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).
Testing a 30-HP radiator for leaks following a complaint from the Cricklewood Depot.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\1\ scan0273 | |
| Date | 8th October 1936 | |
| Handwritten: x540 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} STEADMAN Take this up with G.W.H. Sft.{Mr Swift}3/MW.8.10.36. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Men Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/STD Typed: Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} - from Sft.{Mr Swift} c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 30-HP. RADIATOR TANK LEAKS. With reference to memo. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} sent from Cricklewood on September 4th, reading as follows.- "A new 30-HP. has come into the Depot with six pin hole leaks on the front edge of the top tank. The radiator has been changed and the faulty one is being sent back to the Works. Attention to these joints may prevent further complaints." We have subjected this radiator to the following tests without any leaks being discovered. 48 hours pressure test with continuous change of water both hot and cold, after this followed, 8 1/2 hours dynamometer test, and finally road tests. This radiator is now being passed through for production. Handwritten: sft.{Mr Swift} [Signature] | ||