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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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Usefulness of a battery charge indicator instrument compared to a green lamp system.23th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan238
Patronage and safety concerns of a third-party battery indicator.23th Jul 1928Box 54 \ 2  Scan239
Query from motor agents regarding a customer's request to fit a Battery Capacity Ampere Hour Meter and its potential impact on the car's guarantee.6th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan240
Letter to Messrs. McNeill & Co. discussing the limitations and usefulness of battery capacity meters.9th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan241
Letter to Messrs. McNeill & Co. regarding the fitting of a low-amperage instrument.9th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan242
From EFC to Roy declining to experimentally consider meters from Messrs. J.H. Wedge & Co.27th Jul 1929Box 54 \ 2  Scan243
48 coil medium output P.2 dynamo and battery capacity meters.20th Jan 1931Box 54 \ 2  Scan244
Blueprints for a 1100 lb rear road spring sample test.15th Mar 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan001
Side movement and twisting of rear spring leaves without nibs and slots on a test chassis.16th Mar 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan002
Addition of clips to pre-war rear road springs to counteract torsion and translation forces.16th Mar 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan003
The modification of chassis springs by adding an extra pair of clips.19th Mar 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan004
Issues with front springs on cars, including loose clips and shearing bolts.31th Mar 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan005
Fixing front springs to the front axle, identifying loose spring clips as the cause for broken bolts.1st Apr 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan006
Use of cast hardened mild steel versus nickel steel for wearing plates on rear springs.10th Dec 1920Box 54 \ 3  Scan007
Complaint about loose front spring clips and breakage of centre bolts on new cars.14th Apr 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan008
Page discussing the final testing and inspection of work at coachbuilders.10th Feb 1931Box 54 \ 3  Scan009
Noise complaints due to excessive end play in front spring shackles.6th Apr 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan010
Issues and performance of thick versus thin leaved springs for cars in the American market.7th Apr 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan011
Reconstructing a carriage, salvaging the top plate, and scrapping the remaining leaves for their valuable steel.7th Apr 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan012
Agreeing with a suggestion to use hardened washers to reduce wear on front springs or shackles.10th May 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan013
Lubrication issues with rear spring shackles and proposing improvements.10th May 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan014
The importance of better lubricators and lubrication schemes for shackles, and the method for initial oiling.8th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan015
Extract discussing causes and solutions for transmission knocking, particularly in relation to U.S.A. complaints.8th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan016
Page discussing the causes of knock in the transmission, specifically uneven engine firing, and proposing solutions.8th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan017
Modifications to rear springs, including changing the front-end mounting and fitting black-lead bushings.22th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan018
The modification of rear road spring bearings to use 'Alemite' grease lubricators.5th Jul 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan019
The company's policy on thick versus thin leaf springs and customer pricing.4th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan020
Test report on a front bumper chassis, logging running hours and component failures.12th Jul 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan021
Log sheet detailing component failures and observations during a vehicle test run.19th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan022
The durability testing of American-manufactured front springs against standard Woodhead springs for the 4.EX car.1st Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan023
Complaints about squeaking rear springs.10th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan024
Permanent fix for squeaking thick leaf springs by filing the leaf edges.8th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan025
Inspection for chassis 46-RE and an update on its leaf springs.18th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan026
Request to alter the springs on a pre-war car, chassis 5-RD, to match those of a post-war car, 95AG.18th Jun 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan027
Follow-up memo requesting a reply to a suggestion about squeaking rear springs.26th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan028
Suspension upgrades due to cord tyres and addressing complaints about axle and gearbox noise on Rudyard Kipling's car.31th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan029
Continued memo discussing the need to resolve a chassis issue to maintain standards and avoid customer annoyance.31th Aug 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan030
The development and testing of experimental road springs for the Goshawk 11 engine project.12th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan031
Timeline of events concerning the ordering and testing of experimental springs and a subsequent dispute.12th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan032
Delays and calculations for ordering experimental and production springs.12th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan033
Permanent cure for squeaking thick leaf springs by rounding off the ends of the leaves.13th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan034
Experiments on rounding the surfaces of thick leaf springs to cure squeaking.19th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan035
Reporting on the superior test results of American-supplied front springs over Woodhead Springs.20th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan036
Laboratory analysis of 'Very good American Spring No. 2', detailing its chemical composition and Brinell hardness.7th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan037
Letter detailing a successful cure for squeaking thick leaf springs.30th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan038
Complaints about thick leaf springs and the proposed solution of using thinner, stiffer, unlubricated springs to improve ride steadiness.3rd Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan039
Supply and pricing of road springs from Firths' new plant in comparison to American prices.3rd Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan040
Tests to cure squeaking in thick leaf springs by forming a radius on the leaf edges.28th Sep 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan041
The cost of changing rear springs from a thick leaf to a thin leaf type.6th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan042
Results of tests on squeaking thick leaf springs and the effect of radiusing the edges.1st Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan043
