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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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Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding issues with an 'Enots' Lubricator part, a screwed fitting, and filter housings.12th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan150
Approving the revised Enots fitting (F.77765) from Messrs. Benton & Stone for use on the Mechanic's Joints of 20 HP and S.S. chassis.13th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan151
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. enclosing two modified steel adaptors for examination and testing.14th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan152
Letter from Benton & Stone regarding a delay in an order for non-return valves due to drawing modifications.14th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan153
Agreement on the manufacture of Enots fittings, splitting production between the Works (steel housings) and supplier Benton & Stone (brass mechanisms).4th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan154
Modifications to an Enots non-return fitting for the 20 HP front and rear axle.7th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan155
Letter from Benton & Stone Ltd. regarding a fouling issue with a flexible grease gun nipple assembly.19th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan156
Letter to Benton & Stone Ltd. requesting a modification to the hexagon on the flexible tubing for a grease gun.20th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan157
Requesting the dispatch of spare felt filters for the central lubrication system of a 20 HP chassis.27th Jun 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan158
Confirming lubrication intervals for various vehicle components.1st Jul 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan159
Points of attention for the central lubrication system of the 20-EX car.1st Jul 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan160
Feedback on a trial of a sample small oil gun from Enots, detailing pressure issues and recommending design modifications.1st Nov 1929Box 51 \ 3  Scan161
Updated procedure for the lubrication of axles using the Bijur system oil-gun.1st Jan 1930Box 51 \ 3  Scan162
Page 2 of a memo discussing the interim circulation of Depot Sheets before Instruction Books are updated.30th Dec 1931Box 51 \ 3  Scan163
Samples of Benton & Stone Fittings to be sent from the Stores.30th Dec 1931Box 51 \ 3  Scan164
Requesting confirmation to pay an invoice for Benton & Stone parts.6th Jan 1932Box 51 \ 3  Scan165
Requesting payment arrangements for a retained Autolub Gun and its fittings.7th Jan 1932Box 51 \ 3  Scan166
Standardisation document for the replacement of the Enots autolub Grease Gun No. 54.3rd Jan 1932Box 51 \ 3  Scan167
Form concerning the fitting of a new part to a chassis and the associated costs.16th Feb 1932Box 51 \ 3  Scan168
Quotation and tooling cost for a new petrol filter for the 20/25-HP 'U' series chassis.16th Feb 1932Box 51 \ 3  Scan169
The standardization of a Benton & Stone petrol filter for the 20/25 HP 'U' Series chassis.17th Feb 1932Box 51 \ 3  Scan170
Sample 'Easijetc' all brass, chromium plated oil can from Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd.11th Jan 1933Box 51 \ 3  Scan171
Inquiry to T.B. Andre & Co. Ltd. for particulars of the Hartford Shock Absorber.28th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan001
Viability and cost of fitting Hartford shock absorbers to overcome issues with leaf springs.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan002
Quote for Hartford shock absorbers as an alternative for the Goshawk.31th Oct 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan003
Minutes of a conference discussing the testing and fitting of Hartford Shock Absorbers on the 40/50 chassis.7th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan004
Performance, benefits, and recommendation of Hartford Shock Absorbers.7th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan005
The advantages and disadvantages of fitting 'Hartford' shock absorbers.17th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan006
Blueprint showing the general dimensions of Hartford Shock Absorbers.9th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan007
Internal memorandum discussing the suitability and fitting of shock absorbers for the 40/50 chassis.9th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan008
Policy on fitting thin lead springs versus shock dampers.15th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan009
Internal order request for three sets of Hartford Shock Absorbers without fittings.16th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan010
Suggestion to change the Goshawk 11 rear shock absorbers to a 'Hartford' scissor-type construction to prevent fouling the rear spring.16th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan011
Fitting of Hartford shock-absorbers to the 40/50 HP chassis to address customer complaints about springing.17th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan012
Instructing the return of two Hartford shock absorbers to the stores for forwarding to the supplier.19th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan013
Use of Hartford Shock Absorbers on the 40/50 chassis to resolve customer complaints about ride quality.19th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan014
Standardisation sheets and arrangements for testing Goshawk 11 and Hartford shock absorbers.20th Dec 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan015
Customer complaints about springing and the use of Hartford shock absorbers as a solution on post-war cars.3rd Jan 1921Box 51 \ 4  Scan016
The 'Hartford' friction damper as a cure for car jagging when braking, including test data.3rd Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan017
Testing and benefits of fitting Hartford shock absorbers to various car models.3rd Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan018
The preparations and modifications for two Riviera cars ahead of their shipment to France.4th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan019
Request for a pair of Hartford shock absorbers for an open demonstration car due to the present ones being noisy.13th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan020
Re-arrangement of Hartford Shock Absorber brackets for Chassis 81-TW.14th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan021
Request for a replacement set of Hartford shock absorbers for chassis 107-MG, as the current ones are unsatisfactory.23th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan022
Requesting a set of Hartford shock absorbers to be sent to the Nice Depot for chassis 107-MG.24th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan023
Delay in sending brackets for Hartford Shock Absorbers for chassis 107-MG.25th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan024
Acknowledgement of an order for brackets and Hartford shock absorbers for chassis 107-MG, to be sent to the Nice Depot.31th Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan025
Requesting feedback on shock absorbers, carburetter, and axle performance, with an update on car production and movements.2nd Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan026
Instructing the stores to despatch Hartford Shock Absorbers to the depot in Nice, France.2nd Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan027
Works order for the despatch of Hartford shock absorbers and brackets for Mr. Northey's Trials' Car.3rd Jan 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan028
