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).
Test report detailing the results for various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\2\ scan0364 | |
| Date | 18th September 1937 | |
| 17. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/INE.1/EH.18.9.37. Ref. Description of Part. Result of Test. Lec.3477. Mod. Rest Angle with Kansas rubber taping. Kansas taping not satisfactory and modified rest angle not suitable for standard tape. W.S.4875-4890. Mod. to rear spring plate and connecting links for rear dampers and roll rod. Standardisation sheet to be issued. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}379. Duprene rubber glands in rear shock dampers. Final design required. Ex.24982. Front engine feet in S/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Further running required also bump test. LGP.89310. Lec.3498. Mod control for damper governor unit in place of unsatisfactory arens control. Satisfactory. Already on production. L..89035. Lightened Petrol Tank. Useful experience gained. Further running required. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} Hobson bi-metal strip petrol gauge. Satisfactory in operation but calibration too cramped at ends of scale. Improvement required. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} All brake shoes lined with Ferodo M.R., lead bonded liner to reduce squeaking. Satisfactory. Standardisation sheet to be issued. | ||