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).
Log detailing the results and faults found during a bumper test on the rear of a chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\2\ scan0108 | |
Date | 25th June 1920 | |
X.1331 BUMPER TEST - REAR OF CHASSIS. (Filed 25.6.20) X.3981 file EPr Special springs ordered by Mr. Bailey. O.S. 2216 lbs. N.S. 2076 " Total hours run on chassis. Remarks. Hours run. 15.6.20 F.419 Bolt centre main bracket broken. O.S. Rear tie clip loose. F.419 bolt (near) centre bracket broken . 50 mins. 2 hrs.15 " 4 " 25 " 16.6.20 Sphere broken, O.S. radius rod broken. 176 " 5 " 19.6.20 N.S. shock absorber loose(disconnected) 3rd. leaf O.S. spring broken rear of clip. 65 " 50 " 8 " 30 " 21.6.20 1st. and 2nd. leaves O.S. spring broken 9 " 15 " RECEIVED E C JUN 21 1920 R.R. 199 (250 T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP.180865 | ||