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).
Unsuitability of existing jacks for 20-HP and 40/50 HP chassis when fitted with Balloon Tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\6\ Scan009 | |
| Date | 25th September 1924 | |
| +4080 1 C. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EPS/H25.9.24. 20-HP. and 40/50 HP. Chassis. Suitable Jacks for Balloon Tyres. V4080 V3175 It has been brought to our attention that the present type of Jack we supply with the 20-HP car cannot be used for Jacking up the front wheels when Balloon Tyres are fitted and they tyres are deflated. We have now a 20-HP chassis on test and have instructions that this chassis should be fitted with Balloon Tyres before despatch. We shall be glad if you can give some instructions in this matter as to whether a special Jack is to be supplied or whether any action is to be taken in informing Sales or the customer as to how this trouble can be temporarily overcome. Can Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} please go into the matter of suitable Jacks for both 20-HP and 40/50 HP. cars when fitted with Balloon tyres and make recommendations accordingly. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||