Report from the Nice Dépôt regarding shock absorber failures and performance, urgently requesting Hartford parts.7th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan029
Issues with rear springs and the recommendation to fit Hartford pattern shock dampers.10th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan030
Notes on the theory of shock absorbers as applied to the suspension of motor cars.10th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan031
The function and benefits of Hartford Shock Absorbers for motor car suspension systems.10th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan032
Explaining the theory and fundamental principles of Hartford Shock Absorbers.10th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan033
Technical discussion on the effects of road conditions on spring oscillation and methods of damping, including the use of friction.10th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan034
Explanation of the principles of spring oscillation and the benefits of two-way shock absorbers, specifically the Hartford type.10th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan035
Blueprint with diagrams explaining the theory of Hartford shock absorbers.26th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan036
Extracts from a letter by Mr. Royce discussing his stay in France and various car development topics.26th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan037
The policy for standardising parts that have proven satisfactory, using Hartford Shock Absorbers as a case example.1st Mar 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan038
Changeover of the cross steering tube and the standardisation sheet for the Hartford shock absorber.15th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan039
Cover note for correspondence regarding a cross steering tube changeover and a standardisation sheet for a Hartford shock absorber.17th Mar 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan040
Cover memo requesting remarks on an attached document from the Paris Depot regarding front shock absorbers and rattles on cars.10th May 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan041
Mysterious rattles on the front of new cars, traced to poorly fitting front shock absorbers.3rd May 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan042
Letter to T.B. Andre & Co. Ltd. regarding a noise issue with Hartford Shock Absorbers due to worn bushes.19th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan043
Inspecting cars fitted with Hartford shock absorbers due to issues with premature wear and noise.20th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan044
Letter from T.B. Andre & Co. Ltd. responding to a complaint about wear on Hartford Shock Absorbers.20th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan045
Wear on Hartford Shock Absorbers due to incorrect fitting and lubrication.22th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan046
The contact person to handle noise complaints that may occur in London.22th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan047
The performance and a weakness found in Hartford Shock Absorbers after fitting them to cars.22th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan048
The guarantee for shock absorbers and replacement of faulty parts.23th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan049
Faulty Hartford Shock Absorbers and clarifying fitting procedures with spring washers.23th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan050
Noisy Hartford shock-absorbers and proposing an instruction leaflet.23th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan051
Letter from T. B. Andre & Co. Ltd regarding wear on wood bushes in Hartford Shock Absorbers.26th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan052
Letter from T. B. Andre & Co. Ltd. regarding a parts guarantee and a trial of type 104 Hartford Shock Absorbers.28th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan053
Covering letter attaching correspondence from T.B. Andre & Co.Ltd regarding Hartford Shock Absorbers.28th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan054
Letter from T.B. Andre & Co Ltd. concerning wear issues and proposed solutions for Hartford Shock Absorbers.26th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan055
Letter from T. B. Andre & Co. Ltd. offering the new type 104 model.29th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan056
Wear issues and the fitting of Hartford shock absorbers.29th Jun 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan057
Note on Hartford Shock Absorbers, comparing the double type intended for racing cars with the single type.1st Jul 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan058
Extract from a letter by Mr. Minchin regarding the essential nature of Hartford shock absorbers.5th Jul 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan059
Letter from T.B. Andre & Co. concerning experimental oilless bushes and washers for Hartford Shock Absorbers.25th Jul 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan060
The policy on fitting thick versus thin leaf rear springs.10th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan061
Faulty shock absorber with a prematurely worn wooden bush being sent for examination.15th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan062
Springfield's experience with springing, leaf springs, and various shock absorbers like Hartford and Watson's Stabilizer.8th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan063
Comparison of thick and thin leaf springs, referencing pre-war designs and drive characteristics.16th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan064
Schematic for a shock absorber application on the left front outside of a frame.16th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan065
Continued memo regarding shock dampers, spring flexibility, and damping friction.16th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan066
Diagram illustrating the application and fitting of a left rear shock absorber inside the frame.3rd Apr 1925Box 51 \ 4  Scan067
Diagram analyzing the resistance of a shock absorber arm when force is applied at various angles.3rd Apr 1925Box 51 \ 4  Scan068
Requesting an update on when a shock absorber has been sent to stores.18th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan069
The despatch of shock absorbers for repairs and testing.23th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan070
Standardization of shock absorbers between the 40/50 and Goshawk models.1st Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan071
Letter concerning the excessive wear of a customer's Hartford Shock Absorber bushes after 3,000 miles.23th Aug 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan072
Continuation of a letter regarding joint slack and the return of unsuitable front shock absorbers.1st Sep 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan073
Standardisation sheet for Hartford Shock Absorbers.1st Sep 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan074
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically 'Hartford' shock absorbers.14th Feb 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan075
Recommendation to supply wood bushes and washers as spares with every set of Hartford shock absorbers.1st Sep 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan076
Tests conducted on Hartford shock absorbers to resolve issues with the 49-GB model.20th Oct 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan077
Tests conducted on shock absorber discs made from various woods, including Beechwood, Teak-wood, and Hartford wood.24th Oct 1922Box 51 \ 4  Scan078


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