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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, operational characteristics, and faults of a sequence starter motor and its switches.6th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0198
Gear mechanism noise and disengagement, focusing on rotational knock, damper conditions, and pinion spring settings.6th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0199
Continued report on motor and gear assembly adjustments, including damper, pinion, and armature specifications.22th Feb 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0200
Tests and design issues concerning an engine starting mechanism, including springs, switches, and brushes.22th Feb 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0201
Modifications and test results for a sequence starter motor.8th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0202
The trial and performance of two-way press button switches on experimental cars.9th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0203
Alterations to the S.S. Starter Switch, specifically replacing steel checks with brass.9th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0204
Production test table for a combined main switch and auxiliary switch unit.11th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0205
Production test table for a combined main switch and auxiliary switch unit.10th Jan 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0206
Arranging the production of a new model S.S. press button switch following a telegram request.13th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0207
Design criticisms and proposed alterations for a two-way press button starter switch.13th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0208
Proposal to prevent damage to a switch casing during removal from the instrument board by coachbuilders.3rd Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0209
Alterations and new parts for an S.S. Starter Motor.3rd Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0210
Conditions for correct operation of the S.S. Sequence Starter Gear for motors with 18 S.W.G. teazer winding.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0211
Continued technical specification detailing the operating conditions and electrical characteristics of circuits.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0212
Continued description of the operational conditions for a main and auxiliary switch circuit.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0213
Technical description and analysis of Circuits 3 and 4, detailing resistance and current calculations.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0214
Continued description of the operational requirements for an auxiliary switch circuit.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0215
Two-way press button starter switch, its alteration, and dispatch.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0216
Request to produce weaker alternative bow springs for an 'SS' push button switch.14th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0217
Test report on the current capacity of S.S Sequence starter main and auxiliary switch unit contacts.16th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0218
Particulars of the sequence starter motor system for the 10,000 mile chassis 21-EX and 22-EX.16th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0219
Continued list of specifications and recommendations for components like pinion springs, armatures, and damper pistons.16th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0220
Component design recommendations for armature travel and damper function to prevent failure.16th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0221
Particulars of the sequence starter motor system for chassis 21-EX and 22-EX.16th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0222
Production instructions and recommendations for armature, spring, and pinion components.16th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0223
Recommendation concerning release hole dimensions and armature travel to prevent damper failure.18th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0224
Table of gap measurements for a main and auxiliary switch unit at different operational positions.18th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0225
Suggesting an experimental comparison between parallel teeth and slightly spiral teeth for a gear system.22th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0226
Secret internal report on the performance and improvements of the SS and 20 HP electrical starter.25th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0227
Requesting modifications and testing for an S.S. Sequence Starter- Main & Auxiliary Switch, specifically concerning different pinion types.25th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0228
Providing blueprints for a chassis starter switch for reference purposes only, detailing a revised fixing method.27th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0229
Blueprints for a revised fixing method for the SS Chassis Starter Switch.27th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0230
S.S. starter motor and associated components for a remodelled car.3rd Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0231
Extract from a daily report from France regarding a spare starter motor failure and button switch issues.3rd Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0232
Pinion and wheel binding issues in the S.S. Sequence Starter and proposing trials for a solution.3rd Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0233
Extract from a daily report from France detailing issues with a spare starter motor on car 22EX.4th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0234
Failure of a starter motor on vehicle 22-EX due to a seized bearing.4th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0235
Letter concerning the failure of a starter motor and Bijur system on a 22-EX car, and proposed solutions.6th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0236
Production test table for a combined main and auxiliary switch unit.9th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0237
Production test table for a combined main and auxiliary switch unit.9th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0238
Urgent request to replace a flat carbon arm spring that was incorrectly left glass hard instead of being tempered.10th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0239
Instructions to modify an S.S. main and auxiliary switch unit by increasing the carbon spring set to prevent sparking.15th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0240
Status of various components for the SS. Sequence Starter.15th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0241
Failure of an S.S. push button switch on a test rig and proposed solutions.15th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0242
Failure of a new two-way push-button switch and suggesting the use of an older design.15th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0243
Request to remove, readjust, and re-test a Main & Auxiliary Switch Unit from chassis 21-EX.17th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0244
Extract from CWH's report from France concerning a persistently failing starter motor.19th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0245
Test report on a modified S.S. starter motor pinion, concluding no improvement over the standard design.19th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0246
