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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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Recommendation to lower the silencer on the 40/50 chassis by .500' to resolve clearance and drumming noise issues.1st Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan113
The issue of standardisation sheets for Wakefield Castrol 'R' Oil, a Whittle belt, and a silencer.4th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan114
Lowering the silencer on a 40/50 HP chassis and correcting a clerical error.6th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan115
Holding up a job for the standardisation of a chassis part and modification to a silencer.16th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan116
Dropping the exhaust system by 0.5 inches on the 40/50 chassis.29th Nov 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan117
Standardisation sheet for a front and rear silencer lowered by .500 inches.8th Nov 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan118
Standardisation of chassis parts: lowering the front and rear silencer by .500 inches.4th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan119
Recommendation to lower the silencer on the 40/50 chassis by .500' to resolve clearance and vibration issues.2nd Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan120
Note on lowering the silencer by .500 and ordering brackets for the old standard position.11th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan121
Request for a list of exhaust connection and fitting parts to be cancelled or scrapped due to a silencer design change.13th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan122
The cost of scrap material for 500 sets caused by chassis modifications.28th Oct 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan123
Modification to lower the front and rear silencer, held up for scrap cost approval.4th Nov 1920Box 38 \ 4  Scan124
Customer issues with explosions in the silencer and enquiring about a potential standardized fix.29th Sep 1921Box 38 \ 4  Scan125
Main silencer unions on the 40/50 HP chassis, discussing copper asbestos washers and gun metal nuts.7th May 1924Box 38 \ 4  Scan126
Confirming details about C & A washers for main silencer unions on 40-50 HP models.5th May 1924Box 38 \ 4  Scan127
Rattles and exhaust blows from main silencer unions on 40-50 HP cars, suggesting material and design improvements.2nd May 1924Box 38 \ 4  Scan128
Swan neck connection for a rear silencer.1st Sep 1923Box 38 \ 4  Scan129
Recommending an increase in material gauge for the 40/50 HP car's silencer snout due to damage from explosions.3rd Jun 1924Box 38 \ 4  Scan130
Query regarding the extent to which car silencers become choked up and the methods for cleaning them.31th Dec 1924Box 38 \ 4  Scan131
Maintenance of silencers, noting they do not get choked except on old 30HP cars.2nd Jan 1925Box 38 \ 4  Scan132
To order 12-volt batteries and inquire about half-watt lamps.15th Nov 1918Box 38 \ 5  Scan001
The stock and ordering of 12-volt batteries for car lighting and starting.23th Nov 1918Box 38 \ 5  Scan002
Two experimental batteries of type LD11 from Messrs. Peto & Radford.25th Nov 1918Box 38 \ 5  Scan003
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding a delayed response and their new focus on manufacturing car batteries.15th Jan 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan004
Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding an order for accumulators.16th Jan 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan005
The cancellation and amendment of an order for batteries.18th Jan 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan006
Extract regarding the expected delivery of batteries from supplier Peto & Radford.5th Feb 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan007
Extract concerning the expected delivery of two LD11 type batteries from Peto & Radford.18th Feb 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan008
Of goods received for a 9-cell accumulator in a teak case.19th Feb 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan009
Record of routine treatment for a car lighting and starting battery, detailing charging and discharging cycles.14th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan010
Battery test report detailing the second charge, weight, and discharge performance.26th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan011
Test log sheet detailing battery cell densities, charge cycles, and discharge performance.26th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan012
Log sheet detailing cell densities and the fourth battery charge cycle with timings and ampere-hours.26th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan013
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd following up on a sample celluloid accumulator sent for testing.27th Feb 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan014
Letter to an accumulator company discussing the initial test results of a sample battery.1st Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan015
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing celluloid battery specifications, features, and charging procedures.7th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan016
Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. enclosing an omitted instruction booklet for batteries.7th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan017
Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. discussing lighting and starting batteries.14th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan018
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing the supply and technical specifications of ebonite and celluloid batteries.15th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan019
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd. clarifying the required specifications for lighting and starting batteries.17th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan020
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding the arrival of ebonite boxes for batteries.18th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan021
List of good and bad points for a P. & R. Battery.21th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan022
To Mr Clark regarding the receipt of an accumulator from Messrs Peto & Radford for experiment 3374.28th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan023
Various sample batteries, with a detailed description and dimensions of a Chloride Battery.21th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan024
The testing and specifications of a P. & R. celluloid battery, including performance data and dimensions.26th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan025
The performance and construction of a car battery, including a sketch and details of a new Fuller Battery.28th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan026
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. regarding an ebonite battery and a proposed meeting.31th Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan027
Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co.Ltd. regarding the receipt and testing of an ebonite battery and arranging a meeting.2nd Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan028
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd arranging a meeting to discuss a battery.3rd Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan029
Special discharge test of a P & R 6C P.D.L.9 type accumulator.7th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan030
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss accumulators.8th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan031
