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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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Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. arranging for cold room testing of a 20/25 car fitted with Lucas W.T. Horns.16th Jul 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan341
Letter from Clear Hooters Ltd about a pair of wind tone horns sent for testing, detailing their operation and price.18th Jul 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan342
The second page of a letter from Clear Hooters Ltd. seeking approval.18th Jul 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan343
Request to test a pair of Clear-Hooter horns, requiring suitable brackets to be made for mounting on the headlamp pillars of car 18.G.IV.31th Aug 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan344
The unsatisfactory design for fitting wind tone horns on a 20/25 HP car and proposing an alternative.6th Sep 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan345
Criticisms and suggestions for the Spectre horn push mechanism.24th Sep 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan346
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the despatch of outline drawings for Wind Tone Horns and an upcoming visit.30th Sep 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan347
Parts and ordering instructions for Wind Tone Horns on the 20/25 HP Chassis.1st Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan348
Installation and wiring of Wind Tone Horns on the 20/25 HP Chassis.1st Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan349
Sending blueprints for Bentley Wind Tone Horns and a list of associated parts.1st Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan350
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. proposing a new relay switching scheme for car horns.5th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan351
Wiring diagram scheme for Lucas W.T. horns.9th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan352
Providing the List of Parts for Bentley Wind Tone Horns.9th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan353
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. discussing a wiring scheme for Wind Tone Horns.15th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan354
Wiring issue with Lucas Wind Tone Horns and a proposed new scheme to ensure they sound loud in emergencies.17th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan355
Wiring diagram for the operation of Lucas W.T. horns, ensuring a loud or soft sound based on the button position.24th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan356
Request for blueprints and an order for a pair of 'Phantom III' Wind Tone Horns for testing.24th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan357
Internal request to order one pair of Lucas W.T. Horns for testing purposes.25th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan358
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. to H.E. West of Rolls-Royce arranging a meeting to discuss horns.26th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan359
Letter to Joseph Lucas, Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss wind tone horns, voltage regulators and lamps.29th Oct 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan360
Confirmation to detail two chromium-plated brackets for horns to be supplied to Messrs. Lucas.1st Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan361
Request for one horn push assembly to be made for horn tests, referencing specific schematics.4th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan362
Proposed design for the operation of the wind tone horn.6th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan363
Request to change the horn relay switch on a Phantom III chassis to achieve louder operation.6th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan364
Confirmation to alter the ventilation of an electric drying oven due to inefficient air circulation for varnish drying tests.6th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan365
Sending a Lucas horn relay switch to be modified with an extra winding for loud operation.9th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan366
Request to manufacture and supply steel, chromium-plated parts for the Phantom III Wind Tone Horn Solid Suspension to Messrs. Lucas.11th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan367
Description of the operation of a two-way 'Soft' and 'Loud' horn control system.13th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan368
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding a faulty horn and a new 3-claw bracket for the 20/25 HP model.18th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan369
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory horns on a Phantom III chassis.19th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan370
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding unsatisfactory Wind Tone Horns on a 'PHANTOM III' chassis.22th Nov 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan371
Sending two pairs of Lucas W.T. horns for repair and overhaul.6th Dec 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan372
Requesting to fit Lucas wind tone horns with new suspension brackets to a Bentley bump chassis.18th Dec 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan373
Request for Lucas to fit custom-made, chromium-plated brackets to wind tone horns for testing.21th Dec 1935Box 59 \ 3  Scan374
Request to replace the 'Clear Hooter' horns with a standard pair on vehicle 18.G.IV.6th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan375
Standardisation and fitting of wind tone horns on the 25 HP and Bentley models.8th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan376
Instruction to fit Lucas 'Wind' horns with solid chromium-plated brackets and a modified relay to cars 32-EX and 33-EX.8th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan377
Failures and proposed modifications for the 20/25 HP chassis wind tone horns.9th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan378
Parts list for mounting a Horn Relay Switch on a Bentley dash.9th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan379
Receipt and fitting of strengthened, laminated 3-point springs for a 20/25HP car's wind tone horn.13th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan380
Objectionable clicking sound from the horn relay switch on the Phantom III chassis, suggesting noise insulation solutions.18th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan381
Order for a pair of Lucas Wind Tone Horns for a Bentley chassis.22th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan382
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd. regarding a delay in supplying Headlamp two-way Switches.25th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan383
Request for a pair of 25HP type wind-horn brackets for vibration tests on the 'Bump' test rig.28th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan384
Requesting the replacement of broken laminated horn springs with a solid type on car 21.G.IV.30th Jan 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan385
The design and production of brackets for Phantom III electric horns.10th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan386
Request for a report on the experimental mounting of wind horns on a 25-HP chassis.11th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan387
Confirmation to fit solid type horn brackets on Ph.III production chassis.12th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan388
Return of unsatisfactory 'Clear Hooter Horns' to the manufacturer after testing.13th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan389