Customer complaints and preferences regarding thick versus thin leaf springs on 40/50 HP chassis.10th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan044
Vehicle springing, customer complaints regarding ride comfort, and ideal solutions involving friction dampers.7th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan045
The challenges and complaints related to fitting shock absorbers and a recommendation for using thin leaf springs.10th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan046
Report discussing complaints about leaf spring friction and potential solutions for vehicle suspension.7th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan047
Springing and shock damper design for the 40/50 HP model.18th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan048
Continued discussion regarding the lubrication of shock dampers and connections.18th Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan049
Potential purchase of Hartford Shock Absorbers to address complaints about thick leaf springs.1st Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan050
Quote for Hartford shock absorbers as an alternative for the Goshawk.1st Oct 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan051
Letter from Madrid regarding client complaints about engine overheating and suspension issues.5th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan052
Implementation and challenges of fitting shock dampers to post-war cars.23th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan053
Shock damper performance, future policy, and competing engineering priorities such as engines and armoured cars.23th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan054
Continued memo about increasing the wearing surface of a fitting via lubrication with 'Enot' greasing equipment.10th Dec 1920Box 54 \ 3  Scan055
Squeaks from spring shackles due to lack of lubrication and suggesting a design modification.23th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan056
The lubrication of spring shackles and squeaking springs, referencing a solution implemented on a car belonging to Rudyard Kipling.29th Nov 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan057
The policy and technical merits of fitting thin leaf springs versus Hartford shock dampers to a chassis.15th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan058
Crankcase fumes, sea-sickness, and suspension design including springs and shock-dampers.20th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan059
Page detailing an escalation procedure for unsatisfactory explanations.20th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan060
Composition, design, and performance of road springs.30th Dec 1921Box 54 \ 3  Scan061
Increasing stock of thick leaf rear springs for the 40/50 HP Chassis and proposing a policy review.2nd Jan 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan062
Letter from Paris discussing two new articles: a front spring shackle and a variable speed fan.31th Jan 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan063
Letter discussing adjustable spring shackles, a variable speed fan, shutters, and an automatic steam carburettor.8th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan064
Rear spring issues and the recommendation to fit Hartford pattern double-acting shock dampers.10th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan065
Fitting of shock dampers and flexible springs for optimal damping effect.14th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan066
Letter regarding the forwarding of patent spring shackles for evaluation and potential adoption.14th Feb 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan067
Solution for squeaks from thick leaf springs by modifying the leaf tips.14th Mar 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan068
Manufacturing difficulties and design considerations for front springs.10th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan069
Ongoing customer complaints about squeaks from thick leaf springs and engine vibration.9th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan070
Value of thick leaf rear springs and the suitability of thin leaf springs for the 40/50-HP Chassis.24th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan071
Value, stock, and performance of thick and thin leaf rear springs for the 40/50 chassis.25th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan072
Scrapping thick leaf rear and front springs for the 40/50 HP chassis.26th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan073
Instruction to immediately cease using and scrap the existing stock of thick leaf springs.30th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan074
The decision to cease fitting thick leaf springs to chassis and what to do with the excess stock.30th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan075
Correcting a pricing error for 40/50 chassis thick leaf springs.30th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan076
The performance and testing of patent spring shackles.29th Jun 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan077
Merits of thin versus thick leaf road springs and recommending rounding the edges.10th Jul 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan078
Request to investigate the harshness and vibration of the front of the 40/50 model.1st Jul 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan079
Confirming arrangements for testing different axle springs on 40/50 HP and Goshawk models.26th Jul 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan080
Replacing thick leaf rear springs with thin leaf springs and Hartford shock dampers.1st Aug 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan081
The adoption of thin leaf springs and shock absorbers for American and English production cars.1st Sep 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan082
Tests for spring shackles and bushes, recommending the use of hardened surfaces over phosphor bronze.11th Sep 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan083
Request to manufacture pieces for a small spring testing apparatus, referring to drawing No. LeC.1637.3rd Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan084
Requesting the manufacture of parts for a spring testing apparatus, referencing drawing No.LeC.1638.10th May 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan085
Adjustment of car springs and shock dampers for models intended for use abroad on rough roads.16th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan086
Modifications to spring clearances and strength for a 40/50 HP chassis intended for export.19th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan087
Improvements and stock management for road springs on 40/50 and Goshawk cars.23th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan088
The merits and costs of thick leaf springs versus thin leaf springs and shock absorbers for the 40/50 model.26th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan089
Page discussing conclusions on leaf springs, shock dampers, and tyre pressures.26th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan090
5% increase in spring poundage for chassis intended for overseas use.26th Oct 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan091
Recommending the use of hardened steel washers to reduce noise from spring shackles and front horns.6th Nov 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan092
From Da. to Hs. discussing design considerations for spring shackles, models X.2628 and X.4261.12th Dec 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan093


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