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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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Blueprint detailing adjustments and poundage requirements for a cross steering tube.13th May 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page86
Specifications for the inclination of steering pivots and wheel 'towing in' for the Phantom II model.13th May 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page87
Balance weights and limits for 7' tyres on 20' rims.5th Jun 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page88
List of customer cars exhibiting excessive toe-in, with vehicle specifications and mileage.27th Jun 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page89
Excessive front tyre wear on Phantom II R.A. cars due to incorrect toe-in settings.27th Jun 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page90
Requesting a replacement bolt and plate for a spare wheel that was lost.18th Feb 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page91
Postcard addressed to the Experimental Department in Derby, England.22th Jun 1926Box 4 \ 3  03-page92
Complaints of front wheel 'toeing-in' on the Phantom III model.31th Jul 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page93
Request for a report regarding an attached memo concerning Phantom II's.1st Aug 1930Box 4 \ 3  03-page94
Technical drawing of a patented wheel assembly, type N.70 CB, and its hub, type N.70 C.10th Oct 1927Box 4 \ 4  04-page01
Assembly and hub diagram for a Type N.80 C patented wheel.10th Oct 1927Box 4 \ 4  04-page02
Thank you note regarding the Paris Salon and a request for drawings of R.A.F. wheels.10th Oct 1927Box 4 \ 4  04-page03
Article from 'THE AUTOCAR' magazine detailing the history and development of wheels.8th Apr 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page04
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the history and design of early wheels.8th Apr 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page05
Suggestion to fit cars destined for India with wire or steel wheels instead of wooden ones due to issues with shrinkage in the climate.4th Jul 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page06
Newspaper report about an accident to chassis 956, and a committee decision on the risk of wooden wheels.16th Oct 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page07
Cancelling previous instructions regarding wheels for the Speed Test Car.17th Nov 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page08
Meeting notes discussing a report on the suitability and comparison of wire wheels versus wooden wheels.1st Dec 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page09
Minutes from the 105th meeting regarding the decision to fit larger wheels to Colonial and Indian cars.28th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 4  04-page10
Departmental memo regarding the decision on a patent wheel submission from Mr Butler of Dudley.5th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page11
Relative merits of wooden versus wire wheels based on customer feedback and recent events.8th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page12
Committee discussion regarding the suitability of different types of wheels for colonial cars.8th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page13
Comparative merits and demerits of wire wheels versus wooden wheels.8th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page14
Comparison of the relative merits and drawbacks of wire, wooden, and pressed steel wheels.11th Dec 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page15
Minute regarding the lack of an efficient detachable device for wire wheels, with instructions for its circulation.11th Dec 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page16
Extract from a memo discussing the adoption of detachable wheels.23th Jan 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page17
Instruction from Mr. Royce to fit all worm axle cars with 835 x 135 wheels.21th Feb 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page18
Clarification memo regarding the suitability of wire wheels for high-speed track use versus general road use.29th May 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page19
Article detailing the results of impact tests on wire, wood, and steel-plate wheels.1st Jun 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page20
Article from 'The Autocar' detailing the invention of a springless resilient wheel, intended to make pneumatic tyres unnecessary.19th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 4  04-page21
Copy of Mr. Royce's remarks concerning the use of wire road wheels.15th Dec 1913Box 4 \ 4  04-page22
Inquiring about the feasibility and cost of fitting wire wheels in place of artillery wheels on cars in India.15th Dec 1913Box 4 \ 4  04-page23
Change of wood wheels to wire wheels for cars used in hot climates.30th Dec 1913Box 4 \ 4  04-page24
Parts list for the Rear Hub assembly, for wire wheel and double rear brake configurations.3rd Dec 1913Box 4 \ 4  04-page25
Proposal from Mr De Salamanca to trial 880 wheels on chassis 7CA.9th May 1914Box 4 \ 4  04-page26
Post-war chassis components, focusing on the design and material choice for road wheels.3rd Oct 1916Box 4 \ 4  04-page27
Extract discussing Dunlop, Rudge-Whitworth, and Michelin wheel options for the 45/50 HP chassis.25th Jun 1917Box 4 \ 4  04-page28
Cancellation of an order for Firestone rims following high-speed test failures and subsequent correspondence.25th Jun 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page29
Comparing wheel rim designs from Firestone, Goodyear, Stanwell, and Dunlop, with user feedback.25th Jun 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page30
Report comparing the safety features and mechanisms of Firestone and Goodyear tyre rims, especially under deflation or high-speed conditions.25th Jun 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page31
Wheel locking devices, comparing different manufacturers and proposing alternative designs.25th Jun 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page32
The merits of Firestone rims and potential modifications for wire wheels.25th Jun 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page33
Letter from Morand Cushion Wheel Co. proposing their cushion wheel products.18th Oct 1921Box 4 \ 4  04-page34
Advertisement leaflet for Morand Cushion Wheels and Demountable tires for trucks.18th Oct 1921Box 4 \ 4  04-page35
Advertisement for Morand Demountable Cushion Elements for motor trucks, advocating a return to solid tires.4th Feb 1918Box 4 \ 4  04-page36
Advertisement for Morand Wheels featuring a testimonial letter from the John J. Dunn coal company.4th Feb 1918Box 4 \ 4  04-page37
Promotional leaflet for Morand Cushion Wheels for motor trucks, including a customer testimonial letter from Consumers Company.11th Oct 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page38
Pre-printed request form for literature on the Morand Cushion Wheel.11th Oct 1920Box 4 \ 4  04-page40
Calculations on the effect of new inner tubes on car and wheel weight, and kinetic energy.1st Dec 1923Box 4 \ 4  04-page41
Note received from Conduit Street, querying the availability of a set of wheels in the disposal stores.1st Dec 1923Box 4 \ 4  04-page42
Instruction for the despatch of three E.5 type wire wheels to the Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. for a two-coat enamelling process.10th Mar 1925Box 4 \ 4  04-page43
