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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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Engine vibration issues caused by the slipper drive on 40/50 and 20 HP chassis, proposing improved surface finishing.9th Apr 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0360
Requesting a print of drawing No. Lec. 1751 for the Goshawk side change gearbox casing.25th Aug 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0361
Drawing for an improved outside lever on a Goshawk clutch operating shaft.30th Aug 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0362
The improved Goshawk 11 clutch operating gear to suit a side change gearbox, referencing drawing No. LeC.1754.30th Sep 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0363
Test report on the performance of sample fibre washers for 20-HP Slipper Drives.21th Dec 1923Box 74 \ 2  scan0364
Alternative friction materials for slipper flywheels on 20 HP cars, recommending bakelized linen.1st Jan 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0365
Comparison of the moment of inertia between the E.A.C. and Goshawk clutch plates.1st Feb 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0366
Ongoing complaints of the 20-HP Slipper Drive seizing up, and a proposal to standardize a new washer material.1st Feb 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0367
Standardisation of friction discs for the slipper wheel, replacing fibre with dilecto or bakelized linen.21th Jan 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0368
Secret memorandum discussing potential improvements and alternative designs for the EAC's clutch.1st Mar 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0369
Different methods for making a clutch brake, aiming to be as effective as a Hispano.27th Mar 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0370
Complaints about 20-HP Slipper Drives and the proposal to replace fibre washers with Continental Bakelite discs.27th Mar 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0371
20-HP clutch failure, discussing continued slipping, damaged fabric material, and a cracked rotor.7th May 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0372
Analysis of clutch plate cracking and failure on the 20 HP model, chassis 48-G-2, due to slipping.9th May 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0373
Clutch problems on a 20-HP car, specifically a twisted driving shaft and a cracked hub for customer Rothermere.26th Jun 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0374
Calculating the moment of inertia and radius of gyration for the Goshawk flywheel and clutch using the 'Bifilar Suspension' method.19th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 2  scan0375
Modifications to the slipper drive on the 20 HP chassis to address load issues.14th Dec 1925Box 74 \ 2  scan0376
Proposal regarding the fitting of springs to a slipper wheel to maintain its appearance.14th Dec 1925Box 74 \ 2  scan0377
Using up existing clutch material for R.R. of America Inc. and despatching hydraulic shock absorbers.19th Oct 1926Box 74 \ 2  scan0378
Humphrey Sandburg clutch, a freewheel device, and the company's experience with it.17th Jan 1927Box 74 \ 2  scan0379
Faults found on engine couplings during testing and suggesting solutions.3rd Dec 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0001
Responding to concerns about engine coupling faults found during testing.22th Dec 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0002
Complaints and experimental tests regarding chassis coupling clatter.22th Feb 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0003
Complaints of slack in engine couplings occurring after comparatively short mileage.9th Nov 1922Box 74 \ 3  scan0004
Standardisation of a spherical ended lock for a 40/50 HP engine coupling.24th Sep 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0005
Standardisation of chassis parts regarding the use of standard nuts on the engine coupling.3rd Oct 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0006
Mack Rubber Block Coupling, attaching a copy of document Oy8-E-102223 and related blueprints.22th Oct 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0007
Letter discussing the specifications and potential applications of the Mack rubber block coupling.22th Oct 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0008
Standardisation document for an engine coupling design improvement.8th Oct 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0009
Approving the suggestion to waterproof a flexible coupling with canvas.9th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0010
Design of an anti-groan device for existing and 'V' series cars.22th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0011
'groans' in the transmission on a standard chassis and the effectiveness of a fabric coupling.23th Dec 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0012
Coupling sleeve for 40/50 cars experiencing groans.9th Jan 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0013
The condition of a dismantled 40/50 HP Spring Engine Coupling from Chassis 2291.21th Feb 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0014
Requesting a car with a known 'transmission groan' to test a fabric coupling for the 40/50 chassis.5th Mar 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0015
Problems and potential solutions for 40/50 and EAC fabric couplings.28th Apr 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0016
Analysis of a fabric coupling's performance under reverse torque and discussion of testing methods.29th Apr 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0017
Proposal to trial Fabric Flexible Couplings from The Hillman Company.19th May 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0018
Quality and potential of new fabric couplings from Hillmans of Dudley.12th Jun 1925Box 74 \ 3  scan0019
Requesting the testing of Hillman Fabric Flexible Couplings.19th Apr 1926Box 74 \ 3  scan0020
Request for the supply of specific Alpe Couplings with various thicknesses.4th Jun 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0021
Comparison of the performance and condition of American and British fabric engine couplings.4th Oct 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0022
Comparing the relative stiffness and characteristics of bulged and standard Hardy fabric couplings.15th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0023
Graph comparing the torque vs. angular deflection for Bulged and Standard Hardy fabric couplings.15th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0024
Graph plotting torque against angular deflection to measure transmission and tyre flexibility.15th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0025
Graph showing the torque vs. angular deflection characteristics for new and worn Hardy couplings.4th Apr 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0026
Suggesting improvements to the 40/50 chassis magneto drive and engine/gearbox coupling.4th Apr 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0027
Suggestions for the 40/50 HP chassis magneto drive and rear coupling between the engine and gearbox.4th Apr 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0028
Design and material choice for a magneto coupling, comparing leather/fabric with serrated drives.11th Apr 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0029
Introduction of a new fabric magneto coupling.14th May 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0030
