Rolls-Royce Archives
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).
Rolls-Royce Experimental Archives                
Choose Archive


Browsing Records        Page 832 of 2367        Sort by   Box   Date   Description

Filter      from        to             identifier   [all]
DescriptionDateIdentifier
Modification to the rear end of the 2nd motion shaft on the 40/50 'W' series gearbox.3rd Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0200
Halving the centralising spring load for the change speed lever and modifying the design of locating plungers.7th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0201
Changes to the gearbox change lever and gate mechanism for chassis LEC.2109.7th Sep 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0202
Improvements for a gearbox, specifically silent direct drive engagement and a roller spigot bearing.14th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0203
Design of the gearbox change speed mechanism, specifically the plunger and slider, to prevent 'catchiness'.14th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0204
Modifications to the 'W' series 40/50 gearbox and the servo worm shaft bearing housing.14th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0205
Cancelled design for a gearbox oil filler and seeking information about a proposed oil level cock.14th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0206
Proposed modifications to a speedometer drive casing and a change speed lever bracket, referencing blueprint G.51708.14th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0207
Explaining why the oil level cock was abandoned on the 40/50 gearbox.18th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0208
Issues with control ball joints coming loose and proposed modifications to drawings and tolerances.1st Aug 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0209
Issue with the 'Phantom' gearbox where pinions work out under power.9th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0210
Modifications to the New Phantom chassis and their objectives.15th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0211
Decision to use a 4-speed gearbox over a 3-speed, citing buyer preference and overcoming previous objections.19th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0212
Fitting of large pitch continuous gears into a new Phantom gearbox to test for humming.23th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0213
Modifications to a gearbox and a spring to correct a 'shooting out' gear issue.28th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0214
Frame stiffness, a proposed tie-rod test, and the merits of a separate gearbox design on the 40/50 HP chassis.18th Nov 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0215
Standardisation of 1st and 2nd speed pinions to be made torsionally free to prevent gears working out.10th Dec 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0216
Gearbox issues on the 'New Phantom' model in tropical conditions.10th Feb 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0217
Implementation of new side levers and torsionally free gears on the New Phantom and B.2 chassis.23th Feb 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0218
Provision for friction in the new Phantom link and balance gear.1st Mar 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0219
Provision of friction in the New Phantom swing link and balance gear.1st Mar 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0220
Noise from gear boxes, known as 'Bricks or Nuts'.19th Mar 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0221
Investigation into gear box noises, described as 'bricks in the gear box', believed to be located in the ball bearing.23th Mar 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0222
Development of a lighter clutch and gearbox for the Phantom model, and comparing with the Silver Ghost.7th Apr 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0223
Modifications to a gearbox due to an oversight concerning torsionally free pinions.29th Apr 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0224
Table of 40/50 HP chassis gear ratios, speeds, and engine revolutions.1st May 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0225
Phantom back axle ratio, comparing 14 and 15 tooth axles for different markets.10th Jun 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0226
Provision of high gear ratios for 40/50 HP and 20 HP cars.16th Nov 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0227
Mr. Royce inquiring about the standardisation of a toothed clutch for the Phantom Gearbox.13th Dec 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0228
With a diagram regarding modifications to the plunger notches on the Phantom Gearbox.14th Dec 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0229
Testing and re-instruction of a toothed direct drive motion shaft for Phantom Gear Boxes.16th Dec 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0230
The internal and external toothed direct drive for the Phantom Gearbox.20th Dec 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0231
Standardisation of chassis parts for an improved silent direct drive engagement and roller spigot bearing.19th Jan 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0232
Improved silent direct drive engagement and roller spigot bearing.4th Jun 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0233
Standardising the gearbox oil level and the procedure for checking it to minimise leaks.16th Feb 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0234
Technical memorandum discussing the design and specifications of hypoid gears, including off-set dimensions and gear ratios.14th Apr 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0235
Issues with speedometer drive squares twisting off due to the load from the mechanically driven screen wiper.14th May 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0236
Performance of speed indicators and the design preferences for instrument dials.19th Aug 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0237
Modifications to the speedometer drive for Phantom and India models.1st Aug 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0238
Proposing new gear ratios for a sports car to improve performance.22th Sep 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0239
Adaptation of an improved clutch to an engine with a new crankcase.22th Oct 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0240
Clarifying the gear lever length and position for 40/50 HP 'C' steering Phantoms.1st Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0241
Questioning the unrecorded change in position of the 'C' type gear lever relative to the dash.2nd Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0242
Issues with the New Phantom's sliding gear control, specifically the weak centralizing force of the gear lever.6th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0243
Standardization history of the 40/50 HP gear lever and 'C' type steering.6th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0244
Requesting the speedometer drive ratio for an EAC.10 gearbox, with handwritten ratio calculations.7th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0245
Modified scheme for the New Phantom sliding gear control submitted to the Experimental Department for testing.8th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0246
Requesting an update on the status of the New Phantom Sliding Gear Control job.13th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0247
Proposal to reduce the speedometer drive speed by 30%.13th Dec 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0248
