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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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Troubleshooting noise from a dynamo ball bearing and harshness in the clutch, with a suggested design change.22th Sep 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0260
Harsh operation of a fabric clutch and suggesting potential improvements.23th Sep 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0261
Postscript memo discussing the improvement of a clutch mechanism by injecting it with castor oil.23th Sep 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0262
Engine improvement by reducing friction on the slipper drive.24th Nov 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0263
Adjustment of slipper flywheels, proposing to use half the number of springs to make the engine feel softer.26th Nov 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0264
Confirming the standard procedure for adjusting slipper flywheels by reducing the number of springs.28th Nov 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0265
Update on modifications and issues for car 1.EX, concerning the clutch, high tension wires, and thermometer fitting.8th Dec 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0266
Inquiry regarding a pre-war consideration to reduce the weight of slipper fly-wheels for the chassis engine.7th Dec 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0267
List of requested modifications and new parts to be fitted to chassis 2.EX.12th Oct 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0268
Leaking clutch spigot oil valve and proposed design improvements.12th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0269
Confirming the supply of pressed unwoven asbestos brake material and aluminium rivets.7th May 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0270
Letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the supply of unwoven asbestos clutch material and research into plate clutch designs.6th May 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0271
Page 2 of a letter from Ferodo Limited concerning the supply and fitting of new liners to foot brake shoes.8th Jan 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0272
Production challenges of endless woven conical belts for a flywheel and clutch.19th May 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0273
Receipt of parts from Vickers, Skefko, and Lucas.28th May 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0274
Oil leaks from the clutch valve on American cars, detailing the function and adjustment of the worsted insert.8th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0275
Instructions regarding excess oil leaking through a valve and increasing the amount of worsted in the crankshaft.8th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0276
Suggestion for a modification to the design of the Clutch Coupling.14th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0277
Dismissing Suggestion Y636 from A. Riddell of the Test Dept. regarding the use of springs.17th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0278
Trial and rejection of a clutch holding-out device.22th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0279
Design of a safety clutch catch device to replace the use of a wooden block.25th Aug 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0280
Design of a catch for holding the clutch out.25th Aug 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0281
Communicating Mr. Royce's disapproval of a clutch catch and cancelling instructions to proceed with schemes for it.8th Sep 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0282
Customer-suggested wooden tee piece to act as a clutch holding-out device.16th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0283
Letter from a customer regarding a wooden device he created for propping out the clutch.28th Oct 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0284
Letter to a customer regarding a wooden device for holding out the clutch.24th Nov 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0285
Wooden 'T' piece for a clutch holding-out device and recommending against its use.22th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0286
Response to an inquiry about using a wooden clip on a clutch pedal and a holding-out piece for a cotton fabric-lined clutch.23th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0287
Adoption of new clutches and issues with Ferodo and Raybestos friction materials.24th Jan 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0288
Failures of the chassis flywheel guard and recommending its modification or removal.15th Apr 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0289
Cone clutch, referencing correspondence with 'Scandinavia' Belting Ltd. and requesting a despatch date.23th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0290
Letter from Scandinavia Belting Ltd. regarding the supply of a jointless non-metallic cone clutch lining.22th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0291
Specification sheet detailing the weights and dimensions of 40/50 and Goshawk clutch and flywheel components.27th Feb 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0292
Modifications to the 40/50 chassis slipper flywheel, including spring numbers, friction material, and tolerances.3rd Mar 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0293
Friction consistency, note tabulation on drawings, and implementing design alterations.3rd Mar 1934Box 74 \ 2  scan0294
Investigation into engine vibrations caused by slipper drive variations on 40/50 and 20-HP chassis, with recommendations for improved surface finishing.9th Apr 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0295
Essential points and investigations for the 40/50 HP Slipper Flywheel.6th Jun 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0296
The moment of inertia of EAC and 40/50 HP flywheels.20th Mar 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0297
Comparison table of physical properties and inertia calculations for EAC and 40/50 HP components.2nd Jul 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0298
Listing parts received from various suppliers for specific experiments.2nd Jul 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0299
Receipt of parts for experiments from various suppliers.4th Aug 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0300
Notification about the receipt of a spring from Geo. Salter & Co. for an experiment.7th Oct 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0301
List of modifications and parts to be fitted to a chassis for a 10,000-mile endurance run.19th Nov 1919Box 74 \ 2  scan0302
Extract regarding experiments with clutches for the 'Hawk' and 20 HP 'Goshawk' chassis using ferodo linings.17th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0303
Design considerations and requested modifications for various vehicle parts.8th May 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0304
Listing the receipt of various parts from external suppliers.6th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0305
Testing materials for disc clutches, specifically Ferodo fabrics.23th Nov 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0306
Test report on the Goshawk I vehicle (X3481) detailing performance characteristics and issues.1st Jan 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0307
Continued road test report discussing the engine, steering, and general impressions of the X.3516 vehicle.8th Jan 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0308
