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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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The scheduling of a car, Chassis No. 117-MC, owned by G. Summers.18th Jul 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan002
Customer's letter detailing vehicle performance issues, including oil consumption and steering, after a European trip.15th Jul 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan003
The second page of a letter from Geoffrey Summers detailing feedback on a car's performance during a Continental run.19th Jul 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan004
Quarterly report on prevalent complaints for New Phantom and late 20HP chassis.19th Jul 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan005
Quarterly report summarizing customer complaints for the 40/50HP Phantom model.24th Jun 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan006
Table of customer complaints, car counts, and remedial actions.24th Jun 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan007
Summary table of vehicle complaints, the number of cars affected, and remarks on the remedies.23th Sep 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan008
Sir John Latta's long-standing complaints about the springing and suspension on his 40/50 HP cars, specifically chassis No. 82-LC.23th Sep 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan009
Vehicle suspension issues, specifically a 'kick' defect in the 20 HP model, comparing cantilever and elliptical springs.23th Sep 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan010
Car's poor springing, detailing its weight distribution and original spring specifications.27th Sep 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan011
Alterations to the springing on Sir John Latta's Chassis No. 82-LC for high-speed conditions.27th Sep 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan012
Springing modifications for specific cars, including vehicle weight data and addressing a customer complaint about handling.29th Sep 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan013
List of weight allowances for a car fitted with a sporting body.1st Oct 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan014
Order and trial of 10-EX type springs on a closed car.1st Oct 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan015
Altered method of rear springing for four specific cars.1st Oct 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan016
Ordering and trial fitting of 10-EX type springs for car 65-EF, which is unavailable until after the Motor Show.3rd Oct 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan017
Correspondence to coachbuilders Barkers & Co. regarding modifications to the springing on Capt. Kruse's car.4th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan018
With recommendations regarding the suspension and steering for Captain Kruse's car.1st Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan019
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. concerning a letter for Mr. Manning who is away at the Scottish Show.7th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan020
Customer's noise complaint, comparing the performance of Dunlop and Michelin tyres on a Phantom car.9th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan021
Harm and expense caused by Dunlop tyres.9th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan022
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding alterations and delayed response concerning Captain Kruse's car.16th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan023
Customer complaints about a knocking sound in Phantom engines at low speeds.23th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan024
Diagnosis of a customer complaint regarding engine noise on a Phantom car.24th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan025
List of reported worst features and required improvements for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.25th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan026
Numbered list of required improvements and noted issues with a vehicle, page 2.25th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan027
To arrange a discussion about finding a cure for Phantom Engine Knocks.25th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan028
Strategy for handling incurable engine knocks in Phantom models.4th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan029
Responding to a 'List of Worst Features' regarding vehicle faults and design issues.28th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan030
List of numbered responses to issues regarding the Phantom and 20 HP models.25th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan031
Minutes of a conference discussing a knock in the Phantom Engine.25th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan032
Seeking instructions before incurring the expense of changing an early engine in Chassis No. 61-MC.28th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan033
Customer complaints about a 'knock' in Phantom engines and the strategy for handling the issue.30th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan034
Knocking issue in a Phantom engine for chassis 61-MC.1st Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan035
Customer complaint letter chasing a diagnosis for an engine knock on Chassis No. 61-MC.30th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan036
Confirmation note for the handover of a 'Phantom' chassis and engine for investigation of an engine knock.13th Oct 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan037
Noise and vibration issues with the latest pattern Michelin tyres compared to Dunlop patterns.1st Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan038
Investigation of a 'galloping knock' in car 84-LG and arrangements for testing and potential repairs.2nd Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan039
Engine knock issue with Major Victor Walker's car, chassis 7-LF.10th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan040
Performance of two sets of stronger rear springs and their suitability for specific cars.12th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan041
Discussion about a list of worst features compiled from customer complaints for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.16th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan042
Test report on Major Victor Walker's car regarding an engine knock, body vibration, and steering issues.20th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan043
Rear suspension settings and buffer clearances for the 40/50 model.23th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan044
Customer complaint about steering and the proposed solution.23th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan045
Chasing a reply to a previous letter.28th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan046
Customer complaint letter regarding steering issues, road shock, and suitability for a female driver.31th Oct 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan047
Memo on a telegram form discussing the urgent need to create patterns and castings for a 'C. Plate' component.26th Nov 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan048
Letter to a customer regarding experiments and improvements on steering systems.28th Dec 1927Box 47 \ 2  Scan049
Brief typed memo requesting an update on the acceptance of a previous communication regarding 'worst features'.4th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan050
Crankshaft damper stiction issues and potential solutions, including using woven cotton.1st Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan051
Engine thud and exhaust noise issues in current car models.17th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan052
