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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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Test drive impression of a 'Phantom' with modified springs and shock absorbers.17th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0156
Springing, discussing low speed riding trouble and shock absorber loading tests.20th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0157
Gathering further impressions on the springing of a Sedanca, with and without special hydraulic damper springs.21th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0158
New design for 40/50 rear road springs and its effect on stock levels.1st Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0159
Revised pad for the 40/50 rear road springs to enable the use of current stock.24th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0160
Polishing and cadmium plating of existing springs on the Trials Sedanca car 81.RF.27th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0161
Phantom springing complaints, focusing on leaf friction and ride comfort.27th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0162
Issues with Phantom model springing complaints and methods to reduce leaf spring friction.27th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0163
Curves and qualifications for various car spring setups.27th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0164
Continued document discussing the use of light versus heavy front springs for British and Continental conditions.27th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0165
Graphs comparing spring poundage against axle weight for 20 HP front and rear springs.23th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0166
Spring chart for Phantom 'V' series to F2B models, correlating spring poundage to empty axle weight for front and rear axles.23th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0167
Procedural control over modifications related to Phantom springing complaints.29th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0168
Standardisation of road spring plate clips to improve design and reduce cost.7th Sep 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0169
Implementation plan and costs for new or modified chassis parts.10th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0170
Discrepancy in 40/50 suspension test results related to shock dampers and tyre pressures.10th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0171
Proposing a sliding pad for existing Phantom rear springs to avoid increasing the stock of springs.13th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0172
Which vehicle units receive sufficient lubrication from drip plugs.13th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0173
Amended print for the 40/50 suspension, advising the previous copy should be scrapped.17th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0174
Explaining discrepancies in suspension tests for the 40/50 model.17th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0175
Spring modifications for cars destined for Australia due to breakages and poor road conditions.17th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0176
Low-pressure tyres and road spring characteristics for Phantom and 20 HP models.20th Jul 1923Box 67a \ 2  scan0177
Suspension settings, spring flexibility, and shock damper improvements.8th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0178
Use of 'Sports type' springs for cars destined for Australia.8th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0179
Proposal to change the material for front road springs from Chrome Vanadium to Silico Manganese steel to improve reliability and reduce cost.3rd Oct 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0180
Cover memo regarding springing on the 40/50 HP Chassis.17th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0181
Customer complaints regarding 40/50 HP chassis springing and ongoing experiments to resolve the issues.17th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0182
Issues of friction and seizure in rear springs, particularly from Firth's manufacture, and proposing solutions.22th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0183
Suggestion to pre-treat new springs by 'bedding' the plates to prevent complaints of hard riding.22th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0184
Issues and potential improvements for the New Phantom's springing system, including friction, greasing, and damping.27th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0185
Issues and cost-effectiveness of cadmium plating for springs, noting Mr. Royce's reservations.1st Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0186
Request for overnight maintenance to clean, polish, and grease the rear springs and disconnect the shock absorbers on car 98-NK.27th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0187
Further tests into road spring friction, the phenomenon of 'digging-in' on used springs, and potential remedies.29th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0188
Spring design comparing cadmium-plated, Firths, and Woodheads springs to address issues with internal friction and digging-in.22th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0189
Issues of spring friction and seizure in Firths manufactured rear springs and proposed remedies.22th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0190
Tests to determine the internal friction of 40/50 road springs, comparing front and rear springs under various conditions.29th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0191
Test report with three graphs showing deflection vs. applied load for a rear road spring after a 5000-mile run.10th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0192
Graph showing results of three load deflection tests on a lubricated rear road spring after a 5000-mile run.10th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0193
Series of three graphs showing deflection versus applied load for a lubricated standard front road spring.13th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0194
Road spring tests for a standard front spring after 3 1/2 years of service, tested dry.18th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0195
Series of three graphs showing the results of road spring tests measuring deflection versus applied load.18th Aug 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0196
Graphs showing load vs. deflection test results for a standard, lubricated, cadmium-plated front road spring.14th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0197
Series of three graphs showing the results of front spring tests, plotting deflection against applied load.12th Sep 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0198
Comparison of two leaf spring designs from Firths and Woodhead, showing bedding and tip sections.25th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0199
Comparison of Woodheads and Firths rear road springs at 1700 lbs load.25th Feb 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0200
Car springing, ride comfort, weight distribution, and tyre choices.1st Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0201
Design of road springs, comparing different end shapes and spring types.2nd Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0202
The standardisation of cadmium plating and the bedding of road spring leaves.8th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0203
