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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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Improvements to a starter motor system, focusing on a new magnetic switch and its advantages over other systems.5th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0130
The unfinished scheme for a Phantom direct drive starter motor, outlining design modifications and further actions.5th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0131
Potential for rounded gear teeth to cause jamming and suggesting the use of helical gears.8th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0132
Replacing the No.1 starter scheme with a 2B scheme on chassis 9-EX, discussing motor and gear specifications.12th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0133
The design and proportions for a sequence starter's gear teeth.23th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0134
Instructions for fitting a 2.B scheme starter motor to a 9-EX chassis, detailing required parts and modifications.31th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0135
Typed extract discussing the performance and planned improvements for a sequence starter.31th Dec 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0136
Manufacturing of helical gears and comparing production methods.2nd Jan 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0137
Description of the control circuits for a Super Sports sequence starter.1st Jan 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0138
Design scheme, patent considerations, and recent improvements to an electrical-mechanical system.14th Jan 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0139
Super Sports Sequence Starter, specifically the main switch magnet circuit and differences between interlock systems.14th Jan 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0140
Continued memorandum discussing the necessity of carbon contacts for an electrical interlock.14th Jan 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0141
Modifications to a starter motor, referencing blueprint LeC. 2417.23th Feb 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0142
The dispatch of a new drawing for a starter motor and the return of the original drawing.23th Feb 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0143
The starter motor of the 15-EX Phantom chassis with a sports body after 9000 miles.7th Mar 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0144
Explaining why a starter motor is running backwards and how to correct it.26th Mar 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0145
Issue with a Sequence Starter Motor, specifically abnormal friction in the plain bearing.3rd Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0146
Light test of an R. Bosch sliding armature motor which resulted in overheating.5th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0147
Instructions and test results for a sequence starter motor.11th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0148
Instruction note detailing an investigation into an overheating motor and its excessive current draw.8th Dec 1924Box 64 \ 2  scan0149
The resistance values for a new motor's windings and overall circuit.12th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0150
Specifications for a Sequence Starter Motor 2B2 Scheme, detailing armature, field, and main windings.12th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0151
Requesting temporary arrangements for a brake test on a new sequence starter motor for chassis 9-EX.12th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0152
Test results for a Sequence Starter Motor K, measuring current, voltage, and speed under cold and warm conditions.27th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0153
Request for blueprints of starter motor parts, specifically for the armature and commutator sections.30th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0154
Blueprints for new parts required for a Starter Motor.30th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0155
List of blueprints for new parts required for a starter motor, specifically bearings and brackets.30th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0156
Modification to the main field winding of the Sequence Starter Motor 2B Scheme.3rd May 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0157
Internal request to order three dozen brushes for a sequence starter sliding armature.10th May 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0158
Request to change the field winding on a sequence starter motor for the 9-EX chassis.15th May 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0159
Calculations and specifications for a sequence starter motor.16th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0160
Page of calculations determining the number of conductors.28th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0161
Test results for starter motors on a chassis under hot and cold conditions.28th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0162
Test results for a J Motor under cold and hot conditions, detailing electrical and rotational speed measurements.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0163
Calculation sheet for a 16:1 ratio sequence starter motor.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0164
Page of calculations for engine speed, torque, and electrical resistance.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0165
Urgent memo discussing design challenges with the Sequence Starter Motor No. 2B with tapered armature, particularly its tight electric and magnetic circuits.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0166
Technical discussion on optimizing an electric motor's design by adjusting its electrical and magnetic circuits, including the armature, field winding, and air gap.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0167
Page detailing experimental suggestions for motor field windings and mechanical parts.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0168
Specifications and experimental proposals for motor field windings and terminals.30th Jun 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0169
Page discussing instructions and urgency for work on an experimental chassis and motor windings.2nd Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0170
Specification sheet for Sequence Starter Motor K, listing resistance and setting values.2nd Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0171
Note on the alignment differences for a sequence motor between two design schemes.2nd Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0172
Page of calculations titled 'New Aspect of Calculations' for engine and conductor specifications.4th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0173
Requesting new Field Coils for the Starter Motor Chassis 9-EX using a heavier section wire.11th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0174
Instructions for building an experimental starter motor for the Phantom chassis to obtain performance data.2nd Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0175
List of special materials required for a 'data' machine, detailing part numbers and quantities of copper wire.12th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0176
Clarifying the design and components for a new starter motor data machine.7th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0177
Modification and testing of a No. 2B scheme starter motor for the 9-EX model.19th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0178
