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).
Recommendations on road springs, shock absorbers, and steering tube springs for chassis 29-CL.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\3\ scan0426 | |
| Date | 11th June 1928 | |
| To CWB. from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X8950 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rml/LG11.6.28. RE. CHASSIS NO. 29-CL. CWB7/MG8.6.28. As this is an open touring car we recommend it is fitted with Continental type road springs. The standard wing clearance will be satisfactory with this springing. Actually, as the car will be re-built as a F.2.B. series, it will be 1/2" lower all round. The fitting of Continental springing will additionally lower the rear a further 1/2" approximately. With reference to hydraulic shock absorbers. We do not think that you could possibly alter the loadings on these successfully, because in order to adjust the low pressure load, the whole shock absorber has to be dismantled. In addition it is almost impossible to get the front dampers out now they are fitted up for front axle control. If the shock absorbers are opened up on the road, there is a great danger of dirt getting into the system and putting them out of action completely. The whole question of shock absorbing is receiving careful attention at the moment and we hope soon to be in a position to make recommendations. With reference to side steering tube springs. The only springs we have designed to fit in this tube, apart from the standard 1500 lbs/1", are the 2000 lbs/1" which we use on the Continental chassis. We could give you a set of these to try. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||