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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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Performance and wear issues of spring shackles, comparing C.H.N.S. bushes to bronze.6th Dec 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan094
Note about changing the material for front and rear spring fittings from Mild Steel to Ubas for the 40/50HP Chassis.28th Dec 1922Box 54 \ 3  Scan095
Results from testing Delage springs and correcting the pitch angle on a worm gear.26th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan096
From Mr. Royce requesting information and tests on road springs to understand the effects of torsion and side bending.27th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan097
Technical memorandum discussing the correction and bushing of holes in leaf springs to prevent wear.29th Jan 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan098
Importance of spring alignment to prevent wear and breakage.7th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan099
Standardisation of a light pressed cover for the central bearing of a rear spring.7th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan100
Complaint from Springfield regarding knocking in the 40/50 Chassis rear spring roller plates and proposing a reduction of the side clearance limit.9th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan101
Standardisation of a light pressed cover on the central bearing of the rear spring.28th Feb 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan102
The results of a spring torsion and distortion test.17th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan103
Data log of a torsion test on a spring, recording torque versus torsion angle.17th Mar 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan104
Spring lateral distortion test report, showing load, angle, and height measurements in a table, with a diagram of the spring.24th May 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan105
Suggestion for fixing the lubricator for the rear spring roller.24th May 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan106
Recommendation to change thick leaf springs to thin ones for cars to be used in Canada due to the risk of breakage.9th Sep 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan107
Increasing the strength of front and rear springs to prevent breakages.15th Nov 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan108
Brake and front suspension issues, and a proposed new scheme for axle control.21th Nov 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan109
Front road springs and steering gear, including breakages and potential modifications.30th Nov 1923Box 54 \ 3  Scan110
Potential causes and solutions for front road spring breakages.1st Jan 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan111
Continued note discussing the merits of balloon tyres versus larger wheels.25th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan112
Policy on changing thick leaf springs to an improved thin leaf type.25th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan113
The policy for changing thick leaf springs to the thin leaf type in response to customer complaints about squeaking.30th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan114
The disadvantages of using stiffer front springs on ride quality.27th Feb 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan115
Note on customer acceptance of ride comfort following the addition of front brakes.1st Mar 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan116
Responding to queries about spring standardisation, detailing modifications for front brakes and usage in different countries.1st Mar 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan117
Standardisation of road springs for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models to suit bad roads abroad.22th Jan 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan118
Diagram and table detailing suspension bump clearance measurements.7th Mar 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan119
Bumping test of front springs and rear anchorage, detailing failures of the springs and the frame.1st Mar 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan120
Experimental testing of front axle control systems, proposing a design using semi-elliptic springs and radius rods.29th May 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan121
Telegram received by telephone regarding a car trial and a percentage reduction.18th Apr 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan122
From ROY to Hs. about forwarding a set of Axle Springs to The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.18th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan123
The internal friction and damping characteristics of Firths and Woodheads road springs.8th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan124
Requesting load figures for a set of Axle Springs being sent to the Dunlop Company for fitment.23th Jul 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan125
Vehicle spring stiffness and its effect on ride quality for different car bodies.1st Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan126
Stiffness and increased friction in rear springs of the EAC.11 speed model car.1st Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan127
The torsion of deflection of standard, 12½% and 25% type front road springs.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan128
Torsion and oscillation tests conducted on front road springs.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan129
Test report on the torsional deflection of front road springs, detailing the springs used for the tests.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan130
Data table showing torque and pull forces applied to springs at various degrees of twist.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan131
Measurement of friction and nip in road springs for the 46-PK open touring car.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan132
Specification sheet for spring draw on 9-leaf and 10-leaf springs.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan133
Graph showing the load versus deflection test results for an off-side road spring, model 46PK.19th Aug 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan134
Deflection test chart for a near side road spring, model 46PK.9th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan135
Secret internal memo discussing responsibility for a spring failure and clarifying the roles of the Experimental and Drawing Office departments.9th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan136
Page 2 of a memo discussing responsibility, efficiency and departmental capability.1st Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan137
Road spring failures and performance during tests in France.1st Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan138
The life and failure rates of various car springs during road and bump tests.5th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan139
Approximate lifespan of front road springs, suggesting replacement after 50,000 kilometres.10th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan140
Ordering, design alterations, and required poundages of front springs for Demonstration and Trials cars.17th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan141
The allocation of 100 pairs of springs and specifications for the top plate.17th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan142
Chemical analysis report for six road springs marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.9th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan143
