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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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From 'R' discussing the acquisition of a personal car and outlining preferences for an owner-driver saloon over a custom-built vehicle.11th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan162
Allocation and preparation of cars for winter, including models 20-G-4 and 16-G-4.7th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan163
Letter clarifying a misunderstanding about a company car and offering a replacement model.7th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan164
Arrangement and allocation of a car for a client at W.W.7th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan165
Mishandled car arrangement for an individual and the steps for resolution.8th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan166
The arrangement of a car and a query about sending a 'Dewandre' heater.10th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan167
Repainting of a demonstration car to address customer criticisms.12th Feb 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan168
Internal memorandum about providing a car for 'R', detailing his preference for an experimental model over a production car.14th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan169
Clarifying a misunderstanding over a car for personal use versus a model needed for design criticism and future development.15th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan170
The allocation of a 'Peregrine' experimental car to 'R'.16th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan171
Provision of a Bensport experimental car instead of a Peregrine for 'R.' due to secrecy concerns.18th Nov 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan172
Painting and heater installation for Sir Henry Royce's car.10th Dec 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan173
From 'R' regarding the replacement of item 16-G-4 with 20-G-4 and its transport to Derby.13th Dec 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan174
Departmental memo regarding a suggested modification to the Change Speed Gear to prevent dirt and water ingress.28th Jun 1911Box 55 \ 1  Scan175
Departmental memo regarding a potential alteration to the change speed gear.11th Jul 1911Box 55 \ 1  Scan176
Arguing against enclosing the change speed mechanism and brake.10th Jul 1911Box 55 \ 1  Scan177
Advantages and approval of 'Frankonia' type mudguards.6th Oct 1911Box 55 \ 1  Scan178
Instructing the fitting of mud guards to the Austrian Trials Cars, listing required parts.1st Feb 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan179
Experimental Department memo regarding modifications to chassis 2122 following a 500-mile run.4th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan180
The completion of experiment No. 155/B, a mud guard for side levers, fitted to chassis 2212, 2224 & 2260.6th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan181
Instruction sheet detailing the completion of Experiment 155/B concerning side levers and mud guards on specific chassis.5th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan182
Typed report on an issue with the change speed lever getting choked with mud and a recommendation for a guard.14th Jan 1928Box 55 \ 1  Scan183
Instruction requesting a report on fitting 'Lavy Levers' and a mud shield to all Austrian Trials cars.18th Mar 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan184
Fitting increased length levers and mud shields to the Austrian Trials cars.19th Mar 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan185
Departmental memo discussing fitting increased length levers and mud shields to the Austrian trials (Alpenfahrt) cars.19th Mar 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan186
Confirming that long levers and mud-shields are to be fitted to the Alpenfhart cars for the Austrian trials.31th Mar 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan187
Experiment 155/B, a side lever mudguard for a 4-speed gearbox.2nd Apr 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan188
Departmental memo with a final report on a mud-guard for 4-speed side levers, seeking agreement for its standardisation.26th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan189
Agreement and design issues for a Mud Guard for 4-speed Side Levers.28th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan190
Proposal to standardize a sheet aluminium mud guard for 4-speed gear levers.9th May 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan191
Departmental memo regarding a proposal to fit a mud guard to all 4-speed levers as standard.19th May 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan192
Proposal to standardize a sheet aluminum mudguard for the 4-speed side gear levers.14th May 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan193
Confirming that Mr Johnson and Mr Royce have signed the agreement for the standardisation of the mudguard for 4-speed side levers.20th Aug 1913Box 55 \ 1  Scan194
Design and testing of three different types of splashers (fenders) for a Sports Model car.12th Sep 1927Box 55 \ 1  Scan195
Road tests comparing the inferiority of aluminium mud-wings to steel ones due to cracking and repair costs.26th Jan 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan196
Use of aluminium versus steel wings for experimental and customer cars, weighing rust risk against durability.28th Jan 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan197
Issues of rust on steel wings versus cracks in aluminium wings, proposing tests and anti-corrosive treatments.29th Jan 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan198
Failure of steel and aluminium wings during 10,000 miles tests.18th Feb 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan199
Article on the challenges of painting steel wings to prevent rust.16th Mar 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan200
Covering memo for an annotated document regarding 20/25 HP Front Wings.4th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan201
Movement issues with aluminium front wings on a 20/25 HP car compared to steel wings.5th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan202
Cover note forwarding a memo from Mr. Evans regarding 20/25 HP Front Wings for comment.13th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan203
The problem of moving front wings on the 20/25HP model and potential solutions.9th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan204
Proposed remedy for an issue with the 20/25 HP front wings.14th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan205
The 20/25 HP Front Wings, attaching a further memo for comment.18th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan206
Suggestion of an extra wing stay to solve a wing movement complaint on the 20/25 HP model.19th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan207
Letter regarding the suggestion to use an extra wing stay on the 20/25 HP model's front wings.16th Apr 1932Box 55 \ 1  Scan208
Minutes from the 78th meeting regarding a suggestion to alter the specification for Watawata fan belts to the correct length to avoid waste.18th Nov 1911Box 55 \ 2  Scan001
Meeting notes discussing the experimental replacement of a Watawata belt with a Whittle belt for driving the fan.21th Feb 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan002
