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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 use of diagonal rods to secure the J.3. and Peregrine I engines.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 2\10\  10-page05
Date  7th September 1932
  
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce}

x 194

R2/M7.9.32.

C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
" WGR.
" HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
" DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
" HDY.{William Hardy}

J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} 3. AND PEREGRINE 1. x5970

We must hold the engin firmly endwise.

I suggest diagonal rods from the junction of the front cross member and frame to the engine body, if possible - see sketch below.

R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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