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).
With a sketch suggesting the use of diagonal rods to secure an engine to the frame.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 179b\1\ img055 | |
Date | 7th September 1932 | |
FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} C. to SGT. " WDP. " HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} " EWS. " ADH. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} 3. ASD PEREGRINE L. R2/M7.9.32. X 5770 X40(?) We must hold the engine 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} [Sketch of an engine mounted in a frame with labels] ENGINE Front crossmember. Frame. | ||