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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 'Goshawk' brake gear, sending blueprints for Scheme 663 for fastening brackets and levers to the back axle.30th Nov 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan246
Failure of 2-BA spring washers and proposing alternative solutions.15th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan247
Proposed adaptation of the Goshawk rear axle for the 'Kite' model.24th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan248
Modifications to a bevel pinion bearing arrangement for a universal joint.24th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan249
Back axle ratio, associated transmission knock issues, and proposals for new gear ratios.29th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan250
Continued discussion on transmission behavior and petrol consumption.29th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan251
Material selection for the rear axle casing, comparing 3½% Nickel steel with mild steel.30th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan252
Material choice for the rear axle casing, suggesting a return to mild steel over Nickel steel.30th Dec 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan253
Recommendation on the order of allotment for refixing 15 x 52 rear axles to cars due to noise issues.5th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan254
Comparative stresses on the Goshawk II and 40/50 back axles.17th Jan 1922Box 49 \ 1  Scan255
Preliminary road test report on the 'Goshawk' chassis, detailing the performance of various components.1st Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan256
Test report on vehicle components including the side brake, radiator, clutch, springing, and performance characteristics.8th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan257
Material for the rear axle casing, referencing previous notes on the subject.3rd Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan258
Issues and recommendations for the clutch, rear axle, and suspension systems.1st Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan259
Technical notes on the springing, weight, vibration, and steering of the 'Goshawk' model.12th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan260
Design updates for the Goshawk II project, including the gearbox, universal joint, cylinder head, and ancillaries.18th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan261
Modifications to the carburettor, valve gear, suspension, frame, and drivetrain components.18th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan262
Modifications to the axle tube and rear wheel driver for the 'Goshawk 11' project.29th Jan 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan263
Observation on a car's low gear ratio on the rear axle and associated vibrations.30th Nov 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan264
Design updates and progress on the Goshawk II's back axle, brakes, and wheels.1st Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan265
Note regarding work on the Goshawk I car, including fitting new gears, examining the clutch, and fitting battery ignition.7th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan266
Modifications to the 'Goshawk 11' rear axle centre gearbox.14th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan267
Note about the diameter of a tapered tube and the promise to send a modulus graph for revised axle tubes.14th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan268
Modifications to the 'Goshawk II' back axle tube to reduce its weight.15th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan269
Recommending a new scheme of fitting rear axle brake brackets using bolts and solder instead of brazing.17th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan270
Recommendation to standardize a new method of fitting brake brackets to the rear axle tube using bolts and solder, replacing brazing.17th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan271
Letter from Mr. Olley to Mr. Hives questioning the material change from mild steel to nickel steel for back axle box forgings.22th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan272
Recommendation to standardise a new scheme for fitting brake brackets to the rear axle tube using bolts and solder, instead of brazing.22th Feb 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan273
Wear on a rear axle pinion and recommending the standardisation of a new double thrust bearing.1st Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan274
Standardisation for fixing brake brackets on to axle tubes with bolts and solder.2nd Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan275
Urgent request for costing a standardisation sheet concerning the fixing of brake brackets to an axle.2nd Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan276
Approval memo for the Goshawk II back axle tube design.7th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan277
Standardisation of a 15 toothed axle ratio based on a recommendation from Mr. Royce.16th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan278
Review and signature on standardisation sheets for fixing brake brackets and a double thrust bearing.7th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan279
Requesting review and signature for a standardisation sheet on fixing brake brackets to axle tubes.7th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan280
Experiment to fix brake brackets to axle tubes using bolts and solder, now being standardized.7th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan281
The approval and design of Goshawk II back axle tubes.9th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan282
The production of bevel gears for the rear axle, comparing 15/52, 16/52, and 14/52 ratios.17th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan283
Mr. Royce's recommendation on standardizing axle ratios.16th Aug 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan284
Production strategy and preference for different bevel gear ratios for the rear axle.17th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan285
Minutes of a conference discussing defects and improvements for the 40/50 HP Chassis, focusing on back axles.6th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan286
Requesting Mr. Royce's signature on a standardisation sheet for fixing brake brackets.19th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan287
To remind Mr. Royce to sign the standardisation sheet for the double thrust bearing for rear axle pinion.19th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan288
From Rs. to HS regarding the standardization sheet for a double thrust bearing in the rear axle.22th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan289
Distributing a standardisation sheet for fixing brake brackets onto axle tubes.22th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan290
Distributing a standardisation sheet for a double thrust bearing for a rear axle pinion.30th Mar 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan291
Standardisation of a double thrust bearing for a rear axle pinion.8th Nov 1920Box 49 \ 1  Scan292
Fractured Gleason Bevel Gears and a quality dispute between the Derby and Springfield locations.1st Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan293
Fitting a 15-tooth axle to Lord Rocksavage's chassis and the need for further tests.13th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan294
Further testing required on a lower geared axle for Lord Rocksavage's chassis and its effect on high speed.13th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan295
Comparison of 15 and 16 tooth axles and their effect on a vehicle's maximum speed, with data from tests at Brooklands.14th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan296
