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).
Meeting notes discussing the development and testing of shock absorbers, water pumps, springs, brake drums, and servos.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\5\ scan0165 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1941 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/LT.3.3.41 - 6 - 33 - NEW TYPE SENIOR RANGE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS. It was agreed that we would ask HFS. to machine the large thread on these, and, if this could be done, Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham} promised the shock absorbers could be running on the road within a week. 34 - WATER PUMPS. We will get one pump running as soon as possible, using Buick pieces when we have non of our own. The remainder will be finished with as little delay as possible. 35 - MYTH FRONT SPRINGS. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham} is going to carry out some rig tests on these and on the rears. 36 - BRAKE DRUMS. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MLR. and Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} will report as to how much width they can get on front and rear brake drums on B.80 cars fitted with 7" tyres. We will then consider making some drums. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MLR's report onlight alloy drums was considered interesting. This project should be followed up vigourously. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} is going to see Mr. Bradbury. 37 - SERVOS. The trial of the Vandervell lining on the servo was declared to be of considerable interest, particularly for juddering. This test should be urged. 38 - Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||