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 the trial of duralumin rockers to reduce 'Phantom' weight, noting Bentley's use of the material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 21\2\ Scan008 | |
| Date | 15th October 1925 | |
| X3805 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CJ. BJ. c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG15.10.25. RE. 'PHANTOM' WEIGHT. X. 8840 X. 3805 X. 8090 Bentley's are using duralumin rockers on both their models. It might be considered worth while our trying duralumin rockers at the same time as the duralumin bearing caps. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||