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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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Part substitutions and modifications for condenser components.1st Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan050
Confirming the dispatch of blueprints for a condenser on a 40/50 chassis.11th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan051
Proceeding experimentally with modifications to the flexible earthing connection for the condenser.19th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan052
Circulating a standardisation sheet for a condenser for battery ignition with an earthed connection.19th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan053
Experimental memo discussing a new condenser design with an improved earthed terminal for the 40/50 chassis.9th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan054
Query regarding a standardisation sheet to determine costs for a condenser for battery ignition with earthed connection.30th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan055
Requesting review and signature for a standardisation sheet on a condenser for battery ignition.19th Oct 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan056
Requesting review and signature for a standardisation sheet on a condenser for battery ignition with an earthed connection.19th Oct 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan057
Standardisation sheet for a condenser for battery ignition with earthed connection.28th Oct 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan058
Standardisation of a condenser for battery ignition with an earthed connection.19th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan059
Deciding against a modification for the 40/50 chassis condenser's flexible earthed connection.29th Sep 1922Box 45 \ 3  Scan060
The failure of battery ignition on the 40/50 Chassis, proposing a fix by standardizing a different type of condenser.7th Jun 1923Box 45 \ 3  Scan061
Failures of the battery ignition system on 20-HP cars due to faulty condensers.7th Jun 1923Box 45 \ 3  Scan062
Standardization of a condenser with a flexible earthing connection for the 40/50 battery ignition system.8th Jun 1923Box 45 \ 3  Scan063
Test for the quality of electrical contacts using an oscillatory circuit for high-frequency currents.11th Jun 1923Box 45 \ 3  Scan064
Noise caused by vibrations in sliding contacts and ignition condensers.11th Jun 1923Box 45 \ 3  Scan065
Recurring electrical troubles in the 20-HP cars, detailing issues with coils, condensers, and wiring.19th Jul 1923Box 45 \ 3  Scan066
Recommending the use of a flexible earthing connection and larger capacity condenser for the 40/50 battery ignition system.4th Jan 1924Box 45 \ 3  Scan067
Ongoing ignition failures on the 20 HP model due to the burning of make and break points.5th Nov 1924Box 45 \ 3  Scan068
Ignition failures and an improved method for earthing the condenser.13th Nov 1924Box 45 \ 3  Scan069
Parts request to provide an earth connection for the condenser on a 20 HP chassis distributor.17th Dec 1924Box 45 \ 3  Scan070
Instructions for altering the Condenser on a 20 HP Chassis to create a definite earth connection.17th Dec 1924Box 45 \ 3  Scan071
Cover note for a blueprint detailing the earth connection for the condenser on a 20 HP chassis.31th Dec 1924Box 45 \ 3  Scan072
Confirmation memo regarding the fitting of a new 20 HP condenser earthing connection.1st Jan 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan073
Instructions to modify the Distributor earth connection on the 20 HP Chassis by replacing several parts.1st Jan 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan074
New type of earthing connection for a condenser case being fitted for a 10,000-mile test.1st Jan 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan075
Instructing the fitting of a new type positive earthing condenser case.20th Jan 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan076
Instructing the application of a positive flexible connection on the distributor tower to all other experimental chassis.24th Mar 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan077
Fitment of a flexible earthing connection to specific chassis.18th Apr 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan078
Extract from a report from France on a 10,000-mile test of model 93.28th Apr 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan079
Testing new positive cross connections from the contact breaker to the condenser on experimental cars.24th Jun 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan080
The performance of an experimental condenser earthing scheme and lubricated cam pad after 11,490 miles of testing.15th Jul 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan081
Experimental record sheet for a condenser earthing scheme.5th Jan 1925Box 45 \ 3  Scan082
Confirming the deletion of the flexible earthing connection for the condenser from production instructions.22th Sep 1926Box 45 \ 3  Scan083
Internal report on battery connection failures, comparing Exide and Peto & Radford batteries, and proposing an improved fixing method.5th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 3  Scan084
Use and performance of flexible versus solid battery connections on post-war chassis.7th Dec 1928Box 45 \ 3  Scan085
Page from a report discussing lead flow, P. & R. cells, and the correct method for tightening connections.19th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan086
Request to fill in costs on a standardisation sheet for Helical Gears for the old type 40/50 chassis.19th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan087
Request for remarks and signature on the standardisation of experiments on helical gears and longer chassis.22th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan088
Standardisation of helical gears for the old type 40/50 chassis to replace noisy paper gears.13th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan089
The customer cost for fitting helical gears to old type 40/50 chassis.24th Aug 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan090
Recommendation to fit bronze helical engine gears to old type 40/50 chassis.12th Jul 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan091
Confirming the rejection of unsound steel castings for an exhaust nozzle and engine feet, proposing a new design using forgings.15th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan092
Alternative materials and manufacturing methods for components, including feet and exhaust pipe nozzles.15th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan093
Alternative manufacturing methods for an exhaust system component, comparing sheet metal fabrication with heavy steel castings.15th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan094
Bonnet models ('Buzzard', 'Vulture') and a rear engine foot bracket design following a visit to West Wittering.18th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan095
Design notes for a steering pad boss and a 40/50 HP silencer outlet pipe nozzle.18th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan096
Correspondence regarding the blueprints for the 'H' Scheme 364 Engine Foot made of drop forgings.21th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan097
Requesting instructions to produce and test aluminium cast engine feet and a modified pipe between silencers.1st May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan098
Blueprints for a new scheme for the rear engine foot on the 40/50 HP chassis, requesting experimental production.21th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan099
