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).
Request to modify the Swan Neck Pipe from the silencer to increase clearance from the rear seat cushions to prevent them from being burnt.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\4\ Scan101 | |
Date | 29th May 1919 | |
R.R. 325. (300 T) (S P. 674. 29-5-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2376 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} x.3642 Chassis Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}11/W24919. Mr. Oldham asks if it is not possible to modify the Swan Neck Pipe from the Silencer to provide a little more clearance from the rear seat cushions as he is afraid of further cases of the rear seat cushions being burnt occuring. He asks if it could not be lowered or moved from its present lateral position or made of oval section in lieu of circular. Will you please look into this and ascertain whether it is possible to provide increased clearance. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} | ||