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).
Departmental memo discussing a modification from two to three spring clips on the bonnet to prevent rattling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 25\1\ Scan048 | |
| Date | 20th June 1912 | |
| R.R. 475 (too H) (X 896. 3-5-12) E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. X1140 TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Parrington. [STAMP: RECEIVED 20 JUN 1912 B P.M.] DATE. 20.6.12 EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}6/T20612. X386 RE FITTING OF 3 SPRING CLIPS ON BONNET INSTEAD OF 2. We have had one or two of the above of test and I think they are an improvement as regards preventing the bonnet from rattling. I do not think however the springs should be made so strong as the friction makes it hard to lift the bonnet and also causes same to wear badly on the bonnet strips. Brass stops should be fixed on the above strips against which the end of the clips should press. If the springs could be made more satisfactory as above I think this job is one which should be recommended as standard. Willot instructed 29.6.12. File. Bonnets. E.P. This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||