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).
Progress report on action items from a conference, detailing the latest position on chassis and aero components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan202 | |
| Date | 12th April 1933 | |
| MATTERS FOR ATTENTION ARISING OUT OF MINUTES OF CONFERENCE. JAN: 12/1933. LATEST POSITION AT 12.4.33. CHASSIS. MINUTE 1. NEW & CHEAPER BONNET FASTENER. Decided that first 20 Peregrines be fitted with "Remax" bonnet fasteners. In abeyance. Keeping on report for purpose of seeing this is done when Peregrine is in production again. MINUTE 2. STEERING. Marles-Weller type steering. We are in touch with Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} on this matter. MINUTE 5. ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DAMPERS. Suitable for the addition of Controlling Device. Keeping on report to watch these are introduced at 126th chassis in 'G2' Series and 51st in 'Z' Series. MINUTE 13. FURTHER MATERIAL for 20/25. Silent Second Speed Improved shock Dampers 126th on 'G2' & 51st in 'Z' Series. Luvax Lubrication system Coming in on 'Z' (20/25) Series. Axle Control ............ Keeping on report to watch these features are introduced on chassis as mentioned above. Radiator shutters............ We are in touch with Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} on this matter. Frames .................... (100 released only for 'Z' Series.) Exp. Dept. issuing standardisation sheet for cold pressed frames. AERO. MINUTE 22. CRANKSHAFTS IN V.C.M. STEEL. V.C.M. Crankshafts held up. Ministry approval received for 1933 Kestrel cranks to be of present standard Nickel Chrome steel. 100 have been ordered. MINUTE 23. 2 ENGINES TO RUN AT 1000 H.P. In touch with Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} regarding these. MINUTE 29. COOLING SYSTEM WARNING DEVICE. LF. states Mr. Wood has promised to obtain an immediate decision from the | ||