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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 failure of a fan bracket on a trials car due to violent oscillation.26th May 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0290
Query regarding the checking of fans and fan belts on New Phantom Cars to prevent similar breakages.27th May 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0291
Precautions to ensure fans and fan belts for the new 'Phantom' chassis are balanced and run smoothly.4th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0292
Oil consumption of trial cars and requesting ongoing monthly reports.6th Feb 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0293
Replying to a query about a mishap with Chassis No.15.MC, listing required replacement parts.8th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0294
The replacement of a balanced fan on a chassis and the return of the original.8th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0295
Urgent telegram regarding replacement parts for the Chassis 15-MC Phantom sales trials car.6th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0296
Borrowing parts from chassis 11-MC for the 15-MC Trials Car, causing a delivery problem for the former.11th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0297
Potential second accident with trials car 15-MC, the dispatch of parts, and a warning against interchanging governor casings.11th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0298
Confirming a telephone conversation requesting spare parts for two vehicles, one damaged in an accident and another for decarbonization.15th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0299
Clarifying that chassis 15-MC had two separate smashes, resulting in damage to the fan.15th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0300
Steering vibration issues in the London Trials Cars and Lord Montagu's car.26th Aug 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0301
Post Office telegram arranging the arrival of a driver.27th Aug 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0302
High-speed steering wobbles on an Open Trial's Car due to unbalanced wheels.28th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0303
Causes and remedies for high-speed wobble in specific chassis models, focusing on pivot pins, wheel balance, and tyre pressure.28th Aug 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0304
Test report on a Phantom car (103-MC) with a modified exhaust system, assessing its sound and performance.31th Aug 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0305
Issues with front tyre pressure, a squeaking exhaust butterfly valve, and potential brake squeaking.1st Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0306
Responding to concerns about high-speed steering wobble and the replacement of pivot pins and bushes on several chassis.1st Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0307
Performance of a modified silencer and the setting of front shock absorbers on car 103-MC.1st Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0308
Modified silencer and the front shock absorber settings for car 103-MC.1st Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0309
Investigation into power loss attributed to the silencer on car 103-MC.1st Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0310
Modifications to a silencer on car 103-MC to reduce exhaust noise, comparing it to other models.9th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0311
Proposing a hill test to compare the performance of two different exhaust systems on a car.4th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0312
Decrease in a car's hill climbing performance during a demonstration on West Hill, Highgate.3rd Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0313
Querying the suitability of a 45 lbs. per square inch pressure for the Phantom car, No. 103-MC, for use in England.7th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0314
Tyre pressures and exhaust valve testing for the Open Trials Phantom car 103-MC.3rd Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0315
Adjustment of shock-absorber friction settings to prevent high-speed steering wobble.7th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0316
Wheel balancing procedures and limits for a Phantom 103 MC.9th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0317
Discrepancy in the wheel balancing of a demonstration car.7th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0318
The setting of front shock absorbers, recommending a hydraulic type over the friction type.10th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0319
High-speed wobble and tyre pressure for the Phantom 103-MC.10th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0320
Tyre pressures for the Phantom, comparing the instruction book figures with test results on a car with balanced wheels.11th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0321
The performance of an exhaust system fitted to car 103-MC, discussing hill climbing and silencer cutout effects.12th Jun 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0322
The road performance of a concentric tube silencer fitted to car 103-MC.11th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0323
Exhaust noise for car 103-MC, comparing it to other models and different silencers.12th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0324
Exhaust noise and silencer performance figures for car 103-MC.14th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0325
Logistics and scheduling for fitting new steering systems to two London Trials Cars.14th Dec 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0326
Correspondence with Lord Curzon and the dissemination of information to the sales team.27th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 3  scan0327
Potential fire risk from a float chamber cover unscrewing on car ex-51-LC.13th Feb 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0328
Request for the unladen weights and details of any spring alterations made to the London Trials cars.18th Feb 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0329
Requesting clarification on the definition of 'unladen weights' for 20 HP and 40/50 trials cars.20th Feb 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0330
Request for the fully-laden weights of the 40/50 HP and 20 HP Trials cars.20th Feb 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0331
Inspection and urgent return of chassis 4-YG.4th Mar 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0332
Particulars about the springs fitted to the London demonstration car 4-YG for testing.1st Mar 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0333
Record of the body, passenger capacity, and spring specifications for chassis 4-YG demonstration car.8th Mar 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0334
Return of chassis 4-YG to London without alteration.10th Mar 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0335
On suspension tests and improvements for the 4-YG car.15th Mar 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0336
Springing complaint on a Phantom Demonstration Landaulet (No. 22-MC) and recommending the fitment of hydraulic dampers.13th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0337
Proposing a visit to test Phantom Chassis 7-LC for various issues and to evaluate steering improvements.13th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0338
Fitting hydraulic dampers and different wheels/tyres to the 12-LC White Open Riviera trials car.20th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0339
