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).
Review of the new front engine and radiator support design for the 25HP model.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\V\March1931-September1931\ Scan347 | |
| Date | 17th August 1931 | |
| HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ) FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} [text crossed out] BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} ) [text crossed out] ORIGINAL [Stamped] 17/8/31 [Handwritten] R1/M15.8.31. C. to SC. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [text crossed out] 25HP. x 5770. [Handwritten] x5250. [Handwritten] x5260. [Handwritten] NEW FRONT ENGINE AND RADIATOR SUPPORT - CHANGED DESIGN BECAUSE OF DEEPER RADIATOR. This seems very simple, (considering existing conditions) very neat looking, and directly to the purpose, and one hopes it will prove strong enough. The cover over the starting handle shaft needs a better catch. On inspecting this from under the car I noticed .5" thick of aluminium packing under the springs, which no-one could account for. It lifted the car .5" higher at the front than it need be. I noticed that the old type bonnet fasteners were in use still, and that there were no shutters. I did not notice the size of the radiator tubes with extra depth, and bonnet shutters: these should be the larger size. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||