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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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Oil lubrication concerns and proposed modifications for an adjustable carrier wheel.7th Apr 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan062
Note about sending blueprint LeC.2546 for a modification to the lubricating system of the 'India 3' carrier wheel.7th Apr 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan063
Suggestion to hold production of the 20-HP Wheelcase due to a rattling issue.19th Apr 1932Box 56 \ 3  Scan064
Standardisation of a wheel case to suit a low inertia spring drive.4th Jan 1932Box 56 \ 3  Scan065
Standardisation sheet for a chassis part, specifically the wheel case and propshaft drive.4th Jan 1932Box 56 \ 3  Scan066
Reintroducing friction pads to the U. Series 20/25 Chassis wheelcase to prevent gear rattle.26th Apr 1932Box 56 \ 3  Scan067
Modifications to the 'Goshawk' temporary controls under Scheme 664.22th Dec 1920Box 56 \ 3  Scan068
Request to make a model of a 'GOSHAWK II' small ball joint for controls from drawing Lec.1387 for Mr. Royce.13th May 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan069
Instructions for fixing a model ball joint for Mr. Royce's lever end on the Goshawk II controls.23th May 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan070
Modifications to the 'Goshawk II' Klaxon button switch and controls on the steering column.14th Jun 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan071
Revised design schemes for the 'Goshawk II' small ball joint for controls.1st Jul 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan072
Confirmation of a telegram regarding a defective dashboard and modifications to a universal joint for Goshawk TT.1st Sep 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan073
Goshawk 11 controls, suggesting the parts could be made from brass castings.3rd Sep 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan074
Drawings for the Goshawk 11 control gear, including throttle and ignition controls.9th Sep 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan075
Drawing and modifications to the Goshawk 11 control gear.9th Sep 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan076
Progress and handover of drawings for the 'Goshawk 11' control mechanism.20th Sep 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan077
The operating principle of the Goshawk 11 double throttle controls.22th Sep 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan078
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 carburetter silencer, control gear, and petrol feed connections.29th Oct 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan079
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 engine controls and mixture/starting cock connections.21th Dec 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan080
The adaptation of the Goshawk 11 magneto control gear.1st Feb 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan081
Reduction of different engine lever parts and the upcoming magneto wiring scheme.23th Mar 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan082
Feedback on the Goshawk car's carburetter and ignition controls.23th Mar 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan083
Continued correspondence seeking feedback on a proposed compromise to address potential criticisms.15th Mar 1917Box 56 \ 3  Scan084
Design issue with the carburetter control operating gear on the instrument board.24th Apr 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan085
Goshawk 11 starting carburetter and mixture control on the instrument board.10th May 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan086
Two modifications to the Goshawk 11 control gear.11th May 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan087
Alterations to the Goshawk 11 carburetter controls and throttle linkage.5th May 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan088
Material and design specifications for Goshawk steering column controls and instrument board screws.1st Jun 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan089
Modifications and material issues for the Goshawk steering column controls.14th Jun 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan090
Redesign of the Goshawk engine's throttle control to improve delicate operation.23th Jun 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan091
Addition of a spring to the Goshawk limousine's throttle control to improve slow running.30th Jun 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan092
The revised design for control lever springs on the Goshawk steering column to reduce hand knob load.30th Jun 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan093
Difficulty of achieving a sensitive throttle control for the Goshawk engine due to butterfly valve friction.1st Jul 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan094
Modifications to the Goshawk control gear and steering box support, including corrections to lever angles.1st Jul 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan095
Instructions for producing parts for the Goshawk II carburetter controls and 12 1/2 degree throttle valve.16th Aug 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan096
Engine control issues for the Goshawk 11 aircraft, causing the engine not to stop.3rd Nov 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan097
Agreement to use modified throttle closing spring brackets on Goshawk II cylinder heads.3rd Nov 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan098
Explaining the inability to work on Goshawk left-hand controls due to being fully engaged on other projects.16th Nov 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan099
Requesting a 20 HP car or chassis fitted with dummy right-hand control levers for ergonomic evaluation.11th Jul 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan100
Rigging of dummy right-hand control levers for a 20 HP car.13th Jul 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan101
Proposal to take a 20 HP car with mock-up right-hand control levers to London for examination.8th Jul 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan102
Confirming a previously agreed carburetter control modification for the 4-Goshawk-11 car.25th Jul 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan103
The annealing of steel hollow rivetted control pins for the 20 HP Chassis.8th Jan 1924Box 56 \ 3  Scan104
Modification to the Goshawk 11 carburetter controls and a request for a new part to be made.7th Jul 1924Box 56 \ 3  Scan105
Proposed linkages for mixture control required for the fitting of shutters to a 20 HP model.6th Jan 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan106
Modifications to the 20 HP radiator shutters and steering column.28th Jan 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan107
Modifications to the mixture control, throttle, and ignition levers for 20 HP vertical shutters.4th Feb 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan108
Arrangements for fitting vertical radiator shutters to a 10,000 miles car.2nd Feb 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan109
