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).
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding issues with modified hydraulic jacks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\1\ scan0272 | |
| Date | 21th September 1936 | |
| THE BRITISH MADE LOCKHEED HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM DIRECTORS: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON W. EMMOTT D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK Controllers of European Rights Automotive Products Company ltd Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1400. Telegrams AUTODUCTS PHONE LEAMINGTON SPA Registered Office BROCK HOUSE LANGHAM ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON W.1 21st September, 1936. Our Ref:- GVanV/GEM. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y: GRY{Shadwell Grylls} Dear Sirs: For the attention of Mr.Grylls. With reference to your letter of the 14th instant, you will be aware that in the meanwhile the jacks returned by you have been sent back after modification, and all the jacks are now fitted with the latest type spring. With regard to the leakage of which you complained, we cannot understand how this occurred, owing to the fact that every jack was tested at a pressure of 2,000 lbs per square inch for two minutes, and this was done not only at the end of the stroke, but also half way down the stroke. We would, however, draw your attention to the fact that attempts have been made to remove the foot portion of these jacks, as evidenced by the marks where they have been held in a vice, and we think that possibly the jacks may have been stripped in your works and incorrectly assembled. There is further evidence that this is so, owing to the fact Contd ..... [Text in left margin:] Quotations and Contracts are subject to revision of Duty, Transportation Costs, and to acceptance by the Factory; also to unforeseen delays arising from strikes, lockouts, transportation, war, &c., and force majeure. | ||