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).
Conference minutes discussing steering controls, radiators, and engine tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan229 | |
| Date | 23th May 1933 | |
| To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 879 24 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}10/MJ.23.5.33. Conference Minutes from November 29th to March 9th. inclusive. Replying to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}1/GR.{George Ratcliffe}8.5.33. Re. Steering Controls Modified. - We have written to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} today ref: Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}4/MJ.23.5.33. pointing out that the car is ready for him to see at any time. Re. Marles Weller Type Steering.- We have issued a report Ref: Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}5/MJ.23.5.33 pointing out that the steering we have been producing is unsatisfactory, and that we do not think it is worth while spending any more money on it. Re. Radiator Shutters of Drawn Section. - The radiator for number 4 Bentley car is being built up with these shutters and will be completed before Whitsun. 2 Engines to Run at 1000 HP. - Kestrel engines nos. 25 & 27 are still being used for over-load tests up to 1,000 HP. Exp.LV. new engine is still waiting for new cylinders. Tests are being carried out on the Single Cylinder Unit to improve the valves and valve seats. Peregrine Generally. - We have now two Peregrine cars running with two alternative schemes of oil cooler. One is the scheme designed by E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} which has special tubes incorporated in the matrix, the other car is fitted up with a Harrison type cooler which is standard on all General Motors cars. Tests are being carried out on Brooklands today to prove the efficiency of these coolers. | ||