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).
Faults with the fabric coupling and exhaust system on 'SS' cars, recommending a cautious approach to production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\2\ scan0269 | |
| Date | 1st May 1929 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} X7770 HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LGS.5.29. 47230 47305 'SS{S. Smith}' CARS. It is most probable that we shall have to revert to the fabric coupling between the engine and gearbox on these cars. Certain faults have arisen which so far we have only been able to overcome by fitting the fabric coupling. We therefore recommend the Works should go slowly on the parts affected. Exhaust system. Although the exhaust system instructed for the S.S. is the best we know of at the moment, we do not think it should be looked upon as the final scheme. It is certain that we shall have to make some improvement to this. Therefore we think the Works should be instructed not to get too far ahead with these parts. hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||