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).
Suggested programme of work and tests for the Wraith Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 174\3\ img140 | |
| Date | 24th February 1937 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}'s Conference. 104G Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/PD. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}/R.24.2.37. Suggested Programme of work on Wraith Chassis. (1) Dynamometer Gearbox. Test for coming out of gear down Mam Neck followed by strip examination of gearbox and axle. (2) Test to determine whether we can dispense with rubber rear shackles. (3) Issue report on steering. Is the present amount of friction correct ? (4) Report on Brake System saying whether the pull off springs are necessary. (5) Try 6 1/2 x 17 tyres for ride and for behaviour on skid pan. (6) Test value of floatex body mounting. (7) Improve own exhaust system so as to have adequate ground clearance. (8) Fit 'mock-up' of correct engine mounting. (9) Test yokes of the correct pivot lean. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||