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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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Requesting a system to track suggestions and failures from extended runs to prevent future issues and loss of information.7th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan049
Qualifying report on a 10,000-mile test for production car 12-EM, detailing top speed, fuel consumption, and a universal joint issue.11th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan050
Report investigating the causes of passenger sea-sickness during a 10,000 miles test.17th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan051
Passenger motion sickness during a 10,000-mile test, analyzing potential causes including the position of the hood, fumes, and suspension.17th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan052
Passenger's motion sickness during a 10,000-mile test, investigating factors like the car's hood, fumes, and springing.17th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan053
Internal query requesting information.5th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan054
Technical memo discussing the causes and remedies for passenger sickness in cars, such as vibration, rolling, and exhaust fumes.5th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan055
Passenger sickness from exhaust fumes and proposing preventative measures.1st Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan056
Letter quoting T.B. Andre & Co. Ltd. regarding shock absorber and bearing issues on a 10,000 miles trial car.1st Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan057
Page 2 of a typed letter requesting a reply to be communicated to T.B. Andre & Co.1st Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan058
Instructions for changing engine oil and a proposal to address oil pressure failures for the 40/50 Chassis.15th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan059
Involuntary stop due to oil pressure failure on Chassis No. 12-EM during a 10,000 miles trial run.15th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan060
Conflict of opinion with Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding the condition of road wheels from a 40/50 HP Chassis.21th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan061
Visit from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for the wheels of chassis 12-EM during its 10,000-mile trial run.23th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan062
Attaching a list of points and actions taken from a 10,000-mile trial run on chassis 12-EM.24th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan063
Listing points to be addressed and actions taken following a 10,000 miles trial run on Chassis No. 12-EM.5th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan064
List of technical faults and the corresponding actions taken or proposed solutions.5th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan065
List of points for review and actions taken on various vehicle components.5th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan066
List of vehicle faults and the corresponding actions taken for issues with brakes, magneto, wheels, and tanks.5th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan067
List of points to be addressed regarding vehicle components and the corresponding actions taken.22th Nov 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan068
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. discussing the breakdown and redesign of an E.O.6 Magneto H.T. Collector Brush Holder.22th Nov 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan069
Letter from Lucas Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding the examination of a returned dynamo due to bearing noise.28th Nov 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan070
The inspection and repair of a noisy Watford Magneto from trial car chassis 12-EM.17th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan071
Issue with locking rings on wire wheels and clarifying assembly responsibility with Dunlop Co.1st Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan072
Examination of a dynamo from a trial car, referencing a letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd.4th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan073
Ball bearing clearance in dynamos to reduce noise and humming effects on a trial car.1st Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan074
Adjustment timing of Whittle belts for the dynamo and fan drives during a 10,000-mile test run.15th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan075
Unsettled points from the 10,000-mile trial run report for Chassis No. 12-EM.24th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan076
Outstanding issues following a 10,000-mile trial run for Chassis No. 12-EM.15th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan077
Instructions for changing engine oil on the 40/50 Chassis and proposals to resolve oil pressure failures.15th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan078
Responding to an enquiry about a 10,000-mile trial run on chassis No. 12-EM, discussing valve wear and piston ring clearance.29th Jan 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan079
Correspondence with Dunlop Co. regarding wheel and rim issues on a 40/50 HP Chassis following a trial run.15th Feb 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan080
Provision of a 20 HP car for the Demonstration School, the policy on using new vs older models, and transferring an experimental car.21th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan081
The allocation of a 20 HP car to the Demonstration School and the use of experimental parts.22th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan082
Delivery note for a 40/50 HP chassis, wheels, spares and tools.15th Sep 1922Box 53 \ 4  Scan083
Suggesting the new 20-HP Demonstration Cars be fitted with R.O.1 magnetos and a torque reaction damping device.13th Oct 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan084
Alternative designs and fixing methods for piston pins in car and aero engines.1st Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan085
Experimental piston and gudgeon pin designs for the 'Condor' III aero engine.1st Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan086
Standardisation document for a design improvement to the piston pin locking screw.24th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan087
Standardisation sheet for a Piston with a Floating Gudgeon Pin.11th Jun 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan088
Alteration note for an aero engine piston with a floating gudgeon pin.19th May 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan089
Testing 'L' shaped piston rings on 'Condor' and 'V' Series engines to reduce oil consumption.1st May 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan090
Oil consumption tests using different piston ring configurations on a Condor III engine.11th May 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan091
Urgent request for a test with 6:1 compression pistons, part number E.13289.1st Jul 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan092
Proposal to standardize the isolation of the dashboard from the scuttle by replacing a rubber piece with an air space.18th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan093
Insulation of car bodies from the dashboard to reduce vibration.18th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan094
The mounting of car bodies on rubber buffers to reduce vibration.15th Aug 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan095
Standardisation of chassis parts for the isolation of the scuttle from the dashboard to prevent booming and vibrations.27th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan096
