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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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The 20 HP petrol filler cap's locking mechanism, comparing it to the Phantom's.1st Nov 1928Box 68 \ 1  scan0290
Incorrectly installed K-S petrol gauge and offering to perform a test.12th Dec 1928Box 68 \ 1  scan0291
Instructions for fitting K-S petrol gauges to avoid unsatisfactory operation.1st Sep 1928Box 68 \ 1  scan0292
Instructions and best practices for operating the Hobson petrol gauge.15th Jan 1929Box 68 \ 1  scan0293
Previously rejected petrol tank design matter being submitted to the Design Department.1st Jan 1929Box 68 \ 1  scan0294
Decision not to alter the clutch and brake pedals for the 'V' series.12th Dec 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0295
Seeking clarification on clutch and brake pedal specifications for 'V' and 'W' series vehicles.29th Dec 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0296
Clutch and brake pedal pressures for 'V' and 'W' series vehicles.30th Dec 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0297
Secret memo discussing the clutch pedal pressure for 'V' Series cars.13th Jan 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0298
Complaint about 'V' Series accelerator control wear and proposing modifications.3rd Apr 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0299
Relative movement and pedal travel of the EAC and 40/50 HP accelerator pedals.1st Apr 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0300
Accelerator movements and suggesting alterations to the 'EAC' controls.1st Apr 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0301
Blueprint detailing the mechanics and calculations for an E.A.C. accelerator pedal movement.21th Apr 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0302
Blueprint showing the design and calculations for the 40/50 model accelerator pedal linkage.21th Apr 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0303
Modifications to the 'V' Series accelerator pedal control to reduce pedal movement.24th Jun 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0304
Motion and design of the 'V' series accelerator pedal.3rd Jul 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0305
New design for the Phantom accelerator pedal and related complaints.31th Aug 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0306
Testing and proposed redesigns of the accelerator pedal for the 'New Phantom' model.25th Sep 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0307
Design and trial of the 'D' Steering and Accelerator Pedal for the New Phantom.26th Sep 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0308
Confirming the use of a new accelerator pedal with less travel for the 'Y' Series.20th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0309
Various proposed positions for the accelerator pedal on 'W' Series vehicles.5th Nov 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0310
New accelerator pedal design for the New Phantom, referencing earlier models and suggesting improvements.18th Nov 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0311
Requesting physical testing of new Phantom accelerator pedals as drawings are insufficient for evaluation.25th Nov 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0312
Internal memorandum regarding a proposal for a new Phantom accelerator pedal.23th Nov 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0313
Proposal to fit a rubber upward stop to the accelerator pedal.10th Feb 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0314
Request to see a car fitted with new 'B', 'C', and 'D' type Phantom accelerator pedals for final approval.13th Feb 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0315
Instructing that new clutch pedal leverage with stiffer shafts and levers has been ordered for all cars.28th Feb 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0316
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning the modified position of accelerator pedals for 'B', 'C' & 'D' steering.19th Feb 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0317
Diagnosing the cause of a sticking accelerator pedal on car 11-EX, which was a tight exhaust butterfly valve.2nd Sep 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0318
With a handwritten note concerning the comfort of operating pedals.8th Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0319
The comfort of operating pedals.7th Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0320
Suggestion for a footrest for the accelerator pedal to improve control on poor road surfaces.29th Dec 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0321
Short memo confirming the fitting of part 78-SC to a shortened 'D' column.4th Jul 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0322
Request to the Pattern Shop to create blocks and a board for the pedals of chassis 78-SC.14th Jul 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0323
Noting that suggested pedal modifications for car number 78-SG have not been completed.8th Aug 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0324
Parts for car no. 78-SC that were not sent from the Works and a note on the function of a pedal plate.8th Aug 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0325
Driver feedback on the difficulty of reaching the clutch pedal and a suggested modification.16th Aug 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0326
Driver ergonomics, specifically pedal and seat positioning to accommodate drivers of different heights.1st Sep 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0327
The features to be fitted to the first car of the Sports series EAC.14.13th Oct 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0328
Chassis modifications for the Sports Phantom, including changes to the dash, radiator, and bonnet.20th Oct 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0329
Modifications to the petrol tank, friction shock damper, and exhaust pipe.29th Oct 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0330
Modifications to clutch couplings and associated parts for the 'V' and 'W' series.13th Jan 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0331
List of questions seeking further particulars regarding the EAC Clutch.16th Jan 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0332
Difficulties with clutch clearance and a comparison of the EAC 'V' Series, 20 HP, and Hispano clutches.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0333
Comparative table of clutch and pedal movement details for Hispano, E.A.C., and 20 HP models.6th Feb 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0334
The results of tests conducted on 'B' type pedals.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0335
Page with data tables and a diagram illustrating clutch pedal movement, plate movement, and pedal deflection.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0336
The deflection of pedal components and shafts.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0337
The deflections of a clutch operating shaft and associated levers under various applied loads, including a data table.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0338