The dispatch of original drawings for 20 HP controls, advising to await comments before proceeding.4th Mar 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan110
Modification to the 20 HP controls for models with vertical shutters to resolve friction issues.5th Mar 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan111
Unsatisfactory design of the 20 HP exhaust cutout and controls, noting wear and seizing issues.23th May 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan112
Standardisation document for new controls on the instrument board.23th May 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan113
Standardisation of chassis parts, noting tool costs for a radiator with integral shutters are included.22th Aug 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan114
The standardisation of modified controls for shutters and starter carburetter on the 20 HP model.10th Oct 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan115
Vibration issue with the 20 HP starter carburetter control, requesting a modification to increase friction.8th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan116
Blueprint detailing a modification to an existing piece by adding a countersink.29th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan117
Technical memorandum detailing a simplified throttle control scheme with an accompanying sketch.29th Nov 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan118
Listing drawings sent for 20HP controls.13th Dec 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan119
Two blueprint designs for a starter carburettor throttle control, recommending one over the other.22th Dec 1928Box 56 \ 3  Scan120
Confirming the dispatch of drawings LeC. 2627 and 2630 related to 'INDIA 4 - CONTROLS'.18th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 3  Scan121
Lowering steering column controls and standardizing larger steering wheels based on user feedback.23th Jan 1929Box 56 \ 3  Scan122
Adjustment for the radiator shutter and starting carburetter controls to suit varying scuttle depths.30th Apr 1930Box 56 \ 3  Scan123
The placement of the ignition control, referencing U.S.A. practice for the 'JAPAN' III model.5th Feb 1931Box 56 \ 3  Scan124
Flattened steering column controls and the incorporation of a headlamp dipping switch.23th Dec 1931Box 56 \ 3  Scan125
Arrangement of controls, instrument board, and component suppliers for the 'Japan 3' project.6th Feb 1931Box 56 \ 3  Scan126
The design change and removal procedure for the 20 HP chassis undershield.29th Mar 1919Box 56 \ 3  Scan127
Alterations to the engine undershield stiffeners and crossmember fixings.1st Mar 1919Box 56 \ 3  Scan128
Brief typed memo regarding the intention to start work on an undershield.8th Oct 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan129
Engine undershield and half-time wheelcase for the Goshawk II project.12th Oct 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan130
Alterations to the Goshawk 11 undershield detailed in drawing LeC.1482.19th Nov 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan131
Enclosing drawing LeC.1491, showing a modification to the Goshawk 11 undershield for an altered front suspension.23th Nov 1921Box 56 \ 3  Scan132
Proposed modification to the Goshawk-11 undershield to prevent mud ingress.20th Apr 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan133
Modifications to the Goshawk-11 undershield to prevent mud ingress.21th Apr 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan134
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 undershield with reference to drawings LeC.1567 and LeC.1562.9th May 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan135
Issues with undershield clearances and the cross member on the Goshawk model.1st Jun 1922Box 56 \ 3  Scan136
Design variation in the Goshawk's cross member and its packing piece, referencing an attached drawing.20th Jun 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan137
Investigating a customer complaint about rust on a 20 HP chassis, caused by fitting untreated steel parts instead of sheradized ones.20th Jun 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan138
List of sheradized parts and quantities for a 20 HP chassis.16th Aug 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan139
Tests to reduce heat under the scuttle.16th Aug 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan140
The issue of heat under the scuttle of the 20 HP car, proposing modifications.16th Aug 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan141
Standardisation of a modified, shorter undershield to aid in cooling the floor-boards.16th Aug 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan142
Standardisation document for a modification to the undershield to assist in cooling floor-boards.16th Aug 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan143
Letter discussing a proposal to test a non-oxidising aluminium alloy for making undershields and bonnets for 20HP and 40/50 models.9th Sep 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan144
Feasibility of shortening the undershield for the 20HP model.24th Sep 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan145
Altering the undershield on chassis 2323 for a Mr. Steavenson.9th Nov 1923Box 56 \ 3  Scan146
Modifying the undershield of the 20 HP car to make it easier to remove.4th Jan 1924Box 56 \ 3  Scan147
Standardisation proposal for the chassis undershield to make it easier to remove.15th Jan 1924Box 56 \ 3  Scan148
Costs for the standardisation of an undershield, part X.4272.18th Jan 1924Box 56 \ 3  Scan149
Method for draining oil from the 20 HP sump, noting Mr. Royce's agreement to not remove the undershield.7th Jul 1924Box 56 \ 3  Scan150
Authorisation sheet No.9 detailing modifications for the 'India' chassis.22th May 1925Box 56 \ 3  Scan151
Authorisation sheet for modifications to the undershield, oil pump, and front axle for 'India' specification cars.21th May 1925Box 56 \ 3  Scan152
Modification for engine side guards to prevent mud splashing and requesting airflow tests.1st Jul 1925Box 56 \ 3  Scan153
20HP undershield being positioned too low, causing potential contact with the flywheel.10th Jun 1926Box 56 \ 3  Scan154
Modifications to a 20 HP undershield and associated lever dimensions.14th Jun 1926Box 56 \ 3  Scan155
Discrepancies and modifications to a 20 HP undershield.18th Jun 1926Box 56 \ 3  Scan156
Modifications to the 20HP undershield and associated components.19th Jun 1926Box 56 \ 3  Scan157
The design of 20HP undershields to address mud splashing and improve road clearance.1st Jul 1926Box 56 \ 3  Scan158
Experimental modifications to the 20 HP engine undershields to prevent water and mud ingress.13th Dec 1926Box 56 \ 3  Scan159
Comparative test report on a modified gearbox undersheet for India, focusing on mud protection and ground clearance.24th Jan 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan160
Standardisation of an improved undershield for chassis parts.5th Apr 1927Box 56 \ 3  Scan161


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