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).
Pedal heat, front and rear road spring performance, and petrol pump fuel supply issues.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\W\May1931-August1931\ Scan100 | |
| Date | 20th April 1931 guessed | |
| -9- PEDALS to LOP.F.82709. - N.S.3128. Incorporating N.S.3128 - Scheme 1309 - Clutch & Brake Pedal Shaft supported on Gear Box. We should like to draw attention to the uncomfortable heat of the accelerator pedal during a long run in the hot weather. A fibre pad fitted would not interfere with the gliding motion and would prevent the hot spot feeling on the driver's foot. The heat under the scuttle becomes excessive, and it is feature that is remarked upon by driver's of other makes of cars. FRONT ROAD SPRINGS. N.S. O.S. Drawing No. F.78792. F.78792. Type 1100 lbs. 1100 lbs. Loaded Camber. Flat. Flat. Initial Camber. 4.17/32 4.1/2 Material. S/SLM. S/SLM. Spring Clips fitted - replacing Solid Type carrying Oil Pipes on Springs. The springs at this mileage do not show any signs of failure. They have been free from squeaks. The riding qualities, with the attention given to the dampers, is very steady. The buffers are hit occasionally, but with no solid feeling. The spring clips fitted holding the bijur pipe is satisfactory. REAR ROAD SPRINGS. N.S. O.S. Drawing No. F.79439. F.79439. Type 1350 lbs. 1350 lbs. Loaded Camber. Flat. Flat. Initial Camber. 10.280 10.330 Material. S/SLM. S/SLM. Spring Clips fitted - replacing Solid Type carrying Oil Pipes on Springs. The springs at this mileage do not show any signs of failure. They have not been dismantled for examination. We have not had any squeaks. The riding qualities after attention to the dampers, is considered to be good. The buffers which had been hit frequently, and hard, is now occasional and lighter. The spring clips holding the bijur pipe are satisfactory. PETROL TANK to LOP.80833. With the fitting of the petrol pump, we get a partial failure of supply when near the reserve amount. The swishing of the petrol uncovers the supply tube in the tank. In the event of standardising the petrol pump, a guard will have to | ||