The 10,000-mile test of the 22-EX car, covering issues with the steering, slipper drive, and starter motor.22th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0247
Typed letter discussing a starter motor fault and its potential causes.22th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0248
Modification of S.S. Starter equipment, including special pinions for experimental chassis.23th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0249
Issues with a new two-way push-button switch, recommending a return to an earlier, more reliable design.23th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0250
Replacement of an unsatisfactory starter switch on the SS chassis with an older model.24th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0251
Material combinations for pinions and gear wheels using Nitralloy and nickel chrome steels.25th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0252
Requesting assurance that production instructions for the S.S. Sequence Starter are complete and up-to-date.25th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0253
List of particulars for a sequence starter motor system for S.S. production.25th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0254
Numbered list of technical specifications and modifications for various components.26th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0255
The thickness and angle of the carbon arm flat spring for the S.S. Starter Main & Auxiliary Switch.26th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0256
Swapping a push button switch between experimental chassis 9-EX and 21-EX.26th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0257
Use of sharp-edged versus rounded and backed-off teeth on S.S+ starter motor pinions.30th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0258
Despatch of a sample S.S. push button switch.30th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0259
The inspection of a sample S.S. starter motor push button switch.30th Apr 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0260
Force required to operate an S.S. press button starter switch.4th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0261
Tests on different pinion gear designs to resolve S.S. motor engagement jamming issues.4th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0262
Use of sharp-edged pinions on experimental cars and the necessity of rounding them off.4th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0263
Squeaking, braking proportions, oil leaks, and starter motor faults on experimental cars.6th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0264
Experimental record sheet for a Sequence Starter (S.S) duplex push button switch.3rd Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0265
The sourcing and fitting of a push button switch for experimental chassis 19-EX.7th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0266
Internal memorandum regarding the assembly of a new bow spring for a press button starter switch.7th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0267
Instruction regarding the production of a push button switch for car 23-EX due to an unsatisfactory part, referencing alternative materials and blueprints.10th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0268
Specifications for a new main armature spring for an SS starter motor.13th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0269
Specification of inspection and test for a combined main and auxiliary switch unit.13th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0270
Duplex automatic switch and push button switch for the 23-EX chassis, and an urgent request for a switch for a test rig.14th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0271
Electrical experimental record sheet for a sequence starter main switch and relay unit.19th Apr 1928Box 64 \ 4  scan0272
Electrical experimental record sheet logging mileage and component status.14th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0273
Electrical experimental record sheet for a sequence starter main switch and relay unit.19th Apr 1926Box 64 \ 4  scan0274
Fitting a push button starter switch to SS chassis cars.16th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0275
'Sg' to 'H' requesting an update on the self-starter breakdown of car 22-EX in France.22th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0276
Test and mileage log for a main and auxiliary switch unit with mechanical interlock, designated Unit B.23th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0277
Electrical experimental record sheet for a combined mains switch and auxiliary unit F.16th Jan 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0278
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Sequence Starter (SS) duplex push button switch.12th Mar 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0279
Instruction sheet on the condition of a sequence starter main and auxiliary switch unit.23th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0280
Specifications, gaps, and arrangement for a duplex push button switch.24th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0281
Modifications and corrections required for a press button starter switch.25th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0282
Blueprint for a new Flywheel Gear Ring (G.77772) due to a material change for the 40/50-HP 'SS' Chassis.25th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0283
Investigation report into a 22-EX starter failure that occurred in France.27th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0284
Continued fault analysis of a switch and starter motor, comparing it to older and alternative systems.27th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0285
Extract from a report comparing the pressure required for a new press button switch to previous models.30th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0286
Extract from a report detailing the failure of a starter motor and subsequent damage caused by a short circuit.30th May 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0287
Electrical experimental record sheet for a cut-out shunt connected to Terminal C.1st Jul 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0288
Starter failure on car 22-EX, traced to an electrical fault caused by the use of ebonite.1st Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0289
Production adjustment specification for the combined main switch and auxiliary switch unit.1st Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0290
Adjustment procedures for main and auxiliary switch unit components.1st Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0291
Page 3 of a document detailing adjustments for a relay lever, gap distances and production inspection tests.3rd Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0292
Replacement of ebonite parts with bakelite mouldings to address starter failures.3rd Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0293
Directive regarding the replacement of ebonite parts with bakelite mouldings for S.S. starter systems.3rd Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0294
Modifications and observations of the S.S. starter motor system.4th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0295
The trials and adjustments of a system on chassis 18-EX, discussing gear scream, springs, and an automatic switch.4th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0296
Modifications and performance of a motor, discussing magnetic traction, contacts, and gear noise.4th Jun 1929Box 64 \ 4  scan0297


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