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).
Data table detailing chassis load, movement, and wear allowances for different models.
Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\M\2April1925-June1925\ Scan84 | |
Date | 23th May 1925 | |
-2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Hsl/LG23.5.25. CHASSIS. | Load applied to axle lever. | Resultant movement at end of lever due to spring in linkage. | Total available movement at lever extremity. | Movement lost taking up .020" necessary clearance at shoe centre. | Remaining movement available for wear and spring losses. --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- INDIA | 240 lbs. | 1.300* | ? 1.625 | .560* | 1.065 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. | 400 lbs. | 1.100* | 2.900 | .530* | 2.370 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Hsl. | ||