The design of an experimental 40/50 HP magneto drive, focusing on the fabric couplings and heat protection.31th May 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0031
Design memo discussing alterations to a castellated drive system, with sketches for the front and rear joints.31th May 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0032
Design points for the 40/50 HP Magneto Drive and Couplings.26th Jul 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0033
Specifications for aluminium covers, fibre washers, magneto drive and fabric coupling drive.26th Jul 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0034
Extract from a report on chassis 49-GB, suggesting solutions for a noisy magneto drive.22th Sep 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0035
List of requested modifications and new parts to be fitted to chassis 2.EX.29th Dec 1919Box 74 \ 3  scan0036
Provision for a magneto brake on new magneto drives for the 40/50 chassis.3rd Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0037
Provision of a brake drum on the magneto drive for the 40/50 chassis.2nd Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0038
List of new parts fitted to a car intended for a 10,000-mile run, with associated remarks.1st Jan 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0039
New magneto drive designs for the 40/50 HP chassis, recommending a provision for a brake to solve noise issues.9th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0040
The 10,000-mile test of the 2EX chassis, detailing the magneto drive, new air pump, and coil.9th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0041
The magneto drive design, addressing heat from the exhaust pipe and recommending a specific transmission shaft construction.19th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0042
Extract detailing a list of requested parts and modifications for a car for West Wittering.19th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0043
Extract discussing the standardisation of parts following a 10,000-mile test on Car 2.EX.19th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0044
Supply and modification of magneto fabric discs for dynamo drive couplings.21th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0045
Planned improvements for American-built cars, including thermostat, clutch, magneto, and petrol tank updates.15th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0046
Design points for the American chassis, specifically the magneto drive and petrol tank.27th May 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0047
Outlining a delay and a list of new parts being fitted to a replacement vehicle, car 6.EX.1st May 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0048
Manufacturing accuracy of a flexible drive for the Magneto with Hardy & Company.11th Jun 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0049
Extract listing experimental parts to be fitted to the 6.EX car at West Wittering.28th Jun 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0050
Raising concerns about the Hardy fabric coupling for the magneto drive on the postwar 'P' Series chassis.26th Jul 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0051
Issues with the fabric coupling type of magneto drive and the move towards a serrated type.28th Jul 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0052
Comparing the performance and advantages of serrated and fabric magneto drives for the 40/50 chassis.27th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0053
The issues with fabric magneto drives, recommending a switch to a standardized serrated magneto drive.27th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0054
Testing of an improved serrated magneto drive and the production of 'O' and 'P' series.27th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0055
Standardisation of serrated magneto drives over the fabric type.29th Sep 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0056
Proposal to replace a fibre washer with a paper washer in the serrated type magneto drive due to charring issues during dynamometer testing.9th Sep 1921Box 74 \ 3  scan0057
Covering memo regarding communication from the Self-Sealing Rubber Co. Ltd. about improved flexible coupling discs for cars.27th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0058
Letter from The Self-Sealing Rubber Co. Ltd. promoting their patented improved flexible coupling discs for cars.25th Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0059
Letter from The Self-Sealing Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the fitting and protection of patent coupling discs.22th Mar 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0060
Test report from The Self Sealing Rubber Co. Ltd. on the tensile strength of flexible coupling discs.22th Mar 1923Box 74 \ 3  scan0061
Waterproofing of a flexible coupling with canvas.1st Feb 1924Box 74 \ 3  scan0062
Complaints regarding engine coupling rattles, comparing pre-war and post-war cars.9th Aug 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0063
Letter from Maurice Olley regarding engine coupling discs with conical rubber inserts being sent for testing.24th Aug 1927Box 74 \ 3  scan0064
American Standardisation Sheet No. 108 for Engine Coupling.20th Sep 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0065
Ordering, testing, and observed performance of bulged fabric engine couplings.26th Nov 1928Box 74 \ 3  scan0066
The effects of a damaged disc, noting fabric breakdown, transmission clatter, and clutch grabbing issues.31th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0067
Report on the flexibility of a fabric coupling and its potential to cause clatter during declutching.31th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0068
Chart plotting torque against angular deflection for various transmission coupling discs.31th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0069
Piston failure on engine 1.190.12, caused by seizing due to insufficient lubrication.31th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0070
Engine piston seizure, proposing increased clearance and detailing an inspector's account of a specific failure.31th Jan 1929Box 74 \ 3  scan0071
Engine repairs for the Admiralty and the War Office, and the question of who bears the cost.22th Mar 1917Box 74 \ 3  scan0072
And graph analysing gas leakage past pistons in relation to the number of rings used.22th Mar 1917Box 74 \ 3  scan0073
Continued analysis of leakage in relation to the number of rings and pressure.1st Mar 1917Box 74 \ 3  scan0074
Note attaching a photostat copy of an article and discussing gas flow calculations through orifices.1st Mar 1917Box 74 \ 3  scan0075
Issues with gas leakage past split type pistons, leading to audible noise and fumes inside the car.6th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0076
Continued technical note (page 2) expressing dissatisfaction with dynamometer power and compression readings.28th Oct 1918Box 74 \ 3  scan0077
Extract discussing the need for extra piston rings to overcome rattles and improve gas tightness.13th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0078
Complaint regarding fumes inside covered car bodies, with suggestions for remedies and a request for retrospective application to post-war models.24th Feb 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0079
Testing piston clearances for cast iron and split pistons to address knocking and engine stiffness.12th Apr 1920Box 74 \ 3  scan0080


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