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).
Telegram discussing chassis rigidity and vibration issues, suggesting modifications to the frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\4\ scan0262 | |
| Date | 16th March 1931 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} V634 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}5/MJ.16.3.31. We have received the following telegram from R.{Sir Henry Royce} dated 14.3.31. :- "HIVES THANKS FOR REPORT RULING FLYWHEEL OUT SEE LETTER SENT WITTERING TROUBLE UNDERSTOOD PERIODIC IF SO MUST BE GOVERNED BY FRAMES VERTICAL RIGIDITY TRY EFFECT OF REMOVING TIE BAR AND FIXING WEIGHTS FIRMLY ATTACHED TO SIDE MEMBERS APPARENTLY MUST GET DIAMOND MOUNTING AND TORSIONALLY RIGID FRAME INDEPENDENT OF ENGINE." Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||