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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).
Tests of Firths 12 1/2 springs and brakes, noting frequent breakages of induction and extra oil pipes.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 73\3\  scan0218
Date  26th September 1924
  
X9940
EXPERIMENTAL REPORT.
COPIES TO: R.CJ. BJ. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} OY. FG
Expl. No. 9940/1
REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG26.9.24.
OBJECT OF TEST.
Tests on Firths 12 1/2 Springs and Brakes etc.
TESTER.
A.J. Lidsey.
CONDITIONS.
Road tests in France.
SUMMARY OF TEST.
We consider something should be done as regards the breakages of Induction Pipes and Extra Oil Pipes. Broken Induction Pipes are becoming a frequent complaint from customers. We suggest their failures may be due to higher engine speeds with low geared axles.
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  


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