Urgent request for various road springs for experimental and 'Olympia' trials cars.9th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan144
Requesting fatigue tests on broken spring plates from two different suppliers to determine the best range to resist fatigue.25th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan145
Query regarding leftover springs following a spring change-over on chassis 18 NK.25th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan146
The collection of springs for chassis 18-NK.26th Sep 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan147
Defining the new type of front springing and poundages for the 40/50 HP chassis.3rd Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan148
Calculations and fitting procedures for front springs on various car models.3rd Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan149
Specifications for varying spring stiffness and buffers on cars for different countries.3rd Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan150
The Experimental Department's feedback regarding a buffer's effect on ride comfort.3rd Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan151
Querying the correct buffer clearance to be used for different spring types.10th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan152
Standardisation of front springs for the 40/50 HP chassis.6th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan153
Secret memorandum regarding the testing of different stiffness car springs in France.6th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan154
From the Experimental Department seeking instructions on which springs to fit to cars 9-PK and 98-NK for testing in France.10th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan155
Standardisation of 40/50 HP road springs and fittings.10th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan156
Standardisation of chassis parts for front springs, brackets, and shackles to suit front wheel brakes.12th May 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan157
Fitting stiffer springs to Press Demonstration cars and future plans for car 48-PK.10th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan158
Testing road springs in France, comparing different stiffness levels and makes.9th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan159
Bump tests on road springs and proposing a new apparatus for continuous bending tests.10th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan160
Testing and comparison of Firth and Woodhead front springs.16th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan161
Telegram received by telephone enquiring about the current status of front spring testing.17th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan162
Telegram received by telephone from Johnson regarding production, tests, and vehicle specifications.23th Aug 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan163
Query regarding the collection of springs for Chassis 18 NK.20th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan164
Breakage of front road springs and proposing design modifications to improve their lifespan.21th Oct 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan165
Complaint about cars bumping on rubber buffers and the design considerations for front spring clearance.20th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan166
Comparison of buffer clearance between the 40/50 HP and EAC.111 car models.20th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan167
Comparison of buffer clearance specifications for the standard 40/50 HP chassis and the EAC.111 chassis.20th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan168
Hand-drawn sketch with calculations showing the buffer clearance for a 40/50 HP chassis.20th Nov 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan169
Testing different types of car springs to address squeaking issues.29th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan170
Recommendation for Woodheads springs fitted with 'Alf's Button' with specified poundages.31th Dec 1924Box 54 \ 3  Scan171
Request to pack up and return experimental parts and springs for chassis 18-NK from Cricklewood to Derby.1st Jan 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan172
The collection or return of springs for chassis 80 NK.2nd Jan 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan173
Querying the return of 6 Road Springs to settle an amount of credit.22th Jan 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan174
Experimental springs for chassis 18-NK, clarifying their status and value as scrap.28th Jan 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan175
Comparing the suspension and ride comfort of the Phantom and pre-front brake Silver Ghost models.1st Apr 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan176
Internal order for Ferodo spring interleaving material for front and rear springs.27th Apr 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan177
Internal query about past experiments with under-slung semi-elliptic springs versus the cantilever suspension system on the 40/50-HP model.12th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan178
Confidential memo on the intention to change from cantilever to under-slung semi-elliptic springs for the 40/50 model.15th Jun 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan179
The unsatisfactory progress of Dunlop Company's experiments with interleaving axle springs.6th Jul 1925Box 54 \ 3  Scan180
Springing demonstration to investigate suspension complaints and ride quality on the Phantom model.26th Mar 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan181
Tests on shock dampers and tyre pressures to address a riding complaint in various car models.13th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan182
From D.A. to H.s. discussing the results of suspension tests comparing a pre 'U' series Silver Ghost with a New Phantom.13th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan183
Phantom suspension tests, concluding that spring friction is the primary cause of jolting.15th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan184
The effect of fitting front wheel brakes on the springing and ride quality of the Phantom and Silver Ghost models.15th Apr 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan185
Internal memorandum discussing springing complaints and ride comfort on the Silver Ghost, Phantom, and 20 HP models.10th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan186
Comparison between reversed leaf springs on Lancias and rebound leaf springs on Bentleys, discussing friction, life, and performance.10th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan187
Graph showing deflection versus total spring load for Lancia 3-leaf reversed leaf springs.10th Aug 1926Box 54 \ 3  Scan188
Graph plotting compression vs total load for a Woodhead Special Spring D, detailing loading and unloading performance.28th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan189
Investigation into buffer clearance and performance issues with 20% stiffer rear springs for Continentally sprung cars.28th Feb 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan190
Technical memo discussing the negative impacts of fitting stiffer springs to cars, noting the risk of broken frames and worsened ride quality.1st Mar 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan191
Comparing different types of steel used for road spring materials by various suppliers.1st Mar 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan192
Specification chart for Silico Manganese steel from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd.2nd Mar 1927Box 54 \ 3  Scan193


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