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).
Directive from Mr. Royce to change the material of the condenser spring from steel to bronze due to rust.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\D\October1919\ Scan10 | |
| Date | 18th October 1919 | |
| To EFC. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CJ. " " BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} " " EH. " " DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} [Text Struck Through] ORIGINAL. E4/G16/10/19. 2 X.2612 RE CONDENSER. X.2631 It is noticed that the condenser spring on 49 GB is made in steel, and has become rusty. Kindly note that Mr. Royce wishes this spring to be made in bronze, similar to that used on the contact spring of magneto make and break covers. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [Stamp Text]: D 18 OCT 1919 RECEIVED | ||