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).
Troubles with the rear engine mounting on the 25/30 HP model.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 8\7\ 07-page33 | |
Date | 22th August 1937 | |
622 CHATEAUROUX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}/5/JAB.22.8.37. To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 26.G.VI.-25/30 HP. Rear Engine Mounting. We enclose sketch showing various troubles with the mounting behind the gearbox. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les tells us he has the same troubles on the bump. The mounting seems unnecessarily elaborate with no compensating advantages. ------------------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||