Record card for tests on a Whittle fan belt.21th Feb 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan003
Minutes from two committee meetings discussing the testing and use of Whittle belts for fan drives.13th Dec 1911Box 55 \ 2  Scan004
Response regarding a suggestion to use Whittle fan belts, advising that tests are currently proceeding.15th Dec 1911Box 55 \ 2  Scan005
Recommendation to adopt Whittle fan belts as standard due to superior longevity over Wata-Wata belts.3rd Jun 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan006
Departmental memo about a noise and knock issue caused by a kink in Whittle fan belts.19th Jun 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan007
The performance and issues with a 1/2 inch Whittle belt for a dynamo drive after 10,000 miles of testing.19th Oct 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan008
Departmental memo discussing the standardisation of the 5/8 inch Whittle belt for the dynamo drive.26th Oct 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan009
Departmental memo concerning the standardisation of a larger 3/4 inch whittle belt for the dynamo drive.24th Oct 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan010
Experimental card detailing tests on dynamo belts for car lighting systems.2nd Dec 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan011
Rig tests comparing the performance and stretch of 1/2 inch and 7/8 inch drive belts.7th Jan 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan012
Re-testing of dynamo and fan belts to identify the causes of failures.18th Oct 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan013
The testing of dynamo and fan belts, suggesting future improvements for comparison.7th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan014
Requesting the ordering of various belts for dynamo and fan testing.14th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan015
Requesting the design of an experimental rig for dynamo and fan belts as per Mr. Royce's instructions.14th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan016
Belts for the dynamo and fan, and instructions for the design of an experimental rig.14th Feb 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan017
Alteration of a dynamo belt on a car for Williamson.14th Feb 1918Box 55 \ 2  Scan018
Requesting a comparative test of watta-watta and link whittle fan belts.23th Feb 1912Box 55 \ 2  Scan019
Instruction to type some notes for Mr Royce, with two accompanying papers.22th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan020
Proposal for a belt test rig setup in the Test Shop.22th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan021
Note on a fan belt test, detailing necessary modifications to driving pulleys when using a standard fan.22th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan022
Proposing the methodology for Dynamo and Fan belt tests.22th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan023
To Mr Royce regarding belt tests and accompanying documents.23th Apr 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan024
Request to determine the pull transmitted by a Whittle Vee Belt under specific running conditions.19th Jul 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan025
Instruction sheet for an experiment on an ice-making apparatus for Mr. Royce.28th Jul 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan026
The testing of a 'Basilica' fan belt against other comparable belts.30th Jul 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan027
Notes and tracings for Belt Test X.196.30th Jul 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan028
Instruction memo to Mr Miers regarding flywheel bursting tackle, a whittle belt, and parts sent to Mr Royce.5th Sep 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan029
Proposal for a prolonged fan belt test using a custom-built rig.30th Jul 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan030
Memo asking for advice on testing a tachometer and dynamo using lamps as resistance.30th Jul 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan031
Proposing a new rig and procedure for testing fan belts, seeking advice on the methodology.12th Sep 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan032
Cover memo attaching Mr Moon's memo and sending a separate tracing of a rig for a belt test.12th Sep 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan033
Experiment testing a Basilica Fan Belt.16th Sep 1913Box 55 \ 2  Scan034
Design of a belt drive for a dynamo on seaplanes, including a sketch.13th Mar 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan035
Instruction note to Mr Mercer regarding the ordering of tackle for a test.18th Mar 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan036
Performance calculations of Whittle belts and proposing further experiments with different pulley and chain drive configurations.9th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan037
Testing of a horizontal pulley and belt drive arrangement.3rd Nov 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan038
Query regarding the suitability of a belt or chain drive for an aero starter dynamotor.22th Mar 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan039
The failure of a leather magneto drive coupling for a 200 HP Aero Engine.29th Mar 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan040
Specifications for a belt drive from an engine to a dynamo on Admiralty seaplanes.29th Mar 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan041
The testing of a Whittle belt drive for a dynamo-motor on an aero engine.2nd Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan042
Proposed Whittle belt drive for a dynamo-motor on an aero engine.2nd Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan043
Performance calculations of Whittle belts and proposing further experiments.9th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan044
Testing different pulley and belt configurations for a 2 1/2 HP drive system.12th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan045
Forwarding a note from Mr Royce regarding various drives for an Airship dynamo and requesting an order for materials to conduct tests.12th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan046
Letter to The Whittle Belt Co. inquiring about the purpose and advantage of a rawhide link on a belt, in relation to tests for Admiralty work.12th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan047
Correspondence with Hans Renold regarding a chain drive specification.14th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan048
Letter detailing a quotation for chains and wheels, including pricing and technical specifications.14th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan049
Continuation page concerning a test and the enclosure of a sample chain from Hans Renolds.14th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan050
Letter from a supplier, Thomas Whittle & Sons Ltd., discussing the specifications and use of raw hide centres in Whittle Belting.14th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan051
Letter from a supplier explaining the use of rawhide centers in their 'Whittle Belting' to improve tensile strength and prevent stretching.14th Nov 1910Box 55 \ 2  Scan052
The testing of Whittle belts for an Aero Dynamo Drive, detailing performance issues and size recommendations.17th Apr 1915Box 55 \ 2  Scan053


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