Benefits and drawbacks of standardising the 15-tooth axle for all cars.14th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan297
Comparison of the effect of 15 and 16 tooth axles on a car's maximum speed based on tests at Brooklands.4th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan298
Standardisation of the 15-tooth axle, weighing its performance benefits against a slight increase in petrol consumption.14th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan299
Brief memo regarding a comparison of 15 and 16-tooth axles.15th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan300
Confirming unanimity on the comparison of 15 and 16-tooth axles.15th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan301
Fitting of a rear axle with 14/52 bevels and double thrust housing to chassis 1.EX.23th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan302
Rear axle with 14/52 bevels and double thrust housing fitted to chassis 1.EX.23th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan303
Failures of single thrust bearings on Gleason bevel gears and recommending the standardisation of a double thrust bearing.25th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan304
Instructions for the release and modification of blueprints for the Goshawk 11 rear axle centre gearbox.25th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan305
Letter from the American branch to London regarding the safety of changing the brake bracket attachment method from brazing to soldering.25th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan306
Failures of single thrust bearings on bevel pinion Gleason gears and the proposed solution of a double thrust bearing.25th Apr 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan307
Positive performance results of fitting a new 14/52 axle ratio on a test car.1st May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan308
C.L. Freeston's trip through the Alps, recommending a 14-tooth axle.4th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan309
The failure of the rear axle bevel pinion thrust race and a proposal for design modification.11th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan310
C.L. Freeston's trip through the Alps and a recommendation for a 14-tooth axle.4th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan311
Extract requesting a confirmatory report on the results of extra thrust applied to a rear bevel pinion.18th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan312
Cause of loose brake brackets on the rear axle of the 4.EX Car.23th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan313
Improvements to axle bracket fixings and materials following a failure on the 4.EX car.23th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan314
Issues and tests conducted on thrust Gleason bevel gears and associated bearings.24th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan315
The dynamometer testing of journal and thrust bearings for the bevel pinion and axle assembly.24th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan316
Testing and subsequent failure of a reverse pinion on a 7.CA car.24th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan317
Inquiring about the readiness of a 14-tooth axle to be fitted to a car for a tour of the Alps.24th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan318
Correcting the number of teeth on an axle from fifteen to fourteen for Captain Strong's car.25th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan319
Recommendation against a 14-tooth axle, suggesting a 15-tooth axle for better performance compared to the Austrian Trials' Cars.25th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan320
Root cause of issues with Gleason bevel thrust races.26th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan321
Load and thrust calculations for a bevel pinion and propeller shaft.26th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan322
Questioning the choice of a 15-tooth axle over a 14-tooth axle for Mr. Freeston's mountain-climbing test.25th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan323
Questioning the choice between a 15-tooth and 14-tooth axle for a mountain-climbing test.27th May 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan324
Recurring failure of the rear axle bevel pinion thrust race on a customer's car.3rd Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan325
Fault with the 40/50 chassis double thrust bearing and recommending a production halt.1st Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan326
Faults and ongoing tests concerning thrust washers, journal bearings, bevel pinions, and electrical equipment.1st Aug 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan327
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America regarding issues with Gleason gears and thrust bearings on low geared axles.7th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan328
Report listing reliability issues with electrical components and comparing them to a more reliable Delco system.1st Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan329
Comparing electrical equipment from Marmon, Smith and Lucas, and discussing quality control issues related to production.7th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan330
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning issues with Gleason gears, low geared axles, and proposals for bearing modifications.27th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan331
Dynamometer test results detailing a recurring issue with a loose nut on the bevel pinion's thrust washer.9th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan332
Faulty thrust bearing from chassis 70-EE, which was soft and out of line.22th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan333
Comparative test between an open Trials Car and the 1.EX Car fitted with a 14-tooth axle.24th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan334
Arrangement for comparative performance tests between a car with a 14-tooth axle and the Open Trials Car, Chassis 81-TW.25th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan335
Trial on a closed car, standardizing the use of 15-tooth axles and medium compression engines.29th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan336
Tests and modifications for a double thrust bearing for Gleason bevel gears.30th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan337
Recurring fault with thrust bearings and recommending the production of a new 'double thrust' bearing design.30th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan338
Issues and tests related to a double thrust bearing for Gleason bevel gears.30th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan339
Recommendation to change policy on thrust bearings due to recurring failures, seeking instructions from Mr. Royce.30th Jun 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan340
From CJ to Hs enquiring about the petrol consumption of a 14-tooth component on 40/50 HP cars.1st Jul 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan341
Comparison of the performance of 14-tooth and 15-tooth axles in different car configurations.2nd Jul 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan342
Telegram instructing Hives to create standardization sheets for future chassis with Gleason gears and specific bearing configurations.27th Aug 1917Box 49 \ 1  Scan343
The standardisation of a double thrust bearing for Gleason Bevel Gears on the rear axle.4th Jul 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan344
Extract concerning a double-thrust scheme for the rear axle on cars for America.1st Jul 1921Box 49 \ 1  Scan345


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