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).
Listing thirteen planned experiments in order of relative importance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\4\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 9th June 1927 | |
| Y8770 To RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/LG9.6.27. We have the following experiments in hand which we enumerate below in order of relative importance. We should be obliged if you will proceed with them as opportunity occurs. (1) Solid ended torque control for bump. (2) 20 HP. side steering tube to prevent knocks i.e. altered ends. (3) Spare wheel carrier pieces for bump. (4) Shock absorber brackets for test. (5) Air springs on 98-NK. (6) Variable stroke joggling rig. (7) Frame stiffener for high speed wobbles. (8) Tenoid linings on 20 HP. (10-C-111). (9) Front wheel hub for artillery and wire wheels G.75766/7. (10) Viscosity pieces for low pressure side of shock absorber. (11) EAC.1. rubber engine mounting. (12) Old type axle on bump with spring pendulum device and a bob weight. (13) Hydraulics and Hartfords on rear of bump chassis. -------------- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||