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).
4-point engine suspension test to ascertain the effect of increased frame rigidity on steering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\1\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 25th October 1927 | |
| To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} X8380 10-EX - ENGINE SUSPENSION. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/LG25.10.27 X8380 X8005 The whole object of supporting the engine at 4 points is to ascertain what effect the increased rigidity imparted to the frame would have on the car steering. Will you therefore please make sure that the arrangement : (1) Holds the engine rigidly. (2) Imparts the maximum increased rigidity to the frame. Our own idea was that the forging previously used for the bump with pieces welded across the angle could have been used advantageously. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} 00358 | ||