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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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Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply schedule for modified Silent Tread Tyres.18th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan322
Balancing issues with Special Dunlop Modified Silent Type tyre covers fitted to a Weymann 25 HP car.21th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan323
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. concerning unbalanced experimental 'Silent Tread Tyres' for the 20/25 car.24th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan324
Note about out-of-balance tyres for Modified Silent Type Covers, a matter which has been taken up with Dunlop.24th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan325
Fitting of non-standard tyres to the Phantom II, noting issues with poor steering.24th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan326
Standardization of Dunlop 'Fort' Tyres for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.25th Nov 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan327
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. apologising for sending 5 unbalanced modified silent tread pattern covers.2nd Dec 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan328
Explanation from Messrs. Dunlop regarding unbalanced modified silent tread tyres.1st Dec 1930Box 45 \ 2  Scan329
Letter from Dunlop regarding the development and supply of 'Silent Tyres'.13th Jan 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan330
Use of Dunlop and 'India' brand tyres for 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars.10th Feb 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan331
Follow-up letter regarding a Dunlop tyre sent for examination that has not yet arrived.14th Feb 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan332
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of Canadian Dunlop Tyres.16th Feb 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan333
Fitting of Canadian Pattern Dunlop Tyres to car 58-GN.13th Feb 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan334
Suitability of Dunlop's modified silent tread tyres as a standard fitment.26th Feb 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan335
Performance and suitability of Dunlop modified silent tread tyres for different road conditions.4th Mar 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan336
Requesting an urgent order of one dozen special Dunlop tyres for a 40/50 HP car for use at Brooklands Track.13th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan337
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding altered non-skid tyre samples sent for approval.15th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan338
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a meeting to discuss the exploitation of a rubber suspension device.20th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan339
Letter to A. Healey of Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting time.21th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan340
Initial test results for a new type of Dunlop silent tread tyre.22th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan341
Testing procedure for a new pair of silent Dunlop tyres with modified tread patterns.23th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan342
Standardization and performance of silent tread tyres.30th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan343
Questioning the benefits of modified silent tread tyres and their proposed adoption.29th Apr 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan344
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting data on the efficiency of tyres as power transmitters.2nd May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan345
Correspondence concerning the return and testing of tyre covers from Dunlop.12th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan346
Requesting the return of an American Heavy Duty Cover to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.13th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan347
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. explaining the inability to provide accurate figures for power loss in tyres and transmission.20th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan348
Non-skidding properties and testing of new silent tread tyres against existing standards.21th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan349
Comparison photograph of a standard silent tread and a new type silent tread Dunlop tyre.21th Aug 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan350
Blueprint detailing the dimensions and design of a 7' x 20' Dunlop modified silent tread, fort reinforced tyre.18th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan351
Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby.21th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan352
Blueprint showing the dimensions and pattern of a 7.00' x 20' Dunlop Silent Tread Tyre.21th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan353
Extremely faded document with only a purple date stamp being clearly legible.21th May 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan354
New Dunlop tyre tread design and its comparison to existing silent and triple stud tyres.6th Jun 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan355
Proposal from the Dunlop Company to stop producing 'Silent Tread Covers' and only supply 'Fort' Tyres.12th Jun 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan356
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the provision of tyre dimension details.2nd Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan357
Table of tyre specifications listing size, type, inflated diameter, inflated width, and effective radius.2nd Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan358
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. enclosing an updated data sheet on tyre dimensions for new standard rims.9th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan359
Table of tyre and rim specifications with corresponding inflation diameter, inflation width, and effective radius dimensions.8th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan360
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a set of 6 tyres with the Canadian Dunlop pattern for testing.23th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan361
Request to the Dunlop Rubber Co. for a set of tyres, with an inquiry about available tread patterns.23th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan362
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the availability of moulds for experimental tyres.26th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan363
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of two specific sizes of Fort tyres for road testing.29th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan364
Letter from Dunlop regarding experimental tyres with a new tread pattern.30th Oct 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan365
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. questioning a claim about tyre noise reduction from high domed wings.6th Nov 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan366
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the unproven effect of wing shape on tyre noise.10th Nov 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan367
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. discussing issues with a modified Silent tyre and the ordering of new moulds.11th Nov 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan368
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. clarifying a mistake in quoted tyre mold sizes.13th Nov 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan369
Typed letter discussing noise issues with Silent Dunlop tyres due to 'toeing and heeling' and a new Canadian tread design.21th Nov 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan370
Experiments with a new silent tyre tread to address issues with groans.27th Nov 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan371
