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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).
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.
  
  


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