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).
Suggestion to relocate the petrol supply cut-off tap on the 'Goshawk' model for easier access in an emergency.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\4\ 04-page132 | |
| Date | 12th November 1923 | |
| From Pt.To:- Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Y4228 Pt6/CW12.11.23. It is obvious that the Needle Valve controlling the supply of petrol from the Vacuum Tank to Carburetter on the 'Goshawk', has been placed in its present position under the bonnet, with the object of making the car more thief-proof, as same is inaccessible without use of Bonnet Key. It occurs to me, however, that in the case of the engine or carburetter taking fire, it would be somewhat difficult for an anxious and flurried driver to get the bonnet open and turn off the petrol, and moreover, even if he kept his head and found the key, the opening of the bonnet itself, would be fraught with considerable danger. I therefore suggest, that an alternative tap be situated in a handy position on the chassis to be used in case of emergency. Pt. | ||