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting urgent delivery of special tyres for an endurance test on the Continent.21th Dec 1931Box 45 \ 2  Scan372
Faulty running due to chassis battery ignition issues and the principles of the induction coil.16th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan001
Analysis of oscillation frequency, voltage, and current in a circuit with primary and secondary windings.16th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan002
Technical memorandum discussing current oscillation and the importance of perfect metallic contact in ignition circuits.16th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan003
Ignition reliability issues due to poor condenser earthing and proposing a solution involving a flexible metallic connection.16th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan004
Hand-drawn wiring diagram for low tension ignition connections.4th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan005
The performance of electrical parts after a 10,000-mile test on a 2.KX car.20th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan006
Report discussing issues and recommendations regarding coils, a dynamo, and wiring for an experimental car.20th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan007
Extract detailing a battery ignition failure due to a poor condenser connection during a 10,000-mile test.21th Apr 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan008
Potential solutions for a faulty battery ignition system.7th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan009
Earthing of a condenser housing for the battery ignition system.7th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan010
Requesting instructions to implement a flexible earthed connection to the condenser housing on experimental cars for standardisation.20th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan011
Requesting the design and trial of a flexible metallic earth connection for the chassis battery ignition.21th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan012
Ongoing troubles with faulty battery ignition and condenser construction.22th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan013
Need for retrospective modifications to an unreliable battery ignition system.22th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan014
Whether a faulty battery ignition requires a production improvement or a design modification for the condenser connection.23th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan015
Query about the implementation status for the flexible metallic connection between the condenser housing and chassis frame.12th Aug 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan016
Design of a flexible connection from the condenser housing to the frame.9th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan017
With a sketch discussing a flexible connection from a condenser housing to a frame for N. Scheme 555.4th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan018
Distributing blueprints for a new direct connection on the 40/50 Chassis battery ignition system.10th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan019
Experimental testing of a condenser earth connection for a 40/50HP chassis.27th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan020
Experimental memo detailing the parts required for an additional earth connection between the condenser casing and chassis.29th Oct 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan021
Improvements to ignition plugs and condensers, referencing tests on Bosch plugs.12th Nov 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan022
Experiment on a flexible connection between the condenser housing and the frame.1st Jan 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan023
Confirming the handover of a condenser and case for an experiment and requesting instructions for a modification.21th Jan 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan024
Requesting instructions for modifications to the Condenser to suit the earth connection.26th Jan 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan025
Proposal for modifications to the condenser on the 40/50 chassis to ease assembly and improve the earth connection.4th Feb 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan026
Instruction sheet detailing the parts required to produce a modified experimental Condenser for the 40/50 Chassis.2nd Feb 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan027
Modified Condenser, providing blueprints for 'Scheme 746' and advising of forthcoming details for a modified Casing.2nd Feb 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan028
Requesting the production of three experimental sets for a condenser distributor on a 40/50 chassis, detailing the required blueprints.26th Feb 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan029
Production of experimental condensers for the 40/50 chassis, referencing associated blueprints.4th Apr 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan030
On the development of a flexible connection from the condenser to the crank-chamber, addressing issues of pitted points and poor earthing.27th May 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan031
Confirmation of a telegram from Royce to Hives about a delay in standardising a flexible part.25th May 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan032
Telegram from Elliott in Chichester requesting a design or model for a new condenser connection from Hives in Derby.1st Aug 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan033
Dispatch of condenser drawing D.1682 and a model condenser.1st Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan034
Mr. Royce's requested alterations to the 40/50 HP battery ignition condenser blueprint D.1682.4th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan035
Alterations to a condenser, highlighting potential distortion and cracking issues with mica plates due to insulation changes.6th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan036
Confirmation of a telegram telephoned to Chichester regarding an ignition problem.9th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan037
Sending a sample of a modified condenser housing for inspection by Mr. Royce.11th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan038
Battery ignition trouble, specifically related to faulty earthing of the condenser.7th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan039
Improvements and testing on a new condenser model to address mica tearing and contact point sparking.11th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan040
Progress report detailing the development and issues related to a flexible condenser earthing connection.11th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan041
The timeline and causes of delays for an experimental job, including a conversation with Mr. Royce regarding departmental focus.11th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan042
Relaying Mr. Royce's preference for using press-pan insulation on the 40/50 HP chassis condenser.23th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan043
Standardisation of the 40/50 HP condenser, detailing a new earthing connection and an altered stud fixing design.25th Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan044
Mr. Royce's preference for press-pan over micanite as insulation material for the condenser on a 40/50 HP chassis.1st Jun 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan045
Modifications to a flexible condenser earthing connection.1st Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan046
Proposal to earth the Condenser Casing E.18210, noting the existing stock levels.5th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan047
Notification of revised blueprint dimensions for a Terminal Stud on a Condenser for a 40/50 chassis.1st Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan048
Parts required for an improved earth terminal on the condenser for the 40/50 chassis.1st Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan049


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