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With a diagram proposing a simplification of the chassis engine mounting using a flexible strap.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 14\5\  Scan086
Date  2nd February 1929
  
X. 7005
R3/M22.2.29.
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R. {Sir Henry Royce}
c. to SG. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
c. to DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}

SS. {S. Smith} CHASSIS ENGINE MOUNTING.

It is possible that we could simplify this slightly by using some form of connecting link to position the engine.

Plan of engine.

[Diagram of an engine in a frame, connected by links]
LINK
LINK
FRAME

If a simple flexible strap would do it would certainly be simpler and more convenient to make.

R. {Sir Henry Royce}
  
  
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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