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).
Alterations to the front suspension mechanism, including a longer spring and modified stop, to prevent the torque arm from fouling the frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\1\ scan0271 | |
| Date | 16th December 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Suspension 446 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.4/SW.16.12.40. B.V. Sec.7042 - Front Suspⁿ Mechanism. In accordance with a request from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham}, alteration Nos. 233/RF and 234/RF have been made. These alterations call for a longer Front Spring and a modified Stop to bring the buffer into operation earlier, to prevent the Torque Arm fouling the frame. The replaced Front Springs FB.3826, which are in the Stores, are to be stretched to 11.984" if possible. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Noke | ||