Instructions from Mr. Royce on the design and fitting of a rear engine foot for the 40/50 HP model.28th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan100
From Mr. Royce detailing design modifications for a standard and cantilever, with hand-drawn sketches.28th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan101
Continued memorandum on steering box adjustments and returning a scheme with Mr. Royce's criticisms.28th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan102
Revised blueprints for a 40/50 Rear Engine Foot, instructing to scrap previous work and proceed with new models.2nd Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan103
Modifications to the 'N' Scheme 364 for the 40/50 engine foot, including the creation of a wooden model for inspection.9th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan104
Distributing two blueprints for a left-hand rear engine foot and requesting a wooden model be made.10th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan105
The standardization of the 40/50 HP engine foot and the drilling of dowel pin holes.21th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan106
The new design of engine feet, replacing the old forged type, and the production of dies.25th Jul 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan107
Creating dies for a new forged design of chassis engine feet.28th Jul 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan108
Alterations to the wooden models of the 40/50 HP engine feet brackets based on Mr. Royce's inspection.4th Aug 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan109
Material substitutions for a further 500 chassis.23th Aug 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan110
Experiment involving fitting G.M. Engine Feet to a Bumper Chassis.20th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan111
Bump test on new type bronze engine feet for the 40/50 chassis, noting deflection issues.27th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan112
Weakness in the new engine feet and steering column support for the 40/50 HP chassis.1st Oct 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan113
Log sheet for a bump test on a front chassis, detailing component failures over time.2nd Oct 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan114
Test log detailing failures on a front chassis bumper and associated components during endurance running.20th Oct 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan115
Ordering of steel castings for engine feet for the 'R' series and an inquiry about introducing a new design.12th Jan 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan116
Extract detailing delays on 'R' Series material pending decisions on improvements for several components.11th Feb 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan117
New stamp flange design for a swan-neck exhaust pipe, Silencer Elbow E.2240.29th Mar 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan118
The manufacturing process for a steel cut-out flange, considering drop forging or sheet steel pressing.15th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan119
Instructions regarding the design of a steering pad and a silencer outlet pipe nozzle.18th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan120
The design and construction of an exhaust silencer snout and cut-out flange, with sketches.18th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan121
Forging, exhaust pipe testing, and design considerations for the rear road springs and front shock absorber anchorage on the 40/50 HP chassis.18th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan122
Four proposed designs for a sheet metal silencer nozzle.26th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan123
Four different designs for an exhaust pipe nozzle.26th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan124
Modification to an RS exhaust intermediate pipe, changing its diameter from 3' to 2 1/2'.31th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan125
Proposal to change the 40/50 cut-out seating from a steel casting to a lighter, drop-forged part with a thinner flange.31th May 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan126
Mr. Royce's design criticisms and required modifications for an exhaust pipe nozzle scheme.4th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan127
High cost of exhaust nozzle pressings and arranging for handmade samples to be tested.7th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan128
New, lightweight exhaust pipe nozzle being sent for testing and comparison against heavier steel castings.18th Aug 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan129
Instructing the immediate standardization of a sheet steel exhaust pipe nozzle to replace the current heavy cast steel version.21th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan130
List of experimental parts fitted to chassis 6.EX.22th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan131
Extract listing experimental parts fitted to the 6.EX Car for a meeting at West Wittering.28th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan132
Testing procedure for chassis exhaust fittings and nozzle outlets.28th Jun 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan133
New design for engine feet as forgings and a related sleeve for the rear silencer.26th Jul 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan134
Replacement of steel castings with forgings for the swan-neck pipe fixing, scheme N.366.28th Jul 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan135
Design, material strength, and manufacturing of exhaust snouts.1st Aug 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan136
The re-ordering of material for 500 chassis, proposing the substitution of heavy steel castings with sheet metal and drop forgings.23th Aug 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan137
Query on whether a standardisation sheet is required for a steel forging for an exhaust cut-out.28th Sep 1920Box 45 \ 3  Scan138
Extract discussing the wiring diagram, switch, and other components for the Goshawk II.14th Sep 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan139
Recommendation to improve the wiring arrangement for the 20 HP car to allow easier removal of the valve cover assembly.5th Oct 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan140
The wiring scheme for the Goshawk 11 and the fitting of the Klaxon Horn.3rd Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan141
Progress and challenges of electrical work on the 'Goshawk II' project, including component status and material sourcing.21th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan142
Extract from a report detailing a visit regarding dynamo and chassis wiring specifications for the 'Goshawk II'.25th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan143
Electrical circuits and fuse arrangements for the 'Goshawk II' model.25th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan144
Invisible wiring for lamps on the Goshawk II and 40/50 HP models, and related electrical components.26th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan145
Fitting a Klaxon horn and the company's cautious approach to new technologies like front-wheel brakes.26th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan146
Letter discussing feedback on the 20 HP car and encouraging evaluation of the Goshawk II aero engine.26th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan147
Specification for Lucas electrical equipment for the 'Goshawk' chassis.29th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan148
Specification of C.A.V. electrical equipment components for three chassis.29th Nov 1921Box 45 \ 3  Scan149


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