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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 required work and modifications for Kaye Don's Chassis No. 34-JS.21th Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan453
Special brake requirements for a customer's new Continental chassis 80-MS.21th Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan454
The servicing location for Mr. C.R. Fairey's car, 34.GN.24th Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan455
Requesting the return of a special set of split piston type shock dampers for testing.29th Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan456
In-service performance of special sliding joint exhaust manifolds on Chassis No. 63-EF.11th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan457
Letter from Mr. Kaye Don's secretary regarding a slipping clutch on his car.23th Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan458
Request to produce experimental exhaust valves to resolve a persistent loss of tappet clearance on chassis 1-GN.22th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan459
Mr. Kaye Don's car inspection before his trip to America and an unresolved steering issue.25th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan460
Customer's complaints about a Sports Saloon, including a faulty self-starter, and the subsequent diagnosis and initial repairs.23th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan461
Neglected car delivered to Mr. Kaye Don, noting steering sensitivity issues related to tire pressures.27th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan462
Unresolved steering issues and ongoing brake and starter repairs for Kaye Don's car, 34-JS.27th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan463
Final checks for Mr. Kaye Don's car 34-JS before its dispatch to America.27th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan464
Valve steel and tappet clearances.27th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan465
Letter discussing ongoing issues with tappet clearance and special valves for Chassis 1 GN.29th Jul 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan466
Correspondence regarding a recurring loss of tappet clearance on Chassis 1 GN and suggesting a new valve steel.29th Aug 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan467
Failing 20/25 brake servo and requesting investigation into alternative materials and other technical measurements.5th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan468
Request to despatch a pair of 25 HP servo brake linings for Dr. Leslie's car at the request of Sir Henry Royce.8th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan469
Confirming the completion of tests and standardisation of a heavier exhaust valve to prevent stretching.12th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan470
Request for a set of heavier exhaust valves for Chassis 1 GN to resolve a stretching issue.13th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan471
On the reduction of quarterly car complaints following the standardization of improvements.21th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan472
Quarterly report on customer complaints and free of charge repair work for various chassis models.24th Aug 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan473
Quarterly report from June 1932 detailing customer and work's policy complaints about brakes.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan474
Summary report on various brake system faults, statistics, and remedies across different car models.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan475
Summary table of customer complaints categorized by issue type, vehicle model, and time period, with remarks on fixes.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan476
Quarterly report summarizing vehicle faults related to booming, coupling fabric failures, and clutch complaints.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan477
Summary table of vehicle complaints by model type over a six-month period with corresponding remarks.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan478
Statistical report on dynamo and exhaust complaints, broken down by vehicle model and time period.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan479
Summary report on exhaust system faults and their resolutions for various models.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan480
Summary report of engine faults and resolutions across different models for a six-month period ending in June.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan481
Statistical report outlining various engine faults, their frequencies across different models, and recommended remedies.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan482
Summary report of engine and hydraulic complaints tallied for the June quarter.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan483
Hydraulic system faults and their frequency across different car models over a six-month period.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan484
Statistical report of component failures across various models for the June Quarter and previous six months.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan485
Summary table of springing complaints categorized by type, car model, and time period, with remarks on potential cures.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan486
Summary of steering-related complaints and resolutions across different car models.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan487
Report tabulating faults and remarks for various car models over a six-month period.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan488
Statistical report on vehicle failures including oil leaks, telegauge issues, and silencer popping, with remarks on potential cures.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan489
Summary of battery complaints over a six-month period for various car models.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan490
Quarterly complaints regarding brakes and overheating following a visit to Cricklewood.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan491
Component failures and complaints including engine couplings, clutches, dynamos, and silencers.1st Jun 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan492
Faults and feedback on various car components.23th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan493
Complaints of stretching exhaust valves on customer cars and the successful testing of a new heavy-type valve as a solution.23th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan494
The supply of valves, which are unavailable from the experimental department and must be sourced from production.24th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan495
Requesting priority for a set of heavy exhaust valves to resolve complaints about them stretching.24th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan496
Responding to quarterly complaints regarding brake thumps, fabric coupling failures, clutch issues, and dynamo reliability.24th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan497
Various vehicle component issues including dampers, radiators, springing, servo, and steering.24th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan498
Steering complaints, rear axle thrust, telegauge failures, and exhaust popping.24th Sep 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan499
Analysis of a vehicle accident, discussing potential causes such as tyre performance, skidding, and tyre burst.21th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan500
Typed memorandum discussing the dynamics of a car turning over after hitting a bank at speed.21th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan501
