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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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Continuation sheet of a letter from Joseph Sankey & Sons, Limited.14th Nov 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan194
Instruction to modify the dynamo lubrication on chassis 27-EX.21th Nov 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan195
Request to arrange for the rebuilding of an experimental dynamo armature with Sankeys No.41 quality Stalloy iron stampings.29th Nov 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan196
Letter to a supplier regarding test results for 'Stalloy' stampings and requesting a new batch of a different material.15th Dec 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan197
Letter from Joseph Sankey & Sons regarding the quality of stampings and a new sample of 'Extra Special Stalloy'.16th Dec 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan198
Contentious method of lubricating a dynamo bearing and acknowledging poor accessibility.23th Dec 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan199
Letter from Joseph Sankey & Sons, Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a sample set of Armature stampings.3rd Jan 1940Box 60 \ 4  Scan200
Drawing for an eccentrically mounted dynamo pinion for the Phantom model.5th Jan 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan201
Letter to Messrs. Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd. acknowledging receipt of stampings which will be tested.8th Jan 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan202
Request to rebuild an experimental 20/25 dynamo armature with special stampings.8th Jan 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan203
Request for details to be made up for a dynamo and starter test rig.1st Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan204
Blueprint of a machined shaft with threaded ends and varying diameters.1st Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan205
Blueprint for a fixing plate with a concentric slot and markings in degrees.1st Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan206
Technical drawing for a Brush Holder.1st Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan207
Investigating a suggestion about car dynamos, concluding it is not practical.6th Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan208
Practicality and efficiency of a car dynamo scheme, considering an experimental trial.7th Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan209
Specification to change the thickness of dynamo armature stampings to reduce iron loss.9th Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan210
The decision to build additional sets of Scheme 481 dynamos for testing.9th Mar 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan211
Letter to Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd. inquiring about the quality of iron in dynamo stampings.15th Mar 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan212
Letter from Joseph Sankey & Sons, Ltd. clarifying the meaning of stampings on supplied parts.16th Mar 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan213
Report from the U.S.A. discussing La Salle dynamo air cooling and Chevrolet starter motors.16th Mar 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan214
Letter from Delco-Remy Corporation concerning Chevrolet and La Salle generator specifications and direction indicators.3rd Feb 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan215
Request to manufacture one set of pole pieces for an R.R.Sch.481 dynamo.5th Apr 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan216
Request to remove the dynamo on 4.B.IV and replace it with an experimental Bentley dynamo for examination.12th Apr 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan217
Letter from Delco-Remy Corporation responding to queries about armature balancing and generator temperature.25th Apr 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan218
Performance graph of generator EX.17431 showing Amperes vs RPM under various conditions.14th Nov 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan219
Performance graph for a generator plotting Amperes against R.P.M. under hot/cold and lights on/off conditions.14th Nov 1933Box 60 \ 4  Scan220
Error in dynamo stamping thickness, cancelling one order and placing new ones with corrected specifications.2nd May 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan221
Request to arrange for the field rewinding of an experimental dynamo for the 'Spectre' chassis.4th Jun 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan222
Experiments to increase dynamo output using air cooling to reduce its size for the Bentley.22th Jun 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan223
Modifications for improving dynamo cooling on the Spectre chassis.28th Jun 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan224
Graph of speed-output curves for the R.R. Sch 481 and Lucas C5H dynamos.4th Jul 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan225
Request to prepare an experimental set of field poles for a dynamo RC3 in the laboratory.4th Jul 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan226
Letter to Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories requesting a report and comments on a 20/25 dynamo.7th Aug 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan227
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding a report comparing dynamo machines.24th Aug 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan228
Internal order for two shoes and one pulley for a Dynamo Test Rig.1st Sep 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan229
Request to make one set of dynamo field poles for the Spectre Dynamo, as per drawing EL.29.24th Sep 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan230
Request to manufacture an experimental Spectre dynamo according to specific drawings and materials.25th Sep 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan231
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting blueprints for a Lucas Model E3D-3 motor cycle dynamo.26th Sep 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan232
Letter from Joseph Lucas Limited regarding the enclosure of wiring diagrams for a Dynamo Type E3D.27th Sep 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan233
Letter from Joseph Lucas Research Laboratories regarding a replacement E3D armature for a dynamo.8th Oct 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan234
Experimental department report on chassis dynamo cooling air flow.8th Oct 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan235
Tests measuring the cooling air flow through a fan-cooled chassis dynamo.18th Oct 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan236
Schematic diagram detailing an air-flow test for a dynamo.12th Oct 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan237
Requesting urgent production of special air-cooled dynamos required for cars fitted with radios.29th Oct 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan238
Suggestion to dynamically balance dynamo armatures to reduce commutator sparking and increase output, particularly for the Bentley chassis.28th Nov 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan239
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. discussing comparative testing of dynamo brushes and requesting product recommendations.1st Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan240
Internal order request for two sets of spare brushes for a Delco-Remy air-cooled generator.7th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan241
