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).
Extract regarding the design of a rubber radiator and engine front end support for the J.3 & Peregrine models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\1\ scan0162 | |
| Date | 10th November 1931 | |
| EXTRACT FROM: x5250 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ) FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} ) C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} CAR DESIGN WORK R.2/M.10.11.31. X5250 X5770 X4027 RADIATOR & ENGINE FRONT END SUPPORT - J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} 3. & PEREGRINE. We have had this with many modifications and have schemed an entirely rubber support so that the engine can vibrate around centre, and in a vertical or horizontal direction at the front end with very little tendency to shake the chassis. We feel sure this will be superior to anything we have ever done. The pieces are easy to make, and assemble with the minimum of fitting. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||