Note on the practice of removing gearboxes from the 20 HP chassis without removing the engine.23th Jan 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0249
Specifying the speedometer calibration for the 12-EX chassis.22th Mar 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0250
Letter expressing surprise about the need for new reduction gears for 40/50 HP speedometers.18th Jul 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0251
Modifications to accommodate a new type of speedometer for the 40/50 HP model.19th Jul 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0252
Rattle from the engine gears on the Phantom chassis and a proposed solution.27th Jul 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0253
Standardisation of a small dial speedometer for the 40/50 model, incorporating a new temperature compensating device.3rd Sep 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0254
Implementation of a new part on a chassis, including test date and costs.24th Sep 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0255
Options for improving vehicle acceleration, including supercharging, engine power, and gearbox design.7th Nov 1928Box 66 \ 4  scan0256
Proposal for a 4-speed gearbox system using an epicyclic unit to achieve a silent 3rd gear.1st May 1929Box 66 \ 4  scan0257
Customer complaint regarding a noise from the transmission, concluding it's a trivial design issue and recommending a visit to explain it.1st May 1929Box 66 \ 4  scan0258
Scheme for a silent 3rd speed gearbox for a Phantom, using a single and double helical arrangement.2nd Jun 1929Box 66 \ 4  scan0259
Test report on a Phantom 1 gearbox with a continuous helical 3rd speed.5th Dec 1929Box 66 \ 4  scan0260
Abandoning side notches in the gear change quadrant for the Northcliffe scheme.13th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0261
The Northcliffe chassis being dismantled as its parts are being used for engine experiments.15th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0262
Simplified striking mechanism design.15th Mar 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0263
Secret memo describing the locating plungers for a simplified striking mechanism.15th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0264
Secret memo regarding drawing N.sch.1832, showing driving seat positions and modifications to the scuttle.24th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0265
Secret memo from A.J. Stent detailing modifications to gearbox sliders for a chassis.16th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0266
Requesting a test date for the E.A.C.II gearbox design before proceeding further with development.20th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0267
Arranging the delivery of a car fitted with a specific change gear mechanism to London.21th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0268
Short internal memo regarding an arrangement for the change gear mechanism.22th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0269
Secret memo arranging for a car with a proposed new gear mechanism to be sent for evaluation.25th Aug 1924Box 66 \ 4  scan0270
Secret memo detailing design modifications to the change lever shaft for the 'V' EAC series underframe chassis.5th Mar 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0271
Testing new change gear mechanism levers and gate on the 'New Phantom' car.22th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0272
The new change gear and brake mechanism for the Phantom model, detailing steering configurations for different body types.23th Jul 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0273
Solutions for loose control ball joints in levers, including modifications to drawings and dimensional tolerances.1st Aug 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0274
Query regarding the expected delivery of a 'New Phantom' car with a new type of levers.13th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0275
Suggestion to fit an aluminium casting to prevent hot air and gases from leaking into the car body through the change speed gate.20th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0276
Experimental status of new change speed and brake levers for the New Phantom car.25th Aug 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0277
The status of the new levers for the 'New Phantom' and confirming they await testing by Sales before production.1st Sep 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0278
Note apologising for sending a previous document in error and requesting it be passed to Mr. Hives.5th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0279
Follow-up communication regarding the status of new type levers and an instruction to hold production.2nd Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0280
Fumes entering the car body, particularly through the change speed lever gate.14th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0281
Supply of a drawing for casing to prevent fumes in car bodies.24th Oct 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0282
Standardisation of the change gear and brake operating mechanism.10th Dec 1925Box 66 \ 4  scan0283
Modifications to the change gear and brake operating mechanism.19th Jan 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0284
Trial for a new type of change gear lever mechanism.8th Mar 1926Box 66 \ 4  scan0285
Criticizing the design of a gear change speed shaft, complete with a simple diagram.1st Feb 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0286
Failure of a change speed lever shaft on the 7-EX car due to a manufacturing process error.2nd Feb 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0287
From AJS regarding the breakage of a change gear shaft lever connection, attributing it to a design departure.11th Feb 1927Box 66 \ 4  scan0288
Notification to Mr. Coverley regarding the receipt of 6 Dust Excluders for a Universal Joint.24th Mar 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0289
Experimental Dust Leather Spring for a 40/50 HP Chassis Universal Joint.25th Mar 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0290
New drawings for the Internal Axle Control Sphere on the 40/50 HP Chassis Universal Joint.26th Mar 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0291
Instruction to introduce new standard drawings for the External Axle Control Sphere on 'J.K.L & M' Chassis.26th Mar 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0292
To Mr. Coverley from EFC confirming receipt of Dust Leathers for a Universal Joint.31th Mar 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0293
To Mr Clark confirming receipt of parts from Messrs Gallenkamp & Co and Messrs Vaughtons Ltd. for experiments.9th Apr 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0294
Requesting blueprints for drawing G.6352, the general arrangement of a universal joint for the 40/50 HP chassis.17th Apr 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0295
Extract detailing the assembly parts and their corresponding S.S. Numbers for RE Chassis 1. E.X.30th Jun 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0296
Chassis lubrication and wear following a thousand-mile test run, focusing on spring squeaks and the universal joint.28th Jul 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0297
Chassis lubrication, bodywork adjustments, and quality issues.28th Jul 1919Box 66 \ 4  scan0298
Failures, knocking, and lubrication issues of the universal joint behind the gearbox.7th Aug 1920Box 66 \ 4  scan0299


Copyright Sustain 2025, All Rights Reserved.    whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble
An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