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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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Development of a sports model and the risks associated with high-speed chassis.1st May 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0245
Development of a 'Blue Semi-Sports' car and the feasibility of a 100 MPH special chassis.29th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 1  scan0246
Letter to Barkers coachbuilders regarding the collection of a front wing from the 10-EX experimental car.7th May 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0247
To fit a Sch.751 water pump and magnesium pedestal pistons to car 10-EX.24th May 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0248
Remarks on the car's steps and the possibility of sending a sketch for an improved design.20th May 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0249
List of proposed modifications and completions for the 10-EX car.20th May 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0250
Diagram and notes concerning the undershield for the 10-EX model.20th May 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0251
Diagram illustrating a dash support for a steering column.21th Jun 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0252
Using graphite grease on butterfly valves and vehicle arrangements.21th Jun 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0253
Request to prepare two louvred side panels for the bonnet of the 10-EX car.25th Jun 1927Box 70 \ 1  scan0254
File cover for a section on customer complaints.8th May 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0001
Internal memorandum regarding the tracking of complaints for the 'New Phantom' model.30th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0002
Extract from a list of customers' complaints regarding specific vehicle components.30th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0003
Electrical complaints for the New Phantom model.15th Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0004
List of complaints and resolutions regarding the New Phantom model, covering issues with starters, dynamos, and platinum points.6th Jan 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0005
Requesting more detailed technical information on customer complaints, particularly regarding ignition coil failures.16th Dec 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0006
Clarifying which faulty electrical parts should be sent for inspection.27th Feb 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0007
Requesting that electrical units with non-obvious failures be sent to the Electrical Experimental Department for inspection.9th Oct 1929Box 70 \ 3  scan0008
Procedure for handling failures of electrical units from customer vehicles.12th Nov 1929Box 70 \ 3  scan0009
From EFC to Mr. Hubbard regarding the failure of headlamps on chassis 106-XJ due to an unsuitable foot switch.5th May 1930Box 70 \ 3  scan0010
Chassis troubles and customer complaints regarding H.T. Wiring Tubes on the Phantom II model.7th Nov 1930Box 70 \ 3  scan0011
Monthly report detailing repairs for various automotive components for March 1931.15th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0012
Continued list of component issues including a solder run, overhaul, and noisy bearings.15th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0013
Monthly repair log from April 1931, detailing the status of various electrical components.15th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0014
Overhaul and repair status of various dynamos and motors.15th May 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0015
Log of repairs received for dynamos and coils during May 1931.2nd Jun 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0016
Log of test results and repairs for coils and starter motors, listed by chassis and unit number.2nd Jun 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0017
Overhaul and repair work on various vehicle components.8th Jul 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0018
Repairs for 20 HP Starter Motors and Dynamos for June 1931.8th Jul 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0019
Log of electrical component statuses and overhauls.8th Jul 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0020
List of component test results and statuses, identified by alphanumeric codes.8th Jul 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0021
List of repairs received for various electrical components during July 1931.7th Aug 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0022
List of component faults and service actions for various automotive parts, continued on page 2.7th Aug 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0023
List detailing the test results and faults of various ignition coils.4th Sep 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0024
List of repairs for starter motors, distribution boards, switch boxes, and starter switches for the month of August 1931.4th Sep 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0025
Status and issues found with ignition coils and 20 HP dynamos.4th Sep 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0026
Status report on various dynamos, detailing actions taken such as overhauls, adjustments, and repairs.4th Sep 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0027
Monthly report detailing repairs on various motor components for September 1931.8th Oct 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0028
Log detailing faults and test results for 20 HP dynamos and coils.8th Oct 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0029
Test report detailing the status and faults of various ignition coils.8th Oct 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0030
Dynamo repairs for the month ending 31.10.31.10th Nov 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0031
List of faults, modifications, and repairs for various electrical components.10th Nov 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0032
List of ignition coils with their corresponding test results and faults.25th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0033
The overload specifications for a chassis ammeter, requiring it to withstand 90 amperes.25th Jan 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0034
Battery and dynamo issues on 40/50HP & 20-HP chassis models.25th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0035
Battery charging difficulties in 40/50 HP and 20 HP chassis models.30th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0036
Continued memorandum requesting that useful information be forwarded for driver training.30th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0037
Insufficient dynamo output on 20 HP chassis and battery electrolyte loss.1st Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0038
Complaints of undercharging batteries and melting dynamos on 20 HP cars.1st Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0039
Battery and dynamo issues, discussing charging problems and control brush failures.30th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0040
Owner maintenance practices and issues related to batteries and dynamos on 40/50 HP & 20 HP chassis.4th Dec 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0041
Requesting an update on the position regarding customer complaints about standard Watford magnetos.26th Nov 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0042
