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).
Secret memo containing a copy of Mr. Royce's notes on servo design, braking, and upcoming car availability at Wittering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 182\M20\M20.1\ img022 | |
| Date | 1st May 1924 | |
| ORIGINAL TO Mr. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}) FROM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} BR.{T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager}) SECRET. H1/M1.5.24. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. √9940 We send you herewith copy of Mr. Royce's memo. which he wrote on the 27th ult:- "Dear Mr. Elliott, "re progress. I have just received Mr. Rowledge's memo. I am pleased you are now getting along better." "We had such a bitter experience with the high speed servo that I fear any increase in its speed." "I do not believe we should have as much braking in the front wheels. How did we get on when we had none?" "Regarding the design of the servo I would like the latest and simplest one I sent to be examined before putting the production in hand, then pick the best you have. I think however every care should be taken that the brakes do not stick on and it seems all in the primary lever and central pressure shaft being quite free when the brakes are on so that they can release freely." "Thank Mr. Rowledge and Mr. Day for their memos. You will see that I am much in the dark about the progress with the engine." "We leave here on the 28th so it is no use posting after the evening of the 24th (Thursday.)" "I hope we shall get one or two good cars about the first, 2nd, or 3rd May, at Wittering." Yours sincerely, F.{Mr Friese} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} ROYCE. " E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||