Two typed extracts from the Coachbuilders sub-committee meetings concerning scuttle separation and design schemes.27th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan097
Sectional view showing the proposed separation of the scuttle of the body from the dashboard.12th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan098
Methods to reduce engine heat in the passenger cabin.12th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan099
Methods for reducing under-bonnet air temperature and comparing the 40/50 and 20 HP car models.19th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan100
Standardisation of insulation between the dash and scuttle for the 20HP chassis.19th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan101
Insulation and stiffening between the dash and scuttle for the 20 HP model.21th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan102
Isolation of bodywork from the chassis to address a customer's complaint about vibrations.21th Sep 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan103
Query regarding whether Mr. Royce viewed the separation dashboard scheme on Lord Herbert Scott's car.5th Oct 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan104
Brief internal note confirming Mr. Royce did not examine Lord Herbert Scot's car in London.8th Oct 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan105
The construction of an experimental landaulette body on stiffeners.22th Nov 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan106
20 HP body underframe suspension, dashboard construction, and modifications for the coachbuilder.1st Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan107
On the results of tests for insulating the exhaust to reduce heat on the floorboards and under the scuttle.21th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan108
Tests to reduce heat on floorboards and under the scuttle of a 40/50 HP car.11th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan109
Modifications to reduce floor and scuttle temperature.12th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan110
Modifications to the undershield for mud protection and testing of cork covering for floorboards.11th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan111
Tests of a double dash air insulated dashboard following complaints of cold air in the driver's footwell.12th Jul 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan112
Test report comparing temperature readings inside a car under various insulation and modification conditions.11th Dec 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan113
Graph plotting the relationship between top radiator water temperature and the air temperature at the rear of the fan.17th Oct 1923Box 53 \ 4  Scan114
Graphs detailing experiments to reduce floor-board temperature through various insulation and airflow modifications.23th Dec 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan115
Extract from a visit report discussing scuttle isolation for the 20 HP model.12th Feb 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan116
Excessive scuttle movement on the 40/50 chassis and the proposed remedy.22th Feb 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan117
Scuttle isolation schemes for 20 HP and 40/50 cars.25th Feb 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan118
Secret memorandum about isolating the 40/50 model scuttle and dash to reduce excessive movement.24th May 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan119
Alteration to reduce heat from the floorboards and under the scuttle on cars undergoing testing in France.1st Jul 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan120
Extract discussing issues with the 40/50 carburetter control on the instrument board and a proposed solution.10th Jul 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan121
Methods for isolating the scuttle and instrument board on 20 HP 'B' and 'D' type cars to prevent rattles.14th Jul 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan122
Methods to standardise scuttle isolation on the 20 HP chassis.18th Jul 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan123
Proposals and existing schemes for scuttle isolation on the 20 HP chassis.22th Jul 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan124
Scuttle isolation schemes for the 20 HP and 40/40 chassis.14th Aug 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan125
Internal memorandum discussing the scuttle and dash isolation for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.1st Sep 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan126
The accelerator pedal fouling the scuttle armature on the 40/50 HP chassis, proposing a wider dashboard as a solution.2nd Sep 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan127
Scuttle isolation for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.19th Sep 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan128
Urgent request to send scuttle isolation parts for two 40/50 chassis to Barkers at Olaf Street.25th Sep 1924Box 53 \ 4  Scan129
Difficulty and proposed solutions for instrument board and scuttle isolation on the 20 HP car with a raked column.4th Mar 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan130
Modifications to steering columns and dashboards for future car models, specifically project 'India'.4th Mar 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan131
'V' Series scuttle isolation scheme.24th Mar 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan132
Standardisation of the scuttle isolation scheme for 'V' series cars.4th Apr 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan133
Secret memorandum discussing the standardization of 'V' series scuttle isolation and objections from coachbuilders.1st May 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan134
Standardisation of scuttle isolation for the 20HP model.12th May 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan135
Standardisation proposal for scuttle and dash isolation on the 40/50 chassis.12th May 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan136
Standardisation sheet proposing a total isolation between the dashboard and body for the 'V' Series scuttle.12th May 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan137
Proposal for a standardised scheme for 20HP scuttle and dash isolation.11th Jun 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan138
Scuttle and dash isolation for the 20 HP model, comparing experiences with one versus two instrument board brackets.15th Jun 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan139
Floorboards, hot air, and water ingress issues on chassis 8-EX.29th Oct 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan140
Water leak complaint in the scuttle area after a sub-frame body was remounted.30th Oct 1925Box 53 \ 4  Scan141
Scuttle isolation and experimental steering column designs for the 20 HP chassis.9th Jan 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan142
Inquiry regarding experiments on scuttle ventilation for 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars.30th Jan 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan143
Querying the necessity of a standardisation sheet for an increase to the scuttle isolation gap.9th Apr 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan144
Need for Sales signatures on a standardisation sheet for the scuttle isolation gap width.14th Apr 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan145
Requesting the urgent manufacture of a plate for scuttle reinforcement for testing on experimental cars.12th Jul 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan146
Use of stays for steering column support on 20 HP models with small columns and isolated scuttles.15th Jul 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan147
Implementation of a self-supporting steering column for the 20 HP model.9th Jul 1926Box 53 \ 4  Scan148


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