Request for one set of dynamo field poles to be made up to drawing EL29.7th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan242
Requesting design action on the R.R. Dynamo Cutout due to excessive volt drop and temperature rise.17th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan243
Request for a replacement 5HP D.C. motor for the Experimental Electrical Department's dynamo rigs.17th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan244
Request to produce another ventilated dynamo for chassis testing.19th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan245
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Ltd. regarding arranging a visit from Mr. Sparkes.19th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan246
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Ltd. arranging a meeting for Mr. Sparkes.20th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan247
Letter to The Morgan Crucible Co. Ltd. rescheduling a visit due to annual stock-taking.27th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan248
Request to modify the fan on a ventilated dynamo to reduce noise.27th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan249
Modification drawing for a dynamo fan, showing front and section views.28th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan250
Letter from The Morgan Crucible Company Ltd. confirming travel arrangements for a Mr. Sparkes.29th Dec 1934Box 60 \ 4  Scan251
Request to examine a Dynamo Test Rig with a noisy bearing and untrue pulley.6th Oct 1936Box 60 \ 4  Scan252
Faulty dynamo on Test Bed 2c, requesting maintenance.27th Oct 1936Box 60 \ 4  Scan253
Request for the Experimental Department to be supplied with two standard Exide batteries.2nd Jul 1923Box 61 \ 1  scan0001
Request to supply the Experimental Department with two standard Exide batteries for general purposes.11th Jul 1923Box 61 \ 1  scan0002
Request to order 12 Exide type M.A.2 cells from the Chloride Company for the Experimental Department.24th Jan 1920Box 61 \ 1  scan0003
Letter to The Chloride Elec. Storage Co. Ltd. requesting particulars for 8 cells of 200 ampere-hour capacity.21th Dec 1923Box 61 \ 1  scan0004
Quotation from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company for Exide-Ironclad battery cells.28th Dec 1923Box 61 \ 1  scan0005
Estimate for eight Exide-Ironclad cells from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company.28th Dec 1923Box 61 \ 1  scan0006
Layout drawing for four LVN 6 battery cells in a tray.28th Dec 1923Box 61 \ 1  scan0007
Technical drawing for a case or battery box, showing dimensions and a mirrored parts list.26th Apr 1917Box 61 \ 1  scan0008
Parts list for an Epicyclic Gear, detailing piece numbers, descriptions, quantity per engine, and weight.2nd Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0009
Request for particulars on 'Exide-Ironclad' cells and terminal tappings.2nd Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0010
Letter from a battery supplier discussing options for 'Exide-Ironclad' cells and connectors.4th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0011
Replacement of battery cells for the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.7th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0012
Letter extract discussing the requirements for an eight-cell, 200 ampere-hour battery for starter motor testing.8th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0013
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer providing details and pricing for large laboratory battery cells.15th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0014
Quotation from Peto & Radford Co. for large battery cells for the experimental electrical laboratory.16th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0015
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford requesting overall dimensions for eight large capacity cells.23th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0016
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the dimensions of 9-plate and 11-plate 'FA' type cells.24th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0017
Requesting an order for eight large FA.11 cells for the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.28th Jan 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0018
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the supply and discussion of batteries for testing.20th Mar 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0019
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford discussing the charging and discharging parameters of electrical cells.21th Mar 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0020
Letter discussing the charging and discharging of battery cells, including a postscript about adding oil to the electrolyte.27th Mar 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0021
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding battery charging rates and efficiency.27th Mar 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0022
Letter discussing the use of hydrocarbon oil on electrolyte to prevent acid spray.10th Apr 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0023
Letter from Peto & Radford advising on the covering of F.A.11. cells.10th Apr 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0024
Graph recording the results of the first discharge test for P & R FA11 battery cells.18th Mar 1924Box 61 \ 1  scan0025
Letter to Peto & Radford regarding faulty FA.11 P & G battery cells with buckled plates.18th Mar 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0026
Letter from a battery supplier acknowledging a report of buckled positive plates and arranging an inspection.19th Mar 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0027
Forwarding a copy of a letter from Pritchett & Gold regarding P & R. FA.11 laboratory reservoir cells.22th Mar 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0028
The inspection of an 8-cell battery, detailing issues from excessive charging and advising on future use.31th Mar 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0029
The acquisition of six Exide MA.3 cells for the Experimental Department.8th Apr 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0030
Advice note from Pritchett & Gold & E.P.S. Company Limited for the despatch of 'FA' tubes.17th Jul 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0031
Letter requesting new positive elements for FA.11 battery cells and discussing platinum point issues on Phantom models.14th Sep 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0032
Letter to supplier Peto & Radford regarding an incorrect delivery of positive sections for big cells.29th Sep 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0033
The return of incorrectly supplied 'Peto & Radford Positive Elements' to the supplier.29th Sep 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0034
Letter from Pritchett & Gold and E.P.S. Company, Limited regarding an error in sending battery sections.30th Sep 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0035
Advice note for the dispatch of storage battery sections, a case, and boards.1st Oct 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0036
Confirmation of receipt for a crate of FA.11 cells.6th Oct 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0037
Return of a packing case belonging to Messrs. Peto & Radford.13th Oct 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0038
Order of oil for P & R. FA.11 cells from Messrs. Peto & Radford.11th Nov 1926Box 61 \ 1  scan0039
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding an error in a shipment of insulators and cell containers.7th Nov 1927Box 61 \ 1  scan0040


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