Analyzing pedal deflection and lost movement in a clutch operating system, including a diagram.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0339
The deflection and twisting of a lever and shaft assembly.25th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0340
Unsatisfactory exhaust noise and proposed modifications to the silencer and cutout.23th Oct 1924Box 68 \ 1  scan0341
Drawings and design modifications for a 'V' Series rear exhaust silencer and cut-out.7th Jan 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0342
Failure of torsion springs on an exhaust silencer cutout and a proposed modification.17th Mar 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0343
Issues with leaky exhaust cutout valves on the New Phantom.16th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0344
Design scheme for a New Phantom exhaust cutout.19th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0345
Issue of the 'Phantom' exhaust cut-out burning the leather cover on the rear brake adjustment and proposing potential solutions.28th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0346
Standardisation of chassis parts for the cutout operating mechanism.10th Dec 1925Box 68 \ 1  scan0347
Sticking Phantom Cutout valve, proposing design modifications and material changes to prevent jamming.15th Mar 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0348
Feedback on instruments, instrument boards, and petrol gauges for Phantom and India models.16th Mar 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0349
Simplification of the cutout control on the Phantom chassis.29th Jun 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0350
Enclosure of a new schedule for bronze bushes to be used in the cast iron cutout nozzle for the Phantom exhaust.16th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0351
Investigation and proposed modifications to the exhaust cutout system for the Phantom model.13th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0352
Design modification to the Phantom exhaust cutout system.15th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0353
Phantom exhaust cut-out and an improved silencer operating scheme.17th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0354
The standardization and modification of the Phantom exhaust cutout.17th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0355
Damage to the new tubular rod cut out control on the New Phantom chassis by coachbuilders.27th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0356
Control for the exhaust cutout and suggesting its rod be removed during coachbuilding to prevent damage.28th Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0357
The control for the exhaust cut-out and securing the control rods during chassis transit.1st Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0358
Procedures for the exhaust cutout control after chassis testing and inspection.2nd Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0359
Continued memo discussing the satisfactory method of attaching rods to the chassis.1st Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0360
Delivery policy of 40/50 HP chassis with detached exhaust cutout rods to coachbuilders.1st Jan 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0361
Advising against delivering a chassis with detached rods, but deferring to the Sales department's instructions.1st Jan 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0362
Policy for delivering chassis with connected or disconnected exhaust cut-out control rods.7th Feb 1927Box 68 \ 1  scan0363
Standardisation of the exhaust cutout and controls to simplify the design and prevent rattling.23th Dec 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0364
Costs and implementation for the standardization of chassis parts.23th Dec 1926Box 68 \ 1  scan0365
Secret memorandum discussing the creation of a mock-up bonnet, radiator, and dash for an existing car.19th Aug 1924Box 68 \ 2  scan0001
Increasing the height of the EAC.2 radiator matrix, bonnet, and dash.29th Aug 1924Box 68 \ 2  scan0002
The dispatch of drawings for radiator and radiator shutters.4th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 2  scan0003
Dimension sketch for a dashboard contour and the arrangement of the bonnet, dash, and various controls.15th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 2  scan0004
Secret memo detailing modifications to the dashboard arrangement, including resizing and repositioning of various controls.17th Sep 1924Box 68 \ 2  scan0005
Secret memorandum discussing the fitting of a body to a chassis, dashboard modifications, and pyroxylin enamel painting.16th Dec 1924Box 68 \ 2  scan0006
Secret memo discussing a proposal for a stepped or recessed dash and its design implications.1st Jul 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0007
Secret memo regarding the design and implementation of scuttle isolation for the 'V' series cars.30th Mar 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0008
Secret internal memo discussing the standardisation of scuttle isolation for 'V' series cars.4th Apr 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0009
Query about the necessity of a Spinney ventilator on the 'New Phantom' chassis and a request for recommendations.18th May 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0010
Scuttle ventilation on 40/50 cars, referencing the 'V' series and Spinney type ventilators.19th May 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0011
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the design and approval of the 'W' series radiator and bonnet.15th Jul 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0012
Outlining the benefits of introducing a stepped dashboard for the Phantom & Goshawk models.13th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0013
Proposed modifications for the New Phantom chassis and their objectives.15th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0014
Complaints of squeaks, rattles and leaks relating to the floorboards of chassis 8 EX.23th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0015
Issues with floorboards, hot air ingress, and water leaks on Chassis 8-EX.29th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0016
Incorrect fitting of floorboards on chassis 8EX and providing rectification instructions.30th Oct 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0017
Modifications to a gearbox cover to resolve an issue with the India footboards.18th Nov 1925Box 68 \ 2  scan0018
Design, testing, and standardization of a stiffening bracket for the 40/50 HP dashboard.27th Mar 1926Box 68 \ 2  scan0019
Design of a stiffening bracket for the 40/50 steering system.31th Mar 1926Box 68 \ 2  scan0020
Proposed dashboard stiffener for the New Phantom steering gear to improve rigidity and steady the steering column.1st Apr 1926Box 68 \ 2  scan0021
Standardisation sheet regarding the increase of the Scuttle Isoltation Gap.9th Apr 1926Box 68 \ 2  scan0022
Width of the scuttle isolation gap and seeking signatures due to potential controversy over its appearance.14th Apr 1926Box 68 \ 2  scan0023
Scheme for stiffening 'jellying scuttles' on Phantom and other specific models.15th Jul 1926Box 68 \ 2  scan0024


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