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).
Comparison of standard and stiffer buffer clearances with recommendations for Continental Tourers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\1\ Scan085 | |
| Date | 7th June 1932 | |
| -2- Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}10/Kl.7.6.32. Standard Stiffer Rate 164.lbs/in. 205.lbs/in. Buffer clearance 3.300 2.520 Increase in static load to) _bring axle on buffers_ ) 590.lbs 515.lbs The above of course only represents static conditions but it is sufficient to illustrate the point. We strongly recommend that this matter should receive very careful consideration, and if possible the clearances for Continental Tourers increased to within safe limits. In our opinion the clearances required for these cars should not be less than 3.250 when fully loaded, with a plus limit only of, say .500. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} | ||