Fitting of hydraulic shock dampers and delivery arrangements for chassis No. 7-LC.20th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0340
Forwarding details about the expected arrival of the ex Riviera Open Phantom Car No. 7-LC.21th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0341
The fitting of hydraulic dampers and semi-balloon tyres to the 7-LC car.21th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0342
Steering difficulties experienced after fitting low pressure tyres to a car, and a request to test different tyre pressures.22th May 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0343
Urgent modifications required for cars 7-LC and a Hooper Landaulet following unsatisfactory trial results.10th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0344
Potential solutions for an unsatisfactory car by fitting replica or actual springs from other vehicles.11th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0345
Switch to an Open Touring car for the Chairman's tour, including logistics and modifications.11th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0346
Arranging for modifications to a Phantom car (103-MC) for publicity operations and the San Sebastian Grand Prix.16th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0347
Inquiry regarding repair progress on a 7-LC White Phantom Open Touring Car, addressing steering and scuttle issues.17th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0348
Scheduling decarbonising and fitting hydraulic shock-absorbers to a car used by the Prince of Wales.17th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0349
The handover and bodywork issues of the 7-LC White Riviera Trials Car.18th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0350
Scheduling the fitting of hydraulic dampers and decarbonising the engine for car 103-MC.18th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0351
Internal memorandum regarding work on Trials Car chassis 103-MC, including fitting hydraulic shock absorbers, engine decarbonising, and new tyres.23th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0352
Delivery of car 103-MC for fitting hydraulic dampers, decarbonization, and new tyres for open trials.24th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0353
Giving a strict deadline for the completion of work on a car so it can be collected by its driver.24th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0354
Attached report about a car's performance issues, specifically boiling, during a long tour.30th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0355
Performance report on a trip through France in a 118-MC Salamanca type Cabriolet.23th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0356
Car's performance issues, including engine, transmission, and suspension faults.23th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0357
Road test report detailing boiling issues, involuntary stops, and general performance on mountain roads.23th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0358
Electrical and mechanical failures, including magneto issues, fuse blowing and a faulty carburettor joint.23th Jun 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0359
From Hs to PN requesting access to car 103-MC to modify its hydraulic dampers.1st Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0360
Responding to a suggestion about increasing the cooling capacity on Phantom cars.2nd Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0361
Report on vehicle complaints, including an accelerator pedal issue, and proposing actions for inspection and resolution.3rd Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0362
Outlining urgent repairs and modifications required for a London Open Trials Phantom car.3rd Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0363
The absence of 'Bt.' and the deferral of matters until their return.6th Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0364
Various technical issues and comments on Chassis 118-MC, Bt's Car.7th Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0365
Various vehicle faults, diagnoses, and commentary on potential causes, page 2.7th Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0366
Faults with fuses, wiring, magneto, and exhaust systems.7th Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0367
Report on work done on chassis 118-MC, with a focus on an electrical failure.9th Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0368
Faults found and remedial work carried out on chassis 118-MC.8th Jul 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0369
Faulty magneto returned to the manufacturer for inspection and replacement.20th Aug 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0370
Broken Offside Front Brake Actuating Arm from chassis 41-MC sent for examination.20th Aug 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0371
Broken exhaust manifold returned from chassis 55-MC for examination and clarification on billing for the replacement.20th Aug 1925Box 71 \ 3  scan0372
Replacement of a Hoffmann Ball Race from chassis 80-AU and determining cost liability.20th Aug 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0373
Broken brake lever from the front axle of chassis 41-MC.23th Aug 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0374
Urgent memo confirming the location of car 88-LC and a meeting time.12th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0375
Urgent transfer of wheels and tyres for the 88-LC Trials Saloon.13th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0376
Exchange and modification of wheels and tyres for trials saloon 88-LC and Mr. Royce's car 7-EX.14th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0377
The exchange of wheels between Mr. Royce's car (7-EX) and the Trials Saloon (88-LC).15th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0378
Collection of six well base wheels from trials saloon 88-LC and a wheel change for 7-EX.18th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0379
The steering on the St. Inspection Car, 7-LC.22th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0380
Arranging the collection of tyres and wheels from car 88-LC at Lillie Hall.28th Oct 1926Box 71 \ 3  scan0381
Sharing a favourable report on a Phantom demonstration car, chassis 66-YC, detailing improvements in power, suspension, and steering.1st Jan 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0382
Delivery note for chassis 103M6 delivered to RRH Co.10th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0383
Advice memo detailing the goods forwarded for a 40/50 R.R. chassis with a Barker open body.10th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0384
Urgent work on Chassis No. 103-MC, detailing issues with wheel balancing, engine roughness, and the fitting of new throttle parts.11th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0385
Request for modifications to car 103-MC and investigation of an out-of-balance front hub.14th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0386
Request for a detailed report on modifications made to chassis No. 103-MC.15th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0387
Adjustments made to car 103-MC, including steering, suspension, wheels and radiator shutters.17th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0388
Receipt confirming the transfer of the 103-MC Trials Car from the Experimental Department to Sales.18th Mar 1927Box 71 \ 3  scan0389


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