Improvements to the manufacturing process and quality of road springs.20th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0204
The objectives of a series of tests carried out on the 40/50 suspension system's axle movement.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0205
Analysis of vehicle suspension performance, focusing on spring and axle movements in relation to speed, road conditions, and riding comfort.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0206
Test data on axle movement and car swaying under various road conditions and speeds.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0207
Car velocities and axle motion experiments, including details of the testing apparatus.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0208
Analysis of axle velocity, damping settings, and the natural frequency of vehicle suspension and pitching.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0209
Blueprint showing graphs from rear axle motion experiments on a Phantom 98 N.K. vehicle.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0210
Blueprint graph showing the results of rear axle motion experiments on a Phantom 98 N.K.29th Oct 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0211
New method for protecting and lubricating springs using lanoline and an adhesive tape puttee.2nd Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0212
Note advising of a new method for spring protection and the resulting deletion of lubricators from gaiters.2nd Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0213
Correcting a previous note about the Enots lubricator on gaiters, agreeing to replace it with a plain plug.5th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0214
Cancelling previous instructions on road spring lubrication due to lanoline lubricant failing to prevent squeaking.12th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0215
Investigation into the cause and remedy for a squeaking front spring through various lubrication methods.15th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0216
Methods and difficulties related to spring lubrication.20th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0217
Test procedure for road spring lubrication using felt inserts and copper oil pipes.21th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0218
Experiments on spring lubrication and the use of spring gaiters.21th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0219
Communication from Melbourne regarding complaints of harsh front springs on 40/50 HP models and a suggestion for improvement.29th Nov 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0220
Persistent troubles with front road spring squeaks and potential design solutions.1st Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0221
Diagram illustrating the lubrication of a flexible cable spring.5th Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0222
Individual wheel weights of cars to investigate excess poundage on offside springs.5th Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0223
Vehicle weight distribution and proposing a change to the spring poundage.5th Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0224
Short memo confirming the results of previous reports on car springing.12th Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0225
Instructing that all future cars should be fitted with similar springs on each side of the chassis.7th Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0226
Ineffectiveness of lubricating springs to improve poor riding quality at certain speeds.27th Dec 1928Box 67a \ 2  scan0227
Evolution of a new effective scheme for front axle parallel control, known as Phantom Springing.17th Jan 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0228
Query from Melbourne regarding chassis springing specifications for Australian models versus English models.17th May 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0229
Tests carried out on axle control loads and front spring ratings.26th Jun 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0230
Test report on the twist of an axle control, with a graph showing deflection versus load.9th Jul 1927Box 67a \ 2  scan0231
Decision to standardize the spring chassis for Australia to match the English specification.1st Jul 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0232
Broken front springs for the Phantom model, comparing vehicles with and without front hydraulics.24th Jul 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0233
Letter describing a test rig (SK-209) designed for testing road spring bedding.10th Aug 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0234
Procedure for bedding-in and testing leaf springs to eliminate squeaks.26th Oct 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0235
Comparing American and English car springing, discussing spring stiffness, damping, and potential improvements.26th Oct 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0236
Two schemes for lubricating the Phantom I cantilever spring.11th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0237
Continued note on spring lubrication, damper complaints, and shock absorber loading specifications.11th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0238
Drawing of a centrally lubricated cantilever spring.7th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0239
Blueprint detailing modifications to lubricate the ends of cantilever spring leaves.5th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0240
Requesting an inspection car for work on the lubrication of Phantom I springs.5th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0241
Modification to the cantilever spring lubrication to prevent leakage.15th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0242
Blueprint of a lubricated cantilever spring.14th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0243
Adoption of drilled HP shock absorber valves and the lubrication of Phantom I springs with grooves.9th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0244
Arrangements for an experiment on the lubrication of Phantom I springs.27th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0245
Springing issues, weight distribution, and riding improvements for the Phantom I model.27th Nov 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0246
Ongoing tests on Phantom I suspension to address complaints of harsh low-speed riding and pitching.10th Dec 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0247
Vehicle riding qualities, discussing pitching, springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers.10th Dec 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0248
Suspension improvements for light fabric-bodied cars and Phantom models.10th Dec 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0249
Modifications for Phantom 1 special front springs.10th Dec 1929Box 67a \ 2  scan0250
Phantom I springing complaints and road tests of lower rated springs to reduce high-speed pitching.31th Jan 1930Box 67a \ 2  scan0251
Request to modify a Phantom II bump chassis to test Phantom I front springs.1st Feb 1930Box 67a \ 2  scan0252
Improvements to the Phantom 1's ride by testing new front springs to reduce pitching.3rd Feb 1930Box 67a \ 2  scan0253
Query regarding a proposed 1.4 inch additional deflection in the front springs for the Phantom I and its effect on the vehicle's level.11th Feb 1930Box 67a \ 2  scan0254
Technical note on the Phantom 1 front spring deflection and camber.11th Feb 1930Box 67a \ 2  scan0255


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