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).
Report and suggestions on the Goshawk II wiring job after inspecting the first 20 cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\3\ Scan195 | |
| Date | 10th October 1922 | |
| X 4075 E.H. to EEC. C. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. to Sft.{Mr Swift} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}11/H10.10.22. re;+ GOSHAWK II. WIRING JOB. X4075 Now that we have handled the first 20 cars we feel that we are in a position to give some report on the wiring of these cars, and the following are our comments and a few suggestions made by Mr. Wyer, our chief inspector for this work on the cars on test, to which we shall be glad if you will give consideration when dealing with the forthcoming output:- 1. SWITCH ON INSTRUMENT BOARD. The terminals of the wires at rear are too long, and are made with square corners which will tend to weaken them. Would also suggest a loose large Bakelite washer be fitted between end of flexible tube and terminals to prevent short when replacing cover. 2. JUNCTION BOX. The fuse holder clips do not hold fuse carriers rigid enough, are rather too short. Instruction labels require better fixing, some have become loose already. Would suggest that a separate junction box be fitted for body lighting with a much lighter fuse, say 10 amps, and not 30, as if taken from the junction box direct, on dash because of the upholstery and poor flex that coachbuilders are liable to use. 3. DYNAMO. Would like a better terminal and one perhaps that would not turn round when screwing up, also a neat little cover that would support cable ends just beyond terminals. Would also suggest an extension of conduit, with ferrule or bush brought up from a T.piece of main tube on frame below dynamo instead of through 3 separate little beadings on tube. It would not be so difficult to thread wires through, and less risk of damage. 4. MOTOR MAIN SWITCH. Terminals of this should be arranged or enclosed to prevent damage to motor or battery, as this is possible now if one accidentally drops a spanner, etc. down and it gets on or wedged in between these terminals. CONTD. | ||