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).
Suggesting a slight modification to an exhaust system manifold to overcome a problem.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\3\ 03-page158 | |
| Date | 5th December 1931 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} From G.W.H. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, FRANCE. 5/12/31. X5840 RE. EXHAUST SYSTEM. We would like to suggest that a slight modification to the manifold would most probably overcome the trouble without materially altering the design. The modification is a thin web or flange to be cast between the bends, acting as a stiffener to this part and preventing the stress from being local. We enclose a sketch indicating what we mean, and would be pleased to hear whether you think it would be of any value. G.W.H. GWHancock | ||