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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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List of tools to be kept in the 20 HP car.8th Jun 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan022
List of tools and spares for a 20 HP vehicle, with some to be left at a garage and extras for touring.16th Jun 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan023
Reduction of tools and equipment supplied with the 40/50 and 20 HP models.16th Jun 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan024
Continued list of suggestions regarding vehicle equipment, including tyres, tools, and fittings for touring.16th Jun 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan025
List of standard and extra touring tools for a 40/50 HP car.16th Jun 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan026
List of standard and touring tools for a 20 HP car.10th Sep 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan027
Poor design of a chassis tool box and the need to create standardized instructions for coachbuilders.10th Sep 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan028
Type and storage of open spanners and other tools for new car models.16th Sep 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan029
Design of sample spanners and the contents of the associated tool kit.6th Oct 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan030
Soft tommy bars and incorrectly bored box spanners for Goshawk 1.10th Dec 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan031
Speedometer gear ratios and the standardisation of lamp fittings for the Goshawk model.14th Jan 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan032
The supply of a car body from Hoopers for Mr. Royce's car, including a specific wish for a cocoa mat.2nd Feb 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan033
Proposal for fitting three 'Goshawk' cars with specific bodies, luggage grids, and spare wheel carriers for a 10,000-mile trial.18th Feb 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan034
Request for materials required for the experimental testing of the Goshawk 11 chassis.2nd Feb 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan035
Weights of the Goshawk chassis, spare wheel, tools, and accessories.1st Sep 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan036
List of spares to be taken on 2 Goshawk IV.11th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan037
List of spares and tools for a Goshawk, with instructions for creating a model of the storage box.11th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan038
Mr. Royce's preference for storing Goshawk II spare lamp bulbs in a single box rather than a cylindrical holder.11th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan039
Allocation and swapping of various 20 HP cars, including Goshawk-11 models.23th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan040
Complete 'Goshawk' car to prepare a spares list for the 20HP model.21th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan041
Requesting the preparation of Goshawk spares lists for depots abroad, and discussing the use of an experimental chassis for this purpose.23th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan042
Request for the weight of tools and spares for the Goshawk chassis in order to revise statistics.23th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan043
Strategy for organizing spare parts for the 20HP car.24th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan044
Sending chassis 1.Goshawk-11 as a spare for a 20 HP car.25th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan045
Creation of a list of useful spares for 20 HP cars to be sent to depots.25th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan046
Internal request for recommendations on a spares list for 12 Goshawk cars destined for Australia.28th Nov 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan047
Follow-up memo requesting a reply regarding spares for 20HP cars.13th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan048
Suggested list of spare parts for the 20 HP chassis, listing parts most likely to wear.15th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan049
List of recommended spare parts for depots and a list of parts that may possibly fail.15th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan050
List of suggested spare parts for the 20 HP chassis.15th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan051
List of anticipated spare parts and potential component failures for depots, comparing the 20 HP and 40/50 models.15th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan052
Recommended spares for 20 HP Goshawk cars to be used in Australia.15th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan053
List of Goshawk spares for Australia, detailing quantities and part numbers.15th Dec 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan054
List of parts with quantities and corresponding part numbers, page 2.13th Apr 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan055
Proposal to revise the standard set of feeler blades for the 40/50 and Goshawk chassis.13th Apr 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan056
The disposal of non-standard batteries.25th Oct 1922Box 46 \ 1  Scan057
Assessing the sale value of a depreciated T.66 4 volt accumulator at 10%.30th Jan 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan058
Authorizing the sale of a C.A.V. accumulator to Geo. Johnson for 6 shillings.2nd Feb 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan059
Listing various Bosch magnetos being sent to Disposal Stores.21th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan060
Listing starter motors and magnetos being sent for disposal.24th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan061
Authorizing the supply of a C.A.V. battery to G. Johnson at a discounted price.27th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan062
Listing various electrical apparatus parts being sent to disposal stores.28th Sep 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan063
Authorising the sale of an obsolete battery to G. Johnson for 26 shillings.4th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan064
Listing various electrical and mechanical apparatus being sent to stores for disposal.9th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan065
Confirming the sale of an obsolete battery to G. Johnson for 26 shillings.30th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan066
Permission for the sale of a C.A.V. battery to an employee.20th Oct 1923Box 46 \ 1  Scan067
Request for permission to sell a C.A.V. Battery to a staff member for 26/-.5th Feb 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan068
Authorising the sale of an obsolete 4-volt C.A.V. battery to a staff member for 26/-.2nd Feb 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan069
Disposal of seven old, failed Exide 6-cell batteries.9th Apr 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan070
