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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 testing and interchange of rear axles between a 7-Goshawk-11 and a London Demonstration Car.18th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan097
Poor performance of the Salamanca 20 HP trials chassis following comparative tests.20th Jan 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan098
Dynamo rattle, squeaking brakes, and a valve timing boom on a 20 HP Open Demonstration Car.2nd Feb 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan099
Issues with dynamo rattles and squeaking brakes on a 20 HP Demonstration Car.3rd Feb 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan100
'Engine Boom' or 'Induction roar' issue and potential solutions for the 20 H.P car.3rd Feb 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan101
Test report on a 20 HP open touring trials car detailing various noises, creaks, and a gear lever fault.26th Mar 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan102
Strengthening shock absorbers and testing settings for the 20 HP Trials Cars.11th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan103
Carburettor restrictor issues in 20 HP demonstration cars following a visit.16th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan104
Extract from an Inspection Report detailing owner criticisms of a 20-HP Chassis.10th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan105
Booming and vibration issues with the 20-HP silencer and modifications for demonstration cars.28th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan106
Request to arrange for new exhaust pipes and silencer supports to be fitted to 20-HP demonstration cars.24th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan107
Customer usage and the future loading of a 20 HP chassis, in light of a report on Trials Car GH-39.18th Mar 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan108
Use of 11-tooth versus 12-tooth axles on 20 HP demonstration cars and associated customer complaints.11th Jul 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan109
Steering stiffness and exhaust boom issues during GMK-65 trials.22th Sep 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan110
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding issues with security bolts on cord tyres.26th Jul 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan111
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. recommending against the use of security bolts with cord tyres following a series of tests.27th Jul 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan112
Letter discussing a recommendation from Dunlop to abandon the use of security bolts on tyres.27th Jul 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan113
Recommendation by tyre manufacturers to abandon the use of security bolts, particularly with cord tyres.10th Aug 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan114
The effectiveness of security bolts for tyres, referencing issues and communication with Dunlop.24th Jul 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan115
Instructions and report for a beaded edge tyre deflation test.20th Aug 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan116
The policy change to abandon the use of security bolts with Dunlop or Michelin cord tyres.9th Aug 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan117
Repairs to an Amateur Driven Goshawk vehicle, including a broken oil pipe and a lost tyre locking ring.25th Aug 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan118
Issues with security bolts on cord tyres, referencing trials by the Dunlop Company and customer feedback.28th Aug 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan119
Recommending the deletion of security bolts for all beaded edge tyres based on supplier responsibility and testing.28th Aug 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan120
Cover letter distributing standardisation sheets for the deletion of tyre security bolts, valve guide bushes, and an exhaust heated throttle.5th Oct 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan121
Standardisation document regarding the deletion of security bolts for tyres.4th Sep 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan122
Internal memorandum regarding the standardisation of deleting security bolts for tyres.6th Oct 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan123
Use and safety of security bolts for tires, referencing a customer incident and Dunlop's advice.26th Sep 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan124
Supply of security bolts suitable for Cord tires.26th Sep 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan125
Discontinuation of security bolts for tyres and bolt valves on inner tubes.23th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan126
Security bolts and bolt valves in relation to tyres coming off rims, and correspondence with Dunlop.20th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan127
Issues and experiments related to security bolts and bolt valves for tyres.21th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan128
Use of security bolts and bolt valves to prevent tyres coming off the rims.21th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan129
Urgent internal memo concerning a tyre failure incident and the need for security bolts on Dunlop Cord Tyres.17th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan130
Security bolts and bolt valves in response to tires coming off a customer's car.30th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan131
Letter to a carriage builder concerning a tyre pressure issue, quoting a Dunlop report.30th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan132
Letter to Messrs. Myers & Burnell regarding tyre pressures for Sir Lycett Green's driver.30th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan133
Letter from an automobile carriage builder regarding tyre trouble on a customer's car, where the tyres are coming off the rims.29th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan134
Customer's ongoing tyre issues, comparing beaded edge and straight sided tyres with the Dunlop Company.31th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan135
Recommendation to discourage clients from using beaded edge cord tyres.31th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan136
Tyres coming off the wheels of Chassis No. 18-EE, and the subsequent fitting of security bolts.5th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan137
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting regarding security bolts and bolt valves.7th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan138
Meeting with the Dunlop Company regarding the causes of tyre failures and leaving the rim.14th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan139
Report citing three case studies from the Dunlop Company regarding tyre failures and the effectiveness of security bolts.14th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan140
The effectiveness and dangers of security bolts for tyres, citing arguments from the Dunlop Company.14th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan141
Technical discussion on Dunlop tyre safety, pressure gauges, and the use of security bolts.14th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan142
Tyre deflation, the discontinuation of security bolts, and the importance of checking tyre pressure with a reliable gauge.14th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan143
Extract from a memo concerning a Dunlop tire failure on Chassis 68-LK due to the absence of security bolts.12th Oct 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan144
Fitting of a locking device for straight-sided rims on chassis and cars already in customers' hands.17th Mar 1926Box 53 \ 1  Scan145
Enquiry for an electrostatic voltmeter for insulation tests, with a list of five suggested suppliers.21th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan146
