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).
Hydraulic shock damper issues, detailing refit bushes and other adjustments for various 25/30 HP chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\3\ scan0106 | |
Date | 21th December 1937 | |
To BY... from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. to RRC. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 561 [Signature] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}22/N.21.12.37. Re: 25/30 HP. - Hydraulic Shock Dampers - Knocks. ----------------- The following chassis have been dealt with during October and November:- Chassis. Refit Bushes. Mileage. GTL.33. " " front. 12,491. GTL-59. " one bush " 13,442. GUL.1. " " " 26,807. GAN-24. " " " 11,867. GUL-79. " " " 10,363. GTL-53. " " " front. 11,851. GHO-3. " O.S.R " 10,626. GUL-82. " " " 8,341. GUL-75. " N.S. " front. 1,456. GWN.40. " " " rear. 9,967. The following have been dealt with by clearing oil way and polishing bushes, readjusting top and bottom:- GUL-55. mileage 10,372. GRM-59. " 8,894. GGM-29. " 16,442. GTL-34. " 10,970. GAN-70. " 2,073. GHO-75. " 5,562. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||