Sending a sample of six cells from old Exide batteries to Messrs. Taylor & Briggs for examination.11th Jun 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan071
Recommending the acceptance of an offer from Messrs. Taylor & Briggs for old Exide batteries.24th Jun 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan072
Offer from Taylor & Briggs regarding old Exide batteries.24th Jun 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan073
Listing discarded apparatus, including magnetos, coils, and distributors, being sent to stores for disposal.4th Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan074
Listing various discarded electrical apparatus, such as starter motors and switches, for disposal.1st Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan075
Requesting instructions for the disposal of a switchbox and a quantity of dynamo and motor brushes.9th Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan076
Listing electrical apparatus, including dynamos and switchboxes, suitable for repair work.9th Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan077
The condition and credit value of returned electrical equipment, including Lucas and R.R. armatures.12th Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan078
Disposal of two Watford EO6 magnetos.17th Apr 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan079
Provision of two Watford magnetos for a 40/50 model.22th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan080
Disposal of a Lucas E.575.T. dynamo armature that needs re-winding.22th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan081
Disposal of parts for a Lucas E.575.T dynamo that needs re-winding.23th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan082
Return of two potentially noisy New Phantom type Watford Magnetos for the 40/50HP model.24th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan083
Request to send two green base magnetos to Rough Stores for modification to the latest white base pattern.30th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan084
The return of four 'green base' magnetos to the Rough Stores.31th Dec 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan085
Cover note requesting instructions for the repair of a Lucas E.575.T Dynamo.6th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 1  Scan086
The inspection results and required repairs for a Lucas Dynamo.5th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 1  Scan087
The disposal of two obsolete EAC dynamo carcases.22th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 1  Scan088
Requesting instructions for the disposal of five experimental 20 HP dynamos.17th Mar 1926Box 46 \ 1  Scan089
Request from EFC for two 4 ft. lengths of the smaller section.13th Sep 1927Box 46 \ 1  Scan090
Request to issue dormant, unworked Magnet Steel from stores to the Experimental Department.14th Sep 1927Box 46 \ 1  Scan091
The purchase of a 20 HP battery.3rd Oct 1927Box 46 \ 1  Scan092
Sending 11 obsolete contact breaker levers to have the platinum points removed and returned.26th Mar 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan093
Listing discarded apparatus sent to Stores for disposal.1st May 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan094
Disposal instructions for various vehicle components.10th May 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan095
Requesting the disposal of various electrical components from the Electrical Laboratory.3rd Jul 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan096
The disposal of an experimental Lucas 12-volt dynamo.17th Jul 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan097
Disposal of obsolete electrical laboratory apparatus including dynamos and magnetos.15th Aug 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan098
Purchase of Scintilla Magnetos and instructions for the disposal of two dynamos.20th Aug 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan099
The sale of a Smith 12-volt dynamo to Messrs Taylor & Briggs.23th Aug 1929Box 46 \ 1  Scan100
Design modifications to the wheelcase and gears for the Eagle XVI engine.14th May 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan101
Secret internal memo requesting detailing of the wheelcase and gears for the Eagle XVI engine.9th Jun 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan102
Sending a revised drawing for the Eagle XVI wheelcase and gears, including the supercharger mounting and hand starting gear.10th Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan103
Cover note attaching a letter from Col. Bristow concerning the use of Sumet.20th Oct 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan104
Confidential letter from Ogilvie & Partners regarding the use of Sumet metal in Wright Aeronautical engine bearings.17th Oct 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan105
Receipt of Sumet Metal tubes for testing by the Experimental Department.1st May 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan106
Gear breakage issues with the 'EAGLE' IX epicyclic gear and proposing modifications.27th Mar 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan107
New design for the 'Eagle' Epicyclic Gear, specifying changes to the sunwheel and planet pinion.25th Oct 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan108
Epicyclic gears for Imperial Airways Eagle 8 & 9 engines, proposing a trial of a new gear design.23th Sep 1927Box 46 \ 1  Scan109
Examination of an Eagle Epicyclic Reduction Gear and urging for it to be tested by Imperial Airways.2nd May 1928Box 46 \ 1  Scan110
Secret memo about maintaining absolute secrecy for the design and development of the Super Eagle engine.10th Nov 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan111
Testing of Eagle Engine cylinders with nickel-deposited threads on sparking plug bosses.27th Nov 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan112
Eagle VIII engine failures, the need to ascertain component life, and clarifying departmental responsibility for investigations.15th Jan 1926Box 46 \ 1  Scan113
Questioning the decision to use inserted valve seats for the Eagles 8 & 9 engines at a late stage.19th Mar 1926Box 46 \ 1  Scan114
Revised design for the carburetter and induction pipe support on Eagle IX aero engines.8th Oct 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan115
Revised induction system for the 'Eagle' IX engine to eliminate pipe breakages.10th Oct 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan116
Note on the standardisation sheet for modified 'Eagle' IX induction pipes.1st Feb 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan117
Alteration document for modified induction pipes on Eagle IX aero engines following failures of the existing parts.2nd Feb 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan118
Clarifying the costs for a new induction pipe scheme on Eagle IX engines.3rd Feb 1925Box 46 \ 1  Scan119
Request for an experimental order of castings using a metal called Barronium to address porosity issues in carburetter parts.28th Nov 1924Box 46 \ 1  Scan120
Forwarding correspondence from one person to another for handling.17th Jun 1919Box 46 \ 1  Scan121


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