 'out-of-truth' and 'out-of-balance' in tyres and their effects.9th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page48
Tyre dimensional errors comparing dynamometer testing to real-world road conditions.9th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page49
Policy on 'out-of-truth' tyres and whether to issue warnings to customers.12th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page50
How to word instructions for the instruction book about tyres that are 'out of truth'.21th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page51
Issue of tyre out-of-truth and out-of-balance causing high-speed wobbles and the strategy for customer communication.16th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page52
Seeking clarification from Mr. Royce on whether to further instruct customers about using tyres that are 'out of truth'.29th Oct 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page53
The ongoing issue of balancing Silver Ghost wheels and referencing past reports.12th Nov 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page54
'out-of-truth' tyres, wheel balancing, and the suitability of high-pressure tyres over balloon tyres.14th Nov 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page55
Proposal to balance the wheels of 'Silver Ghost' cars.16th Nov 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page56
Draft letter to 'Silver Ghost' owners regarding steering wheel vibration and the importance of wheel balancing.1st Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page57
Wheel balancing issues, the effect of unbalanced hubs, and steering wobble on demonstration cars.1st Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page58
Observations of steering wobble and wheel balancing during a high-speed trial run.18th Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page59
Wheel balancing, addressing issues of hub bearing freeness and steering wobble.1st Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page60
Balancing of front wheels on Silver Ghost cars fitted with front wheel brakes.10th Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page61
Draft letter to 'Silver Ghost' owners regarding steering vibration and offering a free wheel balancing service.11th Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page62
Internal discussion on refining the wording for a letter to Silver Ghost owners about steering wheel vibration caused by out-of-balance wheels.11th Dec 1925Box 4 \ 3  03-page63
New wheel balancing scheme to avoid the appearance of three masses.22th Jul 1926Box 4 \ 3  03-page64
The wheel balancing requirements for a joint in an inner tube.25th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 3  03-page65
Impact of Dunlop's new inner tube joint position on wheel balancing schemes.25th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 3  03-page66
Wheel balancing tests for 33 x 6.75' tyres, focusing on inner tube joint positioning.26th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 3  03-page67
Wheel balancing issues related to the position of the inner tube joint.22th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 3  03-page68
Requesting a test on the effect of an unbalanced force on lengthened stub axles for an 'SS' front axle.22th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 3  03-page69
The out-of-balance specification for tyres on the 20 HP chassis.14th Feb 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page70
Out-of-balance 6' tyres for 19' rims on a 20 HP chassis.18th Feb 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page71
Increasing the number of balance weights on the 40/50 model car tyres.22th Feb 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page72
Recommending a new instrument for measuring the pivot lean of the front axle.9th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page73
Steering complaint from Sir Henry Segrave, detailing issues with an out-of-balance front wheel and incorrect pivot lean.11th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page74
Request for an opinion on balancing a pair of wheels and tyres from Major Segrave's car.14th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page75
The balancing issues with 'India Tyres' and their effect on vehicle steering.14th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page76
Excessive out-of-balance condition of 'India' brand tyres from Major Segrave's car.23th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page77
Defective 'India' 40/50 HP tyre being sent for replacement due to a manufacturing defect.24th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page78
Unsuitability of balancing tyres by pairing imbalanced covers and tubes.25th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page79
Proposing an increased limit for 20-inch wheels for discussion with the India Tyre Co.25th Apr 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page80
Recommending an instrument for depots to check the Phantom II pivot lean to prevent steering issues.3rd May 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page81
Results of Phantom II steering tests concerning pivot lean and toe-in.12th May 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page82
Recommendations for resolving Phantom II steering complaints, focusing on wheel balance, tyre pressure, and pivot lean.13th Jun 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page83
Technical notes on cross-steering tube adjustment, friction, and shock absorber loading.13th Jun 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page84
Potential causes of poor steering, including a diagram for testing a cross-steering tube.13th May 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page85


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