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).
Potential cause for a 'clapping' sound from the back axle, suggesting side play in controlling springs or rollers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\2\ Scan015 | |
| Date | 31th August 1921 | |
| X.3457. Extract from R2/G31.8.21. 31.8.21. X.2565. x.2628. X.3457. Regarding the expression of "clapping" of the back axle, I do not know to what this refers except the possibility that the controlling springs or rollers have side play. This has been dealt with, R. {Sir Henry Royce} R.R. 235a (100 T) (S.H. 798 10-12-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2948 | ||