Sourcing of R.A.F. type wheels from French manufacturers.15th Oct 1927Box 4 \ 4  04-page44
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning an advertisement for Wheels Incorporated of New York and a Diablo type rubber buffer.23th Dec 1927Box 4 \ 4  04-page45
Technical note on curing engine magneto rattles using different spring settings and materials.15th Apr 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page001
Investigation into a rattle from the crankshaft, its relation to the magneto drive, and the effect of oil pressure.21th Jul 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page002
Alteration of the magneto wire arrangement to allow easier access to the valve cap.27th Sep 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page003
Report or index card concerning magneto advance.24th Oct 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page004
Tests and problems with Bosch magnetos, detailing ignition advance.2nd Aug 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page005
Meeting minutes discussing the Magneto Advance Lever and the arrangement of the Magneto Drive Pinion.14th Nov 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page006
Meeting minutes from November and December 1911 regarding modifications and arrangements for magnetos on marine engines.1st Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page007
Meeting minutes discussing the design and arrangement of a magneto drive pinion for a marine engine.24th Nov 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page008
Minutes of a meeting discussing a magneto brake lever for a worm drive.5th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page009
Minutes from meetings discussing magneto drive pinion arrangement and a broken magneto drive on chassis 1130.13th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page010
Meeting notes discussing the cause and potential solutions for a magneto rattle at low speeds.14th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page011
Magneto distributor and gear arrangements.18th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page012
Meeting notes discussing an alternative gear design for magnetos and a magneto drive pinion for a marine engine.18th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page013
Committee meeting minutes discussing magneto component failures, investigations, and resolutions.18th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page014
Committee discussion on two proposed schemes to eliminate magneto gear rattles.20th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page015
Minutes from the 99th T.C. meeting regarding magneto rattles at low speeds.20th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page016
Meeting notes discussing modifications to the distributor gearing, mentioning Sheffield Simplex and Bosch.13th Sep 1923Box 4 \ 5  05-page017
Meeting minutes discussing a spring-connected gear design and relations with the Bosch Co.13th Sep 1923Box 4 \ 5  05-page018
Meeting minutes discussing issues with magneto rattles and the design of a spring-controlled gear wheel.27th Dec 1911Box 4 \ 5  05-page019
The unsatisfactory performance of a CAV Type Magneto due to noisy gears.19th Apr 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page020
Excessive wear on the rear magneto universal joint due to dirt ingress, proposing a cover as a solution.15th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page021
Departmental memo discussing excessive slack and rattles in the keywayed telescopic joint of a new magneto drive.16th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page022
Departmental memo regarding insufficient clearance between a universal joint and exhaust down pipes.3rd Mar 1920Box 4 \ 5  05-page023
Trouble with the magneto universal joint and a request to devise a protective cover.25th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page024
Departmental memo requesting magneto timing settings for a standard engine to compare with a marine engine.29th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page025
To Mr. Royce regarding the standard practice for setting the magneto.13th Aug 1913Box 4 \ 5  05-page026
Departmental memo discussing issues with fibre bushes in road springs and magnetos, particularly in India.2nd Sep 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page027
Standing orders for repair shops and the proposal to contact Bosch Co. regarding magneto trouble.2nd Sep 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page028
Query regarding a sticking issue with the make and break mechanism in magnetos, potentially caused by the use of fibre.2nd Sep 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page029
Departmental memo regarding the dispatch of parts for chassis number 1737.4th Sep 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page030
Departmental memo discussing the use and performance of fibre bushes in magnetos, particularly regarding clearance issues.10th Sep 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page031
Guide explaining the workings of a magneto.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page032
Article from 'The AUTOCAR' explaining the workings of a magneto for beginners, presented as a dialogue.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page033
Article from 'THE AUTOCAR' magazine explaining the workings of a magneto with diagrams.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page034
Technical article explaining the function, maintenance, firing order, and timing of a magneto.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page035
Illustrated article from a magazine detailing the components and workings of a magneto's contact breaker.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page036
Guide on the maintenance, troubleshooting, and adjustment of a magneto's contact breaker.20th Feb 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page037
Magazine article explaining the function and adjustment of a magneto's contact breaker.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page038
Newspaper clipping from 'The Autocar' discussing magneto operation and the 8 HP Globe Runabout vehicle.2nd Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page039
Article explaining the workings of a magneto for beginners.9th Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page040
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine explaining the operation of magnetos, with illustrations of Simms, Eisemann, and Bosch models.9th Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page041
Diagrams illustrating the four firing positions of a four-cylinder magneto.9th Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page042
Article explaining the operation of a magneto, including fault-finding and procedures for removal and re-fitting.9th Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page043
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine explaining how to time and set up magnetos for an engine.9th Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page044
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing the maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of a magneto.9th Nov 1912Box 4 \ 5  05-page045
Article by A.E. Bennett discussing the development and performance of magneto ignition systems, with diagrams and test results.21th Feb 1914Box 4 \ 5  05-page046
Experiment with a contact breaker arm fitted with a fibre bush and fibre rollers.15th Aug 1914Box 4 \ 5  05-page047


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