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).
Requesting a condenser spring, previously made of steel, now be made in bronze to prevent rust.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 34\1\ Scan122 | |
| Date | 16th October 1919 | |
| To EFC. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CJ. " " BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} " " EH. " " DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} X.2512. E4/G16.10.19. RE CONDENSER. X.2631. X.2512. It is noticed that the condenser spring on 49-GB is made in steel, and has become rusty. Kindly note that Mr. Royce wishes this spring to be made in bronze, similar to that used on the contact spring of magneto make and break covers. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||