Internal request for a report on a serious matter concerning Chassis 171-GN, belonging to Beaumont Price.21th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan502
Radiator options and a proposed modification for the Houghton James' Car.26th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan503
Chassis 24-MY for Captain Woolf Barnato, detailing special modifications following dissatisfaction with a previous car.26th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan504
Request for an estimate to improve the engine cooling conditions for a car, chassis 102-GN, intended for use in Jamaica.27th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan505
Urgent internal memo regarding an enquiry as to why a car, chassis 171-GN, left the road and turned over.31th Oct 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan506
Safety and long-term use of silent tyres on Chassis 171 GN.1st Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan507
The re-allotment of chassis 24-MY for Captain Woolf Barnato.1st Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan508
Altering a 40/50 HP chassis specification for Capt. Woolf Barnato.4th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan509
Urgent internal memo requesting views on an attached document concerning chassis 58-WJ.15th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan510
Internal correspondence discussing the cost and method of repair for a customer's secondhand car.14th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan511
Customer's complaint about vibration and the proposed solution of fitting diamond engine mounting.11th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan512
Urgent internal memo requesting remarks on the removal of engine feet for chassis 58-WJ.18th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan513
High line on the bonnet panels of a 25HP GAU-Hooper trial car.18th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan514
Bonnet paintwork discolouration, weighing the drawbacks of fitting a contact disc versus not fitting one.18th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan515
Recurring complaint and the standardized solution of fitting a Diamond engine mounting for Chassis No. 58-WJ.21th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan516
Customer letter to E.W. Hives regarding steering shock and piston fitment on a 40/50 Continental Phantom II.23th Nov 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan517
Letter to customer Kaye Don regarding steering problems and a modified cylinder head.2nd Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan518
Letter regarding steering modifications and compression ratio for a Phantom II.5th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan519
Quarterly report from December 1932 detailing customer complaints about vehicle brakes.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan520
Statistical report on brake faults and their resolutions for various car models over a six-month period.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan521
Summary report of vehicle complaints covering boiling, radiator systems, new centres, and coupling failures.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan522
Summary table of customer complaints regarding clutch and central lubrication systems for various car models.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan523
Summary report detailing dynamo complaints, failures, noise, and low output across different vehicle models.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan524
Statistical report on exhaust system complaints for various models over six-month and quarterly periods.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan525
Summary table of common engine faults and their remedies for various car models.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan526
Statistical summary of vehicle complaints regarding water leaks and hydraulic systems, with remarks on applied fixes.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan527
Summary of reported technical faults for 20 HP, 25 HP, Phantom I, and Phantom II models, with remarks on fixes.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan528
Summary table of vehicle component complaints and remedies over a six-month period.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan529
Quarterly report on vehicle complaints and resolutions for various models.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan530
Quarterly report summarizing vehicle component failures and remarks on corrective actions.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan531
Summary of vehicle complaints regarding gearboxes, batteries, and levers for various models.7th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan532
Investigation of a noisy front nearside shock damper from chassis GAU-67.7th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan533
Inspection of a reportedly noisy split piston shock damper from chassis GAU.67.7th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan534
Testing of a shock damper from chassis GAU.67 for noise.8th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan535
Customer feedback letter regarding car performance.10th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan536
Internal memorandum regarding engine modifications for J. E. Cooper's car, Chassis GLR-49.13th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan537
Need for proper instructions and an estimate for work on Mr. Cooper's car.14th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan538
Cover letter forwarding a customer testimonial from Captain Arthur Gibbs regarding chassis GAU-77.16th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan539
Customer testimonial letter from Captain Arthur Gibbs regarding his 25 HP car.14th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan540
Internal memorandum discussing the proposal to fit a Wilson gearbox to Sir Malcolm Campbell's Phantom II car.22th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan541
Customer's disappointment with their car's top speed and seeking advice on performance modifications.28th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan542
Potential fitting of a Wilson gearbox to Sir Malcolm Campbell's Phantom.29th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan543
Performance alterations for Lord Londesborough's car, 74-MS, and its potential top speed.31th Dec 1932Box 47 \ 3  Scan544
Index page listing various electrical system components.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan001
Title page or section divider with the heading 'GENERAL'.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan002
Electrical system troubles on the 20-HP cars, including issues with coils, condensers, and wiring.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan003
Failures and recommended improvements for dynamos and cutouts/distribution boxes.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan004
Faults with the distributor box, ignition, and a dynamo, detailing actions taken and quoting an inspector's findings.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan005
Failures of a dynamo commutator and starter switch, with suggestions for improvements.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan006
Typed report page discussing the operation and construction of a switch mechanism.19th Jul 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan007
Dynamo failures, customer feedback, and potential improvements to the electrical system.27th Sep 1923Box 47 \ 4  Scan008


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