Testing of solid versus flexible mountings for wind horns on a 25 HP chassis.14th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan390
Request to manufacture three pairs of Ph.III Wind-Horn Brackets for specific experimental cars.14th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan391
Request to fit a pair of wind horns to a Bentley Car, chassis B-56-BN, with a corresponding parts list.26th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan392
The standardisation and testing of Wind Tone Horns for Bentley chassis.26th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan393
Requesting the fitting of wind horns to a Bentley Car B-56-BN, including a list of required parts.18th Sep 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan394
Scheme for fitting Lucas wind tone horns to the 25 HP model and issues with coachbuilders.26th Feb 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan395
Requesting the return of damaged wind-horn covers to the makers for repair.2nd Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan396
Despatch note for a pair of Wind Tone Horns sent to Messrs. J. Lucas Limited for repairs.5th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan397
Request for a model bracket for wind horns on the 25/30 HP chassis in order to create a standardized detail drawing.6th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan398
Replying to a query about the availability of a bracket, expecting a sample from Lucas's.7th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan399
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting to expedite the delivery of horn brackets.7th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan400
Consulting coachbuilders on the suitability of front wing valances for mounting wind tone horns on the 20/25 HP model.10th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan401
Consultation with coachbuilders regarding the suitability of front wing valances for mounting wind tone horns.10th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan402
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the re-making and delivery of sample Wind Tone Horn brackets.11th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan403
Confirming the go-ahead for standardising the mounting of wind tone horns on the 25 HP model.12th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan404
The standardisation of mounting wind tone horns on the 25 HP model.12th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan405
Letter from Joseph Lucas Ltd regarding the dispatch of strengthened Horn Brackets for testing.17th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan406
Troubles and the standardization of Wind Tone Horns on various chassis models.18th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan407
Repeated failure of wind tone horns, suggesting the cause is rigid mounting and proposing a modified set of parts for testing.23th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan408
Failed wind horns on car 22-G-IV and a request for their replacement.23th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan409
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the supply of rubber bushes for Wind Tone Horns.25th Mar 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan410
Standardising the Lucas horns for 20/25-HP, Bentley and Phantom III chassis.6th Apr 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan411
Letter to Messrs. J. Lucas Ltd. regarding continual trouble with failing wind tone electrical horns on 20/25 HP chassis.7th Apr 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan412
Instructions for fitting new wind horns and mountings to car 22-G-V.17th Apr 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan413
Return of magnetos for repair and modification from Kestrel and Merlin engines.7th May 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan414
Material change for Phantom III Wind Tone Horn Brackets to reduce cost.11th May 1936Box 59 \ 3  Scan415
Cross-reference note for previous correspondence regarding a 40/50 N.B. dynamo.14th Aug 1925Box 60 \ 1  Scan001
Order request for 6 sets of Dynamo Brushes for an E.A.C. Dynamo, along with blueprints.14th Aug 1925Box 60 \ 1  Scan002
Stock levels and distribution of narrow type brushes.13th Apr 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan003
Internal request to order six further sets of experimental dynamo brushes for use with special brush holders.15th Apr 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan004
Table of dimensions for dynamo brushes for Goshawk and E.A.C. models.11th May 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan005
Instruction sheet detailing the components of a narrow type brush set for an EAC Dynamo and noting an order discrepancy.21th May 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan006
Adapting standard experimental brushes for testing on an N.B. type machine.4th Sep 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan007
The differences between three groups of brushes for Standard EAC and N.B. dynamos.10th Sep 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan008
Test results for narrow brushes on a K machine, comparing wear against standard brushes.13th Oct 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan009
Report comparing the wear and noise of control brushes against standard brushes, attributing lower wear to cooler running conditions.29th Jun 1920Box 60 \ 1  Scan010
List of finally fixed quantities and specifications for a new experimental standard EAC Dynamo.7th Dec 1926Box 60 \ 1  Scan011
Letter from Le Carbone regarding a trial of new dynamo brushes to reduce noise.27th Jan 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan012
Revised and corrected page from a letter detailing sample dynamo brushes for 20 HP and 40/50 HP lighting sets.28th Jan 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan013
Letter to Messrs. Le Carbone about an error in a dynamo brush shipment and clarifying the correct requirements.28th Jan 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan014
Letter from supplier Le Carbone regarding a shortage of two dynamo brushes in a sample delivery for testing.29th Jan 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan015
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. concerning the supply of pigtail end terminals for experimental dynamo brushes.4th Feb 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan016
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company regarding the trial production of experimental dynamo brushes.5th Feb 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan017
Letter from Le Carbone regarding the dispatch of two missing brushes from an original consignment.22th Feb 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan018
Letter to Messrs. Le Carbone confirming receipt of satisfactory brushes.23th Feb 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan019
Advice note from The Morgan Crucible Company Limited listing various types of electrographitic brushes.7th Mar 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan020
Advice note from The Morgan Crucible Company for electrographitic brushes for trial on generators.7th Mar 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan021
Instruction sheet detailing the receipt of experimental Morgan brushes for NB type dynamos.11th Mar 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan022
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of brushes for testing.14th Mar 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan023
Test report on Morganite EG2 narrow brushes for the M Machine.12th Jul 1927Box 60 \ 1  Scan024
Instruction sheet detailing the wear and condition of positive, negative, and control brushes.29th Jun 1920Box 60 \ 1  Scan025


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