Examination of a faulty P. & R. Battery from chassis 36-HC, returned from Paris due to a suspected internal short-circuit.5th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0043
Complaints regarding P.& R. batteries for 20 HP & 40/50 HP chassis.30th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0044
Letter to Messrs Peto & Radford concerning unsatisfactory battery repair reports and the lack of detail provided.26th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0045
Page two of a letter requesting fuller information be afforded from a repair depot.29th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0046
Copy of a letter from Peto & Radford regarding a disputed battery repair for chassis 47G5.29th Mar 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0047
The examination, fault diagnosis, and proposed dispatch of a P & R battery from chassis 36-HC.16th Apr 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0048
Test report on a faulty P & R battery from chassis 36-HC.15th Apr 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0049
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding a customer complaint about a New Phantom P & R battery requiring frequent topping up.15th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0050
Serious condition of a customer's car battery and its replacement.18th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0051
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning battery filling issues and vent thread problems.18th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0052
Letter from Peto & Radford responding to a complaint about battery lids and suggesting modifications.18th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0053
Letter to a supplier regarding a customer's battery complaint and experiments on an automatic charging device.19th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0054
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding the return of a battery for special attention.20th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0055
The free-of-charge repair of an unsatisfactory 40/50 HP P & R Battery.21th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0056
Seeking instructions on how to proceed with a customer's P & R battery that was replaced.10th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0057
Letter from battery supplier Peto & Radford concerning a disputed faulty battery and offering a replacement.9th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0058
Letter from Peto & Radford reporting a faulty battery and requesting replacement instructions.9th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0059
Correspondence concerning a faulty battery for chassis 1-SC and its replacement.15th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0060
Extract from a customer's letter regarding the condition and maintenance of a Peto and Radford battery on a Phantom 1-SC.16th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0061
Letter regarding a damaged battery and an agreement for its free repair and replacement.16th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0062
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding a free-of-charge battery repair.17th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0063
Recurring Exide battery failures on various chassis.3rd Dec 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0064
Faulty 12-volt battery for chassis 37-RC, including a report from the manufacturer The Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd.16th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0065
Examination of a returned defective 12-volt Exide battery from chassis No.76-HC.13th Oct 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0066
Requesting the return of an Exide battery from chassis 25MC (Lord Rochdale) for examination.3rd Dec 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0067
Instruction to the Experimental Department to receive a 12V Exide battery for examination.4th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0068
The re-test of an Exide battery from chassis 25MC.9th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0069
Battery failures, vague reports from the Exide Co., and offering further examination.15th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0070
The examination and testing of a 40/50 Exide battery from chassis 25-MC for Lord Rochdale.15th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0071
Concluding statement regarding the responsibility of battery makers for a specific treatment.15th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 3  scan0072
Cause of an Exide battery leaking acid on chassis 1SC, attributing it to overcharging and suggesting remedies.9th Jun 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0073
Batteries dealt with by the Repair Department during June, July and August.5th Sep 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0074
Letter regarding a P. & R. battery on chassis 41-LC, and an attached analysis of batteries from the Repair Dept.29th Sep 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0075
Details on battery failures for 40/50 and 20 HP models.4th Oct 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0076
Leaking acid from Exide batteries on Phantom chassis, quoting a customer complaint and the manufacturer's response.30th Apr 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0077
Diagnosing the cause of acid spraying from an Exide battery on a Phantom Chassis.3rd May 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0078
Faulty Exide battery from chassis 48-YC, suggesting the cause is over-filling and over-charging.8th Jun 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0079
Letter from a battery supplier about complaints of acid leaking from the vent plugs of Exide batteries fitted to cars in Australia.21th Jun 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0080
Letter from a battery supplier discussing potential causes for acid leakage, such as over-filling or sulphation.21th Jun 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0081
Letter to a battery supplier regarding poor quality screw threads on vent plugs for 40/50 HP car batteries.5th Jul 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0082
Extract of a letter from Mr. Minchin regarding a problem with vent plugs.7th Jul 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0083
Extract from a letter from M/S Peto & Radford regarding an issue with loose vents and nuts on terminal pillars.26th Jul 1928Box 70 \ 3  scan0084
The risks and benefits of using a two-battery system in parallel.22th Jan 1929Box 70 \ 3  scan0085
Examination of a cracked battery from chassis 118-GY, suggesting its return to the makers for further inspection.11th Mar 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0086
Test report and recommendations for a faulty battery exhibiting excessive gassing from chassis 37-WJ.1st Jul 1931Box 70 \ 3  scan0087
Extract discussing an unusual car issue and the normal position of the ignition lever.18th Aug 1925Box 70 \ 3  scan0088
Request for detailed particulars on battery ignition failures, specifically lever seizing and spring breakages, to aid an improved design.16th May 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0089
Responding to a query about battery ignition system failures, specifically seizing levers and broken springs.18th May 1927Box 70 \ 3  scan0090


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