The testing and performance of various lighting and starting batteries, with a particularly negative review of Fuller batteries.10th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan032
The construction and arrangement of two types of six-cell ebonite batteries in teak boxes.10th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan033
The weights, dimensions, and performance characteristics of Tudor and P. & R. batteries.10th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan034
Battery design modifications to prevent acid spray, including a discussion with the supplier Peto & Radford.10th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan035
Battery issues, specifically poor discharge capacity, and proposed solutions like changing the acid.10th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan036
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding the performance and charging of car accumulators.10th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan037
Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a new specification for a lighting and starting battery.12th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan038
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing battery charging, capacity tests, and cell construction options.15th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan039
Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. detailing capacity percentages at various discharge rates.18th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan040
Routine treatment report for a car lighting and starting battery, detailing the first charge and discharge cycles.24th May 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan041
Log sheet detailing the second charge, weight, cell densities, and discharge of a battery.8th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan042
Test report detailing battery cell densities, charging, and discharging performance.25th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan043
Log of battery cell densities and charging data.26th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan044
Results of short-period battery tests, focusing on the heating of links.15th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan045
Letter to Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. discussing battery discharge tests, acid density, and modifications to battery specifications.23th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan046
Page 2 of a letter discussing the low internal resistance of batteries and plotting a B.E.A.M.A. curve.25th Apr 1917Box 38 \ 5  Scan047
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing discharge capacity tests, separate cell construction, and connection methods.25th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan048
Letter from Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the interchangeability of cells and terminals.25th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan049
Extract report on the performance of P & R celluloid and ebonite batteries.2nd May 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan050
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a 9 plate battery sample and an enclosed discharge curve.3rd May 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan051
Strip chart recording from a test, showing a value decreasing over time.2nd Mar 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan052
Correspondence with Peto & Radford Accum. Co., Ltd. regarding battery performance, capacity, and discharge rates.8th May 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan053
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding capacity issues and the production of a special sample.12th May 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan054
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer discussing battery discharge rates, capacity, and specifications.14th May 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan055
Table of results for S.S. motor battery tests.7th Jun 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan056
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer regarding the dispatch of a new sample battery and its capacity curve.17th Jul 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan057
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford, Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a sample chassis lighting and starting battery for testing.24th Jul 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan058
Graph chart recording the amperage of a 'Peto & Radford' accumulator over time.1st Jul 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan059
Form for recording the routine treatment of car lighting and starting batteries.29th Jul 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan060
Battery test log detailing charge, weight, cell densities, and discharge performance.29th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan061
Test report detailing battery cell densities, charge cycles, and discharge performance.29th Apr 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan062
Test report detailing cell densities and fourth charge characteristics.6th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan063
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co. Ltd. regarding a sample accumulator sent for testing.6th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan064
Receipt and initial testing of a new Tudor battery for chassis lighting and starting.7th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan065
The performance and specifications of P & R and Premier batteries.7th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan066
The ampere-hour capacity and testing of batteries.7th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan067
Second discharge test results for a P & R 60 E II component.15th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan068
Letter detailing the results of low rate discharge tests on a battery sent by Messrs. Peto & Radford.20th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan069
Letter from Peto & Radford Accumulator Co Ltd regarding a faulty battery and arranging an engineer's visit.22th Aug 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan070
Test report on the discharge of P & R and Chloride batteries at a 10 amp rate.1st Oct 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan071
The discharge of a P & R battery after a high-rate charge.4th Oct 1919Box 38 \ 5  Scan072
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer advising on charging methods to improve battery capacity.11th Sep 1918Box 38 \ 5  Scan073
Letter detailing the results of continuous and intermittent discharge tests on a sample chassis lighting and starting battery.12th May 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan074
Continuation page of a report on battery performance tests, noting that the tested battery was below average.14th May 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan075
List of various batteries with details on their cable connections.14th May 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan076
The disappointing performance and short life of P & R batteries.18th May 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan077
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding a sample chassis lighting and starting battery.20th May 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan078
Continuation of a letter from Peto & Radford discussing different types of batteries and separators.10th Jun 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan079
Letter from Peto & Radford following up on an offer to supply a sample chassis lighting and starting battery for testing.10th Jun 1920Box 38 \ 5  Scan080


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