Performance report on an experimental sequence starter motor.27th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0179
The performance discrepancy of a motor, comparing test results against initial design calculations.22th Jun 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0180
Continued analysis of motor performance, comparing torque-ampere characteristics and various armature designs.22th Jun 1927Box 64 \ 2  scan0181
Optimizing starter motor performance by comparing armature designs and proposing experimental tests.20th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0182
On starter motor armature tests, reverting from a 45 slot to a 41 slot design and proposing a new 37 slot version.20th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0183
Directive regarding work on Sequence Starter Motors for specific experimental chassis.29th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0184
Instruction to hold work on starter motor armatures due to a design change from 45 to 41 slots.31th Aug 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0185
Instructions for building two new 41-slot armatures for S.S. Chassis and Data Starter Motors.1st Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0186
Request to replace springs in a starter motor armature, with a table comparing poundages and rates.6th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0187
Instructions to modify the starter armatures for the 'Data Motor' and 'Super Sports' models.8th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0188
Requesting suggested taper and slot sizes for an S.S. Chassis armature alteration due to an urgent deadline.10th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0189
Instructions for modifying a starter motor to prevent engagement thump and soften the outward blow.10th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0190
Instruction regarding the fitting of a new spring to the sequence starter motor on chassis 9-EX.10th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0191
Instructions regarding modifications to a Starter Motor 9-EX to stop thump on engagement.10th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0192
Comparative table of starter motor particulars, sheet 2.12th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0193
Modifications for the S.S Chassis Starter Motor & Data Machine, including new parts for the armatures and bearing bracket.18th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0194
Instruction to change the spring in the sequence starter motor on 9-EX to improve cold engagement.29th Sep 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0195
The performance and potential improvements for the No. 2B Scheme Sequence Starter Motor and Gear.10th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0196
Armature engagement difficulties, specifically end thump and gear noise, and proposed solutions.27th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0197
Motor performance issues like gear scream and insufficient power, with proposals for a new armature design.27th Jul 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0198
Instructions for modifying a starter motor, detailing required parts and changes.11th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0199
Failures and subsequent fixes for a sequence starter motor and gear.13th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0200
'B failure' discussing spring tension, gear engagement, and potential solutions like using a stronger spring or a rubber washer.17th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0201
Performance of different washer materials and a new armature design for the sequence starter motor and gear.17th Oct 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0202
Reliability and power issues of the 'SS' starter motor.8th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0203
Excessive wear on a small pinion and noise issues with a starter gear for car 14-EX.8th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0204
The design and production challenges of the No. 2B scheme starter motor and gear.8th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0205
Technical memorandum discussing modifications and improvements to the SS starter motor, including ratios, pinion wear, and armature design.8th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0206
Instructions to modify the armature and fit a new bush to the starter motor on 9-EX.9th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0207
Peculiarities of the starter motor on car 9-EX, referencing a new armature design.9th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0208
Technical memorandum detailing improvements and analysis for an 'SS' Starter Motor.10th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0209
Modifications and trials for a motor, including starter motors and damping.14th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0210
Modifications to the starter motor armature on chassis 9-EX.14th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0211
Preliminary tests and fitting of a sequence starter motor with a reduced armature taper.16th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0212
Technical memorandum regarding the S.S. Starter Motor, focusing on gear ratio, motor windings, and armature taper.16th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0213
Note on reverting from 5° helical to parallel teeth for motor gears.16th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0214
Specifications for three comparative trial springs for the 'SS' motor.16th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0215
Specification sheet for alternative armature springs for an S.S. motor, including poundage and rate data.20th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0216
Methodology and data for starter motor torque and flux.20th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0217
Comparison of performance data for four different types of motors, including standard, sequence, and pre-war models.20th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0218
Table of starter motor static torque data for various motor models.20th Nov 1928Box 64 \ 2  scan0219
Development and design of a sequence silent starter for large chassis engines.10th Dec 1923Box 64 \ 3  scan0001
Technical memorandum detailing the components and operation of a new starter system.1st Jan 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0002
Typed memorandum discussing design specifications for an electromagnetic component.1st Jan 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0003
Patenting improvements to the sequence silent starter.3rd Jan 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0004
On the progress of work for the silent sequence starter for the EAC engine.28th Feb 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0005
Secret memo regarding production considerations for the ERC.II model and a proposed relocation of the starter motor.1st Mar 1929Box 64 \ 3  scan0006
Desirability and placement of a fuse for the silent starter gear electrical circuit.3rd Jul 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0007
From W.H. Reynolds & Co. enclosing sample rivets made from a 10% gold and 90% silver alloy.2nd Oct 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0008
Instruction memo regarding sample nuts and a letter from W H Reynolds & Co.19th Jun 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0009
Set of contact rivets in solid 10% gold-silver alloy for a silent starter gear.7th Oct 1924Box 64 \ 3  scan0010


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