On modifications to the Goshawk 11 front spring shackle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan033 | |
| Date | 5th March 1921 | |
| R.R. 235s (100 T) (S.H. 793. 16-12-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2543 X4261 To Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. c. to CLK. E1/5.3.21. X.4261 - GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11 FRONT SPRING SHACKLE. This scheme may not be instructed after incorporating the following two points which Mr. Royce desires:- 1. The cross holes in the shackle bolts for lubrication should be drilled right through from side to side as mentioned in our previous memo. 2. The rear bolt boss should be made deeper as suggested by you and Mr. Royce would like a special bolt used in conjunction with is as drawn on the attached blue print of N.sch.741. No further reference need be made to W.W. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||
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).