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).
Issues with 8.B.V. front shock dampers and the required parts for alteration.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\3\ scan0091 | |
| Date | 12th August 1938 | |
| 442. To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham} c. to HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham}9/JH.12.8.38. 8.B.V. FRONT SHOCK DAMPERS. On account of trouble with the EXS. valve on the bumper rig and also because we are having trouble with the glands when assembling the knurled shafts we wish to fit standard dampers to the front of 8.B.V. to LOP.FB.3465 with the following alterations. Extra parts required pistons EX.31343, 4 off and pins EX.31310, 4 off, taking the place of pistons FB.3410 and pins FB.3420. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham} | ||