Follow-up enquiry regarding an electrostatic voltmeter for insulation tests.6th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan147
Postponement of a visit from Cambridge & Paul Instrument Co. regarding an electrostatic voltmeter.25th Jan 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan148
Request for particulars and prices for an Electrostatic Voltmeter from multiple suppliers.11th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan149
Letter from The Walsall Electrical Co. Ltd. declining to quote for an Electrostatic Voltmeter but offering catalogues for other products.13th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan150
Letter from Evershed & Vignoles unable to quote for Electrostatic Voltmeters and enclosing their general list.13th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan151
Letter from Ferranti Limited unable to supply Electrostatic Voltmeters and referring the inquiry to another company.13th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan152
Letter from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. replying to an enquiry about Electrostatic Volt-meters.16th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan153
Request for particulars and prices for an Electrostatic Voltmeter reading up to 5000 volts, sent to three different instrument companies.20th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan154
Quotation from Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. Ltd for an Electrostatic Voltmeter.22th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan155
Product specification sheet for High Tension Electrostatic Voltmeters.1st Feb 1907Box 53 \ 1  Scan156
Specification sheet for various types of electrostatic voltmeters and their accessories.19th Jan 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan157
Letter from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Company regarding a quotation for an instrument with a special multiplier.19th Jan 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan158
Letter from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Co. arranging a visit to discuss an enquiry for an Electro Static Voltmeter.23th Jan 1928Box 53 \ 1  Scan159
Quotation from The Cambridge and Paul Instrument Company for an electrostatic voltmeter and a shunted condenser.19th Jan 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan160
Updated quotation for a high-voltage electrostatic voltmeter.10th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan161
Enquiry sent to Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. about extending the range of an Electrostatic Voltmeter.17th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan162
Letter from Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. Ltd. confirming pricing and specifications for electrostatic voltmeters.14th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan163
Quotations for an oscillograph, rectifying valve, and electrostatic voltmeter.23th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan164
Specifications for an intermediate instrument and seeking confirmation on oscillograph expenditure.23th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan165
Pamphlet detailing Lord Kelvin's High Tension Electrostatic Voltmeters from Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd.23th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan166
Instruction and specification sheet for Vertical Electrostatic Voltmeters and Portable Volt Balances.16th Jun 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan167
Instruction sheet detailing a quotation from Messrs Everett Edgecumbe & Co Ltd for an Electrostatic High Tension Voltmeter.16th Jun 1924Box 53 \ 1  Scan168
Instruction sheet discussing quotes for a condenser and voltmeter from suppliers.29th Jun 1920Box 53 \ 1  Scan169
Requesting the purchase of an accelerometer to compare car acceleration, measure gradients, and braking effect.15th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 1  Scan170
Letter to Elliott Bros. regarding dissatisfaction with a non-recording accelerometer and a request to trial a recording model.15th May 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan171
Follow-up letter to Messrs. Elliott Bros. regarding a previous communication about a Recording Accelerometer.4th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan172
Letter from Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. regarding a missing previous correspondence about a Recording Accelerometer.5th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan173
Letter to Messrs. Elliott Bros. attaching a copy of a previous, untraced letter.6th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan174
Letter from Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. regarding a faulty Indicating Accelerometer.8th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan175
Letter from Elliott Brothers regarding the examination of a faulty accelerometer and requesting test results for a new one.8th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan176
Second Accelerometer being sent by Messrs. Elliott Bros for checking purposes.2nd Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan177
Receipt of a new accelerometer from Elliott Bros. in exchange for an older one, and clarifying ownership for accounting.19th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan178
Letter to Elliott Bros. confirming receipt of a second accelerometer and outlining plans for testing.19th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan179
Return of accelerometer No.323 to Messrs. Elliott Bros. and the retention of No.358 as an exchange.22th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan180
Correspondence with Messrs. Elliott Bros. regarding the testing and return of an accelerometer.22th Jun 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan181
Letter from Elliott Brothers Ltd. regarding a quote to adapt an instrument with a special scale.6th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan182
Page 2 of a letter from Elliott Brothers (London) Limited regarding a recorder on trial and its price.6th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 1  Scan183
Diagram of an accelerometer and gradient meter scale.21th Apr 1926Box 53 \ 1  Scan184
Methods of measuring car suspension performance using accelerometers and seismographs.21th Apr 1926Box 53 \ 1  Scan185
Trial offer from The Cambridge Instrument Company for Recording Accelerometers.12th Sep 1928Box 53 \ 1  Scan186
Brochure for Cambridge Recording Accelerometers (Collins' Patent), detailing typical test records and device specifications.12th Sep 1932Box 53 \ 1  Scan187
Introduction and technical description of recording accelerometers, including a standard pattern model.12th Sep 1932Box 53 \ 1  Scan188
The function and use of various recording accelerometers and associated equipment for data analysis.12th Sep 1932Box 53 \ 1  Scan189
Collection of graphical records showing vibration and acceleration measurements from various sources.12th Sep 1932Box 53 \ 1  Scan190
Confidential letter discussing left-hand steering and a move in the US to standardize 20-inch wheels and tires.7th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 2  Scan001
Letter discussing the testing of 32x6 tires and wheels before implementing 4-wheel brakes.21th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 2  Scan002
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a new 32 X 6 tyre being standardized in the US market and suggesting testing.21th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 2  Scan003
The proposed move to smaller wheels with fatter tyres and lower tyre pressures.28th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 2  Scan004
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd discussing developments in tyre sizes for 20-inch wheels.28th Nov 1922Box 53 \ 2  Scan005
Continuation sheet from The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing tests on low-pressure propositions.12th Dec 1922Box 53 \ 2  Scan006


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