Customer complaints about thuds and a 'tingy' exhaust sound on the Phantom model.23th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan053
Request to arrange for Geoffrey Summers' car to have a shorter pendulum lever fitted to the steering.23th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan054
Investigation into the cause of a 'galloping knock' engine noise reported by customers.23th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan055
Investigation into the cause of engine knock, focusing on slipper wheel settings and crankshaft torsion.23th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan056
Analysis of torsional stress and engine knock related to the crankshaft and slipper wheels.23th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan057
Letter to a customer regarding a suggested alteration to their car's steering mechanism.23th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan058
Cutting down the time for an improvement to reach the customer, by scrutinizing if it is necessary to wait for 10,000 miles of testing.24th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan059
Customer's car (48-H-0) fitted with a patented worm drive, with an offer for further testing.24th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan060
Sending stiffer springs to Cricklewood for trials on Sir John Latta's car.27th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan061
Letter to a customer regarding the fitting of a shorter pendulum lever to improve steering.27th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan062
Lord Curzon's feedback on a Phantom vehicle, including notes on dampers, clutch, and controls.30th Jan 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan063
Vehicle performance, focusing on speed, body design, compression, and carburation with references to Lord Curzon.24th Feb 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan064
Unresolved issue of an 'elusive knock' in Phantom models, deferring a solution until a Technical Conference.24th Feb 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan065
Investigation into 'Galloping Knock' on a Phantom, comparing Slipper Flywheel performance with Bakelite and cotton duck friction discs.24th Feb 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan066
Limitations on performance improvements and the advantage of reduced loading.24th Feb 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan067
Report confirming the successful repair of 'galloping knocks' on a Phantom Slipper Drive for chassis No. 60-EF.17th Mar 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan068
Request for a car suffering from over-oiling to test a new, more permanent and less expensive correction scheme for Phantom engines.3rd Mar 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan069
Steering modifications and parts fitted to car 117-MC for Geoffrey Summers, addressing issues with a 'jellying' scuttle.16th Mar 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan070
Querying the purpose and undesirable results of drilling four holes in the petrol tank plug for chassis 21-UF.11th Apr 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan071
Investigation into a customer's persistent complaints about the vehicle's springing.30th May 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan072
Road testing the suspension and springs of chassis 11.UF with the owner.1st May 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan073
Difficult customer's complaint about springing and proposing a test with 25% stiffer springs.1st May 1925Box 47 \ 2  Scan074
Plan to install stiffer rear springs for a customer, not to fix their complaint but to make them appreciate the original setup.31th May 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan075
Quarterly report memo detailing prevalent complaints for the New Phantom and late 20 HP chassis for the quarter ending March 1928.9th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan076
Quarterly complaints report for the 40/50 HP model listing issues, number of cars affected, and remarks.9th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan077
Summary report on vehicle complaints, fault statistics, and remedial actions taken.9th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan078
Summary of customer complaints, car counts, and corresponding engineering remarks.9th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan079
Summary table of common vehicle complaints, number of cases, and proposed remedies.9th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan080
Log sheet detailing a complaint about sticking exhaust cut-outs and the resolution.13th Apr 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan081
Weights of new parts for the 40/50 HP chassis.13th Apr 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan082
Quarterly complaints report for the 40/50 HP Phantom model for the quarter ending 30th June 1928.30th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan083
Report page detailing customer complaints, the number of affected cars, and engineering remarks.30th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan084
Quarterly report on customer complaints regarding water pumps, front wheel bearings, and vehicle springing, detailing numbers and remarks.30th Jun 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan085
Vehicle complaints, the number of cars affected, and the corresponding remarks or solutions.11th Oct 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan086
Air valve piston sticking in its cylinder on Chassis 58-AL when the engine is hot.11th Oct 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan087
Fit and condition of a production air valve for chassis 58-AL.15th Oct 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan088
Response suggesting ways to seal the change gear mechanism from the interior of Chassis 59-AL.19th Oct 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan089
Quarterly report on complaints regarding the New Phantom and Late 20 HP chassis for the quarter ending September 1928.9th Nov 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan090
Quarterly report of customer complaints for the 40/50 HP Phantom model.30th Sep 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan091
Tabulated summary of vehicle complaints, detailing the nature and number of reported issues.30th Sep 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan092
Summary table of car complaints, detailing the nature of the issue and the number of affected vehicles.26th Nov 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan093
Customer P.S. Douglas Hamilton's Silver Ghost car (47-UF), its condition, and potential accessories.26th Nov 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan094
Investigation into a hard riding complaint on Chassis No.39-FH with a Limousine body.6th Dec 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan095
Springing complaint for chassis 7-RH, owned by Captain Edward Greene.13th Dec 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan096
Letter discussing an ongoing customer complaint from Captain Edward Greene regarding the car's springing.12th Dec 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan097
Customer complaint letter regarding the poor performance of new springs on chassis 7-EH.9th Dec 1928Box 47 \ 2  Scan098
Resolving a shock absorber issue for customer F.H. Blackmore's car, chassis GBM.21.3rd Jan 1929Box 47 \ 2  Scan099
Thin and light doors, lock, and window lifter on Mr. Minchin's Mulliner-Weyman bodied car.26th Jan 1929Box 47 \ 2  Scan100
Premature wear of a luggage grid on Chassis 33 CL in Australia, with suggestions for improvements.13th Mar 1929Box 47 \ 2  Scan101


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