Vibrations and gearbox performance of the 'GOSHAWK' chassis.1st Jan 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0309
Technical report discussing improvements for the clutch, axle, and suspension systems.12th Jan 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0310
Design considerations and issues for brakes, radiator, clutch, and springing on the 'Goshawk II' chassis.12th Jan 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0311
Proposed designs for the Goshawk I clutch and brake pedal gear.10th Feb 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0312
Deflection of Goshawk I foot pedals and proposing design improvements.10th Feb 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0313
Recommendation to add a pocket with a detachable cover to the flywheel casing to prevent damage from dropped parts.1st Aug 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0314
150-mile road test of the Goshawk 11 chassis, detailing noise issues and planned modifications.1st Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0315
Technical report on crankshaft periods, damper friction and clutch problems.9th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0316
Fabric-based clutch designs, comparing a Mack Truck clutch to English Leyland clutches.9th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0317
Extract detailing a persistent clutch shudder issue on a 20-HP model, despite modifications to the driving plate.1st Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0318
Extract of design considerations for a small chassis regarding pumps, starter, governor, and clutch.17th Nov 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0319
Outlining modifications to the small R.R. chassis specification regarding the clutch, gearbox, and couplings.23th Nov 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0320
Dispatch of a blueprint for a revised 'Goshawk' clutch, drawing Lec.1319.1st Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0321
Adaptation of a Goshawk gearbox and single plate clutch, awaiting further drawings.9th Dec 1928Box 74 \ 2  scan0322
'KITE' gearbox and clutch, comparing different versions and noting necessary adjustments.14th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 2  scan0323
Potential material error for the Goshawk II clutch pressure plate.25th Feb 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0324
Brinell hardness specification and manufacturing process for the Goshawk 11 clutch plate.18th May 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0325
Coefficient of friction and performance issues of graphite-impregnated Ferobestos used in the Goshawk 11 clutch.23th Aug 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0326
Increasing clutch spring pressure to prevent slippage and requesting views on the resulting pressure on the disc material.23th Aug 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0327
Co-efficient of friction for Ferobestos clutch material with and without graphite for the Goshawk 11 flywheel clutch.24th Aug 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0328
Solutions for clutch plate warping in the Goshawk 11 engine.9th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0329
Ideas for cast iron wheels with curved spokes and single plate clutches.7th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0330
Chassis improvements, specifically an over-running clutch disengagement issue and a new clutch plate design.14th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0331
Clutch design, comparing single and multi-plate options and material choices.14th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0332
The materials used when refitting Ford clutches and re-actance brakes to avoid transmission damage.14th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0333
Drawing No. LeC.1446 showing five schemes for the Goshawk 11 clutch plate.15th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0334
Material change for the Goshawk II flywheel from mild steel to cast iron.9th Sep 1931Box 74 \ 2  scan0335
Instruction from Mr. Royce to use a forged flywheel over a cast iron one for the Goshawk II engine.20th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0336
Use of cast iron versus steel for the Goshawk 11 flywheel and clutch back piece.31th Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0337
Shuddering issue with the Goshawk 11 clutch and specifications for replacement Ferodo linings.1st Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0338
Testing of Ferodo bonded asbestos clutch linings for the Goshawk II project.12th Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0339
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding the supply of Goshawk 11 Clutch Discs and a discussion on clutch shudder.11th Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0340
Extract discussing clutch shudder issues on low gear and reverse, its potential causes and solutions.17th Oct 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0341
From Royce detailing suggestions by Hives to address engine roar and improve the chassis.3rd Nov 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0342
Drawings for an improved type of clutch thrust bearing for the Goshawk 11.18th Nov 1921Box 74 \ 2  scan0343
Extract from a report detailing experiments on clutches, comparing a standard clutch with Ferodo bonded asbestos against Ferobestos.1st Jan 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0344
The standard clutch spring for the Goshawk 11 engine.9th Mar 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0345
Double spring scheme for the Goshawk clutch, referencing drawing No.LeC.1564.5th May 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0346
The performance of newly fitted clutch springs for the GOSHAWK TWO.11th May 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0347
Approving a blueprint for a Goshawk clutch spring and requesting three samples.30th May 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0348
Note confirming the dispatch of clutch springs and caps for the Goshawk car.1st Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0349
Delay in supplying Goshawk II clutch springs due to a lockout.7th Jun 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0350
With a sketch, inquiring about the incorporation of a centering bush in the Goshawk clutch.12th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0351
Modifications and cost-saving improvements to the Goshawk clutch mechanism.19th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0352
Two points for an instruction book regarding clutch adjustment and oiling.21th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0353
Modifications to the Goshawk Clutch Mechanism and associated blueprints.21th Jul 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0354
Modifications to riveting Ferodo fabric on Goshawk II clutch plates.10th Aug 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0355
Recommendation to fit production chassis with a longer clutch lever to reduce the pressure required.9th Sep 1922Box 74 \ 2  scan0356
Specification sheet detailing the weights of the 40/50 and Goshawk clutch and flywheel components.27th Feb 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0357
Query regarding the wear rate of Goshawk 11 clutches and the results of destruction testing on various Ferodo fabrics.28th Feb 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0358
Wear rate and coefficient of friction of Ferodo clutch material used in a Goshawk Clutch.1st Mar 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0359


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